St. Barbara’s Parish Sunday Bulletin

Sunday, December 10, 2006

MASS INTENTIONS

WE REMEMBER AT MASS IN A SPECIAL WAY THIS WEEKEND:

all our deceased loved ones, those whose names are inscribed in our Book of Remembrance, Members of St. Barbara’s Benefactor Society, and the following deceased: Marie Simon; Dorothy Shack; Ruth Brown; Henry Lawnicki; James & Paul Guinard; Karen Johnson Wampler; Robert Donahue; Grace Giglio; Paul Olson.; Ernest Pesce.

SPECIAL PARISH LITURGICAL EVENTS

A PREVIEW OF CHRISTMAS MASSES

Christmas Eve (Sunday, December 24th)

4:00 p.m. – Upper Church – Family Liturgy
4:00 p.m. – Lower Church
6:00 p.m. – Upper Church

Christmas Day (Monday, December 25th)

7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

ANOINTING OF THE SICK

The Sacrament of the Sick will be administered following the 7:30 a.m. Mass on Sunday, December 31st.

BULLETIN BITS

Good stewards believe that God, who has begun this good work in them, will carry it through to completion. In words and deeds, they can sing with the psalmist, “The Lord has done great things for us, we are filled with joy!”

– See Psalm 126

ST. BARBARA’S YOUTH GROUP

will be selling Christmas Wreaths & Logs following all Masses this weekend Dec. 9-10 and next weekend, Dec. 16-17.

FLOWERS FOR THE ALTARS AT CHRISTMAS

If you would like to donate flowers for the altars at Christmas in memory of a loved one, you may leave them at the side entrance of the Church (facing the parking lot) Dec. 19-22. Thank you so much for all you do to make our Church so festive during the holiday season.

THE 2006 COLLECTION FOR RETIRED RELIGIOUS

is being held this weekend, December 9th and 10th. Did you know:

• Retirement funds for religious are seriously underfunded
• Religious receive approximately 1/3 of the Social Security benefit of the average U.S. beneficiary.
• Current Social Security benefits for retired religious are under $4,000 – less than 20% of the actual cost of care.

PLEASE GIVE AS GENEROUSLY AS YOU CAN.

TURKEY TROT DANCE

Once again, we would like to thank all of you who worked, participated, enjoyed the Turkey Trot Dance held the Friday after Thanksgiving. We are happy to report a profit of $4025.00 after all expenses were paid.

ST. BARBARA’S WOMEN’S SODALITY

cordially invites ALL the women of the Parish to join us for a festive evening of fun, friendship and faith. This is our annual Advent gathering, Dec. 14th, beginning with Mass at 5:30 p.m. Dinner will follow in the church hall and featured entertainment for the evening will be John Donovan and his sister, Patricia, delighting us with musical sounds of the season. Cost of the night is $15 pp and we ask that you let us know by Dec. 11th if you plan to attend – we hope you will!! We need to inform the caterer of the number attending, so reservations will close on Tuesday, Dec. 12th. Please call the rectory if you plan to attend 781-933-4130.

SPECIAL CHRISTMAS COLLECTION

There will be one collection taken up at all the Masses on Christmas for the support of priests of the Archdiocese in order to help with their sick and retirement needs and to help maintain Regina Cleri Home for retired priests (living there at the present time are Father Anadore, Father McMahon and Fr. DeAdder,) Your support is needed and earnestly requested.

KIDS-IN-NEED FOUNDATION

Once again, our Parish will join with the Kids-In-Need Foundation to provide gifts in the form of food, clothing, new toys, gift certificates, donations to needy families in the Boston area hospitals. Name cards and an instruction sheet will be available after all the Masses this weekend and at the rectory office during the week. St. Barbara’s Parish has generously helped so many families in the past – won’t you help again this year?

LATIN MASS NOVUS ORDO

Fr. Bill will preside at the 9:00 am Eucharist on Dec. 23rd. The Mass will be celebrated in Latin. This is the Latin Liturgy of the Eucharist of Vatican II. We hope you will participate.

FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK

God had a plan to redeem the world, through His Son, Jesus. He knew the people were not ready, so He gives people time and help. Jesus doesn’t just arrive on the scene and start His mission. John, the Baptist, comes ahead of him, as His public relations man. The people need to be prepared and made aware of what is coming. Repentance and forgiveness of sins through a baptism of water, is John’s cry to the crowds. The One who was coming after John has the power of God, the Holy Spirit. No one can receive the Spirit unless and until the heart, soul and mind have been cleared of the debris of sin. So, Advent is a time of repentance, which means to re-think, re-evaluate our lives, to straighten up and walk with the Lord.

Sincerely yours in Christ,
FATHER VIN 

THANK YOU TO ALL WHO HAVE CONTRIBUTED TO THE PARISH SO FAITHFULLY AND WE ARE MOST GRATEFUL TO OUR PARISHIONERS WHO HAVE BEEN ABLE TO INCREASE THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS.

SUNDAY PARISH OFFERTORY – Your Stewardship
Weekly Budget Needs:	$8,687.25
12/03/2006 Offering:	$7,422.00
Difference for the Week:	$1,265.25

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CATHOLIC TV OF BOSTON CHRISTMAS PROGRAMMING/H3>

It’s that time of year again! Catholic TV of Boston will intersperse Advent and Christmas programming with their regular schedule throughout December and especially from Monday, Dec. 18 until New Year’s Eve. Then, all day Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and Dec. 26, Boston Catholic TV will become Boston Christmas TV for 72 hours of non-stop holiday specials. This Christmas season, new Christmas productions include “Sing We Now of Christmas” with the Boston Archdiocesan Choir School, “Christmas with the Black Catholic Choir”, and “The Wonder of Christmas at St. Columbkille’s”. We will also broadcast many Christmas classics which have become favorites over the years. Join Father Reed, Jay Fadden and the whole Catholic TV staff for the best in Christmas programming. As Christmas approaches, WATCH Catholic TV of Boston, we’re all for YOU!

A PREVIEW OF CHRISTMAS MASSES

CHRISTMAS EVE (SUNDAY, DEC. 24TH)

• 4:00 P.M. – UPPER CHURCH – FAMILY LITURGY
• 4:00 P.M. – LOWER CHURCH
• 6:00 P.M. – UPPER CHURCH

CHRISTMAS DAY (MONDAY, DEC. 25TH)

• 7:30 A.M.
• 9:00 A.M.
• 11:00 A.M.

FRIENDS OF ST. BARBARA-1000 CLUB

is always looking for new members. If you are interested please call Virigina 781-933-5261 or the Rectory 933-4130. The drawing takes place monthly on the 3rd Sat. of the month. Donation is $5 a month with 2 prizes of $500; 1 each of $300 - $200 - $100 and eight $50 prizes. We have plenty of numbers available so if you have a special “lucky” number or would like to give a membership as a Christmas gift, just give us a call. The next drawing takes place on Sat., Dec. 16th following the 4:00 p.m. Mass.

BABY BOTTLE RETURNS

Anyone still having a Baby Bottle from our recent Right-to-Life Program (filled or unfilled) is asked to return it to the rectory as soon as possible. Thank you.

ATTENTION: PARISHIONERS ON MEDICARE!

Information about 2007 Medicare Part D Prescription coverage is available to all parishioners on Medicare through Catholic Golden Age. Call 1-866-825-4210 for enrollment information.

LIFT - CATHOLIC WORSHIP FOR A NEW GENERATION

Join us for LIFT – an exciting new monthly worship event which includes vibrant praise and worship music dynamic, challenging speakers and Eucharistic Adoration – Tues., Dec. 19th from 7-9 pm at Fontbonne Academy, 930 Brook Rd, Milton. Directions and downloadable flyer, along with more information about LIFT at www.liftedhigher.com. Come and join in worship with hundreds of Catholics from around the Boston area!

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