St. Barbara’s Parish Sunday Bulletin

Sunday, January 14, 2007

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 Bille; John & Ann Lee; Mary & George Smith; Carol Russo; Carol Crocker; Al & Gert Coleman; Herb Fuccione.

FINANCE COMMITTEE

There will be a meeting of the Finance Committee on Sunday, January 21st at 12 Noon in the Rectory.

BULLETIN BITS

In today’s second reading, St. Paul tells the Corinthians (and us) that all of our gifts are from God and that they are given, not for ourselves alone, but for the common good. But the generosity of God knows no limits – the miracle at Cana reminds us that whenever we faithfully do as God asks, He can change our gifts of water into wine!

SPECIAL PARISH LITURGICAL EVENTS

ANOINTING OF THE SICK

The Sacrament of the Sick is being administered following the 9:00 a.m. Mass on Sunday, January 28th.

BAPTISM

Baptism of infants will take place on Saturday, February 3rd at the 4:00 p.m. Mass.

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., Jan. 16th 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! LIFT is for all ages.

FRIENDS OF THE UNBORN

We are deeply grateful for your donations totaling $1426.50 from the Baby Bottle collection to our Ministry protecting life. Your gift is vital for the continuance of this mission of hope, where we welcome homeless, pregnant women into our homes and offer compassion and understanding. We ask God to bless you for your generosity to the poor and homeless who are so close to His heart.

BIBLE STORY HOUR FOR YOUNG CHILDREN

Kristine Newcomb, a parishioner with young children, will again be hosting a pre-school Bible story hour for youngsters home during the day. The sessions are free and will be held on Wednesday mornings from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. in the parish hall. A parent or responsible adult must be present with the child. You may contact Kristine at 781-935-5249.

TAX DEDUCTIONS

Due to recent changes in the federal tax laws for charitable contributions, beginning in 2007, parishioners who itemize deductions on Schedule A of their tax returns will no longer be able to deduct contributions to the parish unless they maintain a bank record or receive a written contribution statement from the parish. Cash contributions that are not in a parish envelope cannot be tracked by the parish and will not be included in the year-end contribution statement. To ensure deductibility for 2007 contributions to our parish, the following payment methods are recommended:

1. Use of parish envelopes
2. Written check made payable to the parish
3. Direct deposit from your bank account
4. Payroll deduction.

ST. CHARLES SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE & REGISTRATION

Open house & registration at St. Charles School on Tuesday, January 30th from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m and on Wednesday, January 31st from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m.

• Pre-school,
• Grades K-8,
• Full Day Kindergarten,
• Before School Program K-8,
• After School Program until 6 PM for K-8,
• Local Transportation K-8,
• Dedicated Teachers,
• Summer Program.

Birth Certificate and registration fee required at time of registration.
Child must be 5 years old by Sept. 1, 2007 to enter kindergarten in Sept.
Limited space available.
For more information call 781-935-4635 or visit our web site at www.saintcharleschurch.net.

DATES TO REMEMBER

DATE	EVENT
Sunday, February 18th	Confirmation – 2 P.M.
Wednesday, February 21st	Lent Begins (Ash Wednesday)
Sunday, April 8th	Resurection of Our Lord (Easter Sunday)

FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK

Many times in the Hebrew Scriptures, the image of a banquet or a wedding feast symbolized the unity of God with His people. The bride and the bridegroom were familiar themes and the church, the bride. In the New Testament it is a Messianic wedding feast. Jesus, the Christ, the Anointed One, pours out His love, His spirit, symbolized by the wine. Wine is a very good symbol of life, love and the joy of friendship. It can also stand for the grace of Jesus Christ. At Cana, the first miracle in John’s Gospel, Jesus works a miracle for the bride and groom, at His mother’s request. This can be interpreted in several ways. Jesus can change water into wine, problems into opportunities. He can give His spirit, His wine to mellow a situation and make it better. He can put effervescence, zip, life, back into a dying relationship, where forgiveness and understanding come to the surface. Through communication with Him a marriage can be renewed and rejuvenated. The monotonous things of life, the everyday struggles, the supposedly unimportant things spouses do for one another, and their families, can become moments of grace and joy because they are done in Him. “Without Me you can do nothing.”

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
01/07/2007 Offering:	$8,676.00
Difference for the Week:	$11.25

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FREE THROW COMPETITION AT ST. CHARLES

ANNUAL ARCHDIOCESAN BABY SHOWER FOR THE UNBORN

will be held January 20-21 at all Masses. Your unwrapped gifts may be left at the side altar. Donations for the babies’ needs may be placed in the basket provided. Checks should be made payable to “Fund for the Unborn”. Your help is greatly appreciated.

WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES – SILVER AND GOLD

If you are celebrating your 25th or 50th Wedding Anniversary in 2007, save the date: SUNDAY, MAY 27, 2007! Sean Cardinal O’Malley invites all couples of the Archdiocese marking their 25th and 50th wedding anniversaries in 2007 to join him for the annual celebration at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross, Sunday, May 27, 11:30 Mass. Mass will include a renewal of marriage vows by all participating anniversary couples. Family members and friends, as well as the general public, are welcome to attend. Please watch the bulletin in April for more information.

ST. MARY SCHOOL, WINCHESTER

will hold an Open House and Registration – Preschool to Grade 5 – on Tuesday, Jan. 16th from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm and on Wed., Jan. 17th from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon. St. Mary School offers - Small school community – Choice of full or half-day kindergarten – Preschool program for three and four year olds – Afterschool program (2:30 pm – 6:00 pm). Providing a safe & nurturing environment in which to develop within students a strong academic, faith-filled foundation to become competent, responsible, caring Catholic citizens of the twenty-first century. Call 781-729-5515 or e-mail ultrinos@msn.com.

CROSS INTERNATIONAL CATHOLIC OUTREACH

Next Sunday our Parish welcomes Rev. Edward Winkler who come to us on behalf of Cross International Catholic Outreach. Parishes in underdeveloped countries represent more than an important source of spiritual truth for their community. They also stand as a beacon of hope for impoverished families who have nowhere else to turn for help. Come and hear how we can make a difference in the lives of our less fortunate brothers & sisters in the Third World.

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