St. Barbara’s Parish Sunday Bulletin

Sunday, February 4, 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: Mary Maloney; Ellen Gately; Charles Quigley; Elyse Quigley; Barbara Murray; Otto Albus.; Mary Barletta.; Joseph Holland.

BULLETIN BITS

In today’s readings, both Isaiah and Peter hear the call of God and feel themselves unworthy. But, reassured by the Lord, both answer and follow. Do I hear the Lord asking, “Whom shall I send?” Am I prepared to answer, “Here I am, Send me!”?

MEDICAL MISSIONARIES OF MARY

The Medical Missionaries of Mary, 179 Highland Avenue, Somerville, are looking for a cook. She is needed 5 days a week, 3:00 pm until 5:00 pm. The pay is negotiable. Please contact Sr. Anne Marie 617-666-3223./H4>

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INCOME TAX STATEMENTS

All envelope users who are interested in obtaining a copy of their 2006 contributions to the Parish may call the rectory office at 781-933-4130 and we will be happy to mail a statement to you.

ST. BARBARA’S 21ST IRISH NIGHT

On Saturday, March 10, our famous corned beef and cabbage dinner will be served at 7 p.m. There will be music and dancing with “Erins Melody” from 8 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Tickets at $25 are now on sale. For further information or tickets call:

• Jo Power at 781-933-2845,
• Peg Flaherty at 781-935-6624, or
• Mary Rossignol at 781-935-3086.

ST. BARBARA’S YOUTH GROUP – GENERATIONS

The Youth Group Candy sale, to be held the first two weekends in February HAS BEEN POSTPONED.

SNEAK PREVIEW – YOUNG AT HEARTS

September 17th:

Trip to Cape May, New Jersey.
4 Nights and 5 Days.
More info later.

ST. CHARLES PARISH HOSTING A TRIP TO ROME

St. Charles Parish in Woburn is hosting a trip to Rome and the Amalfi Coast departing on Sept. 27, 2007.
10 days, 13 meals,
Highlights: Rome – Ravello – Villa Rufolo – Vietri-sul-Mare – Sorrento – Amalfi Coast – Paestum – Island of Capri – Pompeii – Naples, etc.
For futher information please contact saintcharles@comcast.net, or call 781-933-0300. ASAP.

YOUNG ADULT MASS

for the Archdiocese will be hosted by the Mission Church on Sunday, Feb. 25th at 6:30 pm at 1545 Tremont St., Boston. For directions go to www.themissionchurch.com. For more information contact 617-746-5850.

DAYS OF PRAYER

for Pastoral Visitors – The Pastoral Visitor Project and the Office of Worship and Spiritual Life invite all pastoral visitors and Eucharistic Ministers to the sick and homebound to attend a Day of Prayer “Ministry in Christ’s Name” to be held on Sat., Feb. 10th from 9:30 am to 12 Noon at St. Francis, Dracut. There is no fee for the Day. For more information or to register call the Office of Worship at 617-779-3640.

FAMILY WOUNDEDNESS & GENERATIONAL ISSUES

Finding Serenity in Significant Relationships. Presenter: Dr. Joseph Coyle, Christian Psychologist – The Espousal Retreat House, 554 Lexington St., Waltham. 781-209-3101.

SCRIPTURAL ROSARY

Let’s not rely on politicians to bring peace to the world we live in! Put your trust in God. Join us as we pray for peace at the Scriptural Rosary on Sat., Feb. 10th from Noon to 1:15 pm. The best weapon in the quest for peace is the rosary.

HELP!! HELP!! WE ARE SLOWLY SINKING

Friends of St. Barbara’s 1000 Club is going down, down, down. Can you help? This is a solid source of extra income for the Parish and has been in place for quite a few years – Maybe you have forgotten about it – maybe you have never joined – won’t you give it a try? We have quite a few numbers available – it’s only $5.00 a month for some very good prizes and we do all the work. where else can you get such a good deal? Prizes are (2) $500; $300, $200, $100 and (8) $50. Membership cards are available at the doors of the church and you may also call the rectory or Virginia at 781-933-5261. We will be more than happy to assist you.

FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK

Several of the apostles were fishermen, John, James, Andrew and his brother, Peter. So they knew the lake, the weather, the wind patterns, the time of day or night to go out into the deep and cast their nets. The lake was about 13 miles long and 10 miles wide. It sometimes is called the Sea of Galilee, but it is really a lake. Jesus asks the men to put out into the deepest part of the lake and lower their nets. Peter tells Him that they have been out all night and caught nothing. When the men lower the nets they catch such a great number of fish that the nets are almost at the breaking point. Jesus shows them that with Him in the boat they will be a success, not catching fish, but people in the net of His love. Faith is an adventure because we have to cast off into the deep, leave a sheltered port, and go beyond what is foreseeable to where the Spirit leads us. We will be all right so long as Jesus is in the boat with us, so long as He is our partner.

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
01/28/2007 Offering:	$5,910.00
Difference for the Week:	$2,777.25

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MARK YOUR CALENDAR

Several Special Events are scheduled for 2007. They are:

DATE	EVENT
FEBRUARY 18th	Confirmation – 2 P.M.
MARCH 10	Irish Night
MAY 11 & 12	Parish Show
SEPTEMBER 6	CMARC Dance
SEPTEMBER 8	½ Way to St. Patrick’s Day
OCTOBER 19	Italian Night
NOVEMBER 23	Turkey Trot
DECEMBER 9	Breakfast with Santa

LIFT

Catholic Worship for a NEW Generation Join us for LIFT – an exciting new monthly worship event which includes vibrant praise and worship music, challenging speakers and Eucharistic Adoration. LIFT is for all ages – from young adults to adults to teens to entire families. Be with us on Tues., Feb. 13th as we welcome Catholic speaker Lisa Epperson! The evening runs from 7 – 9 pm at Fontbonne Academy, Milton. For directions and more information check our website at www.liftedhigher.com. Come join in worship with hundreds of Catholics from around the Boston area.

WORKSHOP ON VISITING THE SICK

Starting Tues., March 6th, and running for six weeks, a workshop on Pastoral Care to the Sick & Homebound will be offered at Our Lady Comforter of the Afflicted Parish in Waltham from 7:00-9:00 pm in the school. Kelly Dunn, a Certified Chaplain and former Health Care Ministry Director for the Archdiocese will teach the course. The workshop will include a review of communication skills, the basics of pastoral visitation, key illness issues, spiritual needs and concerns, grief, loss and dying, and caregiving issues. Space is limited. Fee will be paid by the parish. Registration information is available in the parish office or call 617-746-5843. Please pre-register by March 1.

DAY OF HEALING

Reducing Stress & Anxiety… Finding Peace & Health.

When:	March 3, 2007
	Saturday 10:00 – 5:00 pm
	Registration is at 9:30 am
Presenter:	Dr. Joseph Coyle, Christian Psychologist
Where:	Espousal Retreat Center, Waltham 781-209-3120 – admin@espousal.org

Stress and anxiety are so very common in human life. We will look at and practice the effective ways of dealing with stress and anxiety from proven methods of Christian spiritually and Christian psychology. The day will include teaching. inner healing prayer, Mass, reflection time, small groups.

JUST A THOT

• True friendship is like sound health, the value of it is seldom known until it is lost.
• A friend’s smile leaves an imprint on your heart!

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