St. Barbara’s Parish Sunday Bulletin

Sunday, February 25, 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: Thomas Spencer; Ann Micalizzi; Joyce & Ken Niven; James Mullen; Irene and William Maher; David Murphy; Albert Leombruno.

BULLETIN BITS

Today’s first reading describes the offering of first fruits the people of Israel were to present to the Lord in thanksgiving for their deliverance from Egypt and the gift of the promised land. Is my offering at today’s Mass an appropriate response to the many blessings the Lord has given me?

SPECIAL PARISH LITURGICAL EVENTS

ANOINTING OF THE SICK

The Sacrament of the Sick will be administered this Sunday, February 25th following the 11:00 a.m. Mass.
If you are chronically ill, are having treatments, or will be having surgery this month, you may receive this Sacrament. If you plan to receive this Sacrament, please tell the priest before Mass.

BAPTISM

Baptism of infants will take place next Sunday, March 4th, at the 11:00 a.m. Mass.

DAILY MASS DURING LENT

Mass will be celebrated on Lenten weekdays at 9:00 a.m. and at 5:30 p.m. in the Father Anadore Hall.

STATIONS OF THE CROSS

The Stations of the Cross are held in the church on all the Fridays of Lent at 3:00 P.M.

FOOD COLLECTION

for families helped through Woburn Social Concern will take place this weekend, February 24/25th. Please try to bring at least one item with you to Mass.

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.

FIRST FRIDAY DEVOTIONS

will take place following the 9:00 Mass on Friday, March 2nd. Prayer room will be open for your devotions and sign-up sheets are available in the lower church hall. Benediction will be held following the Stations of the Cross.

DAILY MASSES IN LENT

Daily Mass is held in the Father Anadore Hall each day at 9:00 a.m. and at 5:30 p.m.

SECOND COLLECTION

To be taken up this weekend is for the charities of our Holy Father. Please be as generous as your means allow.

YOUNG AT HEARTS

We have planned a trip on Tuesday, June 26th. There will be a Lobster Bake and a City Tour of Portland, Maine. The cost is $74.95. You can call either Nancy at 782-933-2999 or the Rectory at 781-933-4130 to make a reservation. We hope you will join us.

FOXWOOD BUS TRIP

A day at the casino on Thursday, April 19, 2007. Bus leaves the church parking lot at 9:30 a.m. and returns at 8:30 p.m. Upon arrival you will receive $10 towards restaurant or the buffet, plus $15 Keno play. Cost of the trip is $23. Mail or bring your money (cash or check) to the rectory along with your name(s) and phone number(s). Call Rita at the rectory (933-4130) or Joe (933-5994) if you have any questions. Don’t miss out!!

FOR OUR TROOPS

One of our parishioners is asking for your help in donating sports magazines, National Geographics, etc. (nothing controversial) to be sent to our troops in Iraq. Boxes will be located at the doors of the church the next few weeks. Donations ($1.00 ??) to help with shipping costs would be welcome. Thank you.

BOSTON CATHOLIC DIRECTORY

The current issue of the Boston Catholic Directory is now available for purchase ($25.00) at the rectory.

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.

Tickets are now available at the Rectory office.

STATIONS OF THE CROSS

The Stations of the Cross are held in the church on all the Fridays of Lent at 3:00 P.M.

BOSTON CATHOLIC MEN’S & WOMEN’S CONFERENCES

will be held on Saturday, March 17 (Men) and Sunday, March 18 (Women) at the new Boston Convention and Exhibition Center in South Boston. There will be inspirational speakers, a chance to meet and discuss issues of faith, family & work with like-minded Catholics, a forum to bring focus to your spiritual life and Confession – a great opportunity to “hit the reset button”. Please contact the rectory if interested.

FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK

We have begun the season of Lent with ashes and a firm resolution to “die to self.” Jesus was tempted. Will He be a political Messiah; will He use His miraculous powers for Himself; will He give in to ambition, the urges of human nature? His temptations are real. He was tempted to choose either Satan’s way, or that of His Father. Temptation is an opportunity to “die to self” or give in to self. Satan tempts him in His humanity and divinity. If you are the Son of God…” He knew Jesus was and Satan was using that to trip Him up. In other words: “As Son of God, with all your powers, don’t fast, don’t die on a cross. Do it my way and all of the power and majesty is yours. You will be a sensation, you will have everything anyone could want. Don’t be a fool. It’s all yours. Just do it my way. The other way is too difficult.” Jesus refused.

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
02/18/2007 Offering:	$5,799.00
Difference for the Week:	$2,888.25

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VOLUNTEER IN APPALACHIA

If you have some time available this summer, please consider joining us for a one week service project July 21-27, 2007 in Vanceburg, KY. Vanceburg is located in eastern Kentucky, near the West Virginia border. Live in a rustic environment with other Adult Catholic women at the Glenmary Farm. We will perform home repair/building tasks, nursing home visitation, and other short-term projects as needed by the community. There will be plenty of time for Mass attendance, group prayer, faith sharing and cultural learning. For a brochure and application, or more information check our web site¨www.womeninservice.org. or e-mail to admissions@womeninservice.org .

CAMP MISHANNOCK

is conducting its 61st Year of Camping for youngsters. Summer Resident Camp for girls from 6 to 15 years of age (June 24th thru Aug. 11th).

• Day Camp sessions are two weeks long.
• Conducted by Sisters of Divine Providence assisted by a competent staff of lay counselors in a friendly, religious atmosphere.
• Instruction in all land and water sports;
• Private lake; Arts & Crafts; Ceramics; Drama; Horseback Riding;
• Academic Tutoring available.

For further information phone 781-585-8592 or e-mail campmish@adelphia.net.

NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING

There will be a 90 minute introductory slide presentation for Billings Method of Natural Family Planning on Friday, March 2nd at 7:00 p.m. in the rectory of St. William’s Parish in Tewksbury. NFP is a scientifically based method which helps couples to understand their fertility, including those who are breastfeeding or who have irregular cycles. Each couple can then choose to use this knowledge to either avoid or achieve a pregnancy. For more information or to reserve a seat, please call Eileen Wood at 978-640-4916.

LENTEN PROGRAM

During the Lenten season, our Parish Family would like to offer prayers for anyone who, like Christ, may find themselves in the midst of a personal crisis or suffering. If any of your loved ones would like a visit, a prayer, or even a get-well wish from the Parish, just fill out the form below, drop it off at the rectory or in the collection basket.

NAME ________________________________

ADDRESS______________________________

REQUEST______________________________

WHY WE CALL IT LENT!

Lent, from an Old English word for Spring, is known as Quadrigesima, or “forty” in Latin. 40 days is a Biblical symbol for a special time of preparation. The Lenten fast & abstinence from meat in most parts of the world is confined to Ash Wednesday and Fridays during Lent.

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