St. Barbara’s Parish Sunday Bulletin

Sunday, March 11, 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 Paris; Paul Sevigny; Barbara Jean Conroy; James & Marilyn Woolard; Mary Stein; Walter Sutton; Frank Strazzere; Mary Vallis.

COMING EVENT

Our PARISH LENTEN MISSION will be held March 19-20-21 with Masses at 9 am and 7:30 pm. The presenter will be Fr. John Anglin from the Franciscan Ministry of the Word. Fr. John was born and raised in Boston, ordained in 1971 and obtained a Masters in Religious Education from Catholic Univ. in 1974. Since ordination, he has served in various ministries and has conducted almost 300 parish missions. Fr. John speaks Spanish as well as Italian. Some of his interests are bicycle riding; movies & an avid following of all the Boston sports teams. The theme of the Mission will be “Awakening Our Faith in Challenging Times”.

BULLETIN BITS

The parable in today’s Gospel clearly warns that we, like the fig tree, will be judged by our fruit. While God mercifully provides us with time and opportunity, let us give witness to our faith with deeds of kindness and generosity.

IMPORTANT!! PREP NOTICE

We are appealing to our parishioners to help us out in a very special way. There is a GREAT need for teachers on every grade level for next year. We need to know PRIOR to April 4th if you would volunteer for next September.
In Grades 7 thru 12, if you feel more comfortable team-teaching with a friend, we can certainly accommodate you.

• Please call Barbara 781-935-0529 for Grades 1-6.
• Please call Ann 781-933-9334 for Grades 7-12.

ST. FRANCIS MEN’S RETREAT GUILD

Leave the noise of the world for a couple of days. Join us in a quiet, peaceful atmosphere at our upcoming Men’s Lenten Retreat – March 30-April 1, 2007 at Campion Retreat Center, Weston, MA. For further information contact Joe Pecora 933-2616 or Joe Sallese 935-2417.

SPECIAL PARISH LITURGICAL EVENTS

ANOINTING OF THE SICK

The Sacrament of the Sick will be administered on Saturday, March 31st, following the 4:00 p.m. Mass.

BAPTISM

Baptism of infants will take place on Saturday, March 31st, at the 4:00 p.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.

GRADE 4 LITURGY

The Grade 4 St.Patrick's Liturgy will be held this Sunday, March 11th, at the 9:00 AM Mass.

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!!

CHURCH WOMEN OF WOBURN

The next Lenten Meeting will be held at the First Baptist Church on Wednesday, March 14th with coffee being served at 10 AM. Speaker will be Marie Coady. Co-hostess: First Congregational Church. All ladies are welcome.

LENTEN LITURGIES

STATIONS OF THE CROSS

Stations of the Cross are held every Friday afternoon during Lent at 3:00 p.m.

DAILY MASS

During Lent, daily Mass is celebrated in the Father Anadore Hall at 9:00 a.m. and at 5:30 p.m.

SECOND COLLECTION

Next weekend, March 17/18th our Parish will take up The Catholic Relief Services Collection. Through your generous support, the Catholic Church in the United States is able to respond to the many needs of our brothers and sisters around the world who experience disease, famine, war, poverty, persecution and injustice. Your gifts bring hope to suffering humanity. Please help as best you can.

RECYCLING COLLECTION

with WREN (Woburn Residents' Environmental Network) at St. Barbara’s Parking lot next Saturday, March 17, 9-1 pm. An excellent opportunity to recycle at a minimal cost and a considerable saving. Come save 50-70% on disposal fees. TV’s/White goods $10, CRT’s $5, all others $1. Open to all residents.

FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK

Today’s gospel is a comment by Jesus on two public misfortunes of His day. Pilate had killed some Galileans who were disturbing the peace of Jerusalem, and a tower had fallen and killed 18 men in a place called Siloam. Jesus informs his listeners to be less concerned about the source of misfortune and more concerned about one’s relationship with God. He does not consider violent deaths to be punishment from God. Jesus warns them about the failure of conversion. The same fate could happen to them. To die without Him is to perish.

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
03/04/2007 Offering:	$7,088.00
Difference for the Week:	$1,599.25

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JUST A REMINDER

This Sunday, March 11th at 2 a.m. we turn our clocks AHEAD one hour as Daylight Savings begins early this year.

BENEFIT FOR ST. MICHAEL PARISH CENTER, BEDFORD, MA

A St. Patrick Dinner and Social is being held on Saturday, March 24, following the 5 p.m. Mass at St. Michael Roman Catholic Church, 90 Concord Rd., Bedford, MA. Following dinner of corned beef will be socializing and dancing to the Irish Express featuring John Connors and Martin Battle, along with great raffle items. Dinner tickets are $25 per person, paid in advance, and no tickets will be sold at the door. Call the Parish office by March 16, at 781-275-6318 to reserve and pick up your ticket. Raffle tickets are available at the Parish Center, and you need not be present to win.

CONGRATULATIONS HONOR ROLL STUDENTS
AT ARLINGTON CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL

Several St. Barbara's parishioners have made the honor roll at Arlington Catholic High School. They are:

Tyler McGuire	First Honors
Alessandra Valente	First Honors
Stanley Bryan	Second Honors
Amanda Ferlisi	Second Honors
Courtney Garvey	Second Honors
Kathryn Mancuso	Second Honors
Alicia Dinn	Honors
Benjamin Pratt	Honors
Michael Sands	Honors
Christine Whitney	Honors

ST. BARBARA’S 1000 CLUB

We have quite a few numbers for the 1000 Club which are empty at this time. This might be the lucky month for you and, at the same time, you would be helping St. Barbara’s Parish. Call the rectory at 781-933-4130 if you want to join.

CATHOLIC CHARITIES NORTH GALA

Don’t miss Catholic Charities North’s 41st Annual Spring Gala, which will be held from 7-9:30 p.m.on Thursday, May 3, at the Hawthorne Hotel in Salem. Themed “Color Our World”. You are invited to “Discover the Work of Catholic Charities,” while enjoying gourmet food in the different colored rooms of this elegant, historic venue. Proceeds from the gala will allow Catholic Charities North to continue responding to the needs of the poor and working poor, strengthen families, provide children with opportunities they deserve, and help immigrants and refugees become active participants in our communities. This makes it possible for the agency to continue its mission of building a just and compassionate society rooted in the dignity of all people. For more information about the Gala contact Sarah Bartley at 781-593-2312 or sarah-bartley@ccab.org.

YOUNG AT HEARTS

The first meeting of the year will be held in Fr. Anadore Hall on Friday, March 16th at 2 p.m. There will be Bingo with a Coverall Game which has a $50 prize. You can catch up on all the news and enjoy some good hot coffee and dessert which is brought by the Young at Hearts.

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