St. Barbara’s Parish Sunday Bulletin

Sunday, April 29, 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: Phyllis & Joseph Lacorti; Janet Campbell; William James; Augustine “Gus” Michaels; Jerome & Philomena Cagnina; Manuel Ramirez; Virginia Pollino; Joseph Lunetta.

BULLETIN BITS

Paul & Barnabas encountered both violent rejection and joyful acceptance of the message they preached. We, too, may meet with mixed reactions when we use our gifts in the service of God. But, the Gospel assures us, the reward for those who follow faithfully is eternal life.

SPECIAL PARISH LITURGICAL EVENTS

ANOINTING OF THE SICK

The Sacrament of the Sick will be administered this Sunday, April 29th, following the 7:30 p.m. Mass.

BAPTISM

Baptism of infants will take place next Sunday, May 6th, at the 11:00 a.m. Mass.

FIRST COMMUNION

will be held on Sunday, May 20th at 2:00 p.m.

CANNED FOOD COLLECTION

this weekend for the families helped through Woburn Social Concern.

FIRST FRIDAY DEVOTIONS

will follow the 9 a.m. Mass this coming Friday, May 4th and will conclude with Benediction at 5:00 p.m. Sign-up sheets will be found in the downstairs Church.

WELCOME STUDENTS

About 110 students from Bethlehem Catholic High School in Pennsylvania will be attending the 9 o’clock mass next Sunday. We hope you will give them a warm St. Barbara’s welcome.

CHURCH WOMEN OF WOBURN

The purpose of the Church Women of Woburn is to promote fellowship and service among the women of Woburn’s Christian churches for spiritual, educational and community endeavors. Membership is open to all women of the Christian faith associated with Woburn churches. Visitors are welcome to attend meetings. The Annual Luncheon meeting will take place Wednesday, May 9th here at St. Barbara’s beginning at 10:30 a.m. Speaker will be Pauline Pepe.

2007 CATHOLIC APPEAL UPDATE

Next weekend, May 5-6, will be Catholic Appeal Weekend here at St. Barbara’s. God calls each one of us to share our gifts with others for the building up of his kingdom. Cardinal Sean is asking every Catholic household to participate in this year’s Appeal which funds the many programs and services of our Archdiocese. The Catholic Appeal is to our Archdiocese what the Offertory is to our parish – so your participation and support are critical. On Catholic Appeal Weekend we will be showing a video message from Cardinal Sean and asking every Catholic household to make a pledge. Cardinal Sean thanks all the families from St. Barbara’s who contributed to the 2006 Catholic Appeal. Our financial goal is to raise at least $52,500. If we exceed our financial goal, we will receive 25% of all funds raised above goal for use here at our parish. Please know that your participation counts and that all gifts – of whatever amount – matter.
We encourage you to take home an information packet from Mass this weekend so that you can prayerfully consider how you will participate. Those of you who gave to the Appeal last year should also receive a letter this week from Cardinal Sean. Please bring completed pledge forms back to the parish next week to contribute during our pledge collection. Thank you.

LET THE PEOPLE VOTE!

VoteMarriage.org had a great victory on Jan. 2, 2007, when the first vote on the Marriage Amendment, defining marriage as the union of one man and one woman, received the necessary number of votes by the legislators at the Constitutional Convention. The second vote needed to put this Amendment on the ballot in 2008 will take place on May 9, 2007 at the State House. Show your support of this Amendment, to preserve the sanctity of marriage, by attending this Constitutional Convention. A free bus is available from Stoneham. If interested, please call 781-438-2558 for further information.

NEW TWIST ON OLD SAYINGS

• A fine is a tax for doing wrong. A tax is a fine for doing well.
• You can’t have everything, where would you put it?
• Change is inevitable – except from a vending machine!

FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK

The scriptures relate two times when Jesus multiplies the loaves and fishes, and two incidents where the Apostles are asked to drop their nets again after fishing all night and catching nothing. Today’s gospel is one of those times when the men are asked to cast their nets into the deep, having fished all night with no catch. It had been quite a month. Jesus is arrested, crucified and buried. Then He rises from the dead, and appears to them. So much to consider, and contemplate. Back in Galilee, they decided to go fishing just to find some peace and relaxation. How great it was to breathe in the fresh air, and to be back to the “old routine.” But it doesn’t last long. After fishing all night without success, Jesus again comes to the rescue. The net is so full of fish that it is at the breaking point. Jesus also has prepared breakfast for them. Peter has a chance to “make up“ for his triple denial. From now on they will be catching people in the net of Jesus’ love.

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
04/22/2007 Offering:	$6,228.00
Difference for the Week:	$2,459.25

HELP NEEDED

PREP Grade 8 classes are in need of two more teachers for next year. Please call Ann Cronin at 781-937-0642 if you can help.

YOUNG-AT-HEART

will hold their next meeting on Friday, May 4th in the church hall at 2:00 p.m. Speakers from Amerihome Mortgage will present a discussion on “Equity Management Strategies and Reverse Mortgages”.
There are still seats available for the May 15th trip to Top of the Hub with dinner and IMAX Theatre and the June 26th Lobsterbake at Clambake Restaurant in Scarborough, Me. and City Tour of Portland, Me.

ST. JOHN-EVANGELIST: MYSTIC, “DRAGON-SLAYER”!!!

That is the theme of St. Barbara’s Adult Education Program beginning May 7th at 10 A.M. in the lower church with Fr. Ned Carroll. Bring your Bible and an inquisitive mind!

FOXWOOD!!

Such a great day was had by all who visited Foxwood on our last trip this month, that many voted to hold another excursion in June. So we will have another day at the casino on Thursday, June 17th, 200th. As usual, bus will leave the parking lot at 9:30 a.m. and return at approximately 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 made out to St. Barbara’s) to the rectory along with name(s) and phone numbers. Call Rita at the rectory 933-4130 or Joe 933-5994 if you have any questions!

BANNS OF MARRIAGE

• 1st time – Danielle Guarino & Eric Farnkoff

THE ROWEN MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT

benefiting Blessed John XXIII National Seminary is scheduled for Monday, May 21st at the Weston Golf Club. This premier charity event is held to benefit the educational program for the seminarians. Tuition covers only half the cost of educating a seminarian and proceeds from this tournament will help bridge the gap and keep the cost of educating them affordable. Please call the rectory for further information.

WORLD DAY OF PRAYER

this Sunday, April 29th. Pope Benedict XVI is inviting Catholics all over the globe to participate by praying to our heavenly Father that He send vocations for the service of the Church as communion. For the Holy Father’s letter see www.vocationsboston.org.

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