St. Barbara’s Parish Sunday Bulletin

Sunday, May 13, 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: Walter Duffy, Carlo Severo, Anthony Iantosca, Mary & Marjorie Reil, Edward Burke; Mary Paris, all the deceased Mothers of our Parish.; Constance Roche; Estelle Sutherby.

BULLETIN BITS

Today’s reading from Revelation offers a vision of the City of God, the new Jerusalem. “But,” the bishops’ pastoral on stewardship remind us, “that ‘life to come’ is in continuity with this present life through the human goods, the worthy human purposes, which people foster now.”

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

The Knights of Columbus Council #77 and the Parish Pro-Life Committee will be holding our annual Mother’s Day Rose Sale next Sunday, May 13th after all Masses. All proceeds will be distributed to local non-profit groups who promote Life and provide education and aid to mothers and their unborn children.

SPECIAL PARISH LITURGICAL EVENTS

FEAST OF THE ASCENSION - HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION

Masses:

Wednesday, May 16 – 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, May 17 – 9:00, 12:05, 5:30 p.m.

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION

will take place next Sunday, May 20th at 2:00 p.m.

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 14th, 2007. 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

• 3rd time – Danielle Guarino & Eric Farnkoff
• 1st time – Heather Minchello – Adam Lentz

THE SECOND COLLECTION

to be taken up at all Masses this weekend is the annual Communications Collection.

ST. BARBARA’S WOMEN’S SODALITY

annual May get-together will be held on Thursday, May 17th following the 5:30 p.m. Holyday Mass. A Roast Beef Dinner will be served in the church hall following Mass. Guest speaker for the evening will be Dotty Kelleher Vartabedian with a delightful presentation entitle “We Love You Mom”. We invite all ladies of the Parish to join us for a relaxing, enjoyable evening. Reservations ($16.00) must be made by Monday, May 14th by calling the rectory.

WE NEED USHERS

We need more ushers at all the masses. If you are interested, please leave your name with one of the ushers at mass today and we will contact you.

YOUNG-AT-HEART

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.

2007 CATHOLIC APPEAL UPDATE

Cardinal Sean sends his thanks to all parishioners who have participated during Catholic Appeal weekend. If you have not yet made your gift, please consider making a pledge this weekend.
For more information please visit www.BostonCatholicAppeal.com or call 617-779-3700.
Thank you.

HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY

Happy Mother’s Day and our heartfelt prayers for the mothers of our parish family. May God shower you with his blessings for all that you do for your church and your family.

FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK

We live in the in between time of Christ’s ascension and His return. In the meantime we have His presence in absence if we can speak that way. Jesus is present in the Word of God, and in the sacramental life of the Church, and especially in the Eucharist. Faith assures us that the Risen Christ is real and alive in the Church. He touches us in the Spirit and we in turn are motivated to reach out and touch others in the same Spirit. It is our turn to spread the Good News. Jesus shares with us His peace, and His “Advocate” the defense attorney who will help us in the world. He will defend Christ, and instruct us in how to make Jesus’ teaching relevant to the world today. With the Spirit and Jesus with us we will have His peace and His love and be empowered as the Apostles were to portray His image in the world. We all have a responsibility to do good in this world. That and that alone will ensure our place in Heaven.

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
05/06/2007 Offering:	$6,731.00
Difference for the Week:	$1,956.25

LEARN MORE

about St. John the Evangelist - Mystic, Dragon-Slayer as St. Barbara’s Adult Education Program continues with Fr. Ned Carroll at 10 a.m. (Monday, May 14th) in the lower Church.

CAMPION JESUIT COMMUNITY

located in Weston, Ma. has an opening for a Receptionist position at their Center, 319 Concord Rd, Weston, Ma. Starting date¨ June 18, 2007. Hours: Monday – Friday from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. Please contact Sandra Mitchell 781-788-4708 or smitchell@campioncenter.org.

THE MINISTRY OF CONSOLATION

at Immaculate Conception Parish, Malden has planned a “We Remember” liturgy as an opportunity for families to gather and celebrate the lives of their children who have died and to grieve the brief lives of babies who died as a result of miscarriage, stillbirth or in early infancy. The Mass will be celebrated Fri., May 18th at 7:15 p.m. in the downstairs chapel. For further information call 781-395-6769 (Julie).

LIFT

LIFT – Catholic Worship for a NEW Generation –
Next gathering Tuesday, May 15th at Fontbonne Academy, Milton. Guest speaker will be Marc Bishop. Directions and a downloadable flyer, along with more information about LIFT can be found on our website at www.liftedhigher.com.

WELCOME BABIES!

St. Barbara’s Parish Family recently welcomed four new little ones into our midst through the waters of Baptism. We welcome:

• MADELYN FAYE CORBETT
• ADRIAN XAVIER GARCIA
• YUNO JOHN LEE
• CATHERINE ANNE RAMIREZ.

We ask God’s blessing on these little ones and their families. May you continue to grow in faith here at St. Barbara’s.

THOUGHTS

• Procrastination is like a credit card… It’s a lot of fun until you get the bill.
• Action is the antidote to despair.
• Fall seven times… Stand up eight!
• The most important trip you may take in life is meeting people half way.
• There is nothing lost by discarding your faults.
• Always do right. This will gratify some people and astonish the rest.

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