St. Barbara’s Parish Sunday Bulletin

Sunday, May 20, 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: Faith & Henry Belluche; Constance Roche; Alphonso Micale; Estelle Sutherby; Mary Pearce; Bob Cook; John McCann; Beatrice Maggiore.

BANNS OF MARRIAGE

• 2nd time – Heather Minchello – Adam Lentz

BULLETIN BITS

The second reading today contains the somber warning that Jesus is coming soon and will bring to each person the reward that his or her conduct deserves. Has my stewardship of the blessings entrusted to me been such that I could respond joyfully, “Amen! Come, Lord Jesus”?

SPECIAL PARISH LITURGICAL EVENTS

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION

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

ANOINTING OF THE SICK

The Sacrament of the Sick will be administered next Sunday, May 27th, following the 9:00 a.m. Mass.

BAPTISMS

Baptism of infants will take place on Saturday, June 2nd, at the 4:00 p.m. Mass.

FOXWOOD!!

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!

FOOD COLLECTION

for families helped through Woburn Social Concern will be held next weekend, May 26/27. Please try to bring at least one item of food to Mass at this time. Items such as canned fruit, peanut butter, jelly, juices, soup, cereal, canned meat, powdered milk, canned pasta sauce, baked beans, etc. are very welcome. Paper/plastic grocery bags (they use over 1,000 of each every month. Thank you for all that you do to help this worthy cause.

NEWLY BAPTIZED

In welcoming our newest little ones last week, we inadvertently left out DAVID WELD MULLALLY and so we extend our congratulations to his parents and a warm welcome from our Parish community.

HELP!! HELP!!

Our PREP Program is badly in need of two (2) Grade 8 Teachers and one (1) or more Grade 10 Teachers for next year’s Program. If you can help, please call Ann Cronin at 937-0642 or 933-9334.

2007 CATHOLIC APPEAL UPDATE

We want to thank everyone who has participated in the 2007 Catholic Appeal. Contributions made fund the good works of our Archdiocese and will improve the lives of many in our faith community. If you have not yet made your gift, please consider making a pledge this weekend.
You can pick up pledge forms at the doors of the church or visit www.BostonCatholicAppeal.com.
Thank you.

SUMMER FAITH ENRICHMENT

Jump start your spirituality this summer! Is summer your time to catch up on all those things you’ve been wanting to do? If enriching your spirituality is on your “list”, here is a perfect opportunity! Boston College’s C21 Online is offering the online course “Spirituality Matters”, featuring video with Fr. Michael Himes of the BC faculty. Explore the topics of spirituality, prayer, suffering and community in a guided online discussion group. Participants do not need to be online at the same time; log on at your convenience. 4 weeks, beginning June 4th and ending June 29th. Register and find out more at www.bc.edu/c21online.

GOLF TOURNAMENT

The 2nd Annual Council of Social Concern Golf Tournament is planned for Monday, June 25th at the Woburn Country Club. For more information call 781-935-6495 or www.socialconcern.org.

FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK

Jesus ascends or returns to His Father, from whom He came. In the Father’s astronomical plan He sent His son in the flesh to lead us back to God. Jesus came as God’s representative and witness. Jesus “learned obedience from what He suffered”. He had a human will and a human intellect and a human nature as you and I do. He was free to say “No,” to God’s plan. But He did not. “He could have sinned, but did not.” Thus, through the bitter and the sweet, he pleased God ultimately by doing everything God asked Him to do, even to the point of dying on a cross. He was raised from the dead and, in His human flesh, is one with the Father for all eternity. He never gave up His human nature and still retains a human body. He is our Brother who is also Lord and He goes to prepare a place for us that where He is we also may be.

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
05/13/2007 Offering:	$7,258.26
Difference for the Week:	$1,428.99

SIGNS, SYMBOLS AND MYSTERY

see what these mean as we continue to explore the Gospel of St. John at St. Barbara’s Adult Education Program with Fr. Ned Carroll, on Monday. May 21st at 10 a.m. in the lower church.

RELAY FOR LIFE

Relay For Life of Woburn – June 9-10, 2007 from 3:00 pm – 9:00 am, Library Park Field – the American Cancer Society’s signature event – fun, entertainment-filled overnight community event for all ages. Teams of 8-15 people fundraise, leading up to Relay, then camp out and take turns walking path to symbolize that cancer never sleeps. Get involved! Start a team, make a donation, volunteer your time or talents. For information, contact Kate. Welch at 781-314-2699 or www.acsevents.org/relay/mawoburn.

THE SWISS GUARD

The Knights of Columbus Museum, One State St., New Haven, CT. is presenting through June 30th , a special anniversary exhibition commemorating the history, traditions and role of the Swiss Guard. Founded in 1506, it is the world’s oldest military organization. Its mission, however, remains the same as it was five centuries ago: to protect the Pope. This is an exclusive U.S. showing. All are invited to explore the rich history and traditions of one of the most fascinating institutions of the Catholic Church.

BEGINNING EXPERIENCE WEEKEND

Has your marriage ended by death, divorce or separation? Do you wish to move on with your life, but do not know how? Consider attending a Beginning Experience Weekend to be held at the Marist House in Framingham, MA, June 8-10,2007. The weekend is designed for those beyond the initial stages of grieving who desire to begin again. The deadline for receipt of applications is June 1. The cost $185 includes program, 2 nights lodging (double occupancy), materials and food. Call 978-342-0818 (Arthur), or Isabel 617-569-5406 for more information.

TAKE THE TIME

• Take Time to Work – it is the price of success.
• Take Time to Think – it is the source of power.
• Take Time to Play– it is the secret of youth.
• Take Time to Read– It is the foundation of knowledge.
• Take Time to Worship – it is the highway of reverence and washes the dust of earth from our eyes.
• Take Time to Help & enjoy friends– It is the source of happiness.
• Take Time to Love – it is the one sacrament of life.
• Take Time to Dream – it hitches the soul to the stars.
• Take Time to Laugh – It is the singing that helps with life’s loads.
• Take Time to Plan – It is the secret of being able to have time to take time for all other things.

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