St. Barbara’s Parish Sunday Bulletin

Sunday, May 27, 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: Bill McLean, Florence Lynch, Betty Roberts, John Gaffney, James O’Doherty, Renaud Rossignol, Judson, Paul & Helen Aiken, Tom Mulkerrin, John & Eugene Lombard, Robert Donnelly, Frimola Pieroni, Elyse Quigley, Charles Quigley, Barbara Murray, Shirley Horrigan, Mary Pearce, Rose & Peter Polito, Patricia & John Covino, Ann Bowden, Anna and Anthony Giordano, John & Walter Fitzgerald, Cosmo Fedele, Michael Ryan, Viriginia & Michael Langone, James & Mary O’Connor, Ruth Ann Hawley; Chester Damon; James Kelley.

BULLETIN BITS

One of the miracles of Pentecost was that, despite their diversity, each listener heard God’s word in his or her own language. The meaning for stewardship is that by sharing the gifts poured out on us by the Holy Spirit, we will be empowered to meet the needs of our brothers and sisters, whatever they may be.

BANNS OF MARRIAGE

• 3rd time – Heather Minchello – Adam Lentz

CANNED FOOD COLLECTION

for families helped through Woburn Social Concern will be held this weekend.

SPECIAL PARISH LITURGICAL EVENTS

ANOINTING OF THE SICK

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

BAPTISMS

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

FIRST FRIDAY DEVOTIONS

First Friday Devotions will be held this Friday, June 1st, following the 9 a.m. Mass. The Prayer Room will be open during the day until Benediction Closing at 5 p.m. Sign-up sheets will be found in the lower church.

MISSIONARY APPEAL

Next weekend, Rev. Thomas R. Carroll, Sch.P. of the Piarist Fathers will be here asking for your support in helping with their educational work in Appalachia as well as their many outreach programs designed to help those living in poverty in the mountains. The Piarist Fathers were founded by St. Joseph Calasanctius in Rome in 1617. In addition to the vows of poverty, chastity and obedience, the Piarists take a fourth vow to educate youth. They operate between 195 and 200 schools in 32 countries around the world.

CONGRATULATIONS

to the following students from our parish who have earned Honor Roll status at Arlington Catholic High School for the 3rd marking period:

TYLER MCGUIRE	STANLEY BRYAN
AMANDA FERLISI	DEREK HARMON
MICHAEL BARRY	COURTNEY GARVEY
JAMES JACOB, III	KATHRYN MANCUSO
BENJAMIN PRATT	MICHAEL SANDS
BRENDON SAUNDERS	CHRISTINE WHITNEY
ALESSANDRA VALENTE

ST. EULALIA’S PRESENTS

On Monday, June 11th, at 7:30 pm, the Winchester Area Voice of the Faithful will sponsor a performance by Sister Nancy Murray, a Dominican Sister of Adrian, Michigan, in a one-woman oerformance as St. Catherine of Siena. Sister Murray will share the life and works of this 14th century Dominican mystic and saint who spoke boldly to popes and princes. Sister Nancy is the sister of the famous actor, Bill Murray. She has given over 300 performances as St. Catherine of Siena in the U.S. and around the world. Sister Murray will perform at St. Eulalia Church in Winchester. Admission is free, but good will offerings will be gratefully accepted.

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.

IRONY OF LIFE

An irony of life is that by the time you’re old enough to know your way around, you’re not going anywhere!

FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK

Fifty days after Passover, our Easter, the Jews celebrated Pentecost, which was a spring harvest festival. Instead of a harvest of wheat and grain it was a harvest of people. The Holy Spirit anointed the apostles and those gathered with them. And from there the Good News was spread throughout the world. The apostles and missionaries followed the Roman roads and evangelized people in foreign countries. From that day to this, thousands of miles from Jerusalem, the Spirit is alive and uniting us in Christ. Despite all the problems the Church has encountered hearts and souls are still open to receive the Word of God and receiving baptism. The Spirit is empowering us to forgive sins, baptize, heal and teach those who come to Him.

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
05/20/2007 Offering:	$6,876.00
Difference for the Week:	$1,811.25

ST. BARBARA’S ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAM

with Fr. Ned Carroll, is POSTPONED for one week (because of Memorial Day). It will resume on Monday, June 4th, at 10 a.m. in the lower church.

OPENING

for Activities Professional at Campion Health Center in Weston, MA, immediately.

• 32-40 hours per week
• occasional evenings
• 2 Saturdays per month.

Contact Meghan Farrell at 781-788-4754 or mfarrell@campioncenter.org. Experience with elders required.

THE SECOND COLLECTION

to be taken up at all Masses this weekend is the annual Seminary Collection. The seminaries depend on the continued generosity of all our parishioners to carry on the important work of priestly formation. Please be as generous as your means allow.

YOUNG-AT-HEART

There are still a few openings for the September 17-21 Cape May Oceanfront Vacation. This is a 5 Day/4Nights trip (Mon.-Fri.) Cost is $499.00 per person double occupancy. Deposit pf $50 must be received by Wednesday, August 15th to reserve your seat.
NEXT MEETING – Friday, June 8th at 2:00 p.m. in the church hall. There will be a speaker from the “Best of Times”.

2007 CATHOLIC APPEAL UPDATE

Once again, Cardinal Sean wishes to thank everyone from St. Barbara’s who has participated in the 2007 Catholic Appeal. We are pleased to have a number of new contributors this year. Welcome and thank you! We ask every Catholic family to participate. Please know that all gifts – of whatever amount – matter.

ESPOUSAL RETREAT HOUSE

Upcoming retreat on June 13, 2007 at the Retreat House in Waltham. Thanksgiving Celebration Presenter: Jerri Lou Buffo.
For info and registration call 781-209-3120 or contact admin@espousal.org.

TAKE THE TIME

Dear Lord, on this Memorial Day
Help us to be mindful
Of the sacrifices made in our name.
Help us to be thankful
For the men and women
Who died to protect our freedoms.
Help us to appreciate
All we’ve been given
Because they gave their lives.
Please give our men and women in the armed forces
The courage to do what is right.
Please shield them from harm,
Be their light even in their darkest hours,
And their hope in the face of difficulties.
Amen

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