St. Barbara’s Parish Sunday Bulletin

Sunday, June 3, 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: Fr. John Berube; Bob & Edna Wood; Charles Quigley; Elyse Quigley; Barbara Murray; Joseph Ouellette; Marguerite Ryan.

BULLETIN BITS

Today’s Psalm reminds us that we have been crowned with glory and honor and given rule over the works of God’s hands. But we must be good stewards, for the Lord will surely hold us accountable for the use of those gifts!

SCRIPTURAL ROSARY

will be held Saturday, June 9th from Noon to 1:15 p.m. We will pray this month for fathers, living and deceased, and for peace in the world. All are welcome.

WORLD APOSTOLATE OF FATIMA

Annual Meeting/Day of Recollection for the World Apostolate of Fatima in the Archdiocese of Boston will be held Saturday, June 16th at Our Lady of Fatima Shrine in Holliston. There will be a Mass at 10:00 a.m. followed by outdoor Rosary procession and lunch. Registration fee is $25. Call Lynn 508-378-7431. This year is the 90th anniversary of the apparition at Fatima.

MISSIONARY APPEAL

This 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

We would like to extend our sincere congratulations and prayerful best wishes from St. Barbara’s Parish Family members to all our graduates – this year’s Woburn High students, college students and all young parishioners who may be graduating from surrounding high schools. May God bless you wherever your path in life leads.

USHERS ARE NEEDED

Ushers are needed at all Masses. If interested, please leave your name with an usher or call the rectory.

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”.

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.

WELCOME TO ST. BARBARA’S PARISH

If you have recently moved into our Parish and would like to register as a parishioner, please fill out the form below. You may return it in the collection basket or drop it off at the rectory. If you have any questions about our parish, please call us at 781-933-4130.

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FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK

How teach about the Trinity, three Persons who are one God? It is not easy if we stay on the theological level and preach on omniscience. omnipotence, one substance, generation, inspiration. The Scriptures make it easier if we understand who each person is by what they do. First of all being one, does not mean the Father, Son and Holy Spirit are one and the same person. They are not. Nor are they one person with three different personalities. They are individual persons. Jesus is not the Father and the Holy Spirit is not Jesus. The Father is the Creator of all, even Jesus owes His existence to God the Father. Jesus is the Son, the representative and witness of His Father. The Son is our brother, the new Adam, who redeemed us and in His own flesh brought all flesh, you and I, back to God the Creator. The Holy Spirit, another person, is called by Jesus the Advocate, the defense lawyer, who is with us to empower us and teach us. He bestows His gifts on all Christians, gifts of faith, hope, love, teaching, healing, etc., too numerous to mention, to empower us to put into action the command of Jesus to love God and one another.

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.

YOUR CONTRIBUTION TO THE SEMINARY FUND AMOUNTED TO $2,439 FOR WHICH THEY SEND THEIR THANKS.

SUNDAY PARISH OFFERTORY – Your Stewardship
Weekly Budget Needs:	$8,687.25
05/27/2007 Offering:	$6,133.00
Difference for the Week:	$2,554.25

ST. BARBARA’S ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAM

with Fr. Ned Carroll, will meet at 10 a.m. in the lower church on June 4th

MARRIAGE AMENDMENT

will again be before the Constitutional Convention of the Massachusetts legislature for Flag Day, June 14, 2007. We have a duty to pass on a strong institution of marriage for the good of future generations. Each of us in the community of faith should exercise our rights as citizens, and urge our legislators to vote to move the Marriage Amendment to the 2008 ballot and allow every citizen’s voice to be heard. Contact your Senator and Representative at 617-722-2000 and ask them to let the people vote. For e-mail addresses go to www.macathconf.org and click on “House” or “Senate” for the legislators’ e-mails.

IT’S ALL ABOUT GOD’S HEALING LOVE

On Wednesday, June 13th at 7:30 p.m. and every 2nd Wednesday of the month at St. Patrick’s Church in Stoneham. Mass will be celebrated followed by a healing service. All are invited. The life giving presence of Jesus, the physician of soul and body will be present in the Holy Eucharist!

FATHER’S DAY IS COMING!

when you care enough to give the very best…..give yourself and your spouse a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend. There are weekends each month in New England. For more information call Ray & Beth at 1-800-710-WWME or visit the webpage at www.wwmema.org.

EUCHARISTIC PROCESSION

around the neighborhood. Everyone is invited to join the Little Sisters of the Poor on Sunday, June 10th at 1:30 p.m. The Procession will begin in the parking lot of Jeanne Jugan Residence, 186 Highland Ave., Somerville and proceed around the neighborhood, ending back in the parking lot. Refreshments will follow in the auditorium of Jeanne Jugan Residence. Don’t miss this opportunity to give glory, honor and praise to God.

A COUPLE OF CLOSING THOUGHTS

THE UP SIDE

You may find God in the laughter of your children; the grief of a friend; the opening of forsythias after a long winter; the noisy joyfulness of birds and wind; or the quiet testimony of ants and cobwebs. God’s altar is everywhere and in everything.

FORGIVENESS

Forgiveness is the power that enlivens relationships. Forgiveness keeps life moving forward, creates harmony and makes you spiritually strong.

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