St. Barbara’s Parish Sunday Bulletin

Sunday, June 24, 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: Carl Severo, Paul Hynes, George L. Lynch, Michael S. Pecora, Michael Ryan, Robert Cook, Carmine Galassi, Anne Lee, Michael J. Kane, Jr.,Thomas Durgavich, Jack Dever.

BANNS OF MARRIAGE

• 3rd time – Joseph J. Kilbride & Patricia Mae Buckley

BULLETIN BITS

Jesus, whom God called “my beloved Son.” is also the “servant” of whom Isaiah speaks in the first reading. We who are baptized in Christ must follow His example and use our time and resources in the service of God and neighbor.

LITURGICAL NOTES

ANOINTING OF THE SICK

The Sacrament of the Sick will be administered on Sunday, June 24th, following the 11:00 a.m. Mass.

BAPTISMS

Baptism of infants will take place on Sunday, July 1st, at the 11:00 a.m. Mass.

MATIGNON HIGH SUMMER SCHOOL

June 27, 2007 to July 24, 2007
Most major high school courses as well as 7th and 8th grade Math and Reading enrichment courses offered. Please call Joe Carabello 617-876-1212 ext. 15 or visit our web page at www.matignon-hs.org for further information. The school is also offering a “Timely Writing” course that will prepare students for the SAT essay test, as well as assist students with essay writing.

SODALITY MYSTERY AFERNOON

Edith Welch is planning a mystery trip on Sunday, September 16. The bus will leave the parking lot at 2 p.m. Will you call the rectory and let us know if this is something you might be interested in doing. If there is enough interest she will proceed with her plans.

IT’S ALL ABOUT GOD’S HEALING LOVE

On Wednesday, July 11th at 7:30 p.m. and on 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!

CARDINAL O’MALLEY’S PILGRIMAGE

Join Cardinal Sean O’Malley on Pilgrimage to Rome, Constantinople, and St. Petersburg, September 16-26, 2007. Registration Deadline June 27. Join Catholics and Greek Orthodox Christians to experience together the holy sites, a general audience with Pope Benedict XVI, the Churches and Patriarch of Constantinople, the Cathedrals and Palaces of St. Petersburg. $4500 including optional extension to St. Petersburg ($3500 to Rome and Constantinople only). For information e-mail vnicastro@earthlink.net or call Vito Nicastro, PhD at the Archdiocese 617-435-0019.

YOUNG AT HEARTS

The Lobster Bake Trip to Portland, Maine, on June 26th will be leaving St. Barbara’s parking lot at 8 a.m. and will return about 6 p.m. Our 5-day trip to Cape May, New Jersey, is on September 17-21 ($499 per person), double occupancy). All money for this trip is due Aug. 1.
Also, we will be having a trip to Johnson & Wales in Rhode Island, for lunch and a comedy play on Oct. 25, ($69 each) and a “Taste of Vermont (Home for the Holidays” overnight trip at $199 per person (includes a visit from the jolly man in the red suit bearing gifts for one and all).

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT

In accordance with Father Vin’s request at all the Masses last weekend, there will be a second collection this weekend for Saint Barbara’s Special Utility Collection to help defray the cost of maintenance. Envelopes will be at the end of each pew for your use. We thank you for your generosity.

FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK

Today is the feast of the birth of John the Baptist. His mother’s name is Elizabeth. His father, Zechariah, was a priest, and thus John was a member of the Jewish priesthood. As far as we know, he never served in the Temple as a priest. He was probably six months older than Jesus. John’s name – Johanan – means “God is gracious”. His mother and father were childless and the birth of John made them extremely happy. His father at his birth proclaimed: “And you, child, will be called a prophet of the Most High, for you will go before the Lord to prepare His ways.” We sometimes think a prophet is a person who predicts the future. In the New Testament a prophet is one who proclaims the Lord – makes Him real in this world – by preaching and teaching the Word of God. And, secondly, by portraying His image in word and action. All of us have been given that privilege through our baptism and confirmation.

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
06/17/2007 Offering:	$7,735.00
Difference for the Week:	$952.25

VOLLEYBALL CLINIC

Our Lady of Nazareth Academy, 14 Winship Drive, Wakefield, will be the place for the clinic from July 30 to August 3rd. There are two sessions – Beginner Basics which will be from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. to learn the rules of the game and beginner skills. The second session for Advanced Beginners will be from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. to learn position play and strategy. The price for one session is $100 and $150 for both – this includes a clinic T shirt. This clinic is staffed by OLN alumnae, current varsity players and collegiate players. For further information please call Vanessa Brown at 781-435-1475 or Kayla Sorey at 617-387-7769.

LIFT – “CATHOLIC WORSHIP FOR A NEW GENERATION”

Join us for LIFT – an exciting new monthly worship event which includes vibrant praise and worship music, dynamic, challenging speakers and Eucharistic Adoration. LIFT is for all ages – from young adults to adults to teens to entire families. The evening runs from 7 to 9 p.m. at Fontbonne Academy , 930 Brook Rd., Milton, MA. Direction can be found on our website at www.liftedhigher.com. Come join in worship with hundreds of Catholics from around the Boston area!

MINUTEMAN SENIOR SERVICES

Minuteman Senior Services is a non-profit agency that provides practical solutions to long-term cares so that homebound seniors can stay safely in their homes. We need your help in recruiting substitute or regular volunteer drivers, especially over the summer months. This is a long-standing program serving hot and cold meals to our most vulnerable seniors five days a week, 52 weeks a year. Drivers drop off 1 to 15 meals on a consistent route so that they get to know the seniors they serve. Many drivers feel it is a most satisfying experience. Homebound seniors in Bedford, Lexington and Woburn need help getting a mid-day meal delivered on weekdays. This is a perfect job to do with a friend, or share a route on alternate weeks. Drivers receive mileage reimbursement of 42 cents per mile, plus satisfaction in providing this essential service. Call Minuteman Senior Services, 781-221-7023, or toll free 888-222-6171 or e-mail dbarr@minutemansenior.org .

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