St. Barbara’s Parish Sunday Bulletin

Sunday, July 22, 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: Jamie Lawton, Eileen Jarvis, Marguerite Sears, Walter Campbell, Dennis Power, Ruth Ann Hawley, Albert Donovan, Hilda Silva.

BANNS OF MARRIAGE

• 3rd time – Carla Ferlisi & Andrew Joseph

LITURGICAL NOTES

ANOINTING OF THE SICK

The Sacrament of the Sick will be administered on Saturday, July 28th, following the 4:00 p.m. Mass.

BAPTISMS

Baptism of infants will take place this Saturday, August 4th, at the 4:00 p.m. Mass.

BAPTISM REHEARSAL

Baptism Rehearsal will be held on Sunday, July 29th at 2 p.m. in the Fr. Anadore Hall.

BULLETIN BITS

Today’s readings speak of hospitality. Abraham, who cheerfully did for His guests all that desert hospitality required, was rewarded with his heart’s desire – a son. Martha also busied herself with all the details of hospitality, but grudgingly and with complaint. Am I a cheerful or a grudging giver?

IT’S ALL ABOUT GOD’S HEALING LOVE

On Wednesday, August 8th, at 7:30 p.m., and every second 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.

MADONNA OF THE UNIVERSE TRIBUTE

Sixth annual tribute to our Blessed Mother Mary, as the Madonna of the Universe – on Sunday, July 22nd at 2:30 p.m.
St. Barbara’s Parish welcomes back FATHER RICK MARTIGNETTI, O.F.M., formerly of Rome, Italy, and now of Canada. Come and help us honor Our Blessed Mother Mary, as the Madonna of the Universe and her intentions for “World Peace and Families.” The Rosary will begin at 2:30 p.m. and Mass at 3 p.m. Following the celebration of the Eucharist, we will remain in the Church for Mary C. Vivolo’s Witness Talk about her more than seven years of private devotions to the Madonna of the Universe, Father Rick’s special presentation “Our Blessed Mother Mary” and a Healing Service!!! Blessed Madonna of the Universe Statue Packet Request Forms and refreshments will be available in the lower Church Hall.

LITTLE SISTERS OF THE POOR

In Somerville, are seeking full time or part time MDS/RN for the elderly. Training available! Come join our talented staff and enjoy a wholesome and peaceful atmosphere with minimal stress. Please contact Wess Travers or fax your resume to Wess Travers at 617-666-1357. E-mail to smhumanresources@littlesistersofthepoor.org. For more information please call 617-776-4420.

HALLMARK HEALTH VNA & HOSPICE, INC.

In celebration of Independence Day, Hallmark Health Lifeline will offer no installation fee and the first month free for anyone who signs up for lifeline during the month of July. Easy to use and providing quiet assistance for emergencies and peace of mind 24 hours a day, Hallmark Health Lifeline serves over 40 cities and towns. To arrange for installation and information contact Hallmark Health Lifeline at 781-338-7215.

SECOND COLLECTION

A collection to aid the Church in Central and Eastern Europe will be taken up at all the Masses this weekend, July 21 & July 22. Your contributions to the collection support dissemination of the Word of God over large territories, Pastoral programs for families and parishes, education for the faithful, training and formation for religious, and services for the homeless, the elderly, children, or families in need. For further information please visit www.aidtoeasterneurope.org.

FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK

Martha & Mary are at the center of this gospel reading. Jesus is not saying that one state of life, the contemplative, is better than the active life. In other words, Mary is not closer to Jesus than Martha. Jesus asks Martha and Mary to listen to His word in order to put it into practice. There is a challenge in life: to balance service and contemplation. One is not better than the other. Doing Christ’s work is important, but it is also important that the ”work” of prayer be a part of our lives. Too much Martha (activity) is not good. Nor is too much Mary (contemplation). Our prayer is only as good as what we do for Christ by serving others. Our service is not Christ centered without the anointing of the Spirit in prayer. Remember Jesus at the Last Supper, he combined Eucharist with service, washing the feet of His brothers. There is no discrepancy here. All is done because we are in love with the Lord. It is a privilege to talk and listen to Him but it is also a privilege to serve Him in the person of others. Thus we are Martha and Mary active contemplatives.

Sincerely yours in Christ,
FATHER VIN 

The Woburn Police Department has advised us to notify our parishioners not to leave valuable property in their cars during the Weekend Masses. Put valuables in the trunk. Anything can be stolen that is visible. We are making this statement because there have been thefts at various churches during their services.

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
07/15/2007 Offering:	$6,375.00
Difference for the Week:	$2,312.25

VOICE OF THE FAITHFUL

On Monday, July 23, at 7:30 p.m., the Winchester Area Voice of the Faithful welcomes a guest speaker, Rev. Mark O’Connell, J.C.D., to its regular weekly meeting at St. Eulalia Parish, 50 Ridge St., Winchester. Admission is free, and all are welcome to attend. The Rev. O’Connell is a canon lawyer, and currently serves as assistant to the moderator of the Curia for Canonical Affairs for the Archdiocese of Boston. Fr. Mark was stationed at St. Barbara’s from 1990 to 1995 as his first assignment after ordination.

FOOD PANTRY

The collection of canned food and nonperishable items will be taken up next weekend, July 28-29. In the summer months donations greatly diminish although the need is usually greater because the children do not get their lunch at school. Their summer food pantry wish list is for canned fruit, canned lunch (Spaghettios, etc.), cereal, coffee/tea, condiments, instant potatoes, jelly, juice, powdered milk, rice mixes, $5 or $10 gift certificates to Market Basket or Stop and Shop.

PROUD2BCATHOLIC

Sean Cardinal O’Malley has endorsed the 7th Annual Festival of this group because the event is centered around our youth but appeals to the whole family. This year’s festival will be on August 11 at the Marist House, 518 Pleasant St., Framingham, from 1 to 9 p.m.
Attendees may attend part or all of the event, as they choose. Nationally recognized singers and witness speakers will present Catholic music and inspiring talks and there will also be an opportunity for confession and adoration. Mass will begin at approximately 5:30 p.m.

LIFE LINE SCREENING

We will again be offering a day of life-line screening on Wednesday, August 8th. The complete Wellness Package which includes all four screenings is $129 – this also includes free osteoporosis screening. These tests quickly detect arterial abnormalities which can cause disrupted blood flow. For further information and to make an appointment call 877-792-8480. No appointments are made at St. Barbara’s.

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