St. Barbara’s Parish Sunday Bulletin

Sunday, July 29, 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: Margaret Sears, Walter Campbell, Ellis Flynn, Matthew Oreto, Stephen Lannan, MarieSouza, Joseph Sclafani, John Allosso, Thomas Vincent, James Iannacci, Domenic Lepore, James Guinard, Mary Blake, the Mericantante Family, Grace Kelly, Jack Walsh.

BULLETIN BITS

Jesus is describing God’s immeasurable generosity when He says in today’s Gospel, “Whoever asks, receives; whoever seeks, finds; whoever knocks, is admitted.” But it should also be the description of us as Christian stewards – those seeking to follow Christ by using our gifts in service to others.

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 on 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.

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.

FOOD PANTRY

The collection of canned food and nonperishable items will be taken up this 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.

LIFELINE 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.

FIRST FRIDAY – AUGUST 3RD

Benediction will take place after the 9 a.m. Mass followed by a procession to the Prayer Room where there will be adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. Closing will be at 1 p.m. There is a sign up sheet at the door in the downstairs church for anyone who can spend a half hour between 9:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.

WELCOME TO ST. BARBARA’S PARISH FAMILY

Two handsome baby boys were baptized during the month of July –

• Marco Guiseppe Lombardo
• Jake Christopher Seiler

Congratulations to the parents, godparents, and the grandparents.

FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK

Jesus taught His disciples how to pray: the Our Father. In this prayer we ask for God’s kingdom to come on earth. It does when we share our bread, when we forgive others, when we do His will. Prayer is asking, seeking and knocking. We do not impose our will on God but ask Him to make us open to His will. We cannot change God by persistent prayer or His will, but we change ourselves into obedient children. When we do God’s will, then and only then are we His children in actuality. In name only is not enough. All of us have prayed for something good either for ourselves or for others and did not get the desired answer. Still we can seek, knock and ask for the grace of resignation, the grace to accept the challenging answer of God and find Peace in our lives once again. That God will do for His children because He is a Father who knows how to give good things to those who ask Him in trust and confidence.

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.

YOUR CONTRIBUTION TO THE COLLECTION FOR THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IN CENTRAL AND EASTERN EUROPE AMOUNTED TO $1,886 WHICH IS MUCH APPRECIATED.

SUNDAY PARISH OFFERTORY – Your Stewardship
Weekly Budget Needs:	$8,687.25
07/22/2007 Offering:	$6,110.00
Difference for the Week:	$2,577.25

MONTHLY ULTREYA MASS

There is an Ultreya Mass and Meeting every month on the First Friday in the air-conditioned Chapel (lower church) of Immacu-late Conception Church, 600 Pleasant Street, Malden, at 7 p.m. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet new people and hear how Cursillo has strengthened the spiritual life of so many. The evening consists of Mass, Music, a Witness Talk, Faith Sharing, and refresh-ments. Everyone is welcome. Bring Family and Friends! Call Jean Bentubo 781-391-3330 or Bob McGuire 781-391-3277 with any questions. The schedule for the rest of the calendar year is:

• Friday, August 3 – Fr. Martin Hyatt
• Friday, September 7 – Fr. Martin Hyatt
• Friday, October 5 – Fr. Joe Foster
• Friday, November 2 – Fr. Oscar Pratt
• Friday, December 7 – Bishop Francis Irwin.

WINCHESTER VOICE OF THE FAITHFUL

On Monday, July 30 at 7:30 p.m. they will be presenting Fr. Robert E. Manning, S.J., President, Weston Jesuit School of Theology, discussing “A Conversation about Priestly Formation and Other issues.” Fr. Manning has served as President of Weston Jesuit School of Theology since 1996. He previously served as Provincial Superior of the New England Province of the Society of Jesus and Rector of the Jesuit School of Theology in Berkeley, California. The meeting starts at 7:30 p.m.

MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER

An Experience for Building Communication, Creating Intimacy, Self Esteem and Enriching the Values of Marriage, Family and Faith will be presented for couples who believe they have a good marriage but desire a deeper understanding, a richer communication, a better quality and more spirituality in their marriage:

• August 10 Weekend
• September 14 Weekend
• October 19 Weekend

For further details or information contact 1-800-367-0343 or www.mene.org.

FOXWOOD SPECIAL NOTICE

The next trip to Foxwood will be on Thursday, October 4th. The bus will leave at 9:30 a.m. and will return about 8 p.m. The price is $23.00 per person. Start saving your money!!!

POOR CLAIR NUNS

invite all to a triduum of Masses in preparation for the Feast of St. Clare on August 11. The Masses will be at 7 p.m. on Aug. 8, 9, and 10. Their community will remember your intentions especially at this time. Monastery of St. Clare, 920 Centre St., Jamaica Plain.

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