St. Barbara’s Parish Sunday Bulletin

Sunday, August 5, 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: Paul Schmitt, Alice MacLeod, Catherine Natale, Joseph McDermott, Fr. Roger LeBlanc, Judson, Helen & Paul Aiken, Albert Guarna, Frank E. Mulready, Frances Szymanski, Michael B. Turner, Judith G. Boudreau, Guy L. Paris, and Jeanne Paris.

BANNS OF MARRIAGE

• 1st time – Stephen M. Risitano – Kara H. Struzik

FEAST OF THE ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY

will be celebrated a week from Wednesday, August 15th. The vigil Mass will be at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday night, August 14th, and there will be three Masses on Wednesday: 9:00 a.m., 12:05 p.m., and 5:30 p.m.

SCRIPTURAL ROSARY

This will be for the intention of world peace, a change of heart for those who have turned away from God, and personal petitions. All are welcomed and strongly urged to pray together on Saturday, August 11, from noon to 1:15 in the Church.

BULLETIN BITS

Am I waiting for the “right” time to become a good steward? Do I plan to share my time and talents “later?” Today’s Gospel warns those who are procrastinating about stewardship to be prepared – “At an hour you do not expect, the Son of Man will come.”

FOOD PANTRY

Just to give you an update on the result of your food donations the Council of Social Concerns has advised us that the cost of the food that was picked up last week-end amounted to $500 for which they send their thanks. You can see how the giving really mounts up if each one brings one or two items to the weekend drive.

FRANCISCAN CENTER, ANDOVER, MA

Weekend Retreat: “The Life of Christ Reflected in the Mysteries of the Rosary”; August 24th-26th.
Enjoy an atmosphere of quiet for an integration experience of presentations, guided meditation, reflection and prayerful pondering on the Joyful, Luminous, Sorrowful and Glorious Mysteries in the life of Christ. The facilitator for this retreat Marge Milanese, M.Ed., a spiritual director and retreat facilitator from the diocese of Albany, NY. Please call the Center at 978-851-3391 to register. Cost $150.00.

CATHOLIC YOUNG ADULT GROUP

The Catholic Community of Lexington has a Young Adult Group for people in their 20s and 30s (college students, too), for Lexington, the neighboring towns, and anybody else who would like to come. Come join us at St. Brigid Parish Center, in Lexington, on Thursday nights at 7 p.m. for weekly discussions of the Sunday Readings. This will go from 7-8 p.m. Followed afterwards with a little social time (food/drinks) out somewhere. This group is based on 3 pillars, spirituality, service and social. Spiritual events include: Lectures by guest speakers, prayers/adoration, forums/discussions, retreats, Mass, book club and more. Service events include: Habitat for Humanity, the Food Pantry, Helping Hands, day service trips, Bread for the World and more. Archdiocese events include Theology on Tap, forums, special Masses, social events, and more. There is one of these events every month. If interested or have any questions, please call Billy Robinson at 781-572-8081 or send an email to colecrops@aol.com, or you can just show up.

FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK

Jesus refuses to take sides in a conflict between brothers over the promulgation of a will. How many families have been torn asunder because of a similar situation? Jesus knows what the problem really is: greed and love of money. He tells the story of the farmer who piled up wealth, had big reserves, knew how to invest and make a gain. He was set for life. Then suddenly he dies. Who will get all his wealth? The relatives who neither earned it, agonized over it, or spent a sleepless night worrying as to how to increase capital. The man was rich in earthly goods, but what about eternal credit? Who could help him when he faced the Creator? Did he share his wealth? Did he think of others? Being rich, earning money honestly is not a curse or a sin. How we use it is critical. Giving some of our “bread” to the needy increases our chances for life, and, in the process, we receive more in order to give more. It really works. Place Jesus first, then everything else falls into place.

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
07/29/2007 Offering:	$6,636.00
Difference for the Week:	$2,051.25

MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER

An experience for building communication, creating intimacy, self esteem and enriching the values of marriage, family and faith. This program is for couples who believe they have a good marriage but desire a deep understanding, a richer communication, a better quality and more spirituality in their marriage. The upcoming dates are:

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

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

WINCHESTER VOICE OF THE FAITHFUL

invites you to a special presentation – JOSEPH F. O’CALLAGHAN, Professor Emeritus, Department of History, Fordham University, and past president of the American Catholic Historical Association discussing “ELECTING BISHOPS: HISTORIC RELIC OR FUTURE REALITY”
Monday, August 13, 7:30 p.m.
St. Eulalia Church, 50 Ridge St., Winchester, MA

STRENGTHENING THE CHURCH IN AMERICA

The Catholic Home Mission Appeal will be taken up at all the Mass on the weekend of August 19th. This appeal provides funding to the global Archdiocese of Military Services which sends 982 chaplains to offer Mass, sacraments, counseling and the comforts of faith to American Catholic soldiers and their families on 220 military bases around the world. The Appeal helps build community within the Church in the United States and works for the common good of Catholics. For more information, please visit the website at www.usccb.org/hm/. You can also use this website to find items. such as

• Prayers of the Faithful
• Monthly Diocesan Planner
• Catholic Home Missions Appeal Brochure.

PYX??

In case you do not what this is – it is a small gold case that is used to carry the Hosts when one brings Holy Communion to the sick, infirm, etc. We have given these to quite a few parishioners when they have had illness in the family, etc. These are for you to keep so long as they are needed. If however you are not using them we would appreciate your returning them either to the sanctuary after Mass or to the rectory. We have so many requests for them it is difficult to keep a supply on hand.

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