St. Barbara’s Parish Sunday Bulletin

Sunday, August 19, 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: Theresa Pecora, Steven Maloof, John Alosso, Francis Tumbarello.

BANNS OF MARRIAGE

• 1st time – Melissa Yore & Kyle Gorman
• 1st time – Dorothy Lee & John McCarthy
• 1st time – Michelle Green & Thomas Morales
• 3rd time – Stephen M. Risitano & Kara M. Struzik

DOMINICAN SISTERS

We are pleased that the Dominican Sisters from West Hartford are returning to St. Barbara’s the weekend of August 18/19, and are bringing their home-made bread, apple pies, blueberry pies and brownies. The proceeds of this sale will be used to buy medical supplies for their mission to support the lepers. Enjoy the goodies.

LITTLE SISTERS OF THE POOR

The Little Sisters of the Poor in Somerville are seeking a weekday van driver for our long-term care facility in Somerville for pick-ups and deliveries of dona- tions. Driver transports Collecting Sister on her rounds each day. Must have excellent driving record with Mass license; knowledge of Boston and surrounding area; have flexibility with schedule to accommodate the Home’s needs; be courteous and have good manners; must be able to lift 20-50 lbs. No CDL license needed. Please contact Wess Travers, 617-776-4420 or fax resume to 617-629-7926, or e-mail to smhumanresources@littlesistersofthepoor.org.

FOXWOOD

We are planning another trip to Foxwood on Thursday, October 4th. As usual, the bus will leave the parking lot at 9:30 a.m. and return at approximately 8:30 p.m. Upon arrival you will receive $10 towards the buffet or the restaurant, plus $15 for Keno play. Cost of the trip is $23. Mail or bring your money (cash or check made out to St. Barbara’s) to the rectory along with name(s) and phone numbers. Call the rectory at 933-4130 or Joe DiSalvo at 935-5994 if you have any questions.

HOSPICE CARE INC

Needs men and women to volunteer in this Community. Volunteer Training begins October 1, 2007. Hospice Care, Inc., is a nonprofit organization serving patients with life-limiting illnesses and their families. Hospice volunteers provide compan-ionship to patients, respite time for family members, or help with errands. Volunteers are men and women who come from diverse backgrounds and range in age from their 20’s to their 80’s. Volunteers visit patients on weekdays or on weekends. As some patients speak another language, there is also a need for people who speak English and a second language. Join in this special opportunity to contribute to others at this meaningful time in their lives. No previous experience is necessary. Hospice Care, Inc., provides training (at our Woburn office) and ongoing support. For more information please call Lisa Palais at 781-569-2888.

BULLETIN BITS

In today’s second reading, St. Paul encourages us not to grow weary or lose heart, but to persevere in following Jesus. Our willingness to give of ourselves, even in the face of conflict and division is one way to measure our discipleship

˝ WAY TO ST. PATRICK’S DAY FUNDRAISER

We have recently sent out letters and chance books to the registered members of St. Barbara’s Parish regarding the Fundraiser and dance. If you didn’t receive one in the mail both envelopes and chance books will be at all the doors of the church and also at the Rectory for the next three weeks. This Fundraiser and Dance will take place on Saturday, September 8th, 2007.

FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK

In today’s gospel, Jesus says some strange things. He has not come to bring peace, but for division. What does He mean? Isn’t He the peacemaker? Well, in the days when the Gospel of Luke was put into writing, there were conflicts in the Church. There were external pressure from persecutions and conflict within the Church itself. Christians were finding it difficult to live the good news, in particular those Jews or Gentiles who were joining the faith. They were ostracized from family, synagogue and society. Their only family was the church. To be a Christian was a complete and total commitment to Christ. Their whole life changed. There would be conflicts among their loved ones and in some cases the families would disown them. They would be hated because they became a Christian. That’s what Jesus means when He says He has come not to bring peace, but fire – the Holy Spirit who will inflame the world. Following Him we cannot avoid taking a stand, and each day be open to conversion and growth.

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
08/12/2007 Offering:	$6,849.00
Difference for the Week:	$1,838.25

FOOD PANTRY

The collection of food for the Food Pantry in Woburn will be taken up next weekend, August 25-26, since that is the last weekend of August. Please bring either a can of vegetables, spaghetti, soup, or lunch meat, fruit, or any other type of non-perishable food with you that weekend to help those who are really in need.

WORKSHOP ON VISITING THE SICK

Starting Thursday, Sept. 20 and running for six weeks, a workshop on Pastoral Care to the Sick and the Homebound will be offered at St. Athanasius Parish in Reading from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Parish Activity Center. Nan Bouche, a Certified Chaplain and former Coordinator of Catholic Pastoral Services at Jordan Hospital in Plymouth, will teach the course. The workshop will include a review of communication skills, the basics of pastoral visitation, key illness issues, spiritual needs and concerns, grief, loss and dying, and caregiving issues. Eucharistic ministers, pastoral visitors, parish nurses and others are encouraged to attend. Fee $40. For further info call 617-746-5843. Please pre-register by September 17.

MARRIED COUPLES

Getting ready for school means lots of time spent on your children. After school begins, why not give yourselves some time together? Make a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend! For more information call Ray & Beth Ginepro at 1-800-710-WWME or visit our webpage at www.wwmeMA.org.

WE NEED YOU!

Hopefully we will be performing another play in the Spring of ’08. We would like you to come to an information night on Sunday evening, Sept. 23rd, at 6:30 p.m. in the lower rectory. We need adults to play some parts as well as students (14 and older). Cast members and crew members are also needed. Please mark your calendars to join us for this meeting. Call Ann at 781-933-9334 for further info.

LABOURE CENTER FALL FASHION SHOW

will be held on Sunday, Sept. 30, at UMASS Boston Harbor campus. Tickets cost $40 for cocktail reception, fashion show, and boutiques. Call 617-268-9670 or www.ccab.org for ticket info and purchase.

LIFT – CATHOLIC WORSHIP FOR A NEW GENERATION

Next meeting Tuesday, August 21, from 7 – 9 p.m. at Fontbonne Academy, 930 Brook Rd., Milton, MA. Rev. Martin Hyatt will be the speaker. Directions and a downloadable flyer, along with more information about LIFT, can be found on our website at www.liftedhigher.com. Come join in worship with hundreds of Catholics from around the Boston area!

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