St. Barbara’s Parish Sunday Bulletin

Sunday, September 16, 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: Mary Malvey, Anthony Rotondo, John Galli, Edi Pieroni, Arthur DeAngelis.

BANNS OF MARRIAGE

• 3rd time – Colleen O’Neill & Jayson Corbett
• 3rd time – Lori Castracheni & Michael Curran

BULLETIN BITS

We can hear God speaking to us today in the words of the father to the elder son: “You are with Me always, and everything I have is Yours.” What is my response to such remarkable generosity? Do I give joyfully and generously as God gives to me?

MYSTERY TRIP

There is still space available on the bus for the mystery trip on September 23rd. The cost is $46.00. To make a reservation or for further information call Edith Welch at the Rectory – 781-933-4130.

FOXWOOD

There will be a trip to Foxwood on Thursday, October 4th. The bus leaves at 9:30 a.m. and returns at approximately 8:30 p.m. Cost of the trip is $23. Mail or bring your cash to the rectory along with the names and phone numbers. Call the rectory at 933-4130 or Joe DiSalvo at 933-5994 if you have any questions.

P.R.E.P.

Needs three grade 5 teachers and one or two 6th grade teachers—Classes meet every other Wednesday in the Church hall from 3:15 to 4:45, or you may teach at home if you would prefer. Call Barbara Jeannotte at 781-935-0529, or e-mail bjeanno335@yahoo.com.

CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL INFORMATION NIGHT

Wednesday, September 26th, Malden Catholic High School, 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. – All 7th and 8th grade girls and boys and their families are invited to attend. All area Catholic High Schools will be represented.

A BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP

For those who have lost a loved one through death will be offered Wednesdays for six weeks starting Sept. 26th and continuing Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at St. Eulalia’s Church in Winchester. To register, or for more information, please call Pat Wood, P.C.C at 781-729-8220, Ext. 16.

SPECIAL NOTICE

This weekend — September 15-16, there will be the special UTILITY COLLECTION, to help with the church expenses. Be sure to use the special envelopes that came with your regular church envelopes. There also will be special envelopes at the doors of the doors of the church, if you do not have one.

BOSTON CATHOLIC TV

The 16th telethon by Catholic TV will take place on Friday and Saturday, September 28th and 29th, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. each day. This year they will be broadcasting from their new television station in Watertown (formerly St. Patrick’s Convent). The investment interest from their endowment is not enough to cover their expenses. The annual telethon gives them the resources to continue to grow. They broadcast the Mass every weekday in the morning and evening, and Sunday morning; plus every day of the week they have television programs which will appeal to boys and girls and adults. Catholic TV speaks to them about their life with God in Christ Jesus. Obviously, the money they raise is essential. Perhaps even more important are the phone calls themselves. They have to prove to the cable companies that they can deliver an audience and the number of people who call help them to do just that.

FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK

Jesus scandalized people because He was so kind and merciful to sinners. The parables on the lost coin, the lost sheep and the prodigal son ticked some people off. They did not care for His easy approach to sinners. Of course we must never forget that those who criticized were also sinners, and needed His mercy. If He was harsh on them, how would they like it? When this gospel was written, Luke was well aware that the Church was being criticized because it was admitting pagans and sinners into the Church. So this gospel was written to remind critics that sinners are welcome. Luke reminds us that intolerance, prejudice and elitism, are not conducive to the gospel message. Everyone needs forgiveness. Unlike the elder son in the parable we should rejoice that they are coming home. We have no right to consign anyone to hell.

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.

YOUR CONTRIBUTION TO THE COLLECTION FOR THE CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF AMERICA AMOUNTED TO $1,873 FOR WHICH THEY ARE VERY GRATEFUL.

SUNDAY PARISH OFFERTORY – Your Stewardship
Weekly Budget Needs:	$8,687.25
09/09/2007 Offering:	$6,532.00
Difference for the Week:	$2,155.25

CMARC DANCE

St. Barbara’s sponsored a dance for the clients and support staff of CMARC which was a great success again this year. Nearly 150 folks from CMARC plus other guests enjoyed dance music provided by Fintan Stanley, delicious sandwiches by Chef Lynn Howell and wonderful desserts provided by caring parishioners. My thanks to everyone who helped make this fall celebration a memorable evening for CMARC clients.

HALF-WAY TO ST. PATRICK’S DAY

The third annual half-way to St. Patrick’s Day was another successful evening. Approximately 150 people danced to the music of Fintan Stanley. Again, refreshments at this event were provided by Chef Lynn Howell, while desserts were baked by parishioners and friends. Many raffles and door prizes were drawn to the delight of the winners. The amount raised was $1,817.00. My sincere thanks to all the committee members who worked hard to make this a happy time and a successful fundraiser.

WE INVITE YOU NEXT MONTH TO THE ITALIAN DINNER DANCE ON FRIDAY NIGHT OCTOBER 19TH.

Father Vin

R.C.I.A. PROGRAM FOR 2007-2008

The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) will begin a new session on Sunday, October 14, 2007. The RCIA program may be of interest to you or someone you know if you find yourself, a friend, or relative in any of the following:

1. You are searching for a church to call your own and you have a general curiosity about the Roman Catholic Church;
   
2. You are not baptized, or baptized in another faith, but seek communion with the Catholic Church;
   
3. You are Catholic and attend Mass and other services regularly, but feel you are in need of sacramental preparation for Eucharist or Confirmation;

Have you left the Church for any reason? Let’s talk about it. Please call the Rectory (781-933-4130) and leave a message for Deacon Jim Kerrigan. He or someone from the RCIA will return the call with registration information.

RCIA PLANNING TEAM
Deacon Jim Kerrigan	Joseph DiSalvo
Loretta Pioch	Roberta MacDonald
Philip Hawley	Joseph Sallese
Tom Rooney	Mary Rose Sullivan
Louise Sullivan	Mary Wright

LIFT

Catholic Worship for a NEW Generation. Join us for LIFT - for all ages, Tuesday, Sept. 18th, and welcome Bob Lesnefsky (aka “Righteous B”) as our speaker; 7-9 p.m., at Fontbonne Academy, 930 Brook Road, Milton, MA. Their website is: www.liftedhigher.com.

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