St. Barbara’s Parish Sunday Bulletin

Sunday, September 23, 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: Santina Palermo, Rose DeVincenzo, Mary Graham, Elizabeth Hegarty, Ruth Longo, Betty Roberts, Vincent Brady, Alfred Coleman, Rodney Blake, June Egan, Bernice Kelly, John Devine, Patricia Nolan.

BANNS OF MARRIAGE

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

BULLETIN BITS

The dishonest manager in today’s parable knew how to manipulate money to his own advantage. But the Gospel warns that no one can serve both God and money. Which do I serve?

FOXWOOD

There will be a trip to Foxwood on Thursday, October 4th. There are only a few seats left. Call the rectory at 933-4130 or Joe DiSalvo at 933-5994.

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 October 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.

HEALING MASS

Father Tom Reilly is having a Healing Mass on Wednesday October 3, 2007 at 7:30 p.m. at St. Michael’s in Bedford. For more information call 781-275-6318. All welcome.

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.

PROJECT RACHEL

Project Rachel is the post-abortion ministry of the Catholic Church offering hope and healing to those hurting from the pain of abortion. Project Rachel will offer a weekend healing retreat October 19-21, and a 1-day retreat on Saturday November 10th. for info call 508-651-3100.

OOPS!! ERROR

An incorrect total was given in last week’s bulletin for the amount earned from last week’s ½ Way to St. Patrick’s Day Fundraiser. The correct amount was $8,027.00. Thank you for all your support.

20th ANNUAL WALK FOR HOSPICE

3-mile Walk for Hospice of the North Shore. Proceeds from the 20th Annual Walk to be held on Sunday morning, October 14, beginning at St. John’s Prep, benefits patients who are your neighbors and friends. For more information call (978) 223-9787

FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK

The accountant in today’s gospel is shrewd. He knows he is going to be fired so he protects his future by rewriting all the accounts. Jesus is not commending his dishonesty but his shrewdness. The man is an opportunist. He knows how to use others to his own advantage. Jesus urges His followers to be as clever, and sharp as business people, who know how to make a good return on their investments. Making sound investments is their main goal in life. What is your main goal in life? What do you invest a lot of time and energy in? Is it money, business, health, family? These things are not bad, but what comes first? Our first choice must be God and His Kingdom, then everything else falls into place. “You cannot give yourselves to God and to money.” Who is our master? Whatever consumes us, and takes first place enslaves us. Is it God or material things?

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.

THE AMOUNT CONTRIBUTED TO THE UTILITIES COLLECTION WAS $7,104 FOR WHICH WE THANK YOU VERY MUCH.

SUNDAY PARISH OFFERTORY – Your Stewardship
Weekly Budget Needs:	$8,687.25
09/16/2007 Offering:	$7,516.00
Difference for the Week:	$1,171.25

FRANCISCAN CENTER, ANDOVER, MA

Weekend Retreat “Contemplating God in a New England Fall” – September 28-30. Savor the beauty of God’s creation. Come and relax and contemplate God’s gifts in the precious present moment. Call the center at 978-7851-3391 for further details or to register. Cost is $150.

THANK YOU

to Mrs. John Robinson and family for the beautiful vestment and ciborium which she has donated in memory of her husband.

BOSTON CATHOLIC TV

will be having their annual telethon on Friday and Saturday, September 28th and 29th from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. each day. This is their big fundraiser each year to help with the expenses.

FOOD PANTRY

Next weekend will be the collection for food for the Social Concerns food pantry. Their “Wish List” is for canned fruit, canned lunch meats, (spaghettios, etc.), cereal, coffee/tea, condiments, instant potatoes, jelly, juice, powdered milk, rice mixes. Your contribution of a can or package of food will be greatly appreciated.

HALLMARK HEALTH VNA AND HOSPICE

A free Caregivers Conference on caregiving and geriatrics, will be held on Saturday, October 13th at the Galvin Middle School in Wakefield.

BISHOP FENWICK HIGH SCHOOL, PEABODY

will be holding its auction on Friday, October 26, at Jimmy’s Allenhurst in Danvers. Tickers are on sale at $50 each with a full dinner and cash bar. Donation, advertising and sponsorship opportunities are available. For further info call 978-587-8327. Also there will be an open house on Sunday, October 14th from 1 to 4 p.m. and November 15th from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The High School Placement test for grades 9 and 10 will take place on Saturday, November 17th and Saturday, December 8th.

ITALIAN NIGHT DINNER DANCE

On Friday night, October 19th, we will have a dinner dance in the church hall. The cost is $25 per person. There will be the Cosmo Dell’Anno Band and a family style dinner catered by La Stanza Diva Ristorante. You can purchase tickets at the Rectory or from Joe Sallese at 781-935-2417, Mary Rossignol at 781-935-3086, Carole Donnelly at 781-935-0488, Jo Power at 781-933-2845, Rod Flynn at 781-935-0222.

MISSION OF DEEDS

Next weekend there will be a speaker from the Mission of Deeds with information about their Linen Drive.

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