St. Barbara’s Parish Sunday Bulletin

Sunday, September 30, 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: James Lally, Carmella E. Sallese, Donald McCarthy, Robert Rufo, Eleanor Coughlin, Charles Quigley, Elyse Quigley, Barbara Murray, and Thomas Clair.

BANNS OF MARRIAGE

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

BULLETIN BITS

The sin of the rich man in today’s parable was not that he was rich, buy that he failed to share his wealth with the beggar at his gate. He knew Lazarus, perhaps walked by him every time he came in and out, but did nothing to relieve his suffering, Is there a Lazarus in my life? What am I doing to help?

FOXWOOD

There will be a trip to Foxwood on Thursday, October 4th. There are five seats left. The bus leaves at 9:30 a.m. and returns at approximately 8:30 p.m. Call the rectory at 933-4130 or Joe DeSalvo at 933-5994 if you have any questions.

YOUNG ADULTS

There will be a meeting of the Young Adults on Sunday evening, September 30th, at 6:30 p.m., at “Generations”, in the basement of the rectory.

A BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP

For those who have lost a loved one through death will be offered Wednesdays for six weeks starting September 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.

ST. EULALIA TO HAVE PARISH MISSION

Vince Ambrosetti, will be at St. Eulalia’s Church each night at 7:00 p.m. from Sunday, October 7 to October 10.. The mission begins with a Family concert on Sunday, October 7. Call St. Eulallia’s at (781)-729-8220 for further information.

WOMEN’S RETREAT AT GLASTONBURY ABBEY, HINGHAM, MA

October 19-21, 2007 – There will be ample time for sharing and discussion with other women on this retreat. Suggested donation is $160.00 . For more info and to register please call the Retreat Office at 781-749-2155, Ext. 200

MEALS-ON-WHEELS DRIVERS ARE NEEDED

Meals-on-Wheels drivers are needed in Bedford, Lexington and Woburn. Meals are delivered on weekdays! Perfect job to do with a friend, or share a route on alternate weeks. Regular and substitute drivers are needed. Drivers receive satisfaction in providing this essential service and 44 cents per mile travel reimbursement. Call Minuteman Senior Services 781-221-7023 or toll free 888-222-6171. email: dbarr@minutemansenior.org .

PARISH COUNCIL

There will be a meeting of the Parish Pastoral Council in the Rectory on October 28th after the 11 o’clock Mass.

THANK YOU TO JOYCE HAWLEY

For the beautiful baby christening garments which she is providing for all the babies baptized at St. Barbara’s.

FOUR BEAUTIFUL BABIES BAPTIZED

Welcome to the four beautiful babies baptized at St. Barbara’s in the month of September.

• Luca Bresciani
• Jaclyn Elizabeth Ferola
• Leyla Grace Irwin
• Joshua Pryor

THE RED SOX, PATRIOTS, CELTICS, BRUINS, AND SPINNERS

The Red Sox, the Patriots, the Celtics, the Bruins, and the Lowell Spinners may all be busy with their schedules and unable to participate, BUT beginning on October 22nd in the lower Church, St. Barbara’s Adult Education Program, with Fr. Ned Carroll, resumes at 10 a.m. Please watch the bulletin for more information.

FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK

The rich man and the beggar in today’s parable, never met, never spoke with one another, and had nothing to do with one another on the surface. The rich man was preoccupied with his business, his investments, his social and family life. He had no idea how the beggar felt or understood what he was going through. The beggar, on the other hand, would sit outside the gate of his mansion, hoping for a morsel of food. He never got it. Everyone avoided him in tattered clothes that emitted fumes of filth, dirt and body odor. He was probably a leper since the dogs licked his wounds. He was one of the forgotten. No one spoke with him, or had anything to do with him. As a matter of fact they stayed as far away as possible. Yet, Jesus says he went to heaven and the rich man did not. Now it’s no sin to be rich so long as the rich share with the less fortunate. It’s no great honor to be poor either, but the poor have a strong defense in the Lord. They depend on Him for everything. And He takes care of them.
The members of the Parish Pastoral Council had some questions about parish, priestly life, etc., that they thought most folks had and would like to have them answered. So, for the next few weeks in this column I will attempt to do just that.

QUESTION: How much does a deacon get paid?
ANSWER: A deacon does not get paid for his ministries. So, be good to Deacon Jim Kerrigan. We are grateful for all that he does.

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
09/23/2007 Offering:	$7,205.00
Difference for the Week:	$1,482.25

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 have a general curiosity about the Roman Catholic Church;
   
2. You are not baptized Catholic, but seek communion with the Catholic Church;
   
3. You feel you are in need of sacramental preparation for Eucharist or Confirmation;

Or, 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.

STEP OUT FOR HEARTBEAT

Join other pro-life walkers on Sunday, October 7th for the annual MCFL Respect Life Walk or sponsor a walker and raise funds for Heartbeat Pregnancy Help Center. A bus will leave the parking lot at St. Margaret’s Church after the 12 o’clock Mass (about 1 p.m.) and arrive at Boston Common. Festivities start at 1 and the walk begins at 2 p.m. Call 781-229-7887 for more information.

AN ALL NIGHT VIGIL

will be held in our parish on Friday evening October 5th, with a Mass at 9:00 p.m. and ending Saturday morning, October 6th, with a Mass at 5:00 a.m. The intention of the vigil is for Cardinal O’Mally and for all the priests in this Archdiocese and for an increased devotion to the Eucharist and perpetual adoration. The theme of the vigil is for the Apostolate of: THE WORK OF THE ANGELS AND THE PRIESTHOOD. A video will be shown on the Angels, by Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen. For more info. call Barbara at 978-453-7446.

SCRIPTURAL ROSARY

All are welcome to take part in the celebration of the 90th Anniversary of the miracle of Fatima on Saturday, October 13, starting with the Scriptural Rosary prayed before the Blessed Sacrament for world peace, followed by a 30 minute DVD of FATIMA, EXPERIENCE OF FAITH and light refreshments. The event will commence at 12 noon in the upper church and will conclude around 2:00 p.m. in the Father Anadore Hall. Please bring any personal problems.

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