St. Barbara’s Parish Sunday Bulletin

Sunday, October 21, 2007

MASS INTENTIONS

Day	Date	Time	Name	Occasion
Saturday	Oct 20	4:00 p.m.	Nicole & Marianna Iannacci
Sunday	Oct 21	7:30 a.m.	Palmira, Pasquale & Romolo Santorelli
		9:00 a.m.	Eleanora, Gennaro, Elvira & Angela Venezia and Eddie Connors
		11:00 a.m.	Francis Reid, Sr.	18th Anniv
Monday	Oct 22	9:00 a.m.	Anthony Giordano
Wednesday	Oct 24	9:00 a.m.	Helen Aiken
Thursday	Oct 25	9:00 a.m.	Bernadette Mochi
Saturday	Oct 27	9:00 a.m.	Patrick Allosso, Josephine & Nicholas Sacca
		4:00 p.m.	Theresa Abbott
		4:00 p.m.	Frederick Carley	Month Mind
Sunday	Oct 28	7:30 a.m.	Living & Deceased Members of the Parish
		9:00 a.m.	Agnes, Joseph & Patricia Barry
		11:00 a.m.	Filomena Rego

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: Margaret Kelly; William Mullen; Robert Cook Joan Curran; Judson & Paul Aiken; George Ray; Richard Heffernan; Anna Giordano; Geraldine Carpenter; Lawrence O’Keefe.

BULLETIN BITS

Today’s theme is perseverance - Moses keeping his hands upraised throughout the battle, Paul urging Timothy to stay with the task of preaching and teaching, and the widow appealing to the corrupt judge. To be faithful stewards of God’s gifts, we, too, must persevere in the roles to which we care called.

LITURGICAL NOTES

ANOINTING OF THE SICK

The Sacrament of the Sick will be administered on Sunday, October 28th, following the 11:00 a.m. Mass.

BAPTISMS
Baptism of infants will take place on Sunday, November 4th, at the 11:00 a.m. Mass.

PARISH COUNCIL

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

THE SECOND COLLECTION

to be taken up at all the Masses this weekend will be for the World Missions. We ask you to pray for those who are serving in the Mission fields and to be as generous as possible to this special work of the Church.

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!!

We are going to Foxwoods again before the Christmas holidays. For everyone interested in joining us, the date is Thursday, December 6th and the price is still just $23 which of course gives you $15 Keno play and $10 restaurant allowance or free buffet. Look forward to seeing you! Sign up early by calling the rectory at 781-933-4130 or Joe DiSalvo at 781-933-5994. Call early; Seating will go fast for this trip.

FOOD COLLECTION

for families served through Woburn Social Concern will be held next weekend, October 27/28th. With the holidays just around the corner, we ask you to be especially generous with your donations as they will begin preparing to distribute canned goods and other items for Thanksgiving baskets. Some needed items are: Apple or Cranberry Juice; Instant Mashed Potatoes; Stuffing Mix; Rice; Jars of Turkey or Chicken Gravy; canned fruit; puddings, cookies, nuts or crackers. A frozen turkey or Gift Certificate would also be welcome. Mother Teresa once said, “If you can’t feed a hundred hungry people, feed one hungry person.”

WAS ICH NICHT WEISS, MACHT NICHT HEISS*

St. Barbara’s Adult Education Program, with Fr. Ned Carroll, begins on Monday, Oct. 22nd at 10 AM in the lower church. The Theme is –“The Eyewitness Truth of the Gospels.

NEW EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS

Training Session on Wednesday, October 24th at 7:00 P.M.

ST. EULALIA’S PARISH, WINCHESTER

is hosting a special presentation: “The Sociology of Catholics in the United States” by Sister Mary Johnson, SND, PhD., a professor of sociology and religious studies at Emmanuel College. She is engaged in research and writing about issues related to Catholicism, particularly religious life, young adults and Catholic Social Teaching. – Monday, October 29th at 7:30 in Manion Hall, St. Eulalia Church.

THE CENTER FOR CANCER SUPPORT & EDUCATION

provides support groups and wellness activities for people who have been touched by cancer. Programs are held at The Center, 180 Mass. Ave., Suite 301 in Arlington (parking in the rear, on Mass. Ave. and on side streets). To participate, please contact the facilitator. No one is turned away due to cost. Call 781-648-0312 or e-mail info@cnterforcancer.org.

FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK

We cannot manipulate God into doing what we want Him to do. Prayer is not bargaining. Have you ever prayed for someone’s healing and he or she died? Have you ever asked for something and got just the opposite? This is familiar territory. In today’s parable Jesus is telling us that God always hears our prayers and answers them. But do we always like the answer? Nevertheless, He can help us to resign to His will, which is the real effect of prayer. He helps us to take what comes out way. Prayer is not an act to force God’s hand, but to open us to His action wherever and whenever it occurs. Perhaps the attitude we should have when we pray is this: “Help me, O God, to accept your answer so that I can live without anger, judgment, resentment or feeling sorry for myself. I know that you have nothing but the best for me and those I love.”

QUESTIONS FROM THE PARISH COUNCIL CONTINUE;

QUESTION: DOES THE PRIEST GET TO KEEP THE SACRAMENTAL MONEY GIVEN AT THE TIME OF BAPTISM OR WEDDING?
ANSWER: No. The money given is called a stipend. We do not charge a fee for the sacraments. It is considered a good will offering. The stipend goes to the parish not to the priest. The donation, the stipend, is considered part of the parish subsidy, much like the Sunday offertory. If a Mass is celebrated, the priest celebrant may receive only $5.00 for the Mass, and that is considered part of his salary, so it is taxable income. Any gifts of money given to an individual priest, say at Christmas, birthday, etc., is considered part of his salary and is taxable.
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

10/14/2007 Offering: $7,223.00

Difference for the Week: $1,464.25

JUST A REMINDER

Our annual MASS OF REMEMBRANCE for families of deceased parishioners buried from St. Barbara’s, will be held this year on Saturday, November 17th at 9:00 a.m. (Please note the change in time). Letters will be in the mail this week and if, by any chance, you do not receive one, please contact the rectory office 781-933-4130.

YOUNG-AT-HEART NOTICES

JOHNSON/WALES TRIP
For those going on the Johnson/Wales trip Tuesday, October 23rd: the bus will leave the parking lot at 10:15 a.m. and will return between 4:30-5:00 p.m. (depending on traffic).

TASTE OF VERMONT

There are still openings available for this “Home For the Holidays” trip on Wednesday & Thursday, Nov. 28th-29th. Cost is $199.99 p.p.(double occupancy) and $279.00 single. Price includes Motorcoach transportation, Lodging, 3 Meals, All Touring & Admission Costs, Entertainment, Baggage Handling & Taxes. Please call Nancy Roberts at 781-933-2999 ASAP.

ARLINGTON CATHOLIC OPEN HOUSE

will be held on Sunday, Nov. 4th from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm.

MISSION OF DEEDS

We are in receipt of a letter from Mission of Deeds expressing their great appreciation for your generous donations to their recent linen drive. The truck was overflowing. In addition, they have also been called to schedule pick-ups, while many more have dropped off items at their warehouse. The shelves are now full and they are very grateful to the parishioners of St. Barbara’s Parish Family.

YOU KNOW YOU’RE GETTING OLDER WHEN…

You’re asleep, but others worry that you’re dead.
Your back goes out more than you do.
You have a party & the neighbors don’t even realize it.
You send money to PBS.

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