St. Barbara’s Parish Sunday Bulletin

Sunday, November 18, 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: John & Patricia Covino; Charles Sindoni; Peter Foti; Charles Quigley; Elyse Quigley; Barbara Murray; James O’Doherty; Walter & John Fitzgerald; Renaud Rossignol; Allen Swanson; Anthony & Anna Giordano.

THE CAMPAIGN FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT

this special collection will be taken up at all Masses next weekend, November 17/18th. We hope that this Campaign’s dynamic self-help initiative, a source of hope for so many, will continue to receive your generous support.

LITURGICAL NOTES

GRADE 6 PREP LITURGY

The Grade 6 PREP Liturgy will take place this Sunday, November 18, at the 11:00 a.m. Mass.

PARISH THANKSGIVING LITURGY

The Parish Thanksgiving Mass will be celebrated on Thanksgiving Eve, Wednesday, November 21, at 7:00p.m.

ANOINTING OF THE SICK

The Sacrament of the Sick will be administered on Saturday, November 24th, following the 4:00 p.m. Mass.

BAPTISMS

Baptism of infants will take place on Saturday, December 1st at the 4:00 p.m. Mass.

3RD GRADE ADVENT WREATH LITURGY

The 3rd Grade Advent Wreath Liturgy will be celebrated on Sunday, December 2nd at the 9:00 Mass.

BULLETIN BITS

Today’s readings paint a somewhat frightening picture of the end of time. But the Gospel ends with the assurance to faithful stewards that those who persevere will be saved.

ORGAN RECITAL

by our own John Donovan and six of his friends who are local organists, will take place this Sunday afternoon, November 18th, at 2:00 P.M. All are welcome.

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA 2007

will be held on Sunday morning, December 9, 2007, from 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. Tickets are $5.00 for adults and children under 12 are free. The menu once again is pancakes, sausage, juices, mini muffins, coffee and tea. Tickets will be sold following Masses the following weekends: November 17 and 18; November 24 and 25; and December 1 and 2; and weekdays at the Rectory beginning Tuesday, Nov. 13th. Come, join us, and meet Santa Claus.

LOOKING AHEAD

Father Sullivan will be doing Mass in the Roman Rite, Old Latin Mass of John XXIII on the following dates:

• Sunday, November 25th at 4:00 PM
• Saturday, December 22nd at 9:00 AM
• Christmas Eve – Midnight Mass at 12:00 AM(December 25)

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. Bus will leave the parking lot at 9:30 a.m. and return at approximately 8:30 p.m. Look forward to seeing you. Sign up early by calling the rectory 781-933-4130 or Joe DiSalvo at 781-933-5994. Call early; 781-933-5994. There are still a few seats left, so………!!

ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAM

Thank you to all who participated in our recent Adult Education Program. I hope it was helpful to you! I’ll be back in the spring after investigating the influence of the Korosameri, and share with you. (Bet you can’t wait!!!).

Fr. Ned Carroll

CANNED FOOD COLLECTION

to assist families helped through Woburn Social Concern will be held next weekend, Nov. 24/25th. Please try to bring at least one item of food with you next weekend. Thanks for all you do to help others.

THANKSGIVING MASS

Our Parish Thanksgiving Mass will be held on Wednesday evening, November 21st at 7:00 p.m. We invite all to join in giving thanks for the many blessings God has showered on our Parish families.

FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK

We know Jesus is returning one day to planet earth “to take us with Him that where He is we also may be.” We do not know the day that will happen. There are signs that Jesus tells us will preclude His coming. One of the signs has already occurred, the destruction of the temple in Jerusalem, which happened in 70 AD. St. Paul tells us that with the birth of Christ the final age came upon the world. How long will it last, we do not know. In our Creed we profess that: “He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead.” After the consecration we sing: “Christ has died, Christ is risen, Christ will come again.” In the season of advent, soon to begin, for the first two weeks, we read passages from the Old and New Testaments about this second coming of Jesus. There is a book in the New Testament, the Book of Revelation, that prophesizes this great event. Matthew 24, like our reading today from Luke, is prophetic literature from Christ about His second coming. The people of His day thought it would come soon after the ascension. We are still waiting. The point to the readings is to persevere in goodness while we wait. We wait “in joyful hope.” Not bitter, not anxious, not fearful of a terrible judgment since we will not experience the wrath of God. According to some we will be “raptured” out of this world before the final tribulation. Nor can we be idle. We have to go about doing good. Jesus will reward those who have done good to Him in the person of their neighbor.

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
11/11/2007 Offering:	$7,034.42
Difference for the Week:	$1,652.83

THANKSGIVING DANCE

Come celebrate Fall with us on Saturday, November 24th (after Thanksgiving) in the church hall from 8:00-11:30 PM. This will be the last dance and fundraiser for the year. Much has been asked of parishioners throughout the year, especially lately. Your continued support will assure a successful conclusion to this year’s fundraising program. The final activity will take place on December 9th – “Breakfast with Santa”. Saturday’s Evening Dance will feature the Andy Healy Band. Refreshments will be served (BYOB). Reserved tickets ($10.00) or at the door. Call

• Jo Power 781-933-2845
• Mary Rossignol 781-935-3086
• Barbara Scalley 781-933-4412
• Jane Tibur 781-696-8299

for tickets.

CMARC

CMARC, the Woburn based nonprofit agency serving adults living with developmental disabilities in this area, recently honored St. Barbara’s Special Events Committee as the first recipient of the award for sponsorship of the annual Fall Dance & Buffet held in the Parish on September 6th.

THE BOSTON BOY CHOIR

The Boston Boy Choir of the Archdiocesan Choir School will perform its 45th Annual Christmas Concert on the Sundays of December 9 and 16 at 3:00 and on Friday evening, December 21st at 8:00 pm in St. Paul Church, Harvard Square, Cambridge. A CAROL FESTIVAL will include carols for choir, organ, handbells and orchestra. The Church is handicap accessible and FREE PARKING is available at the Broadway Garage. Reserved seat tickets can be purchased in advance by phone, on-line: www.bostonboychoir.org, or at the door - $15, $20 and $25. More information 617-868-8658.

EVENING FOR SEPARATED & DIVORCED CATHOLICS

The Office of Life and Family Ministries invites you to join us on Saturday, December 1st at St. Theresa Parish, North Reading. The evening begins with parish Mass at 4 pm followed by dinner, reflections on the gifts of our Catholic faith and presentations on the dynamics of divorce. Resources will be available for you, your family and your parish. Requested program fee is $30. Please contact Joanne Curry 617-746-5820 with any questions or to register, by November 27th.

THANKSGIVING THOUGHT

If God gives me strength & courage when the going gets steep and rough, I’ll not ask for other blessings – I’m already blessed enough!

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