St. Barbara’s Parish Sunday Bulletin

Sunday, December 9, 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: Ruth Brown; Henry Lawnicki; James & Paul Guinard; Karen Johnson Wampler; Paul Olson; Robert Jensen; Mary Alabiso, Tom Mulkerrin.; Marilyn Woolard.

LATIN MASS SCHEDULE

Latin masses – in the Roman Rite:

Old Latin Mass of John XXIII, will be celebrated by Father Sullivan on the following dates:

• Saturday, December 22nd at 9:00 A.M.
• Christmas Eve – Midnight Mass at 12:00 A.M.

YOUNG-AT-HEART

The Young-at-Heart Christmas Party will be held in the Fr. Anadore Hall on Friday, December 14th from 2:00-4:00 PM.
Bring something to share at the buffet table and a $5 (or more) gift for the grab table. Come and celebrate.

BULLETIN BITS

We must be good stewards of God’s gifts to us, receiving them gratefully and cultivating them with care, lest we be the ones about whom John the Baptist speaks today, cautioning us, “Every tree that does not bear good fruit will be cut down and thrown into the fire.”

WOMEN’S SODALITY ADVENT GATHERING

will be held on Thursday evening, December 13th beginning with Mass at 6:00 p.m. Dinner will be served in the church hall following Mass and entertainment for the evening will be provided by John Donovan & Patricia McLean leading us in Songs of the Season. Cost of the evening is $15.00 and reservations must be made by December 10th by calling the rectory 781-933-4130.

CHRISTMAS SALE

The Youth Ministry of our Parish will be selling Christmas wreaths and logs again this weekend and next weekend, December 8th/9th and 15/16th . Please support this fundraising activity of our youth. Thank you.

RETIREMENT FUND FOR RELIGIOUS

The second collection next weeks benefits elderly women and men religious. More than 19,000 religious have less than 20 percent of the amount needed for projected costs of living and health care. Please be generous!

PREVIEW OF CHRISTMAS MASSES

CHRISTMAS EVE, MONDAY, DECEMBER 24TH

• 4:00 P.M. – UPPER CHURCH – FAMILY LITURGY
• 4:00 P.M. – LOWER CHURCH
• 6:00 P.M. – UPPER CHURCH
• 12:00 MIDNIGHT – UPPER CHURCH, LATIN MASS

CHRISTMAS DAY (TUESDAY, DECEMBER 25TH)

• 7:30 A.M.
• 9:00 A.M.
• 11:00 A.M.

BABY BOTTLE RETURN

Anyone still having a Baby Bottle from our recent Right-to-Life Program (filled or unfilled) is asked to return it to the rectory as soon as possible. Thank you.

FLOWERS FOR THE ALTAR

Soon we will be preparing our sanctuary for our celebration of the birth of Jesus. Abundant Christmas flowers enhance the joy and beauty of this season. If you have a loved one who is with God, or another who is simply difficult to shop for, we invite you to consider placing a flower/plant on the altar in memory of your loved one. The church will be open December 22/23/24 to receive your donations.

LITURGICAL PUBLICATIONS

our bulletin publisher will have a sales representative, Mr. Mark Brennan, available this week for those interested in placing a new ad. We would like to thank our present advertisers for renewing their ads. Keep in mind, our advertising sponsors make this publication possible.

FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK

God had a plan for the redemption of the world. John came as his advertiser, preaching and baptizing. It was not what the people expected. No great signs in the heavens, no thunderbolts proving God’s existence. John was the sign; he gave a call, a call to turn from selfishness and sin to God. The renewal began with each individual. God would do nothing without the cooperation of those who needed His redemption. There was not an option about it. It was not maybe, not an either or decision. Nor is it today. The choice is ours, we either want Him or we don’t. And the only way to have Him enter in our life is to repent – recognize our imperfections and believe the Good News. This is not just for Advent, but an every day opening of our hearts to the Spirit of Jesus.

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
12/02/2007 Offering:	$6,835.00
Difference for the Week:	$1,852.25

GERONTOLOGY CLASS

The University of Massachusetts is accepting applications for its Manning Certificate Program in Gerontology, which prepares students to work with the elderly. The program is designed to give students the skills and resources needed to plan for an aging society, work in the aging network, and advocate for elders. Daytime classes are on Wednesdays beginning Jan. 30th for two semesters. There is also a Monday evening and online program available. Credits from the program can also be applied towards a Bachelor’s Degree in Gerontology. The program is financial aid approved. For more information or an application call Mary St. Jean 617-287-7330.

ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT

The following students of St. Barbara’s Parish have made the Honor Roll at Arlington Catholic High School for the first quarter of the 2007-08 school year.

FIRST HONORS

• SEAN AHERN

SECOND HONORS

• AMANDA FERLISI
• ALICIA DINN
• COURTNEY GARVEY

HONORS

• TIM BULLEN, KRISTINA JACOBS, CORY GATELY, MICHAEL BARRY, ROBERT VALENTE, DEREK HARMON, JULIE WHITE, KATELYN D’ALLEVA AND JAMES JACOBS III

PILGRIMAGE TO ROME, ITALY AND VATICAN CITY STATE

You are invited to join Fr. William M. Sullivan on pilgrimage to Rome and Florence, Assisi, Arezzo and Orvieto. Our pilgrimage will concentrate on the Faith and Art of central Italy. Departing Boston May 25, 2008, we will visit some of the most beautiful churches and places in Europe. The food will surpass all expectations. This trip will strengthen your love for our Holy Mother Church, and its history, art and architecture. Detailed itinerary and costs are available at the rectory, from Fr. Sullivan. Please feel free to contact Fr. Sullivan at 781-933-4130.

SPECIAL NOTICE

Next weekend, December 15/16, there will be a Special UTILITIES COLLECTION, to help with the church expenses. Be sure to use the special envelopes that came with your regular church envelopes. There will also be special envelopes at the doors of the church, if you do not have one.

ANOINTING OF THE SICK

will be held on Sunday, Dec. 30th following the 7:30 a.m. Mass.

JUST A THOUGHT

A lot of kneeling will keep you in good standing!

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