St. Barbara’s Parish Sunday Bulletin

Sunday, February 10, 2008

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: Michael Lutz; Marie Simon; Joseph Holland; Anna & Anthony Giordano; Rose & Peter Polito; John McCann; Henry & Faith Belluche; John Gaffney; Vincent & Frances Poli; Carole Oakleaf.; Pamela J. Daley.

BULLETIN BITS

What temptations lure us from the path of discipleship? Possessions? Pride? Power? Oh Lord, create for us a clean heart and renew a steadfast spirit within us!

See Psalm 51

UPCOMING LITURGICAL EVENTS

GRADE 5 LITURGY

The Grade 5 Liturgy will be celebrated this Sunday, February 10th at the 11:00 Mass.

DAILY LENTEN MASS

Weekday masses during Lent are celebrated at 9:00 a.m. and at 5:30 p.m.

ANOINTING OF THE SICK

The Sacrament of the Sick will be administered on Sunday, February 24th following the 7:30 a.m. Mass.

BAPTISMS

Baptism of infants will take place on Sunday, March 2nd at the 11:00 a.m. Mass.

PARISH MISSION

There will be a Parish Mission at St. Barbara's from March 1st through March 5th. The Presider will be Father John Anglin who gave the wonderful mission last year. Mark the dates on your calendar.

HOLY WEEK

Holy Week Liturgies are as follows:

• Thursday, Mach 20 - Holy Thursday
• Friday, March 21 - Good Friday
• Saturday, March 22 - Holy Saturday
• Sunday, March 23 - Easter

DATES TO REMEMBER

Confirmation – Sunday, March 9th – 2 P.M.

Easter Sunday – March 23rd

First Communion – May 17/18th

INCOME TAX STATEMENTS

If you would like a statement of your contributions to St. Barbara’s during the year of 2007, please let the secretary in the rectory office know. You can drop in or call her at 781-933-4130.

1000 CLUB DRAWING

Friends of St. Barbara’s 1000 Club Drawing will take place next Saturday, February 16th in the church hall following the 4:00 p.m. Mass. There are still numbers available if you would like to join. Just call the rectory 781-933-4130.

LENTEN DISCUSSION GROUP

meets in the church hall on Tuesday mornings following the 9:00 Mass. Please feel free to join us and “Share the Word”.

ARCHDIOCESAN BICENTENNIAL PILGRIMAGE

to the 49th International Eucharistic Congress in Quebec City, Canada… Plan to mark the Bicentennial of the Archdiocese of Boston by coming together in prayer and fellowship with pilgrims from across the Archdiocese and from throughout the world at this special event in June 2008. The Boston Archdiocesan Pilgrimage is providing a comprehensive travel package for adults (21 years and older) June 18-24, starting at $1275 dbl. occ., as well as a special package June 18-22 with hostel accommodations tailored to young adults (ages 21-40) starting at $875 triple occupancy. If you are interested, registration forms and further information and be obtained at the rectory.

THE SECOND COLLECTION

to be taken up this weekend if for the charities of our Holy Father (Peter's Pence). Please be as generous as your means allow.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR FOXWOOD

Our next trip will be on Thursday, April 10th. We will not have any trips during the Lenten season. As usual, the bus will leave the parking lot exactly at 9:30 a.m. (please be prompt) and return approximately between 8-8:30 p.m. The cost is still only $23 per person; but this time you will receive $20 in Keno play and the $15 allowance for lunch/dinner or the free buffet.

For your information, as another on-going church event, on all trips to Foxwoods we donate our profit from the ticket sales to St. Barbara’s to be used toward the upkeep of the Parish. Our last trip on Dec. 6th, resulted in a $446.00 contribution to St. Barbara’s.

Feel free to sign up anytime simply by calling the rectory at 933-4130 or Joe DiSalvo at 933-5994.

ST. FRANCIS RETREAT GUILD

Leave the noise of the world for a couple of days. Join us in a quiet peaceful atmosphere in our upcoming Men’s Lenten Retreat – March 14-16 at Campion Retreat Center, Weston, Ma. For further information contact Joe Pecora 933-2616 or Joe Sallese 781-935-2417.

STATIONS OF THE CROSS

will be held on the Fridays of Lent at 3:00 p.m.

PARISH MISSION

will be given by Fr. John Anglin from Monday, March 3 through Wednesday, March 5th.

FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK

Last week Jesus gave us the “Constitution” of His Church, His kingdom in the beatitudes. Today he reveals who they are. They are the salt of the earth and the light of the world. Salt, a precious commodity was expensive and hard to come by. It would never be wasted and was always appreciated. It was used to preserve, to heal, to fertilize and it was used as a covenant sign on all the offerings in the temple. For Israel light was a sign of the Messiah’s kingdom. Light triumphed over darkness, the sin and evil of the world. One little candle can bring light into the darkest room. So it is with us. As salt we bring enthusiasm, joy, sparkle, flavor into the monotonous daily tasks because we are doing them in and for Jesus. As light we can brighten hearts, lift the fog of ignorance, and bring sunshine where there is no hope but only grief and pan.

Here are some more questions from the Parish Pastoral Council:

QUESTION:

IS THERE AN EASTER DUTY REQUIRED BY OUR CHURCH? WHAT IS THE PENANCE REQUIREMENT?

ANSWER:

There is still an Easter duty. One must receive the Eucharist at least once during the Easter season, which for the US is from Ash Wednesday to Trinity Sunday. The Easter duty is Mass and the reception of the Eucharist. The sacrament of reconciliation (Penance) is necessary when one has committed a serious sin and cannot receive the Eucharist. For a serious sin, from Catechism days, the action has to be seriously sinful, the person has to know it is seriously sinful, and yet the person does it anyway. Force, fear, ignorance, addiction, not being fully conscious, are mitigating circumstances which can change an action from mortal (serious) to less serious sin. It is important not to put oneself in circumstances that may be the occasion of temptation.

QUESTION:

WHY DO PEOPLE SIT ON THE ENDS OF THE PEWS SO ALL THE MIDDLES ARE EMPTY AND YOU CANNOT GET THERE?

ANSWER:

I don’t know, you will have to ask them.

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
02/03/2008 Offering:	$8,459.00
Difference for the Week:	$228.25

25TH AND 50TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY MASS

Sean Cardinal O’Malley invites all couples of the Archdiocese who are marking their 25th and 50th wedding anniversaries in 2008 to join him for the annual celebration at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross Sunday, April 13th, 11:30 am Mass. Mass will include a renewal of marriage vows. Family members and friends, as well as the general public are welcome to attend. Please register with the parish by March 28th if you would like to attend this celebration. A formal invitation will then be sent from the Archdiocese.

22ND ANNUAL ST. PATRICK’S DANCE

at St. Barbara’s Church on Saturday, March 8th 6:30-11:30 pm. Corned Beef Dinner by Marty’s Catering at 7:00 p.m.sharp! BYOB – Tickets $25.00 p.p. Step Dancers from McGonagle School and dance music provided by Erins Melody. For tickets contact Peg Flaherty at 781-935-6624; Jo Power at 781-933-2845; Mary Rossignol at 781-935-3086 or Barbara Scalley 781-933-4412.

INTRODUCING

the newest members of our Parish Family, baptized at the 4:00 Mass last Saturday by Father Carroll:

• NICOLE ELIZABETH RINGDAHL
• NICHOLAS ROBERT TAYLOR

Welcome little ones and congratulations to your very proud parents!

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