St. Barbara’s Parish Sunday Bulletin

Sunday, February 24, 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: Ann Micalizzi; Pauline Bombaci; Joyce & Ken Niven; James Mullen; Irene & William Maher; David Murphy; Lillian MacDonald; Antonina Pastore.

BULLETIN BITS

When Jesus asked the Samaritan woman for a drink of water, He opened the door for a life changing relationship with Him. Scripture says her testimony drew many others to Him as well! We, too, must be ready to respond whenever and wherever the Lord speaks to us and be prepared for it to change our lives!

CATHOLIC APPEAL WEEKEND

Next weekend, March 1st & 2nd, will be Catholic Appeal Weekend here at St. Barbara’s. Cardinal Sean is asking every Catholic household to participate. The Appeal is to our Archdiocese what the weekly offertory is to our parish so your participation and support are critical. Those of you who gave to the Appeal last year should receive a letter from him this week. We invite all others to take home an information packet from Mass this weekend. Please bring your completed pledge card and pledge envelopes with you to St. Barbara’s next week. Thank you.

UPCOMING LITURGICAL EVENTS

DAILY LENTEN MASS

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

STATIONS OF THE CROSS

Stations of the Cross will be held on the Fridays of Lent at 3:00 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 3rd through March 5th. The Presider will be Father John Anglin who gave the wonderful mission last year. Mark the dates on your calendar.

CONFIRMATION

The Sacrament of Confirmation will be administrated at a special mass with the bishop at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 9th.

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

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.
Additional chance books for prizes to be drawn at this event are available at the church and rectory.

FOOD COLLECTION

for families served through Woburn Social Concern is being held this weekend.

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 and a letter will be mailed to you for your records.

GO FORTH TO SERVE THE LORD AND ONE ANOTHER!

If you can give 1 or 2 hours per month on a Sunday morning to serve the sick and the injured by bringing them Holy Communion during the 11:00 a.m. Catholic Services at the New England Rehabilitation Hospital in Woburn, please call Phil Hawley 781-935-3495 for details.

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.

PARISH MISSION

The Parish Mission is fast approaching. It will be held March 3-5 (Mon.-Wed.). Fr. John Anglin will be our presenter again this year. If you remember, Fr. John was born and raised in Boston, ordained in 1971. He has served in various ministries and has been with the Ministry of the Word since 1987 conducting more than 300 parish missions and many retreats.

Parish Mission Themes this year will be as follows:

• Day One: Living in the Embrace of God’s Love
• Day Two: Forgiveness as the Path to Peace
• Day Three: Healing the Human Heart.

Services will be held each morning at 9:00 a.m. Mass and in the evening at 7:30 p.m.

HEALING MASS – ST. MICHAEL’S, BEDFORD

on Wednesday, February 27th at 7:30 p.m. Rosary starts at 7:00 p.m. Fr. Tom Reilly will be the celebrant. Please call 781-275-6318 for more information & directions.

FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK

It is noon and in the heat of midday Jesus is thirsty and tired. A woman (we don’t get her name) who comes to the well, has no idea who He is. Jesus has planned the meeting. She is given a revelation, this woman who has five husbands. He tells her He is the Messiah. Most of the time He doesn’t want anyone to know that fact, but He tells her – a woman, a Samaritan, and opens her heart to the truth. She came for well water but received more than that. She leaves her jug and in jubilation goes off to the town. She receives the word of life and now, a herald of good news, tells others of Jesus. He changed her life forever. The whole village came out to meet this man, Jesus and found salvation. What can you and I do to let our family, our neighbors, the people we meet that Jesus is Messiah? How can we portray His image?

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
02/17/2008 Offering:	$7,357.00
Difference for the Week:	$1,330.25

IMPORTANT…

Recently, there has been a report of someone breaking into parishioner’s cars while they are attending Mass. We strongly urge you to lock your car doors and put anything of value into your trunks (GPS systems and computers are especially targeted).

NEW ENGLAND REHAB

We have received a letter from Mrs. Ginney Behn, Volunteer & Patient Activities Coordinator at the Rehab praising our parishioners who bring communion to their patients:

Last year St. Barbara’s parish served over 5,359 people at the N.E. Rehab. We don’t have the words to thank these many wonderful volunteers for their dedication to those in need. God’s blessings on you all!

“AT THE FOOT OF THE CROSS”

a Palm Sunday Concert with Father Pat at the Andover Country Club on March 16, 2008 – 2:00-5:00 pm. Finger food will be served. Donation - $20.00 – check payable to “Make It Known”. Reservations by February 29th. Please check with the rectory office if interested.

SAVE THE DATE

Forty Hours Eucharistic Adoration, Wednesday, March 5th till Thursday, March 6th at St. Joseph’s Church, 114 High St., Medford. Please call 781-391-1396 for questions or to sign up. Special volunteers needed as ushers.

FROM THE ARCHDIOCES OF BOSTON

referring to the Latin Mass being celebrated at Lexington Street, Four Corners…

The Saint Pius X Society is a priestly fraternity that is not currently in union with the Roman Catholic Church. While there have been discussions with the Holy See regarding reunification, this has yet to be accomplished.
The Roman Catholic faithful should know that participation in religious services or catechetical activities organized by the Saint Pius X Society is not authorized by the Roman Catholic Church.

CHURCH WOMEN OF WOBURN

Second 2008 Lenten Meeting will be held at the North Congregational Church – Co-Hostess will be St. Anthony’s Church. Meeting will start with Coffee at 10:00 a.m. and Guest Speaker will be Linda Camp.

DANCE

at Woburn Senior Center on Sat., March 1st from 7:30-11:00 pm. FOR ALL AGES!! Cost of admission $8.00 – Refreshments served – Live Band!!

FOXWWOD TRIP

• Thursday, April 10th – Sign-up now!
• Cost $23 p.p.
• Bus leaves parking lot exactly at 9:30 am.
• Call the rectory 933-4130 or Joe DiSalvo 933-5994.

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