St. Barbara’s Parish Sunday Bulletin

Sunday, March 30, 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: Samuel Nardone; Mary Kennedy; Margaret Lynch. Richard Picazio.; Ann Gaudioso.; Fred Severo.

BULLETIN BITS

Jesus meets the need of each disciple. To the fearful in the upper room, He speaks words of peace. To doubting Thomas, He provides the tangible proof of His resurrection. What do I need to become His disciple? What do I have to share that might meet someone else’s need?

DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY DEVOTIONS

All are invited to St. Margaret’s Church, 111 Winn St., Burlington to attend Divine Mercy Sunday Devotions on the Sunday, March 30th at 2:00 PM in the lower church. There will be:

• Divine Mercy video
• Blessing of the Image of Divine Mercy
• Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
• Divine Mercy Chaplet
• Benediction; Sacramental Enrollment
• Blessing of religious articles
• Confession.

LITURGICAL NOTES

BAPTISMS

Baptism of infants will take place next Saturday, April 5th at the 4:00 p.m. Mass.

FIRST COMMUNION

Our First Communion liturgies will be held on Saturday, May 17th and Sunday, May 18th.

FOOD COLLECTION

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

WE TIP OUR EASTER BONNETS

and offer a heartfelt “THANKS” to all the many parishioners who helped in so many ways this Easter season…

those who donated flowers to beautify our altars; volunteers who through the C-A-L-M Program, delivered plants to homebound parishioners in time for the Easter celebration. We would also like to mention other Parish Family members – our Altar Society, teachers and helpers in the PREP and YOUTH MINISTRY programs, Altar Servers, Eucharistic Ministers, Ushers, Ministers of Care, Lectors, Senior Choir, under the direction of Dave Cronin, our Organist John Donovan, Funeral Acolytes; our groundskeepers, our custodian, Jim Power, and all the many, many parishioners who help keep our Parish active and busy…

Sincere thanks & gratitude for all you do, the whole year through!

LATIN MASS TO BE CELEBRATED REGULARLY

A genuine interest in the celebration of the Old Latin Mass (Missale Romanum 1962) having been demonstrated, Fr. Sullivan will preside at the OLD LATIN MASS at 9:00 am on the First Saturday of Every Month. The first will be Sat., 6 April at 9:00 am and continue every First Saturday pf the month. With the Exception of JULY, there will be no Latin Mass on 5 July. We will anticipate the Latin Mass for July and celebrate it on the last Saturday of June, on June 28 at 9:00 a.m.

YOUTH MINISTRY

Friday, May 9th and Saturday, May 10th, at 7:30 p.m., St. Barbara’s Youth Group will present a One-Act Comedy, “Four Little Words” in the church hall. Tickets will be available mid-April and also at the door the night of the Play - $10.00 General Admission; $5.00 children under twelve. At intermission we will serve “Coffee and…” We will then present a musical…??? for your enjoyment!
Please mark your calendars. This is a St. Barbara’s Youth Group Fundraiser.

FOXWOODS TRIP

We are happy to report that our April 10th Trip is completely filled, and are sad that some of you folks are left behind. So we are scheduling another trip on Thursday, June 5th, before the summer vacations begin. The cost will remain the same at $23.00 per person. As usual, we leave the parking lot promptly at 9:30 am and the bus will arrive back at the church approximately between 8-8:30 pm. Call either the rectory 933-4130 or Joe DiSalvo 933-5994 for reservations. Don’t be shut out – reserve now!

ANALOG OR DIGITAL TELEVISION ???

Whatever you have: Fr. Ned Carroll is going to be on your set at Catholic Television channel beginning in April, singing and talking. More information, dates and times next week in the bulletin.

FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK

We are still in the joy of Easter. The resurrection of Jesus was the most astounding event in the life of Israel. No miracles of Moses could equal it. Who had ever risen from the dead? Who had ever come back from the grave, in human flesh, to prove there is life beyond? He was no spirit but a human being, though divine, now risen and glorified. Not only did Jesus come back from the grave but He promises us life after life for all those who believe and follow Him. How can we believe in someone who has risen if we have not seen him, if we have not touched his wounds? Good question. Jesus sent someone else to help us to believe without seeing, and that person is the Holy Spirit. He dwells with us, he is our life-line to the risen Christ. It is the Spirit who consecrates the bread as the body of Christ and the wine as His blood, and so we are in communion with the risen Christ when we receive His body and blood in the Eucharist.

Sincerely yours in Christ,
FATHER VIN 

THANK YOU TO ALL OUR PARISHIONERS WHO CONTRIBUTED SO GENEROUSLY TO THE GOOD FRIDAY COLLECTION, IN THE AMOUNT OF $1160.00 AND, MOST ESPECIALLY, TO THE RETIREMENT FUND FOR RETIRED AND SICK PRIESTS ON EASTER SUNDAY - $12,717.00. GOD BLESS YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY.

IRISH GIRL

looking to take care if an elderly person, Monday to Friday. Excellent references, valid driving license and car. Phone #617-230-9077.

POPE JOHN XXIII HIGH SCHOOL

If you have some time available this summer, please consider joining us for a one week service project July 26-August 1, 2008 in Vanceburg, KY, located in eastern Kentucky, near the West Virginia border. Live in a rustic environment with other Adult Catholic women at the Glenmary Farm. For a brochure and application, or to find out more information, contact Barbara Stygles, 77 Garfield Ave., Woburn, MA 01801 or the rectory office.

P.R.E.P. NEWS

The final registration for the 2008-2009 P.R.E.P. year for Grades 1 – 12, will be held on April 2nd from 3:15-4:45 and on April 3rd from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. If these times are not convenient, please call the P.R.E.P. Office 781-935-0529 before April 3rd to make other arrangements. All children MUST be registered by April 11th (including Grade One) in order to be placed in a class for next year. We hope you will consider teaching a class; won’t you please share your faith with the wonderful children of St. Barbara’s!

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).

CATHOLIC CHARITIES NORTH

The 42nd Annual Spring Gala – “Spring Blossoms” will be held on Thursday, May 1st from 7:00-9:30 pm at the Hawthorne Hotel in Salem – Cocktails and Hors d’oeuvres, Gourmet Buffet Stations, Delectable Desserts. Donations allow Catholic Charities to respond to the poor and working poor by meeting basic needs such as food, housing and fuel. Helps to develop family support and counseling services; assist immigrants and refugee families. All monies raised serve people without regard to race or religion.

MINISTRY TO THE SICK

We have a wonderful group of Eucharistic Minister of Care who are happy to visit anyone who is seriously ill or who cannot, for some reason, come to Church to receive the Sacraments. If you, or someone you know, will be hospitalized, recuperating in a nursing facility, or homebound and desirous of a visit, please call and leave word at the Parish Office 781-933-4130.

PROJECT LINUS

The Greater Boston Chapter of Project Linus is in need of handmade blankets/afghans to donate to children at local area hospitals and other children in need of comfort. How can you help?? Donate a handmade blanket, donate supplies, (fabric, yarn, thread, batting. certificates to craft or office supply stores), help with deliveries. If you are interested, or can help in some way with this project, please contact the rectory office. Many thanks for all you do for others.

JUST REMEMBER

Words are windows to the heart.

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