St. Barbara’s Parish Sunday Bulletin

Sunday, April 6, 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: Bill McLean; Madeline Dooley; George Kelly; Florence Lynch; Tom Mulkerrin; John Devine; Bob & Edna Wood; Dottie Merullo.

BULLETIN BITS

The disciples on the road to Emmaus walked and talked with Jesus all day long, but it was not until they offered Him hospitality and He blessed and broke the bread that they recognized Him. Simple acts of loving kindness still reveal the presence of God in our midst.

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.

SCRIPTURAL ROSARY

will be held next Saturday, April 12th in the upper church from 12 Noon – 1:15 p.m. We pray especially for peace in the world. Bring your own petitions. All are welcome.

LITURGICAL NOTES

ANOINTING OF THE SICK

The Sacrament of the Sick will be administered on Sunday, April 27th following the 11:00 a.m. Mass.

BAPTISMS

Baptism of infants will take place next Sunday, May 4th at the 11:00 a.m. Mass.

FIRST COMMUNION

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

ANNUAL ARCHDIOCESAN BABY SHOWER FOR THE UNBORN

will be held in the Parish next weekend, April 12-13th at all Masses. Your unwrapped gifts for the infants may be left at the side altar. Donations for the their needs may be placed in the basket provided. Checks should be made payable to “Fund for the Unborn”. Your help for the babies will be greatly appreciated.

FOXWOOD TRIP

JUST A REMINDER: For all those going on the trip to Foxwood’s, April 10th, bus will leave the parking lot promptly at 9:30 a.m. For those of you who missed out, we have scheduled another trip for Thursday, June 5th. The cost will remain the same - $23.00 per person – As usual, we leave the parking lot at 9:30 and return at approximately 8-8:30 pm. Call either the rectory or Joe DiSalvo 933-5994 for reservations. The list has already started to fill up!!

POPE JOHN XXIII HIGH SCHOOL

will host a performance of Jimmy Tingle in the Pope John auditorium at 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 18th. Tingle is a noted comic and humorist and will be performing his “Jimmy Tingle for President” comedy act. The event is a major fundraiser for the school. It is expected to be a sellout event. Tickets are $30 and $40 (includes after-show VIP reception). Call 617-389-0240 if interested./H4>

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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.

2008 CATHOLIC APPEAL

Many thanks to those parishioners who have participated in this year’s Catholic Appeal. As we celebrate the gift of the Spirit, may we all have the courage to make a substantial pledge so that many in our Archdiocese will be served in the Lord’s name. God calls us to share what we have to help others. If you have not yet made your gift, please do so this weekend. Thank you.

USHERS

We are always in need of Ushers at our weekend Masses. If you would like to help, please speak with one of the current ushers or call the rectory.

FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK

The men in today’s Gospel were depressed, sad and disappointed. Jesus was crucified. All their hopes and dreams were dashed. Now what? The stranger on the road is unaware of the events. He asks them what they were discussing on the road. In the house they recognize Jesus in the breaking of the bread. The “we had hoped He was the one,” turned into assurance and conviction. On the road, on our individual journey, we sometimes get discouraged. “Where is Jesus? How come He allows this? Why doesn’t He answer? Does He not care?” Keep walking and talking to Him. Come to receive Him in the bread He left with us, and in time you will see clearly, recognize His presence in your life, and be filled with the joy of knowing He has not left you alone, but is sharing your life with you. He has one goal. To take you home, that where He is you also may be.

Another question from the Parish Pastoral Council:

QUESTION:

COULD YOU EXPLAIN ABOUT THE ARK OF THE COVENANT? ETHIOPIA CLAIMS TO HAVE IT. WHAT DO YOU THINK?

ANSWER:

First, the Ark of the Covenant from the book of Exodus, was built by the Israelites under Moses’ direction. It was a tabernacle, carried by the priests during their sojourn in the desert wilderness. Within it were the slabs of stone with the Ten Commandments written on them; the blossoming staff of Aaron, Moses’ brother the high priest; and some of the manna the Israelites ate on their journey. Scholars think manna was sap from the desert plants blooming in the desert, which when dried was like sweet cakes. This was their “bread” which they ate for forty years. Graham Hancock, authored a book on the Ark and it is his contention that the Ark is in Ethiopia in a church which the Coptic priest guards with his life. No one but he has ever seen it. The other theory is that it is buried somewhere in the Holy Land, perhaps under the temple mount. The Queen of Sheba (Ethiopia) visited Solomon and had a son by him, named Menelek. During one of the persecutions of the Jews, many Jews escaped to Ethiopia and the priests brought the Ark there, according to Graham Hancock and others. Still other scholars say it is still hidden somewhere in Israel. No one is sure. To this day there is a large contingent of Ethiopians who are Jews.

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
03/30/2008 Offering:	$6,357.00
Difference for the Week:	$2,330.25

FOR A WHOLE WEEK !?!

Yes, Fr. Ned Carroll is going to be on Boston Catholic Television channel’s program “Going MY Way” --- Singing and talking beginning April 7th. Times vary, so consult your TV guide or look at the schedule found at CatholicTV.com.
(Or, forget it and see me at Mass, where I always sing and talk. --- Fr. Ned)

YOUR GENEROSITY MAKES A DIFFERENCE

From the Food Pantry Director at Woburn Social Concern:
“The outstanding support of your parish is sincerely appreciated!”
At this time of the year, shelves get very low and they rely on community support to help meet the challenge of providing food for our “neighbors in need”. Please consider some of the following items which are most in need at this time of the year when you bring your next donations: Baked Beans – Canned Lunch (Spaghettios, etc) – Canned Meat (Stew, Spam, Chili, etc) – Cereals – Jelly –Juices – Peanut Butter – Powdered Milk – Rice/ Rice Mixtures – Soups – Spaghetti – Spaghetti Sauce – Tuna.

YOU KNOW YOU’RE GETTING OLD…

• When you stoop to tie your shoes and wonder what else you can do while you’re down there!
• When you get the same thrill from a rocking chair as you once got from a roller coaster!
• When you know all the answers, but nobody bothers to ask you the questions!!

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