St. Barbara’s Parish Sunday Bulletin

Sunday, April 13, 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: Harold Ludwig; Joseph Lunetta; Rosemary Cagnina; “Gus” Michaels; Phyllis & Joseph Lacorti; Janet Campbell; William James.; Dorothy Costanzo.

BULLETIN BITS

Jesus says, “I came that they may have life, and have it to the full.” Good stewards are grateful for the gifts of life and joyfully share in their abundance with others.

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.

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.

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 at 11:00 a.m., and on Sunday, May 18th at 2:00 p.m.

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!!

LIFT

Join us for LIFT - Catholic Worship for a NEW Generation – an exciting new monthly worship event which includes vibrant praise and worship music, dynamic, challenging speakers and Eucharistic Adoration. LIFT is for all ages – from young adults to adults to teens to entire families. Be with us on Tuesday, April 15th as we welcome Fr. Philip Merdinger as our guest speaker. The evening runs from 7-9 pm at Fontbonne Academy, Milton. www.liftedhigher.com.

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.

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.

SACRED HEART PARISH SCHOOL – CHEVERUS

in Malden, is celebrating its 100th year. They cordially invite all alumni to the 100th Anniversary Celebration on Sunday, May 4th – Mass at 11:00 a.m. – Sacred Heart Church. All are welcome.

FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK

Being a shepherd was hard work. The man worked long hours in all kinds of weather. He had to protect the sheep, sometimes with his own life against marauders, wolves and other predators. He had to see to it that the sheep found grazing and water. That was not easy in a land that was semi-tropical in the summer and harsh in the winter months. Shepherding was a twenty-four hour, seven days a week job. And if it was necessary to go away for business, they could not leave the flock to just anybody. They depended on the sheep for their livelihood and sustenance, for food , milk and wool. The shepherd knew each sheep individually and they knew him, and were on the watch for diseases and parasites. They knew his call, his whistle, his touch, the smell of his garments. There was a bond between them that was unmistakable. The shepherd gave his all for the sheep. No wonder Jesus is called the Good Shepherd who laid down His life for His sheep.

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
04/06/2008 Offering:	$8,923.00
Difference for the Week:	+ $235.75

OUR BEST WISHES & CONGRATULATIONS

to Ruth & Phil Hawley as they celebrate their 60th Wedding Anniversary. They are active, loyal and generous parishioners and we wish them the choicest of God’s blessings.

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SAVE THE DATE!!

There will be a festive mood on Sunday, June 1st when Hallmark Health hosts its first Stride for Health walk at Spot Pond in Stoneham. The 5-mile walk or optional 2-mile shorter walk will benefit the Cardiac & Endovascular Center and the many cardiac and vascular programs provided free to the community. The whole family can join honorary chairpersons Anne Allred and Dylan Dreyer from WHDH-TV at the post-walk celebration for food, music, free massage, face painting and lots more. Entry fee $10.00. For more information, to walk or valunteer contact Sherry Nadworny 781-979-6116 or www.hallmarkhealth.org/strideforhealth.

SNEAK PREVIEW – SAVE THE DATE – YOUNG-AT-HEARTS:

Follow Boston’s changing shapes of the city’s architecture and history from 1630 to present in a comfortable chair at the Father Anadore Hall. The program will be given by “Boston by Foot” in a 50-minute slide lecture on Fri., June 6th from 2:00-4:00 pm. by our own Ellen Purinton. The organization was founded in 1976 to promote public awareness of Boston’s great architectural heritage.

YOUNG-AT-HEART

Harbor Cruise Trip on Thurs., May 28th, including dinner at Maggiano’s Restaurant. Cost - $59 p.p. Please make out checks to St. Barbara’s. Call the rectory for reservations ASAP.

CELEBRATION!!

This year, Fr. Patrick Kelly, senior priest in residence at St. Charles, will celebrate 60 yrs. of ordained ministry. Fr. Kelly cordially invites all to join him and his family in a Mass of Thanksgiving on Sunday, April 27th at 2:00 pm in the upper church. Following the celebration of Mass, the parish invites you to join Fr. Kelly in a small reception in the Upper School Hall. In lieu of gifts, Fr. Kelly requests donations to be made to the St. Vincent de Paul Society of St. Charles Parish. Donations may be sent care of St. Charles Rectory.

WANT TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE??

Do you want to make a difference in the world? It is never too early to think about teaching in our Religious Education Program. In September ’08, we will need many good, kind, competent, faith-filled teachers at each grade level. Spring is a good time to come in (or call) and talk to Barbara or Ann about teaching in the different grades. Please give serious consideration to sharing your faith with the young people of our Parish. YOU can make a difference in the life of a child.
PREP – Phone: 781-935-0529; YOUTH MINISTRY – call 781-937-0642; – or call the Office at 781-933-4130.

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