St. Barbara’s Parish Sunday Bulletin

Sunday, May 11, 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: Salvatore Balsamo; Alphonso Micale; Beatrice Maggiore; Kathleen Smith; Filomena Rego; Mary Paris; and all the deceased mothers of our parish.

BULLETIN BITS

In the second reading today, St. Paul reminds the Corinthians, “There are different gifts, but the same spirit; there are different ministries, but the same Lord.” How am I using my gifts for the common good?

ST. BARBARA’S ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAM

THE BIBLE BOOK OF GHOULIES, GHOSTIES AND THINGS THAT GO BUMP IN THE NIGHT---
That’s the topic of St. Barbara’s Adult Educational Program with Fr. Ned Carroll, that resumes at 10 AM on May 12th, 19th, 26th and June 2nd. Interested? Please come and find out!!!

MASS CELEBRANTS

Saturday, May 17	4:00p.m.	Fr. Sullivan
Sunday, May 18	7:30a.m.	Fr. Mellone
	9:00a.m.	Fr. Carroll
	11:00a.m.	Fr. Sullivan

LITURGICAL NOTES

BAPTISM INSTRUCTION

Baptism Instruction for this month's Baptisms will take place on Sunday, May 25th at 2:00 p.m., downstairs in the Fr. Anadore Hall

BAPTISMS

Baptism of infants will take place on Saturday,May 31st at the 4:00 p.m. Mass.

ANOINTING OF THE SICK

The Sacrament of the Sick will be administered on Saturday, May 31st following the 4:00 p.m. Mass.

LATIN MASS

The Latin Mass (Tridentine) will be celebrated on the First Saturday of every month at the 9:00 a.m. Mass. Therefore, it will be celebrated next on Saturday morning, June 7th at 9:00 a.m.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS ROSE SALE

Once again this year, Woburn Council #77 Knights of Columbus will be conducting their annual Mother’s Day rose sale at all Masses this weekend. Your purchases and contributions will again help the local pro-life organizations we support including Mass Citizens for Life, Heartbeat of Burlington, A Woman’s Concern Counseling Center and Friends of the Unborn. Suggested donations are $2.00 each or 3 for $5.00. We thank you for your support.

YOUNG-AT-HEART

Harbor Cruise Trip

including dinner at Maggiano’s Restaurant – Wednesday, May 28th. Cost is $59 p.p. Please make checks out to St. Barbara’s. Call the rectory for reservations ASAP as there are only a few openings left.

“Boston by Foot”

a 50-minute slide presentation by our own Ellen Purinton in Father Anadore Hall on Friday, June 6th – 2:00-4:00 pm. Follow Boston’s changing shapes of the city’s architecture and history.

FOXWOODS TRIP

Our last trip before the summer begins – Thursday, June 5th. The cost will remain the same at $23 per person. Bus will leave the parking lot promptly at 9:30 a.m. and will arrive back at the church approximately between 8:00-8:30 pm. Call either the rectory at 781-933-4130 or Joe DiSalvo at 781-933-5994 for reservations ASAP as seats are going fast.

COMING EVENT!!

Mark your calendars for another great St. Barbara’s BAKE SALE (from our fabulous ladies of the parish) – the weekend of June 14-15th to benefit St. Barbara’s Youth Ministry.

HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY

AND OUR HEARTFELT PRAYERS FOR THE MOTHERS OF OUR PARISH FAMILY. MAY GOD SHOWER YOU WITH HIS MANY BLESSINGS FOR ALL THAT YOU DO FOR YOUR CHURCH AND YOUR FAMILY.

FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK

The Sunday after the Epiphany we celebrated the Baptism of Jesus, the moment Jesus is anointed with the Holy Spirit and He begins His public ministry as Messiah to Israel. For three years His friends listen to Him, see Him work the “signs”, share intimate moments with Him, and then experience the horrible death on the cross. His resurrection gave them hope, joy and the strength to go on. But they were not able to do it by their own will power, or with their own strength because of their friendship with Jesus. They needed help. They needed someone to help them. That someone is the Holy Spirit. He who was with Jesus is now with us, the Church, the body of Christ. We are anointed as Jesus was to “go about doing good works”.

Sincerely yours in Christ,
FATHER VIN 

Congratulations to Dave and Ann Cronin who were featured in this week’s (May 2) Pilot article: Living the Faith. Ann has been the Children’s Choir Director, is presently the Youth Ministry Director and the Teen Drop-in-Center Director and the Director of the Religious Prep. Program, for grades 7-12. As if that is not enough she coordinates, with her husband Dave, the Parish Show, which features our youth, every spring. Dave is the Choir Director, Coordinator of Lectors and Cantors, and is also a Cantor at Mass. Dave also uses his computer skills to comprise the Altar Server assignments, the Eucharistic Minister assignments, as well as those for the Lectors and Cantors. Dave is also a member of the Parish Council. We are proud to present them to the Archdiocese as living witnesses of their faith in action.

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
05/04/2008 Offering:	$7,632.00
Difference for the Week:	$1,055.25

11TH ANNUAL “A TASTE OF SPRING”

Bring your family, friends and especially your appetite. One of Woburn’s most popular fundraisers will be held on Wednesday, May 21st from 5:30-7:30 pm at the Holiday Inn Select (next to Showcase Cinemas) in Woburn. Sample menu items from some of the area’s finest food purveyors along with raffle prizes, silent auction and RED SOX ticket auction. Tickets are $20 pp – available by calling 781-935-7057, ext. 3021 (MC/Visa) or by mail CMARC 147 New Boston St., Woburn, MA 01801. All proceeds will benefit the program and services of CMARC which is a Woburn-based nonprofit organization dedicated to providing people with disabilities the support needed to live, work, learn, grow and participate to their fullest potential in their community.

THE SECOND COLLECTION

to be taken up at all the Masses this weekend is the annual Seminaries Collection. The seminaries depend on the continued generosity of all our parishioners to carry on the important work of priestly formation. Please be as generous as your means allow.

PLEASE WELCOME

at all the Masses the weekend of May 31st-June 1st, Rev. Jerry Morgan who will be with us to celebrate Mass and tell us about the work of Christian Foundation for Children and Aging. CFCA is a lay Catholic sponsorship ministry that helps children and elderly in 25 developing countries. Founded by Catholic lay people, CFCA mobilizes help and support for the poor while promoting understanding and care on an international level. A sponsor helps to provide much-needed nourishing food, medical and dental care, education and much more.

JUST A THOT

Always do right… this will gratify some people and astonish the rest!

BANNS OF MARRIAGE

• 1st time – Paul Denaro & Teresa DeMulder

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