St. Barbara’s Parish Sunday Bulletin

Sunday, June 1, 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: Fr. John Berube, Bob & Edna Wood; Charles Quigley; Elyse Quigley; Barbara Murray; Joseph Ouellette; Marguerite Ryan

BULLETIN BITS

Today’s readings call us to active discipleship. It is not enough to know the commandments; we must actively obey them. It is not enough to hear the words of Jesus; we must act on them. Good stewards demonstrate their gratitude for the gift of faith by putting it into action.

ST. BARBARA’S ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAM

St. Barbara’s Adult Education Program, with Fr. Ned Carroll, continues on Monday, June 2nd at 10:00 A.M. in the lower church.

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.

FOXWOODS TRIP

Our last trip before the summer begins this week – Thursday, June 5th – 9:30 – 8:30pm. This event is now sold out.

CANNED FOOD COLLECTION

to help families assisted by Woburn Social Concern will be held this weekend, May 31/June 1st. We ask you to bring at least one item of food to Mass. Your generosity is greatly appreciated.

LITURGICAL NOTES

BAPTISM INSTRUCTION

Baptism Instruction for the next's Baptisms will take place next 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.

Baptism of infants will take place on Sunday, July 6th at the 11:00 a.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.

MASS CELEBRANTS

Saturday, June 7	4:00p.m.	Fr. Carroll
Sunday, June 8	7:30a.m.	Fr. Mellone
	9:00a.m.	Fr. Carroll
	11:00a.m.	Fr. Sullivan

YOUNG-AT-HEART

“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.

Lobster (or Chicken) Clambake

Wednesday, September 10 at the Clambake Restaurant in Scarborough, Maine beside Old Orchard Beach. Afternoon shopping in Kennebunkport. The motorcoach will depart St. Barbara’s at 9:15am, returning at approximately 5:00/5:30pm. $59.00 per person; please make checks payable to St. Barbara’s Young at Heart. Please contact the Rectory for reservations (781-933-4130).

PLEASE WELCOME

at all the Masses this weekend Rev. Jerry Morgan who will be with us to celebrate Mass and tell us about the work of the 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.

CONGRATULATIONS!!

We would like to extend our sincere congratulations and prayerful best wishes to all our graduates – this year’s Woburn High seniors, college students and all young parishioners who may be graduating from surrounding high schools. May God bless you wherever your path in life leads.

FATHER’S DAY IS COMING!

When you care enough to give the very best….give yourself and your spouse a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend. For more information call 1-800-710-WWME (Ray & Beth).

FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK

I suppose one could sum up today’s gospel message with the phrase: “Talk is cheap, what is needed is action.” Jesus advises us to put our faith into action, if not we build on sand. It is important to profess love with our tongue and our heart. It is important to profess our faith with a heart that truly believes. But as James says, faith without works is dead. Paul says love is eternal and it is the sum and substance of Christian living. To profess to someone, “I love you,” and never act on it is a lie. Our celebration of the liturgy should motivate us to “wash the feet” of one another, or to put it another way, to take an active interest and do what we can to help. In serving others we serve Jesus.

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
05/25/2008 Offering:	$5,909.00
Difference for the Week:	$2,778.25

MATIGNON HIGH SCHOOL

"Summer Session", June 25, 2008 to July 23, 2008. Most major high school courses as well as 7th and 8th grade Math and Reading enrichment courses offered. Please call Joe Carabello at 617-876-1212, Ext. 15. Matignon is also offering a “Timely Writing” course that will prepare students for the SAT essay test, as well as assist students with essay writing.

COUNCIL OF SOCIAL CONCERN

Third Annual Golf Tournament – Monday June 23, 2008 at the Woburn Country Club. $100.00 per Golfer includes Golf (18 Hole Scramble), Continental Breakfast and Awards Luncheon. 7:30 am Shot Gun Start. Proceeds from this event will benefit all agency programs.

CHERNOBYL CHILDREN PROJECT USA

The chance of a lifetime to change someone’s life! Host families for the children from Russia & Belarus pro- vide love, support and strength for these young victims of the world’s worst nuclear disaster. The project will be holding several informational meetings on how to get involved either by volunteering, hosting, translating or supporting a host family. The children will arrive on Tues., June 24th and return home 4 weeks later, Thurs., July 24th. Host families are asked to take two children. If you are interested, please contact Patty Doyle at 781-251-0137 or visit www.ccpusa.org .

LIFT

Catholic Worship for a NEW Generation Join us for LIFT – 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. Next meeting Tues., June 10th, 7-9 pm – Fontbonne Academy, Milton. Guest speaker will be Kevin Winn.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Family in Burlington is looking for caring people to assist them with a home therapy program for their son. The program is called Patterning. Patterning is a neurological program that consists of moving our child’s limbs in a crawling pattern to help him with his mobility. It does not require any particular physical strength on the volunteer’s behalf. If any one could donate an hour or more per week please call us for more information. Call Maureen & Stephen Archibald – 781-272-1447.

NEXT WEEK

our Parish will take up the Catholic Relief Services Collection. This collection makes possible the mission of the Catholic Church to combat poverty, provide relief and development, assist refugees and immigrants, and advocate for justice and peace in situations of conflict and neglect of basic human rights throughout the world. Please help by giving to this Second Collection next Sunday, June 8th.

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