Weekend Masses

   

Weekend Masses

Currently, there are three masses each weekend at St. Barbara Church. Every effort is made to be sure that the masses are prayerful, reverent and yet filled with hope and joy. The scripture texts are always the focus of the homily, never being set aside for money talks, mission promotions and so forth. These other items, necessary as they are, are handled in the widely read Bulletin.

Each mass has its own distinct feeling. The 5:30pm Saturday vigil mass tends to be contemplative and charismatic at the same time. At 8:00 am on Sunday morning the mood is one that is open to the day yet retains an air of quietness. An adult choir helps create a mood of joyful celebration at the 10:00 am liturgy. This final festive mass for each Sunday is normally quite crowded. Child care is provided during this mass in the basement of the church for children ages 6 months to 7-years-old.

Guests at St. Barbara Church comment on the large number of teens and children who participate in the various masses. These young Catholics frequently invite their peers to mass because they are obviously proud of their parish and want their friends to experience the special "St. Barbara feeling." Because the weekend masses are so prayerful many visitors like to come, especially on Sunday morning, and participate in the liturgy. These welcomed guests, leave the various masses filled with enthusiasm and joy.