December 11, Third Sunday Of Advent. Reconciliation Monday, December 19 th Confessions from 4:00pm to 8:00pm in the Main Church

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1 Third Sunday Of Advent December 11, 2016 Reconciliation Monday, December 19 th Confessions from 4:00pm to 8:00pm in the Main Church On Monday December 19 th from 4-8pm the priests of the parish will be available for the sacrament of Reconciliation. This is an incentive that was initiated 3 years ago throughout the three dioceses of the downstate New York Region (The Archdiocese of New York, the Diocese of Brooklyn, and the Diocese of Rockville Centre) in an opportunity to offer all Catholics an opportunity to prayerfully prepare their hearts for the coming celebration of Christmas. We will also have Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament in the main church throughout the evening. Please consider taking this opportunity to prepare your heart for the coming of the Savior and come home to confession! Bring yourself or your whole family. Christmas Pageant Play Our annual Christmas Pageant Play will be held on Christmas Eve at the 7:30pm Mass Contributions toward Christmas Decorations Flower envelopes are available TODAY in the vestibule. If you wish your donation to be made in memory or appreciation of someone, please PRINT their names(s) CLEARLY on the envelope. These names will be announced in a January bulletin. Lectio Divina Reflection: Today s Gospel is Matthew 11:2-11 How are you practicing patience during the holiday crush to get it all done? Lectio Divina uses scripture to guide you to know God s love for you. Contact Helen McCullagh for more information. Join us for a Session on Sunday morning from 9:00am-10:15am in the Considine Center. LIVING NATIVITY CHRISTMAS DAY at 8:45am Italian Mass in the High School Chapel Tithing & Stewardship WEEKLY GOAL $18,000 December 4 th, $13, Energy $4, Thank you for your contributions Second Collection Today The annual collection for the retired Sisters and Brothers of the Archdiocese will be taken up this weekend, December 10/11. Please be as generous as you can in helping to support our retired sisters and brothers, particularly in defraying the ongoing costs of their health care. The Poor At Christmas You have an opportunity to help the unfortunate right in our own parish. The Poor Box donations are given to St. Barnabas parishioners who have fallen on hard times. Please know that your anonymous donations are encouraged especially at Christmas time. The Poor Boxes are situated by the church and chapel doors. USHER MEETING There will be a 9:30am meeting on Saturday December 17th 2016, in the St Barnabas high school cafeteria for all ushers and all men and women who may be interested in becoming an usher. If you have any questions please contact the rectory at

2 The Annual Service of Lessons and Carols will be held TODAY, Sunday, December 11 th at 3:00pm in the Main Church This annual service presents scriptural readings from Genesis, Isaiah, and the Gospels, which tell the story of the fall of humanity, the promise of the Messiah, and the birth of Christ the Savior. These readings are interspersed with carols and anthems sung by the congregation and the Saint Barnabas Choirs. Why not take a break from Christmas Shopping and join us for a beautiful afternoon in the Main Church. Following Lessons & Carols please join us for our annual Lighting of the Parish Christmas Tree at the rectory ALL ARE INVITED The Third Sunday of Advent Gaudete Sunday This 3 rd Sunday of Advent, the Church throughout the world rejoices in the joy that awaits in the coming of Christmas. Traditionally known as Gaudete Sunday, the meaning of which comes from the Latin word Gaudete meaning Rejoice. The word also comes from the first word of the Entrance antiphon or Introit of the Mass: Gaudete in Domino Semper, iterum dico, Gaudete (meaning Rejoice in the Lord always, I say it again, rejoice. ) (Philippians 4:5). The Church also marks the midpoint of Advent by the lighting of the rose candle and the priests and deacons wear rose colored vestments which lighten the mood of the somber violet that the penitential nature of Advent beckons our hearts towards. The Church is called to rejoice in the glory of the King that is forthcoming into the world and the theme of the readings of the day also beckons us to an exuberance of joy. It is in this spirit of joy that we also intensify our preparations through prayer and quiet reflection so that we can recognize the newborn Savior in our midst as we continue to prepare for Christmas. For as St. Augustine writes: Let us recognize Him just as He revealed Himself to the world through the eyes of faith. Let us use the opportunities presented to us in these remaining weeks of Advent to lift our hearts into the true spirit of the season joy and peace! Blessed Gaudete Sunday to all!!! The dates for Services at our Parish are as follows Blessed 3 rd Sunday of Advent! 3 rd Sunday of Advent (December 11) Lessons & 3:00pm will replace Solemn Vespers 4 th Sunday of Advent (December 18) Solemn 4:00pm

3 MASSES FOR THE WEEK MONDAY, DECEMBER 12 6:30 Thomas F. Kelly 8:30 Maria & Francesco Viandant and James Glendon TUESDAY, DECEMBER 13 6:30 Edward Frey 8:30 Christopher McKeown (13 th ANN) and Frances Martin 7:00 Christina (Tina) McInerney WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14 6:30 Aidan Halloran 8:30 Guiseppi Santilli and John Courtney 7:00 Patrick Doyle THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15 6:30 John Courtney 8:30 Lattuca Family and Mary & Patsy McHale 7:00 James Coleman & Brother Seamus Kilkenny FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16 6:30 Daniel, Kate, Thomas, Catherine & Mary Murphy 8:30 Nora Kennedy (15 th Ann) and Henry Lessel SATURDAY, DECEMBER 17 8:30 John Bridget & Frank Hayden and Aidan Halloran 12:00 Malachy & Mary Harte 5:00 Liam O Driscoll 7:00 Michael Mahoney Bread and Wine Memorials All 60 daily Masses in one month $ All 8 Sabbath weekend Masses in one week $ Four Sabbath weekend Masses in one month $ All 15 daily Masses in one week $ One Sabbath Weekend Mass in one week $ Sanctuary Lamp Memorial Weekly $10.00 Gifts Of Bread and Wine & Sanctuary Lamp DECEMBER Four Sabbath Weekend Masses 60 Masses - In memory of the Kiernan Family Sanctuary Lamp - Victoria Hughes Ivy Sankar and Olive Green Requested by David & Grace Sankar Farenga Brothers of Hodder Funeral Home on McLean Avenue have again given our parish complimentary Religious 2017 Calendars. These calendars are available at the doors of the Church. We thank them for their thoughtfulness. The Woodlawn Taxpayers Christmas meeting will be held at the Rambling House, on Monday December 12 th at 7:30pm. All are welcome, please bring a friend or neighbor. We ask that all gifts be brought in no later than this coming Monday, December 12 th. If you have your gift with you today you may give it to one of our ladies of charity who will be standing by the tree following Mass. Thank you for your generous support of our wonderful giving tree project. PLAN AHEAD FOR BAPTISM There is only one baptismal instruction class in December. It is Monday, December 12th at 8:00pm in the Elementary School Cafeteria. Please register by calling the rectory office at Baptisms are conducted every Sunday at 1:00pm in the Main Church Family Craft Activity TODAY Sunday, December 11 th Following the 10:30am Mass in the High School Cafeteria Join us for Advent Crafts including music and refreshments for the whole family. Saint Barnabas Men s Group Join them for coffee and lively discussions on our Catholic faith on Saturday mornings from 9:00am to 10:00am in Room 1-6 of the Considine Center. All men in their 20s-40s are welcome to attend. Contact Ben Smith at benang2000@yahoo.com FOOD DRIVE FOR DECEMBER WEEKEND OF 17 th & 18 th The Sisters would like you to know that your abundant generosity at Thanksgiving enabled them to serve many families! They are very grateful for your generous support. This Christmas the Sisters would like to provide our neighbors with food for a special meal. And so although they are most happy to receive any contribution of nonperishable food, they wanted to share specific need for cans of carrots, peas, sweet potatoes, pineapple, potatoes/box of mashed potatoes and dessert items (cookies or hostess cakes). They are also accepting monetary donations to help defray the cost of the hams they hope to give each family for their Christmas meal. Your support is greatly appreciated.

4 Christmas & New Year s Mass and Confession Schedule Expanded Hours for Confession during Advent: Monday, December 19 - RECONCILIATION MONDAY 3:00pm 8:00pm Main Church Monday, December 19 th thru Saturday, December 24 th 9:00am 10:00am Main Church Friday, December 23 rd 7:30pm 8:30pm Main Church Saturday, December 24 th CHRISTMAS EVE 9:00am 10:00am Main Church NO CONFESSIONS IN P.M. CHRISTMAS MASS SCHEDULE Saturday - Christmas Eve Sunday - Christmas Day 4:00pm - HS Chapel Youth Choir 4:10pm - Main Church 4:15pm - Lower Church 7:30pm Main Church 11:40pm Christmas Carols Midnight - Main Church - Adult Choir No Confessions 7:30am - Main Church 8:45am - HS Chapel (Italian) 9:00am - Main Church 10:30am - HS Chapel 11:45am- Main Church- Adult Choir 11:55am- Lower Church 1:00pm - HS Chapel 1:10pm - Main Church No Evening Masses NEW YEAR S MASS SCHEDULE Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother Of God January 1, 2017 am Saturday, December 31 Sunday, January 1 5:00pm & 7:00pm High School Chapel 7:30, 9:00am & 11:45am Main Church 8:45 (Italian), 10:30am, 1:00pm - High School Chapel 5:00pm Main Church

5 Monday, December 12 9:00am 11:00am Playgroup (CC 1-4) 12:00pm 2:00pm Playgroup (CC 1-4) 1:00pm 3:00pm Leisure Club (CC 1-6) 3:00pm 6:30pm SBHS Drama Club (HS Chapel) 3:00pm 9:30pm BAC (ES Gym) 3:00pm 9:00pm Cub Scouts (CC 3-4) 7:00pm 9:00pm Bapt. Instruction (El. Caf.) Tuesday, December 13 9:00am 11:00am Playgroup(CC 1-4) 12:00pm 2:00pm Playgroup(CC 1-4) 1:00pm 3:00pm Ladies Of Charity (CC 1-6) 3:00pm 9:30pm BAC (ES Gym) 3:00pm 9:30pm Cub Scouts (CC 3-4) 7:00pm 9:30pm 12 Steps (CC 2-6) 7:30pm 10:00pm SBHS (HS Gym) Wednesday, December 14 9:00am 11:00am Playgroup(CC 1-4) 12:00pm 2:00pm Playgroup(CC 1-4) 1:30pm 4:00pm Golden Age (CC 1-6) 2:00pm 3:30pm CCD (El. Sch.) 3:00pm 6:30pm BAC (ES Gym) 3:00pm 9:30pm Cub Scouts (CC 3-4) 3:30pm 5:30pm Veronica Greenan Harp (CC 2-4) 4:30pm 6:15pm CCD (ES ) 6:00pm 8:00pm Girl Scouts #1794 (CC 3-6) 6:30pm 9:30pm Boy Scouts (ES Gym) 7:00pm 9:30pm A.A. (CC 2-6) Thursday, December 15 9:00am 11:00am Playgroup (CC 1-4) 9:45am 11:30am Adult Faith Formation (CC 1-6) 12noon 2:00pm Playgroup (CC 1-4) 3:00pm 9:30pm BAC (ES Gym) 3:00pm 3:45pm Cherub Choir (CC 2-4) 3:45pm 4:45pm Angel Choir (CC 2-4) 4:45pm 5:45pm Teen Choir (CC 2-6) 3:00pm 8:30pm Cub Scouts (CC 3-4) 6:00pm 9:00pm BAC (HS Gym) 6:30pm 8:00pm SBHS (All HS Facilities) 7:00pm 8:00pm Woman 2 Woman AA (CC 2-6) 7:00pm 8:30pm AA (CC 2-6) 7:30pm 9:00pm Adult Choir (CC 2-4) Friday, December 16 10:00am 12noon Crafty Ladies (CC 1-6) 3:00pm 4:30pm Kids Guitar Class (CC 3-4) 3:00pm 8:30pm BAC (ES Gym) 3:00pm 4:30pm Kids Guitar Class (CC 2-4) 3:00pm 6:30pm SBHS Drama Club (HS Chapel) 3:00pm 9:00pm Cub Scouts (CC 3-4) 7:00pm 9:30pm A.A. (CC 2-6) 7:30pm 10:00pm SBHS (HS Gym) Saturday, December 17 9:00am 8:00pm Cub Scouts (CC 3-4) 9:00am 10:00am Men s Group (CC 3-6) 9:00am 10:00am Cub Scouts (CC 3-4) 10:00am 4:00pm Riverdale Theater (ES Aud.) 11:00am 4:00pm Piano Class (CC 2-4) 3:00pm 7:30pm Society of St. Paul Book Sale (HS Caf.) Sunday, December 18 9:00pm 7:30pm Society of St. Paul Book Sale (HS Caf.) 8:30am 10:30am CCD (Elem School) 9:00am 10:15am Lectio Divina (CC 1-4) 10:00am -11:15am RCIA (CC 1-6) 12noon 4:30pm Secular Franciscans (CC 1-6) SAVE THE DATE Memorial Mass For Year s Deceased Sunday, January 1 st 2017 at 1:00pm in the High School Chapel Family and friends of our loved ones who were buried from Saint Barnabas Church this past year and are very welcome to join in our annual Mass for parish deceased. Souls in purgatory no longer have the benefit of the Eucharist; however, we can apply the benefits of our Masses to them. Please come to offer Mass for their intention. Respect Life Committee would like to give attention to the day of Observance to Our Lady of Guadalupe on December 12 th. Our Lady asked for a temple so that people can have a place to go to pray for her intercession to alleviate their sufferings, the evils that afflict them and to ask for favors. Take a moment on that day to stop into Church to offer what is in your heart. Hour of prayer from 12noon to l:00pm beginning with the Angelus and ending with a Rosary. st.barnabasrespectlife@gmail.com. Woodlawn Women to Women Group of Alcoholics Anonymous meets on Thursday evenings at 7:00pm in the Considine Center (Room 2-6). The Sacrament of Baptism We welcome into the Roman Catholic Church and our parish community the following children who were recently baptized here at St. Barnabas: Lior Daniel Marte, child of Kevin & Erica Seraphina Grace Moran, child of Patrick & Danielle Prayer Requests For The Sick & Endangered Please submit names of all those who are in need of prayer, cut this box out and return to the rectory office. Name: Due to limited space, we can only publish for 2 weeks Kelly McGrinder Lori Attile Anne Marie Barry Donna DeFeo Jay Perez Joe Geiss Rest In Peace Let us pray for our deceased parishioners, benefactors, relatives, members of the Armed Forces, for those who are most forgotten and for those who recently died especially: Rodrick Butler, Renata Ricci, John D. O Brien and Ronald E. Wentzler.