THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD

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1 THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD PARISH OFFICE: OFFICE # FAX # OFFICE church@stbarnabaslb.org OFFICE HOURS: Mon-Fri: 9:00am-7:00pm Sat: 9:00am-4:30pm Sun: 9:00am-2:00pm REV. ANTONY GASPAR REV. MICHAEL GRIECO REV. BERNARD VIAGAPPAN DN. CARLITO DE LOS REYES PASTOR ASSOCIATE PASTOR ASSOCIATE PASTOR CONFESSIONS: 1st Friday of the Month 7:15am 7:50am Saturday 3:30pm 4:30pm MASS TIMES: Saturday 8:00am 5:00pm (Vigil) INFANT BAPTISMS: 4th Sunday of the Month: 2:30pm (must pre-register) Monday Friday Sunday PERMANENT DEACON Office Manager: Olivia Baylen Business Manager: Sam Christi 7:30am 9:00am 10:45am 12:30pm 5:30pm 8:00am EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: (1st Friday of the Month) WEDDINGS: (6 Months Prior) ANOINTING OF THE SICK: (Call Parish Office) Every Wednesday (Novena after Mass) Rosary: 6:15pm Mass: 6:30pm MISSION STATEMENT We, the Catholic Community of St. Barnabas Parish, are a people formed by Christ, called in Baptism and united in the Eucharist; we continue the mission of the Church in the world through Prayer, Apostolic Works, Evangelization, and Christian Stewardship.

2 Page 2 St. Barnabas Catholic Church ADORATION COORDINATORS Charito Salas: (562) Faye Rivera: (562) ALTAR SERVERS Sylvia Gaytan: (562) BASEBALL LEAGUE FOR YOUTH Joe Fletes: (310) BULLETIN TEAM/SOCIAL MEDIA/WEBSITE church@stbarnabaslb.org CENACLE MARIAN MOVEMENT Annie Pallivathukal: (562) COUPLES FOR CHRIST Roy/Faye Rivera: (562) DIVINE MERCY APOSTOLATE Alvino/Carmen Jauregui: (562) EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION Samanth Christi: (562) Church Jim Supancheck: (562) FILIPINO-AMERICAN ASSOCIATION Dr. Gene Lowther: (562) FINANCE COUNCIL Espi Garcia: (562) HOLY NAME SOCIETY Bob Frazier: (562) INFANT BAPTISM baptism@stbarnabaslb.org I.T. RESOURCE TEAM David Ameho: (562) KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS (Council #3449) Anthony Vitale: (562) LANDSCAPE BEAUTIFICATION Robert Kalowes: (562) LECTORS Marina Cuico: (562) LEGION OF MARY Barbara Florida: (562) LITURGICAL MUSIC COORDINATOR Joseph Pham: (562) OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP NOVENA Dn. Carlito de los Reyes: (562) OUR LADY QUEEN OF PEACE MINISTRY Tricia J: (303) PASTORAL COUNCIL Darrell Stewart: (562) PLANNING & BUILDING TEAM Sean Farragher: (562) PROJECT ACHIEVE MINISTRY Michelle Gustilo-Smithson: RCIA / ADULT SACRAMENTAL PREP Religious Ed Office: (562) RESPECT LIFE Robert Kalowes: (562) ROSARY MINISTRY Paula Strickland: (562) Mabel Felix: (562) SACRISTANS Geraldine Johnston: (562) SAFEGUARD THE CHILDREN & YOUTH Samanth Christi: (562) STEWARDSHIP COMMITTEE Robert Kalowes: (562) USHERS & GREETERS Darrell Stewart: (562) WEDDING/REHEARSAL COORDINATOR Deb Ryan: (562) YOUTH MINISTRY ACTS 29 youthministry@stbarnabaslb.org WELCOME HOME MINISTRY WORSHIP ENVIRONMENT TEAM MINISTRY DIRECTORY BOY SCOUTS PACK 32/CUB SCOUTS Laura Moller-Leon: (562) KAIROS PRISON MINISTRY David Nieto: (310) KNITTING & CROCHET MINISTRY Erica Murphy: Lisa Johnson: (562) Karen Miller: (562) church@stbarnabaslb.org FINANCIAL BLESSINGS Weekly: 1/6 $ 10, Weekly: 12/30 $ 11, Faith-Direct Bi-Weekly Contribution: $ 4, Period: 12/1 12/15 Thanks for your prayerful giving. Your donation supports the operations of our Parish Community. ALTAR FLOWERS SPONSOR: No Sponsor this week. If you would like to sponsor, please church@stbarnabaslb.org Monthly Flower Donors for Tabernacle & Blessed Mother: Ray & Charity Barnum Dec Jan. 12 Joseph & Lylan Pham Jan DAILY DEVOTIONS Please join us in reciting the Rosary every morning (Mon-Sat) at 7:35am before daily Mass. It s a beautiful and spiritual way to start your day. Every day following weekday Mass, we invite you to join us for the Chaplet of Divine Mercy. Prayers usually start approximately 5-10 minutes after Mass (around 8:40am). If you can t join us, you can join the Divine Mercy on EWTN television channel at noon. ST. BARNABAS SCHOOL Office: (562) Fax (562) Marron Avenue Long Beach, CA Principal: Jennifer Kellam stbarnabas_jkellam@yahoo.com RELIGIOUS EDUCATION & CONFIRMATION Office: (562) Marshall Place Long Beach, CA (Office located upstairs of Parish Center) Rel Ed Coordinator: Juan Rodriguez Jr. religiouseducation@stbarnabaslb.org Confirmation Coordinator: Emmanuel Magallanes confirmation@stbarnabaslb.org Like us on Facebook! #stbarnabaslb Follow us on

3 MARK YOUR CALENDAR 1/11-1/19 Santo Nino 9-day Novena 1/16 Willmore Wine Bar fundraiser kickoff, 6-9pm 1/21 Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday (School & Parish Office Closed) 1/27 SBS Open House & Pancake Breakfast 2/16 Guest Speaker: Dominick Albano WEEKLY MASS INTENTIONS Monday, January 14th 8:00 am- Bulletin Team; Carmen Castillo Tuesday, January 15th 9:00 am- Aurora Sarmiento; Carmen Castillo; +Hermino Franco Jr. Wednesday, January 16th 8:00 am- Carmen Castillo; +Juan De Lunas; +Barbara Torres 6:30 pm- All Souls in Purgatory Thursday, January 17th 8:00 am- Sencio Baylen; +Joseph Villegas Friday, January 18th 8:00 am- John Magana & Family; Franco Joseph & Aza Atienza Saturday, January 19th 8:00 am- +Jose & Zenaida Merle & all their deceased family & friends; +Jesusa Sangalia Basilio 5:00 pm- Adrienne Paul Atienza; +Mary Martha Castner; +Romulo Abrogar Sunday, January 20th 7:30 am- +Anne & +Pete Marsh 9:00 am- Lalonde Family; Arlene Vasquez; Gabriel Vasquez 10:45 am- Elmer Layaoen 12:30 pm- +George Mancilla 5:30 pm- Charlenne Aglipay *Book your Mass Intentions at the Parish Office. (+ indicates deceased) PRAYERS FOR HEALING... Carmen Haralambo, Steve McKim, Ray Paraiso, Ken Augustine, Steven Pearson, Barbara Henderson, Serena Cabuhat, Gavin Octaviano, Barbara Adame, Rose Chavez, David Chavez, Erlinda Chua, Gregorio Dones St. Barnabas Catholic Church Page 3 TODAY S READINGS First Reading Isaiah speaks of the Servant whom the Lord upholds; he shall bring forth justice to the nations (Isaiah 42:1-4, 6-7) or Isaiah 40:1-5, Psalm The Lord will bless his people with peace (Psalm 29) or Psalm 104. Second Reading Jesus was anointed by God with the Holy Spirit; he went out healing and doing good (Acts 10:34-38) or Titus 2:11-14; 3:4-7. Gospel A voice comes from heaven proclaiming Jesus as the beloved Son, with whom God is well pleased (Luke 3:15-16, 21-22). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved. READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Heb 1:1-6; Ps 97:1, 2b, 6, 7c, 9; Mk 1:14-20 Tuesday: Heb 2:5-12; Ps 8:2ab, 5, 6-9; Mk 1:21-28 Wednesday: Heb 2:14-18; Ps 105:1-4, 6-9; Mk 1:29-39 Thursday: Heb 3:7-14; Ps 95:6-11; Mk 1:40-45 Friday: SAINTS & SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: The Baptism of the Lord Monday: First Week in Ordinary Time begins Thursday: St. Anthony Friday: Heb 4:1-5, 11; Ps 78:3, 4bc, 6c-8; Mk 2:1-12 Saturday: Heb 4:12-16; Ps 19:8-10, 15; Mk 2:13-17 Sunday: Is 62:1-5; Ps 96:1-3, 7-10; 1 Cor 12:4-11; Jn 2:1-11 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity begins Saturday: Julian Calendar Theophany (Epiphany); Blessed Virgin Mary ***A new year, a new list! If you would like to be added to our prayer list, please church@stbarnabaslb.org with the name to be included. Thank you.*** Please pray for them and others already included in the Prayer Intention Book, which is presented at each Mass. Call the Office to be added to the Bulletin list. You may also write your own prayer intentions in the Prayer Intention Book, that is available before each Saturday and Sunday Mass, located on a stand at the main entrance of the Church. PRAY & REMEMBER WHO HAVE DIED Dorothy Brown 12/29 Lucia Barnum 1/3 Fr. Mike Gleeson 1/1 Joseph Villegas 1/3 Visit our website to view current or previous bulletins & other upcoming events at:

4 Page 4 St. Barnabas Catholic Church PARISH NEWS & MORE 2019 PARISH CALENDARS 2019 Calendars are in! Please take one per family. We still have a few extras. Please pick one up at the Parish Office. Thanks to Luyben-Dilday Mortuary! LIFETOUCH PHOTO DIRECTORIES ARE IN! If you or your Family took a photo with Lifetouch last year, your free complimentary photo directory is now available. Please come to the Parish Office to pick yours up. Again, these free copies are for those who actually got their photo taken with Lifetouch or turned in a photo to be included. BULLETIN TEAM Looking for 1-2 volunteers to join our awesome Bulletin Team! Must have some computer skills, willing to learn Microsoft Publisher, own an laptop/ desktop computer and able to work on your own without supervision. If you have a keen eye for proofreading, please Joyce at: sbjoyce@yahoo.com CHRISTMAS TREE SPONSORS We would like to thank the following people who helped sponsor our beautiful Christmas Trees this year! LORNA ARCEO & FAMILY in Thanksgiving MARGARET TAOSOGA & FAMILY in Loving Memory of Grandpa Taosoga and Grandpa Baltazar THANK YOU!!! Thanks again to all of our wonderful volunteers that came to help our Parish during the Christmas Season. You are all in our prayers. Thanks for your time and love you give to St. Barnabas Church! CHURCH RENOVATIONS If you haven't visited our Mary Grotto outside, facing Orange Avenue, our brick pathway got a quick makeover during the holidays. Please stop by and visit Mother Mary and say a prayer! The beautiful walkway is easier to go and visit her now! We are so thankful and blessed. CONGRATULATIONS TO WEDDINGS Samanth Christi & Sonia Theres 1/7 Celebrating your Wedding Anniversary? us Names, year you re celebrating, along with your Wedding Anniversary date to: church@stbarnabaslb.org PARISH MINISTRIES & MORE KNITTING & CROCHET MINISTRY Learn to knit or crochet this New Year!! Join the Knitting and Crochet Ministry. It s a fun way to fellowship with others as well as serve our Parish community and the homeless with our handmade goods. For more info please contact Erica (562) OUR NEXT UPCOMING MEETING WILL BE ON: THURSDAY, JANUARY 24TH AT THE PARISH CENTER/MUSIC ROOM. Come join us!!! RELIGIOUS ED OFFICE HOURS: Monday & Friday: 6pm-9pm; Saturday: 10am-3pm Sunday: 9am-5pm (call ahead as they are in & out of office all day) YOUTH MINISTRY Acts 29-The Next Chapter. Meet-ups are every 2nd, 3rd and 4th Sundays of the Month from 7pm to 9pm at the Parish Center. We highly suggest you to attend the YOUTH MASS at 5:30pm as well! 2nd Year Confirmation Candidates, highly encouraged to join! Contact Rose at: youthministry@stbarnabaslb.org for more information! FOLLOW US ON ADULT BIBLE STUDY CLASS Our Bible Study class meets every Tuesday evening at 7pm. Next session will be upstairs in the Fireside Room at the Parish Center, on January 15th. For E-Giving, call Enroll online at: or download the free Faith Direct App today! {Parish Code: CA794}

5 St. Barnabas Catholic Church Page 5 Join us at the Parish Center for Coffee and Holy Donuts every Sunday after our 7:30am, 9am and 10:45am Masses. *Unless mentioned otherwise

6 Page 6 St. Barnabas Catholic Church KNIGHTS KORNER MARCH FOR LIFE! Join the Knights on January 19th for the 5th Annual Walk for Life! We will be walking from La Placita/ Olvera Street to LA State Historic Park. For more info., contact Anthony Vitale (562) FREE THROW COMPETITION! The Knights of Columbus Free Throw Competition will take place soon! TBA! Open to all boys and girls between the ages of 9 and 14. For more info., please contact Gary Negrete (714) Catholic Citizenship Essay Contest and Keep Christ in Christmas Poster Contest These contests, designed to test student s writing and artistic abilities have been postponed. TBA. For more info., please contact Bob Kalowes (562) COMPUTERS FOR NEEDY FAMILIES Do you have old computers, flat-screen monitors (sorry, no CRTs!), keyboards, or mice that you are no longer using? The Knights of Columbus is continuing its effort to provide computers for children and families in our area that cannot afford them. We have provided over 45 computers to needy families and we re looking to increase that number even further. We guarantee to wipe all hard drive data. Questions, contact Anthony Vitale at (562) or via at: donatecomputerskofc3449@verizon.net. HOLY HUMOR The Catholic school teacher looked out at her room full of students and saw that little Jonnie appeared ready to burst into tears. Compassion goes with the territory, so the young teacher asked little Jonnie what was wrong. "It's my grandfather," Jonnie blurted out as he dissolved into sobs. "He s gone away forever. Ever ready to console, the teacher gently said to the student, "All of us are so sorry to hear that, Jonnie. But I'm sure your grandfather is in a better place now." Deciding to bring a little religious education into the conversation, the teacher asked the rest of the class, "Does anyone know where Jonnie's grandfather is now?" "Yes, I do," replied one of the other students, "He s in prison!" The 2nd Book of Catholic Jokes by Deacon Tom Sheridan, Published by ACTA Publications, Chicago, Il Copyright@2010 Together In Mission 2018: Let Us Love For more info, visit:

7 TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION Merry Christmas! Share that cheerful greeting with some folks today. They may wonder if you have had any Elvis sightings lately, attended Star Trekkie conventions, or were Cleopatra in a previous lifetime. Despite the skeptics, today is solidly within the Christmas season. In fact, in some strands of the Christian tradition it represents the clearest manifestation of the mystery of the Incarnation. On Christmas Day, for example, the Gospel reading is the Prologue of John s Gospel, which reveals the glory of Christ shining through our humanity precisely in his baptism. At any rate, this is an ancient feast, celebrated first in Egypt sixteen centuries ago. More than most other ancient people, the Egyptians understood the life giving properties of water. On this day, they drew water from the Nile, so central in the history of their people, and reserved it in honor. Many other places copied the custom, so that St. John Chrysostom wrote of people in Antioch gathering at midnight to collect flowing water into vessels they brought from home since today there is a blessing on the water. At home for dinner tonight, decorate the table with beautiful bowls of water and white candles, toast one another with goblets of sparkling water, and light a Christmas candle in the window one last time. James Field, Copyright J. S. Paluch Co. Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola Lenten Session 2019 Begins Week of February 16 th February 21 st Choice of attending; (Saturdays 11:00 AM, Sundays 1:30 PM, Wednesdays 7:00PM, or Thursdays 9:15 AM) Do You Feel An Inner Call To Grow In Holiness? These classes, offered at St. Peter Chanel in Hawaiian Gardens, and given over a 10 -Week period, will greatly intensify your spiritual life and your desire to go to Heaven. Come and learn the real purpose of your life and how to achieve it through self-knowledge, self-discipline, deep prayer, and discernment of spirits. You ll see miracles happen in your life! There is no charge for the program and all materials are provided. Donations are accepted. Each meeting lasts hours. To register online, go to www. spcomv.com. St. Peter Chanel, th St., Hawaiian Gardens, Ca For more information, contact Mary Martorana at lovegodsavesouls@gmail.com or Veronica Ayson at (562) St. Barnabas Catholic Church Page 7 ST. BARNABAS SCHOOL NEWS SCHOOL STUDENT NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY The school, mindful of its mission to be a witness to the love of Christ for all, admits students regardless of race, color, national origin, and/or ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. The school does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, disability, medical condition, sex, or national and/or ethnic origin in the administration of educational policies and practices, scholarship programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs, although certain athletic leagues and other programs may limit participation and some archdiocesan schools operate as single-sex schools. While the school does not discriminate against students with special needs, a full range of services may not always be available to them. Decisions concerning the admission and continued enrollment of a student in the school are based upon the student's emotional, academic, and physical abilities and the resources available to the school in meeting the student's needs. Bulletin Submission Deadline is every Monday afternoon by 4pm. Content is subject to approval. Send to: church@stbarnabaslb.org

8 Page 8 St. Barnabas Catholic Church SAVE THE DATE: FEB. 16, 2019 Come and discover how four life-changing habits can point you towards discovering incredible possibilities for your life. You will leave the event with a personal plan to help you become the best version of yourself. Please join Dynamic Catholic and featured speaker, Dominick Albano February 16, :00AM - 1:00PM St. Barnabas Church To Purchase your tickets ($25) go to DynamicCatholic.com or call (859) SBS FUNDRAISER KICKOFF Join us at the Willmore Wine Bar on Wed., Jan.16, 6-9pm and enjoy a flight of specially curated French wines and other specials. This inaugural kick-off event is open to those in the community who are interested in learning about and supporting St. Barnabas School and its largest fundraiser. A portion of proceeds will support 2019 Spring Event. Spring Event, taking place on March 8-9 at Saint Joseph High School (Lakewood), will feature a student-led production of Disney's Beauty and the Beast, Jr. All proceeds from the 2019 event will benefit the creation of a new STREAM (Science, Technology, Religion, Engineering, Arts, & Mathematics) hands-on learning lab for SBS students. VISIT THE EVENT PAGE FOR MORE DETAILS! RECONGRESS 2019 RECongress listed on Catholic Guide to 2019! The Jesuit Post just announced RECongress as one of the "top Catholic events to look forward to in 2019." Their online guide states: Get out your calendars and add the following: #6. Los Angeles Religious Education Congress (March 21-24) Sponsored by the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, the Religious Education Congress (RECongress) is the largest annual gathering of Catholics in the U.S. Last year, over 36,000 people participated in the fourday event held at the Anaheim Convention Center. The RECongress is split into two parts: with Youth Day on March 21, and then three days for adults from March Visit Follow Us on #acts29youthministry youthministry@stbarnabaslb.org