CATHOLIC CHURCH 3955 Orange Avenue, Long Beach, California (562) Website: SACRAMENTS.

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1 Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time October 25, 2015 ST. BARNABAS CATHOLIC CHURCH 3955 Orange Avenue, Long Beach, California (562) Website: 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. Rev. Antony J. Gaspar Ed.D. Parish Administrator Rev. George Reynolds Associate Pastor Dn. Carlito de los Reyes Permanent Deacon PARISH OFFICE (562) Fax (562) Emergency (562) stbarnabaschurch@verizon.net Melissa Ray Olivia Baylen Elizabeth Davila Monday-Friday Saturday Sunday OFFICE HOURS SATURDAY (VIGIL) SUNDAY 8:30 am - 4:30 pm 9:30 am - 3:00 pm 9:30 am - 1:00 pm MASS TIMES MONDAY-FRIDAY WEDNESDAY 8:00 AM 5:00 PM 7:30 AM 9:00 AM 10:45 AM 12:30 PM 5:30 PM 8:00 AM 6:30 PM EUCHARISTIC ADORATION/MASS Adoration 1st Friday of the month 8:30 am - 7:00 pm Mass 7:30 pm MOTHER OF PERPETUAL HELP NOVENA/MASS Wednesday (Novena after Mass) Rosary Mass 6:15 pm 6:30 pm Confession 1st Friday of the month Saturday SACRAMENTS Baptisms 4th Sunday of the month by prior registration Marriages 2:30 pm Please contact Priest 6 months prior Anointing of the Sick Please call the Parish Office Copyright J. S. Paluch Co. Master, I want to see. - Mark 10:51 TRUE BLINDNESS Bartimaeus caused a stir. Normally he sat by the side of the road being a good blind beggar. But one day Jesus passed nearby. Bartimaeus jumped up and called out to Jesus. We can imagine him turning toward the direction of the commotion and noise. Bartimaeus probably had his arms outstretched as he shouted out to the son of David. The people who knew him were embarrassed by his outburst. They tried to hush him up and get him to sit back down by the roadside. Their actions spoke volumes: Bartimaeus, you re not fit for Jesus. But it was okay for them and other sighted people to follow Jesus. In today s readings, we learn that true blindness is not a condition of our eyes but of our hearts. All things are possible for one who believes, more to one who hopes, even more to one who loves. - St. Lawrence

2 Page 2 St. Barnabas Catholic Church October 25, 2015 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION & CONFIRMATION (562) Fax (562) Orange Avenue, Long Beach, CA re@stbarnabaslb.org Director: Rita Courville Coffey ST. BARNABAS SCHOOL (562) Fax (562) Marron Avenue, Long Beach, CA stbarnabas_jkellam@yahoo.com Principal: Jennifer Kellam Website: MINISTRY DIRECTORY ADORATION COORDINATORS Charito Salas: (562) Myra Magbitang: (310) ALTAR SERVERS Stephanie Herrera: (562) BULLETIN TEAM/SOCIAL MEDIA/WEBSITE Joyce Kaiser: (562) CENACLE ROSARY GROUP Annie Pallivathukal: (562) COFFEE & DONUTS Peter Salas: (562) COUPLES FOR CHRIST Roy & Faye Rivera: (562) DIVINE MERCY APOSTOLATE Alvino & Carmen Jauregui: (562) EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION (Church) Samanth Christi: (562) (For the Sick) Jim Supancheck: (562) FILIPINO AMERICAN ASSOCIATION Dr. Gene Lowther: (562) FINANCE COUNCIL Jun Magbitang: (562) HOLY NAME SOCIETY Bob Frazier: (562) INFANT BAPTISM Call Parish Office: (562) KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Waldy Cruz: (562) LANDSCAPE BEAUTIFICATION Robert Kalowes: (562) LECTORS Marina Cuico: (562) LEGION OF MARY Rosamma Michael: (562) LITURGICAL MUSIC COORDINATOR Rita Courville Coffey: (562) OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP NOVENA Dn. Carlito de los Reyes: (562) OUR LADY QUEEN OF PEACE Tricia J: (303) PASTORAL COUNCIL Geraldine Johnston: (562) PEER MINISTRY Tiffany Chiu: (562) PLANNING & BUILDING TEAM Sean Farragher: (562) PROJECT ACHIEVE MINISTRY Michelle Gustilo-Smithson: (310) RCIA / ADULT SACRAMENTAL PREP Rita Courville Coffey: (562) RESPECT LIFE Robert Kalowes: (562) SACRISTANS Geraldine Johnston: (562) SAFEGUARD THE CHILDREN & YOUTH Sandy Komine: (562) USHERS & GREETERS Darrell Stewart: (562) WEDDING COORDINATOR Deb Ryan: (562) WORSHIP ENVIRONMENT Michelle Feiner: (562) CHURCH S FINANCIAL REPORT Collection on the Twenty-ninth Sunday of Ordinary Time: $ 11, Thank you for your prayerful giving. Your generosity supports the operations of our Church Parish Community. SAINT OF THE DAY St. Crispin and Crispinian Feast Day: October 25 Twin brothers who were born to a noble Roman family in the 3rd century AD they fled persecution of their faith and ended up in Soissions preaching Christianity to the Gauls whilst making shoes by night. They were martyred for their faith. Source: DAILY ROSARY/DIVINE MERCY Please join us in reciting the Rosary every morning (Monday through Saturday) at 7:35 am before daily Mass. It is 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. It starts about five minutes after Mass (around 8:35 am). It can be the best fifteen minutes of the day. If you cannot join us, perhaps you can join the Divine Mercy on EWTN television channel at noon. THE KIDS BULLETIN Take home some fun in God s Word, grab a copy of The Kids Bulletin at the exits of the Church after Mass! COFFEE & DONUTS AVAILABLE AFTER 7:30 AM, 9:00 AM & 10:45 AM MASSES AT THE PARISH CENTER! Like us on Facebook! #stbarnabaslb Follow us on

3 October 25, 2015 St. Barnabas Catholic Church Page 3 Mark Your Calendar 10/26 Project Achieve Mtg, 7pm, Music Rm/Parish Ctr 10/31 Happy Halloween! 11/1 All Saints Day (Holy day of obligation) 11/1 Fil-Am Association Meeting 6:30p/Parish Hall 11/2 All Souls Day, Masses 8am and 7pm 11/6 1st Fri. Adoration 8:30a-7p & Mass7:30p/Church 11/7 Eucharistic Ministry Mtg, 10am, Parish Hall 11/11 Veteran s Day (School & Parish Office Closed) Weekly Mass Intentions Monday, October 26th 8:00 am- Rafaela Allicer Tuesday, October 27th 8:00 am- Wilda Ramirez + Wednesday, October 28th 8:00 am - Fr. George Reynolds (Birthday Thanksgiving) 6:30 pm- Marie Courville+, Alfredo Morante+, Lenore & William Hamel+, Pedro Faller+, Philip Romero, Patricia & Leonard Baquir Jr. Thursday, October 29th 8:00 am - Fr. George Reynolds Friday, October 30th 8:00 am - Noe Inamac Saturday, October 31st 8:00 am - Scott Landerville + 5:00 pm- Adelio Catamisan + Sunday, November 1st 7:30 am - All departed souls in Memoriam Room + 9:00 am - Intentions of St. Barnabas Parishioners 10:45 am- Herminia Abueme + 12:30 pm- Agnes Roche Kuzel + 5:30 pm- Domingo H. Gumpal + (+ indicates deceased) *Book your Mass Intentions in person, at the Parish Office. Pray For The Sick First Reading I will lead the people to brooks of water, on a level road, so that none shall stumble (Jeremiah 31:7-9). Psalm The Lord has done great things for us; we are filled with joy (Psalm 126). Second Reading It was not Christ who glorified himself, but rather the one who said to him: You are my son: this day I have begotten you (Hebrews 5:1-6). Gospel Immediately the blind man received his sight and followed Jesus on the way (Mark 10:46-52). Monday: Rom 8:12-17; Ps 68:2, 4, 6-7ab, 20-21; Lk 13:10-17 Tuesday: Rom 8:18-25; Ps 126:1b-6; Lk 13:18-21 Wednesday: Eph 2:19-22; Ps 19:2-5; Lk 6:12-16 Thursday: Rom 8:31b-39; Ps 109:21-22, 26-27, 30-31; Lk 13:31-35 Friday: Rom 9:1-5; Ps 147:12-15, 19-20; Lk 14:1-6 Saturday: Today s Readings The English translation of the Psalm Responses from the Lectionary for Mass 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved. Readings For The Week Rom 11:1-2a, 11-12, 25-29; Ps 94:12-13a, 14-15, 17-18; Lk 14:1, 7-11 Sunday: Rv 7:2-4, 9-14; Ps 24:1-6; 1 Jn 3:1-3; Mt 5:1-12a The following names have been recently added: Leonard Baquir Jr., Julieta Fajardo, Maria Bunag, Chito Tenza, Mary Pearson, Frances Graser-Hunley, Waldy Cruz, & Rogelio Orayani All are encouraged to pray for them and others already included in the Prayer Intention Book, which will be presented at each Mass. Call the Office to be added to the 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 back of the Church. We Pray for and remember our parishioners who have died. Marie Courville (9/25) Pedro Estacio (9/26) Ciriaca Tengco (10/5) We Remember... David Nichols (10/6) George Cady (10/9) Saints & Special Observances Sunday: Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time; Priesthood Sunday; World Youth Day Wednesday: Ss. Simon and Jude Saturday: Halloween; Blessed Virgin Mary Visit our website to view current & previous bulletins at

4 Page 4 St. Barnabas Catholic Church October 25, 2015 St. Barnabas Church Statement of Activities and Financial Position: July June 2015 Financial Notes & Highlights Due to responsible stewardship, standard operating costs remained stable. With an increase in offertory income of approximately 19% and gifts related to the 75 th Anniversary, the Parish was able to invest in infrastructure repairs and complete deferred maintenance. Approximately $50,000 was invested to repair the Parish Hall roof and repairs were also made to rental properties. These homes now have new tenants, increasing Parish income by over 20%. Restricted Income was comprised mostly of one-time donations related to St. Barnabas 75 th Anniversary. The balance sheet reflects $190,000 in operating cash. There are no short term liabilities; however, the unfunded Accumulated Archdiocesan Assessment of $718,000 is reflected as a long term liability and an off-set to equity. The Accumulated Assessment reflects multiple years of payments owed to the Archdiocese to pay for Parish insurance, Parish pensions, and Archdiocesan overhead. During the past fiscal year, the gap between what was owed and what was paid to the Archdiocesan Assessment was approximately $81,000. After deducting this amount, the net income for the year was $17,000. We hope next year continues this increased generation of income and stabilization of expenses. We, the Priests, Finance Council, and the Pastoral Council, are deeply grateful for your love and generosity. Like us on Facebook! #stbarnabaslb Follow us on

5 October 25, 2015 St. Barnabas Catholic Church Page 5 St. Barnabas Church Statement of Activities and Financial Position: July June 2015 Our Numbers: 2,000 families in our Parish 3,000 registered Parishioners in our Parish Over 600 masses were celebrated Over 600 mass intentions were offered 61 Baptisms 92 First Holy Communion recipients 222 Confirmations 10 Weddings 37 Funerals 90 Anointing of the Sick 12 Quinceañeras 10 in RCIA 296 Students at School 213 Families at School 294 Children in Religious Ed 75 Peer Ministers 32 groups use the Parish facilities 1,422 parishioners receive envelopes 500 envelopes received on a regular basis Average Mass Counts Saturday 5:00 pm 350 Sunday 7:30 am 300 Sunday 9:00 am 500 Sunday 10:30 am 500 Sunday 12:30 pm 400 Sunday 5:30 pm 300 Weekday 100 Congratulations To The Following: NEWLY REGISTERED PARISHIONERS: Robert & Geneva Perez/Family, Joshua Stockton, and Gloria Vargas QUINCEAÑERAS: Jocelyn Solis (10/4) & Mariana Moreno (10/10) WEDDING BANNS: Anthony Tajalle & Doreen Offield (1st announcement) ANNIVERSARIES: Gary & Maggie Gisel 10/20 (14 yrs) Francis & Olivia Baylen 10/23 (5 yrs) Robert & Patricia Carambelas 10/23 (33 yrs) Tuong & Stephanie Duong 10/25 (1 yr) Rogelio & Violeta Orayani 10/26 (47 yrs) If you are celebrating your Wedding Anniversary, let us know so we can all celebrate with you! Please call the Parish Office at (562) with Names, year you re celebrating, along with your Wedding Anniversary date. Parish Highlights: 75 th Anniversary celebration Arrival of Fr. Antony Gaspar Our Lady of Perpetual Help weekly Mass & Novena New & Improved Church Bulletin Thanksgiving Food Drive Giving Tree Gift Collection Parish Festival Lenten Fish Fry Priest Appreciation Dinner Respect Life Dinner Knights of Columbus Rummage Sale Project Achieve fed homeless 39 nights during year First Friday Adoration & Mass Legion of Mary ministers to the Sick Repair roof in Parish Hall Repair two rental properties Kneelers and Missalette holders repaired Choir loft safety improvements Commencement of Sunday 5:30 pm Mass Car Show Ministry Fair Parish News CELEBRATING ALL SOULS On Monday, November 2, two Masses will be celebrated for Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed, at 8:00am and 7:00pm. Candles will be provided in memory of your loved ones. We invite you to join us in this beautiful remembrance. During the entire month of November, we will be celebrating All Souls of our dearly departed family members and friends at all Masses. Special envelopes have been sent to your home along with the regular collection envelopes. Additional envelopes are available in the pews. To have your loved ones remembered, please return your envelope to the rectory or in the collection baskets. WELCOME TO OUR PARISH! We welcome all newcomers to the neighborhood and those who have been attending our Sunday Eucharistic Celebrations. We encourage you to come to the Parish Office and register as a member of our Parish. Registration forms available in the Parish Office or on the website at Visit our website to view current & previous bulletins at

6 Page 6 St. Barnabas Catholic Church October 25, 2015 Parish Ministries PROJECT ACHIEVE MINISTRY Guest chefs feeding the homeless We will hold our MONTHLY MEETING on MONDAY 10/26/15 at 7pm in the MUSIC ROOM in the parish center. Meetings are typically the 4 th Monday of every month. New members are always welcome! Any questions, please contact Ministry Coordinator: Michelle cel # FILIPINO AMERICAN ASSOCIATION Please join us in our next meeting on Sunday, November 1st at 6:30pm in the Parish Hall. New members are welcome and encouraged to attend. For more information, please call Dr. Gene R. Lowther at (562) or Peter Salas at (562) EUCHARISTIC MINISTRY MEETING: All Eucharistic Ministers meeting. Please meet at the Parish Hall, on Saturday, Nov. 7th at 10am. Questions, please contact Samanth Christi at (562) or eucharisticministrylb@gmail.com CHILDREN S LITURGY We are seeking to add to our Children s Liturgy Team at 9am on 1st Sundays. Our team leads the children out with the Word of God, to the hall, where they listen to the Sunday readings in the Children s Lectionary. They receive a homily in their language, participate in a quick craft to reinforce the lessons & return to church to join in the Offertory! If you feel the Holy Spirit pulling you in any of these directions, please call Religious Education at (562) Local Archdiocese News ST. JOHN BOSCO & ST. JOSEPH HIGH SCHOOL FAMILY INFORMATION NIGHT Monday: October 26th, from 6pm-8pm Marshall Family Home 790 Terraine Ave., Long Beach, CA RSVP - Monica Marshall (310) A MASS WITH A HEALING SERVICE Monday, November 23, 2015 ST. CORNELIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH 5500 E. Wardlow Rd., Long Beach, 7:30 PM Celebrant: Fr. George Reynolds Fr. George is the Associate Pastor here at St. Barnabas Church. He is a charismatic priest and has the gift of healing. Fr. George was once used by the Lord to minister to ( Sandra), a lady suffering for 20 years from agoraphobia or fear of outside spaces. Fr. George prayed over Sandra as well as each member of her family, continuing to bless and anoint each room of her house. The Healing power of the Spirit helped Sandra recover from her fears of life and she now ventures out of her house to walk around her neighborhood. Fr. George was a convert from the Jehovah Witness Religion. He is a wonderful retreat master and is an SCRC Speaker at this year s convention in Anaheim. Fr. George is a member of the Confraternity of Priests of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Mary and Joseph, a ministry engaged in the evangelization process. Come and experience the healing power of the Holy Spirit. If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer. -Matthew 21:22 Holy Humor A middle-aged laywoman has a heart attack and is taken to the hospital. While on the operating table she has a near -death experience in which she sees God. She asks him if this is the end of her life. God tells her no, she has another 40 years to live. After she recovers, she's so upbeat that she stays in the hospital and has a face-lift, liposuction, breast augmentation and a tummy tuck. She has a beautician come in to change her hair color and style. As long she's got another 40 years to live, she figures she might as well make the most of it. The woman walks out the front door of the hospital after the last operation and is run over by an ambulance. In front of God, she wails, I thought you said I had another 40 years? God replies, Sorry, I didn't recognize you. THE BOOK OF CATHOLIC JOKES, by Deacon Tom Sheridan published by ACTA Publications, Chicago, Ill Sunday Series ST BRENDAN - Historical It is fitting that this St. Brendan window, one of the early saints of Ireland, was dedicated to people from Ireland, Timothy and Margaret Foley. Timothy Foley and Margaret Egan Foley were the parents of Fr. Thomas J. Foley, the first pastor of St. Barnabas church. Fr. Foley was ordained in Ireland in 1925 and come to the United States shortly thereafter. He became Pastor in October 1936 and served the parish for many years until his death in There is no record of his parents ever coming to the United States. St. Brendan's window is in the front if the church about the south exit. Thanks to Fr. George for help with symbols. Reported by: Patricia Carambelas Part 3 of 3 Like us on Facebook! #stbarnabaslb Follow us on