Lent The Catholic Community of Saint Barnabas March 13, 2016, Fifth Sunday of Lent

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1 Mercy Sought, Mercy Given Lent 2016 The Catholic Community of Saint Barnabas March 13, 2016, Fifth Sunday of Lent PARISH MISSION The family of St. Barnabas Parish celebrates the Eucharist, welcomes and serves all, shares talents, fosters learning, and initiates others into the life of Christ South Longwood, Chicago, IL

2 Guest Mutterings I remember in the eighth grade, Sister William sharing with the class the story of the woman caught in adultery. Sister explained that what John the Evangelist excluded when he gave us this gospel was the listing of sins that those who wanted to stone the woman committed. That was what Jesus wrote on the ground. Sister told us that God also knew all of our sins and that, if we were not careful we could lose all the blessings given to us. So we should not be passing judgment on anybody else. But that slipped right past me. It was the fact that Jesus knew everything I had done and he might somehow let my sinful cats out of the bag for all to see that frightened me. We obviously do not know what Jesus wrote. But the reality is that each one of us is a sinner. Saint Paul admits in the second reading and we, too, need to admit that we have not attained perfect moral maturity. This is why Lent is so important. Freeing ourselves from our sinfulness takes all the energy and strength we have, and more. We cannot dissipate it by being judgmental about anyone else. It s precisely that selfrighteousness that has given religion a bad name. Instead, by admitting our sinfulness, we can experience that absolute forgiveness that Jesus dying and rising from the dead bring, and then we must go and sin no more. Spiritual Life Fr. Dominic Grassi LORD, ARE YOU GOING TO WASH MY FEET? (John 13:7) Do you remember this question asked by Peter in John s gospel? Do you remember Jesus reply? Unless I wash you, you will have no inheritance with me (John 13:8). Jesus then goes on to explain that if he has washed our feet we must wash each other s feet. We invite you to accept this challenge at our Holy Thursday Liturgy. Foot washing stations will be set up in the front and back of church for all to partake in this most sacred, humble and touching ritual. You will be invited to approach a station, have one of your feet washed and in turn wash the foot of another. Please remember to wear shoes and socks that may be easily removed as we participate in this humble service. EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS NEEDED! We are in need of Eucharistic Ministers! Anyone interested in serving the faith community of St. Barnabas as a Eucharistic Minister is invited to attend Initial Training for New Eucharistic Ministers. This two session training program includes prayer, reflection and praxis where participants will explore what it means to be an Extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist in the 21 st century. Times and locations of the training are listed below. Upon completion of the initial training, a third session will be held at St. Barnabas to cover the specifics of being a Eucharistic minister at our parish. Please contact Kitty Ryan at ext. 226 or ktryan@stbarnabasparish.org if you are interested in attending these sessions. Mondays, April 18 & 25, 7:00-9:30 pm, St. Francis of Assisi Parish,15050 S. Wolf Road.

3 Mercy Sought, Mercy Given Lent 2016 St. Barnabas Parish WHAT IS THAT CROSS WITH ALL THE NAILS ON IT IN THE NARTHEX??? It is the St. Barnabas Cross of Mercy and it is an opportunity for each one of us to put our faith into action this Lent! Pope Francis has declared 2016 as a Year of Mercy and in response to this jubilee year, we are offering everyone, young and old alike, an opportunity to participate in our Cross of Mercy. In the Pope s writings on the Year of Mercy, he states, Mercy is the very foundation of the Church s life. However, without a witness to mercy, life becomes fruitless and sterile, as if sequestered in a barren desert. The pope goes on to tell us how we can be a witness of mercy, how we can put mercy into action by reflecting and acting on the corporal and spiritual works of mercy. He writes, Jesus introduces us to these works of mercy in his preaching so that we can know whether or not we are living as his disciples. Let us rediscover these corporal works of mercy: to feed the hungry, give drink to the thirsty, clothe the naked, shelter the homeless, visit the sick, visit the imprisoned, and bury the dead. And let us not forget the spiritual works of mercy: to counsel the doubtful, instruct the ignorant, admonish sinners, comfort the sorrowful, forgive offences, bear patiently those who do us ill, and pray for the living and the dead. We all learned these works of mercy somewhere along the way in our Catholic upbringing, but how many of us ever recall them? So this is the challenge this Lent to accept the Pope s invitation to rediscover these corporal and spiritual works of mercy so needed in our neighborhoods, communities and world today. Our Call to Action: Every time we perform a corporal or spiritual work of mercy, we are invited to tie a ribbon on one of the nails on the cross. The parish goal is to cover the cross with ribbons in other words, to fill our Cross of Mercy with Works of Mercy. Will you accept the challenge? Corporal Works of Mercy Feed the hungry Give drink to the thirsty Clothe the naked Shelter the homeless Visit the sick Visit the imprisoned Bury the dead Spiritual Works of Mercy Counsel the doubtful Instruct the ignorant Admonish sinners Comfort the sorrowful Forgive offenses Bear wrongs patiently Pray for the living and dead

4 Spiritual Life ARE YOU PLANNING TO ATTEND OUR HOLY WEEK SERVICES? Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and the Easter Vigil, known as the Triduum, are the three holiest days of the Church year. Together, the three days form one liturgy. On Holy Thursday we recall that Jesus gave us the Eucharist so that we can participate in the same meaningful experience as the apostles did then. Join us as we celebrate the memorial of the very first Eucharist. On Good Friday we relive the reality of the suffering and death that Jesus willingly suffered for each one of us. Join us as we are invited to walk the way to Calvary and reflect on the abundant love that Jesus has for each one of us. At the Easter Vigil on Holy Saturday, we experience, through word and song, the continuing promise and presence of God in our lives from Old Testament times to the present. As we hear the readings we are reminded once again that Jesus is the fulfillment of the Old Testament promises and that those promises are just as alive now as they have been throughout the history of salvation. Join us as the Vigil readings come to life in word and music as we listen to the stories told from generation to generation of believers, stories told by the people of God. Join us as we receive new members into the Church and our parish community. Celebrate the wonder and hope as we hear people say, I want to be a part of what and who you are. Join us as we hear the wonderful story of our salvation through Jesus Christ. Some people recall the long Easter Vigils of decades ago and are hesitant to attend now. The members of the St. Barnabas Liturgy Committee invite you to reconsider. While the present Easter Vigil is somewhat longer than a regular Sunday mass, it is a beautiful and vibrant experience that is the foundation of all that we believe. May our celebration of Easter this year mean more to us than it ever has before. Stations of the Cross Friday, March 18th 2:00 pm Presented by the St. Barnabas 8th Grade Class Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturdays - 3:00-3:30 pm Palm Sunday, March 19th Mass Schedule - 4:00 pm Saturday 8:00 am, 10:00 am, 12:00 pm Sunday Holy Thursday, March 24th Evening Liturgy of the Lord s Supper - 7:00 pm Adoration in Chapel until midnight No Word and Communion Service or 8:45 am Liturgy Good Friday of the Passion of Our Lord March 25th Stations of the Cross - 3:00 pm Liturgy of the Passion of our Lord 7:00 pm No 6:45 or 8:45 am Liturgy Holy Saturday, March 26th Blessing of Easter Baskets 2 pm in Church Easter Vigil Liturgy - 7:00 pm No 8:00 am Liturgy Easter Sunday, March 27th Mass Schedule 8:00 am, 10:00 am, 12:00 pm

5 Human Concerns PEACE QUOTE Pope Francis calls on all of us to contemplate the mystery of mercy. It is the wellspring of joy, serenity, and peace. Excerpt from Address on Year of Mercy HUNGERING TO GROW A NEW TOMORROW This week s CRS Rice Bowl country is the island nation of Madagascar, where we re reminded of the important role farmers play in caring for God s creation. As we prepare our meals throughout the week, let us reflect on where our food comes from and what role we can play in caring for our environment. We will collect donations at all Masses on the Sunday after Easter, April 3 rd. Visit crsricebowl.org for more. CELEBRATE SPRING AND SUPPORT MARIA AND BELIEVE SHELTERS FOR THE HOMELESS Please join the Institute of Women Today for its annual "Showers of Hope Spring Luncheon on Sunday, March 20, The event will be held at Beverly Country Club, 8700 S. Western Ave. In addition to a delicious lunch, you will enjoy music by Harmony, Hope & Healing, great raffle prizes, inspiring stories, and much more! The festivities will begin at 12:30 p.m. IWT provides transitional housing for homeless women, children, and families, and offers experiences that empower, support, and transform women and the broader community so they can achieve their highest potential. Both the Maria and Believe shelters are located on the South Side. TO PURCHASE TICKETS OR DONATE ONLINE: For more information contact Geri Scnalon at or visit our website at You can also contact parishioner Maria Hibbs at or maria.hibbs@gmail.com. Neighborhood News ANTHONY S AVENGERS Calling all hungry people to the Superhero Saturday Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, April 2 nd at Mount Greenwood Lutheran Church, Trumbull, Chicago, from 9:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. Complimentary breakfast, donations welcome. Bring the whole family. Let s come together to fight D.I.P.G. together! Hosted by the 108 th and Trumbull Neighbors. Sponsored by: The Original Pancake House in Beverly, Bourbon Street, The Chicago Fire Department, Wolf s Bakery, American Bagel, with more coming in! For more information about Anthony, please visit: If you are unable to make it, please feel free to donate: LITTLE COMPANY OF MARY Little Company of Mary is offering a 15 minute state-ofthe-art Lung Cancer Screening for only $125. It includes a low dose CT scan of the lungs. Reservation required; call Also, free Shoulder Screening by an orthopedic surgeon on Thursday March 31st at Little Company of Mary. Reservation must be made. Call for times

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7 Parish Life AND A NEW DIRECTION BENEFIT DAY! On Saturday, March 19, donate and work out at St. Barnabas, or any of the many community fitness locations hosting activities, to support the 5th Annual, Work Out to Wipe Out Domestic Violence Day, sponsored by the GFWC IL. Morgan Park Junior Woman's Club. Please join your fellow parishioners for a fun-filled Zumba class held by Victor of Victory Dance Studio and help wipe out domestic violence. Saturday, March 21st, 9:30 a.m. in the church hall. ALL proceeds will benefit A New Direction Beverly Morgan Park, a non-profit counseling and advocacy agency serving families of domestic violence. Submit inquiries to: morganparkjuniors@yahoo.com. MARCH MADNESS VIEWING PARTY Join the Mens' Club on March 19 at 3:30 pm to watch the six evening games for the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament we'll be setting up six big screens. Gym doors open at 3:30 pm. with the first game starting at 4:15pm. Cost is $20 per person and includes pizza, wings, and snacks. Bring your own cooler of beer or wine. Strip cards and square pools will be available as well. Please remember in your prayers those that have passed away and their families: Marco Magisano Michael Fitzpatrick March 5, 2016 Maura Virginia Kreiter Matthew & Megan nee Leyden Kreiter March 6, 2016 Cathal Patrick Crowley Patrick & Andrea nee Gillespie Crowley Margaret Olivia Hilliard Matthew & Emily nee Reed Hilliard Please Pray for our Military Kenneth Safford Ryan Graber Peter Chaveriat Jennifer Chaveriat Patrick Corcoran James Fournier Chuck Franklin Richard O'Connell, Jr Josh Pentek Brendan Nolan Matt Beemsterboer Sean Miller JJ Marren Ian McHugh Keating Kevin Ryan Yvonne Cannon

8 Sunday Week 03/06/2016 Monthly February 2016 Year-to-Date 0 Our Finances Your Gifts Matter Actual Budgeted Difference Month of February Overview Have you ever wondered how this money is spent? Here is a breakdown of our monthly income and expenses. Monthly Income: Sunday, Christmas & Easter Religious Ed and Misc Income Total Income: Monthly Expense: Payroll & Benefits: Business & Rectory Expense: Utilities : Repairs, Maintenance, Landscaping & Capital Expenditures: Altar and Liturgical: Archdiocesan Expense Parish Life & Ministerial Programs: Total Expenses: Net Income (Loss): February 2015 $68, $ 2, $70, $ 41, $ 4, $ 2, $ 2, $ $ 0 $ (486.63) $ 51, $ 18, Stewardship Spotlight Stewardship is the recognition that all we have is a gift from God. It asks that we use our time, talent, and treasure to fulfill the depth of our commitment to St. Barnabas Parish. We rely on the generosity of our parishioners to fund our ministries and operations, and for this, we are grateful. HOW TO GIFT APPRECIATED SECURITIES FOR TAX BENEFITS One of the most financially attractive ways for you to help St. Barnabas is to make gifts of appreciated securities, such as stocks or mutual funds. Gifts of appreciated securities held for more than a year can provide you with a larger tax benefit versus just giving cash. When you gift securities you may be able to deduct the full market value of your contribution on the date of the gift, rather than your original cost basis, which may help you by avoiding capital gains taxes. (subject to IRS AGI rules check with your CPA, St. Barnabas does not provide tax advice). Gifting shares of appreciated securities directly to St. Barnabas is simple, provides a tax benefit to you and aids our Parish in our mission. To learn more or to make your stock gift, visit the Stewardship section of our website, or Contact Dan Hack, , dan.hack@morganstanley.com Online giving is a great way to give to the Sunday Offertory. In the past month, nearly 100 parishioners joined Give Central. Online giving saves our parish time and money in printing and mailing costs, and provides more reliable Sunday offertory income. Give generously to him and do so without a grudging heart; then because of this the Lord your God will bless you in all your work and in everything you put your hand to. ~ Deuteronomy 15:10

9 PARISH STAFF AND DIRECTORY South Longwood Fax Rev. Raymond Tillrock Pastor Emeritus Rev. William Malloy Pastor Rev. James Donovan Resident Matt Furjanic Director, Religious Ed Kitty Ryan Pastoral Associate/ Director of Music & Liturgy Gail Byrnes Business Manager Monica Wilczak Director of Development Geri Doherty Parish Secretary Sandro Tsomaia Associate Music Director Maryellen Harrington Youth Ministry Coordinator Sr. Julie Flynn Human Concerns Coordinator Weekend Sacramental Assistants Rev. William Kenneally Deacons Mr. Larry Conway, Mr. James Temple Mr. Andrew Neu, Mr. William Sullivan School South Longwood Fax Elaine Gaffney Principal Andy Walsh Asst. Principal Lisa Sarcinella Katy Duffy Convent X232 X X226 X227 X242 X221 X X228 X216 X316 X215 X South Longwood LITURGICAL CELEBRATIONS We gather as a community to celebrate Sunday, March 20, 2016 Mass: 8:00 a.m. Eucharist Celebration Saturday: 4:00 p.m. Intentions Bill Dalton Sunday: Weekdays: 6:45 am Communion Service is in Chapel; 8:45am Mass is in Church Presider 6th Gr. Server 7th Gr. Server 8th Gr. Server Fr. Malloy Euch. Min. Mon. 3/14 6:45 a.m. People of St. Barnabas 8:45 a.m. Special Intentions Tues, 3/15 6:45 a.m. Word Communion 8:45 a.m. Michele Vogel (for healing) Wed, 3/16 6:45 a.m. People of St. Barnabas 8:45 a.m. Krystine Staszewski Thurs, 3/17 6:45 am People of St. Barnabas 8:45 a.m. Elizabeth Marie Rolland Fr. John Brennan Fri, 3/18 6:45 a.m. People of St. Barnabas 8:45 a.m. Mike & Monica Carey (33 yr. anniversary) Saturday, 3/19 8:00 a.m. Dany St. Pruex 4:00 p.m. Eucharist Celebration Intentions Eileen Broderick Mary Ellen Coffman Alma Jean Asfoor Presider Fr. Curry 6th Gr. Server 7th Gr. Server Euch. Min. Lector Sacristans READINGS OF THE WEEK Monday:Dn 13:1-9, 15-17, 19-30, 33-62, Ps 23:1-6; Jn 8:12-20 Tuesday: Nm 21:4-9; Ps 102:2-3, 16-21; Jn 8:21-30 Wednesday: Dn 3:14-20, 91-92, 95; Dn 3:52-56; Jn 8:31-42 Thursday: Gn 17:3-9; Ps 105:4-9: Jn 8:51-59 Andrea Nelson Elizabeth Nelson Hannah Cleveland David Hibbs Maria Hibbs Andrew Styczynski Barbara Styczynski Kathleen McGarry Peggy DuMais Kitty Carroll Eileen Barron Kathy McGarry Lector Sacristans Ceci Conroy Kevin Devane Rhiannon O'Keefe William Waddell Tom Nine Mary Dennis Karen Woodson Patty Rohan Betty Jane Knoth Kate Walsh Cathleen O'Loughlin Peggy O'Brien-Bremer 10:00 a.m. Eucharist Celebration Intentions Margaret Dine Margot Schlenker Liam Connors Presider Fr. Kenneally 6th Gr. Server Anthony Connolly 7th Gr. Server Claire Syverson* 8th Gr. Server Tara McMahon Mary Janine Scanlon Euch. Min. John Fleming John Katzberger Marilyn Burke Janet Barry Mary Kay Gawne Lucy Beemsterboer Lector Ellen Christopher Marie Kielty Sacristans Barbara Lucente 12:00 p.m. Eucharist Celebration Intentions Eileen Broderick Presider Fr. Donovan 6th Gr. Server 7th Gr. Server 8th Gr. Server Euch. Min. Lector Sacristans Mary Kate Carey Aiden Connolly Cara McNamara Donna O'Hara Janice Roche Marie Rose Theodule Joseph Basile Timothy Cullinan Patty Fahey Liz Corr Brian Boyle Julius H. Watson Friday: Jer 20:10-13; Ps 18:2-7; Jn 10:31-42 Saturday: 2 Sm 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16; Ps 89:2-5, 27, 29; Rom 4:13, 16-18, 22; Mt 1:16, 18-21, 24a Sunday: Lk 19:28-40 (procession);is 50:4-7; Ps 22:8-9, 17-20, 23-24; Phil 2:6-11; Lk 22:14 23:56 [23:1-49]

10 SACRAMENTS LET US HELP Reconciliation: The Sacrament of Reconciliation is celebrated on Saturday afternoon from 3:00 pm to 3:30 pm in the Church or by New appointment. Parishioners: We welcome you! Please introduce yourself to us. We ask that you register with Geri Doherty Anointing of the Sick/Communion: If a member of your family is ill or homebound, please contact Geri Doherty ext.0 or Gdoherty@stbarnabasparish.org ext.0 or gdoherty@stbarnabasparish.org. Holy Infant Orders: Baptism: Anyone Infants interested are baptized in knowing on the more first about and third formation Sundays for priestly of the month or diaconate at 1:30 ministry pm. First is time asked parents to call are Fr. required William to Malloy complete at the Baptism ext.232 Prep Class or wmalloy@stbarnabasparish.org. which are offered on the second Monday of every month. Please contact Infant Geri Baptism: Doherty Infants are baptized ext.0 on or the gdoherty@stbarnabasparish.org. first and third Sundays of the month at 1:30 pm, or at any regularly scheduled Sunday mass. First time parents are required to complete the Baptism Prep Class which are offered on the second Monday of every month. Reconciliation: Please contact The Geri Sacrament Doherty of Reconciliation ext.0 is or celebrated gdoherty@stbarnabasparish.org. on Saturday afternoon from 3:00 pm to 3:30 pm in the New Church Parishioners: or by appointment. We welcome you! Please introduce yourself to us. We ask that you register with Geri Doherty Religious Education: ext.0 or Gdoherty@stbarnabasparish.org Grammar school students who are not attending Saint Barnabas School are encouraged to Sacraments register for of Religious Initiation/RCIA: Education Those classes. of catechetical Contact Matt age Furjanic are baptized at and fully received or mfurjanic@stbarnabasparish.org. into the Catholic faith annually at the Easter Vigil. Formation begins in the fall. Please contact Tom Nine , tnine@comcast.net Marriage: Sacraments Please of Initiation/RCIA: call the Rectory to Those speak of with catechetical a priest about age are making baptized arrangements and fully 4 received to 6 months into in the advance. Catholic faith Religious annually Education: the Easter Grammar Vigil. Formation school students begins who in the are fall. not Please attending contact Saint Tom Barnabas Nine , School are encouraged tnine@comcast.net. to register for Religious Marriage: Education Please classes. call the Contact Rectory Matt to speak Furjanic with at a priest about or making mfurjanic@stbarnabasparish.org. arrangements 4 to 6 months in advance. Holy Orders: Anyone interested in knowing more about formation for priestly or diaconate ministry is asked to call Fr. William Malloy at ext.232 or wmalloy@stbarnabasparish.org. Anointing of the Sick/Communion: If a member of your family is ill or homebound, please contact Geri Doherty ext.0 or gdoherty@stbarnabasparish.org. Bulletin articles: To submit items for the bulletin please send to Geri Doherty at gdoherty@stbarnabasparish.org no later then 9:00 on the Monday before the weekend.

11 CHURCH NAME AND ADDRESS St. Barnabas Church # S. Longwood Drive Chicago, IL TELEPHONE CONTACT PERSON Geri Doherty OR Gail Byrnes SOFTWARE MS Publisher 2016 Adobe Acrobat 9 Windows 10 PRINTER HP Color Laserjet 4600n SUNDAY DATE OF PUBLICATION January 24, 2016 NUMBER OF PAGES SENT 1 through 11 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS