Fifth Sunday of Lent

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1 Fifth Sunday of Lent March 18, 2018 Tithing & Stewardship WEEKLY GOAL $18,000 March 11 th - $14, WeShare Online February $13, Bishops Overseas Appeal $ 5, Thank you for your contributions The Poor Box is a silent way the parish begs for people in need. Your donation into the poor boxes located at the doors of the church and chapel are used for those who come to the parish in dire need. Some common requests are food, medicine, travel to find work, or some sort of unexpected emergency in their lives which they cannot afford. Holy Thursday 8:30am Low Mass in HS Chapel 12noon Low Mass in HS Chapel 7:00pm Mass of Last Supper in HS Chapel Good Friday 8:30am Tenebrae in Main Church 1:00pm Family Stations in Main Church 3:00pm Sacred Liturgy in HS Chapel 7:00pm Sacred Liturgy in HS Chapel Holy Saturday 8:30am Tenebrae in Main Church 7:30pm Easter Vigil in HS Chapel Easter Sunday Schedule will be in the Palm Sunday bulletin Friends of Troop 102 Annual Wine and Beer Tasting Date: Saturday, April 14th, Time: 8:00pm - 11:00pm Location: St. Barnabas High School Cafeteria Cost: $40 per person Join them for a fun evening with over 30 different wines to sample and prizes too! Contact Beatrice Peel , Kathy Galvin Seamus Galvin , or Helen McCullagh or mccocchiara@mindspring.com for tickets or questions. The Ladies of Charity will meet on Tuesday, March 20 th at 1pm in the Considine Center. LENTEN VESPERS Concludes today Sunday, March 18 th at 4:00pm in Main Church Baptismal Instruction Classes Parents wishing to have their children baptized at Saint Barnabas must attend one of the classes that are held normally on the second and fourth Monday of each month prior to arranging the child s baptism. The classes are held in the Considine Center at 7:00pm. Registration is required by calling the rectory office. The next class for March will be conducted on: Monday, March 26 th Baptisms are conducted every Sunday at 1:00pm in the Main Church We hope you are enjoying the free parish subscription to which gives you access to quality Catholic on line programs, movies, audios, and books. Simply register with parish code TWY2GF and enjoy. Monday, March 19 th is the Solemnity of Saint Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Watch: Joseph of Nazareth or The Story of the Nativity, or Listen to: St. Joseph- Patron of the Universal Church. Countering Terrorism through Information sharing On March 28 th, Saint Barnabas parish will be sponsoring an Active Shooter Presentation. The training course is a proactive measure to educate our parishioners and our neighborhood on what to do if we were ever involved in this type of situation This presentation will be conducted by the NYPD DATE: Wednesday, March 28 th TIME: 5:00pm to7:00pm LOCATION: High School Chapel Sharing your perspective can help us be more effective. If you have information to pass on to the NYPD, but cannot do so in person, please use our 24-hour hotline: NYC-SAFE ( ). In an emergency, always call 911. If You See Something, Say Something! Report Suspicious Activity Call NYC-SAFE

2 RECONCILIATION MONDAY - EVERYWHERE Monday, March 26 th, 4:00pm 8:00pm in the Main Church Every parish will have a priest hearing confessions on Monday, March 26 th from 4:00pm to 8:00pm in preparation for Easter. Drop into any church in the metro-area during these times. Lectio Divina Reflection: Today s Gospel is John 12: What grain of wheat in your life might fall and die to become more? Where in your life might it be inconvenient to see Jesus? Invite him to be there; let him prepare a dwelling place. Lectio Divina uses scripture to help you pray more deeply. Contact Helen McCullagh for more information. Join us for a Session on Sunday morning from 9-10:15am in the Considine Center. Lenten Monday sessions begin on February 26th, from 9:15 to 10:30 am. Rosary For Priests Every Thursday following the 7:00pm Mass in the Main Church, several parishioners gather together to pray the Rosary for priests. Please consider joining them in supporting our priests through Our Lady s Rosary. In the Gospel today, Jesus says Whoever serves me must follow me, and where I am, there also will my servant be. The Father will honor whoever serves me. When we help the poor we are truly followers of Jesus, servant of the poor. Are you interested in joining our Conference? Us: barnabassvdp@gmail.com Our next meeting is Thursday, March 22 nd at 7pm in the Considine Center. RESPECT LIFE Letter Writing Campaign Opposing Abortions Through The NINTH Month of Pregnancy. THANK YOU to the 529 people who participated in signing letters. Together as one voice we can make a difference in saving a life. - Respect Life Committee of St. Barnabas Yonkers Saint Patrick s Mass & Parade on McLean Saturday, March 24 th 11:15am Mass will mark our neighborhoods start of the Yonkers Saint Patrick s Parade celebrations. Be a participant in the day s festivities by starting with Mass at 11:15am in the Saint Barnabas High School Chapel. LINE OF MARCH Saint Barnabas Parish, made up of all our parish components is marching in the Yonkers Saint Patrick s Parade on McLean Avenue on Saturday, March 24 th. All parishioners and all parish organizations are invited to make up the Saint Barnabas contingent. We will line up in the High School parking lot and then join the parade on McLean at the 1:00pm kick-off.

3 St Patrick s Parish Dinner Dance held on Sunday, March 4 th was a great success and we would like to thank all who came and helped make the afternoon so much fun. We especially thank our chairperson s Theresa and Jim Reilly for all their efforts and hard work and all the wonderful volunteers: Kaitlyn Allen Caileen Reilly Bolivar Julio Bolivar Ciara Shea Kathy Chambers Kevin Chambers Kristin Chambers Dennis O Mahoney Joan Cummings Marie DiLeo Helen Donoghue Killian Reynolds Kathy Ellis Bob Ellis Margaret Fitzgerald Frank Suriani Kevin Fitzgerald Teresa Larkin Liana Majernik Jamie Sanchez Ann McCarthy Joe McCarthy Frank McKenna Olive Trinka Diane McMorrow Mary McNally Heather McNally Helen Winters MaryAnn Miniter Joan Reilly Pat Reilly And a Special Thanks to our sponsors for their donations: McLean Avenue Liquor Store Artuso s Bakery Rambling House Restaurant Patrizia s Restaurant Rory Dolan s Restaurant Heritage Restaurant Prime Cuts on Katonah Avenue Country Bank The music was lively and The Bridget Flynn School of Irish Dance was excellent and the food was grand. We had a couple of singers who added to the afternoon s entertainment - our own Father Brendan Fitzgerald and Deacon Vincent Laurato. The remaining food was donated to P.O.T.S. SAVE THE DATE MASSES FOR THE WEEK MONDAY, March 19 6:30 Marie Cohn (1 st ANN) 8:30 Breeda and James Devane & James and Christine McGrath TUESDAY, March 20 6:30 Hugh and Mary McGovern 8:30 Henry Parmenter (11 th ANN) & Nicholas Bongiorno 7:00 D/M of the McGovern and Maguire Families WEDNESDAY, March 21 6:30 Thomas G. Normanly, Jr. 8:30 Thomas Moore (1 st ANN) & Deceased Members of the Treacy Family 7:00 John Dillon, Jr. THURSDAY, March 22 6:30 O Sullivan and McHenry Families 8:30 Henry Lessel and Barbara Cronin (12 th ANN) 7:00 Peter Raiano (5 th ANN) FRIDAY, March 23 6:30 Robert E. Jennings, Sr. 8:30 John, Mary Anne, Michael, Sean & Joseph Minniter Mary Carrucane & Beatrice Carey SATURDAY, March 24 8:30 Frederick Oliver, Breda and Tony Shannon & John O Leary 12noon Theresa and Anthony Grant 5:00 Robert and Alma Genet 7:00 Morgan O Connor (3 rd ANN) Every two seconds, someone needs blood. Summer marks the heights of trauma season, the busiest time of the year for emergency room and trauma Centers nationwide. But with schools closed for the summer and workers away on vacation, there are far fewer people available to donate blood. Please donate and encourage your friends and family to do the same. Blood Drive on Sunday, April 22 nd from 9:00am to 3:00pm in the High School Cafeteria. Appointments appreciated! Walk-ins Welcome You must be between 16* and 75 years of age. 16 year old donors require parental permission on New York Blood Center form (available at drive). Please eat and be well hydrated before donating. Please bring identification with photo or signature. 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 MARCH 60 Daily Masses - Charles Urgola Requested By: The Urgola Family 4 Sabbath Weekend Masses Dec. Members of Tierney Family Sanctuary Lamp: Leon Staskevicius

4 Reception of Communion and Concluding Rites The Mass approaches its climax in the preparation and reception of Holy Communion and with this begins an even deeper connection to the celebration of Passover and the sacrifice of the Mass. Jesus is the Lamb of God we hear this throughout the New Testament. The priest, while we sing or recite the Lamb of God (which again draws our hearts to the theme of Passover) breaks or fractions the Host and places a small portion in the Chalice with the Precious Blood and recites (to himself) May the mingling of the Body and Blood of Christ bring eternal life to us who receive it. After genuflecting in adoration and reciting (again to himself) a prayer of preparation making him worthy to partake in Holy Communion elevates the Blessed Host and Chalice and calls the congregation to: Behold the Lamb of God! Behold Him who takes away the sins of the world! Blessed are those who are called to the supper of the Lamb! We in turn respond with the sentence Lord, I am not worthy that you should come under my roof, but only say the word and my soul shall be healed. This prayer is both honest and powerful. If we have followed the Sacrifice of the Mass (and these weekly reflections) faithfully, then we have a clear view of who God honestly is and who we are in relationship to this. God is our Creator and we are his creatures. He has no obligation to share his nature with us yet he freely chooses to share His Son with us! Like the centurion who shared his faith in Jesus before his daughter was healed (cf. Matthew 8:8) we too demonstrate our faith by our approach and plead our unworthiness if we ask him to heal us, Jesus says the word and it is done Our souls are healed! (The Mass, 191) After the priest, deacon, and ministers receive Holy Communion the people then come forward in an orderly manner to receive our Lord. Sometimes we forget the basic decorum and principles stated by the Church in this area, so allow me to offer some considerations: If you are in a state of grave (mortal) sin, which includes but is not limited to sins against the 1 st, 5 th, 6 th, or 9 th Commandments, then you are NOT to receive Holy Communion without availing yourself of the Sacrament of Reconciliation prior to reception of Holy Communion you may come forward for a blessing, but at the first opportunity should avail yourself to the priest to receive absolution. When coming forward to receive Holy Communion, the two approved methods are: On the tongue (by properly opening your mouth AFTER saying Amen first) By placing the right hand UNDER the left hand and raising them above the waist (so that the host can be placed properly) AFTER saying Amen first, then receiving the host and picking it up with your RIGHT hand. NOTE: The proper response to receiving Our Lord in Holy Communion is Amen. Thank you, Thank you Father, or no response at all is NOT a proper response. The Church requires us to say Amen after viewing the Host because this is the culmination of our belief in what we have just participated in within the sacrifice of the Mass. Jesus fulfills our needs and desires with his Body & Blood and we recite one word - Amen (I believe) to fulfill our commitment and our belief in that amazing gift. Some other considerations: If you are receiving on the hand, please (during the winter season) remove gloves/mittens or the finger holes of hoodies or sweatshirts to receive properly. Also be mindful of making sure your hands are clean when coming up to receive if you re unable or are unsure, receive on the tongue. Children may come up (And are encouraged) with their parents/guardians to receive a blessing. Please have them with you (preferably in front of you) and after you have received the priest or deacon will gladly give your children a blessing. Be aware that sometimes children wander while coming up in line and can be a distraction to others this is why having them in front of you is the recommended position. The most important consideration I can make (and I cannot stress this enough) is after you have received - the MASS IS NOT OVER. Through time many have come under the notion that after receiving they can leave to beat the crowds and bolt faster than a fire drill before Mass has concluded DO NOT DO THIS. We are called to give thanks (which is why the very word Eucharist means thanksgiving ) for what we have just received. Keeling or sitting and doing this is essential NOT in the parking lot, in your car, or in the coffee shop but in Church in the pew or vestibule! After communion is distributed and the vessels are purified by the Priest or deacon is a perfect time for all who have received to spend time in reflection for what they have just received and to give thanks to God for this amazing gift. To bring to completion the entire prayer of God s people the priest then invites everyone to stand and he recites the Prayer after Communion. This prayer brings all of the thanksgiving of the people to one united prayer of praise in thanksgiving for the graces granted through the mystery that has just been celebrated. At every Mass, a single prayer after communion is said and ends with the simple conclusion Through Christ our Lord. The Mass then concludes with the Priest s greeting (The Lord be with you) and blessing which can be simple (during weekdays and memorials) or more solemn (during feasts, Sundays and solemnities) and the dismissal of the people to go forth and live what they have just celebrated (recited or sung either by the priest or the deacon). The priest (and deacon) then venerates the altar again with a kiss, and then with all of the ministers of the Mass either bow or genuflect to the Altar/Tabernacle and then process out of the Church (or back to the sacristy on weekdays). As the procession moves from the altar to the back of church a hymn or postlude (by the organist) may be played. The faithful are encouraged to remain and offer a prayer of thanksgiving after Mass (like the one found below) and then depart. Lord Jesus Christ, take all my freedom, my memory, my understanding, and my will. All that I have and cherish you have given me. I surrender it all to be guided by Your will. Your grace and Your love are enough for me. Give me these, Lord Jesus, and I ask for nothing more, Amen. Fr. JP

5 PARISH CALENDAR Monday, March 19 9:15am 10:30am Lectio Divina (CC 1-4) 1:00pm 3:00pm Leisure Club (CC 1-6) 6:00pm 9:00pm BAC (HS Gym) 6:30pm 8:00pm AA (CC 2-6) 7:00pm 8:30pm Boy Scouts (CC 1-6) Tuesday, March 20 1:00pm 3:00pm Ladies of Charity (CC1-6) 3:00pm 9:00pm 7:00pm 9:00pm 12 Steps (CC 2-6) Wednesday, March 21 1:30pm 4:00pm Golden Age (CC 1-6) 2:00pm 3:45pm CCD (ES ) 3:00pm 6:00pm 3:00pm 6:00pm Greenan Music (CC 2-4) 3:00pm 8:30pm Cub Scouts (CC 3-4) 4:30pm 6:15pm CCD (ES ) 6:30pm 9:30pm Boy Scouts (ES Gym) 7:00pm 9:30pm A.A (CC 2-6) Thursday, March 22 3:00pm 3:30pm Cherub Choir (CC 2-4) 3:00pm 6:00pm 3:30pm 4:30pm Angel Choir (CC2-4) 4:30pm 5:30pm Teen Choir (CC 2-4) 6:00pm 9:00pm BAC (HS Gym) 7:00pm 8:00pm St Vincent DePaul (CC 1-4) 7:00pm 8:00pm Men s Bible Study (CC 1-6) 7:00pm 8:00pm AA Women s Group (CC 2-6) 7:00pm 8:30pm AA (CC 2-6) Friday, March 23 10:00am 12noon Crafty Ladies Knitting Club (CC 1-6) 3:00pm 9:30pm 7:30pm 9:30pm A.A (CC 2-6) Saturday, March 24 St. Patrick s Parade on McLean 9:00am 9:00pm Cub Scouts (CC 3-4) 9:00am 10:00pm Men s Club (CC 1-6) 9:00am 11:00am EMS (CC 2-6) 9:00am 8:00pm Woodlean (ES Gym) 11:00am 4:00pm Woodlean (HS Gym) 7:00pm 9:30pm Last Call (CC 2-4) Sunday, March 25 8:20am 10:00am CCD (El. Sch.) 9:00am 10:15am Lectio Divina (CC 1-4) 10:00am 11:30am RCIA (CC 1-6) 11:00am 1:30pm CCD (HS Caf.) 2:30pm 6:00pm Woodlean (HS Gym) SAINT BARNABAS HIGH SCHOOL - NEWS RAFFLE WIN $5,000 * $2,000 * $1,000 You could be a lucky winner when you take a $20 raffle ticket (6 tickets for $100) Your ticket is always a winner by helping to enhance technology for our students! Tickets can be purchased outside of church after Mass or by stopping by the high school office during normal school hours. Prizes will be drawn following the 1:00pm Mass on Sunday, April 22 nd. Raffles will be sold on the following weekends March 17/18, March 24/25, April 14/15 and April 22 - morning with drawing after 1pm Mass. SUMMER ENRICHMENT ACADEMY (SEA) SEA is a three-week program for girls entering eighth grade in the fall interested in preparing for the Test for Admissions into Catholic High Schools (TACHS.) The morning schedule focuses on English, Math, Reading, and TACHS preparation, with a variety of activities including sports, robotics, culinary preparation and more in the afternoon. SEA begins July 9 th and ends July 27 th. For details and how to register, please visit or contact Mrs.Wanda Pineiro at / wpineiro@stbarnabashigh.com.. CHASE THE GAME SPRING BREAK CLINIC at Saint Barnabas Elementary School Gym For Boys and Girls grades 1 thru 6 Director Tom Murray Monday, April 2 nd Friday, April 6 th For more information please call (914) or chasethegame@yahoo.com THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM We welcome into the Roman Catholic Church and our parish community the following child who was recently baptized here at St. Barnabas: Noel George Roche, child of Noel and Kathryn 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 Charlie & Blanche Zabransky Eileen McPartland Bob Gooden Rosemary Generowski 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: Patrick Duane, Elizabeth Murphy, Susanne McGovern, Andrew LaSala and Doris Lawlor.