St. Barnabas. A Catholic Community in Bellmore, New York Since 1912

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1 St. Barnabas A Catholic Community in Bellmore, New York Since 1912 SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER 05/01/16 Rev. Adrian McHugh, Pastor Rev. Charles Omotu Rev. Francis Agyeman Deacon Bernard F. Sherlock RECTORY OFFICE 2320 Bedford Avenue, Bellmore, NY Fax: Monday - Thursday: 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM; Friday: 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM; (Closed Weekdays: 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM) Saturday & Sunday: 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM Emergency Only: MASS TIMES Monday to Friday: 6:30 and 9:00 AM Saturday: 8:00 AM Vigil : 4:30 & 7:00 PM Sunday: 7, 9, 10:15, 10:30 AM, 12 Noon & 5PM St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Regional School Principal, Ms. Leeann Graziose St. Barnabas Christian Formation Mrs. Marjorie Lampert Social Ministry Mrs. Alice Witt Music Ministry Mr. William R. Dione Youth Ministry Mrs. Margaret Harnisch Pastoral Care Sister William Noreen Reilly, S.C. Business & Personnel Mr. John G. Nappi Find us on Facebook

2 St. Barnabas the Apostle Sixth Week of Easter Monday, May 2 St. Athanasius 6:30 AM J.R. Eppinger 9:00 AM Caroline & Geremia Schiavone Theresa Fitkin Elizabeth Krut Adriana Psomas Owen & Delia Dolan Eileen & Kathleen Kieltly Tuesday, May 3 St. Philip & James 6:30 AM Louis Grandwilliams 9:00 AM Arlene Clifford Wednesday, May 4 6:30 AM John Mascitelli 9:00 AM Andreana DeFino Thursday, May 5 The Ascension of the Lord 6:30 AM Jennie Bulger 9:00 AM Eileen Balke & the Deceased Members of the O Rourke Family 4:30 PM Pauline Jennings 7:00 PM May Dolan Friday, May 6 6:30 AM Lucjan Okolski 9:00 AM Members of the Robinson & Wupper Families Saturday, May 7 8:00 AM Nancy Stabile Fr. Charles 4:30 PM For All Mothers Fr. Adrian 7:00 PM For All Mothers Sunday, May 8 Sixth Sunday of Easter Fr. Charles 7:00AM For All Mothers Fr. Joe 9:00AM For All Mothers Fr. Charles 10:15AM For All Mothers Fr. Adrian 10:30AM For All Mothers Fr. Joe 12:00 PM For All Mothers Fr. Adrian 5:00 PM For All Mothers May Crowning Join us for the May Crowning on Sunday, May 8th following the 10:15 AM Family Mass. St. Elizabeth A n n S e t o n School s May Crowning is on Thursday, May 26th following 9:00 AM Mass. We pray for our recent deceased Thomas Donnelly Natale Galatioto Richard Huhn and for those whose anniversaries occur around this time May they rest in peace. Bread & Wine The Eucharistic Bread & Wine will be offered this week in gratitude for all God s amazing blessings from RMCMC+. Ascension of the Lord Thursday, May 5th is the Feast of the Ascension of the Lord and a Holy Day of Obligation. Mass will be celebrated at 6:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 4:30 PM and 7:00 PM. The Sacrament of Baptism is celebrated on the second, third and fourth Sundays of the month. The Baptism Class is held in the Church on the first Tuesday of the month at 7:00 PM. Contact the rectory for an appointment with a priest. The Sacrament of Reconciliation is celebrated on Saturday from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM or by appointment with a priest. For the Sacrament of Matrimony contact the rectory for an appointment with a priest. The Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick is celebrated on the fourth Saturday of every month following the 8:00 AM Mass. To arrange a visit to a sick person by a priest, contact the rectory.

3 Adult Volunteers Needed Monday, July 25th to Friday, July 29th 9:15 AM 12:45 PM Decorating committee, Committee to help with Skits of the Bible lesson each day. Leaders for small camp groups, snacks, crafts, Outdoor recreation, music, general helpers Contact Margie at Registration Find the Registration & Photo Release forms on the Religious Education Website. Go to stbarnabasny.org Click on Religious Education tab listed on the left hand menu. Then click on more to get VBS forms. There are 90 spaces available. Campers are placed in order of completed and paid registration forms - first come, first placed. To place a child we must receive the completed registration form (one per child), the photo release form (one per family) and check for the VBS fee ($75 per camper). Please do not fax the forms as we must have the payment in order to reserve the campers spot. If you have any questions please call the Religious Education Office at Timmy Gilroy Summer Basketball Registration St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School Lobby 7PM - 9PM Monday, May 9th Tuesday, May 10th Altar server and youth group member Thomas Ham is a member of Boy Scout Troop 285. He is working on his Eagle Scout project to renovate the St. Barnabas Youth Group Room situated in St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School. The approximate cost is $1,650. Thomas is requesting donations of money and materials. If you can help, please send checks payable to Troop 285 and in the memo section note, Thomas Ham Eagle Scout Project to 332 Frederick Ave., Bellmore, NY Contact Thomas at or thoham285@outlook.com.

4 All Dorothy really wanted was to go home. In the Wizard of Oz, a tornado tears Dorothy from her home and lands her on the other side of the rainbow. With Toto, that obnoxious little dog, she meets friends and makes enemies, dances with the munchkins, unmasks the Wizard, faces lions and tigers and bears, oh my, and finally destroys the wicked witch of the east. Yet, for all of her adventures and the friends that she s met, she longs to return to her home in Kansas. In the final scene, she clicks her heels together while repeating the words, there s no place like home, there s no place like home, there s no place like home, and poof! She s back home in her own bedroom waking up to Auntie Em and her friends. Home. I ve been visiting my home in Ireland for the last week and it s been great to get back to that building we call home. It s also our family business. Didn t have a lot of stuff as houses have today, but we had some good times around the dining room table. Home. Home is a place to hang the hat. A place to return after years of absence. A place to come to no matter what we ve made of our lives. Whether we ve made a mess of our lives or whether we ve reached all of our life-goals. Home is a destination. A final arriving. Today we hear the promise about Jesus who is going away but who will come back. If you loved me, you would rejoice that I am going to the Father; for the Father is greater than I. He is leaving his beloved disciples. They re going to be on their own for a bit. But remember to keep trust with Him. He will return soon and before you know it, we ll be home with Him. Jesus IS all the address we need to get home to the Father. The Holy Spirit is working, sawing, hammering, and pulling us together every day that we re here. When we gather in Church Christ is among us through the presence of the Spirit. Where two or three are gathered together in my name, I am in your midst, Jesus says. That means that because Christ is here through the Spirit, we already have a home away from home. Maybe it s time for you to come home. To come home to a family of brothers and sisters. To come home to a Church community who really and truly care about you. Home is where we are reminded of our true home. Do not let your hearts be troubled or afraid, Jesus said, You heard me tell you, I am going away and I will come back to you. Welcome home.

5 Financial Reports Weekend Collections 4/26/15: $15,164 4/24/16: $17,342 Parish Families Registered: 4,981 Envelopes Mailed: 1,494 Used: 593 Envelopes Used 4/26/15: Catholic Ministries Appeal Goal: $107,900 Donors: 464 Pledged: $ 106,354 Received: $ 70,099 Second Collection Today Catholic Elementary Schools Second Collection Next Weekend Next weekend you will have the opportunity to participate in the Collection for the Catholic Communication Campaign. Collection proceeds support a wide variety of media projects that spread the gospel message and connect communities and individuals to their faith and to the Church. Please contribute generously in the Collection and visit nationalcollections for more information. Remember, half the funds collected stay right here to support diocesan media projects. St. Vincent de Paul Society St. Vincent de Paul taught that it is only in prayer that we can give selfless loving service to those in need of help or who are poor. This week, please say a special prayer each day for the poor and needy in our parish. If there is a neighbor or friend of yours who needs help, please call Social Ministry at The St. Vincent de Paul Society wants to help. The Gift of Hope Many couples long for a child, but are unable to conceive. Catholic Health Services (CHS) invites women to reach out in hope to the Gianna of Long Island Center for Women s Health and Fertility based at CHS s Good Samaritan Hospital in West Islip. Learn about our services, including Restorative Reproductive Medicine. Gianna, offers new, natural women s health care that seeks to identify the source of infertility and address it so conception can occur naturally. This method has proven highly successful, even for women who have tried other methods. Gianna of Long Island, Center for Women s Health and Fertility Good Samaritan Hospital, 1000 Montauk Highway, West Islip, Call today at (631) Mother s Day is next weekend Sunday May 8th and we will once again support our local agencies - Birthright, Momma s House, Regina Residence and Life Center with help for their moms and babies. This is the last weekend to bring donations to Church. Please bring any additional donations to the rectory during the week. PLEASE RETURN BOTTLES ON May 21 st & 22 nd.

6 Level 8 Rite of Enrollment US Army: General Paul Hurley, PFC David Calame, Jr., PFC Justin Oney, Chaplain Spec Kevin A. Bauer, Major Eric Reid, SPFC Sean Luhman, SPC Andrew Crowley III, Lt. Richard Joseph Holahan, Major Benjamin H. Klimkowski, Staff Sgt. Eric S. Loughran, Staff Sgt. Christopher Price, SPC Kieran Riordan, First Lt Marlene Dwyer, Pvt. Victoria Caudillo. National Guard: Major James McLean, A1C James Mikowski, Airman First Class Thomas Ruggiero. US Navy: STS Thomas Kerley, Petty Off. ET3 Edward F. Faulkner, GM1 Brian Kopp, Ensign John Connors, HM3 Philip LeSueur MA2 Richard Kaercher, CPO Nicolas Cuervo, Richard E. Feldman, SN Andrew Freire, Joseph Polizzi, Christopher Polizzi. US Marines: Sgt. William D. Loughran, IV, Sgt. William MacKenzie, Major Luke T. Holian, Gunnery Sgt. Scott Murray, PFC Richard Kelley, Corporal Joseph Finno, LCPL Brendan Whelan, PFC Ryan Baranek, Pvt. Brian Hussey, Pvt. Richard Graziano, PFC James Brush, PFC James Owens, PFC William Corrigan. US Air Force: Capt. McLean G. Bethea, Nicholas P. Wright, Rev. Major Timothy Hirten US Merchant Marine: Lt. J.G. Eric Stumpel. US Coast Guard: Lt. J.G. Robert M. Scaduto, Jr. Patrick Coons US Peace Corps: ALL Masses Next Weekend We Pray for the Sick Nicoletta Russo, Meghan Alice Roach, Debbie Cain, Stephen Rich, Patrick Hoyne, Rosemary Grandwilliams, Barbara Cannon, Lillian Rocco, Pat Simone, Don Davis, Louis Romano, Eugene Ryan, Kristin O Halloran, Patricia Merget, Mildred Scalesi, Rita Lemma, Donald Grimes, Jacob Daniel Haubeil, Damon Capobianco, Diane LaBianca, Francis G. Noonan, Terri-Ann Clarke, Charlie Riiska, Natalie Martin, Patrick Clarke, Kevin Keegan, Jason Todhunter, John Nalick, Corinne Capozzi, Theresa Anselmo, John C. Hannan Sr., Clarence Anspake, Dr. Lawton Manderson, Terrie Manderson, George Stockerl, Vic Caliguiri, James P. Corliss, Jr., Lucas Spina, Lottie Smakowski, Dominick Schiavone, Nicole & Baby Ella McKernan, Raffaele Esposito, Rudolph Brochhagen, Joyce Caggiano, Faye Marie Jamison, Charles Young, Dolores Trimboli, Mary Glacken, Kathleen Rathgaber, Betty Dwyer, Jean d Alessandro, John Bell, Betty Dwyer, June Leahy Furda & Bernice Newman

7 Great changes are being made to the Religious Education Program! Levels 5 and 6 will be held 4:30 PM 5:30 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday. Level 7 and 8 will be held 7:15 PM 8:30 PM in the Holy Family Chapel on Wednesday or Thursday We now accept credit cards. This must be done in person at the Religious Education office. Adult Volunteers are needed to be Catechists, Substitutes, Hall Monitors and Attendance/Lobby Aides for our Religious Education program starting in the Fall. Call the office to get more information. Saturday, May 7th & Sunday, May 8th Level 8 Rite of Enrollment note the Rite of Enrollment will take place at all Masses this weekend. A letter explaining the details will be sent home. First Holy Communion Rehearsal Information: Rehearsals are in the Church and a parent or guardian MUST stay for the rehearsal. First Communion Date and Time Rehearsal Date and Time Saturday, May 7th at 11:00 AM Wednesday, May 4th at 4:30 PM Saturday, May 7th at 2:00 PM Wednesday, May 4th at 6:00 PM Saturday, May 14th at 11:00 AM Wednesday, May 11th at 4:30 PM Saturday, May 14th at 2:00 PM Wednesday, May 11th at 6:00 PM Saturday, May 21st at 11:00 AM Wednesday, May 18th at 4:30 PM Saturday, May 21st at 2:00 PM Wednesday, May 18th at 6:00 PM Confirmation is Monday, May 23! Confirmation Rehearsal Information: Rehearsal starts in Holy Family Chapel Sponsor should be at rehearsal. If not, a parent must stand in for them. 10:00 AM Confirmation Rehearsal Tuesday, May 17th at 6:00 PM 2:00 PM Confirmation Tuesday, May 17th at 7:45 PM Hi Everyone, In today s readings we see a couple of things going on. In the Gospel, Jesus prepares his followers for his departure, in this case the Ascension. In this case he will not be returning to them. He lets them know he is sending the Holy Spirit, the Advocate to be with them and now with us. I love the term the Advocate when referring to the Holy Spirit. An advocate is someone who supports and defends us. Jesus was reminding them that even though they would not see Jesus, he would send the spirit. In today s first reading, we again hear about the workings of the early Church. At this point some of the followers begin debating whether or not a follower must first become Jewish to fully be a member of this new group. The leaders again mention the guidance of the Holy Spirit when saying that not all customs have to be observed for someone to follow Jesus. As we move toward the end of the Easter season, think about whether or not we look to the Holy Spirit in our lives for guidance and support. Here are some questions you can ask yourself When I have a hard decision to make, do I pray that the Holy Spirit will help me? In school when I face challenges either with people or work I have to do, do I ask the Holy Spirit to help? I always tell teens that if we ask the Holy Spirit for guidance and listen, we can t go wrong! Have a blessed week! Peggy Youth Ministry is open to all students in Middle School and High School. High School teens are the junior leaders for our Middle School students. We meet a couple of times each month to play games and talk about different faith topics. We meet in the school cafeteria on Fridays.

8 St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Regional School Where we LIVE with Respect, Responsibility & Reverence Please visit our website at for all our news and current events The Students of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School Thank You for your generosity to our education

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10 Banns of Marriage Jason Rodriguez & Sarah Gochez Nocturnal Adoration First Friday, May 6th at 8:00 PM in the Church. Friendly Seniors The Friendly Seniors will celebrate Easter at their next meeting with a luncheon at Applebees at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, May 3rd. Eagle Scout Bake Sale May 7th & May 8th Thomas Ham who is currently working on his Eagle Scout Project to renovate the Youth Group Room in St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School will have a bake sale next Saturday, May 7th following the 4:30 PM Mass and on Sunday, May 8th following the 9:00 AM, 10:15 AM, 10:30 AM and 12 Noon Masses in the Church Lobby. Your support is appreciated Food Pantry This Weekend April 30th & May 1st Many thanks for all the food donations that have continued to keep our food Pantry well stocked. Right now we are in particular need of: shampoo/ conditioner, dishwashing liquid, household cleaning products, laundry detergent, bar soap, toothpaste, paper towels, tissues, spaghetti sauce, jelly & canned fruit. Donations may be left on the bench in the back of the church or dropped off at the rectory. We appreciate your contributions. Social Ministry Special Note of Thanks Many thanks to all of our parishioners and students in our Christian Formation Program and Regional School who participated in the Rice Bowl project. Through you combined generosity and Lenten sacrifices we collected a total of $3, This will greatly assist Catholic Relief Services in their mission as they serve the poor and suffering around the world. God bless you for your kindness. The Week at a Glance Sunday: 11:00 AM SEAS Open House, School 7:30 PM Al-Anon Meeting, School Cafeteria Monday: 7:30 PM Charismatic Prayer Meeting, Chapel Tuesday: 9:30 AM Prayer Shawl Ministry Meeting, Rectory Meeting Room 1:00 PM Friendly Seniors Lunch at Applebees 7:00 PM Family Music Practice, Holy Family Chapel 7:00 PM Baptism Class, Church 7:00 PM Catholic Daughters May Crowning, School Cafeteria Wednesday: 4:30 PM First Holy Communion Practice, Church 6:00 PM First Holy Communion Practice, Church 7:30 PM Al-Anon Meeting, Rectory Meeting Room 8:00 PM Choir Rehearsal, Church Thursday: 7:00 PM Bible Study, Rectory Meeting Room Friday: 8:00 PM Nocturnal Adoration, Church Saturday: 12:30 PM Confessions, Church 4:30 PM Bake Sale after Mass, Church Lobby

11 Come on down for another great day in the park! First hundred registered get a shirt! 4th Annual Charity 5K Run/Walk Saturday - June 18, :30 AM Newbridge Road Park, Bellmore This Charity Run will benefit The Thomas Reynolds Foundation, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Regional School & Special Spaces $20 Pre-Registration Fee due by June 1, 2016 ($30 day of race if available) Race check-in 9:00 am to 10:00 am Make checks payable to The Thomas Reynolds Foundation Mail registrations to Special Spaces, 128 Linden St., Bellmore NY Race Contact Kathy Whelan at tkbadw@aol.com ~RACE APPLICATION FORM~ (PLEASE PRINT) Name: Address: City/State/zip: Daytime Phone( ) Sex Age: Mandatory Release Form: I know that running a road race is a potentially hazardous activity and I assume all risks associated with running in this even, including but not limited to change in running surfaces, falls, contact with other participants or spectators, the effect of weather including cold, heat, snow and ice, traffic and the conditions of the road, all such risks being known and appreciated by me. Therefore, in consideration of your accepting this entry, I, the undersigned intending to be legally bound hereby for myself, my heirs, executors and administrators waive and release any and all rights and claims for damages I may have against Newbridge Road Park, Thomas Reynolds Foundation, SEAS and Special Spaces, their representatives, successors and assigns for any and all injuries suffered by me in said event and all claim for liabilities of any kind arising out of my participation in this event though liability may arise out of the negligence or carelessness on the part of the persons named in this waiver. I attest and verify that I will participate in this event as a foot race entrant and that I am physically fit and have sufficiently trained for the competition of this event and that my physical conditions have been verified by a licensed medical doctor. Further, I grant full permission to any and all of foregoing to use any photographs, video tapes, motion pictures, recordings, or other records of this event for any legal purpose whatsoever. In the event that an act of God necessitates the cancellation of the race, I understand that an alternate date will be rescheduled. No refunds available. If signed by a parent. The parent agrees to release and hold the above organizations and persons harmless of any claims and/or rights which may be asserted on behalf of the entrant. Signature Parent/Guardian signature

12 Catholic Daughters of the Americas The Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Court Mother Seton #2413 meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 3rd at 7:00 PM in the school cafeteria. Our May Crowning of the Blessed Mother will be followed by the election of officers for the year. For information call Jackie at after 7:00 PM. Respect Life Ministry Meeting Join us for our next meeting on Tuesday, May 17th at 7:30 PM in the Rectory Meeting Room. For information call Vin Murray at World Apostolate of Fatima The World Apostolate of Fatima is sponsoring the Fatima Centennial US Tour for Peace. This U.S. tour of the historic International Pilgrim Virgin Statue of Fatima is to commemorate the Fatima Centenary in This historic statue has visited more than 100 countries bringing the graces of Fatima and a message of salvation and hope to millions of people as she converts hearts and will bring hope across our country. Below is a list of parishes that will be hosting this Tour of Peace. St. Matthew s Church, 35 N. Service Road, Dix Hills Tuesday, May 24th, 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM St. Agnes Cathedral, 29 Quealy Place, Rockville Centre Wednesday, May 25th, 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM Basilica of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary, 168 Hill Street, Southampton Thursday, May 26th, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM Shrine of Our Lady of the Island, 258 Eastport Manor Road, Manorville Thursday, May 26th, 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM Morning for Seniors Taking the Road to Fuller Life. On Thursday, May 19th at 10:30 AM at the Cenacle in Ronkonkoma, come meet others as we grow older together in wisdom and grace. As we journey with the disciples to meet the Risen Lord, we discover new and fuller life, transforming ourselves. The offering is $25/ $15 is non refundable and lunch is included. For information call (631) or visit their website Faith On Tap All young adults are invited to join us Monday, May 2nd at 7:30 PM for the first Faith On Tap at the Wantagh Inn, 3264 Railroad Ave., Wantagh. The guest speaker is Joe Campo a native Long Islander and producer for Brooklyn based Grassroots Films, the company that produced Fishers of Men, The Human Experience and most recently, Outcasts. When Joe is not producing for Grassroots Films, he is the Director for St. Francis House, and apostolate of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal and is the Director for Youth 2000 New York. Joe is a dynamic man of faith, with a great message on Living the Truth of The Gospel in Our Everyday Lives! Magnificat Breakfast Magnificat, a Ministry of Catholic Women, cordially invites you to attend our upcoming breakfast on Saturday, June 4th, the Feast of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, at The Hofstra Club in Uniondale at 9:45 AM. Our speaker will be Angela Rizzo, foundress and coordinator of our chapter, who will share her amazing journey of faith and how she learned to trust Jesus in all things. The cost is $35 and payment must be received by Saturday, May 28th. Checks should be made payable to Magnificat and mailed to Judy Murphy, 42 Pinehurst Street, Lido Beach, NY Please include your contact information. For additional information contact Judy Murphy at (917) or Angela Rizzo at Come celebrate this wonderful Feast Day and bring a friend. Pre-registration is required; payment will not be accepted the day of the event.

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