Masses For The Week September 21 - September 27 Twenty-Fifth Week in Ordinary Time

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1 Masses For The Week September 21 - September 27 Twenty-Fifth Week in Ordinary Time Monday, September 21 St. Matthew 6:30 AM Charles Coschignano 9:00 AM Deceased Members of the Donnelly, Stauber & Lewis Families Louis Grandwilliams Loretta Thompson George R. Nalick Hodah Mestrah Tuesday, September 22 6:30 AM Mary Rebello 9:00 AM Bernard O Neil & Mary Murphy Wednesday, September 23 St. Pius of Pietrelcina 6:30 AM Eileen Balke 9:00 AM Nancy Stabile Thursday, September 24 6:30 AM Jeffrey LaRocque 9:00 AM Barbara & Joe Graziose Friday, September 25 6:30 AM Edward & Lorraine Burns 9:00 AM Agnes Schmitt & Theresa Kenny We pray for the recently deceased Mary Rebello Mary C. Gaffney Jeanne M. Eisenhardt Emil Julier John Carbone and for those whose anniversaries occur around this time. May they rest in peace Altar Flowers The flowers at the Main Altar, Blessed Mother s Shrine and the Tabernacle are offered in thanksgiving for our Catechists in celebration of Catechetical Sunday. Saturday, September 26 8:00 AM Kelly Georgens 11:00 AM Wedding: Michael Brandt & Jennifer DeLorenzo 5:00 PM Heather Adel Thomas Masciale Frank DiFiglio Frank Pavlicek Brian Hickey Mary Treutlein 7:30 PM Rudy Vano Sunday, September 27 Twenty-Sixth Sunday Ordinary Time 7:00 AM Patricia Kerley 9:00 AM Eileen Balke 10:15 AM For the People of Our Parish 10:30 AM Deceased members of the Noll Family 12:00 PM The Intentions of the Members of the St. Vincent de Paul Society 5:00 PM James Clare Celebrant Schedule Saturday September 26th 5:00 PM Fr. Francis 7:30 PM Fr. Charles Sunday September 27th 7:00 AM Fr. Adrian 9:00 AM Fr. Francis 10:15 AM Fr. Adrian 10:30 AM Fr. Charles 12:00 PM Fr. Francis 5:00 PM Fr. Charles

2 St. Barnabas Welcomes Pope Francis Tuesday, September 22 Arrival in Washington, DC Wednesday, September 23 White House Welcome, Midday Prayer at Saint Matthew s, D.C. Canonization of Junipero Serra at the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception Thursday, September 24 Address to the Joint Meeting of Congress, Visit St. Patrick s, D.C. 5pm Arrival at JFK, Evening prayer St. Patrick s Cathedral NY Friday, September 25 United Nations General Assembly, 9/11 Memorial Our Lady Queen of Angels School East Harlem Central Park Procession, Mass at Madison Square Garden Saturday, September 26 Departure for Philadelphia, Mass at Basilica of Sts. Peter & Paul, October St. Barnabas

3 There is a tendency among Catholics to live more and more with less and less connection with the Church. It has happened to the youth - but it is now happening, more and more, among the middle and older generations. Some become Event Catholics who use the church for baptisms, first communions weddings and funerals because it s a family tradition - but live the rest of their life at a distance from it. They did not set out with distance from the Church as a goal - but that's where they've arrived at. The logical outcome of such distancing will be the rapid diminishing of long standing Church communities, such as St. Barnabas! That s a fact! Can we allow St. Barnabas to become a community where only the elderly are found? Today is Catechetical Sunday. A sincere thanks to all those involved in Christian formation in our community. The continuance of the faith depends in great measure on YOU and on the quality of the religious education and formation YOU provide. May we never lose heart but always be willing to sow the seeds of faith, to help another person discover a personal relationship with the Lord. This is the purpose of Church and the goal of salvation history. The world at its worst needs the Church at its best. In welcoming Pope Francis this week we welcome a great ambassador of the Church. As teacher, social builder, evangelizer and voice for justice and peace he encourages those who continue to practice their faith and maybe his visit will sow a few seeds among those who stand at a distance. Fr. Adrian Why Bother? Parish Survey First Week of October Parish Golf Outing Lido Friday, October 9th St. Barnabas Ministry Fair Sunday, October 18th All Souls Parish Mass Monday, November 7:30 PM Volunteer Thank You Party Saturday, November 21st Pastor Installation Mass Sunday, November 12 Noon Holy Year of Mercy Begins December 8th

4 Financial Reports Weekend Collection 09/13/15 : $ 15, /14/14 : $ 16, Parish Families Registered 5,008 # Envelopes Mailed 1,365 # Envelopes Used 542 # Envelopes (09/14/14) Catholic Ministries Appeal Serving God by Serving Others Goal Amount: $ 109, Total Pledged: $ 122, Total Payments Received: $ 110, Total # of Donors: 542 Second Collection This Week St. Pius X Enriched Living Facility Second Collection Next Week Maintenance & Repairs Parish Donation Anyone who has a gently used car that they are willing to donate to the parish, please contact the rectory at The Week at a Glance Sunday: 10:15 AM Family Mass resumes, Holy Family Chapel Refreshments following Mass in celebration of Catechetical Sunday 1:30 PM Baptisms, Church 7:30 PM Al-Anon Meeting, School South Cafeteria Monday: 7:00 PM Stage 1 Parent / Student Confirmation Meeting Church 7:00 PM CYO Basketball Registration, School Lobby 8:00 PM Charismatic Prayer Group, Holy Family Chapel 8:15 PM Stage 2 Parent / Student Confirmation Meeting Church Tuesday: 10:00 AM Level 1 Parent Meeting, Holy Family Chapel 7:00 PM Level 1 Parent Meeting, Holy Family Chapel 7:15 PM Girl Scout Parent Meeting, School North Cafeteria 7:30 PM Family Liturgy Music Practice Holy Family Chapel Wednesday: 7:00 PM RCIA, Seton Meeting Room, Convent 7:00 PM CYO Basketball Registration, School Lobby 7:30 PM Al-Anon Meeting, Rectory Meeting Room 8:00 PM Choir Practice, Church Thursday: 7:00 PM Bible Study, Rectory Meeting Room Saturday: 8:00 AM Anointing of the Sick following Mass 12:30 PM Reconciliation, Church In Your Prayers Remember the Sick Nicoletta Russo, John Finelli, Meghan Alice Roach, Kenneth Hubert, Stephen Rich, Pauline Jennings, Rosemary Grandwilliams, Joan Horvath, Patrick Hoyne, Don Davis, Barbara Cannon, Ann DeChiaro, Louis Romano, Kristin O Halloran, Patricia Merget, Ann O Neill, Jacob Daniel Haubeil, Alberto Contreras, Damon Capobianco, Jerry Hefner, Maureen Connolly, Mildred Scalesi, Eugene Ryan, Francis G. Noonan, Terri-Ann Clarke, Jason Todhunter, Alan Guidice, Lottie Smakowski, Terrie Manderson, Marie Rogan, Dolores Young, Dr. Lawton Manderson, Rudolph Vano, Denise Carnabucci, Brian McKenna, Lillian Rocco, John C. Hannan Sr., Gloria Fabisiak, George Stockerl, Barbara O Neil, Vic Caliguiri, Tom Waters, Matthew Green, John F. Coughlin, Walter Eisenhardt, James P. Corliss, Jr, Natalie Martin, Rita Lemma, Kevin Keegan, and all the sick of the parish. Banns of Marriage Mario Massimento & Gabriela Fernandez Robert Iannuzzi & Renee Breitkreutz Christopher DiStefano & Alyssa Licari

5 To learn more about how you as catechists and teachers, as well as all the baptized can grow in knowledge and faith, visit the USCCB website at: First Grade Students If your child is in first grade this September, now is the time to enroll in Religious Education. Please see the Religious Education page of the bulletin for enrollment information. Catholic/Private School Students Children attending Catholic or Private School must register with the Religious Education Office, if they would like to receive their sacraments at St. Barnabas. Children Attending Catholic Schools All Catholic School students are required to complete the requirements for their sacraments and receive their sacraments in their home parish. If you have not already done so please contact the Office of Christian Formation to make sure we have you registered in our system so that you don t miss any important information. Students in the 7th & 8th grade should look at the Religious Education News page for important meeting dates. Our Time Our Time offers a variety of age-appropriate activities for two and threeyear-olds, such as arts and crafts, live music, story time, playtime and prayer. The classes are conducted in a well-structured classroom setting and taught by Sabina Lamb, Leader of Family Music at St. Barnabas Church. The session is once a week from 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM during the months of September through June, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. For more information call Brochures are available at the rectory. Blessing of the Animals Saturday, October 3rd at 1:30 PM Please join us as we honor St. Francis of Assisi, known for his delight in God s creation. In celebration, we will have a Blessing of the Animals in the School Parking Lot. If you do intend to bring your pet, please be sure they will not be able to get away from you during this brief service. The event is weather permitting. Anointing of the Sick The Sacrament of the Sick will be celebrated on Saturday, September 26th following the 8:00 AM Mass. The anointing of the sick is a sacrament that strengthens those who are ill, facing surgery, those who are disabled and those in special need of God s healing touch due to chronic physical difficulties. Those wishing to receive the sacrament should sit in the front rows of the church. Family Music Ministry If you are going into 2nd grade or higher and would like to join the 10:15 AM Family Mass Choir, please call the rectory and leave a message for Sabina Lamb. Practices are on Tuesday at 7:00 PM in the Holy Family Chapel. Divine Mercy Please join us to pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy following the 9:00 AM Mass every Monday through Friday and after the 8:00 AM Mass on Saturdays. This powerful devotion takes only a few minutes.

6 Papal Visit Prayer Cards Prayer Cards commemorating Pope Francis apostolic visit to New York can be found at the doors of the Church this weekend, compliments of C.S. Bartholomew & Son Funeral Home. Tickets to the Papal Mass Many thanks to all who participated in the lottery requesting tickets for the Papal Mass at Madison Square Garden with Pope Francis on September 25th. We received over 8,000 requests. We are no longer accepting ticket request forms. Those who are selected to receive tickets will be notified by mail after September 16th with instructions regarding where and when the tickets will be distributed. Let us all continue to pray for Pope Francis as he prepares for his apostolic visit to the United States! Telecare for the Papal Trip All of the Pope s Apostolic Journey to America will be covered live on Telecare, from touchdown in Washington D.C. to New York to lift off from Philadelphia, PA. Telecare is available on Optimum channel 29/137, Time Warner Cable channel 471, Verizon FiOS channel 296, and Charter Communications. Watch live on the website or on our app. World Youth Day 2016 Krakow Poland July 22nd - August 2nd Blessed are the merciful, for they will receive mercy Mt.5:7 Join the Diocesan Pilgrimage to World Youth Day, where millions of youth and young adults will journey to be with our Holy Father, Pope Francis to celebrate our universal Church. The total cost includes all World Youth Day fees, flight, food and accommodations. The price is $3,849. For more information visit 27th Annual Mass For Deceased Children Saturday, October 17th; 12:30 PM St. Agnes Cathedral, Rockville Centre Suffer little children, forbid them not to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven. Mt 19:14 The celebrant will be Msgr. William Koenig. Come early to inscribe your child s name in the Book of Families. Refreshments will be served following the Mass in the Parish Center. Faith On Tap Thursday, October 8th;7:30 PM Lily Flanagans; 345 Deer Park Ave., Babylon The topic for the evening is How to Make Time for Leisure with a Busy Work Schedule. The speaker for the evening is Ryan M. Williams, Associate Dean at the Seminary of the Archdiocese of New York, Diocesan Family Festival Saturday, October 10th; 1.00 PM-5.00 PM Immaculate Conception Seminary 440 W. Neck Road, Huntington, NY The day is for the entire family with breakout sessions for adults, youth and children, Eucharistic Adoration, Confession, games and crafts for the children and a keynote address by Fr. Joseph Fitzgerald, Director of Vocations. The day will conclude with a Vigil Mass celebrated by Bishop Murphy at 4:00 PM. There is no cost for this event. The Family Fest will allow the lay faithful and our clergy to come together in prayer, fellowship and fun to reintroduce the conversation of what exactly a vocation is. Visit for updates. Catholic Church Mobil App The Catholic Church in the United States has introduced its mobile app: USA Catholic Church Designed to draw Catholics closer to their faith this is the only app that brings together information from all Catholic sources: parishes, dioceses, the US Bishops and even the Vatican. Not only will the app include religious news, daily Scripture readings and local parish content, it will feature exclusive, in-depth coverage of Pope Francis September visit to the United States. The USA Catholic Church app is free to download at Google Play and Apple ITunes in English and Spanish. Visit from your smartphone or tablet device.

7 Second Collection This Weekend The St. Pius X Enriched Living Facility Our continued goal is to close the gap between the operating expenses at St. Pius X at Dominican Village and the current funding (provided by the Diocese and resident priests). Any monies received through this collection above and beyond the need for St. Pius X will be applied to the Priests Sickness, Disability and Retirement Fund. Second Collection Next Weekend The second collection next week will be for Maintenance and Repair. As a result of your generous support all roof joints are being tarred. The parking lot has been re-striped, cracks have been sealed and holes have been filled. We will keep you updated as new projects are completed. Thank you again for your continued support and generosity. An Outreach Thank You Thanks to your generous support our Back to School Collection was a huge success. Thanks to your donations dozens of children in our area were able to return to school with much needed supplies. As a reminder our pantry is always open for donations. They can be dropped at the rectory during the week or at the back of the Church on weekends. We are in special need of paper products, coffee, tea, jarred pasta sauce, packaged fruits and canned pet food. Training is scheduled to begin in September. If you are in the 4th grade or higher, and would like to serve as an Altar Server, complete the form below and return it to Fr. Charles at the rectory. You may also call Fr. Charles at or charlesomotu@yahoo.com. Name: Grade: Phone #: Parent s Names: Eucharistic Retreat Day Sunday, September 27th; 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Seminary of the Immaculate Conception 440 West Neck Road, Huntington Presented by Fr. Sean Davidson & Fr. David Nugent, The Missionaries of the Most Holy Eucharist. Come abide with Him on this day which includes: Continental Breakfast & Lunch, Spiritual Meditations, Mass and Adoration, Confession and Individual Benedictions. There is a $30 offering (checks payable to The Seminary of the Immaculate Conception). Registration may be completed by preferably by ing MostHolyEucharist@gmail.com. Please include your name, address, parish and home phone number. For more information call (631) Meet Mother Dolores Hart Friday, September 25th; 3:00 PM St. Joseph s College Auditorium St. Joseph s College invites you to hear Mother speak about the inspiring story of her glamorous life as a movie star to becoming a Benedictine contemplative nun at Regina Laudis Abbey in Bethlehem, CT, and purchase an autographed copy of her best-selling new autobiography, The Ear of the Heart, the amazing story of a beautiful actress who left fame & fortune to enter a contemplative monastery. Call (631) for information. Engaged Encounter Preparing for marriage? Engaged Encounter is an effective PreCana program designed to provide you with the tools for a successful marriage. Couples are given the opportunity to explore many aspects of their relationship through a series of presentations, writings and dialog. Our next weekend will be held at the Montfort Spirituality Center in Bay Shore on October 2nd - 4th. For information and reservations call (631) or visit 50th Anniversary Celebrations Couples that have been married fifty years or more will be honored at liturgy at 2.30PM on Sunday, November 8th at the Church of Christ the King in Commack. Registration forms may be obtained at the rectory and must be received by the Office of Worship by October 23rd for the November 8th liturgy. There will be additional celebrations in the spring for those who may find that more convenient. Call ext. 207.

8 Memorial Mass Mary Rebello (Mother of Fr. Valentine) April 11, September 10, 2015 Friday, September 25th at 7:00 PM St. Pius X Church 1 St. Pius X Court, Plainview Hospitality to follow in Madonna Hall Widows & Widowers Join us for lunch at Mulberry Street Restaurant, Sunrise Highway, Seaford, on Wednesday, October 14th at 1:00 PM. The cost is $20. Please send payment by October 9th to Dora DeVito, 2545 Lincoln Blvd., N. Bellmore, NY If you have any questions, please call Charity Bike Tour Event Saturday, September 26th The Bellmore Knights are sponsoring a Bike Tour of the South Shore to benefit the St. Jude Children s Research Hospital. The day s activities will end at the Bellmore Knights Council building with prizes and a BBQ. Your contribution is greatly appreciated. Make a donation at: For more information call Ken Yager at (917) Chinese Auction Bellmore Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary Friday, October 16th; 7:00PM 101 Frederick Ave., Bellmore The cost is $30 and a Chinese dinner will be served. All donations will be sent to Trading Post Newbridge Lifeco. For reservations call Vendors Wanted Christmas Craft and Gift Fair, Sunday, December 6th, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM, St. John the Baptist Diocesan High School, West Islip. Call Cathy Quinn at or Gunga196@yahool.com for information. Weekly Meetings Al-Anon meets every Wednesday at 7:30 PM in the Rectory Meeting Room and every Sunday at 7:30 PM in the school cafeteria. Catholic High School Open Houses Saturday, September 26th 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM Our Lady of Mercy Academy 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM St. Dominic s H.S. Sunday, September 27th 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM Holy Trinity H.S. Saturday, October 3rd 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Kellenberg Memorial H.S. 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM Sacred Heart Academy 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Chaminade H.S. Sunday, October 4th 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM St. Anthony s H.S. Monday, October 12th 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Regis HS, NYC Sunday, October 18th 10:30 AM - 2:00 PM St. John the Baptist H.S. 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM St. Mary s H.S. The Catholic High School Entrance Exam Saturday, October 31st Begin your journey to the education of a lifetime. A Catholic High School education offers young people a challenging, valuecentered liberal arts education. It also affords each student an opportunity to test abilities, add skills, build confidence and develop an understanding of faith, while preparing for college and life. For more information, contact the individual high school or the Catholic Secondary School Administrators at Protecting God s People Together we protect the children of God and all God s people. As the signs in the subway say, If you see something, say something could well be the motto of our program to care for our children. The Diocesan Abuse hot line is For information on the USCCB Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People you can contact Mary F. McMahon, LCSW at the diocesan office ext. 573 or our pastor.

9 Prayer for Peace Lord Jesus Christ, who are called the Prince of Peace, Who are yourself our peace and our reconciliation, who so often said Peace to you, Grant us peace! Make all men and women witnesses of truth, justice and brotherly love. Banish from their hearts whatever might endanger peace. Enlighten our rulers that they may guarantee and defend the great gift of peace. May all peoples of the earth become as brothers and sisters. May longed-for peace blossom forth and reign always over us all. AMEN Mary, Queen of peace, Pray for us! (Pope Saint John XXIII) Catholic Girl Scout Religious Awards Groups are being formed for Catholic Girl Scouts in grades 7 to 10 interested in earning the Marian Award (Mary, the First Disciple) and those in grades 9 to 12 interested in earning the Spirit Alive Award. For further information or to register please contact Joan Monastero at or you may Joan at monasteroj@verizon.net. Girl Scout Pray & Play Day Saturday, September 26th; 9:30 AM Our Lady of the Island Shrine, Eastport The program begins promptly at 9:30 AM with registration and concludes with Mass at 2:30 PM. The cost is $9.00 which includes the 2015 patch. For further information and permission slips visit their website at Facebook You can keep up with what s going on by liking our page, St. Barnabas on Facebook. 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, Capt. Robert Caraccio, Major Benjamin H. Klimkowski, Staff Sgt. Eric S. Loughran, Staff Sgt. Christopher Price, SPC Kieran Riordan, Pvt. Derek Waller, First Lt Marlene Dwyer. Natl. Guard: Major James McLean, A1C James Mikowski, Airman First Class Thomas Ruggiero. US Navy: STS Thomas Kerley, Petty Off. ET3 Edward F. Faulkner, SOCS Charles Metrango, GM2 Brian Kopp, Ensign Brendan Connors, HM3 Philip LeSueur MA2 Richard Kaercher, ABH1 Nicolas Cuervo, Richard E. Feldman, SR. Andrew Freire. 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. US Air Force: Col. George E. Loughran, Capt. McLean G. Bethea, Nicholas P. Wright. US Merchant Marine: Ensign Eric Stumpel. US Coast Guard: Ensign Robert M. Scaduto, Jr. Thank you for your service US Army First Lieutenant Nicole Gonzalez. Welcome Home.

10 St. Barnabas Golf Outing Join St. Barnabas the Apostle Parish by yelling Fore! at the Lido Golf Club on Friday, October 9th at the 14th Annual Monsignor Daniel Potterton Golf Outing. Come for the day and bring a foursome. If you can t join us for golf, join us for the cocktail reception and dinner. To date $157,732 has been donated to St. Barnabas Parish through our golf outing. Thank you for your continued support of this wonderful event. If you are unable to golf and would like to share in this day, you may do so by attending dinner, being a sponsor or taking a chance on the raffle tickets. Tickets for the raffle may be purchased at the rectory for $10 a piece or 3 tickets for $25. The Day s Activities Registration & Breakfast 9:30 AM Shotgun Start 11:15 AM Cocktail Hour 5:00 PM Dinner 6:00 PM Breakfast Use of Driving Range Green Fees and Golf Cart Sandwich & Refreshment Cocktail Hour Dinners Golf Awards Locker Room Facilities Please return this form to the rectory. Please make checks $175 Fee Includes payable to St. Barnabas. For more information call the rectory at St. Barnabas Golf Outing $175 Individual Golfer Golfer/Foursome $ 80 Cocktails and Dinner Only (In case of bad weather) Phone #

11 Pope Francis Visit to the U.S. Telecare will bring the Catholic perspective from reporters and anchors steeped in the Catholic tradition. All of the Holy Father s Apostolic Journey to America will be covered live, from touchdown in Washington, D.C. to lift off from Philadelphia, Pa., and every minute in between. Telecare will rebroadcast all of the day s events each evening. Each event will be available on demand at TelecareTV.org. Telecare can be seen on Optimum, Time Warner Cable, Verizon FiOS and Charter Communications. Watch live on TelecareTV.org or app, and TelecareTV. The Best in Catholic Television! Optimum ch 29, 137 Time Warner Cable ch 471 Verizon FiOS TV ch 296

12 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS Christ has no body now but yours. No hands, no feet, on earth but yours. Yours are the eyes through which he looks compassion on the world. Yours are the feet with which he walks to do good. Yours are the hands with which he blesses the world. Yours are the hands. Yours are the feet. Yours are the eyes. You are his Body. (St. Teresa of Avila) Please reflect on these beautiful words from St. Teresa of Avila, pray on them and PLEASE answer the call and volunteer to share your time and talents with the children of the parish in assisting with the Religious Education Program. Remember YOU are his hands, feet, eyes YOU ARE HIS BODY - THE BODY OF CHRIST! Please answer HIS call! Please don t assume that someone will step forward to help YOU are that someone. We are always in need of adults to help. Please consider helping by teaching a class, being a substitute, or helping by being a hall monitor, REMEMBER ALL VOLUNTEERS NEED TO ATTEND A VIRTUS TRAINING as well as have all the necessary volunteer forms submitted. If you have any questions on the VIRTUS training or need assistance finding a training session call Margie Lampert at the Office of Christian Formation Thank you to the volunteers who answered our call to teach Kindergarten classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays! Catechists Needed Mondays: 4:30 PM 5:30 PM Level 4 1 Wednesdays: 6:00 PM 7:00 PM Level 5 1 Tuesdays 4:30 PM 5:30 PM Level 2 2 Thursdays: 6:00 PM 7:00 PM Level 5 1 Wednesdays 4:30 PM 5:30 PM Level 4 1 Thursdays: 6:00 7:00 PM Level 6 1 Thursdays: 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM Level 7 1 Thursdays: 7:30 PM 8:30 PM Level 8 1 We are now on Facebook! We will now be able to post to Facebook so you will all be aware of what is going on in Religious Ed. as well as send out reminders and any changes to the calendar, and class cancellations! Please LIKE us on Facebook St. Barnabas Religious Education. Registration Information We can NOT guarantee placement and/or that your registration will be processed in time to begin classes if your registration paperwork was not received by the Office of Christian Formation by Friday, September 11 th! You can read and download all materials from our website. Please go to and click on the Religious Education website tab in the left side menu. Once in the Religious Education website click on Registration Materials to read and/or print out all the information and forms you need to register. We do not accept ed or faxed registration forms. Please be sure to read the Registration Parent Letter and the Parent Handbook BEFORE you fill out the Registration Form. When you sign the Registration Form, you are agreeing to abide by all of the information presented in both the Handbook and on the Registration Form. Important Dates Sunday, Sept. 20th Catechetical Sunday Catechists will receive a special blessing at all Masses Monday, Sept. 21st 7:00 PM Stage 1 Parent/Student Confirmation Meeting Church Monday, Sept. 21st 8:15 PM Stage 2 Parent/Student Confirmation Meeting Church Tuesday, Sept. 22nd 10:00 AM Level 1 Parent Meeting Holy Family Chapel Tuesday, Sept. 22nd 7:00 PM Level 1 Parent Meeting Church WEEK of September 28 th Classes Begin!

13 September 15, 2015 Hi everyone! This is the page for St Barnabas Life Teen. I m Peggy Harnisch your youth minister!! Hi Everyone, This is such and exciting week coming up with the visit of the Holy Father, Pope Francis to the United States. He will be visiting Washington DC, New York and Philadelphia. Maybe you know people who have been lucky enough to have tickets for one of the events. Here s why I think this Papal visit is so important especially to our youth and especially if you do not get to see him. Good roles models can be hard to find. Society celebrates people for reasons of wealth, status and looks. Society almost never celebrates people for character or service to others. Pope Francis has shown from the beginning that we need to examine our lives and how we live. Think about it, the most famous religious leader in the world does not want to be driven around in limousines or live in an opulent palace. He continually reminds us that happiness does not come from these things, but in service to the poor and vulnerable. In the Gospel today we find the apostles secretly arguing over who is the greatest and Jesus, the second person in the Blessed Trinity reminds them they are here to serve. For Catholics everywhere and especially Catholic youth it is a great time of pride in being a Catholic. It can be hard to share your faith in a high school setting but conversations will undoubtedly come up this week about Pope Francis. Be proud of who you are as young Catholics! You can change the world for the better! Have a blessed week! Peggy Dates to remember!!! October 2 - Friday - Middle School Night!! 7:00 to 8:30 School Cafeteria October 16 - Friday - Holy Hour/Dodgeball at St. Ignatius, Hicksville - contact Peggy for permission slip October 18 - Sunday - meet us at the Ministry Fair!!! October 23 - Friday - Diocesan Kickoff at St Agnes, Rockville Centre October 30 - Friday - Halloween party!! Middle and High School! - 7:00 to 9:00 - School Cafeteria More dates to be added!! Peggy for information!!