GO BE MY. 15 July 2018 DISCIPLES

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1 GO BE MY 15 July 2018 DISCIPLES

2 Rev. Adrian McHugh, Pastor Rev. Kevin Gruber ST. BARNABAS RECTORY 2320 Bedford Avenue, Bellmore, NY After Hours Cell : Fax: Office Open Monday - Friday: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM; (Closed Weekdays: 12:30-1:30 PM) Saturday & Sunday: 9 AM to 1 PM MASS TIMES Monday to Friday: 6:30 and 9 AM Saturday: 8:00 AM Vigil : 4:30 & 7 PM Sunday: 7, 9, 10:15, 10:30 AM; 12 & 5PM. Confessions Saturday 12:30 PM Baptisms are celebrated on Saturday at 11:30 AM and Sunday at 1:30 PM when the Church is available The Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick is celebrated on the fourth Saturday after 8:00 AM Mass Contact the Rectory for information on the Sacrament of Matrimony St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School Principal, Ms. Leeann Graziose St. Barnabas Christian Formation Mrs. Marjorie Lampert St. Barnabas Youth Ministry & Confirmation Preparation Mr. Kieran Maelia Social Ministry Mrs. Alice Witt Music Ministry Mr. William R. Dione Business & Personnel Mr. John G. Nappi stbapostle@gmail.com. St. Barnabas the Apostle Ordinary Time Fifteenth Week Monday, July 16 Fr. Francis 6:30 AM Irene Fontaino Carducci Fr. Nicholas 9:00 AM Nicholas T. D Alto Intentions of Eileen Fuscaldo Tuesday, July 17 Fr. Nicholas 6:30 AM Dennis Glacken Fr. Adrian 9:00 AM Corrine McCann Wednesday, July 18 Fr. Adrian 6:30 AM Emily Smith Fr. Francis 9:00 AM Jeanette Vanni Thursday, July 19 Fr. Nicholas 6:30 AM Intentions of Fr. Charles Omotu Fr. Adrian 9:00 AM Clarence G. Anspake, Jr. Friday, July 20 Fr. Adrian 6:30 AM Alfonzo Enrique Calero Perez Fr. Francis 9:00 AM Friends and Family of Lou, Rosemary and Rory Grandwilliams Saturday, July 21 Fr. Adrian 8:00 AM Angela Lapatina 9:00 AM Wedding: Elizabeth O Brien and Vincente Moreno Fr. Francis 4:30 PM Intentions of Theresa Andersen Gail D Agostino Patrick Malone Dolores Acampora Robert Pullano Intentions of Charismatic Prayer Group Fr. Nicholas 7:00 PM Rosalie Aresco Sunday, July 22 Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Fr. Francis 7:00 AM Fran Spatafore Fr. Adrian 9:00 AM John R. Luksch Fr. Nicholas 10:30 AM Marion Newman Fr. Adrian 12:00 PM Palma, Angelo and Michael Soranno Fr. Nicholas 5:00 PM For the People of Our Parish

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4 GO BE MY DISCIPLES What s Pastor Thinking Discipleship is the mission. We are disciples. Every one of us should be a disciple. In the reading from Mark we see Christ sending them out, two by two. The Church is not a social club, we are not a political party. Christ wants us to share in His ministry of compassion and healing. If we take Christ s command to heart, we cannot just go through the motions of our faith, and not move ahead to touch other lives. We must live our religion. We must make our faith a religion of action, not just a faith of personal reflection. We must be agitators for compassion and healing. The mission of the twelve disciples, and the mission of the Church, consists in preaching the need for repentance. This type of preaching necessarily implies confrontation with evil. We will bear a cross if we confront evil, but have no fear. Christ prepares us to bear this cross. He tells how to arm ourselves. He wants his true disciples to travel light. He doesn t want us burdened with material things. In our discipleship, Christ does not want us attached to comfort and luxuries. He wants us to travel light so that we re possessed of only one care. That care is to teach. You say you can t teach? You say you re not a good speaker. You say you don t know your faith well enough to teach. You say you can t heal. What stops us from carry out our mission? What holds us back? What stops us from preaching repentance and healing the sick? Perhaps a hard heart, envy, anger, jealousy, greed, and addiction to luxury and comforts. Our mission is to be teachers to the whole world. To this purpose God would release us from our worldly cares, from our envy, our jealousy, and our hard hearts. He would make us free from gluttony and self-indulgence. As disciples he wants us possessed of only one care: to teach, to expel demons, and to heal our neighbors. We are all to be disciples. This is our mission. Let us press forward amid the persecutions of the world and the consolations of God.

5 Bread and Wine Presented in memory of James and Mary Butler from their children. Sanctuary Lamp Lit in loving memory of Sr. Catherine Donelan from the Sisters at St. Barnabas. Flowers on the Blessed Mother s Altar Presented in memory of Theresa Beatty from Laura, Liz, Elaine and Family. Sisters of St. Barnabas Convent Prayer Intention Graduates at all levels - grade school, high school, college and beyond. We Pray for Our Sick Denise Carnabucci, Sharon Wick, Christopher Minix, Don Davis, Patrick Hoyne, Meghan Alice Roach, Stephen Rich, Eugene Ryan, Kristin O Halloran, Patricia Merget, John Nalick, Jacob Daniel Haubeil, Kevin Keegan, Christina Sumperl, Terrie Manderson, Dorothy Giammona, Faith Leahy, Linda Nalick, Dolores Trimboli, John Vasaturo, Elizabeth Maiorana, Marc Berenson, John Errico, Margaret Meenan, Ed Messemer, Gail Carey, Nicolette Natale, Mike Guzman, Stephen Lawlor, Kevin O Keefe, Aaron Mooney, Shannon Fay, James Gillen, Sr., Phyllis Ignieri, James Lodato, Albertina Hughes, Rosemarie Forte, Bridget Reicherter, Sophia Buzzio, John Fontana, Diana Menendez, Barry Green, Frank O Regan, Dr. Michael Tamburo, Baby Lucas Spina, William Galluccio, Millie Torchia, Diane Buscemi, Adele Dzienius, Vivian Hill, Dawn Aliberti, Frank Meenan, Michael Pulitano, Michael Paraninfo, Raul Pazmino, George Poze, Keith Scheffler, Katie Prestinari, Rev. Romano Zanon, Peter Swiacki, Christopher Bassi, Paul Hefner, Santos Roberto Lovas Martinez, Jacquelynn Marmo, Julia Green, Ron Mueller, Josephine Giordano, Ian Mass, Erin Dale Plunkett, Tracy Pasetsky, Kim Lurie, Daniel Marmo, Jackie Ferriso, Meaghan Marie Metz, Baby Allison Grzan, Babies Grayson & Gavin Pierre. The Week Ahead Sunday: 1:30 PM Baptisms 7:30 PM Al-Anon, South Cafeteria Monday: 7:30 PM Charismatic Prayer Group, HFC Tuesday: 12:30 PM Friendly Seniors, HFC Wednesday: 7:30 PM Al-Anon, Rectory Thursday: 7:00 PM Bible Study, Rectory Saturday: 8:00 AM Anointing, after Mass 8:30 AM Men s Group, HFC 11:30 AM Baptisms 12:30 PM Confession Our Finances 7/8/18: $14,654 7/9/17: $14,989 Parish Families Registered: 5,006 Envelopes Mailed: 1,367 Used 7/8/18: 529 7/9/17: 519 Catholic Ministries Appeal Goal: $108,900 Donors: 453 Pledged: $107,315 Received: $89,383 August 12th August 15th September 9th Special Collections Maintenance & Repairs The Assumption Catholic University of America

6 We are a Catholic Parish in Bellmore, New York, Since 1912 New Parishioners Welcome Ms. Bracilisa Ahuatl Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Backus Mr. and Mrs. Brian Barnett Mr. an Mrs. George Barros Mr. and Mrs. Camilo Bencosme Mr. and Mrs. Michael Blitz Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Brigandi Mr. and Mrs. William Callahan Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Capritto Ms. Lauren Castanio Mr. and Mrs. David Delucia Mr. and Mrs. Adam Drummond Mr. and Mrs. Roger Ellinger Mr. and Mrs. Michael Ferrante Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Ferrie Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Izzo Mr. and Mrs. Thomas McCabe Mr. and Mrs. David Mercado Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Milack Mr. and Mrs. Neil O Keefe Mr. and Mrs. Marcos Ortiz Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Pellegrino Mrs. Laura Stone Mr. and Mrs. Craig Tortora Mrs. Karen Vahey Ms. Michelle Wetzel Rectory Office Hours for the Summer Throughout the Summer months the rectory office will be open from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday to Friday. We close for lunch from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM. On Saturday and Sunday we are open from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. To contact someone after hours, call the parish cell at Banns of Marriage: Andrew Gentilucci & Olivia Wynn Priest for the Summer Fr. Francis Agyeman from Ghana remains with us throughout July. We are also delighted to welcome Fr. Nicholas Nnabuaku who will be here for the month of July. Fr. Nicholas is a member of the Congregation of the Holy Spirit (C.S.Sp.) from Nigeria. Congregation members are known as Spiritans. In August Fr. Patrick Abem, also from Nigeria, will be here. At the end of August our new associate, Fr. Michael Ngoka, CM will arrive. He is presently pastor of a parish in Abuja, Nigeria. We are truly grateful for the help of all our visiting priests and we thank you for making them, and our seminarian Cody Bobich, feel very welcome at St. Barnabas. Charismatic Prayer Group Our meetings are held every Monday evening in the Holy Family Chapel from 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM. Coffee and cake are served after every meeting. For more information, call Ellen O Malley at John Rzonca & Karen Sciacca

7 Our Mission is to Encourage Evangelize & Educate Respect Life Rosary All are invited to join the Respect Life Group at the outdoor Mary statue to pray the rosary after the 8:00 AM Mass on Saturday, July 21st. Please bring a lawn chair. Take Action: Let your State Senator know you are against abortion expansion and codifying Roe v Wade. On the same day that President Donald Trump announced his nominee for the Supreme Court (Judge Brett Kavanaugh), New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo announced new actions to push through his Abortion Expansion Act and codify abortion laws in the state. According to a post on the New York State Catholic Conference's Facebook page, this will be an election issue, as Cuomo seeks to unseat pro-life state Senators who have prevented him from taking steps to expand abortion in New York. The Governor has called on the Senate to reconvene and vote on codifying Roe. v. Wade into State law. The Assembly has passed legislation to codify Roe v. Wade for the last six years, including during the 2018 Legislative Session, but it has been rejected by the Senate. To support his efforts, the Governor has released a video ad calling on New Yorkers to urge their senators to "vote for Roe or we'll vote you out." It is important for those who oppose the Governor's agenda to also contact their senators and urge them to stand firm and not vote to codify Roe v. Wade and expand abortion in New York. Voters can visit the New York State Catholic Conference's Catholic Action Network or the New York State Senate's Find Your Senator page to send messages directly to their representative. Worldwide Marriage Encounter Jesus is asking us to go out two by two and proclaim His good news. Strengthen your relationship, rekindle your romance and renew your sacrament by attending a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend. The next Weekends are November 16th - 18th and February 8th - 10th, 2019 in Huntington, NY. For more information, call John & Toni Torio at or visit them at

8 We are a Catholic Parish in Bellmore, New York, Since 1912 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. There are no group discussions. Our next weekend will be held at the Seminary of the Immaculate Conception in Huntington from August 17th - 19th. For information, please contact Lenny and Pat Walker at (631) or St. Barnabas Pre - Cana Schedule Opening: Sunday 9/16 Foccus: Monday 9/17 thru Friday 9/21 Review: Monday 9/24 thru Friday 9/28 In Home: 9/30 thru 11/16 Closing: Sunday 11/18 Single Catholics of Long Island A social organization for single persons, including Divorced or Separated, Widows and Widowers. New member orientation on Wednesday, July 25th at 7:30 PM at St. Frances de Chantal School, 1309 Wantagh Ave., Wantagh. This is a nondenominational organization, all are welcome. Bring proof of single status to join. Refreshments following the meeting. For further information, call Carol at or Barbara at The Society of St. Vincent de Paul In the Gospel, Jesus sends the apostles out on a mission - two by two. His instructions indicate that they are to stay focused on what they are to do. Everything they would do originates in Jesus and the power to stay focused on the mission and be successful comes only from Jesus who sent them. When disciples are sent on a mission it is to take up the mission of Jesus, and there is only one mission - to establish God s reign. It is difficult in our glamorous age to hear the call of God. It is even more difficult to respond with trust that God will provide all that is necessary. Most difficult perhaps is to resist the temptation to desire the acceptance of men more than the acceptance of God. With our own power and talent we can do little; with authority with which Jesus invests His disciples we can do much. From the beginning of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, members visit in pairs two by two, those who are poor and needy in their homes. It is there, in the family setting that Vincentians listen, offer humble advice, and render assistance. If you know of anyone living in the parish that is in need of help, please call St. Vincent de Paul is waiting to help. The Men of the Way of Light In today s second reading, Paul summarizes salvation history in 11 versus! This panoramic view spans the past (...He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world 1:4), the present (...He destined us in love to be His sons 1:5); and the future ( a plan for the fullness of time, to unite all things in Christ, things in Heaven and things on earth. 1:10). With a Bible reading that is so packed with information, I rely on a good resource like the Ignatius Catholic Study Bible or the Catholic Navarre Bible to help me sort through and understand the reading s meaning. Both of these sources have over three pages of commentary and reference for just these 11 verses!

9 Our Mission is to Encourage Evangelize & Educate For example, the Navarre tells us that the Greek word translated as chose in verse 4 is the same word used in the Old Testament regarding God s election of Israel! This insight provides great significance for each of us! We too are God s chosen people, whether Jew or Gentile! Being familiar with the Mass readings in advance, and exploring the references and explanations in good Catholic sources has greatly enriched my understanding of Scripture. All men are invited to join the Men of the Way of Light as we explore and reflect on Sunday s Scripture readings. Our next meeting is on Saturday, July 28th, immediately following the 8:00 AM Mass. We will meet in the Nazareth Room of the Holy Family Chapel (lower church). Bagels and coffee served. The meeting runs until 10:30 AM. For more information, visit our FaceBook page or pick up one of our business cards displayed at the rear of the Church. Ministry Fair September 23rd A Ministry Fair is essential to generate awareness, enthusiasm, and involvement among our parishioners for the work of the many groups and ministries in our parish. This year we will be holding our fair on Sunday, September 23rd. A letter will be sent to a representative of every group, organization and ministry inviting you to participate. Our Lady of Fatima Invite the Pilgrim Statue of Our Lady of Fatima into your home and teach your children to pray the rosary. To reserve a week, call Vin Murray at or Catholic High School Entrance Exam Prep Course Sacred Heart Academy, Hempstead August 20th - 24th, October 6th, and 13th. 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM or 10:45 AM - 12:45 PM. Cost is $250 (includes all materials). For information and applications, please call , ext. 234 or sperfetti@sacredheartacademyli.org. Saint John the Baptist Diocesan High School, West Islip is offering five 2 1/2 hour sessions beginning in September. For information please visit stjohnthebaptistdhs.net or call (631) , ext St. Dominic High School, Oyster Bay -

10 We are a Catholic Parish in Bellmore, New York, Since 1912 September 8th, 15th, 29th and October 13th and 20th from 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM. Course fee is $250. Contact Mrs. Stutzmann at , ext Holy Trinity High School, Hicksville - five 2 1/2 hour sessions, each including review in English and Math as well as practice tests. Course begins September 15th. $250 fee covers instruction and materials. For information, visit holytrinityhs.org or call Good Shepherd Hospice s Ongoing General Bereavement Support Group Mercy Medical Center,1000 North Village Ave., Rockville Centre. Every Wednesday Evening from 6:30 PM 8:00 PM. No registration required. Please call with any questions. Pilgrimage to Israel Please consider joining Fr. Jim Mannion and Maureen and Walter Denzler, from St. James Church in East Setauket, for a pilgrimage to Israel from November 6th to 14th, Pilgrimage organized through Collette Faith Tours. Book now and save $200 per person. Double $3,499; Single $4,299; Triple $3,469. Airfare included. Contact wdenzlerjr@aol.com for more information. Parish Social Ministry Position A Nassau Parish is now interviewing for a part time Parish Social Ministry Coordinator (21 hours per week). The PSM Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and providing direct services for those seeking assistance through the food pantry or other programs provided by the parish. The PSM Coordinator will also be responsible for the training and coordination of volunteers involved in this ministry. Experience in Parish Social Ministry is preferred but not required. Please cover letter and resume to malloy.paula@catholiccharities.cc. Do you know a Senior who is about to graduate from High School? It is that time of year again graduation! As many of our teens move onto college, you can help them continue their journey of faith. Many colleges, secular and parochial, provide a Newman Center for incoming Catholic students. These Centers provide pastoral support and ministry to students, in addition to providing a space to meet other catholic students interested in growing in their faith. Please send graduate s first and last name and college they will be attending via to campusministry@drvc.org. The respective Newman Connection campus leader will be informed and will welcome the student when they arrive in the fall. Rev. Joseph H. Fitzgerald Director of Vocations, Youth, Young Adult and Campus Ministries Diocese of Rockville Centre Religion and Rock Tune into Religion and Rock with Msgr. Jim Vlaun on Sundays from 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM on WBAB FM or 95.3 FM on Long Island s East End. Listen on Saturdays at 11:00 PM on Sirius Radio, Channel 159, the Catholic Channel and at 11:00 PM on XM Satellite, Channel 117. To listen online or

11 Our Mission is to Encourage Evangelize & Educate receive more information regarding Religion and Rock, go t o www. ReligionandRock.com or at Religion & Rock on ITUNES. check to St. Barnabas with your weekly collection donation indicated. Include your Name, Address & Envelope Number. Catholics for Freedom of Religion Free Speech Narrowly Upheld by the Supreme Court: In a 5-4 decision, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of pro-life pregnancy centers by holding that a 2015 California law requiring these centers to promote abortion clinics alongside their pro-life services violates the First Amendment. Advertising or promoting abortion runs directly counter to the very reason pregnancy centers exist - namely to enable and support women who want to choose life for their children. The government has no business forcing these centers to violate their First Amendment right to freedom of speech and, in doing so, work against their life-affirming mission, said Family Research Council president. Justice Anthony Kennedy said the First Amendment bars compelling people to betray their beliefs. He wrote, Governments must not be allowed to force persons to express a message contrary to their deepest convictions. Freedom of Speech secures freedom of thought and belief. This law imperils those liberties. Many are concerned that the matter of protecting First Amendment, Freedom of Speech, was such a close decision. Estate Planning When preparing your estate plan, please consider a bequest to The Parish of St. Barnabas, Bellmore. You can make a contribution to support ongoing operations of the Church or contribute to a particular project. Your legal counsel can help you refine the bequest language to suit your specific wishes for The Parish of St. Barnabas. Thank you. To place a notice in our Bulletin stbapostle@gmail.com. To place an advertisement on our cover call The Church Bulletin at (631) Regular Sacrificial Giving You can contribute to St. Barnabas with online banking and bill paying services. Call the rectory to request the service. Send a

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15 May the Lord preserve the members of our Army, National Guard, Navy, Marines, Air Force, Merchant Marine, Coast Guard and Peace Corps from all harm. US ARMY: General Paul Hurley, PFC David Calame, Jr., PFC Justin Oney, Chaplain Spec Kevin A. Bauer, Lt. Col. 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, Sgt. Kieran Riordan, First Lt Marlene Dwyer, Capt. Allie Cadaulo, Sgt. 1st Class Steven Seidenstein, SPC Christopher Sidor, PFC Matthew Cassella. 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, Frank James Geary, Vincent Cino. US MARINES: Sgt. William D. Loughran, IV, Major Luke T. Holian, Gunnery Sgt. Scott Murray, Corporal Joseph Finno, Ryan Baranek, Pvt. Brian Hussey, Pvt. Richard Graziano, PFC James Brush, PFC James Owens, PFC William Corrigan., LCPL Matthew Maniet, Joseph Clerici MT3. US AIR FORCE: Rev. Major Timothy Hirten, Nicholas P. Wright. US MERCHANT MARINE: Lt. J.G. Eric Stumpel. US COAST GUARD: Lt. Robert M. Scaduto, Jr. US PEACE CORPS: Patrick Coons 1 Chosen Leader wanted for Wednesdays, Level 7 4 Chosen Leaders wanted for Thursdays, Level 7 Call St. Barnabas

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18 If you wish to arrange a baptism, please contact the rectory at Once your request is received you will be invited to meet one of the priests. This meeting offers parents an opportunity to review the baptism ceremony and set the date. The meeting is more conversational than instructional. Forms need to be completed giving information on the parents, child s date and place of birth, as well as the names and religious affiliation of the sponsors. At least one sponsor must be a practicing Catholic. Baptisms are held on Saturday at 11:30 AM, and Sunday at 1:30 PM, when the Church is available. If you wish to hold a private baptism you must bring a visiting priest to perform the baptism service. Private baptisms may be held on Saturday at 1:30 PM and 3:00 PM and on Sunday at 3:00 PM, if these times are available. First time parents are required to attend a Baptism Class. Classes are held in the Holy Family Chapel on Agape Sunday, the second Sunday of the month. Crying babies and noisy children are welcome. We begin with Mass at 10:15 AM, when your baby will be welcomed to St. Barnabas, followed by refreshments and the class. The dates for class are for the 10:30 Mass on August 12 and September 9. We return to the 10:15 Mass for class on October 14, November 11 and December 9.

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