The Catholic Community of St. Barnabas September 2, 2018 Twenty Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

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1 The Catholic Community of St. Barnabas September 2, 2018 Twenty Second Sunday in Ordinary Time PARISH MISSION The family of St. Barnabas Parish celebrates the Eucharist, welcomes and serves all, shares talents, fosters learning, and initiates others into the life of Christ South Longwood, Chicago, IL

2 7 S Perspective Why is the parish undertaking such a project? Life would be simpler just to remain the same. The buildings have been able to serve the community for the last half century- why change, why update? I am sure any home owner knows when it is time to invest, downsize, or just let the new owners worry about it. In some sense, we are both the old owners and new owners of this parish community. The elders tell stories of going out on one Sunday to get pledges to build the "new church" in Only one Sunday!!! Do you believe it? Someone had the vision and determination to make a dream into reality. Our current project has taken years of dreaming and envisioning to get to this point. The reason we are undertaking this project is the same reason the last generation sponsored the building of the Church. We desire St. Barnabas to be part of the Beverly community and an anchor of Catholicism both in worship and education. We want our children to become the leaders of the next generation. I do marvel at the accomplishments of so many of our young parishioners. The sacrifices you make for your kids know no bounds. You want the best for them and are willing to do anything for them. You send them to the best high schools and universities, no questions asked. How many of your kids have been to Europe to study abroad? Education is the foundation to this success. We as a parish recognize the need to keep pace. The creation of this new and innovative learning space is critical to remain a leader in Catholic education. However, none of this makes any sense unless we remain a faith based community. None of this makes any sense or is worth a penny if it is only about being number one. We live in God's world. We have been given so many gifts and much is expected of us. Do we accept both the invitation and the responsibility of being the best servants of God that we can be? When I stand in the back of church I see so many great families; young and old. When I stand in the back of church and see the elders I marvel at their faith, sometimes knowing their journey and others just sensing their own individual journey. So many people do great acts of kindness known only to a few and to their God. So many people carry a cross known only to a few and their God. As we begin a new school year, accept the challenge and invitation of being a good servant. Be an example to your children. Teach them what is truly important in your life. They know already. Curve back around to being part of our Sunday community. Find and claim your favorite pew. Some have had theirs for generations. Become a pillar of this community. Please Pray for our Military Kenneth Safford Ryan Graber Peter Chaveriat Jennifer Chaveriat Patrick Corcoran James Fournier Chuck Franklin Josh Pentek Matt Beemsterboer JJ Marren Ian McHugh Keating Yvonne Cannon Brian Walsh Tom Carroll Anthony Pandolfi Conor Antic

3 The Imagine Campaign Some FAQs This is the first of an occasional series of articles where the Campaign Leadership Team and parish staff address questions about the Campaign. Q: What exactly are we getting with the addition to the school? It looks nice but I ve heard that it is nothing but offices and an Art Room. That isn t a good use of the money. A: The addition to the school will have the same number of offices as today in the legacy building. The new building will allow Art, Music and Foreign Language to have dedicated classrooms instead of a program on a cart. The Foreign Language classroom will be in the addition. The Library/Computer Lab will be moved to the new building s Media Center. The school now has no science lab but there will be a modern one called the Innovations Center in the new building. As a result of the addition there will be 24 classrooms available for Grades 1-8, three per grade. This will give St. Barnabas School a great deal of flexibility. If enrollment grows, Barnabas will have the capacity. If it doesn t, then the average class size may get smaller. The addition will also have a Nurse s Office, a secure entrance and an elevator to provide access to the entire school for those who can t use the stairs. Q: I don t have school age children so why should I support the Campaign? A: Many families who have pledged don t have school age children. A strong school makes for a stronger parish. An excellent Catholic school option is appealing for newcomers to the neighborhood. All the on-line real estate B: websites have information about the schools in Beverly, and some have comments and ratings about St. Barnabas School. A better school helps all of our property values. Q: If 1,000 families haven t pledged, does that mean they don t support the Campaign? A: No. We believe that means they haven t made a decision. Most of the families in the Parish haven t been solicited for a pledge in almost two years. Q: Why is that? A: The Leadership Team decided that fund-raising should be based on updated cost estimates and Newman B: Architecture s work on the design. We now have detailed drawings that will be part of our new Campaign pitch book and video. Q: Lately I ve read that if 1,000 families each pledge $1,200 we can raise the remaining $1.2 million to reach the Campaign s $5 million goal. Two years ago I received a letter asking for a lot more than $1,200 and I ve pledged a lot higher amount. Why are you only asking for $1,200 pledges now? A: The ask amounts for the first phase of Campaign fundraising have been a source of confusion. They were B: determined by the Campaign consultant at the time and based on a number of factors, including a family s history of financial support for the parish. If your family has been financially generous to St. Barnabas you probably received a higher ask than $1,200. And many families have supported the Campaign which is why Barnabas has achieved 78% of the Campaign goal. Thank you for your generosity! The Leadership Team wants to increase the number of families pledging to the Campaign. $1.2 million is a big number to raise but if more families participate it will be easier to achieve. Our 1,000 families at $1,200 each is our way to make the goal more achievable. With pledges payable over three years, that works out to $400 per year. We hope families who haven t pledged and who don t have the financial means for a larger contribution will think that level is affordable.

4 THANK YOU A very big thank you to the St. Barnabas Bridge League for their generous donation to the parish. They enjoyed another season of great fellowship and card playing. Human Concerns ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY FUND RAISER District 6 of the SVdP society will host a fund raising event at Bourbon St. on Sunday, September 9, 2018 from noon until 5pm. St. Barnabas is one of 15 parishes within District 6. The cost is $35 per person, and includes food and drinks. We are in need of prizes for our raffle, September 9th. Restaurant gift certificates and other are welcome donations. If you'd like to make a donation, purchase tickets or have a question, please call one of the numbers listed below. We appreciate whatever help that you can provide. Thank you. Denny: Bill: Parish Life WEBER IRISH DANCE Irish Dance class will resume at St Barnabas on Thursday Sept 13th. and will meet from 3:10p-4:00p in the church hall. Class is open to boys & girls 5 yrs and older. New & returning students can register at the first class. For info/registration please call or Madeleine at weberirishdancers@comcast.net CLASS OF 1993 St. Barnabas Class of th year reunion will be Sept 29. Mass at 4pm, school tour following Mass, and a reception at Barney Callaghan s. Cash bar and pizza. For more info, please contact Theresa McGarry Lakawitch at tlakawitch@aol.com or (773) Please remember in your prayers those who have passed away and their families: Julia Dargan James L. Conway Jr. Mary Malone Ida Uneriein John Collins Rosalee O Hanley Isaly Maureen Parsons Arthur Baker Joseph Goldyn Robert Hoggatt James Swank Donna Murphy Harry Relstab Catherine McAdams

5 Spiritual Life 2020 PASSION PLAY IN OBERAMMERGAU A PILGRIMAGE TO AUSTRIA, GERMANY AND SWITZERLAND WITH FR. JIM DONOVAN AND KITTY RYAN There is something exciting about the spiritual reawakening of our hearts and souls through the history and experiences of our faith and cultures. We invite you to experience this reawakening by joining us on our Passion Play Pilgrimage to Austria, Germany and Switzerland, August 11-20, We will visit and celebrate mass at many magnificent churches, cathedrals, and monasteries as well as experience the performance of the Passion Play in Oberammergau. In addition to these sacred places, we will visit historical sites, castles, and museums exploring the culture and history of these amazing cities and villages, not to mention the scenic landscapes of the Alps and the beauty of the countryside we will travel through. This pilgrimage will be a wonderful combination of faith, friends and fun offering spiritual renewal with time to pray and play! We will return home refreshed, renewed and enriched in our faith with wonderful memories and new friends. For more information and a brochure about this amazing pilgrimage, please contact Kitty Ryan at ktryan@stbarnabasparish.org or ext Neighborhood News RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE Hello, our names are Andrew Lenehan and Edwardo Serrano. We are two Saint Rita High School students involved in a service project with the Ronald McDonald House. We're looking to collect items such as vacuum cleaners, irons, hair dryers, office supplies, Toys (puzzles, movies ((rated G)), board games, stuffed animals), Food (canned goods, non-perishable food items), Shopping List (paper products, trash bags, laundry detergent, cleaning products, personal care products, entertainment products, gift cards for grocery stores, etc.) We will be collecting in the back of the church this weekend September 1 & 2. If you have any questions please contact us at a01lenehan@gmail.com or edwardo.serrano19@stritahs.com. If is not suitable please call us at If you unable to bring the items to mass, please call the number above and we will be by to pick it up. VOLUNTEER OPPURTUNITY Help adult immigrants learn English at Aquinas Literacy Center! Volunteer as a one-on-one tutor for just 90 minutes per week at 3540 S. Hermitage Ave. in Chicago. You do not have to speak another language; all tutoring is in English. Join us for one of our upcoming next tutor training 2-day workshops: Friday, September 7 th (6-9pm) and Saturday, September 8 th (9am-4pm) Friday, October 12 th (6-9pm) and Saturday, October 13 th (9am-4pm) Friday, November 9 th (6-9pm) and Saturday, November 10 th (9am-4pm) Register in advance and come both days to begin tutoring. For more information or to register, please contact the Volunteer Coordinator at sabrina@aquinasliteracycenter.org or (773) Aquinas Literacy Center is sponsored by the Adrian Dominican Sisters.

6 Spiritual Life CHOIR JOIN THE ST. BARNABAS ADULT CHOIR SEASON Music is an exciting and fulfilling ministry with the power to express what words cannot. Music touches the soul, heals the heart and enhances our prayer. It is a wonderful way to become involved in our parish as we give back to God the talents and gifts God has bestowed upon us. St. Barnabas parish is looking to continue developing a full, vibrant and energetic choir including both the young and the old gathered as one in prayer as we lead the song of the assembly at the 10:00 a.m. Sunday liturgies from September through May. We rehearse once a week on Wednesday evenings from 7:00 9:00 p.m.in the church. Anyone from high school age and up who loves to sing is invited and encouraged to join us. No experience is necessary! We are also seeking experienced instrumentalists who would be willing to share their gifts and talents with the faith community of St. Barnabas. Please consider joining us for a spiritually and musically uplifting experience! Rehearsals will begin on Wednesday, September 5th at 7:00 p.m. in church. Feel free to bring a friend. If you have any questions, please contact Kitty Ryan at ext 226 or by at ktryan@stbarnabasparish.org May the music of our days, Lord, be a song in praise of You! Name Phone Number I am interested in singing I am interested in playing Instrument played Years of playing experience PLEASE RETURN TO THE RECTORY ATTN: KITTY RYAN JOIN THE ST. BARNABAS CHILDREN S CHOIR SEASON The beautiful sound of children s voices raised in song in praise of God is a very uplifting and moving experience. We would like to continue expanding our full, vibrant and energetic children s choir at St. Barnabas to further enhance our liturgies. Any student, in grades 3-8 in Fall of 2018, is invited to join the St. Barnabas Children s Choir. Rehearsals will be held every Wednesday from 3:00 4:30 p.m. in the church beginning on Wednesday, September 5, As the Choir continues to grow we will be able to build on the foundation we have set by doing more work with the Orff xylophones and by adding more challenging music to our repertoire. The Children s Choir will lead the music at various liturgies from September through May. A detailed schedule will be distributed at a later date. Anyone who loves to sing is encouraged to join us in this fun, exciting and fulfilling ministry. It is a wonderful opportunity for the young members of our faith community to learn more about their faith and to serve both God and our parish. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions at ext. 226 or at ktryan@stbarnabasparish.org NAME: SCHOOL: GRADE (Fall 2018) RM MOTHER S NAME: FATHER S NAME: ADDRESS: HOME PHONE: MOTHER S CELL PHONE: FATHER S CELL PHONE: ADDRESS PLEASE RETURN TO RECTORY ATTN: KITTY RYAN

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8 BITTY BUCKEYES REGISTRATION NOW OPEN! Education Bitty Buckeyes is a unique program designed for young children (18 months to 3 years of age) accompanied by their adult companions. Each session will expose children to language and motor skill development along with religious instruction through the use of fun, age-appropriate activities including interactive stories, sign language, fingerplays, songs, crafts, and exploratory play. (Siblings older than 3 years are welcome to attend at the per family rate, though class activities will be developed for 18 month to 3 year old children. Siblings younger than 18 months are welcome to attend free of charge.) Bitty Buckeyes classes meet on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, OR Thursdays from 9:00-10:00 a.m. in the Early Childhood Building. Spaces are limited to 10 children for each day of every session and are offered on a first come, first served basis! You may register for all sessions at once or one session at a time. Please complete the registration information below and return it to St. Barnabas School (10121 S. Longwood) with your payment (payable to St. Barnabas) prior to the start of the session. Please contact Lyndsey Paula at bittybuckeyes@stbarnabasparish.org with any questions. Please register the following child(ren) for the Bitty Buckeyes class indicated below: Child s Name Date of Birth / Child s Name Date of Birth Mother s Name Cell # Father s Name Cell # Name of Caregiver attending with child(ren), if different than parent Home Address Home Phone Address Address Returning Bitty Buckeye Family? (Yes/No) Session 1 (13 weeks): $90 per student or $135 per family 1 st / 2 nd Choice: Tues. Class dates (9-10 a.m.): Sept. 11 th to Dec. 11 th **No Class Nov. 20 th 1 st / 2 nd Choice: Wed. Class dates (9-10 a.m.): Sept. 12 th to Dec. 12 th **No Class Nov. 21 st 1 st / 2 nd Choice: Thurs. Class dates (9-10 a.m.): Sept. 13 th to Dec. 13 th **No Class Nov. 22 nd Session 2 (12 weeks): $85 per student or $130 per family 1 st / 2 nd Choice: Tues. Class dates (9-10 a.m.): January 15 th to April 2 nd 1 st / 2 nd Choice: Wed. Class dates (9-10 a.m.): January 16 th to April 3 rd 1 st / 2 nd Choice: Thurs. Class dates (9-10 a.m.): January 17 th to April 4 th Session 3 (5 weeks): $35 per student or $55 per family 1 st / 2 nd Choice: Tues. Class dates (9-10 a.m.): April 30 th to May 28 th 1 st / 2 nd Choice: Wed. Class dates (9-10 a.m.): May 1 st to May 29 th 1 st / 2 nd Choice: Thurs. Class dates (9-10 a.m.): May 2 nd to May 30 th

9 PARISH STAFF AND DIRECTORY South Longwood Fax Rev. James Donovan Pastor Rev. William Malloy Retired Pastor Rev. Raymond Tillrock Pastor Emeritus Rev. Augustine Mahonge Associate Pastor Patrick McGowan Director of Lifelong formation Kitty Ryan Pastoral Associate/ Director of Music & Liturgy Gail Byrnes Business Manager Geri Doherty Parish Secretary Sandro Tsomaia Associate Music Director Sr. Julie Flynn Human Concerns Coordinator Weekend Sacramental Assistants Rev. William Kenneally Deacons Mr. Andrew Neu, Mr. William Sullivan School South Longwood Fax Elaine Gaffney X216 Lisa Sarcinella Katy Duffy Convent South Longwood X230 X232 X X226 X227 X221 X223 X228 Lia Goyer Stewardship & Communications Coordinator X242 X215 X214 We gather as a community to celebrate Mass: Saturday: 8:00 am, 4:00 pm Sunday: READINGS FOR THE WEEK Mon: 1 Cor 2:1-5; Ps 119:97-102; Lk 4:16-30, Tue: 1 Cor 2:10b-16; Ps 145:8-14; Lk 4:31-37 Wed: 1 Cor 3:1-9; Ps 33:12-15, 20-21; Lk 4:38-44 Thu: 1 Cor 3:18-23; Ps 24:1bc-4ab, 5-6; Lk 5:1-11 Weekdays: 6:45 am Communion Service is in Chapel; 8:45am Mass is in Church Monday 9/3 LABOR DAY 8:45 a.m. People of St. Barnabas Tuesday, 9/4 6:45 a.m. Word/Communion 8:45 a.m. Marjorie Hamel Wednesday, 9/5 6:45 a.m. James L. Conway Jr. 8:45 a.m. Barbara Regan Thursday, 9/6 6:45 a.m. Word/Communion 8:45 a.m. Robert Hoggatt Friday, 9/7 6:45 a.m. People of St. Barnabas 8:45 a.m. Donna Griffin Saturday, 9/8 8:00 a.m. Eleanor Adams 4:00 p.m. Eucharist Celebration Intentions Patrick Sweeney Jimmy Conway Presider Fr. Mahonge 6th Gr. Server 7th Gr. Server 8th Gr. Server Euch. Min. Lector Sacristans Oscar* Roa Tess* Concannon Sean* Healy Tom Hlousek Donna O Hara Liz Corr Tom Nine Kate Liston Castle Kitty Carroll Karen Woodson Grace Ann Kartheiser Karen Lux LITURGICAL CELEBRATIONS Sunday, September 9, :00 a.m. Eucharist Celebration Intentions Robert Hoggatt Donna Griffin Presider Fr. Kenneally 6th Gr. Server 7th Gr. Server 8th Gr. Server Euch. Min. Lector Sacristans Daniel Coakley Sam Quiroz Lillian Coakley Don Bowman Patty Rohan Patrick Rohan Kate Walsh Patty Fahey Janice Roche Mary Dennis Michael Crispo Peggy O Brien-Bremer 10:00 a.m. Eucharist Celebration Intentions Monica Fox Joseph Goldyn Ima Whitehouse Presider Fr. Donovan 6th Gr. Server Joseph* Katalinic 7th Gr. Server Quinn Looney 8th Gr. Server Evelina Poole Euch. Min. Susan Poole Marilyn Burke Kathy Benson Emilie Ilarde Janet Barry Holly Sutker William Waddell Anne Malone John Fleming Lector Patricia Caldwell Sacristans Mary Janine Scanlon 12:00 p.m. Eucharist Celebration Intentions Connie & Barb Majeski (62 Anniversary) Presider Fr. Malloy 6th Gr. Server 7th Gr. Server 8th Gr. Server Euch. Min. Lector Sacristans Peyton* Bartels Richard Moran Riley* Cleveland Heather Cleveland Stella Muir Marie Rose Theodule Georgia Caston Timothy Cullinan Dawn Ruff Monica Wilczak Chris Parker Cindy Malloy Fri: 1 Cor 4:1-5; Ps 37:3-6, 27-28, 39-40; Lk 5:33-39 Sat: Mi 5:1-4a or Rom 8:28-30; Ps 13:6; Mt 1:1-16, [18-23] Sunday: Is 35:4-7a; Ps 146:7-10; Jas 2:1-5; Mk 7:31-37

10 Sunday Week 8/26/2018 Monthly July 2018 Year-to-Date 0 Our Finances Your Gifts Matter Actual $9, $82, $82, Budgeted Month of July Overview Have you ever wondered how this money is spent? Here is a breakdown of our monthly income and expense. Difference INCOME Stewardship Income: Religious Ed and Misc Income Total Income: EXPENSES Payroll & Benefits: Business, & Rectory Expense: Utilities : Repairs, Maintenance & Capital Expenditures: Altar and Liturgical: Archdiocesan Expense: Parish Life & Ministerial Programs: Total Expenses: Net Income/Loss June-18 $82, , $88, $64, $4, $3, $2, $ $17, $1, $93, $5, June-17 $72, $ $72, $42, $4, $3, $5, $1, $16, $ $75, $2, LET US HELP New Parishioners: We welcome you! Please introduce yourself to us. We ask that you register with Geri Doherty ext.0 or Gdoherty@stbarnabasparish.org Infant Baptism: Infants are baptized on the first and third Sundays of the month at 1:30 pm. First time parents are required to complete the Baptism Prep Class which are offered on the second Monday of every month. Please contact Geri Doherty ext.0 or gdoherty@stbarnabasparish.org. Reconciliation: The Sacrament of Reconciliation is celebrated on Saturday afternoon from 3:00 pm to 3:30 pm in the Church or by appointment. Religious Education: Grammar school students who are not attending Saint Barnabas School are encouraged to register for Religious Education classes. Contact Matt Furjanic at or mfurjanic@stbarnabasparish.org. Sacraments of Initiation/RCIA: Those of catechetical age are baptized and fully received into the Catholic faith annually at the Easter Vigil. Formation begins in the fall. Please contact Tom Nine , tnine@comcast.net. Marriage: Call the Rectory to speak with a priest about making arrangements 4 to 6 months in advance. Holy Orders: Anyone interested in knowing more about formation for priestly or diaconate ministry is asked to call Fr. James Donovan at ext.230 or Jdonovan@stbarnabasparish.org. Anointing of the Sick/Communion: If a member of your family is ill or homebound, please contact Geri Doherty ext.0 or gdoherty@stbarnabasparish.org. Bulletin articles: To submit items for the bulletin please send to Geri Doherty at gdoherty@stbarnabasparish.org no later then 9:00 on the Monday before the weekend.

11 CHURCH NAME AND ADDRESS St. Barnabas Church # S. Longwood Drive Chicago, IL TELEPHONE CONTACT PERSON Geri Doherty OR Gail Byrnes SOFTWARE MS Publisher 2016 Adobe Acrobat 9 Windows 10 PRINTER HP Color Laserjet 4600n SUNDAY DATE OF PUBLICATION August 19, 2018 NUMBER OF PAGES SENT 1 through 11 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS