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 Rev. Adrian McHugh, Pastor Rev. Charles Omotu Rev. Francis Agyeman Deacon Bernard F. Sherlock Deacon Richard E. Iandoli 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: Find us on Facebook Masses Monday to Friday: 6:30 and 9:00 AM Saturday: 8:00 AM See the Bulletin for the Holy Day Schedule Saturday Vigil : 5:00 and 7:30 PM Sunday: 7:00, 9:00, 10:30 AM, 12:00 Noon and 5:00 PM AM Holy Family Chapel The Sacrament of Baptism is celebrated on the second, third and fourth Sundays of the month. The Pre-Baptism Class is held in the Church on the first Tuesday of the month at 7:00PM. Please contact the rectory for an appointment with a priest. The Sacrament of Reconciliation is celebrated on Saturday from 12:30 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 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, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton 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 Manager Mr. John G. Nappi

2 St. Barnabas the Apostle Thirty Second Week in Ordinary Time November 16th - November 21st Monday, November 16 6:30 AM Fr. Edward Muhs 9:00 AM Edward Johnson Sharon Cook Anna O Neill Lisa Marie Palazzo Barone The Intentions of Catherine Gavaghan George A. McGinley, Jr. We pray for the recently deceased Terry Huebner Walter Hitchcock Douglas Hennessy Anthony Barton Prudencio Molina and for those whose anniversaries occur around this time. Tuesday, November 17 St. Elizabeth of Hungary 6:30 AM Hector Diaz, Jr. 9:00 AM Intentions of Fr. Charles Omotu Wednesday, November 18 6:30 AM Justin Burns 9:00 AM Adeline Scaduto Thursday, November 19 6:30 AM Angelina Mammone 9:00 AM Rev. John Powers Friday, November 20 6:30 AM Dominic Saracen 9:00 AM Living & Deceased Members of the Robinson & Wupper Families Saturday, November 21 The Presentation of the Blessed Mother Mary 8:00 AM Rita Campanella 5:00 PM Raymond Vogts Frank Tocco Kevin Gokey Manuel Gosalves Neil Muenzen Mary Ann Femia 7:30 PM Rita Campanella Sunday, November 22 Christ the King 7:00 AM Kathleen Garland 9:00 AM Vincent & Margaret Fiero 10:15 AM Louis Grandwilliams 10:30 AM Luigi & Maria Balestrieri 12:00 PM James Ednie, Tonya & Cameron Gooden 5:00 PM For the People of Our Parish Advent Wreath Candles If you wish to memorialize a candle on the Advent Wreath for a loved one please contact the rectory. The offering is $50 for each candle. Celebrant Schedule Saturday, November 21st 5:00 PM Fr. Francis 7:30 PM Fr. Adrian Sunday, November 22nd 7:00 AM Fr. Francis 9:00 AM Fr. Charles 10:15 AM Fr. Francis 10:30 AM Fr. Charles 12:00 PM Fr. Adrian 5:00 PM Fr. Adrian

3 There was Joseph, the one the apostles nicknamed Barnabas, which means Son of Encouragement. Acts 4:36. Thank you for responding to our Parish Survey. Your concern for the parish is encouraging and the points you expressed are honest and helpful. Here are some more of your opinions. We pray for the grace to move from answers to action. I go to mass just about every Sunday because my mother instilled in me & my brothers respect for God's church. Maybe it would be a good idea to have kids go with their "Parents" to Religious Education classes once in a while, it's a tough question to answer. / I sing & I still have a band. My wife would like me to join the choir, maybe, we'll see. Adult education programs, possibly on the meaning of the Mass and its different seasons. Social gatherings for our young adults in the year bracket. Fr. Charles Mangano has music evenings of reflection that many appeal to our young adults and older. They are very inspiring for the whole family. Priests give well prepared sermons. / There is a great variety of programs available to belong to a ministry in the Parish. More teaching on Marriage & the Sacraments. Prayer & Spirituality of Saints. Teach children in CCD & school how to pray & follow Jesus - no fluff - real theology. / Meet & greet parishioners before Mass especially converts & new parishioners. / More explanation on the domestic church & how important it is that children learn to pray. Families come together at the Mass to witness to each other. / Spiritual book library - donated books " listening sessions" during the day. Can't hear clearly in back of the church. Have catechism (religious ed.) for the children. / Keep the family and Saturday evening Masses. Yes, shorter Masses / Sometimes it's hard to understand a priest. / Earlier evening masses in the winter- 4:00 PM & 6:00 PM lots of churches do. Some people cannot make it to mass every week, however, when they do attend, the sermon is only about what terrible people/ catholic's they are, they are not encouraged to come back. Ushers should wear uniformed jackets with church logo & name tags. I would like to see St. Barnabas provide activities for young adults (21-30). Activities similar to those provided by Faith on Tap, but in the local community. / I would be more inclined to participate in the parish ministries if there were action oriented ministries. Such as Thanksgiving Mass Thursday, November 26th 6:30 AM & 9:30 AM Habitat for Humanity. Clean-ups at Jones Beach, volunteering at Bethany House, Regina Residence, events at Senior Centers, Operation Christmas Child, Peanut Butter Jelly Gang. / To be more welcoming, host dinners and parish picnics. More parish activities/events such as: block parties, parish carnivals. It would be great to have a parish newsletter to let people know what the parish has been doing. There is one big void that exists & that is Evangelization as our Holy Father talks about it. We need programs for adult Faith Formation/ constant ongoing Adult Faith Program. / We are fortunate to have priests from foreign countries to fill the void in vocations.

4 Pastor of St. Barnabas 12 noon Mass November 22 All are Welcome Next Sunday, November 22, I will be installed as Pastor of St. Barnabas. I thank all of you for the very warm welcome you have extended to me since July and I hope to be of service to you over the next few years. People often wonder what do priests do after we say Mass. This reflection might provide an answer. Its title: But, Father, what do you actually do? Leader of people, wisest of guides; diplomat, elder, who never takes sides. Inspirer, Confessor, forgiver of sins; caretaker, cleaner and emptier of bins, Welcome baptizer of infants in arms; counter of candles and filler of forms. Father and teacher, chaplain to schools; chairman of councils, maker of rules. Parish accountant and administrator, typist and banker, and news duplicator. Signer of Mass cards, reference composer, certificate writer and passport endorser. Digger of gardens, inspector of drains, checker of roofs every time that it rains. Re-designer of churches, to fill empty pews, re-glazer of windows, repairer of loos. Visitor, caller, knocker on doors, target of gossips and cadgers and bores. Chaplain to hospital, long or short stay, 'Please don t forget, my Mum's in for the day.' The doctors and nurses all merit a call, smile kindly at everyone keep on the ball! Sayer of Masses and liturgy leader, celebrant, sacristan, cantor and reader. Marshall of servers, collectors and choir; hymn books and papers both seller and buyer. Presider of Eucharist, calm as you like - 'but did I remember to switch on the mike?' Celebrant of Masses, devotions and prayers, patient receiver of everyone's cares. Marriage encounter and parish renewal; Journeys of Faith and liturgical jewels. Shepherd to prayer groups, prophet and pastor; spiritual director and guru and master. Help of the sick and anointer and healer; support for the dying and final appealer. Conductor of funerals, comfort of mourners, called to give solace to even the scorners, Minister of marriage, the guide of young love, adviser of couples who need help from above. Provider of insight into all life connubial; Collector of forms for marriage tribunal. Man of prayer, reflection, study and thought, but still finding time for the news and the sport. Something for everyone, you might exclaim, but when things go wrong who is it they blame? Volunteer Thank You Party Saturday, November 21st Pastor Installation Mass Sunday, November 12 Noon Thanksgiving Mass Thursday, November 26th 9:30 AM First Sunday Advent Sunday, November 29th Sisters of Charity Renewal of Vows December 12 Noon Holy Year of Mercy Begins December 8th Christmas Pageant December 3:00 PM Lessons & Carols December 7:00

5 Financial Reports Weekend Collection 11/09/14 : $ 15, /08/15 : $ 15, Parish Families Registered 5,018 # Envelopes Mailed 1,454 # Envelopes Used 597 # Envelopes (11/09/14) Catholic Ministries Appeal Goal Amount: $ 109, Total Pledged: $ 122, Total Payments Received: $ 117, Total # of Donors: 547 The Week at a Glance Sunday: 1:30 PM Baptisms, Church 7:30 PM Al-Anon Meeting, School Cafeteria Monday: 8:00 PM Charismatic Prayer Group, Holy Family Chapel 11/9/2014 Tuesday: 1:00 PM Friendly Seniors, Holy Family Chapel 11/8/2015 6:00 PM Christmas Pageant Rehearsal, Church BUDGET :00 PM Family Music Ministry Rehearsal, Holy Family Chapel 7:00 PM Bereavement Group, Rectory Meeting Room Wednesday: 7:00 PM RCIA Meeting, Convent Meeting Room 7:30 PM Al-Anon Meeting, Rectory Meeting Room 8:00 PM Choir Rehearsal, Church Thursday: 7:00 PM Bible Study, Rectory Meeting Room Saturday: 12:30 PM Reconciliation, Church 8:00 PM Parish Volunteer Party, School Auditorium Second Collection This Weekend Maintenance & Repair Soon we will install upgraded phone lines that will offer substantial annual savings to the parish. The sound system in the church cuts out on one side during Mass. We were advised to purchase a new amplifier to improve the sound quality. We are not satisfied with the new white lighting in the sanctuary and are looking at alternatives. Thank you for your ongoing financial support. Second Collection Next Weekend Catholic Campaign for Human Development and Home Missions CCHD was founded by the bishops of the United States when they realized that the lives of those in need would not improve until the systems and policies that keep people in poverty were changed. For over 40 years, CCHD has funded community groups that seek justice and create lasting change. Fight poverty in America. Support CCHD. Year of Mercy Ornaments Here is a gift to send to your family to mark the beginning of the Year of Mercy this December. These Nativity & Pope Francis, Christmas tree ornaments will be SOON available St. Barnabas soon. Donation: 1 for $3 2 for $5

6 We are still in need of donations Thanksgiving is a very special time for each of us, as we celebrate and give thanks to God for family, friends and the many blessings we share. Still, there are those among us who will need our help to make their own Thanksgiving a happy one. Saint Barnabas has a rich and generous tradition of sharing its blessings with those in need by providing Food Baskets at Thanksgiving. So, this year again, we invite you to consider donating one or two of the following items: A gift certificate to purchase a turkey Fresh, frozen or canned produce Cranberry Sauce, Stuffing mix Juice & cider, A tin of cookies Pancake mix & syrup, Coffee & tea May God Bless your generosity. Small Christian Communities Small Christian Communities are groups of people who gather to read the scripture for the coming Sunday, reflect and share their thoughts. Each group decides where to meet (someone s house), when to meet (time, day, how often) and receives a monthly guide for each person with suggested reflections for the readings. Bibles will be provided as needed. If you would like more information, please call the rectory and leave a message for Terri Lyons. Friendly Seniors The Friendly Seniors will meet Tuesday, November 17th at 1:00 PM in the Holy Family Chapel. Adults aged 55 and over are welcome. 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. The Story of the First Christmas Sunday, December 13th AT 3:00 PM Calling all Angels, Shepherds, Stars and Townspeople Children ages 3 and up are invited to participate in this wonderful St. Barnabas tradition. First practice is Tuesday, November 17th at 6:00 PM in the Church. If you are interested in participating, please Lyn Politi at: stbarnabasfamilyliturgy@gmail.com.

7 Holy Hour for Vocations Friday, November 20th, 7:00 PM This evening for youths aged 13 and up will be held at St. Ignatius Church, Hicksville. Doors open at 7:00 PM. For more information contact our Youth Minister Peggy. Young Adults Thanksgiving Gathering Fr. Jim Shelton will celebrate Mass for the young adults at the Church of the Good Shepherd, 1370 Grundy Avenue, Holbrook on November 17th, 7:00 PM. A social will immediately follow Mass at The Irish Times, 975B Main St., Holbrook. Meet other young men and women who share your faith. Please bring canned and non-perishable food items to donate to the Church of Good Shepherd Outreach Food Pantry. If you have any questions, please contact, Marianne Sheridan at msheridan@drvc.org or , ext Young Adult Ministry Faith on Tap on Monday, November 30th at 7:30 PM Wantagh Inn, across from the Wantagh RR Station. Our talk for the evening is entitled 33 To Life - Kevin and Giorgio s Miracle Story. Our speaker, Kevin Becker, will share with us his story of how Pier Giorgio s intercession saved his life. On August 26, 2011, Kevin fell 13 feet off of the roof of his college apartment. Kevin's fall left him in a coma with multiple fractures to his skull - in fact, every lobe of his brain sustained injuries, with only a 30% change of survival. While he was in a coma, Kevin's family rallied to his side both and some e began a novena to Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati. The next day he awoke and gave the thumbs up sign! Come and hear Kevin s story. The Biology of the Theology of the Body Monday, November 30th, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Immaculate Conception, Huntington Vicky Thorn, Director of the National Office on Post-Abortion Healing and Ministry will be presenting a fascinating workshop on the Biology of the Theology of the Body. This presentation is designed to further the understanding on the bio-chemistry and science of attraction. This important study on sexual morality and biological data present the value of Church teaching and highlight the many significant benefits for the physical, emotional and spiritual well being. Please RSVP by November 25th to Diana Tellis at dtellis@drvc.org or call x 626 & 381 Magnificat Breakfast Monday, December 5th, 9:45 AM Hofstra Club, Uniondale Magnificat, a Ministry to Catholic Women, cordially invites you to attend breakfast with guest speaker Josephine Cachia, who is currently serving in the Diocese of Brooklyn as a Liaison and Director for the Charismatic Renewal. The cost is $35 per person. Reservations must be received by November 30th and mailed to: Judy Murphy, 42 Pinehurst Street, Lido Beach, Please direct all inquiries to either Judy Murphy at (917) , or Angela Rizzo at Living With Alzheimer Disease and Dementia Wednesday, December 2nd 1:00 PM 2:00 PM St. Joseph Renewal Center, Brentwood If you are a care-giver of someone who suffers from memory loss you will find tremendous support in this group. Our time is spent sharing our experiences, assisting in sharing what works and doesn t work at home, time for prayer and sharing. Without our relationship with God, the cross we carry with our loved ones would be impossible. This is lonely journey without support. For more information call (631) ext. 123.

8 St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Regional Catholic School Where we LIVE with Respect, Responsibility & Reverence Our weekly news column to all alumni, families and parishioners BAKE SALE THANKSGIVING PIES, BREADS & TREATS will be available at St. Frances de Chantal Parish on Saturday & Sunday, November 21 st & 22 nd after all masses. We would like to congratulate our 2015 Student Council Representatives Each of our representatives were inducted at our November mass Officers Stephen Garvey, Lola Lechleider, Kristi Marmol, Sophia Mazza, Jessica Politi & Karena Rizzo Class Representatives Alexandra Bossie, Mason Cain, Samantha Cordeiro, Alexandra Danielowich-Snow, Aaron Darzano, Bryce Ettrick, Sophia Fontanilles, Alyssa Fernandez, Gabriel Granados, Fred Joseph, Alexandra Lee, Brandon Marmol, Thomas O Kane, Gabriella Quinones, Amanda Ramsden, John Paul Rincon, Tyler Rodriguez, Michael Snow, Josh Suarez, Otega Uwode, Mitchell Van Doff, Brian Venneri & Alexander Williams

9 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) The Religious Education Program is in need of Adult volunteers to assist as Hall Monitors and Substitute Catechists. We have been having difficulty finding adults to substitute when a catechist cannot come in. Please consider helping! Important Dates Saturday, November 21st Level 5 Reconciliation 11:00 AM in the Church. Monday, November 23rd through Thursday, November 26th - NO Classes Thanksgiving week. Tuesday, December 1st Saturday, December 5th Level 1 Parent Meeting Image of God 10:00 AM in the Holy Family Chapel OR 7:00 PM in the Church. Level 7 Reconciliation 11:00 AM in the Church. Tuesday, December 8th NO CLASSES Feast of the Immaculate Conception - Holy Day, please remember to take your children to Church. Thursday, December 17th NO CLASSES. Monday, December 21st through December 31st NO CLASSES - Christmas vacation, enjoy! Monday, January 4th CLASSES RESUME - Happy New Year! Welcome Back. Please remember to check the Religious Education grade level calendars as well as the website to keep informed of dates of classes, as well as when classes are not in session, homework assignments, and requirements. 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 cancelations! Please LIKE us on Facebook St. Barnabas Religious Education.

10 November 15, 2015 Hi everyone! This is the page for St Barnabas Life Teen. I m Peggy Harnisch your youth minister!! Hi Everyone, As we wind down the Liturgical year I thought it might be nice to spend some time a few weeks beforehand to think about gratitude. We will certainly think about this at Thanksgiving, but why not spend some time before thinking about some of the things we re grateful for? Dates to Remember! Friday, November 20th Holy Hour/Dodgeball Middle and High School students permission slips needed Let s think about our lives. Pick something you take for granted and think about how thankful you are for it. Let s start this week by thinking of family. Do we think about those in our lives who are there for us when no one else might be? I know it can be easy to take family for granted, but let s spend some time this being grateful for family. It may be taking us wherever we need to be, waking us up in the morning when we aren t so happy or buying us those things we have to have. Maybe you have a sibling you don t appreciate at this time. Being grateful may mean sitting down and having a conversation or playing a game with them. For some of us it may mean our extended family. Is there someone we need to call because it s been too long? See what happens if you start this week everyday with being thankful for family! Have a blessed week! Peggy If you are an adult who might enjoy working with teens, maybe you would like to be a part of our Core team! Peggy for information!! We need you! stbarnabasyouthministry@gmail.com