The Catholic Community of Saint Barnabas January 30, 2011 Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time

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1 The Catholic Community of Saint Barnabas January 30, 2011 Fourth 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 stbarnabasparish.org

2 Guest Mutterings During the 1994 Rwandan genocide, the Benebikira Sisters sheltered hundreds of orphans and others who sought refuge in their convents. When a militia stormed their motherhouse and demanded that the sisters separate themselves by ethnic groups, the sisters said no--aware that at other convents 20 sisters had been killed for standing up to militants. The militia then took all their food, cut the water lines, and told the sisters they would come back to kill them. After the genocide, the sisters found themselves caring for about 350 orphans. The children had food and clothing, Sister M. Juvenal Mukamurama told Kathleen L. Sullivan of the National Catholic Reporter, but it was no life for them. Family is very important in our country. They needed a family. So the sisters built 39 houses and grouped the orphans into families of six to eight children. Rwanda wants to move forward, said Sister Mukamurama, who is marking her 40th anniversary as a Benebikira sister (Benebikira means Daughters of Mary in Kinyarwanda, the native language of Rwanda). We want to build our country, our relationships, a new life. We are no longer seen as Tutsi or Hutu. We live together. We are no longer separate. We are Rwandans. Blessed are the poor in spirit, scripture tells us. The Lord loves the just; the Lord protects the stranger. Joel Schorn 2011 ARCHDIOCESAN ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL BEGINS seek first the kingdom of God (Matthew 6:33) Many of our parishioners either have or soon will receive a mailing from Cardinal George. He will ask that you make a pledge to the 2011 Annual Catholic Appeal. Please respond generously. The appeal supports parish ministries that provide religious education to children, youth and adults in economically disadvantaged communities. It is also one of the largest philanthropic sources of financial support for Catholic schools in the Archdiocese. This year, the theme of the Appeal is seek first the kingdom of God (Matthew 6:33). Jesus taught that we are not to worry about the things of this world. Rather, we are to seek the kingdom of God and the Father will reward us. God provides all that we have and all that we are. Stewardship, in part, is the recognition of God s gifts and the obligation to return a significant portion of our gifts to assist in his work. Our gifts to our parish, to our Archdiocese and the Church throughout the world are given in gratitude for what God has given us. A gift to the Annual Catholic Appeal helps to provide education, services, and ministry to thousands within and outside of our Archdiocese. Please prayerfully consider making a significant pledge to the 2011 Annual Catholic Appeal.

3 Catholic Schools Week 2011 January 30 ~ February 4 Dear Parishioners, As we begin our observance of National Catholic Schools Week, we want to express our deep appreciation for your efforts on behalf of St. Barnabas School over the past year. The theme, Catholic Schools: A+ for America, celebrates the fact that Catholic Schools are an added value for our nation and our community. Through your efforts, you have aided us in our mission to provide high-quality education grounded in strong moral values. Your support provides our students with a real-life example of how service can truly make a difference in our community. We are grateful for all you have done for St. Barnabas School. Thank you for helping us as we educate the next generation of community leaders. Sincerely, Lenore Barnes Principal Please join us as we kick off the start of Catholic Schools Week at our Open House today, Sunday, 1/31/11 from 11-1 in the School. Come see the progress St. Barnabas School is making in our children's lives. January 30 Sunday 1. Family Mass at 10 a.m. 2. Open House-11a.m. 1 p.m. (Science Expo) 3. Teachers here for Mass and Open House January 31 Monday 1. Parent Appreciation Day a. Kids will write letters to parents thanking them for sending them to St. B. February 1st Tuesday 1. Student Appreciation Day a. Everyone comes out of uniform b. Fun Food Day c. Wheel of Wisdom February 2nd Wednesday 1. Teacher Luncheon sponsored by Student Council February 3rd Thursday 1. All school mass for St. Blasé 2. St. Rita Band Concert 10:15 am All are welcome to attend February 4th Friday 1. Teacher Breakfast sponsored by FSA 2. School Spirit Day Students may come in any of their St. Barnabas Spiritwear or red/white. NO other school or team logo other than St. Barnabas (no Marist, Bulls, etc.)

4 Administration IRA CHARITABLE GIFTS ARE BACK IN BUSINESS Congress has recently re-authorized legislation that allows you to make charitable gifts from your IRA accounts during 2010 and 2011 without incurring income tax on the withdrawal. The IRA Rollover provides you with an excellent opportunity to make a gift during your lifetime from an asset that would be subject to multiple levels of taxation if it remained in your taxable estate. Because Congress acted so late in 2010 to pass this legislation, you can make a gift from your IRA until January 31, 2011 and still elect for it to count as a gift and as your minimum required distribution for To take advantage of this opportunity for tax year 2011, you must act by December 31, To qualify: You must be age 70 ½ or older at the time of gift. Transfers must be made directly from a traditional IRA account by your plan provider to St. Barnabas Parish. Funds that are withdrawn by you and then contributed do NOT qualify. Gifts from 401k, 403b, SEP and other plans do not qualify. Your plan administrator may make the check out to St. Barnabas Parish and mail the check to you. But you must postmark the check to us by January 31, 2011 for this tax year, or December 31, 2011 for the 2011 tax year. Gifts must be outright. Distributions to donor-advised funds, certain supporting organizations, or life-income arrangements such as charitable remainder trusts and charitable gift annuities are not allowed. Benefits Qualified charitable distributions: Can total up to $100,000; Are not included in your gross income for federal income tax purposes on your IRS Form 1040 (no charitable deduction is available, however); Example: Suppose John has $500,000 in an IRA and he also wants to contribute $25,000 to St. Barnabas Parish. He can authorize the administrator of his IRA to transfer $25,000 to the parish. The $25,000 distribution to St. Barnabas Parish will not be subject to tax and will be counted toward his annual minimum required distribution. If you would like a sample letter of instruction that you can send to your IRA plan provider, please call Debbie Tanis, Director of Development at x242. Actual Budgeted Difference Actual Budget Difference Actual Budgeted Difference Actual Budget Difference REMEMBER, 2010 Charitable IRA distributions can be made until January 31, 2011 Week of 01/23/11 $14, $18, $(3,770.05) Christmas YTD $80, $80, $ December 2010 $82, $57, $25, Year-to-Date (7/1/09 12/31/10) $452, $468, $(16,053.29) Your Gifts Matter Other Collections December Religious Retirement $8, Catholic Campaign for Human Development $ St. Martin DePorres $ St. Vincent DePaul (Thanksgiving) $ Holy Family $ Education Fund $ 1, Red Tag $ $470, $460, $450, $440, Total Year-to Date Stewardship Income $468, $452, Budget YTD Actual YTD Total YTD Steweardship Income

5 Human Concerns VINCENT DE PAUL WARMING CENTER Warming Shelter: During the months of January and February, St. Barnabas will host a warming shelter in the Church basement for those in need. As was true last winter, it will take place on Sunday afternoons from 2 p.m. to 5:30 PM. Food and refreshments will be served. If you would like to assist in some way, please contact the St. Vincent de Paul Society by calling the rectory at Service Hours: Each Saturday morning from 9:30-10:45 a.m., a small group of parishioners pays a visit to Evergreen Health Care at 101st and Kedzie. We no longer take anyone outside because of cold weather. However, we do spend worthwhile conversation time with a number of residents. Please join us if and when you can. For information please contact the rectory. TWO WAYS TO HELP SOUTH SUBURBAN PADS South Suburban PADS is experiencing a severe shortage of linens. We are in desperate need of single sheets, towels, and wash cloths. New and gently used linens can be brought to Oak Lawn Community Church, 9000 Ridgeland Avenue, Oak Lawn, IL on Monday Friday 8:30 4:00. We also need researchers to explore grants for buying linens. Some retail establishments, etc., may have Philanthropic Foundations or Community Resource Funds that could be used for this purpose. If you have time, a computer and internet connection, and feel like being Sherlock Holmes, we could really use your help. Give Dawn Thrasher a call at the PADS office at , ext. 107 or dawn@sspads.org. DO YOU RECYCLE? Most Beverly residents would answer yes. However we know many recycle opportunities are being missed in our neighborhood, church and school. If you would like to see more recycle being done at St. Barnabas, please consider joining are newly formed Recycling Committee. Contact the rectory at for details of are first meeting. SOUPER BOWL SUNDAY Please support us in our efforts to raise money for St. Claire of Montefalco food pantry. We will be collecting money after all masses on February 5 and 6. We are looking for teens to help, if you are interested please call Bill Waddell at or cwaddell@ameritech.net. THEOLOGY SOUTH LECTURE Come meet Sister Mary Paul McCaughy, O.p.. She is the featured speaker at Theology South on Thursday, February 3 in the Butler Reception Room of St. Xavier University. Sister is the Superintendent for the Catholic schools for the Archdiocese of Chicago. Her talk is entitled "The Face of God in Our Schools. Parents of students enrolled at St. Barnabas will have the rare opportunity to hear a very dynamic presenter who oversees parochial school operations. Coffee; 9 am, program following. Offering: $6.00.

6 Human Concerns MARIA SHELTER RAFFLE PRESENTS GET-AWAY OPTIONS Those planning the fundraising raffle for Maria Shelter recognized that each person s dream get-away might be a little different. So, feel free to choose your own prize as you help support this worthy organization. Would you prefer: A week in a Sarasota, FL condo? A week in a Door County condo? Two nights for two people at the Omni Hotel in Chicago? One night and breakfast at the Ritz-Carlton Chicago? Chicago Symphony tickets and dinner for two at Rhapsody? Each Grand Raffle ticket for Maria Shelter s Spring Benefit Luncheon offers one of these choices. Buy five and take a chance on each of the prizes! Grand raffle tickets are $5 a piece or 6 for $25. Drawing will be held at the IWT Spring Benefit Luncheon, March 20 at Ridge Country Club. For Grand Raffle tickets please contact Mary Kane at The luncheon and raffle present wonderful opportunities to support the women and children at Maria Shelter and the seniors who frequent the Vincennes Senior Center. Maria Shelter and the Vincennes Senior Center are programs of the Institute of Women Today, a 501(c) 3 non-profit. Parish Life ATHLETIC BOARD What is a Drop In? A Drop-In is simply a time dedicated for teens to drop in, have a place to be together with other teens, hang out, do homework, play games, just visit. We will be using the Convent as a Drop In Center on Wednesday afternoons. Available to the teens will be ping pong, foose ball, board games, conversation, Play Station 2, Guitar Hero, and more. It is a time to simply DROP-IN and have some casual, clean, safe fun. Drop Ins are for 6th, 7th, & 8th grade teens. For safety reasons the teens must be registered to participate in the youth ministry. Golf Cordinator: The St. Barnabas Athletic Board is looking for a team coordinator for the spring 8th grade boys and girls golf team. If you are interested in this position or getting involved with the St. Barnabas Athletic Board please contact Tim Walsh, , tdwalsh449@aol.com. REMEMBER... You can drop in as little and as often as you like and your schedule allows. NO PRESSURE! We hope you will Drop In soon! SCHEDULE: Wednesday's 3pm - 4:30pm February 9th & 23rd

7 Administration THANK YOU!!! Thank you to everyone who responded to this year s stewardship appeal. Your commitment to this parish is truly a blessing. Because of you St. Barnabas remains a vibrant, growing Catholic Community. HAVEN'T YET TURNED IN YOUR PLEDGE? We d still love to receive your card. If you do not have a pledge card, kindly use the form below. Mail it to the rectory at S. Longwood Drive, Chicago, IL or drop it in the Sunday Offertory basket. STEWARDSHIP RENEWAL PLEDGE 2011 In thanksgiving for God s gracious love, we will strive to be faithful stewards in We prayerfully make this commitment: I/We pledge a financial gift for the ongoing ministries of St. Barnabas Parish. By declaring your intentions for financial giving, you are helping us manage our budget and responsibly plan for the growth of our ministries. $ per week $ quarterly$ per month $ one time donation Please add us to your electronic mailing list. address I/we are unable to make a commitment at this time, but will pray for the future of St. Barnabas. I/we are no longer active parishioners. Please adjust your records. Name Address SAVE THE DATE Education Formation Please print clearly & include both your name and address. Marriage Evening of Renewal. A Celebration of Marriage with a renewal of vows...and cake! Sunday, February 13, :00 pm in the Church. Curious? Call Deacon Andy and Cindy Neu at to RSVP. RADICAL DISCIPLE Join us TODAT, JANUARY 30 AT 4:00 for a discussion with Fr. Michael Pflger /Bob McClory, Radical Disciple Book to Sunday, January 30 at 4 p.m. in the Church (St. Barnabas). CHRIST RENEWS HIS PARISH "I don't know why I waited 30 years to make CRHP! Peggy DuMais CRHP team A3. Weekend s Women s March Men s April 2-3 Please call Geri Doherty at the rectory for more information ex.0.

8 Parish Calendar Week at a Glance Mon. 1/31 7:00 a.m. Coffee Shoppe Church Hall 9:15 a.m. Rosary Church 2:45 p.m. After School Gym 3:30 p.m. Boys Basketball Gym 4:00 p.m. Scouts Church Hall 7:00 p.m. School Board Church Hall 9:30 p.m. Men s Basketball Gym Tues. 2/1 7:00 a.m. Coffee Shoppe Church Hall 9:15 a.m. Rosary Holy Spirit Chapel 2:45 p.m. After School Gym 2:45 p.m. Play Rehearsal Gym 3:00 p.m. Youth Ministry Convent 4:00 p.m. Confirmation Practice Church/Church Hall 4:30 p.m. Girls Volleyball Gym 7:30 p.m. St. VDP Rectory Wed. 2/2 7:00 a.m. Coffee Shoppe Church Hall 9:15 a.m. Rosary Church 2:45 p.m. After School Gym 3:30 p.m. Children Choir Church 3:30 p.m. Boys Basketball Gym 7:00 p.m. Adult Choir Church 7:00 p.m. CRHP Convent North Thurs. 2/3 7:00 a.m. Coffee Shoppe Church Hall 9:15 a.m. Rosary Church 2:45 pm. After School Gym 2:45 p.m. Play Rehearsal Gym 2:45 p.m. Weber Irish Dance O C Hall 4:30 p.m. Girls Volleyball Gym 6:00 p.m. Manna Gym Lobby 7:00 p.m. CRHP Convent North 8:00 p.m. Al-Anon Convent Dining Room 8:00 p.m. AA Early Childhood 9:30 p.m. Men s Basketball Gym Fri. 2/4 7:00 a.m. Coffee Shoppe Church Hall 9:15 a.m. Sorrowful Mother Novena Holy Spirit Chapel 2:45 p.m. After School Convent 3:30 p.m. Boy s Basketball Gym 4:45 p.m. Girl s Volleyball Gym 7:00 p.m. Confirmation Church Sat. 2/5 9:30 a.m. Market Day Gym 11:00 a.m. Girl s Volleyball Gym 3:30 p.m. Boy s Basketball Gym Sun. 2/6 8:15 a.m. Rel. Ed. Gym/School/ O C hall 10:30 a.m. RCIA Rectory 11:00 a.m. RCIA Children Church Hall 11:00 a.m. Mosiac Project Church Hall 12:00 p.m. Boy s Basketball Gym 4:00 p.m. Girl s Volleyball Gym 2:00 p.m. PADS Church Hall 4:00 p.m. Youth Ministry Convent 8:00 p.m. AA Early Childhood Please Pray for our Military Ryan Graber Timothy Clemmons, Sgt. Mark Boyle Peter Chaveriat Jennifer Chaveriat Damien Christopher Neil Bosco Anthony Dalgaard Danielle Mann PLEASE NOTE: Articles for the bulletin are due on the Friday of the preceding week. Please direct any questions to Geri Doherty at or barnabasbulletin@yahoo.com. If you have an article for the website please send to stbparishweb@yahoo.com. ALL ARE WELCOME IN THIS PLACE All are welcome in the Holy Spirit Chapel at 9:15 to pray the Rosary for all your special intentions Monday Thursday and on Friday to the Sorrowful Mother Novena for peace.

9 PARISH STAFF AND DIRECTORY South Longwood Fax Rev. Raymond Tillrock Pastor Emeritus Rev. William Malloy Pastor Rev. James Donovan Resident Sr. Julie Flynn, OP Director, Religious Ed Kitty Ryan Pastoral Associate/ Director of Music & Liturgy Gail Byrnes Business Manager Debbie Tanis Director of Development Geri Doherty Parish Secretary Marie Ruff Pastoral Admin. Assistant Maryellen Harrington Youth Ministry Coordinator Terri Lenz Associate Music Director Weekend Sacramental Assistants Rev. Tony Leahy Rev. Carl Markelz, O Carm. Rev. William Kenneally Deacons Mr. Larry Conway, Mr. James Temple Mr. Andrew Neu, Mr. William Sullivan X232 X X226 X227 X242 X221 X222 X228 X223 School South Longwood Fax Lenore Barnes Principal stbarnabasprincipal@yahoo.com Jeanne Conway Assistant Principal jconway@stbarnabaschicago.org Lisa Sarcinella stbbusiness@yahoo.com Convent X216 X316 X South Longwood We gather as a community to celebrate Mass: Saturday : 4:00 p.m. Sunday: 8:00 am, 10:00 am, 12:00 Weekdays: 6:45 am Communion Service is in Chapel; 8:45am Mass is in Church Mon, 1/31 6:45 am People of St. Barnabas 8:45 am William & Anne Rafael Collins Tues, 2/1 6:45 am People of St. Barnabas 8:45 am Patrick L. Rattigan Jim Kane Wed, 2/2 6:45am People of St. Barnabas 8:45 am Richard Labedz Thurs, 2/3 6:45 am People of St. Barnabas 8:45 am Mary Evelyn Archibald Fri, 2/4 6:45 am People of St. Barnabas 8:45 am Andrew & Phillip Vogt Sat. 2/5 8:00 a.m. Mary Alice Doherty Saturday, 2/5 4:00 p.m. Eucharist Celebration Intention Dorothy Clifford Presider Fr. Kenneally Lector Grace Ann Kartheiser Eucharistic Patricia Caldwell Ministers Andrew Styczynski Barbara Styczynski William Waddell Sheila Bauschelt Martha McNicholas Lowry Patricia Ahern Servers Tim McNamara Patrick McNamara Liam Millerick Sacristan Steve Coyne LITURGICAL CELEBRATIONS Sunday, February 6, :00 am Eucharist Celebration Intentions Frank Farrell Presider Fr. Donovan Lector Ann Symonanis Eucharistic Marge Love Ministers Kathleen McGarry Michael Crispo Anne Malone Janet Barry Don Bowman Julie McGawley Servers Michael Noonan Tess Bowens Brendan Muphy Sacristan Kathy McGarry 10:00 am Eucharist Celebration Intention Harold Bauschelt Geraldine Scanlon Presider Fr. Malloy Lector Robert Hoggatt Eucharistic Kathy Gibbons Ministers Mary Janine Scanlon Jack Gannon Patty Rohan Janice Roche Nancy Barrett Sr. Carlotta Oberzut Marilyn Burke Lucy Beemsterboer Servers John Zapata Gloria Robinson Alec Sampson Sacristan Karen Lux 12:00 pm Eucharist Celebration Intentions Thomas Broderick Presider Fr. Malloy Deacon James Temple Lector Susan Faber Eucharistic Mary Dennis Ministers Mary Wersells Jim Briggs Ann Briggs Carrol Katzberger John Katzberger Stella Muir Servers Beth Mallon Mary Meg Valentine Patrick Sweeney Sacristan Winnie Lopez Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be satisfied. Mt 5:6

10 SACRAMENTS Reconciliation is Celebrated on Saturday afternoon from 3:00 pm to 3:30 pm in the Church or by appointment. Anointing of the Sick/Communion If a member of your family is ill or homebound, please call Mrs. Marie Ruff in the rectory. Holy Orders Anyone interested in knowing more about formation for priestly or diaconate ministry is asked to call Fr. William Malloy in the rectory office. Infant Baptism Infants are baptized on the first and third Sundays of the month at 1:30 pm or at any regularly scheduled Sunday mass. First time parents are required to complete the Baptism Prep Class which are offered on the second Monday of ever Month. Please contact Mrs. Marie Ruff in the rectory. New Parishioners We welcome you! Please introduce yourself to us. We ask that you register with Mrs. Marie Ruff in the Rectory. Sacraments of Initiation/RCIA Those of catechetical age (7 years and up) are baptized and fully received into the Catholic faith annually at the Easter Vigil. Formation begins in the fall. Please call Sr. Julie Flynn, OP, 773/ Marriage Please call the Rectory to speak to a priest about making arrangements 4 to 6 months in advance. Religious Education Grammar school students who are not attending Saint Barnabas School are encouraged to register for Religious Education classes. Contact Sister Julie Flynn, OP, at 773/ READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Heb 11:32-40; Mk 5:1-20 Tuesday: Heb 12:1-4; Mk 5:21-43 Wednesday: Mal 3:1-4; Heb 2:14-18; Lk 2:22-40 [22-32] Thursday: Heb 12:18-19, 21-24; Mk 6:7-13 Friday: Heb 13:1-8; Mk 6:14-29 Saturday: Heb 13:15-17, 20-21; Mk 6:30-34 Sunday: Is 58:7-10; Ps 112; 1 Cor 2:1-5; Mt 5:13-16 GIVING THANKS WHEN YOU SHOP Please be sure to thank the generous advertisers in our bulletin. This advertising helps keep the cost of the weekly bulletin to a minimum.

11 CHURCH NAME AND ADDRESS St. Barnabas Church # S. Longwood Drive Chicago, IL TELEPHONE CONTACT PERSON Geri Doherty OR Gail Byrnes SOFTWARE MS Publisher 2003 Adobe Acrobat 6.0 Windows XP Professional PRINTER HP Color Laserjet 4600n SUNDAY DATE OF PUBLICATION January 30, 2011 NUMBER OF PAGES SENT 1 through 11 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS