Saint Barnabas Roman Catholic Church St. Barnabas Roman Catholic parish, a welcoming and diverse Eucharistic community of faith and stewardship, empowered by the Holy Spirit and in response to Christ s call to love and serve one another, seeks to bring all people to the knowledge of and union with God our Father. 13 th Sunday in Ordinary Time - July 2, 2017 Saint Barnabas Roman Catholic Church 109 Crescent Hill Drive PO Box 39, Arden, NC 28704 Telephone: (828) 684 6098 Fax: (828) 684 6152 info@saintbarnabasarden.org www.saintbarnabasarden.org Front Office Hours: Mon, Thur, Fri: 9:30 am noon and 1 pm 4 pm Tues: 9:30 am noon and 1 pm 2 pm Wed: Closed Diocese of Charlo e Most Reverend Peter J. Jugis, J.C.D., Bishop Father Adrian Porras, Pastor Rev. Mr. Mike Stout, Deacon Rev. Mr. Rudy Triana, Deacon PASTORAL SCHEDULE CONFESSIONS Saturday 4:00 pm 5:00 pm Sunday 7:30 am 8:00 am VIGIL & SUNDAY MASSES Saturday 5:30 pm, Vigil Mass in English Saturday 7:15 pm, Vigil Mass in Spanish Sunday 8:30 am & 11:00 am in English HOLY DAY MASSES Vigil and Holy Days (See inside of bulle n) DAILY MASSES (Check bulle n and web for changes) Monday, Thursday, Friday: Morning Prayer (Lauds) 8:45 am Mass 9:00 am Rosary a er Mass Tuesday: (Distribu on of Holy Communion) 9:00 am Wednesday: Evening Prayer (Vespers) 5:45 pm Mass 6:00 pm Benedic on of the Blessed Sacrament 6:45 pm ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT IN THE CHAPEL Monday thru Friday 7 am un l 10 pm Saturday 7 am un l 4 pm Sunday 1 pm un l 10 pm Wednesday in the Church at 6:45 pm New Parishioners are welcomed and invited to join in our worship and many activities. Please register after Sunday Masses or stop by the office. Parishioners who move are asked to notify the office so we can say a fond farewell and assure you of our continued prayers.
St. Barnabas Catholic Church Arden, NC July 2, 2017 Commissions and Council Heads St. Barnabas Staff & Contact Informa on Buildings and Facili es Larry Schmi 828 684 6098 (p) 828 684 6152 (f) Community Ministries & Peace and Jus ce Susan Chitwood Ecumenism Open Fr. Adrian Porras Pastor Educa on and Forma on Donna James Ext. 301 pastor@saintbarnabasarden.org Evangeliza on/communica on Rob Girardi De. Mike Stout Deacon Liturgy and Worship Kerry Jambon Ext. 373 deaconstout@saintbarnabasarden.org Parish Life Open Finance Council Ken Marino De. Rudy Triana Deacon Pastoral Council Chris Messino Ext. 314 rudytriana@saintbarnabasarden.org THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Bap sms are celebrated on Sundays a er the 11:00 am Mass. Parents must be registered in the Parish and have Mrs. Marilyn Jensen Business Manager a ended a Bap smal Prepara on Class, held the 1 st Tuesday of each month Ext. 312 business@saintbarnabasarden.org at 7:00 pm in the Oscar Romero room, D Hall. Pre registra on for this class required. Call the church office to register. Bap sm should be conferred in Ms. Sheryl Peyton Director of Religious Education the first few weeks a er the birth of a child. Godparents must be prac cing Ext. 302 dre@saintbarnabasarden.org Catholics. THE SACRAMENT OF FIRST CONFESSION AND FIRST HOLY Mr. Simeon Willis Director of Youth Ministry COMMUNION Second grade is the normal me. One year prior Religious Ext. 303 youth@saintbarnabasarden.org Educa on is required. THE SACRAMENT OF HOLY ORDERS Men should call the parish priest or Ms. Tiffany Gallozzi Director of Music the Diocesan Voca on Director to help them discern their call to the Diaconate or Priesthood. Ext. 310 music@saintbarnabasarden.org Mr. John Psychas Organist THE SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY Couples should make an appointment with the priest or deacon at the me of engagement and at least six jpsychas@hotmail.com months in advance of any wedding date to begin prepara ons. No date Ms. Suzanne Daley Secretary of Special Projects/Events should be set before that mee ng so all canonical requirements are met. Ext. 307 secretary@saintbarnabasarden.org One party must be registered and an ac ve Catholic. All weddings take place inside the Church. Mr. Dan Alvarez Receptionist (Habla Español) M/Tu THE SACRAMENT OF THE ANOINTING OF SICK The anoin ng of the sick Ms. Mary Ogle Receptionist Th/Fr can be administered to anyone suffering from a serious or chronic illness. Ext. 311 receptionist@saintbarnabasarden.org Please call the church office to make arrangements to be anointed. In an emergency, please use ext. 1, leave a message with your name and phone Mr. José González Tribunal Advocate (annulments) number. You will be contacted as soon as possible. Ext. 305 advocate@saintbarnabasarden.org HOLY COMMUNION AT HOME Please call the Church office to make arrangements. St. Vincent de Paul Society or Compassionate Callers Ext. 308 Knights Corner Council 8923 Grand Knight: Zach Carter: 828 290 9224 The Knights meet the 2 nd Tuesday evening of each month in JXXIII. 4 th Degree: Joe Bolick, Faithful Navigator 828 772 1441 Saint Barnabas Couples Club The Saint Barnabas Couples Club is a social organiza on that meets the first Tuesday of the month between 7:00 and 7:30 pm in the Saint John the XXIII conference room (followed by refreshments in the social hall). The purpose of the organiza on is for Couples that are members of Saint Barnabas to join together socially at different venues. If interested in joining the Club or ge ng more informa on contact Don and Donna Hendricks, this year s presidents. You can contact them at 828 684 0883 or email them at donnandon@bellsouth.net. Collec ons and Financials Weekend of June 24 &25, 2017 207 Families using envelopes (of 1,061 registered families) Total A endance for weekend: 1,100 Offertory Collec on Budgeted Weekly Offering Totals for June 24 & 25, 2017 $13,051 $13,635 Envelopes and Checks Electronic Giving Youth Envelopes Non Envelopes & Visitors Holy Day $7,837 $2,600 $10 $2,539 $65 Offertory Total $13,051 Building & Facili es $30 Diocesan Collec on $0 + or to Offertory Budget ($584) This month a por on of the above will be donated to: Catholic Chari es Diocese of Charlo e, Asheville Vicariate Hispanic Ministry St. Barnabas Charity Fund St. Vincent de Paul Legal Aid of North Carolina Pisgah Legal Services 2017 DSA Pledge Progress Report: June 26, 2017 Goal: $80,320 Amount Pledged: $69,310 Pledges Paid: $44,636 Pledge Balance: $24,674 Diocesan Wide % to Goal: 99.6% St. Barnabas % to Goal: 86.3%
Saint Barnabas Liturgical Schedule And Ac vi es For This Week We encourage those who request Mass Inten ons (Vigil and Sunday Morning) to present the Offertory Gi s at that Mass. Please sign in at the Liturgical Ministers (round) table and let a Greeter know you would like to bring up the Gi s. The Miraculous Medal Novena prayed each Mon. a er Mass Saturday, July 1, 2017 Vigil: 13 th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 09:00 AM» Summer SacPrep» C5 11:00 AM» SVdP Food Distribu on to School Kids» JXXIII 12:00 PM» Wedding» Church 04:00 PM» Confession» Church 05:00 PM» ESOL Class» C3, C4 05:15 PM» Hispanic Youth Group» JXXIII 05:30 PM» Vigil Mass in English» Kevin Roper (by Fr. Adrian) 07:00 PM» Hispanic Choir Prac ce» Church Sunday, July 2, 2017 13 th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 07:30 AM» Confession» Church 08:30 AM» Mass (English)» Int. for Rev. Bernie O'Hara s Ordina on (by Patricia Hester) 08:30 AM» Bap sm Prep in Spanish» JXXIII 10:00 AM» Men's Small Group» Chapel 11:00 AM» Mass (English)» Bill Samuels (by Julie Kelly) Monday, July 3, 2017 Saint Thomas, Apostle 11:00 AM» Charity Kni ng & Crochet Group» LB 04:00 PM» St. Vincent de Paul» D4 Tuesday, July 4, 2017 Weekday in Ordinary Time Office Closed for Independence Day Wednesday, July 5, 2017 Saint Anthony Zaccaria, Priest; USA: Saint Elizabeth of Portuga 09:00 AM» WNC Workers' Center» C5 01:00 PM» Book Group Study Schneider» D4 05:45 PM» Evening Prayer» Church 06:00 PM» Mass, Benedic on» Jennifer Dills (by the Edwards Family) Thursday, July 6, 2017 Saint Maria Gore, Virgin and Martyr 08:45 AM» Morning Prayer» Church 09:00 AM» Mass (English)» Mary Bloom (by Mary Ann Wendel) 11:30 AM» Centering Prayer» C5 12:00 PM» St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry» JXXIII 06:00 PM» Cub Scout Troop Mee ng» B3, B2, B4 07:00 PM» Educa on Commission Mee ng» WR 07:00 PM» Bap sm Prep in English» C3 07:00 PM» Boy Scout Troop Mee ng» SH, PV, D5 Friday, July 7, 2017 Weekday in Ordinary Time 08:45 AM» Morning Prayer» Church 09:00 AM» Mass (English)» Marion Buckley (by Father Adrian) 10:00 AM» Prophets» C5 11:00 AM» Charity Kni ng & Crochet Group» LB 03:00 PM» WNC Workers' Center» B Hall, SH Saturday, July 8, 2017 Vigil: 14 th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 09:00 AM» Summer SacPrep» C5 09:00 AM» Piecemakers Quil ng Group» D5 10:30 AM» Bap sms in Spanish» Church 12:00 PM» Quinceaños/Quinceañera» Church 04:00 PM» Confession» Church 05:00 PM» ESOL Class» C3, C4 05:15 PM» Hispanic Youth Group» JXXIII 05:30 PM» Vigil Mass in English» Williams Daniels (by the John Torres family) 07:00 PM» Hispanic Choir Prac ce» Church 07:15 PM» Vigil Mass in Spanish» Church Sunday, July 9, 2017 14 th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 07:30 AM» Confession» Church 08:30 AM» Mass (English)» Int. of Bob & Diane Spicuzza 10:00 AM» Men's Small Group» Chapel 10:00 AM» Rosary for Peace» Church Bookstore Open A er Masses 11:00 AM» Mass (English)» For the Children, Grandchildren, & Great Grandchildren of the Witkowski family (by the Witkowski Family ) Father Adrian will be away Monday, so there will be no Mass on Monday. There is no Communion on Tuesday, and the office will be closed for Independence Day.
Parish Life St. Barnabas Catholic Church Arden, NC July 2, 2017 Our Prayers Bookstore & Gi Shop Schedule The store, located on the C Hall, will be open a er all English Masses the weekend of July 7/8 and 22/23. July 4 th is Independence Day Among the things which concern the good of the Church and indeed the welfare of society here on earth things therefore which are always and everywhere to be kept secure and defended against all injury this certainly is preeminent, namely, that the Church should enjoy that full measure of freedom which her care for salvation of men requires. This freedom is sacred, because the only-begotten Son endowed with it the Church which He purchased with His blood. It is so much the property of the Church that to act against it is to act against the will of God. The freedom of the Church is the fundamental principle in what concerns the relations between the Church and governments and the whole civil order. Declara on on Religious Liberty (Dignita s Humanae), no. 13, December 7, 1965 Knights of Columbus Officer Installa on and Luncheon Next Sunday The Knights of Columbus will hold the installa on of new officers a er the 11:00 am Mass on Sunday, July 9. A lunch will follow at Post 25 Restaurant. Rosary for Peace Every Second Sunday You are welcome to join us Rosary for Peace at 10:00 am on the second Sunday of each month. We will meet in the church by the statue of Mary next to the organ. The next Rosary will be next Sunday, July 9 at 10:00 am. If you have any ques ons please contact Kerry Jambon. Bethlehem Olive Wood Carvings Sale Next Weekend Today, more than 600 Chris an families, mostly Catholic, living in Bethlehem, rely completely on the hand carved olive wood figures to make their livings. The Recent clashes in the Middle East have caused most serious harm to those families, forcing them to flee their homeland. So we are sent in a mission to market some of the beau ful religious handcra s made by these poor families. We would like to encourage all of you to take a look at the display and see if there is something you would like to purchase from us. This would be a very special gi especially for Christmas. Remember, by doing so, you are helping to protect the many Chris ans in the holy land and ge ng piece of art work from the land of Christ. Thank you and God bless, Holy Land Souvenirs, Mounir Bannoura. St. Barnabas prays for... Our Parishioners Dolores Constan no, Susie Aruffo, Fred Des Roches, Isaac Cassell, Tracey Gates, Gloria Winburn, Larry Schmi, Elinor Ford, Shirley Lilly, Karen Jambon, Carol Mullen, Bill Lilly, Gail Davison, Brad Owens, Susie Kramers Bondy, Gianna Janecek, Herb Reith, James Winburn, Emily Tunstall, José González, Tony Costan no, Dolores Costan no, Bri any Bresnahan, Ruth Carson, Barbara Carter, Barbara Brady. Our Friends & Loved Ones Joel Rivera, Sue Babcock, Daniel Barber, Karen Rooney, Ann Messino, Ivy Bertuzzi, Karen Carter, Robert Albanese, Donnchadh Fahy, Ellinor Benedict, Joel Rivera, Anne McKibbin, Thomas E Barre, Vickie Gaddy, Anne Kea ng, Baby Harper Marie, Cathy Donaldson, Jason Moore, Jeff Sachs, Charlene Ross, Stella Konopka, Sharon Burton, Linda Wesson, Marcel Landuit, Mary Roberts, Mary Kilcoyne, Carol Pi man, Arezou Petrie, All who serve in the Police or Military, Mark Buske, Bernice McAdoo, Kent Fleischmann, Chris an Fleischmann, Paul Revelson, Dina Adams, Tracey Pucci, Mikaela Lambert, Mark Thornton, Hilde Ivanov, Barbara Conard. Loved ones in the military Christopher Balot (Bill & Mary Smith grandson) Charles Barre, Army (John & Emily Barre son) Andrew Patrick Beard, Jr., Army (Grandson of Charlo e and Andrew Beard) Tom Davis (Osmer grandson) Brianna and Ben Dermody, USAF (Daughter and son in law of Paul and Joan Pajak) Darian Dudney, Coast Guard (Grandson of Patricia Talbot) Michael Franco, USMC, (son of Emil & Becky Franco) Zachary Grasberger, Air Force (grandson of Nick and Marlene Grasberger) Ma hew Gray, Na onal Guard (grandson of Charlo e and Andrew Beard) Jacob Greco, Army (grandson of Larry Greco) Les Jarvis, Navy (career), computer engineer, Citadel Grad (son of Deborah Carson, grandson of Ruth Carson) Erik Klueber (nephew Chris & Theresa Beck) Thomas Liebel (Bill & Mary Smith grandson) Billy Moody, US Army (son of George and Mary Jo Moody) Hunter Myers, Marine (Grandson of Patricia Talbot) Jacob & Jamie Naber, AF (grandson and wife of Ted and Mary Naber) Joseph Naber AF (grandson of Ted and Mary Naber) Brooklynn Porter, Air Na onal Guard (daughter of Paul and Julie Wojcik) Aaron Ridolf, Coast Guard (grandson of Grace Ridolf) Gregory Wardwell, Army (Dana & Paule e Wardwell son) Richard Wendel, Marine (son of Mary Ann Wendel) Michael Wright, USAF (Son of Dave and Mary Wright) Loved ones and friends discerning religious voca ons Seminarians: Aaron Huber (St. Joseph College Seminary) Diaconate: Frank and Madonna Moyer Ma hew Bradley Franciscan Conventuals Order (nephew of Sue Konopka) Brother Aquinas of the Dominican Friars Founda on (Christopher Beale)
Young Church Faith Forma on Religious Educa on St. Barnabas Youth by Simeon Willis Totus Tuus Vaca on Bible School, July 23 28, 2017 All grades entering pre K 12 are invited to Totus Tuus. Registra on forms are in the social hall. The cost is $20 a child, with a maximum of $50 a family. Families with regular adult and/or teen volunteers during the day program may waive the fee. Protec ng God s Children Workshop (PGC) Saturday, July 22 from 9am noon in St. John XXIII room. This workshop is required training for all volunteers in any capacity, and recommended for all adults and all parents. Please preregister by visi ng www.virtus.org, and find the session lis ng under the Diocese of Charlo e. Do you or does someone you know have same sex a rac ons? Pick up brochures in the airlock or social hall by Courage Interna onal on ways to understand your role in the Church and the world and give/receive the support you need. Youth Ministry Garage Sale Fundraiser, Saturday, October 21 st from 8am noon. Table rental forms will be available in the coming weeks. Mark your calendars today! What is FREEDOM? Freedom is the power to do good. Be free: Do what is good. Registra ons for Faith Forma on for Youth and Children are being accepted through the month of July. Please pick up a short form outside the Faith Forma on office for all children previously in the program. If you are new to the parish or have children new to our program (such as Kindergarteners) please make sure to fill out a Permanent Record Form as well. Forms and fees can be given to the DRE or Director of Youth Ministry or put under the Faith Forma on office door. Fees during July are $45 per child with a cap of $125 per family. Please pick up a calendar and Faith Forma on Handbook when you register. Classes begin on Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017. Los formularios de inscripción para la Formación de Fe de Jóvenes y Niños están disponibles en español. READINGS FOR THE WEEK: July 2 9,2017 Sunday: 2 Kgs 4:8 11, 14 16a; Ps 89:2 3, 16 19; Rom 6:3 4, 8 11; Mt 10:37 42 Monday: Eph 2:19 22; Ps 117:1bc 2; Jn 20:24 29 Tuesday: Gn 19:15 29; Ps 26:2 3, 9 12; Mt 8:23 27; or, for Independence Day, any readings from the Mass For the Country or a City, nos. 882 886, or For Peace and Jus ce, nos. 887 891 Wednesday: Gn 21:5, 8 20a; Ps 34:7 8, 10 13; Mt 8:28 34 Thursday: Gn 22:1b 19; Ps 115:1 6, 8 9; Mt 9:1 8 Friday: Gn 23:1 4, 19; 24:1 8, 62 67; Ps 106:1b 5; Mt 9:9 13 Saturday: Gn 27:1 5, 15 29; Ps 135:1b 6; Mt 9:14 17; Sunday: Zec 9:9 10; Ps 145:1 2, 8 11, 13 14; Rom 8:9, 11 13; Mt 11:25 30 13 th Sunday in Ordinary Time July 2, 2017 Think of yourselves as dead to sin and living for God in Christ Jesus. Romans 6:11 TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION I t s Independence Day week, and there is a link worth tracing between the Declara on of Independence and the language of liturgy. One of the signers of the Declara on on that July 4 long ago was Charles Carroll, probably the wealthiest man in the colonies and one of the few Catholics on the poli cal scene. As a flourish to his signature, he sought to dis nguish himself from other prominent ci zens bearing the same name by penning Charles Carroll of Carrolltown a defiant come and get me if you dare postscript aimed at the Bri sh. Carroll s brother John was a priest and patriot who in 1789 was given the task of organizing the Catholic Church in this country. By 1791 he had assembled a synod, or assembly of delegates, to launch that task formally. Archbishop Carroll wanted to gain acceptance of our faith by American people who mistrusted our customs and could not comprehend our liturgy. He made the amazing proposal to Rome that our liturgy should be prayed not in La n, but in the vernacular, English. His wish was denied, but one hundred sixty years later, his deep desire helped the American bishops and scholars at the Second Va can Council to win the vote in favor of the vernacular not just for the United States, but for the Church throughout the world. Rev. James Field, Copyright J. S. Paluch Co.
Parish Life Liturgical Ministers Schedule LITURGICAL MINISTERS FOR WEEK OF July 8 & 9 2017 Ministry 5:30 PM 8:30 AM 11:00 AM Lector Cathi McCormick (First Reading) Angie Dorsey (Second Reading) Michael Miller (First Reading) Carolyn Stabach (Second Reading) Mary Ann Wendel (First Reading) Nancy Torres (Second Reading) Altar Server Ed Rice Jaeger Souphab Michael Belanger Isaac Dellinger Nathaniel Edwards Max Ka ermann Sam Ka ermann Thomas Miller Alex Cassell Chase Dymond Jesse Kramer Nicholas Kramer Braeden Owens John Paul Torres Greeter Walt Kozacki Head Greeter Margi Alvarez Greeter Ernes ne Bucking Greeter Cathie Osada Greeter Rene Allison Head Greeter Emil Franco Greeter Amy McKeon Greeter Kathy Miller Greeter Kathy Trull Greeter Frank Dezzu o Head Greeter Orrin Lundgren Greeter Paule e Wardwell Greeter NOT FILLED Greeter NOT FILLED Greeter Hospitality Jack LeBeau Marilyn Jensen Roy Jensen Patricia Talbot Michael Ungerer Extra Ordinary Minister Mike Davison Chalice Ken Marino Chalice Marylyn Seyler Chalice Cathie Stout Chalice Phyllis Boller Ciborium Peggy Post Ciborium Catherine Holzworth Chalice Lissa Loosemore Chalice Bob Rothweiler Chalice Diana Rothweiler Chalice Marilyn Jensen Ciborium Jim McGovern Ciborium Claudia McMahan Ciborium Yong Sun Thompson Ciborium Pete Barago Chalice Kim Owens Chalice Claire Ungerer Chalice Michael Ungerer Chalice Doug Huth Ciborium Kerry Jambon Ciborium Jill Micelle Ciborium Maureen Wellbery Ciborium Sacristan Mary Palermo Eduardo Palermo Joan Pajak Karen Jambon Kerry Jambon Protec ng God s Children Workshop "Protec ng God's Children" is a required program for all volunteers at St. Barnabas. Upcoming classes: Saturday, July 22, 9 am noon. English. At St. Barnabas Catholic Church in JXXIII. Pre registra on is required for all workshops. Register online at www.virtus.org. Click "registra on" on le and follow prompts. Stewardship & Parish Life July 2, 2017 13 th Sunday in Ordinary Time In today s readings we see how the simple act of welcoming someone builds the Kingdom of God, and the builders are rewarded. Be kind and welcoming to all. Ride to Mass Needed A woman living at Flesher's Health & Re rement Center on Cane Creek Road would dearly love a ride to weekend Mass. She would be happy with any Mass. She is ambulatory, with a walker, and according to her daughter, the life of the party! Her name is Marion, but it would be best to contact her daughter, Mickey Farmer, who can make the arrangements. Mickey's number is 704 975 8747. Mickey thought that someone from our church had offered, but apparently no contact info was not shared, or somehow it did not come to frui on. If that was you and you can help, please call Mickey! In any case, let's help a devout fellow Catholic celebrate Mass with us! Society of St. Vincent de Paul "The poor have much to teach you. You have much to learn from them." St. Vincent de Paul Each me we visit our clients we learn. They teach us to listen with understanding, to care with compassion, to help without judging. They teach us to be thankful and kind. We learn that we need li le and yet, want much. We learn humility. We learn that charity is love. The pure are so much more resilient than we than we can ever imagine. Their faith is tested daily, yet they give us a smile and a hug. They are so grateful for the food we give, the bills we pay, and the advise we offer. Thank you to our clients. You teach us daily. Thank you to our donors. You generously allow us to help others. Thank you, Lord. You open our eyes to see the poor, to hear their cry, to serve you through them. Your Vincen ans 828 684 6098 ext. 308
Medicare Choices Made Easy Presenta on at the Basilica of St. Lawrence 2 4 pm. This presenta on is designed to explain Medicare, when to sign up, and how to save money. This is a FREE presenta on by the Council on Aging of Buncombe County. This presenta on will inform people who are New to Medicare or on Medicare how the program works, what they need to do to enroll, what op ons are available, ways they can save money and answer ques ons they may have regarding the program. This event is for those already on Medicare, those turning 65 and new to Medicare, and for those who are caregivers who o en have to handle Medicare issues for their loved ones. To Register: Call Sandra Breakfield, Program Director, Elder Ministry, at 704 370 3220 or email sabreakfield@charlo ediocese.org. The presenta on will also be at St. Eugene Catholic Church on this same date, Tuesday, July 11, from 6 8 pm. Grace Lutheran Church invites you to the showing of Rick Steve s Luther and the Reforma on. Five hundred years ago, Mar n Luther kicked off the Protestant Reforma on, which ul mately split western European Chris anity in two: Catholic and Protestant. In this one hour special filmed on loca on in Europe Rick tells the story of a humble monk who lived a drama c life. The community is invited to Grace Lutheran Church for a free showing of this this DVD with refreshments and a discussion to follow. Wednesday, July 12 th from 6 8pm. For more informa on call 693 4890. The 32 nd annual Church Teaches Forum, sponsored by Eternal Life, will be held in Louisville, KY July 21 22, 2017. The theme of this year's Forum is Fa ma the 100 th Anniversary. Speakers include Raymond Cardinal Burke, Fr. Ma hew Kauth, and Fr. Roger Arnsparger. The event is held at the Galt House. The deadline for hotel reserva ons is June 15th and the deadline for Forum ckets is July 13th. More informa on is available at www.lifeeternal.org/churchteaches.asp. The 32 nd annual Church Teaches Forum, sponsored by Eternal Life, will be held in Louisville, KY July 21 22, 2017. The theme of this year's Forum is Fa ma the 100th Anniversary. Speakers include Raymond Cardinal Burke, Fr. Ma hew Kauth, and Fr. Roger Arnsparger. The event is held at the Galt House. The deadline for hotel reserva ons is June 15 th and the deadline for Forum ckets is July 13 th. More informa on is available at www.lifeeternal.org/churchteaches.asp Medicare Choices Made Easy Presenta on at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Brevard 10 am to noon. This presenta on is designed to explain Medicare, when to sign up, and how to save money. This is a FREE presenta on by the Council on Aging of Buncombe County. This presenta on will inform people who are New to Medicare or on Medicare how the program works, what they need to do to enroll, what op ons are available, ways they can save money and answer ques ons they may have regarding the program. This event is for those already on Medicare, those turning 65 and new to Medicare, and for those who are caregivers who o en have to handle Medicare issues for their loved ones. To Register: Call Sandra Breakfield, Program Director, Elder Ministry, at 704 370 3220 or email sabreakfield@charlo ediocese.org. East Meets West Retreat The Medicine of Words, St. John Chrysostom's 'On the Providence of God'. 10am 5pm. Thursday Friday, August 17 18 at Immaculate Concep on Mission, 42 New Found Street, Canton NC. Everyone is welcome to join for talks that will provide insight into St. John's trea se, and how it may help us endure in the faith and evangelize others during our own perilous mes. For details, call the church office at 828 456 67074. MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR THE 2017 EUCHARISTIC CONGRESS September 8 & 9 at the Charlo e Conven on Center. More info at www.goeucharist.com Youth Ministry Garage Sale Fundraiser, Saturday, October 21 st from 8am noon. Table rental forms will be available in the coming weeks. Mark your calendars today! Forgiveness and Healing Following Abor on Catholic Chari es can help men and women who have experienced abor on begin their healing journey. Rachel s Vineyard Weekend Retreat creates a healing environment of prayer and forgiveness. The retreat works to reconnect individuals to themselves, their friends, and family and to realize God s ever present love. Greensboro Area, October 20 22, 2017 For more informa on please contact either: Jackie Childers: 980 241 0251, Jackie.childers1@gmail.com Jennifer Ganser: 336 209 2161, jmganser@charlo ediocese.org Join Father Porras on Pilgrimage to Fa ma and Lourdes November 6 15. 2017 marks the 100th Anniversary of Our Lady's appari ons to three shepherd children in Fa ma, Portugal. This unique Pilgrimage is a First in the industry having been designed especially for people with mobility limita ons. We will visit holy sites in Portugal, Spain, and France. If you or a loved one use a cane or walk slowly, this healing Pilgrimage is for you. Call or email Select Interna onal Tours for more informa on: 800 842 4842, or email kris ne@select intl.com. Brochures are available at the office.
Lighthouse Catholic Media Featuring New CD s Stop by the Kiosk in the Social Hall Building Your Life on Rock: Standing Firm in the Storm Ralph Mar n, an interna onally known Catholic lead er and teacher, discusses the challenges and the joys of being fully faithful to all the Church proclaims as true. Ralph provides prac cal advice on how to build Love Sacrifice Trust: our lives on rock and equip ourselves spiritually so He Showed Us the Way Fr. Mike Schmitz shares important insights on the meaning that we can reach out to others with true charity. He shows how our fidelity to the Word of God will give of Christ s Cross. He shows how God s rescue mission for us includes the need for each person to embrace his own us the strength to stand victorious in the difficult age cross in order to reestablish trust in the Father and the in which we live. understanding that love requires sacrifice. It also includes a bonus segment on Sta ons of the Cross, which features reflec ons on the Lord s Passion and Death, accompanied by moving audio drama za ons from the Truth and Life Audio Bible. The Treasure of Our Soul: The Apostles Creed Who Am I to Judge? Responding to Rela v ism with Logic and Love Discussing moral issues with family and friends can be a challenge in a culture that strongly promotes the idea that there is no objec ve truth. Speaking from a wealth of personal experience, renowned author and theologian Dr. Edward Sri provides 5 keys to enable Chris ans to oppose with logic and love what Pope Benedict XVI called the dictatorship of rela vism. He also clarifies the proper understanding of what it means to judge, and the importance of making good judgments. Dr. Sco Hahn, interna onally known theologian and author, explains the ines mable value of the Creed as a sure means of communica ng the life giving faith of the Apostles and as an indispensable source of unity for the Church. Dr. Hahn also brings to light how the Creed has served as a me tested wellspring of medi ta on by which a believer can deepen his or her rela onship with Christ, making it, in the words of St. Am Can You Trust God? Since the fall of our first parents, humanity has been brose, the treasure of our soul. tempted to mistrust the love that God the Father has The Case for Jesus: The Biblical and Historical for us. Scripture scholar Dr. Tim Gray takes us on a journey that addresses the pervasive misconcep ons Evidence for Christ that God is quick to anger, that the God of the Old Dr. Brant Pitre, scripture scholar and bestselling au and New Testaments are different, and that God thor, uses biblical and historical evidence to bolster doesn t have a merciful heart for us. You will see that the case for Jesus by exposing the problems with you can trust our heavenly Father, who is truly one the many false theories that have been introduced with his Son. over the past hundred years resul ng in widespread skep cism about the reliability of Chris an faith. He tackles head on ques ons like: Were the four Gospels wri en anonymously? Did Jesus claim to be God? Did Jesus fulfill the Jewish prophecies of the Messiah? and many more. Religionless Spirituality: Why We Need the Church Renowned Scripture scholar and author, Dr. Tim Gray, provides a fascina ng explana on of the im portance of the visible Church and the centrality of God on Earth. He offers incredible insights that make clear the role of the Church as an essen al part of God s plan for salva on, which are sure to help those who have le her, or who mistakenly claim to be spiritual, but not religious.
Help Wanted at St. Barnabas Catholic Church Epiphany Potluck Father Daughter Dance Chances are you have a ended at least one of these events. We hope you found them enjoyable and sustaining. Have you been thinking about how you can become more engaged in our parish family? Do you and your family enjoy the ac vi es that St. Barnabas hosts each year? Please consider being part of the Parish Life Commission. For the last couple of years our Parish Life Commission has been ably steered by Jo Landreth and Bridget Babcock. Both Jo and Bridget now need to step down and hand the reins to others, as family and career obliga ons have increased for them. We are very grateful for their enthusiasm and exper se in planning and execu ng Parish Life events here at St. Barnabas Catholic Church. What is the purpose of a Parish Life Commission? In short, according to the Diocese of Charlo e: This commission is concerned with those ma ers that build an internal parish family spirit and improve Chris an life in the community of the faith. What does that mean in a prac cal manner? We come to Mass each Sunday to hear God's Word, receive the Eucharist, and have fellowship with our parish family. But our focus at Mass is on God, and not on each other, so opportunity for really ge ng to know people and engage in fellowship is somewhat limited. We are fortunate to have a social hall where people can gather a er Mass and visit with each other. This has truly helped us become a parish family. Our Parish Life ac vi es take that a step further, and help us to get to know each other be er in a familial and recrea ve manner. We have fun. We eat meals, play games, have quiz nights, a end baseball games, and enjoy other ac vi es that give us pleasure in a God centered atmosphere. Can it get any be er than that? Some ac vi es the Parish Life Commission hosts each year are: St. Barnabas night at an Asheville Tourists game (scheduled for Aug. 1 st this year) Parish Picnic (typically in late summer/early fall) Recep ons a er Veteran's Day Mass, Easter Vigil Mass So back to the needing help part! Jo and Bridget have compiled instruc ons and lists for these events. They will be passing down an instruc on manual, if you will. No one will have to start from scratch not knowing what to do. And, the staff (par cularly Suzanne as liaison) is here to assist and support you. Volunteers also step forward to assist with each of these events. What we need is someone, and preferably a team of two or more, to be our next Jo and Bridget, to organize and plan events using available resources, but also adding your own new ideas just as Jo and Bridget did. Wouldn't it be disappoin ng if we had to curtail our Parish Life ac vi es for lack of interest? If you (and perhaps a buddy) think you would like to help in this area, please speak to Father Adrian or Suzanne. You will gain new friends, influence people, and the fringe benefits of this posi on are Divine! These are some pictures from past events hosted by the Parish Life Commission. Will there be pictures of future events??
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