Second Sunday Of Lent Masses For The Week Week of March 2 - March 8 Mon. March 2 6:30 AM Louis Grandwilliams 9:00 AM Mary & Neil Schettino Vincent Giordano Tues. March 3 6:30 AM Anna Byrnes 9:00 AM Eileen Balke Wed. - March 4 6:30 AM Intentions of Pauline Jennings 9:00 AM Claire M. Votke Thurs. March 5 6:30 AM For the People of Our Parish 9:00 AM Daniel Campanelli, Marian Sisto, Barbara Graziose (School Mass) Fri. - March 6 6:30 AM Charlie & Ann Klika 9:00 AM Dorothy Camilleri Sat. - March 7 8:00 AM Bishop Ezeonyia 5:00 PM Diane Melchione Anna Byrnes Bernadette McGinn George Gabor Concetta Puma Catherine Gildea 7:30 PM Rita & Tom McCarthy Sun. - March 8 Third Sunday of Lent 7:00 AM Michael Preputnik 9:00 AM Kathryn Fiero 10:15 AM Shawn Kearney 10:30 AM Vincent Karchinski 12:00 PM Joseph Tavella 5:00 PM For the People of Our Parish Nocturnal Adoration First Friday, March 6th at 8:00 PM in the Church. Easter Story Sign Up Children ages 3 and up are invited to participate in a very special presentation of The Story of Easter to be held on Friday, March 20th at 7:00 PM in the church. We need angels, townspeople, soldiers and disciples! Sign up after the Family Liturgy 10:15 Mass on Sunday or e-mail Lyn Politi at stbarnabasfamilyliturgy@gmail.com Weekly Financial Reports 02/22/15 Sunday Collection: $ 13,526.00 02/23/14 Sunday Collection: $ 16,661.50 Parish Families Registered 4,990 # Envelopes Mailed 1,322 # Envelopes Used 465 # Envelopes (02/23/14) 619 2015 Catholic Ministries Appeal Serving God by Serving Others Goal Amount: $ 109,100.00 Total Pledged: $ 47,352.00 Total Payments Received: $ 22,597.00 Total # of Donors: 221 Watch Your Step Please be aware that due to the recent extreme weather, the sidewalk along Bedford Avenue, especially in front of the church, has lifted and is uneven. Please be careful when entering and exiting the church. At the present time, this issue cannot be addressed until the temperature reaches a certain point. We will employ a temporary patching system as soon as weather permits. In the Spring we will reassess this issue and provide a permanent solution. Daylight Savings Time Daylight Savings Time begins Sunday, March 8th. Don t forget to Spring Ahead next weekend. RCIA News Having been presented to the bishop as nearing completion of preparation for the Easter Sacraments, our RCIA Elect and Candidates continue the Period of Purification and Enlightenment. All of us are called to continuing conversion throughout our lives, so we will join with the Elect in scrutinizing our own lives and praying to God for the grace to overcome the power of sin that still infects our hearts. The Scrutinies are celebrated throughout the world on the 3rd, 4th, and 5th Sundays of Lent. Here at St. Barnabas the Masses will be March 8th at 10:30 AM, March 15th at 12:00 PM Mass, and March 22nd at the 9:00 AM. Please continue to pray for our RCIA Candidates and Elect. Please Pray For The Repose Of The Souls Of The Recently Deceased Stephen Agostini, Grace Hannan, Fred Miller and Carmine Frank Notarile
Catholic Daughters of the Americas The next meeting of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Court Mother Seton # 2413, will be held on Tuesday, March 3rd at 7:00 PM in the school cafeteria. Our Annual Baby Shower will be held and Gloria Schreiber of the Life Center of Long Island will be our guest speaker. Please bring unwrapped gifts for the babies and mothers. Our annual St. Patrick s Day Bake Sale will be held on Sunday, March 15th after the 9:00 AM, 10:15 AM, 10:30 AM and 12:00 PM Masses. For further information, please contact Jackie at 781-7846 after 7:00 PM. New Life New Love The Parish rejoices with our young families who celebrate the baptism of a child. Please be assured of our prayers and support. We welcome our newest parishioners. Nicholas D Arrigo Emily Bright Jackson Anthony Menza Eryn Bright Reaghan Maeve Brennan Milena Vuckovic Madelyn Lily Joseph Word of Life See, upon the palms of my hands I have engraved you ~ Is 49:16 (NABRE 2010 CCD) EMs, Lectors, & Altar Servers Extraordinary Ministers, Lectors and Altar Servers have been sent via e-mail the ministry schedule for March. For those who do not have e-mail or have not provided their e-mail address, please pick up a copy of the schedule in the Altar Server s Sacristy following mass. Widows & Widowers Please join us for a St. Patrick s Day Luncheon at Paddy s Loft on Wednesday, March 18th at 12:30 PM. The cost for this event is $26. Send checks to Dolores Meadows at 2671 Cedar St., Seaford, NY 11783 no later than March 10th. For information call Dolores at 826-2512. Mount Airy Casino Bus Trip Sunday, April 19th We will be meeting at Friendly s Card Store at Wantagh Avenue and Park Avenue. The cost is $40. Mail your payment to Celine Beazley at 35 Croyden Dr. Bellmore, no later than Friday, March 20th. For information regarding time of departure call Celine at 785-7239. In Your Prayers Remember the Sick Kristin O Halloran, Nicoletta Russo, Baby Emma Jean Carroll, Meghan Alice Roach, Deacon Thomas Coleman, Kenneth Hubert, Pauline Jennings, John Finelli, Stephen Rich, Rosemary Grandwilliams, Pat Birbiglia, Joan Horvath, Patrick Hoyne, Don Davis, Bill McNally, Barbara Cannon, Ann DeChiaro, Charles Riiska, Louis Romano, Patricia Merget, Ann O Neill, Jacob Daniel Haubeil, Rolf Olsen, Damon Capobianco, Terrie Manderson, Maureen Connolly, Brian McKenna, Beverly Caras, Raffaele Esposito, Eric Sougstad, Jean Schick, Richard Havemeyer, Mildred Scalesi, Francis G. Noonan, George Donohue, Jason Todhunter, Bill Fitzgerald, Nicky Lynch, and all the sick of the parish. Year End Contribution Anyone wishing to receive a contribution statement for the year of 2014 are asked to call the rectory. Celebrating St. Patrick s Day Cenacle Retreat House, Ronkonkoma Tuesday, March 17th, 10:00 AM - 1:30 PM Shamrocks, Shillelaghs and leprechauns are some of the symbols of St. Patrick s Day. Who was St. Patrick, and what is this early spring holiday and feast day of the church about? Do your Irish heart and soul good and join us for a morning of lilting inspiration followed by a traditional luncheon of corned beef and cabbage! Offering of $35 includes lunch. For reservations or information call the Retreat Office at (631)588-8366 or visit the Cenacle website at www.cenaclesisters.org/ronkonkoma. Beginning Experience The loss of a spouse through death, divorce or separation is one of life s most traumatic experiences; often resulting in feelings of loneliness and grief. When those feelings remain, it can be overwhelming and hard to move forward. The Beginning Experience weekend is time to focus on you...to feel understood by peers and experience a sense of peace and a renewed hope for the future. The next weekend is on Long Island at the Montfort Spiritual Center, Bay Shore, April 10th - 12th. For information and reservations call Mary at 413-6209, Jean at (631)903-0973 or John at 822-0635.
Lenten Activities Stations of the Cross with the Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament Recalling the Passion of our Lord Jesus during the season of Lent has nourished Catholics from the earliest days of Christianity. A traditional way in which we recall Jesus way of the cross is the praying of the Stations of the Cross. Join us for the stations on the following Fridays; March 6th, 13th, 20th and 27th at 1:00 PM in the church. Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament will conclude the service. Lenten Evening Holy Hour During the season of Lent this year we will pray before the Blessed Sacrament on the following Tuesday evenings from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM: March 3rd, 10th, 17th, and 24th. Join our parish priests and deacons as they lead us each week. Our Holy Hour will conclude with Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. Annual Soup Supper Friday, March 6th; 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM We will gather in the school cafeteria with some of our neighbors from the other Christian churches in Bellmore, to keep the Lenten Fast together at our Annual Soup Supper. This year we are pleased to have Sister Aimee Koonmen OP, Executive Director of Bethany House as our guest speaker. A simple Lenten meal of meatless soup, bread and beverage donated from local restaurants will be served. We do need to know how many will be attending so that we can plan for seating and service. Please call the Outreach office at 785-6243 with your reservation and number of guests. Operation Rice Bowl - Lent 2015 Working together as a faith community, our parish will again participate in Operation Rice Bowl this Lent. Rice Bowl is a special Lenten program of Catholic Relief Services which gives the parish an opportunity to pray, fast, learn and share as we are called to do during Lent. Materials can be found at the doors of the Church. Almsgiving As a parish we pledge to share our resources with those less fortunate than we. Each week of Lent $500 from the parish collection will be sent to a charity. Parishioners may wish to donate to these charities privately. This week our donation will be sent to St. Jude s Children s Hospital. St. Jude s Children s Hospital is a world leader in finding cures and saving children with cancer and other lifethreatening diseases. Families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing, or food. Treatments invented at St. Jude have helped push the overall childhood cancer survival rate from 20 percent to more than 80 percent since it opened in 1962. They freely share the breakthroughs made, so that doctors and scientists worldwide can use that knowledge to save thousands more children. If you wish to donate you may do so directly by mailing your donation to St. Jude s Children s Hospital, P.O. Box 1000 Memphis, TN 38101-9908. Lenten Feast Days Join us for our annual celebration of the Feasts of St. Patrick and St. Joseph on Wednesday, March 18th following the 9:00 AM Mass in the Holy Family Chapel. Hospitality will include Irish Soda Bread and Italian Pastries. All are welcome. The Easter Story Please join us in the Church on Friday, March 20th at 7:00 PM in the Church for a very special presentation of The Easter Story, brought to life by the children of our parish. Seven Last Words Good Friday, April 3rd; 7:30 PM, Church Sacrament of Reconciliation The parish offers weekly celebrations of the Sacrament on Saturdays from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM. Lent is an especially opportune time to experience God s mercy in a sacramental way.
Camps R Us Open House Sunday, March 15th; 9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon School Lobby Since 1993 Camps R Us has offered a private day camp for a fraction of the cost of other camps, and for less than the cost of a babysitter. These award winning camp programs offer the children a diverse summer experience, including sports, arts & crafts, gaming, swimming, bowling, trips, special events and much more. Premier facilities, top-notch staff and unique affordability have earned us the reputation as one of the best summer camps on Long Island. For more information call 935-2267 or go to www.campsrus.org. Friendly Seniors Meeting Tuesday, March 3rd, 1:00 PM; Holy Family Chapel. Food Pantry Weekend - March 7th & 8th This month we are most in need of the following items: coffee, tea, juice, condiments, laundry detergent, shampoo, toothpaste, bar soap, dish detergent, fresh or frozen produce, potatoes and paper products (paper towels, toilet paper, tissues, and napkins). Please leave your pantry donations on the lobby benches in church next weekend. We are also happy to accept them at the rectory during the week. Your support is appreciated. Thank you. Second Collection Next Weekend The second collection next week will be for Maintenance and Repair. Thank you for your continued support and generosity. Help Wanted Cure of Ars Church in Merrick is seeking a Parttime Receptionist. Must be available weekends. For information please call the parish Business Office at 623-1400 ext. 180. Rosary Group The daily rosary group meets every weekday at 8:10 AM to pray the rosary before the 9:00 AM Mass. St. Elizabeth Anne Seton Regional School Transportation Application - the deadline for the school year 2015-2016 is March 31st. The form should be returned to your home district transportation department postmarked no later than April 1st. School Registration Forms - 2015-2016 registration forms are due for current SEAS students and new students. For a private tour, contact the main office at 785-5709. March - Father s Club - Family bowling event is March 8th at the Wantagh Lanes from 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM. Family Bingo Night - March 27th, 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM at Cure of Ars in the Msgr. Leonard Hall. All are welcome! Banns of Marriage Ryan Sirigliano & Kathleen Feldmann Douglas Buckley & Colleen Hanley Divine Mercy Please join us to pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy following the 9:00 AM Mass every Monday through Friday and after the 8:00 AM Mass on Saturdays. Spring Craft Fair March 28th, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM St. William the Abbot School, Seaford Protecting God s People Together we protect the children of God and all God s people. We are the eyes and ears of the outreach of the Church to care for and protect all God s people. As the signs in the subway say, If you see something, say something could well be the motto of our program to care for our children. For your information, the Diocesan Abuse hot line is 594-9063. For information on the USCCB Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People you can contact Mary F. McMahon, LCSW at the diocesan office 678-5800 ext. 573 or our pastor. Easter Flowers Remember your loved ones, living and deceased, at Easter by having Easter flowers on the altar in their honor. The offering is $15. To arrange for this, fill out this form and drop it off at the rectory or in the collection basket. Attached is $15 for Easter flowers in memory of:
All Are Welcome Lenten Day of Prayer Sponsored by the Friends of the Seminary Sunday, March 22nd; 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM Seminary of the Immaculate Conception 440 West Neck Road, Huntington NY 11743 Speaker: Rev. Patrick J. Griffin, CM The image of Walking with God has described the experience of human beings with the Divine from the story of Adam and Eve (Gen3:8) to that of Peter and the Resurrected Lord (Jn 21:20-22). It suggests closeness and conversation as we continue along our way. During this Lenten Day, we will reflect upon the fidelity of our walking with the Lord and the intimacy which is demanded during the Holy Week which we approach. Conferences ~ Lunch ~ Confession ~ Mass $30 Per Person For additional information call (631)423-0483 x102 Bereavement Support Services Our Lady of Mercy Church in Hicksville, St. Bernard s Church in Levittown, and St. Brigid s Church in Westbury will be offering three general bereavement groups this spring, and on-going groups for bereaved parents and survivors of suicide are resuming this month. There is a one time registration fee of $20. Interested individuals need to register by contacting the parish directly. St. Bernard s, Levittown Contact: Sr. Christine Sammons at 731-6074 General Bereavement Group (meets weekly) Thursdays, 6:30 PM - 7:45 PM Dates: March 19th - May 28th Group for Survivors of Suicide (meets every other week) Tuesdays, 7:00 PM - 8:15 PM Group for Bereaved Parents Wednesday, 7:00 PM - 8:15 PM Dates: February 4th - Ongoing St. Brigid s, Westbury Contact: Maria Piniero at 334-0021 General Bereavement Group (meets weekly) Wednesdays, 7:30 PM - 8:45 PM Dates: March 25th - June 3rd Our Lady of Mercy, Hicksville Contact: Mary Anne Scott at 931-1306 General Bereavement Group (meets weekly) Thursdays, 4:00 PM - 5:15 PM Dates: March 12th - May 14th Love at the Heart of Connecting Thursday, March 5th; 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM Tabor Retreat Center, Oceanside Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your strength, and with all your mind. Luke 10:27 Allowing these words of Jesus to take deep root in our heart and life, we gather with others for shared prayer, exploration, and quiet time to facilitate this deepening. Presenter Sr. Karen Lee Kaelin, CSJ, Donation is $50 and includes breakfast and lunch for reservations call 536-3004. Lent Sunday, March 8th; 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM Tabor Retreat Center, Oceanside Lent a time to draw closer to the heart of Jesus love...by seeing Christ at the kitchen table...just being ever present to Christ s love everywhere you go. Donation is $20 call 536-3004 for information or visit www.taborretreatcenter.org. Rules of Fast and Abstinence During the season of Lent the Church calls us to fast and abstain. Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are fast days. Fast means those between the ages of 18 and 59 limit themselves to one full meal and eat nothing between meals. The other meals on a fast day are light meals. All the Fridays of Lent, as well as Ash Wednesday and Good Friday, are also days of abstinence, which means that those 14 years of age and older are to abstain from eating meat.
Synod on the Family This past fall there was a great deal of media coverage regarding the preparations for the Bishops Synod on the Family. At this time, parishioners are being invited to offer input to a series of questions in the Lineamenta or final preparatory document. Visit www.drvc.org and click on the Synod of Bishops icon to access the questions and directions. The deadline for all responses to be received by the Diocese is Friday, March 13, 2015. World Meeting of Families Registration Attention: Anyone wishing to attend World Meeting of Families in Philadelphia September 22nd through September 27th (including a Papal Mass on September 27th), please contact the following website for our Diocesan Office of Formation to register:www.drvc-faith.org. Creating the Future Marriage is meant to be fertile and welcome new life. Children shape the future, just as they themselves are shaped in their families. Without children, there can be no future. Children reared with love and guidance are the foundation for a loving future. Wounded children portend a wounded future. Families are the bedrock for all larger communities. Families are domestic churches, places where parents help children discover that God loves them and has a plan for each child s life. Girl Scouts Girl Scout Sunday will be celebrated on March 8th at the 9:00 AM Mass. 1st grade Daisies and 2nd & 3rd grade Brownies who have completed their workbooks will receive their medals. Immediately following the Mass, there will be a Communion Breakfast in the South Cafeteria of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Regional School. Tickets are $6.00 per person, $3.00 for children 4 years and under. For tickets please contact, Pauline Schlenke at 785-5549, Judy Hughes at 781-8040, Joan Monastero at 783-8567 or Joyce Caggiano at 796-9754 by March 2nd. Pray for Our Armed Forces Keep in your prayers all the women and men who currently serve in our military. US Army: PFC David Calame, Jr., First Lt. Nicole Gonzalez, PFC Justin Oney, Chaplain Col. Paul Hurley, Spec Kevin A. Bauer, Major Eric Reid, SPFC Sean Luhman, SPC Andrew Crowley III, Lt. Richard Joseph Holahan, Capt. Robert Caraccio, Major Benjamin H. Klimkowski, Capt. Richard E. Klimkowski, Staff Sgt. Eric S. Loughran, Staff Sgt. Christopher Price, SPC Kieran Riordan, Pvt. Derek Waller. Natl. Guard: Major James McLean, A1C James Mikowski, Airman First Class Thomas Ruggiero. US Navy: STS Thomas Kerley, Petty Off. ET3 Edward F. Faulkner, SOCS Charles Metrango, GM2 Brian Kopp, Ensign Brendan Connors, HM3 Philip LeSueur MA2 Richard Kaercher, ABH1 Nicolas Cuervo US Marines: Sgt. William D. Loughran, IV, Sgt. William MacKenzie, Major Luke T. Holian, Gunnery Sgt. Scott Murray, PFC Richard Kelley, Corporal Joseph Finno, PFC John Costello, LCPL Brendan Whelan, PFC Ryan Baranek US Air Force: Col. George E. Loughran, Capt. McLean G. Bethea, Nicholas P. Wright. US Merchant Marine: Ensign Eric Stumpel US Coast Guard: Ensign Robert M. Scaduto, Jr. Society of St. Vincent de Paul If God is for us, who can be against us? As you place your gift in the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Donation Bins, know that you are a sign of God s love to those who are suffering and you give them a reason to believe and to trust.
Knights of Columbus Blood Drive Sunday, March 15th; 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM South Cafeteria of the School Your donation will help to save up to THREE lives. Our community hospitals need your help. Please share this lifesaving gift. Thank you for caring! Eligibility Criteria Bring ID with signature or photo. Minimum weight 110 pounds. Age 16-75 (16 year olds must have parental permission. Age 76 and over need a doctor s note.) Eat well (low fat) & drink fluids For questions concerning medical eligibility call 1-800-688-0900. Appointments are not necessary, for further information please contact : Joe Camillery @ 785-5894
Important dates and information: RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS ALL THURSDAY, MARCH 5 TH CLASSES WILL BE HELD IN BOTH THE CHURCH AND HOLY FAMILY CHAPEL DO NOT GO INTO THE SCHOOL A MEMO WAS SENT HOME WITH ALL STUDENTS TELLING THEM WHERE TO REPORT. Level Two First Holy Communion Parent Meeting please note you must attend one of the following meetings: Tuesday, March 17th - 10:00 AM in the Holy Family Chapel OR Wednesday, March 18th - 7:00 PM in the School s North Cafeteria. Reconciliations by date and level please note that if you have more than one child all your children can attend one of the services together. All Reconciliations are in the Church at 11:00 am. Saturday, March 7th Level 8 Saturday, March 21st Level 6 rescheduled date! The dates for the Level 7 interviews have passed. Please note that this interview is part of the requirements in the Stage 1 Confirmation project packet for all 7 th graders who plan on receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation in the Spring of 2016. If you did not satisfy this requirement please call the Office of Christian Formation at 785-0130. Note that ALL students regardless of where they attend school have to fulfill the Confirmation requirements. Stage 2 Confirmation Projects Please note that Project # 1 - Marriage Interview, Project # 2 - Retreat Experience, Project # 3 - Ordinary Time and Ash Wednesday Mass Reflections, Project # 4 - Reflection on the Corporal Works of Mercy, Project # 5 - Final Choice of Sponsor, Project # 6 - Sponsor Form, Project # 7 - Sponsor Interview, Project # 8 - Your Confirmation Name and Project # 9 - Gifts and Talents are past due. Stage 1 Confirmation Projects Please note that Project # 1 - Your Baptism History, Project # 2 - Reflection on St. Barnabas, Project # 3 - Reconciliation Prayer Service, Project # 4 - Advent Mass Reflection and Christmas Mass Reflection and Project # 5 - Confirmation Interview Reflection are all past due. If the roads are icy or the weather is bad it is always wise to check the Religious Education website under the tabs Announcements and Important Dates, or Cablevision Channel 12 News, FIOS 1 News or KJOY 98.3 FM radio to see if the Religion classes are canceled for the day. We also have parents who have volunteered to list the closings on Facebook under Bellmore Moms and Wantagh Moms groups. NEVER just drop off a child in the parking lot all students need to be escorted to the lobby. This will prevent any student being left at the school building when classes have been canceled. We are always in need of adult volunteers to help during Religious Education sessions. Please contact the office to get more information and to pick up the necessary volunteer forms. REMEMBER ALL VOLUNTEERS NEED TO ATTEND A VIRTUS TRAINING. If you have any questions on the VIRTUS training or need assistance finding a training session please call Margie Lampert at the Office of Christian Formation at 785-0130. The best way to keep informed is by reading the Church bulletin each week. If you forget to pick one up you can always read the bulletin on-line on the parish website stbarnabasny.org. Once in the parish website you can click on the Religious Education website to keep up to date on what s happening in the Religious Education Program and have access to the forms and information for our program. As always please contact the Office of Christian Formation with any questions we will be happy to assist you!
March 1, 2015 Hi everyone! This is the page for St Barnabas Life Teen. I m Peggy Harnisch your youth minister!! Hi Everyone, We have great readings this week for our second Sunday in Lent. The first reading from Genesis has always been interesting to me. Here Abraham is asked to sacrifice his son and prepares to do that. God steps in and has him stop. God tells Abraham his descendants will be numerous. First we have the image of Abraham allowing the sacrifice of his son during Lent when we have God allowing the sacrifice of his son, Jesus. I love to focus on Abraham in this reading. Think about how hard it was for him to say yes to what he thought God was asking him to do. Although God would never ask something so hard for us, how easily do we say yes to God? This is a great time to really look at ourselves. Do I say yes to God or do I just think about what I want to do? What does it mean to say yes to God? That s a great thing to pray about this Lent. It probably means doing some of the things that bring us closer to God. This week my challenge, especially for our youth, is to go beyond yourselves and find a way to say yes to what God wants us to do. It will make a difference in your Lent! Have a blessed week! - Peggy Upcoming Events! Rescheduled - Edge Take Over Friday March 13th;7:00PM - 8:30PM Middle Schoolers take over the night! Holy Hour Dodgeball Friday, March 20th Permission slips required Middle and High School invited!! Email Peggy for information!!