Sixth Sunday of Easter May 1, 2016 BINGO After a great 10 year run Saint Barnabas Bingo is discontinued. We were able to put $150,000 into the High School with its proceeds (that stream of money needs to be made up somehow). Kudos to our volunteers who worked hard at it week after week, year after year. They are a wonderful group of people. It would be impossible to have this fundraiser and social event with them. Throughout the region more and more Bingos are closing down due to a lack of turnout. We are very grateful to our customers who stayed with us. They loved to socialize at our parish and try their luck at prizes. We went from 80 customers to 40 customers. Unfortunately this number is way too small to run the enterprise. A Must Read The Joy Of Love! Amoris Laetitia in Latin is Pope Francis recent apostolic exhortation. It is brilliant for the daily living of love between persons, especially couples and family members. Any individual person can gain great insights into the ways any of us can love one another. He also focuses on married love as a gift for couples to lead wonderful lives. You can go on line and download it for free from www.theholysee Soon printed books will be available for purchase at the parish or catholic book stores. The parish has plans to have a book discussion club that will comprise of 3 meeting dates for all who read the book. Tithing & Stewardship Weekly Goal - $18,000 April 24 $13,105.63 Food For the Poor $8151.20 Thank you for your contributions The Second collection today will be our Energy Collection. Contributions in the envelope are set aside to help pay our church s higher energy and fuel costs. Second collection - Next Sunday, May 8 th, for the Church in Central and Eastern Europe. Please be as generous as your means will permit. PLEASE NOTE: The Mission Cooperative collection will be taken up on the weekend of June 3 rd /4 th. You will see 2 envelopes for that day in your packet. Please put the regular collection envelope and the energy envelope in the first passing of the basket. The second collection will be taken up for Mission Cooperative Annual Marian Day Celebration TODAY Sunday, May 1 ST Celebrant: Place: Time: Rev. Msgr. Edward M. Barry St. Lucy s Church, Bronx 4:30pm Free bus will leave from St. Barnabas at 3:30pm Parish May Crowning NEXT SUNDAY Parish May Crowning is Sunday May 8 th, (Mother s Day) after the 10:30am Mass. Our First Holy Communion families are especially asked to reserve this time. We will process from Mass to Grotto Plaza for the ceremony. All are invited. SAVE THE DATES Saturday, May 28 th 5:00pm Mass Sunday, May 29 th - 11:45am Mass Corpus Christi Procession Deacon James Sheridan s first Mass
Saint Barnabas Parish SPRING INDOOR Saturday, May 21 st 9:00am to 5:00pm Sunday, May 22 nd 9:00am to 2:00pm If you would like to donate items to the Flea Market please note the drop-off dates below. All items are to be delivered to the Considine Center within the scheduled hours. Please do not bring items to the rectory. May 15 Sunday, 10:00am - 2:00pm May 16 Monday, 11:00am 3:30pm May 17 Tuesday, 3:00pm - 7:00pm May 18 Wednesday, 3:00pm 7:00pm May 19 Thursday, 11:00am 2:00pm All items must be in good condition. We will not accept old clothing, blankets, sheets, or individual glassware. For all questions please call Linda at the Rectory office 718 324-1478 ext 40. ASCENSION THURSDAY MAY 5 th Catholics go above and beyond mere Sabbath worship because much of our faith is intimately connected with events in the life of Christ that go beyond Sunday observance. The Feast of the Ascension is one such event in our salvation. Catholics observe this feast as a day of obligation. Mass times are as follows: Wednesday, May 4 th 5:00pm (High School Chapel) Vigil Thursday, May 5 th 6:30am (Main Church) 8:30am (Main Church) 12:00pm (Main Church) 7:00pm (Main Church) MOTHERS DAY MAY 8 th Mother s Day Spiritual Bouquet Cards are available at the doors of the Church this weekend. This card is a Mass card for intentions at the Holy sacrifice of the Mass at St. Barnabas for Mothers who are LIVING. To include your deceased mother there is no need for the card, please use the envelope in your offertory packet to remember the deceased mothers in your family. Novena of Masses during May A novena of Masses for mothers will be offered in our parish through the month of May, with the names of your mothers placed in the sanctuary. Enroll your mother for these Masses by either using the return envelope that goes with the beautiful Mothers Day card available in the vestibule or fill out the memorial card also available in the vestibule. May 6 th May 10 th May 12 th May 18 th May 19 th May 23 rd May 24 th May 27 th May 30 th 8 :30am Main Church 8:30am Main Church 8:30pm Main Church 8:30am Main Church Young Adult Mass - TODAY Join other young adults (single and married) for our monthly Mass on Sunday, May 1 st at 5 pm. Fr. Adaly Rosado will be the guest celebrant, along with guitarist and songwriter Dan Ferrari. Meet us at the beer garden at JP Clarke s following Mass. Find us on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/groups/yonkersbronxyoungadults. Baptismal Instruction Classes The classes for May will be conducted: Monday, May 9 th Monday, May 23 rd Baptisms are normally conducted every Sunday at 1:00pm in the Main Church Join them for coffee and lively discussions on our Catholic faith on Saturday mornings from 9:00am to 10:00am in Room 1-6 in the Considine Center. All men in their 20-40s are welcome to attend. Contact Ben Smith at benang2000@yahoo.com Lectio Divina Reflection: Today s Gospel is John 14:23-29. What do you intend to offer to your neighbor at the sign of peace at Mass? Lectio Divina uses scripture to discover Christ in the daily life we live. Contact Helen McCullagh 914-237- 1595 for more information. Join us for a Session on Sunday morning from 9-10:15am in the Considine Center. Easter Season Monday session from 9:30-10:45am in the Considine Center.
Preventing Tee Suicide All are invited to attend the Annual Mental Health Conference sponsored by the Community Advisory Board of Jacobi and North Central Bronx. This year s conference is on Preventing Teen Suicide with key speakers in the field presenting vital information on risk factors, suicide awareness and suicide prevention Date: Monday, May 16 th Time: 6:00pm 8:30pm Place: Jacobi Medical Center Conference Center Building 4, 2 nd floor Light dinner served parking on Campus RSVP 718 918-3906 Girl Scout Troop 1794 would like to thank everyone who supported them during their cookie sale. Your patronage is truly appreciated. Bread and Wine Memorials All 60 daily Masses in one month $100.00 All 8 Sabbath weekend Masses in one week $ 75.00 Four Sabbath weekend Masses in one month $ 50.00 All 15 daily Masses in one week $ 25.00 One Sabbath Weekend Mass in one week $ 15.00 Sanctuary Lamp Memorial Weekly $10.00 Gifts Of Bread and Wine MAY All Daily Masses Mary & Thomas Walsh Margaret Lyons Bridget Murphy Requested by: Catherine O Connor 4 Sunday weekend Masses In Memory of Jack Coen Requested by: Julia & Family Sanctuary Lamp In memory of the Teresa Faluotico Girl Scout Troop #1794 would like to thank everyone who supported their cookie sale. Your generosity allowed us to send more than 100 boxes of cookies to our men and women serving in the Armed Forces. MASSES FOR THE WEEK MONDAY, MAY 2 6:30 Special Intention 8:30 Julia & John Finnucane and Teresa Walsh TUESDAY, May 3 6:30 Sarah Maloney (9 th ANN) 8:30 Mathai Thomas and Theresa Faliuotico 7:00 William & Frances Mauro & the Zavadil Family WEDNESDAY, MAY 4 6:30 Margaret Kiernan 8:30 Mulroy &Garvey Families and Bridget Hayden & Ellen Cawley 5:00 (Vigil) Dec. Memb. of the Fox, Dolan, O Connor & O Sullivan Families THURSDAY, MAY 5 ASCENSION THURSDAY 6:30 Mary McGovern 8:30 Jeannie Giovannello and John Joe McHale 12noon Allen Vitello 7:00 Patrick J. Flanagan FRIDAY, MAY 6 6:30 Ellen & Michael Kelly & Timothy Lawlor and Breda Devane 12:00 Thomas (44 th ANN), May (7 th ANN) & Ann McGovern 5:00 Mary Matthews 7:00 Peter Santangelo ADVERTISING If you would like advertise in our bulletin please contact our printing company: Bon Venture 800 364-0684. Woodlawn Library - Book & Jewelry Sale on Saturday, May 14, from 10:00 to 3:00 P.M. (239th Street & Katonah Avenue). Donations of books and jewelry accepted beginning May 2. Hope to see you there! SAINT BARNABAS BABY SHOWER The Baby Shower once again was a great success. Thank you to the Ladies Of Charity and all the wonderful volunteers who made it such a successful event again this year. And of course a big thank you to you the parishioners who supported this wonderful event. Thank you all.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Re-Registration for 2016-2017 Forms can be obtained in the vestibule today or you can download a copy on our website at www.stbarnabasronx.org. Please direct all questions to the Religious Education office at 718 324-0865. Please return the completed form with payment to the Religious Education office or you may drop it off in a sealed envelope to the rectory office with Religious Education clearly marked on it. We ask if you are paying in cash to please have the right amount. The Religious Education Class times are as follows: Wednesday 2:00 to 3:45pm Grades 1 through 5 Wednesday 4:45 to 6:15pm Grades 1 through 8 Sunday 8:45 to 11:30am Grades 1 through 8 Please consider volunteering for this very important ministry. If you can volunteer your time as a Catechist or Classroom Aide, please call the Religious Education office at 718 325-0865. St. Barnabas Respect Life Committee Next monthly meeting will be on May 14 th at 9:40am in the Considine Center for praying the rosary followed by their meeting at 10:00am. All are welcome to join them Contact Eileen Slattery 917-533-3125 or Rita Goetz 914-980- 8712 or email st.barnabasrespectlife@gmail.com The collection this month will be on the weekend of May May 21 st /22 nd. Please drop off all donations at the High School cafeteria. The food will be collected after the 1:00pm Mass. Many thanks again for your generosity. Banns Of Marriage For the First Time: Daniel kokoszka & Ginger Lai John Connors & Kathleen Connors THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM We welcome into the Roman Catholic Church and our parish community the following children who were recently baptized here at St. Barnabas: Hunter James Kelly, child of Thomas & Loren Cillian Butler, child of Liam & Louise Cian Deenihan, child of Paul & Chloe Connall Christian Rivera, child of Christian & Kellie Aidan Michael Nertney, son of Brian & Kerri Prayer Requests For The Sick & Endangered Please submit names of all those who are in need of prayer, cut this box out and return to the rectory office. Name: Due to limited space, we can only publish for 2 weeks Alfred Gonzalez Rodney Butler John Kopp Rachel Grossman William Badinelli Ronda Cohan Donna DeFeo PARISH CALENDAR Monday, May 2 9:00am 11:30am EIIC Gaelic Class (CC 1-6) 9:30am 10:45am Lectio Divina (CC 1-6) 12noon 2:00pm Playgroup (CC 1-4 1:00pm 3:00pm Leisure Club (CC 1-6) 3:00pm 9:00pm Cub Scouts (CC 3-4) 3:00pm 9:30pm BAC (ES Gym) 6:30pm 8:00pm AA (CC 2-6) 7:00pm 10:00pm College League Bsktbl (HS Gym) Tuesday, May 3 9:00am 12:00pm EIIC Knitting Club (CC 1-6) 12noon 2:00pm Playgroup (CC 1-4) 3:00pm 9:00pm Cub Scouts (CC 3-4) 6:00pm 9:00pm Bronx Running Rebels (ES Gym) 7:30pm 8:30pm Girl Scouts #CC 3-6) 7:00pm 9:00pm New Horizons (HS Caf.) 7:00pm 9:00pm 12 Steps (CC 2-6) 9:00pm 11:30pm McNiff Basketball (ES Gym) Wednesday, May 4 12noon 2:00pm Playgroup (CC 1-4) 1:30pm 4:00pm Golden Age (CC 1-6) 2:00pm 3:45pm CCD (ES) 3:00pm 6:00pm BAC (ES Gym) 3:00pm 8:30pm Cub Scouts (CC 3-4) 4:30pm 6:15pm CCD (ES) 6:00pm 8:00pm Girl Scouts #1794 (CC 3-6) 6:30pm 9:30pm Boy Scouts (ES Gym) 7:00pm 9:30pm A.A (CC 2-6) Thursday, May 5 9:00am 11:30am Playgroup (CC 1-4) 12:30pm 2:00pm Playgroup (CC 1-4) 3:00pm 3:45pm Cherub Choir (CC 2-4) 3:00pm 6:30pm BAC (ES Gym) 3:00pm 9:30pm Cub Scouts (CC 3-4) 3:45pm 4:45pm Angel Choir (CC 2-6) 4:45pm 5:45pm Teen Choir (CC 2-6) 6:00pm 9:00pm BAC (ES Gym) 7:00pm 9:00pm Pre Cana (Lower Ch) 7:30pm 9:00pm Adult Choir (CC 2-4) 9:00pm 10:00pm Murray Bsktbll (ES Gym) Friday, May 6 10:00am 12noon Knitting Club (CC 1-6) 3:00pm 8:30pm BAC (ES Gym) 3:00pm 8:30pm Cub Scouts (CC 3-4) 7:00pm 9:30pm A.A (CC 2-6) Saturday, May 7 9:00am 10:00am Men s Group (CC 3-6) 9:30am 3:00pm Woodlean (ES Caf.) 11:00am 1:30pm Brownies (CC 3-4) FIRST HOLY COMMUNION (HS Chapel) Sunday, May 8 8:30am - 10:30am 9:00am 10:15am CCD (ES Aud.) Lectio Divina (CC Library) Rest In Peace Let us pray for our deceased parishioners, benefactors, relatives, members of the Armed forces, for those who are most forgotten and for those who recently died especially: Dr. Claude Greco and David Talbot.