Third Sunday of Advent Masses For The Week Week of December 15 - December 21 Mon. December 15 6:30 AM Mary & Anthony Thomas Nallan 9:00 AM Harry Devlin Mary Villani Jesse Moreno Isabella Lavacca Tues. December 16 6:30 AM For the People of Our Parish 9:00 AM Stephen Clifford Wed. - December 17 6:30 AM Rev. Theodore J. King First Pastor of St. Barnabas 9:00 AM Bryan & Eileen Carney & John & Eileen Doherty Thurs. December 18 6:30 AM Patricia Fenton 9:00 AM Lillian Simmons Fri. - December 19 6:30 AM James Clare 9:00 AM Agnes Schmitt & Theresa Kenny Sat. - December 20 8:00 AM Elizabeth Marrinan 3:00 PM Wedding: Frankie Valenti & Melissa Gardner 5:00 PM Joan Stanton William Guarno Rodney T. Tiongson Lydia Catalano Christine Walker C. Stanley Fabisiak 7:30 PM In Thanksgiving for the Cosgrove Family Sun. - December 21 7:00 AM Rosa C. Medina 9:00 AM Neil Brosnan 10:15 AM For the People of Our Parish 10:30 AM Adeline & Peter Villella, Jr. 12:00 PM Luigi & Maria Balestriere 5:00 PM Nancy Stabile Baptism Blessing Please join us on January 11th, the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord, at the 10:15 AM Mass in the Holy Family Chapel, as we celebrate with our parish family in blessing the children of our parish who received the Sacrament of Baptism this past year. Weekly Financial Reports 12/07/14 Sunday Collection: $ 16,277.50 12/08/13 Sunday Collection: $ 17,074.50 Parish Families Registered 4,995 # Envelopes Mailed 1,345 # Envelopes Used (12/07/14) 656 # Envelopes Used (12/08/13) 672 2014 Catholic Ministries Appeal Serving God by Serving Others Goal Amount: $ 108,100.00 Total Pledged: $ 125,763.00 Total Payments Received: $ 122, 887.50 Total # of Donors: 581 Thank You I would like to thank my family and the many friends who have prayed for me during my recent illness. I m home and on the road to recovery, thanks to all of you. Peace and Much love to all, Joyce Caggiano 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, PFC Kieran Riordan, Pvt. Derek Waller. Natl. Guard: Major James McLean, A1C James Mikowski. 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, Cpl. Timothy J. Pastor, Gunnery Sgt. Scott Murray, PFC Richard Kelley, Corporal Joseph Finno, PFC John Costello, PFC 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. US Navy: Seaman 1st Class Michael Murray has retired from the US Navy after serving twenty years. Thank you for your service. Please Pray For The Repose Of The Souls Of The Recently Deceased John C. Novello, Joseph S. Canale
Please Join the children of our Parish as they present For unto us is born this day in the city of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord. The Story of the First Christmas Directed by Lyn Politi Today At 3:00 PM in the Church Refreshments to follow in the Holy Family Chapel Christmas Mass Schedule Wednesday, December 24th, Christmas Eve 4:00 PM, 6:00 PM, 10:00 PM, and Midnight The 4:00 PM Mass will be celebrated in both the Church and the Holy Family Chapel. Reminder to Regulars Each year the 4:00 PM Masses on Christmas Eve are overcrowded. Our experience is that all available seating is taken by 3:15 PM for both Masses. Please do not reserve seats for others. This is not permitted. Thursday, December 25th, Christmas Day 7:00 AM, 9:00 AM 10:30 AM & 12 Noon There will be no Mass at 10:15 AM or 5:00 PM on Christmas Day Special Advent Reconciliation Schedule All parishioners are invited and encouraged to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation during Advent. The priests of St. Barnabas will be available for the Sacrament of Reconciliation on Saturday, December 20th from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM. Advent Wreath Candle The Advent Wreath Candle for the Third Sunday of Advent will be lit in memory of Pamela & Thomas Guerrera. Sanctuary Lamp The Sanctuary Lamp Candle will be lit this week in loving memory of Ted Schimoler from his Family. Bread & Wine The Eucharistic Bread & Wine for the week will be offered in loving memory of Brian Dione from his Family. Christmas Wafers In certain traditions a blessed wafer is shared among family members at the beginning of the evening meal on Christmas. This wafer calls to mind the advent of the real Bread of Life who came among us over 2,000 years ago. You may obtain the blessed wafers at the rectory. Your free will offering will be donated to parish outreach. St. Barnabas Choir Christmas CD The St. Barnabas Choir has recorded many of your favorite Christmas carols and anthems featuring Viki Sorrentino and Al Tepedino as soloists. The cost of the CD is $10.00 and is available after each of the Masses in the church lobby. This CD would make a wonderful Christmas gift to anyone who enjoys the wonderful sounds of Christmas music. Eucharistic Ministers and Lectors The sign up sheets for the Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year s Day Masses is now available in the sacristy. Eucharistic Ministers to the Homebound Please pick up your poinsettias for your home visits at the rectory from December 15th - 18th between the hours of 9:00 AM - 7:30 PM, and on December 19th till 6:30 PM. Keep in mind the rectory will be closed for lunch from 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM. Christmas Flowers Remember your loved ones, living and deceased, at Christmas by having Poinsettias placed on the altar in their honor. Please drop this form off at the rectory or in the collection basket. The offering is $15. In memory of: Requested by:
In Your Prayers Remember the Sick Kristin O Halloran, John Finelli, Stephen Rich, Deacon Thomas Coleman, Kenneth Hubert, Rosemary Grandwilliams, Meghan Alice Roach, Pat Birbiglia, Joan Horvath, Patrick Hoyne, Don Davis, Bill McNally, Baby Emma Jean Carroll, Barbara Cannon, Marie Byrnes, Ann DeChiaro, Rita Wiencko, Joseph Peter Ancona, Charles Riiska, Thomas Caporale, Sarah Frame, Louis Romano, Christina Blumstein, Patricia Merget, Natalie Martin, Dolores Young, Ann O Neill, Jacob Daniel Haubeil, Damon Capobianco, Jerry Hefner, Pauline Jennings, Mary Campbell, Rose Sherwood, Michele Matison, Bernice Newman, Terrie Manderson, Joyce Caggiano, Jason Farina, Nicoletta Russo, Kathleen Hayes, Anna Byrnes, Margaret Hallmark, Maureen Connolly, and all the sick of the parish. Word of Life Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I dedicated you, a prophet to the nations I appointed you. ~ Jeremiah 1:5 Friendly Seniors Meeting Tuesday, December 16th, 1:00 PM, Holy Family Chapel. Weekly Meetings Al-Anon meetings are held every Wednesday at 7:30 PM in the rectory meeting room and every Sunday at 7:30 PM in the school cafeteria. 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.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS 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 785-0130. Important dates and information: Thursday, December 18th There are No classes for the 4:30 PM 5:30 PM session BUT there are classes for the evening classes Levels 5 & 6 at 6:00 PM 7:00 PM and Levels 7 & 8 at 7:30 PM 8:30 PM. Again there ARE classes for Levels 5, 6, 7 and 8 on Thursday, December 18 th. Monday, December 22nd through Thursday, January 1st NO CLASSES Have a Blessed Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year! Monday, January 5th Classes resume. 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 and at 11:00 AM except the Level 2 see below. Saturday, January 10th Level 2 - Details were listed on letter given at parent meeting. Saturday, February 7 Level 4 Saturday, February 28 Level 3 Saturday, March 7 Level 8 Saturday, March 21 Level 6 new rescheduled date! As always please contact the Office of Christian Formation with any questions we are happy to assist you! Charismatic Prayer Mass In lieu of the regular Charismatic Prayer Meeting, Fr. Francis will celebrate Mass during the time we normally have a Prayer Meeting which begins at 8:00 PM on Monday, December 15th in the Holy Family Chapel. Everyone is welcome! 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. This powerful devotion takes only a few minutes. St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Regional School Where we BUILD upon Respect, Responsibility and Reverence The week ahead Monday, December 15th - Band Concert 7:00 PM - Nativity Chorus 7:45 PM Tuesday, December 16th - Fast Athletics make-up for 12/15 Grade K - 2. Friday, December 19th - Christmas card Raffle Ends. Christmas Card Raffle Sale Last Call - Card are sold for $10.00. Each day throughout the month of January a card number will be drawn for a chance to win up to $250.00 You can win more than once! Makes a great gift for grandparents, teachers, babysitters. Please contact Sue Zaremba at 652-6525 or email her at zarembany6@aol.com for more information. Christmas Card raffle sale ends Friday, December 19th. SEAS Half - Day Children s Activity - Thursday, January 8th, 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM at the Ballocity, 2710 Hempstead Turnpike, Levittown. Enjoy 3 areas, Bounce, Laser Tag & Ballocity plus pizza/soda and arcade fun! The cost is $15.00 per person and should be sent to Rosalia Melaccio c/o Frank K-1 on or before Monday, January 5th. Father s Club Annual Wine Tasting - Saturday, January 10th at 7:00 PM in the school cafeteria. Enjoy an array of wines selected by Ace s Wines & Spirits of Merrick. There will be hors d oeuvres, raffles & more. Invite friends & family. Open to all adults and parishioners over the age of 21. The cost is $25 for reservations, $30 at the door. Checks should be payable to SEAS Father Club, and send it to the school attn: Cantelmo c/o Julianna 3-2 or mail it to 1865 Gardenia Ave. Merrick 11566. All proceeds support SEAS. Save the Date: Saturday, January 31st - St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School Bi-Annual Gala. In the past & notable - We beat our goal! 670 boxes were packed for Operation Christmas Child! Thank you to all who contributed donations and time! Because of you 670 children will have a merrier Christmas. Annual Right to Life March Bus trip to Washington D.C. on Thursday, January 22, 2015. Please contact Vin Murray at 781-7846 to reserve your seat. Please join our Pro-Life efforts. Knights of Columbus Christmas Sale Sunday, December 14th; Starting at 9:00 AM Corner of Wilson & Bellmore Avenues Final call to purchase wreaths, blankets and pillows.
December 14, 2014 Hi everyone! This is the page for St Barnabas Life Teen. I m Peggy Harnisch your youth minister!! Hi Everyone, Happy third week of Advent! Today is Gaudete Sunday. It means rejoice and now that we are more than halfway through Advent, it calls us to think about the celebration ahead and become a little excited. Today s Gospel from John, talks about John the Baptist again. One of the things I love is that John is so focused on his mission of preparing the way of Jesus. When people ask him who he is, he always points them in the direction of Jesus. As more and more people came to him and questioned him, he never lost his focus. For me that reminds me to keep my focus at this time on Jesus birth and not become so consumed by the time of year and the busyness of our lives. It also gives us great hope if we are going through a hard time and maybe not looking forward to Christmas. We see the hopefulness of this Sunday in the first two readings as well. The beginning of the second reading is something to think about any time of the year: Brothers and sisters: Rejoice always. Pray without ceasing. In all circumstances give thanks, for this is the will of God for you in Christ Jesus. So this week, we light the rose candle in excitement of Christmas and rejoice that we have a God who would send his Son to live with us, teach us and save us! Have a blessed week! ~ Peggy Upcoming High School Youth Ministry night December 14th The Summit!!! We ll start with games and talk about the summit of our faith! Come on over to the school cafeteria Special Events!!!! 12/19/14 - Service project!! Peanut Butter and Jelly Gang - 7:00 pm in the School Cafeteria. Everyone invited! Thanks to donations of Peanut Butter and Jelly, we re asking everyone to bring a loaf or two of bread with them on that night! 12/21/14 - Christmas Party - Grades 6 through 12 invited!! We ll have plenty of food, games and a great time!