Fourth Sunday of Lent

Fourth Sunday of Lent Masses For The Week Week of March 16 Mon. March 16 6:30 AM Alfredo Moneta, Isabelle Buonomo Marie & Louis Monaco 9:00 AM Deceased Members of the Keenan Family Tues. March 17 6:30 AM James Clare 9:00 AM Thomas Combs Wed. - March 18 6:30 AM Alex Rose 9:00 AM Esther Leahy Thurs. March 19 St. Joseph 6:30 AM In Thanksgiving to John, Jimmy & Nino 9:00 AM Stephen Andrew Clifford Fri. - March 20 6:30 AM Charlie & Ann Klika 9:00 AM Domingo Cormace 3:30 PM Weddings: Ryan Sirignano & Kathleen Feldmann Sat. - March 21 8:00 AM Frank Goldsmith III 3:00 PM Weddings: Douglas Buckley & Colleen Hanley 5:00 PM Louis Grandwilliams Thomas Constantino Phyllis Calaprice Philip McCahill Anthony Cavallaro Marian Brodarick 7:30 PM Mary MacDonald Sun. - March 22 Fifth Sunday of Lent 7:00 AM Frederick Turk 9:00 AM Joseph Agostinacchio 10:15 AM Christine Walker 10:30 AM Vincent Buonocore 12:00 PM John & Rosemary McCormick 5:00 PM For the People of Our Parish 2016 Mass Book Offerings for 2016 Masses can be made Saturday, March 21st in the school lobby from 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM. After this date offerings can be made at the rectory during regularly scheduled rectory hours. Weekly Financial Reports 03/08/15 Sunday Collection: $ 16,665.00 03/09/14 Sunday Collection: $ 16,785.50 Parish Families Registered 4,981 # Envelopes Mailed 1,313 # Envelopes Used 577 # Envelopes (03/09/14) 647 2015 Catholic Ministries Appeal Serving God by Serving Others Goal Amount: $ 109,100.00 Total Pledged: $ 62,122.00 Total Payments Received: $ 35,060.00 Total # of Donors: 289 Watch Your Step Please be aware that due to the recent extreme weather, the sidewalks across the entire property are lifting and uneven including in front of the church. Please be careful when walking around the entire complex as well as 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. Catholic Relief Services Second Collection Today This week our parish will take up The Catholic Relief Services Collection. This Collection supports six Catholic agencies benefiting millions of vulnerable, displaced, and impoverished families and individuals around the world. From direct humanitarian service to helping victims of human trafficking and working to reunify families, the funds from this Collection make a real difference in lives across the globe. How will you help? Please support The Catholic Relief Services Collection and Jesus in disguise. Catholic Daughters of the Americas The Annual Catholic Daughters baby shower will be held on Monday, March 16th at 7:00 PM in the School Cafeteria. Please bring an unwrapped gift for the babies and mom s. Gloria Schreiber from the Life Center will be speaking. For further information call Jackie at 781-7846 after 7:00 PM. Please Pray For The Repose Of The Souls Of The Recently Deceased His Eminence Edward Cardinal Egan, Maureen Warrington, Patricia M. Grindrod, Mary Gonsalves, John Kluczka, Andrew Van Bussum, Ralph Fortuny and Mary DiCanio

2015 CMA PRAYER Loving and gracious God, You gave us your Son, Jesus Christ. He gave of Himself, not only on the Cross, but in every moment of His life. Following His example, we will share our good fortune and act as stewards of joy and hope. Together, we will strengthen our Parishes; we will extend the reach of our Ministries; we will touch the lives of those in need. Loving and gracious God, open our hearts to the mission of the Catholic Ministries Appeal. Strengthen our resolve to be like your Son, Jesus Christ, to give of ourselves in every moment of our lives. We ask this through Your Son, Jesus Christ, Amen.

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, 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. Thank you US Army Capt. Richard E. Klimkowski for your service. Widows and Widowers, Divorced and Single Catholics of Long Island New member orientation, Tuesday, March 24th at 8:00 PM at St. Frances De Chantal School in Wantagh. Meetings are held every fourth Tuesday. Please bring proof of single status to join. Refreshments are served after the meeting. For further information please call Barbara McCaffrey at 798-2858. Year End Contribution Anyone wishing to receive a contribution statement for the year of 2014 are asked to call the rectory. Weekly Meetings Al-Anon meets every Wednesday at 7:30 PM in the Rectory Meeting Room and every Sunday at 7:30 PM in the school cafeteria. 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, Alan Guidice, and all the sick of the parish. Friendly Seniors Meeting Tuesday, March 17th, 1:00 PM; Holy Family Chapel Word Of Life Catholics hold that marriage is a vocation, a call. It is a way of life that offers continual opportunities to be in loving service to the other. ~ Life Matters: Marriage, the Sanctuary of Life, 2012 USCCB Respect Life Program St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Regional Catholic School Where we BUILD upon Respect, Responsibility & Reverence SEAS Family Bingo Night is Friday, March 27 th from 6:30-9:30 pm at Cure of Ars Church, Msgr. Leonard Hall. All welcome! Refreshments will be available for purchase. Winners go home with themed gift baskets including lottery ticket boards. Donations for baskets welcome & may be dropped off at the school. Don t miss this fun-filled night! For reservations, to volunteer or to donate contact ivrygirl70@aol.com or lcmarciante@aol.com. Deadline for Transportation Application school year 2015-2016 is March 31 st. Form to be returned to your home school district transportation department postmarked no later than April 1 st. 2015-2016 School Registration forms due for current & new students. If you are interested in a private tour, please contact the main office at 785-5709. Come fall in love with SEAS! Lent a time to reflect and place yourself in God s hands

Lenten Music Notes As we journey through the season of Lent, a time of preparation for Easter, to reflect a change in the Liturgical Season we sing different music settings throughout the Mass. As a sign of penitence, we sing the ancient Greek chant Kyrie Eleison, (Lord have mercy), Christie Eleison, (Christ have mercy), Kyrie Eleison, (Lord have mercy). The Holy Holy, and Acclamations also change. In conclusion, we sing the ancient Latin Hymn, Agnus Dei qui tollis peccata mundi, miserre nobis, (Lamb of God You take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us), Agnus Dei dona nobis pacem, (Lamb of God grant us peace). 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. 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. 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. Society of St. Vincent de Paul But whoever lives the truth comes to the light, so that his works may be clearly seen as done in God. 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. EM s & Lectors Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist and Lectors are needed for our Easter Sunday Masses. The sign up sheets are available in the sacristy after Mass or please call the rectory during the week. Golden Wedding Jubilee Celebrations This spring, couples married fifty years or more will be honored at liturgies on Sunday, April 19th at the Church of St. Lawrence the Martyr in Sayville and on Sunday, April 26th at Maria Regina in Seaford. Both liturgies will begin at 2:30 PM. Couples may register for one liturgy. Registration forms and complete instructions can be obtained at the rectory. Registration must be received by the Office of Worship by April 6th for the April 19th liturgy and by April 13th for the April 26th. There will be additional celebrations in the fall for those who may find that more convenient. If you have any questions you may call 678-5800 ext. 207. A Request from Outreach Outreach and The St. Vincent de Paul Society will begin preparing Easter Food Baskets for our needy neighbors during the next few weeks. Your help in filling the baskets is always welcome and so much appreciated. Our baskets get packed with all the usual foods for an Easter dinner. We could especially use pancake mix, canned/jarred pasta sauce, potatoes, applesauce, cookies, coffee, tea, napkins and Easter candy. The Kiwanis Club of Bellmore generously donates recyclable bags to fill our baskets. Currently we serve approximately 55 families, including 24 children and 17 seniors. If you d like to contribute, please leave your donations on the lobby benches in the church or drop them at the rectory before Monday, March 23rd. Thank you and God bless the generous love you always show to those in need. Collection Envelopes Please remember to mark the amount of your offering on the front of each envelope. Parishioners who place checks into the weekly collection basket without an envelope, please be sure to write your envelope number on your check. Thank you. Rosary Group The daily rosary group meets every weekday at 8:10 AM to pray the rosary before the 9:00 AM Mass.

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 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 17th, and 24th. Join our parish priests as they lead us each week. Our Holy Hour will conclude with Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. 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. This week our donation will be sent to Bethany House. Bethany House is a nonprofit agency founded in 1978 in response to a growing need for emergency shelter and services for women and their children who are caught in the crisis of homelessness. Bethany House has defined its Mission as a belief that every individual needs and deserves to have adequate food, clothing, shelter and safety. These resources should be provided in nurturing surroundings and within a sustaining environment. If you wish to donate you may do so directly by mailing your donation to Bethany House at 102 Whitehouse Avenue Roosevelt, NY 11575. 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 The St. Barnabas Choir will lead us in prayer through this beautiful mediation on the words of Jesus from the Cross. The service will include Veneration of the Cross. 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. 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:

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. Young Adult Lenten Series Prost Grill & Garten 652 Franklin Ave., Garden City; 7:30 PM Lent is a time to get back to basics and to grow closer in our relationship with God and deeper in our faith! March 18th - The Star of Evangelization Msgr. McDonald, Pastor, St. Aidan s Church, Williston Park. The talk will begin at 7:30 PM, come early and enjoy some appetizers and drinks. Meet new friends and reconnect with old friends who share your faith. 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. The 19th Alpha Session Begins Wednesday, April 1st; 7:00 PM School Cafeteria, Sacred Heart Church Merrick Avenue, North Merrick The Alpha Course is a 10 week program where you can explore faith questions in a welcoming environment while sharing some coffee, cake, warm fellowship and inspiring music with others who want to learn more about their faith. Each evening begins with fellowship, a video presentation and small group sharing. In the past 10 years over 600 people have taken the course and these graduates will attest that you will come away with a better understanding of your faith and closer relationship with Jesus. For more information or to register call the Sacred Heart Parish Center no later that March 25th at 379-1356 or call Skip Luberto at 250-4343. A Heartfelt Welcome As we gather at the Table of the Lord, let us pray for the newest members of our parish. Together we welcome them to our celebration of the sacraments and our shared life. Ms. P. Androulakis Mr. & Mrs. T. Kaleda Mr. & Mrs. S. Banks Ms. H. Killien Mr. & Mrs. S. Bright Mr. M. LoCurto Mr. & Mrs. D. Menelly Ms. L. Bumbalo Mr. & Mrs. P. Callahan Ms. M. McDevitt Mr. & Mrs. M. Ruescher Mr. & Mrs. L. Casucci Mr. & Mrs. J. Dietrich Mr. & Mrs. S. Sharpe Mr. & Mrs. A. St. George Ms. D. DiGiuseppe Ms. N. Fried Mr. & Mrs. M. Travers Mr. & Mrs. N. Tuffarelli Mr. & Mrs. M. Grasso Ms. A. Gennattasio Reiner Sanctuary Lamp The Sanctuary Lamp Candle will be lit this week in memory of Therese P. Bollinger, devoted mother and loving Nanny from her children and grandchildren. Girl Scouts Congratulations to the following Girl Scouts who received their Religious Awards last Sunday at the 9:00 AM Mass: Jesus Loves Me - Brigid Flanagan & Abigail Werner. Ave Maria - Grace Ham, Genamaria Kolanidis, Jessica LaSalle & Brianna Mulcan. Family of God - Brianna Bianco & Natalie Kawochka. Thank you also to our Pastor Father Joe for the beautiful ceremony.

Important dates and information: RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS 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. 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. 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 21st Level 6 rescheduled date! 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, Project # 9 - Gifts and Talents, and Project # 10 - Reconciliation Prayer Service 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, Project # 5 - Confirmation Interview Reflection, and Project # 6 - Choosing a Confirmation Sponsor 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. Please 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 15, 2015 Hi everyone! This is the page for St Barnabas Life Teen. I m Peggy Harnisch your youth minister!! Hi Everyone, Here we are at the Fourth Sunday in Lent. You might be getting tired of your Lenten practices by now. I know that this is where I start to wonder if Lent is going to end! Today s Gospel is a great shot in the arm for us now. It reminds us that God sent Jesus into the world to be the light. Our world definitely needs light! Think of this - we all have choices every day. Some choices are simple, like what to have for lunch, but some choices are huge. Do we believe in God and His plan for salvation or do we believe in what the world tells us - maybe that we only need to think about now. The world tells us we are all that matters. So this week lets think about this: Are we living as if we believe in God and salvation? If we are then it will show in how we act in school and at home. If we re only acting that way at Church or Youth Ministry or in our Catholic School then does it really mean much? The season of Lent really asks us to look at how we pray, how we serve and how we fast. Upcoming Events! Youth Ministry nights: Friday March 20th For me this Gospel is just what I need to keep my focus on what we are doing this for - for God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son Have a blessed week! - Peggy Email Peggy for information!!