Catechetical Sunday 2008 The Word of God in the Life and Mission of the Church

Catechetical Sunday 2008 The Word of God in the Life and Mission of the Church Catechetical Sunday is a wonderful opportunity to reflect upon the role that each person plays, by virtue of Baptism, in handing on the faith and being a witness to the Gospel. Today we recognize those who are engaged in the ministry of religious formation; from those who work with the youngest children to those who are companions for adults seeking to know more about their faith. Catechetical Ministry is one of the ways in which we model generosity and gratitude. RCIA Joseph and Jean Forst Tom Nine Deacon Jim Temple Children s Catechumenate Sr. Julie Flynn Religious Education Sr. Julie Flynn, OP Paula Bukacek Richard Bukacek Kristen Cahill Joseph Carroll Terese Cleary Susan Cronin Kevin Cronin Juliana Cunningham Sharon Duer Penny Golden Steven Golden Joan Kennedy Cindy Neu Ellie Piechocki Susan Poole Chris Rosean Veronica Vogt Joe Walsh Kerry Winters Marriage Preparation Marie Ruff Andy and Cindy Neu Bill and Cathy O Loughlin Michael and Ellen Sobczak Children s Liturgy of the Word Joe Basile Jim Hansen Roseann Hansen Barbara Kelly Mary Kochanny Michael Kochanny Audrey Minervino Cindy Neu Deacon Andy Neu Tom Nine Kyle Nine John Pellegrini Phaedra Pellegrini SPRED Colleen Doherty Mary Moroney Maureen O Donnell Phyllis O Keefe Ginny Waddick Sue Wilson Terri Winters Mary Zeronas Baptism Preparation Andy and Cindy Neu Marie Ruff St. Barnabas School Lenore Barnes Jeanne Conway Mary Aleman Kathy Becker Marilyn Carlson Fran Cullina Della Cushing Cara DeLacey Debbie Fruth Kathleen Gallagher Roberta Gerk Liz Hannigan Cathy Holland Lynda Hooker Sheri Jendra Valerie Krukowski Janice Louis Jaime Martin Alison Mayer Erin McDonald Patricia McGlinchey Patricia O Connor Karen O Hara Maureen Perazzolo Bernie Pozdol Beverly Reynders Lisa Sarcinella Chris Sarhage Sr. Suzanne Schuman, OP Susan Shader Concetta Singer Kimberly Thielen Roseann Thomas Kate Urchell

PARISH STAFF AND DIRECTORY 10134 South Longwood Rev. William Malloy Pastor wem1973@yahoo.com Rev. Gene F. Smith Associate Pastor gsmith519@yahoo.com Rev. James Donovan Resident Sr. Julie Flynn, OP Director, Religious Ed stbarnabasjflynn@yahoo.com 10134 South Longwood Mrs. Kitty Ryan Pastoral Associate/ Director of Music & Liturgy ktryanstbarnabas@yahoo.com Mrs. Gail Byrnes Business Manager gcbyrnes@yahoo.com Mrs. Geri Doherty Parish Secretary barnabasbulletin@yahoo.com Mrs. Marie Ruff Pastoral Admin. Assistant marieruff@sbcglobal.net Mrs. Cindy Neu Youth Ministry Coordinator ygbarnabuzz@aol.com Ms. Terri Lenz Associate Music Director thereselenz@aol.com Weekend Sacramental Assistants Rev. Tony Leahy Rev. Carl Markelz, O Carm. Rev. William Kenneally 773-779-1166 Fax 773-445-9671 Deacons Mr. Larry Conway, Mr. James Temple Mr. Andrew Neu, Mr. William Sullivan X232 X230 X235 773-445-3450 X226 X227 X221 X222 X245 X223 Annulment Counselor Janet Vasilenko 773-233-3037 School 10121 South Longwood 773-445-7711 Fax 773-445-9815 Ms. Lenore Barnes Principal stbarnabasprincipal@yahoo.com Mrs. Jeanne Conway Assistant Principal stbviceprincipal@yahoo.com Mrs. Lisa Sarcinella stbbusiness@yahoo.com Convent X216 X316 X215 10161 South Longwood We gather as a community to celebrate Mass: Saturday : 4:00 p.m. Sunday: 8:00 am, 10:00 am, 12:00 Weekdays: 6:45 am Communion Service is in Chapel; 8:45am Mass is in Church Mon, 9/22 8:45 am Eileen Schultz Tues, 9/23 St. Pio of Pietrecina 6:45 am Communion Service 8:45 am Tom Ward Wed, 9/24 6:45am People of St. Barnabas 8:45 am Virginia O Loughlin Thurs, 9/25 6:45am Communion Service 8:45 am People of St. Barnabas Fri, 9/26 St. Cosmas St. Damian 6:45am Communion Service 8:45 am Laura Lukens Sat, 9/27 St. Vincent depaul 8:00 am Helen Fabris Servers Brian Foody Reilly Golden Saturday, September 27 4:00 pm Eucharist Celebration Intention Sheila Doherty McDonald Presider Fr. Markelz Deacon James Temple Lector Emma Cronin Eucharistic Steve Coyne Ministers Martha McNicholas Lowry John Richert John Katzberger Carol Katzberger William Waddell Julie McGawley Servers Brendan Murphy Sam Sereiko Rob Hall Sacristans Geoffry & Janie Lacina LITURGICAL CELEBRATIONS Sunday, September 28 8:00 am Eucharist Celebration Intention People of St. Barnabas Presider Fr. Smith Lector Susan Faber Eucharistic Frank Bruhns Ministers Kathleen McGarry Alberta Kosik Peggy DuMais Michael Crispo Betty Jane Knoth Richard Sikes Servers Brendan McNally Gabby Moody Kevin Mayer Sacristan Kathy McGarry 10:00 am Eucharist Celebration Intention William Larmon Maggie Cronin Presider Fr. Kenneally Deacon Larry Conway Lector Mary Zeronas Eucharistic Patty Rohan Ministers Marilyn Burke Jean Roberts Forst Tim Haley Mary Janine Scanlon Bill Cahill Sheila Bauschelt Marilyn Thibeau Servers Abbey Lawler Jack Stanton Maureen Butler Sacristan Karen Lux 12:00 pm Eucharist Celebration Intentions Lucia Rausch Presider Fr. Malloy Deacon William Sullivan Lector Thomas Lynch Eucharistic Karen Woodson Ministers Tom Hlousek Stella Muir Joseph Basile Bridget Doherty David Hibbs Maria Hibbs Servers Maura Nagle John Walsh Ryan Walsh Sacristan Pat Boyd It is Christ in you, the hope for glory. Col 1:27

The Pastor s Mutterings As I write these words, I am very much looking forward to the St. Barnabas Fall Family Festival. It has been, and will be again this weekend, a wonderful celebration of the bonds that unite us as a parish community. Young and old, male and female, we are united in Christ as a parish family and believers in Christ by a bond that is deeper than blood. It is this critical relationship that Jesus speaks about in today s Gospel. The workers who got up early and labored all day in the searing heat have a legitimate grievance to file with the International Brotherhood of Grape Harvesters. But Jesus is not talking about labor relations, or social justice. He is trying to say something about God s family, about the difference between a contract and a covenant. A contract is a binding legal obligation designed to protect the rights of one party from being neglected or infringed upon by another. A contract is an end in itself, and nothing more is expected. It defines the bare minimum of a relationship. But a covenant is an agreement that is made out of love. It requires no negotiation of salary or benefits. A covenant represents a loving relationship, entered into freely, with room to grow in generosity and mutual support. God is in a covenant relationship with us. God s relationship with us is so much deeper than a contractual obligation. We don t earn God s love like an hourly wage. We don t earn our salvation by being good. God s love and grace is simply there for us to accept and respond to. This is very difficult to understand because it is so ingrained in us that we get what we pay for, and we reap what we sow. It might help to imagine that you are the parents of three children, ages three, six, and nine. Do you love your nine-year-old three child times as much as your three-year-old, or your middle child twice as much? Do you love your younger children less because they re not as much help with the household chores? You would surely reply, Of course not. That s ridiculous. We re a family. What Jesus teaches can take our breath away: The family of God s people, and the parish family of St. Barnabas, are not built around contracts. Family is about covenant. God is in covenant with us, and we are in covenant with each other. Seniority doesn t count. Time clocks don t matter. All that matters is God s generosity, which is prodigal, abundant, generous, and ever-present. So, come early or come late! There will be plenty of food, music, fun, and friendship at the St. Barnabas Fall Festival. And it will be one of our best opportunities to accept the Lord s invitation to come into the vineyard, and rejoice in our covenant with God and each other.

Two Minute Report PREPARING FOR HIGH SCHOOL A PANEL DISCUSSION; WHAT PARENTS SHOULD KNOW TO PREPARE THEIR SPECIAL LEARNING NEEDS STUDENT. Wednesday, October 8 th, 2008, 7-9pm Christ the King Parish Center. The St. Barnabas Special Learning Needs Parent Group is teaming with Christ the King School to present a high school preparedness panel discussion with representatives from local high schools. Any interested parent or teacher is welcomed and encouraged to attend. Participating Schools Include: Marist, Mother McAuley, Mt. Carmel, St. Rita, Brother Rice & Whitney Young Topics for discussion among our high school panel participants include: Important steps to be taken prior to and during the application process. Specifics of high school programs and/or resource support offered by panel participants. Long term success strategies for high school and beyond. To learn more, please contact Fran Kaberna at 238-1923, Mary Dolehide at779-1006 or Rosemarie Pavilonis at 779-1218. MEN S CLUB The St. Barnabas Men's Club will be hosting Bears Bash for the men of St. Barnabas on Sunday, September 28. There will be a brief Men's Club meeting at 6:30 followed by a night of football. The Bash will be in the church Hall (basement). Any questions can be answered by Michael Macander macander@sbcglobal.net 773-450-3181. GO BEARS!! Come out and cheer our football teams to Homecoming victories; JV B Team 12:00 JV 1:30 & Varsity 3:00 at Beverly Park. GO BUCKEYES!! SAVE THE DATE! Chateau St. Barnabas 2008 WINE AND CHEESE EVENT Friday, November 7, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. in the St. Barnabas Church Parking Lot Join us for Wine and Beer Tastings in the Heated (Hay-Free) Tents and Visit our New Bubble Tent for Champagne Tasting! More information to come. LEISURE CLUB Mark your calendar for the following dates: Tuesday, October 7, at 1 p.m. Ginger Rugai will speak after a short business meeting. Thursday, October 9, Bus trip to Drury Lane Oakbrook, for Luncheon and the musical MAME. Call Paula Bukacek at 445-9151.

Human Concerns ST. BARNABAS RESPECT LIFE The next meting of the St. Barnabas Respect Life Group will be on Sunday, September 28, at 1:00 p.m. in the Church Hall (basement). October is national "Respect Life Month." Our parish will celebrate Respect Life Sunday at the 12:00 noon Mass on October 5. All are invited! In addition, we will sponsor a Baby Bottle Project to benefit mothers in need who are assisted by the Women's Center, a nearby crisis pregnancy center (97th and Western) that counsels women and provides them with food, diapers, car seats, and more. After all of the Masses on October 4 and 5, baby bottles will be available at all exits of the church and in the narthex. We encourage you to take a bottle home and, over the course of six weeks, fill it with spare change for the Women's Center. If you aren't able to pick up a bottle at that time, contact Beth Devane (239-2639 or bdevane@aol.com) and we will deliver one to you. Please return the bottles before any of the Masses on November 15 and 16. On Saturday, October 11, at 7:30 p.m., Bishop Gustavo Garcia-Siller, M.Sp.S. Auxiliary Bishop of Chicago, will celebrate his annual Vicariate Mass for Life at St. Barnabas Church. All parishes in our Vicariate are welcome to join together with Bishop Gustavo in celebration of life! Don't forget to pray for your "spiritually adopted" baby. Over 130 parishioners are participating in this daily prayer campaign for the unborn. Check the bulletin board in the back of church to see how your little "adopted" one is growing! ST. BARNABAS WOMEN S CLUB Women of St. Barnabas, you are invited to join the St. Barnabas Women s Club. This organization sponsors numerous events for the ladies of the parish. The funds raised by the club support various needs of the community of St. Barnabas. An envelope for membership has been provided in your August church envelopes. If you would like to join, you may also complete the portion below and enclose it in the weekly collection or drop it off at Maura Hall s located at 10352 S. Longwood. The yearly dues are $20.00 for membership. Senior dues are $10.00. Dues are forgiven in hardship cases. Name Address Email Address Yearly Membership Dues for August 2008-July 2009 $20.00 Regular Member $10.00 Senior Member I am unable to pay dues at this time, but would like to be notified of activities.

Spiritual Life COMMUNION UNDER BOTH KINDS Since the full sign of sharing communion under both kinds has been restored to us, people have raised questions about how healthy or unhealthy this practice might be. The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops regularly contacts the Public Health Service Centers for Disease Control for the latest information concerning this issue. The CDC has never recommended to the USCCB that the Catholic Church drop the practice because of health risks. However, it has never stated that the practice is absolutely risk-free either. The CDC has indicated there is no clinical evidence that any life-threatening pathogens are transmitted by sharing the cup. The USCCB, satisfied that there are no major risks involved, encourages the faithful to participate in this full sign of the Eucharist, but with common sense: Ministers must wipe the rim of the cup between communicants, and any communicant who has an infectious illness, feels he or she is coming down with an infectious illness, or is in any way immune-compromised should refrain from taking the cup. This bulletin insert was written by Marion Eagen, a liturgist and musician in the diocese of Scranton, Pa. 2002 Resource Publications, Inc., 160 E. Virginia St. #290, San Jose, CA 95112, (408) 286-8505. All rights reserved. MILITARY MASS A Mass Honoring All Service Men and Women, Past and Present, will be held at St. Barnabas Church on Sunday, November 9, at 10 a.m. We invite members of the military, and their families and friends, to join our parish as we celebrate and support their service and dedication to our country. We are in need of flag bearers to represent each branch of the military in our Gathering Procession. If you or anyone you know are interested in participating, call Kathy McGarry, 773-881-1406. SECOND COLLECTION, NEXT WEEK THAT WE MAY HAVE PRIESTS The Archdiocese of Chicago operates one of the most comprehensive Seminary systems in the country. Over five hundred men are currently enrolled in one of our five programs. With your prayers and support, and by the grace of God, they will become our future priests. University of St. Mary of the Lake/Mundelein Seminary St. Joseph Seminary Casa Jesus Bishop Abramowicz Seminary Tuite Program The Collection for the Seminary System for the Archdiocese of Chicago will be September 27-28, 2008. Please remember in your prayers those that have passed away and their families: Kevin Kilroe

SAINT BARNABAS ADULT COMPUTER EDUCATION CLASSES St. Barnabas will again be offering a number of computer classes in the school computer lab this fall. All classes will be taught by Mr. Alan Gbur, St. Barnabas parishioner and computer science professor at Daley College. All are welcome. Early registration and payment guarantees a spot in the class. Checks are to be made payable to St. Barnabas School and can be mailed along with the registration form to the school office at 10121 S. Longwood Drive, Chicago 60643, Attn: Della Cushing. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Cushing at 445-7711 (Ext. 315) or email her at stbtechnology@yahoo.com. Introduction to Computers and the Internet Date: Monday, October 20 Time: 7-9:00 p.m. Cost: $25 Word I Date: Wednesday, October 22 Time 7-9:00 p.m. Cost: $25 Word II Date: Monday, October 27 Time: 7 9:00 p.m. Cost: $25 Word III Date: Wednesday, October 29 Time: 7 9:00 p.m. Cost: $25 Excel I Date: Monday, November 3 Time: 7-9:00 p.m. Cost: $25 Excel II Date: Wednesday, November 5 Time: 7-9:00 p.m. Cost: $25 Excel III Date: Monday, November 10 Time: 7-9:00 p.m. Cost: $25 Power Point Date: Wednesday, November 12 Time: 7-9:00 p.m. Cost: $25 Adult Computer Class Registration Form Name: Phone: Class: Date of Class: Class: Date of Class: Class: Date of Class:

ST. BARNABAS FAMILY SCHOOL DIRECTORY 2008-2009 BUSINESS & RESOURCE LISTINGS FORM This year our Family School Directory will include a Business and Resource Listings section. Whether you are a business owner, professional, independent contractor, tutor, or even just a babysitter in our parish neighborhood, let other school families know who you are! The FSA School Directory is a great place to promote your specialty store-front or home-based business, your professional services, or home helper service because St. Barnabas School families keep their directories on hand and at their fingertips ALL YEAR LONG. The fee for a listing is only $10. Anyone who lives in the St. Barnabas Parish neighborhood may apply for a listing. So please let your friends and neighbors know about this unique opportunity to advertise and connect with our school families! For current St. Barnabas students to list their services (babysitting, lawn mowing, snow shoveling, etc.), the fee is just $5. Return completed form below with payment to the school office or the rectory (in an envelope marked - Attn: FSA School Directory) by September 26, 2008. Make checks payable to St. Barnabas FSA. Any questions, please contact Camilla Joe-O Keefe, (773) 779-2397 or camillajoe@sbcglobal.net. Please print clearly and complete any items as you wish it to appear in the listing (keep it brief!). The fee for a listing is $10, payable to St. Barnabas FSA. Name: Company Name: Type of Service: Storefront Address: Phone Number: Email: Website URL: For current St. Barnabas Students only: The fee for a listing is $5. Name: Age Type of Service: Phone Number: Parent/Guardian Signature (required): Payment amount enclosed: $10 / $5 cash or check #

September Parish Calendar WEEK AT A GLANCE Mon. 9/22 7:00 a.m. Coffee Shoppe Church Hall 9:15 a.m. Rosary Church 2:45 p.m. After School Gym 3:30 p.m. Girl s Basketball Gym 4:00 p.m. Brownie # 87 Church Hall 9:00 p.m. Men s Basketball Gym Tues. 9/23 7:00 a.m. Coffee Shoppe Church Hall 9:15 a.m. Rosary Holy Spirit Chapel 2:45 p.m. After School Gym 3:30 p.m. Girl s Basketball Gym 4:00 p.m. Confirmation Retreat Church Hall 7:00 p.m. Girl Scouts # 1013 Convent South 7:00 p.m. Cadet # 20164 Convent East Wed. 9/24 7:00 a.m. Coffee Shoppe Church Hall 9:15 a.m. Rosary Holy Spirit Chapel 10:30 a.m. Mom s & Tot s Church Hall 2:45 p.m. After School Gym 2:45 p.m. Children Choir Church 3:00 p.m. Cheerleading Convent Lawn 3:30 p.m. Girl s Basketball Gym 7:00 p.m. Adult Choir Church Thurs. 9/25 7:00 a.m. Coffee Shoppe Church Hall 9:15 a.m. Rosary Holy Spirit Chapel 2:00 p.m. Math & Science Hogan s Hangout 2:45 p.m. After School Gym 2:45 p.m. Weber Dance O C Hall 2:50 p.m. Circus Math Convent East 3:30 p.m. Girl s Basketball Gym 8:00 p.m. Al-Anon Convent Dining Room 8:30 p.m. AA Early Childhood 9:30 p.m. Men s Basketball Gym Fri. 9/26 7:00 a.m. Coffee Shoppe Church Hall 9:15 a.m. Sorrowful Mother Novena Holy Spirit Chapel 2:45 p.m. After School Gym 3:30 p.m. Girl s Basketball Gym 3:45 p.m. Cheerleading Convent Lawn Sat. 9/27 8:00 a.m. Fall Soccer Convent Lawn 8:30 am Girl s Basketball Gym 7:00 p.m. Re-union O C Hall Sun. 9/28 8:15 a.m. Religious Ed School, Gym, O C Hall 10:00 a m. Children Liturgy Church Hall, Chapel 1:00 p.m. Respect Life Church Hall 1:00 p.m. Girl s Basketball Gym 6:00 p.m. Men s Club meeting Church Hall 8:00 p.m. AA Early Childhood UPCOMING EVENTS 9/16 Steve Janco, Church 9/20 Fall Family Festival September 14, 2008: $13496.21 Thank you for your generosity. PLEASE NOTE: Articles for the bulletin are due on the Friday of the preceding week. Please direct any questions to Geri Doherty at 779-1166 or e-mail barnabasbulletin@yahoo.com. Please Pray for our Military Ryan Graber Neil Bosco Timothy Clemmons, CPL. Mark Boyle Peter Chaveriat Jennifer Chaveriat Damien Christopher Patrick Bansley Thank you for your Service. Ryan Nolan

SACRAMENTS Reconciliation is Celebrated on Saturday afternoon from 3:00 pm to 3:30 pm in the Church or by appointment. Anointing of the Sick/Communion If a member of your family is ill or homebound, please call Mrs. Marie Ruff in the rectory. Holy Orders Anyone interested in knowing more about formation for priestly or diaconate ministry is asked to call Fr. William Malloy in the rectory office. Infant Baptism Infants are baptized on the first and third Sundays of the month at 1:30 pm or at any regularly scheduled Sunday mass. First time parents are required to complete the Baptism Prep Class which are offered on the second Monday of ever Month. Please contact Mrs. Marie Ruff in the rectory. New Parishioners We welcome you! Please introduce yourself to us. We ask that you register with Mrs. Marie Ruff in the Rectory. Sacraments of Initiation/RCIA Those of catechetical age (7 years and up) are baptized and fully received into the Catholic faith annually at the Easter Vigil. Formation begins in the fall. Please call Sr. Julie Flynn, OP, 773/445-3450. Marriage Please call the Rectory to speak to a priest about making arrangements 4 to 6 months in advance. Religious Education Grammar school students who are not attending Saint Barnabas School are encouraged to register for Religious Education classes. Contact Sister Julie Flynn, OP, at 773/445-3450. READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Prv 3:27-34; Lk 8:16-18 Tuesday: Prv 21:1-6, 10-13; Lk 8:19-21 Wednesday: Prv 30:5-9; Lk 9:1-6 Thursday: Eccl 1:2-11; Lk 9:7-9 Friday: Eccl 3:1-11; Lk 9:18-22 Saturday: Eccl 11:9 12:8; Lk 9:43b-45 Sunday: Ez 18:25-28; Phil 2:1-11 [1-5]; Mt 21:28-32 GIVING THANKS WHEN YOU SHOP Please be sure to thank the generous advertisers in our bulletin. This advertising helps keep the cost of the weekly bulletin to a minimum.

CHURCH NAME AND ADDRESS St. Barnabas Church #095600 10134 S. Longwood Drive Chicago, IL 60643 TELEPHONE 773 779-1166 CONTACT PERSON Geri Doherty OR Gail Byrnes SOFTWARE MS Publisher 2003 Adobe Acrobat 6.0 Windows XP Professional PRINTER HP Color Laserjet 4600n SUNDAY DATE OF PUBLICATION August 17, 2008 NUMBER OF PAGES SENT 1 through 11 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS