Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Masses For The Week Week of January 11 - January 18 Mon. January 12 6:30 AM Intentions of Pauline Jennings 9:00 AM Bartolo Famularo Jerome Rummell Intentions of Teresa Sokolowska Stephen Camilleri Tues. January 13 6:30 AM John Smith 9:00 AM Angela Tusa Wed. - January 14 6:30 AM Intentions of Jim Spillane 9:00 AM Elvira Sanchez Thurs. January 15 6:30 AM Flo Canino 9:00 AM Rev. John J. Galvin Second Pastor of St.Barnabas Fri. - January 16 6:30 AM Joanne Wojdylo 9:00 AM Walter Robinson Sat. - January 17 8:00 AM Daniel Aralsukas 5:00 PM Esther Leahy Brother Anthony Valentino Zachary Avanzato Mary Calarco Walter Fietz David Morgani 7:30 PM Intentions of May Doherty Sun. - January 18 Second Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:00 AM Steven Benevento 9:00 AM Donald Williams 10:15 AM For the People of Our Parish 10:30 AM Catholic Daughters Celebrate Life 12:00 PM Diane Severino 5:00 PM Margaret & Daniel Beatty Weekly Financial Reports 01/04/15 Sunday Collection: $ 16,611.00 01/05/14 Sunday Collection: $ 16,917.50 Parish Families Registered 5,039 # Envelopes Mailed 1,376 # Envelopes Used 618 # Envelopes (01/04/14) 570 2014 Catholic Ministries Appeal Serving God by Serving Others Goal Amount: $ 108,100.00 Total Pledged: $ 126,108.00 Total Payments Received: $ 124, 248.00 Total # of Donors: 581 Telecare Telethon 2015 The Telecare Telethon is the weekend of Saturday, January 17th from 2:00 PM - 10: 00 PM. Please tune in on Cablevision Channel 29/137 or Verizon FIOS channel 296 to support our Diocesan Television Station. It will be 18 hours filled with many guest stars including many of the clergy, religious and dedicated lay people of the our Diocese. Additionally, visits from some celebrity chefs, musical groups and New York sports teams will help fuel the enjoyment. Join Msgr. Jim Vlaun for the 22nd annual Telecare Telethon and consider making a donation by phone or a secure donation over the internet at www.telecaretv.org. Girl Scouts Our next Girl Scout Religious Awards Workshops will be held on Saturday, January 17th in the North and South cafeterias of the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School. The girls will be meet at the following times: Regina Coeli. - 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM. Ave Maria, Family of God, and I Live My Faith - 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM. Rosary Group The daily rosary group meets every weekday at 8:10 AM to pray the rosary before the 9:00 AM Mass. All are 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. Bereavement Group Good Shepherd Hospice offers a walk in support group for anyone grieving a loss. The group meets at Mercy Hospital in Rockville Centre on Wednesdays from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM in the first floor board room. There is no cost and no registration required. For additional information call (631)465-6262. Please Pray For The Repose Of The Souls Of The Recently Deceased Jerome R. Rummell, David Morgani, Kevin Furey, and Mildred T. Croker
September 22nd - 27th Prayer from Pope Francis For the Synod of Bishops on the Family October 4-25, 2015 Jesus, Mary and Joseph, in you we contemplate the splendor of true love, to you we turn with trust. Holy Family of Nazareth, grant that our families too may be places of communion and prayer, authentic schools of the Gospel and small domestic Churches. Holy Family of Nazareth, may families never again experience violence, rejection and division: may all who have been hurt or scandalized find ready comfort and healing. Holy Family of Nazareth, may the approaching Synod of Bishops make us once more mindful of the sacredness and inviolability of the family, and its beauty in God s plan. Jesus, Mary and Joseph, graciously hear our prayer
Open Parish Meeting There will be an Open Meeting for all parishioners to offer input into the appointment of a new Pastor for St. Barnabas Parish. Parishioners will be invited to indicate the skills and qualities they feel are necessary to lead the parish into the future and to share their thoughts on specific needs the parish may have. Msgr. James McNamara, the Vicar, the Area Dean and Msgr. Peter Pflomm, Director of Clergy Personnel, will be present to conduct and participate in the meeting. The Open Parish meeting for St. Barnabas Parish will be held on: Wednesday, February 4th from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM in the Holy Family Chapel. Word of Life The concerns for non-violence, sustainable development, justice and peace, and care for our environment are of vital importance for humanity. They cannot, however, be understood apart from profound reflection upon the innate dignity of every human life from conception to natural death: a dignity conferred by God Himself and thus inviolable. ~ Pope Benedict XVI, Welcoming Celebration by the Young People, July 17, 2008. Widows and Widowers Luncheon Join us for lunch at Jackie Reilly s Restaurant, 3964 Hempstead Turnpike, Bethpage on Thursday, January 29th at 2:00 PM. The price for this event is $27.00. For reservations and information please call Joyce Quinn at 781-6475 or send payment to Joyce at 2463 Freeport St., Wantagh, N.Y., 11783 by January 26th. 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. 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, 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. Annual Right to Life March Bus trip to Washington D.C. on Thursday, January 22nd. Please contact Vin Murray at 781-7846 to reserve your seat. Please join our Pro-Life efforts.
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Presents: SEASon To Believe Gala 2015 Saturday, January 31st Coral House; Baldwin 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Cocktail Hour 7:30 PM - 11:30 PM Dinner, Dancing and Celebration Join in honoring the following exceptional people: Lyn Politi - St. Barnabas the Apostle Lisa Roes - St Barnabas the Apostle Anna Stark - St. Barnabas the Apostle Anne Cooke - St. Francis de Chantal Lisa Lechleider - St. Francis de Chantal Margaret Bergin - St. Raphael Rev. Charles Mangano - Cure of Ars As a permanent remembrance of each Gala, a 16 x 20 Scroll of Honor is prominently displayed in the School Lobby. The success of the Gala depends upon the generosity of our donors. Please consider purchasing a donation for the Scroll of Honor no later than Friday January 16th. The donation levels for the Scroll of Honor are: Marquis - $1000 Diamond - $500 Platinum - $300 Gold - $200 Silver - $125 Bronze - $75 The price is $90 per person and must RSVP by Friday, January 16th. If you would like to make reservations or seek additional information please contact Susan Baylis at 623-1637 or e -mail sbaylis24@gmail.com. RSVP by January 16th. Charismatic Healing Service The Charismatic Prayer Group will meet on Monday, January 12th at 8:00 PM in the Holy Family Chapel. Personal prayer will be given to whomever desires it. All are welcome. Defensive Driving Class Saturday, January 31st, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM The cost for this class is $45.00 per person and is held in the school cafeteria. To register call (631) 360-9720. 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. 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. Space is limited, first deposit is due by January 15, 2015. The Meaning of Human Sexuality The tangible, earthly, corporeal world is more than inert matter or modeling clay for the human will. Creation is sacred. It has sacramental meaning. It reflects God s glory. That includes our bodies. Our sexuality has the power to procreate, and shares in the dignity of being created in the image of God. We need to live accordingly.
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, Jason Farina, Nicoletta Russo, Kathleen Hayes, Anna Byrnes, Margaret Hallmark, Maureen Connolly, Brian McKenna, Raffaele Esposito, Richard Havemeyer and all the sick of the parish. Separation & Divorce Support Group Friday, January 30th; 7:30 PM St. William the Abbot Church, Seaford This is an eight week program for those separated or going through the process of divorce. The program is designed to help men and women find encouragement as they explore the emotions and experiences often associated with separation and divorce. The group meets on Fridays. The cost is $20 for the eight week program. For information contact Carol Milito at 432-2241 or Rosemarie Cavallaro at 528-0655. Faith on Tap From St. Francis to Pope Francis to YOU! Keep the JOY Going! Monday, January 12th; 7:30PM Lily Flanagans, 345 Deer Park Avenue, Babylon Brother James McVeigh, OSF, will discuss the influence of St. Francis on Pope Francis and the influence of both for young adults. Join us for fellowship, inspiring speakers and honest answers! Come and Adore Friday, January 16th; 7:00 PM St. Aidan s Church, Williston Park. All Young Adults are invited to attend Come and Adore. A Holy Hour followed by a Concert with Michael Zabrocki, a Christian singer/songwriter and liturgical musician, and refreshments. Begin the New Year with other young adults in prayer and fellowship. 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. Mrs. T. Bonet-Black Mr. & Mrs. C. Jones Mr. & Mrs. C. Brown Mrs. A. Cassella Mr. & Mrs. J. Landesmann Mr. R. Damiani Mr. & Mrs. P. McCaffrey Mrs. M. Messina Mr. & Mrs. S. Deere Mr. & Mrs. J. Minogue Ms. A. Dellacroce Mr. & Mrs. M. Olsen Mr. & Mrs. P. Dempsey Mr. & Mrs. P. Sorger Mr. & Mrs. R. DiBari Mr. & Mrs. C. Stein Mr. & Mrs. D. Forker Mrs. K. Goldblum Mr. & Mrs. S. Sweigbaum Mr. & Mrs. C. Yager St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School Creative Arts Program - held 4 weeks in March for grades kindergarten - 8th. Volunteers are needed to teach classes. Previous year s classes included: woodworking, crocheting, crafts, sports, kick boxing, room decorating and baking. New ideas welcome! Important dates to remember: January 14th - Father s Club meeting at 7:30 PM at Grimaldi s Restaurant. January 16th - Candy fundraiser begins. January 25th - SEAS Open House - Come fall in love with SEAS! Cub Scout Fun and Faith Day Saturday, January 17th; 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM St. Martha s Church; Uniondale A day of prayer, handicrafts, games, a craft and patch. For information contact the Catholic Scouting Office at 678-5800. Magnificat Breakfast Saturday, January 24th; 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Hofstra University Club, Hofstra University A Ministry to Catholic Women invites you to attend breakfast. The guest speaker is Bernadette Gorycki who will be sharing her testimony of how God set her free from paralyzing fear and mental anguish. Reservations must be received by January 17th and the cost is $32 per person. Please make your check payable to: Magnificat and mail it to Judy Murphy at 42 Pinehurst Street in Lido Beach, NY, 11561. If you would like additional information call (917)453-5750.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS Just a reminder when it is snowing 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 do try to contact everyone by phone but we cannot always get through and not everyone has an answering machine. 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: Monday, January 19th No Classes - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day The Level 7 Interviews are being held on the following dates did you call the Office of Christian Formation to schedule yours? Wednesday, January 21st Thursday, January 22nd Saturday, January 24th Wednesday, January 28th Thursday, January 29th Saturday, January 31st. 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 Saturday, February 7th Level 4 Saturday, February 28th Level 3 Saturday, March 7th Level 8 Saturday, March 21st Level 6 new rescheduled date! Stage 2 Confirmation Projects Please note that Project # 1 Marriage Interview, Project # 2 Retreat Experience, Project # 3 Ordinary Time Mass Reflection and Project # 4 Reflection on the Corporal Works of Mercy are past due. Note that Projects # 5 Final Choice for Confirmation Sponsor, #6 Confirmation Sponsor Form, # 7 Sponsor Interview and # 8 Your Confirmation Name are due by January 15 th. Stage 1 Confirmation Projects Please note that Project # 1 Your Baptism History, Project # 2 Reflection on St. Barnabas and Project # 3 Reconciliation Prayer Service are past due. Note that Project # 4 Advent Mass Reflection and Christmas Mass Reflection are due by January 16 th. 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 Ed. 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 are happy to assist you!
January 11, 2015 Hi everyone! This is the page for St Barnabas Life Teen. I m Peggy Harnisch your youth minister!! Hi Everyone, This weekend we celebrate the Baptism of the Lord which is the end of the Christmas Season. Today s Gospel is short and to the point. It gives us time to think about the importance of what is happening here. Mark s Gospel helps us to focus on the relationships Jesus has with the Trinity. As we go deeper into January, it is a good time for us to focus on our own relationship with God. Are we living our lives in a way that pleases God? How are we treating people at school and at home? Jesus allowed himself to be baptized because he has become human and went through human experiences. Do we desire a relationship with Him as much as He wants one with us? Or do we want him to fit into our life where it is convenient for us? January is a great time to look at ourselves and see where we want to set some goals. My challenge to our youth especially is to work on our relationship with God. What does that mean? Let s start small - pray a little more this week. Maybe you d like to try reading your Bible a little each day. Maybe have a conversation each night with God. Watch how something small can change your life! This Sunday - everyone from 8th through 12th grade is invited to our first High School night of the year! We ll be in the School Cafeteria at 6:00. We meet until 7:30!! We hope you will stop down! Holy Hour/Dodgeball is Friday 1/16/15 at St. Ignatius! We will go as a group if we can please email Peggy if you are interested! Have a blessed week! ~ Peggy