First Sunday Of Advent December 3, 2017 Tithing & Stewardship WEEKLY GOAL $18,000 November 19 th - $13,077.84 Catholic Charity Campaign for Charity and Justice - $4,745.56 November 26 th - $13,346.91 The Poor At Christmas You have an opportunity to help the unfortunate right in our own parish. The Poor Box donations are given to St. Barnabas parishioners who have fallen on hard times. Please know that your anonymous donations are encouraged especially at Christmas time. The Poor Boxes are situated by the church and chapel doors. Reconciliation Monday December 18 th Confessions from 4:00pm to 8:00pm Most parishes throughout the Archdiocese will have confessions on this date. You can virtually go to any parish for confession. Our Advent Giving Tree Project has begun The Advent Giving Tree is our parish’s way of helping those in need. A giving tree is positioned in our church and chapel with tags describing a suggested gift. Take a tag and purchase the gift. Bring it back to the Church/Chapel with the tag fastened on the gift, by December 17 th so that it can be delivered on time. Thanks for caring. We ask that for purposes of security no gifts be left during the week. We also ask that all gift certificates be given to one of the Ladies of Charity who will be at tree on any Sunday during Advent or gift cards may be brought to the rectory. PLEASE BRING GIFTS IN GIFT BAGS OR UNWRAPPED All invited to attend St. Barnabas For a National Night of Prayer For The Unborn Friday, December 8, 2017 from 9:00pm to 1:00am in the Main Church The National Night of Prayer for Life is a pro-life prayer service consisting of Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, praying the Rosary, prayer to Saint Michael, silent prayer and hymns. All are invited. KEEP CHRIST IN ADVENT Family Craft Activity TODAY, Sunday, December 3 rd following the 10:30am Mass until 1:00pm in the Elementary School Cafeteria Join us for an afternoon of Advent Crafts and refreshments for the whole family Sponsored by the Community Outreach and Evangelization Committees YOUNG ADULT MASS AND SOCIAL TODAY Sunday, December 3 rd at 1:00pm in the High School Chapel. The Mass is followed by a social at Patrizia’s Restaurant on Katonah Ave. Check out our Facebook Page for more info: facebook.com/groups/yonkersbronxyoungadults/. Thursday, December 7 th 5:00pm (Vigil) Friday, December 8 th 6:30am – Main Church 8:30am – Main Church 12:00noon - Main Church 7:00pm – Main Church HOLY DAY OF OLIGATION
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First Sunday Of Advent December 3, 2017
Tithing & Stewardship WEEKLY GOAL $18,000 November 19th - $13,077.84 Catholic Charity Campaign for Charity and Justice - $4,745.56
November 26th - $13,346.91
The Poor At Christmas You have an opportunity to help the unfortunate right in our own parish. The Poor Box donations are given to St. Barnabas parishioners who have fallen on hard times. Please know that your anonymous donations are encouraged especially at Christmas time. The Poor Boxes are situated by the church and chapel doors.
Reconciliation Monday December 18th
Confessions from 4:00pm to 8:00pm Most parishes throughout the Archdiocese will have confessions on this date. You can virtually go to any parish for confession.
Our Advent Giving Tree Project has begun
The Advent Giving Tree is our parish’s way of he lping those in need. A giving tree is positioned in our church and chapel with tags describing a suggested gift. Take a tag and purcha se the gift. Bring it back to the Church/Chapel with the tag fastened on the gift, by December 17th so tha t it can be delivered on time. Thanks for caring. W e ask that for purposes of security no gifts be left during the week. W e also ask that all gift certificates be given to one of the Ladies of Charity who will be at tree on any Sunday during Ad vent or gift cards may be brought to the rectory.
PLEAS E BRING GIFTS IN GIFT BAG S OR UNWRAP PED
All invited to attend St. Barnabas For a
National Night of Prayer For The Unborn
Friday, December 8, 2017 from 9:00pm to 1:00am
in the Main Church The National Night of Prayer for Life is a pro-life prayer service consisting of Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, praying the Rosary, prayer to Saint Michael, silent prayer and hymns. All are invited.
KEEP CHRIST IN ADVENT Family Craft Activity
TODAY, Sunday, December 3rd
following the 10:30am Mass until 1:00pm in the Elementary School Cafeteria
Join us for an afternoon of Advent Crafts and refreshments for the whole family
Sponsored by the Community Outreach and Evangelization Committees
YOUNG ADULT MASS AND SOCIAL TODAY
Sunday, December 3rd at 1:00pm in the High School Chapel.
The Mass is followed by a social at Patrizia’s Restaurant on Katonah Ave. Check out our Facebook Page for more info: facebook.com/groups/yonkersbronxyoungadults/.
Thursday, December 7th 5: 00pm (Vigil) Friday, December 8th 6: 30am – Main Church 8: 30am – Main Church 12: 00noon - Main Church 7: 00pm – Main Church
HOLY DAY OF OLIGATION
The members of the St. Barnabas Altar Rosary Society wish to acknowledge all those who contributed to our annual boutique which was held on Sunday, November 5th. Your donations and support are most appreciated. The following merchants provided gift cards and/or certificates and gift items for our raffle.
Seera’s Wash & Blow Dry Angelica’s Bakery (2) Two-pound cookie trays Katonah Pizza & Pasta Large Pie Rory Dolan’s $60 Gift Certificate Rambling House (2) $45 Gift Certificates Artuso’s Bakery $25 Gift Certificate Emerald Pharmacy (2) $20 Gift Certificates Westchester Jewelry Bracelet & Chain McLean Bagel $20 Gift Certificate McLean Corner $25 Gift Certificate Blossom Flower (2) $30 Gift Cards Avitabile Deli $25 Gift Certificate C-Town $25 Gift Certificate Angelo’s Pizza Large Pie
The Service of Lessons and Carols will be held on
Sunday, December 10th at 3:00pm in the Main Church
This annual service presents scriptural readings from Genesis, Isaiah, and the Gospels, which tell the story of the fall of humanity, the promise of the Messiah, and the birth of Christ the Savior. These readings are interspersed with carols and anthems sung by the congregation and the Saint Barnabas Choirs.
Why not take a break from Christmas shopping and join us for a beautiful afternoon in the Main Church?
INTERNATIONAL DISPLAY OF
200 NATIVITY SCENES
Our Parish is planning a trip to Hyde Park on Thursday, December 14th to visit the International display of 200 Nativity scenes from over 50 countries at Mariapolis Luminosa (Focolare). The cost would be $50 which includes suggested admission donation, lunch, bus and a visit to Mills Mansion. Bus will depart Stillwell Park at 10:00am; depart Hyde Park at 4:00pm. For reservations, please contact the rectory at 718 324-1478.
NOTE: For CCD students who take a trip with their family to see the Nativity scenes, it would be considered as a family
catechesis.
A CELTIC CHRISTMAS Friday Night, December 22nd
at 8:00pm St. Barnabas High School Chapel
Join Joanie Madden and the internationally renowned Grammy Nominated Cherish the Ladies for a special holiday Christmas concert filled with favorite Christmas Carols of the season. The evening is an event for the whole family and promises to get you into the Christmas spirit!
Special guests include: Bridget Flynn School of Irish Dance
Erin Loughran School of Irish Music Bruce Foley Mickey Coleman our own Fr. Brendan Fitzgerald and many more!
Tickets are $25 and are available at St. Barnabas Rectory or online at www.cherishtheladies.com
(click on the tour page and scroll to the event).
LIVING NATIVITY CHRISTMAS DAY
at 8:45am – Italian Mass in the High School Chapel
BAPTISM INSTRUCTION CLASSES
Due to the Christmas holiday, we will only be having one class in December. The classes are at 7:00pm the Considine Center (Room 1-6).
Monday, December 11th To register, please call the rectory office at (718) 324-1478 ext 0
Holy Hour of Exposition & Adoration for all our persecuted Christian Brothers & Sisters all over the
world.
Monday December 4th at 7:00pm in the Main Church
All are welcome Please bring your family & friends
The First Sunday of Advent not only inaugurates a new Liturgical Year but also shifts our focus to a different Gospel. This year we will focus on the Gospel of St. Mark. Mark’s Gospel while the shortest of the four evangelical texts turns our attention to Jesus as the suffering servant. What do these two words mean and how do they apply to our reflection on the Season of Advent? The word suffering comes from the repeated theme of persecution that is predominant in the Gospel, especially in the triple prediction of the Passion that serves as a turning point of the focus of the Gospel from Jesus’ ministry in Galilee to the events of the Passion, Death and Resurrection that take place in Jerusalem. It is from this theme that the notion of servant also develops, as Jesus shows how complete and unselfish obedience to the God’s will makes him the servant of all. It is in this context that we turn our attention to the readings of Advent.
The First Sunday of Advent draws our attention to the urgency of recognizing what we are called to this season: To prepare ourselves both internally (through prayer and sacramental confession) and externally (through good works and recognition of
those less fortunate in our midst) for the coming feasts ahead. To be alert – this means that we should take stock of our spiritual exercises - and if they are lacking or not up to speed, let this season be
an opportunity to give ourselves a “B12” shot of spirituality. To heed the call of the servant – WATCH. How do we do this? Again, we look within ourselves and ask a real question – after all of the
“B12” shots…..what is still missing? As Padre Pio writes, “I seem to be searching continually for something I cannot find and even I myself do now know what I seek.” If Advent has found you ‘watching and waiting’ but still feeling like this, maybe this short prayer will help as we begin the Advent journey together as a parish community: Come to me, O infinite God, as I begin my Advent journey. Send me your Holy Spirit that I may have the desire to seek you, the courage to knock on the doorway that opens upon the road to Bethlehem, and the willingness to ask for what I need along the way, Amen.
Remember – don’t exhaust yourself trying to find outside of yourself those qualities which are within you – Jesus is with us, He is yours and mine, and nobody can take Him away from us unless we allow it to happen! A blessed beginning of Advent! Fr. JP
MASSES FOR THE WEEK MONDAY, December 4 6:30 Elaine and Patrick Bowens 8:30 Bridget Burke (13th ANN) & Kiely and Daly Families TUESDAY, December 5 6:30 Mary O’Sullivan (4th ANN) 8:30 Genevieve Skehan and Ann Costello & Agnes Heron 7:00 m Dec. Members of Flynn & Groome Families WEDNESDAY, December 6 6:30 Paky Brady 8:30 Francis Beirne (21st ANN) & Kathleen and Timothy Sullivan 7:00 pm Daniel Murphy
THURSDAY, December 7 6:30 Special Intentions of Patrick & Eileen Moran 8:30 Michael James Devaney & Maura Dirrane
5:00pm (Vigil) John R. Kilray (1st ANN)
FRIDAY, December 8 6:30 Pat Monaghan 8:30 Cornelius Sullivan (2nd ANN) & Catherine Donnelly 12 noon John Flannery & Mary and Kevin Hoare 7:00pm Aidan Halloran
SATURDAY, December 9 8:30 Frank McGurk (15th ANN) and Eileen Murrin 12noon Marian Petriccione
5:00pm Brian and Joseph Gorman 7:00pm Marion Sullivan
When: Thursday nights until May 3rd Time: 7:00pm Location: Considine Center (Room 1-6)
Society of St. Vincent de Paul As we begin Advent we are called to “Be watchful! Be alert” as we stand in joyful anticipation for the grace of Christmas to once again bless our lives. Your gift in the St. Vincent de Paul will help the poor to celebrate the grace of God’s love this Christmas. For information please contact Chris at [email protected]
Lectio Divina Reflection: Today’s Gospel is Mark 12:33-37 What has your attention this Advent? How do you see God’s kingdom being born where you are? Lectio Divina uses scripture to help you on your Advent preparation journey. 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.
CHASE THE GAME - HOLIDAY CLINIC at Saint Barnabas Elementary School Gym
For Boys and Girls 9am – 12noon Grades 1–4 12noon – 3pm Grades 5–8
Tuesday, December 26th – Friday, December 29th For more information please call (914) 320 5297
Bulletin insert every week from Our Sunday Visitor, a meditation on “Light In Darkness” Preparing Jesse Tree at Family Mass each Advent Sunday Daily Mass Meditation Booklet from Word Among Us Giving Trees Gift Tags available at all the Masses - ideas for those in need
Sunday, December 3rd FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT
Family Advent Crafts Activity, following the 10:30am Mass until 1:00pm in the Elementary School Cafeteria Join us for an afternoon of Advent Crafts and refreshments for the whole family
Solemn Vespers @ 4:00pm in Main Church
Monday, December 4th Holy Hour - 7:00pm in the Main Church For our persecuted Brothers and Sisters around the world
Friday, December 8th The Feast of the Immaculate Conception – (Holy Day of Obligation) – NO EXPOSITION Mass Schedule Thursday, December 7th 5:00pm (Vigil) – Main Church Friday, December 8th - 6:30am, 8:30am, 12:00noon & 7:00pm - Main Church
National Night of Prayer from 9:00pm to 1:00am in the Main Church Four hours of Adoration to intercede that our nation and society will embrace a culture of life.
(Please see full schedule on following page of bulletin)
Sunday, December 10th SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT (No vespers – due to Lessons & Carols)
Christmas Concert of Lessons and Carols on at 3:00pm in the Main Church This annual service presents scriptural readings from Genesis, Isaiah, and the Gospels, which tell the story of the fall of humanity, the promise of the Messiah, and the birth of Christ the Savior. These readings are with carols and anthems sung by the congregation and the Saint Barnabas Choirs
Lighting of the Parish Christmas Tree - following Lessons & Carols at the rectory Saturday, December 16th Neighborhood Christmas Caroling (following the 5pm Mass) Join us as we walk through the neighborhood Christmas Caroling. Meet-up at Considine Center and return there for some hot chocolate and Christmas cookies. Sunday, December 17th THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT Solemn Vespers @ 4:00pm in Main Church
Monday, December 18th Reconciliation Monday from 4:00pm to 8:00pm in every parish of the Archdiocese Tuesday, December 19th Decoration of Worship Spaces for Christmas Volunteers welcome at 2:00pm & 7:00pm Sunday, December 24th FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT/Christmas Eve Children’s Christmas Pageant on Christmas Eve at 3:00pm in the Chapel 4pm Christmas Masses begin See upcoming bulletins for Mass and Confession schedules
Expanded Hours for Confession: Monday, December 18 - RECONCILIATION MONDAY 4:00pm – 8:00pm Main Church
Monday, December 18 thru Saturday, December 23rd 9:00am – 10:00am Main Church Saturday, December 23rd 4:00pm – 5:00pm Main Church
Flower envelopes are available in the vestibule this weekend. If you wish your donation to be made in memory or appreciation of someone, please write their names(s) on the envelope.
These names will be announced in a January bulletin.
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
DECEMBER 60 Daily Masses – Special Intention Sanctuary Lamp: Mary Crapo Requested By: Frances Mauro &Teresa Tagliapietra
HOLIDAY CELEBRATION - WOODLAWN LIBRARY (239th Street & Katonah Avenue)
Saturday, December 9th from 1:00pm - 3:00pm Entertainment at 1:00pm by the New York All Stars
singing group, followed by light refreshments Come and have a lovely afternoon
THE SERRA CLUB
Prayers for Seminarians for the week of December 3rd Sunday – Brandon Harfmann Thursday – Roland Pereira Monday – Henry Laigaie Friday – Orlando Rodrique Tuesday – Bro. Oisin Martin, CFR Saturday – Luis Silva Wednesday – Bro. Malachy Napier, CFR
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:
Joseph Francesco Waldi, child of Bernard and Lisa Niall Henry ffrench-O’Carroll, child of Marcus and Erin
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
Deborah Freeman Ed DeFino Joe Sankar Harry Persaud George Benson Bernie Naresh Yvonne Managru Aileen Johnson Jerry Mastuscelli
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: Justin McCarthy.
