St. Barnabas Catholic Church January 11, 2015 — The Baptism of the Lord Rev. Fr. Bryan W. Jerabek, J.C.L., Parish Administrator Sunday Mass 6:00PM Saturday Vigil 10:00AM Sunday Daily Mass 8:30AM Mon, Tues, Thur, Fri 7:00PM Wed (with novena) 8:30AM First Saturday Eucharistic Adoration 7-8:00AM Mon, Tues, Thur, Fri Confession 7-7:45AM Tuesday 12-12:45PM & 5-5:45PM Saturday and upon request 7921 First Avenue North Birmingham, Alabama 35206 http://barnabascatholic.com [email protected]205-833-0334 Rev. Msgr. Eugene O’Connor, Pastor Emeritus (in residence) Ms. Alice Carter, Secretary Mr. David Renda, Pastoral Care Mr. Steve O’Donnell, Maintenance Ms. Sandra Hudecz, Housekeeper Mr. Tim Tipton & Mr. Isaac Johnson, Organists St. Barnabas Catholic School (K4-8) 205-836-5385 – Mr. John Parker, Principal
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St. Barnabas Catholic Church January 11, 2015 — The Baptism of the Lord
Rev. Fr. Bryan W. Jerabek, J.C.L., Parish Administrator
Regular Offertory $ 3,447.00 Maintenance Fund $ 289.00 Benevolent Fund $ 255.00 First Offering $ 370.87 Solemnity of Mary $ 671.00
Vocation Crucifix Apostolate
The vocation crucifix and prayer will be passed from Pablo Lopez to John Moseley on Saturday, and from Mr. & Mrs. Phillip Rose to David Renda on Sunday.
Pray for the Sick
Please remember in your prayers: Joyce Martin, Leslie Walters, seminarian Jim Handerhan, Frances Humphrey, Fr. Lambert Greenan, Mary & Audrey Benson (Ireland), Chris Fine, Cesarea Villanueva, and all those listed in our Long Term Care Book. You are welcome to add names to this book, which is located by the St. Joseph statue in the church. To add names to this bulletin list, please call the office. Parish School of Religion & Apologetics Course
Classes are on Sundays, 8:30 – 9:45am. Classes will resume this Sunday, January 11, 2015. RCIA – Instruction in the Catholic Faith
Class will meet on Thursday, January 15 at 6:30pm in the Fireside Room. Msgr. O’Connor’s Bible Study
Class will resume on Monday, January 12 at 6:30pm and Tuesday, January 13 at 9:30am in the Fireside Room. Grant Eternal Rest, O Lord
We extend sympathy and prayers to Gloria Bundy and Sandra Grissom and their extended family on the death of their mother, long-time parishioner Anna Rumore.
OPERATION WARMUP
As in years past, we will be collecting sweaters, coats, hats, gloves and other warm, clean, and usable clothing for area shelters. We can also accept blankets and throws. Please leave your items in the church basement or in the garage. We will meet after Mass on Sunday, January 11 to sort and deliver to the shelters.
Birmingham – Statewide March For Life
You are invited to participate in the Annual Respect Life Mass and March led by Bishop Baker on Saturday, January 17. Pray and unite for Mass at the Cathedral of St. Paul, 9:00 am. The Birmingham March for Life will begin at 10:45 am at Brother Bryan Park, 22nd Street South at 10th Avenue. For more information see http://www.BirminghamMarchforLife.com and also the advertisement on the back of this bulletin. Both St. Barnabas and Holy Rosary will carry banners in the March. Please join us in support of life under our parish banners!
NEW! Altar Sodality
The Ladies Altar Sodality will have their monthly meeting on Wednesday, January 14 at the Olive Garden on Crestwood Boulevard. The meeting will begin at 11:30am.
NEW! Senior Citizens
The January Senior Citizens Mass and luncheon will take place on Thursday, January 15. Mass is at 12noon followed by lunch and bingo in the school cafeteria. Menu for the lunch: barbecue pork sliders, baked beans, mac & cheese, and dessert of brownies & ice cream.
The 12th annual “Strong Men, Strong Faith” conference will be held at St. Peter the Apostle Church in Hoover on Monday, February 16 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm. This will be an excellent way to prepare for the season of Lent (which begins on Wednesday, February 18, just two days later). The speaker this year will be Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers, who recently spoke here at St. Barnabas. Ladies, please encourage your husbands, fathers, and sons to go! More information will be provided during the coming weeks.
NEW! Father Jerabek’s Vacation Time
Father Jerabek will be away to visit his family in New Hampshire from January 19 to 25. During that time Tuesday morning confessions will be cancelled, but the schedule will otherwise remain the same.
Baptisms – Contact Father Jerabek, preferably during the pregnancy so as to be able to schedule the baptism soon after birth.
Weddings – Contact Father Jerabek no less than six months in advance to begin preparations.
Parish Registration – Contact the church office.
Knights of Columbus – Mike Sullivan, 680-9088.
Food Pantry – Contact the office to inquire about how you can help.
22nd Street South at 10th Avenue, Birmingham, Alabama
“The United for Life Committee believes in the sacredness and dignity of every human being from the moment of conception to natural death. We are pledged to non-violence in thought, word and deed and committed to exhibiting the sacrificial love of God in Christ Jesus, the Lord. Therefore, we renounce and condemn the use of violence to overcome the violence of abortion, and we respect the dignity of every human being, pre-born and born, friend and foe alike.”
Information: 205.705.9158
BirminghamMarchforLife.org
Mass for Life - 9:00AMCathedral of St. Paul - 2120 3rd Avenue, North
gathering & marchBrother Bryan Park
Saturday, January 17, 10:45 AM
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