St. Barnabas Catholic Church November 8, 2015 — Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time 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 7:00-8:00am Mon, Tues, Thur, Fri Confession (Reconciliation/Penance) 7:15-7:45am Tuesday 5:00-5:45pm Saturday and upon request Anointing of the Sick Speak to a priest to determine if now is the right time for this sacrament. The Anointing is usually preceded by Confession. For sacramental emergencies, call any time, day or night. Baptism Contact Fr. Jerabek – preferably during the pregnancy. Holy Matrimony Contact Fr. Jerabek no less than six months in advance to begin the preparation process. Parish Registration Speak to an usher or call the office. 7921 First Avenue North Birmingham, Alabama 35206 http://barnabascatholic.com [email protected]205-833-0334 Office Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 1:00pm Father Bryan W. Jerabek, J.C.L. Pastor Monsignor Eugene O’Connor, Pastor Emeritus Father José Luis Guevara, Priest in Residence Ms. Alice Carter, Parish Secretary Mr. David Renda, Pastoral Care Mr. Steve O’Donnell, Maintenance Ms. Sandra Hudecz, Housekeeper Mr. Tim Tipton & Mr. Frederick Pollman, Organists St. Barnabas Catholic School (K4-8) Mr. John Parker, Principal 205-836-5385 – http://stbcsbhm.org
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St. Barnabas Catholic Church November 8, 2015 — Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time
The vocation crucifix will pass from Mr. & Mrs. James Jacobson to John Moseley on Saturday, and from Mike Renda to Dr. DeLisa West on Sunday.
Pray for the Sick
Please pray for: Msgr. Paul Rohling, Msgr. Martin Muller, Theresa Smith, Christopher & Robert Brantley, Spencer Snyder, Rosemary Gagliano, Thomas (Joe) Faucett, Michelle Renda Lindley, Deborah Muffley, Virginia McGrew, Gertrude Sanders, Pat Cornelius, Ann Loring, Mr. & Mrs. James E. Jacobson, Pat McQueen, Jeanne Wright, Leslie Walters, Frances Humphrey, Mary & Audrey Benson (Ireland), 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. Please call the office to add names to this list. Monsignor’s Bible Study — in Fireside Room
Msgr. O’Connor’s current Bible Study is complete. A new class will begin after the New Year. Sanctuary Lamp – November 9-15
In loving memory of Warren Shaw, by Kay Shaw. Altar Sodality Meeting
The Ladies Altar Sodality will be on Tuesday, November 10, at 9:00 am in the Fireside Room.
NEW! School Roof – Fundraising COMPLETE
A very generous anonymous benefactor has donated the remaining $58,100.00 needed to replace the school’s flat roof, repair its newer metal roof, and undertake various electrical and HVAC repairs connected with the project. (The total amount needed – and now raised – is $158,100.00.) Electrical work should begin soon, with the roof work to happen thereafter.
Tailgate Party
The Knights of Columbus Ladies’ Auxiliary is sponsoring a Tailgate Party to be held on Sunday, November 15 in the school gym immediately following the 10:00am Mass. Admission is one canned good per person attending, to benefit the parish’s Food Pantry. Please bring your favorite covered dish or “tailgate” dish (one per family). We will be having a “drop in the bucket” raffle. Buying a raffle ticket will enter you to win half the sale of the tickets. Come and enjoy fellowship and fun with your Parish Family!
Diocesan Priest Necrology – November
Of your charity, please pray for the repose of the souls of the following deceased priests:
Fr. John Owen 11/01/2008 Fr. Alban O’Hara 11/15/1980 Fr. Malcolm Riera 11/17/1974 Fr. Patrick J. Sullivan 11/19/2007 Fr. John O’Brien 11/29/1976
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
NEW! Happy Birthday, Father José Luis!
Please join in wishing a Happy 35th Birthday to Father José Luis this coming Wednesday, November 11!
ALTAR/CHURCH Mary Jean Romano ALTAR LINENS Pat Anderson PANTRY Tom & Margo Lemonis
NEW! Veterans Day
Our thanks to all the Veterans of the parish for their service to us and to our nation! May God bless them, and may God bless America!
NEW! Public Transit – Veterans Day
On Veterans Day, Wednesday, November 11, the Birmingham-Jefferson County Transit Authority (BJCTA) will honor Veterans with free all-day bus service. Veterans may enjoy a free ride by showing an active military identification card, VA health card, or a retired military identification card to the bus operator upon boarding. Transit will operate on a Saturday schedule that day, and the free rides will be offered the entire day.
Alabama Awakening II
The Alabama Awakening II Student Retreat will be the weekend of November 13-15 at the Springville Retreat Center. Awakening retreats have been changing lives and challenging students to engage in their faith at campuses all over the country. At an Awakening students grow closer to Christ, closer to his Church, and develop deep bonds of friendship. If you are a college student, you need to experience this retreat! If you are the parent of a college student, you need to let them know about this retreat! For more info or to register, go to http://www.alabamaawakening.org. The cost is $45 for the entire weekend. Parish scholarships are available (ask Father Jerabek). Space is limited, so sign up sooner rather than later!
NEW! Charity Luncheon
St. Barnabas Catholic School is sponsoring a luncheon for the Lovelady Center on Saturday, November 14. As part of this event, the school is requesting donations of clothing and shoes. Donations may be left at the school on Monday, November 9.
NEW! Public Rosary
Thank you to all who attended our first public rosary in October. We plan to meet again on Saturday, November 14 at 9:00am in front of the church. Everyone is invited and welcome.
NEW! Attention All 8th Graders
John Carroll Catholic High School is now accepting applications for the Class of 2020. The High School Placement Test will take place on Saturday, December 5, 2015 from 7:45am until 11:30am at the school. There will be a breakfast reception for parents beginning at 7:45am, followed by a presentation by the administration at 8:30am. To register, complete the online application via the school web site, http://www.jcchs.org (click on Admissions). Students are also encouraged to come to John Carroll for a Shadow Day to get the full high school experience! Call the Admissions Office at 205-940-2400 x233 for more details.
Inmate Correspondence
An inmate at St. Clair Correctional Facility has been in touch with the parish for some time (he had become friends with Father Wrigley), and he would like to have a pen pal. If you might be interested in corresponding with him, call Alice in the church office for more information.
Winter Coats Needed for Holy Rosary
As the weather cools down it’s time to start thinking about the children in Gate City who might not have sufficiently warm outerwear this year. It’s a great opportunity to donate out-grown items from children and grandchildren (ask your neighbors and coworkers also!). If you have an item to give, please tell Father Jerabek or bring it to Alice or David in the church office. Thank you to all who have already made a donation!
NEW! Organ Move Completed
The organ was moved to the choir loft this past Wednesday, November 4. It was also “re-voiced” (i.e., all of its different sounds were adjusted to resonate properly in the particular acoustic dynamics of our building); in addition, new and better speakers were installed.
With the organ having been moved, the pews in the nave were reconfigured. The two open areas are meant to accommodate wheel chairs or those who may need space for a walker or other assistance device. Some of the newly-arranged pews may be missing hardware (book rack, hat hooks, or kneeler) – this will be fixed as soon as possible. Chairs will soon be purchased for the choir loft also. HOLY CHILD CHAPEL – OPENING SOON
The first phase of our school chapel has largely been completed (all that is missing is the stained glass – arriving soon – and the donor recognition plaque). A dedication ceremony will be announced soon. Our school principal, Mr. John Parker, has worked out a plan so that all of the students will make a visit to the chapel once a day; in addition, First Friday devotions will be held there for the students & teachers.
CATHOLIC VOCABULARY
This Week’s Term: NAVE
The nave is the main seating area of a church, as distinct from the sanctuary (see last week’s column) and the narthex (see next week’s). In most churches, there are pews in the nave. Sometimes the nave is flanked by side aisles and even side chapels. The word ‘nave’ comes from the Latin word for ‘ship’ (navis), possibly because of its resemblance in shape to a ship – or because of the resemblance in some more ancient churches of its ceiling to the inner structure of a ship (if it were turned upside down).
