The Catholic Community of Saint Barnabas September 2, 2012
Twenty Second Sunday in Ordinary Time PARISH MISSION
The family of St. Barnabas Parish celebrates the Eucharist, welcomes and serves all, shares talents, fosters learning, and initiates others into the life of Christ.
10134 South Longwood, Chicago, IL. 60643 stbarnabasparish.org
“This people honors me with their lips,
but their hearts are far from me;”Mark 7: 6
MONICA WILCZAK, DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT
Monica Wilczak joined St. Barnabas as Director of Development in the middle of
August 2012. She is responsible for the stewardship and development efforts of St.
Barnabas with a focus on managing programs that allow parishioners to contribute
their time, unique talents, and financial resources to our community and parish.
Monica works closely with the Administration Commission, Development Committee,
Finance Board, and Endowment Foundation. She has more than ten years of
development experience for education and organizations arts in Chicago, is currently
involved with Christ Renews His Parish (CRHP), and has been active in Southwest Beverly Improvement Associa-
tion (SWBIA) and BAPA efforts. Monica is a lifelong southsider and proud to be a member of the Beverly and
St. Barnabas communities, along with her family, since 2005.
At this time of year, a lot of folks stay up late to agonize over their fantasy
football picks. They may be looking for a dominant quarterback, or a
game-breaking running back. Some might prefer a big middle line-backer for their
first pick. The truth is that the most powerful and important person on the field is the
guy in the striped shirt with the yellow flag. He makes countless judgments during the
game that affect its outcome. Players three times his size obey his every word, because he is the keeper of the rules.
If there were no referees, if there were no rules and no one to enforce them, there would be no game at all.
So it is in daily life. If we are to enjoy an ordered and civil life we need laws and the governance to uphold them.
Our Church, too, is knit together by dogma, doctrine, and practice that help define our common life. Were it not so,
we would wander off on our own way, and cease to be a community.
But the Gospel reminds us that rules are not themselves the truth – they can only point to the truth. Faith is more
about our relationship with God and our neighbor than it is about adherence to a set of rules. That is the tension at
the heart of Jesus’ dispute with the Pharisees. Jesus accused the religious leaders of ritual emptiness, of forgetting the
life and meaning that underlie the regulations. The original purpose for the ceremony of washing hands and utensils
was to remind believers that those who approach God must do so with a clean heart. But over time became easier
just to do the ritual of hand-washing than to remember what it meant. For Jesus, it is not enough to have clean hands.
God wants a clean heart. The Pharisees missed the joy of the meal because they were so caught up in a ritual that had
become empty.
We have been offered the invitation to sit at table with the Lord in the Eucharist. I expect that we will have
washed our hands before we come to church, but it is much more important that we let God wash our hearts. Then
we can come together with hearts full of expectation for what will take place during the sacrificial banquet, and
rejoice together in the feast of God’s presence among the people he loves.
The Pastor’s Mutterings
Next Weekend: The Mass Journal Next weekend, during all the Masses, we will present a copy of the “Mass
Journal” to everyone who comes to Mass from age 7 on up. We ask you carry
your copy of the “Mass Journal” in your pocket or purse to Mass each Sunday
for the next year, and at some point during the Mass, perhaps in the quiet time
after Communion, to take a moment to write down in your journal the answer to this prayer: “God, show
me one way in this Mass I can be a better version of myself this week.” Just write a few words about
how you heard God calling you to grow, and date your entry.
On the way home from church or around your table, you might ask your children: “What did God say
to you at church today?” Imagine the good things that could happen by talking to each other about what
God is asking of you and your family. You might use your Mass Journal in daily prayer and allow it to
stimulate your conversation with God. After a year of entries, you will look back and see some of the
important issues and questions of your life, and how your faith has grown.
When we listen to the voice of God in our lives, it is then that the scriptures, homily, religion class, adult
education courses, and the phenomenal beauty of the sacraments become more apparent. The “Mass
Journal” can help us to listen to God’s voice.
So that’s it! We invite you to give the “Mass Journal” a try. Come to Mass each Sunday prepared to ask
God to show you one way in this Mass that you can be a better version of yourself. And then see what
good things may happen!
In today’s Mass we hear James urge us: “Welcome the word . . . Be doers of the word and not hearers only . . .”
After hearing the readings for today’s celebration of the Mass, how might you, in the next week, “be a doer of the word?” Be specific.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Hosted by St. Barnabas Men’s Club. To volunteer, please contact Rob McDonald at
Saturday, September 22nd, Liturgy 4pm,Fall Festival 5-10pm
Reconnect with fellow parishioners as we kick off the fall season with fun for the whole family! Food and beverage available for purchase.
Bar-b-que—Music—Big Screen TV—Kids Inflatable's Games
Children’s Movie begins at 8 pm Bring your sleeping bag and pillow!
Early Bird Drawing Three prizes of $5,000 will be drawn during the festival.
For tickets, contact one of our Team Leaders— Charlie Brown (844-4548), Bonnie Flannery (230-3142),
Peg Meyer (230-6362), Camilla O’Keefe (885-4642), or visit the school or rectory office.
WOMEN’S WALKING CLUB
Beginning on Tuesday, September 4th (weather permitting), join us Tuesday/Thursday evenings starting at the church
parking lot. Start time: 8:00 - 9:00 p.m. Our goals are to create a fit, fun and faith community. For information email
Barb Kelly [email protected].
CLEOPATRA: SEPTEMBER 18, 2012, 10:00 AM. IN CHURCH BASEMENT
The Women’s Club presents Barbara Rinella with a dramatization of Stacy Schiff’s book Cleopatra for her latest live
enactment of a book. Cleopatra, A Life is the Pulitzer Prize winning story of the last queen of Egypt who ruled until
she was eventually defeated by Augustus Caesar. This book is currently being made into a movie with Angelina Jolie
as the title character. You will want to come and see what the buzz is all about. This presentation is $10 per person,
payable at the door. We would like a head count for refreshment and seating purposes, please reserve a space by
contacting either one of us at Barb Mallon at or [email protected] or 773-779-6213 Tracy LoVerde at
773 391-8914 or [email protected].
Faith Formation
ST. BARNABAS DIALOGUE ON CURRENT ISSUES
Please join other parishioners on Thursday September 13th, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. at the Convent East meeting room, for
an opportunity to engage in dialogue "in the public square" among St. Barnabas Parishioners. The dialogue will
emanate from reading and reflections on the United States Catholic Conference of Bishops (YSCCB), offering,
“Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship,” as our starting Point. The teaching document will help us discern the
challenges and responsibilities of Catholics for ongoing participation in public life. Please RSVP with the rectory at
773-779-1166 or [email protected]. If you register we will send you a copy of the reading material.
Jr. High Youth Ministry Kick Off
Great America Fright Fest The Jr. High Youth Ministry is excited to invite you a private party at Great America
on Friday September 28. This is a great opportunity to go to Fright Fest because there
are considerably less people at the park. You can more easily get on all of the rides as
there are little to no lines for even the most popular of rides. Normally you can ride 5-
8 roller coasters in one day. At our Fright Fest party you can ride 5-8 coasters MANY TIMES.
Our party is before Fright Fest begins for the general public. We hope all of the 6-8th grade teens of the parish will join
us. We have LIMITED space so sign up EARLY. Permission Slips are available on the parish website under youth
ministry current events. Don’t forget to include your annual registration. Call or email the youth ministry office at 773-
429-9614 or [email protected] with questions.
HIGH SCHOOL CO-Ed Sports Teams
Basketball is beginning. The deadline to sign up is September 15th.
High school teens are encouraged to come out and compete with friends for Basketball, Volleyball, Softball
and Soccer. To make it even more fun, the teams are Co-Ed and we compete against other Parish Youth Ministry
Teams. Individual teens can enter to be a part of our team or you can gather a group of friends and join together.
You do not have to be experienced to play or be a sports fanatic. It is a great way for experienced as well as
inexperienced players to be a part of a team sport. Everyone plays!
We play mostly Thursday nights between 6:30-9pm and an occasional 2nd evening. It is not an intense
league, it is not a huge time commitment, it is perfect for just a night out to have fun. We compete against our fellow
Catholic parishes on the Southside of Chicago and its Suburbs.
Due to “IHSA” rules which prevent you from playing for two teams during one season, we offer our sports
on a different schedule than your high school. For example, IHSA Basketball is a winter sport and Volleyball is a
fall sport so we play Basketball in the fall and Volleyball in the winter.
YOUNG ADULTS AND COLLEGE TEENS OF THE PARISH, WE NEED COACHES AND REFS
FOR OUR TEAMS. Please consider volunteering some time to the high school teens of our parish.
Sign Up forms on parish website under youth ministry current events.
Education Formation
BITTY BUCKEYES
Bitty Buckeyes is a unique program designed for young children (18 months to 3 years of age) and their adult
companions. Classes meet on Tuesdays or Thursdays from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. in the Early Childhood Building.
Spaces are limited for ALL sessions and are offered on a first come, first served basis! You may register for all
sessions at once or one session at a time. Questions or to register please contact Beth Devane at
[email protected] or visit the website at www.stbarnabasparish.org/schools/stbarnabas.
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS NEEDED!
Anyone interested in serving the faith community of St. Barnabas as a Eucharistic Minister is invited to attend Initial
Training for New Eucharistic Ministers. Times and locations of the training are listed below. Upon completion of the
initial training, a third session will be held at St. Barnabas to cover the specifics of being a Eucharistic minister at our
parish. Please contact Kitty Ryan at 773-779-1166 ext. 226 or [email protected] if you are interested.
Wednesdays, September 5 & 12, 2012 7:00-9:30 p.m. St. Fabian Parish (8300 Thomas Ave, Bridgeview)
Wednesdays, October 3 & 10, 2012 7:00- 9:30 p.m. St. Thomas More (81st & California, Chicago)
Tuesday/Thursday, November 13 & 15, 2012 7:00- 9:30 p.m. St. Patrick Parish (200 E. Illinois, Lemont)
WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY
Please join us Tuesday, September 18th at 7:30 p.m. in Convent North for the first in our new series of Bible Study
on the Women of the Bible. Last year we took a look at the Old Testament women and this year we will be looking at
the lives of New Testament women. We will be using the book The Women of the Gospel written by Mary Ann
Getty which is available in the rectory for a voluntary donation of $9.00. We will be starting with lesson one:
Elizabeth – Trusting in God. If you have many years of experience in Bible Study or just beginning… all are
welcome. Join us for fellowship and devotion as we study the scriptures together on our journey of faith. If you have
questions please feel free to contact Cindy Neu at 773-779-1511 or at [email protected].
Faith Formation
CHILDREN'S LITURGY IS BACK!
Children's Liturgy of the Word, for Kindergartners through Second Graders, will resume on Sunday, September 9th,
at the 10:00 a.m. mass. Children will be dismissed from Mass after the Opening Prayer and will return during the
Offertory. The Children's Liturgy is a great way for the smaller children at Mass to break open the Word and
receive the love of Christ in their own way. Parents... feel free to join your children in the Holy Spirit Chapel!
Spiritual Life
Spiritual Life
JOIN THE ST. BARNABAS ADULT CHOIR 2012-13 SEASON
Music is an exciting and fulfilling ministry with the power to express what words cannot. Music touches the soul, heals the heart and enhances our prayer. It is a wonderful way to become involved in our parish as we give back to God the talents and gifts God has bestowed upon us. St. Barnabas parish is looking to continue developing a full, vibrant and energetic choir including both the young and the old gathered as one in prayer as we lead the song of the assembly at the 10:00 a.m. Sunday liturgies from September through May. We rehearse once a week on Wednesday evenings from 7:00—9:00 p.m.in the church. Anyone from high school age and up who loves to sing is invited and encouraged to join us. No experience is necessary! We are also seeking experienced instrumentalists who would be willing to share their gifts and talents with the faith community of St. Barnabas. Please consider joining us for a spiritually and musically uplifting experience! Rehearsals will begin on Wednesday, September 5th at 7:00 p.m. in church. Feel free to bring a friend. If you have any questions, please contact Kitty Ryan at 773-779-1166 ext 226 or by e-mail at [email protected]
May the music of our days, Lord, be a song
in praise of You! Name________________________________ Phone Number ________________________ E-Mail ______________________________ _____I am interested in singing _____I am interested in playing Instrument played______________________ Years of playing experience _____ PLEASE RETURN TO THE RECTORY ATTN: KITTY RYAN
JOIN THE ST. BARNABAS CHILDREN’S CHOIR
2012-2013 SEASON
The beautiful sound of children’s voices raised in song in praise of God is a very uplifting and moving experience. We would like to continue expanding our full, vibrant and energetic children’s choir at St. Barnabas to further enhance our liturgies.
Any student, in grades 3-8 in Fall of 2012, is invited to join the St. Barnabas Children’s Choir. Rehearsals will be held every Wednesday from 2:45 – 4:00 p.m. in the church beginning on Wednesday, September 5, 2012. As the Choir continues to grow we will be able to build on the foundation we have set by doing more work with the Orff xylophones and by adding more challenging music to our repertoire. The Children’s Choir will lead the music at various liturgies from September through May. A detailed schedule will be distributed at a later date.
Anyone who loves to sing is encouraged to join us in this fun, exciting and fulfilling ministry. It is a wonderful opportunity for the young members of our faith commu-nity to learn more about their faith and to serve both God and our parish. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions at 773-779-1166 ext. 226 or [email protected] NAME: ______________________________________ SCHOOL: _____________________________________ GRADE_______________ (Fall 2012) RM___________ MOTHER’S NAME: ____________________________ FATHER’S NAME:_____________________________ ADDRESS: ____________________________________ HOME PHONE: ________________________________ MOTHER’S CELL PHONE:______________________ FATHER’S CELL PHONE: ______________________ EMAIL ADDRESS______________________________ PLEASE RETURN TO RECTORY ATTN: KITTY RYAN
CHOIR
Mon. 9/3 Closed Tues. 9/4 9:15 a.m. Rosary Holy Spirit Chapel 3:30 p.m. Girl’s Basketball Gymnasium Wed. 9/5 9:15 a.m. Rosary Holy Spirit Chapel 2:45 p.m. Children’s Choir Church 2:45 p.m. Cheerleading Practice Rectory Lawn 7:00 p.m. Adult Choir Church 3:30 p.m. Girl’s Basketball Gymnasium 6:00 p.m. Manna Gymnasium Lobby 7:00 p.m. Women’s CRHP Convent North Mtg. Rm. 3:30 p.m. Girls’ Basketball Gymnasium 8:00 p.m. Al-Anon Convent Dining Room 8:00 p.m. AA Convent Early Childhood Thurs. 9/6 9:15 a.m. Rosary Holy Spirit Chapel 3:30 p.m. Girls’ Basketball Gymnasium 9:30 p.m. Men’s Basketball Gym Fri. 9/7 9:15 a.m. Novena Holy Spirit Chapel 3:30 p.m. Girls Basketball Gym Sat. 9/8 9:00 a.m. Girls’ Basketball Gym Sun. 9/9 8:15 a.m. Religious Education O’C Hall, School, Gym 12:00 p.m. Girls’ Basketball Gymnasium 4:00 p.m. Junior Basketball Gymnasium 6:00 p.m. Beyond Relief Convent 8:00 p.m. AA Convent Early Childhood
Please Pray for our Military
James P. Olofsson Ryan Graber
Timothy Clemmons, Sgt.
Peter Chaveriat
Jennifer Chaveriat
Damien Christopher
Danielle Mann
Patrick Corcoran
James Fournier
Chuck Franklin
Richard O'Connell, Jr
Jacob D. York
Parish Calendar—Week at a Glance
PARISH STAFF AND DIRECTORY LITURGICAL CELEBRATIONS
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
PARISH STAFF AND DIRECTORY
10134 South Longwood Fax Rev. Raymond Tillrock Pastor Emeritus Rev. William Malloy Pastor [email protected] Rev. John Hetland Associate Pastor [email protected] Rev. James Donovan Resident [email protected] Sr. Julie Flynn, OP Director, Religious Ed [email protected] Kitty Ryan Pastoral Associate/ Director of Music & Liturgy [email protected] Gail Byrnes Business Manager [email protected] Monica Wilczak Director of Development [email protected] Geri Doherty Parish Secretary [email protected] Maryellen Harrington Youth Ministry Coordinator [email protected] Terri Lenz Associate Music Director [email protected]
Weekend Sacramental Assistants Rev. Tony Leahy Rev. Carl Markelz, O Carm. Rev. William Kenneally
Deacons Mr. Larry Conway, Mr. James Temple Mr. Andrew Neu, Mr. William Sullivan
School 10121 South Longwood 773-445-7711 Fax 773-445-9815
Lenore Barnes X216 Principal [email protected]
Lisa Sarcinella X215 [email protected] Katy Duffy X214 [email protected]
Convent 10161 South Longwood
LITURGICAL CELEBRATIONS
We gather as a community to celebrate Mass: Saturday : 4:00 p.m.
Sunday: 8:00 a..,, 10:00 a..,, 12:00
Weekdays: 6:45 am Communion Service is in Chapel; 8:45am Mass is in Church
Mon, 9/3 8:45 a.m. People of St. Barnabas Tues, 9/4 6:45 a.m. Word Communion 8:45 a.m. Marjorie Hamel Wed, 9/5 6:45a.m. O’Brien & Bruen Family 8:45 a.m. Sally Fox Shannon Thurs, 9/6 6:45a.m. Word Communion 8:45a.m. Elizabeth Bastein Fri, 9/7 6:45a.m. People of St. Barnabas 8:45a.m. Howard Beauregard
The Ruff family
Saturday, 9/8 8:00a.m. Alvina Rogers Saturday, 9/8 4:00 p.m. Eucharist Celebration Intentions Pauline Sheridan Mike Beninato Stanley Maiberger Presider Fr. Hetland Deacon Andy Neu Lector De Anna Monique Morgan Eucharistic Ministers Patricia Ahern John Richert Andrew Styczynski Barbara Stycznski Martha McNicholas Lowry Laurie Davis Servers Ciaran Sheridan Alannah Gallery Thomas Schuberth Sacristans Patricia Ahern
Sunday, September 9, 2012 8:00 a.m. Eucharist Celebration Intentions Kevin Kennelly Jr. John Goldrick Presider Fr. Markelz Lector Maria Hibbs Eucharistic Ministers Kris Decker Marilyn Thibeau Patty Rohan Patrick Rohan Anne Malone Don Bowman Julie McGawley Servers Joey Stanton Faith Carey Kaleigh Stanton Sacristans Peggy O’Brien-Bremer 10:00 a.m. Eucharist Celebration Intentions Anne Hayes Barb & Conrad Majeski (56th Wedding Anniversary) Presider Fr. Malloy Lector Patricia Caldwell Eucharistic Ministers David Hibbs Kristen Cahill William Waddell Tom Hlousek Marilyn Burke Nancy Barrett Sr. Carlotta Oberzut Servers Henry Zapata Hugh Devane Joe Sweeney Sacristans Barbara Lucente 12:00 p.m. Eucharist Celebration Intentions Arthur Godfrey Presider Fr. Donovan Lector Patrick Graber Eucharistic Ministers Heather Linehen Patty Fahey Kitty Carroll Marie Rose Theodule Maureen Hart Stella Muir Julius H. Watson Servers Sean Barron Allison Keller Mary Kate Barron Sacristans Maura Barron
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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. Geri Doherty 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 every Month.
Please contact Mrs. Geri Doherty in the rectory.
New Parishioners We welcome you! Please introduce yourself to us. We ask that you register with Mrs. Geri Doherty 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.
SACRAMENTS
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.
READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: 1 Cor 2:1-5; Lk 4:16-30 Tuesday: 1 Cor 2:10b-16; Lk 4:31-37 Wednesday: 1 Cor 3:1-9; Lk 4:38-44 Thursday: 1 Cor 3:18-23; Lk 5:1-11 Friday: 1 Cor 4:1-5; Lk 5:33-39 Saturday: Mi 5:1-4a or Rom 8:28-30; Mt 1:1-16, 18-23 [18-23] Sunday: Is 35:4-7a; Ps 146; Jas 2:1-5; Mk 7:31-37
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 July 1, 2012 NUMBER OF PAGES SENT 1 through 13 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
