A busy few months…….. There has been a lot going on at Saint Barnabas, as there usually is. In the last few months we have had several parish celebrations, beginning with the my installation as Pastor, Cardinal Timothy Dolan coming to celebrate Mass for our Saint Patrick’s Day parade, our volunteers party, celebrating Deacon Laurato’s 40 th Anniversary to the Diaco nate, last Sunday celebrating Deacon Eymard’s ordination to the Diaconate and this weekend the Handicapped Mass. At all these events we had a reception and every reception was taken care of by our wonderful and dedicated Ladies of Charity led by Mary Dee Mahon. The ladies worked tirelessly to transform the High School cafeteria, ordering the food and all that goes with it, organizing, decorating and serving us all. We give them a big and grateful thank you for all their hard work. Tithing & Stewardship Weekly Goal - $18,000 June 18 th $14,166.45 Thank you for your contributions Going on Vacation – Why not use Parish Pay? It is a method of sending your weekly donation to the parish via electronics rather than the traditional weekly offertory envelope. (If you use E-Z Pass you know what it is). You can register online or the parish can give you a form to authorize the parish to withdraw donations directly from your bank account or credit card which in turn gets deposited directly into the church account. Advantages are many. Two easy ways to register 1. You simply go to www.parishpay.com and follow the prompts to register yourself 2. You can pick up a registration form at the rectory office. Want to be a Catholic? Do you know someone who wants to become a Catholic? Already Catholic, but not confirmed nor received your First Communion? The RCIA program is for you as well. For more information please feel free to call: Deacon Vincent Laurato at 718 324-1478 ext 237 or Deacon Eymard Smith at ext. 241. Lectio Divina Reflection: Today’s Gospel is Matthew 10:26-33. What are your greatest fears at this time in your life? What should you be afraid of? Commit yourself to the “perfect love which casts out fear” and live beyond your courage this week, trusting that God will supply what you lack. Lectio Divina open scripture for you to know God’s love for you. Contact Helen McCullagh 915-237-1595 for more information. Sessions resume in September. Twelfth Sunday In Ordinary Time June 25, 2017
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A busy few months…….. There has been a lot going on at Saint Barnabas, as there usually is.
In the last few months we have had several parish celebrations, beginning with the my installat ion as Pastor, Cardinal Timothy Dolan coming to celebrate Mass for our Saint Patrick’s Day parade, our volunteers party, celebrating Deacon Laurato’s 40th Anniversary to the Diaco nate, last Sunday celebrating Deacon Eymard’s ordination to the Diaco nate and this weekend the Handicapped Mass.
At all these events we had a reception and every reception was taken care of by our wonderful and dedicated Ladies of Charity led by Mary Dee Mahon.
The lad ies worked tirelessly to transform the High School cafeteria, ordering the food and all that goes with it, organizing, decorating and serving us all.
We give them a big and grateful thank you for all their hard work.
Tithing & Stewardship Weekly Goal - $18,000
June 18th $14,166.45
Thank you for your contributions
Going on Vacation – Why not use Parish Pay?
It is a method of sending your weekly donation to the parish via electronics rather than the traditional weekly offertory envelope. (If you use E-Z Pass you know what it is). You can register online or the parish can give you a form to authorize the parish to withdraw donations directly from your bank account or credit card which in turn gets deposited directly into the church account. Advantages are many. Two easy ways to register 1. You simply go to www.parishpay.com and follow the prompts to register yourself 2. You can pick up a registration form at the rectory office.
Want to be a Catholic? Do you know someone who wants to become a Catholic? Already Catholic, but not confirmed nor received your First Communion? The RCIA program is for you as well. For more information please feel free to call: Deacon Vincent Laurato at 718 324-1478 ext 237 or Deacon Eymard Smith at ext. 241. Lectio Divina Reflection: Today’s Gospel is Matthew 10:26-33. What are your greatest fears at this time in your life? What should you be afraid of? Commit yourself to the “perfect love which casts out fear” and live beyond your courage this week, trusting that God will supply what you lack. Lectio Divina open scripture for you to know God’s love for you. Contact Helen McCullagh 915-237-1595 for more information. Sessions resume in September.
Aisling Irish Community Center Now in their 21st year in the community, the Aisling Irish Community Center celebrates three highly esteemed members of our community and honors Fr. Brendan Fitzgerald, St. Barnabas Church, Denise O’Flynn-Donaghy, St. Johns Riverside Hospital and Clive Anderson, Pelham Funeral Home as their 2017 Honorees at the annual Dinner Dance this fall.
The Aisling Center are honored and grateful to have the support of Fr. Brendan, Denise and Clive for the center and in our community. They each set a wonderful example of compassion and philanthropy leading the way and making a positive difference in our world.
And Signing Ken Cooper, who grew up in Woodlawn with his eleven siblings and attended St. Barnabas School and Church, and his wife, Jackie Kalin, will discuss and sign their book, Where Heaven and the Bronx Met on TODAY, Sunday, June 25th following the 1:00pm Mass in the in the High School Hallway.
Heroes Helping Kids
This fall St. Barnabas Parish is looking to pair active and retired first responders (Police, Fire, EMS,) to join civic minded high school youths to join in community projects, sports, spiritual retreats and monthly meetings. For more information please contact Linda O’Brien at 718 324-1478 ext.240. The Corona Self-Help Center in Queens offers its services to anyone who feels they have a drug addiction. Services are free of charge. Call Jonathan or Alfredo at 718 458-0108.
Support a local Poet Parishioner Joseph Mirra, who brought you the delightful Clouds and Whispers, has gotten serious with his new book of religious and inspirational poetry. End Times (Christian Faith Publishing) is available for purchase on Amazon and at Barnes and Noble. You can also call Joe at 718 994-5121. Due to security concerns for the safety of our parishioners, Church and neighborhood, access to the restrooms and the lower church will be limited to the hours when services are taking place.
Novena Masses For Fathers During The Month Of June Remaining:
June 27th 7:00pm – Main Church
MASSES FOR THE WEEK MONDAY, June 26 6:30 Dorothy Lamm 8:30 Eamon Byrne (29th ANN) and Jack Martin
TUESDAY, June 27 6:30 Harry Sr., Beatrice, Edward and Harry Jr., Stone 8:30 Joseph & Kathleen Hefele Virginia Kelleher 7:00 Fathers Day - Novena
WEDNESDAY, June 28 6:30 Paky Brady 8:30 Alanna O’Reilly and Eileen Murrin 7:00 John Joe Rodican (1st ANN)
THURSDAY, June 29
6:30 Edward Sullivan 8:30 Eric Tofty & James McPartland and Nancy Burke 7:00 Hedy Greene (5th ANN)
FRIDAY, June 30 6:30 Tom & Kitty Fitzgerald 8:30 Ceil Hoebermann (8th ANN) Jimmy Morton
SATURDAY, July 1 8:30 Dennis Carey (23rd ANN) and James Coyne 12noon Jeremiah Owens
5:00 Josephine Petecca & Ann Smith 7:00 Vincent LaRosa (1st ANN)
Pray The Rosary Please join fellow parishioners on Monday evenings from 6:30pm to 7:00pm to pray the rosary for our nation, parish and personal intentions at our Lady ‘s Grotto (located between the Elementary School and Considine Center).
The Mother Theresa Of Ireland Sister Consilio “the Greatest Kerry Woman” found a need to build Residential Treatment Centers throughout Ireland for Detoxification and Addiction. Sister Consilio has opened several centers but her goal is to open an outreach center in each county.
The kick off fundraiser for the Tree of Life will start with Mass at 12noon on June 25th at the Kerry Hall. Contributions of any amount are most welcome for this worthy cause.
For further information contact Michael O’Sullivan at 917 445-8452.
BAPTISM INSTRUCTION CLASSES Parents wishing to have their child baptized at Saint Barnabas must attend one of the classes that are held normally on the second and fourth Monday of each month prior to arranging the child’s baptism. The classes are at 8:00 pm the Considine Center (Room 1-6) The next class for June will be held on:
Monday, June 26th Registration for the class is required
To register, please call the rectory office at (718) 324-1478 ext 0
CHASE THE GAME SUMMER CLINIC
at Saint Barnabas Elementary School Gym For Boys and Girls Grades 1st – 8th
3 Sessions – July 17 (Full), July 31 & August 7 (morning)
www.chasethegame.com day camp page Call (914) 320-5297 or email [email protected]
The Emerald Isle Immigration Center
is looking for volunteers for Meals-On-Wheels.
Meals are delivered usually before 12.30pm Monday through Friday to 35 elderly or homebound seniors in the neighborhood. Volunteers can choose the day or days they would like to commit to. Volunteer delivery persons and particularly drivers are needed at this time. No prior experience is necessary. Please contact the Emerald Isle Immigration Center if you wish to participate.
Emerald Isle Immigration Center 4275 Katonah Avenue (718)324-3039.
Society of St. Vincent de Paul In the Gospel today, we hear Jesus say: “Everyone who acknowledges me before others I will acknowledge before my heavenly Father.” Is there a family you know who needs assistance? Please email the Society of St. Vincent de Paul so that together we can help those who are hungry. [email protected]
The Sign of the Cross & Penitential Rite The priest then goes either to the presider’s chair or remains at the altar after veneration and begins the celebration of the Mass with the
Sign of the Cross. This openly meaningful gesture is both a symbol of our faith and a form of vocal prayer. The action is seen as a synthesis of our faith. (The Mass pg. 96) This gesture traces the way God loved the human race, descending from heaven to heart (Head to heart) then ascending to heaven (heart to left side) taking our glorified nature to heaven (ending on the right shoulder – where Jesus sits at the right hand side of the Father). The symbol of the Cross itself allows us to acknowledge that our redemption comes from the Cross itself – this instrument of torture became the symbol of our redemption at Calvary through the Paschal Mystery and the cross is also where the sacrifice is made present as the Paschal Mystery is represented every time we celebrate the Mass. The Sign of the Cross tells us how much God loves us and that there is a love in this world that is stronger than death and stronger than our own sins and weaknesses, and that love is formed in the shape of the Cross. (Pope Benedict XVI, the Spirit of the Liturgy, 145).
The priest then continues with the Greeting - a statement that declares the Presence of the Lord to the congregation. Through the greeting and the congregation’s response the mystery of the Church gathered together is made manifest. There are currently three (3) greeting options that can be used: (Roman Missal – 3rd Edition, 513-514)
(1) The Lord be with you (2) The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all (3) Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ
To any of these the people would respond – and with your spirit. The priest then briefly introduces the celebration of the Mass and calls each of us to ‘recall our faults and failures with the following formula: “Brethren, that we may more worthily celebrate the sacred mysteries, let us call to mind our sins.” The Penitential Rite follows and this rite gives all present a chance to recognize our failings and ask God to cleanse us of all that may hold us back from the celebration of the Mass. Our faith teaches us that this act will remove the stain of any venial sins. However if we have committed any mortal sin from our last reception of Holy Communion until now – we should avail ourselves of the Sacrament of Reconciliation before receiving Our Lord. There are three (3) options available for the Penitential Rite:
(1) The Confiteor (I Confess to Almighty God) (2) A shorter form of the Rite (Two verses & responses) (3) The Lord have Mercy (with proper tropes or prompts according to season)
Fr. JP
CCD REGISTRATION FOR 2017 – 2018 Re-Registration for CCD 2017 – 2018 school year is currently underway. Registration forms can be found in the vestibules of both the Main Church and High School Chapel. Forms can also be picked up at the CCD office or at the Rectory office.
ALL REGRISTRATION FORMS MUST BE COMPLETED AND RETURNED NO LATER THAN AUGUST 15, 2017.
Students entering the program for the first time are required to have a copy of their baptismal certificate accompanying the registration form. No new registration can be accepted without a baptismal certificate.
Registration forms may be returned to the Religious Education office or to the rectory office. We ask if you are paying in cash to please have the right amount. Be sure to obtain a receipt for the form.
The Religious Education Class times are as follows: Wednesday 2:15 to 3:45pm Grades 1 through 5
Wednesday 4:45 to 6:15pm Grades 1 through 8 Sunday 8:45 to 10:15am Grades 1 through 8
For all questions and if you can volunteer your time as a Catechist or Classroom Aide, call 718 324-0865.
DEADLINE IS FRIDAY, JUNE 30TH
September 2017 – June 2018
We ask that all organizations pick up a copy of our Facility Request Form from the rectory office. Please Note: 1) Blackout Dates apply. 2) You must write ALL dates and times on the form. 3) Please supply an email address so that any
correspondence/information may be done during the year.
As you all know our calendar of events can get quite full and because of that the calendar requires some time to prepare so we are requesting that all forms be submitted to the rectory office NO LATER THAN JUNE 30TH Late requests will not be looked at until all others have been accommodated.
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
Gifts Of Bread and Wine & Sanctuary Lamp JUNE
4 Sabbath Masses - Deacon Eymard Smith Requested by: Alagia Family
VOCATIONS If you would like to be a priest or have questions about the priesthood please contact Father Enrique Salvo at (914) 968-1340 or www.NYPRIEST.COM.
Rosary For Priests Every Thursday following the 7:00pm Mass in the Main Church, several parishioners gather together to pray the Rosary for priests. Please consider joining them in supporting our priests through Our Lady’s Rosary.
LifeLine Screening - The power of prevention Life Line Screening will be coming to our neighborhood on July 11th. Life Line screenings go beyond your regular checkups to provide a more thorough look at your health. Screenings are available for carotid artery plaque, Heart Rhythm Irregularities, Osteoporosis Risk, and more. Please see flyers in the high school . There is a $ 10.00 discount for registering early for St. Barnabas Parish. visit www.LifeLineScreening.com/community-partners or call 888-653-6450 Summer Enrichment Program for boys and girls in grades seven through eleven. Classes include TACHS Prep, SAT Prep, Creative Writing, Coding, Robotics and more! Come to improve your skills and have fun. For information, contact Donald Boyce at 718-325-8800 or [email protected]
The Barnabite Giving Tree! The Giving Tree provides our community the opportunity to honor a Barnabas alumnae, beloved family member or friend - living or deceased, and even yourself. Giving opportunities start from $150 to $500 for either a silver, bronze or gold leaf or $1,000 and up for different sized stones. Proceeds benefit the Saint Barnabas High School Annual Fund. For more information visit www.stbarnabashigh.com, email [email protected] or call 718-325-8800 ext. 11.
Monday, June 26 8:00am – 10:00am EMS (CC 2-6) 7:00pm – 10:00pm AA (CC 2-6) Tuesday, June 27 8:00am – 10:00am EMS (CC 2-6) 7:00pm – 9:00pm 12 Steps (CC 2-6) Wednesday, June 28
8:00am – 10:00am EMS (CC 2-6) 6:00pm – 8:30pm AA – Last Call (CC 2-6)
Do NOT forget to drop off your Facility Request Forms asap…
Banns Of Marriage
For the First Time: Paul Faia and Claire Madden
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
Robert Castelli
THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM We welcome into the Roman Catholic Church and our parish community the following child who was recently baptized here at St. Barnabas:
Gerard Smith, child of Darragh and Lisa 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: Louie McDonagh, Dennis Lehane, Joseph Beninati and Patricia Brennan.
