Sanctuary Lamp
The Sanctuary Lamp Candle will be lit this week in memory of Daniel Cronin
from Mary Lou & Tom Finnen.

Alcoholics Anonymous
Meeting every Thursday at 7:30 PM in the school cafeteria.

Please Pray for the Repose of the Souls of the Recently Deceased
Gertrude Gallagher

Pilgrimage to Italy with Fr. Anthony
Imagine walking in the footsteps of saints like Anthony and Francis, gazing upon the work of great artists like Michelangelo and Raphael, or standing in St. Peter’s square receiving a papal blessing. Join me November 9 to 19, 2005, as I tour the Italian cities of Venice, Padua, Florence, Pisa, Assisi and the Eternal City, Rome. My ancestral family is from several regions of Italy and over the years I have been privileged to visit this beautiful and fascinating country 12 times. It has been many years since I have been to Italy, as a result I am excited and happy that I can offer you this wonderful opportunity to see the country I have come to love and admire. Come share this time of prayerful celebration. I am sure you will be pleased with this tour. Our pilgrimage will be a joyful journey designed to highlight our faith, help us appreciate its historical past and view the art which was inspired by our Church. To join me you must act quickly. For a brochure detailing the pilgrimage contact the rectory or e-mail me at Frant11710@aol.com.

Faithfully yours in Christ,
Fr. Anthony

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School
We have a seat reserved for you child to be educated, cared for and nutured by some of the most caring people you’ll ever meet. Join us at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School sharing in the tradition of excellence that has made it a happy home for so many of our parishioners. For information call our principal, Ms. Graziose at 785-5709.

Seasonal Day of Prayer
Easter and the Year of the Eucharist
Thursday, April 14th - 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM
St. Ignatius Retreat House
Presenters: Fr. Bill Walsh, SJ and Mrs. Jan LaBorne
$20 per person includes lunch
Information and reservations: 621-8300, ext. 10

Women’s “Spiritual Spa” Day
Monday, April 4th, 9:30 AM to 12:00 Noon
Holy Family Chapel
Presenter: Sister Helen Chasse, OSU
Retreat Director, Tabor Retreat House
Pamper yourself by taking a little time away from all your busy-ness. Leave behind the stresses of your day and come relax with us. Take this opportunity to soothe yourself with much needed quiet, peace and reflection. Buffet breakfast will be served at 9:30 AM. Childcare will be provided. Suggested donation is $10. For reservations call Rosemary Pettei at 785-0130.

Catholic Ministries Appeal
Goal: $101,600
Pledges Received: 73,365
Each week the diocese reminds us that parishes in the diocese have reached there goal and each week, I struggle with new ways to remind those who have not yet shared in the Appeal to do so. The many services provided through the moneys from the Appeal make the lives of so many healthier, happier and more spiritual. Your simple gift will go a long way to fulfilling the ministries of the Church in the diocese. Please consider sharing in this Appeal. Currently the parishioner’s support of the Catholic Ministries Appeal has reached 73% of our goal. Please be assured of my gratitude to all who have shared in this Appeal. During the next several weeks we will continue to solicit your assistance with this Appeal. With each donation we move closer to our goal of $101,600. Again, I thank you for you support – in whatever you choose to do.

Knights of Columbus Membership Drive
The Supreme Council of the Knights of Columbus is conducting a membership drive during the month of April. In conjunction with the Supreme Council, the Bellmore Council encourages those interested to be in contact with them. Any Catholic gentleman interested in joining should call Ralph Valentino, the local membership chair at 826-7637.

Food Pantry Weekend
April 2nd & 3rd
This month, we are most in need of pasta sauce, ketchup, coffee (including de-caf), tea, rice, fruit juice, pancake syrup, cereal, soap, toothpaste, dish soap, laundry detergent, and all paper goods, but all donations are gratefully accepted. Please leave your pantry donations on the lobby benches in church next weekend. We are also happy to accept them at the rectory during the week. The Ten-Minute Club also meets on Pantry Sunday. We’ll need you to take this month’s food donations over to the rectory basement. Please meet our Saint Vincent de Paul Society members in the church lobby after Mass. Your generous support of our Pantry, as always, is deeply appreciated. Thank you so much.

Supermarket Bingo
The Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Court Mother Seton #2413, will hold their annual Supermarket Bingo on Friday, April 8th at 7:30 PM in the school cafeteria. Admission is $5 which includes coffee and cake. For information, please call Jackie at 781-7846 after 7:00 PM.

Banns of Marriage
Laura Schiavone & Michael Conrad
Diego Olego & Vilma Ferrufino
Nels Schlobohm & Regina Lichtenberger

St. Barnabas Summer Camp
June 27th - August 19th
8, 6, or 4 Week Sessions/5 Days or 3 Days
Call 827-5810 for information and registration

Charismatic Day of Healing
The Diocesan Office of Charismatic Renewal will sponsor a Day of Healing on Saturday, April 9th, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM in the Holy Family Chapel. The title of the day shall be, “Signs and Wonders”. The main speaker and celebrant of a Healing Mass will be Father Anthony Ozele. Registration is $15 or $10 each for 10 or more. Everyone is welcome. For further information call the Diocesan Office of Charismatic Renewal at 631-952-7400.

Rosary Altar Society
Our Annual Dinner-Fashion Show and Chinese Auction will be held on Wednesday, April 6th at 7:00 PM at the Coral House in Baldwin. Models will be showing fashions from Elena’s Bridal Couture in Merrick. Tickets are $31 per person. Please contact Linda Dunbar at 221-4479 for reservations and tickets. Deadline for tickets is March 30th.

In Your Prayers Remember the Sick
Sal Pitti, Angelo Insardi, Lorraine Degeilh, Gert Ranta, Rosemarie Kreuder,
Linda Hall, Jack Eschmann, Florence Johanson, Patricia Sudy, John McCormick,
Bill Hoffmann, Gabby Sobell, Patti Fischer, Andrea Of, Dorine Kiley, Josephine DiFiglia,
and all the sick of the parish.

Bread & Wine
The Eucharistic bread and wine for this week is in memory of Daniel Cronin from Kay & Bill Finnen.

Rice Bowl Sunday
There will be a second collection next week for your Rice Bowl Offerings. Please return them as check or currency in the envelopes provided with your Rice Bowl container. Checks should be made payable to St. Barnabas Church, so that, according to their request, one check can be cut to Catholic Relief Services for the total parish donation. Thank you, as always, for your generosity and support.

A Million Thanks
The Saint Vincent de Paul Society and Outreach Office both thank all of our Assistant Easter Bunnies who helped fill dozens of Easter Food Baskets that were given to the needy this week. Your donations and help are deeply appreciated. (Special thanks to the Bellmore Kiwanis for their gift of packing cartons and canned hams.) God bless the compassion and generosity you always show to those who need it most.

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School
Reverse Raffle
Tickets are still available for the reverse raffle. Prizes total $20,000 including a grand prize of $10,000 (based upon the sale of 500 tickets.) Each ticket costs $100 and provides admission for two to the Drawing/Cocktail party on Saturday, April 23rd at 7:00 PM. Please stop by the rectory or call Ann Marie Milano at 409-4933 or Kathy Whelan at 785-6840 for more information.

Intercongregational Mission Initiative
“Come Together to Pray for the Healing of our Church and World”
The Intercongregational Mission Initiative (IMI), representing eleven congregations of women religious in the Dioceses of Brooklyn and Rockville Centre, invites everyone to pray together at a Prayer Service on Sunday, April 3rd, from 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM. The service for our Diocese will be held at St. Ursula Convent Chapel, 186 Middle Road, Bluepoint. For additional information call Sr. Mairead Barrett, OSU at 564-4764, ext. 127.

Al-Anon
Meeting every Wednesday at 8:00 PM and Sunday at 7:30 PM in the school cafeteria.

Parish Breakfast and Children’s Easter Egg Hunt
Come share in the fun on Sunday, April 3rd, following the 10:15 AM Mass in the school cafeterias. Join us for a continental breakfast of bagels, rolls, cupcakes, muffins, coffee, tea and juice. Bring your family, friends and baskets. (Adults: $2.50; children under 12: $2.00; seniors: $2.00) A special long-eared guest will lead the kids in search for the candy eggs. For information call Rosemary at 785-0130.

Daylight Savings Time
Daylight Savings Time begins next weekend. Don’t forget to put your clocks ahead Saturday night.