Catechetical Sunday, September 19th
Last year, our parish provided religious formation for nearly 2000 children. This accomplishment speaks volumes about the generosity of the many “unsung heroes” in our parish, namely our catechists (religion teachers). Each year, approximately 200 volunteer teachers, aides and hall monitors share their time, talent and their faith week after week with our parish youth. We could never meet this enormous challenge of educating so many of our young in the faith, except for the generosity and dedication of these volunteer teachers. This year we join the worldwide Church on Catechetical Sunday in recognizing and giving thanks to these wonderful men and women who teach the faith to our children by giving them a special blessing at the 10:30 AM Mass on September 19th. We cordially invite any catechist, aide, hall monitor and their family to join us for this liturgy and the breakfast that will follow in the school cafeteria. For reservations, please call the OCF at 785-0130.
Altar Flowers
The flowers on the Blessed Mother’s Altar for this week are in loving memory of Concetta Galizio on her birthday from her children and grandchildren.
The flowers on the Blessed Sacrament Altar for this week are in loving memory of Peter Fraina & Elizabeth & Jack Rule on the occasion of the wedding of Stephanie Fraina & Michael Rule.
Rosary Society
Our monthly meeting will be held on Monday, September 13th, at 8:00 PM in the school cafeteria. Dues for the year 2004/2005 can be paid at this meeting. Chance book returns for the Holiday Fair raffle will be gladly accepted. This will be a fun meeting - we’ll be playing “Bingo” and refreshments will be served. New members are welcome! Our Annual Investiture Mass will be held on Monday, October 4th at 7:00 PM in the Church. Immediately following the Mass, a dinner will be held at the Knights of Columbus. Tickets are $21 per person. Reservations can be made at the September meeting. Our guest speaker for the evening will be Rev. Kevin Creagh from St. John’s University, Jamaica, NY.
Second Collection
The second collection today is for the repair of the Church roof.
Please Pray for the Repose of the Souls of the Recently Deceased
Josephine Nelson, Peter Lang, Anthony Massaro, Sr. Frances Mary Page,
John Slovak, Marie Antorino and Catherine Antonucci
Holy Family Chapel
The 10:15 AM Mass in the Holy Family Chapel will resume next Sunday, September 19th.
Bread & Wine
The Eucharistic bread and wine for this week is in memory of Diane Castiglione from Ann’s friends at the Bellmore Seniors.
St. Barnabas Golf Outing
St. Barnabas will be holding its 3rd Annual Monsignor Potterton Memorial Golf Outing on Thursday, October 7th at the Lido Beach Golf Club. Monsignor loved to play golf and he loved his parish. Let’s help keep his memory alive by joining in this annual event. Many of you who are not golfers, and would like to share in this day, could do so by being a sponsor, donating a prize, attending the dinner or making a donation in his memory. For further information, contact the rectory office. Thank you for your support.
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Sister William Noreen, Honorary Chairperson
Sanctuary Lamp
The Sanctuary Lamp Candle will be lit this week in loving memory of Thomas Combs from his family.
Divorce and Beyond
The Diocesan Ministry for Separated and Divorced Catholics will be running the Divorce and Beyond Program this fall, sponsored by Parish Outreach, here at St. Barnabas. Meetings will be held in the Rectory Meeting Room on Wednesdays from September 22nd through November 10th from 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM. For further information, call Nancy at 731-3321.
Boy & Cub Scouts Car Wash
St. Barnabas Boy Scout Troop 580 and Cub Scout Pack 580 will have their annual Car Wash today, September 12th from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Bellmore Knights of Columbus. Please support the scouts. We also appreciate any old towels you can donate. Please bring them down to the car wash. The money raised helps defray the cost of the scouting program for the coming year. Thank you for your support.
16th Annual Mass for Deceased Children
Saturday, September 18th - 11:30 AM
St. Agnes Cathedral
Celebrant: Rev. Joseph Schlafer
Refreshments following Mass
Charismatic Renewal Center
The Diocesan Office of Charismatic Renewal will sponsor a Healing Mass for the Intercession of the Priests in the Diocese, on Monday, September 21st in the Holy Family Chapel beginning at 7:30 PM. The celebrant will be Fr. Anthony Ozele from Nigeria. Everyone in attendance will receive the names of two priests to pray for and to write to. All will have the opportunity to be prayed with after Mass. For further information call 631-952-7400.
In Your Prayers Remember the Sick
Patricia Birbiglia, Evelyn O’Brien, Teresa Coleman, Patti Fischer, Marcia Toole,
Richard Mistretta, Jane Deyette, Daniel Murphy, Megan Drumm, William Quinn,
Ursula Nemeiksis, Lily Zaborowski, Muriel Zaborowski, Florence Johanson
and all the sick of the parish.
Catholic High Schools Open Houses
You are invited to explore the benefits of a Catholic High School Education. Please feel free to visit our schools during the times and dates listed below:
September 19th 10:00 AM-1:00 PM St. Anthony’s
September 25th 11:00 AM-2:00 PM Our Lady of Mercy Academy
October 2nd 10:00 AM-1:00 PM Kellenberg Memorial
October 2nd 2:00 PM-4:00 PM Chaminade
October 3rd 12:00 PM-2:30 PM Holy Trinity
October 3rd 2:00 PM-4:30 PM St. Mary’s College Prep
October 16th 10:00 AM-1:00 PM Sacred Heart Academy
October 16th 10:00 AM-1:00 PM Bishop McGann-Mercy
October 16th 12:00 PM-2:30 PM Academy of St. Joseph
October 24th 10:30 AM-2:00 PM St. John the Baptist
October 24th 1:00 PM-4:00 PM St. Dominic
Family Liturgy’s Special Anniversary Blessing
If you are celebrating a wedding anniversary this month, please come to the 10:15 AM Mass in the Holy Family Chapel next week to receive a special blessing and celebrate with your parish family.
Tots & Moms
The Tots & Moms group is looking for new members. This is a separation group where mothers have the opportunity to share the joys and struggles of motherhood and to make new friends. Meetings are Thursday’s 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM with a variety of activities (crafts, games, etc.). For information, contact Eileen at 826-1301 or Terry at 826-6389.
Girl Scouts
Our first Religious Awards Workshop will be held on Saturday afternoon, September 18th, in the school cafeteria. “Regina Coeli” workshop will meet from 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM; “I Live my Faith” from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM (Judith Hughes at 781-8040); 2nd grade (Joyce Caggiano at 796-9754) and 3rd grade (Pauline Schlenke at 785-5549). Brownies will meet from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Cadettes, please contact Janet Donnelly at 826-1766.
Choir News
A New Beginning - This is the Time
St. Barnabas Choir will begin a new season of rehearsals beginning on Thursday, September 23rd at 8:00 PM in the church. This is the time to join the choir if you have been thinking about it! Soprano and tenor voices are really needed. NO audition is necessary. If you have any questions, please contact Bill Dione, choir director, at 781-4815.
Knights of Columbus Blood Drive
Sunday, September 19th - 8:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Bellmore Council - 2333 Bellmore Avenue
Altar Server Training
If you are in the 4th grade or higher and would like to give Altar Serving a try, please complete the Altar Server Registration Form and return it to Fr. Gil by September 12th. You can drop the form off in the rectory or in the Sunday collection. Training will last for seven weeks (there will be no training on November 2nd), one day a week, from 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM in the Church beginning Tuesday, September 21st and ending Tuesday, November 9th. New altar servers will be installed at the 9:00 AM Mass on Sunday, November 28th.
