Rosary For Life - Rosary For Peace
Traditionally during the month of October we pray the rosary for special intentions of the church. In this time when we are so deeply aware of the fragility of human life our prayer becomes so very important and poignant. We will be reciting the rosary following the 9:00 AM Mass on the dates below:
Thursday, October 7th - for Respect Life
Thursday, October 14th - for Social Justice
Thursday, October 21st - for Vocations
Thursday, October 28th - for Peace
Hurricane Relief
Thanks to all the parishioners who supported the Hurricane Relief collection. We have sent $2,665 to the Diocese to forward to the people in need in Florida and the many countries south of our borders who were so terribly afflicted by these storms. Your generosity is always outstanding.
Halloween Party
Join us for a safe, fun filed night of food (pizza, garlic knots, ice cream, desserts, soda & beverages), dancing (with a DJ) on Saturday, October 30th from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM in the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School Cafeteria. We will have arts & crafts, face painting, games and a costume parade. Cost: Adults - $7.50; Seniors - $6.50; Children - $5.00 (12 & under). Family Max - $25 for two adults and minor children. Click Here for the sign-up sheet. For further information, call Rosemary at 785-0130.
Altar Flowers
The flowers on the Main Altar for this week are in celebration of the occasion of the marriage of Brian and Gina Scholl.
Volunteer Meetings
Thanks so much for all who have completed the volunteer forms. It has come to our attention that some folks thought they didn’t have to complete the forms because they were “just” a cake baker, meals on wheels driver, or a small Christian Community facilitator. Every volunteer is important AND every volunteer must complete the forms. And so, ALL volunteers who have not yet completed the forms are invited to attend one of the following meetings in the Holy Family Chapel:
Tuesday, October 12th - 11:00 AM
Wednesday, October 13th - 10:00 AM
Wednesday, October 13th - 6:30 PM
Thanks again for all your cooperation. We really appreciate it.
Remembering Your Loved Ones
Remember your deceased loved ones by enrolling them in the novena of masses and the prayers offered during the month of November. Envelopes to enroll them are found at the doors of the Church today. The Book of Remembrance will also be placed in the Sanctuary on November 1st when you can record those who have died. Those mentioned on the envelopes and in the Book of Remembrance will be remembered at each mass celebrated in the Church.
Second Collection
The second collection today is for the repair of the Church roof.
Rectory Closed
The rectory will be closed on Monday, October 11th in observance of Columbus Day.
Bread & Wine
The Eucharistic bread & wine for this week is in loving memory of Joseph Mundy from his wife Bernadette.
Please Pray for the Repose of the Souls of the Recently Deceased
Monsignor Joseph M. Murray, Wolfgang Backhaus, Elizabeth T. Held and Josephine Rezny
Charismatic Renewal Center
The Diocesan Office of Charismatic Renewal will sponsor an evening with the Diocesan Magnificat ministry on Monday, October 11th beginning at 8:00 PM in the Holy Family Chapel. They will lead us in prayer and praise and in a “Charismatic Rosary.” Magnificat is a ministry to Catholic Women under the Diocese of Rockville Centre. Everyone is welcome. For further information call the Charismatic Renewal office at 631-952-7400.
Sanctuary Lamp
The Sanctuary Lamp Candle will be lit this week in loving memory of Charlotte Pallone.
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.
Banns of Marriage
Thomas Marich & Laura Eysser
EMs, Lectors and Altar Servers
Please pick up November schedules in the Altar Servers Sacristy after Mass today.
Fifth Annual Sisters of Charity Luncheon
On Sunday, November 14th, from 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM at Milleridge Cottage, the Sisters of Charity will host the Fifth Annual St. Elizabeth Award Luncheon. One of this year’s award recipients will be Father Peter. The funds raised through this reception will help support the healthcare and retirement needs of the Sisters of Charity. Your presence at this luncheon would be most appreciated. Tickets are available through the Advancement Office at 800-247-6509 or through Sr. William Noreen at 785-0130 and are $55 per person. You are also invited to participate by taking a chance on a raffle or purchasing an ad in the commemorative journal.
Meeting of Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
All Extraordinary Ministers are reminded to attend one of the three meetings scheduled for them in order to update all ministers on the new procedures for ministering the sacrament. The meetings, which will be in Church, are listed below:
Tuesday, October 12th at 9:45 AM
Wednesday, October 13th at 7:30 PM
Saturday, October 16th at 10:00 AM
Catholic Daughters of the Americas
The annual Memorial Mass for the deceased members of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas will be held on Saturday, October 16th, 10:00 AM, at St. Agnes Cathedral. A luncheon will follow at the Marriott in Uniondale. All are invited. If you cannot attend the luncheon, try to make the Mass to remember our deceased members. For further information on any of the above, please call Jackie at 781-7846 after 7:00 PM.
In Your Prayers Remember the Sick
Patricia Birbiglia, Patti Fischer, Marcia Toole, Megan Drumm, Donald Giles, William Quinn,
Florence Johanson, Ginny Lewis, Eleanor Murphy, Florence Cook, Muriel Zaborowski,
and all the sick of the parish.
Special Mass with Sacramental Anointing of the Sick
Thursday, November 4th - Holy Family Chapel
12 Noon - Luncheon to Follow
Each year we celebrate a Mass with the Anointing of the Sick for those in our parish who are not able to leave their homes too often. Following the Mass, we join in a wonderful meal, share stories, and sing some old time songs. Transportation is available and caretakers are welcome. Our building is totally handicap accessible. Please call Rosemary at 785-0130 by October 31st.
Bellmore Mercy League
We will be sponsoring a trip to Atlantic City, Showboat Casino, on Monday, October 25th. The bus will depart Clarendon and Bedford Avenues at 7:45 AM. Price is $27; casino package $15. Call Mary at 781-1402 or Emily at 781-7330 for further information and reservations.
Defensive Driving Course
Saturday, October 23rd - 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
School Cafeteria - $45 per person
To register call 631-360-9720. This course is for point and insurance reduction.
What’s Up, Up There?
The work continues - not much is happening but lots of slates are being laid. The construction company has informed us (by sending a bill) that the slates are all now on the property. It is my hope that within a month (let us pray to the Lord) they will begin taking down the scaffolding.
Al-Anon
Meeting every Wednesday at 8:00 PM and Sunday at 7:30 PM in the school cafeteria.
Alcoholics Anonymous
Meeting every Thursday at 7:30 PM in the school cafeteria.
Dear Friends at St. Barnabas,
Hello to all of you! I hope you're enjoying the first hints of autumn, and that the time since I might have seen you last has been full of good things.
In recent weeks or months, many of you may have heard that I've been on leave from parish work at St. Joseph's in Garden City. Father Peter has been conveying your concern for me, and your hopes that all is well. I'm so very grateful for your thoughtfulness and support, even without knowing just what is going on in my life. The truth is that since the beginning of the summer, I've been participating in a recovery program for alcohol dependency. I'm writing to you now from an extraordinary facility in Rochester, Minnesota, called Guest House, which is designed specifically for the treatment of priests, deacons, and religious brothers. The program is lengthy, but solid and thorough, and I feel blessed for having the opportunity to come here at this juncture in my life's journey. Of course, coming to terms with an illness like alcoholism has been hard, and the months of separation from family, friends, and parish have sometimes been a lonely, fretful experience. But I am in capable, caring hands, and have been treated from the start with the utmost respect and kindness.
What you may have heard in terms of my neurological difficulties (essential tremor) is also true, though my appointments at the nearby Mayo Clinic have not resulted in any major change. I am happy, though, that my time at Guest House is drawing to a close, and I will hopefully be returning home soon. Until I see you again, I certainly want to ask for your prayers, and I promise to keep you in mine. I hope you know how much my years with you meant to me, and continue to sustain my hope and confidence about the future.
With fond regards,
Father Brian
