Altar Flowers
The flowers on the Blessed Mother’s Altar for this week are in loving memory of Richard Morra from his wife and children.

The flowers on the Shrine of St. Joseph are in loving memory of Joseph and Ida DeStefano from their family.

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: Thursday, October 28th - for Peace

Second Collection
The second collection this week is for World Mission Sunday.

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. After Mass, we join in a wonderful meal, share stories, and sing some old time songs. Transportation is available and caretakers are welcome. Call the Rectory at 785-0054 by October 31st.

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.

Daylight Savings Time
Daylight Savings Time ends next weekend. Don’t forget to set your clocks back.

Divine Mercy Devotion
The Bellmore Knights of Columbus are sponsoring an evening of prayer on October 28th at 8:30 PM at the Council Hall on Bedford Avenue. An icon of the image of Jesus pictured as the Divine Mercy, which has been reverenced at many of the council halls will be present and Mr. Dennis Dillon, the District Attorney for Nassau County, will speak on this devotion. All parishioners are invited to attend.

Bread & Wine
The Eucharistic bread and wine for this week is in memory of Marie Antorino from Pat & Tom Reilly.

Sanctuary Lamp
The Sanctuary Lamp Candle will be lit this week in loving memory of Grace & Nick Russo from Carol, Jim & Ellen.

Rosary Society
Boutique Program, November 8th - 8:00 PM, School Cafeteria. Debbie’s Handbags, buy 1, get 1 free; also Deborah’s The Craft Closet. Please join us.

Golf Outing - A Great Success
The St,. Barnabas Gold Outing was a wonderful success. 100 golfers enjoyed a picture perfect day at the Lido Beach Golf Club. A special debt of gratitude is owed to the many sponsors of the outing who are listed below. Their support and that of those attending made the golf outing a huge success. Debbie and Joe DeFino along with Sister William Noreen did a fantastic job of chairing this event. Thanks Sister, Debbie and Joe for all you did. These chair people presented the parish with a check for $10,230 for the support of the parish. Thank you so very much. Gold: Clair S. Bartholomew & Son, Ednie Family, Joe & Debbie DeFino; Silver: St. Barnabas CYO, 21st Century Appraisers, Inc., Don & Cindy DeFino, Mary & Pat Stapleton, Bernie Morgan, CPA, Michael Lagresta, A.M.D. Services, Inc., Frank Hunter - Marine Sales Inc., Dr. & Mrs. Lawton Manderson, Crimmins Family; Bronze: GRS Plumbing, Nor-Bel Service Center, Monte Bros. Sound System, Inc., The Church Bulletin, Inc., Major Chaplain Paul K. Hurley, Bellmore Knights of Columbus, DeFino & D’Elia, CPA’s, Wantagh Inn, Charles J. O’Shea Funeral Home, Monitor Controls Inc., The Friendly Staff at St. Barnabas, Karchinski Family, T.C. Landscaping, Agostinacchio Family, Ridgewood Savings Bank, Rose and Bill Roulette, Gloria LaBau, Candice Sellitto, Rosemary Wildeman, R. Joseph Gentilella, CPA; Donations/Raffle Prizes: Lido Gold Club, Joe & Debbie DeFino, Mary & Pat Stapleton, Seaview Screen Printing & Trophies, Don & Cindy DeFino, The Nook Restaurant, DeFino & D’Elia, CPA’s, Nancy & Steve Onufrey, Barbara & Kevin Creegan, Ann Preputnik, Dunkin Donuts, Rita Mistretta, Thomas Skinner, CPA, CFP, Dennis Frawley. A special thanks to the following volunteers: Ann Preputnik, Kaitlin & Sarah DeFino, Jean Farmer, George Harth, Nancy & Casey Onufrey and Carmela Gizzi who assisted so many ways at the Golf Outing.

5th Annual Sisters of Charity Luncheon
Sunday, November 14th
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM at Milleridge Cottage
This event hosted by the Sisters of Charity will mark the 80th anniversary of their arrival in New York. We are delighted to announce that Father Peter will be receiving the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Award. Please come and support both Father and the Sisters of Charity. The funds raised through this reception will help support the healthcare and retirement needs of the Sisters of Charity. Tickets are $55 per person and are available through the Advancement Office at 800-247-6509 or through Sr. William Noreen at 785-0130. You are also invited to participate by taking a raffle ticket for $50 or purchasing an ad in the commemorative journal. Prices for the ads are: Gold Page - $300; Silver Page - $200; Full Page - $100; Half Page - $50; Name Listing - $25.

Day of Recollection
Wednesday, November 3rd
Join us for a day of prayer and reflection at St. Ignatius Retreat Center (Inisfada) in Manhasset. The day begins at 9:30 AM with coffee and fellowship. Fr. Gil will be the presenter. It follows with a presentation, quite prayer, luncheon and closes with a Eucharistic liturgy (ending at approximately 3:00 PM.) Suggested donation is $25. For reservations, please call Fr. Anthony at the rectory.

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Regional School
Goods & Services Auction
Friday, November 5th
St. Frances de Chantal SEAS Gymnasium
The Goods & Services Auction is a bi-yearly event that auctions off goods and services that people have donated. Goods and services auctioned include your holiday wrapping done for you, a handmade quilt, a vacation to Maine or a night out at a local restaurant. Previews are from 7:00 PM-8:30 PM; Auction Time is 8:30 PM. The price is $8 per person in advance or $10 per person at the door. If you would like to attend, or for further information, call the school at 785-5709. For tickets call Ann Marie Milano at 409-4933.

An Evening of Giving - Sunday, November 21st
The Walt Whitman and Roosevelt Field Malls will be closed to the public. However, you can purchase a ticket to get in and shop at the mall and support SEAS. The ticket entitles you to entrance, raffle opportunities and discounts at most mall merchants. Tickets are $10. It’s a great way to kick off the Holiday Season. Contact Suzanne Pascual at 223-0038 if you have any questions.

Catholic Daughters of the Americas Penny Auction
The Annual Penny Auction of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Court Mother Seton #2413, will be held on Friday, October 29th at 7:30 PM in the school cafeteria. Admission is $5.00 which includes 25 tickets and coffee and cake. For further information, please call Jackie at 781-7846 after 7:00 PM.

Eagle Scout Project
Care Items for the Homeless
As part of his Eagle Project for Boy Scouts, Bill Meiselas of Troop 123 is collecting personal care items, which will be donated to the “INN” (Interfaith Nutrition Network) in Hempstead. Since St. Barnabas Parishioners are always willing to contribute to a worthy cause, there will be a bin in the lobby of the Church after all the Masses on October 23rd & 24th and October 30th & 31st for any contributions. Items requested are:

Toothpaste and Toothbrushes
Disposable Diapers
Soap - Shampoo - Hairbrushes - Deodorant
NEW Men’s, Women’s & Children’s Underwear

If you have any questions or concerns, please call the Outreach Office at 785-6243. Thank you in advance for whatever you can do. Your generosity is most appreciated.

In Your Prayers Remember the Sick
Patricia Birbiglia, Patti Fischer, Marcia Toole, Megan Drumm, Donald Giles, Jane Deyette,
Florence Johanson, Ginny Lewis, Florence Cook, Muriel Zaborowski, Frances Walsh,
Frank Pittelli, Veronica Corliss, Baby Noah Pickus, Tom Bidell,
and all the sick of the parish.

Bellmore Knights of Columbus
The Bellmore Council will be having a Communion Breakfast on Sunday, October 31st following the 9:00 AM Mass. All members are invited to attend the Mass and breakfast.

Banns of Marriage
Vincent Marcone & Michele Girodano
Michael Lawrence & Lisa Notarile

Small Christian Facilitators Meeting
There will be a meeting of the Facilitators of the Small Christian Communities on Thursday, October 28th at 7:30 PM in the St. Paul Room of the rectory. All facilitators are invited to attend.

What’s Up, Up There?
It looks like overall we are more than 80% done with the roof project. Thanks be to God. The usual last minute problems are materializing like what sealant will be used on the windows. What remaining masonry work needs to be addressed? Are the new gutters all the good water catchers they are supposed to be? (We’ve had enough rain to determine this.) And so, the work goes on and I’m more than grateful that the problems have been few.

Election Day Effort
Knowing that every vote counts in this election, the Bellmore Knights of Columbus has volunteered to provide transportation to anyone needing it to their polling place on Election Day, November 2nd. To arrange for this please contact any of the following: Grand Knight Andy Chiasera at 679-5834, Bob Felice at 221-7875, or Joe Orlando at 781-9739.

Halloween Party
Join us for a safe, fun filled 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. For further information, call Rosemary at 785-0130.