Advent Candle
The Advent Candle will be lit this week in memory of Rita Mistretta.
Christmas Mass Schedule
Friday, December 24th, Christmas Eve
4:00 PM, 6:00 PM, 10:00 PM and Midnight Mass
There will be a Mass in both the Church and Holy Family Chapel at 4:00 PM.
Reminder to Regulars
Each year the 4:00 PM Masses on Christmas Eve are packed with people. Our experience is that all available seating is taken by 3:30 PM for both Masses. Please do NOT reserve seats for others. This is not permitted.
Saturday, December 25th, Christmas Day
7:00 AM, 9:00 AM, 10:30 AM and 12:00 Noon
There will be NO 10:15 AM or 5:00 PM Mass
Masses for New Year’s Day - 2005
The Feast of Mary Mother of God
This Feast is NOT a Holy Day of Obligation
Saturday, January 1st, New Year’s Day
9:00 AM and 10:30 AM
There will be NO evening Masses on December 31st,
New Year’s Eve and January 1st, New Year’s Day.
Christmas Candles
The red Christmas Candles have been lit in loving memory of:
Rita Mistretta
Richard & Anna Ward
Josephine & Edwin Rezny from Elaine
David Boyce from Rosemary
Eucharistic Ministers to the Homebound
For those who have not done so, please pick up poinsettia at the rectory to be delivered to the person to whom you bring communion, Sunday, December 19th between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM.
Rectory Closed
The Rectory Office will close at 12:00 Noon on Christmas Eve.
Sanctuary Lamp
The Sanctuary Lamp Candle will be lit this week in fond memory of Catherine Webber from her friends in Building 3 at 2000 Bellmore Avenue.
Friendly Seniors
Meeting Tuesday, December 21st, at 1:00 PM in the Holy Family Chapel. New members over age 55 are welcome.
Please Pray for the Repose of the Souls of the Recently Deceased
James M. Manganaro, George Roach, Catherine Doyle, Joseph A. Ancona,
Louis Gennaro andFr. John Mahoney
Adult Faith Formation
Monday, January 10th, 7:30 PM, Upper Church
Ms. Pat McDonough, LI Columnist and Director
of Religious Education, St. Ann’s, Garden City
How can parents living in this very busy, third-millenium raise faith-filled kids while deepening their own relationship to God and others? Join Pat as she explores this and other questions concerning the spiritual, psychological and intellectual development of children and some practical ways in which parents can nurture their children’s relationship to God and the Church.
Christmas Wafers
In certain traditions a blessed wafer is shared among family members at the beginning of the evening meal on Christmas. This waver is meant to call to mind the advent of the real “Bread of Life” who came among us over 2,000 years ago. If you would like these blessed wafers, you may obtain them at the rectory office. The offering goes to Parish Outreach.
Bread & Wine
The Eucharistic bread & wine for this week is in memory of Catherine Webber from her friends in Building 3 at 2000 Bellmore Avenue.
Knights of Columbus
New Year’s Eve Party
8:00 PM - 1:00 AM - $64 per person
Cocktail Hour - Dinner - Live Band
Information and reservations: Jack Falci 804-2850
Ireland
Join the Knights for a 12 day tour of Ireland, departing on June 27th. Call Pat Neville at 221-2826 for information.
Banns of Marriage
John Andrews & Laura Romeo
Dennis Hennelly & Tara Miller
Donald Goldberg & Marion Matera
A Retreat for Young Women
Exploring the Spirituality of the Sisters of St. Joseph as a Way of Life
January 7th - 9th - St. Joseph’s Renewal Center, Brentwood
For more information and reservations contact Sister May Walsh at 483-6799 or e-mail vocationcsj@aol.com.
St. Barnabas Web Site
Have you seen it? Its back and better than ever. The St. Barnabas web site is up and running again thanks to Steve and Jennifer Castro, parishioners of St. Barnabas. Visit the site at stbarnabasny.org and see the bulletin, information about sacraments, parish events and a lot more.
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.
Share the Good News
Celebrating Advent
Leaving the time for quiet and recollection during these hectic days before Christmas is often difficult. As a Church we celebrate Advent during these days in the hope that we focus on the real meaning of the season. Below you will find many programs that hopefully will nourish your spirit for the season.
Children’s Christmas Pageant
Sunday, December 19th, 3:00 PM in the Church
Come see our children act out the story of the first Christmas at the annual Children’s Christmas Pageant. All families are invited to attend. Refreshments to follow.
Advent Penance Service
The Sacrament of Reconciliation will be available at many times in preparation for Christmas, but in particular at a special prayer service on Tuesday, December 21st at 7:30 PM in the Church.
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Confessions will be held on Friday, December 24th from 10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon in the Church. Join us in celebrating forgiveness of the Lord. Hopefully one of the times will be convenient for you.
In Your Prayers Remember the Sick
Patti Fischer, Tom Bidell, Marcia Toole, Al Schuster, Baby Noah Pickus,
Vincent Lovaglio, Dominick Graziano, William Quinn, Vincent DiCanio, Christine Sarnicola,
Ginny Lewis, Eleanor Murphy, Sal Pitti, Florence Johanson, Julia Wiener, Richard Klein,
Deanna Berry, Ed Douglas, Marie Calandriano, and all the sick of the parish
Bible Sharing
Please join “The Way” Bible Sharing Group which meets every Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 8:00 PM in the Rectory Meeting Room.
Christmas Flowers
Remember you loved ones living and deceased at Christmas by having poinsettias placed on the altar in their honor. Please Click Here to print out a form, which you can fill out and drop off at the rectory or in the collection basket. The offering is $15.00.
