February 22, 2015 - St. Barnabas Parish

A Desert Journey of the Heart
Enter the silence
The Catholic Community of Saint Barnabas
February 22, 2015
First Sunday of Lent
PARISH MISSION
The family of St. Barnabas Parish celebrates the Eucharist, welcomes and serves all, shares talents,
fosters learning, and initiates others into the life of Christ.
10134 South Longwood, Chicago, IL 60643
www.stbarnabasparish.org
773-779-1166
The Pastor’s Mutterings
TWO NOTABLE PARISH EVENTS
Among the many events happening at St. Barnabas during this busy season of Lent,
there are two special opportunities happening soon that every parishioner should know
about and, if possible, attend.
The first is a presentation by Fr. Gary Graf on “Catholic Social Teaching and
Welcoming the Stranger” on Tuesday, February 24 at 7:00 pm in the Church. He grew
up in Queen of Martrys Parish as the second of six children, and knew at an early age
Fr. Gary Graf
that he wanted to be a priest. Before his ordination in 1984, he traveled to Panama and
Central America and experienced the Church from a new perspective. As a priest of
Chicago he has served several parishes, and was the pastor of three parishes in Waukegan at the same time. He is
currently the pastor of St. Gall Parish at 55th and Kedzie, where he is deeply loved and respected for his energy,
humility, and tireless dedication to the Gospel and the service of God’s people. I can attest without equivocation that
Fr. Gary is a remarkable person, a gifted speaker, and a terrific priest. He is well-acquainted with the many issues
surrounding immigration in our city and country, and has much wisdom and insight to offer. Please come to listen and
ask questions — you will not be disappointed.
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The second event to mark on your calendar is our Parish Lenten Mission, “Rediscovering God Day by Day” to
take place on the evenings of Sunday, March 8 - Tuesday, March 10. The mission speaker will be Fr. Jim Donovan,
who is well-known to us as a fine priest and excellent homilist. But the extended format of the mission will give him the
opportunity to speak in depth about the faith which is at the core of his life, and about how we can experience the
joy of God’s presence in our own lives every day. There will be ways for everyone, young and old, to participate in
our Parish Mission.
There is more information about the Mission on the next page of this bulletin. I hope you and your family will
plan to attend. Your presence will help make this a Lenten season for all of us to remember and enjoy for a long time
to come.
Happy Lent!
“Re-Discovering God Day by Day”
Please join us at
St. Barnabas Church
10134 S. Longwood Drive, Chicago
At 7pm
Sunday thru Tuesday
March 8-10th
Babysitting will be available in our convent for those attending the Mission.
Sunday, March 8th at 7:00 pm
“God Loves Us”
Additionally, a Children’s Mission will be held in the
Church Hall, ages 5 years to 5th grade
Monday, March 9th at 7:00 pm
“God Forgives Us”
The Sacrament of Reconciliation will be celebrated
Soup and bread supper will be available in the
Church Hall beginning at 6pm
Soup makers needed; Contact Maryellen if you are able
to bring a Crockpot of soup to share at 773-429-9614
Babysitting will be available in our convent for those
attending the Mission. Please contact Beth Devane, if you
can help volunteer to babysit, at 773-239-2639
Tuesday, March 10th at 7:00 pm
“God Calls Us to Love Each Other “
The Eucharistic Liturgy will be celebrated
Fr. Jim Donovan has been a parish
priest for more than 27 years, and
served in parishes around Chicago.
Most recently he served as pastor of
Our Lady of Loretto in Hometown, as
the chairman of the Archdiocesan
priest’s placement board, and
currently is the Vicar for Priests for
the Archdiocese. He lives at the
St. Barnabas Rectory, and serves the
people of our parish in many ways.
For many years, Fr. Jim has been
involved in retreat work and spiritual
direction, including Kairos, the
permanent deaconate, directed
retreats, and parish missions. He is a
dynamic and engaging speaker.
We are very happy and proud to
welcome Fr. Jim Donovan to present
our parish Lenten Mission.
Parish Mission
Presented by Fr. Jim Donovan
Re-Discovering God Day by Day
Ash Wednesday Schedule
Wednesday, February 18th
6:45 am, 8:45 am, and 7:00 pm liturgies
3:15 pm Prayer Service
Parish Weekday Liturgy Schedule
Monday/Wednesday/Friday
6:45 am Eucharistic Liturgy - Chapel
Tuesday/Thursday
6:45 am Word and Communion Service - Chapel
Monday - Friday
8:45 am Eucharistic Liturgy - Church
Saturday
8:00 am Eucharistic Liturgy - Church
Parish Lenten
Program
Sunday, March 8th—7:00 pm
God Loves Us
Monday, March 9th—7:00 pm
God Forgives Us
Sacrament of Reconciliation will be celebrated
Tuesday, March 10th– 7:00 pm
God Calls Us to Love Each Other
Eucharistic Liturgy will be celebrated
Parish Reconciliation
Saturdays - 3:00 - 3:30 pm
Parish Communal Reconciliation
March 22 - 7:00 pm Church
Palm Sunday, March 29th
Mass Schedule - 4:00 pm Saturday
8:00 am, 10:00 am, 12:00 pm Sunday
St. Barnabas School Stations
Convent Chapel– Grades 1-7 (times vary)
March 14th, 28th
April 4th, 11th
Stations - Grade 8
March 27th- 1:45 pm Church
7:00 pm Church
Parish Stations - Fridays
February 20th—7:00 pm - Church
February 27th—3:00 pm - Church
March 6th—7:00 pm - Church
March 13th—3:00 pm - Church
March 20th—7:00 pm—Church
Holy Thursday, April 2nd
Evening Liturgy of the Lord’s Supper - 7:00 pm
Adoration in Chapel until midnight
No Word and Communion Service or 8:45 am Liturgy
Good Friday of the Passion of Our Lord
April 3rd
Stations of the Cross - 3:00 pm
Liturgy of the Passion of our Lord - 7:00 pm
No 6:45 or 8:45 am Liturgy
Holy Saturday, April 4th
Blessing of Easter Baskets - 2 pm in Church
Easter Vigil Liturgy - 7:00 pm
No 8:00 am Liturgy
Easter Sunday, April 5th
Mass Schedule - 8:00 am, 10:00 am, 12:00 pm
Spiritual Life
LENT 2015
A
Desert
Journey
of the Heart
A DESERT JOURNEY OF THE HEART
We have begun the holy and sacred season of Lent.
Through prayer, fasting and almsgiving we are
encouraged to reflect on our life and to see how we
meet the challenges of living a Christian life. This Lent,
we invite you to embark on a Desert Journey of the Heart
or, in the words of Jay Cormier, author of our Lenten
reflection books, “a journey into the wilderness within us
where God dwells.” We begin this journey, today, on
the first Sunday of Lent as we “Enter the Silence” of the
desert and will continue the journey throughout the
Lenten season as we “Listen,” “Reflect,” “Be Open” and
finally “Change” in some way that “leads us to re-center
our lives with new hope and renewed vision as we
journey through the desert to the Easter promise”
(Cormier) May this Desert Journey of the Heart lead us
to a deeper self-awareness, “open our eyes to realize
the path we should take if we are to become the people
of justice and righteousness that we seek to
become” (Cormier) and deepen our relationship with
God and others.
ENTER THE SILENCE
1st Sunday of Lent
Today we begin our Lenten journey. Let us take our minds
and our hearts to the desert where we will stay during these
six weeks of Lent. It is quiet in the desert. We may be uncomfortable with its silence. As human beings, we seem to
always feel the need to speak. Take a moment to Enter the
Silence of your desert and allow the grace of God to come
to you.
Cindy Malloy– St. Barnabas Liturgy Comittee
LENTEN REGULATIONS
Abstinence from meats is to be observed by all Catholics
14 years old and older on Ash Wednesday and on all
the Fridays of Lent. Fasting is to be observed on Ash
Wednesday and Good Friday by all Catholics who are
18 years of age but not yet 59. Those who are bound
by this may take only one full meal. Two smaller meals
are permitted if necessary to maintain strength
according to one’s needs, but eating solid foods between
meals is not permitted.
Parish Life
“AND” A NEW DIRECTION BENEFIT DAY!
On Saturday, March 21, donate and work out at St. Barnabas, or any of the many community fitness locations hosting
activities, to support the 4th Annual, Work Out to Wipe Out Domestic Violence Day, sponsored by the GFWC IL
Morgan Park Junior Woman's Club.
Please join your fellow parishioners for a fun-filled Zumba class held by Victor of Victory Dance Studio and help wipe
out domestic violence. Saturday, March 21st, 9:30 a.m. in the church hall.
ALL proceeds will benefit A New Direction Beverly Morgan Park, www.anewdirectionbmp.org, a non-profit
counseling and advocacy agency serving families of domestic violence. (Suggested donation $25) Watch for the 2015
schedule for locations and activities coming out soon. Submit inquiries to: [email protected].
Education
Faith Formation
SPRED
MARRIAGE MINISTRY
What is SPRED? The SPRED (Special Religious
Development) Program has welcomed young adults with
cognitive challenges at St. Barnabas for fifteen years.
Through SPRED, young adults, ages seventeen to twentyone years-old, have an opportunity for fellowship and
religious development, including preparing to receive
Communion and Confirmation.
What Do Volunteers Do at a SPRED Meeting ? Support
a young adult “friend’, keeping company during art
activities. Pray and sing together at a “celebration”
using a biblical evocation. Socialize while enjoying a
simple meal, AGAPE, at the end of each meeting.
How Much Time is Involved ? Group meetings with our
young adults are twice a month, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Religious fellowship, and planning sessions, on alternate
weeks for an hour.
Is There Training Involved ? At the SPRED Center
located in Bridgeport, one Saturday, 1:00-6:00 p.m.
Community Involvement? Three community
entertainment trips to events and locations throughout the
city. SPRED Masses, at St. Barnabas, other parishes, and
at the SPRED Center. St. Barnabas SPRED always
welcomes new volunteers. Please feel free to contact
volunteers: Colleen Doherty 320-3874, Maureen
O’Donnell, 560-8488, or Kevin Doherty 320-5421.
All adult ministers are required to fulfill the necessary
Archdiocesan requirements for service with children.
(Virtus Training, Background check, volunteer
application, Code of Conduct,etc.)
Good Morning.
Last week was Valentine’s Day.
For the Family Law Group, this starts what has historically
been the busiest week of the year.
Many people elect to shed their old Valentine and celebrate with a new one. For ½ of the relationship there is
anger, hurt, hostility, …. well you know.
Too often we all get too involved at work and suffer
through the day to day grind and forget what is really
important.
•
A simple I love you.
•
A heartfelt thanks for all you do.
•
A sincere apology (some tears usually help here).
•
A small token of your appreciation.
•
Simply Remembering.
All these will be the best financial investment (and personal
one) for this upcoming year.
Best Wishes.
Steven
DIRECTORY UPDATE
St. Barnabas is in the process of updating its annual
directory for 2015-2016. You should have received
the update form in the mail. Please return this form,
by dropping it off at the rectory or putting it in the
Sunday collection basket, even if you have no edits,
so we know you are an active parishioner.
Human Concerns
PEACE QUOTE
“On my knees I beg you to turn away from the paths of violence and
return to the ways of peace.” Saint John Paul II
“Lent is a fitting time for self-denial; we would do well to ask ourselves what we can give up in order to help and enrich others by our
own poverty.” Pope Francis
HUNGERING FOR A BETTER LIFE
Our journey CRS Rice Bowl begins in Tanzania, where a simple soybean is
changing lives! What actions can you take this Lent to change lives – at home
and around the world? All are invited to pick up a “Rice Bowl” at Mass today.
FATHER GARY GRAF TO SPEAK AT ST. BARNABAS~FEBRUARY 24 – 7 P.M.
The St. Barnabas Peace and Justice Committee is pleased to announce that Father Gary Graf will be with us on
February 24, 2015 to speak about his work in immigrant communities. Father Graf is currently the pastor at St. Gall,
a primarily Hispanic parish on the Southwest side. Prior to that, Father Graf led three parishes with over 5,000
families in working class and immigrant neighborhoods in Waukegan.
Father Graf spent the early part of his priesthood working in poor Mexican villages. In Waukegan, he publicly
opposed an ordinance giving local police immigration powers. While at St. Gall, he visited the Mexican border, and
crossed into the US without documentation in order to get a better appreciation of the hardships immigrants face.
Father Graf is a charismatic speaker who has a wealth of experience to share. Please join us in the Church Hall on
February 24, 2015 at 7:00 pm to hear him. Light refreshments will be served.
THANK YOU!
Our sharing parish, Holy Family provides food for approximately 160 families,
or individuals each month through their food pantry. Through your generosity
this Valentine's weekend, we provided 180 boxes of cereal, enough for one
month's need at the pantry. Thank you to all those who participated especially
the students of St. Barnabas school who collected 129 boxes. Our sharing
parish is most grateful for your generosity and thank you for making a
difference for those in need.
Hello! to all our friends at
Smith Village!
Administration—Our Finances
Your Gifts Matter
Weekly
02/15/15
Actual
$15,266.35
Budgeted $18,931.00
Difference $ (3664.65)
Monthly
Jan 2015
Actual
$87,984.00
Budgeted $75,723.00
Difference $12,261.00
Actual
Budgeted
Difference
Year-to-Date
(7/1—01/31/15
Actual
$568,336.24
Budgeted
$567,921.00
Difference
$
415.24
Christmas Easter
2014
2015
$88,919.00
$85,000.00
$ 3,919.00
Parish Calendar
Mon. 2/23
9:15 a.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
9:00 p.m.
Daily Rosary
Liturgy Committee
Development Committee
Open School Board
RCIA
Men’s Basketball
Holy Spirit Chapel
Rectory
Convent North
Church Hall
Convent East
Gym
Tues. 2/24
9:15 a.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
9:15 p.m.
Daily Rosary
Finance Board
Immigration Talk
Young Adult Basketball
Holy Spirit Chapel
Rectory
Church Hall
Gym
Wed. 2/25
9:15 a.m.
3:15 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
Daily Rosary
Children Choir
SPRED
Men’s Spirituality Group
Adult Choir
Holy Spirit Chapel
Church
Convent East
Convent North
Church
Thurs. 2/26
9:15 a.m.
6:00 p.m.
8:00 p.m.
8:00 p.m.
Daily Rosary
Manna
AA
Al-Anon
Holy Spirit Chapel
Gym Lobby
Convent
Convent Dining Room
Fri. 2/27
9:15 a.m.
3:00 p.m.
Novena
Stations of the Cross
Holy Spirit Chapel
Church
Sat. 2/28
8:00 p.m.
CRHP
Convent
Sun. 3/1
8:15 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
2:00 p.m.
2:00 p.m.
Rel. Ed.
COJ for Spred
Strings Concert
COJ
School
Rectory
Church Hall
Rectory
Please Pray for our
Military
Kenneth Safford
Ryan Graber
Peter Chaveriat
Jennifer Chaveriat
Patrick Corcoran
James Fournier
Chuck Franklin
Richard O'Connell, Jr
Josh Pentek
Brendan Nolan
Matt Beemsterboer
Sean Miller
JJ Marren
THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT!
We rely on parishioners like you to keep St. Barnabas a strong, vibrant
parish community where the
Eucharist remains the center of
our lives. Thank you for your
continued investment in the life of
St. Barnabas Parish.
BULLETIN ARTICLES
To submit items for the bulletin
please send to Geri Doherty at
[email protected]
no later then 9:00 on the Monday
before the weekend. Thank you!
READINGS OF THE WEEK
Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday:
Saturday:
Sunday:
Lv 19:1-2, 11-18; Ps 19:8-10, 15; Mt 25:31-46
Is 55:10-11; Ps 34:4-7, 16-19; Mt 6:7-15
Jon 3:1-10; Ps 51:3-4, 12-13, 18-19; Lk 11:29-32
Est C:12, 14-16, 23-25; Ps 138:1-3, 7c-8; Mt 7:7-12
Ez 18:21-28; Ps 130:1-8; Mt 5:20-26
Dt 26:16-19; Ps 119:1-2, 4-5, 7-8; Mt 5:43-48
Gn 22:1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18; Ps 116:10, 15-19;
Rom 8:31b -34; Mk 9:2-10
GIVING THANKS WHEN YOU
SHOP
Please be sure to thank the
generous advertisers in our
bulletin. This advertising helps
keep the cost of the weekly
bulletin to a minimum.
LITURGICAL CELEBRATIONS
PARISH STAFF AND DIRECTORY
10134 South Longwood
Fax
779-1166
445-9671
Rev. Raymond Tillrock
Pastor Emeritus
We gather as a community to celebrate
Mass:
Saturday: 4:00 p.m.
Sunday: 8:00 am, 10:00 am, 12:00
Rev. William Malloy
Pastor
[email protected]
X232
Rev. John Hetland
Associate Pastor
[email protected]
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Rev. James Donovan
Resident
[email protected]
X230
Matt Furjanic
Director, Religious Ed
[email protected]
445-3450
Kitty Ryan
Pastoral Associate/
Director of Music & Liturgy
[email protected]
X226
Gail Byrnes
Business Manager
[email protected]
X227
Monica Wilczak
Director of Development
[email protected]
X242
Geri Doherty
Parish Secretary
[email protected]
X221
Sandro Tsomaia
Associate Music Director
[email protected]
X223
Maryellen Harrington
Youth Ministry Coordinator
[email protected]
429-9614
X228
Sr. Julie Flynn
Human Concerns Coordinator
[email protected]
Weekdays: 6:45 am Communion
Service is in Chapel; 8:45am Mass is in
Church
Mon. 2/23
6:45 a.m.
8:45 a.m.
Tues, 2/24
6:45 a.m.
8:45 a.m.
Wed, 2/25
6:45 a.m.
8:45 a.m
Rev. William Kenneally
Saturday, 2/28
8:00 a.m.
People of St. Barnabas
Deacons
Mr. Larry Conway, Mr. James Temple
Mr. Andrew Neu, Mr. William Sullivan
School
10121 South Longwood
773-445-7711
Fax 773-445-9815
Elaine Gaffney
Principal
[email protected]
X216
Andy Walsh
Asst. Principal
[email protected]
X316
Lisa Sarcinella
[email protected]
X215
Katy Duffy
[email protected]
X214
Convent
10161 South Longwood
People of St. Barnabas
Dan Broderick
Thomas Murphy
People of St. Barnabas
John Harkenrider
6th Gr. Server
7th Gr. Server
8th Gr. Server
Euch. Min.
Weekend Sacramental Assistants
Word Communion
Steve Beck
Jim Dwyer
Fri, 2/27
6:45 a.m.
8:45 a.m.
Presider:
Lector
Sacristans
6th Gr. Server
7th Gr. Server
8th Gr. Server
Euch. Min.
People of St. Barnabas
Patrick Fergus
Thurs, 2/26
6:45 a.m.
Word Communion
8:45 a.m.
Mary Catherine McManus
4:00 p.m.
Intentions
Sunday, March 1, 2015
8:00 a.m.
Eucharist Celebration
Intentions
Millicent Cahill
Presider
Fr. Hetland
Eucharist Celebration
Trent Weber
Scotland Riles
Barbara Bansley
Fr. Hetland
Aiden Connolly
Fiona Hurless
Sophia* Glaubitz
Dee McNamara
Kitty Carroll
Anne Malone
Janice Roche
William Waddell
Kate Liston Castle
John Richert
Lyn Wozniak
Winnie Lopez
Lector
Sacristans
10:00 a.m.
Intentions
Presider
6th Gr. Server
7th Gr. Server
8th Gr. Server
Euch. Min.
Lector
Sacristans
12:00 p.m.
Intentions
Presider
6th Gr. Server
7th Gr. Server
8th Gr. Server
Euch. Min.
Lector
Sacristans
Veronica Zapata
Tara McMahon
Jacob Robinson
Patty Fahey
Betty Jane Knoth
Patty Rohan
Pat Tracy
Kathleen McGarry
Susan Poole
Tom Hlousek
Thomas Mangan
Gerri Scanlon
Eucharist Celebration
Thomas Scanlon
Robert Ferrell
Fr. Malloy
Jack Looney
Julia Albores-Medina*
Joey Stanton
Kathy Gibbons
Marge Love
Nancy Barrett
Bob Barrett
Janet Barry
Ellen Christopher
Kathy Benson
Mary Janine Scanlon
Liz Corr
Sheila Padden
Peggy DuMais
Eucharist Celebration
Helen Gleason
Susan Wall
Fr. Malloy
Julianna O'Brien
Kate Somerville*
Daniel Mueller
John Fleming
Donna O'Hara
Alberta Kosik
Heather Linehan
Marie Rose Theodule
Jim Briggs
Ann Briggs
Eileen Barron
Julius H. Watson
LET US HELP
SACRAMENTS
Reconciliation:
The Sacrament
of Reconciliation
is introduce
celebrated yourself
on Saturday
afternoon
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appointment.
Anointing of the Sick/Communion: If a member of your family is ill or homebound, please contact Geri Doherty
Infant Baptism: Infants are baptized on the first and third Sundays of the month at 1:30 pm, or at any regularly
773-779-1166 ext.0 or [email protected].
scheduled Sunday Mass. First time parents are required to complete the Baptism Prep Class which are offered on the
Holy Orders: Anyone interested in knowing more about formation for priestly or diaconate ministry is asked to call
second Monday of every month. Please contact Geri Doherty 773-779-1166 ext.0 or [email protected].
Fr. William Malloy at 773-779-1166 ext.232 or [email protected].
Infant
Baptism: Infants
are baptized
the first and third
Sundays ofon
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month at afternoon
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regularly
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Reconciliation
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pm toscheduled
3:30 pmSunday
in the
mass.
First
time
parents
are
required
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complete
the
Baptism
Prep
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which
are
offered
on
the
second
Monday
of
every
month.
Church or by appointment.
Please contact Geri Doherty 773-779-1166 ext.0 or [email protected].
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Sacraments of Initiation/RCIA: Those of catechetical age are baptized and fully received into the Catholic faith annually at the
Sacraments of Initiation/RCIA: Those of catechetical age are baptized and fully received into the Catholic faith
Easter Vigil. Formation begins in the fall. Please contact Tom Nine 773-881-8961, [email protected]
annually at the Easter Vigil. Formation begins in the fall. Please contact Tom Nine 773-881-8961, [email protected].
Marriage: Please call the Rectory to speak with a priest about making arrangements 4 to 6 months in advance.
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Religious Education classes. Contact Matt Furjanic at 773-445-3450 or [email protected].
Holy Orders: Anyone interested in knowing more about formation for priestly or diaconate ministry is asked to call
Fr. William Malloy at 773-779-1166 ext.232 or [email protected].
Anointing of the Sick/Communion: If a member of your family is ill or homebound, please contact Geri Doherty
773-779-1166 ext.0 or [email protected].
CHURCH NAME AND ADDRESS
St. Barnabas Church #095600
10134 S. Longwood Drive
Chicago, IL 60643
TELEPHONE
773 779-1166
CONTACT PERSON
Geri Doherty OR Gail Byrnes
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