July 31, 2016 - St. Barnabas Parish

The Catholic Community of Saint Barnabas
July 31, 2016,
Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
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
I recently read an article about how American life has changed over the
years. It offered many examples, but a couple stood out for me and made me
think. It stated that since the 1950’s our families are much smaller in size, but the
average size of a house has doubled. Even so, there are now more than 30,000
self-storage facilities in the country, for people who need extra space to store all
their stuff.
That made me wonder about myself. I don’t consider myself to be a greedy
person, and I don’t have a lot of money, but I do have a lot of stuff – things,
gadgets, software, cameras, books, clothes, food – much more than I need. I have
stuff in boxes that I haven’t opened from my last assignment more than nine years ago!
Jesus told a story about a rich man who died before he could build bigger barns for all his stuff. He
warned his listeners to “take care to guard against all greed, for one's life does not consist of possessions.”
Someone defined the pursuit of stuff as a disease called affluenza: “a painful, contagious, socially transmitted
condition of overload, debt, anxiety, and waste resulting from the dogged pursuit of more.” It may be
opportune for us to ask if we, ourselves, may be afflicted with that illness. The article I mentioned stated that
Americans now spend nearly seven more times shopping as they do playing with their kids. One study found that
American couples now find just twelve minutes a day to talk to each other.
There is an important lesson to be learned from Jesus’ story: The best things in life are not things. What
matters most is faith, family, friends, and forgiveness. It might be a good time to ditch the excess stuff in our
lives, because on our journey to the Kingdom, it’s best to travel light!
Faith Formation
PLEASE HELP SPREAD THE WORD!
This Fall, we will start a new round of the RCIA Process. RCIA ‐ The Rite of Christian
Initiation of Adults ‐ is the process of spiritual and educational formation through
which adults become fully initiated members of the Roman Catholic Church. We are
asking for your help identifying and personally inviting anyone who might be
considering becoming Catholic. They could be unbaptized, or baptized Christians
who want to accept the Catholic faith, or Catholics who did not yet receive the
sacraments of Eucharist and/or Confirmation. The number one reason women and men join the RCIA process is because
someone they trust invited them to consider it. Please give it some thought. Additional details can be found on the
parish website: www.stbarnabasparish.org. Look under “Sacraments” and then click on “RCIA/Adult Initiation.” Or
contact Matt Furjanic, Director of Religious Education, [email protected], or 773-445-3450.
Education
CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD –
The Children’s Liturgy of the Word Ministry (CLOW) is on summer break. There will be no
Children’s Liturgy at 10 am Mass during the summer. CLOW will resume after Labor Day, on
Sunday, September 11th and be held at the 10:00 a.m. Mass each Sunday thereafter.
We especially wish to thank this year’s CLOW leaders: Tom & Catherine Brady, Maura & Sean Barron, Hannah &
Karen Lux, Andy & Cindy Neu, Maureen Gainer Reilly, Penelope Robbins, and Margaret Smith.
CLOW serves children, ages ~4 yrs. – 7 yrs., by breaking open the Sunday Scriptures with/for them at their level of
understanding. Children hear a simpler version of the readings from a Children’s Lectionary, approved by the U.S.
Bishops. CLOW also of benefits parents: relieved from the task of keeping squirming children quiet and attentive
during Mass, parents are able to focus more attentively on the Liturgy of the Word in peace knowing that their
children are being cared for and are hearing the Word proclaimed to them. We are in need of adults who will proclaim the Word to the children. We are also in need of teens and adults who are willing to assist by reading, leading
prayers, and modeling good church behavior. To volunteer for this ministry, please call Matt Furjanic,
773-445-3450, or email: [email protected]. Thank you!
2016 – 2017
RELGIOUS EDUCATION SESSIONS
REGISTER NOW
Attention New and Returning Families: Registration for Religious Education is open! The registration process is
simple and can be done online via on the Religious Education page of the St. Barnabas website.
The Religious Education Program will resume on Sunday, September 11th. Religious Education faith sessions are
held on Sunday mornings in the School (Grades Pre-K – 8) from 8:15 a.m. – 9:50 a.m. The program will continue for
20 weeks through the month of April. Please register IMMEDIATELY so that we can make preparations for another
year of growth in the faith!
Sacramental Preparation:
Students preparing to celebrate the Sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Communion generally begin the two
year formation process in 1st grade. Also, students celebrate Confirmation in 8th grade at St. Barnabas after
beginning their preparation in 7th grade. For a full and comprehensive formation in the faith, students are expected
to participate in religious education every learning year and throughout their life cycle.
For more information: contact Matt Furjanic
Phone: 773-445-3450.
Email: [email protected]
Parish Website: http://www.stbarnabasparish.org/
(click on Youth and then click on Religious Education)
Faith Formation
Mission Trip 2016 Reflection
As a young adult, there have been very few events in my life
when I have realized that the here and now was about to
change my life forever. My experience as part of the
St. Barnabas High School Youth Ministry Mission trip 2016 to
Solsberry Hill was one of those events. On this mission trip, I was
pushed to break from reality and live simply for five days. In
those five days, I rediscovered what service is truly about and I
learned to see the world through a new pair of eyes.
In helping organize baby clothes for underprivileged mothers,
teaching less fortunate children the water cycle, and harvesting
fresh vegetables for the local food pantry, I saw God’s mercy
working through us who are able to help. In laying stone and
mortar to build a tiny house for future Solsberry Hill
participants, I saw hope for the people who will come to make a
difference in the local community one small project at a time. In
living in hand built cabins, I saw the beauty in our host family
who so selflessly hosts dozens of retreats every year so they can
lead others to carry out God’s mission. In gathering every
morning and evening for prayer, I saw that God has surrounded
me with so many amazing people, the adults of our parish and
peers of my parish who are here to encourage and walk with
me through my service. At Solsberry Hill, I saw that God is
present in every one of us and he has given us the ability to
help those who need it most. This ability is truly a gift. The
ability to help others is among many gifts I finally recognized
during my trip. I was able to make new friends and reconnect
with old ones, understand what it means to live simply,
appreciate the sound of nature, and, most importantly, thank
God for how lucky I am. However, my time at Solsberry Hill
taught me that while thanking God for all that I have is
important, helping others who do not have as much is just as
important. This mission trip has taught me that every human
deserves mercy and that we are the ones who can make this
happen. God’s mission is for us to serve others and ultimately
make a difference, great or small, in the world. The greatest
lesson Solsberry Hill has taught me is, “Take your candle and go
light your world” (Chase Rice).
HSYM Junior
Human Concerns
PEACE QUOTE
“Unless we teach children
PEACE
someone else will teach them violence.”
C. McCarthy
BOOK DRIVE
Mercy Sister Carol Mucha, former St. Barnabas
principal, is conducting a used book sale at Saint Xavier
University. Proceeds help students who cannot afford to
go on retreats or do service trips to various places in the
U.S. She counts heavily on the generosity of others who
want to dispose of books of all genres, even CD's,
DVD's Videos, magazines, and small electronics too. If
you want to help, just bring the items over to the
McDonough Chapel, 3700 West 103rd Street. If help is
needed to unload we can do that. For more
information call Carol Moriarty at 773-213-2432.
Gratefully,
Sister Carol
“GIVE SUPPLIES FOR CLEANING - KEEP OUR
SHELTERS GLEAMING!”
For the rest of July, a group of Beverly women,
volunteers for the Institute of Women Today (IWT), are
collecting cleaning supplies. The homeless families living
in transitional housing at Maria Shelter and Believe, two
50-bed sites operated by the IWT, always need
cleaning items: laundry detergent, dishwashing (by
hand) liquid, bleach, cleaning products, string
mops, mop pails, brooms, dustpans, gloves (box), paper
towels, bathroom tissue, etc. To drop off items at my
North Beverly home, please contact me, Laura Spizz,
at 773-233-3439 or email [email protected].
HAVING A PARTY........
for graduation, holidays, your block party, etc?
The St. Barnabas Eccommittee can help make your event an ecologically green one.
We provide containers for aluminum cans which we will distribute to you and collect. The
revenue from these cans is used to purchase eco-friendly products for St. Barnabas events.
We also provide paper cups and water coolers to avoid using bottled water. So much
bottled water comes from 3rd world countries. People are dying there as we drink their water here. Please don't
purchase or drink bottled water. Lives depend on your compassionate choice.
You can call the rectory at 773-779-1166 or call 773-779-6064. Thank you from Mother Earth.
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
Ian McHugh Keating
Kevin Ryan
Yvonne Cannon
Brian Walsh
Neighborhood News
BROTHER RICE CHEER CAMP ….. IT IS NOT TO LATE
LCMH
Learn the fundamentals of cheerleading! Jumps, safe stunting, sideline
cheers, and dances. Parents are invited for the camper's performance, on
Sunday, August 7th at 3:00, that showcases the routines and skills campers
learned throughout camp.
When: Saturday & Sunday, August 6th and 7th, from Noon – 4 P.M.
Where: Brother Rice Main Gym, 10001 S. Pulaski
Who: All interested cheerleaders from Preschool to eighth grade
Price: $55 for single participants $85 for two campers from the same family
Easy Online Registration: visit the Brother Rice website, search summer
camps, and scroll down page to cheer camp link!
Men’s Wellness Event, Saturday,
August 20th 7:30 am, at
Little Company of Mary Hospital
(LCMH) Prostate Exam with PSA,
testosterone & heart healthy blood
tests.
Q & A’s with MD. Hot Breakfast.
Fee:$100.00 Call 708-4233070 & register by August 12th
PS. Here is some additional
background for your information:
Prostate Cancer is the 2nd leading
cause of cancer in US men, an annual
prostate cancer screening can detect
a cancer when it’s small, and
hopefully before it spreads.
Also for your information: Our heart
healthy labs consist of 18 blood
tests. AFTER the event, we will
provide a letter stating payment
amount received for the health
screening so the men can then send
this to their insurance companies
for possible reimbursement.
or call Laura Sexton 773-429-4345.
CONNER T. LOWRY MEMORIAL FUND & BENEFIT
Mission: Education & Helping Veterans
Please join us on Saturday, August 27 at 7:00 p.m. at
Bourbon Street
The Conner T. Lowry Memorial Fund awards four
scholarships to 8th grade students at St. John Fisher School
and raises money to support the Road Home Program: The
Center for Veterans and Their Families at Rush University
to improve the quality of life for military personnel, veterans and their families.
Tickets are $45 presale or $50 at the door.
Dinner, drinks, door prizes, raffles and live music.
If you cannot attend, please consider donating on the website:
connertlowrymemorialfund.com
“THE LETTER, A FAMILY TALE UNPLUGGED”
On August 3—the 46th anniversary of John Guldan’s
death — Terri Guldan will release her book, “The Letter,
A Family’s Tale Unplugged,” with a signing and memorial
service at Christ the King Elementary School’s Gleeson
Hall. The service will begin at 6:45 p.m. at Christ the King,
in front of a tree that is dedicated to John, and the
signing event will begin at 7 p.m.
John Guldan, a Christ the King Elementary School and Marist High School
alumnus, was 20 when he was killed in action in Vietnam.
ENGLISH LITERACY VOLUNTEERS
NEEDED
Help adult immigrants learn English
at Aquinas Literacy Center! Volunteer
as a one-on-one tutor for just 90
minutes per week at 3540 S. Hermitage Ave. in Chicago. You do not
have to speak another language; all
tutoring is in English.
Join us for our next tutor training
workshop: Friday, August 26 (6pm to
9pm) and Saturday, August 27 (9am
to 4pm). Register in advance and
come both days to begin tutoring. For
more information or to register,
please contact Kristen at
[email protected]
(773) 927-0512. Aquinas Literacy
Center is sponsored by the Adrian
Dominican Sisters.
Stewardship Spotlight
Stewardship is the recognition that all we have is a gift from God. It asks that we use our time, talent, and treasure to
fulfill the depth of our commitment to St. Barnabas Parish. We rely on the generosity of our parishioners to fund our
ministries and operations, and for this, we are grateful.
Online giving is a great way to give to the Sunday Offertory!
Currently, 144 parishioners give online —up from 72 in November! Please consider using Give Central to donate to
the Sunday Offertory via electronic check (ACH) or credit/debit card; make automatically repeating payments, or a
one-time gift. If you already give online, please check your account to make sure your card is active and to update
your giving amounts.
Please visit our website, www.stbarnabasparish.org, and click on the Give Central logo to set-up your donation in
three easy steps:
1. Select your gift amount and designation
2. Log in to your account or create a new account
3. Enter payment method.
Online giving saves our parish time and money in printing and mailing costs,
and provides more reliable Sunday offertory income. Think about how
important St. Barnabas Parish is to your family, and please give with a
generous heart.
Your support of St. Barnabas Parish is appreciated – We are better together!
CATHOLIC CHARITIES LAKE COUNTY SCHOOL SUPPLIES DRIVE
Each year, Catholic Charities strives to ensure children in Lake County have a successful start to the school year by
collecting and distributing community donated school supplies. Low-income families, who participate in Catholic Charities
programs and children from the Lake County community at large, receive new backpacks stocked with new school
supplies.
Want to help? Donations of the following items are needed:
•
New backpacks
•
New #2 pencils, black and blue pens
•
New crayons, highlighters, markers, colored pencils
•
New glue sticks, scotch tape, pencil sharpeners
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New spiral notebooks, loose leaf paper, index cards
•
New pocket folders, rulers, protractors, scissors, erasers
All donations should be delivered no later than August 11, to Catholic Charities, located at 671 S. Lewis Ave., in
Waukegan, Illinois, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Contact Mellissa Abboushi
at (847) 782-4126 or [email protected] for more information about donations and the project.
CATHOLIC CHARITIES SUMMER VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Looking for something to do this summer? Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago needs you! Join us for our July
and August summer events including Golf Invitationals in Lake Forest, Lemont, Orland Park, and West Chicago! All volunteers must be over 18 years of age. Most opportunities involve standing for a few hours and possibly some minor lifting.
For more information and to volunteer, contact Janie Garb at [email protected] or
(312) 655-7912.
PARISH STAFF AND DIRECTORY
10134 South Longwood
Fax
779-1166
445-9671
Rev. Raymond Tillrock
Pastor Emeritus
LITURGICAL CELEBRATIONS
We gather as a community to celebrate
Mass:
Saturday: 4:00 p.m.
Sunday:
Rev. William Malloy
Pastor
[email protected]
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Rev. Augustine Mahonge
Associate Pastor
[email protected]
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Rev. James Donovan
Resident
[email protected]
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Matt Furjanic
Director, Religious Ed
[email protected]
445-3450
Kitty Ryan
Pastoral Associate/
Director of Music & Liturgy
[email protected]
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Gail Byrnes
Business Manager
[email protected]
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Monica Wilczak
Director of Development
[email protected]
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Geri Doherty
Parish Secretary
[email protected]
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Sandro Tsomaia
Associate Music Director
[email protected]
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Maryellen Harrington
Youth Ministry Coordinator
[email protected]
429-9614
Sr. Julie Flynn
Human Concerns Coordinator
[email protected]
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Weekdays: 6:45 am Communion
Service is in Chapel; 8:45am Mass is in
Church
Mon. 8/1
6:45 a.m.
8:00 a.m.
People of St. Barnabas
Denise Dempsey
Tues, 8/2
6:45 a.m.
8:45 a.m.
Word Communion
Karen Javorski
Wed, 8/3
6:45 a.m.
People of St. Barnabas
8:45 a.m. Jean Marie Lux-Motykowski
Thurs, 8/4
6:45 a.m.
8:45 a.m.
Word Communion
Jackie Davis
Fri, 8/5
6:45 a.m.
8:45 a.m.
People of St. Barnabas
David Hennessey
Saturday, 8/6
8:00 a.m.
4:00 p.m.
Intentions
Presider
6th Gr. Server
7th Gr. Server
8th Gr. Server
Euch. Min.
Weekend Sacramental Assistants
Rev. William Kenneally
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
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[email protected]
Andy Walsh
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Asst. [email protected]
Lisa Sarcinella
[email protected]
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Katy Duffy
[email protected]
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Convent
10161 South Longwood
READINGS OF THE WEEK
Lector
Sacristans
Michele Vogel
(for healing)
Eucharist Celebration
Janet Tassone
Ivy Jean Toutloff
Fr. Mahonge
Ella Doody
Mary Kate Carey
Aiden Connolly
Victor Martinez
Winifred Lopez
Tom Marren
Liz Marren
Tom Nine
Donna O'Hara
Tom Hlousek
Peggy Harmon
Winnie Lopez
Sunday, August 6, 2016
8:00 a.m.
Eucharist Celebration
Intentions
Mary Lou Davis
Presider
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7th Gr. Server
Euch. Min.
Lector
Sacristans
Michael Conway
Declan Hurless
Tyler Troesch
Kathy Gibbons
Barbara Styczynski
Andrew Styczynski
Patrick Rohan
Don Bowman
Karen Woodson
Kathleen McGarry
Bob Millerick
Peggy DuMais
10:00 a.m.
Eucharist Celebration
Intentions Jean Marie Lux Motykowski
Milicent & Robert Cahill
Presider
6th Gr. Server
Clare Dunneback
7th Gr. Server
Olivia Valente
8th Gr. Server
Veronica Zapata
Holly Sutker
Euch. Min.
Marge Love
Sr. Carlotta Oberzut
John Fleming
Frank Bruhns
Janice Roche
Lucy Beemsterboer
Ellen Christopher
Liz Corr
Brendan Conroy
Lector
Barbara Lucente
Sacristans
12:00 p.m.
Eucharist Celebration
Intentions John & Dolores McNamara
(anniversary)
Presider
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Lector
Sacristans
Nora McDonald
Kate McDonald
Brian Barsch
Heather Cleveland
Julius H. Watson
Dawn Ruff
Timothy Cullinan
Marie Rose Theodule
Joseph Basile
Monica Wilczak
Marie Kielty
Mary Dennis
SACRAMENTS
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Reconciliation: The Sacr ament of Reconciliation is celebrated on Saturday afternoon from 3:00 pm to 3:30 pm in the Church or
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Anointing of the Sick/Communion: If a member of your family is ill or homebound, please contact Geri Doherty
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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.
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
SOFTWARE
MS Publisher 2016
Adobe Acrobat 9
Windows 10
PRINTER
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SUNDAY DATE OF PUBLICATION
June 26, 2016
NUMBER OF PAGES SENT
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