Weekly Newsletter - St. Barnabas Parish

Weekly Newsletter
December 17, 2015
In this issue
• Principal’s Corner
• Grade Spotlight
• From St. Barnabas Religious
Education Office
• With Sincere Gratitude from
the St. Barnabas Faculty &
Staff
• The Scoop on Specials
• Father Daughter Dance –
Save the Date
• Liam Connors Pancake
Breakfast
• Manna News
• ASE Spring Sign Up
• Chess Scholars
• Lunch Volunteer Schedule
• Miracle on 34th Street at
Beverly Art Center
• 19th Ward Skate with Santa
• Dodge Ball Tournament
• 19th Ward Children’s Film
Festival
• St. Cajetan The 40 Film
• MLK Day of Service
• Amazon.com
Dec. 17 – Band Concert, 2:00pm/7:00pm
Dec. 18 – School Christmas Pageant 12:20 pm; Christmas
Assembly 2 pm
Dec. 20 – Liam Connors Pancake Breakfast
Dec. 21-Jan. 3 – Christmas Break
And the angel said to them, “Fear not,
for behold, I bring you good news of
great joy that will be for all the people.
For unto you is born this day in the city
of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.
Luke 2:10-11
Merry Christmas to all of our
St. Barnabas families.
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Dear Parents,
Memorial Fund for Chicago Firefighter, Daniel Capuano: Our prayers
and thoughts have been with the family of Daniel Capuano and the
community of Queen of Martyrs. Chicago Firefighters Union Local 2
and the Ende, Menzer, Walsh & Quinn Retirees', Widows' & Children's
Assistance Fund have established a memorial fund to benefit the family
For more information visit: http://www.widowsandchildren.org/danielcapuano-memorial-fund.html
Barnabas Ballerinas featured in the Nutcracker: Congratulations to St.
Barnabas sisters, Isabella and Grace Boyd, who have been gracing the
stage of the Joffrey Ballet in their performance of the Nutcracker.
Isabella is featured as the party girl and Grace is the lead mouse and
lead Polichinelle. Our junior high recently traveled to see their peers
perform. The ballet continues through December 27. For more
information and tickets, visit: http://www.joffrey.org/nutcracker
Pre-Registration Forms: If you have not turned in your pre-registration
form for the 2016-17 school year, please do so as soon as possible.
Spots are very limited in certain grades so it is important to reserve your
child’s spot today.
Orange Day Proceeds: Thank you to all of the students that
participated in our Orange day in honor of Mrs. Rooney. We raised
$1,250, which will be donated to the Leukemia Lymphoma Society in
Mrs. Rooney’s name.
Friday, December 18, Christmas Pageant and Assembly: Our Christmas
Pageant will take place at 12:20pm in the Church with the Christmas
Assembly following at 2:00pm in the Gym. *Students may wear schoolappropriate Christmas wear.
Christmas Break: The school will be closed for break beginning on
Friday, December 18 at 3:15pm through January 3, 2016. School will
resume on January 4. Our teachers will respond to any emails upon
return from their break. *After Care will be in session on Friday,
December 18.
Wishing you and your family a wonderful Christmas and New Year. – Mrs. Gaffney
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SPOTLIGHT:
2nd Grade
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The second graders worked on a
service project in which they wrote
Christmas letters and cards to the
residents at Mercy Circle. The
cards will be delivered this week to
bring smiles and greetings to the
religious men and women that live
there.
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2nd Grade
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Second grade wishes everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
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From St. Barnabas Religious Education Office
December 20, 2015
Fourth Sunday
of Advent
MICAH 5:1 – 4A
HEBREWS 10:5 – 10
PSALM 80:2 – 3, 15 – 16, 18 – 19
LUKE 1:39 – 45
Reflection
Today’s Second Reading tells us that we are each “consecrated through the offering of the body of
Jesus Christ once for all” (Hebrews 10:10). Our free will — because of
our Baptism — is connected to God’s will. We still have a choice, but
because of our Baptism there is a greater plan and direction for each
of us to be holy. In the Old Testament, people sacrificed animals as
an offering, a gift, to God. Today’s reading says we are to offer our
will, our heart, to God. And the example of this holiness is beautifully
“Real”
seen in the Gospel account in the relationship of Mary and her cousin,
Nichole Nordeman
Elizabeth. Elizabeth recognized Christ, literally, within Mary. When
www.youtube.com/
we live according to the special gifts God gives each of us, others
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can see Christ in us.
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Action
Mary was a young, unwed mother. This is a present-day reality for many, as well. Consider calling a
women’s shelter or the pro-life group at your parish and ask if there is a way to help young mothers
and children. If you are crafty, get together with some friends and make blankets for either a mother
or her child. As you make the blanket, pray in your heart that she is protected and willing to receive
and feel the love of Christ in her life.
Journaling Questions
When someone asks you a question how do you respond? How can you be more present to your
friends to help them see their giftedness?
God’s Word, Your World! 2015 – 2016 © 2015 Archdiocese of Chicago: Liturgy Training Publications. All rights reserved. Orders: 1-800-933-1800. Written by Julie M. Krakora. Permission to
publish granted by the Most Reverend Francis J. Kane, DD, Vicar General, Archdiocese of Chicago, on October 17, 2014.
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With Sincere Gratitude From St. Barnabas Teachers & Staff
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With sincere gratitude,
The Men’s Club Progressive Mixer Committee, Host Families, Volunteers, and Attendees
and Stocking Stuffer contributors
Aden Taylor
Aidan and Sinead Desmond
Aishia Brown
Alila Underwood
Ann & John McNamara Family
Anonymous Donor
Anthony & Elisabeth McKenna
Ava Marie Rosenthal
Ben & Gabriel Gorski
Bill & Mary Fasan
Bill, Jennifer, George & Nora Lee
Bob & Moira Mulcahy
Bonnie Schuch
Brendan Kelly
Brian & Patty Hughes
Brian & Rochelle Callaghan
Brian, Julie, John & Sofia O'Shea
Cara McNamara & her parents
Casey, Michael, Meghan & Norah Conway
Cheryl Talley
Chris & Amy Kaskie
Dan & Denise Rooney (Sara)
Danny Dargan & Family
Deionne Fagan
Dennis, Jennifer & Declan O'Malley
Devlin & Stella Harris
Donovan & Yasmin Sawyer
Dossous' Family
Ed & Nola O'Keefe & Kids
Edward, Michelle, Andrew & David Hollinger
Elizabeth Nelson/Andrea Nelson
Elizabeth Walsh & Family
Ellie, Luke and Lauren Barron
Emma & Caroline Fishback
Eoin, Aisling, & Colm Crowley
Frank Viero & Family
George, Noelle, Tess & Owen Carson
Gracie Groth & Family
Greg and Amy Lis & Family
Hayes and Nolan Foster
Jack Ambrose
Jacquelyne Check
Jannine & Jeremiah Joyce
Javier Ambrose
Jaylon Cox & Family
Jeanne & John Byrne
Jeff & Kerri Collado
Jeff and Mary Sarah Carpenter & Family
Jim & Margaret Smith
Jim & Sharon Hayes
JoAnn, Justin & Preston Green
John & Caroline Connors
John & Lauren Glennon (Tighe Cooper)
John, Lynn & Livvy Kallianis
Joseph and Ava Blas
Julian & Trina Smith
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With Sincere Gratitude From St. Barnabas Teachers & Staff
Kate Kaberna & Family
Kelly & Brian Wright
Kendall Harris & Family
Kevin & Peggy Barry
Kianda M. Lee/Taraji Lee
Kimberly & Madison Kilpatrick
Kristen Lake & Mark Johnston
Kurt, Jennifer & Lillian Jackson
Larry & Katie Morgan
Lauren Marshall & Family
Liam & Olivia Benton
Liam Hladik
Logan Hill & Family
Lucy and Marty Lakawitch & Family
Maeve and Rory Griffin & Family
Mary Kate & Dan Sheehan
Mary Kay & Thomas Gawne
Mary Rita & Richard Moran
Matt & Shannon Ryan
Matt, Camilla & Rhiannon O'Keefe
Maura and Brian Finn & Family
Maura Barron
Maureen & Eamon Reilly
Meena Holland & Family
Meg & Morgan McGarry
Megan & Matt Kreiter
Michael & Sue Connolly
Michael Collins & Family
Michael Gruszeczki
Mike & Cara Grant
Mike, Mary, Jenna, & Billy Ryan
Najawa & David, Jr. Williams
Nancy & Jalen Jones
Nick & Lisa Barraco
Owen Brown
Owen White & Family
Patrick & Jill Deenihan
Pete & Patti Kallianis
Peter & Elizabeth Connolly
Peter Foote & Family
Pippa and Michael Rom
Quinn and Lyla Kelly & Family
Rachel, Brian, Grace & Jake Pearson
Robert & Lucy Hubbird (Ximena)
Robert, Sharnell & Donald Martin
Rodney, Danielle & Morgan Jones
Rose & Nora Halpern
Sarah and Bill McMahon
Scott, Angela, Leah and Camille Collins
Sophia McKenzie
Susan & Steve Stanczak
Tadgh Callaghan & Ava Callaghan
Tanya Foucher-Weekley
Terry and Katie Looney & Family
Thad & Kris Murphy
The Acevedo Family
The Ahern-Klancnik Family
Aniyah Harris
The Gonzalez Family
The Auer Family
The Barsch Family
The Baudo Family
The Bilecki Family
The Borzenski Family
The Brady Family
The Brand Family (Lydia)
The Bryan Family
The Burke Family
The Burt Family
The Caruso Family
The Cleary Family
The Coakley Family
The Connor Family
The Conroy Family
The Cooney Boys
The Courntey Family
The Cranley Family
The Cruz Family
The Cunningham Family (Peter, Katy & PJ)
The Daigler Family
The Daly Family
The Dettoyos Family
The Devane Family (Mary, Kevin & Nancy)
The Diddia Family
The Dolan Family
The Doody Family
The Drayton Family
The Dunneback Family
The Emms Family
The Fidler Family
The Flannery Family
The Flood Family
The Franklin Family
The Gainer Family
The Godina Family
The Gradolf Family
The Greene's-Mike, Jen, Will, Grace & T.J.
The Gresh Family
The Haymaker Family
The Haywood Family
The Heidy Family
The Hennessy Family
The Herber Family
The Hilburger Family
The Huffman Family
The Hurless Family
The Jendra Family
The John Carey Family
The Kearney Family
The Keller Family
The Kelly Family
The Kennedy Family
The King Family
The Kiper Family
The Konrath Family
The Kurpeikis Family
The Corbin Family
The Fechner Family
Tad Wilkins
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The LaGiglia Family
The Lausch Family
The Lawler Family
The Long Family
The Malloy Family
The Matthew Cunningham Family
The Macander Family
The McCarihan Family
The McMahon Family
The McNerney Family
The Meakens Family
The Mielnicki Family
The Mullaghy Family
The O'Boyle Family
The O'Briens - Delaney & Quinn
The Ohle Family
The O'Malley Family
The Page Family
The Paula Family
The Peterson Family
The Petto Family
The Piechocki Family
The Prendergast Family
The Quiroz Family
The Ramirez Family
The Reidy Family
The Reynolds
The Rivero Family
The Sebold-Suso Family
The Shaw Family
The Smiths: Scott, Erin & Abigail
The Snow Family
The Spencer Family
The Stiglich Family
The Sullivan Family
The Sullivan Family (Tom, Marilyn and Kiera)
The Sutalo's
The Taylor Family
The Tracy Family
The Usterbowski Family
The Valek Family
The Vogel Family
The Warakomski Family
The Wills Family
The Wizgird Family
The Wojcicki Family
The Young Family
The Zapata Family
Tim & Mirjam Quinn
Tim and Jeannie Rooney & Family
Tim, Mary, Lian and Brendan Morgan
Tyler Troesch
Victor & Natalie Cravens
Vida Lozano-Alvarado & Steven McNichols
The Styczynski Family
Jimmy Jennings
Tim & Susan Connor & Family
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The Scoop on Specials…Art!
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Father Daughter Dance
ST. BARNABAS SCHOOL
THE
invites you to attend
FRIDAY, JANUARY 15TH
7pm – 10pm
Dinner served at 8pm
ST. BARNABAS AUDITORIUM
$25 Father/Daughter
$5 additional daughter
Dinner, Refreshments, Desserts and Dancing
Please make check payable to St. Barnabas FSA
Ticket(s) will be returned to you as a confirmation of payment.
Photo order envelopes will be sent home with your ticket(s).
Please bring your ticket(s) and photo order envelope to the dance.
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FATHER DAUGHTER DANCE VOLUNTEERS
It takes all of us to make this night a success for our daughters! Please consider volunteering your time! We have a variety of times, shifts, activities—something for everyone!
Decorating gym night before dance (Time To Be Determined) Friday, Jan. 15
• Dessert Contributions o Drop off or send in with Dads • Set up lunch room on day of dance o 1:30-­‐3:30 • Tickets/check-­‐in o 6:30-­‐8:00 • Coat room check in o 6:30-­‐8:30 o 8:30-­‐10:30 • Dinner set up, serve, clean up o 6:30-­‐8:30 o 8:30-­‐10:30 • Clean up post dance o 10:00-­‐11:00 • Dessert table monitor o
6:00-­‐8:00 o 8:00-­‐10:00 Please email Terry Conroy ([email protected]) or Meg Carey ([email protected]) with questions or to volunteer your time! Thanks in advance! 10
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Liam Connors Pancake Breakfast
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!
Save the Date:
Liam Connors Pancake Breakfast
on
Sunday, December 20, 2015
8:30-12:30
Please come and enjoy a pancake breakfast while
benefiting Leukemia Research Foundation in
memory of Liam Connors, a St. Barnabas student
who lost his battle with pediatric leukemia in
2003. Proceeds will also be shared with the
Beverly Breast Cancer Walk.
The cost is $4 for children and seniors, $6 for
adults or $20 per family. Send an e-mail to
[email protected] for more information or to
volunteer.
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Manna
MANNA NEWS
Please note that 115 Bourbon Street is no longer part of Manna.
MANNA IS CLOSED UNTIL MONDAY JANUARY 4, 2016
Merry Christmas from Manna!
DUE TO THE BAND CONCERT ON THURSDAY, 12/17, MANNA CHECK &
CARRY WILL BE FROM 5:30 – 7:00 PM
Questions? Contact Sheri Jendra at [email protected]
PARENTS: OUR LOST AND FOUND IS
ONCE AGAIN…OVERFLOWING WITH
ITEMS; PLEASE COME IN AND CHECK
FOR YOUR STUDENT’S ITEMS OR
MAKE SURE YOUR STUDENT CHECKS
FOR HIS OR HER ITEMS.
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AFTER
SCHOOL
ENRICHMENT SPRING SIGN UP NIGHT
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Chess Scholars
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, 2015
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St. Barnabas Lunch Volunteers Week of Jan. 4 - 8
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, 2015
Monday
11:24
12:00
12:30
Jennifer O’Malley; Katie Hayes; Lisa Daigler
Lisa Daigler; Megan McGarry
Mary Jo Viero
Tuesday
11:24
12:00
12:30
Andrea Crowley; Griselda Garibay;
Jennifer Coakley; Tracy Burke
Kevin Barry; Kristin Hilburger
Luis Zapata
Wednesday
11:24
12:00
12:30
Mirjam Quinn
Cara Grant; Jamie Petto; Jennifer White
Jeanne Byrne; Natasha Perry
Thursday
11:24
12:00
12:30
Griselda Garibay; Peter Kelly
Kathleen Herber; Peter Kelly
Megan Curran Hurless
Friday
11:24
12:00
12:30
Jacquelyne Check; Marilyn Sullivan
Noelle Carson
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Miracle on 34th Street at Beverly Art Center
, 2015
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Skate with Santa
, 2015
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Dodge Ball Tournament
, 2015
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19 Ward Children’s Holiday Film Fest
, 2015
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St. Cajetan The 40 Film
, 2015
PLEASE JOIN ST. CAJETAN’S PARISH PRESENTS
“The40Film”
FEATURING GUEST SPEAKER
JOHN MORALES
(CREATOR & DIRECTOR)
THURSDAY, JANUARY 7
DOORS OPEN 6:30 p.m. | PROGRAM 6:45 - 9:00 p.m.
ST. CAJETAN MEMORIAL HALL
ENTER WEST DOORS OFF THE PARKING LOT OFF 112th AND CAMPBELL
11227 S. Campbell, CHICAGO
(773) 238-4100
IS ABORTION THE MOST IMPORTANT HUMAN RIGHTS ISSUE OF OUR TIME?
This community film event is open to everyone, with a suggested age of 13 and over.
“40” is a film that best highlights the issue of abortion in America from a human rights perspective.
In 62 minutes, the creator, John Morales, looks at 40 years of the effects of legalized abortion on American
individuals, groups, and communities, without taking a ’religious’ perspective.
A person of any faith, or no faith, will appreciate the style of this dynamic documentary.
FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO PURCHASE TICKETS
THE40FILM.COM/BEVERLY
Kim Kiely | [email protected]
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MLK Day of Service
, 2015
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Amazon.com
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Amazon.com donates .5% of eligible purchases to charitable
organizations. Parents are encouraged to sign up for Amazon Smiles
and to select St. Barnabas School as their charitable organization of
choice. Please follow the directions below to sign up today:
Go to https://smile.amazon.com/ If you are an existing Amazon
customer, sign in as you would at Amazon.com. Otherwise, create an
account. Once you sign in it will ask you to pick a charitable
organization. Scroll down a little and there will be a search bar. Type
in St. Barnabas Parish and click search. Choose St. Barnabas Parish,
Chicago, IL (there is another St. Barnabas Parish listed).
In order for STB to benefit, all orders have to be placed through
https://smile.amazon.com/ and not www.amazon.com.