Third Sunday Of Lent LENT WITH THE BLESSED MOTHER

Third Sunday Of Lent
March 23, 2014
LENT WITH THE BLESSED MOTHER
Conducted by: Mr. Ed Mechmann, Esq.
2014
Tuesday, March 25
Feast Of the Annunciation
7:00pm Mass – Msgr. Barry
7:45pm Talk – Mr. Ed Mechmann, Esq.
Wednesday, March 26
Litany Of Our Lady
7:00pm Mass – Fr. Benjamin
7:45pm Talk – Mr. Ed Mechmann, Esq.
Thursday, March 27
Devotion To Our Lady of Guadalupe
7:00pm Mass – Msgr. Barry
7:45pm Talk – Mr. Ed Mechmann, Esq.
Friday, March 28
All Day Adoration
7:00pm Rosary
7:45pm Confessions – All Priests
Tithing & Stewardship
March 16, 2014
$14,999.21
Thank you for your contributions
Second Collection this weekend: Catholic Relief
Services funds six Catholic Agencies that work to serve
our suffering brothers and sisters in the Lord around the
world. Through humanitarian aid, resettlement of
displaced individuals and families, and advocating on
behalf of victims, Catholic Relief Services allows us to
see Christ in every suffering person. These agencies
work to provide food, water, disaster relief and other vital
assistance to those in need.
Please be as generous as you can, as your support truly
makes a difference.
Round and About The Bronx County Irish Heritage
Celebration was held at Rambling House last week.
Borough President Ruben Diaz and Counsel General
Noel Kilkenny awarded a priest formerly of Saint
Barnabas, Fr. Richard Gorman, along with Caroline
Duggan, founder of Celtic Dream and John Samuelsen,
president of Local 100. Congratulations to the honorees.
Easter Flowers have a beautiful place at the Altar
during this sacred season. They also serve as a way to
memorialize a loved one or stand vigil for a special
intention. Anyone wishing to memorialize a loved one
with flowers can use the Flower Envelope. An offering of
$10.00 is appreciated.
Envelopes can be found in the vestibule
Lenten Reminder
Please convert your almsgiving for Lent into a gift
card from the A&P. These cards can be dropped
off at the rectory or left at Mass with a parish
representative (priest, usher, lady of Charity).
Thank you.
THE POOR BOX is a silent way the parish begs for
people in need. Your donation into the poor boxes
located at the doors of the church and chapel are used
for those who come to the parish in dire need. Some
common requests are food, medicine, travel to find work,
some sort of unexpected emergency in their lives which
they cannot afford.
Fridays are days of abstinence from meat. Every day is a
fasting day, meaning only one full meal. The quantity of
food should be limited at the other two meals.
Make a good confession during Lent
RECONCILIATION MONDAY – EVERYWHERE
April 14th, from 3:00pm – 9:00pm
Every parish will have a priest hearing
confessions in preparation for Easter.
THE PASTORS CORNER
Let’s be clear. The glaring intolerance concerning our Saint Patrick’s Day Parade comes from certain
politicians and pseudo progressives who deny Catholics the Right of Religious Freedom. Intolerance is not
coming from the Catholic Church. Catholics have certain beliefs and morals that make us catholic. To force us
not to observe them is to deny our constitutional right of religious freedom. Not to permit a banner in our
parade that contradicts our moral beliefs is well within that right. This stance, furthermore, does not make us
bigoted. The Catholic Church has great compassion for those who are subject to same sex attraction and
anyone who struggles with sexual challenges. Persons are welcome to march in the parade. Ideologies or
signs that contract Catholism are not welcome because they give the impression that we stand for this
message. If Mayor DeBlasio does not want to march with us, that is his faux pas, but for him to call us bigoted
is absolutely wrong.
The Blast on 116th Street is very near to Saint Paul’s Parish on 117th Street just east of Park. Some
parishioners at Saint Barnabas recommended that I call that parish to see if there was any way we could help
the victims of that gas leak explosion. The pastor at St. Paul’s, Fr. Plabo was very appreciative of our offer to
help. He said that the parish has stopped accepting offers because the local response has been tremendously
helpful. He suggested that we continue to pray for the families who lost loved ones.
Another Successful Basketball Season The
parish high school intramural league came to conclusion
with the playoffs and championship games. We have six
teams of eight boys in the league. A debt of gratitude
goes to Roger, Mary and Evan Murphy for running the
league.
In two weeks we will start the young men’s parish
league. If you are interested in playing please contact
Roger Murphy at [email protected]
BABY SUPPLY DRIVE - TODAY
Siena House needs your help.
Anthony Griffin from Troop 47, Saint Paul’s Parish will be
holding baby supply drive for Siena House as a part of
his Eagle Scout Project. Please donate any supplies
such as diapers; baby wipes (unscented), bottles
pacifiers, digital thermometers, washable baby books,
new baby clothes, sippy cups, baby shampoo and baby
carriers. The collection will be held THIS weekend
following the Masses.
Please DO NOT bring donations to the rectory.
FROM THE FRANCISCAN SISTERS OF THE RENEWAL
Dear Saint Barnabas Parishioners:
May the Lord give you His Peace! We are grateful for your
continued support of our “Pater Noster” food pantry for the
poor. As we prepare for Easter, we are hoping to provide
our neighbors with enough food for a special meal. We are
happy to receive any contribution of non-perishable food;
however, we wanted to share our specific need for: cans of
pineapple and fruit, boxed mashed potatoes, canned
potatoes, rice, non-refrigerated dessert items (ie cookies,
hostess cakes), gravy and tomato sauce. Please no glass
jars. We are also accepting monetary donations to help
defray the cost of hams, which we hope to give each family
for their Easter mean. The collection for April will be on
April 12th-13th. We pray that God will reward your
generosity abundantly.
Gratefully in Jesus,
The Franciscan Sister of the Renewal
The Cardinals Annual Stewardship Appeal is an
essential source of funding for Archdiocesan activities
that our diverse parish communities greatly and directly
benefit from. Your gift affects the lives of many!
Through your generosity, we:
Support liturgical and spiritual activities in
our parishes.
Provide for our retired priests and religious.
Assist the children in our Catholic schools
and catechetical programs.
Enable our youth to become leaders and
Christian witnesses.
Strengthen the ministry of our permanent
deaconate.
Serve special communities outside traditional
parishes.
Please make your gift online at:
www.cardinalsappeal.org
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So far 266 Saint Barnabas parishioners out of
3,000 registered parishioners have helped
Cardinal Dolan with his annual appeal for
running the ministries of the archdiocese.
Those who hope to join the appeal are asked to
pick up an appeal envelope today.
MASSES FOR THE WEEK
Baptismal Instruction Classes
MONDAY March 24
6:30 Intentions of Robert Miotto
8:00 Bea McManus
9:00 Eamon Duffy
TUESDAY March 25
6:30 Catherine O’Neill
8:00 Anthony Grant
9:00 Michael O’Leary & Margaret Ryan
7:00 Lena Montanti (1st ANN)
WEDNESDAY March 26
6:30 The Intentions of Patrick Keane
8:00 Peter Joyce
9:00 Dec. Memb. of the Lattuca Family
7:00 Jeannie Bartolini
THURSDAY, March 27
6:30 Flora & Mary Smith
8:00 Bernie Campbell
9:00 Ann Catherine Colbert
7:00 R.J. Statler
FRIDAY, March 28
6:30 Daniel, Kate, Thomas, Catherine & Mary Murphy
8:00 Rita Curtin
9:00 Daniel Devane & Thomas Brophy
SATURDAY March 29
8:30 William Shields (25th ANN) and
Geraldine McMahon
12:00 Mary Cronin
5:00 Michael Mahoney
7:00 Marie & August Arenegger
Parents wishing to have their children baptized at Saint
Barnabas must attend one of the classes that are held
normally on the second and fourth Monday of each
month prior to arranging the child’s baptism. The classes
are held in the Elementary School Library at 8:00pm. No
registration necessary.
Every Wednesday at 6:30pm in the
High School Cafeteria.
BINGO VOLUNTEERS AND PLAYERS
Thank you for your hard work and your support. Please
know we went over the $100,000 mark in proceeds for
our high school. Extra monies were used for the
”standing” air conditioners that we place in the cafeteria
for the summer. We are very fortunate to have and are
proud of all our dedicated volunteers.
Lectio Divina Training Lectio Divina combines the
reading of Sacred Scripture with prayerful contemplation. It
can also be an experience of meaningful faith sharing
among others in a small group. The practice may help to
answer the longing that many adult Catholics have to know
more about the riches of the Bible and how it can impact
their personal lives.
There is a Lectio Divina training day for those interested in
learning more on March 29th sponsored by the American
Bible Society from 10-5pm at the New York Catholic
Center. Please contact 646-794-2859.
Reflection: Today’s Gospel is John 4:5-42 How do you
involve God when you are in a crisis situation?Lectio Divina
can help you during Lent to prepare for Easter. Contact
Helen McCullagh 914-237-1595 for more information. Join
us for a Session on Sunday morning from 9-10:15am,
Monday morning from 9:45-11:00am, or Tuesday evening
7:45-9:00pm. All meet in the Considine Center.
The next class for March will be conducted:
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Monday, March 24
Baptisms are conducted every Sunday at 1:00pm in the Main Church
The Hyatt Association will meet this Thursday, March
27th at 7:30pm in the High School Cafeteria. Yonkers
Police Commissioner Charles Gardner will address our
community and introduce our new Second Precinct
Captain, Brian Behan. Councilman Dennis Shepherd
and other officials will be present. Please attend, and
bring a friend.
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Wedding Anniversaries
Congratulations to 25th & 50th anniversary couples this year.
The parish and archdiocese wish to honor you with a wedding
scroll and invite you to celebrate with us.
Here at Home:
For 25th and 50th anniversary couples, Msgr. Barry
invites you to the 11:30am Mass on Sunday, June 1st to
celebrate with us. Please register by submitting, to the rectory,
the first and last names of both husband and wife with your
address & phone number and the number attending.
Saint Patrick’s Cathedral
For 50th anniversary couples, Archbishop Dolan
invites you to attend the Annual Golden Wedding Jubilee Mass
at the Cathedral on Saturday, June 14th or Sunday, June 15th
at 2:00pm. Pre registration is required please contact the
rectory by May 9th - 718 324-1478, ext 0.
The St. Barnabas Men's Group meets Saturday
mornings from 9:00am –10:00am, on the third floor of
the Considine Center. All men in their 20s–40s are
welcome.
Contact
Ben
Smith
at
[email protected]
or
Alan
Hartman
[email protected] for more information.
ST. BARNABAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
NEWS
The following students will participate in the annual Lower
Hudson Valley Catholic School Honor Band Concert on
Saturday, March 29th at 2pm at Salesian High School (New
Rochelle).
These students represent the “best of the best” musicians
from our area schools. Congratulations!
Gabriella Bajana 8th Grade
Matthew Barris
5th Grade
Mary Beirne
5th Grade
Kelly Breidenbach 8th Grade
Celine Mafaraci
6th Grade
Michael Martin
8th Grade
Katelynn McGillycuddy 8th Grade
Matthew McNally
Marguerite Mills
Clare Noone
Sarah Quinones
Mia Rodman
Alexander White
6th Grade
7th Grade
5th Grade
8th Grade
7th Grade
5th Grade
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Riverdale Children Theatre and Saint Barnabas Elementary
presents Disney’s The Little Mermaid on:
Thursday, April 10th at 7:00pm
Friday, April 11th at 7:00pm
Saturday, April 12th at 3:00pm and 7:00pm
Sunday, April 13th at 3:00pm
All tickets are $12.00.
The show features a cast of 35 talented students from
Woodlawn, the Bronx and Yonkers featuring guest artists
Sean Ruane at King Triton and Shana Mahoney as Ursula.
Advance seating available online at www.riversaletheatre.org.
Please come out and support these talented children.
The Altar Rosary Society will have their Corporate
Mass and Communion on Sunday, April 6th, at 9:00am in
the Main Church. Mass will be followed by the recitation
of the scriptural rosary and then a meeting in the high
school cafeteria.
New members are always
welcome. Any questions, please contact MaryDee
McMahon at 914-237-7709.
Officers and members of the St. Barnabas Altar Rosary
Society wish to acknowledge those who provided
generous donations for our raffle at our annual Boutique
which was held on March 1st & 2nd.
C-Town
$ 25.00 Gift Certificate
Seera's
Wash & blow dry
Angelica's Bakery
Two - 2lb cookie trays
Rambling House
$ 60.00 Gift Certificate
Rory Dolan’s
$ 40.00 Gift Certificate
Merk’s
$ 50.00 Check
Emerald Pharmacy
$ 25.00 Gift Certificate
Sean’s Quality Deli
$ 25.00 Gift Certificate
McLean Corner
$ 20.00 Gift Certificate
Artuso’s Pastry Shop $ 25.00 Gift Certificate
McLean Bagel Café
$ 20.00 Gift Certificate
Avitabile Brothers Deli $ 25.00 Gift Certificate
Blossom Flower
$100.00 Gift Cards
Patrizia's
$ 50.00 Gift Certificate
Angelo's Pizza
Large Pie
Katonah Pizza & Pasta Large Pie& 2 Liter Soda
Westchester Jewelry
Saint Florian Bracelet
Our Parish Information is just a click away. Log on
to www.stbarnabasbronx.org
Our Lady of Guadalupe
St. Barnabas Church (Bronx, N.Y.)
Queen of all America Mother of Hope
Protectress of the Unborn
St. Barnabas CCD
A visitation of the Missionary Image of Our Lady of
Guadalupe is scheduled to be in our parish from March 27th
to April 1st. Details and schedule about the celebrations will
follow. If you have any questions or would like to help to
prepare for the visitation, please call Caterina Lamanna at
203 912-0773.
Pilgrimage of NY 2014: On Saturday, April 5,
hundreds of people will walk 13.5 miles through
Manhattan, visiting various parishes in honor of St
Francis of Assisi and the Franciscan Order. This is the
5th Annual Pilgrimage of NY and we hope many of you
will come and participate on this day where we walk for
God and prepare ourselves for Holy Week. To register
and to learn more about this great event, please
visit www.pofnyc.org.
Catholic Singles: The New York Catholic Alumni Club
offers a varied program of social, spiritual, cultural,
sports and community service activities to single
Catholics (no age restrictions). To receive a free copy of
our current newsletter send a stamped, self-addressed
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envelope to NYCAC c/o Voekel, 327 East 238 Street,
Bronx, N.Y. 10470 or email your name and address to
[email protected].
Please LIKE us and keep up-to-date on our upcoming events
Wine Tasting Event
Date: May 3rd
Time: 8pm – 11pm
Location: High School Cafeteria
Cost: $35 per person
An evening of more than 55 wines to explore and taste,
prizes, and music. This fundraiser benefits BSA Troop 102 and
is sponsored by Friends of Troop 102.
Email: [email protected]
Facebook http://www.facebook.com/FriendsOfTroop102
Family Life Conference
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Date:
Saturday, March 29
Time: 10am - 3:30pm
Location: St. Joseph Seminary Admission: $30
Please visit www.FLRL.org or call 212 371-1011 ext
3195
Blauvelt Dominican Morning of Reflection
On Saturday, March 29, from 9am. until noon, the
Blauvelt Dominican Preaching Team will sponsor a
program entitled Lent: Time of Grace. A donation of
$25 covers the program and lunch that follows. Please
RSVP to [email protected] or call Sr. Michaela at
845-365-1370 for reservations and/or additional
information.
PARISH CALENDAR
Monday, March 24
8:00am – 10:00am
9:00am – 11:30am
9:45am – 11:00am
12:30pm – 2:00pm
1:00pm – 3:00pm
3:00pm – 9:30pm
6:00pm – 9:00pm
8:00pm – 9:30pm
9:00pm -10:30pm
Tuesday, March 25
8:00am – 10:00am
9:00am – 11:30am
12:30pm – 2:00pm
3:00pm – 4:00pm
6:00pm – 9:00pm
6:00pm – 9:00pm
6:30pm – 8:00pm
7:00pm – 9:30pm
7:45pm – 9:00pm
9:00pm -10:30pm
EMS (CC 2-6)
Playgroup (CC 1-4)
Lectio Divina (CC 1-6)
Playgroup (CC 1-4)
Leisure Club (CC 1-6)
BAC (ES Gym)
BAC (HS Gym)
Baptismal Instruction (ES Fac)
College League Bskball (HS Gym)
EMS (CC 2-6)
Playgroup (CC 1-4)
Playgroup (CC 1-4)
Cherub & Angel Choirs (CC 2-4)
BAC (HS Gym)
Bronx Running Rebels (ES Gym)
Brownies (CC 3-6)
New Horizons (HS Caf.)
Lectio Divina (CC 1-4)
College League Bskball (HS Gym)
Wednesday, March 26
8:00am – 10:00am
9:00am – 11:30am
12:30pm – 2:00pm
1:30pm – 4:00pm
2:00pm – 3:45pm
3:00pm – 6:30pm
3:00pm – 9:30pm
6:00pm – 9:00pm
6:00pm – 7:30pm
6:30pm – 9:00pm
6:30pm – 9:30pm
7:00pm – 9:30pm
9:00pm – 10:30pm
EMS (CC 2-6)
Playgroup (CC 1-4)
Playgroup (CC 1-4)
Golden Age (CC 1-6)
CCD (El. Sch.)
BAC (ES Gym)
Cub Scouts (CC 3-4)
BAC (HS Gym)
Girl Scouts #1794 (CC 3-6)
Bingo (HS Caf.)
Boy Scouts (ES Gym)
A.A (CC 2-6)
College League Bskball (HS Gym
EMS (CC 2-6)
Playgroup (CC 1-4)
Adult Faith Formation (CC 1-6)
Ladies of Charity (CC 1-6)
Playgroup (CC 1-4)
BAC (HS Gym)
Cub Scouts (CC 3-4)
Angel Choir (CC 2-4)
Bronx Running Rebels (ES Gym)
Hyatt Association (HS Caf.)
College League Bskball (HS Gym
Friday, March 28
8:00am – 10:00am
10:00am – 12noon
3:00pm – 8:30pm
3:00pm – 8:30pm
6:00pm – 7:30pm
6:00pm – 9:00pm
7:00pm – 9:30pm
Saturday, March 29
8:00am – 10:00am
9:00am – 10:00am
9:00am – 5:30pm
10:30am – 12noon
1:30pm – 4:00pm
4:00pm – 10:30pm
Sunday, March 30
8:45am – 10:30am
9:00am – 10:15am
10:00am – 11:30am
1:30pm – 6:00pm
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is April 9 from 9:00am to 5:30pm at Cardinal Spellman
High School. Information and Registration forms are
available in the vestibule or www.thedivinemercy.org/bronx
or by calling 800 462-7426.
Saint Barnabas Church
Sunday, April 27th
Saint Barnabas High School Cafeteria from 9:30am to 3:30pm
LEARN CONVERSATIONAL SPANISH – LEVEL ONE
Beginning Wednesday, March 26th (7 weeks)
Location: Aisling Irish Center
Course Fee $150.00
Space limited, call 914 237-5121 to reserve your place.
The Serra Club of The Bronx & Westchester Tom
Scheuring, Ph.D., Co-Founder of Lamp Ministries and
Co-Director of LAMP Catholic MINISTIRES will be guest
speaker at the March 26th meeting of the Serra Club of
The Bronx & Westchester. Topic: Lent: A Relationship
with Jesus. Cost: $25. Time: 12noon. Location: the
Eastwood Manor 3371 Eastchester Road. Call 718 6718915 by March 24th.
WOODLAWN LIBRARY St. Patrick's Party on March
29th, entertainment at 2:00pm followed by refreshments.
New members welcome. Meet at the library once a
month on Saturdays at 9:00am. For informaiton call
Jennie at 718-547-7552.
EUCHARISTIC VIGIL
Thursday, March 27
8:00am – 10:00am
9:00am – 11:30am
9:45am – 11:00am
12noon – 2:30pm
12:30pm – 2:00pm
6:00pm – 9:30pm
3:00pm – 9:30pm
3:45pm – 4:45pm
6:00pm – 9:00pm
7:30pm -9:30pm
9:00pm – 10:30pm
9th Annual Divine Mercy Conference of New York
EMS (CC 2-6)
Knitting Club (CC 1-6)
BAC (ES Gym)
Cub Scouts (CC 3-6)
Girl Scouts #1789 (CC 3-4)
BAC (HS Gym
A.A (CC 2-6)
EMS (CC 2-6)
Mens Group (CC 3-6)
Cub Scouts (CC 3-4)
Brownies #1776 (CC 3-6)
Brownies #1776 (CC 3-6)
Boy Scouts (ES Caf.)
CCD (Elem School)
Lectio Divina (CC 1-6)
RCIA (ES Faculty Rm)
BAC (ES Gym)
For the Holiness of Priests and Holy Vocations
March 28th from 7:00pm – 7:00am
Our Lady of Shkodra (Our Lady of Good Counsel)
7:00pm Mass – 7:00am Benediction
Days of Prayer and Healing for Women
If you are suffering from the pain of a past abortion, know
that there is hope and healing. Contact the Sisters of Life
at 866 575-0075 or email [email protected]
THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM
We welcome into the Roman Catholic Church and our
parish community the following child who was recently
baptized here at St. Barnabas:
Croi Annie Lally daughter of Kieran & Leanne
Prayer Requests For The Sick & Endangered
Please submit names of all those who are in need of prayer, cut
this box out and return to the rectory office.
Name:_______________________________________
Due to limited space, we can only publish for 2 weeks
Lindsey Gill
Mary Brancaccio
Robert Mutscher
Rest In Peace Let us pray for our deceased
parishioners, benefactors, relatives, members of the
Armed forces, for those who are most forgotten and for
those who recently died especially: Luigi Palumbo,
Marina Crespo and Maureen Linden.