SIXTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME July 17, 2016

ALL ARE INVITED!

As Monsignor Barry prepares to go on to his new assignment, all parishioners are cordially invited to join him in the High School Cafeteria either on Saturday, July 23rd following the 5:00pm Mass OR on Sunday, July 24th following the 11:45am Mass.

Light refreshments will be served on both days.

Tithing & Stewardship Weekly Goal - $18,000

July 10 $13,728.87 Solidarity Fund for the Church in Africa $4,155.85

Parish Pay –June $12,017.20 Vacation When you are on vacation it is appropriate to contribute to the basket of the church you are visiting in thanksgiving for its services to you. It is also very important to keep up your regular donations to St. Barnabas. Our bills remain the same, even on vacation time. Please remember to either advance your contribution or make it up when you return. Thank you for your thoughtfulness.

Going on Vacation – Why not use Parish Pay?

It is a method of sending your weekly donation to the parish via electronics rather than the traditional weekly offertory envelope. (If you use E-Z Pass you know what it is). You can register online or the parish can give you a form to authorize the parish to withdraw donations directly from your bank account or credit card which in turn gets deposited directly into the church account. Advantages are many. Two easy ways to register 1. You simply go to www.parishpay.com and follow the prompts to register yourself 2. You can pick up a registration form at the rectory office and we can do it for you.

ANNIVERSARY MASS In Memory of our Deceased Pastors

Msgr. Michael A. Reilly Msgr. George McWeeney Msgr. John J. Considine Msgr. Francis X. Toner

Msgr. Timothy S. Collins

Mass will be offered on Sunday, July 24, at 11:45am in the Main Church.

May they rest in peace

BETHLEHEM HANDICRAFTS From Bethlehem, the birthplace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Christian community is seeking your love and support through obtaining their handmade olive wood religious articles. These items will be displayed at the church after all Masses NEXT WEEKEND. Your help can and will make a difference in the lives of your Brothers and Sisters in Christ in Bethlehem.

First Communion and Confirmation Pictures for 2016 please call the Religious Education Office and make an appointment to pick them up.

Dear Parishioners and Friends, After thirty years in administration I am rethinking the idea of taking on another term as a pastor at St. Frances de Chantal. Although somewhat successful at it, administration truly does not come easily to me, has turned me into a work-a-holic, which has come at the expense of pastoral duties and spiritual reflection. I recently had a meeting with His Eminence and respectfully asked him, if he could do without me in administration, I would like to return to the position of parochial vicar in a parish that may need one. He was his usual understanding self and promised to meet with his Personnel Staff to consider it. I know this will come as surprise to staff and volunteers, family and friends alike who have worked closely with me over the years. However, I have identified administration as that restless feeling I have been experiencing for a while. I am hoping that I can serve parishioners at St. Patrick’s, Yorktown Heights in a way that does not have the feel of my always worrying about temporal matters. I hope I can concentrate on the pastoral and spiritual. With prayers, Monsignor Barry Fr. Benjamin is taking a well deserved trip back to India to visit his family. We pray for a wonderful visit. When he returns in mid-August he will be gone most weekends conducting Mission appeals for his Indian bishop. Sadly, however, Fr. Benjamin is leaving us and taking a new assignment in Buffalo Diocese. He has been absolutely wonderful to us. He will be sorely missed. I hope he sends back his new address so that we can all reach out to him. Well Received Compliments were abundant last Friday and Saturday during the opening of the 2017 Mass Book Intentions. Due to the fact that we computerized the Mass Book, we are able to take 5 requests at a time at 5 computer stations rather than one request at a time on the one reservation book. A computerized Mass Book was the brain child of James Wilson, our head sacristan and shift manager for student desk workers. He went to Fr. Philip Danquan, a computer programmer to develop the idea. As a result, Saint Barnabas is on the cutting edge to be a better service to our parishioners.

The purpose of the “Mass Book” is for any parishioner who wants to memorialize a particular scheduled Mass for a loved one, most of the time it is a deceased loved one that is remember on a birthday or anniversary. A particular Mass can also be for a living person or in thanksgiving for a prayer answered. These are called “announced” Masses, meaning the name of the loved one is announced in the weekly bulletin and can also be announced at the Mass that is being offered.

There is also “unannounced” Masses. This means a priest will offer a Mass for your intention but the name is not “announced” because that priest will be saying a private Mass or that priest may be a missionary to whom Msgr. Barry sent the request because we are not able to accommodate the request in the parish. To request a Mass, simply arrange it with the rectory front desk receptionist.

A special thanks to our student workers who manned the computers Friday and Saturday and to our mature helpers who gave out receipts for their donations toward the Mass and organized the schedule of Masses.

James Wilson Thomas Baggio Gloria Porco Jennifer Anderson Terence Tunnock Mary McMahon Jillian Crockett Jose Hernandez Helen Winters Mike Peche Eileen Hyland The High School Convent is alive again. A decision was made to pull the Convent off the market when the Marist Brothers asked to rent the building from us beginning August 1, 2016. Seven Marist Brothers will be living in the convent. They will also use it for office work and vocation recruitment for their Order. The Franciscan Sisters of the Renewal frequently sends thank you notes to us. Once more they sent a note for Saint Barnabas’ kind and generous support of their Food Pantry. I also have to note that Kathy Hassett, one of our parishioners loads up her car with our food donations and delivers the entire supply single handedly. Amazing! She could probably use help on the 3rd Sunday of the month around 2:30pm in the High School Cafeteria.

MASSES FOR THE WEEK MONDAY, JULY 18 6:30 Phillip and James MacDonald 8:30 John Roche and Thomas Casey TUESDAY, JULY 19 6:30 Frank McCloskey 8:30 Intentions Of Maura Dinnan Teresa Moriarty 7:00 John Dillon Sr. & John Dillon Jr. WEDNESDAY, JULY 20 6:30 Patricia Fuller 8:30 Agnes O’shea and Gendeffa & Ennio Fratto 7:00 John L. Duane & John J. Duane THURSDAY, JULY 21 6:30 Terry & Ann Nestor 8:30 Dorothy Teresa Nugent (3rd ANN) and William Palmer Sr. 7:00 John & Catherine Kilkenny & Family FRIDAY, JULY 22 6:30 Bridget Hanrahan 8:30 John Hill (36th ANN) and The Intentions of Agnes Hernan SATURDAY, JULY 23 8:30 Thomas Noone & Elizabeth Brosnan 12:00 Dec. Memb. of the McGrath & Johnson Families 5:00 Joseph Gorman (1st ANN) 7:00 Mary McIntyre (2nd ANN)

Catechesis Enrichment Day

Date: August 6th Time: 9:30am to 2:30pm Location: Fordham University.

Register online at www.nyfaithformation.org. Fee is $25 covers a box lunch.

You can also call 646 794-2692.

2016 Columbus Day Mass and Parade Main Celebrant: Timothy Michael Cardinal Dolan Homilist: The Reverend Monsignor Peter Vaghi

Saint Patrick’s Cathedral Monday, October 10, 2010 at 9:30am

Register: http://archny2016columbus.eventbrite.com Questions: please email ColumbusDay@archny.org

COMING IN THE FALL

Want to be a Catholic? Do you know someone who wants to become a Catholic? Already Catholic, but not confirmed nor received your First Communion? The RCIA program is for you as well. For more information please feel free to call Deacon Laurato at 718 324-1478 ext 37. Bread and Wine Memorials All 60 daily Masses in one month $100.00 All 8 Sabbath weekend Masses in one week $ 75.00 Four Sabbath weekend Masses in one month $ 50.00 All 15 daily Masses in one week $ 25.00 One Sabbath Weekend Mass in one week $ 15.00

Sanctuary Lamp Memorial

Weekly $10.00

Gifts Of Bread and Wine JULY

All Daily Masses In memory of Henry Lessel In memory of Margaret & Martin Hickey Sanctuary Lamp In memory of Louis Scavone

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Re-Registration for 2016-2017

Forms can be obtained in the vestibule today or you can download a copy on our website at www.stbarnabasronx.org. Please direct all questions to the Religious Education office at 718 324-0865. Please return the completed form with payment to the Religious Education office or you may drop it off in a sealed envelope to the rectory office with Religious Education clearly marked on it. We ask if you are paying in cash to please have the right amount.

The Religious Education Class times are as follows: Wednesday 2:00 to 3:45pm Grades 1 through 5 Wednesday 4:45 to 6:15pm Grades 1 through 8 Sunday 8:45 to 11:30am Grades 1 through 8

CHASE THE GAME SUMMER CLINIC

At Saint Barnabas Elementary School Gym For Boys and Girls Grades 1st – 8th

WEEKS REMAINING, -- JULY 18, AUGUST 1 www.chasethegame.com day camp page

Call (914) 320-5297 or email chasethegame1@juno.com Director Tom Murray

Beyond Books A program specifically designed as a monthly night out for the Women of St. Barnabas Parish! The first selection would be the 2007 novel "Still Alice" by Lisa Genova. The first meeting will take place in the Considine Center Room 1-6 at 7:30pm on September 12th due to the Labor Day weekend with subsequent meetings then held the first Monday of each month starting in October. Light refreshments will be served. For further information, please contact Rita Goetz at either 914-980-8712 or rdargoetz@aol.com.

Our Parish Information is just a click away Log on to www.stbarnabasbronx.org

St. Barnabas Church (Bronx, N.Y.) Please Like us and keep up-to-date on any of our upcoming events. Lectio Divina Reflection: Today’s Gospel is Luke 10:38-42. Are you like Martha or Mary? How do you share presence with those who are important to you? Lectio Divina uses scripture to guide you to know God’s love for you. Contact Helen McCullagh 914-237-1595 for more information. Sessions resume in September.

SAINT BARNABAS SCHOOLS SUMMER OFFICE HOURS

St Barnabas Elementary School 8:00am to 4:00pm, Monday through Thursday and CLOSED FRIDAYS until August 15th.

The Saint Barnabas High School 9:00am – 1:00pm, Monday through Thursday and CLOSED FRIDAYS.

EUCHARISTIC VIGIL For the Holiness of Priests and

Holy Vocations

Date: Friday, July 22nd Time: 7:00pm – 7:00am Location: Our Lady of Shkodra 261 W. Hartsdale Road, Hartsdale

7:00pm Thanksgiving Mass to the Sacred Heart and the Most Precious Blood of Jesus

Celebrant: Fr. John Edison

7:00am Benediction followed by Thanksgiving Mass to Our Lady of Good Counsel

Celebrant: Fr. Peter Popaj, Pastor

Need help caring for yourself or someone else, but not sure where to turn with questions about: Housing for Seniors and disabled persons Health-related legal and financial issues Transportation options Access to healthcare Caregiver support groups Food and nutrition Dementia care Volunteer opportunities

Call ArchCare. We’ll Answer. ArchCare Care Navigation Center (855) 951-CARE (2273) Our Care Navigators are here to help you from 8:00am to 8:00pm, seven days a week. Help from a Care Navigator is totally FREE

Baptismal Instruction Classes 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. The next class for July will be conducted on Monday, July 25th

SAVE THE DATE

There will be a Blood Drive on Sunday, August 7th from 9:00am to 3:00pm in the High School Cafeteria.

Appointments appreciated! Walk-ins Welcome

You must be between 16* and 75 years of age. 16 year old donors require parental permission on New

York Blood Center form (available at drive). Please eat and be well hydrated before donating. Please bring identification with photo or signature.

Please donate and encourage your friends and family to do the same.

Woodlawn Women to Women Group of Alcoholics Anonymous meets on Thursday evenings at 7:00pm in the Considine Center (Room 2-6). Traveling? Call for Mass Times… Catholic commuters, vacationers and travelers throughout the U.S. can now find out where their nearest church is and learn its Mass schedule by calling 1-800-Mass Times (800-627-7846) or by checking the Internet at www.masstimes.org

Our Bulletin Advertisers: Please read the advertising pages. In many cases they are fellow parishioners. These business people are also helpers for the parish. Give them your first consideration in your purchases or service needs. If you would like advertise in our bulletin please contact our printing company: Bon Venture 800 364-0684. The Corona Self-Help Center in Queens offers its services to anyone who feels they have a drug addiction. Services are free of charge. Call Jonathan or Alfredo at 718 458-0108.

Dominican Sisters of Hawthorne Vocation Discernment

Young women who are discerning a religious vocation are invited for a weekend of sharing, prayer and apostolate at the Sisters Hawthorne location from July 29th to July 31st and November 4 to November 6th. Contact: Sister Alma Marie 845 745-1319 vocationdirector@hawthorne-dominicans.org

VOCATIONS If you would like to be a priest or have questions about the priesthood please contact Father Christopher Argano at (914) 968-1340 or www.NYPRIEST.COM.

Rosary For Priests Every Thursday following the 7:00pm Mass in the Main Church, several parishioners gather together to pray the Rosary for priests. Please consider joining them in supporting our priests through Our Lady’s Rosary.

The Catholic Widows and Widowers of Yonkers will hold their next meeting on Thursday, July 21st at 1:00pm in St. Ann’s Church 31 college Avenue, Yonkers. For information please call 914 423-5331. New members welcome.

Where can I learn more “end of life” issues? www.CatholicEndofLife.org

BANNS OF MARRIAGE

For the First Time: Brent Paulus and Kristen DiRoma

The Sacrament of Marriage

We rejoice and wish lasting happiness to the following couple who recently celebrated the Sacrament of Marriage here at St. Barnabas:

Brian Downey and Erin Saunders

THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM

We welcome into the Roman Catholic Church and our parish community the following children who were recently baptized here at St. Barnabas:

Ciara Burke, child of Thomas & Catherine Angelina Kathleen Long, child of Thomas & Jennifer

Family Life/Respect Life Office: Natural Family Planning (NFP Awareness Week 2016 will be celebrated nationally from Sunday, July 24 – Saturday, July 30. The 2016 theme is: Love, Mercy, Life! For more information contact Marga Regina, Marriage Preparation? NFP Coordinator at 646 794-3182 or marga.regina@archny.org

..…to Greater Intimacy in your Marriage! NFP gives you the tools to:

Achieve or postpone pregnancy in natural & effective way

Build a deeper emotional connection with your spouse

Cultivate respect & awareness for the gift of marital sexuality

To connect with great Doctors, Nurses, & Fertility Practitioners and to learn about our programs on site, via Skype and online visit the website: nyfamilylife.org

PRO-LIFE CORNER Say NO to death. Say YES to life. Stop Abortion!

Hope and Healing

Have you suffered an abortion? Experience God’s love and mercy and begin the journey of healing. Please call the Sisters of Life at 866 575-0075 or email: hopeandhealing@sistersoflife.org. For men call Thersa Bonopartis at Limina: 877 586-4621 or email: Lumina@postabortionhelp.org

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

Andreas Manuguerra Patrick Moran Donna DeFeo Rhonda Cohen Mary Cronin John Cunningham

Margaret Thompson Sue Hill Kitty McIntyre Philomena Ryan

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: Ann Ryan, Carlotta Piraneo, Kathleen J. MacDonald and Patrick Moran.