PALM SUNDAY April 13, 2014 Follow Pope Francis To Confession

RECONCILIATION MONDAY Confessions available in all parishes in the Archdiocese of New York, the Diocese of Brooklyn and the Diocese of Rockville Center

Monday, April 14th 3:00pm – 9:00pm in the Lower Church Every parish will have a priest hearing confessions in preparation for Easter Tithing & Stewardship

April 6, 2014 $16,353.85

Energy Collection $ 5,390.25

Thank you for your contributions

Christians of the Holy Land The Good Friday Collection Explained Pictured (left) is the Jerusalem Cross. If you have the opportunity to visit the Holy Land you will see this cross displayed everywhere. The meaning behind the Jerusalem Cross can be explained in many ways. The most famous are its representation of the Five Wounds of Jesus Christ. Another is the large cross representing the Person of Jesus, with the smaller four crosses representing the Four Gospels spread to the Four Corners of the Earth started in the Upper Room, in Jerusalem, more than 2000 years ago on Pentecost. We are blessed with rich and marvelous tradition! The Good Friday collection is taken up once a year and provides the necessary basic cash flow, operating income if you will, to sustain the Catholic institutions in the Holy Land. It is our collective privilege and duty to preserve our tangible heritage in our Christian Holy Land. Please give generously! Peace Salam, Rami Qumsieh, KHS, a concerned Catholic Palestinian from Bethlehem.

EASTER SUNDAY - BAPTISMS BAPTISMS WILL BE CONDUCTED AT THE 1:10PM MASS IN THE MAIN CHURCH

Family Centered Stations, Good Friday at 1:00pm. Sign up at door of church.

CHRISM MASS AT THE CATHEDRAL To give our priests an opportunity to attend the Chrism Mass (blessing of oils) at the Cathedral on Tuesday, April 15, there will be NO 7:00pm Mass here at the parish.

PRO LIFE CORNER “The fundamental human right, the presupposition of every other right, is the right to life itself. This is true of life from the moment of conception until its natural end. Abortion, consequently, cannot be a human right – it is the very opposite. It is a deep wound in society” Pope Benedict XVI

REMEMBER YOUR MITE BOX Returns can be put in containers in the vestibules

CONFESSIONS MONDAY (April 14) ALL PARISHES THROUGHOUT THE ARCHDIOCESE

Reconciliation Monday

MONDAY, April 14 6:30am 8:00am 9:00am

Mass (Main Church) Mass (Main Church) Mass (Main Church)

TUESDAY, April 15 6:30am Mass (Main Church) 8:00am Mass (Main Church) 9:00am Mass (Main Church) 4:00pm Chrism Mass at Saint Patrick’s Cathedral NO EVENING MASS AT THE PARISH

3:00pm – 9:00pm (Lower Church) __________________ TUESDAY (April 15) 8:30am (Main Church) 9:30am (Main Church) ______________________ WEDNESDAY (April 16)

8:30am and 9:30am (Main Church) 7:30pm (Main Church) _______________________

WEDNESDAY, April 16 6:30am 8:00am 9:00am 7:00pm

Mass Mass Mass Mass

(Main Church) (Main Church) (Main Church (Main Church)

NO CONFESSIONS: Holy Thursday, Good Friday & Holy Saturday

HOLY THURSDAY, April 17 9:00am 12:00noon 7:30pm

Low Mass (High School Chapel) Low Mass (High School Chapel) Solemn Liturgy of the Lord’s Supper (High School Chapel) Followed by Procession of the Blessed Sacrament to the altar of Reposition in the Main Church

9:00pm –midnight

Adoration (Main Church)

GOOD FRIDAY, April 18 9:00am 1:00pm 3:00pm 7:30pm

Tenebrae Family Stations of the Cross Solemn Liturgy Solemn Liturgy

(Main Church) (Main Church) (High School Chapel) (High School Chapel)

HOLY SATURDAY, April 19 9:00am

Tenebrae

(Main Church)

7:30pm

The Easter Vigil

(High School Chapel)

(NO SATURDAY EVENING MASSES AT 5:00PM & 7:00PM)

EASTER SUNDAY, April 20 Main Church Lower Church High School Chapel

7:30am, 9:00am, 11:30am Adult Choir, and 1:10pm with Baptisms 9:10am, 11:40am 8:45am (Italian), 10:30am, 10:35am overflow in High School Cafeteria and 1:00pm NO SUNDAY EVENING MASS AT 5:00PM ON EASTER SUNDAY

Pretty Amazing

MASSES FOR THE WEEK MONDAY, April 14 6:30 8:00 Debbie Gorman Martin 9:00 Jack & Kathleen Courtney TUESDAY, April 15 6:30 Father Peter Kearins rd 8:00 James Burke (3 ANN) 9:00 Dec. Members of the Lattuca Family 7:00 NO EVENING MASS WEDNESDAY, April 16 6:30 Ed Tolan 8:00 Guilia Bernardini 9:00 Stephen & Suzana Spruck (10th ANN) 7:00 Thomas & Bridget Wallace

Did you know that one of the crucial ways all Holy Fathers work for Peace among nations is to maintain diplomatic relations with foreign governments? Currently, the Holy See (the Vatican city-state) has diplomatic relations with 180 of the world’s nations. That is more than any other nation has, including the U.S. Many nations have their embassy office in Rome. Pope Francis’ central theme, at his audience with members of the diplomatic corps accredited to the Holy See, was fraternity as the foundation and pathway to peace. The papal nuncio to the United States is Archbishop Vigano and the U.S. government’s ambassador to the Holy See is Dr. Miguel Diaz.

Second Annual Senior Citizens'

HOLY THURSDAY, GOOD FRIDAY & HOLY SATURDAY

SCHEDULES CAN BE FOUND IN HOLY WEEK PAGE

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.

St. Barnabas High School's Second Annual Senior Citizens' Prom is set for Tuesday, April 29th, rom 4:30 to 7pm. This year's theme will be "A Night in Paris." Please place your reservations by calling the high school at (718) 325-8800. If you wish to reserve a table of 6, please indicate when you call. To help fund-raise for the prom, high school students will be selling candy following the Masses this weekend

The classes for April will be conducted: th Monday, April 14 th Monday, April 28

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

Baptisms are conducted every Sunday at 1:00pm in the Main Church

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.

Bereavement Support Group is being offered to people who experience the loss of a loved one to provide support during the most difficult and painful time. Meetings are held in the Considine Center in Room 1-6 on Wednesdays from April 16th through May 28th. For further information, please call Linda at 718-324-1478 ext 40

Re-Registration for 2014-2015 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. The Religious Education Class times are as follows: Wednesday 2:15 to 3:45pm Grades 1 through 5 Wednesday

4:45 to 6:15pm

Grades 1 through 8 (pending)

Sunday 8:45 to 10:15am Grades 1 through 8 Saint Barnabas Religious Education office is seeking catechists for the 2014/2015 year. We are considering adding a Wednesday evening session from 4:45pm to 6:30pm provided we can staff the program with Catechists. Please consider volunteering for this very important ministry. If you can volunteer your time as a Catechist or Classroom Aide, please call the Religious Education office at 718 325-0865.

Lectio Divina Reflection: Today’s Gospel is Matthew 26:14-27:66 How do you make yourself available to God’s Word, morning by morning? Lectio Divina can help you listen to what Jesus is trying to share with you. Contact Helen McCullagh 914-2371595 for more information. Sessions will not meet Easter week. They will resume on th Sunday morning, April 27 from 9:00am-10:15am, Monday morning from 9:45am-11:00am, and Tuesday evening at 7:45pm-9:00pm. Celebrate the Easter Season with Lectio Divina.

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 next scheduled date is May 31, 2014 Catholic Charities: Sheltering the Homeless. Catholic Charities’ Homelessness Prevention Programs help more than 3,000 families and individuals throughout the Archdiocese stay in their homes. When homes are lost, Catholic Charities provides emergency overnight shelter for 1,500 or temporary or traditional apartments for another 2,000. 2,500 families live in affordable housing thanks to Catholic Charities. To learn more: www.catholiccharitiesny.org.

The Third Phase “BEGGING” For the Cardinal’s Appeal We have hit a stall in reaching our $161,000 goal for this year’s appeal. Please, I beg you; don’t let Cardinal Dolan down in administering the ministries of the archdiocese. Take the appeal envelope home from church, make a solid donation and send it in. Thank you

Saint Barnabas Church

Please join us in donating blood

Sunday, April 27th Saint Barnabas High School Cafeteria 9:30am to 3:30pm 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 Walk-ins Welcome.

& 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 Woodlawn Taxpayers and Community Association meeting will be held on Monday, April 14, at 7:30pm in the St. Barnabas High School Cafeteria. The featured speakers will be NYS Senator Jeffrey Klein and FDNY EMS Deputy Chief John Sullivan. The Senator will swear-in the new Board of Directors and provide an update on Albany and Chief Sullivan will speak on the EMS station on East 233rd Street. Refreshments will be served. Please attend and bring a friend, meet a neighbour and make a new friend. The Woodlawn Taxpayers and Community th Association’s 88 Annual Memorial Day Ceremony th will be held on Friday, May 30 at 7:00pm at the Rita Ley Triangle on Kepler and VCPE. If you know of names which need to be added to the Honor Roll or wish to sponsor a wreath, please let Chris Higgins know or send an email to [email protected]. Please plan to attend to remember the men and women of Woodlawn who have served our country. Every Wednesday at 6:30pm in the High School Cafeteria.

SAVE THE DATE

PARISH CALENDAR Monday, April 14 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 7:30pm – 9:00pm 8:00pm – 9:00pm 9:00pm -10:30pm Tuesday, April 15 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 – 10:00pm 7:45pm – 9:00pm 9:00pm -10:30pm 9:30pm – 11:00pm

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) Woodlawn Taxpayers (HS Caf.) Baptismal Inst. (ES Fac. Rm) 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) AOH (CC 1-6) Lectio Divina (CC 1-4) College League Bskball (HS Gym) McNiff Basketball (ES Gym)

SUNDAY, MAY 4th at 4:30pm Celebrant:

Rev. Msgr. Edward M. Barry Vicar of the Northeast Bronx

Place:

St. Lucy’s Scala Santa Bronxwood & Mace Avenues, The Bronx Watch future bulletins for further information

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Wednesday, April 16 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 6:30pm – 9:00pm 6:30pm – 9:30pm 7:00pm – 8:30pm 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) Bingo (HS Caf.) Boy Scouts (ES Gym) Bereavement Support (CC 1-6) A.A (CC 2-6) College League Bskball (HS Gym

Facilities Closed: Holy Thursday Good Friday Holy Saturday Easter Sunday

IRISH INTERNATIONAL IMMIGRANT CTR In partnership with The Aisling Center presents:

Has your life or the life of someone you know, care about, work or live with ever been affected by suicide? Would you like to know how to respond or intervene if someone you care about is talking about or seems to be thinking about suicide? Learn specific strategies offered so you can respond in a helpful, respectful way to someone who needs support, who might be at risk of harming his/herself. A certificate of attendance will be offered upon completion.

WHEN: Friday, April 25th TIME: 3:00pm –5:00pm WHERE: Aisling Irish Community Center For information, contact Orla Kelleher at (914) 237-5121

Pioneer Total Abstinence Association Dance Date: April 26th Place: Visitation Parish Gym Admission: $20.00 For information call: Michael O’Sullvan – 914 237-6928 Christine Kilroe – 718 543-8031 Saint Paul The Apostle parish would like to thank all the Saint Barnabas parishioners who attended their St. nd Patrick’s parish dance on March 22 . They had a successful night and appreciate your support.

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: John T Finn.

Banns Of Marriage For the First Time: Shawn Law & Edel Carolan For the Second Time: Khattar Hashim & Kirsten Kodl 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: Owen Gerald O’Shea, son of Siobhan O’Shea 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.

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