Confession

1st Friday of the month

Saturday

Infant Baptisms

4th Sunday of the month by prior registration

2:30 pm

Marriages/Quinceañeras

Please contact Priest 6 months prior

Anointing of the Sick

Please call the Parish Office

ST. BARNABAS

February 14, 2016 First Sunday Of Lent

3955 Orange Avenue, Long Beach, California 90807 | (562) 424-8595 Website: www.stbarnabaslb.org | |

CATHOLIC CHURCH

MISSION STATEMENT: “We, the Catholic Community of St. Barnabas Parish, are a people formed by Christ, called in Baptism and united in the Eucharist; we continue the mission of the Church in the world through Prayer, Apostolic Works, Evangelization, and Christian Stewardship.”

SACRAMENTS

PARISH OFFICE

Rev. Antony J. Gaspar Ed.D. Parish Administrator

Rev. George Reynolds Associate Pastor

Dn. Carlito de los Reyes Permanent Deacon

Monday-Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Saturday 9:00 am - 4:30 pm

Sunday 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

OFFICE HOURS

SATURDAY (VIGIL)

8:00 AM 5:00 PM

SUNDAY 7:30 AM 9:00 AM

10:45 AM 12:30 PM

5:30 PM

MONDAY-FRIDAY 8:00 AM

WEDNESDAY 6:30 PM

MASS TIMES

Adoration First Friday of the month

8:30 am - 7:00 pm Mass 7:30 pm

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION/MASS

Wednesday (Novena after Mass)

Rosary 6:15 pm Mass 6:30 pm

MOTHER OF PERPETUAL HELP NOVENA/MASS

(562) 424-8595 | Fax (562) 595-7875

Emergency (562) 424-8596

Parish E-Mail: church@stbarnabaslb.org

Melissa Ray | Olivia Baylen Elizabeth Davila

JESUS AND THE DEVIL The devil tempted Jesus by quoting scripture, as today’s Gospel reminds us. Try a self-serving miracle. Try selling out. Try dazzling the audience; people are gullible, after all. Try all these easy ways. The tempter tries to urge Jesus onto the slippery slope, attempts the old soft-soap, the snake-oil solutions that are always readily at hand. The devil knows better, but is powerless to do better, much less be better. The devil is evil personified, who senses in Jesus the stronger, truly attractive presence of holiness. Evil is exposed and engaged, we are reminded in this Sunday’s Gospel. Evil knows the jig is up. The undoing of lies begins with Jesus, who takes up the work of soul-healing and world-healing. This Lent, the Church invites us to enter into this renewing, re-creative work and be made whole again. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co

Be diligent in serving the poor. Love the poor, honor them as

you would Christ himself.

—St. Louise de Marillac

The word is near you, in your mouth and in

your heart.

— Romans 10:8

Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers a multitude of sins. 1 Peter 4:8

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ST. BARNABAS SCHOOL (562) 424-7476 Fax (562) 981-3351

3980 Marron Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90807 Email: stbarnabas_jkellam@yahoo.com

Principal: Jennifer Kellam Website: www.school.stbarnabaslb.org

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION & CONFIRMATION

(562) 988-6855 3955 Orange Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90807

Email: re@stbarnabaslb.org Director: Rita Courville Coffey

COFFEE & DONUTS available after the

7:30 AM, 9:00 AM & 10:45 AM Masses at the

PARISH CENTER. Come stop by!

Please join us in reciting the Rosary every morning (Monday through Saturday) at 7:35 am before daily Mass. It is a beautiful and spiritual way to start your day.

Every day following weekday Mass, we invite

you to join us for the Chaplet of Divine Mercy.

It starts about five minutes after Mass

(around 8:35 am). It can be the best fifteen minutes

of the day. If you cannot join us, perhaps you can join the Divine Mercy on EWTN television channel at noon.

Paragraph Source: www.catholic.org

ROSARY/DIVINE MERCY

MINISTRY DIRECTORY

ADORATION COORDINATORS Charito Salas: (562) 490-9853 Myra Magbitang: (562) 749-0785

ALTAR SERVERS Stephanie Herrera: (562) 981-2771

BULLETIN TEAM/SOCIAL MEDIA/WEBSITE Joyce Kaiser: (562) 988-6855

CENACLE ROSARY GROUP Annie Pallivathukal: (562) 492-9587

COFFEE & DONUTS Peter Salas: (562) 852-1180

COUPLES FOR CHRIST Roy & Faye Rivera: (562) 424-5366

CURSILLO Matt Dobberpuhl: (562) 858-5394

DIVINE MERCY APOSTOLATE Alvino & Carmen Jauregui: (562) 428-3760

EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION

Samanth Christi: (562) 521-4040 Church Jim Supancheck: (562) 424-3599 The Sick

FILIPINO-AMERICAN ASSOCIATION Dr. Gene Lowther: (562) 427-1386

FINANCE COUNCIL Jun Magbitang: (562) 426-2910

HOLY NAME SOCIETY Bob Frazier: (562) 843-5824

INFANT BAPTISM Parish Office: (562) 424-8595

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS (Council #3449) Waldy Cruz: (562) 682-0768

LANDSCAPE BEAUTIFICATION Robert Kalowes: (562) 225-1946

LECTORS Marina Cuico: (562) 254-8133

LEGION OF MARY Rosamma Michael: (562) 426-9509

LITURGICAL MUSIC COORDINATOR Rita Courville Coffey: (562) 988-6855

OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP NOVENA Dn. Carlito de los Reyes: (562) 423-4140

OUR LADY QUEEN OF PEACE MINISTRY Tricia J: (303) 803-0287

PASTORAL COUNCIL Geraldine Johnston: (562) 498-8187

PEER MINISTRY Tiffany Chiu: (562) 988-6855

PLANNING & BUILDING TEAM Sean Farragher: (562) 533-6444

PROJECT ACHIEVE MINISTRY Michelle Gustilo-Smithson: (310) 344-7862

RCIA / ADULT SACRAMENTAL PREP Rita Courville Coffey: (562) 988-6855

RESPECT LIFE Robert Kalowes: (562) 426-3781

SACRISTANS Geraldine Johnston: (562) 498-8187

SAFEGUARD THE CHILDREN & YOUTH Sandy Komine: (562) 833-7290

USHERS & GREETERS Darrell Stewart: (562) 424-8982

WEDDING/QUINCEAÑERA COORDINATOR Deb Ryan: (562) 209-2458

WELCOME HOME MINISTRY Lisa Johnson: (562) 760-8138 Karen Miller: (562) 756-4144

WORSHIP ENVIRONMENT/EVENT DECOR Michelle Feiner: (562) 208-7310

Saint Valentine, officially known as Saint Valentine of Rome, is a third-century Roman saint widely celebrated on February 14 and commonly associated with "courtly love." Although not much of St. Valentine's life is reliably known, and whether or not the stories involve two different saints by the same name is also not officially decided, it is highly agreed that St. Valentine was martyred and then buried on the Via Flaminia to the north of Rome.

ST. VALENTINE Feast Day: February 14

Last Sunday’s Collection:

$13,814.11 Thank you for your prayerful giving.

Your generosity supports the operations of our Parish Community.

SAINT OF THE DAY

FINANCIAL REPORT

Take home some fun in God’s Word, grab a copy of “The Kids’ Bulletin” after each Mass!

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Visit our website to view current & previous bulletins at www.stbarnabaslb.org

We Pray for and remember our parishioners who have died.

2/12, 2/19, 2/26, 3/4, 3/11, 3/18 Stations of the Cross 6:30p & Mass 7p/Church Lenten Fish Fry 5:30p-8p/Parish Hall 2/15 President’s Day/Parish Office & School Closed 2/21 Lenten Service Project 2/24 SBS Restaurant Day/La Casita Rivera 3/10 Communal Penance Service 7:30p/Church 3/20 Palm Sunday 3/27 Easter Sunday

Mark Your Calendar

Sunday: First Sunday of Lent; Valentine’s Day; World Marriage Day Monday: Presidents’ Day Wednesday: The Seven Holy Founders of the Servite Order Friday: Abstinence

Monday, February 15th 8:00 am- Esmeraldo S. Talastas+ and Jose Del Rosario+ & Jeronimo Guevarra+ Tuesday, February 16th 8:00 am- Frankie Ramirez and Frank & Julie Atienza Wednesday, February 17th 8:00 am- Nicole Madlambayan and Lilia Palaganas 6:30 pm- Past & Present Knights of Columbus Members Thursday, February 18th 8:00 am- Arturo Rivera Friday, February 19th 8:00 am- Cornelius Shea+ Saturday, February 20th 8:00 am- Clarence Bevington Jr.+ and Martin Danao+ 5:00 pm- Lydia Aguinaldo+, Leonora Labiano+, and Edwin+, Eduardo+, & Delfina Pilotos+ Sunday, February 21st 7:30 am- Atienza Family 9:00 am- Intentions of St. Barnabas Parishioners 10:45 am- Bonifacio+ & Hermenia Avancena+ 12:30 pm- Edgar+ & Amador Del Castillo+ 5:30 pm- Francis Baylen

The following names have been recently added: Leticia Montero, Norma Hansen, Marina Mays, Michael Hernandez, Sister Shantee

*Book your Mass Intentions in person, at the Parish Office. (+indicates deceased)

First Reading — The Israelites show their faith by offering the Lord first fruits of the products of their new land (Deuteronomy 26:4-10). Psalm — Be with me, Lord, when I am in trouble (Psalm 91). Second Reading — All who express faith in the risen Christ and confess that he is Lord will be saved (Romans 10:8-13). Gospel — Jesus was led into the desert by the Spirit and was tempted (Luke 4:1-13).

The English translation of the Psalm Responses from the Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.

Today’s Readings

Monday: Lv 19:1-2, 11-18; Ps 19:8-10, 15;

Mt 25:31-46

Tuesday: Is 55:10-11; Ps 34:4-7, 16-19; Mt 6:7-15

Wednesday: Jon 3:1-10; Ps 51:3-4, 12-13, 18-19;

Lk 11:29-32

Thursday: Est C:12, 14-16, 23-25; Ps 138:1-3, 7c-8;

Mt 7:7-12

Friday: Ez 18:21-28; Ps 130:1-8; Mt 5:20-26

Saturday: Dt 26:16-19; Ps 119:1-2, 4-5, 7-8;

Mt 5:43-48

Sunday: Gn 15:5-12, 17-18; Ps 27:1, 7-9, 13-14;

Phil 3:17 — 4:1 [3:20 — 4:1]; Lk 9:28b-36

Saints & Special Observances

Readings For The Week

All are encouraged to pray for them and others already included in the Prayer Intention Book, which will be presented at each Mass. Call the Office to be added to the list. You may also write your own prayer intentions in the Prayer Intention Book that is available before each Saturday and Sunday Mass, located on a stand at the back of the Church.

We Remember...

Maria Robles 1/23 Victoria Tolentino 2/5

Weekly Mass Intentions

Pray For The Sick

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Extraordinary Jubilee Holy Year Of Mercy: December 8, 2015 - November 20, 2016

PRESIDENT’S DAY HOLIDAY The Parish Office will be closed on Monday, February 15th, due to the observance of President’s Day. Normal Office hours will resume on Tuesday.

Parish News

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS NEWS Grand Knight Waldy Cruz is pleased to announce the following Catholic men have completed the requirements for the 2nd degree level in the Knights of Columbus:

James Teehan, Micolee Lazaro, Dr. Benjamin Sy, John Ruszak, Mathew Ortiz, Florendo Gabrillo, Alden Huchinson, Julio Ramirez and Jesse Moreno.

Having been accepted as 1st degree Knights these men have chosen to enhance their membership by reaching the next level. The men participated in a ceremony, called an exemplification, at St. Maria Goretti Church in Long Beach, presided by District Deputy, Robert Kalowes.

NEWLY REGISTERED PARISHIONERS: William Pasamonte, Jose & Ana Lugo, Robert & Jeannine Crook, Christian & Mikaila Ramirez, and their families WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES: Frank & Julie Atienza 2/16 (38 yrs) Robert & Melissa Ray 2/28 Celebrating your Wedding Anniversary? Email us (a month before date) with Names, year you’re celebrating, along with your Wedding Anniversary date to: church@stbarnabaslb.org

PILGRIMAGE TO HOLY LAND & JORDAN THERE ARE STILL A FEW MORE SPOTS LEFT!!!!! Fr. Antony Gaspar is still inviting those who are interested to join him on a pilgrimage to The Holy Land and Jordan. If you’re interested in witnessing the Bible come to life, see the land where Jesus walked on earth, and be spiritually uplifted, you may not want to miss this opportunity. Kindly call the Parish Office as soon as possible to sign up. Tour Date: April 13th – 23th, 2016 Cost: $ 3,300.00 Additional info is available at: www.stbarnabaslb.org

Congratulations To The Following:

Parish Ministries

Pilgrimage with Fr. Antony

LENTEN SCHEDULE: FRIDAYS DURING LENT 5:30-8:00pm: Knights of Columbus Fish Fry Dinners 6:30pm: Stations of the Cross FEATURED MINISTRY: LEGION OF MARY 7:00pm: Mass =========================================

COMMUNAL PENANCE SERVICE Thursday, March 10th / 7:30pm

VIGIL MASS & BLESSING OF THE PALMS Saturday, March 19th / 5:00pm

PALM SUNDAY Sunday, March 20th Masses: 7:30am / 9am / 10:45am / 12:30pm / 5:30pm

HOLY MONDAY-WEDNESDAY March 21st-23rd / 8:00am

HOLY THURSDAY Thursday, March 24th 8:00am Rosary & Devotions (NO 8:00am Mass) 7:30pm Mass of the Lord’s Supper & Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament / Procession to the Parish Hall after 11:00pm Final Blessing & Evening Prayer

GOOD FRIDAY Friday, March 25th 8:00am Rosary & Devotions (NO 8:00am Mass) 11:30am Stations of the Cross 12:00pm Solemn Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion, Holy Communion & Veneration of the Cross 3:00pm-4:30pm Confessions 5:30pm Solemn Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion, Holy Communion & Veneration of the Cross 7:30pm Stations of the Cross

HOLY SATURDAY Saturday, March 26th 8:00am Rosary & Devotions (NO 8:00am Mass) 7:30pm Easter Vigil Service & Mass of Resurrection

EASTER SUNDAY Sunday, March 27th *New Mass Times: 7:30am / 9am / 10:45am / 12:30pm 2:30pm Infant Baptisms (Dn. Carlito) *NO 5:30pm Mass

[New changes have been made. This is the current, revised schedule]

Hosted by: Knights of Columbus #3449

Lenten Fish Fry Nights: 2/12, 2/19, 2/26, 3/4, 3/11 & 3/18 from 5:30pm-8:00pm

In the Parish Hall

PRICES: $9 / ADULTS $8 / SENIORS $6 / CHILDREN $1 / DRINKS OR DESSERTS

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Together In Mission: Though We Are Many… We Are One. www.ourmissionla.org

Our Holy Father, in his declaration of a Jubilee Year of Mercy, has called upon all Catholics to follow the corporal and spiritual works of mercy. In many respects, that message echoes the spirit of Together in Mission. Pope Francis has enlivened the Church to renew our spirit of evangelization. Through their ministries and education supported by funds provided by Together in Mission, recipient parishes and schools are doing just that, reaching out to their communities and making the message of God’s love known to those around them. You may have already responded, and for that we are grateful. Those who have not yet made a pledge or a donation to the program yet, please consider doing so. This annual appeal is the only one of its kind in the United States, a restr icted appeal where the proceeds can only be used to assist those parishes and schools in dire financial need. It is NOT used for deferring any costs of the Archdiocese’s operations, any of its liabilities, or litigation – neither past nor present. Each of us is called to share his or her gifts in support of the Church. We must first support our own parish, then our Archdiocese, and then our Church throughout the country and world. Please return pledge envelopes to the Parish Office or collection baskets. Your generosity is very much appreciated. For more info, visit: www.ourmissionla.org

We still have a limited number of spaces available in some grades and are accepting waitlist applications for our full classes. Applications for new students are available in the School Office from 8:00AM to 3:00PM Monday through Friday. For additional information, please contact the school office at 562-424-7476 or visit our website at: http://school.stbarnabaslb.org. ========================================= St. Barnabas Parish School is proud to announce our annual Spring Event and production of The Lion King Jr. on April 21, 22 and 23 at St. Joseph High School in Lakewood. Thank you for supporting our 4th annual cash raffle!!! A book of 10 tickets was mailed to all parishioners last month. Buy a chance to win one of the following prizes: 1st prize - $2,000, 2nd prize - $500 and 3rd prize - $250 There are many ways to support our school’s largest annual fundraiser. Please go to ww.biddingforgood.com/SBSevent:

Starting March 7th, you can purchase tickets online for all 3 nights, including our dinner theater on April 23rd.

Check out our first ever ONLINE AUCTION to be held April 10th-20th!!!

Click on “DONATE CASH” to contribute to the Simonetti Family Education Fund. Named for long time parishioners, Albert and Jeannette Simonetti, donations to this fund will support technology upgrades to our classrooms.

If you are interested in purchasing an ad in our colorful playbill or buying a sponsor table at the gala dinner, please contact Maggie Gisel at maggie.gisel@gmail.com. Thank you for your support of St. Barnabas Parish School! Disney’s The Lion King Jr. is presented through special arrangement with and all authorized performance materials are supplied by Music Theater International. 421 West 54th St., NY, NY 10019; Phone: 212-541-4684; Fax: 212-397-4684 www.MTIShows.com

Three Catholics died in a car accident and arrived in heaven at the same time. St. Peter asked them just one question, “When you are in your casket and your friends are mourning your loss, what would you like to hear them say about you?” The first one replied, “I would like to hear them say that I was not only a great doctor but also an outstanding family man.” The second one, without hesitation, responded, “I would like to hear them say that I was the best teacher they ever had and that I made a lasting, positive impression on everyone of them.” The third man took his time mulling over the question. Then his face brightened and he said, “I would love to hear them say, ‘Look! He's moving!’”

OH, BROTHER! Belly Laughs for Good Humored Catholics By Brother Loughlan Sofield, ST

Come by for lunch or dinner on:

February 24th

Happy Hour is from 3-6PM!

La Casita Rivera will generously donate 15% back to

St. Barnabas School Please present this coupon when ordering.

3819 Atlantic Ave., Long Beach, CA 90807 Phone: (562) 427-8600

PLAY BASEBALL FOR ST. BARNABAS! Programs are available to children ages 4-12. Stress-free, no-pressure environment where players can play with friends and classmates. The primary adjective is to learn the game of baseball while having FUN! They get to experience success while

developing skills used throughout life. Contact Fred Kephart at (310) 850-0835 or email: keptech@gmail.com and/or visit: www.stbarnabaslb.org for more information!

Holy Humor

St. Barnabas Baseball

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Safeguard The Children

Today Lent begins. Ash Wednesday initiates the forty days of the Lenten fast, but since Sundays are not tallied in the days of fasting, today is the solemn opening of the forty days of Lent. The Church has work to do today, principally the calling forward of those chosen (the proper word is elected) for the Easter sacraments. Some of those who have been catechumens may now make a transition to a new way of life as the “elect.” For them, this Lent will be a time of “purification” and “enlightenment.” For us who accompany them, it is a time of helping them discern God’s call and prepare for new life. This year, while the readings from the third year of the Lectionary cycle are usually read, they are set aside on certain Sundays for the benefit of the elect. We turn then to the readings from Year A, and we give those who journey to the font of baptism three extraordinary companions. In the Gospels for those days, we meet the woman of Samaria and the man born blind, and we come to the tomb of Lazarus three days after his death. Many bishops celebrate the Rite of Election on or near today, affirming God’s choice for these new faithful, and also offering them the solidarity of many companions. In 2013, over 38,000 adults entered the baptismal waters in the United States, a remarkable testimony to the vigor of our tradition of receiving and nurturing adult faith. —Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

Treasures from our Tradition

Kik Messenger and the dangers of anonymous messages Social media sites are available to anyone with an internet connection (computer, phone, tablet). Your kids may be sharing their lives with complete strangers, and parents should be aware of the sites they use, what they share, and who their friends are. One mobile app, Kik, is regarded as the most dangerous site for internet predators, because users can send messages to anyone with a cellphone, including young children. Kik has no options for parental controls, leaving kids exposed to the entire web. To learn more about this app in the Virtus® article “Mobile App Danger—Kik Messenger,” email jvienna@la-archdiocese.org.

Our 1st and 2nd Year Confirmation Youth are sponsoring a Lenten Service Project for our parish community. They are

putting together Easter Food Baskets for Catholic Charities in Long Beach and “Sock Kits” for the people on Skid Row through the Catholic Worker Organization. We are calling on you—the community of St. Barnabas to open your hearts and wallets to help us provide many of the items needed. The purple insert within this bulletin list the items that are most needed by these charitable organizations. Please bring what you can to church before or after all the Masses the starting February 21st, or send with your youth to the Religious Education classes. There will be plastic bins around the church marked “Lenten Service Project” for your donations. Make this your family Almsgiving—Lenten Project for this Lenten Season. Remember to keep these needy families and people in your prayers. The confirmation youth will collect and sort the items and assemble them with notes of encouragement on Sunday, March 20th in the Parish Hall from 2:00pm – 5:00pm. We are putting “Discipleship into Practice”!

Lenten Service Project 2016