St. Barnabas Catholic Church June 19, 2016 — Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Sunday Mass

6:00pm Saturday Vigil

10:00am Sunday

Daily Mass

8:30am Mon, Tues, Thur, Fri

7:00pm Wed (with novena)

8:30am First Saturday

Eucharistic Adoration

7:00-8:00am Mon, Tues, Thur, Fri

Confession

5:00-5:45pm Saturday

and upon request

Anointing of the Sick

Speak to a priest to determine if

now is the right time for this

sacrament. The Anointing is

usually preceded by Confession.

For sacramental emergencies,

call any time, day or night.

Baptism

Contact Fr. Jerabek – preferably

during the pregnancy.

Holy Matrimony

Contact Fr. Jerabek no less than

six months in advance to begin

the preparation process.

Parish Registration

Speak to an usher or call the office.

7921 First Avenue North Birmingham, Alabama 35206

http://barnabascatholic.com

church@barnabascatholic.com

205-833-0334

Office Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 1:00pm

Father Bryan W. Jerabek, J.C.L.

Pastor

Monsignor Eugene O’Connor, Pastor Emeritus

Ms. Alice Carter, Parish Secretary Mr. David Renda, Pastoral Care

Mr. Steve O’Donnell, Maintenance Ms. Sandra Hudecz, Housekeeper

Mr. Tim Tipton & Mr. Kenneth Sutton, Organists

St. Barnabas Catholic School (K4-8) Mr. John Parker, Principal

205-836-5385 – http://stbcsbhm.org

12th Sunday of Ordinary Time – June 19, 2016 – Jesus was praying by himself.

Parish Mass Intentions

Saturday 6/18 Phillip Howard+ Sunday 6/19 Souls of Priests in Purgatory

Monday 6/20 Souls of Priests in Purgatory

Tuesday 6/21 Souls of Priests in Purgatory Wednesday 6/22 * Thursday 6/23 Souls of Priests in Purgatory Friday 6/24 * Saturday 6/25 Mary Duke Tortorici+ Monsignor O’Connor’s Mass Intentions

Saturday 6/18 Special Intention (A.) Sunday 6/19 Bernard Schaefers+ Monday 6/20 Thanksgiving Tuesday 6/21 Betsy Veigl+ Wednesday 6/22 Rita Dumais+ Thursday 6/23 Fay Avrard+ Friday 6/24 Sebastian & Mirian Anderson

Saturday 6/25 Pro-Life Intention Offertory Collection – June 11/12, 2016

Regular Offertory $ 3,502.00 Maintenance Fund $ 337.00 Benevolent Fund $ 35.00 Pantry $ 0.00 Scripture Readings for Next Sunday – 6/26/16

1st Reading: 1 Kings 19:16b, 19-21 Responsorial: Psalm 16:1-2, 5, 7-8, 9-10, 11 2nd Reading: Galatians 5:1, 13-18 Gospel: Luke 9:51-62 Vocation Crucifix Apostolate

The vocation crucifix will pass from Mr. & Mrs. Mike Tortorici to Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Schaefers on Saturday, and from Mr. & Mrs. Jack Tyler to Jean Rankin & Rose Miller on Sunday.

Pray for the Sick

Please pray for: Jan Smith, Margo Lemonis, Joy Martin, Sarah Maye, Jean Rankin, Mike Hayden, Jane Campbell, Myra Corbett, Maria Gomez, Joe Zyne, Theresa Smith, Thomas (Joe) Faucett, Deborah Muffley, Virginia McGrew, Gertrude Sanders, Ann Loring, Frances Humphrey, Mr. & Mrs. James E. Jacobson, Leslie Walters, Audrey Benson (Ireland), and all those listed in our Long Term Care Book. You are welcome to add names to this book, which is located by the St. Joseph statue in the church. Please call the office to add names to this list.

Grant Eternal Rest, O Lord

We extend sympathy and prayers to Mike Tortorici and Family on the death of Mike’s mother, Mary Duke Tortorici.

Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her. May her soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

Sanctuary Lamp – June 20-26

In honor of Father Jerabek – Best Wishes and Farewell, by Scarlett Bradford.

ALTAR/CHURCH Mary Jean Romano ALTAR LINENS Jean Rankin PANTRY Closed for the summer.

NEW! Thank You

Many thanks to the members of the Knights of Columbus who donated their time last Saturday to cleaning projects on the church grounds. Notice the clean sidewalks and stairs!

NEW! Mission Cooperative Appeal

It is time for our special collection for the Mission Cooperative Appeal. The collection will be taken on the weekend of June 25/26. We count of your generosity once again. This year the funds received will help directly support the following participating groups: Diocese of Warangal, India; Diocese of Irinjalakuda, India; Diocese of Buea, Cameroon; Guadalupan Sisters of the Holy Spirit. “When we act with compassion, generosity, and commitment to justice for the ‘least among us’, we act as Jesus’ true disciples.” — Bishop Robert J. Baker

NEW! Railings in Sanctuary

A local craftsman added the railings that you now see on either side of the altar, this past week. They have been made to complement our church’s beautiful décor and are installed in a solid manner. These new railings make our sanctuary a safer place for all who are ministering, working, or cleaning there.

Homeschooling Support

St. Thomas Aquinas Academy is a Catholic co-op designed to support homeschooling families. Registration is currently being accepted for the Fall 2016 classes. Classes include a variety of subjects for grades 1 – 12, as well as classes for K4 & K5. The co-op meets every Thursday, 9:30-11:30am, at the Cathedral of St. Paul, beginning September 15 and ending November 3. More info and a registration form can be found at http://staabhm.weebly.com.

Summer Lunch Program

St. Barnabas School is participating in a Summer Lunch program for ages 18 and younger. A free cold cut lunch is available on the weekdays through July 15. Please call the school at 205-836-5385 if you are interested in this program for your children.

Farewell Gathering

Final plans are being made for Father Jerabek’s farewell potluck. Ham, fried chicken, drinks, cake, and paper goods will be provided. We are asking guests to bring additional meat dishes such as meatballs, lasagna, baked ziti, chicken, and ham, as well as side dishes. Suggested sides include macaroni & cheese, corn, pasta salad, potato salad, green beans, baked beans, broccoli, carrots, and fruit salad. Brownies, cookies, pies, and pound cake would also be welcome. No crock pots, please! Theresa Petruzella is coordinating the meal. Please call her at 205-901-0734 and let her know what you plan to bring. (We would like to have a “balanced” variety.) We look forward to seeing everyone in the gym on Sunday, June 26 immediately after the 10:00am Mass!

NEW! Preparing to Welcome Father George

In preparation for Father George’s arrival, Father Jerabek has been working on finalizing improvements in the rectory, including the re-carpeting of the pastor’s suite. In addition, it would be nice to have a welcome gift basket for him – if you would like to donate toward this, please let Father Jerabek know. A “welcome” card will be out next weekend for all to sign, to be included with the basket. Finally, there will be a welcome reception for Father George, perhaps on the second weekend of July (the first weekend being a holiday) – more info to follow. Let’s prepare to offer a warm welcome! “I Love America” Patriotic Concert

Everyone is invited to a fun, patriotic birthday celebration for our nation! St. Aloysius Church will host its 4th Annual “I Love America” concert on Friday, June 24 at 7:00pm. With patriotic singalongs, performances, and a color guard, this evening will be entertaining and inspiring. No charge. St. Aloysius Church is located at 751 Academy Drive in Bessemer.

John Carroll Class Reunions

John Carroll Class of 1986 30th Year Reunion: Saturday, July 23, at Rogue Tavern. For more info, email johncarrollhigh1986@gmail.com. The classes of 1956, 1957, and 1958 will have a combined reunion on Saturday, August 20, at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens. Mass will be at 4:00pm at St. Francis Xavier and the reunion will start at 5:30pm. Make plans to join us and let us know ASAP so that we can continue with planning. Cost is $65.00/person and includes dinner, music and dancing. For more info or to register, contact Diane Swatek at 205-823-2330 or dianeswatek4@gmail.com.

NEW! Vocation Discernment Retreat

The Little Sisters of the Poor are holding are Summer Vocation Discernment Retreat for women aged 17-35 the weekend of August 5/6 at Sacred Heart Residence, 1655 McGill Avenue, Mobile. This retreat is an opportunity in this Jubilee Year of Mercy to learn about or to discern the consecrated religious life as a Vocation of Mercy. There is no charge for the retreat. To register or for more information, call or email Sister Carolyn by August 3: 251-591-3700 or vocmobile@littlesistersofthepoor.org.

Jesus, meek and humble of heart, make my heart like unto thine.

Sweet Heart of Jesus, be my love.

Heart of Jesus, I put my trust in you!

All for you, most Sacred Heart of Jesus!

CATHOLIC VOCABULARY

This Week’s Term: MANUTERGIUM

A “manutergium” is the cloth that is used to wipe the Sacred Chrism off of a newly-ordained priest’s hands during the ordination ritual. Traditionally, this cloth would have been made of pure linen. In the past, it was wrapped around the priest’s hands following the anointing, as part of the ritual; nowadays it is no longer specifically included in the ritual, and so is used after the anointing, usually off to one side or in the sacristy, to absorb the holy oil. The anointing with Sacred Chrism signifies that the priest’s hands are consecrated to offer the Eucharistic sacrifice and, indeed, to handle the Most Blessed Sacrament, Christ’s Body and Blood. A priest traditionally retains the Chrism-soaked manutergium after his ordination until his mother’s death. When she dies, his manutergium is wrapped around her hands and her body is buried with it. A very touching, pious tradition has it that when she goes for her Particular Judgment, the Lord asks her what she gave Him in her life on earth, and she extends her hands and says, “I gave you my son as a priest”; then, Jesus grants her entry into Paradise. (This is a very beautiful thought and tradition, but clearly it cannot in any way be understood as meaning that mothers of priests are somehow excused from living a life of virtue and holiness like everyone else! They do not get a free pass just because their son is a priest!) The word “manutergium” comes from Latin and literally means, “hand towel”.

This is the final installment of “Catholic Vocabulary”.

I have truly enjoyed writing these “glossary entries”

and I have received much positive feedback indicating

that most everyone who read them enjoyed them also.

Our Catholic faith and tradition is a treasure full of

riches. Let us all continue to try to discover it more

fully and understand it better! — Father Jerabek