Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time July 2, 2017

My wife, Peggie & I wish to extend our deep appreciation and sincere gratitude to ALL the members of St. Barnabas Parish. Your generosity, love, support and words of encouragement are beyond compare. We truly feel blessed to be a part of this incredible Faith Community and look forward to serving you for many years.

THANK YOU - Fr. Brendan, Pastor, for your kind and gentle support, encouragement and guidance. THANK YOU - Fr. JP & Fr. Paul also for your support and help. I know you all “have my back”. THANK YOU – Deacon Vinny & Carol, you were there for us every step of the way. I sincerely look forward to serving with all of you. THANK YOU - to former pastor Msgr. Barry, to Fr. Brendan Gormley, Fr. Noel Boylan, Deacon Tom Barbagallo for your assistance at Mass & always.

Special thanks to The Ladies of Charity for the fabulous reception after my Mass of Thanksgiving. The event was coordinated by MaryDee McMahon – awesome job MaryDee, THANK YOU & God Bless you always. The rave reviews from everyone is a testament to your expertise & planning. The décor, ambience and food were just beautiful.

THANK YOU – Shana Mahoney, music director, for the beautiful Mass booklet and the wonderful choir. To Eric Johnson, organist and the St. Barnabas Harp Ensemble for adding the Irish flavor. Thank you also to Shana & Sophia for the reception music.

THANK YOU – Joanie Madden, friend, neighbor and awesome flautist.

THANK YOU – Helen Winters, Parish Manager and ALL the terrific office staff. You are all a pleasure to work with.

THANK YOU – Anthony Bongiorno, Sacristan, Eileen Slattery, Lector, to the Altar Servers, Ushers, Boy Scouts, MC Jim Kilkenny and those who helped in any way to make the day so very special. Go Raibh Maith Agat, Go Leir (Thank You all very much) May God Bless ALL of you today and always.

Deacon Eymard and Peggie

WELCOME

Please welcome today our summer seminarian, Ryan Muldoon. Ryan is from Pearl River and will be with us 6 weeks. He will be entering his 3rd Theology study at the North American College in September.

CHANGE IN MASS SCHEDULE - JULY 4TH In deference to people’s holiday schedule, we will NOT

be having a 6:30am on Tuesday, July 4th .

The schedule of Masses will be as follows: 8:30am & 7:00pm in the Main Church

THE RECTORY OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED

TALK ON OUR LADY OF FATIMA

Date: Thursday, July 13th Time: 9:15am Location: Considine Center (Room 1-6)

This year marks the 100th anniversary of the apparitions of Our Lady in Fatima, Portugal. Brother Ryan will give a presentation on understanding Our Lady’s message and the so-called “secrets” of Fatima. [Who was the angel that also appeared? Did the sun really “dance”? What did Mary ask for?] The talk will last approximately 40 minutes with time for questions and discussion afterward.

Recently Pope Francis spoke very beautifully of the necessity for priests to have lay friends. His words come at a very good time, when some people are questioning why a priest and member of the laity would be good friends. Is it possible for them, a priest and a lay person to have a good, close friendship, based on love for Christ, and one that helps each to grow in the faith and in virtue? Yes, it is!

Here are Pope Francis’ words:

Lectio Divina Reflection: Today’s Gospel is Matthew 10:37-42. Where in your life is sin struggling to claim a victory over you? How can you die to this sin and be free to live for God? Lectio Divina open scripture for you to know God’s love for you. Contact Helen McCullagh 915-237-1595 for more information. Sessions resume in September.

Tithing & Stewardship Weekly Goal - $18,000

June 25 $13,498.66

Second Collection – Next Weekend The Church in Africa continues to grow rapidly, unlike anywhere else in the world. In fact, it is estimated that, by 2025, nearly one-sixth of the world’s Catholic population is expected to be living on the continent. With our help, the Church in Africa can turn its potential into a reality. Please give generously to the Solidarity Fund for the Church in Africa in the second collection today

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 & Sanctuary Lamp JULY 60 Daily Masses Rev. Eugene O’Sullivan Requested by: Mary Rogan 8 Sabbath Masses Veronica Garvey Requested by: Mary Rogan

Sanctuary Lamp Harry Quattrocchi Requested by: Frances Mauro

MASSES FOR THE WEEK

MONDAY, July 3 6:30 James Clark Sr. 8:30 Jimmy Doran (11th ANN) & Margaret McAleer James McNally & Patrick & Bridget Heneghan

TUESDAY, July 4 8:30 Breda Devane and Agnes O’Shea and Genevieve Healy 7:00 Special Intention

WEDNESDAY, July 5 6:30 Roseanna Davey 8:30 Emidio & Leondina Ruzzi and Ena Cashin 7:00 Jerry O’Connell (1st ANN)

THURSDAY, July 6

6:30 Mary Clark 8:30 Michael Tannian and James Fitzgerald (2nd ANN) 7:00 Mike Gilligan

FRIDAY, July 7 6:30 Theresa Grant 8:30 Patrick & Sean Tallon and Intentions of William Cronin

SATURDAY, July 8 8:30 Noreen T. Considine John Grummell, James Devane & Mary O’Donnell 12noon John J. Dinan (26th ANN)

5:00 Joseph & Brian Gorman 7:00 William Reilly

“Lay people who offer priests true friendship, the pope said, “are like the home of Bethany, where Jesus entrusted his weariness to Martha and Mary, and, thanks to their care, was able to find rest and refreshment.”

When Jesus speaks of his “friends,” the pope noted, he points to a hard truth: “true friendship involves an encounter that draws me so near to the other person that I give something of my very self.”

Friends “stand at our side … they listen to us closely, and can see beyond mere words; they are merciful when faced with our faults; they are non-judgmental,” he said. “They do not always indulge us but, precisely because they love us, they honestly tell us when they disagree. They are there to pick us up whenever we fall.”

To be a true friend to priests means knowing how to “accompany and sustain them in faith, in fidelity to prayer and apostolic commitment,” the pontiff told lay men and women of Serra International.”

The Gloria & the Collect In the Penitential rite we take a long meaningful look at our fallen humanity and ask God to accept us as we see ourselves – human beings

who seek to see God more clearly in their lives and are asking that the mercy of God permeate our lives as we approach the mysteries of our Faith. We come to enter into a deeper experience with God and to recognize who God is in our lives, especially in revelation to a fallen world. Once the priest and congregation acknowledge their sins and ask God for forgiveness the priest acclaims the following formula:

“May Almighty God have mercy on us, forgive us of our sins and bring us all to everlasting life.” after which all acclaim, Amen.

After the conclusion of the penitential rite we have (on Sundays, Feasts, and Solemnities) the proclamation of the Gloria or Glory to God. This can either be recited or sung. If it is recited it is initiated by the Priest and if sung by the priest or cantor. The Gloria is prayer of praise that celebrates the Glory of God. The opening lines are taken from the praise of the angels at the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem: “Glory to God in the Highest and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests”. (Luke 2:13-14) The Gloria is seen as a preeminent example of a prayer of praise and is often called a doxology. The word doxology stems from the two Greek words doxa () meaning ‘glory’ and logos () meaning word. The two words give doxology its meaning – a word of praise. The Gloria allows the Church’s people to celebrate that Jesus Christ, the Son of God, became man for our salvation. After the angelic opening the Gloria proceeds with a litany or scriptural titles for our Lord: Heavenly King, Almighty Father, Only Begotten Son, Lamb of God, the Holy One, The Lord. The structure of the Gloria which was originally composed in Greek takes its form from a form of prose known in the early Church as “private psalms” – prayers composed by faithful Christians after the style of the Biblical or Royal Psalms of King David. (The Mass, pg. 106) The Gloria became a part of the official liturgy of the Church at the Christmas liturgy around 128 A.D. and was initiated by Pope Telesphorus. This prayer of praise is used on all Sundays of the Church Year (except during Advent and Lent when the tone of the liturgy is more penitential and subdued) and on all feasts and solemnities of the Church Year that fall during the week. After the Gloria is concluded the priest calls all the faithful to prayer with the words “Let us pray”. A period of silence follows and the opening prayer of the mass (sometimes known as the ‘collect’) is then either recited or sung by the celebrant. All in the congregation respond with the affirmation Amen and all are seated for the continuation of the Liturgy of the Word with the readings of the Mass. Fr. JP

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 23rd, at 11:45am in the Main Church.

May they rest in peace

PRO LIFE CORNER Pray for an end to abortion so that God’s plan for every life He sends into the world can be fulfilled.

CHANGE IN WEEKEND FOR JULY

The Franciscan Sisters of the Renewal

Collection for July will be on the weekend of July 22nd & 23rd.

May God bless you.

SAVE THE DATE

SUNDAY, AUGUST 6th

Every two seconds, someone needs blood. Summer marks the heights of “trauma season,” the busiest time of the year for emergency room and trauma Centers nationwide. But with schools closed for the summer and workers away on vacation, there are far fewer people available to donate blood.

There will be a Blood Drive on Sunday, August 6th 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.

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HOPe-Charity is a non-sectarian, tax-exempt 501© (3) charitable organization dedicated to changing lives. Their focus is on the poorest of the poor. Their intent is to empower communities in the developing world and have funded the following projects:

A community center and pre-school in Peru. A school for impoverished boys and girls in India. A water-supply project in Kenya. A health clinic with community out-reach programs in Honduras. A comprehensive training program to make women more independent and

economically self-reliant in Ethiopia. A rural water-well initiative in rural Tanzania. A range of medical support and school material in Haiti. A carpentry and computer training facility in Costa Rica. Support of a school an orphanage in the Dominican Republic. A safe, soccer-playing area for orphans near Durban, South Africa. Medical support for a hospital in Nigeria. School supplies for a school in Bolivia.

On the weekend of July 15th and 16th members of HOPe-Charity will speak at all the Masses.

The Mother Theresa Of Ireland Sister Consilio “the Greatest Kerry Woman” found a need to build Residential Treatment Centers throughout Ireland for Detoxification and Addiction. Sister Consilio has opened several centers but her goal is to open an outreach center in each county.

Contributions of any amount are most welcome for this worthy cause.

For further information contact Michael O’Sullivan at 917 445-8452.

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 Vincent Laurato at 718 324-1478 ext 237 or Deacon Eymard Smith at ext. 241.

Due to security concerns for the safety of our parishioners, Church and neighborhood, access to the restrooms and the lower church will be limited to the hours when services are taking place.

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.

BAPTISM INSTRUCTION CLASSES

Parents wishing to have their child 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 at 8:00 pm the Considine Center (Room 1-6) The classes for July will be held on:

Monday, July 10th Monday, July 24th

Registration for the class is required To register, please call the rectory office at (718) 324-1478 ext 0

CHASE THE GAME SUMMER CLINIC

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

3 Sessions – July 17 (Full), July 31 & August 7 (morning)

Coach – Thomas Murray www.chasethegame.com day camp page

Call (914) 320-5297 or email chasethegame@yahoo.com

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 Theresa Bonopartis at Lumina: 877 586-4621 or email: Lumina@postabortionhelp.org Woodlawn Women to Women Group of Alcoholics Anonymous meets on Thursday evenings at 7:00pm in the Considine Center (Room 2-6).

Society of St. Vincent de Paul In today’s Gospel hear Jesus tell us: “Whoever gives only a cup of cold water to one of these little ones to drink because the little one is a disciple — Amen, I say to you, he will surely not lose his reward.” Is there a family you know who needs assistance? Please email the Society of St Vincent de Paul so that together we can help those who are hungry. barnabasSVDP@gmail.com

Heroes Helping Kids

This fall St. Barnabas Parish is looking to pair active and retired first responders (Police, Fire, EMS,) to join civic minded high school youths to join in community projects, sports, spiritual retreats and monthly meetings. For more information please contact Linda O’Brien at 718 324-1478 ext.240. 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

CCD REGISTRATION FOR 2017 – 2018 Re-Registration for CCD 2017 – 2018 school year is currently underway. Registration forms can be found in the vestibules of both the Main Church and High School Chapel. Forms can also be picked up at the CCD office or at the Rectory office.

ALL REGRISTRATION FORMS MUST BE COMPLETED AND RETURNED NO LATER THAN AUGUST 15, 2017.

Students entering the program for the first time are required to have a copy of their baptismal certificate accompanying the registration form. No new registration can be accepted without a baptismal certificate.

Registration forms may be returned to the Religious Education office or to the rectory office. We ask if you are paying in cash to please have the right amount. Be sure to obtain a receipt for the form.

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 Sunday 8:45 to 10:15am Grades 1 through 8

For all questions and if you can volunteer your time as a Catechist or Classroom Aide, call 718 324-0865.

Banns Of Marriage For the Second Time: Paul Faia and Claire Madden

LifeLine Screening - The power of prevention Life Line Screening will be coming to our neighborhood on July 11th. Life Line screenings go beyond your regular checkups to provide a more thorough look at your health. Screenings are available for carotid artery plaque, Heart Rhythm Irregularities, Osteoporosis Risk, and more. Please see flyers in the high school . There is a $ 10.00 discount for registering early for St. Barnabas Parish. visit www.LifeLineScreening.com/community-partners or call 888-653-6450

Summer Enrichment Program for boys and girls in grades seven through eleven. Classes include TACHS Prep, SAT Prep, Creative Writing, Coding, Robotics and more! Come to improve your skills and have fun. For information, contact Donald Boyce at 718-325-8800 or dboyce@stbarnabashigh.com

The Barnabite Giving Tree! The Giving Tree provides our community the opportunity to honor a Barnabas alumnae, beloved family member or friend - living or deceased, and even yourself. Giving opportunities start from $150 to $500 for either a silver, bronze or gold leaf or $1,000 and up for different sized stones. Proceeds benefit the Saint Barnabas High School Annual Fund. For more information visit www.stbarnabashigh.com, email jgeideman@stbarnabashigh.com or call 718-325-8800 ext. 11.

The Emerald Isle Immigration Center is looking for volunteers for Meals-On-Wheels

Meals are delivered usually before 12.30pm Monday through Friday to 35 elderly or homebound seniors in the neighborhood. Volunteers can choose the day or days they would like to commit to. Volunteer delivery persons and particularly drivers are needed at this time. No prior experience is necessary. Please contact the Emerald Isle Immigration Center if you wish to participate.

Emerald Isle Immigration Center 4275 Katonah Avenue (718)324-3039.

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 Sister James Patrick Kavanagh Christopher Coleman

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:

Micahel Gabriel Garcia, child of Leonardo & Aoife 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: Robert Castelli, Dennis Lehane, Rose Failla, Michael O’Shea and Jack Flood.