Saint Barnabas Roman Catholic Church Iglesia Católica Romana San Bernabé “St. Barnabas Roman Catholic parish, “La parroquia de la Iglesia Católica Romana de a welcoming and diverse Eucharistic community San Bernabé, una comunidad eucarística, aco- of faith and stewardship, empowered by the gedora y diversa de fe y administración, con el Holy Spirit and in response to Christ’s call to poder del Espíritu Santo y en respuesta al love and serve one another, seeks to bring all llamado de Cristo de amar y servir a los demás, people to the knowledge of and union with busca llevar a todas las personas al conocimien- God our Father.” to y la unión con Dios nuestro Padre” THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER - April 26, 2020
Saint Barnabas Roman Catholic Church New Parishioners are Los nuevos parroquianos son Iglesia Católica Romana San Bernabé welcomed and invited to join in bienvenidos e invitados a unirse 109 Crescent Hill Drive our worship and many a nuestra adoración y otras ac- PO Box 39, Arden, NC 28704 activities. Please register after tividades. Por favor regístrense Telephone: (828) 684‐6098 Sunday Masses or stop by the después de las misas Dominicales Fax: (828) 684‐6152 office. Parishioners who move o pasen por la oficina. Se les [email protected] are asked to notify the office so pide a los asistentes que se www.saintbarnabasarden.org we can say a fond farewell and muden que notifiquen a la ofici- Front Office Hours ‐ Horario de recepción: assure you of our continued na para que podamos decirle Mon, Fri: 9:30 am ‐ noon and 1 pm ‐ 4 pm prayers. buena suerte y asegurarles nues- Tues, Thur: 9:30 am ‐ 1 pm Wed: 2 pm ‐ 6 pm tras continuas oraciones.
Diocese of Charlo e ‐ Diócesis de Charlo e Most Reverend Peter J. Jugis, J.C.D., Bishop Father Adrian Porras, Pastor Rev. Mr. Frank Moyer, Deacon Rev. Mr. Rudy Triana, Deacon
PASTORAL SCHEDULE ‐ HORARIO PASTORAL CONFESSIONS ‐ CONFESIONES Saturday 4:00 pm ‐ 5:00 pm Sunday 7:30 am ‐ 8:00 am
SUNDAY MASSES ‐ MISAS DE DOMINGO Saturday Vigil 5:30 pm, Vigil Mass in English Vigilia del sabado 7:15 pm, Misa de vigilia en español Sunday 8:30 am & 11:00 am in English
HOLY DAY MASSES ‐ MISAS DE DÍA SANTO Vigil and Holy Days (See inside of bulle n)
WEEKDAY MASSES ‐ MISAS ENTRE SEMANA (Check bulle n and web for changes) Monday, Thursday, Friday: Morning Prayer (Lauds) 8:45 am Mass 9:00 am
Wednesday: Evening Prayer (Vespers) 5:45 pm Mass 6:00 pm Benedic on of the Blessed Sacrament 6:45 pm
ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT IN THE CHAPEL Monday thru Friday 7 am un l 10 pm Saturday 7 am un l 4 pm Sunday 1 pm un l 10 pm Wednesday in the Church at 6:45 pm St. Barnabas Catholic Church · Arden, NC St. Barnabas Staff & Contact Informa on Commissions and Council Heads Buildings and Facili es Gaylon Brooks 828‐684‐6098 (p) ‐ 828‐684‐6152 (f) Community Ministries & Peace and Jus ce Susan Chitwood Name / Posi on Phone Ext. / Email Ecumenism Open Educa on and Forma on Open Fr. Adrian Porras, V.F. Ext. 1301 Evangeliza on/Communica on Joanne Gregory Pastor [email protected] Liturgy and Worship Dana Wardwell Parish Life Kim Owens De. Rudy Triana Ext. 1314 Finance Council Ken Marino Deacon [email protected] Pastoral Council Ron Wild De. Frank Moyer Ext. 1321 THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM ‐ Bap sms are celebrated on Sundays Deacon [email protected] a er the 11:00 am Mass. Parents must be registered in the Parish and have a ended a Bap smal Prepara on Class, held the 1st Monday of Mrs. Marcia Torres Ext. 1312 each month at 6:00 pm in the Oscar Romero room, D Hall. Pre‐ Business Manager [email protected] registra on for this class required. Call the church office to register. Bap‐ sm should be conferred in the first few weeks a er the birth of a child. Mrs. Marilyn Jensen Ext. 1373 Godparents must be prac cing Catholics.
Administrative Ass’t. EL SACRAMENTO DEL BAUTISMO Catalina González. Tel: 828‐551‐2188. Mr. Simeon Willis Ext. 1303 Para pla cas prebau zmal. Primer Domingo de cada mes. Dir. of Religious Ed. [email protected] 8 am en el Salón San Juan 23. Ms. Tiffany Gallozzi Ext. 1310 Para claces de adultos. Llamar el mísmo numero. Para los sacramentos: Bau zo, Primera Comunion, y Confirmacíon. Director of Music [email protected] QUINCEÑERA Mr. John Psychas Por favor póngase en contacto con Padre Adrian Porras para una cita Organist [email protected] para discu r información sobre la quinceñera. Recomendar al menos tres meses antes de la fecha deseada. La familia ene que estar registrado Ms. Suzanne Daley Ext. 1307 en la iglesia.
Secretary (Tu‐Fr) [email protected] THE SACRAMENT OF FIRST CONFESSION AND FIRST HOLY Mrs. Wanda Cruz Ext. 1311 (Habla Español) COMMUNION ‐ Second grade is the normal me. One year prior Reli‐ Recep onist (M‐F) [email protected] gious Educa on is required.
Mrs. Valarie Brooks THE SACRAMENT OF HOLY ORDERS ‐ Men should call the parish priest Volunteer Coordinator [email protected] ‐ ext 1306 or the Diocesan Voca on Director to help them discern their call to the Diaconate or Priesthood. Rel. Ed Ass’t (W) [email protected] ‐ ext 1302 THE SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY ‐ Couples should make an appoint‐ Tribunal Advocate (annulments) ment with the priest or deacon at the me of engagement and at least Mr. José González Ext. 1305 ‐ [email protected] six months in advance of any wedding date to begin prepara ons. No date should be set before that mee ng so all canonical requirements are met. One party must be registered and an ac ve Catholic. All weddings St. Vincent de Paul Compassionate Callers ‐ Ext. 1309 take place inside the Church.
Society ‐ Ext. 1308 THE SACRAMENT OF THE ANOINTING OF SICK ‐ The anoin ng of the sick can be administered to anyone suffering from a serious or chronic illness. Please call the church office to make arrangements to be anoint‐ Knights Corner ed. In an emergency, please use ext. 1, leave a message with your name and phone number. You will be contacted as soon as possible. Esquina caballeros HOLY COMMUNION AT HOME ‐ Please call the Church office to make Council 8923 / Consejo 8923 arrangements.
Grand Knight / Gran caballero: Saint Barnabas Couples Club Arthur Carder: [email protected] The Saint Barnabas Couples Club is a social organiza on that meets the 4th Degree / Cuarto grado: first Tuesday of the month between 7:00 and 7:30 pm in the Saint John Albert Navarro , Faithful Navigator ‐ 347‐924‐7588 the XXIII conference room (followed by refreshments in the social hall). The purpose of the organiza on is for Couples that are members of The Knights meet the 4th Monday of each month Saint Barnabas to join together socially at different venues. If interested Rosary at 6:00 pm, Council Mee ng at 6:30 pm, followed by social in joining the Club or ge ng more informa on contact Bob & Margie me. Riffle, this year’s presidents. You can contact them at 828‐702‐0674 or email them at [email protected]. Los caballeros se reúnen el cuarto lunes de cada mes. Rosario a las 6:00 pm, Reunión del Consejo a las 6:30 pm, seguido por el El Club de parejas de San Barnabé empo social. El Club de parejas de San Barnabé es una organización social que se reúne en el primer martes de cada mes. Se reúne a las 7 de la tarde Faith in Ac on. Becoming a Knight of Columbus can transform your hasta las 7:30 en la sala de conferencias de San Juan XXIII, seguida con life. As a Knight you have the opportunity to support our parish, give refrigerios y bocadillos en el salón social. El propósito de la organi‐ back to our community, grow in your faith and gain exclusive access zación es que las parejas que son miembros de San Barnabé se unan to our top rated insurance program. socialmente en lugares diferentes. Si usted está interesado en unirse Fe en acción. Conver rse en un caballero de Colón puede transfor‐ en el club o si quiere obtener más información, puede comunicarse con mar su vida. Como un caballero, usted ene la oportunidad de apoyar Bob & Margie Riffle quienes son la pareja presidente este año. Puede a nuestra parroquia, a nuestra comunidad, crecer en su fe y obtener contactarlos por teléfono 828‐702‐0674 o enviarles un correo electróni‐ acceso exclusivo a nuestro mejor programa de seguros. co a [email protected]. Online Perpetual Adora on: Per the Charlo e Diocese on h ps://virtualadora on.home.blog/ h ps://charlo ediocese.org h ps://www.ewtn.co.uk/live/adora on SUNDAY MASS OBLIGATION WAIVED: The obliga on to Diocesan Catholic News Sources: a end Sunday Mass is li ed for all Catholics of the dio‐ h ps://charlo ediocese.org h p://catholicnewsherald.com cese un l further no ce. The dispensa on from Mass does not remove the obliga on to keep the Lord’s Day Parish News Sources: holy: seek to refrain from work, spend me in prayer indi‐ h ps://www.saintbarnabasarden.org vidually and as a family, and extend charity to others. You h ps://www.facebook.com/groups/stbarnabasarden are encouraged to make a spiritual communion: h ps://www.facebook.com/St‐Barnabas‐Catholic‐Church‐
Online Live and Recorded Masses: 111671452201457 EWTN Livestream at 8 a.m. and 12 p.m. ET h ps://www.ewtn.com/tv/shows/sunday‐mass‐live St. Barnabas Church Online Masses Heart of the Na on Watch live‐streamed Masses at 10 am on Sundays and rec‐ h ps://www.hearto hena on.org/online‐mass/sunday‐mass# orded Masses on the public facebook page at h ps://www.saintbarnabasarden.org/ ‐public CatholicTV h p://www.catholictv.org/masses/catholictv‐mass
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An Act of Spiritual Communion
My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sac- rament. I love You above all things, and I desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I em- brace You as if You were already there and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You. Amen.
Mass Inten ons During the Coronavirus Pandemic Father Adrian is honoring already scheduled Mass Inten ons as best as possible during this me in his private Masses and the live‐streamed Masses. If you have any ques ons about any Masses you may have scheduled or with to reschedule please contact Wanda Cruz at [email protected]. Parish Life St. Barnabas Catholic Church · Arden, NC · April 26, 2020 Our Prayers Scheduling Update Due to Coronavirus St. Barnabas prays for... St. Barnabas Catholic Church con nues to follow direc ves of the Our Parishioners N.C. Government and Bishop Jugis. Pamela Hughes, Julie Grekowitz, Ed Rice, Andrew Da ler, José Adora on of the Blessed Sacrament remains in the church sanctu‐ González, Vincent Indelicato, Joan Burke, Doris Kickham, Audrey ary. It will be open un l 10 pm each day. This will allow for greater Dimenna, Hilde Ivanov, James Taneyhill, Mark Liegghio, Mary distance between Adorers. If you have an Adora on Code you can Zorovich, Linda Capraun, Joanne Gregory, Chuck Babin, Helen enter through the Chapel using your code and then proceed into Rice, Elaine Des Roches, Brad Owens, Lucille Carrier, Dolores Constan no, Gloria Winburn, Bill Lilly, Gail Davison, Gianna the church. Janecek, Emily Tunstall. Confessions will be scheduled on a limited basis and are available via sign‐up. No ces will be placed on our home page and on our Our Friends & Loved Ones Wilma Cruz, Kathleen Bailey, Beberly Loomis, Sophie M., Miguel facebook group and public facebook page when sign‐ups are availa‐ Gamez Castro, The Orr family, Sue Morris, Jesse Morris, Mike ble. Brooks, Greg Peck, Lucy Farrow, Sophia Farrow, Jessie Morris, Masses that are live‐streamed from our church will be publicized on Henrie a Cutler, Jennifer Gaude e, Joanne Harris, Diana our website and facebook pages. Casteel, Dianne Petkas, Jerry Harris, Mark Buske, Janet McGov‐ ern, Bob & Robin Naida, Anne McKibbin, Ann Albert, Walker SUNDAY MASS OBLIGATION WAIVED: The obliga on to a end Braznell, Sherry Benne , Terry D. Naber, Daniel Barber, Sue Bab‐ Sunday Mass is li ed for all Catholics of the diocese un l further cock, Sam Strider, Elaine Gaines & Family, Ute & Tom Reczek, Ivy no ce. Please exercise pruden al judgment in deciding whether to Bertuzzi, Pat Luczynski, Cynthia Smith, All who serve in the Police or Military. a end Mass. The dispensa on from Mass does not remove the obliga on to keep the Lord’s Day holy: seek to refrain from work, Loved ones in the military spend me in prayer individually and as a family, and extend charity Charles Barre , US Army, (son of John & Emily Barre ) to others. If you are unable to a end Mass, you are encouraged to Andrew Patrick Beard, Jr. US Army (Grandson of Charlo e and make a spiritual communion: Andrew Beard) Anthony Cruz, US Army (Son of Eddie & Wanda Cruz) An Act of Spiritual Communion Darian Dudney, US Coast Guard (Grandson of Patricia Talbot) My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacra‐ Michael Franco, US Marine Corps (Son of Emil & Becky Franco) ment. I love You above all things, and I desire to receive You into Tanner Gordon, US Air Force (grandson of Don and Donna Hen‐ my soul. Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally, dricks) come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as if You were Zachary Grasberger, US Air Force (grandson of Nick and Marlene already there and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to Grasberger) be separated from You. Amen. Ma hew Gray, Na onal Guard (Grandson of Charlo e and An‐ drew Beard) Jacob Greco, US Army (Grandson of Larry Greco) Birthdays and Anniversaries Alicia Hendricks, US Air Force (niece of Don and Donna Hen‐ for May, 2020 dricks) Les Jarvis, US Navy (Son of Deborah Carson, Grandson of Ruth Normally birthdays and anniversaries would be printed in the first Carson) bulle n for the month. But they are removed for the online ver‐ Erik Klueber (Nephew of Chris & Theresa Beck) sions. Since this bulle n is only available online, they are not includ‐ Billy Moody, US Army (Son of George and Mary Jo Moody) ed. If you would like a pdf copy of birthdays and anniversaries for Hunter Myers, US Marine Corps (Grandson of Patricia Talbot) April email Suzanne at [email protected]. Jacob & Jamie Naber, US Air Force (Grandson and Wife, of Ted and Mary Naber) Joseph Naber US Air Force (Grandson of Ted and Mary Naber) Brooklynn Porter, Air Na onal Guard (Daughter of Paul and Julie Bored? Need Ideas of Things to do Wojcik) in Quaran ne? Brianna Pajak, US Air Force (daughter of Paul and Joan Pajak) Anthony Riffle, US Army (Grandson of Bob & Margie Riffle) This is a great opportunity to catch up on all of those Luke Schulze, Army Na onal Guard (Grandson of José and Myri‐ VIRTUS Bulle ns they send you that you’ve been ignoring! If you am González) miss 6 bulle ns (and the ques ons), they will automa cally set your Jaeger Souphab ‐ Airforce (son of Milee Souphab) account to “inac ve”. If your account has already been inac vated, William Talbo , Navy (grandson of Pat Talbot) or you would prefer for these bulle ns to be sent to you by mail, Mario Vergara Quiroz (Marines) son of Mario Vergara & Maria please contact Valarie at (828) 684‐6098 Ext. 1306 or email her at: Quiroz Gregory Wardwell, US Army (Son of Dana & Paule e Wardwell) [email protected] . Michael Wright, US Air Force (Son of Dave and Mary Wright) Alex Zorich, US Air Force, (Son of Dave & Kim Zorich)
Loved ones and friends discerning religious voca ons Seminarians: Aaron Huber (The Athenaeum of Ohio) Nicholas Kramer (St Joseph College Seminary) Young Church Faith Forma on Religious Educa on
Religious Ed. & Youth Ministry SAINT CATHERINE OF SIENA (1347‐1380) April 29 by Simeon Willis Imagine the pope receiving a young woman s ll in her twen es who addresses him as “my sweet Christ on Year of St. Joseph earth,” then orders: “Get back to Rome where you be‐ Bishop Jugis has declared 2020 to be the year long!” Amazingly, Gregory XI complied! Yet this was but of St. Joseph in our diocese! We will be focus‐ one astonishing incident in the extraordinary life of Cath‐ ing on this great saint throughout the year: erine of Siena, a truly unique medieval woman. Youngest highligh ng devo ons such as the St. Joseph of twenty‐five children, Catherine refused marriage and Scapular, and interes ng facts such as the St. became a Dominican Ter ary at sixteen, cloistering her‐ Joseph Scapular, and interes ng facts about his life and patronage. self at home in contempla ve prayer, austere penances, For more informa on, visit the diocesan website: h p:// and mys cal experiences, culmina ng in “spiritual es‐ yearofstjoseph.org. pousal” to Christ. Then, incarna ng the Dominican ideal
Faith Forma on, Youth Ministry and Adult Educa on of “passing on to others the fruits of contempla on,” Catherine le her solitude to care for the poor, nurse the During COVID‐19 Pandemic: sick, comfort the dying, and bury the dead. Increasingly All faith forma on, youth ministry and adult educa on sessions ill renowned for conver ng souls and healing bodies, she con nue to remain closed un l further no ce due to the pandemic. was sought a er to broker peace during civil wars and Keep joyfully connected to Christ during these difficult mes! Pray Church schisms. All this, and like Jesus, whom she called extra, and incorporate any sufferings into your Lenten experience and penances. We do have online op ons for faith forma on, youth “my Divine Spouse,” she died at thirty‐three! Four hun‐ ministry and adult educa on. dred le ers and her spiritual classic The Dialogue inspired For faith forma on and youth ministry content, visit our YouTube Paul VI to name her, together with Teresa of Ávila, the channel: search “St. Barnabas DRE”. When you watch the videos, first women Doctors of the Church. —Peter Scagnelli, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. there ill be something to do to receive credit for the week. Send a note to Simeon Willis when you have completed this so he can give you credit: [email protected] For adult educa on, visit the YouTube channel, or log into our par‐ Monthly Themes for the ish facebook page. Right now we are star ng a study on Spe Salvi: Year of St. Joseph “We were saved by hope” by Pope Benedict XVI, sec ons 1‐9. It is a The monthly themes for the Year of St. Joseph are taken great fit for these mes. You can comment on facebook or YouTube. from St. Joseph’s virtues and tles as prayed in the Litany Let us con nue to long for the return of Holy Mass, and pray for it of St. Joseph (see below). and the recovery of our na on and world. Never forget that because April – Lover of Poverty of Jesus, we are forever a people of hope! May – Model of Workers June – Joseph Most Obedient and Head of Holy Family July – Joseph Most Faithful August – Mirror of Pa ence September – Joseph Most Prudent EL PLAN DE DIOS October – Terror of Demons Hoy san Pedro nos habla dos veces. En la primera lectura, November – Patron of Dying and Solace of the Afflicted escuchamos un pasaje de su sermón en Pentecostés; en la segun‐ December – Chaste Guardian of Virgins and Pillar of Fami‐ da, parte de su primera carta. Antes, un aterrorizado pescador lies con poca educación quien a menudo decía lo equivocado, el Ped‐ May ‐ Model of Workers ro de ahora habla sobre la verdad que conoce. Todo lo que Jesús We must not simply intend love, we must labor to fulfill había dicho ahora ene sen do. Su muerte y resurrección eran love’s demands. Beneficence, laboring for the good of another, in Joseph’s case was direct labor for God. Work‐ parte del plan de Dios, y nuestra fe y esperanza pueden centrarse ing in Adam’s curse by the sweat of his brow was replete en Dios. with purpose as it was all done to feed, to clothe, to shel‐ El Evangelio de hoy describe el relato del camino a Emaús en ter God Himself. el que Jesús se une a dos discípulos. Atemorizados, tristes y confundidos aquellos dos no reconocen a Jesús, quien les dice lo que escuchamos a Pedro decir arriba: todo esto tuvo que suceder como parte del plan de Dios. Al final, estos discípulos reconocen a Jesús así como nosotros debemos reconocerle –al par r el pan. —Miguel Arias, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. How We Can Communicate You can access the public page here: h ps://www.saintbarnabasarden.org/ ‐public During Coronavirus Office Hours: Our office is s ll open at mes, and you are wel‐ Since we cannot gather, pick up bulle ns, and hear announce‐ come to call at any me and leave a message. Please note that ments, we must rely on electronic means to communicate with the front door will be locked at all mes, but you can use the you. Currently we are employing buzzer system on the outside wall to the following means: buzz Wanda if it is during open office
hours: Our Website: Cri cal or me‐ Mondays: 9‐12 sensi ve no ces will appear in a Tuesdays: Office closed yellow box near the top of the Every other Wednesday: 9am ‐ pm page. Here you will find no ces of Thursdays: Office closed future Confession opportuni es, Fridays: 9‐12 live‐streamed Masses, and other important news. Telephone: Please call in at any me You can also go to the About Menu to leave a message for a staff member >> Staff Directory to reach any staff or St. Vincent de Paul. Please note that member by email via contact form. response mes may be somewhat de‐
layed as staff working at home will not Email: We have sent out two immediately know that a message has “mass” emails so far to relay infor‐ been le . They are checking messages however and will get ma on on live‐streamed Masses. Many remain unopened, but back to you. we seem to be reaching about half of you. If you have a change in your email address email it to Our Parish Directory: Yes, the directory is a bit dated, but we [email protected]. encourage you to pick it up and reach out to each other during If you do not want to receive such emails please let us know or this me! “unsubscribe” from the link in the email you receive. Mail: If you are sending in your Offertory dona on please Facebook: We have two op ons for facebook. send to: PO Box 39, Arden, NC 28704. Our GROUP page, which is private, for registered parishioners only. This is so we can post parishioner news or pictures with‐ Online Giving: Many of you are set up for online giving, which out it being open to the public. If you are a facebook member, has proven invaluable during these mes. For those not en‐ we urge you to request access to the group which you can do rolled in online giving please review how it works and sign up at here: h ps://www.saintbarnabasarden.org/electronic‐giving h ps://www.facebook.com/groups/stbarnabasarden/
Bulle n: Please check the website for the latest bulle n from Our Public Page, which is open to anyone, even if you don’t our parish and from other churches in our area: have a facebook account. You will need a direct link to ac‐ h ps://www.saintbarnabasarden.org/bulle ns cess it if you do not have a facebook account, and be pre‐ pared for pop‐up requests to join facebook. This is where the live‐streamed Masses are, so that anyone can view.
Families using envelopes:19 (of 873 registered families) Total A endance for weekend: 0 (Coronavirus) Collec on Budgeted Weekly Offering + or ‐ to Offertory Budget
Totals for April 18‐19, 2020 $7,223 $14,808 ‐($7,585)
Envelopes and Checks $1,330 Electronic Giving $4,302 2020 DSA Pledge Progress Report: April 20, 2020
Youth Envelopes $0 Non‐Envelopes & Visitors $100 Holy Day $1,491 Our Goal: $81,833 Our Pledged/Goal: 85.3% Pledges Paid: $44,292 Diocesan Pledged/Goal: 72%
Pledge Balance: $25,500 Give online! Total Over/Under: ($12,041) Offertory $7,223 https://charlottediocese.org/dsa Building & Facili es $280
Diocesan $414 Magnificat is offering free online access to their book during Coronavirus: h ps://us.magnificat.net/free
In addi on to its online edi on, MAGNIFICAT is now offering complimentary access to its iOS and Android Apps throughout May. To register for free access in English, visit www.magnificat.com/free. For free access in Spanish, visit and register at www.magnificat.com/gra s.
Copy link below for the Third Sunday of Easter, April 26, 2020: h ps://us.magnificat.net/skin/frontend/default/theme278k/images/site/Celebra on_US.pdf
Holy Father's Prayer Intentions for May 2020
Intención de oración por la evangelización Por los diáconos Recemos para que los diáconos, fieles al servicio de la Palbra y de los pobres, sean un signo vivificante para toda la Iglesia.
Prayer intention for evangelization For Deacons We pray that deacons, faithful in their service to the Word and the poor, may be an invigorating symbol for the entire Church.
Mother Teresa on Abor on: “If a Mother Mother Teresa said. Can Kill Her Child How Can We Tell People “If we accept that a mother can kill even her own child, how can we tell people not to kill one another?” Not to Kill One Another?” Those quota ons seem especially prescient. In the 21st ecades have passed since the death of one of century—the century Mother Teresa did not live to see— the world’s best known patrons of the poor, violence seems ever‐present. The failure to recognize the Mother Teresa of Calcu a. In the years since sanc ty of innocent human life at its concep on leads to her passing, she has been proclaimed a saint a refusal to honor life at other stages of development. byD the Roman Catholic Church, and numerous books have Mother Teresa’s words were not hollow. She was willing been wri en about her incredible life of self‐sacrifice. to take on the responsibility of caring for and raising a Perhaps less well known, but powerfully significant, is the child—if it would mean that a child’s life was spared: role Mother Teresa played in rebuilding a culture of life. “Please don’t kill the child,” she said. “Give me the child.” She did not see a wall between helping the poor and aid‐ Mother Teresa’s indomitable spirit lives on…in the order ing the preborn—she saw it all as part of her mission to of Sisters she founded…and in the hearts of all those who share God’s love with the world. work to protect precious lives from abor on. Her legacy In the book Praying with Mother Teresa: Prayers, In‐ lies in the lives she saved…the souls she healed…and the sights, and Wisdom of Saint Teresa of Calcu a, author people she inspired. Susan Conroy, who knew Mother Teresa personally, in‐ May we never forget the power of her life‐affirming mes‐ cludes some of the legend’s most noteworthy quotes on sage. the issue of life. Na onal ‐ from pro‐lifear cles.org “The greatest destroyer of peace in the world today is Maria Gallagher Dec 4, 2019 abor on, because it is a direct war, a direct killing,” Pinecrest, Florida. At St. Isaac Jogues in St. Clair Shores, Michigan, she taught CCD for Sr. Jerome for many years. Golden Gifts Here at St. Barnabas, she has served as an Extraordi‐ Stewardship in Action at St. Barnabas nary Minister of the Eucharist, Homebound Eucharis c
One Saturday around 1933, when Teresa O'Neill was Minister, Sacristan, Greeter, and Monday Money Coun‐ about 7 or 8 years old, her father, William Schneider, took ter. She has been a member of St. Vincent de Paul since her with him to shop for groceries for a family who was April, 2006, and is currently their Vice President. She has his client. Members of The also worked on Holiday Food Church of the Li le Flower Baskets, and started the SVDP in Coral Gables, Florida, the column in the bulle n. father was disabled and had On May 30, 1985, she had 5 children. Mr. Schneider surgery for colon cancer. It was was a member of the St. malignant, but they got all of Vincent de Paul Society, just it. Teresa says she has been as Teresa is now, some 87 given a second life and be‐ years later! lieves she was expected to do
Teresa's parents both something with it. This is the shared with their seven reason for what she does, and children a legacy of service at 95 years young, she s ll feel and stewardship. Her father grateful for all the years God was also a member of the has given her and thanks him Holy Name Society, The for each new day He gives to Knights of Columbus, and her. an usher at their parish. Her mother looked a er their 7 Teresa says she is a product of the Great Depression. children and always fixed a basket of goodies for the sis‐ She remembers being in the kitchen with her brothers ters of St. Joseph who taught at their school. The basket and sisters while her mother was washing the dishes. Her included fruit cake and bo les of wine! father was trying to find a place to live, and the sheriff
When Teresa was 14, the family moved one block came knocking on the door with the bu of his gun to from the church and across the street from the school. evict them. The lost everything. But all of the children had She remembers that she and her siblings were always savings accounts. They were taught that, because they doing something around the school or rectory. They were Catholic, more was expected of them. Living with would answer the phone, or go with the sisters, who this in mind, they always try to help make their parish a weren't allowed to travel alone. be er place.
As an adult, while her husband was in the service, When asked what she feels are the biggest rewards Teresa taught religious educa on (called CCD back then), of volunteering, she gave the example of a me not too at a number of bases. She and her fellow parishioners long ago, when they were giving out food baskets and an even led the floors of the school and convent in 29 older lady came in. When Teresa started searching the list Palms, California, as well as the classrooms in San Diego! for the woman's name, she said "Oh, no, you won't find Teresa and her husband had just adopted their baby me on there. I just say your sign for food. That's okay." daughter, and they would take her with them to do the And she started to leave. But Teresa told her, "Oh, no, work. She laid on a quilt on the floor as they laid the le. just sit down and we'll fix you up!" She believes this wom‐ Teresa also recalls nuns who came from Sligo, Ireland. an was sent from God, that He sent her to see what they They gave them a shower to fill the kitchen. The school would do. The 81 year old widowed woman was living on and convent was built by parishioners who were contrac‐ about $16 a month and her Social Security. Her husband tors. had not had a pension when he re red. She s ll comes to them for food, and has become a friend. Teresa calls to Over the years, as a parishioner, Teresa has served in check in on her. She recently told them she needed help countless ways. She was an Extraordinary Minister of the with a bill, but then called back to let them know she had Eucharist for 15 years, a Sacristan, and a Homebound Eu‐ go en a job, and no longer needed the help! Teresa was charis c Minister. She par cipated in the Healing Prayer amazed that the woman had found work at 81 years of Team, worked on the Fes val for the Poor, and the Prayer age, and believes that in helping her, (con’t. next page) Team for Life in the Spirit at St. Louis Catholic Church in they did what Jesus would have done. Knowing that she She explains that the SVDP council consists of 5 men has food on her shelves and that she can come to SVDP and 4 women from different parts of the country, with for help is a big reward. Teresa acknowledges that they very diverse life experiences and educa on. They have to cannot be everything to everybody, but it's worth it to understand each other's different points of views and help people get their lives back on track to where they come to a majority consensus. And yet, they are able to can take care of themselves again. come together to help their clients find a good course of She says she is sure they've all felt like qui ng at ac on to improve their lives. Some clients take their sug‐ some point. She admits that some mes it's difficult to ges ons, others dismiss them as things they don't believe help people who don't understand that the problem they they can do. She adds that the Vincen ans are volunteers have is themselves, and some mes they have to turn at more than SVDP. At least 12 organiza ons inside and people away. The money comes from parishioners, and outside of the church are enriched by their service. all of the Vincen ans work hard to "use it to good re‐ Teresa says she is "95 years young" and happy to sults". Teresa adds that there are obstacles to serving. St. have the ability to do all the things that God has blessed Vincent de Paul does home visits, and if someone is work‐ her with the talents to be able to use in St. Vincent de ing it would be difficult to do this. Also, some of the ques‐ Paul. ons that they have to ask of clients make some volun‐ ‐ Valarie Brooks teers uncomfortable. Dealing with some of the situa ons they are asked to help with can be difficult, and you can't get them out of your mind. But she firmly believes that the good far outweighs the bad.
St. Vincent de Paul Update From SVdP regarding the 4/16 and 4/23 Pantry We have learned, belatedly, of the death of one Closure: of our SVdP members from several years ago. A heartfelt thank you to the many people who Many of you can recall Marge O nsky‐Pierce, and responded with generous donations to the her husband Jack Pierce. They were members of Food Pantry. The decision to close for 2 weeks was a very difficult one. That said, the health St. Barnabas Church for many years, but moved and well-being of our tireless workers in key to to Alabama in 2016 to be closer to Marge’s continued service. With the next couple of daughter when Marge’s health started deterio‐ weeks forecast to be the worst of the pandemic ra ng due to Alzheimer’s, and subsequently cancer. Marge died we did what we felt was best for everyone. The last August. plan is to give double servings this week to compensate for not being open the next two Marge had been a member of the St. Vincent de Paul Society at St. weeks, thus still providing for our clients while Barnabas. She and Teresa O’Neill went on many calls together. protecting both their and pantry workers health Marge was also a Homebound Minister, and ac ve Adorer, and on and well being. the Prayer Chain. Jack, too, as an Adorer.
Jack is on facebook if you want to reach out. His posts are older, so we are not sure if he is ac ve, but you might be able to get a message to him. Search for Marge O nsky‐Pierce, and then you will easily find Jack.
We need egg cartons! We o en get eggs in boxes and need the smaller cartons so that we can pack them for distribu on. Since the church is locked, please bring the cartons to us on Thursday Pantry day, and the next Pantry Day is Thursday, April 30 from 11 am to 2 pm.
We ask you to con nue to support us with financial dona ons via mail at this me. Client needs are increasing with the uncertainty in the economy and so many people out of work. Thank you for your con nued support!
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