St. Barnabas Catholic Church January 31, 2016 — Fourth 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 (Reconciliation/Penance)

7:15-7:45am Tuesday

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 Father José Luis Guevara, Priest in Residence

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

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

Mr. Tim Tipton & Mr. Frederick Pollman, Organists

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

205-836-5385 – http://stbcsbhm.org

Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time – January 31, 2016 – All spoke highly of him.

Parish Mass Intentions

Saturday 1/30 Gavin Williams Sunday 1/31 People of the Parishes Monday 2/1 Christopher Hand+ Tuesday 2/2 Special Intention (C.R.) Wednesday 2/3 * Thursday 2/4 School Mass Mark Short+ Friday 2/5 * Saturday 2/6 Souls of Priests in Purgatory

Monsignor O’Connor’s Mass Intentions

Saturday 1/30 Spec. Intention (E.&L. M.) Sunday 1/31 Ben Rumore+ Monday 2/1 Special Intention (K.) Tuesday 2/2 Betsy Veigl+ Wednesday 2/3 The Nguyen Family Thursday 2/4 Ben & Lou Gregory+ Friday 2/5 Sebastian & Miriam Anderson Saturday 2/6 Fr. A. Sullivan+ Offertory Collection – January 23/24, 2016

Regular Offertory $ 2,031.00 Maintenance Fund $ 145.00 Benevolent Fund $ 0.00 Food Pantry $ 10.00 Scripture Readings for Next Sunday – 2/7/16

1st Reading: Isaiah 6:1-2a, 3-8 Responsorial: Psalm 138: 1-2, 2-3, 4-5, 7-8 2nd Reading: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 Gospel: Luke 5:1-11 Msgr. O’Connor’s Bible Study

Our new books, Behold the Mystery, by Mark Hart have arrived. Classes (in the Fireside Room) will begin on Monday, February 1 at 6:30pm and Tuesday, February 2 at 9:30am.

Vocation Crucifix Apostolate

The vocation crucifix and prayer will pass from Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Schaefers to Mr. & Mrs. Michael Tortorici on Sasturday, and the Corbett Family to Mr. & Mrs. Tom Lemonis on Sunday.

ALTAR/CHURCH Mary Jean Romano ALTAR LINENS Mary Jean Romano PANTRY David Renda & Sherry Short

Pray for the Sick

Please pray for: Joe Zyne, Ben Rumore, Theresa Smith, Rosemary Gagliano, Thomas (Joe) Faucett, Deborah Muffley, Virginia McGrew, Gertrude Sanders, Ann Loring, Mr. & Mrs. James E. Jacobson, Jeanne Wright, Leslie Walters, Frances Humphrey, Audrey Benson (Ireland), Cesarea Villanueva, 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 our sympathy and prayers to Sam Pilato on the death of his brother-in-law, John Crapet; to the McQueen Family on the death of Patricia (Pat) McQueen; to Jean Rankin on the death of her grandson, Aurther Jenkins; and to John Schaefers on the death of his brother, Bernard Schaefers, Jr. Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May the souls of the all faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

Sanctuary Lamp – February 1 – 7

In memory of Bernard Schaefers, Jr. by David Renda.

NEW! Bring Last Year’s Palms

We will again be collecting last year’s palms to burn and prepare the ashes for this year’s Ash Wednesday celebration. Please bring them to the church or the office by next Sunday, February 7.

NEW! Ash Wednesday Schedule & Lenten Rules

Masses on Ash Wednesday (February 10) will be at 7:00am, 8:30am (School Mass – all welcome), and 7:00pm.

Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are obligatory days of fasting and abstinence for Catholics. In addition, Fridays during Lent are obligatory days of abstinence.

The norms on fasting are obligatory from age 18 until age 59. Pregnant women and others for whom fasting would be perilous to their health are exempted. Those fasting are permitted to eat one full meal; two smaller meals may also be taken, but not to equal a full meal.

The norms concerning abstinence from meat are binding for all from age 14 onwards. Broths made from meat (as long as there are no pieces of meat in it) are permissible according to the letter of the law, though perhaps not fully coherent with its spirit. Vegetarians do well on days of abstinence to give up a certain food or dish that they regularly enjoy, since they already give up meat, not for penitential reasons, but as a way of life.

NEW! Lenten Schedule

Stations of the Cross and Benediction for the School: Fridays at 1:15pm in the church.

Lenten Meals (Fridays only): February 12, February 19, February 26, March 4, March 11, and March 18, 5:30-6:30pm in the Cafeteria.

Parish Stations of the Cross and Benediction: Fridays of Lent at 7:00pm in the church.

NEW! First Saturday

Mass will be on Sat., February 6 at 8:30am.

Operation Warm-Up

It’s time to gather up any extra blankets, warm clothing, hats and gloves for Operation Warm-Up. Volunteers are needed to sort and deliver donations after Mass on Sunday, February 7. For more info about specific needs or where to bring your donations, speak with David Renda.

NEW! Altar Sodality Meeting

The Ladies Altar Sodality will meet on Monday, February 8 at 9:15am in the Fireside Room.

School Roof Status

Work was due to have concluded (in large part) this Saturday, 1/30. Thank you for all your prayers! — Father Jerabek

Discernment Retreat with Pope Francis

Know a young woman who might make a good Sister? Pass this information along to her!

This retreat is for single women, aged 17 to 35, who are discerning the consecrated religious life or would like to learn more about it. The words of Pope Francis will guide us during these days of reflection as we conclude the Year of Consecrated Life. The retreat will begin on February 5 at 6:00pm and will end on February 7 at 2:00pm. There is no charge. The Little Sisters of the Poor are located at 1655 McGill Avenue, Mobile, AL 36604. Register by February 3 via phone at 251-591-3700 or via email at vocmobile@littlesistersofthepoor.org. Guest lodging may be extended for participants who would like to stay for two extra days of prayer and service (which will include taking the elderly poor to the Mardi Gras parades in downtown Mobile that Tuesday).

NEW! Lenten Devotionals

Copies of the Magnificat Lenten Companion will be available in church starting next weekend. Please initially take only one per person so that we can be sure that there are enough for all.

NEW! RCIA News

This year we have one person who is to be baptized (and given the other sacraments) and several people who are to make their Profession of Faith and be received into the Church. All will attend the Rite of Election at the Cathedral of St. Paul on Sunday, February 14, presided over by Bishop Baker. Please pray for our catechumen and our candidates as they prepare to join the Church at Easter!

NEW! Confraternity of Christian Mothers

The Confraternity of Christian Mothers, Birmingham Chapter, will hold its next meeting on Wednesday, February 17 at Our Lady of Sorrows Church in Homewood. Holy Hour & Confessions will be offered at 6:00pm, followed by Holy Mass at 7:00pm. Bishop Baker will speak following Mass and share about his recent time of great, unexpected suffering. Visitors are most welcome. Please bring your husband, family members, and friends. For more information, please contact Janice Nelson at janicehnelson@gmail.com or 205-999-1141. On Facebook, search for “Confraternity of Christian Mothers Birmingham”.

World Day for Consecrated Life

In 1997, Pope St. John Paul II instituted a day of prayer for women and men in consecrated life. This celebration takes place on the weekend of February 6/7, 2016 with the aim of highlighting the gift of consecrated persons to the Church. Let us pray for all those in consecrated life, that they many continue to be inspired by Jesus Christ and respond generously to their vocation.

Lent Is Almost Here

It’s hard to believe it, but it’s almost time for Ash Wednesday and the Season of Lent. Ash Wednesday is rather early this year – February 10. We therefore need to start thinking now – and praying – about what acts of self-denial we will undertake during this sacred time so that we can grow in the love of God and neighbor and so prepare ourselves well for the Feast of Easter. It is not a sign of Christian maturity to give up the same exact thing every single year! Giving up chocolate or caffeine may be difficult, but our capacity for self-denial should be much greater than that, and if that’s all we’re capable of then it means we really need to stretch ourselves and seek to “grow” out of our rut. Remember always the words of Christ in the Gospel: “You, therefore, must be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect” (Matt. 5:48). We are not perfectionists, but seek Christian perfection with the help of our Lord, Jesus Christ, who never commands what is beyond our capacity to do with the help of his grace.

NEW! Spring 40 Days for Life Campaign

From February 10 to March 20 our community will take part in 40 Days for Life, an international, ecumenical pro-life campaign that aims to use prayer and fasting, peaceful vigil, and community outreach to help end abortion in our nation. The Birmingham campaign will take place daily at Planned Parenthood (1211 S. 27th Place, off Highland Ave) from 7:00am to 5:00pm. We encourage all people of faith to take part in this campaign and so follow the directive of Pope Francis to “be bearers of hope and continue to work to bring an end to abortion throughout the world, everyday”. For more information on the campaign, for ways to help, and to register, please call 205-305-0950 or visit the web page, http://40daysforlife.com/Birmingham.

“Catholic Vocabulary” returns next week!