Confession

1st Friday of the month

Saturday

Infant Baptisms

4th Sunday of the month by prior registration

2:30 pm

Weddings

Please contact Priest 6 months prior

Anointing of the Sick

Please call the Parish Office

ST. BARNABAS

August 7, 2016 Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

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. Pastor

Rev. Joseph Dadiri 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

Do not be disturbed by the clamor of this world, which passes like a

shadow. Do not let the false delights of a deceptive world deceive you.

-St. Clare

OUR FATHER IN FAITH The Letter to the Hebrews today sings a hymn of praise to Abraham and to his faith, upon which are founded the religions of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Abraham is called “father” in faith by more people on earth than anybody else, numerous as the sands of the seashore or the stars of the heavens. Hebrews tells us it was this foundational faith that led Abraham to obey God’s call when he heard it, though he was called to journey to a land he did not know and told he would father a mighty race through a marriage he thought was barren. But Abraham’s faith, the author of Hebrews tells us, was his realization of what he hoped for, and the evidence of what he could not see. How often are we, in simple daily events of our own Christian vocation, called to an unfamiliar place or told we are to do something we do not believe we can? How fortunate we are to have Father Abraham as our guide and example! Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

The recollection of an injury is . . . a rusty arrow and poison

for the soul.

-St. Francis of Paola

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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.

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

EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION

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

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) Jun Tadique (562) 331-6156

LANDSCAPE BEAUTIFICATION Robert Kalowes: (562) 225-1946

LECTORS Marina Cuico: (562) 254-8133

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

LITURGICAL MUSIC COORDINATOR Ella Lagos: (562) 313-6891

OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP NOVENA Dn. Carlito de los Reyes: (562) 786-7746

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

PASTORAL COUNCIL Geraldine Johnston: (562) 498-8187

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

PROJECT ACHIEVE MINISTRY Michelle Gustilo-Smithson:

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

STEWARDSHIP COMMITTEE Robert Kalowes: (562) 225-1946

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

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

Last Sunday’s Collection:

$11,110.15 Thank you for your prayerful giving.

Your generosity supports the operations of our Parish Community.

FINANCIAL REPORT

“Active” membership at a Parish enables a person to be eligible to sponsor a child for Baptism, to receive financial aid for Catholic Education, to be married in the Parish and to prepare one’s children for the Sacraments. To be an “active” member is to participate in the life of prayer and stewardship in the Parish. All adults over the age of 21, living with their parents or on their own, must register in the Parish to be considered members. The use of the offering envelopes may also help you to qualify for tax incentives. Participating in one or more of the ministries offered by the Parish is proof of the sharing of time and talent for the greater good of our Church Community. So please pick-up a free registration form at the Parish Office, or print one from our website at www.stbarnabaslb.org. Stop by the Parish Office and we will be happy to help you! Welcome to St. Barnabas!!!

ROSARY/DIVINE MERCY

PARISH REGISTRAR

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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.

8/7 Blessing for College Students, 9:00am Mass 8/7 Filipino-American Association Mtg. 6:30pm 8/8 Heads of Ministry Mtg, 6:30pm-8:30pm, Parish Center A/B room

8/14 Blessing for College Students, 10:45am Mass 8/21 Installation of Fr. Antony as Pastor 5:30pm Mass 8/24 St. Barnabas School -First Day of School 9/9-11 Sacred Heart Silent Retreat at Alhambra 9/30 & Oct 1 Parish Festival

Mark Your Calendar

Sunday: Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Monday: St. Dominic Tuesday: St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross (Edith Stein) Wednesday: St. Lawrence Thursday: St. Clare Friday: St. Jane Frances de Chantal Saturday: Ss. Pontian and Hippolytus; Blessed Virgin Mary

The following names have been recently added: Rodrigo Veloso, Ingrid Dadiri

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

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 Bulletin 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 main entrance of the Church.

We Remember...

Ramon Guerrero 7/3/16 Gavina Macaraig 7/7/16

Guadalupe Sigala Manuel Panaguiton 7/26

Pray For The Sick

Monday: Ez 1:2-5, 24-28c; Ps 148:1-2, 11-14;

Mt 17:22-27

Tuesday: Ez 2:8 — 3:4; Ps 119:14, 24, 72, 103,

111, 131; Mt 18:1-5, 10, 12-14

Wednesday: 2 Cor 9:6-10; Ps 112:1-2, 5-9; Jn 12:24-26

Thursday: Ez 12:1-12; Ps 78:56-59, 61-62:

Mt 18:21 — 19:1

Friday: Ez 16:1-15, 60, 63 or 16:59-63;

Is 12:2-3, 4bcd-6; Mt 19:3-12

Saturday: Ez 18:1-10, 13b, 30-32;

Ps 51:12-15, 18-19; Mt 19:13-15

Sunday: Jer 38:4-6, 8-10; Ps 40:2-4, 18; Heb 12:1-4;

Lk 12:49-53

Saints & Special Observances

TODAY’S READINGS

First Reading — Your ancestors waited in faith and courage for God’s promised summons (Wisdom 18:6-9).

Psalm — Blessed the people the Lord has chosen to be his own (Psalm 33).

Second Reading — Because of his faithful obedience to God’s call, Abraham’s descendants number as the stars (Hebrews 11:1-2, 8-19 [1-2, 8-12]).

Gospel — Keep watch and be prepared, for you do not know the day or the hour when the Son of Man will appear (Luke 12:32-48 [35-40]).

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

Readings For The Week

Today’s Readings

Monday, August 8th 8:00 am- +Esmeraldo Talastas; +Justin Teopaco; +Guadalupe Sigala Tuesday, August 9th 8:00 am- +Guadalupe Sigala; Rosa Maria Pena Wednesday, August 10th 8:00 am- Ingrid Dadiri 6:30 pm- Rodrigo Veloso Thursday, August 11th 8:00 am- Mark Andrew Bond Friday, August 12th 8:00 am- +Maria Le Ven; +Ramon Guerrero Saturday, August 13th 8:00 am- +Heliodoro Solis 5:00 pm- All Souls in Purgatory; +Ramon Guerrero Sunday, August 14th 7:30 am- Carina Rodrigues; +Benjamin Cruz 9:00 am- Intentions of St. Barnabas Parishioners 10:45 am- Royce Rivera; +Ralph J. Schepers 12:30 pm- +Teresita Durban; +Aurora Souberon 5:30 pm- +Charles Thorp Jr.

Weekly Mass Intentions

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

Please prepare or send the following information to Michelle:

Student’s Full Name

School attending

Parents’ Names

Parent Email

Parent Cell Number

Mass you will be attending for the blessing

(8/7 or 8/14)

========================================= PARISH FESTIVAL We are very happy to announce that St. Barnabas Church will once again be celebrating our Parish Festival so please save the date! This year we will be having a 2 day festival on

Friday, September 30th and

Saturday, October 1st. This event will bring together parishioners, school families and neighbors alike to an event that will provide us with opportunities to strengthen our bond as a parish community. So let’s take advantage of this opportunity to get together as one community as we invite all of you to join us on Friday, September 30th and Saturday, October 1st. More information to follow in the coming weeks!

Remember to calendar the date! Your Parish Festival is back!

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WOMENS' SILENT RETREAT Sacred Heart Retreat House in Alhambra is once again inviting all women from St. Barnabas to a silent retreat. Come away to enjoy peace and quiet in a beautiful tranquil setting. Our retreat master will be Fr. Gary Sumpter. The retreat will take place from Friday, later afternoon of September 9th until Sunday, September 11th at noon. Cost including meals range from $180-$285, depending upon accommodations. For information, please call Connie Dobberpuhl (562) 858-5452

Parish News

INSTALLATION AND WELCOME DINNER Dear Fellow Ministry Leaders and Parishioners, As you know we are getting ready for the Installation of Fr. Antony as our Pastor on August 21, 5:30 pm, Mass. Immediately following the Mass, we will have a reception in the Parish Hall. This will also be a welcome party for our Associate Rev. Joseph Dadiri. The Knights of Columbus have volunteered to coordinate the reception with a dinner, including setting up tables in and outside of the Parish Hall. We anticipate an attendance of more than 400 people. We invite all of you to celebrate this happy event. To ensure we prepare enough food and beverage for all, we kindly request that you RSVP to the Rectory, OR www.facebook.com/stbarnabaslb event page, OR visit the table in the parking lot. In order to offset the cost, the Knights of Columbus will have a table in the parking lot after all Masses on coming Sundays to accept your donations. We are also in need of volunteers to man the table in the parking lot, as well as help with the cleanings after the reception. If you are interested to volunteer, kindly contact Waldy Cruz at 562-682-0768 waldyopie@verizon.net, Jun Tadique at j6mtadique@verizon.net , and Bob Kalowes 562-225-1946, bobkalowes@hotmail.com We appreciate your help! ========================================= IS YOUR SON/DAUGHTER GOING TO COLLEGE THIS FALL – RECEIVE A BLESSING! If your son or daughter is attending college (whether they are staying locally, or moving out of the area), please let us know! We are arranging a special blessing for these students on the following Sundays:

Sunday, 8/7/16 @ 9:00 am mass

Sunday, 8/14/16 @ 10:45 am mass Please text or call parishioner Michelle Smithson to confirm your son/daughter will be present at one of these masses. Michelle’s cell #: 310.344.7862.

August 7, 2016 St. Barnabas Catholic Church Page

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

08/02/2016: The secret to joy: never suppress positive curiosity; get involved, because life is meant to be lived. 07/31/2016: A huge “thank you”, dear young people! St John Paul II rejoiced in Heaven, and

will help you bring the joy of the Gospel wherever you go. 07/31/2016: Jesus speaks to you every day. Let His Gospel become yours and let Him be your “navigator” on life’s journey! 07/31/2016: God counts on you for who you are, not for what you have. You are valuable in His eyes and your value is priceless. 07/31/2016: God love us as we are: no sin, fault or mistake can make Him change His mind. 07/30/2016: Jesus is calling you to leave your mark on life: one that transforms your own life and the lives of others. 07/30/2016: God is inviting you to dream: He wants to show you that you can make the world a different place.

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Congratulations To The Following: NEWLY REGISTERED PARISHIONERS: Regulo & Marida Adan, Gail Townend, Beatriz Proano,

and their families

BAPTISM: Jonah Roldan (7/30)

WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES: Roger & Tess Solis 7/22 (47 yrs) Enrique & Carolina Loza 8/14 (6 yrs) Margarito & Felipa Rodriguez 8/15 (35 yrs) Leslie & Clare Alejandrino 8/17 (42 yrs) Terri & Ted Furlow 8/17 (48 yrs) Joe & Monica Ahle 8/18 (32 yrs)

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

Holy Humor

During the wedding rehearsal, the groom approached the priest with an unusual offer. “Look, I'll give you $100.00 if you'll change the wedding vows. When you get to the part where I'm to promise to 'love, honor and obey' and 'forsaking all others, be faithful to her forever; I'd appreciate it if you'd just leave that part out.” He slipped the priest the cash and walked away. The wedding day arrived. When it came time for the groom's vows, the priest looked the young man in the eye and said, “Will you promise to prostrate yourself before her, obey her every command and wish, serve her breakfast in bed every morning of your life and swear eternally before God and your lovely wife that you will not ever even look at another woman, as long as you both shall live?” The groom gulped and looked around and then said in a tiny voice, “I do.” After the ceremony, the groom pulled the priest aside and hissed, “I thought we had a deal.” The priest slipped the $100.00 back into the man's hand and whispered, “The bride's father made me a much better offer.” THE BOOK OF CATHOLIC JOKES, by Deacon Tom Sheridan published by ACTA Publications, Chicago, Ill

=========================================ST. BARNABAS FILIPINO-AMERICAN ASSOC. Please join us in our next meeting on Sunday, August 7

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at 6:30pm in the Par ish Hall. New members are welcome and encouraged to attend. We will also have a potluck dinner, so please bring a dish to share. For more information, please call Dr. Gene R. Lowther at (562) 427-1386 or Peter Salas at (562) 852-1180.

Parish Ministries

SBS Class of 1977

The St. Barnabas Graduation Class of 1977 needs your help: We are planning a Reunion on Friday, August 12th here in the Parish Center at 5pm. We have not been able to locate all of our class mates. If you know of a friend, child or may know of anyone who graduated around that time (they would be about 53 years old now) please have them contact us immediately. Thank you!

Jim Kennelly (Junior) 562-900-4400

jkennelly1@yahoo.com

RUMMAGE SALE The Knights of Columbus will hold its 4th Annual Rummage Sale on the St. Barnabas basketball courts on Saturday August 27th & Saturday September 3rd from 8Am to 3PM. The Knights will have a table in the church parking lot after Sunday Masses to collect donations.

No furniture or heavy items please. Event Chairman, Ray Barnum, (562) 619-2991

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HELP US KEEP ST. BARNABAS LITTER FREE! Please look before you toss! There are signs on the bins indicating what should go in each bin. Please deposit trash, recyclables and plastic bottles/cans into the appro-priate bins. All money raised from the collection of empty plastic bottles and cans will be used to support the St. Bar-nabas School recycling program. Thanks for being part of the solution!

"We are not God. The Earth was here before us and was given to us." -Pope Francis

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We need more advertisers to support the printing of this bulletin. Please contact: Jill Adair at (800) 321-0805 or email: adairj@jspaluch.com. Thank you to our current advertisers. We encourage you, our parishioners, to patronize our advertisers.