Saint Barnabas Roman Catholic Church

Saint Barnabas Roman Catholic Church 109 Crescent Hill Drive PO Box 39, Arden, NC 28704 Telephone: (828) 684‐6098 Fax: (828) 684‐6152 info@saintbarnabasarden.org www.saintbarnabasarden.org

Front Office Hours: Mon, Thur, Fri: 9:30 am ‐ noon and 1 pm ‐ 4 pm Tues: 9:30 am ‐ noon and 1 pm ‐ 2 pm Wed: Closed

Diocese of Charlo e Most Reverend Peter J. Jugis, J.C.D., Bishop Father Adrian Porras, Pastor Rev. Mr. Mike Stout, Deacon Rev. Mr. Rudy Triana, Deacon

PASTORAL SCHEDULfE

CONFESSIONS Saturday 4:00 pm ‐ 5:00 pm Sunday 7:30 am ‐ 8:00 am

VIGIL & SUNDAY MASSES Saturday 5:30 pm, Vigil Mass in English Saturday 7:15 pm, Vigil Mass in Spanish Sunday 8:30 am & 11:00 am in English

HOLY DAY MASSES Vigil and Holy Days (See inside of bulle n)

WEEKDAY MASSES (Check bulle n and web for changes) Monday, Thursday, Friday: Morning Prayer (Lauds) 8:45 am Mass 9:00 am Rosary a er Mass

Tuesday: (Distribu on of Holy Communion) 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

New Parishioners are welcomed and invited to join in our worship and many activities. Please register after Sunday Masses or stop by the office. Parishioners who move are asked to notify the office so we can say a fond farewell and assure you of our continued prayers.

First Sunday of Lent - February 18, 2018

“St. Barnabas Roman Catholic parish, a welcoming and diverse Eucharistic community of faith and

stewardship, empowered by the Holy Spirit and in response to Christ’s call to love and serve one another, seeks to bring all people

to the knowledge of and union with God our Father.”

   St. Barnabas Catholic Church · Arden, NC · February 18, 2018

THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM ‐ Bap sms are celebrated on Sundays 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 2nd Monday of each month at 7:00 pm in the Oscar Romero room, D Hall. Pre‐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. Godparents must be prac cing Catholics.

THE SACRAMENT OF FIRST CONFESSION AND FIRST HOLY COMMUNION ‐ Second grade is the normal me. One year prior Religious Educa on is required.

THE SACRAMENT OF HOLY ORDERS ‐ Men should call the parish priest or the Diocesan Voca on Director to help them discern their call to the Diaco‐nate or Priesthood.

THE SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY ‐ Couples should make an appoint‐ment with the priest or deacon at the me of engagement and at least 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 take place inside the Church.

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 anointed. In an emergency, please use ext. 1, leave a message with your name and phone number. You will be contacted as soon as possible.

HOLY COMMUNION AT HOME ‐ Please call the Church office to make arrangements.

Buildings and Facili es Larry Schmi Community Ministries & Peace and Jus ce Susan Chitwood Ecumenism Open Educa on and Forma on Donna James Evangeliza on/Communica on Rob Girardi

Liturgy and Worship Kerry Jambon Parish Life Open Finance Council Ken Marino Pastoral Council Chris Messino

Commissions and Council Heads

Knights Corner Council 8923

Grand Knight: Zach Carter: 828‐290‐9224 ‐ The Knights meet the 2nd Monday of each month at 7 pm beginning with a Rosary, with mee ng following.

4th Degree: Joe Bolick, Faithful Navigator 828‐772‐1441

Saint Barnabas Couples Club The Saint Barnabas Couples Club is a social organiza on that meets the first Tuesday of the month between 7:00 and 7:30 pm in the Saint John the XXIII conference room (followed by refresh‐ments in the social hall). The purpose of the organiza on is for Couples that are members of Saint Barnabas to join together socially at different venues. If interested in joining the Club or ge ng more informa on contact Ron and Toni Wild, this year’s presidents. You can contact them at 828‐779‐8548 or email them at avlwild@hotmail.com.

St. Barnabas Staff & Contact Informa on 828‐684‐6098 (p) ‐ 828‐684‐6152 (f)

Fr. Adrian Porras Pastor Ext. 1301 pastor@saintbarnabasarden.org

De. Mike Stout Deacon Ext. 1373 deaconstout@saintbarnabasarden.org

De. Rudy Triana Deacon Ext. 1314 rudytriana@saintbarnabasarden.org

Mrs. Marilyn Jensen Business Manager Ext. 1312 business@saintbarnabasarden.org

Mrs. Marcia Torres Administrative Assistant Ext. 1306 office@saintbarnabasarden.org

Ms. Sheryl Peyton Director of Religious Education Ext. 1302 dre@saintbarnabasarden.org

Mr. Simeon Willis Director of Youth Ministry Ext. 1303 youth@saintbarnabasarden.org

Ms. Tiffany Gallozzi Director of Music Ext. 1310 music@saintbarnabasarden.org

Mr. John Psychas Organist jpsychas@hotmail.com

Ms. Suzanne Daley Secretary of Special Projects/Events Ext. 1307 secretary@saintbarnabasarden.org

Mr. Dan Alvarez Receptionist (Habla Español) ‐ M/Tu Ms. Mary Ogle Receptionist ‐ Th/Fr Ext. 1311 receptionist@saintbarnabasarden.org

Mr. José González Tribunal Advocate (annulments) Ext. 1305 advocate@saintbarnabasarden.org

St. Vincent de Paul Society ‐ Ext. 1308

Compassionate Callers ‐ Ext. 1309

TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION

T he Holy Father usually marks the solemn opening of the Lenten fast with a procession and Mass on Ash Wednesday even‐

ing. He walks from the Benedic ne monastery, San Anselmo, down the Aven ne hill to the Dominican monastery of Santa

Sabina. This very old tradi on was revived by Pope John XXIII in the late 1950s. Have you ever wondered who gives the

pope his ashes? It’s the cardinal who has been given the “ tle” of the church of Santa Sabina. The pope’s homily at this Mass states his

theme for Lent.

Santa Sabina dates from the fi h century, and is one of the most beau ful churches in Rome. One of the panels on its main doors

features the Crucifixion, a scene not normally depicted in art un l much later. In the year 1219 the pope gave the church to Saint Dom‐

inic for his new religious order, the “Order of Preachers,” commonly called the Dominicans, and it remains their world headquarters to

this day. That pope, Honorius III, was a member of the Savelli family, and this church was their personal family chapel. Sabina was a

wealthy Roman lady who became a Chris an and was martyred, and whose home became a place of prayer. Later, the church built on

that spot was dedicated to her memory. —Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

Thursday, February 22, 2018 The Chair of Saint Peter the Apostle 08:45 AM» Morning Prayer » Church 09:00 AM» Mass (English) » † Bishop William Curlin (by Father Adrian) 10:00 AM» Around the Lenten Circle Group ‐ Schneider» C1 11:00 AM» St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry » JXXIII 11:00 AM» Centering Prayer » C5 06:00 PM» Cub Scout Troop Mee ng » B3, B2, B4 07:00 PM» Boy Scout Troop Mee ng » SH, PV, D5 07:00 PM» Handbell Prac ce » JXXIII

Friday, February 23, 2018

Saint Polycarp, Bishop and Martyr 08:45 AM» Morning Prayer » Church 09:00 AM» Mass (English) » Int. of Richard M Deluga (by Mary Deluga) 10:00 AM» "True Reformers" Class » C2 11:00 AM» Charity Kni ng & Crochet Group » LB 03:00 PM» Sta ons of the Cross (English) » Church 04:30 PM» Lenten Fish Fry Hosted by K/C » SH 05:00 PM» Sta ons of the Cross Outside 06:00 PM» Hispanic Youth Group » C5 06:30 PM» Sons & Daughters of Holy Mary » JXXIII 07:00 PM» "You're Amazing" with Jus n Fa ca » Church

Saturday, February 24, 2018 Vigil: Second Sunday of Lent 10:00 AM» Women's Morning of Reflec on » JXXIII 01:00 PM» First Holy Communion Prep, Youth Ministry » C5 04:00 PM» Confession » Church 05:30 PM» Vigil Mass in English » † Helen Witkowski (by Ralph Witkowski) 7:00 PM» Hispanic Choir Prac ce » Church 07:15 PM» Vigil Mass in Spanish » Church

Sunday, February 25, 2018 Second Sunday of Lent 07:30 AM» Confession » Church 8:30 AM» Mass (English) » For our Parishioners 09:45 AM» Religious Educa on (K‐6) » B Hall, C Hall 10:00 AM» Gregorian Chant Choir Prac ce » D2 11:00 AM» Mass (English) » † Kathleen Sholosar (by the Urbankski family) 04:30 PM» Youth Choir » D2 05:00 PM» Mpower for Parents » JXXIII 05:00 PM» Mpower for Children » B Hall 06:30 PM» Youth Ministry » C2, C5, D Hall, JXXIII, SH, K1 06:30 PM» Living Sta ons of the Cross by Youth Prac ce » Church

We encourage those who request Mass Intentions (Vigil and Sunday Morning) to present the Offertory Gifts at that Mass. Please sign in at the Liturgical Ministers’ (round) table and let a Greeter know you would like to bring up the Gifts.

The Miraculous Medal Novena prayed each Monday after Mass.

Saturday, February 17, 2018 Vigil: First Sunday of Lent 09:00 AM» St. Vincent de Paul Mee ng » C1 09:30 AM» Lay Ministry » C5 10:00 AM» Decision Point (Sat) » JXXIII 04:00 PM» Confession » Church 05:30 PM» Vigil Mass in English » † Christopher Riffle (by the Valliere Family) 7:00 PM» Hispanic Choir Prac ce » Church 07:15 PM» Vigil Mass in Spanish » Church

Sunday, February 18, 2018 First Sunday of Lent 07:30 AM» Confession » Church 8:30 AM» Mass (English) » Int. of Dan Belanger (by the McGovern Family) 09:45 AM» Religious Educa on (K‐6) » B Hall, C Hall 10:00 AM» Gregorian Chant Choir Prac ce » D2 11:00 AM» Mass (English) » For our Parishioners 2:00 PM» Rite of Elec on » Church 04:30 PM» Youth Choir » D2 06:00 PM» Living Sta ons of the Cross Prac ce » CH 06:30 PM» Youth Ministry » C2, C5, D Hall, JXXIII, SH, K1

Monday, February 19, 2018 Lenten Weekday 08:45 AM» Morning Prayer » Church 09:00 AM» Mass (English) » † Eve e Chenard 09:45 AM» The Divine Will Studies » JXXIII 11:00 AM» Charity Kni ng & Crochet Group » LB 01:00 PM» Funeral Mass for Everardo Garcia » CH 04:00 PM» St. Vincent de Paul » D4 06:30 PM» RCIA, Spanish » B Hall

Tuesday, February 20, 2018 Lenten Weekday 08:45 AM» Morning Prayer » Church 09:00 AM» Communion » Church 10:00 AM» Al‐Anon Mee ng » C1 10:00 AM» Around the Lenten Circle Group ‐ Carder » JXXIII 06:00 PM» RCIA, English ‐ Tuesdays » C5 07:00 PM» Knights of Columbus 4th Degree Mee ng » JXXIII

Wednesday, February 21, 2018 Saint Peter Damian, Bishop and Doctor of

the Church 09:45 AM» Sacred Choir Prac ce » D2 05:45 PM» Evening Prayer » Church 06:00 PM» Mass, Benedic on » Int. of Gilbert & Carol Walden (by the Gonzalez Family) 06:30 PM» Men's Small Group » LB 07:00 PM» Sacred Choir Prac ce » D2 07:00 PM» Catholic Marriage Enrichment » SH, C1‐4 07:00 PM» Around the Lenten Circle ‐ Edwards (Gregory) » D5

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Parish Life  Our Prayers St. Barnabas Catholic Church · Arden, NC · February 18, 2018

St. Barnabas prays for...  

Our Parishioners Irene Lepak, Brad Owens, Lucille Carrier, Doug

Huth, Dolores Constan no, Fred Des Roches,

Isaac Cassell, Gloria Winburn, Larry Schmi , Ka‐

ren Jambon, Carol Mullen, Bill Lilly, Gail Davison,

Brad Owens, Susie Kramers‐Bondy, Gianna Janecek, Emily Tunstall,

José González, Tony Costan no, Dolores Costan no, Bri any Bres‐

nahan, Ruth Carson, Barbara Carter, Barbara Brady.

Our Friends & Loved Ones Joel Rivera, Claire Knopp, Diana Casteel, Lisanne Robinson, Dianne

Petkas, Kari Collier, Jennifer Gaude e, Susie Aruffo, Anne Lau‐

bengeiger, Leo Laubengeiger, Cindy Ungerer, Mary Kilcoyne, Karen

Carter, Susan Macilli, Carrie Bellman, Ed Peyton, Normand Valliere,

Hank Perkins, Joel Rivera, Sue Babcock, Daniel Barber, Karen

Rooney, Ann Messino, Ivy Bertuzzi, Donnchadh Fahy, Joel Rivera,

Anne McKibbin, Thomas E Barre , Vickie Gaddy, Baby Harper Ma‐

rie, Cathy Donaldson, Jason Moore, Jeff Sachs, Charlene Ross, Sha‐

ron Burton, Linda Wesson, Mary Roberts, Mary Kilcoyne, Carol

Pi man, All who serve in the Police or Military, Mark Buske, Bernice

McAdoo, Kent Fleischmann, Chris an Fleischmann, Paul Revelson,

Dina Adams.

Loved ones in the military Charles Barre , Army (John & Emily Barre son)

Andrew Patrick Beard, Jr. , Army (Grandson of Charlo e and An‐

drew Beard)

Brianna and Ben Dermody, USAF (Daughter and son‐in‐law of Paul

and Joan Pajak)

Darian Dudney, Coast Guard (Grandson of Patricia Talbot)

Michael Franco, USMC, (son of Emil & Becky Franco)

Zachary Grasberger, Air Force (grandson of Nick and

Marlene Grasberger)

Ma hew Gray, Na onal Guard (grandson of

Charlo e and Andrew Beard)

Jacob Greco, Army (grandson of Larry Greco) 

Les Jarvis, Navy (career), computer engineer,

Citadel Grad (son of Deborah Carson, grandson of Ruth Carson)

Erik Klueber (nephew Chris & Theresa Beck)

Billy Moody, US Army (son of George and Mary Jo Moody)

Hunter Myers, Marine (Grandson of Patricia Talbot)

Jacob & Jamie Naber, AF (grandson and wife of Ted and Mary

Naber)

Joseph Naber AF (grandson of Ted and Mary Naber)

Brooklynn Porter, Air Na onal Guard (daughter of Paul and Julie

Wojcik)

Gregory Wardwell, Army (Dana & Paule e Wardwell son)

Richard Wendel, Marine (son of Mary Ann Wendel)

Michael Wright, USAF (Son of Dave and Mary Wright)

Alex Zorich, Air Force, ( Dave & Kim Zorich son)

Loved ones and friends discerning 

religious voca ons Seminarians: Aaron Huber (St. Joseph College Seminary)

Diaconate: Frank and Madonna Moyer

Ma hew Bradley ‐ Franciscan Conventuals Order (nephew of

Sue Konopka)

Brother Aquinas of the Dominican Friars Founda on

(Christopher Beale)

Bookstore & Gi Shop Schedule The store, located on the C Hall, will be open a er all English Masses the weekend of February 24/25.

This Week’s Schedule Masses and Communion will be as normally scheduled. Father Pagel will celebrate the Thursday and Friday (and next Monday) morning Masses.

As we look at our lives and the many ways God has blessed us, let us give back a propor onate gi to the Diocesan Support Appeal as a way of saying thank you to the Lord. God will never be outdone in generosity. If you did not turn in your completed pledge envelope during today’s Mass, you may com‐

plete a pledge envelope and return it to the Parish Office or go to www.charlo ediocese.org/dsa to make a gi online.

Greeter Training ‐ Wednesday, Mar. 7 at 7 pm The first faces our parishioners and visitors see when they come to church are those of the Greeters. Even if they are long‐ me pa‐rishioners with their favorite pews long ago established, a friendly smile, an open door and a warm welcome make them feel at home and part of our church community. If they are visitors they may be hesitant or nervous about coming in if they don’t know the layout of the church.

The Greeter's Ministry is mul ‐faceted. Greeters provide service to all who visit our parish. They greet you with a smile and are prepared to offer assistance in finding sea ng, direc ng you to where you need to go, and responding in case of an emergency. Greeters assist the congrega on during liturgies by preparing and presen ng the offertory. They make sure non‐ambulatory parish‐ioners receive Communion, and they hand out bulle ns and an‐other smile a er Mass. We are very grateful for our current group of Greeters who help perform all these necessary func ons.

We need more of these special people, and we are asking you to consider if this is a ministry that might suit your talents. There will be Greeter training on Wednesday, March 7 at 7 pm a er Mass. Sign‐ups will be taken the weekends of Feb. 24/25 and Mar. 3/4. There will be someone at the sign‐up tables a er Masses on those days to explain further and to answer ques‐

ons. Please stop by and talk to us!

St. Barnabas offers condolences to… the family and loved ones of Mary Smith, who died on February 10, 2018. Mary was the wife of of the late William (Bill) Richard Smith, who passed away in 2015. They were long me members of St. Barnabas Church, and both were ac ve in our parish as Ador‐ers, and mailing helpers. Bill was a Homebound Minister and an Extraordinary Minister. They had moved to Swannanoa to be clos‐er to family, but kept es with our church. Mary’s funeral was this past Tuesday at St. Barnabas. You can read her obituary here: h ps://saintbarnabasarden.org/m‐smith‐obit.

Young Church                               Faith Forma on                                      Religious Educa on

St. Barnabas Youth by Simeon Willis

Come check out our Catholic college display! What are your (or your child’s or grandchild’s) college plans? Consider a faithful Catholic college where students and faculty truly feel like family for you. Be part of a com‐munity that fosters las ng and good friendships, true learning, and character and spiritual growth. Know what you receive is real, and be surprised by the number of ma‐jors you can choose from!

Living Sta ons of the Cross March 16 If you are in the youth group, please consider either being a reader or an actor (s ll poses only) in our Living Sta ons of the Cross theatrical medita on we are planning this Lent. Let Simeon Willis know if you are interested.

Flash Frui ng Food Drive! If you are in the youth group, please bring as much canned fruit as you can to youth group this Sunday! We will give the fruit to St. Vin‐cent De Paul for our food pantry. They need more fruit! The group which brings the most will have a movie night for youth group. Good luck!

READINGS FOR THE WEEK: February 18 ‐ 25, 2018

Sunday: Gn 9:8‐15; Ps 25:4‐9; 1 Pt 3:18‐22;

Mk 1:12‐15

Monday: Lv 19:1‐2, 11‐18; Ps 19:8‐10, 15; Mt 25:31‐46 Tuesday: Is 55:10‐11; Ps 34:4‐7, 16‐19; Mt 6:7‐15 Wednesday: Jon 3:1‐10; Ps 51:3‐4, 12‐13, 18‐19; Lk 11:29‐32 Thursday: 1 Pt 5:1‐4; Ps 23:1‐3a, 4‐6; Mt 16:13‐19 Friday: Ez 18:21‐28; Ps 130:1‐8; Mt 5:20‐26 Saturday: Dt 26:16‐19; Ps 119:1‐2, 4‐5, 7‐8; Mt 5:43‐48 Sunday: Gn 22:1‐2, 9a, 10‐13, 15‐18; Ps 116:10, 15‐19; Rom 8:31b‐34; Mk 9:2‐10

1st Sunday of Lent February 18, 2018

Your ways, O Lord, make known to me;

teach me your paths. — Psalm 25:4

$8 for fish dinner · $10 for shrimp dinner · $5 for children

Ac vi es During Lent

Fish Fry each Friday during Lent from 4:30 to 7:00 p.m. (except Good Friday).

Sta ons of the Cross Schedule: 3:00 pm ‐ in church ‐ English 5:00 pm ‐ outside ‐ led by Bolicks * 7:00 pm ‐ in church ‐ English * 8:00 pm ‐ in church ‐ Spanish

* except 2/23/18 ‐ Jus n Fa ca Presenta on at 7 pm

The Canongate High School Rome Pilgrimage Presenta on that was scheduled for 2/4/18

has been rescheduled to Sunday, 3/4/18 at 9:45 in JXXIII

Society of St. Vincent de Paul

You say you are not happy in the Mission. That, in itself, is not a sign that God does not want you there. Perfect contentment is never to be found, in whatever place and condition one may be. This life is full of annoyances and troubles both of mind and of body; it is a state of continual agitation, which snatches peace of mind from those who think they possess it and eludes those who seek it. Did Our Lord lead an easy life?

- St. Vincent de Paul

Your Vincen ans ‐ 828‐684‐6098 ext. 1308  Please call us if we can help you! 

Parish Life  Liturgical Ministers Schedule 

Protec ng God’s Children Workshop "Protec ng God's Children" is a required program for all volunteers at St. Barnabas. Upcoming classes: Saturday, March 3, 2018: 9 am. English. St. Lawrence Basilica (Asheville)

Pre‐registra on is required for all workshops. Register online at www.virtus.org. Click "registra on" on le and follow prompts.

Stewardship & Parish Life

February 18, 2018  1st Sunday of Lent  Lent is a me to reflect on our rela onship with God. We are called to focus on prayer, fas ng, and almsgiving in our Lenten stewardship.

Morning of Reflec on for Women Saturday, Feb. 24 at 10 am in JXXIII Next in the series: February 24th – Your Rela onship with Your Adult Children Experiencing their Changes and Yours

Come for one, or come for all! No commitment required. 

February 24 ‐25 5:30 PM 8:30 AM 11:00 AM

Lector Mike Davison (First Reading) Angie Dorsey (Second Reading)

Letha Hinman (First Reading) Jennifer Puzerewski (Second Reading)

Donna James (First Reading) Nancy Torres (Second Reading)

Altar Server

Debbie Ellis Ken Marino Jaeger Souphab Ron Wild

Michael Belanger Isaac Dellinger Nathaniel Edwards Max Puzerewski Michael Puzerewski Henry Puzerewski

Chase Dymond Benjamin Huber Isaac Huber Noah Huber Braeden Owens (sub req.) John Paul Torres

Greeter

Bill Carter ‐ Head Greeter Margi Alvarez ‐ Greeter Cathie Osada ‐ Greeter Tedd Pearce ‐ Greeter

Emil Franco ‐ Head Greeter Rene Allison ‐ Greeter Sarah Edwards ‐ Greeter (sub req.) Mike Hinman ‐ Greeter George Moody ‐ Greeter

NOT FILLED ‐ Head Greeter Joan El Kha b ‐ Greeter Pat James ‐ Greeter Orrin Lundgren ‐ Greeter Robert May ‐ Greeter

Hospitality Jack LeBeau Marilyn Jensen

Roy Jensen Helen Brugo Robert Brugo

Extra‐Ordinary Minister

Ann Mercer ‐ Chalice Mary Palermo ‐ Chalice Robert Riffle ‐ Chalice Margie Riffle ‐ Chalice Phyllis Boller ‐ Ciborium Dave Cypcar ‐ Ciborium

Lynn Caenepeel ‐ Chalice Becky Franco ‐ Chalice Noel Lareau ‐ Chalice Bob Rothweiler ‐ Chalice Jim McGovern ‐ Ciborium Diana Rothweiler ‐ Ciborium James Taneyhill ‐ Ciborium Yong Sun Thompson ‐ Ciborium

Marlene Grasberger ‐ Chalice Karen Jambon ‐ Chalice Nan Schmi ‐ Chalice Paule e Wardwell ‐ Chalice Arthur Carder ‐ Ciborium Maureen Carder ‐ Ciborium Erin Carter ‐ Ciborium Kerry Jambon ‐ Ciborium

Sacristan Eduardo Palermo Mary Palermo

Becky Franco Karen Jambon

Room at the Inn Silent Auc on Please help support our moms and babies through our upcoming raffle! Tickets are $100 each. We will only sell 300 ckets. The grand prize is $5,000! We would love to have you at our silent auc on and event at "The Public" in Greensboro, but you do not have to be present to win. There is more info about the raffle and event on our website under the "events" tab at www.roominn.org. You can also buy ckets at our web‐site. For more info, contact Marianne Donadio at 336‐391‐6299 or mdonadio@roominn.org. Thank you!

Mark your calendars for an evening with Jus n Fa ca, co‐founder of “Hard as Nails” which is a na onal Catholic/Chris an organiza on started in 2002. 7 ‐ 9 pm. They assist schools, churches, and other organi‐za ons in their efforts to introduce people to Jesus, develop individual rela onships with Jesus, and cul ‐vate local communi es. h p://hanm.org.

Mornings of Reflec on for Women at St. Barnabas Catholic Church ‐ Monthly on Saturdays throughout 2018. The first one will be Saturday, January 27 at 10 am in JXXIII. The Catholic Conference 4 Women vide‐os will be shown, followed by discussion periods. This is the video series that was featured in the 2017 Women’s Advent Program, which was well received. Come to one, or come to all! This month’s Video will be “Your Rela onship With Your Adult Children ‐ Experiencing their changes and yours”.

This year's Charlo e Catholic Men's Conference "Transformed by Christ" will take place at St. Theresa's Church in Mooresville on Sat. Feb 24th. Cost is $35 per person. Knights, Students and Seniors pay $30. For Speaker and Registra on info visit h p://catholicmeno hecarolinas.org. Contact Zach Carter at zippityzach@gmail.com if you are interested in carpooling from Saint Barnabas.

Western North Carolina Respect Life Monthly Prayer Gathering ‐ First Friday of each Month at Planned Parenthood, 68 McDowell Street, Asheville, NC. We a end the 12:10 pm Mass at the Basilica on the First Friday of the month in honor of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, and then we drive to Planned Parenthood. Please join us for the recita on of the Rosary, Divine Mercy, and silent prayer at our peaceful gathering. For more informa on please call Don DeLauter at 828‐980‐8033 or email ddelauter1@yahoo.com.

Forgiveness and Healing Following Abor on ‐ Catholic Chari es can help men and women who have experienced abor on begin their healing journey. Rachel’s Vineyard Weekend Retreat creates a healing environment of prayer and forgiveness. The retreat works to reconnect individuals to themselves, their friends, and family and to realize God’s ever present love. Upcoming Retreat: Asheville Area, March 9‐11, 2018 For more informa on please contact either: Jackie Childers: 980‐241‐0251 or email Jackie.childers1@gmail.com or Jessica Grabowski: 704‐370‐3229 or email jmganser@charlo ediocese.org

Save the Dates: Parish Mission at St. Barnabas Catholic Church, Sunday, March 11 ‐ Wednesday, March 14. Evening programs beginning at 7 pm Sunday through Wednesday. A Parish Mission is a parish awaken‐ing! A me for the whole parish to come together to reflect upon God’s word, to renew our faith, and to pray with open hearts and hands.

Asheville Catholic School presents the 12th Annual Shamrock Run on Saturday, March 17 – St. Patrick’s Day. This year’s race will benefit the O’Brien and William Edward Gibbs Memorial Scholarship Fund. There are two races: a 5K and a 10K, both of which start and finish at ACS and run through the beau ful neighborhoods of North Asheville. A fun run will precede the start of the 5K and 10K. The 10K will start at 9:00 AM and the 5K at 9:15 AM. The Fun Run will begin at 8:30 AM. The event will be on St. Patrick’s Day this year – Saturday, March 17 – giving everyone a perfect way to celebrate this fun holiday. There will be great food, beer from Asheville Brewing, and a DJ before and a er the races. Online registra on at h p://gloryhoundevents.com/event/shamrock‐5k10k

Pilgrimage to the Holy Land ‐ Discover the land where Jesus walked and visit the holy sites of our faith by joining a Pilgrimage to the Holy Land on April 12‐22. Unique to this Pilgrimage is the interac on with Arabic Chris ans in their community, church, and home. Several members of St. Barnabas Church have already registered. The deadline to register is February 20, 2018. For more informa on contact Frank Villa‐ronga, Diocesan Director of Evangeliza on and Adult Educa on by e‐mail frankv@charlo ediocese.org or call 704‐370‐3274.

We encourage you to join (open to parishioners), post, and read St. Barnabas Catholic Church news on our official Facebook Group Pages: General Group: h ps://www.facebook.com/groups/stbarnabasarden Youth Group: h ps://www.facebook.com/groups/stbarym

NOTE: Please be aware that our bulle n is posted on our website; therefore, any informa on in the bulle n is accessible to anyone browsing our website. Please let the secretary know if you do not want your name listed for any reason (birthdays, anniversaries, etc.). If you are submi ng bulle n no ces, please consider this when giving your contact informa on.

Asheville Catholic School Rummage Sale, Saturday, February 24, 2018, 8:00am ‐2:00pm at the Asheville Catholic School Gymnasium. There will be a variety of items for sale! Come and support the 5th and 6th grades as they raise money for their trip to Cha anooga, Tennessee

Collec ons and Financials Weekend of February 10‐11, 2018

223 Families using envelopes (of 1,110 registered families) Total A endance for weekend: 1,095

Offertory

Collec on Budgeted

Weekly Offering + or ‐ to Offertory Budget

Totals for Feb. 10‐11, 2018 $15,040 $13,857 +$1,183

Envelopes and Checks

Electronic Giving Youth Envelopes

Non‐Envelopes & Visitors Holy Day

$9,793 $3,476

$43 $1,713

$15

Offertory Total $15,040

Building & Facili es $338

Diocesan Collec on: $0

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This month a por on of the above will be donated to:  Catholic Chari es Diocese of Charlo e, Asheville Vicariate Hispanic Ministry St. Barnabas Charity Fund St. Vincent de Paul Main Stay in Asheville St. Andrews the Apostle, Mars Hill

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Parish Mission

at St. Barnabas Catholic Church Sunday, March 11 ‐ Wednesday, March 14 Evening programs beginning at 7 pm Sunday through Wednesday

Dear Parishioner, Please accept this invitation to attend our upcoming parish mission, "Finding God Wherever You Are", March 11-14, 2018. A parish mission is an opportunity for us all to renew our Catholic faith. The mission services consists of a proclamation of the Word of God, preaching and reflection, singing and praying together. It will be a grace-filled hap-pening, an opportunity to experience in a special way the wonderful presence and love of God. If you have abandoned the faith of your youth, the mission is for you. If you have been on again, off again in the living of your Catholic religion, the mission is for you. If you have wondered what is going on in the Church today, the mission is for you. If you have been a faithful witness of your Catholic faith, the mission is for you. If you feel you need to know more about how to pray, the mission is for you. If you judge yourself to be in need of spiritual growth, the mission is for you. If you are a sinner or a saint, or somewhere in between, the mission is for you. The mission is for everyone, but especially for you and your family. To make it easier for entire families to attend, there will be childcare available each evening. More information will follow as to how to sign-up in the next few weeks. Our "Finding God Wherever You Are" mission will begin on Sunday, March 11, 2018 at 7 PM. In Church. Mission services are also planned for Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday evenings. Each service should last about an hour to an hour and fifteen minutes or so, and will be followed by a time for fellowship and refreshments. Please join me in praying for the success of our parish mission and plan now to share with me this very special, grace-filled time. Sincerely,

Fr. Adrian Porras

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