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 SCHEDULE

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)

DAILY 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 wor-ship 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.

THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT - December 11, 2016

“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 · December 11, 2016

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 1st Tuesday 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 Social 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: Jim Ellis ‐ 828‐772‐9063 ‐ The Knights meet the 2nd Tuesday evening of each month in JXXIII.

4th Degree: Arthur Carder, Faithful Navigator ‐ 828‐398‐9689

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 refreshments 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 John and Carol Nagle, this year’s presidents, at 828‐684‐5729 or at carolandsadie@yahoo.com.

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

Fr. Adrian Porras Pastor Ext. 301 pastor@saintbarnabasarden.org

De. Mike Stout Deacon Ext. 373 deaconstout@saintbarnabasarden.org

De. Rudy Triana Deacon Ext. 314 rudytriana@saintbarnabasarden.org

Mrs. Marilyn Jensen Business Manager Ext. 312 business@saintbarnabasarden.org

Ms. Sheryl Peyton Director of Religious Education Ext. 302 dre@saintbarnabasarden.org

Mr. Simeon Willis Director of Youth Ministry Ext. 303 youth@saintbarnabasarden.org

Ms. Tiffany Gallozzi Director of Music Ext. 310 music@saintbarnabasarden.org

Mr. John Psychas Organist jpsychas@hotmail.com

Ms. Suzanne Daley Secretary of Special Projects/Events Ext. 307 secretary@saintbarnabasarden.org

Mr. Dan Alvarez Receptionist (Habla Español) ‐ M/Tu Ms. Mary Ogle Receptionist ‐ Th/Fr Ext. 311 receptionist@saintbarnabasarden.org

Mr. José González Tribunal Advocate (annulments) Ext. 305 advocate@saintbarnabasarden.org

St. Vincent de Paul Society or Compassionate Callers Ext. 308

Collec ons and Financials Weekend of December 3 & 4, 2016

236 Families using envelopes (of 1,045 registered families) Total A endance for weekend: 1,238

Offertory

Collec on Budgeted

Weekly Offering + or ‐ to Offertory Budget

Totals for Dec. 3 & 4, 2016 $12,933 $13,635

Envelopes and Checks

Electronic Giving Youth Envelopes

Non‐Envelopes & Visitors Holy Day

$9,623 $1,450

$23 $1,817

$20

Offertory Total $12,933

Building & Facili es $265

Diocesan $215

‐($702)

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 ABCCM Veterans Place (for men) New City Chris an School in Asheville

2016 DSA Pledge Progress Report: December 5, 2016

Goal: $75,230 Amount Pledged: $73,619 Pledges Paid: $66,462 Pledge Balance: $7,157 If you have not yet contributed, you can donate online at charlo ediocese.org/dsa

Bookstore Open

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

Sat ‐ 12/10 5:30 PM 7:15 PM

Vigil: THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT † Marilyn Donald (by the Donald family) For the Hispanic Community

Sun ‐ 12/11 8:30 AM 11:00 AM

THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT For our parishioners † Florence Stambersky (by Connie & Brooke Stambersky)

Mon ‐ 12/12 9:00 AM

Our Lady of Guadalupe * No Mass or Communion

Tues ‐ 12/13 9:00 AM

Saint Lucy, Virgin and Martyr Distribu on of Communion

Wed ‐ 12/14 6:00 PM

Saint John of the Cross, Priest and Doctor of the Church † Delia & Patrick Armstrong (by Noreen & Robert Goulding)

Thur ‐ 12/15 9:00 AM

Advent Weekday † Robert Aversano (by Patricia Aversano)

Fri ‐ 12/16 9:00 AM

Advent Weekday † Timothy Thompson (by Yong Sun Thompson)

Sat ‐ 12/17 5:30 PM 7:15 PM

Vigil: FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT Inten ons of Bob Donald (by a friend) For the Hispanic Community

Sun ‐ 12/18 8:30 AM 11:00 AM

FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT † Marilyn Fisher (by the McGovern family) In Thanksgiving for answered Prayers (by Paula Bolick)

* Indicates a change to the normal schedule

The Miraculous Medal Novena prayed each Mon. a er Mass

READINGS FOR THE WEEK: Dec 11 ‐ 18

Sunday: Is 35:1‐6a, 10; Ps 146:6‐10; Jas 5:7‐10; Mt 11:2‐11 Monday: Zec 2:14‐17 or Rv 11:19a; 12:1‐6a, 10ab; Jdt 13:18bcde, 19; Lk 1:26‐38 or Lk 1:39‐47, or any readings from the Common of the Blessed Virgin Mary, nos. 707‐712 Tuesday: Zep 3:1‐2, 9‐13; Ps 34:2‐3, 6‐7, 17‐19, 23; Mt 21:28‐32 Wednesday: Is 45: 6b‐8, 18, 21b‐25; Ps 85:9ab, 10‐14; Lk 7:18b‐23 Thursday: Is 54:1‐10; Ps 30:2, 4‐6, 11‐12a, 13b; Lk 7:24‐30 Friday: Is 56:1‐3a, 6‐8; Ps 67:2‐3, 5, 7‐8; Jn 5:33‐36 Saturday: Gn 49:2, 8‐10; Ps 72:1‐4ab, 7‐8, 17; Mt 1:1‐17 Sunday: Is 7:10‐14; Ps 24:1‐6; Rom 1:1‐7; Mt 1:18‐24

Liturgical Schedule 

Saint Barnabas Ac vi es This Week 

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07:30 AM» Confession » Church 08:30 AM» Mass (English) » Church 09:45 AM» Religious Educa on (K‐6) » B Hall, C Hall 10:00 AM» Gregorian Chant Choir Prac ce » D2 10:00 AM» Rosary for Peace » Church 11:00 AM» Mass (English) » Church 02:00 PM» SacPrep » JXXIII 06:30 PM» Youth Ministry » C2, C5, D Hall, JXXIII, SH, K1

09:30 AM» Charity Kni ng & Crochet Group » LB 10:00 AM» The Divine Will Studies » D5 (alt. room) 4:00 PM» St. Vincent de Paul » D4 08:45 AM» Morning Prayer » Church 09:00 AM» Communion » Church 10:00 AM» Al‐Anon Mee ng » C1 10:00 AM» Advent Awakenings ‐ Osada » D4 07:00 PM» Knights of Columbus Rosary » Church 07:00 PM» Advent Awakenings ‐ Aubrey » C1 07:30 PM» Knights of Columbus » C5 (alt. room)

10:00 AM» Advent Awakenings ‐ Varney » D5 01:00 PM» Advent Awakenings ‐ Schneider » D5 05:45 PM» Evening Prayer » Church 06:00 PM» Mass, Benedic on » Church 06:30 PM» Decision Point (Wed) » JXXIII 07:00 PM» Sacred Choir Prac ce » D2 07:00 PM» Advent Awakenings ‐ Edwards ‐ Offsite

08:45 AM» Morning Prayer » Church 09:00 AM» Mass (English) » Church 11:30 AM» Centering Prayer » C5 12:00 PM» St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry » JXXIII 06:00 PM» Cub Scout Troop Mee ng » B3, B2, B4 06:00 PM» RCIA, English » C5 07:00 PM» Handbell Prac ce » JXXIII 07:00 PM» Boy Scout Troop Mee ng » SH, PV, D5 07:00 PM» Advent Awakenings ‐ Wardwell ‐ Offsite 07:00 PM» Advent Awakenings ‐ Carter ‐ Offsite

08:45 AM» Morning Prayer » Church 09:00 AM» Mass (English) » Church 11:00 AM» Charity Kni ng & Crochet Group » LB 06:00 PM» Hispanic Mee ng » SH, K1, B1, B2, B3, B5, B4 06:30 PM» Sons & Daughters of Holy Mary ‐ Alt. Rm» C5

08:00 AM » SVdP Food Basket Distribu on » JXXIII 09:00 AM» Children's Choir Prac ce » D2 10:00 AM» Decision Point (Sat) » JXXIII 11:00 AM» Spanish Anniversary Mass » Church 01:00 PM» YM First Holy Communion Orienta on » C5 04:00 PM» Confession » Church 05:00 PM» ESOL Class » C3, C4 05:15 PM» Hispanic Youth Group » JXXIII 05:30 PM» Vigil Mass in English » Church 07:00 PM» Hispanic Choir Prac ce » Church 07:15 PM» Vigil Mass in Spanish » Church

07:30 AM» Confession » Church 08:30 AM» Mass (English) » Church 09:45 AM» Jesse Tree » Church 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) » Church 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

Bookstore Open A er Masses

Parish Life  Our Prayers St. Barnabas Catholic Church · Arden, NC · December 11, 2016

St. Barnabas prays for...  

Our Parishioners Larry Schmi , Anthony Franco, Dr. Elinor Ford, Shirley Lilly, Joshua Gates, Bill Samu‐els, Karen Jambon, Carol Mullen, Bill Lilly, Marcus Lanthier, Sally Lanthier, Gail Da‐vison, Brad Owens, Tiager Raywood, Sharon Bales, Susie Kramers‐Bondy, Bruce Campbell, Gianna Janecek, Herb Reith, James Winburn, Emily Tunstall, José González, Tony Costan no, Dolores Costan no, Bri any Bresnahan, Ruth Carson, Barbara Carter, Barbara Brady.

Our Friends & Loved Ones Sharon Burton, Linda Wesson, Marcel Landuit, Mary Rob‐erts, Mary Kilcoyne, Carol Pi man, Arezou Petrie, All who serve in the Police or Military, Elizabeth Pantas, Mark Buske, Bernice McAdoo, Kent Fleischmann, Chris an Fleischmann, Paul Revelson, Becky Westall, Dina Adams, Tracey Pucci, Mikaela Lambert, Mark Thornton, Hilde Ivanov, Barbara Conard, Sue Babcock, Ashley Festa, Paula Travaglin, Ted Ivanov, Leo Laubengeiger, Anne Lau‐bengeiger, Daniel Christopher Barber, Carmen Pastora, Howard Vaughter, G. [sic], Ka e Corish, Molly Vonloh, Stella Konopka, Mary Starnes, Jeff Sachs.

Loved ones in the military Christopher Balot (Bill & Mary Smith grandson) Charles Barrett, Army (John & Emily Barrett son) Andrew Patrick Beard, Jr. , Army (Grandson of Charlotte

and Andrew Beard) Tom Davis (Osmer grandson) Brianna and Ben Dermody, USAF (Daughter and son‐in‐law of Paul and Joan Pajak) Michael Franco, USMC, (son of Emil & Becky Franco) Zachary Grasberger, Air Force (grandson of Nick and Mar‐

lene Grasberger) Matthew Gray, National Guard (grandson of Charlotte 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) Thomas Liebel (Bill & Mary Smith grandson) Billy Moody, US Army (son of George and Mary Jo

Moody) Jason Moore, US Navy (grandson of Joe & Paula Bolick) Jacob & Jamie Naber, AF (grandson and wife of Ted and Mary Naber) Joseph Naber AF (grandson of Ted and Mary Naber) Aaron Ridolf, Coast Guard (grandson of Grace Ridolf) Gregory Wardwell, Army (Dana & Paulette Wardwell son) Michael Wright, USAF (Son of Dave and Mary Wright)

Loved ones and friends discerning religious voca ons Seminarians: Peter Ascik, Christopher Beale Aaron Huber (St. Joseph College Seminary) Diaconate: Frank and Madonna Moyer Ma hew Bradley (nephew of Sue Konopka)

Bookstore & Gi Shop is Open! The store, located on the C Hall, will be open a er all English Masses the weekends of December 10/11 and 17/18.

2nd Collec on for Religious Re rement Aging religious need your help. Senior Catholic sisters, brothers, and religious order priests have offered their lives in service to others—educa ng the young, comfor ng the sick, seeking jus ce for the oppressed. Today, many are frail, elderly, and in need of assistance. Your gi to the Re rement Fund for Religious helps to furnish medi‐ca ons, nursing care, and other necessi es. Please give generously to today’s second collec on.

The Knights of Columbus “Keep Christ in Christmas” poster contest Posters for the Knights of Columbus “Keep Christ in Christmas” post‐er contest, open to children 5 through 14 years of age, are due to Sheryl Peyton today. Your child should have received an informa‐

onal flier with all relevant details from his/her religious educa on teacher a few weekends ago. All children who submit an entry will be recognized by having their poster displayed in the social hall dur‐ing Christmas. Winners from each of three different age groups will receive a $25 Target gi card. For ques ons, contact David Cypcar at 687‐4027 or dcypcar@charter.net.

No Mass on Monday, December 12 Normal schedule will apply the rest of the week.

Relic of St. Terresa of Calcu a at St. Barnabas The relic will be here for seven days for venera on. There will also be a panel display of St. Teresa’s life in the social hall.

Help Us Decorate for Christmas on Friday, December 23 at 2:00 pm We will decorate the church for Christmas on Friday, Dec 23, at 2:00 pm. All are invited to help! Meet Kerry Jambon in the Social Hall at that me. Please bring a Christmas treat to share.

Advent Penance Services All Services are at 7 pm

Wed., Dec. 14 St. Lawrence Basilica, Asheville

Monday, Dec. 19 St. Barnabas

Young Church      Religious Educa on Reflec ons

St. Barnabas Youth by Simeon Willis

First Holy Communion Orienta‐

on for grades7‐12, Saturday,

December 17th at 1:00 pm in St.

Mar n (C5). If your child has been

a ending youth ministry and regular

Mass a endance, please come! Classes will start in

the Spring semester.

March for Life,Washington D.C.

January 27, 2017

We are again a ending the Na onal March for Life

this January, leaving on the 26th and returning on the

28th via bus. Please sign up in the social hall as soon as

possible as sea ng is limited (we have other churches

joining us). It is important to give a powerful message

of our peaceful and loving resolve to Donald Trump

about how we see dignity in every life and this issue is

of top concern. We march for those who cannot.

What is the meaning of the Advent wreath?

The Advent wreath is evergreen because of the eter‐

nal life Christ brings to us. It is round to show the

eternity of God and life with Him in Heaven. Each of

the candles represents a promise or covenant God

gave His people to prepare the world for Christ. These

candle covenants are: Adam, Noah, Abraham, and

Moses. What are significant moments in your faith

journey that God has used to prepare you for Him‐

self? What are you doing now to get ready in your

soul for Christ to come this Christmas? Talk to your

family about these topics around the dinner table.

Join us for Christmas Caroling

on Christmas Day!

The youth group will be visi ng The Oaks nursing

home on 3864 Sweeten Creek to sing for the resi‐

dents. O en mes the residents have people sing for

them before Christmas but are feeling lonely on the

day of Christ’s birth. It is the perfect day to bring the

love and joy of the Savior to them! We will meet at

The Oaks at 3:00pm, and then proceed to St. Barna‐

bas for a cookie party at 4:00pm. All are welcome to

join us!

Third Sunday of Advent December 11, 2016

Those whom the Lord has ransomed will return and enter Zion singing,

crowned with everlasting joy. — Isaiah 35:10a

TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION

W hen the es of affec on and authority that bound Europe’s Catholics unrav‐

eled in the sixteenth century, many cul‐tures lost me‐honored customs of faith. Some customs proved to be especially diffi‐cult for the reformers to wrest away from the people, especially those celebrated in the home. This week in Sweden, a country where the Catholic Church was disestablished four hundred years ago, a Catholic martyr from Sicily is the most beloved figure. St. Lucia, Lucy, is celebrated on December 13. The long‐story‐short is that Lucy was a Chris an whose father wanted to marry her off to a pagan fellow, and she rejected her father’s authority. To make an example of her, her father had her killed. In the course of the brutal martyrdom, Lucy lost her beau ful eyes, but her vision was miracu‐lously restored. The candles worn today by the eldest daughter of the family are tokens of the fire that refused to harm the saint. So this patroness of light and clear vision is revered on the shortest, darkest days of the Nordic winter. Before the reform of the Grego‐rian calendar in the sixteenth century, December 13 was the winter sols ce. Today, young girls appear in the morning wearing lighted can‐dles on their crowned heads (ba ery‐operated now a er many mishaps), and serve sweet rolls and coffee to everyone in the house. For the Swedes, who are not churchgoers, the “Lucias” are the official heralds of the holiday season and a sign of everyone’s yearning for more light in this world. Europe once abounded with customs like this; the survival of this custom in Scandinavia is a sign of God’s grace, and how fer le the soil is to receive the true mes‐sage of Advent. Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

A SEASON OF HOPE

T oday we can bask in the imagery that the Mass readings offer us. In par cular, Isaiah’s vision of a parched land that blooms with abundant flowers holds a message for

each of us. Too o en we are just like that parched land. We can allow ourselves to become absorbed in the waves of consumerism that grip so many. We look for fulfillment in the things that money can buy. Unfortunately, this leaves us like parched land, thirs ng for something that money can’t buy. This holy season has much to offer to quench our thirsts. In a word, this season offers hope. We are told that those who are ransomed by God will know joy and gladness. For them, sorrow and mourning will be no more. Let us place our hope in these promises. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

Society of St. Vincent de Paul Thank you to all of you that have been contribu ng to our Advent Project. Below, you can see what our display looks like in the social hall before the weekend Masses. By the end of the weekend, this box will be full to overflowing with the items we asked to you bring. Stop by the table and learn about the Advent Project! 

We are... ‐ Your Vincen ans

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, February 4 , 2016 at St. Lawrence Basilica in Asheville. English. 9 am.

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

December 11, 2016, Third Sunday of Advent Some of the obstacles that keep us from “making a straight path” for the Lord are the same obstacles that keep us from embracing stewardship as a way of life. John the Bap‐

st calls us to reform our lives and let go of the selfishness and greed that keep us from following God’s will.

Liturgical Ministers News ‐ Important! Please sign up for Christmas and Mary, Mother of God Masses as soon as you can so we can be assured of full coverage.

Please submit your can’t serve dates for the next schedule, which will be generated next week. The new schedule will cover the first quarter of 2017.

Food Drive for Catholic Chari es Next Weekend The third weekend of the month food collec on for Catholic Chari es is next weekend. Please place dona ons in the bin labeled in the social hall.

Angel Tree Thank You! Many thanks to all who contributed to the Angel Tree Program this year!! Thanks to those who gave gi s. I am always overwhelmed by the generosity of this parish. Thanks to all who volunteered to help with the program – you are a great group of peo‐ple to work with. Due to your generosity, we were able to provide a nice Christmas for 25 families, who are either parishioners or St. Vincent De Paul clients. 14 of the gi recipients are also receiving Food assistance through St. Vincent De Paul for their Christmas meal. Thank you, again! Marcia Torres.

Father Adrian Celebrates his 15th year as a Priest Congratula ons to our own Father Adrian Porras on his 15th year as a priest. The new‐est Catholic News Herald has an ar cle about his anniversary, which you may read here: h p://www.saintbarnabasarden.org/porras_anniversary And stop by and offer your congratula ons a er Mass!

5:30 pm 8:30 am

LITURGICAL MINISTERS FOR WEEK OF December 17 & 18

11:00 am

Lectors: Marylyn Seyler, John Torres (sub req.)

Altar Servers: Gabriella Torres (sub req.), Mary Torres (sub req.)

Greeters: Bill Carter, Margi Alvarez, Cathie Osada, Ed Rice

E. O. Ministers: Phyllis Boller, Klaus Jock‐wig, Ann Mercer, Cathie Stout, Dave Cypcar, Peggy Post

Sacristan: Jean Jockwig, Klaus Jockwig

Hospitality: Jack LeBeau

Lectors: Michael Miller, Karyn Ka ermann

Altar Servers: Michael Belanger, Nathaniel Edwards, Sam Ka ermann, Max Ka er‐mann, Aldric McMahan, Thomas Miller

Greeters: Rob Girardi, Cindy Barkei, Dorothy Hobbs, Kathy Miller, Kathy Trull

E. O. Ministers: Catherine Holzworth, Claudia McMahan, Bob Rothweiler, Bob Spicuzza, Wendy Bates, Noel Lareau, Lissa Loosemore (sub req.), Diana Rothweiler

Sacristan: Joan Pajak

Hospitality: Mary Beth Chandler

Lectors: Sarah Huber, Frank Moyer

Altar Servers: Chase Dymond, Isaac Huber, Noah Huber, Abigail Kramer, Jesse Kramer, Nicholas Kramer

Greeters: Pat James, Susie Aruffo, Frank Dezzu o, Joan El Kha b, Orrin Lundgren

E. O. Ministers: Tony Aruffo, Harriet Dezzu o, Michael Ungerer, Claire Ungerer, Pete Barago, Marlene Grasberger, Nick Grasberger, Nan Schmi

Sacristan: Eduardo Palermo, Mary Palermo

Hospitality: Patricia Hawkins

Job Opening at Asheville Catholic School Asheville Catholic School is currently taking applica ons for a full me classroom assis‐tant posi on. Interested applicants should go to the employment page at the Diocese of Charlo e website and fill out an applica‐

on. Applica ons and resume's should be sent to Michael Miller at mmiller@ashevillecatholic.org

The Knights of Columbus has play ckets available for sale for the Asheville Community Theater Decem‐ber 15th showing of "Snowbound" play starts at 7:30 pm. We are asking $15.00 dollars per cket which is a pre y good deal. The money we raise will be going towards our Opera on Lamb fundraiser this year. All proceeds from the sale of the ckets go toward that fundraiser, as we have received the ckets as a dona on. Please contact Stephen Forrest at 828‐329‐9116 or email him at forrest_s@live.com.

Epiphany Potluck ‐ Watch for details!

11th Annual MARCH FOR LIFE Charlo e! The day will begin with a Mass for the Unborn at 9:00am at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church at 6828 Old Reid Rd. Charlo e, NC 28210. At 11:00am we will start to gather at the parking lot across the street from the Catholic Diocese at 1123 S. Church St. Charlo e, NC . There may be some parking available at the parking lot but please expect to find parking on your own uptown if necessary. At 12:00pm we will march to Trade and Tryon where Fr. John Eckert , Pastor of Sa‐cred Heart Catholic Church will preach. Then march to the court house at 401 W. Trade St. where we will pray a Rosary and Chaplet of Divine Mercy. Please join others to march and pray for an end to abor on and save babies lives! See schedule details at www.marchforlifecharlo e.org.

25 Hr. Marriage Getaway Feb. 4th‐5th ‐ A marriage retreat led by Fr. Mar n Connor, LC with reflec ons by other Catholic laity. For your annual marriage check‐up why not head to the North Carolina Mountains at the Kanuga Conference Center in Hendersonville. Registra on includes 3 meals for you and your spouse, lodging and materials. This weekend will be an opportunity to hit the reset bu on and re‐center your mar‐riage rela onship on Christ. Registra on is $325 a couple ($100 deposit will secure your reserva on). Don’t delay. Space is limited. Please make checks payable to CCFD (Charlo e Center for Family Develop‐ment). Registra on and more informa on can be found online at: www.rcgreatercharlo e.com. Ques ons? Call Cindy Burk 704‐481‐1748.

Save the Date! Asheville Catholic School's Shamrock Celebra on 2017 Green Tie Gala Shamrock 10K/5K Run Saturday, March 4, 2017 Saturday, March 11, 2017 For over a decade, ACS events like the annual Gala and Shamrock 10K/5K have been essen al sources of funding for projects such as the Google Chromebook ini a ve for all students, new playground equip‐ment, need‐based scholarship programs, a school greenhouse, teacher development and much more. Your par cipa on as a Gala a endee, race entry, auc on item donor, and/or sponsor will help with con‐

nued improvement of ACS curriculum, facili es and programs. Go to the Shamrock Celebra on website h ps://ashevillecs.ejoinme.org/shamrockcelebra on2017 for more details.

Lenten Fish Frys on Fridays, sponsored by the Knights of Columbus. Each Friday evening before Sta ons of the Cross from March 3, 2017 through April 7, 2017.

Please note: This page is for ‘special’ events at St. Barnabas and in the community, not regularly scheduled events, which you can find on the Events Schedule page elsewhere in the bulle n and on the web. Events will be listed un l the event has passed. Inclusion is subject to space available and first preference will go to St. Barnabas events. Deadline for inclusion on this page is Monday at noon for the weekend of print. You may submit a bulle n request online at www.saintbarnabasarden.org » Pubs/Policies » Bulle ns.

Save the Date: 2017 Father/Daughter Dance at St. Barnabas.

Join us for Christmas Caroling on Christmas Day! ‐ The youth group will be visi ng The Oaks nursing home on 3864 Sweeten Creek to sing for the residents. O en mes the residents have people sing for them be‐fore Christmas but are feeling lonely on the day of Christ’s birth. It is the perfect day to bring the love and joy of the Savior to them! We will meet at The Oaks at 3:00pm, and then proceed to St. Barnabas for a cookie party at 4:00pm. All are welcome to join us!

March for Life, Washington D.C. Friday, January 27, 2017 ‐ We are again a ending the Na onal March for Life this January, leaving on the 26th and returning on the 28th via bus. Please sign up in the social hall as soon as possible as sea ng is limited (we have other churches joining us). It is important to give a pow‐erful message of our peaceful and loving resolve to Donald Trump about how we see dignity in every life and this issue is of top concern. We march for those who cannot.

We will decorate the church for Christmas on Friday, Dec 23, at 2:00 pm. All are invited to help! We will meet in the Social Hall. Please bring a Christmas treat to share!

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