ST. BARNABAS PARISH ORGANIZATIONS
Mr. Gerald Wegrzyn - Director
Mr. Richard McHale
Fr. John F. Babowitch
Boys and Girls from Grades 5 - 12, serve at the altar in all liturgies of the parish throughout the year.
Fr. John F. Babowitch
Ladies of the parish who clean the sanctuary and Mary Chapel, and launder linens used during liturgies.
CATHOLIC YOUTH ORGANIZATION - ADULT
Fr. John F. Babowitch - Moderator
Joe Rodia - President
PARISH RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM (PREP) OR CONFRATERNITY OF CHRISTIAN DOCTRINE (CCD)
Fr. John F. Babowitch
Sr. Susan Bruno, I.H.M.
Religious instruction is held once a week for those children in grade / level 1 to 8 who attend public school. Classes are held on Tuesday evenings from 6:30 PM to 7:45 PM in the parish school classrooms.
Fr. John F. Babowitch
Rev. Mr. John Ellis
Men and women of the parish who have been appointed as Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist. They assist in the distribution of the Eucharist at Masses and also carry the Eucharist to those at their home who are unable to attend Masses because of their infirmities.
Fr. John F. Babowitch
Mrs. Eleanor Phillips
Group / individuals visit those who have lost family members, usually within a
day or two of the death.
The main goal of the Association is to provide a better religious and academic education for the children of the parish. Also to foster positive communication and understanding with the pastor, principal, faculty and parents of our children.
CATHOLIC YOUTH ORGANIZATION - TEEN AGE
Fr. John F. Babowitch - Moderator
Mrs. Carmel Brabazon
Ms. Michelle Brabazon
Visit our Web Pages: Youth News & Our Mission Statement
Mr. James McNelis
Coordinates Catholic Charities collection throughout the Parish.
Fr. John F. Babowitch
Men of the parish who assist in the collection of contributions at Sunday Mass. Assist with seating at special liturgies. Distributes Parish Bulletin after all Masses.
Fr. John F. Babowitch
Mrs. Sue Kreczkevich
Men and women who read passages from Sacred Scripture at Mass. If interested please call one of the above.
Advises the Pastor on financial matters, particularly the tuition rates for the parish school.
Plans liturgies for the season's in the Church calendar year. Decorates the Church for the proper times of the liturgical year. Seeks ways to improve the spiritual well being of our parishioners through service and music.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS - ST. BARNABAS COUNCIL No. 8803
"These Men Called Knights" are dedicated to the principles of Charity, Unity, Fraternalism and Patriotism. The fruits of their many endeavors have been, in the past, beneficial to the parish and are dedicated to fostering vocations, pro-life, and other charitable projects.
The Pastoral Council meets regularly to set the tone for the spiritual life of the parish.
Meets on the second Thursday of each month, in the rectory basement.
R.I.C.A. (RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS)
Men and women of the parish who study Holy Scripture under the able direction of the moderator. Group meets on Thursday evenings at 7:30 PM in the rectory.
ST. ANTHONY FRATERNITY
Br. Larry Hiferty, Spiritual Advisor
Mrs. Aleta Provence, S.F.O.
SENIOR CITIZENS - GOLDEN SHAMROCKS
Social Organization for senior citizens with planned activities and trips.
SODALITY OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY
Ladies ( men are welcomed ) who honor the Immaculate Heart of Mary with a Novena and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. Meets every Tuesday evening, 6:30 PM in the Mary Chapel.
Oldest organization of the parish. Aids needy and poor of the parish. Collects used clothing, household items and furniture for the Society's Thrift Shops.
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