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FINDING GOD IN ALL FILMS
Saturday, January 25th, movie starting at 2pm
with discussion and dinner to follow
Interfaith Walk
On Sunday, February 2, 2025, the South Brunswick Area Interfaith Clergy Association is sponsoring a nature walk at the Mapleton Preserve (145 Mapleton Road Princeton,NJ) at 2 pm. Participants will gather at Mapleton Preserve starting at 1:30 pm.
Craig Cohen, an award winning scientist instructor, environmental advocate, and bird watcher will lead us in an easy hike of the Preserve. This is a good opportunity to enjoy nature and to meet our neighbors.
We will gather at church at 1 pm to carpool. Dress warmly!
Let us know if you will be attending. Looking forward to seeing you!
Interfaith Rotating Shelter Volunteers Needed
St Barnabas supplies volunteers to Christ Church, New Brunswick, which provides shelter for homeless men.
We partner with Christ Church, New Brunswick to staff its hospitality for the Men’s Homeless Shelter for two weeks each winter.
St. Barnabas has participated in this ministry since its inception in 2000.
The people who have volunteered in the past have found it to be an extraordinary spiritual experience in ministry to those to whom we are called to serve, the friendless and the needy.
The next dates to serve are:
Week of February 16th - 22nd
A sign-up sheet is posted in Hubbard Hall
Please get in touch with Bryan Botsch if you have any questions
1 Week Left
Stock up on your favorite canned items and grab some extras for the South Brunswick Food Pantry!
Super Bowl luncheon on February 9th!
Sign- up to bring soup, chilli or dish to Share!
The Super Bowl is Sunday, February 9th.
Donate soup or peanut butter when you attend the service
as a donation to the
South Brunswick Food Pantry.
2025 Diocese of New Jersey online Anti-Racism Training programs:
Winter Session: Friday evenings from 7 PM until 9 PM: January 24, 31, February 7, 14, 21, March 21.
Spring Session: Tuesday mornings from 9 AM until 11 AM: May 6, May 13, May 20, May 27, June 3, July 1.
Fall Session: Friday evenings from 7 PM until 9 PM: September 12, 19, 26, October 3, 10, November 7.
Comprender El Racismo Para Las Comunidades Hispañas: Saturday, September 20 . This class is culturally relevant to Hispanic communities and is conducted entirely in Spanish.
Has it been a while since you engaged in anti-racism training and discussion? Racial justice conversations are essential in times such as these. You are always welcome and encouraged to participate in the training again. Anti-Racism training has been advertised on the Diocese of NJ website, but maybe you didn’t see the notice? There are still time to register (by tomorrow!) and space for you in the Winter training session, which begins Friday, January 24. Please register no later than Wednesday, January 22 using either of these links:
https://reg.learningstream.com/reg/event_page.aspx?ek=0015-0007-00c7e81ff8594454a5314ccb05e83968
https://bit.ly/3Brmhmk
The online training consists of six two-hour classes on Zoom and a self-study program between the Zoom meetings. The course helps participants understand how systemic racism covertly reinforces false ideologies that deny and justify racial and ethnic inequities. Each week leading to the Zoom classes, you will complete online self-study lessons that take most people about two hours a week to complete and that can be done at times that fit your schedule.
Winter Session classes meet Friday evenings from 7 PM until 9 PM on January 24, 31, February 7, 14, 21 and March 21.
The Training costs $100 per person. Scholarships are available based on financial need. You must attend all classes and complete all assignments to receive a Certificate of Completion from the Diocese. Missed classes can be made up in the next scheduled session.
Questions? Please contact Karen Moore kfomoore@comcast.net
Note: St. Barnabas can help fund any parishioner interested in taking the training. Contact Bobbi Gorman.
2024 Year End Giving Statements will be emailed on 1/25/25 to all givers in 2024 who have an account in Realm. The remaining statements will be mailed via US Mail shortly thereafter
Our Sunday School students are discovering the teachings
of the good word.
Photos from our Epiphany Pageant
Altar Flowers
Still availabe:
February 9th and February 23rd 2025 to dedicate altar flowers in memory of a loved one or in celebration of a special occasion.
Note: Lent 2025 begins on March 5th (no Flowers) and wraps up on April 19th.
Flower dedications will resume on April 27, 2025.
If you would like to make a dedication please contact Stephanie.
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Looking to make a huge difference in someone's life?
Have limited time to contribute?
Here's a suggestion.
We are always in need of additional volunteers to drive our dear Angel
to her medical appointments in New Brunswick.
It requires only an hour or two of your time in either the morning or afternoon.
Any days that you are available to help are greatly appreciated!
Contact Barbara Moreno
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This week's reflection questions:
1) Who are the unsung heroes of your life?
2) Have you had a small miracle happen in your life lately because of the intervention of another?
The Service may be found here:
https://www.facebook.com/share/v/12Av3dRshP7/
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Interfaith Walk @ 2pm - February 2, 2025
Finding God in all Films - February 22nd, March 8th,
April 12th, May 10th
The link and insert for Sunday Services is always sent through
St. B's News (subject is always the date of the service) AND Realm.
You can also access the link from our Website
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All our services are live cast on Zoom and Facebook
St. Barnabas Facebook
St. Barnabas Zoom
Vestry Meetings are held once a month on the 3rd Sunday
What to do if someone comes to St. Barnabas looking for help
Talk with the person to see what the needs are.
Our policy is to not give money but meet a need as much as possible.
No one is to take a person home with them.
Food
If there is food in the collection baskets, please let them have whatever they need.
We can also give a grocery card paid for by the Discretionary Fund.
Refer them to South Brunswick Social Services if they are from the area,
732-329-4000 ext. 7674 South Brunswick Social Services
Housing – In Middlesex County, all homeless needs to go through 2-1-1
Link NJ211
Ozaman Inn – Men’s Shelter 732-729-0850 Contact us About This Service
Ozaman Family Shelter 732-985-0327 Contact us About This Service
Women Aware Hotline 732-249-4504 Get Help Text: “START” 88788
South Brunswick non emergency Police 732-329-4646
Other Assistance
Refer to the Rector, if available
Refer to NJ 211, call or website for additional assistance.
If you are missing your daily dose of "Forward Day by Day",
Did you know that you can subscribe to it online for free?
Here's the link;
Forward Day By Day
If you would like to donate, there is a bin under the table in the Narthax.
They are in need of bleach, paper towels, newspapers, dog food, dog toys, wee wee pads, poop bags, etc.
They also have an Amazon Wish List.
Click on the Link Below.
JJC Animal Rescue Wish List
Your donations make it possible for the rescue
to continue to save the animals that need it most.
 
GROCERY CARD FUNDRAISER
We continue to sell grocery gift cards in our ongoing fundraiser. For each card sold,
St. Barnabas earns 5%. Stop and Shop cards are available in $100 and $50 denominations.. Shop Rite are available in $100, $50, $25 and $20 denominations. Easy to use for your grocery purchases and make great gifts as well.
Gift Cards will be sold on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month between 8:30 and 10:30.
You may also purchase them from the office Monday-Wednesday. Call or e-mail Maryellen to let her know when you will be stopping by.
Please contact Shirley for more information.
Priest-in-Charge - The Reverend Frederick E. Galano
stbarnabasnjfredgalano@gmail.com
Deacon - The Rev. Chizoba Nwankwo, Deacon
Administrative Warden - Monica Devanas
Property Warden - Mike Forbes
Bryan Botsch
Bobbi Gorman
Keith Tagoe
Erin Tinagero
Sam Wadee
Ellen Alauskas
Debbie Epting
Treasurer - Bill Armstrong
Acolyte -Tom Carr
Altar Guild - Stephanie Carr
Chalicers - Bobbi Gorman
Choir and Music Program - Dennis Dell
Church Office - Maryellen Harduby
Pledge Secretary - Bryan Botsch
Fundraising - Erin Tinagero, Marlene Botsch
Fellowship - Vestry
Greeters - Kevin McLeod
Grocery Card Program - Shirley Bowers
IT Group - Bryan Botsch
Lay Led Bible Study - Erin Tinagero
Lectors - Bobbi Gorman
Ministry of Racial Diversity - Bobbi Gorman
Prayer Chain - Bryan Botsch
Sunday School - Bryan Botsch
Stewardship Campaign -
Ushers - Noel Ilogu
Women's Link - Marlene Botsch, Erin Tinagero
SB Food Bank - Erin Tinagero
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