Parish Life stretches our faith outside the worship ministries, meets our social needs and challenges us to grow as one community. Our community is a strong, supportive environment where we meet together, share common resources, work to achieve common goals and nourish a lively and social sense of co-responsibility to build and sustain Christ’s church on earth.

Barnabas Backers
Our Sports Ministry co-ordinates sporting events for our school, John Paul II Academy, and for adults of the parish and community.
Contact President: Mark Milliner 451-6574
Athletic Director: Tori Oberhausen 499-2841
                              E-mail tcoO1@hotmail.com

BarnaBees
An informal group of parishioners meet regularly to make quilts to be donated for the benefit of the parish community.
Contact: Pat Clark 451-9954
              E-mail patriciamc@insightbb.com

Bereavement Ministries

Bereavement Luncheon-Ministers of hospitality set up and serve luncheon consisting of Sunshine Basket items to families of deceased members of our parish after their return from the cemetery.
Contact: Louise Walker 491-0192
Bereavement Ministry-Parishioners represent the parish by attending a vigil service for the deceased usually at the funeral home.
Funeral Servers-Primarily made up of adults who are willing to assist the priest in offering the Mass of Resurrection for the deceased.
Contact: Dennis Cornell 459-4251
              E-mail dcornell@stbarnabaslou.org
Parish Pall Bearers-This ministry assists those families who need parishioners to act as pall bearers. Compassionate stewards will assist from the funeral home to our church to the
cemetery.
Contact: Mel Pedigo 495-6300
              E-mail jomel@insightbb.com
Sunshine Basket Ministry-Members of the parish prepare food for the bereaved  family to provide a luncheon after the funeral of one of our parishioners.
Contact: Joyce Purdon 491-1865

Golden Key Club
Organization for parishioners aged 55 and over which sponsors social and recreational activities and bus trips. Meets first Sunday of the month.
Contact: Betty Campbell 456-2060
              E-mail bacjcc1@juno.com

Horseshoes
Play in an informal horseshoe league.
Contact: Tim Arrasmith 239-8308
                Danny Greenwell 671-5180

Jolly Retirees
An informal group of retirees play cards on Monday afternoon in Hospitality House.
Contact: Paul Bensel 458-2939

Lenten Fish Fry
Friday social event the first six Fridays in Lent. A time to come together for food and fellowship. Parishioners of all ages lend a hand.
Contact: Lisa Young 499-2060

Parish Celebrations and Receptions
The parish hosts annual feast day, Christmas and chili gatherings. We are also called upon to host occasional receptions. This ministry plans and facilitates events to bring the parish together socially.
Contact: Rosie Temple 459-4251 
              E-mail rtemple@stbarnabaslou.org

Parish Monthly Hospitality
One weekend a month members of the parish serve refreshment after weekend Masses offering social time for parish members and reaching out to newcomers.
Contact: Donna or Charlie Lauer 456-0067

Parish Newsletter
Parishioners create, publish and distribute our parish newsletter, “The Barnabas Messenger” every other month. All parishioners are encouraged to submit photos or articles of interest. To see the latest Parish newsletter, click here.
Contact: Sue Miele 493-4609
              E-Mail paulmiele@earthlink.net

Parish Outreach
Members of the parish spend time visiting with parishioners who are in nursing homes.
Contact: Kathleen Barker 491-3311

Parish Phone Tree
This ministry aids in communicating important information about parish activities.
Contact: Mary Lou Rueve 454-5779

Parish Summer Picnic
Parish summer picnic is held the second Saturday in July. This largest fundraiser of the parish brings the parish and the community together as they work for the good of all. Stewards of all ages work to make the annual event a success.
Contact: Perry Marshall 491-4630
              Email perrymarshall@insightbb.com

Pinochle Club
Couples play at members’ homes monthly and have spring and holiday potluck dinners in the cafeteria.
Contact: Mel or Joan Pedigo 495-6300
              E-mail jomel@insightbb.com

Scouting Programs
Develop a strong sense of self and learn life skills through scouting.
Boy Scout Membership and Adult Leaders
Contact: Tom Kennedy 456-6234
              E-mail TVK@insightbb.com
Girl Scout Membership and Adult Leaders
Contact: Edie Azzara 454-7223
              E-mail eazzara@bellsouth.net

Sick and Homebound

Hillcreek Manor Nursing Home-Parishioners assist the residents and/or help provide the music at Mass or a Communion Service on Tuesdays at 10:30. Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion take the Eucharist to residents on Sundays.
Contact: Pat Riney 458-8241
Homebound Ministry-Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion take the Eucharist to parishioners who are homebound.
Contact: Kathleen Barker 491-3311
Parish Outreach-Members of the parish spend time visiting with parishioners in nursing homes.
Contact: Kathleen Barker 491-3311
Prayer Blanket Ministry-Members of the parish sew simple blankets that are blessed by the pastor and the congregation and then distributed to the homebound, sick, those facing surgery or recovering from illnesses.
Contact: Mary Ann Burke 458-7415