St Barnabas Parish

09/07/2026

Deacon Andy’s Monday Minute:
During a severe economic recession there was a man who lost his job, his life savings, his car, and his beautiful home. On top of all that, his wife had passed away recently too. Yet he tenaciously held onto his faith, which for all practical purposes was all that he had left. One day while he was walking downtown looking for a job, he stopped to watch some men who were doing stonework for a large church. One of the workmen was chiseling away at a triangular piece of rock on the ground. “Where are you going to put that?” the man asked. The workman replied, “Do you see that little opening up there in the spire? Well, I'm shaping this stone down here so that it will fit in way up there.”

The labor that we do, whether it’s constructing, teaching, raising children, caregiving, organizing campaigns, or reforming ideas and opportunities… gives meaning and purpose to our lives… for the time being. The spiritual labor that we do, whether it’s putting our nets out into the deep water, taking care of the poor, taking up our cross, turning the other cheek, forgiving those who trespass against us, or simply praying… gives meaning and purpose to our lives not for the time being… but for all time. For eternity.
The dignity of our spiritual labor is not because we’re worth it. And not even because the people we serve are worth it. The dignity that comes from our spiritual labor is because God is worth it. Happy Labor Day.

This Monday Minute is from Deacon Andy Neu, currently listening to What are we Waiting For? by King + Country. Listen in at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HdIfQ65r0Uo

09/06/2026

Early bird winners were picked this past Thursday! Congrats!

09/03/2026

Tomorrow, Friday, the relics will be in our church. Please join us in prayer and veneration.

08/31/2026

Deacon Andy's Monday Minute:
In April 1912 it was reported that eleven millionaires went down with the Titanic. Major A. H. Peuchen, who survived, was on the deck of the ship waiting to get into a lifeboat when he raced back to his cabin where he had $300,000 in cash, jewelry, and securities hidden in a box under his bed. “The money seemed a mockery at that time," he later said. "So I picked up three oranges instead."

In Renaissance and Golden Age painting, oranges represent good health, healing, and new life. They’re often associated with the wealthy because they symbolize abundance, prosperity, and upcoming success. However, a peeled orange or an orange that has fallen to the floor reflects vulnerability, exposure, or a loss of control in a social situation.
As people of faith, we have a symbol for all of those things… for the good and the bad. A symbol of new life in abundance. Of healing. Of mercy. Of sacrifice and self-giving. A symbol of pure love… unblemished and unconditional. It’s the Lamb...

This Monday Minute is from Deacon Andy Neu, currently listening to Thrive by Casting Crowns. Listen in at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQ71RWJhS_M&list=OLAK5uy_mVKXKoTsMY9V1xn-NFzHI1usj6RaJhxFo

08/30/2026

08/27/2026

Please help us spread the word for our Religious Education Program!

08/25/2026

Share your voice!

08/24/2026

Deacon Andy’s Monday Minute:

Saint Augustine of Hippo by Giuseppe Antonio Pianca, c1740s
This coming Friday, August 28, is the Memorial of St. Augustine, Bishop and Doctor of the Church. There is a story that one day Augustine was confronted by a pagan who showed him his idol and said, "Here is my god. Where is yours?" Augustine replied, "I cannot show you my God. Not because there is no God to show but because you have no eyes to see Him."

The Gospels record six specific times when Jesus cured a blind person, and certainly there were more. Many more. Jesus had unwavering sympathy for people who could not see. Especially people who could not see the poor. Could not see the hungry. Could not see the lonely, the vulnerable, and those imprisoned by fear. He was particularly concerned for those people who could not see the generous compassion that He offered directly from the Father.
In almost every classical painting of St. Augustine, his eyes are wide open and facing upward. Through Jesus, he saw the mercy, the glory, and the love of God.

This Monday Minute is from Deacon Andy Neu, currently listening to Good Good Father by Chris Tomlin. Listen in at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ak0OoFBw3c

08/20/2026

What a beautiful start to the school year. Thank you parents for stopping by the rectory porch for a little coffee and doughnuts! It was great to see you all.