ANNOUNCEMENTS

Find out about all of the great things happening here at St. Barnabas!

Please contact/email the office.

To add info and events to the weekly newsletter, please send your email by noon on Tuesday of that week.

To have your event dates added to the calendar.

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St. Barnabas Episcopal Church
 
 

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Announcements 

 

November 1, 2026
 

Our St. Barnabas crew traveled back in time at Christ Church in South Amboy, where a reenactor of Sarah Conover brought the story of one of our parish’s early benefactors to life! We remembered the generous woman who helped make our beautiful stained-glass window possible.
A little history, a little adventure, and a deeper connection to our St. Barnabas roots! 

2026 St. Mary's Visit 2

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sunday schedule

The day after the IFF, we will have just ONE service at 10:30 AM.
Enjoy a little extra sleep, then join us for worship!

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New Procedure for Borrowing Tables and Chairs

Anyone wishing to borrow tables or chairs from the church, please contact the office to make arrangements.
A refundable deposit will be required, and someone will need to be present when the items are picked up and dropped off to help ensure everything is accounted for.
We appreciate everyone’s understanding and cooperation as we put this new procedure in place to help us keep track of our church furnishings and make sure they are available for everyone to use.
Thank you!

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If you’d like to donate a dessert for everyone to enjoy,
please contact Stephanie Carr, Table Captain.   
A little sweetness goes a long way!
 Tiets $5–
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The IFF sign-up sheets are in Hubbard Hall!
Be sure to stop by and sign up to help with food, gift baskets,
and making this year’s IFF a success! 

There are lots of ways to help, so take a look and see what you’d like to do!

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Tickets are now on sale for the Christmas in Carol and Song concert at Kirkpatrick Chapel, Rutgers New Brunswick.
Our group will go to the five pm show on Saturday, December 5th.  
Click the link below.
Rutgers Christmas in Carol and Song

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We’re excited to share that plans are underway for a variety of events
throughout the remainder of the year!
From fellowship gatherings to special celebrations and community outreach,
there is much to look forward to at St. Barnabas.

More details will be shared in the coming weeks, but for now,
we invite you to mark your calendars and stay tuned.
Click the link below.
FELLOWSHIP STEERING COMMITTEE

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Altar Flowers

If you would like to make a dedication please contact Stephanie.
The cost for flowers is still only $40 as there has been no price increase.
Please contact Stephanie for any 2026 dedications.
Our thanks to Mark and Doug for the beautiful arrangements created by Roberts Florals weekly.       
 If you are taking flowers home after the service,
please bring the containers/rocks back.

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You can find the link by going to our website and scrolling down to the Zoom link
Zoom link for Wednesday Compline


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make a difference
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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The Rev. Frederick E. Galano

This week’s reflection questions:

1) Which moments at St. Barnabas are you grateful for? Can you remember key events, key conversations that helped you or challenged you? Think about all the people and all the interactions you had at St. Barnabas; Which folks do you feel particularly grateful for? Would you say your life, your faith, was enhanced this past year just by being here together?

2) Think about the upcoming year at St. Barnabas…. What do you need from your church community? What do you think St. Barnabas needs most? What can you do to help meet that need?

Click here for the Service

ll music used and streamed with permission through One License, #A-743602

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virtual church services

 

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
All our services are live cast on Zoom and Facebook
St. Barnabas Facebook
St. Barnabas Zoom


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schedule
 
Compline - Wednesdays at 10pm Virtual
Vestry Meetings - once a month on the 3rd Sunday
Women's Link - once a month on the 1st Sunday
MRD - every other month on the 2nd Sunday

 
November 2026
1 - All Saints’ Day, Women’s Link 12:15PM
7 - INTERNATIONAL FOOD FESTIVAL
15 - Deacon Preaches, VESTRY MEETING 12:30PM
21 - Game Night 6:00PM Dinner followed by Your Favorite Games
22 - Fellowship Steering Committee 12:30PM
26 - Thanksgiving Day Service – Mass 4:00PM followed by parish Thanksgiving Dinner
 
December 2026
5 - Christmas Party
6 - Women’s Link 12:15PM
13 - MRD 12:30PM
20 - Deacon Preaches, VESTRY MEETING 12:30PM Caroling, 3:00PM
24 - Christmas Eve - 7:30 pm
25 - Christmas Day - 11:00 am

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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.

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day by day

 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


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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.


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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.

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ShopWithScrip is now RaiseRight. Please go to  Raise Right Enrollment
to buy gift cards at face value and St. Barnabas will automatically get a percentage of the amount from the gift card provider (the exact percentage varies by gift card). It’s that simple!
 
Enrollment code: 6A2379554L665 
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Please email stbarnabasnjnewsletter@gmail.com
of any announcements or information that you would like included in the
Newsletter
Realm
Website
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or on the South Brunswick Patch

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Click on the calendar to see what is going on at St. Barnabas.

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Priest-in-Charge - The Reverend Frederick E. Galano
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Deacon - The Rev. Chizoba Nwankwo, Deacon
 

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Administrative Warden - Monica Devanas
Property Warden - Marlene Botsch
Bobbi Gorman
Keith Tagoe
Erin Tinagero
Debbie Epting
Ana Maria Gutierrez Hill
Alison Beauregard
 

Treasurer - Bill Armstrong
Clerk - Bryan Botsch
Acolyte -Tom Carr
Altar Guild - Stephanie Carr
Chalicers - Bobbi Gorman
Choir and Music Program - Jordan Drevelus
Director of Operations - Maryellen Harduby
Pledge Secretary - Bryan Botsch
Fundraising - Erin Tinagero, Marlene Botsch
Fellowship - Vestry
Greeters - Kevin McLeod
Grocery Card Program - Shirley Bowers, Terry Kent
IT Group - Bryan Botsch
Lectors - Bobbi Gorman
Ministry of Racial Diversity - Noel Ilogu
Prayer Chain - Bryan Botsch
Sunday School - Barbara Moreno
Stewardship Campaign - Deborah Epting
Ushers - Noel Ilogu
Women's Link - Alison Beauregard, Erin Tinagero
SB Food Bank - Erin Tinagero