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.

To receive the St. B’s News in your email, please also include your contact info.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

St. Barnabas Episcopal Church

 
 

 
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Announcements 

 

May 3, 2026
 

Roebling Museum Trip

May 2, 2026

1. 11:00am- Meet at church to carpool to Trenton train station.(Eat a light lunch before leaving or eat on the way down in car)

2. Arrive & purchase train tickets.

If people wanted to drive and meet us, there is parking at the museum. 

3. Scenic River views heading south to Roebling to visit the Roebling museum.

Sit on the right side of train to see best scenic river views.

4. Hop back on train (left side) to Bordentown to explore Main St and eat an early dinner at 4:30, easier to get a table.

Dinner will be decided by the group. If you have a recommendation, please let us know.

There is parking available at Christ Episcopal Church if people wanted to meet us in Bordentown.

5. Getting ice cream for dessert!

6. Get back on the train to Trenton.

Sitting on the left side for scenic river views.

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Items Available: Meme is offering furniture and household items (including a bed, small appliances, stools, and tables) to anyone in need. The storage unit will be opened on an upcoming weekend for viewing and pickup.
If you’re interested, please contact her directly for more details.
Information will also be posted in the newsletter.
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Saturday May 30th 10am-2pm

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Both Mets and Yankees fans can agree on one thing — this is going to be fun!
We’re getting a “Double-A Subway Series” as the AA minor league affiliates of the New York Mets and the New York Yankees face off against each other. No matter which side of New York you cheer for, you’ll have someone to root for!
It’s the perfect chance to enjoy great baseball, friendly rivalry, and a little big-league spirit — all in one game.
Come out and cheer loud…

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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.

July - dates available
August thru December - two or three dates in each month are available.
 
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compline


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) When have you experienced comfort, refreshment, companionship, and accompaniment at St. Barnabas?
2) What helps you to listen to the voice of Jesus, the good shepherd?
3) What does it look like for you to trust the Good Shepherd in a difficult time?
Click here for the service

All 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
 

May 2026

2 - River Train to Bordentown and Roebling Museum

10 - Mother’s Day, Men’s Fellowship hosts breakfast

16 - God in All Films

17 - Vestry Meeting

24 - Pentecost, wear St. Barnabas T-shirts

 
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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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of any announcements or information that you would like included in the

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Priest-in-Charge - The Reverend Frederick E. Galano
stbarnabasnjfredgalano@gmail.com


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
Church Office - 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 - Marlene Botsch, Erin Tinagero
SB Food Bank - Erin Tinagero