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St. Barnabas Episcopal Church

Announcements

March 22, 2026

The evening didn’t end when the movie credits rolled!
Many gathered for dinner after Wicked 2, enjoying good food, sharing thoughts about the film,
and spending time together.
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Help Us Bloom for Easter!

Each year, the Altar Guild beautifully decorates the church with seasonal floral arrangements to celebrate Easter. Your donation toward these flowers helps make the church bright and festive for this joyful season—every contribution is greatly appreciated!
All donations will be recorded on your giving statement.
If you would like to sponsor flowers, please contact Stephanie.
The following dates are currently open for flower dedications.
It’s a wonderful opportunity to dedicate flowers in memory or honor of a loved one, April 19, April 26, All Sundays in May.

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March 25 Ecumenical Lenten Prayer at Abiding Love Lutheran Church at 6:30 pm to share a simple meal of soup. Worship will begin at 7:00 pm.

March 15 Fourth Sunday in Lent Laetare Sunday

March 29 Palm Sunday

Helping hands and tasty dishes needed!
Please sign up in Hubbard Hall to donate food or assist with setup and cleanup.

Monday March 30th - 7:00 pm Labyrinth

Tuesday March 31st - 7:00 pm Stations of the Cross

Wednesday April 1st - 7:30 pm Tenebrae

Thursday April 2nd - Maundy Thursday - 7:00 pm Mass of the Lord’s Supper

Friday April 3rd - Services 3:00 pm Good Friday

Saturday April 4th - Holy Saturday - 7:00 pm Easter Vigil
Sunday April 5th - Easter Sunday - 8:30 am and 10:30 am

Contact Bobbie Gorman

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…

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.
There are no altar flowers during Lent.
Flower dedications will resume after Easter.
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.

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

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

The Rev. Frederick E. Galano

This week’s reflection questions:
1) What are the blind spots in your life that prevent you from seeing yourself and others clearly?
2) How can you be more present to what God is calling you to do?
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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

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

March 2026

21 - God in All Films

28 - Field Trip Monroe Library Einstein Exhibit
29 - Palm Sunday

Click here to make a prayer request

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;

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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.

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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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