ANNOUNCEMENTS

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

Please contact/email the office.

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Announcements 

 

September 20, 2026
 

sunday school

 Sunday school starts this Sunday, 
 September 20th at 10:15am. 
Parents can register their child using the form at the link below:
Sunday School Registration
It is also found on the website
or by filling out a paper form at church on Sunday.

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Beginning this Sunday, September 20, 2026
we will return to our regular Sunday schedule:

8:30 AM – In Person Only • No Music
10:30 AM – In Person & Remote • With Music
 Choir 9:30AM
Sunday School 10:15AM
Deacon Preaches
VESTRY MEETING 12:30PM

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Cynthia Stanger's Obituary

Friends,

As you know our beloved friend and fellow parishioner, Cynthia Stanger entered the nearer presence of God on September 9, 2026.

We will have a Funeral Service for Cynthia with Holy Eucharist on Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at 11 am at St. Barnabas. A gathering in Hubbard Hall will follow the service.

Please continue to pray for Glenn, their children, and Cynthia’s sisters and family.

Into your hands, O merciful Savior, we commend Cynthia. Acknowledge, we humbly beseech you, a sheep of 
your own fold, a lamb of your own flock, a sinner of your 
own redeeming. Receive her into the arms of your mercy, 
into the blessed rest of everlasting peace, and into the 
glorious company of the saints in light. Amen. May her soul and the souls of all the departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

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Missing a jacket, water bottle, umbrella, or something else you know you left at church?
Check out our Lost & Found, located at the bottom of the stairs in Hubbard Hall!

Please check there as soon as you realize something is missing, you just might find it waiting for you! 

The Lost & Found will be cleaned out twice a year, and anything left behind will be discarded.
So don’t wait too long to reunite with your missing belongings!

 

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Click the link below for more information
Princeton Porchfest
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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 Jun-Dec 2026.docx

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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.
There are three dates left for 2026 dedications,
11/8, 11/29, 12/13

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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:

How are you feeling now on Rally Sunday 2026 at St.Barnabas?

How will you remember Cynthia?

And as we begin again together, where is God calling you to offer someone the same patience, compassion and forgiveness that someone once offered you?

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


October 2026
4 - Blessing of the Animals, Women’s Link 12:15PM
10 - Von Thun’s Farm Field Trip
11 - MRD Meeting 12:30PM
18 - Feast of St Luke, Mass of Healing, Deacon Preaches, VESTRY MEETING 12:30PM
21 - Craft Night
24 - CCSA Field Trip 2:00PM
25 - Fellowship Steering Committee 12:30PM
 
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
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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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
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