After the long weekend, we were honored to gather on Tuesday for a beautiful school mass planned by the 8th-grade students. It was an opportunity to center and reflect on the week ahead. Our students demonstrated mindfulness and perseverance as they completed their mid-year iReady Diagnostic testing, and we are proud of their dedication to always striving to be their best. We wish all the girls a fun night dancing and celebrating at the Sweetheart Soiree tonight. We hope you will join the Pack the Pews Mass and Potluck on Saturday at 4pm. Have a wonderful weekend, Buckeyes! - Mr. Stack and Ms. Sadowski

OPEN HOUSE

The Open House next weekend, Sunday, January 29, kicks off our Catholic Schools Week Celebration and is an opportunity to showcase the school to prospective families. Our current school families play a significant role in making our school community strong and vibrant, and we invite all of you to share in this day. 

Help Us Spread the Word

• Do you have local friends or neighbors who are not part of our school? Please extend them an invitation to the Open House. We encourage prospective families to pre-register for school tours, but walk-ins are always welcome! Tour registration can be found HERE.
• If you are active on social media, we encourage you to share any of our posts in the coming week and help generate excitement and awareness about St. Barnabas.

Additional Ways to support our Open House

• We hope you can all gather for the 10am Mass led by our Student Council. Mass will feature an 8th-grade student speaker and our Children’s Choir. This Mass serves as a beautiful opportunity to reflect on why we choose Catholic Education.
• After Mass, current school families are invited to the school from 11am - 12:30pm. See your child’s homeroom, chat with classmates and parent friends, and visit the gym for coffee and donuts. At that same time, prospective families will be touring the building. We love that our prospective families have the opportunity for a shared experience with current students and families. We are all ONE Barnabas - and what better way to showcase that spirit.

PACK THE PEWS THIS WEEKEND!

Tomorrow is our Pack the Pews Event. Join us at 4pm mass, followed by a potluck dinner. Wow the crowd with your famous chili or soup recipe, or simply come to enjoy good cheer and delicious food with the parish. Sign-up to bring your favorite dish HERE. Volunteer to help with the event HERE.

CAREER PANEL

As part of Catholic Schools Week, we will celebrate vocations on Tuesday, January 31. We are putting together a panel of professionals to speak to our students about their careers. If you are passionate about your job and interested in speaking with the students, please fill out the INTEREST FORM. 

FAMILY SCHOOL ASSOCIATION

Thank you to our wonderful FSA; they have been busy planning numerous events.

Sweetheart Soiree

Tonight is the Sweetheart Soiree (Father-Daugher Dance)! You don't need to worry if you forgot to purchase your ticket. You can still order online HERE; ticket sales will remain open until 8pm tonight. Volunteers are still needed for event clean-up; offer to help HERE.

Enrichment Classes

Chess Club and Academic Team are currently accepting enrollments. Register HERE. Registration for yoga and dance classes is coming soon.

Save the Date

• President’s Day Ice Skating Party: Monday, February 20
• School & Parish Float in the Southside Irish Parade: Sunday, March 12 
• Notre Dame Jazz Band Clinic and Concert: Friday, March 31

THEATER ARTS

Registration is open through January 31 for our spring musical - Seussical, Jr! All 5th - 8th-grade students are invited to join the cast or crew. Cast auditions will take place February 8 - 9th, and performance weekend is April 27-29. View the complete details HERE.

ATHLETICS GAME SCHEDULE

47 games this week, with 14 home games this weekend!

VIEW the Grade 4-8 Basketball and Volleyball Schedule for the Week.

Occasionally there are last-minute adjustments to the game schedule that may not be accurately listed here. Individual team coaches always have the most up-to-date schedule.

ALL SCHOOL SERVICE DAY

The All School Service Day is Friday, April 28, and we can't wait to roll out what we have planned. To learn more about the annual Service Day, join us for a Catholic Schools Week Celebration and Info Night on Monday, January 30, from 6:30 - 7:30pm in the Church. There will be a short evening prayer service, followed by an Information Session where you can learn what Service Day will look like this year and the sites we will serve. You will hear testimonials from parents and students and some of the participating service organizations will be onsite.

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK

Catholic Schools Week is a nationwide celebration in partnership with National Catholic Education Association (NCEA). All Catholic schools throughout the country are encouraged to celebrate and share the same central theme. We are thrilled to be part of this celebration. Our Student Council leaders are working diligently to facilitate a wonderful week with Wheel of Wisdom, a vocation panel, some good-spirited sports competitions between our students and staff, and more! Thank you, Student Council!

PARISH NEWS

Parking at St. Barnabas

We are happy to announce that from now on, signs will be placed on the north side of 101st Place during weekend Masses, allowing for easier parking for those with limited mobility. We intend to use the honor system to set aside this space for those who need it. Thank you for helping those who will benefit from parking closer to our doors. 

Winter Taize at St. Barnabas

All are invited to gather for an hour of quiet prayer, scripture, simple singing, and reflection on Thursday, January 26, at 7pm in the Holy Spirit Chapel. Let the quiet of winter seep into your soul!!

MEN’S CRHP

All men of St. Barnabas are invited to The Christ Renews His Parish (CRHP) Men’s Retreat, March 25-26. For more information or to register, please email stbmenscrhp@gmail.com or connect via phone or text with Brent VanHootegem at 312-498-6274, or Joe Stoiber at 773-590-4305. Additional details can be found HERE.