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13 West Bates Avenue Villas, NJ 08251
(609) 886-5960
(email) stbarnabasvillas@yahoo.com

The following comments were prepared by Vestry Member, Dick Webber (Feb. 2007 - Jan. 2010) and first appeared in the Winter 2010 edition of the St. Barnabas newsletter, The Clarion (to subscribe to The Clarion, please click here and add your e-mail address to our mailing list).

During the past year or so, the Vestry has explored ways to make our parish family more inviting and welcoming to those whom the Lord leads our way. We believe that Saint Barnabas is welcoming and warm to those who pass through our doors, but that we have never made a point of saying so.

So, at the November Vestry Meeting, we spoke out on behalf of the congregation and passed two resolutions. The first was the Oasis Statement of Affirmation as prepared by The Oasis Ministry of the Diocese of New Jersey. You can learn more about The Oasis Ministry by reading the box at the right.

But the Vestry felt that this resolution was too narrow, and also passed a broader resolution to say that any of category that is used to exclude God's people is not reflective of the love and caring of Saint Barnabas. Everyone whom God loves is welcome here.

- submitted by, Dick Webber

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The Haiti Fund

The Rev. Debra K. Bullock

29-May-2010

So far this year, St. Barnabas has donated more than $850 to Episcopal Relief and Development (ERD) through an Open Plate collection in January earmarked for emergency aid in Haiti and through an Alternative Gift Market during Holy Week.

If you would like to make a donation, a check made payable to Episcopal Relief and Development can be sent directly to ERD, P.O. Box 7058, Merrifield, VA 22116-7058 OR to donate by phone, you can call 800-334-7626, x5129 OR online by clicking the image below:

Hospitalized?

Hospital Sign A Federal Privacy Act (HIPPA) prohibits hospitals from notifying non-family members (including clergy) about patients. If you know of any St. Barnabas parisioners who are hospitalized or if you know that you will be in the hospital, please call Pastor Debra at 464-2158 so that a visit can be arranged.

St. Barnabas Cares Food Pantry

16-August-2010

The St. Barnabas Cares Food Pantry provides food and personal care items to residents of Lower Township. If you are in need of assistance, please bring a photo ID and proof of residency (e.g., utility bill, copy of a lease) to the pantry during our open hours: Donation

2nd Tuesday of each month 6 - 7 p.m.
Every Monday 10 - 11 a.m.

NOTE:
Pantry will be closed on
Monday, September 6 in honor of Labor Day.

Hunger never takes a break and we continue to need support. If you are able to make a food donation (non-perishable items only - examples: powdered milk, peanut butter, jelly, spaghetti sauce, instant oatmeal), please deliver items during our open hours or send an e-mail to the St. Barnabas Cares Food Pantry coordinator: Marijane Hammerle or contact Pastor Debra at the church office: 886-5960.