Parish Life

| Home | Staff | Book Club | Easter Eve Feast | ECW Episcopal Church Women |
| Movie Nights | Hospitality eTeam | Parish Picnic/ Fall Carnival |
| SAGES | Friday Morning | Supper Club | Thanksgiving Dinner | Warriors Softball |

Staff

Cheryl Maher, Parish Administrator

cheryl@saintbarnabas.org
480-355-9756

Madeleine Jeffrey, Parish Secretary

madeleine@saintbarnabas.org
480-355-9754

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Book Club

The St. Barnabas Book Club which meets Wednesday mornings at 7:15. If you have any questions, contact Ann Brenner or Mary Ann Corpstein. mcorpstein@cox.net

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Easter Eve Feast

A special dessert feast celebrating the end of the Lenten season held following the first celebration of Easter on Holy Saturday evening. 

contact Kate Steider to volunteer!   kate@saintbarnabas.org

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Episcopal Church Women (ECW)

All women at St. Barnabas are members of this ministry which meets every

Tuesday morning at 9:00 AM in Hutton Hall.  In addition to fellowship opportunities,

the ECW performs a number of mission projects such as making “Linus Blankets”

for infants in need at local hospitals.  Annual fundraising events include the ECW

Fall and Spring Rummage Sales. Tickets go on sale in just a few weeks. Monies raised at these events fund college and youth scholarships

among other ministries. 

 Contact:  Kathe Fahland - kathe0603@aol.com

Fall Fashion Show & Luncheon

  In 2006, this event was held at the Paradise Valley Country Club and fashions were donated by Draper's & Damon's . Tickets will go on sale in Spring 2008 for this year's event!  Monies raised at this event fund the ECW College and Youth Scholarships among other ministries.  

Ann Gregor & friends enjoying lunch & fellowship at the Fall Fashion Show.

The ECW Rummage Sale

We will no longer hold Rummage Sales at St. Barnabas.  Please do not drop off donations for this sale any further.  Rather, please take them to your local Good Will or call the Salvation Army for home pick-up!

The ECW Pecan Sale

Our first-ever Pecan Sale went off without a hitch this winter!  We offered several flavors of pecans to our parishioners and friends: Arizona Citrus, Amaretto, Cinnamon...delicious!  We were also able to raise over $3,000 for our ECW Scholarships.  To everyone who helped out, who bought pecans, who supported us--THANK YOU!

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Movie Nights

Have you ever considered just how much of your own “theology” has come from the arts and particularly from significant films? Our St. Barnabas “Faith and Film” Series considers these questions on a regular basis – and we have fun doing it! Contact Don to find out when our next great series will begin! Don VandenBrul (dvandenbrul@cox.net) 480-213-6257

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Hospitality “eTEAM”

At St. Barnabas, we know how important our newcomers are! God brings us all together to worship and it's important to acknowledge and honor those who have come to join us for the first time. 

That's why we've created the "eTeam" to meet and greet our newest worshippers before and after each service. 

If you've been a newcomer to a church before, you know how important this ministry is! Consider being a welcoming, energetic presence on the patio for the new people who find us this Sunday!

Contact: Fr. Brent for details or to volunteer!

brent@saintbarnabas.org

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Parish Picnic & Fall Carnival

This is fun for all ages, an a ll-parish food and fellowship event!!  Our fall carnival is an annual event in the fall--often around All Saints Day.  We're always looking for willing volunteers to assist with the preparation and brainstorming to make next year's event even better than the year before! If you would like to get involved in this hospitality ministry, contact our youth and children's ministry team below!

Contact Kate or Mary-Eileen in youth & children's ministries:   Kate@saintbarnabas.org  or  maryeileen@saintbarnabas.org

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Senior Anglicans Group of Eternal Stewards

(SAGES)

This group is open to all who consider themselves “seniors” and meets the third Thursday of each month (September-May) at 11:30 AM in Hutton Hall.

A delicious potluck meal made with love and good old-fashioned talent in the kitchen is followed by an educational and fun presentation.  If you have ideas or presentations you would like to offer to this wonderful group of St. Barnabans, please contact Fr. Phil or Gene Walker! Local and out-of-town outings are offered as well.

Contact: Gene Walker - genowal1@cox.net

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Friday Morning Men’s Prayer Group

This fantastic group of men meet every week on Friday mornings for fellowship, breakfast & prayers together.  All men in the parish are invited to join each Friday at 7:00 AM in the Library.  The fellas also collect $2 per week from each attendee and are able, through this small amount, to make donations to various Mission Ministries and other great causes on campus!  On third Fridays of the month, the group meets at Bridging AZ furniture bank in Mesa to volunteer--a special opportunity for them to put faith into action!  All are welcome! Contact: George Berger - gberger5@cox.net

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Supper Clubs

An outstanding fellowship opportunity open to all adults in the parish. The clubs usually meet monthly at members’ homes for potluck meals and lively conversation.  You could start a new Supper club today! Just email Sky to get help in setting up your first gathering... Contact: Sky Larsen - skylarsen@hotmail.com

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Thanksgiving Dinner

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Warriors Softball Team

At St. B's, we encourage growth of our spiritual AND physical well-being!  That's why each spring St. Barnabas fields a softball team in the local Episcopal Softball League. We play other teams from other local Episcopal churches and have a wonderful time getting to know others and cheering each other on!  We are always seeking “nonprofessional,” fun-loving players.  Cheerleaders and fans are also always welcome!  Contact: Don VandenBrul at dvandenbrul@cox.net

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