St. Barnabas Parish

The recent passage of House Bill 2632 by the Pennsylvania House of Representatives poses a serious threat to school children and families throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. This legislation seeks to eliminate the Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) and the Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit (OSTC) programs. The result would be devastating for school children and their families.

If enacted into law, this bill would negatively impact tens of thousands of students across Pennsylvania who currently rely on these scholarship programs. EITC and OSTC scholarships are funded by companies and individuals who see value in providing families with educational choice. These programs are vibrant, successful, and reduce taxpayer burdens when it comes to educating our young people, particularly those who come from challenging financial circumstances and live in underserved communities.

Parents should have the ability to choose the educational environment that best suits the needs of their children. I am deeply grateful to those who support EITC and OSTC. These programs are vital and no one can afford to see them disappear. I urge our elected officials to work for their preservation without reduction in funding levels.

Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez, D.D.
Archbishop of Philadelphia

Let us be grateful to God for so many gifts! Thank you to Sean Mulhall for taking on the role of Coordinator of the Saint Barnabas Children’s Choir! And let us thank God for Fr. Miguel Angel as he departs for mission in Mexico!

Come tonight and support St. Barnabas youth! Bingo is fun for everyone and any age! 🥳🎉✨

Come out for some fun in the sun ☀️

Please pray 🙏🏻 for our beloved Archbishop Nelson.

Dear Friends in Christ,

I’m so grateful for your prayers and concern. I felt very lightheaded during the Chrism Mass today and left the altar. Doctors and EMS personnel evaluated me at the Cathedral. My vital signs are normal and I feel just fine. I’m grateful for their help and your concern. A Blessed Triduum to you all!

🤣🤣🤣 #judas #catholic #mass #priest #prayer

Come and listen to these amazing talks! Just in time for deepening our relationship with God this Lent!
Mondays and Thursdays at 7:30pm in the Convent

🙏 Lent is beginning 💜

With Ash Wednesday on February 18, 2026, the Church enters 40 days of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving, preparing our hearts for Holy Week, when we contemplate the Passion, Death, and Resurrection of Jesus Christ.

📌 Fasting & Abstinence Guide:

🔹 Who must fast? Baptized Catholics between 18 and 59.
🍽 What is fasting? One full meal + two small meals that, combined, do not exceed the main meal.

🔹 Who must abstain from meat? Catholics 14 and older.
❌ Avoid: Beef, pork, chicken, lamb.
✅ Allowed: Fish, seafood, and—believe it or not—reptiles!

📅 Obligatory fasting & abstinence: Ash Wednesday & Good Friday
⏳ Recommended abstinence: Every Friday of the year

As we begin this sacred time, let’s embrace prayer, sacrifice, and generosity, preparing ourselves for the joy of Easter.

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