Christmas Pageant this Afternoon

Please join us this afternoon at 1:45pm in the Church for a student-led telling of the Nativity story.

All students will return to school after the pageant and be dismissed, as usual, at the end of the day. Due to the high volume of students in the pageant, we ask families not to request early pick-up today.

Christmas Activities on Sunday!

Pre-ordered Luminaries may be picked up this Sunday, December 15, from 11am - 1pm in the parking lot. Remember to light your luminaries before Christmas Eve mass, and email any pictures to mmcgowan@stbarnaparish.org. Thank you to our 8th-grade students and parents who volunteered their time for the luminaries.

Spirit Wear Pop-up Shop - Pick up preordered spirit wear or shop for same-day purchases at the FSA Pop-up shop on Sunday from 11am - to 1pm in the Main Hall of the school. Santa Claus will be making an appearance!

Men’s Clubs pre-ordered wreaths can be picked up after Saturday 4pm and Sunday 10am mass this weekend. A limited quantity may also be available for same-day purchase. Please contact Pat Wirtz at pwirtz@alumni.nd.edu with questions. 

Christmas Dress Down Next Week

Monday begins our upcoming Christmas dress-down week! All attire should be school-appropriate and keep with the chosen theme for the day. No slippers or slide-style footwear, please!

Thank you to our dedicated Student Council for organizing our Christmas dress-downs. These days are optional, and students are always welcome to wear their uniform as an alternative.  

SPR Advent Event on Monday

Gather with our fellow South-side Parish Renewal churches for a Reconciliation Service with individual confession on Monday, December 16, at 7pm at St. Cajetan's Church. Learn more.

Theater Registration Deadline is Monday

Monday, December 16, is the registration deadline for the Rock of Ages Musical (grades 6 - 8) or the Hercules Theater Workshop (grades 4- 5. Check out all the details and register today!

Christmas Around the World on Tuesday

Visit the Church Hall on Tuesday, December 17, between 10am - 12pm for Christmas Around the World. Families are invited to see the wonders of Christmas as shared by Culture Club.

Preschool Pageant on Thursday

Join us in the Church on Thursday, December 19, for a heartfelt retelling of the Christmas story by our preschool students. The 10am school day performance has limited seating for adults. The 6:30pm evening performance has ample seating and viewing.

All preschool students dismiss from school at 10:50am and will return for the evening performance.

Band Christmas Concert on Thursday

All are invited to join us for an exuberant Christmas concert on Thursday, December 19, at 7:30 pm in the Gym. Our school band will perform alongside students from St. Christopher, St. Cletus, and St. Francis Xavier.

Band members: please arrive shortly before 7pm; bass players and percussionists should arrive by 6:45pm with amps. Please wear red, white, or black polo shirts, black pants or skirts, and black dress shoes. Christmas hats are encouraged as well! All band members should bring a music stand with their name on it.

Sweetheart Soiree Tickets Available!

The annual Sweetheart Soiree, hosted by the FSA is Friday, January 17. Girls in Preschool - Grade 8 are encouraged to bring their favorite date - father, grandfather, or any special adult. The evening includes dancing and desserts, and a photographer will be on hand to capture special moments.

Order your tickets in Membership Toolkit.

Bulls Tickets - Jan 27

The Archdiocese, in partnership with the Chicago Bulls, has arranged a Catholic Schools Night at the United Center to celebrate Catholic Schools Week. The Bulls take on the Denver Nuggets Monday, January 27 at 7pm. Purchase tickets here.

Fun Food - Jan 30

As a celebration of Catholic School's Week, the FSA will host Fun Food with Home Run Inn Pizza on Thursday, January 30. Options include pizza (regular and GF) and chicken dippers. Volunteers are needed to help out with the day! As a reminder - Gilhooley's hot lunch is not available on Fun Food days. Place your order and register to volunteer by January 17

Trivia Night - Jan 30

Start to brush up on your facts and gather a team for the annual School Board-hosted Trivia Night on Friday, January 30, in the Gym! Purchase link coming soon.

Support for the Paynes - Thank you to the many families who contributed to support the Payne family. Please continue to keep Dan and Lisa Payne and their three children, Joe (5th grade), Pat (3rd grade), and Margaret (Kindergarten) in your prayers. GoFundMe - Stand Together for the Paynes

8th Grade Parents - Thank you to our 8th-grade parents for loving and supporting your children through their high school decision and test-taking process. To all those who joined our prayer service and prepared gift bags - thank you. To Rachel Groth and team for organizing the Skating Party. To Maureen Gainer Reilly and team for hosting the senior luncheon. To Diego & Katie Gonzalez and team for working on the Christmas Luminaries, thank you for making St. Barnabas such a special and unique community.

Progressive Mixer - Thank you to all who support the St. Barnabas Progressive Mixer and to the Men’s Club for coordinating! We also extend a warm thank you to house hosts - Katie & Mike Berry, Nola & Ed O’Keefe, Julie & Joe Perfetti, and Keisha Stoute & Mark Battaglia.