HERE - St. Brendan the Navigator
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Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time November 8, 2015 The Navigator El Navegante St. Brendan the Navigator Catholic Church Cumming, GA Go… Baptize… Teach… Vayan… Bauticen… Enseñen… Pope Francis’ Prayer Intentions for November Universal: That we may be open to personal encounter and dialogue with all, even those whose convictions differ from our own. Evangelization: That pastors of the Church, with profound love for their flocks, may accompany them and enliven their hope. Food Pantry Distribution Time Changes The time for pantry distribution will now be from 4:30-6:00pm on Wednesday afternoons. Mass Etiquette When we receive Holy Communion, we are receiving the body and blood of Jesus; we are receiving God. In order to respect Him, we participate in the Eucharistic Fast where we do not eat or drink for an hour before receiving Communion (water and medicine not included). Chewing gum breaks the Eucharistic Fast. Please do not chew gum or bring other food and drink into the Church. Babies necessities are expected. Preparing for the Jubilee Year of Mercy In the midst of perfectionism and pressures of society, don’t base your identity in how well you do or do not do. Find who you are in the love of God who created us and sent His only son to save us. As Pope St. John Paul II said, “We are not the sum of our weaknesses and failures, we are the sum of the Father’s love for us.” In the Gospel today, we read that a poor widow came and placed two small coins into the temple treasury. Jesus said to His disciples, "Amen, I say to you, this poor widow put in more than all the other contributors to the treasury.” Why would Jesus take notice of such a small contribution? It was the attitude of the woman’s heart. She was willing to give everything for the glory of God. She did not have much to give, but she had her faith and she trusted that God would provide for her needs. And so, she answered the call to stewardship. Today we launch the Capital Campaign: Growing in Faith Together, which supports our building project. Let us follow the example of the widow who gave what she could and answer the invitation to stewardship. For more information on the building project, we invite you to a town hall meeting hosted by Fr. Matthew on Thursday, Nov. 12th at 7:00pm. The meeting will be held in the Church. It will provide more detail on the Master Plan for our campus. This will be an opportunity to see details of the phases and costs related to the build out. It will also be the first opportunity to fill out campaign pledge cards for the first phase, which begins as soon as we have raised the necessary funding. Please join us in building our future! Pastoral Staff Rev. Fr. Matthew VanSmoorenburg, L.C., Pastor... Rev. Fr. Octavio Ventura, L.C., Parochial Vicar ...... Rev. Fr. Patrick Langan, L.C., Parochial Vicar ……. Rev. Fr. Jason Brooks, L.C, Parochial Vicar……...... Rev. Mr. Roger Fraser, Deacon .............................. Rev. Mr. Luis Carlos Lorza, Deacon ………………. Rev. Mr. Ed Rubio, Deacon .................................... MASS SCHEDULE [email protected], ext. 42 [email protected], ext. 12 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected], ext. 43 [email protected] How Do I? Register at the parish? Visit www.stbrendansatl.com/online-registration or pick up a “Welcome” packet in the Narthex. Receive personalized offertory envelopes? Elba Banderas at [email protected] or ext. 10. Make arrangements for a wedding? Contact Fr. Octavio, ext. 12 at least six months before an anticipated wedding date. Contact someone about my interest to become Catholic? Don Conklin, [email protected] or ext. 26. Contact a Priest in a Sacramental Emergency? Phone 678-224-8448, 24 hours a day. Arrange for Communion to the sick or homebound? Call the parish office at 770-205-7969. Arrange to have my child baptized? Sandy Spera, ext 27 (English), Deacon Luis Carlos Lorza, ext. 43 (Spanish) Request Baptismal, Confirmation or Marriage certificate? Luisa Rubio, [email protected] or ext. 15. Place an announcement in the bulletin? Online form available at www.stbrendansatl.com/calendar. Receive information about an annulment? Deacon Roger Fraser, [email protected]. Reconnect with the Catholic Church? Don Conklin, [email protected] or ext. 26. Register my child/children for Religious Education? Stacy Applegate, [email protected] or ext. 13 (English), or Monica Plew, [email protected] or ext. 40 (Spanish) Make arrangements for a Funeral or Burial? Deacon Luis Carlos Lorza, [email protected] or ext. 43 or Lynne Sterritt, [email protected] or ext. 20. Schedule an appointment with a priest? Mary Ann Mallon, [email protected] or ext. 11. Request a Mass intention? Elba Banderas ext. 10. Reserve a meeting space at St. Brendan? Online form available at www.stbrendansatl.com/calendar. Volunteer in the parish? Opportunities are updated weekly and listed online at www.stbrendansatl.com/volunteer-opportunities/ Seek counseling services for myself or my family? Holy Family Counseling Center, 678-993-8494 or Catholic Charities of Atlanta, 404-920-7725. Seek bereavement support? Debbie Rigby, [email protected], 678-617-726. Receive assistance from the St. Joseph’s Food Pantry? Open Wed. 4:30 – 6:00 pm in the Barn behind the Church or contact Barbara Gordon at [email protected], 404-431-9924. Seek emergency financial assistance? Good Samaritan Hotline: 770-205-2324; leave a message and expect a call back within 24 hours. Sign up for electronic giving? Look for the “online giving” link on our homepage at www.stbrendansatl.com or Laura Myers, [email protected], ext. 21. Receive a tax receipt for donations? Laura Myers, [email protected], ext. 21. Find out about St. Brendan’s Preschool? Julie Lahey, [email protected], ext. 19. HORARIO DE MISAS Saturday Vigil: 5:00 pm & 7:00 pm (en Español) Sunday: 7:30 am, 9:00 am, 11:00 am, 1:00 pm (en Español), 5:00 pm Daily Mass Monday – Saturday: 8:30 am Tuesday, Thurs. & Fri.: 6:00 pm Wednesday: 7:00 pm (en Español) Rosary – after weekday am Mass The Chaplet of Divine Mercy en Español Sundays at 12:30 pm Eucharistic Adoration in St. Sebastian Chapel Tuesday - 6:30 pm – Wednesday 6:45 pm Reconciliation Saturday: 9:00 a.m. until last person served and 3:30 - 4:45 pm Tuesday: 4:30 - 5:45 pm Wednesday: 5:30 - 6:45 pm English and en Español Please note: Mass times may vary on Holy Days. Check the Mass Intentions in this bulletin or the website calendar. Parish Office Hours: Oficina Parroquial: Mon – Thurs 9:00 am – 4:00 pm, Fri 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Maintenance Personnel Contact Info: Mac McKinney – 678-467-6490 Melvin Rogers – 404-313-2330 Alex Ayala – 770-500-9341 St. Brendan the Navigator Catholic Church 4633 Shiloh Road Cumming, GA 30040 Phone: 770-205-7969 Fax: 770-205-5040 WWW.STBRENDANSATL.COM ARCHDIOCESE OF ATLANTA 24 HOUR ABUSE REPORTING LINE 1-888-437-0764 Benefit on taxes by donating stock and securities to St. Brendan’s Now is the time to consider making a special end of year donation to your favorite charitable organization or church, including St Brendan’s. Consider donating appreciated stock as your gift; this allows you to take full advantage of the donation value, while forgoing the tax on the appreciated value. For detailed information on how to accomplish this, or to get details on how this type of gift saves you tax dollars and doesn't affect your cash flow, please contact Sebby Russo at [email protected] or 404-828-6537. Million Dollars in Savings is just months away! As of the end of September, St. Brendan’s has put into savings almost $845,000 toward the Building fund. This is a great accomplishment which has picked up steam in the past few months. Our second collections specifically for the Building Fund (run twice monthly) have been running about $5,000. That is phenomenal and indicates that the desire for improvements to our campus and church are fully understood and much needed. In November, Fr. Matthew, the Building Committee and the Stewardship Committee will be presenting information on the Master Plan for our campus, including rough cost estimates by phase. We have been working with local architects, Smith-Boland to fine tune the requirements that were created from our strategic planning efforts of 2014. By the second week in November, we will have renderings to share with the parish. At that time, we will conduct a final survey on the most preferred improvements/enhancements, expecting to confirm the Campus Master Plan and our phased approach to build out. In the meantime and through the end of this year, let’s focus on raising the remaining $155,000 to hit the goal of $1,000,000 by the beginning of the new year. Garden Help Needed—Fall Planting If you are interested in helping with the Garden, please contact Ann Marie Dusek at 678513-0050 or [email protected]. Pinecrest Academy Open House PINECREST ACADEMY, a private, PreK–12, College Preparatory Catholic School, invites you to an open house today, Sunday, Nov. 8th, 1:00-3:00pm. Pinecrest Academy is a 2014 National Blue Ribbon School and has been recognized by the Catholic School Honor Roll as a School of Excellence for eight consecutive years. Pinecrest is located at 955 Peachtree Parkway in Cumming, just minutes from St. Brendan. For more information, please visit www.pinecrestacademy.org or call (770) 888-4477. We look forward to welcoming you to Pinecrest Academy. St. John Bosco Academy Open House Would you like to be more involved in your child's education? Are you interested in a cost-effective approach to Catholic education? St. John Bosco Academy, a hybrid school for grades PK4-12th grade, is having an "Open House" on Thursday, Nov. 12th, 9:30am–11:00am. There will be a general presentation and break out groups for lower/middle or high school for campus tours. To RSVP, please email your name, contact phone number, your student or students’ names and rising grades to [email protected]. For more information, visit our website at www.sjbacademy.org. The Way: Healing Retreat for Female Survivors of Abuse The Way for Women is a 3-day retreat for adult female survivors of abuse offered by the Archdiocese of Atlanta’s Victim Assistance Program. This retreat is Christian-based; women of all faiths and traditions are invited and welcomed. The retreat will be held Dec. 11-13th at the Carmel Retreat Center in Hoschton, GA. Registration deadline is Dec. 4th. Registration fee of $250.00 includes private room, meals, retreat materials and program. To register or for more information, please contact Sue Stubbs at 404-920-7554 or [email protected]. Amazon Smiles Shop Online? What if your everyday purchases could help St. Brendan’s? With Amazon Smile they can! Visit https://smile.amazon.com/ch/58-2473782 and sign into your Amazon account. You will be automatically linked with St. Brendan’s. A percentage of any shopping that you do will go directly to support the Capital Campaign. Kroger Plus Card Did you know we are part of the Kroger Community Rewards Program? Our NPO number is 58367. To get started, sign up with your Kroger Plus Card and select St. Brendan’s Catholic Community as the organization you wish to support. Once enrolled, you will earn reward points for our Capital Campaign every time you use your Plus Card! Giving Tree Ornaments We invite everyone to support our annual Giving Tree Program by taking an ornament from our giving trees between Nov. 14th–22nd. Each ornament represents the wish of a child, senior citizen, or family who is part of our parish community. Gifts should be wrapped and together our parish will help ensure that each recipient will enjoy the spirit of Christmas and be invited to participate in our Advent celebrations. Thank you for your support, call to charity, and service! For more information about our Giving Tree Program please check our website or contact Kelle Russo at [email protected]. Veteran’s Day Recognition Masses Date Change The Knights will honor Veterans at all Masses on Nov. 14-15th. Veterans and Active Duty personnel are to gather in the Narthex prior to Mass. After Mass there will be a collection by the Knights. The money will go to Veterans programs. To make a tax deductible contribution make a check out to Knights of Columbus Charities. Assistant Director of Music St. Brendan’s Music Ministry has an immediate opening for a part-time Assistant Director of Music (15 hours), who will help plan, develop, communicate, and implement the music for liturgical worship according to the norms of the church for the weekly Mass celebrations, special feast and solemnity celebrations, and other special events requiring music. The role will concentrate on directing and leading the weekly Sunday 9:00am Adult Choir. Please send cover letter and resume to Laurie Johnson, Parish Business Manager at [email protected]. Blessed Trinity Shrine Retreat: The Next Chapter in the Story of My Life This is a vocational exploration retreat presented by Maureen Masterton Carr, M.A, and Carolina Soares, M.A. As the author of life, God is lovingly weaving our story together. As we begin discerning the next chapter of our story, are we prepared for what God has in store for us? Are we willing to turn the page and discover our calling? This weekend retreat consists of prayer, activity, and reflection to uncover what God has been writing in the story of your life. It will be held Dec. 4-6th. The cost is $50.00. For more information call 334-855-4474. registration deadline is Nov. 20th. Sunday: Monday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Friday: Saturday: Next Sunday: Readings for the Week of November 8, 2015 1 Kgs 17:10-16/Heb 9:24-28/Mk 12:38-44 Ez 47:1-2, 8-9, 12/Jn 2:13-22 Wis 2:23-3:9/Lk 17:7-10 Wis 6:1-11/Lk 17:11-19 Wis 7:22B-8:1/Lk 17:20-25 Wis 13:1-9/Lk 17:26-37 Wis 18:14-16, 19:6-9/Lk 18:1-8 Dn 12:1-3/Heb 10:11-14, 18/Mk 13:24-32 Our Lady of Guadalupe Donations Starting in November, we will start collecting donations in preparation for the Our Lady of Guadalupe Celebration on Dec. 12th. Blue envelopes for the donations will be in the Narthex. Thank you for your support. Thanks4Giving Service Opportunities Now until Thanksgiving Day, Sock and Toiletry Collection All sizes of warm socks are welcome. Also any soaps, shampoos, toothpaste/toothbrushes, wipes, feminine goods, etc. will help make the difference in the lives of the homeless and those that are struggling. Please drop all your items in the marked basket in the Narthex. Nov. 14-22, Winter Coat Drive The Good Samaritan Ministry will collect winter coats the weekends of Nov. 14-15 and Nov. 21-22 before all Masses. The coats will be distributed to those in need in Forsyth County through our Food Pantry. Coats most needed are larger sizes for both men and women. All coats need to be in clean condition with no need of repair. If possible, bring the coats on hangers, however, coats without hangars will still be accepted. Please direct any questions to Bill Leonard at 678- 947-1178. Help is also needed collecting coats. Please go to http://vols.pt/QP3DmS to sign up. Nov 14th, 8:00am-12:00pm, Hightower Baptist Association Food and Clothing Bank This local outreach ministry serves the homeless and those in need. Volunteers may just show up and help sort items, distribute items, help families shop, etc. The ministry accepts and distributes cloths, blankets, shoes, toiletries, paper goods, and meals each month to those in need. It’s a very safe environment; great for the entire family. Address: 8630 Wallace Tatum, Cumming 30028 2015 Archbishop’s Annual Appeal “All This I do for the Sake of the Gospel” Each year, thousands of households throughout the Archdiocese support the Archbishop’s Annual Appeal. Their gifts are given to help our neighbors in north and central Georgia and around the world. Many thanks to those of you who have completed your pledge payments. Each gift, when combined with the gifts of thousands of other parishioners throughout the archdiocese, makes a very real difference in the ability of the Archdiocese to provide vital ministries and services. Thank you again for your support. Christmas Giving Tree Program…Registration Hopeful Waiting for Jesus The Giving Tree program supports families experiencing temporary financial difficulties. Through this program our parish works to ensure that each child will be able to enjoy the simple fun of Christmas AND be invited to participate in our Advent & Christmas liturgies and parish life events. It is only with the giving hearts of our parishioners at St. Brendan’s that this is possible. Giving Tree Program Qualifications: Family or individuals experiencing financial difficulties and are active members of our parish, indicated through time, talent and/or treasure throughout the year. Participants will be asked to verify their participation at St. Brendan’s through ministry work, Mass participation, etc. The program will support children through 18 years, with one toy and one article of clothing. To register in English contact Kelle Russo at [email protected] or 770-722-9181. Spanish inquiries can be directed to Mariana Loya at [email protected] or call 770-205-7969 Ext. 41. Registros para El Árbol de la Generosidad Navidad 2015 Esperando Esperanzados en Jesús Este programa apoya a las familias que están experimentando dificultades financieras temporales. A través de éste programa nuestra parroquia trabaja para garantizar que cada niño pueda disfrutar de la belleza y sencillez de la Navidad al igual que ser invitado a participar de nuestros eventos parroquiales durante Adviento y Navidad. Esto solo lo podemos lograr con los corazones dadivosos de nuestros parroquianos, nuestra familia en San Brendan. Requisitos para el Árbol de la Generosidad Familias o individuos que tengan dificultades financieras y que sean miembros activos de nuestra parroquia, indicados a través de tiempo, talento, y/ o tesoro a través del año. Participantes tendrán que verificar su participación a través de trabajo en algún ministerio de San Brendan, participación en la misa, etc. El programa dará apoyo a los niños hasta la edad de 18 años con un juguete y un articulo de vestir. Para registrarse en Inglés contactar a Kelle Russo en [email protected] or 770-722-9181. Para preguntas en Español puede dirigirse a Mariana Loya en [email protected] or 770-2057969 Ext. 41 Please Remember in Your Prayers Recordemos en Nuestras Oraciones The Sick (Enfermos) Nicholas Bisig, son of Jim & Sandra Bisig Jacob Cautter, grandson of Eileen Rice Harriet Brown, mother of Jacqueline D’Sa Ann Von Bargen, sister-in-law of Jane Smith Todd Young, nephew of Jane Smith Recently Deceased (Fallecidos) Evelyn George Anthony Vincent Madda Lucy Hildebrand ÁRBOL DE LA GENEROSIDAD 2015 CHALLENGE Invitamos a todas las niñas de 5° a El Árbol de la Generosidad de San 8° grado a que participen en la Brendan es un programa designareunión el Sábado 7 de Noviembre do para las familias de nuestra code 10 a 11:30am en el Centro de munidad parroquial quienes atraFormación de Fe. El grupo de niviesan por dificultades financieras. ñas Challenge es especial para Los ornamentos con los deseos y niñas de 5° a 8° grado y es un grunecesidades de estas familias po social, basado en la Fe. serán colgados en el Árbol de la ¡Las esperamos! Generosidad los fines de semana del 14 y15, 21 y 22 de Noviembre. PRIMERO MI PAREJA FIESTA DE NUESTRA Ministerio Matrimonial “Primero SEÑORA DE GUADALUPE Las donaciones del Árbol de la Gemi Pareja” le invita a participar en A partir de Noviembre, nerosidad serán recibidas los fines nuestro Grupo de Parejas, donde iniciaremos las colectas de semana del 28 y 29 de Noviempodemos revivir el entusiasmo de en preparación para la bre, y el 5 y 6 de Diciembre. estar juntos. Próxima reunión es el celebración de la Virgen Viernes, 13 de Noviembre de 7pm de Guadalupe este 12 de Si usted desea ayudar en este esa 9pm en el Centro de Formación Diciembre. Puede encontrar los fuerzo ó le gustaría patrocinar a de Fe de San Brendan. sobres azules a la entrada de la una familia completa esta Navidad, Para más información llame al iglesia. por favor llame a Kelle Russo ó (678) 341-9631. o en el correo ¡Muchas gracias por su apoyo! Mariana Loredo at (770) [email protected] 7969, extensión 41. Tenemos guardería de niños, llame y haga su reservación. OPORTUNIDADES DE SERVICIO A partir de hoy a Noviembre 26: Estaremos colectando caramelos de Halloween, artículos personales de limpieza y calcetines y medias para las personas desamparadas de Atlanta. Deposite sus donaciones a la entrada de la iglesia. 14-22 de Noviembre, Colecta de Abrigos: El Ministerio del Buen Samaritano estará colectando abrigos de invierno en buenas condiciones. Estos serán distribuidos para las familias necesitadas de nuestro condado de Forsyth. Árbol de la Generosidad: Necesita voluntarios para ayudar con el programa. Llame a Mariana al (770) 205-7969 para más informes. CONFERENCIA “FORMAS Y EDUCAS A TUS HIJOS? O SOLAMENTE LOS DOMESTICAS?” PADRE ÁNGEL ESPINOSA DE LOS MONTEROS L.C. Que: Los invitamos a la conferencia sobre la familia presentada por el P. Ángel Espinosa de los Monteros L.C., uno de los más grandes exponentes de fama mundial de la civilización del amor. Al final, las parejas casadas podran renovar sus votos matrimoniale (traigan sus anillos matrimoniales) Cuando: Jueves 19 de Noviembre 2015, 7:00pm – 9:30pm Donde: Parroquia de San Brendan el Navegante, 4633 Shiloh Road, Cumming, GA 30040. Donación: $10 por persona, se ofrecerá servicio de guardería y el espacio es limitado, compre sus boletas con tiempo para apartar su espacio Informes: Oficina de Formación de Fe, 770-205-7969 extensión 40
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