August 25th bulletin - St. Brendan the Navigator

August 25th bulletin - St. Brendan the Navigator

The Navigator
El Navegante
We welcome all to join us in being like Jesus Christ to our world.
Damos la bienvenida a todos a unirse a nosotros en ser como Jesucristo a nuestro mundo.
Twenty First Sunday in Ordinary Time
August 25, 2013
Parish Work Day – A Huge Success
Don’t forget to check the parish calendar
for the dates and times of upcoming
events:
www.stbrendansatl.com/calendar.
Our Best Parish Work Day Ever!
In spite of rainy weather and a daunting task list, last weekend we had our most productive and most fun
workday!Morethan100peoplegatheredtospreadmulch,paint,washwindows,discardunuseditems,clean
tables, chairs, pews and carpet. Many families came to work side‐by‐side with clergy, staff, scouts and
ministryleaderstomakeourparishgroundsreadyforourbusyfallschedule.Inonly3hours,thecampuswas
trulytransformed.Theclosingmealwasawell‐earnedcelebrationofwhatcanbeaccomplishedwhenweall
worktogether.
St. Brendan the Navigator
Rev. Fr. Matthew Van Smoorenburg, L.C.,
Pastor
4633 Shiloh Road
Cumming, GA 30040
770-205-7969
Fax: 770-205-5040
www.stbrendansatl.com
[email protected]
Parish Office Hours
Monday - Thursday: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 pm
Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 pm
FOR DETAILS REGARDING PARISH ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS - AS WELL AS A COMPLETE LIST OF MINISTRY CONTACTS - PLEASE VISIT
WWW.STBRENDANSATL.COM
Pastoral Staff
Church phone: 770-205-7969
Pastor............................................................ [email protected] ........... ext 42
Rev. Fr. Matthew Van Smoorenburg, L.C.
Rev. Fr. Juan Guerra, L.C., Parochial Vicar .......
Rev. Fr. Joseph Ramos, L.C., Parochial Vicar....
Rev. Mr. Roger Fraser, Deacon .........................
Rev. Mr. Ed Rubio, Deacon ...............................
Sandy
Spera, Pastoral Associate, Spanish Liaison
Faith Formation Staff
Don Conklin, Dir. of Faith Formation
Margaret Frain, Dir. of Youth Faith Formation …
Monica Plew, Faith Formation Coordinator …….
[email protected]........ ext 12
[email protected]..... ext 30
[email protected]
[email protected] ................. ext 24
[email protected] ................. ext 27
[email protected] …….……ext 40
[email protected] ................. ext 33
[email protected] ………….. ext. 26
or 678-822-1357
[email protected] …………… ext 13
Lisa Lively, Youth Min. - Edge/LifeTeen ...........
Nicole Stone, Asst. Youth Min. – Edge/Life Teen [email protected]………….. ext 13
[email protected] ................. ext 20
Jodi Brock, Dir. of Preschool & MMO..................
Liturgy & Music Staff
Phil Barreca, Director of Liturgy & Music ............
Lynne Sterritt, Asst. Director of Liturgy & Music ..
[email protected] .......... ext 43
[email protected] .............. ext 23
Administrative Staff
Laurie Johnson, Business Manager...................
Angel Bonet, Parish Assets Manager.................
Kelle Russo, Parish Life Coordinator ……………
Luisa Rubio, Registrar .......................................
Julie Williams, Accounts Payable Bookkeeper….
Laura Myers, Accounts Receivable Bookkeeper ..
Susan Shirley, Communications Coordinator.......
[email protected] ............
[email protected]
[email protected] ………….
[email protected] .................
[email protected] ............
[email protected] ...............
[email protected] .............
ext 41
ext 15
ext 21
ext 21
ext 14
[email protected] ...........
[email protected].............
ext 11
ext 10
Mary Ann Mallon, Parish Secretary ....................
Elba Banderas, Receptionist...............................
Arthur Senecal, Special Projects……………........
ext 31
[email protected].............. ext 19
or 678-551-3363
Mac McKinney, Coordinator of Maintenance ................................................................ 678-467-6490
Melvin Rogers, Maintenance ....................................................................................... 404-313-2330
Emergency Contact Information
Sacramental Emergencies requiring the presence of a priest: 678-224-8448
AA: Bob W. 404-308-6556 or Kathie M. 404-219-4055 Al-Anon: 404-687-0466
Good Samaritan Emergency Assistance Hotline: 770-205-2324
Mass Intentions & Altar Flowers
Please contact the parish office to reserve a date for a special Mass Intention or Altar Flower donation.
Interested in Becoming Catholic?
Adults who wish to join the Catholic Church as fully
initiated Christians are invited to participate in a
formation program that begins each fall. The
Sacraments of Initiation – Baptism, Confirmation and
Eucharist – are celebrated at the Easter Vigil. For
more information, contact Ruth Applegate at
[email protected].
Confirmation
Confirmation takes place in the tenth grade with
preparation during the 9th and 10th grades. Teens are
prepared by attending Faith Formation classes,
participating in one retreat a year and by doing works
of service within and outside the parish. For more
information, please contact the Faith Formation office
at ext. 33.
Counseling Services
Holy Family Counseling Center 678-473-7972
Providing Psychotherapy from a Catholic worldview.
In association with Catholic Charities of Atlanta, we
can provide a variety of affordable counseling services
for families or individuals. Please contact their
confidential intake/appointment line at 404-733-3527.
Marriage Preparation
Arrangements for the celebration of the Sacrament of
Marriage are to be made at least six months before
an anticipated wedding date. Please contact Fr. Juan
at ext. 12.
Spanish speaking families, please contact Sandy
Spera, ext. 27. Engaged couples who have already
scheduled a wedding should contact our Wedding
Coordinator, Maureen Weeks, at 404-668-8494 or
[email protected] with any questions.
Stephen Ministry
Do you need someone to talk to, confide in, in a
confidential manner? If so, consider a Stephen
Minister.
Contact Ed Bell – 770-887-9491,
[email protected].
Baptism
Please contact Luisa Rubio at ext. 15 for detailed
information. Parents must be registered in the parish,
practicing the Catholic faith and attend a baptismal
preparation class. These classes are held monthly.
Baptism sponsor letters require 10 days advance
notice. Spanish speaking families, please contact
Sandy Spera, ext. 27.
Anointing of the Sick / Communion to the Sick or
Homebound
In the event of serious illness, death, or other
sacramental emergency requiring the presence of a
priest, please contact our parish office during regular
office hours or, after hours, call our Sacramental
Emergency call answering service at 678-224-8448.
Specially trained Extraordinary Ministers of Holy
Communion are available to bring Communion to
those who are sick or homebound. Please call the
parish office to arrange.
Faith Formation
Our Faith Formation program is
dedicated
to
providing
quality
programs that meet the needs of all
our parishioners. From preschool to
adults,
we
offer
catechetical
instruction that is based on the
Catechism of the Catholic Church,
the Scriptures and Church Tradition.
Please contact the Faith Formation
office, ext. 33, for more information.
Additional detailed information is
available on the parish website.
First Reconciliation / Communion
First Communion / Reconciliation
typically takes place in second grade
with the preparation beginning in first
grade. Preparation includes meetings
and workshops for parents and
working with children at home with
materials provided by the Faith
Formation department. All this is
done in concert with our regular Faith
Formation program. For information
contact the Faith Formation office, ext
33.
St. Joseph Food Pantry
Food distribution every Wednesday,
4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and every
Friday during the school year from
11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (No new
registrations on Fridays.) Pantry is
located in the Barn behind the
Church. Contact: Barbara Gordon [email protected]; 770-8883258.
Career / Employment Assistance is
available for those who are in a job
search due to loss of job or desire to
make a change. Meetings are held
twice monthly. Please see the parish
calendar on our website or contact
Rick
Sullivan
at
[email protected] or 678947-5205.
Mass Schedule/Horario de Misas
Saturday Vigil: 5:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.
(en Español)
Sunday: 7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m.,11:00 a.m.,
1:00 p.m. (en Español), 5:00 p.m.
Daily Mass
Monday – Saturday: 8:30 a.m.
Tuesday: 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. (en Español)
Thursday: 6:00 p.m.
Friday: 6:00 p.m.
Rosary - immediately following
weekday Mass
The Chaplet of the Divine Mercy Sundays at 12:30 p.m. en Español
Saturdays at 9:15 a.m. in English
Eucharistic Adoration
in St. Sebastian Chapel
Tuesday - 6:30 p.m. – Wednesday
6:45 p.m.
Reconciliation
Saturday:
9:00 a.m. until last
person served and
3:30 - 4:45 p.m.
Tuesday:
4:30 - 5:45 p.m.
Wednesday:
5:30 - 6:45 p.m. in
English and en Español
Are you being called to serve
as an Extraordinary Minister
of Holy Communion? If so,
please come to ExM training here
at St. Brendan on Saturday,
September 28, from 12:15 ‐ 3:15
pm in the Church. Please contact
Jim Sterritt with any questions at
678‐575‐5125orregisterviaemail
[email protected].
St. Joseph’s Food Pantry
Contact:
Barbara
Gordon
770‐
[email protected]
888‐3258
Pantry needs: oil,macandcheese,
tuna,spaghettisauce
Adventures
in
Catholicism
Wednesdays 6:30-8:00pm
Sept. 4th through Dec. 18th Location: Spiritual Life Center This session will include a variety
of exciting topics in Catholicism
interspersed with an eight‐session
courseontheTheologyoftheBody
every other week. Theologyofthe
Body sessions will be led by
parishioner and theologian, James
Stone. Other bi‐weekly offerings
will be led by Don Conklin and
guestspeakers.Donationforpizza
and drinks is appreciated. Edge
Youth ministry program meets in
another
location
simultaneously…parents come on
over.
Tuesdays in Faith
Tuesdays 4:45-5:15pm
Sept. 17th through Dec. 17th
Location:Social Hall
Presentations will be made by
our St. Brendan’s priests and
others. Youth Faith Formation
willbeinsessionatthistimeso
it is a perfect time for parents
and others to get some great
Catholicinsightandteaching.
Soccer Clinic for St Brendan's Youth
Beginning September 10th
(4:00 -5:00 PM)
St Brendan's will be holding a soccer clinic for
boys and girls ages 5‐10 at Fowler Park, 4110
Carolene Way (just off highway 9), Cumming,
GA. The clinic will begin on September 10,
2013 and run for 6 consecutive weeks every
Tuesday and Thursday. Coach Nilton Santos, a parishioner, has played
professional soccer in Brazil. Since moving to the USA he has refereed
andtaughtsoccertochildrenfor35years.Thebasicsofthegamewillbe
taughtinaChristianandnon‐competitiveatmosphere.Ifyouwouldlike
tolearnhowtoplaysoccer,thisisforyou. Thecostis$35 and$25for
each additional child t‐shirt included. For more information and to
register please contact Bill Hickman: [email protected] or Ph‐770‐
752‐9144.
Financial Peace University
FinancialPeaceUniversityreturnstoourparish.
ClassesbeginTuesday, September 17, at 7:00 pm, in the Social Hall.
This is a 9‐week course led via video by New York Times bestselling
authorandradiopersonalityDaveRamsey.PreviewisTuesdaynightat
7:00 pm, September 10, 2013. Contact Wendy Paxton at
[email protected].
American Heritage Girls PJ Party
Friday, Sept. 6 – 6:00-10:30PMin the Social Hall
All girls ages 5‐18 who are looking to further their relationship with
Christ,serveinthecommunity,honorandexploretheircountry,expand
friendships and have lots of fun doing it should join us. PJ Party will
includegamesandinteractiveactivitiesforthegirlstoconnect,loveone
another,andlearntoloveOurLord.
Registrations will close on September 30th. Additional information is
available on our website at http://ahg.thehigherground.us/ or by
[email protected]‐886‐2390.
LifeTeen Kickoff
Allteensareinvitedtojointhe
high school youth group at St.
Brendan’s, which will be
kicking‐offwithabangonthis
Sunday evening, August 25.
Comefrom6:00‐8:00pmfora
DJ, blow‐up games, contests,
food, and more! If your teens
are onthefenceaboutjoining
LifeTeen, have them at least
comeandcheckitout!During
the rest of the year, LifeTeen runs 2‐3 Sundays a month from 6:00‐8:00
pm and is open to all high school students. If you haven’t already
registered, please contact Lisa Lively at [email protected] or
[email protected]
Pope Francis’s
August Prayer Intentions
Readings for the Week of August 25, 2013
Sponsorships needed for Faith
Formation
For Parents and Teachers: That
parents and teachers may help the
new generation to grow in upright
conscienceandlife.
For The Church in Africa:Thatthe
local Church in Africa, faithfully
proclaiming the Gospel, may
promotepeaceandjustice.
Many families in our parish are
experiencing financial difficulties,
and we have frequent requests for
financial assistance with Faith
Formation fees. Please consider
sponsoring a child’s formation in
our faith. Your $125 donation will
sponsor one child for one full year
of instruction – a gift of faith that
will bear fruit for years to come.
Contact
Monica
Plew
at
[email protected] or 678‐
822‐1357.
Ministry Leaders’ Meeting –
Sunday:
Is 66:18-21/Heb 12:5-7, 11-13/Lk 13:22-30
Monday:
1 Thes 1:1-5, 8b-10/Mt 23:13-22
Tuesday:
1 Thes 2:1-8/Mt 23:23-26
Wednesday: 1 Thes 2:9-13/Mt 23:27-32
Thursday:
1 Thes 3:7-13/Mk 6:17-29
Friday: 1 Thes 4:1-8/Mt 25:1-13
Saturday:
1 Thes 4:9-11/Mt 25:14-30
Next Sun.:
Sir 3:17-18, 20, 28-29/Heb 12:18-19, 22-24a/
Lk 14:1, 7-14
Could you be called to volunteer as a
Catechist or Assistant Catechist this
year? The benefits are out of this
world!
CatechistsandVolunteersareneededforall
levels of Faith Formation. Please join our
evangelizing effort to reach and teach our
youth. Help a little or help a lot. You can
make a difference in the future of a youth,
our parish and the church. See
representatives outside of Mass this
weekend,orcontactMargaretFrainorLisa
LivelyintheFaithFormationoffice.
Thursday Evening Faith Study
Sept.5–Oct.24,7:00‐8:30PMintheSLCSunroom
Wednesday, August 28th –
7:00PM – (Social Hall)
AllMinistryLeaders(ordesignated
representatives) are asked to
attend this mandatory meeting.
Severalkeyitemsareontheagenda
that are critical to the success of
“navigating” the ship here at St.
Brendan’s.Refreshmentsbeginning
at6:30pm.
All are welcome to join this unique, fresh and fun study that provides a
“big picture” view of our salvation history. For those of you who have
oftenwantedtodelveintotheBiblebutjust
didn’t know where to start, this series
offers an introductory tour of sacred
Scripture while also providing deeper
wisdom and insight for even experienced
Biblestudyparticipants.Pleaseregisteras
soon as possible so that books can be
ordered. Contact Lynne Sterritt to register
or
for
any
questions
at
[email protected].
Bible Time Line Adventure
Prayerful Parenting Made “Easy”
Mondays 4:45-6:00pm
Sept. 16th through Nov. 18th
Location: Spiritual Life Center
This dynamic Jeff Cavin’s journey
through the Bible and salvation
history gives everyone a better
understandingofourCatholicfaith,
including the sacrifice of the Mass.
Led by a variety of parishioners.
Takes place during K‐5 Faith
Formation classes…parents come
overandjoinus.
Mondays, 9:15-10:30 am Sept. 16th through Nov. 18th Location:
Spiritual Life Center Sunroom
Getyourkidsofftoschoolandjoinusforacupofcoffee.Wewilloffera
variety of fun classes that are directly related to motherhood and the
CatholicFaith.“MakeSt.Brendan’syourHOMEonecupatatime”.Ledby
Catholicparents.Contact:StacyApplegate;[email protected]
Walking With Purpose (WWP) – Starting Soon on Tuesday
Mornings
WWP is for women who desire to grow in their faith using a Scripture‐
basedprogramthatisfresh,relevantandfocusedonconversionofheart
more than intellectual development. Personal study and small group
discussions enrich the lives of the WWP participants. Contact Christine
[email protected].
Monday
26-Aug
Mass Intentions
8:30 AM
Charles H. Martin (D)
Parish Stewardship of Treasure
byPatsyMartin
Tuesday
27-Aug
8:30 AM
7:00 PM
Susan Dickerson (D)
byChris&JohnHausknecht
John Bernard Kelley (D)
byPatricePittman
Carmela Gandolfo (D)
byTheBassoFamily
Fr. Pat Duffy (D)
bySt.BrendanParish
The McManus Family (L)
byTheWalterWolfFamily
Nelva Kelley (D)
byPatricePittman
Timothy Mulloy (D)
bySara&JimMulloy
David & Kate (McManus) Furukara (L)
TheWalterWolfFamily
Fr. Pat Duffy (D)
bySt.BrendanParish
Hilda Caicedo (D)
byTheCaicedoFamily
For the People of Our Parish (L)
7:30 AM
David Pittman (D)
6:00 PM
Wednesday
28-Aug
8:30 AM
7:00 PM
Thursday
29-Aug
8:30 AM
6:00 PM
Friday
30-Aug
8:30 AM
6:00 PM
Saturday
31-Aug
8:30 AM
5:00 PM
Sunday
1-Sep
9:00 AM
11:00 AM
1:00 PM
5:00 PM
August 2013 Offertory Recap
4‐Aug‐13
11‐Aug‐13
18‐Aug‐13 25‐Aug‐13 ElectronicGivingfortheMonth: Total:
OffertoryMonthlyBudget:
Overage/Shortagefortheperiod:
OffertoryActualYTD:
OffertoryBudgetYTD:
Overage/ShortageYTD:
LastWeek'sSecondCollection: HaitiReach
$29,927.00
$25,935.00
$55,862.00
$64,000.00
($8,138.00)
$169,309.00
$192,000.00
($22,691.00)
$14,835.00
Building Fund
CurrentMonthContributions:
byPatricePittman
Jeanette Till (D)
byBrian,Kathy&TylorMichels
Jimmy Clark (D)
byTheClarkFamily
Fortino Alvarado Garcia (D)
byGaudencia&GilbertoCastro
Cathy Hudgins (D)
byMarina&WagnerPiraquive
$638.00
Archbishop's Annual Appeal Update 2013
Goal
OutstandingPledges
Paymentstodate
$132,117.00
$73,365.00
$110,096.00
Please remember in your prayers:
Recordemos an Nuestras Oraciones:
The Sick (Enfermos)
Barney Smejkal
Gera;d Brennan
Rick Margeson
Douglas Merwin
Ron Gordon
Peter Ponce
Recently Deceased (Fallecidos)
If you would like to request a Mass Intention for your loved one please contact
Elba Banderas Ph 770-205-7969 Ext. 10 or at the Reception Desk
Connie Walton
John Margeson
Donald Montesano
Craig Fagan
Dick Fox
Stewardship Thought for the week:
We are hospitable when we see the presence of Jesus
in one another, which then helps us to recognize the
giftsoftheother.‐Dr.SimoneBrosig,ICSCConference,
Chicago,2008
Little known fact: There are 8,477 examples of
hospitality in the Old and New Testament. Must be
important!!
EN ESPAÑOL
21 DOMINGO DEL TIEMPO ORDINARIO
25 DE AGOSTO, 2013
RETIRO DE INICIACIÓN DE VIDA EN EL ESPÍRITU SANTO
ADORACIÓN NOCTURNA
RENOVACIÓN CARISMÁTICA CATÓLICA DE LA
ARQUIDIÓCESIS DE ATLANTA
GRUPO JESÚS Y MARÍA
VEN Y VIVE UN ENCUENTRO PERSONAL CON DIOS
ACOMPÁÑENOS EL PRIMER SÁBADO DEL MES A
PARTIR DE LAS 9:00PM. UNA HORA, DOS HORAS… EL TIEMPO QUE USTED DESEE ACOMPAÑAR AL SANTÍSIMO SACRAMENTO. INFORMES
CON EL SR. ALBERTO ROBLES AL FINAL DE LA
MISA.
CONOCIENDO A MI AMIGO JESÚS
APOSTOLADO
A partir del primer domingo de Septiembre,
todos los niños de 4 a 7 años de edad, o
todos aquellos que no han hecho la Primera
Comunión, se les invita para participar en las
dinámicas coordinadas por Formación de Fe
durante la Consagración Eucarística.
El Padre Juan hará la indicación cuando los
niños saldrán de la misa por un momento
para reflexionar en las Lecturas del día a un
nivel que ellos puedan entender. Los niños
volverán a la misa después de la Eucaristía.
SÁBADO, 28 DE SEPTIEMBRE, 2013
8:00AM - 5:00PM
SALÓN SOCIAL DE SAN BRENDAN
COSTO $10 ADULTOS
INFORMES: MONICA FREEMAN
(404) 933-5310
FORMACION DE FE
ORIENTACION PARA PADRES
(EN EL SALÓN SOCIAL)
29 DE AGOSTO
7:00PM-8:00PM
31 DE AGOSTO
9:30AM-10:30AM
Los padres de familia tendrán la oportunidad
de conocer al personal de la Oficina de Formación de Fe, y saber mas sobre nuestros
programas.
Informes: Monica Plew al (678) 822-1357.
LEGION DE MARIA
Se reúne todos los Lunes de 7:00pm a
8:00pm en el salón 124 en la planta baja de
la Iglesia. Informes al (770) 889-4532, o en
el correo electrónico:
[email protected]
CRISTO RENUEVA SU PARROQUIA
Se reúne todos los Martes a las 7:00pm en
el Centro de Aprendizaje. Informes al (404)
353-1802 con Miriam Torres.
GRUPO BIBLICO
Se reúne todos los Miércoles después de la
Misa de 7:00pm en la Capilla. Todos son
bienvenidos.
UNA HORA CON EL SEÑOR
TALLERES DE ORACION
¡PARA JOVENES!
INICIA SU PROGRAMA:
MIERCOLES 28 DE AGOSTO
7PM-9PM
CENTRO DE APRENDIZAJE
INFORMES:
YOHANA HUAMAN (770) 378-6237
GRACE PAREDES (678) 641-5912
REUNIÓN DE LÍDERES DE MINISTERIO
MERCOLES, 28 DE AGOSTO
6:30PM - SALON SOCIAL
Se hace una invitación a todos los líderes de
ministerio a participar en esta reunión de
planeación para el éxito de nuestra comunidad parroquial.
Entre algunos aspectos de la agenda se
incluyen los planes para el Carnaval de Ministerios, es importante que participe o mande un delegado en su representación. Informes con Laura González al final de la misa.
Sandy Spera, Ministro Pastoral
[email protected]
(770) 205-7969 ext. 27
Oficina Parroquial:
Elba Banderas, Recepcionista
(770) 205-7969 ext. 10
Mónica Plew, Formación de Fe
(678) 822-1357
Horario de la Oficina Parroquial
Lunes a Jueves 9:00am-4:00pm
Viernes 9:00am-1:00pm
Se reúne todos los Jueves de 7:30pm a
8:30pm en la Capilla. Todos son bienvenidos.
RENOVACIÓN CARISMÁTICA
Grupo de Oración Jesús y María se reúne
todos los Viernes de 6:45pm-8:15pm en la
Capilla -para orar juntos por la iglesia y sus
necesidades, y por la paz del mundo. Informes al (404) 933-5310. ¡Acompáñenos!
ROSARIO DE LA DIVINA MISERICORDIA
Todos los Domingos a las 12:30pm en la
Iglesia.
Misas en Español:
Sábado (Vigilia) 7:00pm
Domingos 1:00pm y Miércoles 7:00pm
Confesiones:
Sábados 9:00am y 3:30pm
Martes 4:30pm y Miércoles 5:30pm