St. Brendan the Navigator

Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica
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November 9, 2014
The Navigator
El Navegante
St. Brendan the Navigator Catholic Church
Cumming, GA
Go… Baptize… Teach…
Vayan… Bauticen… E nseñen…
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Advent Penance Service – Mark
your calendars now and plan to
attend the Penance Service on
Tuesday, December 2, at 7:00 pm.
Red curbs on campus – for your
safety and the safety of others on
our campus please respect the red
painted curbs which indicate fire
lanes. Please remember that no
stopping, standing or parking is
allowed in these areas.
Our Music department is in
need of a volunteer librarian
to help organize the weekly
distribution of printed material.
Please contact Lynne Sterritt:
[email protected].
Mass Etiquette - When we
enter and leave Church, please
remember to genuflect toward
the Tabernacle and help our
children learn/practice this
simple devotion. Christ is
present for our sake. By
allowing our right knee to hit
the floor, we acknowledge He
is our Lord and God. If
someone is physically unable
to genuflect, then a bow is
sufficient.
What percentage does God ask of me as a good steward? All of my heart, all of my soul, all of my mind and all of my strength! Next weekend is Stewardship Renewal Weekend -­‐ the time we reconfirm our commitment to our parish. Each gift of time, talent and treasure strengthens our parish and helps to build up the Kingdom of God. To Go, Baptize and Teach requires full commitment from each of us. What are you committing to?
St. Brendan the Navigator Catholic Church
Pastoral Staff
4633 Shiloh Road Cumming, GA 30040
WWW.STBRENDANSATL .COM
Church phone: 770-205-7969, fax: 770-205-5040
Rev. Fr. Matthew VanSmoorenburg, L.C., Pastor...
Rev. Fr. Juan Guerra, 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 ..................................
[email protected] ......... ext. 42
[email protected]...... ext. 12
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]………….. ext. 43
[email protected]
Faith Formation Staff
Don Conklin, Dir. of Faith Formation ………………
Margaret Frain, Dir. of Youth Faith Formation ……
Sara Martinez, Asst. Dir. of Youth Faith Formation
Kate Hoffman, Administrative Support …………….
Monica Plew, Faith Formation, Spanish ……….. …
Nicole Stone, Youth Minister – Edge/Life Teen ..
Caitlin Mullen, Asst. Youth Minister ………………
Stacy Applegate, Youth Min. Coordinator ………
[email protected] …….… ext. 40
[email protected] ............... ext. 33
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected] ………… ext. 26
[email protected]…………. ext. 13
[email protected]
[email protected]……. ext. 13
Preschool Staff
Julie Lahey, Dir. of Preschool & MMO
[email protected]…………
ext. 20
Music / Liturgy & Sacraments Staff
Lynne Sterritt, Director of Music …………………..
Rev. Mr. Luis Carlos Lorza, Director of Liturgy…
Sandy Spera, Coordinator of Sacraments …………
Luisa Rubio, Registrar ..........................................
[email protected] ..............
[email protected] …………..
[email protected] ..............
[email protected] .................
ext. 19
ext. 43
ext. 27
ext. 15
Administrative Staff
Laurie Johnson, Business Manager.......................
Kelle Russo, Parish Life Coordinator ………………
Mariana Loredo-Loya, Liturgical/Parish Life Asst….
Julie Williams, Accounts Payable Bookkeeper…….
Laura Myers, Accounts Receivable Bookkeeper ....
Susan Shirley, Communications Coordinator..........
[email protected] ............ ext. 31
[email protected] …………. ext. 41
[email protected]…………… ext. 41
[email protected] ............ ext. 21
[email protected] ............... ext. 21
[email protected] ............. ext. 14
Mary Ann Mallon, Parish Secretary ..........................
[email protected] ............... ext. 11
Elba Banderas, Receptionist.....................................
[email protected]............. ext. 10
Mac McKinney, Coordinator of Maintenance ..................................................................... 678-467-6490
Melvin Rogers, Maintenance ........................................................................................... 404-313-2330
Alex Ayala, Maintenance ………………………………………………………….……………...… 770-500-9341
Mass Schedule
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 the 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
Emergency Contact Information
Sacramental Emergencies requiring the presence of a priest: 678-224-8448
Comm un ion to th e Sick o r H ome bou nd – Parish Office: 770-205-7969
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
Baptis m
Please contact Sandy Spera, ext. 27 (English), Deacon Luis Carlos Lorza, ext. 43, (Spanish).
M arria ge P repa ration
Arrangements are to be made at least six months before an anticipated wedding date. Fr. Juan, ext. 12.
Cou ns elin g S erv ices
Holy Family Counseling Center - 678-993-8494 and Catholic Charities of Atlanta - 404-920-7725.
Steph en M inis try
Stephen Ministers can provide one-to-one care to people experiencing a difficult time in life. Ed Bell at [email protected].
Em ploy men t As sis ta nce is available for those who are actively in search of a job. Rick Sullivan at [email protected] or 678-947-5205.
St. Jo se ph Fo od Pan try Open Wednesday, 4:30 - 6:30 pm in the Barn behind the Church. Barbara Gordon - [email protected]; 770-888-3258.
Fa ith F or mation Catechetical instruction and preparation for First Reconciliation, First Holy Communion, & Confirmation – ext. 33 (English), ext. 26
(Spanish)
Retur nin g Catho lics If you are interested in returning to the Catholic Faith for any reason- contact Don Conklin at [email protected].
Inter ested in Beco min g Catho lic? Amy Camacho at [email protected].
Bau tizo s
Favor de contactar al Diácono Luis Carlos Lorza, ext. 43.
Pr epar acion M atrimo ni al
Los arreglos deben hacerse al menos 6 meses antes de la fecha programada de la boda. Favor de contactar al Padre Juan, ext. 12.
Se rvi cios de Con sej eria
Catholic Charities of Atlanta – 404-920-7725.
St. Jo se ph Fo od Pan try
Miércoles de 4:30 a 6:30 p.m. en el Barn detrás de la Iglesia.
Fo rm acion de F e
Instrucción y Preparación Sacramental para la Primera Reconciliación, Primera Comunión y Confirmación. Favor de contactar a Mónica Plew, ext. 26.
Interesado en Convertirte en Católico? Favor de contactar al Diácono Luis Carlos Lorza, ext. 43.
Comu ni ón a los E nferm os o qu e n o pue den sal ir de s us cas as – Oficina Parroquial: 770-205-7969
All Seniors, age 55 and older, are invited to the following: Lunch at Alessio"s Restaurant, 3775 Windermere Parkway, Cumming, GA at 11:30 am, on Thursday, November 20. New members are always welcome. Please RSVP by Monday, November 17, to Pat Jodry: 770-­‐889-­‐1851 or [email protected]. Parents In Tune -­‐ PIT Stop Contact: Nicole Stone [email protected]. Scheduled during regular Life Teen meetings, this series is specially prepared for parents of teenagers. Through a series of talks on relevant issues, parents will become more informed and confident, thus helping to maintain a strong relationship between parents and teens. Talks will take place at Pinecrest Academy. Sunday 11/9/14, 6:45 -­‐ 8:15 pm Fr. Jason Brooks will speak on: Fulfilling the Desires of Our Hearts. Parenting with Power Our pastor, Fr. Matthew, will help parents learn to guide their children during the various stages of development. Fr. Matthew will share his understanding of the human person, temperaments, gender learning differences, and more. Dec. 3: What is Healthy? 6:30 -­‐ 8:00 pm Spiritual Life Center Do you have any extra Christmas giftwrap? The Giving Tree program could use your extra giftwrap. Please leave your donations in the Narthex of the church in the labeled basket.
St. Joseph’s Food Pantry Contact: Barbara Gordon [email protected] Please watch for the “Item for the Week” in the bulletin each week in November. On November 15 & 16 we ask that you bring cooking oil. Donations may be left in the bins located in the Narthex or at the barn. Thank you for always supporting the food pantry and helping to provide food assistance to people in need. Knights of Columbus Membership Drive If you are interested in helping those in need, serving your parish, growing in your faith or having exclusive access to top-­‐rated insurance protection for your family, then the Knights of Columbus is the organization for you. St. Brendan's Council #12942 will conduct a membership drive after each Mass next weekend. Please consider joining the Knights of Columbus. For more information visit www.kofc.org or www.kofc12942.org. Vivat Jesus, Michael Artzer, Grand Knight, K of C Council #12942. Giving Tree Program – We invite everyone to support our annual Giving Tree Program by taking an ornament from our giving trees November 15 until November 30. Each ornament represents the wish of a child, senior citizen or family who is part of our parish community. Requested gifts are available in varying dollar levels so more people can be involved. Gifts should be wrapped and gift tag attached. Working together our parish will help ensure that each recipient will enjoy the spirit of Christmas. Special Thanksgiving Mass Come to celebrate Thanksgiving Day on Thursday November 27, 2014, with a bilingual Mass at 9:00 am. Please bring bags of food to be placed in front of the altar as a donation to our food pantry to help the less fortunate. You may also bring the food you will serve at your family celebration and present it for a special blessing at the end of the Mass. Our celebration will include a distribution of blessed bread with a prayer card to be shared with your family. Bereavement Ministry Offering Getting through the holidays after the death of a special person in your life can be very difficult. Come to our Good Grief session on "How to get through the Holidays." We will begin immediately following the 8:30 am Mass on Saturday, November 15, in the Sacristy Conference Room. If you are interested or have any questions, feel free to call or e-­‐mail Debbie Rigby: 678-­‐617-­‐7268 or [email protected]. LIFT for Women The next LIFT -­‐ Living in Faith Together for women will be November 18th, 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. Don't miss this month's opportunity to join other women of the parish for an amazing evening of growing in faith and friendship, while enjoying a great dinner and relaxing atmosphere! Dinner is at 7:00 pm, followed by a talk and table discussion. $7 for dinner, beverages and desserts. For more information contact Nancy Palmer at [email protected]. This weekend, as always, we gratefully acknowledge the sacrifice made by our Veterans. May we all pray for the continued freedoms they worked so hard to achieve. Our Lady of Guadalupe Donations We are collecting donations in preparation for Our Lady of Guadalupe Celebration (December 12). You will find blue envelopes in the Narthex. Thank you in advance for your support. Live Nativity St. Brendan’s offers a guided walking tour where guests will hear the stories and songs of those who were awaiting the birth of the Christ Child. This annual event happens on December 23, and help is needed to make this event a success. If you can help please contact Kelle Russo at [email protected]. Medical Screenings Stroke Scan, Inc. will be offering medical ultrasound screenings Nov. 19 – 22 at the Holiday Inn Express on Buford Rd. Discount packages, including tests for high cholesterol, diabetes, heart disease and stroke are available at a cost of $145. Insurance is not necessary. Pre-­‐registration is required. Call 866-­‐935-­‐7226 to schedule an appointment. Readings for the Week of November 9, 2014 Sunday:
Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday:
Saturday:
Next Sunday:
Ez 47:1-2, 8-9, 12/1 Cor 3:9c-11, 16-17/Jn 2:13-22
Ti 1:1-9/Lk 17:1-6
Ti 2:1-8, 11-14/Lk 17:7-10
Ti 3:1-7/Lk 17:11-19
Phlm 7-20/Lk 17:20-25
2 Jn 4-9/Lk 17:26-37
3 Jn 5-8/Lk 18:1-8
Prv 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31/1 Thes 5:1-6/Mt 25:14-30
or 25:14-15, 19-21
Thanks4Giving Service Opportunities Our parish has a history of generous service to our community. Many special opportunities exist for all to serve during the upcoming holidays. Now through Thanksgiving Day – Candy, toiletries and socks are being collected for the homeless here in Forsyth County and downtown Atlanta. We will make goodie bags for the homeless and deliver them the weekend after Thanksgiving. Donation bins are located in the Narthex. Thank you for your generosity. Coat Drive – It’s time to clean out those closets. The Good Samaritan ministry will collect winter coats the weekends of November 15th/16th and 22nd/23rd at all Masses. Coats will be distributed to those in need through our Food Pantry. Hangers are also needed. To help with the coat drive and other volunteer opportunities, bookmark our page at http://www.stbrendansatl.com/volunteer-­‐opportunities/. For additional information contact Kelle Russo at [email protected]. Considering Catholic Education For Your Family? Queen of Angels Catholic School is hosting an Admissions Coffee for prospective parents at 9:30 am on Wednesday, November 19th. Please contact Jeannine Ferrara, Assistant Principal, at [email protected] to RSVP for this event. More admissions information can be found at www.qaschool.org. Holy Redeemer Catholic School will host its annual Open House on Sunday, November 9, from 2:00 to 4:00pm. The Principal’s presentation will be at 2:15pm. Application packets for Grades K-­‐8 will be available at that time. Please visit our website at www.hrcatholicschool.org. Pinecrest Academy, a private, PreK–12, College-­‐Prep Catholic School, invites you to an Open House on Sunday, November 9, 2014, 1pm-­‐3pm. Pinecrest is located at 955 Peachtree Parkway in Cumming. For more information, please visit www.pinecrestacademy.org or call (770) 888-­‐
4477. Save the Date – Real Love & Real Life for Teens and Parents St. Brendan’s Youth Faith Formation will be hosting a truly unique chastity program for teens and parents in 7th and 8th grade to discuss life’s most important issues, with a special emphasis on chastity and God’s gift of sexuality. This program is presented by Family Honor, Inc., and is called Real Love & Real Life. It will be held on Friday, January 9, from 7pm-­‐9pm and continues on Saturday, January 10, from 9:30 am-­‐2:30 pm. Registration is now open for this program at www.familyhonor.org. There is no charge to register, but donations will be requested during the event. WHAT IS STEWARDSHIP?
OUR RESPONSE TO GOD’S GENEROSITY
Christian Stewardship is a biblically based Catholic spirituality
which becomes an entire way of life. We are called to use the
abundant blessings God has given us to follow Jesus Christ as
His disciple. At least once each year it is wise to review how we
have been using our many gifts and to make a conscious plan for
how we will be more grateful stewards in the coming year.
STEWARDING THE GIFT OF TREASURE
Contrary to what our American culture teaches us, there is no
such thing as a “self- made man.” We are stewards – not owners
– of the money and possessions in our care. As good stewards
we use the talents, contacts, inheritance, education and
opportunities God gave us to build up some measure of wealth.
With that comes the responsibility to share our abundance with
those who have less and respond to God’s generosity with a gift
that is both planned and proportionate.
ANNUAL PLAN
Making an annual plan to wisely steward the money and
possessions God has entrusted to you can be done as part of the
family budgeting process for the year. To keep your giving
proportionate, your financial stewardship plan may change from
year to year as your circumstances change, such as a raise in
pay or a layoff, receiving an inheritance or increased family
medical expenses.
Please&Remember&in&Your&Prayers
Recordemos)en)Nuestras)Oraciones
The&Sick&(Enfermos)
Infant&Jacob&Cautter,&parishioner
Daren&Shirley,&brother&of&Ricky&Shirley
Michael&Singh,&parishioner
Recently&Deceased&(Fallecidos)
Richard&Gebhardt,&parishioner
Mass Intentions/Intenciones para las Misas
Monday
10)Nov
8:30/AM
All/Souls/Day/Novena/
Tuesday
11)Nov
8:30/AM
Francisco/Coutinho/(D)
6:00/PM
Jane/VanNimwegan/(D)
8:30/AM
Gina/Teresa/Ellis/(D)
7:00/PM
Cameron/Tollett/(L)
8:30/AM
Martha/Henkel/(L)
6:00/PM
Roy/Coniglione/(L)
8:30/AM
Francisca/Tañola/(L)
6:00/PM
Robert/Melvin/(D)
8:30/AM
Doris/Carlile/(L)
5:00/PM
Dorothy/Jawes/(D)
7:00/PM
by#Mr.#and#Mrs.#John#J.#O'Keefe
For/the/People/of/Our/Parish/(L)
by#Lucy#Coutinho
by#The#Perott#Family
Wednesday
12)Nov
by#Mary#Hall
by#The#Figueiras#Family
Thursday
13)Nov
by#The#Henkel#Family
by#The#Figueiras#Family
Friday
14)Nov
by#Virgie#Whited
by#Judy#Melvin
Saturday
15)Nov
by#The#Swygman#Family
Sunday
16)Nov
9:00/AM
11:00/AM
1:00/PM
5:00/PM
If#you#would#like#to#request#a#Mass#Intention##please#contact#Elba#Banderas#
Ph.#770>205>7969#Ext.#10#during#office#hours#or#at#the#Reception#Desk
Para#solicitar#intenciones#para#la#Misa#favor#comunicarse#con#Elba#Banderas
Tel.##770>205>7969#Ext.#10#durante#horas#de#oficina#o#en#la#Recepción
2015%Mass%Intentions%Calendar%now%available/Disponible%el%Calendario%de%Misas
para%el%año%2015
October-2014-Offertory-Recap
5"Oct"14
12"Oct"14
19"Oct"14
26"Oct"14
(en español) Mientras rezamos hoy por un aumento de los regalos espirituales, la carta pastoral de los obispos sobre la administración nos recuerda que la buena Administración de la Iglesia “significa estimando y fomentando los dones de todos, mientras se usan los propios dones de uno para servir a la comunidad de fe.” Ann/Van/Smoorenburg/(D)
by#Fr.#Matthew#Van#Smoorenburg
Jim/Christensen/(D)
by#Corrie#and#Chris#Burgett
Aubry/Dupuy/(D)
by#Trish#Chucka
Raúl/Barrón/(D)
by#Sara#Hernández
Jerome/Bowers/(D)
by#Dominic#and#Sue#Tomasetto
Parish Stewardship of Treasure
Stewardship Thought for the
Week
As we pray today for an increase of spiritual gifts, we are reminded by the Bishops’ pastoral letter on stewardship that good stewardship of the Church “means cherishing and fostering the gifts of all, while using one’s own gifts to serve the community of faith. 7:30/AM
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VOLUNTARIOS PARA LA
PASTORELA DE NAVIDAD
Se necesitan niños y adultos voluntarios para la representación de la Pastorela de Navidad el 23 de Diciembre.
Informes con Kelle Russo o Mariana
Loredo en la ext. 41
FIESTA DE NUESTRA
SEÑORA DE GUADALUPE
Estamos comenzando las colectas
en preparación para la celebración
de la Virgen de Guadalupe este 12
de Diciembre. Puede encontrar los
sobres azules a la entrada de la
Iglesia. ¡Muchas gracias por su
apoyo!
DESPENSA DE SAN JOSÉ
DOMINGO DE LA
CORRESPONSABILIDAD
16 DE NOVIEMBRE
BAUTIZOS DE LOS NIÑOS
Las familias interesadas en el Sacramento del Bautismo para los niños
deben ser miembros registrados y
activos de la Iglesia, atender la clase
de preparación bautismal y cumplir
con los requisitos de la Arquidiócesis de Atlanta.
La clase de preparación bautismal
se imparte una vez al mes y el cupo es limitado. Para información y
registros del Bautismo, por favor
llame al Diácono Luis Carlos al
(770) 205-7969 ext. 43.
DEVOCIÓN AL DIVINO NIÑO
Oremos juntos la Novena al Divino Niño, todos
los Miércoles después
de la misa en Español de
las 7:00p.m.
La despensa de San José necesita
de los siguientes artículos para el
Mercado de Navidad. Sus donaciones en las próximas semanas son
cruciales para el éxito del programa de Navidad, por favor seamos
generosos: Leche evaporada, fruta
enlatada, leche en polvo, aceite de
cocinar, arroz, mac & cheese.
¡Celebramos el Día de Acción de
Gracias! Vengan a celebrar el Día
de Acción de Gracias a Dios con
una Misa bilingüe el Jueves 27 de
Noviembre a las 9:00am. Por favor
traigan bolsas de comida para ser
puestas al frente del altar, como
donación para la Despensa de San
José y así poder ayudar a los más
necesitados. Traiga también comida que usará con su familia para
ser bendecida antes de la bendición final y después repartiremos
pan bendecido con una oración
para ser compartidos en su cena
familiar.
ÁRBOL DE LA GENEROSIDAD
2014
Los próximos fines de
semana del 15/16 y
29/30 de Noviembre
tendremos el Árbol de
la Generosidad a la entrada de la iglesia con los ornamentos de navidad, estos ornamentos contienen los deseos de un
niño, adulto o anciano en necesidad. Por favor ayúdenos a cumplir
estos deseos, tomando uno o varios ornamentos. Las donaciones
de regalos deben ser devueltas
antes del 7 de Diciembre.
Necesita voluntarios que nos ayuden con la distribución de los ornamentos con los deseos de Navidad y en los fines de semana que
se recibirán las donaciones.
Interesados favor de comunicarse
con Elba Banderas al (770) 2057969 ext. 10 o al correo electróni-­‐
co:
[email protected]
¡¡Cuenta como horas de servicio
para los estudiantes de Life Teen!!
¡Cuenta como horas de servicio
para los estudiantes de Life Teen!