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Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
September 27, 2015
The Navigator
El Navegante
St. Brendan the Navigator Catholic Church
Cumming, GA
Go… Baptize… Teach…
Vayan… Bauticen… Enseñen…
Pope Francis’ Prayer Intentions for September
Universal: That opportunities for education and employment may
increase for all young people.
Evangelization: That catechists may give witness by living in a
way consistent with the faith they proclaim.
Mass Etiquette
The Church is a holy place
where God dwells. Keeping the
pews clean from trash and gum
is one way we can respect
God's house. Another way is by
not writing in the books. Clean
pews and books will help you
and those around you
remember that you are in God’s
house.
The Choice Wine: 7 Steps to
a Superabundant Marriage
ATTENTION COUPLES!
Join us tonight for The Choice
Wine. This video series
integrates the latest findings
from modern science with the
timeless teaching of the faith
and the wisdom of the saints.
Please join us on Sunday
evenings from 6:30-8pm in the
Faith Formation Center starting
today. RSVP for childcare
at www.jotformpro.com/
stbrendan/Childcare
For more information, contact
Scott Mackie at 678-230-9390.
St. John Paul II on Respect
for Life
“Never tire of firmly speaking
out in defense of life from its
conception and do not be
deterred from the commitment
to defend the dignity of every
human person with courageous
determination. Christ is with
you: be not afraid!”
Respect Life Month: Every Life is Worth Living
Created in the image of God, every human life is valuable. Despite health
issues, suffering, and length, every life is worth living. October is
dedicated to the respect of human life. Throughout the month, different
events will be held in the diocese in order to pray for and defend life.
Join in the prayers and participate in the events.
40 Days for Life (Sept. 23 –Nov 1) will hold a peaceful prayer vigil outside of an abortion facility in Roswell.
Life Chain Forsyth (Oct 4) will stand along Peachtree Parkway for 90
minutes of prayer.
(For more information on respect for life events, turn to page 3).
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 – 6:30 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
Garden Help Needed—Fall Planting
The Garden Ministry has one team coach
to tend our garden each week. If you can
lend an hour or two to work at the
Garden, please contact one of our coaches
for their work schedule.
 Kristin McCabe (Sept 27-Oct 3) [email protected]
 Kathy Powell (Oct 4-10) [email protected]
 Clare Clare (Oct 11-17) [email protected]
Pre-Register now for 2016 GRACE
Scholars Program!
GRACE Scholars was founded to award
scholarships to students who wish to
attend Georgia Catholic Schools.
According to the SSO/tax credit
legislation, taxpayers may redirect part of
their Georgia income taxes to GRACE.
GRACE then awards scholarships to
students whose families demonstrate
financial need. The goal is to secure a
quality Pre-K -12 Catholic education.
Since the foundation in 2008, more than
3,000 taxpayers have participated in the
program.
The GRACE board allocates funds to the
school designated by the donor. Schools
eligible to receive funds include GRACE
schools and independent Catholic
schools. This includes Pinecrest
Academy. A donor may choose up to 3
designations by listing the amount desired
for each entity. If a designated school's
needs are met, the board may transfer
funds to another school. This is in
compliance with the state law regarding
the annual distribution of funds. If there is
no designation, funds will go to the
schools with the greatest need.
That Man Is YOU
“That Man is You” is a program that addresses the pressures and temptations that
men face in our modern culture, especially
those relating to their roles as husbands and
fathers. It harmonizes current social and medical science with the
teachings of the Church and the wisdom of the saints to develop
the vision of man fully alive. Come to one session or as many as
you can! 1st Session meets Saturday, Sept. 26-Dec. 6, 7:309:00am 2nd Session meets Saturday, Jan. 9-April 7:30-9:00am in
the Faith Formation Center Great Room Contact: Mike Quercia at
[email protected]
Life Chain Forsyth, Sunday, October 4th
Stand for life along Peachtree Parkway and pray for 90 minutes
on the first Sunday in October. Participants can park and receive
Life Chain signs at South Forsyth High School. They will stand 25
feet apart (children can stand with their parents) to create a
chain. Join Life chain Oct. 4 from 2:00-3:30pm. Contact Ann
LeClair-Ash at [email protected] for more
information.
40 Days for Life Roswell
Join a peaceful prayer vigil outside of North Georgia Family
Planning, an abortion facility in Roswell, GA. Many congregations
will participate in full and half day sponsorships from Sept. 23–
Nov. 1. Join St. Brendan’s Parish during the prayer campaign or
sign up for your own vigil hours at 40DaysforLife.com/Roswell.
Parking can be found at North Fulton Community Charities. For
more information contact Rob and Heather Collins at
404-702-0274. Address:11205 Alpharetta Highway, Roswell, GA
Public Square Rosary Crusade 2015
Please join us in downtown Cumming in front of the old court
house at Noon, on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015. Our Church along with
thousands of other churches will be praying the Rosary on this
For more information, contact
GRACE Scholars at 404-920-7900 or day for our country. This rosary crusade is prayed annually on
the Saturday closest to the anniversary date of the miracle of the
[email protected].
sun at Fatima. The purpose is to pray for our country through the
To pre-register, visit
intersession of our Blessed Mother, so gather the family and bring
www.gracescholars.com.
your rosaries! For more information Call Stephanie Stevens at
903-285-0548.
Fabulous Fathers Priest Talent Show
You're invited to the 10th Annual Fabulous Fathers Priest Talent
Show on Saturday, Nov.7, 2015. This years show features Fr. Josh
Allen, Fr. Brian Baker, Fr. Neil Dhabliwala, Fr. Jack Durkin, Fr. Tim
Hepburn, and more! Enjoy the talents of our local priests while
supporting Catholic homeschooling families. Join us for an
evening of dinner, entertainment, and auctions with emcee, Lino
Rulli, "The Catholic Guy.” You never know what talents will be
unveiled! The event will be held at Regina Caeli Academy in
Roswell. Doors open at 5:00pm. Get your tickets EARLY for the
BEST SEATS! Go to www.RCAHybrid.org for tickets and more
information!
BeLoved Women's Retreat
What a difference a day makes!
The BeLoved Women’s Retreat is an
unforgettable opportunity that will
engage, connect, and rejuvenate women
of all ages through a personal
experience of God’s love. Dynamic talks,
small group discussions, and time for
prayer will make Christ relevant in your
day-to-day life and personal
circumstances. Join us Oct 3rd, 9am5pm in the St. Brendan’s Social Hall.
Cost: $30, includes lunch and materials.
For details and registration, visit
www.tinyurl.com/BelovedRetreat.
Questions? Please email Tina Gannon
[email protected]
Register today! Space is limited! No
childcare is available.
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Readings for the Week of September 27, 2015
Nm 11:25-29/Jas 5:1-6/Mk 9:38-43, 45, 47-48
Zec 8:1-8/Lk 9:46-50
Dn 7:9-10, 13-14 or Rv 12:7-12/Jn 1:47-51
Neh 2:1-8/Lk 9:57-62
Neh 8:1-4A, 5-6, 7B-12/Lk 10:1-12
Bar 1:15-22/Mt 18:1-5, 10
Bar 4:5-12, 27-29/Lk 10:17-24
Gn 2:18-24/Heb 2:9-11/Mk 10:2-16 or Mk 10:2-12
LIFT October
For women who desire to Live In Faith Together...
Come to LIFT!
Oct. 6, 2015 | 6:30pm - 8:30pm | Social Hall
Enjoy a relaxing evening growing in friendship with
others, as you share and grow in faith. This includes dinner, a
presentation and always a lively discussion! Remember, we do
the cooking. $8 for dinner, dessert and beverages. For more
information contact: Jan Rooney at [email protected] .
St. Francis Feast Day: Blessing Of Pets
Please join us on October 3, 2015 and bring
your pet for a blessing in honor of St. Francis
of Assisi, the patron saint of animals. Pets will
receive a blessing for good health, long life,
Altar Server Training
and a happy home. All animals are
Altar Server Training will start in early
welcome. We ask that all pets be on a leash,
October. Eligible are all 5th graders and in a crate, or carrier at all times. Blessings will be at 12:15pm and
higher, of registered parishioners, that 2:15pm at the pond.
have received their First Holy
Communion. Three training sessions are Discernment Mass
Men and women interested in discerning their vocation are
required in order to serve. Please
invited to join Fr. Tim Hepburn the first Saturday of each month,
e-mail one of the coordinators, before
October through December, for Mass at 10:00am followed by a
October 1st, with the following
light brunch and a talk on discernment. This event will be held at
information and you will receive an
the St. Charles Borromeo House, 813 Dalrymple Road, Atlanta.
e-mail with the VolunteerSpot web site For more information contact the Office of Vocations at
to sign up for the three training days
404-920-7460.
required. Contact: Matthew Brech at
Red Cross Blood Drive
[email protected] or Karen Matuza
The Red Cross Blood Drive will be held on Sunday, Oct.
at [email protected].
11th, 8:00am-1:00pm in the Social Hall. You can sign up
at the Information Desk, visit redcrossblood.org or call
1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). Appointments are appreciated. Walk-Ins are welcome.
Homeschool Mass
Join us every 1st Friday for a Homeschool Mass at St. Brendan’s
Church. The next Mass is Friday, October 2nd at 8:30am. We will
pray a decade of the Rosary with the children and meet out front
after the Mass. All are welcome!
Shop Online?
What if your everyday purchases could help St. Brendan’s
Church? With Amazon Smile they can! Go to this link & sign in to
your Amazon account: smile.amazon.com/ch/58-2473782. You
will be automatically linked with St. Brendan’s. A percentage of
any shopping that you do will go directly to support our church.
We recently received a payment of $38.86. Working together we
should be able to help this number grow!
Ministry Carnival a HUGE Success!
Thank you to all our ministries, groups, and, volunteers and for all your support and dedication to make
this event a success. We would also like to thank our
Gold sponsors for their support.
Coriaceous – Michael DeLise
Supreme Lending – Scott Mackie
State Farm – Jan Rooney
It was great to see our mission of Go…Baptize…
Teach… by “spreading the good news” put into action!
New ministry members are always welcome. Please
prayerfully consider what ministry you would like to
serve. Time and Talent forms are available in the
Narthex. Completed forms returned by Sunday,
October 18th will receive a special gift.
Please Remember in Your Prayers
Recordemos en Nuestras Oraciones
The Sick (Enfermos)
Laura Rimore, mother of Tony Rimore
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)
Richard Taylor
Eileen Fussell
Rose Mary D’Cunha
Mirella Cordano
LEGION DE MARIA
VIRGEN PODEROSA
LA RESPUESTA
Para todas las mujeres de la parroquia y sus amigas: las invitamos a
nuestra reunión mensual de la
Respuesta. Disfrute una tarde de
relajación, creando nuevas amistades y compartiendo su fe. La reunión incluye una cena, presentación y ¡camaradería!
Martes 20 de Octubre, 2015
6:30pm—8:30pm Salón Social
Acuérdese: nosotros hacemos la
cena, solo traiga $5 (cena, postre y
bebidas). Para informes llame a
Mónica Plew.
DONACIONES DE SANGRE
Domingo 11 de Octubre de 8am a
1pm en el Salón Social. Se desea
ayudar puede registrarse en la recepción de la iglesia.
La Legión de Maria
invita a todas las familias que quieran
inscribirse para llevar la Virgen a su casa por una sePRIMERO MI PAREJA
mana de Domingo a Domingo.
Ministerio Matrimonial “Primero Miembros de la Legión de Maria
me Pareja” le invita a participar en estarán presentes registrando a
nuestro Grupo de Parejas, donde las familias interesadas.
podemos revivir el entusiasmo de
CARNAVAL DE MINISTERIOS
estar juntos. Próxima reunión es el
¡TODO UN ÉXITO!
Viernes, 16 de Octubre de 7pm a Gracias a todos los ministerios,
9pm en el Centro de Formación de grupos espirituales y voluntarios
Fe de San Brendan.
por todo el apoyo y dedicación paPara más información llame al ra hacer de este evento todo un
(678) 341-9631 o en el correo pri- éxito. Queremos agradecer [email protected]
bién a nuestros patrocinadores
Tenemos guardería de niños, lla- por todo su apoyo.
me y haga su reservación.
INTENSIONES DE MISA
Llame al (770) 205-7969 ext. 10
CLASES DE INGLÉS
para hacer sus intensiones de misa
¿Quieres
aprender
inglés? y ofrendas florales.
¿Necesitas sacar tu diploma de NOCHE DE ALABANZA Y ORACION
GED? Hay varios lugares en el El grupo de Renovación Carismáticondado de Forsyth donde puedes ca Te invita a vivir una noche maconseguir clases gratis.
ravillosa por medio de la oración y
Llame a la Sra. Marielos Bond al la Alabanza el viernes 2 de octubre
(678) 341-6606 para más infor- de 7pm a 10pm. Llamar a Monica
Freeman para cualquier pregunta
mación.
sobre el evento al 404-933-5310.
¿Te gustaría profundizar
en tu fe católica?
¿Te gustaría crecer espiritualmente? ¿Cómo desarrollar las virtudes en tu vida?
¿Cómo entender la voz del Espíritu Santo en tu alma?
¿Haz recibido varios sacramentos, pero… Sabrías explicar lo que es un Sacramento?
¿Eres catequista, o te gustaría ser catequista? ¿Desarrollas algún ministerio?
¿Te gustaría saber más sobre Dios?
Aprende más acerca de tu fe católica
Tenemos el gusto de presentarte
LA ESCUELA DE LA FE
Ofreceremos el curso de “Los Fundamentos de la Fe Católica” en la
parroquia de San Brendan, El Navegante, Cumming, GA
Este curso inicia el 1º de Octubre, 2015.
Horario: Jueves de 7:00 a 9:00 pm
Costo: $20.00 incluye materiales y libro de texto
Información e inscripciones:
Mónica Plew (770) 205-7969 ext. 26
DÍA DE SAN FRANCISCO
BENDICION DE LOS ANIMALES
Por favor acompáñenos el 3 de
Octubre y traiga a bendecir a sus
mascotas, en honor de San Francisco de Asís, santo patrón de los
animales. Los animales recibirán
la bendición para que tengan buena salud, larga vida y un hogar
feliz. Todos los animales peludos,
con plumas, de dos o de cuatro
patas son bienvenidos junto con
su dueño. Les pedimos que todos
los animales vengan con correa,
en su cajón o jaula o estén cargados todo el tiempo. Las bendiciones tendrán lugar a las 12:15pm y
2:15pn en el monumento de San
Brendan.