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The Most Holy Trinity
May 22, 2016
The Navigator
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St. Brendan the Navigator Catholic Church
Cumming, GA
Go… Baptize… Teach…
Vayan… Bauticen… Enseñen…
Pope Francis’ Prayer Intentions for May
Universal: That in every country of the world, women may be
honored and respected and that their essential contribution
to society may be highly esteemed.
Evangelization: That families, communities, and groups may
pray the Holy Rosary for evangelization and peace.
Support St. Brendan’s over
Summer Break
As the excitement of vacation
fast approaches and you begin
your summer travels, please
don’t forget about St. Brendan’s!
Our parish is sustained by the
generosity of all our parishioners
and our needs continue
throughout the summer. Please
continue to support
St. Brendan’s in the midst of
your travels and help us to meet
our needs!
Lord’s Laundry Ministry Needs
Help
Each week the Lord’s Laundry
Ministry members make sure
that the small Mass linens
(purificators, corporals, etc.) are
cleaned and ironed and ready for
our busy weekend schedule.
There is a need for more
volunteers to wash and iron
these linens at their home. If you
are interested in serving our
church in this important ministry,
please contact Joan Gaskin at
678-965-4886.
Year of Mercy
“With how much love Jesus
looks at us! With how much love
He heals our sinful heart! Our
sins never scare Him.”
- Pope Francis
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 ....................................
[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, [email protected] (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.
Schedule an appointment with a priest?
Mary Ann Mallon, [email protected] or ext. 11.
Request a Mass intention?
Call the parish office at 770-205-7969.
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 information about Alcoholics Anonymous for myself or my family?
Bob 404-308-6556; Kathie 404-219-4055
Seek bereavement support?
Debbie Rigby, [email protected], 678-617-7268.
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.
Find out about parish life?
Kelle Russo, [email protected], ext. 41.
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 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
Pastoral Council Elections
Pastoral Council elections are coming
up! Are you interested in becoming a
member of the St. Brendan’s Pastoral
Council? For more information about
the Pastoral Council and the election
processes go to
www.stbrendansatl.com/stewardshipand-administration/#Pastoral Council.
Nominations are due by June 13th.
Fifth Sunday of the Month Rosary
The Knights of Columbus is hosting a
Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary on
the Fifth Sunday of the Month. We are
inviting all members of St. Brendan's
Catholic Community to come to this
event and pray the Rosary. This is a
program that the Knights of Columbus
is supporting and urging all Councils to
participate in. Our St. Brendan's
Knights of Columbus Council will be
holding the Fifth Sunday Rosary on
Sunday, May 29th at 3:00pm. We will
meet in the Chapel. Our theme for this
rosary will be for Sanctity of Life.
Please join us!
Corpus Christi Holy Hour and
Additional Adoration Hours
We will add 8 additional hours of
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
following the Feast of Corpus Christi
(the Body of Christ) on May 29th. Fr.
Jason will host a special Holy Hour with
Adoration on the main Altar from 6:307:30pm. Adorers are needed starting
on Tuesday, May 31st from 9:00am6:00pm. Please contact Lynn Martiny at
[email protected] if you are
interested in signing up for an hour.
Faith Formation Registration
Faith Formation is
underway now
through May 29th.
Please find all
registration forms under the "Faith
Formation" tab on our website,
www.stbrendansatl.com/faithformation/. If you have questions, call
770-205-7969, ext. 33.
Feast Day of St. Josemaria Escriva
You and your family and
friends are cordially
invited to attend a SOLEMN
Mass for the Feast Day of St.
Josemaria Escriva, founder of
Opus Dei on Saturday, June
4th at 10:00 am. The Mass will be held
at St. Peter Chanel Catholic Church. It
will be celebrated by Fr. Matt
Dalrymple. A reception will follow in
Parish Hall.
St. Brendan Catholic Church
would be honored to have
your presence
for an Evening of Festivities
Please join us for…
A Five Course Wine Dinner
Gala
And a Live & Silent Auction
in support of St. Brendan’s
Capital Campaign
Sunday, June 5, 2016
5:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Casa Nuova Italian
Restaurant
5670 Atlanta Hwy, Alpharetta, GA 30004
Tickets $125 per person
Please RSVP by
Friday, May 27, 2016 to
[email protected]
OR [email protected]
For any questions
Call 404-219-8629
St. Brendan Catholic Church
4633 Shiloh Road, Cumming GA
30040
Inspired by Truth – Catholics
Apologetics Boot Camp
No registration required. Join other men with a
desire to build our knowledge and understanding of
Catholicism and how to promote and defend it.
Saturdays, 7:30-8:30am, April-August 2016. Contact: Don Conklin
[email protected]
Couples Celebrating 50th and 60th Anniversaries in 2016
Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory would like to honor couples
married in 1966 and 1956 with an invitation to a Golden/
Diamond Wedding Anniversary Mass on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016 at
12:00pm at St. Bridgid Catholic Church. A reception will follow the
Mass for the anniversary couples and their families. Space is
limited. For more information or to RSVP, please visit
http://tiny.cc/anniversarymass.
2016 Eucharistic Congress - June 3-4
The Atlanta Eucharistic
Congress brings together
Catholics from across the
Archdiocese and the
country to celebrate the
visible, living presence of
Jesus. Archbishop Gregory, along with
Bishop Talley and Bishop Zarama, invite
us to join them for this year’s
Eucharistic Congress at the Georgia
International Convention Center, June 34th. Mark your calendars now for this
great Catholic FREE event that is perfect
for the entire family.
2016 Eucharistic Congress t-shirts are
available for order at the narthex/front
desk. T-shirts are $10. Orders must be
placed by May 20th.
We are looking for a volunteer to help
us coordinate our St. Brendan’s group
the day of the event. If you are
interested, please contact St. Brendan’s.
Catholic Cruise Western Caribbean
Come and sail away on a 7 night
Western Caribbean Cruise with Fr.
Terry Langford Nov. 18-25, 2016 on
Holland America’s Oosterdam out of
Tampa, Fl. Ports of call: Key West, Fl ·
Mahogany Bay, Roatan, Bay Islands,
Honduras · Santo Tomas de Castilla,
Guatemala · Costa Maya (Mahahual),
Mexico. Prices begin at $1680 for two
passengers including all port fees and
taxes. Daily Mass offered. Deposits of
only $350 per person will reserve your
cabin. Space is limited. For further info
or to register, contact Doug or Eileen at
860-399-1785 or
Doug@catholicCruisesandTours.com.
Sunday:
Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday:
Saturday:
Next Sunday:
Readings for the Week of May 22, 2016
Prv 8:22-31/Rom 5:1-5/Jn 16:12-15
1 Pt 1:3-9/Mk 10:17-27
1 Pt 1:10-16/Mk 10:28-31
1 Pt 1:18-25/Mk 10:32-45
1 Pt 2:2-5, 9-12/Mk 10:46-52
1 Pt 4:7-13/Mk 11:11-26
Jude 17, 20b-25/Mk 11:27-33
Gn 14:18-20/1 Cor 11:23-26/Lk 9:11b-17
Food Pantry Summer 2016
Summertime means family vacations! The
Food Pantry does not take a vacation from
serving our clients. Please remember to help out
with food donations during the summer months.
Food needs: evaporated/powdered milk, tuna,
cereal, jelly and sugar. Thanks for your continued support!
Holy Fire
Eucharistic Adoration with Our Blessed Mother
Friday ,May 27th, 7:00pm-9:00pm (Main Church)
The prayer service includes Adoration of the
Blessed Sacrament with Rosary, Praise &
Worship , Preaching and Anointing prayers.
Please join us and experience the Fire Anointing! Organized by St.
Michael's Charismatic Prayer Ministry.
For more details contact:
Don Conklin - 214-563-0634
Joby Kuriakose - 425-443-2640
[email protected]
Regnum Christi Come & See
Have you ever wondered what Regnum Christi
is? Come to find out about this dynamic “spiritual
family” within the Church and how the Legionaries of
Christ, the consecrated women and many lay members
and their families are all integral parts.
We are holding a special “Wine and Cheese” event so you can
Come and See on Saturday, June 11 from 7:00-8:30pm in the
Faith Formation Center at St. Brendan. Everyone is welcome!
Baby Bottle Program 2016
Thanks to the continued generosity of the parish, the 2016 Baby
Bottle Program has been completed. Sponsored by the Knights of
Columbus and Respect Life Ministry; Fr. Matthew presented
The Catholic Tour Pilgrimages to the
$12,186.02 to Whispering Hope on May 3, 2016. Our donation
Holy Land
supports their mission as a pro life pregnancy support center in
The Catholic Tour is offering two
“Special”10 Day Pilgrimages to the Holy Cumming. Contribution receipts will be sent by mid-May. Contact
[email protected] with any questions.
Land from Nov. 6-15, 2016 and from
Feb. 7-16, 2017. Flights will depart from
Toronto Pearson International Airport.
All land and air inclusive costs for both
dates are $2669.00. The pilgrimage visit
Tel Aviv, Jaffa, Caesarea, Acre, Nazareth,
Cana, Tiberius, Sea of Galilee, Tagba,
Capernaum, Mt. Tabor, Bethlehem,
Jerusalem, and more. Brochures and
reservation forms are available at the
Catholic Tour at 877-627-4268 toll free.
Or simply e-mail
[email protected].
Mass intentions/Intenciones para las Misas May 23-29
Fearless Trust
Sometimes the most difficult setback in our
relationships with God and others is that we are
ashamed to ask for mercy. We tend to believe
that even if we ask, we are not ‘good enough’ to
receive mercy. It is easy to hear others speak of
mercy and be moved by its beauty, however,
when it comes to applying it to our own lives,
we think, “Yes, but you don’t know what I have
done.” We close the door and so cut ourselves
off from this life-giving spring of love.
But there is more to mercy than meets the eye.
Webster defines mercy as “compassion or
forbearance shown especially to an offender or
to one subject to one's power.” That means the
very nature of mercy is that it is a gift. We do
not have to be ‘good enough’ to receive a gift
because a gift is given freely.
St. Thérèse of Lisieux loved the image of a child
flinging herself into her father’s arms after she
made a mistake. How could her father not
forgive her because she has so much confidence
in his love?
This year of mercy is a reminder that, in the
midst of our shame, we do not need to earn
mercy. Rather, we must run to God fearlessly,
trusting that in His great love for us, He will give
the gift of mercy.
As Jesus said, “Ask and it will be given to you;
seek and you will find; knock and the door will
be opened to you” (Mt. 7:7).
Marriage Encounter Weekend
MARRIED COUPLES: “How About
Some Time For Just the Two of
You?”
How about a weekend that will
focus on love, caring, and
relationship? It will be the best gift
you’ll give each other this year.
Plan to go on a Worldwide
Marriage Encounter Weekend and come back with
a marriage that is refreshed and full of passion.
The next Weekend is scheduled for June 10-12 at
the Atlanta Marriott Peachtree Corners. You can
get more information or register online at
GATN-wwme.org or by calling 678-242-WWME.
Monday
23-May
8:30 AM Caroline Frese (L)
Tuesday
24-May
8:30 AM St. Brendan’s Clergy & Staff (L)
6:00 PM Fr. Godfrey Philip Ryan (D)
Wednesday 25-May
8:30 AM Joe Buford (D)
7:00 PM Rosa María Cruz (D)
Thursday
26-May
8:30 AM Adeline Sokolawsky (D)
6:00 PM Grace Spadafina (D)
Friday
27-May
8:30 AM Avery Bergmann (D)
6:00 PM Andres Figueiras (L)
Saturday
28-May
8:30 AM Timothy del Barrio (L)
5:00 PM St. Brendan’s Altar Servers (L)
7:00 PM For the People of Our Parish (L)
Sunday
29-May
7:30 AM
9:00 AM
11:00 AM
1:00 PM
5:00 PM
Leonard Rosko (D)
Joanne Truskawski (D)
Lawrence Hogan (D)
Familia Soriano Laredo (L)
Our Parishioners Celebrating a
Milestone Wedding Anniversary (L)
Please Remember in Your Prayers
Recordemos en Nuestras Oraciones
The Sick (Enfermos)
Judith Kaplan
Nina E. Wilk
MaryKay Maher sister of Ann Marie Dusek
Carole Moran
Sally Von Bargen
Todd Young
Recently Deceased (Fallecidos)
Henry Lins
Jesús Salvatierra
Alice Barna
Juan Antonio Puertas
Eileen Langan
Parish Stewardship of Treasure
May 2016
1-May-16
$26,192.00
8-May-16
$34,496.00
15-May-16
22-May-16
29-May-16
Electronic Giving for the Month:
Total:
$60,688.00
Offertory Monthly Budget:
$70,000.00
Overage/Shortage for the period:
($9,312.00)
Offertory Actual YTD:
$1,589,789.00
Offertory Budget YTD:
$1,575,000.00
Overage/Shortage YTD:
$14,789.00
Last Week’s Second Collection:
Catholic Communications
$3,531.00
Capital Campaign
Current Month Contributions:
$16,089.00
Electronic giving for the Month:
Total Capital Campaign Contributions:
$16,089.00
Savings Fund Balance
$1,133,837.00
Archbishop’s Annual Appeal Update 2016
Goal
$140,700.00
Outstanding Pledges
$124,306.00
Payments to date
$87,209.00
RETIRO DE PAREJAS
“LA ALEGRÍA DEL AMOR”
28 DE MAYO
10AM-2PM
SALÓN SOCIAL
REGISTROS DE FORMACIÓN DE FE
2016-2017
A todas nuestras familias se les
invita a registrar a sus hijos para
las clases de catecismo “Formación
de Fe” para el año escolar 20162017. Es necesario matricularse a
tiempo para poder planear las
clases y el número de voluntarios
que necesitaremos y poder ofrecerles nuestro mejor servicio.
¡Gracias!
Para matricularse por favor acuda
la Oficina de Formación de Fe, o
llame al (770) 205-7969 ext. 40
para hacer una cita.
MINISTERIO Y
ESPIRITUALIDAD
LEGIÓN DE MARÍA
Se reúne todos los Lunes de
7:00pm a 9:00pm en el salón de
conferencias detrás de la sacristEl grupo Mi Pareja es Primero, les ía. Informes al (404) 574-0772,
con Maria Pantoja o en el correo
hace una cordial invitación para
que participen en su próximo [email protected]
Retiro de Parejas el Sábado 28 de DEVOCIÓN AL DIVINO NIÑO
Mayo a partir de las 10am en el Se reúne todos los Miércoles desSalón Social de San Brendan. El pués de la misa de 7:00pm a rezar
costo del retiro es de $20 por pa- la novena al Divino Niño. Inforreja e incluye almuerzo.
mes con María Castillo al (908)
El retiro será dirigido pro el Padre 875-3985.
Jason Brooks y es patrocinado por
ESCUELA DE LA FE
el grupo Mi Pareja es Primero.
Aprenda los fundamentos de la fe
Los registro se llevarán a cabo a la católica en este sencillo formato.
salida de la misa o llamando a la Reuniones todos los Jueves de
oficina de Formación de Fe al 7:00pm a 9:00pm en el Salón
(770) 205-7969 ext. 40.
Social. Para más información, lla<No habrá cuidado de niños> me a Mónica Plew al (770) 2057969 ext. 40.
CATEQUISTAS Y VOLUNTARIOS
FORMACIÓN DE FE 2016-2017
Se necesitan catequistas y voluntarios para el programa de Formación
de Fe. Las clases inician en Agosto y necesitamos preparar nuestro
equipo de trabajo para poder ofrecer un programa de calidad espiritual
a nuestra comunidad parroquial. Ofrecemos entrenamiento para todos
los catequistas y voluntarios.
Para información por favor llame a Mónica Plew, en la Oficina de Formación de Fe, al (770) 205-7969 ext. 40.
RENOVACIÓN CARISMÁTICA
Grupo de Oración Jesús y María se
reúne todos los Viernes de
7:00pm-9:00pm en la Capilla para orar juntos por la iglesia y
sus necesidades, y por la paz del
mundo. Informes con Mónica
Freeman al (404) 933-5310.
¡Acompáñenos!
SERVIDORES DE JESÚS
Grupo de Jóvenes Adultos
LA RESPUESTA
“Servidores de Jesús” (jóvenes enMartes 24 de Mayo, 2016
tre 18 y 35 años) se reúne todos
6:30pm—8:30pm Salón Social
los Viernes de 8:00pm a 9:30pm
Para todas las mujeres de la parroquia y sus amigas: las invitamos a en el Centro de Aprendizaje para
nuestra reunión mensual de la Respuesta. Disfrute una tarde de relaja- compartir en la fe y crecer en la
ción, creando nuevas amistades y compartiendo su fe. La reunión inclu- vida cristiana. Informes al (770)
688-7443 con Alex Gutierrez.
ye una cena, presentación y ¡camaradería! $5 por persona.
VISITAS A LOS
ENFERMOS
¿Usted o alguien que
conoce necesita recibir
comunión en casa o en
el hospital? Para pedir
que alguien le visite llame a Tania
Montes al (404) 314-2932.
NIÑAS CHALLENGE
(Niñas de 5º a 8º grado) tiene un
CLASES DE INGLÉS
receso durante el verano y próxi¿Quieres
aprender
inglés? ma reunión: el Sábado 6 de Agos¿Necesitas sacar tu diploma de to, de 10:00am a 11:30am en el
GED? Hay varios lugares en el Centro de Formación de Fe.
condado de Forsyth donde pue- CORONILLA DIVINA MISERICORDIA
des conseguir clases gratis.
Todos los Domingos a las
Llame a la Sra. Marielos Bond al 12:30pm en la Iglesia. Informes
(678) 341-6606 para más infor- con Tania Montes (404) 3142932.
mación.