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Saint Brendan Catholic Church
Shallotte, North Carolina
Fourth Sunday of Advent
December 20, 2015
Our Christmas Schedule
Christmas Eve
Choir Sings at 3:30
Mass 4:00pm
Reflections on the
Sunday Readings
We live in an age of technological marvels. Events in
the most remote corners of the world are flashed to our
television sets in an instant. Diseases thought to be
untreatable are now cured by miracle drugs.
Computers process vast stores of knowledge in
seconds. Today’s readings would not have us ignore
these valuable innovations; they would only have us
pause in order to remember that our God is the infinite
source of all help.
In the first reading Micah announces a future Davidic
king who will conquer his people’s enemies. Seemingly
lowly Bethlehem will be God’s birthplace of salvation.
To everyone’s surprise this ideal king will put more
stock in Yahweh than in military power: “He shall stand
and feed his flock in the strength of the Lord” (verse 4).
For Micah, this point is to trust in God for deliverance.
In Psalm 80, Israel appeals to Yahweh to intervene
against the enemy. The psalmist outlines the role of the
divine shepherd. Human resources are inadequate, the
earthly shepherd needs the protection of the divine
shepherd.
Mary is the model Christian since she is the very
embodiment of trust in God. In the Annunciation scene
(Luke 1:26-38), Luke contrasted her faith response with
Zechariah’s incredulity. In this visitation scene
Elizabeth says, “And blessed is she who believed that
there would be a fulfillment of what was spoken to her
by the Lord.” Luke conveys Mary’s enormous capacity
to trust.
What is God’s plan for our lives? Human resources
may reveal part of the answer. True faith, however, will
trust in divine resources for the final resolution.
Merry Christmas Everyone!!!
Christmas Day
Mass 9:30am
Christmas 2015
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
As we celebrate the birth of Jesus, we rejoice in the
Father’s great love for us. In sending us His only Son,
god has given us the source of our reconciliation with
Him and with one another.
In this Jubilee Year of Mercy, we are invited to return
to God with all our hearts, confident that He never
tires of forgiving us. Throughout this year, we are also
called to renew our commitment to live in harmony
with one another. More than ever our world needs us,
as members of God’s holy family, to be signs of unity
and instruments of the Lord’s peace.
May Jesus, our Lord and Savior, abundantly bless
you and your families throughout the Christmas
season and, with their tender love, may Mary and
Joseph watch over you always.
Sincerely in Christ,
Michael F. Burbidge
Most Reverend Michael F. Burbidge
Bishop of Raleigh
Just a reminder… the next Family -Centered Faith
Formation session is Sunday, January 2, 2016. It is
for children in grades Pre-K thru 8th grade and their
parents/grandparents. High School students are
invited to attend the session with the parents or work
as volunteers assisting the facilitators. We look
forward to seeing you in Brendan Hall at 9:15am.
Following our session the 11:15am Mass will be a
Children’s Liturgy for Faith Formation families and
parishioners. Contact Diane & Tom Nagle for more
information [email protected]
If you or a loved one is admitted to the hospital,
nursing home/assisted living facility, etc. you or your
family must contact the nearest church.
Brunswick – St. Brendan
New Hanover – Chaplain’s Office
Dosher – Sacred Heart
Grand Strand – St. Andrew
Loris – St. James
Sea Coast - Star of the Sea
910-754-8544
910-343-7014
910-457-6173
843-448-5930
843-347-5168
843-249-2356
Amount Saved due to early payments
on the mortgage: $1,128,138.74
Building Loan as of this month our total
debt is $723,253.63
COLLECTION FOR LAST WEEK
$19,815.25
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Saint Brendan Catholic Church
Shallotte, North Carolina
Masses for the Week
Sat.
12/19 5pm
† Francis & Sullivan Families
Sun.
12/20 8am
† George H. Gallop
9:30am
11:15am
St. Brendan Parishioners
† Scinto & Rossetti Families
Mon.
12/21
9am
Tue.
12/22
9am
† Vincent Marzano
Wed.
12/23
9am
† Roy & Marie Mansfield
† Charles & Rose McLean
Thur.
12/24 4pm
Fri.
12/25 9:30am † Thomas A. Chase
Sat.
12/26 5pm
† David Ruel
Sun.
12/27 8am
† Lillian Ober
9:30am
11:15am
Eucharist Service
† Frank & Angie Burdo
St. Brendan Parishioners
† Larry Toscani
Please pray for the repose of the soul and remember
the family of Yolanda Kamar who died recently.
Next Week’s Reading
December 27, 2015
The Holy Family of Jesus,
Mary and Joseph
1 Samuel 1:20-22, 24-28
1 John 3:1-2, 21-24
Luke 2:41-52
Fourth Sunday of Advent
December 20, 2015
Please pray for Our Family and Friends
Ayisha Marawi Hohl
Joe Konen
Carmen Barros
Glenn Petrucci
Dan Stennett
Annie Labagh
Richard Riley
Rod Fagert
Ethel McDonald
Christopher Hylton
Sean Neumann
The Sullivan Family
Daniel Mulcahy
Meg Willmann
Emma Broughton
Delores Kozel
Joan Auray
Adele Hordan
Vera M. Powell
Kim Barros
Cira Cole
Fr. William Lascelles
Krystal Churchwell
Mary Carmody
Mary Ann Molini
Amanda Plumner
Lisa Ober
Melissa Zobel
Tammy Street
Rose Davignon
Pat Wagner
Jennifer McMillan
Lindsay Wilharm
Didia Brady
Olivia Dunn
Chuck Gibson
Bill Taylor
Gene Cox
Majorie Repoza
John Mulitz
Dottie Henndricks
Marie Tyler
Shawn Watkins
Thomas Curran
Marie Tyler
Carolena Nickles
Bette Hofmann
Dom Di Maio
Chris Oliver
Paul Whitehouse
Stella Kielb
Jason Del Pezzo
Michael Maggiore
Solomon Goulet
Brandon Snyder
Jane Krieger
Jean Mulcahy
Mary McManus
Larry Poitras
Louise Norton
Tommy Pephel
Caz Zukowski
Gina Sullivan
Aaron Alonso
Maria Cistulli
Tom Hutchin
Crystal Basil
Mary Elizabeth Zink
Diane Ovadek
George Carpenter
Bernice Fox
Hazel Zacofsky
Clement McDonald
Teresa Ann Costin
Judy Unterberger
Vicky Lewis
Jennifer Bryant
Joan Gilbert
Bonnie Bryan
Mary Ann Comiskey
Charlotte Sweeney
Tony Kane
Denise Kassel
Heidi Averill
Ann Mandt
Katie Brown
Evan Ciovacco
Joan Barros
Alice Minneci
LCPL Brendan Churchwell
Gina De Cotiis
Andrew Taylor
Lynn Maglione Gregor
Liam Orlando
Louise Troy
Michael Dobosh Jr.
Robert Bryant
The Malone Family
Ray Delotell
Alexa, Curtis & Evan Paton
Keira Rose Flynn
Carolyn Arney
Ron Sarko
Frank Massa
Stanley Zukowski
Ray Normandy
Donna Maria Kaminskas
Linda Kickham
Helen Fairman
Keri Chavez
Karen Long
Sr. Carol Beairsto Rgs.
Carol & Lauren Caldera
Dianne Fentress
Paul Lixon
Vicky Lewis
Noah Semanko
JoAnn Behr
Ronald Young
Constance (Pat) Evans
Ruth Tromblay
Christine Miles
Tom Waldron
Betty Hess
Karen Nittoli
Barbara Wengernuk
Althea Grace
Jeff Stephens
Elaine Eberhardt
Joanne Alstranner
Tony & Melina Villate
Deborah Ritchie
Please pray for our Parishioners
Communion for the Sick & Homebound
contact Pat McLaughlin at 910-287-5479 if
you know someone who would like to receive
Communion at home.
Attention New Parishioners!
Welcome to St. Brendan Catholic Church. If you
are new to the area, we would like you to choose
St. Brendan as your Parish Family.
Registration forms are on the Stewardship Desk
in the Gathering Space. Please complete the
form and place in the collection basket or mail:
St. Brendan Catholic Church
P.O. Box 2984 Shallotte, N.C. 28459
Gary LaRouech
Cathleen Newman
Mary Lou Matthews
Luis Salas
George Salchert
Barbara Napfel
Michael Dobosh, Sr.
Adele Treible
Mike Bishko
Raymond Kidd
Jennifer Seeley
Elizabeth Walsh
Chris Stephens
Jackie Fennel
Theresa Whaley
Jim Cech
Ed Manz
Pat Pragel
Peggy Tinnell
Jennifer Cole
Joan Gilbert
Jim Lynch
Austin Sammon
Tom Gilmartin
Staci Matthews
Pam Bailey
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Dolores Wenstrup
Mary Jane Brust
Pat Thatcher
Philip & Annice Granville
Robert Santoro
Robert Manfred
Donna Leonard
Windy Herring
Lynn Olenchalk
Katlyne Thompson
Gerald Lutz
Jean Rosen
Gloria Hillenburg
Josephine Chebat
Bill Cawthra
Tom Gaven
Ed Kobierowski
Carl Shirdon
Sue Yudysky
Rich Harding
Connie Woodard
Adrianne Ferrier
John A. Murphy
Maria Knapik
Kathy Semanko
Joe and Betty Zegan
Charles Bradner
David Bodette
Deborah Lessner
George & Dorthy Mulcahy
Josephine Paterson Bill Anstock
Charles Witzel
George Scheidle
David & Kelly Garrett Donald Woods
Joe Lowry
Madeline Mahony
Carol Galovich
Mike & Rita McLean
Walter Skawinski
Jack Seeley
Rev. Bruno Swiatocha Anna Zeng
Salvatore Dinolfo
Jim and Mary Lou Matthews
Clifford Rolls
Jim Yeager
Rudy Cilento
Connie DiLorenzo
Jack Dobson
Saint Brendan Catholic Church
Shallotte, North Carolina
Fourth Sunday of Advent
December 20, 2015
St. Brendan
Mexican Fiesta
Parish Community
K of C Call Richard Rismiller 579-1155.
Check their web site:
www.kofc-shallotte.org
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The Mexican Festival is already
planned for May 7, 2016. 50-50
Raffle tickets will again be $100/
ticket. This year, 3 prizes will be
awarded: 25%, 15%, and 10%
of the amount collected. Raffle
tickets are on sale in the
Gathering Space after Mass.
01/11 Business Meeting
12/21 4th Degree
The Columbiettes meet one night a month.
Call Karen McCann 287-4175.
ACTIVITIES OF THE SPANISH CHURCH
Parkinson’s Symposium: Caring for Parkinson’s
Caring for you. Saturday, January 30, from 8:30am 2:00pm at Our Lady Star of the Sea in North Mytle
Beach. Keynote speaker is Gonzalo Revuelta, MD
Movement Disorder Specialist, Medical University of
South Carolina.
8 members of the Spanish Church received
certificates of completion of several semesters of
Catechist training through the University of Dayton
The Calabash Elks Ladies Auxiliary
is sponsoring a Game Day! Cards and
Games Event at Ryan’s Restaurant
3607 Highway 17 in North Myrtle
Beach. The date is Tuesday January
12, 11am to 3pm. Cost is $15 and
includes an all-you-can-eat buffet luncheon. Invite your
friends to complete your own table playing games of
your choice. The Elks Ladies Auxiliary is a non-profit
organization and all proceeds will help local charities.
Call Kathy Kelly at 704-351-1410 for tickets and more
information.
42 children made their First Communion on April
26,2015
Mobile Mammography is coming to St.
Brendan again. Take action against breast
cancer. Get your annual mammography.
Thursday, February 25, 2016 9am till 4pm.
Pre-registration recommended. To schedule
a 15-minute appointment call 910-7211485. Provided by Novant Health.
Help Needed!! Loaves and Fishes needs
help picking up breads from Food Lion
Bakery in Sunset Beach. The pick ups are on
Sunday mornings once a
month. Please call Jan or
Ron
Ickel
910-2876623.They also need some volunteers
with trucks that can help pick up bulk
food. Call Bob Reddy 910-579-6509
Money Counters Needed: Call the office 754-8544 if
you would like to volunteer.
31 teenagers (13-17 yrs. old) participated in a retreat
sponsored by the Diocese of Raleigh on August 13-16,
2015
28 families
Philadelphia
attended
Pope
Francis
visit
in
11 young people (18-23) participated in a retreat
sponsored by the Diocese of Raleigh on Nov. 5-8,
2015
 A new youth group was formed with 40 young people
committed to learn how to be leaders in the Church.
They meet every Wednesday at 7:00-9:00 pm
32 young people are attending Confirmation classes
every other Wednesday at 6:30-8:00pm
12 Adults received First Holy Communion on the
Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe
29 children are preparing for First Communion for
2016
The children’s choir started on October 28,2015
Talks are underway to form a Hispanic Council with
representatives of every committee. The emphasis is
related to Spirituality, social and recreational
Spanish AA meets three times a week from 7:009:30pm
th
December 19 , 2015 a Catholic Concert Dinner
Dance was held at St. Brendan’s Hall
South Brunswick Interchurch Council needs a
volunteers to manage Emergency Assistance activities
and Fundraising. Call 579-5994 for more info.
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Fourth Sunday of Advent
December 20, 2015
Saint Brendan Catholic Church
Shallotte, North Carolina
St Brendan the Navigator
Activities Calendar
Questions? Call 754-8544 or email
[email protected]
Tue
Wed
December
2015
Special Thanks to our
Sponsor or the week
JOHN INGRAHAM,
LLC - PARISHIONER
Support the business that that support our bulletin!
Sat
5 Choir 5pm
Fri
4 First Friday
Creative Spirit
Rosary of the
Unborn 8:10
Thu
3
Centering Prayer
11am Penance
Service
19
Ensemble
5pm
Mon
2 Bereavement
Counseling
Searchers of Scripture
18
Creative Spirit
Peace Prayers 9;30
26
Sun
1 Faith’s Journey
9:30 - 11:30
Choir Practice 6:308:30
Childrens Choir 6-7
Ensemble 4-6
12
17
Centering Prayer
Brownbaggers
25
Office Closed
9:30 Mass
7
11
Creative Spirit
Peace Prayers 9;30
16
Searchers of Scripture
Childrens Choir 6-7
Ensemble 4-6
24
Office Closed
Choir 3:30
Mass 4pm
6
10
Centering Prayer
15 Faith’s Journey
9:30 - 11:30
Choir Practice 6:308:30
23
Searchers of Scripture
Office closes at Noon
31 New Years Eve
4pm
9
Searchers of Scripture
13
8am Choir
Second Sunday Coffee
14
Healing Prayer 9:30
K of C Bus. Mtg.
Singles Group
6pm
22 Faith’s Journey
9:30 - 11:30
Choir Practice 6:308:30
30
Columbiettes
20
Being Mortal
21
K of C 4th Degree
Healing Prayer 9:30
29
8 Faith’s Journey
9:30 - 11:30
Choir Practice 6:308:30
Imm. Concept.9&4
27
28
Healing Prayer 9:30
Office Closed
Mon: Healing Prayer every 2nd & 4th Mon. at 9:30 a.m. Call Jane: 575-3064 Tues: Faith’s Journey after Mass in the Lahren Rm call Jane 575-3064 Wed: Searchers
Bible Study, after Mass in Lahren Rm. Call Fran: 754-9126 Thurs. Centering Prayer—after Mass in Maloney Rm. Call Jean: 754-9126 Fri.: Creative Spirit (knit/
crochet) after Mass in Lahren Rm. Call Jeanne 579-8241. Peace Prayers after Mass in library.
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Saint Brendan Catholic Church
Shallotte, North Carolina
Fourth Sunday of Advent
December 20, 2015
Boletin Hispano
INFORMACION
Para saber acerca de preguntas sobre
inmigración llamen a la Madre
Rosanne al teléfono 910-616-2105. La Madre atiende
todos los domingos después de la misa de las 9:30 de
la mañana en las oficinas del Centro Pastoral.
FORMACION DE FE Padre Ricardo, párroco
(910-754-8544)
Hna. M. Teresa coordinadora (910-200-9209)
lV DOMINGO DE ADVIENTO
El cuarto domingo de Adviento es una preparación
inmediata a la Natividad. La Iglesia nos ha ido
acercando día a día, al nacimiento de Jesucristo. En
este Evangelio San Lucas nos refiere que María, al
recibir el aviso del ángel de que su prima, la anciana
Isabel, iba a tener un hijo, se puso en camino. El
encuentro de Isabel y María fue toda una fiesta en el
seno materno, Dice el Evangelio que entrando Maris
en la casa de Zacarías, saludo a Isabel y en cuanto
esta oyó el saludo de María la criatura salto en su
seno. Entonces Isabel quedo llena del Espíritu Santo,
y levantando la voz, exclamo: “Bendita tu entre todas
las mujeres y bendito el fruto de tu vientre”.
La casa de Isabel se llenó de gracia y María, después
de servir a su prima Isabel regresa a Nazaret para
preparar el nacimiento de su hijo Jesús. María se pone
en disposición plena de Dios diciendo: “Aquí está la
esclava del Señor, hágase en mi según su palabra”.
Cuando María recibe al anuncio del ángel: "Si quiere
ser madre del Salvador!" María va a ser la responsable
de toda la humanidad. Aquel "fíat", "hágase en mí
según tu palabra!", no es sólo de aquella muchacha de
Nazaret, es la voz de angustia de todos los pueblos
que necesitan redención. "He aquí la esclava, ven a
salvar a este pueblo. Ven, El Salvador te necesita, te
necesita la historia, te necesitan los pueblos!" María
es, entonces, la que da a luz el ser misterioso que Dios
ha prometido como señal de su salvación. Nosotros,
enseñados por el mismo Jesús, también debemos
repetir en este día “hágase tu voluntad” en mí y en mi
vida.
BAUTISMOS
El bautismo para el mes de Enero
es el día 30, sábado a las 3:00 de
la tarde.. Enero 17 son las
platicas. Las citas para el
bautismo se harán dos meses
antes de la fecha del bautismo.
Todos los niños que tengan 7 y
más anos deben de leer el CREDO delante del padre,
que es la esencia de nuestra fe católica. Además
deben de afirmar vocalmente su deseo de bautizarse
en la iglesia católica. El bautismo se administrara a los
niños que sus padres son miembros asiduos de
nuestra iglesia y están registrados. Si los padres no
asisten a San Brendan y no están registrados deberán
bautizar a sus niños en la iglesia donde les
corresponde.
FELIZ NAVIDAD
A todos y a cada uno de ustedes les felicitamos la
Navidad con el deseo que pasen unas buenas fiestas
en compañía de su familia.
Que Dios hecho hombre por nosotros les bendiga
siempre.
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