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Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time
October 11, 2015
The Navigator
El Navegante
St. Brendan the Navigator Catholic Church
Cumming, GA
Go… Baptize… Teach…
Vayan… Bauticen… Enseñen…
Love is our Mission: Pope Francis Visits the US
Additional Mass on All Souls
Day
On Monday, Nov. 2, Mass will
be held at 8:30am and at
6:00pm in honor of All Souls
Day.
Pope Francis’ Prayer
Intentions for October
Universal: That human
trafficking, the modern form of
slavery may be eradicated.
Evangelization: That with a
missionary spirit, the Christian
communities of Asia may
announce the Gospel to those
who are still awaiting it.
Mass Etiquette
Please respect the books and
handouts in the pews. They are
there to help us enter into
prayer through song and
following the liturgy, and to provide information to help us find
ways to be involved in parish
life and grow in our faith. When
they are written on, ripped, or
crinkled, they can no longer be
used.
Red Cross Blood Drive
The Red Cross Blood Drive is
today, Oct. 11th, 8:00am1:00pm in the Social Hall.
Please stop by.
Priesthood Sunday, Oct. 25th
Consider making a card or
giving a small token of
appreciation to our dedicated
priests.
It’s crowded and late. The people are tired, sore, and hungry. But the crowd
is energized with an electric joy. It’s the Festival of Families and Pope
Francis is there. But let’s start at the beginning of the journey.
Early on Sept. 24th, St. Brendan’s youth ministers Amanda Brice and Nicole
Stone drove to Philadelphia with Love and Serve Atlanta and
Regnum Christi to serve the needy of Philly and to see the Pope.
“The whole trip was a blessing,” said Amanda who didn’t think she would be
able to attend. Nicole whole heartedly agreed.
One highlight of the trip was attending the Festival of Families. Pope Francis
spoke of the truth, goodness, and beauty of God and of families. He emphasized that God sent his son into a family and a family is truly a family when
they open their arms to receive this love.
“All of Pope Francis’s words were amazing,” Amanda said. “I realized all the
people around me are my brothers and sisters in Christ.”
Nicole said, “His words touched me because they told the story of who we
are. I experienced a surge of love for all the people of the world and a desire
to build peace and unity with everyone I meet.”
A second highlight was the chance to put Pope Francis’ words in action:
missions.
“Sometimes it pushed me out of my comfort zone,” Amanda said, but she
realized, “it is the small things that make the difference.”
Nicole said the missions reminded her that “every human being, even if they
seem to have it all together, is thirsting for God and for love.” It struck her
how moved people were just by the smallest acts of kindness.
In the closing Mass, Pope Francis encouraged these small acts saying “Jesus
tells us not to hold back these little miracles. Instead, he wants us to encourage them, to spread them. He asks us to go through life, our everyday life,
encouraging all these little signs of love as signs of his own living and active
presence in our world.”
“Pope Francis supersedes any political party or label,” Nicole said. “He is the
vicar of Christ and he came to the U.S. to point us to God.”
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
ARCHDIOCESE OF ATLANTA
24 HOUR ABUSE REPORTING LINE
1-888-437-0764
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.
For more information, contact GRACE
Scholars at 404-920-7900 or
[email protected]. To
pre-register, visit
www.gracescholars.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.
 Clare Clare (Oct 11-17) [email protected]
 Rosie Terbrueggen (Oct 18-24) [email protected]
 Viviana Sykes (Oct 25-31) [email protected]
Spiritual Warfare Presentation by Dr. Paul Thigpen
A fierce war rages for your soul. Are you ready for battle? Join us
for Deliver us from the Evil One: An Introduction to Spiritual
Warfare. Presented by Dr. Paul Thigpen, author of the bestselling
Manual for Spiritual Warfare. Sunday, October 25, 6:30pm. Free
admission. Books available for purchase. For further information
contact Lynn Martiny at 678-771-5322.
Men's Fun and Food Night—Chili Cook-off
All parish men’s night: food, fun, games, and chili cook-off by various men’s ministries- KoC, DIG, TMIY, Men’s RC team, and Men’s
Prayer Group. Join us Friday, Oct. 23rd 6:30-10:00pm, at the Social Hall. Contact Don Conklin at [email protected].
DIG October
Get Grounded! DIG for men starts with real
food. Grab a drink and then "dig" into everyday
issues through the lens of contemporary media! Join us Tues. Oct.
13, 6:30-9:00pm in the Social Hall.
White Mass Honoring Catholic Health Care
In recognition and appreciation for the service and dedicated
work to the local community of Catholic physicians, nurses and
other healthcare professionals, St. Brendan's will celebrate a
White Mass to pray for, thank and bless medical professionals on
Saturday Oct. 17, 2015 at 8:30am.This Mass is associated with St.
Luke, the patron of the physicians and surgeon, whose feast is
Oct. 18.
Holiday Bazaar, sponsored by St. Benedict Catholic Church
Women’s Guild. Over forty vendors, raffle drawings, baked goods
and lots of fun! Saturday, Nov. 7th, 9:30am-5:30pm, Parish Life
Center at St. Benedict Catholic Church at 11045 Parsons Road in
Johns Creek. For more information, call Susan at 770-7534374 or Carol at 404-918-9727.
Fabulous Fathers Priest Talent Show
You're invited to the 10th Annual Fabulous Fathers Priest Talent
Haiti Reach: Go, Baptize, Teeth!
Show on Saturday, Nov.7, 2015. This years show features Fr. Josh
HaitiReach will collect toothbrushes
Allen, Fr. Brian Baker, Fr. Neil Dhabliwala, Fr. Jack Durkin, Fr. Tim
(various sizes) throughout the month of
Hepburn, and more! Enjoy the talents of our local priests while
October. Please drop off donated
supporting Catholic homeschooling families. Join us for an
toothbrushes in the bin in the Narthex
evening of dinner, entertainment, and auctions with emcee, Lino
after Mass. They will then be
Rulli, "The Catholic Guy.” You never know what talents will be
transported to the students at Notre
unveiled! The event will be held at Regina Caeli Academy in
Dame de Fatima in Bassin-Zim during
Roswell. Doors open at 5:00pm. Get your tickets EARLY for the
the upcoming HaitiReach trip in
BEST SEATS! Go to www.RCAHybrid.org for tickets and more
November. Fr. Meres will educate the
information!
children and their families on the
importance of healthy teeth and gums.
ATTENTION ALL TEENS!!!
JOIN US FOR EPIC!
EPIC is literally a “warehouse” of
excitement and inspiration. Join the cast
taking the stage for an evening of
theatre, music, and entertainment. A
perfect opportunity to make new
friends, have some fun, and get to know
yourself better in a safe and friendly
place. No books – No tests – No homework! Next session: Oct 18th, 6:308:30pm at the Warehouse on Post Road.
BRING a FRIEND. Cover charge $5. The
Coffee Shop will open at 6:00pm for the
purchase of beverages.
Getting through the Holidays—
Bereavement Ministry
Did you have someone special die recently? Are you wondering how you will
get through the holidays this year?
Come to our session on Getting Through
the Holidays on Saturday, Nov. 7th after
the 8:30 Mass until noon. We will meet
in the Sacristy Conference Room. Contact Debbie Rigby 678-617-7268 [email protected] for questions.
Giving Tree
St. Brendan’s Giving Tree program is
designed for families who are part of
our parish community that are struggling or having difficult times
financially. Ornaments will be hung on
our Giving Tree that will represent the
wish of these children or seniors for this
Christmas season. Planning for this
outreach effort is underway. If you can
help coordinate this effort OR if you
would like to sponsor an entire family
from our Giving Tree program, please
email [email protected].
Sunday:
Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday:
Saturday:
Next Sunday:
Readings for the Week of October 11, 2015
Wis 7:7-11/Heb 4:12-13/Mk 10:17-30
Rom 1:1-7/Lk 11:29-32
Rom 1:16-25/Lk 11:37-41
Rom 2:1-11/Lk 11:42-46
Rom 3:21-30/Lk 11:47-54
Rom 4:1-8/Lk 12:1-7
Rom 4:13, 16-18/Lk 12:8-12
Is 53:10-11/Heb 4:14-16/Mk 10:35-45
St. Brendan's Senior Luncheon
The St. Brendan's Seniors will meet for lunch at Norman's Landing Restaurant, 365 Peachtree Pkwy,
Cumming Ga. 30041 at 11:30am on Oct. 15th. New members are
always welcome. Please RSVP by Sunday, Oct. 11th to Evie
and Ron Mentzer at [email protected] or 470-2974711. Please bring a non-perishable food item to the church for
the food pantry.
Trunk or Treat on Oct.16th
St. Brendan’s Preschool will host their annual fundraiser event on
Oct. 16th, 5:00-7:00pm. Enjoy a safe environment to “trunk or
treat”. Parking/participation is $3.00. Tickets for games, crafts
and food are on sale in the preschool office and at the event.
Don’t forget a bag of candy to pass out! Please contact Lori
DeRoche at [email protected] for more information.
Respect Life Month Highlight:
St. Brendan’s Respect Life Ministry
St. Brendan's Respect Life Ministry is a pro-life ministry with the
goal of educating about and promoting life from conception
through natural death. Throughout the year, the ministry participates in many different activities including: Crossroads Walkers,
40 Days for Life Roswell, Life Chain Sunday, Stand for Life, Whispering Hope Baby Bottle campaign and Fill-the-Crib campaign.
Did you know?
St. Brendan's works closely with "Whispering Hope" Pregnancy
Resource Center in Cumming? In 2014, St. Brendan's received
Whispering Hope's annual Life Advocate Award.
In the 2015 Baby Bottle campaign, St. Brendan’s Knights of
Columbus collected $14,475 for Whispering Hope.
For more information about St. Brendan's Respect Life Ministry
or for updates on pro-life legislation, contact Ann LeClair-Ash at
atlantafrenchtutor.com.
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
St. Joseph’s Food
sign up for your own vigil hours at 40DaysforLife.com/Roswell.
Pantry Bags
Thanks and appreciation to Parking can be found at North Fulton Community Charities. For
our parish for your wonder- more information contact Rob and Heather Collins at
ful support of the food pan- 404-702-0274. Address:11205 Alpharetta Highway, Roswell, GA
try. Please, if you have not
Whispering Hope Gala for Life
done so, return the blue food pantry
Whispering Hope, a women’s resource and
grocery bag. About 200 bags have not
pregnancy center will host it’s Gala for Life on
been returned and are needed for packThursday, Oct. 15, 2015 at 7:00pm. The evening
ing food. October is warm drink month:
includes hors d’oeuvres and dessert bar, ministry
Please consider
exhibition, and special guest, Pro-life apologist Scott Klusendorf.
donating coffee, tea or hot cocoa.
Seating is limited, register now at supportwhisperinghope.org.
$25 per seat. $150 for table of 8.
St. Brendan’s 2014-2015
Every year, St. Brendan’s serves the Church by
providing education in the faith, the sacraments,
and a spiritual home. We now have the numbers
of those we have served from September 2014–
September 2015.
Welcomed as children of God through baptism:
Infant baptisms:
153
Child baptisms (7-17): 39
Adult (18+):
4
Total baptisms:
196
Received into full communion with the Church
through RCIA: 45
Received the sacraments of First Communion,
Confirmation, and Matrimony:
1st Communions:
343
Confirmations:
175
Marriages:
27
Studied in St. Brendan’s programs of religious
education:
Kindergarten-8th grade: 921
9th-12th grade:
310
Total Students:
1,231
As of September 2015, attending
St. Brendan’s there are:
Registered Parishioner households: 3,539
Individual Parishioners:
12,289
Among our parishioners this past year, we saw
many enter eternal life:
41
Please join us in thanking all the catechists,
volunteers, and staff who have prepared and
taught those entering the Church, receiving the
sacraments, and religious education. We
welcome again all those who have entered the
Church and joined St. Brendan’s, and we
congratulate all those who have received the
sacraments this year! We continue to pray for
those who passed away in the last year.
Please Remember in Your Prayers
Recordemos en Nuestras Oraciones
The Sick (Enfermos)
Jacob Cautter, grandson of Eileen Rice
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
GRUPO DE DANZA
DE SAN BRENDAN
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.
Ven a formar parte del Grupo de
Danza de San Brendan. El grupo es
responsable de las danzas para la
Virgen de Guadalupe y para eventos de la Iglesia donde podamos
PRIMERO MI PAREJA
presentar también bailes folklóricos. Oportunidades para niños y
Ministerio Matrimonial “Primero
adultos. ¡Anímate y participa!
me Pareja” le invita a participar en
nuestro Grupo de Parejas, donde
Para más información puedes llapodemos revivir el entusiasmo de
mar a Mariana Carreño al (678)
estar juntos. Próxima reunión es el
800-4061 ó Mariana Loya al (770)
Viernes, 16 de Octubre de 7pm a
205-7969.
9pm en el Centro de Formación de
Fe de San Brendan.
DEVOCIÓN AL DIVINO NIÑO
Para más información llame al
Oremos juntos la Nove(678) 341-9631 o en el correo prina al Divino Niño, todos
[email protected]
los Miércoles después
Tenemos guardería de niños, llade la mis en Español de
me y haga su reservación.
las 7:00p.m.
LEGION DE MARIA
VIRGEN PODEROSA
SERVICIOS DE VIGILIA Y
ORACIÓN POR LA VIDA
La Legión de Maria El Ministerio de Vida, le invita a
invita a todas las participar en las actividades que
familias que quieran se llevarán a cabo durante el mes
inscribirse para lle- de Octubre. Por favor tome un voBAUTIZOS DE LOS NIÑOS
var la Virgen a su lante informativo a la salida de la
casa por una sema- misa para los horarios y locaciones
Las familias interesada en el Sana de Domingo a de dichas actividades. Gracias por
cramento del Bautismo para los
Domingo.
Miembros
de la Legión su apoyo.
niños deben ser miembros regisde
Maria
estarán
presentes
registrados y activos de la Iglesia, atentrando
a
las
familias
interesadas.
der la clase de preparación bautismal y cumplir con los requisitos de
la Arquidiócesis de Atlanta.
¿Te gustaría profundizar
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.
LAVANDERÍA DEL SEÑOR
A los ministerios de Lavandería
del Señor se les confía el cuidado
de los linos utilizados en las Misas.
No se necesita experiencia, solo el
deseo de servir. Se provee entrenamiento. Si está interesado en
ayudar, por favor llame al Diacono
Luis Carlos para más información.
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