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Saint Brendan Catholic Church
Shallotte, North Carolina
28th Sunday in Ordinary Time
October 11, 2015
Reflections on the Readings
Wisdom is often regarded as a personal attribute,
something that people honor in others. Today’s
readings understand wisdom as a gift that must benefit
the community. Expertise is centrifugal, moving from
one person out to the entire population.
The Book of Wisdom chooses the wise and benevolent
king as the model of human perfection. This ruler
prefers wisdom to wealth, health, beauty, and even
kingship itself. The ideal leader employs wisdom from
the common good.
The responsorial psalm is a meditation on the value of
human life. In verse twelve, the psalmist prays for
wisdom of heart -- the ability to live in balanced
relationship with God and others. Wisdom means that
the community experiences the graciousness of God’s
presence. Wisdom also implies that God acknowledges
human work by giving it fullness and meaning.
Mark depicts a Jesus who is recognized for his
wisdom. Jesus guides the man who wishes to gain
eternal life. Wisdom requires that one first look to the
common good. The man questioning Jesus has
already achieved this level by keeping the
commandments. Wisdom’s second demand is much
more challenging, giving up everything that distracts
him form following Jesus. To sell one’s possessions
and give to the poor is a freeing experience that results
in great service to the community.
Wisdom is required in all real life situations. Parents
become wise in experience and use that grace to guide
their children. Teachers share knowledge with their
students, but even more, they share wisdom. The truly
wise see their expertise not as an honor to be
recognized, but as a gift to be shared.
A new Book Study is beginning!
Sunday October 18th, from 9:15am to
10:45 in the McGivney Room and
continuing on the third Sunday of each
month, there will be a discussion on the best selling
book Being Mortal written by Atul Gawande M.D.
Presentation of the medical model and its impact is
being done in many circles, like Novant Heath
Brunswick Center and Hospice. The discussion,
facilitated by Fran Salone-Pelletier, will focus on
deepening our understanding of what it means to be
mortal… what it means to live until we die. Attendees
can sign up to purchase the book by emailing Fran at
[email protected] or by contacting David
Morris (910) 477-7055 or [email protected].
Payment is $16 will be collected upon receipt of the
book. Newcomers are most welcome to join.
Most of us attend Mass weekly but many are not sure
why the Mass is the way it is. On October 12th and
19th there will be two classes on the history and
meaning of the different parts of the Mass. As part of
the class there will be a non-sacramental Mass (not a
real Mass) being said and an ongoing commentary
explaining what is being done and why. The classes
will be held in the church from 9:30 to 11:00am each
day. These classes are open to all parishioners.
Children’s Choir: We are
pleased to announce that St.
Brendan‘s will be forming a
Children’s Choir beginning in
October for children in
Grades 3 and up under the
direction of Sandy Gemach.
There are registration forms
on the Stewardship Table in the Gathering Space.
Please complete and return before October 21. For
information
contact
Diane
Nagle
[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 $794,207.51
COLLECTION FOR LAST WEEK
$13,528.50
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Saint Brendan Catholic Church
Shallotte, North Carolina
28th Sunday in Ordinary Time
October 11, 2015
Worship
Masses for the Week
Sat.
10/10 5pm
† Bill Johnston
Sun.
10/11 8am
† K of C - Living & Deceased
9:30am
11:15am
St. Brendan Parishioners
† Joseph Pavlic
Mon.
10/12
9am
Tue.
10/13
9am
Wed.
10/14
9am
† Splaine & McLaughlin
Families
† Walter Yudysky
Thur.
10/15
9am
† Bridget Ness
Fri.
10/16
9am
† Frank Fortuna
Sat.
10/17 5pm
† Louise Gentile
Sun.
10/18 8am
† Marian Magri
9:30am
11:15am
Please pray for Our Family and Friends
Eucharist Service
St. Brendan Parishioners
† Denise A. Hennessey
Please pray for the repose of the soul and
remember the family of Adrienne Lemmons
who died last week.
Next Week’s Reading
October 18, 2015
29th Sunday In Ordinary Time
Isaiah 53:10-11
Hebrews 4:14-16
Mark 10:35-45
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
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
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
Alice Minneci
LCPL Brendan Churchwell
Gina De Cotiis
Andrew Taylor
Lynn Maglione Gregor
Liam Orlando
Louise Troy
Carmel Kealy
Joseph Leslie
The Malone Family
Ray Delotell
Alexa, Curtis & Evan Paton
Keira Rose Flynn
Carolyn Arney
Ron Sarko
Frank Massa
Stanley Zukowski
Tip Heffner
Donna Maria Kaminskas
Linda Kickham
Helen Fairman
Keri Chavez
Karen Long
Sr. Carol Beairsto Rgs.
Carol & Lauren Caldera
Dianne Fentress
Paul Lixon
Vicky Lewis
Dee Goodrich
JoAnn Behr
Ronald Young
Constance (Pat) Evans
Mary Pouliot
Karen Cohan
Tom Waldron
Betty Hess
Karen Nittoli
Barbara Wengernuk
Althea Grace
Jeff Stephens
Elaine Eberhardt
Joanne Alstranner
Please pray for our Parishioners
Gary LaRouech
Cathleen Newman
Mary Lou Matthews
Luis Salas
George Salchert
Barbara Napfel
Debbie Chase
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
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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
Ralph Kuhnel
Rev. Bruno Swiatocha Anna Zeng
Salvatore Dinolfo
Tom Chase
Clifford Rolls
Jim Yeager
Roger & Sharon Hammomd Family
Saint Brendan Catholic Church
Shallotte, North Carolina
28th Sunday in Ordinary Time
October 11, 2015
Parish Community
K of C Call Richard Rismiller 579-1155.
Check their web site:
www.kofc-shallotte.org
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10/12 Business Meeting
10/19 4th Degree
The 4th degree of the Knights of Columbus will hold
their “Heavenly Bread” sale next weekend at all of the
Masses. Proceeds will benefit our military charities in
North Carolina.
The Columbiettes meet one night a month.
Call Karen McCann 287-4175.
Faith Journey meets on Tuesdays from (9:45 to
11:30) in the McGivney Room. On October
20th we will begin the Little Rock Study:
Eucharist in Scripture: which emphasizes
the importance of meals shared in faithful
fellowship as part of our covenant
relationship with God. . There will be six
sessions including the introduction. Study resources
will be available at a cost of $15.00. The study will
conclude on November 24th. To register for the study
please contact Pat Bowers at [email protected] or
call Pat at 754-7087 by October 16th. Come and join
us on the journey; all are welcome.
Welcome Reception: If you recently joined St.
Brendan’s Parish and have not had an opportunity to
attend a New Member Welcome Reception, you are
cordially invited to attend on Wednesday October 21 at
3pm. To RSVP please call Rita Canfield at 287-6649 or
e-mail [email protected] by October 19th for
more information.
We are looking for a few more people
to help with the Sound Console during
the weekend Masses. It would be nice to
have 4 or 5 assigned for each Mass.
Currently we have 2 for Saturday 5pm, 2
for Sunday 8am, 0 for Sunday 9:30am
and 1 for Sunday 11:15am. It is not difficult to man the
sound console and expert instructions will be provided.
If you attend one of these Masses and are interested
please call Joe Carpinello 579-9660. We work on a
rotation basis.
Building Hope Ministries and Brunswick County
Streetreach are in need of $5 to $10 gift cards at
restaurants (McDonald’s, Subway, Wendy’s etc…) for
the homeless youth in school. They want to do all they
can do to ensure they stay in school. Many of the
students and their families are struggling to remain or
find housing have no means of preparing and cooking
meals. They also need men’s sixe 32X34 jeans and
ladies size 11/12. If you can help or need more
information, call Gary or Donna Phelps at 842-2711.
Loaves and Fishes needs help - Help wanted picking
up food from Little River Food Lion on Saturday or
Sunday morning once a month. Please call Dave
Rosenfeld at 910-579-2704.
Flu Clinic - Brunswick County Health Department will
distributing Flu shots here in Brendan Hall. The date is
November 12, from 10am until noon. You need to bring
a photo ID and your Insurance card. They will file the
cost with your insurance company.
If you are attending St. Brendan and not registered, we
would love to have you join us as part of the family
here at St. Brendan. Simply pick up a registration form
at the Stewardship Desk in the Gathering Space and
return it by mail of just put it in the collection basket on
your next visit. We would love to know who you are
and be part of our parish.
West Brunswick High School 12th Grade will be
sponsoring The Giving Tree project this year. They are
asking for our support in making this another
successful event for students at our local elementary
schools, Jessie Mae Monroe and Waccamaw. This
project promotes literacy in elementary school for 3rd
grade students. They are asking that you adopt one
child and follow the attached instructions on the
bookmarks by purchasing one new book that they have
requested. The book drive begins October 12 with the
bookmarks on the Stewardship Desk and final pick up
of books on October 26th. If you have any questions
contact Ashley Hughes at 910-398-0654.
Calling all Crafters - This year our craft
show will be held on November 14 &15,
just in time for the Holiday Shopping. If
you are interested in renting a space call
Marie Frost at 910-575-7638 or e-mail at
[email protected] for more information.
Brown Baggers get together with your
friends for a few hours of fun playing
BINGO or CARDS with them. We meet the
2nd and 4th Thursday at Noon. Bring your
own bag lunch. Dessert and coffee, tea or soft drinks
are provided. Look forward to seeing you!
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Shallotte, North Carolina
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Activities Calendar
Mon
Tue
Questions? Call 754-8544 or email
[email protected]
Sun
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6 Faith’s Journey
9:30 - 11:30
Choir Practice 6:308:30
Wed
7 Bereavement
Counseling
Searchers of Scripture
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Special Thanks to our
Sponsor or the week
Housecleaning by Jan & Ellen
Support the businesses
that support our bulletin!
3 Choir 5pm
Sat
2 First Friday
Creative Spirit
Rosary of the
Unborn 8:10
10
Fri
1
Centering Prayer
9
Creative Spirit
Peace Prayers 9;30
Thu
8
Centering Prayer
Brownbaggers
17
Columbiettes
15
Centering Prayer
11
8am Choir
14
Searchers of Scripture
Contemp. Practice 4-6
16
Creative Spirit
Peace Prayers 9;30
13 Faith’s Journey
9:30 - 11:30
Choir Practice 6:308:30
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Healing Prayer 9:30
K of C Bus. Mtg.
23
Creative Spirit
21
Searchers of Scripture
22
Centering Prayer
Brownbaggers
18
Being Mortal
20 Faith’s Journey
9:30 - 11:30
Choir Practice 6:308:30
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K of C 4th Degree
Singles Group
6pm
30 Creative Spirit
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Healing Prayer 9:30
29
Centering Prayer
25
11:15 Choir
28
Searchers of Scripture
Contemp. Practice 4-6
Children’s Choir 6-7
27 Faith’s Journey
9:30 - 11:30
Choir Practice 6:308:30
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
28th Sunday in Ordinary Time
October 11, 2015
Boletin Hispano
FORMACION DE FE Padre Ricardo, párroco
(910-754-8544)
Hna. M. Teresa coordinadora (910-200-9209)
XXVlll Domingo Ordinario
El evangelio de hoy narra dos cosas: (a) cuenta la
historia del hombre rico que pregunta por el camino de
la vida eterna y (b) Jesús llama la atención sobre el
peligro de las riquezas. El hombre rico no aceptó la
propuesta de Jesús, pues era muy rico. Una persona
rica está protegida por la seguridad que la riqueza le
da. Tiene dificultad en abrir la mano y dejar escapar
esta seguridad. Agarrada a las ventajas de sus bienes
vive defendiendo sus propios intereses. Una persona
pobre no acostumbra tener esta preocupación. Pero
puede que tenga una cabeza de rico. Entonces, el
deseo de riqueza crea en ella una dependencia y hace
que esta persona se vuelva esclava del consumismo.
Hay gente que tiene tantas actividades que ya no tiene
tiempo para dedicarse al servicio del prójimo.
Un
joven llega cerca de Jesús y le pregunta: “Maestro
bueno, ¿qué he de hacer para tener en herencia la
vida eterna?” Jesús responde. “¿Por qué me llamas
bueno? ¡Nadie es bueno, sino sólo Dios!” Jesús aleja
la atención sobre sí mismo y apunta hacia Dios, pues
lo que importa es hacer la voluntad de Dios, revelar el
Proyecto del Padre. En seguida, Jesús afirma: “Ya
sabes los mandamientos: No mates, no cometas
adulterio, no robes, no levantes falso testimonio, no
seas injusto, honra a tu padre y a tu madre”. Es
importante mirar bien la respuesta de Jesús. El joven
había preguntado por la vida eterna. ¡Quería vivir
cerca de Dios! Recuerda los mandamientos que
hablan del respeto a la vida ¡cerca del prójimo! Para
Jesús, sólo conseguimos estar bien con Dios, si
estamos bien con el prójimo. No sirve de nada
engañarse. La puerta para llegar a Dios es el prójimo.
Comparte los bienes con los pobres y sígueme. “Jesús
fijando en él su mirada, le amó y le dijo: «Una cosa te
falta: anda, cuanto tienes véndelo y dáselo a los
pobres y tendrás un tesoro en el cielo; luego, ven y
sígueme.» Jesús pide mucho, pero lo pide con mucho
amor. El joven no aceptó la propuesta de Jesús y se
fue “porque tenía muchos bienes”. Después de que el
joven se fuera, Jesús comentó su decisión: ¡Qué difícil
es que los que tenga riquezas entren en el Reino de
los Cielos! Los discípulos quedaron asombrados. La
expresión “entrar en el Reino” indica no sólo y en
primer lugar la entrada en el cielo después de la
muerte, sino también y sobre todo la entrada en
comunidad alrededor de Jesús. La comunidad es y
debe ser una muestra del Reino. Los discípulos
quedaron desconcertados ante la exigencia de Jesús.
Cuando la riqueza o el deseo de la riqueza ocupan el
corazón y la mirada, la persona deja de percibir el
sentido del evangelio.
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.
BAUTISMOS
Los bautismos son noviembre 7 y
diciembre 5. La plática para estos
dos bautismos será el día 25 de
Octubre.
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.
CELEBRACION DE LA
HERENCIA HISPANA
Damos las gracias a todas
las parroquia que han
colaborado
con este
encuentro hispano. La
parroquia de San Brendan recibió a todos los visitantes
con los brazos abiertos. Gracias a los que prepararon
la comida, a los ayudantes , al grupo musical y a todos
los que participaron en este encuentro.
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