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Saint Brendan Catholic Church
Shallotte, North Carolina
Fourth Sunday of Easter
April 17, 2016
Reflections on the
Sunday Readings
Today’s account from the Acts of the Apostles
paraphrases Isaiah 49:6, “I have set you to be light for
the Gentiles, so that you may bring salvation to the
ends of the earth” (Acts 13:47). Originally spoken about
the promised Messiah, these words apply equally to
Paul and all who preach the Word. Discipleship
guarantees both success and failure, Failure, in this
passage, is Paul and Barnabas being expelled by the
Jews; success is their disciples’ experience of being
filled with joy and the Holy Spirit.
The Book of Revelation speaks of Christians who know
rejection in the form of persecution. Today’s verses
promise triumph to those who persevere. “They will
hunger no more, and thirst no more; the sun will not
strike them, nor any scorching heat… God will wipe
away every tear from their eyes” (Revelation 4:16-17.
In the gospel, when Jesus describes God as greater
than all, he is declaring that his leadership does not
rely on political strength but rather on faith in God and
God’s Word. The bond between Jesus and the Father
is so strong that no one will ever be able to snatch his
sheep out of his hands.
The modern Christian must allow the Word of God to
impact daily living. God’s Word is reflected in words of
support between friends, in words of fidelity between
husband and wife, in words of honesty between
business associates. Our words join today’s Scriptures
in calling us to be a light to the nations.
Preserving Our History: Work continues on archiving
our church’s history. If anyone has pictures (need
especially late 1980’s and 90’s), any stories, or event
information you could share please put them in the mail
slot marked “History” (mail slots are behind Info
Center). Any questions, contact Rita at 287-664
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
Just a reminder… the next Family
-Centered Faith Formation session
is Sunday, May1, 2016. It is for
children in grades Pre-K thru 8th
AND their parents/grandparents.
High School students are invited to
attend the session with the parents
or work as volunteers assisting the
facilitators. The session begins at 9:30am and ends at
10:45am. Following our session, the 11:15am Mass
will be a Children’s Liturgy for our Faith Formation
families and parishioners. Need more info, contact
Diane and Tom Nagle [email protected]
The 2016 Women’s Day of Reflection: SPREADING
THE JOY WITHIN: CALLED TO BE
SALT AND LIGHT will be held in
Brendan Hall on Saturday April 30th
from 8:00am to 2:00pm. You are
invited to COME, explore with us
how to best use your gifts and
talents in the Body of Christ. We are
all called to be disciples filled with
the light, joy and mercy of Christ, ready and willing to
share, serve and spread the Good News. Music will
be provided by Kim Kalman. Light breakfast fare and
lunch will be included in the $20.00 registration fee
due the Day of the Workshop. Please bring your
bible and a journal. To register… call Pat Bowers
754-7087 or e-mail [email protected]. Facilitated
by Pat Bowers, Kim Kalman and Companions on the
Journey!
St. Brendan New Members If you have 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, April, 20th at 3pm in Brendan
Hall. To RSVP please call Rita Canfield at 287-6649
or e-mail r.canfield @hotmail.com for more
information.
Amount Saved due to early
payments on the mortgage:
$1,131,453.65
910-754-8544
910-343-7014
910-457-6173
843-448-5930
843-347-5168
843-249-2356
Building Loan as of this month our
total debt is $626,306.26
COLLECTION FOR LAST WEEK
$17,826.00
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Saint Brendan Catholic Church
Shallotte, North Carolina
Fourth Sunday of Easter
April 17, 2016
Please pray for Our Family and Friends
Masses for the Week
Sat.
04/16 5pm
† Elizabeth Ruckel Bruckman
Sun.
04/17 8am
† Margaretta Stolba
9:30am
11:15am
St. Brendan Parishioners
† Ann McGahran
Mon.
04/18
9am
Eucharist Service
Tue.
04/19
9am
† Ann McGahran
Wed.
04/20 9am
† Ann McGahran
Thur.
04/21 9am
† Richard Spengler
Fri.
04/22
† Christopher Campbell
Sat.
04/23 5pm
† Barbara Gaizo
Sun.
04/24 8am
† Kathryn Kakos
9am
9:30am
11:15am
St. Brendan Parishioners
† John Hudik
Please pray for the repose of the souls and remember
the families of Pam Bailey, Marian Alexander and
Marie Carltock who died recently.
Next Week’s Reading
April 24, 2016
Fifth Sunday of Easter
Acts of the Apostles 14:21-24
Revelation 21:1-5
John 13:31-33, 34-35
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
Kim Barros
Cira Cole
Fr. William Lascelles
Krystal Churchwell
Mary Carmody
Mary Ann Molini
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
Catherine Henry
Stanley Zukowski
Thomas Curran
Jason DeMarte
Christopher Bueter
Michael Uher
Joe Borzilleri
Will Debukoc
Gwen Glover
Judy Mount
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
Aaron Alonso
Maria Cistulli
Tom Hutchin
Crystal Basil
Mary Elizabeth Zink
Diane Ovadek
Hazel Zacofsky
Clement McDonald
Teresa Ann Costin
Anthony Cirincione
Deborah Ritchie
Jennifer Bryant
Joan Barros
Bonnie Bryan
Mary Ann Comiskey
Charlotte Sweeney
Tony Kane
Denise Kassel
Heidi Averill
Ann Mandt
Katie Brown
Evan Ciovacco
Ben Lee
Jennifer Galla
Julie Brown
Dave Molini
Henry Cole
Betty Lamphiere
Jerry Feldhaus
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
Linda Kickham
Helen Fairman
Keri Chavez
Karen Long
Sr. Carol Beairsto Rgs.
Carol & Lauren Caldera
Vicky Lewis
Noah Semanko
JoAnn Behr
Ronald Young
Julie Mills
Ruth Tromblay
Christine Miles
Tom Waldron
Betty Hess
Karen Nittoli
Barbara Wengernuk
Althea Grace
Jeff Stephens
Elaine Eberhardt
Joanne Alstranner
Tony & Melina Villate
Linda Shemenski
Pat Casella
Tracey Petralia
Joe Marrone
Barbara Nance
Ray Normandy
Joe & Karolyn Robinson
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
Jack Dobson
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
Charles Witzel
Pat Pragel
Peggy Tinnell
Jennifer Cole
Joan Gilbert
Jim Lynch
Austin Sammon
William Conway
Staci Matthews
Barbara Hertrich
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Dolores Wenstrup
Mary Jane Brust
Pat Thatcher
Philip & Annice Granville
Robert Santoro
Robert Manfred
Donna Leonard
Windy Herring
Pauline Millosky
Katlyne Thompson
Gerald Lutz
Jean Rosen
Gloria Hillenburg
Josephine Chebat
Bill Cawthra
Tom Gaven
Ed Kobierowski
Carl Shirdon
Sue Yudysky
Rich Harding
Connie Woodard
Marlene Korn
John A. Murphy
Maria Knapik
Kathy Semanko
Joe and Betty Zegan
Charles Bradner
David Bodette
Deborah Lessner
George & Dorthy Mulcahy
Josephine Paterson Ed Manz
George Scheidle
Diane Hotop
David & Kelly Garrett Donald Woods
Joe Lowry
Madeline Mahony
Carol Galovich
Jim Leonard
Walter Skawinski
Jack Seeley
Rev. Bruno Swiatocha Anna Zeng
Salvatore Dinolfo
Jim and Mary Lou Matthews
Clifford Rolls
Louise Wallen
Theresa McMahon
Connie DiLorenzo
Saint Brendan Catholic Church
Shallotte, North Carolina
Fourth Sunday of Easter
April 17, 2016
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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04/11 Business Meeting
04/18 4th Degree
The Knights of Columbus Council 9039 will be
sponsoring a blood drive for the American Red Cross
on Tuesday, May 10th from 10am to 2:30pm in
Brendan Hall. To schedule an appointment, visit Red
Cross website: www.redcross.org and search by
sponsor code: KofC#9039 or call the Red Cross at 254
-GIVE (4483).
The Columbiettes meet on the second
Thursday of the month. Call Karen McCann
287-4175.
Scholarships For The Young
Ladies of our Parish! Scholarship
applications for the young ladies of
our parish are available at the
Church Office. Applicants must be
active members of our parish and also involved in their
school and community. Applications must be returned
to the Office by April 30, 2016.
Columbiette Card Party - Our
Lady of the Rosary #9039
Columbiettes are having a Card
Party at Ryan’s in North Myrtle
Beach from 11am till 3pm May
3.The cost is $15 which includes a full buffet. For
reservations call Marlene at 910-575-5450 or Anne at
910-575-3069.
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 May 10th from
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 no-profit organization
and all proceeds will help local charities. Call Kathy
Kelly at 704-351-1410 for tickets and more information.
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 before and after Mass.
You are invited to a Vision
Symposium
The Parish Vision Planning Group
extends a cordial invitation to all
parishioners to join in a symposium
to learn more about our vision plan
for our future and to enable us to solicit your valuable
input. Please consider attending since this will provide
another opportunity to participate in your parish.
Date: Sunday, April 24 – 3 pm to 5 pm. Location:
Brendan Hall.
Elks Lodge #2854 179 Bricklanding
Road, is having a Hamburger-Hot
Dog Night on April 22 at 5pm. Potato
Salad, Cole Slaw and Baked Beans
for $7. Respond to Walt Wilson 5122129. Deadline is April 19th.
St. Mark’s Feast Day - Please join us for
our 2nd Annual International Food
Festival. April 23, 2016 from 10am - 4pm
with Mass at 9am. St. Mark Catholic
Church, Eastwood Road in Wilmington.
Admission is free. Tickets will be sold at
the event for Food, Games and Raffles.
Great International Food to sample such as Italian,
Mexican, Irish, Spanish, Asian and Lebanese. Taste
of Wilmington with food from various Wilmington
Restaurants and a YoSake Food Truck on site. Live
entertainment and games for children.
Thank You! We would like to
give a special THANKS to
Peggy Dotson and Karen Carr
for their dedication and time in
the Confirmation retreat last
Saturday.
48
students
attended the retreat. Also
THANK
YOU
to
the
Columbiettes for preparation of lunch and snacks. The
kids loved it. Confirmation is Friday, May 13, 2016 at
6:30pm.
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Fourth Sunday of Easter
April 17, 2016
Saint Brendan Catholic Church
Shallotte, North Carolina
St Brendan the Navigator
Activities Calendar
Mon
Questions? Call 754-8544 or email
[email protected]
Sun
Tue
Wed
2016
Thu
Special Thanks to our
Sponsor or the week
John Ingraham, LLC
Parishioner
Support the business that that support our bulletin!
Sat
2
Fri
1
Creative Spirit
Rosary of the
Unborn 8:10
16
9
Choir 5pm
15
Creative Spirit
Peace Prayers 9;30
7 Centering Prayer
14
Centering Prayer
Brownbaggers
Columbiettes
23
4
13
Searchers of Scripture
Ensemble 4-6
Children’s Choir 6-7
22
Creative Spirit
3
Choir 8am
12 Faith’s Journey
9:30 - 11:30
Choir Practice 6:308:30
21
Centering Prayer
30
8
Creative Spirit
Peace Prayers 9;30
11
K of C Bus. Mtg.
Healing Prayer 9:30
Singles Group
20
Searchers of Scripture
29
Creative Spirit
6 Bereavement
Counseling
Searchers of Scripture
10
Second Sunday Coffee
18
K of C 4th Degree
19 Faith’s Journey
9:30 - 11:30
Choir Practice 6:308:30
28
Centering Prayer
Brownbaggers
5
Faith’s Journey
9:30 - 11:30
Choir Practice 6:308:30
17
Being Mortal
25
Healing Prayer 9:30
27
Searchers of Scripture
Ensemble 4-6
Children’s Choir 6-7
24
Choir 11:15
26 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
Fourth Sunday of Easter
April 17, 2016
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
Cuarto Domingo de Pascua
En el Antiguo Testamento, Dios mismo viene
representado como el pastor de su pueblo: “El Señor
es mi pastor, nada me falta (salmo 23). “El es nuestro
Dios y nosotros su pueblo, el rebano que el guía
(Salmo 95,7). El futuro Mesías es asimismo descrito
como la imagen del pastor. Como pastor pastorea su
rebano: recoge en brazos los corderitos, en el seno los
lleva, y trata con cuidado a las paridas (Isaías 4º) Esta
imagen ideal del pastor encuentra su plena realización
en Cristo. Él es el Buen Pastor, que va en busca de la
oveja perdida; se apiada del pueblo, porque lo ve
como oveja sin pastor. (Mateo 9,36), y llama a sus
discípulos pequeña gray. Pedro nombra a Jesús como
el pastor de nuestras almas. Pedro en la carta a los
Hebreos habla como el gran Pastor de las ovejas.
De Jesús, el Buen Pastor, pone en relieve el fragmento
evangélico de este domingo y algunas características
son: La primera se refiere al conocimiento reciproco
entre las ovejas y el pastor. “Mis ovejas escuchan mi
voz, y yo las conozco, y ellas me siguen. Es claro lo
que Jesus nos quiere decir con estas imágenes. El
conoce a sus discípulos (y en cuanto a Dios, a todos
los hombres), los conoce por su nombre. Él les ama
con un amor personal, que alcanza a cada uno como
si fuese el solo a existir ante él. Jesús no sabe contar
más que hasta uno y este uno es cada uno de
nosotros.
El Evangelio de hoy nos dice otra cosa sobre el Buen
Pastor. “Mis ovejas escuchan mi voz, y yo las conozco,
y ellas me siguen, y yo les doy la vida eterna; no
perecerán para siempre, y nadie les arrebatara de mi
mano. Mi Padre, que me las ha dado, supera a todos,
y nadie puede arrebatarlas de la mano de mi Padre.
Esta imagen del Buen Pastor es una llamada a la
comunión fraterna entre todos. El Buen Pastor conoce
a sus ovejas y las ovejas le conocen a el. Solo desde
esta cercanía estrecha, desde este conocimiento
mutuo y esta comunión de corazón el Buen Pastor
comparte su vida con sus ovejas. Hacia esta comunión
y mutuo conocimiento hemos de caminar también hoy
en la Iglesia.
BAUTISMOS
FECHAS PARA EL BAUTISMO
Las siguientes fechas para el Bautismo son:
Junio 4 Julio 9. Las pláticas para estos dos
bautismo son el día 29 de Mayo después de
la Misa de las 9:30 de la mañana. Los
bautismos son siempre a las 3:30 de la
tarde.
PRIMERA COMUNION
Los niños de la Primera Comunión tienen sus prácticas
los días 23 y 30 de Abril a las 9:30 de la mañana. Por
favor sean puntuales. La ultima clase de los niños es
el domingo 17, (tercer domingo de mes) y la Primera
Comunión es el 1 de Mayo.
MUCHAS GRACIAS
Muchas gracias a las maestras de la
Confirmación, Peggy Dotson and Karen
Carr por su dedicación a preparar a los jóvenes parea
la Confirmación. El retiro fue excelente y los jóvenes
aprendieron mucho acerca de la Iglesia Católica y su
liturgia dominical. También damos las gracias a las
señoras del grupo Columbiettes por la preparación del
almuerzo y merienda.
PREPARACION PARA EL FESTIVAL MEXICANO
Se hace una llamada a todos los hispanos para que
colaboren totalmente con el éxito del festival Mexicano.
Una vez al año la Iglesia de San Brendan hace un
festival para recoger fondos para la iglesia y pagar la
deuda que tenemos en relación de la iglesia nueva que
se construyó hace 6 anos. Además se piensa en
ampliar los recursos presentes hacia una construcción
de clases y renovación de la cocina para que sea más
funcional en el ministerio de la iglesia en general. Es
de suma importancia que todos nosotros nos sintamos
responsables de que el festival anual sea algo de gran
interés para Shallotte, NC y todo el resto de Brunswick
County. Muchas gracias por su colaboración.
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