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Saint Brendan Catholic Church
Shallotte, North Carolina
27th Sunday in Ordinary Time
October 2, 2016
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.
Reflections on the
Sunday Readings
Today’s readings take up the demands of faith. They
present a God who takes us seriously and wishes to be
taken seriously. The verses offer no foolproof formula
for relating to this God in all times and circumstances.
Rather, they are glimpses of people who demonstrated
that belief entails developing a dynamic relationship
with God.
The opening verses of Habakkuk are a dialogue
between God and the prophet about the perennial
problem of evil. The people had suffered ruthless
domination under one government; now a new power,
neo-Babylonia, was emerging after the battle of
Carchemish in 605 B.C. King Nebuchadnezzar was to
be no improvement. The frustration is clear, “O Lord,
how long shall I cry for help, and you will not listen?
(Habakkuk1:2). God’s answer is this: Vindication and
relief will come to those who wait patiently in faith.
In today’s second reading, Timothy and his community
are called to live out the Good News (“the good
treasure”) in their own day and hand it on for future
generations.
Luke 17:1-10 gathers sayings of Jesus describing the
faith required of disciples. The disciple must not be an
occasion of sin (17:1-2) but must be willing to forgive
those who have sinned (17:3-4). The apostles plead for
the strength required to do these things; Jesus replies
that faith (17:6) even as tiny as a mustard seed will
make incredible accomplishments possible.
Service to the community characterizes the true
believer. Reward must not be demanded or even
expected, “When you have done all you are ordered to
do, say, ’We are worthless slaves; we have done only
what we ought to have done! (Luke 7:10).
Dialogue with God is required, even when the reply is
in the form of a vision as yet unfulfilled. Courage is
needed to apply the Christian message to our time
without benefit of a vision. The God of the Bible is
present yet hidden, compassionate yet demanding, just
yet merciful, powerful yet gentle.
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
SPECIAL THANKS to the Knights of
Columbus for always thinking of the
children of St. Brendan’s. Our first
session of Family-Centered Faith
Formation begins October 2 and the
children’s snack has been provided by
the Knights. Thank you!
The Gift Shop will be taking orders for
the St. Joseph Missal both large and
regular print. The cost will be $32 for
Large Print and $30 for regular print.
Orders can be taken at the Gift Shop in
the Gathering Space.
The Year of Mercy December
8, 2015 - November 19, 2016 This pilgrimage is to be a
journey of walking closer with
God and discovering moments
of grace and spiritual renewal.
These doors are symbols of
God’s mercy, open to welcome
everyone into the compassion of God’s love that
Christ proclaimed. The Door of Mercy is still open until
November 19, 2016 at The Basilica Shrine of St.
Mary, 412 Ann Street in Wilmington. Bishop Burbidge
will close the Jubilee Year on the Solemnity of Our
Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe Saturday,
November 19, 2016.For more information go to http://
dioceseofraleigh.org/yearofmercy
Amount Saved due to early
payments on the mortgage:
$1,131,860.01
Building Loan as of this month
our total debt is $428,886.84.
Lillian Joy and her family would like to
thank everyone for their prayers,
cards, and visits to her while she
continues to be in rehab at Autumn Care. Your prayers
are making for a speedy recovery.
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COLLECTION FOR LAST WEEK
$20,862.00
Saint Brendan Catholic Church
Shallotte, North Carolina
27th Sunday in Ordinary Time
October 2, 2016
Please pray for Our Family and Friends
Masses for the Week
Sat.
10/01 5pm
† Katherine & Dean Sanders
Sun.
10/02 8am
† Living and Deceased
Members of The Knights of Columbus
9:30am
11:15am
St. Brendan Parishioners
† Loyack & Goodwin Families
Mon.
10/03
9am
Tue.
10/04
9am
Wed.
10/05 9am
† James Wiseman
Thur.
10/06 9am
† Carmel Kealey
Fri.
10/07
† Gene Walters
Sat.
10/08 5pm
† Gail Yaus
Sun.
10/09 8am
† Phong Bui
Eucharist Service
† Marie Kraus
9am
9:30am St. Brendan Parishioners
11:15am
† Thomas Luckett
Next Week’s Reading
October 9, 2016
28th Sunday in Ordinary Time
2 Kings 5:14-17
2 Timothy 2:8-13
Luke 17:11-19
Ayisha Marawi Hohl
Joe Konen
Carmen Barros
Glenn Petrucci
Dan Stennett
Annie Labagh
Richard Riley
Rod Fagert
Michael Maggiore
Christopher Hylton
Sean Neumann
The Sullivan Family
Daniel Mulcahy
Kim Barros
Cira Cole
Fr. William Lascelles
Mary Carmody
Mary Ann Molini
Melissa Zobel
Tammy Street
Rose Davignon
Pat Wagner
Jennifer McMillan
Lindsay Wilharm
Joan Barros
Olivia Dunn
Sue Donnelly
Tracey Petralia
Gene Cox
Denise Kassel
John Mulitz
Dottie Henndricks
Catherine Henry
Stanley Zukowski
Thomas Curran
Michelle Careau
Christopher Bueter
Michael Uher
Joe Borzilleri
Will Debukoc
Gwen Glover
Judy Mount
Vicki Kay
Kathy Schappa
James Sneska
Bryan McKillipsp
Marie Tyler
Carolena Nickles
Bette Hofmann
Dom Di Maio
Chris Oliver
Paul Whitehouse
Stella Kielb
Jason Del Pezzo
Carol Cohenno
Solomon Goulet
Brandon Snyder
Jane Krieger
Jean Mulcahy
Aaron Alonso
Maria Cistulli
Tom Hutchin
Mary Elizabeth Zink
Diane Ovadek
Hazel Zacofsky
Clement McDonald
Teresa Ann Costin
Anthony Cirincione
Deborah Ritchie
Jennifer Bryant
Christine Miles
Cecil Poole
Mary Ann Comiskey
Karen Nittoli
Tony Kane
Althea Grace
Alice Marie Arvonio
Ann Mandt
Katie Brown
Evan Ciovacco
Laurie Fischer
Jennifer Galla
Julie Brown
Richard Fischer
Henry Cole
Betty Lamphiere
Jerry Feldhaus
Dorothy Downey
Elizabeth Link
Rich Willis
Carol Brown
Cody Fusco
Alice Minneci
LCPL Brendan Churchwell
Gina De Cotiis
Andrew Taylor
Lynn Maglione Gregor
Liam Orlando
Louise Troy
Michael Dobosh Jr.
Johnson Family
The Malone Family
Ray Delotell
Alexa, Curtis & Evan Paton
Keira Rose Flynn
Linda Kickham
Helen Fairman
Keri Chavez
Sara Bryan
Carol & Lauren Caldera
Vicky Lewis
Noah Semanko
JoAnn Behr
Jim & Gloria Brinsfield
Julie Mills
Ruth Tromblay
Paul Scribner
Tom Waldron
Betty Hess
Storm Pouliot
Barbara Wengernuk
Nancy Young
Jeff Stephens
Elaine Eberhardt
Joanne Alstranner
Tony & Melina Villate
Linda Shemenski
Pat Casella
Lois Galligan
Joe Marrone
Barbara Nance
Ray Normandy
Joe & Karolyn Robinson
Michael Fuchs
Thomas & Carole O’Neill
Joanne & Dave Bartley
Rod Maring
Mark Jutras
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
Ben Lee
Gary LaRouech
Cathleen Newman
Jack Dobson
Luis Salas
Pauline Millosky
Richard Willets
Michael Dobosh, Sr.
Adele Treible
Mike Bishko
Bill Anstock
Jennifer Seeley
Elizabeth Walsh
Chris Stephens
David Bodette
Theresa Whaley
Jim Cech
Charles Witzel
Pat Pragel
Peggy Tinnell
Jennifer Cole
Joan Gilbert
Jim Lynch
Austin Sammon
William Conway
Mary Barton
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Dot Hoffmann
Shirlee Borthen
Dolores Wenstrup
Mary Jane Brust
Charlie Schorpp
Philip & Annice Granville
Barbara Hertrich
Robert Manfred
Donna Leonard
Windy Herring
Katlyne Thompson
Ed & Grayce Farley
Gerald Lutz
Jean Rosen
Gloria Hillenburg
Josephine Chebat
Tom Gaven
Ruth Peters
Ed Kobierowski
Carl Shirdon
Sue Yudysky
Rich Harding
Connie Woodard
Marlene Korn
John A. Murphy
Maria Knapik
Kathy Semanko
Joe and Betty Zegan
Tom Gilmartin
Connie DiLorenzo
Deborah Lessner
Cheryl Dobosh
Josephine Paterson Ed Manz
Diane Hotop
Gloria Gustavson
David & Kelly Garrett Donald Woods
Joe Lowry
Staci Matthews
Carol Galovich
Jim Leonard
Walter Skawinski
Jack Seeley
Rev. Bruno Swiatocha Anna Zeng
Salvatore Dinolfo
Mary Lou Matthews
Louise Wallen
Mary Jane Fredeman
Lillian Joy
Frank “Gator” Gajderowicz
Saint Brendan Catholic Church
Shallotte, North Carolina
27th Sunday in Ordinary Time
October 2, 2016
Parish Community
K of C Call Paul Murnane 575-6059.
Check their web site:
www.kofc-shallotte.org
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10/10 Business Meeting
10/17 4th Degree
The Knights of Columbus are partnering with
Brunswick County Special Olympics to turn old
unwanted cell phones into cash for Special Olympics.
100% of the proceeds will support Special Olympics
athletes in our community. A collection box is on the
floor in the entrance hallway to Brendan Hall.
Did you know that the Knights of Columbus Council
9039 here at St. Brendan annually gives away over
$25,000 to local charitable organizations that help
abused women and children, homeless,
underprivileged children, people with intellectual
disabilities and many more very worthwhile causes? To
help us meet the needs of so many contact Richard
Rismiller 910-200-2924 [email protected].
“Retirement Solutions for
Life” a presentation by John
Ingraham and Juliet Casper.
Here is a list of topics they will
be
discussing:
Tax
Strategies, Asset Allocation, Long Term Care
Options, Social Security, Estate Planning,
Portfolio Security. John and Juliet will be answering
your questions and informing you on these issues in
Brendan Hall Sept. 28 from 1pm to 3pm. Call St.
Brendan’s to register 754-8544.
Tax Tips for Seniors a free event!
Tuesday November 8, at 1pm. Join
registered Tax Preparer Phyllis McCoy
and Financial Advisor John Ingraham
for an informational hour. Get updates
on changes to NC tax laws, and tips
for possible year-end tax reductions, tailored tor
retired Seniors. To RSVP call 910-754-6921.
This year’s America Needs Fatima Prayer
Rally will be Saturday October 15, at Noon
for one hour. Call Celia Lourenco at 7555314 to sign up.
The Columbiettes meet on the second
Thursday of the month. Call Peggy Storella
846-9906.
The Columbiettes will hold their Fall
Card Party at Ryan’s Steak House in
North Myrtle Beach on October 4 from
11am to 3pm. Tickets are $15. Call
Karen McCann at 910-287-4175 for reservations.
Proceeds from the card party will be donated to St.
Brendan’s Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry and
Brunswick Electric’s Warm Hands Warm Hearts
Program. Don’t delay, tickets sell our fast. Join us for a
fun afternoon of lunch, games, wonderful raffle prizes
and a chance to help those in need.
Calling all Crafters: This year our Craft Show will be
on November 19th and
20th, just in time for
Holiday Shopping! If you
are interested in renting a
space please call Marie
Frost at 910-575-7638 or
e - m a i l
a t
[email protected] for
more information. Space
is limited. Each Space is
$30 for the 2 day event.
Seniors Helping Seniors Event: Join
Brunswick Senior Resources for this
6th annual Event, Friday, October 7th
8:45am to 2pm. Light Breakfast and
Lunch provided. Valuable information
for Seniors, their families and Caregivers. Call 910754-2300 for more info and to reserve your seat!
The next Welcome Reception for
the New Parishioners will be held
in Brendan Hall on October 26th at
3pm. All who have not had an
opportunity to attend in the past are
also welcome to join us. For more information and to
RSVP please contact Rita Canfield 287-6649 or email [email protected] by October 24th.
Looking forward to seeing you there.
Arts and Crafts Fair Saturday October 22,
9am - 2pm at the Clubhouse at Brunswick
Plantation. Handmade items and good prices! Free
admission, all indoors and a bake sale for local
charities. For more information call 910-287-4604.
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October 2, 2016
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Shallotte, North Carolina
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Activities Calendar
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Mon
Tue
Wed
2016
Thu
Special Thanks to our
Sponsor or the week
Robertos
Check out the Coupon
Fri
8
1 Choir Sings 5pm
Sat
Support the businesses that support our bulletin!
6 Centering Prayer
Columbiettes
7 Creative Spirit
Rosary of the
Unborn 8:10
First Friday
15
Franciscan
Associates 3pm
Maloney Room
Brownbaggers
14 Creative Spirit
Peace Prayers 9;30
22 Ensemble Choir
5pm
5 Bereavement
Counseling
Searchers of Scripture
Ensemble 4 -6
Kid’s Choir 6-7
21 Creative Spirit
Peace Prayers 9;30
29 KofC Rosary
4:30pm
13
Centering Prayer
20
Centering Prayer
Brownbaggers
28Creative Spirit
12
Searchers of Scripture
19
Searchers of Scripture
Ensemble 4 -6
Kid’s Choir 6-7
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10 K of C Bus. Mtg.
K of C 4th Degree
17 K of C 4th Degree
18 Faith’s Journey
9:30 - 11:30
Choir Practice 6:30
26
Searchers of Scripture
Healing Prayer 9:30
Singles Group
24/31
Healing Prayer 9:30
25 Faith’s Journey
9:30 - 11:30
Choir Practice 6:30
11 Faith’s Journey
9:30 - 11:30
Choir Practice 6:30
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Faith’s Journey
9:30 - 11:30
Choir Practice 6:30
Questions? Call 754-8544 or email
[email protected]
Sun
9
Choir Sings 8am
16 St. Brendan Book
Club
Choir Sings 11:15
23/30
10/30 KofC Rosary
7:30am
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
27th Sunday in Ordinary Time
October 2, 2016
Boletin Hispano
INFORMACIÓN
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)
Domingo XXVII
Jesús les había repetido en diversas ocasiones: “¡Qué
pequeña es vuestra fe!”. Los discípulos no protestan.
Saben que tiene razón. Llevan bastante tiempo junto a
él. Lo ven entregado totalmente al Proyecto de Dios;
solo piensa en hacer el bien; solo vive para hacer la
vida de todos más digna y más humana. ¿Lo podrán
seguir hasta el final?
Según Lucas, en un momento determinado, los
discípulos le dicen a Jesús: “Auméntanos la fe”.
Sienten que su fe es pequeña y débil. Necesitan
confiar más en Dios y creer más en Jesús. No le
entienden muy bien, pero no le discuten. Hacen
justamente lo más importante: pedirle ayuda para que
haga crecer su fe.
Nosotros hablamos de creyentes y no creyentes, como
si fueran dos grupos bien
definidos: unos tienen fe,
otros no. En realidad, no es así. Casi siempre, en el
corazón humano hay, a la vez, un creyente y un no
creyente. Por eso, también los que nos llamamos
“cristianos” nos hemos de preguntar: ¿Somos
realmente creyentes? ¿Quién es Dios para nosotros?
¿Lo amamos? ¿Es él quien dirige nuestra vida?
La fe puede debilitarse en nosotros sin que nunca nos
haya asaltado una duda. Si no la cuidamos, puede irse
diluyendo poco a poco en nuestro interior para quedar
reducida sencillamente a una costumbre que no nos
atrevemos a abandonar por si acaso. Distraídos por
mil cosas, ya no acertamos a comunicarnos con Dios.
Vivimos prácticamente sin él.
¿Qué podemos hacer? Lo primero es rezar como
aquel desconocido que un día se acercó a Jesús y le
dijo: “Creo, Señor, pero ven en ayuda de mi
incredulidad”. Es bueno repetirlas con corazón sencillo.
Dios nos entiende. El despertará nuestra fe.
Lo importante es insistir hasta tener una primera
experiencia, aunque sea pobre, aunque solo dure unos
instantes. Si un día percibimos que no estamos solos
en la vida, si captamos que somos amados por Dios
sin merecerlo, todo cambiará. No importa que
hayamos vivido olvidados de él. Creer en Dios, es,
antes que nada, confiar en el amor que nos tiene.
FECHAS PARA EL BAUTISMO
Las siguientes fechas para los
bautismos son: Noviembre 5,
Diciembre 3 . Las pláticas para
estos tres bautismos son Octubre
30 después de la misa 9:30 de la
mañana. Los bautismos son
siempre a las 3:30 de la tarde.
MUCHAS GRACIAS
Hoy damos las gracias a José Landa y al grupo que
ayudo en la iglesia ayer en el día familiar de la
misericordia. También damos las gracias al grupo de
Jorge Domínguez, Esterlina su esposa, Eloy Jaramillo,
Rosa Barba y su hija Jessica, Érica García y a la
Madre Rosanne por la ayuda grande del Festival de
Sunset Beach. También a Antonio Tranquilino y a
Marcelo Ariza por el transporte de los materiales.
PRACTICA DEL CORO DE LOS
NIÑOS.
La práctica del coro de los niños
comienza el miércoles día 5 de
Octubre a las 6 de la tarde. Es
importante que estos niños asistan
con la directora de música
REUNIONES IMPORTANTES
El día 4 de Octubre, será la reunión de las mujeres de
7:00-9:00 de la noche. La reunión de hombres es el
día 6 de Octubre de 7:00-9:00 de la noche.
PREPARACION PARA UN RETIRO PARA TODA LA
IGLESIA
Las personas encargadas de los diferentes
ministerios en la parroquia están preparando
un retiro para los días 6,7, 8 de Enero 2017.
Estamos conversando con el señor Trujillo,
un orador mexicano de mucha fama y que
está muy contento por la invitación de venir a San
Brendan. La parroquia hispana les quiere hacer saber
con mucha antelación para que ustedes hagan sus
planes y puedan invitar también a sus familias y otras
amistades.
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