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Saint Brendan Catholic Church
Shallotte, North Carolina
Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
February 8, 2015
Tax Time is just around the
corner. If you need a Contribution
Statement call Rusty, in the office
at 754-8544.
Reflections on the Readings
Today’s readings show us that people are not defined
by their vocation or by their financial success or by
their power. People are defined by their willingness to
reach out to others. These are the “real” people who
put aside preoccupation with self and set out to repair a
hurting world.
Paul considers the question of financial aid in
preaching the gospel. He is rebutting some Corinthians
who maintain that non acceptance of compensation
implied denial of apostleship. In reply, Paul observes
that he has no choice but to preach the Good News.
God commissioned him to undertake the task.
Financial independence enables Paul to be of service
without pressure and to identify with the weak. To
become all things for all people is another way of
saying that service makes the person.
For Mark, Jesus’ teaching in the synagogue provides a
picture of a typical day in the Lord’s early ministry.
There is the exorcism of the man with an unclean spirit,
the healing of Peter’s mother-in-law, and the evening
cures. Miracles manifest the advent of the kingdom;
through Jesus, God is providing for those who hurt.
Jesus’ mission is not to show power or to satisfy
curiosity, his call is to serve.
Service is a concern of the modern Christian family.
Husband and wife support each other. Parents take
responsibility as first teachers of their children. Children
must respond to family obligations. Service is a
concern of the extended family as well. Parishioners,
citizens, elected officials and nations must provide an
environment where peace and justice grow and
prosper.
Help Wanted: At some time during the second
quarter of 2015, we will be making a parish survey
available using an online product called Survey
Monkey. If any parishioner has experience in data
analysis using Survey Monkey and would like to assist
in data analysis, please contact Pete Chesterton at
[email protected] of phone 585-281-3715.
Your
invited!
The
Associates of the Franciscan
Sisters of Allegany are
hosting a day long retreat
facilitated by Sr. Jeanne
Williams, OSF, Co-Director
of the Allegany Franciscan
Associate program at St.
Brendan on Saturday March 7 from 9am to 3pm
(doors open at 8:30am). The theme of the retreat is
The Joy of the Gospel - A meeting of the Minds:
Francis the Saint and Francis, the Pope. The cost
for the day is $20 and includes a light breakfast,
snacks, and lunch. Preregistration is appreciated. Call
910-579-1057 or 910-754-3655 for information or to
register. Bring a neighbor or friend!! All are welcome!
Stations of the Cross will be recited
every Friday during the Lenten
Season after the 9am Mass. On
March 6, First Friday, Stations will be
at 10am after Adoration and
Benediction. No stations on Good
Friday.
Lenten Lunch Series The Greater Shallotte
Ministerial Association has scheduled the annual
Lenten Lunches. The Noon lunch and worship
service is held each Wednesday of Lent at various
churches. This year’s theme is PRAYING OUR WAY
THROUGH LENT. St. Brendan is hosting the first one
on Ash Wednesday. Rev. Rich Vaughn is the homilist.
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
Amount Saved due to early payments on
the mortgage: $1,119,479.64
Building Loan as of this month our total
debt is $1,023,812.09
910-754-8544
910-343-7014
910-457-6173
843-448-5930
843-347-5168
843-249-2356
COLLECTION FOR LAST WEEK
$21,493.00
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Saint Brendan Catholic Church
Shallotte, North Carolina
Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
February 8, 2015
Worship
Masses for the Week
Sat.
2/07
5pm
† Larry Toscani
Sun.
2/08
8am
† Robin Burns
9:30am
Please pray for Our Family and Friends
St. Brendan Parishioners
11:15am † Josephine LaRocco
Mon.
2/09
9am
Eucharist Service
Tue.
2/10
9am
† Pasqulina Materazzi
Wed.
2/11
9am
† Hopkins and Koch Families
Thur.
2/12
9am
† Tommy Thopmpson
Fri.
2/13
9am
† Agnes Bemley
Sat.
2/14
5pm
† Doris Dursee
Sun.
2/15
8am
† John Gregory, Jr.
9:30am
11:15am
St. Brendan Parishioners
† John Mulitz
Plese pray for the repose of the soul and remember the
family of Corinne Ryan who died recently.
Flowers in the church this week are in memory of
Sophie Fey’s Birthday from
Janet and Stephen Bahniuk.
Next Week’s Readings
February 15, 2015
6th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Leviticus 13:1-2, 44-46
1 Corinthians 10:31-11:1
Mark 1:40-45
Communion for the Sick & Homebound
contact Ann McGahran ext. 28 or Deacon Bob
ext. 28 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
Brenda Noll
Christopher Hylton
Mary Shickert
Laurie Van Riper
Johnny Johnson
Max Veech
Julia Mueller
Ray Galovich
Mary Claire Kasunic
Ed Muller Family
Ruth Tromblay
Shawn Martin
Baby-Owen Bell
Phyllis Buskirik
Sean Neumann
The Sullivan Family
Daniel Mulcahy
Meg Willmann`
Colleen Puntello
Linda O’Neill
Debbie Wamsley
Emma Broughton
Delores Kozel
Joan Auray
Adele Hordan
Vera M. Powell
Kim Barros
Dean Sanders
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
Marie Tyler
Alice Minneci
Carolena Nickles
LCPL Brendan Churchwell
Bette Hofmann
Gina De Cotiis
Dom Di Maio
Andrew Taylor
Chris Oliver
Lynn Maglione Gregor
Paul Whitehouse
Liam Orlando
Stella Kielb
Louise Troy
Jason Del Pezzo
Carmel Kealy
Michael Maggiore
Joseph Leslie
Solomon Goulet
The Malone Family
David Brenan
Deidre Oates
Patricia Fontana
Caroline Lescenski
Lillian Ober
Helen Raymond
Barbara Couture
Angela Davidson
Dorothy Hendricks Molly Cox
Agnes Ardeeser
Devin Lumzer
Maggie Kaintz
Betty Kaintz
Nancy Spencer
Julie Mills
Deborah Ritchie
Bridget McGuire
Raymond Normandy Frank DiBello
Margaret Sakash
Kara McCormack Larson
Joy Jordan
Christine Miles
Jerry Connelly
Ray Delotell
Jane Krieger
Alexa, Curtis & Evan Paton
Jean Mulcahy
Keira Rose Flynn
Mary McManus
Carolyn Arney
Karen De Bernardis Steve Martin
Gary Gingeresky
Pat Dailey
Jack Morrison
Lauren Dunipace
Larry Poitras
Ron Sarko
Louise Norton
Frank Massa
Tommy Pephel
Stanley Zukowski
Caz Zukowski
Tip Heffner
Gina Sullivan
Donna Maria Kaminskas
Aaron Alonso
Elwin Reed
Doris Holiday
Bernice Fox
Maria Cistulli
Helen Fairman
Tom Hutchin
Keri Chavez
Crystal Basil
Karen Long
Mary Elizabeth Zink Sr. Carol Beairsto Rgs.
Diane Ovadek
Carol & Lauren Caldera
George Carpenter
Roger Hansen
Marie Tyler
Paul Lixon
Hazel Zacofsky
Vicky Lewis
Clement McDonald Dee Goodrich
Lois Norris
JoAnn Behr
Judy Unterberger
Ronald Young
Mark Gratton
Vicky Lewis
Jennifer Bryant
Mary Pouliot
Constance (Pat) Evans
Please pray for our Parishioners
Gary LaRouech
Cathleen Newman
Mary Lou Matthews
Luis Salas
George Salchert
Barbara Napfel
Debbie Chase
Adele Treible
Bob Smith
Raymond Kidd
Jennifer Seeley
Elizabeth Walsh
Chris Stephens
Joan & Martin Gilbert
Theresa Whaley
Jim Cech
Ed Manz
Pat Pragel
Peggy Tinnell
Barbara Hartnett
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Dolores Wenstrup
Mary Jane Brust
Pat Thatcher
Philip & Annice Granville
Robert Santoro
Rose Kustron
Donna Leonard
Windy Herring
Lynn Olenchalk
Katlyne Thompson
Gerald Lutz
Jean Rosen
Gloria Hillenburg
Josephine Chebat
Bill Cawthra
Roz Forsey
Ed Kobierowski
Carl Shirdon
Sue Yudysky
Rich Harding
Connie Woodard
Adrianne Ferrier
John A. Murphy
Mariam Johnson
Kathy Semanko
Joe and Betty Zegan
Donald Hammond
Alma McClune
Barbara Hartnett
George & Dorthy Mulcahy
Adrienne Lemmons Josephine Paterson
Charles Witzel
Tom Wanat
David & Kelly Garrett Donald Woods
Joe Lowry
Jackie Fennel
Mike Bishko
Saint Brendan Catholic Church
Shallotte, North Carolina
Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
February 8, 2015
Parish Community
K of C Call Richard Rismiller 579-1155.
Check their web site:
www.kofc-shallotte.org
 02/09 Business Meeting
 02/16 4th Degree
Our Lady of the Rosary Council
recognized our deceased Brother
Dennis Shea (12/25/14) as the
Knight of the Month for January.
Dennis was a steadfast member of
this Council and a member of the
Knights for 30 years.
He gave
selfishly to the work of this Council
and to this Parish. He firmly believed in the power of
the rosary and prayer. He is missed by his Brothers.
May his soul and the soul of all the faithful departed,
rest in peace.
KofC Red Cross Blood Drive on March 24th from
10am till 2:30pm in Brendan Hall. To schedule an
appointment go to www.redcrossblood.org and
search by sponsor code KofC #9039 or call 284-4483.
The Columbiettes meet the second Thursday
of each month. The next meeting will be
February 12.
Scholarship Tea for the Girls of our
Parish! Once again the Scholarship
Committee will be holding a TEA at St.
Brendan’s in Brendan Hall on February
15, from 2pm till 4pm. Tickets are $20
per person and are limited. As always
the money goes towards the
scholarships for young ladies of our parish. For
reservations of information contact Karen McCann 2874175 or [email protected] Hope to see you there!
St. Brendan’s Singles, Separated, Divorced,
Widowed Group will meet on Monday, February 9th in
the church library at 6:00pm. For further info, please
call Mary Spengler at 910-575-4664 or e-mail:
[email protected]
The Ancient Order of
Hibernians present
An Afternoon of Irish
Entertainment starring
“Seamus Kennedy” (singer, songwriter,
musician, comedian, all-around entertainer!) Our Lady
Star of the Sea Parish Center, Sunday, February 22 at
3:00pm. Donation $20.00. Tickets available at OLSS
Ticket Office after weekend Masses of from Don
Dunphy 910-575-1259, Flynn’s Irish Tavern 843-2496533, Matthew Tully 843-497-4741 or Bill Toomey 843249-3599.
World Day of Prayer Friday, March 6, is
World day of Prayer. World Day of Prayer
is an ecumenical celebration of informed
prayer and prayerful action. Join in the
prayer service written by the women of the
Bahamas, which draws us into a study of Jesus’ radical
love as He washes the disciples’ feet. This service is
sponsored by the Shallotte Presbyterian Woman. The
service will be held at Shallotte Presbyterian Church
sanctuary located at 54070 Main Street, Shallotte,
behind the Rourk Library on March 6 at 11am. Light
refreshments will be served in the Fellowship Hall
following the prayer service.
Seaside United Methodist Church is offering the
Straighten Up exercise program designed
to improve the function of your body. All
fitness levels are welcome. Join fitness
instructor Nicole Depauw every Monday at
3:30 in the Fellowship Hall at 1300
Seaside Road in Sunset Beach. The cost is $5 per
person.
Calabash Elks #2679 Past Exalted
Rulers are sponsoring a fund raiser
cruise for the benefit of their lodge. The
cruise will be from December 7, 2015 to December 12,
2015. It will leave from Ft. Lauderdale to Cozumel and
Key West on Celebrity Cruise Line. Call Ann at 5799638 or Frank Blue at 575-8188 for more information.
Watoto African Children’s Choir performs
Wednesday Feb. 11, at 6 pm, at Camp United
Methodist Church. The choir has traveled all over the
world to advocate 50 million children in Africa orphaned
as a result of HIV, war, poverty. Admission is free
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Special Thanks to our
Sponsor or the week
Angelo’s Brick Oven Pizzeria
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February 8, 2015
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Shallotte, North Carolina
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Activities Calendar
Mon
Wed
Sat
7
Choir 5 pm
Fri
5
Thu
February 2015
Ash Wednesday February 18
Lenten Lunch February 18 at Noon
Penance Service February 19 11am
3
6
KofC Rosary of the
Unborn 8:10am
Creative Spirit
21
Ensemble 5pm
4 Bereavement 9:30
Searchers of Scripture
Mission Ensemble
Practice 4 -5:30
20
Creative Spirit
Peace Prayers 9;30
28
14
19
Centering Prayer
Penance Service
11am
27
Creative Spirit
13
Creative Spirit
Peace Prayers 9;30
18 Searchers of
Scripture
Mission Ensemble
Practice 4 -5:30
Ash Wednesday
26
Centering Prayer
Brownbaggers
10
Choir Practice
6:30 -8:30
17
Choir Practice
6:30 -8:30
25 Searchers of
Scripture
Mission Ensemble
Practice 4 -5:30
12
Centering Prayer
Columbiettes 7pm
Brownbaggers
24
Choir Practice
6:30 -8:30
11
Searchers of Scripture
Mission Ensemble
Practice 4 -5:30
Tue
Questions? Call 754-8544 or email
[email protected]
2
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K of C Bus. Mtg.
Healing Prayer 9:30
Singles Group
K of C 4th Deg.
8
15
Choir 8 am
Falling Upward
Chapter 10
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Healing Prayer 9:30
9
Healing Prayer 9:30
K of C Bus. Mtg.
22
Ensemble 8am
March 1
Choir 11:15a,
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 Wed. Mission Ensemble 4-5:30 p.m. in church. Call Tom: 253-4573 4th Wed. Pain Support. Call
Katherine 755-6670 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
Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
February 8, 2015
Boletin Hispano
BAUTISMOS
El Bautismo para Febrero es el dia 14 a
las 3:30 de la tarde. La plática es el dia
8 de Febrero después de la misa de las
9:30 de la mañana. Durante la
cuaresma no hay bautizos. El próximo bautismo es el
día 25 de Abril y la plática será el día 12 de Abril.
FORMACION DE FE Padre Ricardo, párroco
(910-754-8544)
Hna. M. Teresa coordinadora (910-200-9209)
Domingo quinto del Tiempo Ordinario.
Jesús Sana los corazones
El evangelista Marcos nos va presentando la figura de Jesús
en sus diferentes matices. Estos domingos que siguen a la
celebración del misterio de Navidad, afirman el mensaje:
Jesús es vida, Jesús es luz, Jesús es presencia cercana. No
es cualquier vida: vida saludable. No es una luz cegadora
que irrita, sino clarificadora y cálida. Es una presencia que
no demanda protagonismo ni se crece a costa de los
demás; sino es presencia que genera vínculos, restablece la
esperanza, cultiva todo lo humano.
Necesitamos ejercitar una profunda, continuada y honesta
escucha de la Palabra. El aprendizaje de reconocernos en la
Palabra requiere hábito, hasta que se convierta en algo
natural y necesario para crecer en la fe. La fascinación del
discípulo y la necesidad de transmitir la fecundidad de la
palabra a los demás, son notas de un compás que ha de
armonizarse en el paso de cada día y nutrir el mismo
silencio.
Jesús ha venido como liberador del hombre en todos sus
aspectos. Todos se agolpaban a la puerta de la casa, no
sólo los enfermos y endemoniados sino todos los habitantes
de la población. Han observado que Jesús habla y actúa
con autoridad y no como los rabinos a los que están
acostumbrados a escuchar. Esta actitud de Jesús ha
suscitado la curiosidad de todos y todos quieren comprobar
por sí mismos. Curó a muchos de diversos males y expulsó
a muchos demonios. Jesús está abierto a todos porque es el
salvador universal de todos. La verdadera liberación debe
alcanzar a la integridad de la persona humana y a su libre
relación con Dios. Por eso el narrador indica atinadamente
que Jesús curaba las enfermedades de los que se
acercaban y expulsaba demonios hablan de Jesús liberador.
Jesús ha venido a revelar al hombre el verdadero proyecto
de Dios su Padre y para ello es necesaria su victoria sobre
el demonio, presentado en la Escritura como el peor
enemigo del hombre.. Pero el Evangelio sigue siendo tan
actual, hoy corno ayer, como nos lo demuestra la realidad
de la existencia humana. Ciertamente es necesario utilizar
un lenguaje inteligible al hombre moderno; pero el Evangelio
en su contenido sigue teniendo valor y no puede ser
cambiado por otro. Sólo la fuerza liberadora de Jesús
alcanza la profundidad del ser humano.
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.
ATENCION MADRES Y PADRES
HEAD START ya esta aceptando aplicaciones. Los
niños deben tener 3 y 4 anos de edad y cumplirlos
antes del 31 de Agosto del ano 2015. NECESITAN: EL
CERTIFICADO DE NACIMIENTO DEL NINO, EL
CERTIFICADO DE VACUNA, NUMERO DEL
SEGURO SOCIAL, DIRECCION DE SU CASA Y LA
VERIFICACION DE PAGOS EN SU TRABAJO. Los
niños tendrán transportación. ’LONGWOOD HEAD
START CENTER esta en 7363 Mt. Zion Road.
Telefono 910 462-3488
MUCHAS GRACIAS
A todos los que asistieron a la reunión para preparar el
festival mexicano les damos las gracias por su
aportación sincera al grupo. LOS BOLETOS ESTAN
LISTOS PARA LA RIFA DE 20.000 dólares primer
premio y de 5000 dólares segundo premio. El coste
del boleto es de 100 dólares. Solo se harán 500
boletos para vender..
RETIRO PARA PAREJAS
El 21 de Febrero miembros de la
diócesis de Raleigh planean dar un
retiro para parejas, bien sean
casadas, en unión libre o novios
con intención de casarse. Comienza a las 9 de la
mañana hasta las 4 de la tarde. Se servirá desayuno y
comida/cena. Por favor regístrense. Gracias.
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