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Saint Brendan Catholic Church
Shallotte, North Carolina
Fifth Sunday of Lent
March 22, 2015
Holy Week Schedule
Holy Thursday, April 2
3pm
Good Friday, April 3
3pm
Easter Vigil, April 4
8pm
Easter Sunday, April 5 is the Regular Mass Schedule
Reflections on the Readings
It’s so easy to remain aloof, unattached, and uninvolved. We
see problems and needs on all sides, but too often we do not
see them as our problems and our needs. We rationalize
these as God’s concern, not ours.
Today’s readings speak of covenant relationships. People
relate to God by relating to one another. To worship God is
to meet the needs of God’s people. God’s concern is our
concern.
Jeremiah’s message of hope in today’s first reading was
originally addressed to the northern kingdom of Israel during
the time of national revival-- around 624 B.C. the prophet
believed things had gotten so bad that only Yahweh’s
intervention could save the day. Yahweh would bring about a
profound interior change among the people. The change
would result from God’s intention to forgive and forget
human sinfulness. Jeremiah announced people’s sinfulness
and God’s willingness to forgive. Jeremiah made God’s
problem his problem.
The author of Hebrews discusses the high priesthood of
Jesus. As high priest, Jesus represents people before God
and intercedes for them. Jesus makes God’s problem
(salvation) his problem, despite pain, frustration, and death.
For John, the word “hour” embraces the entire process of
crucifixion, resurrection, and ascension. Jesus is willing to
lay down his life. This moment, however, is also a temptation
for Jesus to do his own will rather than God’s. Jesus learns
in suffering that accepting the hour will result in exaltation,
making God’s concern that of the Son, also.
Response to these readings means examining our
relationship in our families, neighborhoods, parishes, and at
work. If we are on good terms with these people, we are on
good terms with God. If those around us are hurting, then
God is concerned and so must we be. Like Jesus and
Jeremiah, we are tempted to run from this pain. Like them
we must reject temptation and embrace the needs and hurts
of all, being one then with God and the Church.
IMPORTANT REMINDER: There
is NO Family-Centered Faith
Formation in April. Our next
session will be Sunday May 3rd.
The breakout sessions for children
Pre-K to 8th Grades and their
parents/guardians will start at
9:30am. High School students in
grades 9 thru 12 are encouraged to work as
volunteers assisting the facilitators or attend the adult
session. Please arrive by 9:15am. The 11:15 Mass
will be a Family Liturgy Mass. We look forward to see
you all. For more info... contact Diane and Tom Nagle
[email protected]
POTLUCK DINNER
April 12
4pm to 8pm
Come join us for a
wonderful night of food
and dancing! Bring your
favorite dinner dish to
share with others. Water,
soda, and iced tea will be
provided along with coffee and dessert. DJ Steve will
be playing your favorite oldies from the 50’s, 60’s and
70’s. A wonderful way to meet your fellow
parishioners and get to know them. If you plan to
attend, call the office 754-8544 and let them know
how many will be attending. A fun night for all!
Our Mortgage, thanks to everyone, is now less
than $1 million and we have only 40 payments left.
Thanks for all your generosity!
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 $978,727.27
910-754-8544
910-343-7014
910-457-6173
843-448-5930
843-347-5168
843-249-2356
COLLECTION FOR LAST WEEK
$21,101.25
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Saint Brendan Catholic Church
Shallotte, North Carolina
Fifth Sunday of Lent
March 22, 2015
Worship
Masses for the Week
Sat.
3/21
5pm
† Sophie Fey
Sun.
3/22
8am
† Charlie Taylor
9:30am
Please pray for Our Family and Friends
Ayisha Marawi Hohl
Joe Konen
Carmen Barros
Glenn Petrucci
Dan Stennett
Annie Labagh
Richard Riley
Rod Fagert
Brenda Noll
Christopher Hylton
Laurie Van Riper
Johnny Johnson
Max Veech
Julia Mueller
Ray Galovich
Mary Claire Kasunic
Ruth Tromblay
Shawn Martin
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
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
St. Brendan Parishioners
11:15am † Rosalie Wheeler
Mon.
3/23
9am
Tue.
3/24
9am
† Eileen Rinaldi
Wed.
3/25
9am
† Ada Diaz
Thur.
3/26
9am
† Alvaro Roa
Fri.
3/27
9am
† Norman Melanson
Sat.
3/28
5pm
† Sandy Pellegrino
Sun.
3/29
8am
† Edward McKenna
9:30am
11:15am
Eucharist Service
St. Brendan Parishioners
† Peter Clerkin
Next Week’s Readings
March 29, 2015
Palm Sunday of the
Passion of the Lord
Mark 11:1-10
Isaiah 50:4-7
Philippians 2:6-11
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
Marie Tyler
Carolena Nickles
Bette Hofmann
Dom Di Maio
Chris Oliver
Paul Whitehouse
Stella Kielb
Jason Del Pezzo
Michael Maggiore
Solomon Goulet
Patricia Fontana
Lillian Ober
Barbara Couture
Dorothy Hendricks
Agnes Ardeeser
Maggie Kaintz
Deborah Ritchie
Raymond Normandy
Joy Jordan
Brandon Snyder
Jane Krieger
Jean Mulcahy
Mary McManus
Karen De Bernardis
Gary Gingeresky
Jack Morrison
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
Marie Tyler
Hazel Zacofsky
Clement McDonald
Lois Norris
Judy Unterberger
Vicky Lewis
Jennifer Bryant
Joan Gilbert
Bonnie Bryan
Carolyn Turnwald
Alice Minneci
LCPL Brendan Churchwell
Gina De Cotiis
Andrew Taylor
Lynn Maglione Gregor
Liam Orlando
Louise Troy
Carmel Kealy
Joseph Leslie
The Malone Family
Caroline Lescenski
Helen Raymond
Angela Davidson
Molly Cox
Devin Lumzer
Betty Kaintz
Bridget McGuire
Frank DiBello
Christine Miles
Ray Delotell
Alexa, Curtis & Evan Paton
Keira Rose Flynn
Carolyn Arney
Steve Martin
Pat Dailey
Lauren Dunipace
Ron Sarko
Frank Massa
Stanley Zukowski
Tip Heffner
Donna Maria Kaminskas
Elwin Reed
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
Dianne Fentress
Tom Waldron
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
Althea Grace
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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
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
Deborah Lessner
George & Dorthy Mulcahy
Adrienne Lemmons Josephine Paterson
Charles Witzel
Tom Wanat
David & Kelly Garrett Donald Woods
Joe Lowry
Mary & Frank Malkin
Deborah Lessner
Carol Galovich
Saint Brendan Catholic Church
Shallotte, North Carolina
Fifth Sunday of Lent
March 22, 2015
Parish Community
Our Second Annual
Mexican Festival
Save the Date
Saturday, May 2
K of C Call Richard Rismiller 579-1155.
Check their web site:
www.kofc-shallotte.org
 03/09 Business Meeting
 03/16 4th Degree
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 April 9th. Call Karen McCann 2874175.
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.
6th Wednesday 3/25 - Calvary Baptist
Praying as a Disciple - Rev. John Causey
Mobile Mammography is coming to St. Brendan,
Thursday, March 26, 2015, 9am till 4pm. This service
is provided to us by Novant Health. Take action against
breast cancer. Get your annual mammogram. The
mobile unit has state-of-the-art digital equipment,
expert team of female technologists, and on-site
convenience with the luxury & privacy of a traditional
imaging center. Pre-registration is recommended. To
schedule you 15 minute appointment, call 910-7211485.
Calabash Fire Department
Auxiliary is sponsoring a Card
Party March 24 at Ryan’s
Restaurant US 17 in North Myrtle
Beach. $15 per person for Lunch
and Games. Call Camille at 910287-5576 or Cindy at 910-575-5010 for information and
tickets.
Support the Mexican Festival: The Mexican Festival
is the ONLY fund raiser at St. Brendan. Your donation
of $100 for the 50/50 raffle will help to make it a
successful “Fiesta”. You have a 1 in five hundred
chance to win the first prize money of $20,000.00 or
the second place money of $5,000.00. It could be a
lot of fun! Share the ticket price with a friend and share
the prize money. Tickets are on sale now in the
Gathering Space. If all 500 tickets do not sell then the
50/50 prizes will be reduced to the number of tickets
sold. Thank you for your generosity. We greatly
appreciate it.
Columbiette’s Card Party Tuesday, May 5th,
11am -3pm at Ryan’s 3607 Highway 17 in
North Myrtle Beach. Cost is $15 which
includes all you can eat. For more information
or to buy tickets call Ginny at 910-287-1870 or Joan at
910-287-2300 . All proceeds help fund our local
charitable donations.
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
Tuesday May 12 am 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 non-profit
organization and all proceeds will help local charities.
Call Agnes Norcia at 910-579-1162 for tickets and
more information.
Sea Notes Sings the ‘60”s 2015
Spring Concerts. March 27, 7:30pm,
March 28, 3:00pm at the NC Baptist
Assembly, Hatch Auditorium Caswell
Beach/Oak Island. Concerts are free.
For more information go to www.sea-notes.com.
Join Rev. D. Anthony Droze for a pilgrimage to the
Shrines of Québec, Canada. Cost is $1,895.00 per
person double occupancy. For more information call
Marcel Dubé at 843-741-0120.
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Special Thanks to our
Sponsor or the week
Housecleaning by Jan & Ellen
Parishioners
Support the businesses that support our bulletin!
Fifth Sunday of Lent
March 22, 2015
Saint Brendan Catholic Church
Shallotte, North Carolina
Sun
1
Choir 11:15am
8
15
Choir 8 am
Falling Upward
Chapter 12
22
Ensemble 8am
29
Palm Sunday
Choir 11:15am
St Brendan the Navigator
Activities Calendar
Mon
Wed
March 2015
Wednesday Lenten Lunches - 3/25 Calvary Baptist
Lunch starts at Noon followed prayer and reflection.
Holy Week Schedule: Holy Thursday 3pm, Good Friday 3pm,
Sat
7
Choir 5 pm
Fri
5
Centering Prayer
21
Ensemble 5pm
6
KofC Rosary of the
Unborn 8:10am
Creative Spirit
World Day of Prayer
20
Creative Spirit
Peace Prayers 9;30
28
14
19
Centering Prayer
27
Creative Spirit
13
Creative Spirit
Peace Prayers 9;30
26
Centering Prayer
Brownbaggers
12
Centering Prayer
Columbiettes 7pm
Brownbaggers
Thu
Easter Vigil at 8pm, Easter Sunday is the regular schedule.
3
4 Bereavement 9:30
Searchers of Scripture
Mission Ensemble
Practice 4 -5:30
Lenten Lunch
17
Choir Practice
6:30 -8:30
St. Patricks Day
18 Searchers of
Scripture
Mission Ensemble
Practice 4 -5:30
Lenten Lunch
10
Choir Practice
6:30 -8:30
24
Choir Practice
6:30 -8:30
31
25 Searchers of
Scripture
Mission Ensemble
Practice 4 -5:30
Lenten Lunch
11 Searchers of Script
Mission Ensemble
Practice 4 -5:30
Lenten Lunch
Tue
Questions? Call 754-8544 or email
[email protected]
2
9
Healing Prayer 9:30
K of C Bus. Mtg.
Singles Group
16
Healing Prayer 9:30
K of C 4th Deg.
23
Healing Prayer 9:30
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 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 of Lent
March 22, 2015
Boletin Hispano
BAUTISMOS
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)
QUINTO DOMINGO DE CUARESMA
INFORMACION
Jesús, fuente de la vida para todos los hombres.
La narración y discurso se centran en los temas de
"dar la vida" y "juzgar". La obra de dar la vida se
presenta en dos estratos o niveles: primero, quien oye
y cree la palabra de Cristo posee ya la vida eterna; es
lo mismo que pasar de la muerte a la vida. Ya estamos
en el momento en que los muertos oirán la voz del Hijo
de Dios y vendrán a la vida segundo, llega el tiempo
en que todos los que están en las tumbas oirán su voz
y saldrán de ellas. También aquí está presente el
bautismo: por medio de este sacramento el hombre
recibe el don de la fe. La Vida es una victoria real
sobre la muerte. La característica de este fragmento es
afirmar que el don de la vida es aquí presentado
expresamente como victoria sobre la muerte. Y todo
esto se fundamenta en un hecho, en un
acontecimiento: Cristo ha vencido a la muerte;
simbólicamente, a nivel de "signo", resucitando a
Lázaro. Este acontecimiento es un "signo" de su propia
Resurrección, que será la respuesta definitiva, porque
es una resurrección para siempre y fuente de
esperanza viva para todos los creyentes. Jesús es la
resurrección y la vida.
Por ello el centro de interés de todo el conjunto es
subrayar fuertemente que Jesús es "la resurrección y
la vida". Esta declaración solemne aparece en un
diálogo denso entre Jesús y Marta. Estas creen en la
resurrección de los muertos, como lo creen lo fariseos.
Esta familia parece que compartía la fe farisea en la
resurrección. Ella piensa en la resurrección final. Pero
Jesús el asegura que aquella se adelantará en el plano
de los signos en la resurrección de su hermano. Pero
esta resurrección anticipada, sólo en el plano de signo,
revelará la forma y la realidad de la resurrección para
todos los que crean en El. Jesús responde con el signo
y con el discurso a la gran pregunta: ¿Qué sentido
definitivo tiene la existencia humana? ¿es un camino
abierto a una vida definitiva? ¿es un camino cerrado?
Con este acontecimiento y su explicación Jesús sale al
encuentro del grave problema que pesa sobre la
humanidad. Él es la resurrección y la vida como oferta
para todos los hombres.
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.
MAMOGRAFIA MOBIL NOVANT HOSPITAL
El jueves, Marzo 26, de 9 a 4 de la tarde el móvil de
mamografía de NOVANT HOSPITAL estará en San
Brendan para hacer mamografías GRATIS a todas las
mujeres de la parroquia que quieren participar. La
registración es recomendable y para registrarse llamen
al teléfono 910-721-1485.
VOLUNTARIOS
Se necesitan voluntarios para la
fiesta Mexicana que se celebrara
el día 2 de Mayo. Sera un dia lleno
de cultura mexicana, con comida
autentica, bailes regionales y el baile final de todos los
asistentes. Por favor den su nombre a la Madre
Teresa.
APLICACIONES PARA LAS BECAS
Las aplicaciones para las becas están preparadas Por
favor pidan a la Madre Teresa. Las jóvenes deben de
ser de San Brendan y asistir a la Iglesia.
FELICITACIONES
A todos los que se han confirmado el
sábado 21 de Marzo, les felicitamos de
todo corazón y les deseamos que sigan los
signos del Espíritu Santo en su vida. Su
confirmación les afirma en la Fe Católica y
es nuestro deseo que sean fieles a su vocación de
cristianos/católicos.
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