Saint Brendan Catholic Church Shallotte, North Carolina

Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time January 31, 2016 D O N ’T M I S S I T ! Sunday, March 13, 2016 – 3:00 PM

Reflections on the Sunday Readings

Come walk with me… to the upper room… to Jerusalem…  The call of Jeremiah, prophet of the late seventh and early sixth centuries B.C., is featured in today’s first reading. Jeremiah had a special relationship with God (“Before you were born I consecrated you”). His mission was enormously challenged (“stand up and tell them everything that I command you”) and the Lord would protect him (“for I am with you … to deliver you”). Jeremiah is a courageous spokesperson!

to Gethsemane…  to the trial…to the cross… to the world…  “Come Walk with Me!” A Special Cantata on the Passion and Resurrection of Jesus Christ Performed by St. Brendan Sanctuary Choir with

Luke presents Jesus today as prophet heralding the dawning of a new age. The people’s reaction is disconcerting. First there is amazement, how could this local citizen claim such power? Then there is indignation -- a plot to slay the prophet by hurling him over the edge of the hill! Obviously, pain and hostility must be endured before Jesus’ new age comes to glory. We, too, by our common baptism and unique calling, are prophets for the kingdom. We will encounter many reactions, not all of them positive. Like Jeremiah and Jesus, unswerving dedication and bold courage must be our trademarks. The Stations of the Cross will be prayed every Friday during Lent after the 9am Mass beginning February 12, 2016. Except Friday March 4, Stations will be prayed at 8am, which is First Friday.

Acting and Multi-media Presentation by St. Brendan Hispanic Community

Ash Wednesday is February 10th. Mass will be at 9am with Ashes and a Distribution of Ashes will be at 7pm. Our Lenten Reconciliation Service will be Tuesday March 8th at 11:00am Just a reminder… the next FamilyCentered Faith Formation Session is Sunday, February 7th, 2016. It is for children in grades Pre-K thru 8th grade 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 9:30 AM and ends at 10:45 AM. Following our session, the 11:15 AM 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 2017 Mass Intention Book is available now in the Office. 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: $1,131,453.65 Building Loan as of this month our total debt is $675,407.38

COLLECTION FOR LAST WEEK $15,079.00 Page 1

Saint Brendan Catholic Church Shallotte, North Carolina

Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time January 31, 2016 Please pray for Our Family and Friends

Masses for the Week Sat.

01/30 5pm

† William Moore

Sun.

01/31 8am

† Janie Carpinello

9:30am 11:15am

St. Brendan Parishioners † Vivian & Ellery Mahany

Mon.

02/01

9am

Eucharist Service

Tue.

02/02

9am

† Phong Bui

Wed.

02/03

9am

† Kenneth Washburne

Thur.

02/04

9am

† Joseph Harpino

Fri.

02/05

9am

† Helen Horbach

Sat.

02/06 5pm

† John Moore

Sun.

02/07 8am

† Richard Whalen

9:30am 11:15am

St. Brendan Parishioners † Regina Weszka

Please pray for the repose of the souls and remember the families of Julia Anna Pochopin and Regina Fries who died recently. Next Week’s Reading February 7, 2016 Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time Isaiah 6:1-2a, 3-8 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 Luke 5:1-11

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 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 Catherine Henry Shawn Watkins Thomas Curran Jason DeMarte Christopher Bueter

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 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 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

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 Frank Massa Stanley Zukowski Ray Normandy Donna Maria Kaminskas Linda Kickham Helen Fairman Keri Chavez Karen Long Sr. Carol Beairsto Rgs. Carol & Lauren Caldera Shirley McKneely Paul Lixon 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

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 Ed Manz Pat Pragel Peggy Tinnell Jennifer Cole Joan Gilbert Jim Lynch Austin Sammon Tom Gilmartin 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 Pam Bailey 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 Bill Anstock Charles Witzel George Scheidle David & Kelly Garrett Donald Woods Joe Lowry Madeline Mahony Carol Galovich Mike & Rita McLean Walter Skawinski Jack Seeley Rev. Bruno Swiatocha Anna Zeng Salvatore Dinolfo Jim and Mary Lou Matthews Clifford Rolls Bill Lindsay Rudy Cilento Connie DiLorenzo

Saint Brendan Catholic Church Shallotte, North Carolina

Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time January 31, 2016

St. Brendan Mexican Fiesta

Parish Community K of C Call Richard Rismiller 579-1155. Check their web site: www.kofc-shallotte.org  

02/08 Business Meeting 02/15 4th Degree

The Columbiettes meet on the second Thursday of the month. Call Karen McCann 287-4175. Ladies Scholarship Tea!! Tickets are now on sale for the annual Ladies Scholarship Tea to be held here in Brendan Hall on Sunday, February 14, 2016. Tickets are $20 and the proceeds go toward scholarships for the young women of our parish. If you wish to host a table, purchase a ticket, or help with the tea please call Karen McCann 287-4175 or Ginny Grant 287-1870 for more information. Tickets will be limited. Mobile Mammography is coming to St. Brendan again. Take action against breast cancer. Get your annual mammography. Thursday, February 25, 2016 9am till 4pm. Pre-registration recommended. To schedule a 15-minute appointment call 910-7211485. Provided by Novant Health. Card Party - The Village at Calabash is having a Card Party at Ryan’s to benefit the Wounded Warriors Leave fund on Tuesday, February 23. The cost is $15. There will be many door prizes. If you would like tickets or for more information, please call Phyllis Farina at 910-5795439. Thanks To You!! Our Loaves and Fishes Collection was $15,935.00. Your continued generosity helps us feed the hungry in Brunswick County. Mary and Dave Biesack, along with all the wonderful volunteers sincerely thank everyone for supporting this part of the ministry here at St. Brendan. If you need a Contribution Statement for you taxes, call Rusty in the office at 754-8544.

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 after Mass. Help Needed for Loaves and Fishes! Anyone that has a truck and would like to volunteer some time to drive the food to the Pantry here, please call Bob Reddy 575-6509. You do not have to load the truck, just drive. Welcome to our New Parishioners and Neighbors! Calabash Andrea & Bruce Schuster Pamela & John McGuire Aurelia & Antonio Albaniel Carolina Shores Martha & David Vice Barbara Heffernan

Shallotte Regina & Douglas Lawrence

Sunset Beach Sandra & Lee Cohen

Ocean Isle Beach Suzanne & Tim Karrs

Longs, S.C. Marilyn and Thomas Coffey

The Carolina Master Chorale presents “My Funny Valentine” concert on Sat. Feb. 13th at 4pm, at Trinity United Methodist Church, 706 14th Ave. South, in North Myrtle Beach on Sun. Feb. 14th at 4pm at Trinity Church, 3000 N. Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach. Tickets are $20, $15 for Seniors and Veterans and $5 for students. Contact Maureen Foley 579-8648 or Betty Johnston 579-0924 or call the CMC office at 843-444-5774 for tickets and information.

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St Brendan the Navigator Activities Calendar

Ash Wednesday is February 10 - Mass 9am Distribution of Ashes 7pm

2016

Special Thanks to our Sponsor or the week

Angelo’s Bistro

Support the business that that support our bulletin!

Sat

Thu

Fri

Wed

6 Choir 5pm

Tue

Mon

4 Centering Prayer

5 Creative Spirit Rosary of the Unborn 8:10

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3 Bereavement Counseling Searchers of Scripture

2 Faith’s Journey 9:30 - 11:30 Choir Practice 6:308:30

20 Ensemble 5pm

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19 Creative Spirit Peace Prayers 9;30

12 Creative Spirit Peace Prayers 9;30

18 Centering Prayer

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11 Centering Prayer Brownbaggers Columbiettes

17 Searchers of Scripture Childrens Choir 6-7 Ensemble 4-6

26 Creative Spirit

10 Ash Wednesday 9am Mass Dist. of Ashes 7pm Searchers of Scripture Childrens Choir 6-7

15 K of C 4th Degree

16 Faith’s Journey 9:30 - 11:30 Choir Practice 6:308:30

25 Centering Prayer Brownbaggers

9 Faith’s Journey 9:30 - 11:30 Choir Practice 6:308:30

22 Healing Prayer 9:30

24 Searchers of Scripture Childrens Choir 6-7 Ensemble 4-6 29

23 Faith’s Journey 9:30 - 11:30 Choir Practice 6:308:30

8 K of C Bus. Mtg. Healing Prayer 9:30 Singles Group 6pm

Questions? Call 754-8544 or email [email protected]

Sun

14 Ladies Tea 8am Choir

Second Sunday Coffee 21 Being Mortal

28 Choir Sings 11:15

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

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Boletin Hispano

INFORMACION

FORMACION DE FE Padre Ricardo, párroco (910-754-8544) Hna. M. Teresa coordinadora (910-200-9209

Cuarto Domingo Ordinario “Yo les aseguro que nadie es profeta en su tierra.” Todas las personas que escuchaban a Jesús le expresaban su aprobación y se admiraban de las palabras de gracia que salían de sus labios... Al oír esto, todos en la sinagoga se pusieron furiosos... El escándalo que se produce radica en esta paradoja: a Jesús le conocen bien, ha vivido con ellos y ha trabajado con ellos durante muchos años, conocen bien su procedencia. ¿Cómo es posible que éste sea el Profeta esperado para la plenitud de los tiempos, el Mesías anunciado desde antaño? Por eso se producen dos reacciones entre los oyentes: una primera, de admiración y una segunda, de rechazo. Este encuentro en la sinagoga de Nazaret marca escuetamente el destino de Jesús. Su ministerio será una alternancia de admiración y de rechazo. Él mismo advertirá más adelante, exclamando lleno del Espíritu Santo: Yo te alabo, Padre, Señor del cielo y de la tierra, porque has ocultado estas cosas a los sabios y prudentes y se las has dado a conocer a los sencillos (Lc 10,21-22). Según el testimonio unánime de los evangelistas, Jesús habría afirmado: os aseguro que ningún profeta es bien mirado en su tierra y entre los suyos. La vocación profética es una llamada gratuita de parte de Dios y no un derecho familiar o hereditario y, por eso, ha de ser siempre un hombre libre. Jesús ha llevado la misión profética a su máxima perfección. Hoy como ayer la autenticidad profética exige esta actitud de total libertad frente a las presiones de intereses a menudo en desacuerdo con su verdadera misión. Los cristianos en medio del mundo son puntos de referencia críticos porque desde el bautismo son, como Jesús, profetas, sacerdotes y reyes. Tarea nada cómoda ni nada fácil. Por eso se trata de un signo de autenticidad. Pero Jesús se abrió paso entre ellos y se alejaba. El final del relato es sobrecogedor e inquietante. Es una de las afirmaciones más trágicas, relacionadas con Jesús, que encontramos en los relatos evangélicos. Para pertenecer al verdadero discipulado la razón de ser paisano suyo no tiene valor ninguno. Sólo lo pueden ser, responde Jesús, los que escuchan la palabra de Dios y la cumplen o la hacen realidad en sus vidas. La Iglesia de hoy ha de entender sinceramente que para pertenecer al grupo de los discípulos no hay privilegios.

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 El próximo bautismo será el sábado día 5 de Marzo. Por favor se pide llenen la aplicación. Se pide asistan a la plática que se dará el día 17 de Enero y el día 28 de Febrero después de la misa de las 9:30 de la mañana. Los bautismos son a las 3:30 de la tarde. MIERCOLES DE CENIZA El miércoles día 10 de Febrero comienza la Santa Cuaresma. La Iglesia nos da estos 40 días para que todos los cristianos/católicos hagamos una gran reflexión de lo que significa para nosotros ser seguidores de Jesús. También nos da tiempo para reflexionar sobre nuestras vidas de acuerdo con nuestra relación con Jesús crucificado. Durante la cuaresma tendremos tiempo para el sacramento de la reconciliación. El padre Ryszard estará en el confesionario todos los sábados a las 4 de la tarde y también los domingos antes de la misa. La cecina se impondrá a las 7 de la tarde, el miércoles día 10 de Febrero. PLATICAS PARA LAS QUINCEANERAS Las tres pláticas obligatorias para las quinceañeras comienzan el miércoles 17 de Febrero a las 6:30 de la tarde. El miércoles 24 de Febrero, a las 6:30 de la tarde y el domingo 28 de Febrero. Todas las quinceañeras que celebran este ano su fiesta deben de asistir a estas pláticas.

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