Saint Brendan Catholic Church Shallotte, North Carolina Easter Sunday Of The Resurrection Of The Lord April 5, 2015 POTLUCK DINNER April 12 4pm to 8pm Easter 2015 Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, It is my hope and prayer that you have a Blessed Easter filed with the peace and joy of our Risen Lord! Today we rejoice with the universal Church in the victory of Jesus Christ over sin and death and in His promise that all who unite themselves to Him will share in His victory. How blessed are we to know that in Christ Jesus the power of darkness has been dispelled, suffering has been turned into glory, and death has been transformed into life eternal. Just like the first disciples of the Risen Lord, we are called to go forth and to be His witnesses. Such witness is made visible when we unite ourselves to Jesus, especially in prayer and the Sacraments; when our decisions are guided by His Word; when we consistently live and practice our faith in love and without compromise; and, when we serve others, especially those in most need. Please be assured of my prayers for you and all those you love at Easter and always. With God’s grace, may you bind yourself more deeply to Christ and go forth as witness to His victory and infinite mercy and love. Sincerely in Christ, Michael F. Burbidge Most Reverend Michael F. Burbidge Bishop of Raleigh 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 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! Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry Collection: Did you ever have to choose between paying the electric bill or having enough gas in the car to get to work, medicine, rent, or having food in the house? Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10 till 12 noon. We ask that you come once a month and be a resident of Brunswick County. In 2014 the Pantry provided 6,572 families with groceries. On average the food pantry provides over 600 families per month with groceries. St. Brendan has 4 collections a year at Mass to keep our Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry operating. The next collection will be the weekend of April 11 and 12. Your generosity at these collections is what makes our Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry the helping hand many Brunswick County residents need. Thank you for your generosity, and all the many volunteers that work in the Pantry, making it a helping hand. Work Day on the Grounds: Saturday April 11, 8:30am till 12 Noon. If you would like to volunteer to help with some yard work here at church bring your rake and shovel. Sr. Mary Teresa will provide lunch at Noon. 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 $23,124.50 Page 1 Saint Brendan Catholic Church Shallotte, North Carolina Easter Sunday Of The Resurrection Of The Lord April 5, 2015 Worship Masses for the Week 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 Easter Vigil Sat. 4/04 8pm † E. Terry Spencer Easter Sunday Sun. 4/05 8am 9:30am 11:15am † Emma Truax St. Brendan Parishioners † Lou Zotter Mon. 4/06 9am Tue. 4/07 9am † Donald Wallace Wed. 4/08 9am † Doris Dursee Thur. 4/09 9am † John Lyons Fri. 4/10 9am † Helen Barnes Sat. 4/11 5pm † Edward Peters Sun. 4/12 8am † Michael Vizzini 9:30am 11:15am Eucharist Service St. Brendan Parishioners † Rosalyn Zontini Next Week’s Readings April 12, 2015 Second Sunday of Easter Divine Mercy Acts of the Apostles 4:32-35 1 John 5:1-6 Luke 24:35-48 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 Janet Maring 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 Tom Glavin 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 Carolyn Turnwald 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 Maria Knapik 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 Page 2 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 Reinhart Burdt 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 Easter Sunday Of The Resurrection Of The Lord April 5, 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  04/13 Business Meeting  04/20 4th Degree Heavenly Bread Sale: The Knights of Columbus Our Lady of LaSalette Fourth Degree Assembly will be selling fresh baked bread after all Masses on the weekend of April 18- 19 in the gathering space. The Knights will be baking both white and rye bread and the loaves will be sliced. The money raised from the sale of the bread will be used to support our charities. We thank you for your support. KofC Donate your used Cell Phone: The Knights collect and recycle used cell phones with all proceeds going to Brunswick County Special Olympics. A collection box is opposite the gift shop counter in the gathering space. The Columbiettes meet the second Thursday of each month. The next meeting will be April 9th. Call Karen McCann 2874175. 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. Afternoon Tea and Vintage Fashion Show: Ladies Guild at Our Lady Star of the Sea is sponsoring a Vintage Fashion and Tea, April 18 from 1:30 - 4 in the church’s banquet hall. Tickets are $20 each available until April 10 at the ticket office on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9-noon or by calling Pat, 843-273-0171 or Jane, 201-471-8583. 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. 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. Help For Those That Served US! Veterans-Stand Down, Friday May 8. Held at VFW Post 2573, 2732 Carolina Beach Road in Wilmington. Breakfast served at 7:15 am and Lunch at 12 Noon. Hair cuts, hygiene bags, socks, tetanus shots, vision testing, general medical check-up, many resources, ect.. ALL FREE TO VETERANS & HOMELESS! The Book of Intentions in the Gathering Space is available for everyone. You may write under the day of days you desire for someone or something to be prayed for. At every Mass, during prayers of the petitions, everyone is directed to pray for the intercessions written in the Book of Intentions. Help the Gift Shop Ministry Grow! Need a managing team of 2 volunteers in the Gift Shop - to work together or one to order supplies and the other to display the items and decorate the display case. Also need more volunteers to work Mass of choice. They need to be at the display case 10-15 minutes before a Mass and 10 or so minutes after Mass - depending on business. Training provided. Contact Kathy Cloutier, 843-280-9836, [email protected] Page 3 Special Thanks to our Sponsor or the week East Coast Moving LLC Carrie Dewitt Partello - Parishioner Support the businesses that support our bulletin! Easter Sunday Of The Resurrection Of The Lord April 5, 2015 Saint Brendan Catholic Church Shallotte, North Carolina Sun St Brendan the Navigator Activities Calendar 6 Pastoral Center Closed Mon April 2015 Holy Week Schedule: Holy Thursday 3pm, Good Friday 3pm, Happy Easter! Easter Vigil at 8pm, Easter Sunday is the regular schedule. Thu 4 Easter Vigil 8pm Choir Sat Wed 2 Centering Prayer Holy Thursday 3pm Mission Ensemble 3 Pastoral Center Closed Good Friday 3pm Choir 11 Fri 1 Bereavement 9:30 Searchers of Scripture Mission Ensemble Practice 4 -5:30 10 Creative Spirit Peace Prayers 9;30 8 Searchers of Script Mission Ensemble Practice 4 -5:30 18 Ensemble 5pm 7 Choir Practice 6:30 -8:30 Tue Questions? Call 754-8544 or email [email protected] 5 Easter Sunday Regular Mass Schedule 9 Centering Prayer Columbiettes 7pm Brownbaggers 16 Centering Prayer 12 Choir 8 am 17 Creative Spirit Peace Prayers 9;30 15 Searchers of Scripture Mission Ensemble Practice 4 -5:30 25 14 Choir Practice 6:30 -8:30 24 Creative Spirit 13 Healing Prayer 9:30 K of C Bus. Mtg. Singles Group 23 Centering Prayer Brownbaggers 21 Choir Practice 6:30 -8:30 30 Centering Prayer 20 K of C 4th Degree 28 Choir Practice 6:30 -8:30 22 Searchers of Scripture Mission Ensemble Practice 4 -5:30 27 Healing Prayer 9:30 19 Ensemble 8am Falling Upward Chapter 13 26 Choir 11:15am 29 Searchers of Scripture Mission Ensemble Practice 4 -5:30 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. Page 4 Saint Brendan Catholic Church Shallotte, North Carolina Easter Sunday Of The Resurrection Of The Lord April 5, 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) DOMINGO DE PASCUA DE RESURRECCION INFORMACION En este Domingo radiante de Vida, la Iglesia nos invita a participar del gozo de la Resurrección del Señor. Se nos invita a participar (no a mirar desde fuera), a hacer nuestra esta alegría, como cuando se toma parte en una fiesta... Y esta es la fiesta más grande: es la Pascua: la del Señor y la nuestra. Pascua: paso de la muerte a la Vida, a la vida gloriosa de los hijos de Dios, Vida que ya se nos da en Cristo Resucitado, al que ahora celebramos. Pascua: paso de la oscuridad a la Luz del Señor, del caos de este mundo al orden de la Nueva Creación que Dios ya introdujo en Jesucristo Resucitado. Paso de la esclavitud a la libertad; del desierto a la posesión de la Tierra prometida, al Reino de Dios; del pecado a la amistad con Dios; del hombre viejo destinado a la muerte al hombre nuevo, hecho para el Cielo. Paso de la incredulidad y la desesperación, a la alegría serena y profunda de la Fe, la Esperanza y el Amor. No puede haber para el hombre alegría más profunda que la que hoy se proclama: la alegría de la Salvación. Sin embargo, para entrar en esta Fiesta, la Fiesta Eterna de los hijos de Dios, es necesario que nos vistamos con el traje de fiesta adecuado. Y ese traje de fiesta es la FE. Y sin Fe, nos quedamos fuera de esta fiesta. De los hombres y mujeres que conocieron a Jesús, sólo los que tuvieron fe en Él encontraron la alegría de la salvación. Para los otros, las cosas no cambiaron. Del mismo modo ocurre hoy: sólo por la fe, que recibimos en el Bautismo y compartimos en cada Misa, encontramos la alegría de la salvación... para los otros, este domingo es igual a todos... puede que incluso sea hasta un día triste, vacío, lleno de nostalgia y de un deseo ahogado de encontrarse con Dios. La Pascua que celebramos inaugura un tiempo de gozo. Jesucristo ha resucitado como el Primero de muchos, para mostrarnos cuál es la vida que nos espera y se nos ofrece si damos el paso de la fe. 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. PRIMERA COMUNION A todos los padres de los niños se les recuerda que el día 11 de Abril tenemos clase y práctica de la Primera Comunión de sus hijos. El dia 19 de abril el tercer domingo también tienen clase con las maestras. Es sumamente importante que ustedes les traigan estos días a las 9:30 de la mañana. LA FECHA DE LA PRIMERA COMUNION ES EL DIA 26 DE ABRIL, DOMINGO EN LA MISA DE LAS 9:30 DE LA MANANA. FECHAS PARA EL BAUTISMO El día 12 de Abril, domingo después de la misa de las 9:30 de la mañana tendremos la plática del bautismo. El bautismo para abril será el día 25 de Abril. Los siguientes bautismos son: Junio 27 sábado, Julio 25, sábado, y Agosto 29, sábado. Las pláticas para Junio, Julio y Agosto son el día 21 de Junio. Por favor tengan en cuenta estas fechas.. DONACIONES PARA APADRINAR LA FIESTA Se pide donaciones de agua, soda y compra de boletos para la rifa de 20,000 y 5,000 dólares para apadrinar la fiesta. Es muy importante que todos ustedes se sientan parte integrante de la fiesta mexicana. Les pido por favor que se comprometan a comprar solos, o entre amigos y vecinos un boleto. Solamente un boleto. Si esto se consigue vamos en buen camino para vender todos los boletos. Se necesita su entusiasmo. Muchas gracias. Page 5