Saint Brendan Catholic Church Shallotte, North Carolina Fourth Sunday of Easter April 26, 2015 Reflections on the Readings Every day we hear of personal happiness and tragedy, of great feats and failures. Our tendency is to accept all of these without reflecting on their meaning, without understanding their significance. Today’s readings are a study in understanding. They challenge us to not only tabulate the facts but to uncover the meaning of those facts. Believers are people who look to the deeper dimensions of life. The scene in Acts has Peter addressing the highest Jewish authority, the Sanhedrin. The passage moves immediately beyond observation of physical facts to understanding. The cure of the sick man is a fact, the key issue is the meaning of that cure. Restoration of health is secondary to the salvation realized. The sick man enjoys good health because the Jesus who was rejected has been raised by God. Psalm 118 is a psalm of thanksgiving for the king’s miraculous escape from seemingly unbeatable enemies. The psalmist tells us that when the people see this radical turn of events they must understand it as God’s doing. The gospel atmosphere is charged with conflict. The author contrasts Jesus with Israel’s leaders. Jesus, the ideal shepherd, does not hesitate to lay down his life for the sheep. It is the self-giving of Jesus that is at the heart of the Gentile mission. The modern believer must react to the evil in society. Exploitation, oppression, and abuse of power are not accidents of nature. Believers must interpret that the power of Jesus’ dying and rising has yet to penetrate these situations. Believers see this and take action. By the same token, the believer reacts to the good in society. We affirm and applaud those who stand for truth, justice, and charity. Human gifts are held in high regard, especially when shared with all God’s people. Just a reminder: The next Family -Centered Faith Formation session will be Sunday, May 3rd. The break out 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 9:15 and go directly to the assigned classrooms, so that we can begin promptly at 9:30am. The 11:15am Mass will be a Family Liturgy Mass. We look forward to seeing you all. For more info… contact Diane and Tom Nagle [email protected] Help Needed! The Knights of Columbus have been asked to coordinate the parking guides for the Mexican Festival May 2nd. We need volunteers (men or Women) willing to direct traffic in 2 hour shifts from 10:00am until 5:00pm. No experience needed equipment provided. To signup go to the Parish website www.saintbrendan-shallotte.org and click on : “Mexican Festival Parking” or contact Jack Dambaugh at 910-287-7566, [email protected]. Your help is greatly appreciated. Preserving our History: If you have any pictures taken in or around the church and are willing to have them included in the albums being complied, please put them in the mail slot in the gathering space marked “History Info”. If they are digitally kept, we could make copies and return your device. Any questions contact Rita Canfield at 287-6649 or at [email protected] If you know of any names on the prayer list that need to taken off, please call the Pastoral Center at 7548544 and let us know. Thank you! We have only 39 more Mortgage Payments! 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 $956,029.76 910-754-8544 910-343-7014 910-457-6173 843-448-5930 843-347-5168 843-249-2356 COLLECTION FOR LAST WEEK $18,127.00 Page 1 Saint Brendan Catholic Church Shallotte, North Carolina Worship Masses for the Week Sat. 4/25 5pm † Edward F. Peters Sun. 4/26 8am † Carol Sanguino 9:30am 11:15am St. Brendan Parishioners † Catherine Harms Mon. 4/27 9am Tue. 4/28 9am † Natalie Wivczar Wed. 4/29 9am † Bill Ness Thur. 4/30 9am † Vera Taormina Fri. 5/01 9am † James Mahony Sat. 5/02 5pm † Thomas A. Chase Sun. 5/03 8am † Jim O’Shea 9:30am 11:15am Eucharist Service St. Brendan Parishioners † Michael Nash Next Week’s Readings May 3, 2015 Fifth Sunday of Easter Acts of the Apostles 9:26-31 1 John 3:18-24 John 15:1-8 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 Fourth Sunday of Easter April 26, 2015 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 Mary Ann Comiskey Bernice Fox 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 Teresa Ann Costin Judy Unterberger Vicky Lewis Jennifer Bryant Joan Gilbert Bonnie Bryan Tom Glavin Betty Hess 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 Karen Cohan 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 John Gilbert 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 Carol Galovich Althea Grace Saint Brendan Catholic Church Shallotte, North Carolina Fourth Sunday of Easter April 26, 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 05/11 Business Meeting 05/18 4th Degree The 4th Degree Knights would like to THANK the Parish for their strong support on our first Heavenly Bread Sale for our Veteran Charities. We apologize to those who miss out but please save the date for our next offering, June 27th and 28th. We will have more bread to offer for sale. Thanks to you, this project was a great success. 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 May 14. Call Karen McCann 287-4175. Young Ladies Tea Scholarship: Applications for the Ladies Tea Scholarships are available for young ladies of our parish at the Church Office. Applicants must be active members of St. Brendan’s Parish and also involved in their School and Community. Applications must be filled out and returned to the Church Office by April 30, 2015. 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. Support the Mexican Festival: WE HAVE ONLY 29 TICKETS LEFT!!!!!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. The Raffle will take place at 4pm on the day of the Festival with payout on the following Monday, May 4th. Thank you to everyone who will be working at the festival and to you for making this a successful fund raiser. Please come out and enjoy the wonderful food, dance and fellowship with our parishioners. 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 checkup, many resources, etc.. ALL FREE TO VETERANS & HOMELESS! A FAITH SHARING, home based group is looking for additional members who reside in the Calabash, Carolina Shores, Sunset Beach, Ocean Isle or Little River (SC) area. If you think this is something you might be interested in and/or have questions and/or would like more information; Please call Dave Jones at (910) 579-5269 or email me at [email protected]. St. Brendan’s Singles, Separated, Divorced, Widowed Group will meet on Monday, May 11th in the church library at 6:00pm. For further info, please call Mary Spengler at 910-575-4664 or e-mail: [email protected] Page 3 Special Thanks to our Sponsor or the week Novant Health Surgical Associates Support the businesses that support our bulletin! Fourth Sunday of Easter April 26, 2015 Saint Brendan Catholic Church Shallotte, North Carolina Sun 3 Choir 8am St Brendan the Navigator Activities Calendar Mon Tue Questions? Call 754-8544 or email [email protected] 4 5 Choir Practice 6:30 -8:30 Wed Thu 7 Centering Prayer 2 Sat May 2015 1 Creative Spirit 9 Fri 8 Creative Spirit Peace Prayers 9;30 16 Ensemble 5pm 6 Bereavement 9:30 Searchers of Script Mission Ensemble Practice 4 -5:30 15 Creative Spirit Peace Prayers 9;30 10 Choir 11:15 am 14 Centering Prayer Columbiettes 7pm Brownbaggers 13 Searchers of Scripture Mission Ensemble Practice 4 -5:30 23 Choir 5pm 12 Choir Practice 6:30 -8:30 22 Creative Spirit 11 Healing Prayer 9:30 K of C Bus. Mtg. Singles Group 21 Centering Prayer 30 19 Choir Practice 6:30 -8:30 29 Creative Spirit 18 K of C 4th Degree 28 Centering Prayer Brownbaggers 20 Searchers of Scripture Mission Ensemble Practice 4 -5:30 26 Choir Practice 6:30 -8:30 27 Searchers of Scripture Mission Ensemble Practice 4 -5:30 17 Ensemble 8am Falling Upward Chapter 12 24/31 25 Healing Prayer 9:30 Memorial Day Office Closed 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 Fourth Sunday of Easter April 26, 2015 Boletin Hispano BAUTISMOS FORMACION DE FE Padre Ricardo, párroco (910-754-8544) Hna. M. Teresa coordinadora (910-200-9209) CUARTO DOMINGO DE PASCUA Hoy, Cuarto Domingo de Pascua, también se conoce como el domingo del “Buen Pastor”. La Iglesia utiliza esta imagen cuando se refiere a nuestros obispos y a otros dirigentes de la Iglesia. Jesús es el “buen pastor” principal que nos muestra la manera de cuidar al Pueblo de Dios. Este día también celebramos la Jornada Mundial de Oración por las Vocaciones. La Iglesia nos invita a reflexionar sobre nuestro llamado individual a responder a la voz de Dios. Echemos una mirada a la vida de: San Francisco de Asís. Hoy día muchos cristianos y no cristianos del mundo entero quieren y admiran a San Francisco de Asís. Lo admiran por haber sido un hombre de oración, de paz y santidad. Abundan las imágenes y estatuas de San Francisco. A menudo se lo retrata alimentando animales o en éxtasis recibiendo los estigmas de Cristo. La historia de su vida es famosa; la belleza de la conversión de Francisco y el poder de Dios que se manifestó en él en sus últimos años son los aspectos más emocionantes e inspiradores de su historia. La vida de Francisco cuando era joven era prospera porque era hijo de un comerciante de tejidos, tenía una vida cómoda. Se vestía con ropa fina, tenía dinero en el bolsillo y amigos con los cuales pasaba el tiempo. Dios llamó a Francisco a ser mucho más que un acomodado comerciante de tejidos. Porque Francisco contestó el llamado a una vida diferente, Dios cambió el curso de su Iglesia y la fe de muchas personas. En un momento decisivo de su vida, Francisco escuchó el llamado a ser algo más, y respondió. Por la gracia de Dios, Francisco se desprendió de sí mismo, dejó su entorno de privilegios, sus comodidades materiales y a su familia y amigos. Hoy día, San Francisco es un héroe de la fe por ser capaz de haber hecho esas cosas. San Francisco es una inspiración heroica, porque en el fondo nos damos cuenta de que Dios nos llama a cada uno de nosotros a ser algo más. Todos los hombres y mujeres en cualquier vocación – casados, célibes, religiosos y sacerdotes– son llamados por Dios a ser discípulos del Evangelio y tenemos que entender la profundidad de lo que Dios ha planeado para nosotros. Cada uno de nosotros somos sus ovejas El Señor nos conoce y sabe lo que hay en lo más hondo de nosotros, sabe cómo somos y nuestras cualidades. Nos llama por nuestro nombre y es nuestro Padre y Pastor. 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.. 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. FELICIDADES A TODOS LOS NINOS DE LA PRIMERA COMUNION Hoy domingo del Buen Pastor, los niños de nuestra parroquia reciben a Jesús por primera vez en el sacramento de la Eucaristía. Hoy poco a poco entran en el gran misterio del amor de Jesús hacia nosotros que quiso quedarse en la sagrada hostia para acompañarnos siempre en nuestra vida de peregrinos del cielo. Damos las gracias a las maestras por su cariño y devoción a estos niños. FESTIVAL MEXICANO El día 2 de Mayo todos están invitados a celebrar la cultura mexicana de nuestros feligreses mexicanos. Se ofrece una buena comida, juegos para niños, bailes regionales y baile para todos nosotros. Damos profundas gracias a los cocinero, a los 4 grupos de DJ, a los vendedores de las bebidas y a todas las personas que han colaborado a que esta fiesta sea bonita y divertida. Page 5
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