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Ascension of the Lord
May 8, 2016
The Navigator
El Navegante
St. Brendan the Navigator Catholic Church
Cumming, GA
Go… Baptize… Teach…
Vayan… Bauticen… Enseñen…
Pope Francis’ Prayer Intentions for May
Universal: That in every country of the world, women may be
honored and respected and that their essential contribution
to society may be highly esteemed.
Evangelization: That families, communities, and groups may
pray the Holy Rosary for evangelization and peace.
Happy Mother’s Day
The priests and staff of
St. Brendan’s would like to wish all
mothers a Happy Mother’s Day.
Be assured of our prayers!
Knights of Columbus Fresh
Vidalia Onion Sale!
This weekend of May 7-8th, the
Knights of Columbus will be
offering fresh Georgia grown
Vidalia Onions for sale after
Masses. Proceeds will go to
support K of C charities. Great
opportunity to share with your
family and friends.
“Our New Life in Christ” – New
monthly series by Fr. Jason Sunday, May 15th – Pentecost
Sunday (7:00pm in the Church)
Come experience the love of God
in a new powerful way so as to
bring glory to Him by living from
the heart He gave you. The
evening will close with a simple
reception. Additional dates June
12, July 17, Aug. 21, Sept. 25,
Nov. 13, and Dec. 11
Fill–The–Crib (May 14-15th)
The Respect Life ministry is
holding its annual Fill-the-Crib
campaign to support the babies
of Whispering Hope. We will be
collecting donations of diapers,
wipes and formula as well as
new or gently used baby
clothing, supplies and
equipment. Bring all donations
to the crib in the Narthex.
Thank you for your support.
Pastoral Staff
Rev. Fr. Matthew VanSmoorenburg, L.C., Pastor...
Rev. Fr. Octavio Ventura, L.C., Parochial Vicar ......
Rev. Fr. Patrick Langan, L.C., Parochial Vicar …….
Rev. Fr. Jason Brooks, L.C, Parochial Vicar……......
Rev. Mr. Roger Fraser, Deacon ..............................
Rev. Mr. Luis Carlos Lorza, Deacon ……………….
Rev. Mr. Ed Rubio, Deacon ....................................
[email protected], ext. 42
[email protected], ext. 12
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected],
ext. 43
[email protected]
How Do I?
Register at the parish?
Visit www.stbrendansatl.com/online-registration or pick up a “Welcome” packet in the Narthex.
Receive personalized offertory envelopes?
Elba Banderas at [email protected] or ext. 10.
Make arrangements for a wedding?
Contact Fr. Octavio, ext. 12 at least six months before an anticipated wedding date.
Contact someone about my interest to become Catholic?
Don Conklin, [email protected] or ext. 26.
Contact a Priest in a Sacramental Emergency?
Phone 678-224-8448, 24 hours a day.
Arrange for Communion to the sick or homebound?
Call the parish office at 770-205-7969.
Arrange to have my child baptized?
Sandy Spera, [email protected] (English), Deacon Luis Carlos Lorza, ext. 43 (Spanish)
Request Baptismal, Confirmation or Marriage certificate?
Luisa Rubio, [email protected] or ext. 15.
Place an announcement in the bulletin?
Online form available at www.stbrendansatl.com/calendar.
Receive information about an annulment?
Deacon Roger Fraser, [email protected].
Reconnect with the Catholic Church?
Don Conklin, [email protected] or ext. 26.
Register my child/children for Religious Education?
Stacy Applegate, [email protected] or ext. 13 (English), or Monica Plew,
[email protected] or ext. 40 (Spanish)
Make arrangements for a Funeral or Burial?
Deacon Luis Carlos Lorza, [email protected] or ext. 43.
Schedule an appointment with a priest?
Mary Ann Mallon, [email protected] or ext. 11.
Request a Mass intention?
Call the parish office at 770-205-7969.
Reserve a meeting space at St. Brendan?
Online form available at www.stbrendansatl.com/calendar.
Volunteer in the parish?
Opportunities are updated weekly and listed online at
www.stbrendansatl.com/volunteer-opportunities/
Seek counseling services for myself or my family?
Holy Family Counseling Center, 678-993-8494 or Catholic Charities of Atlanta, 404-920-7725.
Seek information about Alcoholics Anonymous for myself or my family?
Bob 404-308-6556; Kathie 404-219-4055
Seek bereavement support?
Debbie Rigby, [email protected], 678-617-7268.
Receive assistance from the St. Joseph’s Food Pantry?
Open Wed. 4:30 – 6:00 pm in the Barn behind the Church or contact Barbara Gordon at
[email protected], 404-431-9924.
Seek emergency financial assistance?
Good Samaritan Hotline: 770-205-2324; leave a message and expect a call back within 24 hours.
Sign up for electronic giving?
Look for the “online giving” link on our homepage at www.stbrendansatl.com or Laura Myers,
[email protected], ext. 21.
Receive a tax receipt for donations?
Laura Myers, [email protected], ext. 21.
Find out about St. Brendan’s Preschool?
Julie Lahey, [email protected], ext. 19.
Find out about parish life?
Kelle Russo, [email protected], ext. 41.
MASS SCHEDULE
HORARIO DE MISAS
Saturday Vigil:
5:00 pm & 7:00 pm (en Español)
Sunday:
7:30 am, 9:00 am, 11:00 am,
1:00 pm (en Español), 5:00 pm
Daily Mass
Monday – Saturday: 8:30 am
Tuesday, Thurs. & Fri.: 6:00 pm
Wednesday: 7:00 pm (en Español)
Rosary – after weekday am Mass
The Chaplet of Divine Mercy
en Español
Sundays at 12:30 pm
Eucharistic Adoration
in St. Sebastian Chapel
Tuesday - 6:30 pm – Wednesday
6:45 pm
Reconciliation
Saturday: 9:00 a.m. until last person
served and 3:30 - 4:45 pm
Tuesday: 4:30 - 5:45 pm
Wednesday: 5:30 - 6:45 pm English
and en Español
Please note: Mass times may vary on
Holy Days. Check the Mass Intentions in this bulletin or the website
calendar.
Parish Office Hours:
Oficina Parroquial:
Mon – Thurs
9:00 am – 4:00 pm,
Fri 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Maintenance Personnel
Contact Info:
Mac McKinney – 678-467-6490
Melvin Rogers – 404-313-2330
Alex Ayala – 770-500-9341
St. Brendan the Navigator
Catholic Church
4633 Shiloh Road
Cumming, GA 30040
Phone: 770-205-7969
Fax: 770-205-5040
WWW.STBRENDANSATL.COM
ARCHDIOCESE OF ATLANTA
24 HOUR ABUSE REPORTING LINE
1-888-437-0764
Capital Campaign: A letter from a
Faith Formation Student
Men’s Events @ St. Brendan’s
DIG—Tuesday, May 10th
(Social Hall 6:30-9:00pm)
Please join other men of
the parish for an enjoyable Dear Father Matthew
I think its really cool that we’re
night of great food followed by
going to rebuild the church.
motivating, thought provoking
I’ve put in all of my money in
conversations about values and other
this because I truley beleave
important things that influence the
God will provide for me. I did
everyday life of a man. Try it…you will not have enough quarters but I
think I have enough money
like it…Satisfaction Guaranteed! No
to replace it ;) Thanks!
reservations required and guests are
-Katie D.
always warmly welcomed.
P.S.
I think you can put better use
Inspired by Truth –
in this money than I can!
Catholics
Apologetics Boot
Camp
No registration required. Join other men
with a desire to build our knowledge
and understanding of Catholicism and
how to promote and defend it.
Saturdays, 7:30- 8:30 am, April-August
2016. Contact: Don Conklin
[email protected]
St. Brendan's Seniors Activities
Luncheon—We will
meet for lunch at
PROVINO'S
RESTAURANT,
Marketplace Boulevard
at 11:30am on Thursday, May
19th. Please RSVP by May 16th to Pat
Pisanelle at [email protected]
or at 770-205-7451. Please bring a
non-perishable food item to the church
for the food pantry.
My Fair Lady musical (Cumming
Playhouse) Thursday, May 19th at
8:00pm.
We will have two tables of 10 reserved
at Tam's Backstage for dinner for 5:45
PM. For those who do not know, when
you are through eating you merely roll
up the stairs and go see the play. How
Easy It Is!! Tickets are $21.40 each for a
group of 20. Without the group
discount tickets will be $27 each plus
tax. Make sure that your friends
come. RSVP by May 1st. and checks
should be payable to Bill Hickman as he
will purchase group tickets. For more
information contact Bill Hickman at
770-596-1460; [email protected]
New members always welcome.
Celebrating the Sacraments
The Season of Sacraments is on us and the celebrations begin
starting May 14-15th with First Communion masses on Saturday
at 11:00am, 2:00pm and 5:00pm, and on Sunday at 9:00am and
5:00pm. First communions in Spanish will take place on Saturday,
May 21st at 11:00am and 2:00pm. Please feel free to enjoy these
celebrated sacraments, all are welcome!
Feast Day of St. Josemaria Escriva
You and your family and friends are cordially
invited to attend a SOLEMN Mass for the Feast
Day of St. Josemaria Escriva, founder of Opus Dei
on Saturday, June 4th at 10:00 am. The Mass will
be held at St. Peter Chanel Catholic Church. It will
be celebrated by Fr. Matt Dalrymple. A reception
will follow in Parish Hall.
Couples Celebrating 50th and 60th Anniversaries in 2016
Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory would like to honor couples
married in 1966 and 1956 with an invitation to a Golden/
Diamond Wedding Anniversary Mass on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016 at
12:00pm at St. Bridgid Catholic Church. A reception will follow
the Mass for the anniversary couples and their families. Space is
limited. For more information or to RSVP, please visit
http://tiny.cc/anniversarymass.
Eucharistic Holy Hour
Special Eucharistic Holy Hour with
Benediction on the Feast of Corpus
Christi to kick-off additional adoration
hours. Fr. Jason will do the Holy Hour
from 6:30- 7:30pm on Corpus Christi
Sunday May 29th.
2016 Eucharistic Congress - June 3-4
The Atlanta Eucharistic
Congress brings together
Catholics from across the
Archdiocese and the
country to celebrate the
visible, living presence of
Jesus. Archbishop Gregory, along with
Bishop Talley and Bishop Zarama, invite
us to join them for this year’s
Eucharistic Congress at the Georgia
International Convention Center, June 34th. Mark your calendars now for this
great Catholic FREE event that is perfect
for the entire family.
2016 Eucharistic Congress t-shirts are
available for order at the narthex/front
desk. T-shirts are $10. Orders must be
placed by May 20th.
We are looking for a volunteer to help
us coordinate our St. Brendan’s group
the day of the event. If you are
interested, please contact Mariana Loya
at [email protected].
Marriage Encounter Weekend
STOP AND THINK About How You
Spend Your Time! For most of us our
priorities are our children, our jobs,
career, leisure and God. How much time
do you spend just for the two of you as a
couple? You deserve to learn how to
make the most of your time and
relationship. Make time to enrich your
relationship by attending a Worldwide
Marriage Encounter Weekend. The
next Weekend is scheduled for June 1012 at the Atlanta Marriott Peachtree
Corners. You can get more information
or register online at GATN-wwme.org or
by calling 678-242-WWME.
Catholic Cruise Western Caribbean
Come and sail away on a 7 night Wester
Caribbean Cruise with Fr. Terry
Langford Nov. 18-25, 2016 on Holland
America’s Oosterdam out of Tampa, Fl.
Ports of call: Key West, Fl · Mahogany
Bay, Roatan, Bay Islands, Honduras ·
Santo Tomas de Castilla, Guatemala ·
Costa Maya (Mahahual), Mexico. Prices
begin at $1680 for two passengers
including all port fees and taxes. Daily
Mass offered. Deposits of only $350 per
person will reserve your cabin. Space is
limited. For further info or to register,
contact Doug or Eileen at 860-399-1785
or [email protected].
Sunday:
Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday:
Saturday:
Next Sunday:
Readings for the Week of May 8, 2016
Acts 1:1-11/Heb 9:24-28; 10:19-23 or Eph 1:17-23/
Lk 24:46-53
Acts 19:1-8/Jn 16:29-33
Acts 20:17-27/Jn 17:1-11a
Acts 20:28-38/Jn 17:11b-19
Acts 22:30; 23:6-11/Jn 17:20-26
Acts 25:13b-21/Jn 21:15-19
Acts 1:15-17, 20-26/Jn 15:9-17
Acts 2:1-11/Rom 8:8-17 or 1 Cor 12:3b-7, 12-13/Jn
14:15-16, 23b-26 or Jn 20:19-23
Why Mercy?
We often equate the need for mercy with the shame of
admitting a terrible wrong. We may speak of the need for
forgiveness or reconciliation after an argument, but to say we
need mercy is going too far. It would mean saying we did
something horrible, but a squabble is nothing of the sort.
It is striking to read the words of Pope Francis in an interview
in 2013. Fr. Sparado, SJ asked Pope Francis, “Who is Jorge
Mario Bergoglio?”
With all simplicity, the Holy Father answered, “I am a sinner.
This is the most accurate definition. It is not a figure of
speech, a literary genre. I am a sinner.” He explained that he
could say this or that about himself, but “the best summary,
the one that comes more from the inside and I feel most true
is this: I am a sinner whom the Lord has looked upon.”
At first glance, these words might startle us. Why would he
say he is a sinner if he is the pope? But if we delve deeper
than our initial reaction will allow, we will find a different
story and a much deeper meaning.
Mercy is for Everyone
Why did Pope Francis answer in this way? Because he
realized that mercy stretches beyond the woes of the worst
wrongs. It reaches into even the smallest, most hidden hurts
and faults. Yes, our Holy Father recognized the essential truth
that mercy is for everyone.
Mercy is not reserved for the worst wrong you can think of.
Why? Because mercy is love in action. It is love in the face of
sin and misery. It is proof that love is real.
In a recent interview. Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI said that
man often hides a “deep knowledge of his wounds and his unworthiness before God” under a mask, but “He is waiting for
mercy.”
We may not always recognize it, but deep down, when we
equate the need for mercy with the greatest sin, we may be
hiding from our own sin and misery. We may be hiding our
deep desire to know that love is real and will accept us as we
are.
As this Easter season draws to a close, let us run to Jesus and
invite Him into our hearts, seeking His love and mercy.
Keeping the Seasons
Sunday, May 8th
You Will Receive
Power
Today’s Readings:
Acts 1:1–11; Psalm
47:2–3, 6–7, 8–9;
Ephesians 1:17–23 or
Hebrews 9:24–28;
10:19–23; Luke 24:46–
53.
Traditionally celebrated
forty days after Easter,
this feast has been
transferred to Sunday
in many dioceses so
that more people have
access to celebrate the mystery of the Ascension. It
celebrates the exaltation of Christ, when he takes his
place at the right hand of God. Since the
Resurrection, the disciples have encountered Christ
several times. Jesus continued to prepare them to
carry out the mission. Today, we hear him
commission his disciples (including us) to go out to
the ends of the earth proclaiming salvation. This is a
powerful image and message.
As members of the Body of Christ, we have been
gifted with the power from on high, the Holy Spirit, in
order to preach the Gospel to all peoples. Though not
all of us are called to ordained ministry, or even to be
missionaries who travel to other countries, we are
called to make known throughout the world all the
things that Christ taught and promised. The Church,
Christ’s Body, becomes a sacrament of his presence
for the entire world. Our common life proclaims this
Good News. We, the baptized, make up the Body of
Christ, a sign to witness, to the ends of the earth, the
magnificent love and mercy of our God. Let us
continue to shout “alleluia” and praise God for his
marvelous deeds. Consider gathering a group from
your parish to strategize new ways of evangelizing the
community and your neighborhood.
Mass intentions/Intenciones para las Misas May 9-15
Monday
9-May
8:30 AM Mother’s Day Novena
Tuesday
10-May
8:30 AM Mother’s Day Novena
6:00 PM Betty Jean Fowler (D)
Wednesday 11-May
8:30 AM Christopher Crawford (L)
7:00 PM Mother’s Day Novena
Thursday
12-May
8:30 AM Gina Teresa Ellis (D)
6:00 PM Mother’s Day Novena
Friday
13-May
8:30 AM Deacon Luis C. Lorza (L)
6:00 PM Mother’s Day Novena
Saturday
14-May
8:30 AM Mother’s Day Novena
5:00 PM Luis and Helen Grucza (D)
7:00 PM Roberto Delgado (D)
Sunday
15-May
7:30 AM
9:00 AM
11:00 AM
1:00 PM
5:00 PM
Please Remember in Your Prayers
Recordemos en Nuestras Oraciones
The Sick (Enfermos)
MaryKay Maher sister of Ann Marie Dusek
Carole Moran
Sally Von Bargen
Todd Young
Recently Deceased (Fallecidos)
Alice Barna
Eileen Langan
Ambrocio Guevara
Edwin Barrueto
Charles Cahill
Parish Stewardship of Treasure
April 2016
Simply log-in to www.formed.org and enter the St.
Brendan's code 3GVEV2. Thanks to a generous
family, you and your whole family will have "free"
access this library of Faith Formation resources
for all ages!
Includes movies, programs, audio tracks, books
and more. Spanish titles are also available These
resources are amazing!
Please share this gift with your whole family.
Contact Don Conklin with any questions at
[email protected].
3-April-16
$24,180.00
10-April-16
$31,622.00
17-April-16
$26,931.00
24-April-16
Electronic Giving for the Month:
© 2016 Liturgy Training Publications. 1-800-933-1800. Written by Timothy A.
Johnston. Permission to publish granted by the Archdiocese of Chicago on
August 21, 2015.
Formed.org Resources
St. Brendan’s is happy to provide you with a full
subscription at no charge, to: "Formed—The
Catholic Faith. On Demand”.
Mother’s Day Novena
Gene Sock (D)
Don and Marcia Neary (L)
People of Our Parish (L)
Edwin Johnson (D)
Total:
$87,733.00
Offertory Monthly Budget:
$105,000.00
Overage/Shortage for the period:
($22,267.00)
Offertory Actual YTD:
$1,500,961.00
Offertory Budget YTD:
$1,470,000.00
Overage/Shortage YTD:
$30,961.00
Last Week’s Second Collection:
Capital Campaign
$17,041.00
Capital Campaign
Current Month Contributions:
$40,806.00
Electronic giving for the Month:
Total Capital Campaign Contributions:
$40,806.00
Savings Fund Balance
$1,133,837.00
Archbishop’s Annual Appeal Update 2016
Goal
$140,700.00
Outstanding Pledges
$132,642.00
Payments to date
$77,746.00
MINISTERIO Y ESPIRITUALIDAD
REGISTROS DE FORMACIÓN DE
FE Y VOLUNTARIOS 2016-2017
A todas nuestras familias se les
invita a registrar a sus hijos para
las clases de catecismo
“Formación de Fe” para el año
escolar 2016- 2017. Es necesario
matricularse a tiempo para poder
planear las clases y el número de
voluntarios que necesitaremos y
poder ofrecerles nuestro mejor
servicio. Gracias.
CONGESO EUCARÍSTICO 2016
Aparte la fecha y acompáñenos a
aceptar la invitación del Arzobispo
Wilton Gregory a participar en el
Congreso Eucarístico 2016 que se
llevará a cabo el 3 y 4 de Junio en
el Centro Internacional de ConvenSe necesitan catequistas y voluntarios para el programa de Forma- ciones de Atlanta.
ción de Fe. Las clases inician en
El Congreso Eucarístico es un
Agosto y necesitamos preparar
evento para toda la familia, la ennuestro equipo de trabajo para
trada es gratuita y cuenta con prepoder ofrecer un programa de
sentaciones en Español y un procalidad espiritual a nuestra comu- grama especial para niños (5 a 11
nidad parroquial. Ofrecemos enaños de edad) al cual deben ser
trenamiento para todos los catematriculados con anticipación.
quistas y voluntarios.
Las playeras del congreso están a
la venta en la recepción de la IglePara información sobre los regissia ($10) hasta el 20 de Mayo.
tros de Formación de Fe y Voluntarios Catequistas, por favor llame Para información y otros detalles,
a Mónica Plew al (770) 205-7969 por favor llame a Mariana
LoredoLoya al (770) 205-7969.
ext. 40. Registros son por medio
ext. 41.
de cita.
LA RESPUESTA
Martes 24 de Mayo, 2016
6:30pm—8:30pm Salón Social
Para todas las mujeres de la parroquia y sus amigas: las invitamos a
nuestra reunión mensual de la Respuesta. Disfrute una tarde de relajación, creando nuevas amistades y compartiendo su fe. La reunión incluye una cena, presentación y ¡camaradería! $5 por persona.
PRIMERO MI PAREJA
Ministerio Matrimonial “Primero mi Pareja” le invita
a participar en nuestro Grupo de Parejas, donde podemos revivir el entusiasmo de estar juntos.
Próxima reunión es el Viernes, 20 de Mayo de 7pm a
9pm en el Centro de Formación de Fe de San Brendan.
Para más información llame a Julio y Ana Roncal al (404) 368-9101 o
en el correo [email protected] Contamos con guardería de
niños, llame y haga su reservación.
LEGIÓN DE MARÍA
Se reúne todos los Lunes de
7:00pm a 9:00pm en el salón de
conferencias detrás de la sacristía. Informes al (404) 5740772, con Maria Pantoja o en el
correo [email protected]
DEVOCIÓN AL DIVINO NIÑO
Se reúne todos los Miércoles
después de la misa de 7:00pm a
rezar la novena al Divino Niño.
Informes con María Castillo al
(908) 875- 3985.
ESCUELA DE LA FE
Aprenda los fundamentos de la fe
católica en este sencillo formato.
Reuniones todos los Jueves de
7:00pm a 9:00pm en el Salón Social. Para más información, llame
a Mónica Plew al (770) 205- 7969
ext. 40.
RENOVACIÓN CARISMÁTICA
Grupo de Oración Jesús y María
se reúne todos los Viernes de
7:00pm -9:00pm en la Capilla para orar juntos por la iglesia y
sus necesidades, y por la paz del
mundo. Informes con Mónica
Freeman al (404) 933-5310.
¡Acompáñenos!
SERVIDORES DE JESÚS
Grupo de Jóvenes Adultos
“Servidores de Jesús” (jóvenes
entre 18 y 35 años) se reúne todos los Viernes de 8:00pm a
9:30pm en el Centro de Aprendizaje para compartir en la fe y crecer en la vida cristiana. Informes
al (770) 688-7443 con Alex
Gutierrez
NIÑAS CHALLENGE
(Niñas de 5º a 8º grado) próxima
reunión: el Sábado 21 de Mayo,
de 10:00am a 11:30am en el
Centro de Formación de Fe.
CORONILLA DIVINA
MISERICORDIA
Todos los Domingos a las
12:30pm en la Iglesia. Informes
con Tania Montes (404) 3142932.