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Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time
October 18, 2015
The Navigator
El Navegante
St. Brendan the Navigator Catholic Church
Cumming, GA
Go… Baptize… Teach…
Vayan… Bauticen… Enseñen…
Pope Francis’ Prayer Intentions for October
Universal: That human trafficking, the modern form of slavery
may be eradicated.
Evangelization: That with a missionary spirit, the Christian
communities of Asia may announce the Gospel to those who
are still awaiting it.
Additional Mass on All Souls
Day
On Monday, Nov. 2, Mass will
be held at 8:30am and at
6:00pm in honor of All Souls
Day.
Mass Etiquette
Please respect the books and
handouts in the pews. They are
there to help us enter into
prayer through song and
following the liturgy, and to provide information to help us find
ways to be involved in parish
life and grow in our faith. When
they are written on, ripped, or
crinkled, they can no longer be
used.
Priesthood Sunday, Oct. 25th
Consider making a card or
giving a small token of
appreciation to our dedicated
priests. Don’t forget to pray for
them!
Pope Francis’s trip to US
Highlight:
“Let us remember the Golden
Rule: “Do unto others as you
would have them do unto
you” (Mt 7:12)… Let us treat
others with the same passion
and compassion with which we
want to be treated. Let us seek
for others the same possibilities
which we seek for ourselves.
Let us help others to grow, as
we would like to be helped
ourselves.”
- Pope Francis’s Address to
Congress
Million Dollars in Savings is just months away!
As of the end of September, St. Brendan’s has put into
savings almost $845,000 toward the Building Fund.
This is a great accomplishment which has picked up
steam in the past few months. Our second collections
specifically for the Building Fund (run twice monthly)
have been running about $5,000. That is phenomenal
and indicates that the desire for improvements to our
campus and church are fully understood and much
needed.
In November, Fr. Matthew, the Building Committee and
the Stewardship Committee will be presenting
information on the Master Plan for our campus,
including rough cost estimates by phase. We have been
working with local architects, Smith-Boland to fine tune
the requirements that were created from our strategic
planning efforts of 2014. By the second week in
November, we will have renderings to share with the
parish. At that time, we will conduct a final survey on
the most preferred improvements/enhancements,
expecting to confirm the Campus Master Plan and our phased
approach to build out.
In the meantime and through the end of this year, let’s focus on
raising the remaining $155,000 to hit the goal of $1,000,000 by the
beginning of the new year.
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 ....................................
MASS SCHEDULE
[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, ext 27 (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 or
Lynne Sterritt, [email protected] or ext. 20.
Schedule an appointment with a priest?
Mary Ann Mallon, [email protected] or ext. 11.
Request a Mass intention?
Elba Banderas ext. 10.
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 bereavement support?
Debbie Rigby, [email protected], 678-617-726.
Receive assistance from the St. Joseph’s Food Pantry?
Open Wed. 4:30 – 6:30 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.
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
Benefit on taxes by donating stock
and securities to St. Brendan’s
Now is the time to consider making a
special end of year donation to your
favorite charitable organization or
church, including St Brendan’s.
Consider donating appreciated stock
as your gift; this allows you to take full
advantage of the donation value, while
forgoing the tax on the appreciated
value. For detailed information on how
to accomplish this, or to get details on
how this type of gift saves you tax
dollars and doesn't affect your cash
flow, please contact Sebby Russo at
[email protected] or
404-828-6537.
Public Rosary Summary
Thank you to the nearly 50 people
that gathered in front of the Forsyth
County Courthouse to pray for our
country on Saturday, Oct. 10th. It
started drizzling and was overcast
with the threat of a downpour. The
moment we started praying the rosary, the sun broke through the
clouds. Amen! There were teens
holding up the banner, elementary
children holding up home-made
signs to the passing traffic, and
adults devoutly leading and praying
the rosary. Each person was
hand-picked by God to be there.
Praise be to Jesus and honor to our
loving Mother, Mary.
Garden Help Needed—Fall Planting
The Garden Ministry has one team coach
to tend our garden each week. If you can
lend an hour or two to work at the
Garden, please contact one of our coaches
for their work schedule.
 Rosie Terbrueggen (Oct 18-24) [email protected]
 Viviana Sykes (Oct 25-31) [email protected]
Spiritual Warfare Presentation by Dr. Paul Thigpen
A fierce war rages for your soul. Are you ready for battle? Join us
for Deliver us from the Evil One: An Introduction to Spiritual
Warfare. Presented by Dr. Paul Thigpen, author of the bestselling
Manual for Spiritual Warfare. Sunday, October 25, 6:30pm. Free
admission. Books available for purchase. For further information
contact Lynn Martiny at 678-771-5322.
Cancellation notice for the Men’s Chili Cook-off
Contact Don Conklin at [email protected] if you are
interested in rescheduling this event.
That Man is You
That Man Is You meets Saturdays at 7:30am in the
Faith Formation Center. Join us for breakfast and a
session. Contact Mike Quercia at [email protected] for
more information.
Haiti Reach: Go, Baptize, Teeth!
HaitiReach will collect toothbrushes (various sizes) throughout
the month of October. Please drop off donated toothbrushes in
the bin in the Narthex after Mass. They will then be transported
to the students at Notre Dame de Fatima in Bassin-Zim during the
upcoming HaitiReach trip in November. Fr. Meres will educate
the children and their families on the importance of healthy teeth
and gums.
Blessed Trinity Shrine Retreat, Fr. Mitchell, AL on St. Therese
Joseph Schmidt, FSC will lead a retreat based on St. Therese’s secret for becoming a prayerful, loving person in a world full of violence. The retreat includes presentations, discussions, liturgy,
prayer, an opportunity for confession, rest, and reflection. It will
be from 7:00pm on Oct. 23-12:00pm on Oct. 25. To register or for
more information call 334-855-4474. Cost: $180
Holiday Bazaar, sponsored by St. Benedict Catholic Church
Women’s Guild. Over forty vendors, raffle drawings, baked goods
and lots of fun! Saturday, Nov. 7th, 9:30am-5:30pm, Parish Life
Center at St. Benedict Catholic Church at 11045 Parsons Road in
Johns Creek. For more information, call Susan at 770-7534374 or Carol at 404-918-9727.
Fabulous Fathers Priest Talent Show
You're invited to the 10th Annual Fabulous Fathers Priest Talent
Show on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2015. This years show features Fr. Josh
Allen, Fr. Brian Baker, Fr. Neil Dhabliwala, Fr. Jack Durkin, Fr. Tim
Hepburn, and more! Enjoy the talents of our local priests while
supporting Catholic homeschooling families. Join us for an
evening of dinner, entertainment, and auctions with emcee, Lino
Rulli, "The Catholic Guy.” You never know what talents will be
unveiled! The event will be held at Regina Caeli Academy in
Roswell. Doors open at 5:00pm. Get your tickets EARLY for the
BEST SEATS! Go to www.RCAHybrid.org for tickets and more
information!
ATTENTION ALL TEENS!!!
JOIN US FOR EPIC!
EPIC is literally a “warehouse” of
excitement and inspiration. Join the cast
taking the stage for an evening of
theatre, music, and entertainment. A
perfect opportunity to make new
friends, have some fun, and get to know
yourself better in a safe and friendly
place. No books – No tests – No homework! Next session: Oct 18th, 6:308:30pm at the Warehouse on Post Road.
BRING a FRIEND. Cover charge $5. The
Coffee Shop will open at 6:00pm for the
purchase of beverages.
Giving Tree
St. Brendan’s Giving Tree program is
designed for families who are part of
our parish community that are
struggling or having difficult times
financially. Ornaments will be hung on
our Giving Tree that will represent the
wish of these children or seniors for this
Christmas season. Planning for this
outreach effort is underway. If you can
help coordinate this effort OR if you
would like to sponsor an entire family
from our Giving Tree program, please
email [email protected].
Getting through the Holidays—
Bereavement Ministry
Did you have someone special die
recently? Are you wondering how you
will get through the holidays this year?
Come to our session on Getting Through
the Holidays on Saturday, Nov. 7th after
the 8:30 Mass until noon. We will meet
in the Sacristy Conference Room.
Contact Debbie Rigby at 678-617-7268
[email protected] for questions.
Sunday:
Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday:
Saturday:
Next Sunday:
Readings for the Week of October 18, 2015
Is 53:10-11/Heb 4:14-16/Mk 10:35-45
Rom 4:20-25/Lk 12:13-21
Rom 5:12, 15B, 17-19, 20B-21/Lk 12:35-38
Rom 6:12-18/Lk 12:39-48
Rom 6:19-23/Lk 12:49-53
Rom 7:18-25A/Lk 12:54-59
Rom 8:1-11/Lk 13:1-9
Jer 31:7-9/Heb 5:1-6/Mk 10:46-52
4th Annual Ernie Johnson Golf Tournament
The 4th Annual Ernie Johnson golf tournament will be held
on Oct. 26th at the Polo Golf and Country Club, starting at
11:00am. All proceeds will benefit the American Cancer Society in
Forsyth County. For more information contact the Pro Shop at
770-887-4049.
Senior Trip to Ellijay
The St. Brendan’s Seniors Group will go to Ellijay to visit the R&A
Apple Orchards and have lunch at Annie’s Restaurant on Friday,
Oct. 23rd, from 10:00am-3:00pm. Please RSVP as soon as possible
to [email protected] or call 404-431-8550 because there
is limited bus space. Others will need to carpool.
Giving Tree Registration:
St. Brendan’s active families in need of holiday assistance are invited to register for our Giving Tree program.
Registrations will be accepted for one toy and one clothing article
for children through the age of 18. Participants will be asked to
verify their involvement at St. Brendan’s. St. Brendan’s is very
happy to continue to offer this service and outreach program to
our families. Registration dates are as follows:
See the flyer in the Narthex for more details or contact Kelle
Russo at [email protected].
Respect Life Month Highlight:
St. Brendan’s Respect Life Ministry
St. Brendan's Respect Life Ministry is a pro-life ministry with the
goal of educating about and promoting life from conception
through natural death. Throughout the year, the ministry participates in many different activities including: Crossroads Walkers,
40 Days for Life Roswell, Life Chain Sunday, Stand for Life, Whispering Hope Baby Bottle campaign and Fill-the-Crib campaign.
St. Joseph’s Food
For more information about St. Brendan's Respect Life Ministry
Pantry Bags
Thanks and appreciation to or for updates on pro-life legislation, contact Ann LeClair-Ash at
our parish for your wonder- atlantafrenchtutor.com.
ful support of the food pan- 40 Days for Life Roswell
try. Please, if you have not Join a peaceful prayer vigil outside of North Georgia Family
done so, return the blue food pantry
Planning, an abortion facility in Roswell, GA. Many congregations
grocery bag. About 200 bags have not
will participate in full and half day sponsorships from Sept. 23–
been returned and are needed for pack- Nov. 1. Join St. Brendan’s Parish during the prayer campaign or
ing food. October is warm drink month: sign up for your own vigil hours at 40DaysforLife.com/Roswell.
Parking can be found at North Fulton Community Charities. For
Please consider donating coffee, tea or
hot cocoa. Donations may be left in the more information contact Rob and Heather Collins at
404-702-0274. Address:11205 Alpharetta Highway, Roswell, GA
collection bin in the Narthex of the
Church.
St. Brendan’s 2014-2015
Every year, St. Brendan’s serves the Church by
providing education in the faith, the sacraments,
and a spiritual home. We now have the numbers
of those we have served from September 2014–
September 2015.
Welcomed as children of God through baptism:
Infant baptisms:
153
Child baptisms (7-17): 39
Adult (18+):
4
Total baptisms:
196
Received into full communion with the Church
through RCIA: 45
Received the sacraments of First Communion,
Confirmation, and Matrimony:
1st Communions:
343
Confirmations:
175
Marriages:
27
Studied in St. Brendan’s programs of religious
education:
Kindergarten-8th grade: 921
9th-12th grade:
310
Total Students:
1,231
As of September 2015, attending
St. Brendan’s there are:
Registered Parishioner households: 3,539
Individual Parishioners:
12,289
Among our parishioners this past year, we saw
many enter eternal life:
41
Please join us in thanking all the catechists,
volunteers, and staff who have prepared and
taught those entering the Church, receiving the
sacraments, and religious education. We
welcome again all those who have entered the
Church and joined St. Brendan’s, and we
congratulate all those who have received the
sacraments this year! We continue to pray for
those who passed away in the last year.
Please Remember in Your Prayers
Recordemos en Nuestras Oraciones
The Sick (Enfermos)
Jacob Cautter, grandson of Eileen Rice
Harriet Brown, mother of Jacqueline D’Sa
Ann Von Bargen, sister-in-law of Jane Smith
Todd Young, nephew of Jane Smith
Recently Deceased (Fallecidos)
Evelyn George
Anthony Vincent Madda
Lucy Hildebrand
ARBOL DE LA GENEROSIDAD
2015
Una vez más el Árbol de la Generosidad estará disponible para todas
aquellas familias activas en nuestra comunidad parroquial. Miembros
registrados de San Brendan que comprueben su participación activa en
la comunidad parroquial podrán recibir la ayuda. Por favor consulte el
LA RESPUESTA
volante informativo sobre como calificar; el registro para la ayuda conPara todas las mujeres de la parro- siste de un juguete y una pieza de ropa para niños y adolescentes
quia y sus amigas: las invitamos a (menores de 18 años de edad).
nuestra reunión mensual de la
Respuesta. Disfrute una tarde de Las siguientes son las fechas y horarios de registros:
relajación, creando nuevas amistades y compartiendo su fe. La reunión incluye una cena, presentación y ¡camaradería!
Martes 20 de Octubre, 2015
6:30pm—8:30pm Salón Social
Acuérdese: nosotros hacemos la
cena, solo traiga $5 (cena, postre y
bebidas). Para informes llame a
Mónica Plew.
BAUTIZOS DE LOS NIÑOS
SERVIDORES DE JESÚS
El Grupo de Jóvenes Adultos
“Servidores de Jesús” invita a todos los jóvenes entre 18 y 35 años
a acompañarnos todos los viernes
de 8pm a 9:30pm a participar en
nuestras reuniones en donde compartiremos nuestra fe y aprenderemos de nuestra vida Cristiana en
La clase de preparación bautismal un ambiente de sana diversión y
Se imparte una vez al mes y el cu- amistad.
po es limitado. Para información y
registros del Bautismo, por favor
llame al Diácono Luis Carlos al
(770) 205-7969 ext. 43.
CHALLENGE
DESPENSA DE SAN JOSE
Invitamos a todas las niñas de 5º a
Le agradece su apoyo para cubrir 8º grado a que participen en la
las necesidades de la Despensa de reunión el Sábado 24 de Octubre
San José y les recuerda que si tomó de 10 a 11:30am en el Centro de
una bolsa con instrucciones de las Formación de Fe. El grupo de niñas Challenge es especial para ninecesidades de la despensa, por
ñas de 5º a 8º grado y es un grupo
favor traiga sus donaciones esta
social, basado en la Fe.
misma semana.
¡Las esperamos!!
¡Gracias por sus donaciones!
Las familias interesada en el Sacramento del Bautismo para los
niños deben ser miembros registrados y activos de la Iglesia, atender la clase de preparación bautismal y cumplir con los requisitos de
la Arquidiócesis de Atlanta.
NOCHE EPIC
Atención Jóvenes Adolescentes de
San Brendan, acompáñenos a
nuestra noche EPIC el día de HOY
Domingo 18 de Octubre en el Warehouse (en la calle de Post Road,
junto al parque de Midway). Costo
de entrada es $5.
EPIC es, literalmente, una
“bodega” (Warehouse) llena de
inspiración y entretenimiento, con
música, comida y ¡mucho más! La
oportunidad perfecta para hacer
nuevos amigos, divertirse y quizá,
llegarte a conocer a ti mismo un
poco mejor en un ambiente sano y
con camaradería. ¡Ven, te vas a
divertir, aquí no necesitamos libros, ni hay exámenes, ni tareas!
¡INVITA a tus AMIGOS!