St. Brendan the Navigator

Twenty Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
September 11, 2016
The Navigator
El Navegante
St. Brendan the Navigator Catholic Church
Cumming, GA
Go… Baptize… Teach…
Vayan… Bauticen… Enseñen…
Pope Francis’s Prayer Intentions for September
Universal: Centrality of the Human Person. That each may contribute to the common good and to the building of a
society that places the human person at the center.
Evangelization: Mission to Evangelize. That by participating in the Sacraments and meditation on Scripture, Christians
may become more aware of their mission to evangelize.
St. Brendan Welcomes New Music Director
“My name is Colin Gore, and I am very pleased to have been selected to serve the parish as your Director of Music.
Though my journey to St. Brendan’s has not been easy or direct,
music has always accompanied me. I took up both piano and violin in
fourth grade and was blessed to work with very capable and enthusiastic teachers in Lexington, KY, where I was raised. When I felt the call
to enter the seminary in my sophomore year of high school, I believed
that I would have to give up music, when in fact I was given the
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One Weekend: Two Great Events!
Proceeds Benefit the Capital Campaign & St. Brendan’s Ministries
50/50 Raffle
In support of the Capital Campaign
Prize $50,000.oo
Last Week to Purchase!!
The winning ticket will be drawn
Sunday, September 18 At the St. Brendan Festival
Pastoral Staff
Rev. Fr. Matthew VanSmoorenburg, L.C., Pastor ................................. [email protected], ext. 42
Rev. Fr. Patrick Langan, L.C., Parochial Vicar ....................................... [email protected]
Rev. Fr. Jason Brooks, L.C, Parochial Vicar .......................................... [email protected]
Rev. Mr. Roger Fraser, Deacon ............................................................. [email protected]
Rev. Mr. Luis Carlos Lorza, Deacon ...................................................... [email protected], ext. 43
Rev. Mr. Ed Rubio, Deacon .................................................................... [email protected]
Administrative Staff
Stacy Applegate, Director of Youth Faith Formation............................... [email protected], ext. 13
Elba Banderas, Receptionist .................................................................. [email protected], ext. 10
Amanda Brice, High School Youth Minister ........................................... [email protected], ext. 13
Bill Buescher, Business Manager ........................................................... [email protected], ext. 31
Mariana Caraballo, Receptionist ............................................................ [email protected], ext. 10
Don Conklin, Director of Adult Faith Formation ..................................... [email protected], ext. 26
Sonia Colby, Formacion de Fe Admin. Assistant ................................... [email protected], ext. 40
Lori DeRoche, Preschool Assistant Director .......................................... [email protected], ext. 29
Joanne Garrett, Communications/Social Media Specialist .................... [email protected], ext. 14
Marlene Hendricks, Parish Life Coordinator .......................................... [email protected], ext. 41
Victoria Kerins, Music Dept. Admin. Assistant ....................................... [email protected]
Julie Lahey, Preschool Director .............................................................. [email protected], ext. 19
Dennis Mallon, Capital Campaign Manager ........................................... [email protected], ext. 12
Mary Ann Mallon, Parish Secretary ........................................................ [email protected], ext. 11
Jennifer Malneritch, Asst. Dir. Youth Faith Formation ........................... [email protected], ext. 33
Laura Myers, Assistant Office Manager .................................................. [email protected], ext. 21
Amy Naso, Finance Administrative Assistant.......................................... [email protected], ext. 21
Monica Plew, Director of Formacion de Fe ............................................. [email protected], ext. 40
Luisa Rubio, Registrar ............................................................................. [email protected], ext. 15
Sandy Spera, Coordinator of Sacraments .............................................. [email protected], ext. 27
Nicole Stone, Middle School Youth Minister ........................................... [email protected], ext. 13
Monica Suarez, Parish Life Coordinator ................................................. [email protected], ext. 41
Judy Van Velsor, Faith Formation Registrar ........................................... [email protected], ext. 33
Julie Williams, Accounts Payable Bookkeeper ....................................... [email protected], ext. 21
Kerry Zicheck, Preschool Registrar ......................................................... [email protected], ext. 46
High School Youth Minister Sought
Looking for an enthusiastic, dynamic High School Youth Minister.
The right candidate will have experience leading retreats, managing youth group leadership and formation as well as administering
teen bible studies programs. Sacramental preparation and confirmation preparation experience are also preferred. Expertise in the
areas of social media, technology, audio visual production is critical. This position is full-time with some weekend and evening
hours required. Send resumes and references to Stacy Applegate
at [email protected] No phone calls please.
Evening of Music and Meditation
Save the date for an evening of music and meditation focused on
the Jubilee Year of Mercy. On Sunday, October 23, at 7:00 p.m. in
the church, our music ministry will present a program created and
led by former Music Director, Lynn Sterritt. The program is filled
with Pope Francis’s guidance on love and mercy. Admission is free
with donations going to support our parish ministries who focus
on corporal and spiritual works of mercy.
Eucharistic Adoration
Would you like to spend some time alone with the Lord? Would
you like one hour of quiet time to meditate on the meaning of
Christ in your life? We are in need of adorers, especially on Tuesdays. No training is required, just a desire to become closer to the
Lord. For information contact Lynn Martiny 678-771-5322 or
[email protected]
Eucharistic Adoration
“The spiritual lives of our families are
strengthened through our Holy Hour.”
- Blessed John Paul II
MASS SCHEDULE
HORARIO DE MISAS
Saturday Vigil:
5:00 pm & 7:00 pm (en Español)
Sunday:
7:30 am, 9:00 am, 10:40 am,
1:2:20 pm, 1:40 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 - 9:00 am – 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
Sacramental Emergency Line
866-642-0733
Archdiocese of Atlanta
24 hour Abuse Reporting Line
1-888-437-0764
Bible Study…
Luke: The Gospel of Mercy
Join prolific author and former
St. Brendan Faith
Formation Director Dr. Paul Thigpen and Father
Jeffrey Kirby (via
video) in exploring Luke: The
Gospel of Mercy! Featuring
beautiful, full color study materials and world-class video shot on
location from Rome and Assisi.
Sundays at 6:30 p.m. in the Faith
Formation Center starting October 2. For more info, contact
Scott Mackie at 678-230-9390.
We all need a
plan for our
money. Financial Peace University is that
plan! It teaches God's ways of handling money.
Through video teaching, class
discussions and interactive small
group activities, FPU presents
biblical, practical steps to get
from where you are to where
you've dreamed you could be.
This plan will show you how to
get rid of debt, manage your
money, spend and save wisely,
and much more! Classes begin
Thursday, September 29 at 7:00
p.m. Contact Wendy Paxton at
[email protected] for
info and to register.
Kick-Off
September 13
6:30 p.m.
Join other men of the parish for an enjoyable night of great food followed by motivating, thought provoking conversations about values
and other important influences on the everyday life of a man. Try it…
you will like it….. Satisfaction Guaranteed! No reservations required and
guests are always warmly welcomed.
Second Tuesdays from Sept- May 6:30 till 9:00 PM
Social Hall. $10 suggested donation. Contact: Don Conklin
[email protected]
St. Brendan Seniors
Thursday Lunch Out
The St. Brendan’s Seniors will meet for lunch at Provino’s Italian
Restaurant (1610 Marketplace Blvd., Cumming, GA) at 11:30 a.m.
on Thursday, September 15. New members are always welcome.
Please RSVP by Monday, September 12, to Church or Mary Perott
at 770-8844-8236 or [email protected] Also, please bring a
non-perishable food item to the church for the food pantry.
Kroger Community Rewards for St. Brendan’s
Year after year, local schools, churches and
other nonprofit organizations including St.
Brendan the Navigator earn cash rewards
through Kroger Community Rewards. The
program makes fund-raising easy ... all you
have to do is shop at Kroger and swipe your
Plus Card! To enroll in the program, visit:
www.kroger.com/account/enrollCommunityRewardsNow
When asked to choose an organization, enter “St. Brendan the Navigator Catholic Church” or enter “58367”. Please Note: Kroger requires
patrons to re-enroll in the Community Rewards Program annually on
August 1. If you have designated St. Brendan’s on your Kroger account
in the past, it is time to re-enroll so St. Brendan’s can get full credit for
your purchases.
The Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows: September 15
The title “Our Lady of Sorrows” focuses on our Blessed Mother’s intense
suffering and grief during the passion and death of our Lord. Traditionally,
this suffering is comprised of the seven sorrows of Mary which were foretold
by the Priest Simeon. The seven sorrows of Mary are:
1. The Prophecy of Simeon (Luke 2:25-35)
2. The Flight into Egypt (Matthew 2:13-15)
3. Loss of the Child Jesus for 3 Days (Luke 2:41-50)
4. Mary Meets Jesus on his Way to Calvary (Luke 23:27-31; John 19:17)
5. Crucifixion and Death of Jesus (John 19:25-30)
6. The Body of Jesus Being Taken from the Cross (Psalm 130; Luke 23:50-54)
7. The Burial of Jesus (Isaiah 53:8; Luke 23:50-56; John 19:38-42; Mark 15:40-47)
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Readings for the Week of September 11
Stephen’s Ministry
Meet & Greet
Stephen Ministers offer highquality, one-to-one care to people
going through tough times such
as job loss, divorce, illness, relocation or other life transitions.
Stephen Ministers come from all
walks of life. Their commonality?
A passion for bringing Christ’s
love and care to people during a
time of need. To find out more
information about becoming a
Stephen Minister, attend a Meet &
Greet Information Meeting on
Thursday, September 22 at 6:30
in the Narthex. Stephen Ministry
training will begin Tuesday, November 1. For more information,
contact Ed Bell at
[email protected]
St. Brendan Seniors
Organizational Meeting
The St. Brendan’s Senior Group
will gather on Thursday, September 29 in the Social Hall at 11:30
a.m. for an organizational meeting to discuss upcoming events.
Afterward they will enjoy a brief
concert by accomplished guitarist
and musician Billie Wilkie. Come
make some new friends and have
fun! RSVP to Bill Hickman at
[email protected] by Monday,
September 26.
St. Brendan the Navigator
Children’s Mass
Attendance Book
Sticker of the
Week
Sunday: Ex 32:7-11, 13-14/1 Tm 1:12-17/Lk 15:1-32 or 15:1-10
Monday: 1 Cor 11:17-26, 33/Lk 7:1-10
Tuesday: 1 Cor 12:12-14, 27-31a/Lk 7:11-17
Wednesday: Nm 21:4b-9/Phil 2:6-11/Jn 3:13-17
Thursday: 1 Cor 15:1-11/Jn 19:25-27 or Lk 2:33-35
Friday: 1 Cor 15:12-20/Lk 8:1-3
Saturday: 1 Cor 15:35-37, 42-49/Lk 8:4-15
Next Sunday: Am 8:4-7/1 Tm 2:1-8/Lk 16:1-13 or 16:10-13
Mother of Young Children...finally… something just for you! Want
an opportunity to delve more deeply into who you are as a woman,
wife and mother in the light of your faith and equip yourself with
practical tools that can be applied right away? Introducing the Familia (Family) Life Team starting this fall at St.
Brendan's! Discover the importance of a Christ-centered family
and better understand the Sacrament of Marriage. Meetings are
on Saturday mornings from 9:30-11:00 a.m. beginning in September. For more information, contact Lisa Satory at [email protected]
St. Brendan’s Children’s Choir
Voices 4
Christ
4
Kick-Off
September 14
5:45 p.m.
Children Grades 3 through 6 are invited to join the St. Brendan’s
Children’s Choir Program Voices 4/4 Christ. The children rehearse
Wednesdays 5:45-6:45 p.m. in the Music Room (lower level) September through May (following the Forsyth County School calendar for closings). The children will sing monthly and at Christmas
and Easter. For more information, contact Children’s Choir Director Victoria Kerins at [email protected]
Knights of Columbus Soccer Challenge
Boys and girls ages 9 - 14 should join the
Knights by the St. Brendan’s Playground area
on Sunday, September 18 for a soccer challenge. Registration starts at 1:30 p.m. and competition starts at 2:00 p.m. Athletes will complete a series of penalty kicks to determine a
winner. For more information, contact Dale
Gracyalny at [email protected]
Capital
Campaign
Corner
Putting Your Dollars To Work!
Mass Intentions
Intenciones para las Misas
Monday, Sept. 12
8:30 AM Gina Teresa Ellis (D)
Tuesday, Sept. 13
8:30 AM Lloyd & Adele Carroll (D)
6:00 PM Teresa Quattrocchi (L)
Weds., Sept. 14
8:30 AM Jim & Clare Clare (L)
7:00 PM Fr. Godfrey Phillip Ryan (D)
Thursday, Sept. 15
8:30 AM John Notheis (D)
6:00 PM Iyi Fraga (L)
Friday, Sept. 16
8:30 AM Peter Burke (L)
6:00 PM Thomas Cavanaugh (D)
Saturday, Sept. 17
8:30 AM Nancy Boylan (D)
5:00 PM Maureen & Pat O’Sullivan (D)
7:00 PM Fr. Joseph Peek (D)
7:30 AM
9:00 AM
10:40 AM
12:20 PM
1:40 PM
5:00 PM
Sunday, Sept. 18
As part of the pre-construction process, we are
conducting a site survey of our property to determine next steps in the permitting process. The
building committee has been fully engaged with our
architect and their civil engineer to ensure a seamless transition to our first phase of construction.
You can look forward to continuing updates
appearing in the bulletin, on our Facebook page (St.
Brendan the Navigator), and through communication with the ministries in which you participate.
It’s truly an exciting time for St. Brendan’s as
we continue to move forward towards expanding
our church to meet the many needs of our parishioners and our greater community.
Joseph T. Melville (D)
St. Brendan Festival Sponsors (L)
Ministry Leaders & Volunteers (L)
Eric Gonzales (D)
For the People of Our Parish (L)
Neftalí Cardozo(D)
Please Remember in Your Prayers
Recordemos en Nuestras Oraciones
The Sick (Enfermos)
MaryKay Maher
Sam Barry
Recently Deceased (Fallecidos)
Maximo “Max” Clavijo
Parish Stewardship of Treasure
August 2016
7-Aug-16
$28,866.00
14-Aug-16
$27,307.00
21-Aug-16
$27,629.00
28-Aug-16
$41,079.00
Electronic Giving for the Month:
$19,560.00
Total:
$144,441.00
Offertory Monthly Budget:
$140,000.00
Overage / Shortage for the period:
$4,441.00
Offertory Actual YTD:
$291,000.00
Offertory Budget YTD:
$315,000.00
Overage / Shortage YTD:
($24,000.00)
Last Week's Second Collection:
Youth Faith Formation
$3,883.00
. . . New Music Director
(From the Front Page)
opportunity to use my talents in the greatest way
possible: putting them at the service of the Church
and developing them in ways that would not have
been possible otherwise.
In 2014, during my second year of theology,
just two years before ordination, I began to realize
that I was not called to religious life, and after
many difficult months of discernment, I made the
decision to leave the seminary and seek God’s will
for me elsewhere. I was offered a position to teach
middle school Spanish, religion and music at Pinecrest Academy, where I met my future wife, Kelly,
the art and literature teacher down the hall. Since
my background in philosophy and theology did not
fulfill the prerequisites for Georgia teacher certification, I was looking into other career options
when the opportunity to serve at St. Brendan’s
opened up, and now I have the chance to put my
musical gifts to the service of the Church full-time.
I have enjoyed a very warm reception at St.
Brendan’s, and I have found that many people
share my desire to build a solid and dynamic musical tradition. I invite as many people as possible to
share their talents with the parish, and I look forward to working and worshipping with you!”
September 12-18
Capital Campaign
Current Month Contributions:
$62,652.00
Electronic giving for the Month:
Total Capital Campaign Contributions:
$62,652.00
Savings Fund Balance as of 7/30/2016
$1,541,899.00
Archbishop’s Annual Appeal Update 2016
Goal
$140,700.00
Outstanding Pledges
$87,862.00
Payments to date
$123,374.00
La Respuesta
Martes 20 de Septiembre, 2016
6:30pm—8:30pm Salón Social
Para todas las mujeres de la parroquia y sus amigas: las invitamos a
nuestra reunion mensual de la
Respuesta. Disfrute una tarde de
relajacion, creando nuevas amistades y compartiendo su fe. La
reunion incluye una cena, presentacion y ¡camaradería! $5 por persona.
ACOMPANENOS EN LA
NOCHE DE MUSICA Y CAMIONES DE COMIDA el
17 de SEPT de 6-9pm
Vengan a escuchar jazz bajo las
estrellas y a comer deliciosas entradas echas por chefs en sus camiones. Solo traiga cash para su
comida!
Informacion
Si necesita ayuda financiera,
Buen Samaritano
770-205-2324
Si necesita, Comunión para los
enfermos
Tania Montez 404-314-2932
Rifa 50/50
Participe en la Rifa 50/50 en apoyo a la Campana Capital Creciendo
en Fe. Los fondos recaudados serán
distribuidos 50% para el ganador
y 50% para la Campana “Creciendo
en Fe” (nuestra campana para la
construccion de la expansion de
nuestros edificios).
El boleto tiene un valor de $100 y
los puede obtener a la salida de las
misa o durante horas de oficina. La
rifa se llevara a cabo el 18 de Septiembre.
IMAGINE
EL FESTIVAL DE ST. BRENDAN SERA EL
DOMINGO 18 de SEPT de 9am-5pm, CON
JUEGOS, PREMIOS, COMIDA TIPICA Y
MAS! EL GANADOR DE LA RIFA 50/50 SERA NOMBRADO
Boletas se venden en el centro de información
desde del 3 de Septiembre! Compre el suyo!
HORARIO DE MISAS EN
ESPAñOL
Miércoles a las 7:00pm
Vigilia Sábados a las 7pm
Domingos a la 1:40pm
Confesiones Miércoles en
Español 5:30pm-6:45pm
Adoración Martes de 9:00am a
Miércoles 6:45pm
Teléfono de la Iglesia 770-2057969 x 10
Ministerio y Espiritualidad
Legión de María
Se reune todos los Lunes de
7:00pm a 9:00pm en el salon de
conferencias detras de la sacristía.
Informes al (404) 574-0772, con
Maria Pantoja.
Devoción al Divino Niño
Se reune todos los Miercoles despues de la misa de 7:00pm a rezar
la novena al Divino Nino. Informes
con María Castillo-Lorza al (908)
875-3985.
Escuela de la Fe
Aprenda los fundamentos de la fe
catolica en este sencillo formato.
Reuniones todos los Jueves de
7:00pm a 9:00pm en el Salon
Social. Informacion, llame a la
iglesia al (770) 205-7969 ext. 40.
Renovación Carismática
Renovacion carismatica todos los
Viernes de 7:00pm-9:00pm en la
Capilla. Informes con Monica Freeman al (404) 933-5310.
Servidores de Jesús
Grupo de Jovenes Adultos
“Servidores de Jesús” (jovenes entre 18 y 35 anos) todos los Viernes
de 8:00pm a 9:30pm en el Centro
de Aprendizaje informes al (770)
688-7443 con Alex Gutierrez.
Coronilla Divina Misericordia
Todos los Domingos antes de Misa
a la 1:30pm.