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Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
November 8, 2015
The Navigator
El Navegante
St. Brendan the Navigator Catholic Church
Cumming, GA
Go… Baptize… Teach…
Vayan… Bauticen… Enseñen…
Pope Francis’ Prayer Intentions for November
Universal: That we may be open to personal encounter and
dialogue with all, even those whose convictions differ from our
own.
Evangelization: That pastors of the Church, with profound love
for their flocks, may accompany them and enliven their hope.
Food Pantry Distribution
Time Changes
The time for pantry
distribution will now be from
4:30-6:00pm on Wednesday
afternoons.
Mass Etiquette
When we receive Holy
Communion, we are receiving
the body and blood of Jesus;
we are receiving God. In order
to respect Him, we participate
in the Eucharistic Fast where
we do not eat or drink for an
hour before receiving
Communion (water and
medicine not included).
Chewing gum breaks the
Eucharistic Fast. Please do
not chew gum or bring other
food and drink into the
Church. Babies necessities
are expected.
Preparing for the Jubilee
Year of Mercy
In the midst of perfectionism
and pressures of society,
don’t base your identity in how
well you do or do not do. Find
who you are in the love of
God who created us and sent
His only son to save us. As
Pope St. John Paul II said,
“We are not the sum of our
weaknesses and failures, we
are the sum of the Father’s
love for us.”
In the Gospel today, we read that a poor widow came and placed two
small coins into the temple treasury. Jesus said to His disciples, "Amen, I
say to you, this poor widow put in more than all the other contributors to
the treasury.”
Why would Jesus take notice of such a small contribution? It was the
attitude of the woman’s heart. She was willing to give everything for the
glory of God. She did not have much to give, but she had her faith and she
trusted that God would provide for her needs. And so, she answered the
call to stewardship.
Today we launch the Capital Campaign: Growing in Faith Together, which
supports our building project. Let us follow the example of the widow
who gave what she could and answer the invitation to stewardship.
For more information on the building project, we invite you to a town hall
meeting hosted by Fr. Matthew on
Thursday, Nov. 12th at 7:00pm. The
meeting will be held in the Church. It
will provide more detail on the Master
Plan for our campus.
This will be an opportunity to see details of the phases and costs
related to the build out. It will also be
the first opportunity to fill out campaign pledge cards for the first phase,
which begins as soon as we have raised
the necessary funding.
Please join us in building our future!
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
frmatthew@stbrendansatl.com, ext. 42
froctavio@stbrendansatl.com, ext. 12
plangan@stbrendansatl.com
jbrooks@stbrendansatl.com
rfraser@stbrendansatl.com
llorza@stbrendansatl.com,
ext. 43
erubio@stbrendansatl.com
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 ebanderas@stbrendansatl.com 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, dconklin@stbrendansatl.com 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, lrubio@stbrendansatl.com 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, rfraser@stbrendansatl.com.
Reconnect with the Catholic Church?
Don Conklin, dconklin@stbrendansatl.com or ext. 26.
Register my child/children for Religious Education?
Stacy Applegate, sapplegate@stbrendansatl.com or ext. 13 (English), or Monica Plew,
mplew@stbrendansatl.com or ext. 40 (Spanish)
Make arrangements for a Funeral or Burial?
Deacon Luis Carlos Lorza, llorza@stbrendansatl.com or ext. 43 or
Lynne Sterritt, lsterritt@stbrendansatl.com or ext. 20.
Schedule an appointment with a priest?
Mary Ann Mallon, mmallon@stbrendansatl.com 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, debbierigby@stbrendansatl.com, 678-617-726.
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
barbaradgordon@aol.com, 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,
lmyers@stbrendansatl.com, ext. 21.
Receive a tax receipt for donations?
Laura Myers, lmyers@stbrendansatl.com, ext. 21.
Find out about St. Brendan’s Preschool?
Julie Lahey, jlahey@stbrendansatl.com, 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
russoclan15@gmail.com or
404-828-6537.
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.
Garden Help Needed—Fall Planting
If you are interested in helping with the Garden, please contact Ann Marie Dusek at 678513-0050 or jamdusek@comcast.net.
Pinecrest Academy Open House
PINECREST ACADEMY, a private, PreK–12, College Preparatory
Catholic School, invites you to an open house today, Sunday, Nov.
8th, 1:00-3:00pm. Pinecrest Academy is a 2014 National Blue
Ribbon School and has been recognized by the Catholic School
Honor Roll as a School of Excellence for eight consecutive years.
Pinecrest is located at 955 Peachtree Parkway in Cumming, just
minutes from St. Brendan. For more information, please visit
www.pinecrestacademy.org or call (770) 888-4477. We look
forward to welcoming you to Pinecrest Academy.
St. John Bosco Academy Open House
Would you like to be more involved in your child's
education? Are you interested in a cost-effective
approach to Catholic education? St. John Bosco
Academy, a hybrid school for grades PK4-12th grade,
is having an "Open House" on Thursday, Nov. 12th,
9:30am–11:00am. There will be a general presentation and break out groups for lower/middle or high school for
campus tours. To RSVP, please email your name, contact phone
number, your student or students’ names and rising grades to
sjbacademy@gmail.com. For more information, visit our website
at www.sjbacademy.org.
The Way: Healing Retreat for Female Survivors of Abuse
The Way for Women is a 3-day retreat for adult
female survivors of abuse offered by the
Archdiocese of Atlanta’s Victim Assistance
Program. This retreat is Christian-based; women of
all faiths and traditions are invited and
welcomed. The retreat will be held Dec. 11-13th at the Carmel
Retreat Center in Hoschton, GA. Registration deadline is Dec. 4th.
Registration fee of $250.00 includes private room, meals, retreat
materials and program. To register or for more information,
please contact Sue Stubbs at 404-920-7554 or
sstubbs@archatl.com.
Amazon Smiles
Shop Online? What if your everyday purchases could help St.
Brendan’s? With Amazon Smile they can! Visit
https://smile.amazon.com/ch/58-2473782 and sign into your
Amazon account. You will be automatically linked with St. Brendan’s. A percentage of any shopping that you do will go directly to
support the Capital Campaign.
Kroger Plus Card
Did you know we are part of the Kroger Community Rewards
Program? Our NPO number is 58367. To get started, sign up with
your Kroger Plus Card and select St. Brendan’s Catholic
Community as the organization you wish to support. Once
enrolled, you will earn reward points for our Capital Campaign
every time you use your Plus Card!
Giving Tree Ornaments
We invite everyone to support our
annual Giving Tree Program by taking
an ornament from our giving trees
between Nov. 14th–22nd. Each
ornament represents the wish of a child,
senior citizen, or family who is part of
our parish community. Gifts should be
wrapped and together our parish will
help ensure that each recipient will
enjoy the spirit of Christmas and be
invited to participate in our Advent
celebrations. Thank you for your
support, call to charity, and service! For
more information about our Giving Tree
Program please check our website or
contact Kelle Russo at
krusso@stbrendansatl.com.
Veteran’s Day Recognition Masses
Date Change
The Knights will honor Veterans at all
Masses on Nov. 14-15th.
Veterans and Active Duty personnel are
to gather in the Narthex prior to Mass.
After Mass there will be a collection by
the Knights. The money will go to Veterans programs. To make a tax deductible
contribution make a check out to
Knights of Columbus Charities.
Assistant Director of Music
St. Brendan’s Music Ministry has an
immediate opening for a part-time
Assistant Director of Music (15 hours),
who will help plan, develop,
communicate, and implement the music
for liturgical worship according to the
norms of the church for the weekly Mass
celebrations, special feast and solemnity
celebrations, and other special events
requiring music. The role will
concentrate on directing and leading the
weekly Sunday 9:00am Adult Choir.
Please send cover letter and resume to
Laurie Johnson, Parish Business
Manager at
ljohnson@stbrendansatl.com.
Blessed Trinity Shrine Retreat: The
Next Chapter in the Story of My Life
This is a vocational exploration retreat
presented by Maureen Masterton Carr,
M.A, and Carolina Soares, M.A. As the
author of life, God is lovingly weaving
our story together. As we begin discerning the next chapter of our story, are we
prepared for what God has in store for
us? Are we willing to turn the page and
discover our calling? This weekend retreat consists of prayer, activity, and
reflection to uncover what God has been
writing in the story of your life. It will be
held Dec. 4-6th. The cost is $50.00. For
more information call 334-855-4474.
registration deadline is Nov. 20th.
Sunday:
Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday:
Saturday:
Next Sunday:
Readings for the Week of November 8, 2015
1 Kgs 17:10-16/Heb 9:24-28/Mk 12:38-44
Ez 47:1-2, 8-9, 12/Jn 2:13-22
Wis 2:23-3:9/Lk 17:7-10
Wis 6:1-11/Lk 17:11-19
Wis 7:22B-8:1/Lk 17:20-25
Wis 13:1-9/Lk 17:26-37
Wis 18:14-16, 19:6-9/Lk 18:1-8
Dn 12:1-3/Heb 10:11-14, 18/Mk 13:24-32
Our Lady of Guadalupe Donations
Starting in November, we will start collecting donations
in preparation for the Our Lady of Guadalupe
Celebration on Dec. 12th. Blue envelopes for the
donations will be in the Narthex. Thank you for your
support.
Thanks4Giving Service Opportunities
Now until Thanksgiving Day, Sock and Toiletry Collection
All sizes of warm socks are welcome. Also any soaps, shampoos,
toothpaste/toothbrushes, wipes, feminine goods, etc. will help
make the difference in the lives of the homeless and those that
are struggling. Please drop all your items in the marked basket in
the Narthex.
Nov. 14-22, Winter Coat Drive
The Good Samaritan Ministry will collect winter coats the
weekends of Nov. 14-15 and Nov. 21-22 before all Masses. The
coats will be distributed to those in need in Forsyth County
through our Food Pantry. Coats most needed are larger sizes for
both men and women. All coats need to be in clean condition
with no need of repair. If possible, bring the coats on hangers,
however, coats without hangars will still be accepted. Please
direct any questions to Bill Leonard at 678- 947-1178. Help is
also needed collecting coats. Please go to
http://vols.pt/QP3DmS to sign up.
Nov 14th, 8:00am-12:00pm, Hightower Baptist Association
Food and Clothing Bank
This local outreach ministry serves the homeless and those in
need. Volunteers may just show up and help sort items,
distribute items, help families shop, etc. The ministry accepts
and distributes cloths, blankets, shoes, toiletries, paper goods,
and meals each month to those in need. It’s a very safe
environment; great for the entire family. Address: 8630 Wallace
Tatum, Cumming 30028
2015 Archbishop’s Annual Appeal
“All This I do for the Sake of the Gospel”
Each year, thousands of households throughout the Archdiocese
support the Archbishop’s Annual Appeal. Their gifts are given to
help our neighbors in north and central Georgia and around the
world.
Many thanks to those of you who have completed your pledge
payments. Each gift, when combined with the gifts of thousands
of other parishioners throughout the archdiocese, makes a very
real difference in the ability of the
Archdiocese to provide vital ministries
and services. Thank you again for your
support.
Christmas Giving Tree
Program…Registration
Hopeful Waiting for Jesus
The Giving Tree program supports
families experiencing temporary
financial difficulties. Through this program our
parish works to ensure that each child will be able
to enjoy the simple fun of Christmas AND be invited
to participate in our Advent & Christmas liturgies
and parish life events. It is only with the giving
hearts of our parishioners at St. Brendan’s that this
is possible.
Giving Tree Program Qualifications:
 Family or individuals experiencing financial
difficulties and are active members of our
parish, indicated through time, talent and/or
treasure throughout the year.
 Participants will be asked to verify their
participation at St. Brendan’s through ministry
work, Mass participation, etc.
 The program will support children through 18
years, with one toy and one article of clothing.
To register in English contact Kelle Russo at
krusso@stbrendansatl.com or 770-722-9181.
Spanish inquiries can be directed to Mariana Loya
at mloya@stbrendansatl.com or call
770-205-7969 Ext. 41.
Registros para El Árbol de la
Generosidad Navidad 2015
Esperando Esperanzados en Jesús
Este programa apoya a las familias que están experimentando dificultades financieras temporales. A
través de éste programa nuestra parroquia trabaja
para garantizar que cada niño pueda disfrutar de la
belleza y sencillez de la Navidad al igual que ser invitado a participar de nuestros eventos parroquiales durante Adviento y Navidad. Esto solo lo podemos lograr con los corazones dadivosos de nuestros
parroquianos, nuestra familia en San Brendan.
Requisitos para el Árbol de la Generosidad
 Familias o individuos que tengan dificultades
financieras y que sean miembros activos de nuestra
parroquia, indicados a través de tiempo, talento, y/
o tesoro a través del año.
 Participantes tendrán que verificar su participación a través de trabajo en algún ministerio de San
Brendan, participación en la misa, etc.
 El programa dará apoyo a los niños hasta la
edad de 18 años con un juguete y un articulo de
vestir.
Para registrarse en Inglés contactar a Kelle Russo
en krusso@stbrendansatl.com or 770-722-9181.
Para preguntas en Español puede dirigirse a Mariana Loya en mloya@stbrendansatl.com or 770-2057969 Ext. 41
Please Remember in Your Prayers
Recordemos en Nuestras Oraciones
The Sick (Enfermos)
Nicholas Bisig, son of Jim & Sandra Bisig
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
ÁRBOL DE LA GENEROSIDAD
2015
CHALLENGE
Invitamos a todas las niñas de 5° a
El Árbol de la Generosidad de San
8° grado a que participen en la
Brendan es un programa designareunión el Sábado 7 de Noviembre
do para las familias de nuestra code 10 a 11:30am en el Centro de
munidad parroquial quienes atraFormación de Fe. El grupo de niviesan por dificultades financieras.
ñas Challenge es especial para
Los ornamentos con los deseos y
niñas de 5° a 8° grado y es un grunecesidades de estas familias
po social, basado en la Fe.
serán colgados en el Árbol de la
¡Las esperamos!
Generosidad los fines de semana
del 14 y15, 21 y 22 de Noviembre.
PRIMERO MI PAREJA
FIESTA DE NUESTRA
Ministerio Matrimonial “Primero
SEÑORA DE GUADALUPE
Las donaciones del Árbol de la Gemi Pareja” le invita a participar en
A partir de Noviembre,
nerosidad serán recibidas los fines
nuestro Grupo de Parejas, donde
iniciaremos las colectas
de semana del 28 y 29 de Noviempodemos revivir el entusiasmo de
en preparación para la
bre, y el 5 y 6 de Diciembre.
estar juntos. Próxima reunión es el
celebración de la Virgen
Viernes, 13 de Noviembre de 7pm
de Guadalupe este 12 de
Si usted desea ayudar en este esa 9pm en el Centro de Formación
Diciembre. Puede encontrar los
fuerzo ó le gustaría patrocinar a
de Fe de San Brendan.
sobres azules a la entrada de la
una familia completa esta Navidad,
Para más información llame al
iglesia.
por favor llame a Kelle Russo ó
(678) 341-9631. o en el correo
¡Muchas gracias por su apoyo!
Mariana Loredo at (770) 205primeromipareja@gmail.com
7969, extensión 41.
Tenemos guardería de niños, llame y haga su reservación.
OPORTUNIDADES DE SERVICIO
A partir de hoy a Noviembre 26:
Estaremos colectando caramelos
de Halloween, artículos personales
de limpieza y calcetines y medias
para las personas desamparadas
de Atlanta. Deposite sus donaciones a la entrada de la iglesia.
14-22 de Noviembre, Colecta de
Abrigos:
El Ministerio del Buen Samaritano
estará colectando abrigos de invierno en buenas condiciones. Estos serán distribuidos para las familias necesitadas de nuestro condado de Forsyth.
Árbol de la Generosidad:
Necesita voluntarios para ayudar
con el programa. Llame a Mariana
al (770) 205-7969 para más informes.
CONFERENCIA
“FORMAS Y EDUCAS A TUS
HIJOS? O SOLAMENTE LOS
DOMESTICAS?”
PADRE ÁNGEL ESPINOSA DE LOS MONTEROS L.C.
Que:
Los invitamos a la conferencia sobre la familia presentada
por el P. Ángel Espinosa de los Monteros L.C., uno de los
más grandes exponentes de fama mundial de la civilización
del amor.
Al final, las parejas casadas podran renovar sus votos matrimoniale (traigan sus anillos matrimoniales)
Cuando: Jueves 19 de Noviembre 2015, 7:00pm – 9:30pm
Donde: Parroquia de San Brendan el Navegante, 4633 Shiloh Road,
Cumming, GA 30040.
Donación: $10 por persona, se ofrecerá servicio de guardería y el
espacio es limitado, compre sus boletas con tiempo para apartar
su espacio
Informes: Oficina de Formación de Fe, 770-205-7969 extensión 40