Welcome to Saint Brendan Parish Family 1907 Together is Better + Juntos es Mejor 2017

Pastoral Staff:

Father Peter D. Gillen KCHS, Pastor

Monsignor Rocco D. Villani, Senior Priest

Deacon Bob Cosgrove KCHS, Permanent Deacon

Father Vasile Godenciuc, Pastor of Ukrainian Rite Mission

Bonina Campanella, Office Manager Frank Castaneda, Parish Plant Manager

Carmina De La Rosa, Coordinator of Evangelization, Pastoral Minister

Alex DeMarchena, Youth Minister Luc Dorsinville, Director of Music Ministry

James Edgell, Weekend Sacristan/Custodian

Betsy Horacio, Business Manager

Vincent Mangual, Sacristan/Custodian, Pastoral Minister

WEEKLY DEVOTIONS

Join us as we pray the Rosary after the 8:30 am Mass each morning.

We pray the Miraculous Medal Novena on Mondays immediately

after Mass.

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: We celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation each Saturday afternoon at 4:00 pm. You can celebrate the sacrament at the Rectory during office hours.

Rectory: 1525 East 12th Street Brooklyn, NY 11230

718-339-2828 Fax #: 718-339-5951

E-Mail: stbrendanbklyn@aol.com pastorstbrendan@aol.com

Website: stbrendan-brooklyn.org

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Office Hours: Monday - Friday 9 am - 8 pm

Saturdays 9 am - 2 pm

THE EUCHARIST IS THE HEART OF OUR LIFE IN CHRIST.

Join us as we celebrate Holy Mass:

Saturday Evening: 5:00 pm & 7:00 pm Español

Sunday Morning: 9:00 am & 11:00 am

Ukrainian Rite Divine Liturgy Sunday: 1:00 pm

Monday to Saturday: 8:30 am

Holy Day: Eve 7:00 pm, Day 8:30 am, 11:30 am & 7:00 pm Español

Join us for Eucharistic Adoration: Monday - Thursday 9 am-12 pm Fridays 9-7 pm

UKRAINIAN RITE MISSION + NATIVITY OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Stamford

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Saturday, August 26: 8:30 AM 5:00 PM Roisin Tansey - Mary McGuire 7:00 PM

Sunday, August 27: 9:00 AM People of the Parish Nancy DeRiso - Alfred, Ralph, & Frank

Fortunato 11:00 AM Luis Ramos - Jimmy & Yvette Sladky Kenneth & Kathleen Cann - Nancy Cann 1:00 PM Ukrainian Rite Divine Liturgy

Monday, August 28: 8:30 AM

Tuesday, August 29: 8:30 AM

Wednesday, August 30: 8:30 AM Charles Rhoades - Kay Family

Thursday, August 31: 8:30 AM Special favors for Joseph, Patricia Ann, & Dawn

Marie Lanni

Friday, September 1: 8:30 AM 7:30 PM Sacred Heart Apostolate - First Friday Mass

Saturday, September 2: 8:30 AM 5:00 PM 7:00 PM

21st Sunday in Ordinary Time

August 27, 2017

SCRIPTURE READINGS FOR THIS WEEK Monday: 1 Thes 1:1-5, 8b-10; Ps 149:1b-6a, 9b; Mt 23:13-22 Tuesday: 1 Thes 2:1-8; Ps 139:1-6; Mk 6:17-29 Wednesday: 1 Thes 2:9-13; Ps 139:7-12ab; Mt 23:27-32 Thursday: 1 Thes 3:7-13; Ps 90:3-5a, 12-14, 17; Mt 24:42-51 Friday: 1 Thes 4:1-8; Ps 97:1, 2b, 5-6, 10-12; Mt 25:1-13 Saturday: 1 Thes 4:9-11; Ps 98:1, 7-9; Mt 25:14-30 Sunday: Jer 20:7-9; Ps 63:2-6, 8-9; Rom 12:1-2; Mt 16:21-27

Dear friends of Jesus and Brendan,

"Who do you say that I am?" "You are the CHRIST, the SON of the living GOD!" The Question that Jesus asked Peter and the apostles so long ago, He asks of each one of us today! Not only who is He? but who is He for us? who is He for me? It is not an academic question or a bible quiz! It is a most personal question... Who is Jesus in my life? Have I been changed by Him? How is my relationship with Him? Am I in love with Him? It is too easy for us to come to church and go home without being involved, without being changed... How sad! What a waste! Jesus wants to have a personal and ever deepening relationship with each one of us! It should be a life changing experience for each one of us!

St. Paul says to the Romans and to us today: "from Him, and through Him, and for Him are all things." Jesus wants to be the Center of our lives! When He is, everything is different... we see each other, treat each other, speak to and about each other differently... He must be the center of life in the parish! We show it in many ways. It is one of the reasons that Eucharistic Adoration is so essential to the spiritual life and growth of the parish. It is for this reason that we would like to expand the hours of Eucharistic Adoration from 9:00a.m. until 4:00p.m. Monday through Saturday and until 7:00p.m. on Fridays. It will become a clear indication that He is the center of who we are and all we do. Beginning next weekend, there will be project boards in the main lobby with sign in sheets to fill the hours with adorers, with YOU! Please choose a time to give to Jesus in Adora-tion each week. We hope to begin the new schedule on Monday, October 2, the Feast of the Guardian Angels!

I would like to express our gratitude to Kistom Diassoa, who has served as our interim organist/singer for the past few weeks. He has certainly brought life, joy and faith to the music each weekend. We wish him well in the future and hope to see him again!

Next weekend we will welcome Luc Dorsinville as our new director of music ministry, He will be a welcome addition to our pastoral staff and family. It is time to re-new and expand the choir and to form a young peoples music ensemble and chorus. He comes to bring new life to our singing and our worship!

Thank you again for your generosity in the summer mission collection and to Rosary for Life!

Buy your tickets for the Dinner Dance soon... We need you to celebrate with us!

This coming Friday Fr. Norbert Atta will return to his home diocese in Nigeria . We thank him for his ministry among us and wish him much joy and fulfillment in his new assignment.

We are happy to welcome Msgr. Alfred Libwa who will assist in the parish during the month of September. Please offer him a warm welcome.

Peace and blessings, Father Peter

As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord! Joshua 24.15

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One candle burning at the Pulpit: For all God’s precious animals especially the animals that suffer, are abused, abandoned, unloved and unwanted as requested by Patty Ann Lanni.

One candle burning at the Tabernacle: Special Intentions of Joseph, Patricia Ann, & Dawn Marie Lanni requested by Patty Ann Lanni.

TODAY’S READINGSTODAY’S READINGSTODAY’S READINGS First Reading — Eliakim is destined by God to be a father to those who live in Jerusalem (Isaiah 22:19-23). Psalm — Lord, your love is eternal; do not forsake the work of your hands (Psalm 138). Second Reading — How deep are the riches and the wis-dom and the knowledge of God! (Romans 11:33-36). Gospel — Jesus asked the disciples, “Who do you say that I am?” (Matthew 16:13-20).

VOCATIONS “Who has known the mind of the Lord?” Through prayer our minds become better aligned with the mind of Christ and His will for us. If the Spirit is

prompting you to know Christ as a priest, deacon or in the consecrated life, contact the Vocation

Office at (718) 827-2454 or email: vocations@diobrook.org.

PRAY FOR OUR SHEPHERDS Every day the priests of the Diocese pray for one of their brother priests. We would like to invite you to join us in praying for all the priests of the diocese every day as well as the particular priests scheduled for the day. Aug. 27 Vincent F. Fullam Aug. 28 John J. Fullum Aug. 29 Casper J. Furnari Aug. 30 Szymon A. Galazyn Aug. 31 Vincent J. Gallo Sept. 1 Joseph A. Gancila Sept. 2 Josephjude C. Gannon

Catherine Adrian Anthony Castellano

Elba DiSapio Barbara Donnelly

Rose Huczko Christopher Jones

Maryann Kott Steve Kravitsky

John LaVerdi Sacha Lupo

Victoria Lupo Julie Picarelli Nettie Sachs Diane Sears

Roisin Tansey Donald Willerth

Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults

The process is one of inquiry, evangelization, prayer, study, and conversion,

leading to one’s entrance into the Church through Baptism, Eucharist, and Confirmation. The RCIA also welcomes those who have been

baptized Catholic but who have not completed their Sacraments of Eucharist and Confirmation.

Please contact Carmina De La Rosa at 718-339-2828.

SCALABRINI CENTER SERVICES FOR ALL MIGRANTS

We wish to inform you about the Scalabrini Center’s practice in immigration advocacy and

social services: Scalabrini Center NYC for all migrants, located at 25 Carmine Street in NY 10014 provides the following

services at a low cost, being a non profit organization: Immigration Status Consultation Immigration Forms and Filing

Language translations Referrals to social agencies English ESOL Instruction

Citizenship classes Advocacy

Scalabrinian Project for Education and Services SPES: spells HOPE in Latin

Call 646-678-4097

A VOCATION PRAYER Gracious and loving God, help the men and women of our parish hear

the call to serve in the Diocese of Brooklyn.

Our needs are great and our people thirst for Your presence.

Open our hearts, raise up faithful servants of the Gospel, dedicated, holy priests,

sisters, brothers and deacons, who will spend themselves for Your people and their needs.

Bless those who are serving now with courage and perseverance.

Grant that many will be inspired by their example and faith.

We ask this through Christ our Lord.

Amen.

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Make a Holy Hour.

ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT

We are always in need of more volunteers to spend time with Jesus during Eucharistic Adoration each week. We invite all adorers to sign the adoration book inside the Chapel entrance. If everyone would come for

even one half hour of adoration each week we would be able to expand the hours of adoration from 9-4 pm Monday to Saturday and until 7 pm on Friday evenings. Jesus is waiting. Miracles happen.

Saint Brendan Vocation Committee! Bishop DiMarzio has proclaimed a special YEAR OF VOCATIONS beginning on August 4th, the Feast of Saint John Vianney.

In preparation for this special year, we need to form a Parish Vocations Committee to pray for, promote, identi-fy, and encourage young people to consider a vocation to the priesthood, diaconate, or consecrated life. We need to form a team willing to encourage daily prayer for vocations, make materials available and encourage our young people to ask themselves if they think God might be calling them to a life of service in the church. God never stops calling, we need to learn to listen…

Throughout the Year of Vocations, our statue of St. John Vianney will be in the chapel as a reminder for all of us to pray for an increase in vocations to the priest-hood, diaconate and the religious life for our diocese and from our parish.

Beginning Sunday, October 1, we will have two icons of St. John Vianney, the patron saint of parish priests at Mass. Each week we will invite someone from the Spanish speaking community and English speaking community to take the icons home and promise to pray for vocations with their family and friends throughout the week. The icons will be returned to the rectory the following Saturday. There will be a sign up sheet in the rectory if you would like to participate in this beautiful prayer for vocations.

Help Support Our AED Project!

AUTOMATIC EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR (AED) A person who suffers a heart attack and goes into cardiac arrest has only 6 minutes before the brain starts to die. An Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) can be a real life saver.

The St. Brendan's Men's Prayer Group is spear-heading a fundraising drive to equip our church with an AED and provide the training to use it. Please help us to make this project possible.

So far the members of the Fundraising Committee have raised $1,668.

You can drop donations in the rectory anytime between 9 am-8 pm, Monday through Friday. Cash or check will do. Please make your checks payable to St. Brendan Church and in the memo area write-in AED Project. If you have any questions, call the rectory at 718-339-2828 and ask to speak to Vincent Mangual.

Summer Reading Program Grades Kindergarten - 4th Grade

Free for all Snacks provided This is the last week of the program.

Program ends Wednesday, August 30th. Time: 5 – 7 pm

St. Brendan Rectory Villani Center

1525 East 12th Street

FITNESS CLASSES Body Sculpting Classes to Tone your arms, abs, buns & thighs!

Location: St. Brendan School Gymnasium 1520 E13th Street Entrance on Ave O

One Class Free with 1st purchase. For more info & to register for a class call Charity at 929-213-7289. Next Class Aug. 29th

DEFENSIVE DRIVING CLASS Saturday, September 9, 2017

Saint Bernard Academy 10 am—$50.00 per person

Call Andrea at 718-763-5533 for info and to register Proceeds benefit Saint Bernard Academy

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CATECHISTS NEEDED We still need a few generous parishioners to be-come Catechists in our Religious Education Pro-gram. We have a special need for volunteers to work both for our Sunday school classes and for the Thursday night Confirmation program. We offer free ongoing and professional training. As a Catechist, you will dis-cover that prayer, liturgy and your own relationship with God will become more vibrant and meaningful. If you are interested please call Fr. Peter or Carmina De La Rosa.

Our Call to Christian Stewardship “As each has received a gift, employ it for one another as good stewards of God’s grace.” (1 Peter 4:10) Weekend of August 19-20, 2017 Our weekly expenses: $17,080 Our collections for the week: Offertory collection $ 1,921 2nd Collection $ 402 Net Loss ($ 14,757)

Attendance at Mass 407

$17,080 weekly expenses

$2,323 weekly collection

A FAIR SHARE How much should you give?

Only you can determine what the amount of contribution will be. It is a matter for your

conscience according to your means.

We appeal to your fair judgment and generous cooperation.

Perhaps the guide listed below will aid you in determining the level of your sacrifice

A GUIDE TO GIVING

WEEKLY INCOME WEEKLY OFFERING

$280.00 $7.00

$320.00 $8.00

$360.00 $9.00

$400.00 $10.00

$440.00 $11.00

$480.00 $12.00

$520.00 $13.00

$600.00 $15.00

$720.00 $18.00

$800.00 $20.00

$1,000.00 $25.00

REGISTRATION & RE-REGISTRATION FOR

CHILDREN’S FAITH FORMATION PROGRAM

Monday to Friday from 9 am to 8 pm in the Rectory office 1525 East 12th Street .

Carmina De La Rosa will only be available Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 am to 4 pm

You may also register after every weekend Mass in the Church lobby.

Saturdays after the 5 pm and 7 pm Masses Sundays after the 9 am and 11 am Masses

The required documents at the time of registration are: 1. Child’s Birth Certificate, if child needs the Sacrament

of Baptism 2. Child’s Baptism Certificate, if child needs the

Sacrament of Communion 3. Child’s Baptismal and Communion Certificate, if

child needs the Sacrament of Confirmation 4. Transfer paper if child is coming from another parish

1 child $30.00, 2 children $60.00, 3+ children $90.00

PLEASE NOTE: The fees are as follows after August 31, 2017

1 child $40.00 2 children $80.00 3 or more children $120.00

We accept cash, check or money order payable to St. Brendan Church Faith Formation Program.

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LECTURAS DE HOY Primera lectura — Pondré en sus manos la llave de la Casa de David (Isaías 22:19-23). Salmo — Señor, tu amor perdura eternamente; obra tuya soy, no me abandones (Salmo 138 [137]). Segunda lectura — Los designios de Dios son impenetrables, no se pueden comprender sus caminos (Romanos 11:33-36). Evangelio — Tú eres el Cristo, el Hijo de Dios vivo (Mateo 16:13-20).

LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: 1 Tes 1:1-5, 8b-10; Sal 149:1b-6a, 9b; Mt 23:13-22 Martes: 1 Tes 2:1-8; Sal 139 (138):1-6; Mc 6:17-29 Miércoles: 1 Tes 2:9-13; Sal 139 (138):7-12ab; Mt 23:27-32 Jueves: 1 Tes 3:7-13; Sal 90 (89):3-5a, 12-14, 17; Mt 24:42-51 Viernes: 1 Tes 4:1-8; Sal 97 (96):1, 2b, 5-6, 10-12; Mt 25:1-13 Sábado: 1 Tes 4:9-11; Sal 98 (97):1, 7-9; Mt 25:14-30 Domingo: Jer 20:7-9; Sal 63 (62):2-6, 8-9; Rom 12:1-2; Mt 16:21-27

ORACIÓN POR LAS VOCACIÓNES Señor de la Cosecha, siguiendo tus instrucciones

te suplicamos que nos envies más trabajadores que puedan servir en la viña de tu Iglesia. Nos dijiste que la mies es abundante y los trabajadores escasos y experi-

mentamos la necesidad de enfrentarnos al reto de la Nueva Evangelzación.

Le pedimos al Espíritu Santo que inspire a la juventud para que consideren seriamente las vocaciones

al sacerdocio y la vida religiosa. Ayúdanos a convertirnos en instrumentos efectivos que animen y apoyen a aquellos a los cuales tú has llamado a server y dirigir el future de

la Iglesia de Brooklyn y Queens. Señor, Tú que dijiste a los apóstoles que remaran mar adentro, te suplicamos nos concedas gracia y fortaleza para aceptar tu llamada, mientras oramos y trabajamos

por el aumento de vocaciones al sacerdocio, al diaconado y a la vida religiosa.

Esto te lo pedimos en nombre de Jesúcristo, el Sumo Sacerdote. Amén.

Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio

Aun necesitamos más voluntarios para cubrir cada hora, también necesitamos más personas que se detengan a visitar a Jesús durante el tiempo de Adoración. Le animamos a que lleguen un-os minutos antes para firmar el libro de Adoración, se encuentra en la entrada de la Capilla.

Efectivo el 15 de junio de 2017:

La ofrenda para todas las bodas con músi-ca o sin será de $500.

Inscripciones Para El Progama De Formacion De Fe Para Ninos

Todos los Martes y Jueves en la Rectoria (1525 East 12th St) de 9 am - 8 pm

Dias adicionales: Sabado despues de las Misas de 5 pm y 7 pm en el vestibulo de la Iglesia. Domingos despues de las Misas de la Misas de 9 am y 11 am en el vestibulo de la Iglesia.

Los documentos requeridos al momento de inscripcion son: 1. Acta de Nacimeinto, si el nino necesita el

Sacramento de Bautizo 2. Fe de Bautizo, si el nino necesita el Sac-

ramento de Comunion 3. Fe de Bautizo y el cerificado de commun-

ion , si el nino necesita el Sacramento de Confirmacion

4. Carta de la Iglesia donde el nino tomo clases anteriormemte si lo esta movien-do.

Para su conveniencia tendremos inscripciones por la tarde en los

siguientes dias:

El Costo de la Inscripcion 1 nino $30, 2 ninos $60, 3 ninos $90

La Cuota de Inscripcion despues del 31 de Agosto del 2017 sera la siguiente:

1 nino $40 2 ninos $80

3 o mas ninos $120

VIRTUS (Protegiendo a nuestros niños) A todos los que sirven en algún ministerio en la Iglesia, si no an tomado el taller de VIRTUS se les

informa que es mandaterio tomar este taller para continuar con su servicio. Este taller se ofrecera aqui en Saint Brendan el 2 de Septiembre a las 10:00 AM en el Villani Center. Es necesario que se registre

en linea www.virtus.org si necesita mas info llame a Carmina 718-339-2828.

Por mi parte, mi familia y yo, serviremos al Señor! Joshua 24.15

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This Week At Saint Brendan Parish BAPTISMS: We celebrate the Sacrament of Baptism twice each month. Baptisms are celebrated in English on the second Saturday of the month. Spanish Baptisms are celebrated on the fourth Saturday of the month. All Baptisms are celebrated at 12 Noon. Arrangements must be made in advance with a member of the Pastoral Staff. RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS is a process for adults who wish to be baptized into the Catholic faith. Information about this program, or about reception of First Eucharist and Confirmation for adults, is available at the Rectory. MARRIAGES: Arrangements should be made at least six months in advance and participation in the Diocesan Pre-Cana Program is required. Offering is $500 with or without music. SICK AND HOMEBOUND: Eucharistic Ministers are available to bring Holy Communion to those unable to come to Mass. In the event of serious illness please request the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick. PARISH REGISTRATION: All parishioners are asked to register so that we may know you and provide reference letters when necessary. APPOINTMENTS TO SEE A PRIEST: If you would like to meet with a priest of the Parish, please call the Rectory for an appointment.

September 29, 2017 - 110th Anniversary of the founding of St. Brendan Parish

Join us for a gala dinner dance at Gargiulo’s Restaurant, 2911 West 15th Street in Coney Island,

Brooklyn. The evening will feature: DJ passed hor d'oeuvres pasta dish veal & chicken dinner coffee & dessert

wine, beer & soda throughout the evening

Please plan to join us for this wonderful evening as we present the First Saint Brendan Navigator Awards to:

Carmina De La Rosa Billy Flynn Fr. Vasile Godenciuc Vinny Mangual Yvette Sladky

Tickets will be $100 each . We encourage you to invite former parishioners and alumni of our schools. What a great opportunity to spend a wonderful evening sharing

the stories of time at St. Brendan.

Tickets are now available in the Rectory Office.

110th Anniversary of

St. Brendan Parish

Sun., Aug. 27 2:30-4:30 PM Folk Dance Parish Hall

Mon., Aug. 28 5-7 PM Reading Program Villani Center

6-7:30 PM Choir Practice Church

Tues., Aug. 29 7:30 PM Fitness Class Gymnasium

Wed., Aug. 30 5-7 PM Reading Program Villani Center

Thurs., Aug. 31 6:30-10 PM Spanish Prayer Group Parish Hall

Fri., Sept. 1 7-9 PM V Encuentro Leaders Mtg Villani Center

Sat., Sept. 2 10 AM VIRTUS Training Spanish Villani Center

Go to Confession.

ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL This year’s theme is “Live in Faith - Give in Love” which reminds us that the work of the Church is shared by all

believers. Please prayerfully consider contributing to this year’s Annual Catholic Appeal!

2017 Annual Catholic Appeal Update: St. Brendan Parish Goal = $23,138

Amount Pledged $ 19,267 Donors 52

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS NEWS We still need a few more members to officially begin the ST. BRENDAN-

MORNING STAR COUNCIL OF THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS .

All that is missing is YOU. What the council will become &

accomplish DEPENDS on your presence and your contribution. We encourage all men in the parish to become involved in

this exciting new adventure. Leave your name and phone number at

the rectory if you're interested.

Effective June 15, 2017:

The offering for all Weddings with or without music will be $500.

Www.brooklynpriests.org

ONLY ONE God loves each of us as if there were only one of us. —St. Augustine

COVER SHEET

CHURCH NAME AND ADRESS: 022527: Saint Brendan R. C. Church 1525 East 12th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11230 PHONE: 718-339-2828 CONTACT PERSON: Bonina Campanella SOFTWARE Microsoft Office Publisher 2010 Adobe Acrobat X Standard Windows 2012 Home & Student PRINTER: HP PSC 1610 NUMBER OF PAGES SENT: 1 through 8 SUNDAY DATE OF PUBLICATION: 8/27/17 TRANSMISSION TIME: Tuesday afternoon SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: Please add the color of the week behind the Rectory information box on middle of cover page.