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

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

Pastoral Staff:

Rev. Peter D. Gillen KCHS, Pastor

Rev. Vasile Godenciuc, Pastor of Ukrainian Rite Mission

Rev. Msgr. Rocco D. Villani, Parochial Vicar

Bonina Campanella, Office Manager

Frank Castaneda, Parish Plant Manager

Carmina De La Rosa, Coordinator of Evangelization, Pastoral Minister

James Edgell, Weekend Sacristan/Custodian

Sarah Jane Starcher Germani, Director of Music Ministry

Betsy Horacio, Business Manager

Vincent Mangual, Sacristan/Custodian, Pastoral Minister

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 Follow us on Facebook: St Brendan Catholic Church

Office Hours: Monday - Friday 9 am - 8 pm Saturdays 9 am - 2 pm

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

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.

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

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Saturday, May 6: 8:30 AM Souls in Purgatory 5:00 PM 7:00 PM Alejandra Valladares - 15 year old Birthday Sunday, May 7: 9:00 AM Riccardo Colasuonno - The Colasuonno Family 11:00 AM First Holy Communion Agnes Giordano - Noreen O’Neill 1:00 PM Ukrainian Rite Divine Liturgy Monday, May 8: 8:30 AM For all God’s creation especially for the suffering -

Patty Ann Lanni

Tuesday, May 9: 8:30 AM To honor the Infant of Prague and in petition -

Patty Ann Lanni

Wednesday, May 10: 8:30 AM For all God’s creation especially the suffering -

Patty Ann Lanni

Thursday, May 11: 8:30 AM For all God’s precious animals especially the ones

that are abused, unloved, and suffer - Patty Ann Lanni Friday, May 12: 8:30 AM People of the Parish Helen McCutchan - Kay Family

Saturday, May 13: 8:30 AM Souls in Purgatory 11:00 AM First Holy Communion 5:00 PM 7:00 PM Para las Almas del Purgatorio

Fourth Sunday of Easter

May 7, 2017

Catherine Adrian Nancy DeRiso Elba DiSapio

Steve Kravitsky John LaVerdi Roisin Tansey

Dear friends of Jesus and Brendan,

As we gather to celebrate the 4th Sunday of Easter, I encourage you to pray for all of our young people who are receiving Jesus in the Eucharist for the first time. We have 17 candidates this weekend at the 11:00 Mass, and 41 next Saturday at 11:00. The Ukrainian community has 40 young people for their first Solemn Communion this weekend. What a great blessing to the parish! Let's pray that they continue to come to Mass each week and to receive Jesus faithfully and reverently throughout their lives. We will celebrate the Crowning of the Statue of Our Blessed Mother in the courtyard next Sunday after the 11:00 Mass. Once again we encourage you to bring an image or statue of Our Lady from your home country for the procession. There will be tables for the statues and images near the front pews. Please help make our annual Raffle Night/Card Party a great success. Tickets are for sale at the Rectory during office hours. We still need prizes for the raffles. Tickets for the 110th Anniversary Dinner Dance on Friday, September 29th at Gargiulo's are now available. Please encourage all of our present and former parishioners as well as alumni from our schools to join us for an enjoyable evening. Plan to join us for our Parish Pentecost Picnic on Sunday, June 4th, after the 11:00 Mass. There will be an inflatable house and slide for the kids, face painting, food for sale, a DJ, dancing and other activities. We invite you to consider bringing food to share. The picnic will be in the church courtyard and the rectory parking lot. More details in the weeks ahead. SAVE THE DATE! During this month dedicated to Our Blessed Mother, I encourage you to pray the rosary each day, after Mass, with your family, or on your own. Mary has promised that the Rosary is the path to peace. As of Tuesday, we were still awaiting the arrival of the new Celebrant's Chair. We have placed a Tabernacle for the Blessed Sacrament on the former chair platform. It is a reminder that He is the center of our lives and the life of the parish. I hope you enjoy the beautiful banners prepared by our first communicants and their families. They will be on display throughout the month. Have a blessed week!

Peace and Easter blessings,

Father Peter

SCRIPTURE READINGS FOR THIS WEEK Monday: Acts 11:1-18; Ps 42:2-3; 43:3, 4; Jn 10:11-18 Tuesday: Acts 11:19-26; Ps 87:1b-7; Jn 10:22-30 Wednesday: Acts 12:24—13:5a; Ps 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8; Jn 12:44-50 Thursday: Acts 13:13-25; Ps 89:2-3, 21-22, 25, 27; Jn 13:16-20 Friday: Acts 13:26-33; Ps 2:6-11ab; Jn 14:1-6 Saturday: Acts 13:44-52; Ps 98:1-4; Jn 14:7-14 Sunday: Acts 6:1-7; Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 18-19; 1 Pt 2:4-9; Jn 14:1-12

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One candle burning at the Main Altar: For all who pray the rosary and in petition requested by Patty Ann Lanni

One candle burning at the Main Altar: For all Graces given and in thanks for our Savior requested Anonymously.

One candle burning at the Main Altar: In deep thanks and love to our Blessed Mother for all she’s done for us and for her pray-ers for our petitions 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 — All peoples called by God will receive the gift of the Spirit if they repent and are baptized (Acts 2:14a, 36-41). Psalm — The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want (Psalm 23). Second Reading — Once we were like straying sheep; but now we have been returned to the shepherd, our guardian (1 Peter 2:20b-25). Gospel — The shepherd leads the sheep out into pastures of abundant life (John 10:1-10).

VOCATIONS On this Good Shepherd Sunday we celebrate the World Day of Prayer for Vocations. Pray for an in-

crease in vocations to the priesthood, diaconate, and consecrated life, especially for our diocese, that God will raise up good shepherds in our midst. If you think God is calling you to serve the Church as a priest or in

the consecrated life, contact the Vocation Office at 718-827-2454 or email: vocations@diobrook.org. WE HAVE A WINNER!

Congratulations to parishioner Dan Riccardi on winning the April 50/50. We are now collecting enve-lopes for the May 50/50. Remember, the donation for each chance is just $5. You can take as many chances as you would like, just remember to put $5 in each gold 50/50 envelope you use. Good Luck!

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. May 7 Saint Charles Borno May 8 Edward J. Bottino May 9 James A. Boyd May 10 John J. Bracken May 11 James P. Bradley May 12 Edmund P. Brady May 13 Michael J. Brennan

This week’s Rose of Life: In honor of Our Lady of Fatima &

in petition requested Patty Ann Lanni

Once again, we would like to thank all those who made generous gifts or pledges to the Generations of Faith Campaign last spring. Together we far exceeded our as-

signed goal. Your generosity will allow us to accomplish much needed work in and around the parish buildings. Please be faithful in paying off your pledges. We just received the first disbursement from the Generations of Faith fund. The money has been used for the new fence and will be used to mark the parking spaces and other necessary repairs.

ST. BRENDAN CARD PARTY MAY 19, 2017

CARD PARTY GIFTS NEEDED We are in need of gifts for our annual Card

Party. If you would like to donate a gift please call the Rectory and let us know. We are also in need of some nice wicker baskets and any unopened liquor bottles for our Basket of Cheer. The suc-

cess of our Card Party depends on the generosity of our parishioners and friends. If you are able to assist us please contact the Rectory office at 718-

339-2828 or you may drop off your donation during office hours. THANK YOU!!

St. Brendan Card Party Tickets are now available in the Rectory Office.

Join us for our annual fundraising event for games of chance & the opportunity

to win all different kinds of prizes! Friday, May 19, 2017 in the Parish Hall

located at the corner of Avenue O & East 12th St. Doors open at 6:30 pm $25 pp Adults 21+ $30 if paid at the door

Soda, sandwiches, salads, chips, coffee, tea, & dessert

VISIT OUR NEW WEBSITE!

www.stbrendan-brooklyn.org

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ARISE MEETING Tuesday, May 9 @ 7 pm

in the Parish Hall

PARISH COUNCIL MEETING

TUESDAY, MAY 9TH @ 7 PM IN THE VILLANI CENTER

All Parish Council members are encouraged to attend.

Anyone interested in helping for both the Pentecost Picnic and the Feast of Corpus

Christi are urged to attend as well.

Make a Holy Hour.

ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT

We are still in need of more volunteers to cover each hour as well as for many people to stop in and visit with Jesus during Adoration time. We encourage you to come a few minutes early to sign the Adoration book inside the Chapel entrance.

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ST. BRENDAN PENTECOST PICNIC

Sunday, June 4 12:30 PM - 4 PM

In the Church Courtyard and Rectory Parking Lot

We celebrate the birth of the Church and the Gift of the Spirit. We would like to celebrate the unity and diversity in our parish family with a PARISH PICNIC in the church courtyard and rectory parking lot after the 11:00 Mass. Obviously we will need a lot of help in planning and organizing an event like this. We would like to have food representing our many cultures, music, activities for our teens and young people. We hope that everyone will want to join us for this celebra-tion. If you would like to help with any part of the day, please leave your name and phone number at the rec-tory as soon as possible.

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

In prepara on for this special year, we need to form a Parish Voca ons Commi ee to pray for, promote, iden fy, and encourage young people to consider a voca on to the priesthood, diaconate, or consecrat-ed life. We need to form a team willing to encour-age daily prayer for voca ons, make materials avail-able and encourage our young people to ask them-selves if they think God might be calling them to a life of service in the church.

Would you like to help start this commi ee here at Saint Brendan? Please call Father Peter as soon as possible. We would like to begin mee ng during May.

God never stops calling, we need to learn to listen…

The second collection for this weekend will be for Catholic Relief Services. The second collection for the weekend of May 13 & 14 will be for the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception.

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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 April 29-30, 2017 Our weekly expenses: $17,080 Our collections for the week: Offertory collection $ 2,521 2nd Collection 462 Net Loss ($ 14,097)

Attendance at Mass 604

$17,080 weekly expenses $2,521 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

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Come celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Our Lady’s First Apparition to the three shepherd children in 1917 . All are welcome at Our Lady’s Blue Army Shrine. Celebrant: Most

Rev. James Checchio; Guest Speaker: Rev. Frederick Miller. Confessions 10:30; Rosary Procession Noon; 12:30 Guest

Speaker; 1:00 pm Mass followed by Eucharistic Procession, Fatima Farewell Procession, Enrollment in the Brown Scapu-

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Sunday, June 18, is the Feast of Corpus Christi, the Body and Blood of Christ. It is a great tradition in the church to celebrate the day with a Procession and Benediction at a number of

outside altars. It would be great to have the pres-ence of our 1st Communicants and Confirmandi and all of our parish groups. The procession would take place after the 11:00 Mass with 3 altars along the way. We hope that a number of groups or groups of friends would prepare and decorate the altars for benediction with flowers, flags, and other decorations. Please think about it. For more information or to volunteer, please contact Father Peter.

“Even if Abortion were made easy or painless for everyone, it wouldn’t change the bottom-line

problem that abortion kills children.”

Randy Alcorn, Pro Life Answers to Pro Choice Arguments

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LECTURAS DE HOY Primera lectura — Los que creyeron fueron bautizados (Hechos 2:14a, 36-41). Salmo — El Señor es mi pastor, nada me falta (Salmo 23 [22]). Segunda lectura — Han vuelto al pastor y guardián de sus almas (1 Pedro 2:20b-25). Evangelio — Yo soy la puerta para las ovejas (Juan 10:1-10).

LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: Hch 11:1-18; Sal 42 (41):2-3; 43:3, 4; Jn 10:11-18 Martes: Hch 11:19-26; Sal 87 (86):1b-7; Jn 10:22-30 Miércoles: Hch 12:24 — 13:5a; Sal 67 (66):2-3, 5, 6, 8; Jn 12:44-50 Jueves: Hch 13:13-25; Sal 89 (88):2-3, 21-22, 25, 27; Jn 13:16-20 Viernes: Hch 13:26-33; Sal 2:6-11ab; Jn 14:1-6 Sábado: Hch 13:44-52; Sal 98 (97):1-4; Jn 14:7-14 Domingo: Hch 6:1-7; Sal 33 (32):1-2, 4-5, 18-19; 1 Pe 2:4-9; Jn 14:1-12

UNA CONTRIBUCION JUSTA ¿Cuánto debe dar usted?

Solamente usted puede determiner cuál sera la cantidad de su contribución. Es un

cuestión de deber y conciencia de acuerdo a su capacidad económia.

Nosotros valoramos en su justo juicio y a en generosidad. Esperamos que la guia que le of-

recemos a continuación le ayude a determiner el nivel de su contribución.

GUIA PARA LA CONTRIBUCION

$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

EL LLAMADO DEL BUEN PASTOR El salmo responsorial de hoy es el Salmo 23 y sin duda es el más conocido de los salmos. Los versos que rezan: “Aunque camine por cañadas oscuras, / nada temo, porque tú vas conmigo: / tu vara y tu cayado me sosiegan” (Salmo 23:4) se vinculan en las lecturas bíblicas de esta semana con el maravilloso relato sobre el camino a Emaús, que escuchamos la semana pasada. El Señor Jesús, nuestro Buen Pastor, está constantemente a nuestro lado. Nos lla-ma por nuestro nombre, atrayéndonos a una más profunda relación con él. Ese llamado, hecho a cada uno de nosotros en el momento de nuestro bautismo, lleva la promesa del Buen Pastor: “Yo he venido para que tengan vida y la ten-gan en abundancia” (Juan 10:10).

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 unos minu-tos antes para firmar el libro de Adoración, se encuentra en la entrada de la Capilla.

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“Aunque el aborto fuera simple e indoloro para todos, no cambiaria la verdad de que el aborto destruye bebes.”

Randy Alcorn, Pro Life Answers to Pro Choice Arguments

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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. 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, Coney Island.

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.

110th Anniversary of

St. Brendan Parish

Sun., May. 7 9:15 AM Faith Formation Class Clonfert Center

11 AM First Holy Communion 2nd & 3rd Grade

Church

6:30-10 PM Spanish Choir Practice Auditorium

Mon., May 8 7-8:30 PM Adult Choir Church

7 PM Catholicism Video Villani Center

7-9 PM Spanish Prayer Group Auditorium

Tues., May 9 7 PM ARISE Parish Hall

Wed., May 10 4-5 PM Youth Choir Practice Church

6-10 PM Spanish Choir Practice Auditorium

Thurs., May 11 6-10 PM Spanish Prayer Group Auditorium

6:50 PM Confirmation Class Clonfert Center

Fri., May 12 5-7 PM Girl Scouts Auditorium

7-10 PM Boy Scouts Auditorium

Sat., May 13 9-12 PM Ukrainian Heritage School

Clonfert Center

12-3 PM Ukrainian Mother’s Day Concert

Auditorium

5-7 PM Spanish RCIA Villani Center

11 AM First Holy Communion 4th – 7th Grades

Church

2-6 PM Ukrainian Communion Dinner

Parish Hall

5-6 PM Spanish Choir Practice Auditorium

7 PM Parish Council Meeting Villani Center

7:30-8:30 PM Fitness Class Gymnasium

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 $ 4,486 Donors 23

Senior Girl Scout Samantha Rabanal is working toward her Gold Award and she will be placing a collection box by the statue of St. Brendan for the next few weeks collecting brand new pajamas

and children’s books to donate to the “Pajama Pro-gram”. The Pajama Program is a non-profit organi-zation in NYC that provides pajamas and books to those children in need.

COVER SHEET

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