PARISH OF ST. BRENDAN & ST. ANN 333 E. 206th Street, Bronx, N.Y Phone: (718) , FAX: (718)

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1 PARISH OF ST. BRENDAN & ST. ANN 333 E. 206th Street, Bronx, N.Y Phone: (718) , FAX: (718) ST. BRENDAN CLERGY PERSONNEL Fr. Raul G. Miguez, Pastor Fr. Sancho Garrote, In Residence Deacon Paul Hveem RECTORY HOURS Monday thru Friday: to 6:00 PM Closed for Lunch from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM Saturday: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM Sunday: CLOSED REGIONAL SCHOOL Pre-K thru Grade 8 PRINCIPAL: MS. Michele Pasquale Phone: (718) FAX: (718) WEBSITE: stbrendanschoolbronx.org ST. ANN REGIONAL SCHOOL RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Phone: (718) Ms. Judith Cordero PRINCIPAL: Mrs. Ajeia Beebe Phone: (718) FAX: (718) MASS SCHEDULE MONDAY through SATURDAY MASS: SATURDAY VIGIL MASS: SUNDAY MASS: 9:00AM 5: 00 ENGLISH, 6:30PM (ESPAÑOL) 8:30AM, 10:00AM, 11:30 AM (ESPAÑOL), 1:00PM CONFESSIONS: EVERY SATURDAY 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM & EVERY MONDAY AFTER MASS THE HOLY NAME SOCIETY OF ST. BRENDAN & ST. ANN: MEETS ON THE 2ND SUNDAY OF THE MONTH AT THE 8:30 AM MASS WEEKLY WEDNESDAY EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT: Benediction and Eucharistic Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament will follow the 9:00AM MASS until 6:30 PM As Jesus said at Gethsemane, Will You Not Spend An Hour With Me? REGISTERED PARISHIONERS attending and supporting this Parish are entitled to a statement of good standing. They should be active members of this parish for a minimum of ONE YEAR, attend Sunday Mass regularly and give a good example in word and deed. MARRIAGES: Preliminary arrangements should be made at least SIX MONTHS prior to the proposed date of marriage. Couples must speak to a Parish Priest to enroll in MARRIAGE PREPARATORY COURSES and to schedule use of the Church. BAPTISMS: Instruction is required for Parents and Godparents. Please call the Rectory THREE MONTHS in advance to make arrangements.

2 LITURGICAL LIFE MASS INTENTIONS SUNDAY, 8:30 AM Louis McGee 10:00 AM For All Parishioners 11:30 AM Delio Peña 1:00 PM Fitz Squires MONDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2016 FEAST OF OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE Mattie Farrelly and the Deceased Members of the Geraghty Family TUESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2016 SAINT LUCY Pam Logan (Living) WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2016 SAINT JOHN OF THE CROSS Emanuel Batista NO ADORATION DUE TO MAINTENANCE THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2016 Denis O Leary FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2016 Veronica O Malley SATURDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2016 Manuela Peña 5:00 PM Deceased Members of the Ismael Getubig, Sr. Family 6:30 PM Maria Teresa Guaba PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK: Stephen Joyce Mildred Gilliamsen Ariana Martinez PLEASE PRAY FOR THE DECEASED: Patrick McNicholas Christopher Farrelly Arianna Mastrelli Dorothy Barnett Nora Sutter HOST & WINE T HE HOST & WINE IS OFFERED T HIS WEEK IN L OVING M EMORY OF: LOUIS MCGEE R EQUESTED B Y : MARY MCGEE & JAMES MCGEE SANCTUARY CANDLE THE SANCTUARY CANDLE IS OFFERED T HIS W EEK I N L OVING M EMORY OF : ARSENIO SY R EQUESTED B Y : BE NOT AFRAID RECONCILIATION MONDAY LUNES DE RECONCILIACION December 19, :00 PM -- 8:00 PM MARY SY

3 ANNOUNCEMENTS! The subsequent list are individuals who do not have faculties or permission to minister in any of the parishes of the Archdiocese of New York or in any Archdiocesan institution: Juan Guerrero - (also known by the names of Jose Carlos, Juan Carlos, Jose Luis Rodriguez Castro, Juan Herrera) Guerrero has been sighted in various parishes and institutions of the Archdiocese of New York. Jose Mena formerly from the parish of Saint Joan of Arc. He has been incardinated in the Diocese of Leon in Nicaragua. Javier Amador Herrera prohibited from engaging in any priestly activities or ministries in the Archdiocese of New York. Rafael Delgado Suriel (Chelo) has been sighted in various parishes and events in New York and New Jersey. All visiting priests must present themselves to the Office of Priest Personnel and present a valid Statement of Suitability for Ministry from their bishop or superior. All parish leaders, groups and prayer groups should adhere to these guidelines especially when inviting priests from other regions. La siguiente lista es de personas quienes no tienen facultades o el permiso para servir en cualquiera de las parroquias de la Arquidiócesis o en cualquier institución Arquidiocesana: Juan Guerrero - (También conocido por los nombres de José Carlos, Juan Carlos. José Luis Rodríguez Castro, Juan Herrera) - ha sido visto en varias parroquias e instituciones de la Arquidiócesis de Nueva York. Jose Mena - antes de la parroquia de Santa Juana de Arco. Ha sido incardinado en la Diócesis de León en Nicaragua. Javier Amador Herrera - prohibido participar en cualquier actividad sacerdotal o ministerios en la Arquidiócesis de Nueva York. Rafael Delgado Suriel (Chelo) ha sido visto en varias parroquias e eventos en Nueva York y New Jersey. Todo sacerdote visitante debe presentarse a la Oficina De Personal De Los Sacerdotes y presentar una Declaración Válida de la Idoneidad para el Ministerio de su obispo o superior. Todos los líderes de las parroquias, grupos y grupos de oración deben adherirse a estas directrices, especialmente cuando inviten sacerdotes de otras regiones.

4 ST. BRENDAN & ST. ANN - FILM SERIES Sundays, 2:30pm MSGR. BOYLE MEDIA CENTER (In the School Building, Enter using the Ramp) 268 E 207 St., Bronx, NY December 11th: 1 Hour, 12 Minutes THE FOURTH WISE MAN (1985) Adaptation of Henry Van Dyke's vintage short story "The Other Wise Man," tells of a fourth Magi (Martin Sheen) who is delayed in following the star to Bethlehem, then finally catches up with it in Jerusalem some 33 years later in an encounter which fulfills his life's search for truth. Produced by Paulist Father Ellwood Keiser and directed by Michael Rhodes, the 72-minute dramatization effectively amplifies the religious dimension of the original while adding some light humor from Alan Arkin as the Magi's servant. Family entertainment with the universal theme of bettering oneself by helping others. S.B ' R S Christmas Toy Drive For children ranging in ages from Infancy to 18 years old. If you wish to donate a NEW UNWRAPPED Christmas Gi please bring it to the school during school hours. F D The gi s will be given to the children at Catholic Guardian Society. Catholic Guardian Services (CGS) is a human services non-profit organization sponsored by the Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of New York SUNDAY COLLECTION DECEMBER 4, 2016 REGULAR COLLECTION: TOTAL: $5, MAINTENANCE FUND: TOTAL: $1, Grand Total:. $6,382.00

5 WEEKDAY READINGS MONDAY DECEMBER 12, 2016 FEAST OF OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE ZECHARIAH 2:14-47 OR REVELATION 11:19A; 12:1-6A, 10AB LUKE 1:39-47 TUESDAY DECEMBER 13, 2016 SAINT LUCY ZEPHANIAH 3:1-2, 9-13 MATTHEW 21:28-32 WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 14, 2016 SAINT JOHN OF THE CROSS ISAIAH 45:6B-8,18, 21B-25 LUKE 7:18B-23 THURSDAY DECEMBER 15, 2016 ISAIAH 54:1-10 LUKE 7:24-30 FRIDAY DECEMBER 16, 2016 ISAIAH 56:1-3A, 6-8 JOHN 5:33-36 SATURDAY DECEMBER 17, 2016 GENESIS 49:2, 8-10 MATTHEW 1:1-17 SCRIPTURE INSIGHTS The prophet Isaiah is bursting with good news for the nations. As the spokesperson of God, Isaiah announces that a promise of renewal is taking place. First, the earth will be transformed: the parched land will bloom with new life. Even more amazing, those broken in their bodies will be transformed as well: the deaf will hear, the lame will leap, the blind will see, and the mute will speak. The power of God brings rejoicing. The psalmist sings praise for the Lord who does what Isaiah prophesied. The graciousness of God knows no bounds; the most vulnerable, the widows and orphans, are raised up. Even the stranger is not overlooked. James instructs the early Christians on waiting one of the themes of Advent. But are we patient in our waiting? The busyness and social excitement of this season makes us all feel that we re in a hurry. To wait with patience is to take time to grasp more deeply the reason for our waiting, the coming of the Lord into our lives. Patient waiting prepares our hearts to be ready and our thoughts to be focused on the mystery of the one who will come to dwell in our midst. The Gospel moves to the end of John the Baptist s life and to his inquiry about whether Jesus is the expected one, the one he foretold. Jesus response is twofold. He frames his answer by describing the important role of John as prophet and messenger. As John s role comes to an end, the role of the one he announced is unfolding. John offers us a model of waiting, and also of being committed to our ministry of announcing Jesus to a waiting world. How is Isaiah and John similar in their roles? Are you a patient person with matters in your spiritual life? How can you put the material and the spiritual in proper perspective during Advent?

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