St. Brendan Catholic Church

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1 St. Brendan Catholic Church Saint Brendan Mission Statement We come together as the Church of St. Brendan to hear the story that God loves us with a love that surpasses all understanding; to break the bread of the Eucharist, so that we might be broken as Bread in service to others; that through our belief in Jesus we may joyfully go forth knowing that our lives have purpose and that we will live forever. January 20, 2019 Saint Brendan Catholic Church 245 Dory Passage Clearwater, FL Phone: Fax: Website: stbrendancatholic.org Father Eric Hunter Pastor Msgr. Michael F Devine Pastor Emeritus James Gibson Deacon MASS TIMES Saturday Vigil: 4:30 pm (All Year) Sunday: 7:30, 9:00, & 11:00 am (November-April) Sunday: 9:00 am & 11:00 am (May-October) Daily: Monday-Friday 8:30 am Holy Days of Obligation 8:30 am & 6:30 pm RECONCILIATION Reconciliation is celebrated on Monday at 9:00 a.m. and Saturday from 3:45 p.m. until 4:15 p.m. before Mass.

2 Mass Intentions January 21st - January 27th MONDAY 8:30 A.M. Michael Patten TUESDAY 8:30 A.M. Patsy Boesen WEDNESDAY 8:30 A.M. {SI} Priestly & Religious Vocations THURSDAY 8:30 A.M. {SI} Tania Garcia-Hausmann & Children FRIDAY 8:30 A.M. Maryrose Lynch SATURDAY 4:30 P.M. Hap Goslee SUNDAY 7:30 A.M. {SI} Lane & Mary Jane Scheiber 9:00 A.M. Francis Scano Davis 11:00 A.M. {SI} Faith Community of St. Brendan Rosary Prayed before Daily Mass Novena - Monday after Daily Mass Clergy Schedule Saturday, January 26th 4:30 p.m. Msgr. Irwin Sunday, January 20th 7:30 a.m. Msgr. Devine 9:00 a.m. Father Burshnick 11:00 a.m. Father Burshnick Page 2 January 20, 2019 Since today is the Second Sunday in Ordinary Time, last Sunday must have been the first. We didn t realize it because it was also the feast of the Baptism of the Lord. Through baptism, we each became members of the Body of Christ, the Church. It may seem quite ordinary, but it certainly is not, as our baptism was the occasion of our rebirth in the Spirit. As we celebrate Ordinary Time today, may we realize the extraordinariness of God s grace. This Gospel passage ends with John s observation that the disciples began to believe in Him (John 2:11). But one person in this scene believed in Him already---his mother. Realizing that the wine ran short, she told her Son. Despite His rebuke, she alerted the servers. This event is not only a sign of the power Jesus had, but also of the behavior of the human family. Ideally, a mother believes in her children and their ability to do more than they may appear willing or able to do. A child obeys as best she or he is able. The Holy Family provides a model for us. Last week we heard Luke s account of the Holy Spirit descending upon Jesus at His baptism. Today we hear Saint Paul telling the Corinthians that the Holy Spirit was behind all these new phenomena of the early Church. God is behind all the newness described in today s readings: the new names given Jerusalem, the new wine at Cana, the new spiritual gifts in Corinth. No same old, same old;, God makes all things new. Tomorrow we celebrate Martin Luther King Day. During Dr. King s life, many people felt uncomfortable or even angry about what he preached. Perhaps some in Corinth felt the same way. The movement of the Holy Spirit can challenge people who are set in their ways, thinking they have all the answers. The movement of the Holy Spirit can upset people who feel threatened by radical transformation. But isn t the gift of salvation a radical transformation of humanity? God exalts the forsaken, marries humanity, and fills our lives to the brim with good wine. The Spirit flows within us. QUESTION OF THE WEEK: How am I challenged to live my life differently? Can I recognize the Spirit when I am challenged to change? (Permission granted-world Library Publications 2018) Respect Life Committee Tuesday, January 22 nd at Forty-six years ago, the United States Supreme Court made the decision to legalize abortion for all 9 months of pregnancy. Please join us at the 8:30 am Mass this Tuesday, January 22nd to pray with us for the end of abortion. Every year there are hundreds of thousands of legal abortions performed in our country. We will be praying for the babies who are lost, for all pregnant women and for all who have been touched by the heartache of abortion. Following Mass, a Rosary for Life will be also be prayed and we are hoping that you will join us in our petitions to change the hearts and minds of the pro-choice culture. If you would like to join the Respect Life Committee please contact Debbie or Don Noble at or debbnoble@aol.com.

3 Page 3 January 20, 2019 My Dear Sisters and Brothers, PASTOR S PEN Every parishioner can fully participate in the mission of COURAGEOUSLY LIVING THE GOSPEL by participating in the 2019 Annual Pastoral Appeal BE COURAGEOUS. Please prayerfully consider the blessings you have been given, and the prayers answered in your times of need. Every year, each parish and mission in the Diocese is given an assessment and our assessment for 2019 is $84, I believe in the faith community of St. Brendan that we will be able to once again meet and surpass our assessment. You should have received a packet from Bishop Parkes this week which includes a personalized letter from Bishop Parkes, a brochure, personalized intent/gift card and return envelope. If you did not receive your packet it may arrive the beginning of this week. Next Weekend is APA Prayer Weekend and the prayer card will be in the bulletin as well as in the pews and we will say this prayer at each Mass through February 23/24 which is APA Follow-up Weekend. Please remember your pledge can be a one-time payment, or monthly or quarterly installments and that no gift is too small. Sincerely in our Lord, Liturgy Readings for the Week of January 20, 2019 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Is 62:1-5; Ps 96:1-2, 2-3, 7-8, 9-10; 1 Cor 12:4-11; Jn 2:1-11 Memorial of Saint Agnes, Virgin and Martyr Heb 5:1-10; Ps 110:1, 2, 3, 4; Mk 2:18-22 Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children Heb 6:10-20; Ps 111:1-2, 4-5, 9 and 10c; Mk 2:23-28 Saint Vincent, Deacon & Martyr Saint Marianne Cope, Virgin Heb 7:1-3, 15-17; Ps 110:1, 2, 3, 4; Mk 3:1-6 Memorial of Saint Francis de Sales, Bishop & Doctor of the Church Heb 7:25 8:6; Ps 40:7-8a, 8b-9, 10, 17; Mk 3:7-12 Feast of the Conversion of Saint Paul, Apostle Acts 22:3-16 or Acts 9:1-22; Ps 117:1bc, 2; Mk 16:15-18 Memorial of Saints Timothy & Titus, Bishops 2 Tm 1:1-8 or Ti 1:1-5; Ps 96:1-2a, 2b-3, 7-8a, 10; Mk 3:20-21 Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Neh 8:2-4a, 5-6, 8-10; Ps 19:8, 9, 10, 15; 1 Cor 12:12-30 or 1 Cor 12:12-14, 27; Lk 1:1-4; 4:14-21 Father Eric Hunter Next Saturday, January 26th during the 4:30 p.m. Mass we will be welcoming our New Parishioners who have registered with St. Brendan in True peace is not merely the absence of tension; it is the presence of justice. Martin Luther King, Jr. Monday, January 21st Parish Office is closed.

4 Page 4 January 20, 2019 Offertory 1/6/19.$6, Mass Count for 1/6/ Offertory 1/13/19..$7, Mass Count for 1/13/ Stewardship Reflections In the end, everything has been entrusted to our protection, and all of us are responsible for it. Be protectors of God s gifts! Pope Francis CHURCH BEQUESTS To observe the best method for naming St. Brendan Catholic Church in your will or trust, please ask your attorney to use the following terminology: I give, devise, and bequeath (amount, article, stock, etc.) to Gregory Parkes, as Bishop of the Diocese of St. Petersburg, and his successors in the office, for the use of St. Brendan Church, 245 Dory Passage, Clearwater, FL For more information please call Theresa in the Parish Office at (727) Thank you for your support of our parish. Please Support Our Advertisers We extend thanks to the merchants & business people whose advertisements make our Sunday bulletin possible. It is through their generosity that the bulletin is printed and distributed to all members of the parish each week. We hope you will show your appreciation by patronizing them. When you do, why not tell them you saw their ad in our bulletin. Income Tax Donation Letters Your financial support to St. Brendan Church is greatly appreciated. If you contributed more than $ for the year 2018 and require a donation letter for income tax purposes, please call Sheila in the Parish Office at (727) May God s blessings be upon all those in our Parish Community for giving us your time, talent and treasure in We also ask you to keep our parish community in your continued prayers for the new year. Navigators Men s Club Spaghetti Dinner January 26 th at 5:30 p.m. Msgr. Mulligan Hall $10.00 per person Dinner includes Spaghetti and Meatballs, Salad, Garlic Bread and Dessert Tickets are available in the Parish Office ST. BRENDAN CCW Proudly Sponsors A Hilarious Ray Cooney Comedy WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23, 2018 FRANCIS WILSON PLAYHOUSE 302 SEMINOLE ST., CLEARWATER, FL THIS SHOW IS SOLD OUT! THANK YOU TO OUR ST. BRENDAN PARISH FAMILY For further information, please contact Joanne Persak at (630) or Alice Jones at (732)

5 Page 5 January 20, Valentine Fashion Show & Luncheon LATEST FASHIONS BY PATCHINGTON Heart Tree, Wheel of Fortune, Silent Auction, Basket Raffle, 50/50 All proceeds go to local charities Sacraments Baptism Please contact the Parish Office to arrange for Baptism Preparation and to schedule a Baptism. Baptisms are not celebrated during the Lenten season. Marriage Couples are required to contact the Parish Office to make arrangements at least six to eight months in advance of the planned date. Sponsored by St Brendan Council of Catholic Women Tuesday, February 12, 2019 Belleair Country Club One Country Club Lane, Belleair, FL Doors open at 11:00 am Fashions at 12:00 Followed by Lunch at 1:00 $35 per Person NAME: ADDRESS: PHONE # # IN PARTY Please make your reservation no later than February 5th by mailing this form and check made payable to St. Brendan CCW Please send to: Dawn Barrett, 1575 Wicklow Dr., Palm Harbor, FL or call Dawn at or her at: clwdawn@aol.com (If you are making reservations for more than one person, please attach a list of names, their food choices and a check for $35 per person) Entrée choices (choose one) ~Includes salad, dessert, coffee, tea~ Cash Bar Available Salmon Chicken Vegetarian Questions ~ Please call Carol Shea at (727) Anointing of the Sick Please contact the Parish Office if you would like to receive the Sacrament. For anointing following our daily Mass, please call the Parish Office a day ahead. Hospital Admission If you are admitted to the hospital, please have a friend or family member notify the Parish Office for visits and prayers for you. Communion for the Sick & Homebound Please contact the Visitation Ministry in the Parish Office to arrange to have Holy Communion brought to your home, nursing home or hospital. Parish Registration Please register with us so we may include you in our faith community. You may get a registration form from one of the ushers or in the Parish Office during regular business hours.

6 Parish Staff Office (727) FAX (727) stbrendancatholic.org Parish Administrator Theresa Gerstner Facilities Manager Tom Kellner Music Director Frank Vanden-Eynden Choir Director Harriet Hall Reception & Bulletin Editor Sheila Osorio Ministries Marriage & Sacramental Preparation, RCIA, Prayer & Worship Parish Office (727) Navigators-Men of St. Brendan 3rd Wednesday of the month Dennis Murphy (313) Council of Catholic Women October through April Mary Ellen Kilbane (440) Finance/Parish Council Parish Office (727) Lend-a-Hand Ministry Teresa & Bob Clark (727) Respect Life Don & Debbie Noble (716) Arimatheans Small Faith Communities Art Deegan (727) Pinellas Hope Volunteers Mike Maslowski (318) Visitation Ministry Theresa Gerstner (727) Virginia Tree Sylvia Cummings (407) Vocations Art Deegan (727) Page 6 January 20, 2019 We pray for all those who are sick, those who are recuperating from surgery or who will have surgery soon, and for our shut-ins. {New Names appear in Bold} Please Lord send your healing love! All names will remain for thirty days unless requested by the individual or a member of his/her family. Jimmy Coughlin, Bernadine Purcell, Jennifer Khryat, Michael Gilkey, Dee Olsen, Bill Hazzard, Andrew Veres, Michael Gerstner, Catherine Veres, Jim Werner, Angela Hayes, George Alexander, Nina Veres, Diane and Herb Brown, Emma Foster, Edwina Setzer, Leeley Myers, Richard Cunningham, Shirley Degenhardt, Amy Scaduto, Eugene Degenhardt, George Powers, Daniel Kehoe, Mary Pomeroy, J. P. Malherbe, Esther Connell, Margie Stumpf, Robert Simsek Marriage Jubilee Mass of Thanksgiving The Marriage Jubilee Mass of Thanksgiving with Bishop Gregory Parkes will take place at the Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle on Sunday, February 10th at 3:00pm. This event honors couples throughout the diocese who will celebrate 25, 50 or more years of marriage during the 2019 calendar year. If you wish to attend, please R.S.V.P. to the St. Brendan Parish Office by Tuesday, January 22nd. NAVIGATOR S NEWS NAVIGATORS YARD SALE FEBRUARY 16TH & 17TH Our 13 th Annual Yard Sale is next month on February 16 th and 17 th. Friends of Navigators please consider down-sizing your storage spaces and cleaning out your closets and boxing or bagging the things you can donate for our upcoming Yard Sale. We welcome electronics, tools, sports gear, books, jewelry, clothes, home furnishings, small kitchen appliances, dishes, glasses, art work and other treasures. Those wishing to donate items may do so by dropping them off at Monsignor Mulligan Hall beginning February 11, 12, 13, 14 and 15 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Courtesy pickups begin February 6 th and arrangements can be made by calling Ken Brady at (661) NAVIGATORS MEMBERSHIP DRIVE IS UNDERWAY Men of our parish we are always looking for new members and our recruitment campaign is underway. The Navigators are a group of men from our parish whose goal is to assist the Pastor in furthering the mission of the Community of St. Brendan. We do this by promoting the spiritual welfare of our members, performing works of charity in the community, supporting parish social and cultural activities and assisting with projects of pastoral interest. We cordially invite you to join our Men s Club. Please call our President Dennis Murphy at (313) and he ll save a seat at the table. We look forward to meeting you and welcoming you aboard. Our next scheduled meeting will take place on Wednesday evening February 20, MORE PANCAKES COMING UP February 3 rd is our next Pancake Breakfast where you can feast on tempting pancakes and great sausage.

7 Page 7 PARISH CALENDAR January 20, 2019 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday January 21 2:00 pm Joy/Gospel Ministries MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY ~ PARISH OFFICE IS CLOSED January 22 January 23 12:00 pm Circle of Prayer Classroom B 6:00pm CCW to Francis Wilson Playhouse Funny Money January 24 6:00pm Choir January 25 January 26 4:30 pm Vigil Mass 5:30 pm Navigators Spaghetti Dinner Msgr. Mulligan Hall January 27 7:30, 9:00, & 11:00 am Masses APA PRAYER WEEKEND January 28 10:00 am Crafty Characters Classroom A 2:00 pm Joy/Gospel Ministries January 29 11:00 am CCW Fashion Show Meeting Msgr. Mulligan Hall 1:00 pm CCW Board Meeting Classroom A January 30 12:00 pm Circle of Prayer Classroom B 2:00 pm Pinellas Hope Meal Preparation - Msgr. Mulligan Kitchen January 31 6:00pm Choir February 1 9:00 am First Friday Exposition and Adoration February 2 4:30 pm Vigil Mass February 3 7:30, 9:00, & 11:00 am Masses APA EDUCATION WEEKEND

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