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

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1 Welcome to Saint Brendan Parish Family 1907 Together is Better + Juntos es Mejor 2017 Rectory: 1525 East 12th Street Brooklyn, NY Fax #: 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 Pastoral Staff: Father Peter D. Gillen KCHS, Pastor Father Michael J. McHugh, Parochial Vicar 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 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 - Saturday 9 am - 4 pm Fridays till 7 pm 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. 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. UKRAINIAN RITE MISSION + NATIVITY OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Stamford

2 PAGE TWO ST. BRENDAN ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH December 24, 2017 Fourth Sunday of Advent December 24, 2017 Saturday, December 23: 8:30 AM Sandra Norton - The Norton Family 5:00 PM Riccardo & Angela Colasuonno - Dominick Colasuonno 7:00 PM Sunday, December 24: 9:00 AM People of the Parish 11:00 AM Christmas Novena 1:00 PM Ukrainian Rite Divine Liturgy 5:00 PM Christmas Novena 7:00 PM Christmas Novena 11:30 PM Choir Program Monday, December 25: 12:00 AM People of the Parish 11:00 AM Christmas Novena Tuesday, December 26: Wednesday, December 27: Thursday, December 28: Friday, December 29: Saturday, December 30: 5:00 PM Special Intentions of Roisin Tansey - Mary McGuire 7:00 PM SCRIPTURE READINGS FOR THIS WEEK Monday: Vigil: Is 62:1-5; Ps 89:4-5, 16-17, 27-29; Acts 13:16-17, 22-25; Mt 1:1-25 [18-25] During the Night: Is 9:1-6; Ps 96:1-3, 11-13; Ti 2:11-14; Lk 2:1-14 Dawn: Is 62:11-12; Ps 97:1, 6, 11-12; Ti 3:4-7; Lk 2:15-20 Day: Is 52:7-10; Ps 98:1-6; Heb 1:1-6; Jn 1:1-18 [1-5, 9-14] Tuesday: Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59; Ps 31:3cd-4, 6, 8ab, 16bc, 17; Mt 10:17-22 Wednesday: 1 Jn 1:1-4; Ps 97:1-2, 5-6, 11-12; Jn 20:1a, 2-8 Thursday: 1 Jn 1:5 2:2; Ps 124:2-5, 7cd-8; Mt 2:13-18 Friday: 1 Jn 2:3-11; Ps 96:1-3, 5b-6; Lk 2:22-35 Saturday: 1 Jn 2:12-17; Ps 96:7-10; Lk 2:36-40 Sunday: Sir 3:2-6, or Gn 15:1-6; 21:1-3; Ps 128: 1-5 or Ps 105:1-6, 8-9; Col 3:12-21 [12-17] or Hb 11:8, 11-12, 17-19; Lk 2:22-40 [22, 39-40] Dear Parish Family, Ready or not... here He comes! What a weekend! the Fourth Sunday of Advent, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day all rolled together... On behalf of Monsignor Villani, Father Mike, and I, along with Deacon Bob and Arlene, the Pastoral and Parish Staffs, I offer each of you our prayerful best wishes for a peace filled, joyful, and holy Christmas. Being ready or not doesn't matter so much, recognizing how much we need Christmas is another story... I know how much I need it and I hope you do too... We have heard the promise of the scriptures again this Advent. We need to celebrate Christmas with "Great Expectations" of all the Lord can do! The need for a savior in our society is obvious. Recognizing that Jesus is the answer and choosing to follow Him, another story. Let's pray with and for each other as Christmas begins... We welcomed the Peace Light from Bethlehem just weeks ago and now we welcome the Light Himself, Jesus, the Prince of Peace! May His light fill our hearts and brighten our days... Living like Him may we, together, bring his peace to the world. I am grateful to the parish staff and may volunteers for the beautiful Advent celebrations. We had a powerful mission preached by Bill Wegner, the decorating and lighting of the Nativity scene, trees, and angels. the church decorations, the incredible celebrations for Our Lady of Guadalupe, the beautiful Lessons and Carols Program with all four choirs and the hospitality offered by the scouts. All this plus the Christmas Fair, brunch with Santa, and the Holiday Raffle! Quite an Advent! May the Feast of Christmas open our minds, hearts, and homes, to the abundant blessings that only the Father, Son, and Spirit can offer! Thanks to everyone who shopped for the GIVING TREE gifts. Through your generosity in the Poor boxes throughout the year, we were able to give generous checks to Providence House, The Tablet Bright Christmas Fund, Hour Children, and Rachel's Joy! Catholic Charities will sponsor a Three Kings Celebration for our Faith Formation children on Tuesday, January 9th. Check the bulletin insert for details. Enjoy your Christmas celebrations! The rectory office will be closed on Tuesday, December 26th to give the parish staff a well deserved break! Christmas blessings, Father Peter

3 December 24, 2017 ST. BRENDAN ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH PAGE THREE Bread and Wine: In Memory of Chester & Grace McCutchan requested by Kevin & Pat. One candle burning at the Main Altar: In Memory of Dennis White requested by Nancy Timmons. One candle burning at the Main Altar: May all enjoy a Merry Christmas and a Blessed New Year! requested by Patty Ann Lanni. One candle burning at the Main Altar: In thanks to our Lord & Savior and His Mother for graces received and that they don t abandon us requested by Phyl. One candle burning at the Tabernacle: For special intentions of Joseph, Patricia Ann & Dawn Marie Lanni requested by Patty Ann Lanni. One candle burning at the Tabernacle: In Memory of Mary Zurlo requested by Marge DeMarco. Catherine Adrian Angela Colasuonno Elba DiSapio Michaela Donahue Daniel Fusto Bonnie Gould Rose Huczko Carol Irelan Amara Jenkis George Kott Patty Ann Lanni John LaVerdi Jane Miura Julie Picarelli Dr. Manuel Pili Dylan Roche Nettie Sachs Andrew Sanchez Roisin Tansey Barbara A. Raco Patricia Koehler The second collection this weekend December 23 & 24 is for the Christmas Gift to My Parish. We hope you will give serious consideration to your parish Christmas gift. Easter and Christmas gifts are an essential part of providing to the financial health of our parish community. Prayer for Vocations Jesus, You are the Good Shepherd. You know each of us and You call us by name to serve in faith. Help us respond generously to Your voice. Give courage and guidance to those You call to the priesthood and the diaconate, to religious life and lay ministry, so they may respond wholeheartedly and serve devotedly. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen TODAY S READINGS First Reading I will fix a place for my people. I will plant them so that they may dwell in their place without further disturbance (2 Samuel 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16). Psalm For ever I will sing the goodness of the Lord (Psalm 89). Second Reading To the only wise God, through Jesus Christ, be glory forever and ever (Romans 16:25-27). Gospel Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done to me according to your word (Luke 1:26-38). 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. Dec. 24 Edward Mason Dec. 25 +James Massa Dec. 26 Guy A. Massie Dec. 27 Abraham P. Mathew Dec. 28 Charles J. Matonti Dec. 29 Mark Matthias Dec. 30 Lewis H. Maynard VOCATIONS Make known to all nations to bring about the obedience of faith. Is Christ calling you to let Him manifest His love in you as a priest or consecrated religious? Contact the Vocation Office at or vocations@diobrook.org. HOLY LAND PILGRIMAGE Join Fr. Peter on an exciting and prayerful pilgrimage to the Holy Land and Rome. March 4 - March 16, 2018 Nazareth Jerusalem Bethlehem Mt. Tabor Jordan River Caesarea Cana Tiberias Rome Vatican $3,999 per person double occupancy Single room $4,799 For more info call A & G Peace Tours Inc or agpeacetours@yahoo.com

4 PAGE FOUR ST. BRENDAN ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH December 24, 2017 We are so grateful to the following parishioners/parish groups/merchants for donating a Christmas tree/angel: Fr. Peter Gillen Msgr. Rocco Villani Deacon Bob & Arlene Cosgrove In memory of The Cosgrove s & Panicello Families Mr. Robert Shullich In memory of the deceased of the Shullich, Klose, & Briganti families Joan M. Flynn In memory of the Flynn & Summa Families Marge DeMarco In memory of Michael Angelo DeMarco Jr. Love Granny & family Dianna B. Chastain & Michael S. Bonacci In memory of The Bonacci Family St. Brendan Parish Altar Server Program St. Brendan Church Choir The Children, Young People, & Catechists of the Faith Formation Program Craine Air Conditioning Northfield Bank Walter J. Cook (Baglivi & Cook) Marine Park Funeral Home Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Ukrainian Catholic Mission Leaders of the Spanish Group-Cristo Es La Roca Girl Scouts of St. Brendan Boy Scouts of St. Brendan: Pack & Troop 446 Knights of Columbus Werber Plumbing Co. (2 trees) Artisan Restoration In memory of Alice Gargiulo Rosie Kelly In memory of Martha & Michael Kelly 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 fill our schedule. We will have adoration Monday through Saturday from 9-4 pm and Fridays till 7 pm. We believe that Eucharistic Adoration will transform the parish. Come and spend quality time with Jesus. Experience his healing presence. Remember, Jesus is waiting. Miracles happen. Biblical Reasons for wanting to spend one hour each week with Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament: Each moment you spend with Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament BRINGS JOY, PLEASURE AND DELIGHT TO HIS SACRED HEART! My joy, My pleasure, My delight is to be with you. Reasons from the Teachings of the Church for wanting to spend one hour each week with Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament: If the Pope himself would give you a special invitation to visit him in the Vatican, this honor would be nothing in comparison to the honor and dignity that Jesus Himself bestows upon you with the invitation of spending one hour a week with Him in the Blessed Sacrament. The Divine Eucharist bestows upon the Christian people an incomparable dignity. We are so grateful to the following parishioners/merchants for donating an Advent candle: Mr. Robert Shullich In memory of the deceased of the Shullich, Klose, & Briganti families Eileen McBride In memory of my Husband Jerry McBride an our granddaughter Katie McBride Shelley Drexler & William O Connor Midwood School In memory of Joanne Haviland & Denise Desroches Monte Bros. Sound Systems, Inc. Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Ukrainian Catholic Mission Genoveva Soto In memory of Fr. Tomas / In memory of Fr. Moises For the Intentions of the Ryan Family

5 December 24, 2017 ST. BRENDAN ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH PAGE FIVE Go to Confession. WOMAN S PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY OF ST. BRENDAN Would you like to help provide Seniors, residing at Saints Joachim and Anne Nursing Residence, Brooklyn, crocheted lap blankets? Our Youth Minister and members of the Youth Group will personally take these blankets to extend warm cheer to the Seniors. Our Instructor is Sr. Mary Perry, so do come and crochet with us. Sister has kindly offered yarn and crochet needles. Just bring your own bag. We will meet once a week on Wednesday at 1 pm to 2 pm in the Villani Center of the Rectory Basement, side door 1525 East 12th Street. We will begin meeting Wed., January 10, 2018 ~Come and Lend a Hand~ Try Daily Mass. CHRISTMAS SCHEDULE MASSES CHRISTMAS EVE Sunday, December 24th 5:00 PM - FAMILY MASS 7:00 PM - SPANISH MASS 11:30 PM - Choir Program CHRISTMAS DAY Monday, December 25th MASS AT MIDNIGHT 11:00 A.M. - Mass with Choir NEW YEAR S EVE Sunday, December 31st 5:00 and 7:00 P.M. NEW YEAR S DAY Monday, January 1, :00 A.M. The Mass Book for the first six months of 2018 is now open. Please come to the rectory office to arrange an announced Mass for your own special intentions as well as for living or deceased relatives. Make a Holy Hour. Your generous response to this years giving appeal has guaranteed a better Christmas to those who will receive your gifts. By the time you will read this, all the gifts will have been delivered and distributed. May the Christ Child bless your generosity abundantly.

6 PAGE SIX ST. BRENDAN ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH December 24, 2017 LA PROMESA DE DIOS El largo pasaje de Samuel expone de manera maravillosa la promesa de Dios a la dinastía de David: que su trono siempre estaría ocupado gloriosamente por sus descendientes. Oculta en el misterio de la profecía está la promesa del Salvador, el Mesías, Hijo de Dios e Hijo de David. El profeta Natán, quien habla en nombre de Dios, desbarata poéticamente el plan de David de construir una casa para Dios y anuncia que el plan de Dios es construir una casa, una dinastía, para David. De esta dinastía de David provendrá el Mesías, el Cristo, quien no llegará con el esplendor majestuoso con el que reinó David, sino que vendrá como un hombre humilde, que gobernará por los siglos de los siglos. Cuando Dios hace un regalo; lo que recibimos es asombroso: es muy distinto a lo que podríamos haber imaginado. TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE De las muchas tradiciones latinoamericanas para celebrar el Adviento y la Navidad, las Posadas parecen ser lo mejor conocido en EE. UU. Tienen su origen en la última mitad del siglo XVIII cuando las estrepitosas Misas de Aguinaldo dejaron de ser celebradas en México. Para remplazar la festividad de esas Misas, los laicos decidieron celebrar en sus casas tomando lo que habían visto dramatizado en los templos, esto es, el recorrido de José y María mientras buscaban posada en Belén. Como las Antífonas de la O de la liturgia oficial cristiana, estas Posadas llegaron a ser celebradas nueve noches consecutivas. 200 años después, muchos latinos continúan celebrando las Posadas en EE. UU. Recuerdo como de niño cantábamos En el nombre del cielo recorriendo las calles del barrio hasta llegar a la casa donde nos abrirían con cantos, tamales, galletitas y chocolate. Ese recorrido de José y María lamentablemente sigue todos los días en los pasos temerosos y cansados de tantos inmigrantes en este país. Como la Sagrada Familia, otras familias latinoamericanas continúan buscando hospedaje con la esperanza de dar a luz una nueva vida para sus hijos e hijas. Cuarto Domingo de Adviento 24 de diciembre de 2017 El Santo, que va a nacer de ti, será llamado Hijo de Dios. Lucas 1:35 LECTURAS DE HOY Primera lectura El Señor promete a David que su casa permanecerá para siempre (2 Samuel 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16). Salmo Cantaré eternamente las misericordias del Señor (Salmo 89 [88]). Segunda lectura Pablo ora para que Dios sea glorifi -cado mediante Jesucristo (Romanos 16:25-27). Evangelio El ángel Gabriel anuncia a María que ella concebirá al hijo de Dios (Lucas 1:26-38). LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: Vigilia: Is 62:1-5; Sal 89 (88):4-5, 16-17, 27-29; Hch 13:16-17, 22-25; Mt 1:1-25 [18-25] Noche: Is 9:1-6; Sal 96 (95):1-3, 11-13; Tit 2:11-14; Lc 2:1-14 Aurora: Is 62:11-12; Sal 97 (96):1, 6, 11-12; Tit 3:4-7; Lc 2:15-20 Día: Is 52:7-10; Sal 98 (97):1-6; Heb 1:1-6; Jn 1:1-18 [1-5, 9-14] Martes: Hch 6:8-10; 7:54-59; Sal 31 (30):3cd-9; Mt 10:17-22 Miércoles: 1 Jn 1:1-4; Sal 97 (96):1-2, 5-6, 11-12; Jueves: 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 minutos antes para firmar el libro de Adoración, se encuentra en la entrada de la Capilla. Jn 20:1a, Jn 1:5 2:2; Sal 124 (123):2-5, 7b-8; Mt 2:13-18 Viernes: 1 Jn 2:3-11; Sal 96 (95):1-3, 5b-6; Lc 2:22-35 Sábado: 1 Jn 2:12-17; Sal 96 (95):7-10; Lc 2:36-40 Domingo: 2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16; Sal 89 (88):2-5, 27, 29; Rom 16:25-27; Lc 1:26-38 Women s Prayer Shawl Ministry at St. Brendan Te gustaría ayudar a proverle covijas de tejer (crochet) a personas ancianas vivendo en el asilo Saint s Joachim y Anne Nursing Home en Brooklyn, NY. Nuestro ministerio juvenil y todos sus miembros llevaran las cobijas de tejer (crochet) al asilo de ancianos para entregárselos a ellos. Tendremos a nuestro instructor, Sr. Mary Perry para que puedan venir a tejer con nosotros. Nuestra hermana a ofrecido donar el hilo (nuevo) y las agujas para nuestro uso. Solamente tiene que traer su propia bolsa. El grupo se va a reunir una veza la semana. Seran los miércoles a la 1 pm 2 pm. En el Villani Center en el basement de la rectoría. La entrada será en 1525 E12ST por la purerta de el lado. Empeazaremos el 10 de enero ~~~~Ven y echa una mano~~~~~

7 December 24, 2017 ST. BRENDAN ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH PAGE SEVEN 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. THREE KINGS CELEBRATION TUESDAY, JANUARY 9, :00 PM 6:00 PM Families are welcome to join Catholic Charities as we celebrate 3 Kings Day in St. Brendan s Parish Hall. There will be music, games, crafts and refreshments. You can even get your photo taken with the three kings! To our Winter Raffle Winners: 1st Prize : Elena Gangarossa $1,500 2nd Prize: Rosanne Bruschi $750 3rd Prize: Daniel irizarry $500 The Rectory office will be closed on Monday, December 25 and Tuesday, December 26. The office will reopen on Wednesday, December 27 at 9 am. This Week At Saint Brendan Parish Sun., Dec. 24 Mon., Dec. 25 Tues., Dec. 26 Wed., Dec. 27 6:30-9:30 PM Spanish Prayer Group Villani Center Thurs., Dec. 28 6:30-10 PM Sp Group Cristo Es La Roca Parish Hall Fri., Dec. 29 Sat., Dec PM Spanish Choir Practice Parish Hall 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 December 16-17, 2017 Our collections for the week: Offertory collection $ 2,005 2nd Collection $ 592 Attendance at Mass 5 pm 60 9 am 45 7 pm am 278 AED/CPR Training Sessions 10 Boy Scouts and 2 adult leaders from our very own Troop 446, participated in the third AED/ CPR Information session on Friday, December 15, The 3 hour hands on session was once again facilitated by Dr. Ramiro Cadag, who is certified AISHE instructor and active member of St. Brendan s. The scouts practiced on adult, youth and infant mannequins and learned the proper procedures necessary to perform CPR. They also learned how to use the automated external defibrillator.. 26 persons in our parish community have participated in our sessions and we are looking for volunteers for our next class. All parishioners are invited to sign up, but church volunteers such as Lectors, Eucharistic Ministers, Ushers, and Catechists are especially encouraged to attend. We can also set up a class for parish groups like our Choir, Cristo Es La Roca, Girl Scouts and our Youth Ministry programs. Class size is limited so please sign up as soon as possible. For more information call Vinny Mangual at our main # from 9 am to Noon. More than 300,000 Americans die each year from sudden cardiac arrest outside of hospitals, but many of them could be saved by everyday heroes such as you. AARP Bulletin, October 2017

8 COVER SHEET CHURCH NAME AND ADRESS: : Saint Brendan R. C. Church 1525 East 12th Street, Brooklyn, NY PHONE: 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: 12/24/17 TRANSMISSION TIME: Tuesday afternoon SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: Please add the color of the week behind the Rectory information box on middle of cover page.