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ST. BRENDAN CHURCH Share these articles with your friends online at www.stbrendanparish.

org March 24, 2019 Third Sunday of Lent The Bare Necessities: Trust In God In our current message series, Bare Necessities, we have been trying to get back to the basics of our lives in relationship

When times are tough and things aren t going our way, that s when we find it the most difficult to trust God.

1 ST. BRENDAN CHURCH Share these articles with your friends online at 29 Rockaway Avenue San Francisco CA Tel. No. (415) March 24, 2019 Third Sunday of Lent The Bare Necessities: Trust In God In our current message series, Bare Necessities, we have been trying to get back to the basics of our lives in relationship with God. Today we will consider putting our Trust completely in God. Trust isn t an easy thing, but it s one of the most important parts of our relationship with God. When times are tough and things aren t going our way, that s when we find it the most difficult to trust God. We doubt that God is going to come through for us, we lack faith in His promises, and we worry ourselves with endless thoughts about our future. God wants us to trust Him when we are having doubts and are unsure about what to do. He wants us to believe in His promises. The main reason we should trust God is that He is worthy of our trust. Unlike men, He never lies and never fails to fulfill His promises. God is not man that He should lie, nor a son of man that He should change His mind. Does He speak and then not act? Does He promise and not fulfill? (Numbers 23:19; Psalm 89:34). Unlike men, He has the power to bring to pass what He plans to do. Isaiah 14:24 tells us that [t]he Lord Almighty has sworn, surely as I have planned, so it will stand. Furthermore, His plans are perfect, holy and righteous, and He works all things together for good for those who love Him (Romans 8:28). If we endeavor to know God through His word, we will see that He is worthy of our trust, and our trust in Him will grow daily. One of the most prominent themes of the scripture is to trust God, especially when it becomes difficult to do so. While we will experience unexpected hardships in our lives, it is crucial for our spiritual health that we continue trusting God, as the Bible encourages. Although not an easy feat, to trust in God could save you from an irredeemable decision you make in anger or sadness that could ruin your life. There are several passages in the Bible that encourage us to trust completely in God: Proverbs 3:5 - Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. Psalm 46:10 - Be still and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth. Psalm 28:7 - The Lord is my strength and my shield; in him my heart trusts, and I am helped; my heart exults, and my song I give thanks to him. We can learn to trust God as we see how He has proven Himself to be trustworthy in our lives and the lives of others. In 1 Kings 8:56, we read, Praise be to the Lord, who has given rest to his people Israel just as he promised. Not one word has failed of all the good promises he gave through His servant Moses. Let us go back to the basics in this period of Lent by trusting completely in GOD. Father Celestine Tyowua, Parochial Vicar

2 Making Church Matter Welcome Aboard! If this is your first time to Saint Brendan or your first time to church in a long time, we re glad you re here! We are a cozy community of believers who seek to find our way in life by following Jesus together, and we want you with us on the journey. Explore some possible next steps for you below. We re here to help. If you have any questions, stop by our welcome desk located at the entrance to the church, check out our website at or just give us a call. Become Part of Our Church Family Come aboard and navigate life with us. As a member, we ask that you take steps to grow in your discipleship. In fact, STEPS is an acronym for how to become a better disciple of Christ. As a member, we'll ask that you consider: S - Serving in a ministry T - Tithing & Giving E - Engaging in a small group P - Practicing prayer, including regular Sunday worship with us S - Sharing your faith by inviting your friends and neighbors to church If you think you're ready to become part of our church family, stop by our welcome desk at the entrance to the church before or after any Weekend Mass. Serve in Ministry & Mission We know many things compete for your attention. But we also know you ll never really be happy until you begin serving others and putting your love to work. There are so many opportunities to make a difference: Help make Sundays an irresistible celebration by joining our Sunday Liturgy Support Ministry. Help children, teens, and adults on their journey of faith by joining our Faith Formation Ministry. Keep parishioners and visitors connected to one another by joining one of our Parish Life Ministries. Take the love of Christ to people who are suffering by joining one of our Outreach Ministries. Whatever God is calling you to do, take that next bold step in faith. Explore our website for more information or just call us. We re happy to get you connected!

Featured News News & Events & Events EXPERIENCED NAVIGATORS EVENT Saturday, April 6th, 6:00 PM, Parish Hall Please join us for our Spring Potluck and Informational Meeting.

Call Tony Fernandez (415-586-6992), Bridget Coyle (415-661-7187) or Barbara Casey (415-285- 2943) with your food offering. ST.

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The evening begins with food and fellowship. In keeping with our Sunday message series for Lent, Bare Necessities, Father Celestine will offer brief reflections on the virtue of humility. At 7 p.m., all are invited upstairs to the church for adoration and reflection.

3 Featured News News & Events & Events EXPERIENCED NAVIGATORS EVENT Saturday, April 6th, 6:00 PM, Parish Hall Please join us for our Spring Potluck and Informational Meeting. Our speaker will be Jesse Guzman from the SF Department of Aging. He will discuss resources available to seniors and their families. Call Tony Fernandez ( ), Bridget Coyle ( ) or Barbara Casey ( ) with your food offering. ST. VINCENT DE PAUL LENTEN DRIVE During the Sundays of Lent, we will be collecting the following items for San Francisco s poor and needy: March 10-New Men s and Women s Rain Ponchos March 17-New Warm Hats, Gloves, Scarves & Reusable Water Bottles March 24 New or Gently-used Jackets & Coats March 31-New Men s and Women s Sweatpants & Sweatshirts: XL & XXL April 7-New Men s White Undershirts: Small-XXL April 14-New Men s and Women s White Socks Thank you for your continued generous support! LENTEN SOUP SUPPERS Wednesdays at 6 p.m. (March 13 April 10) Share a simple meal of soup with others this Lent to remember the poor and to remind ourselves of our ultimate need for God. The evening begins with food and fellowship. In keeping with our Sunday message series for Lent, Bare Necessities, Father Celestine will offer brief reflections on the virtue of humility. At 7 p.m., all are invited upstairs to the church for adoration and reflection. St. Brendan Church has an immediate opening for an Administrative Assistant/Receptionist. The employee in this position is responsible for providing a welcoming response to people who come in contact with the Church. The employee will also provide administrative support to the Pastor and Rectory office staff. Hours and salary negotiable. Please send cover letter and resume to Lisa Rosenlund, lisa@stbrendanparish.org. St. Brendan Church does not unlawfully discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of age, sex, disability, race, color and national and/or ethnic origin.

4 Featured Article Getting Back To Basics Mental Decluttering Ah, the bare necessities. In an ironic twist of human nature, it can seem that the longer and harder we work at stripping our lives down to the bare necessities, the harder it becomes. No one ever said that consciously committing to simplifying our lives would be easy, but it seems odd that something so good for our physical and mental health could be so difficult. The story of the rich young man in the Gospel of Matthew is a perfect example. The man approaches Jesus in his travels one day and asks what he might do to enter the Kingdom of God. Follow all of the Commandments, Jesus answers. All of these I have observed. What do I still lack? the man queries. Jesus said to him, If you wish to be perfect, go, sell what you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me. When the young man heard this, he went away sad, for he had many possessions (Matthew 19:17-22). Why could the rich young man not give up his possessions when the reward that Jesus was offering was obviously so abundant? To give up material wealth, for a chance at the kingdom of heaven why is that so difficult? Unfortunately, there aren t too many easy answers. This coming week marks almost halfway through our Lenten journey of physical and emotional decluttering. So, it is a naturally good place to check in on our Lenten promises and commitments and whether they are offering the kinds and amounts of spiritual benefits we are looking for. Meditating on our current Lenten practices also offers us the perfect avenue to think about another aspect of decluttering mental decluttering. We are such busy people! All this running around means that our brains are never quiet, and that it can be really hard for us to make the space and quiet in our minds that is necessary for a healthy relationship with God. Meditation is one of the best ways to clear our minds. Start simply: find a quiet(ish) spot, and sit with your feet planted firmly on the ground. Let your eyes focus softly, resting on anything that sticks out, but not intentionally focused. Take 10 deep breaths, then close your eyes. As your eyes close, let your breath return to normal, and focus on the feeling of just being there. The weight of your body, the feeling of your breath. When thoughts drift across your consciousness, acknowledge them, accept them, and then let them go. There is time to write them down later, to act on them later. For just five or ten minutes, make space for yourself to breathe. St. Ignatius of Loyola, author of the spiritual exercises (known as the Examen) said, For it is not knowing much, but realizing and relishing things interiorly, that contents and satisfies the soul. This week, let us commit ourselves to quiet moments mark them as busy time on our work and school calendars, and commit to a little bit of mental decluttering as Lent slips by. Claire Kosewic, Staff Bulletin Writer

Stewardship Stewardship is the grateful response of a Christian disciple who recognizes and receives God s gifts and shares them generously in love of God and neighbor.

A steward recognizes that God is the source of all life and every blessing and that all gifts of time, talent, and treasure come from God. A steward is grateful for those gifts.

5 Stewardship Stewardship is the grateful response of a Christian disciple who recognizes and receives God s gifts and shares them generously in love of God and neighbor. Stewardship is not about money or fundraising. It is a spirituality. It is a way of life. A steward recognizes that God is the source of all life and every blessing and that all gifts of time, talent, and treasure come from God. A steward is grateful for those gifts. A steward takes care of and increases those gifts and freely gives back the first and best portion of those gifts to God. School Update 2019 Archdiocesan Annual Appeal During the past two years, St. Brendan faculty and staff have worked together to develop their Self-Study for the WCEA/WASC Accreditation. A Visiting Team of seven teachers and principals from the Archdiocese completed their visit at the end of February. In the Report of Findings, they observed that our school is a highly functioning school with the following strengths: 71% Goal $125,274 Amount Pledged or Paid $ 89,376 Thank you for your generous support! Priority of faith formation and Catholic Identity Strong relationship between the clergy and the school Dedicated and collaborative administration, faculty, and staff Strong community rooted in tradition and faith Commitment and involvement of parents and alumni Consistent pattern of high achievement by all students Open communication between the parish and the school Display of leadership amongst student body members Emphasis on social and emotional skills in all students Commitment to community service and outreach The school had developed an Action Plan, which will be completed during the next five years. The goals include: broadening and strengthening differentiated instruction and assessment over all grade levels, expanding the Social Emotional Learning Program for junior high students, formalizing a plan to ensure vertical articulation between grade levels in all subject areas, expanding the Catholic social service outreach projects within the community, and integrating Next Generation Science Standards into the current science curriculum. The school has 52 students from 32 alumni families, including nine that are the grandchildren of alumni. We are looking forward to welcoming our new Kindergarten students. The Class of 2028 includes many parishioners, two more bear cubs, and two more alumni grandchildren. The school continues to grow and thrive, with the support of the faculty, parents, alumni and parishioners like you! Do not work for food that perishes but for the food that endures for eternal life, which the Son of Man will give you (John 6:27). Whatever blessings God has given you, we invite you to make a planned, proportionate, and sacrificial financial commitment to this parish and to the poor that will endure. SECOND COLLECTION NEXT WEEK: CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES SUNDAY COLLECTION March 11-17, 2019 GOAL $ 9,500 TOTAL $ 8,619 Under $ 881

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8 SAINT BRENDAN CATHOLIC CHURCH Church School Convent 29 Rockaway Avenue San Francisco CA Rectory Phone: (415) Mon - Thurs: 8:30 am - Noon, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Sun: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Laguna Honda Blvd. San Francisco CA Tel. (415) Canossian Sisters 234 Ulloa Street San Francisco CA Tel. (415) MASSES Sunday: 7:30, 9:30,11:30 AM, 5:00 PM Mon-Fri: 6:30 & 8:15 AM Saturday: 8:15 AM 5:00 PM Holy Days: 6:30 AM, 8:15 AM and 6:00 PM CONFESSIONS Saturday: 4:15-4:45 PM Wednesday: 7:15-7:45 PM EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Wednesday: 7:00-8:00 PM Saturday: 4:00-4:45 PM BAPTISMS & WEDDINGS Please call us at (415) or visit our website at Monday Tuesday SAT 8:15 a.m. MASS INTENTIONS (Mar , 2019) 6:30 a.m. 8:15 a.m. Margaret Mary Fennie Fred Domerofski Weekend Open Evelyn Radunich Charlotte Copeland Wednesday Open Clement DeAmicis Thursday Ricardo S. Morada Friday Weekday Amilia Rodillas Michael Schirmer Michael Schirmer STAFF Pastor (415) Fr. Roger Gustafson FatherRogerGustafson@gmail.com Parochial Vicar (415) Fr. Celestine Tyowua Ext.214 oryina2000@gmail.com Member & Volunteer Care (415) Sr. Angela Furia, FdCC srangela@stbrendanparish.org Children s Faith Formation Carol Grewal (415) faithformationsbsf@gmail.com Music Ministry (415) Mario Balestrieri School Principal (415) Dianne Lakatta dlakatta@stbrendansf.com Parish Manager (415) Lisa Rosenlund lisa@stbrendanparish.org SAT 5 p.m. SUN 7:30 a.m. People of St. Brendan Parish Jack Buckley Financial Administrator (415) Maeve O Reilly maeve@stbrendanparish.org SUN 9:30 a.m. Dorothy Luttrell SUN 11:30a.m. Edward & Helen Flynn SUN 5:00 p.m. Lucita Bautista Erese Administrative Assistant (415) Vera Gonzalez vera@stbrendanparish.org

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