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

1 ST. BRENDAN CHURCH Share these articles with your friends online at 29 Rockaway Avenue San Francisco CA Tel. No. (415) April 7, 2019 Fifth Sunday of Lent The Bare Necessities: God Makes All Things New In this week of our message series, the Bare Necessities: Getting Back To Basics, we shall look at how God makes all things new for His faithful Children. As the prophet Isaiah wrote: Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland (43:18-19). Sometimes God wants to do something new, and yet we are still stuck in the old. It is hard at times to let go of what is familiar, and what we know. It seems easier to stay comfortable to just keep going with the flow, not to mess anything up. For those who like change, new is mostly exciting. For those who don t like change, new is mostly stressful. But here is what I love about God. He thinks and works outside our own box of thinking. He doesn t always work in the ways that we would have chosen for our new. God sees the big picture. He knows what He is doing. He works behind the scenes of our life that unfold our everyday in the places where we can t always see or understand all the why s. People move, life happens, decisions are made, many change jobs, kids grow up, and there are times we might go through some really tough struggles. We may even start to feel cheated, like life is unfair. But it still breathes the truth: God is not finished with our lives yet. You are still here and He has great purpose in all that you walk through, even in every life change and season. New is one of God s promises to us, and we know that all of his promises are fulfilled in Jesus Christ (See 2 Corinthians 1:20). As believers, our hope ultimately rests in the promise that Christ will come back for us one day and make all things new. God makes things new because: He. God restores us to a right relationship with Him through the gift of forgiveness and justification. He is able to restore earthly relationships. And He can even restore days and years that have been lost to the effects of sin. Jesus restored the spirituality of the woman in the gospel by forgiving her. He also restored her to society by saving her life He. Names carry a lot of significance in Scripture. When we were baptized, many of us received new names and identities to symbolize the newness of God in our lives. God renames you when he changes a negative situation in your life like He did in Hosea 1-2, when he changed the names of the Children of Hosea. He. God makes dead things alive again. He has power over death in every sense. As Saint Paul writes in Romans 8:11, As believers we have that same power dwelling in us. It is what gives life to our dead souls. God will do something new when we get back to the basics of our lives. 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 RECTORY OFFICE CLOSED FOR EASTER BREAK April 18-29 The Rectory Office will be closed from Holy Thursday, April 18 at

Blessings to you and your family this Easter! ST.

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continued generous support! LENTEN SOUP SUPPERS Wednesdays at 6 p.m.

The evening begins with food and fellowship.

St. Brendan Church has an immediate opening for an Administrative Assistant/Receptionist.

3 Featured News News & Events & Events RECTORY OFFICE CLOSED FOR EASTER BREAK April The Rectory Office will be closed from Holy Thursday, April 18 at 1:00 p.m. through Sunday, April 28 to give our staff a much needed break. The Office will reopen on Monday, April 29. Blessings to you and your family this Easter! 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.

Featured Article Getting Back To Basics: Decluttering Your Mind Last week, we talked about decluttering our relationships, making the ones that we have healthier, by increasing the time and energy we

4 Featured Article Getting Back To Basics: Decluttering Your Mind Last week, we talked about decluttering our relationships, making the ones that we have healthier, by increasing the time and energy we spend on the positive ones and reducing the time and energy we spend on the less-than-positive ones. When we stop to take stock of our relationships, we quickly realize how much time, thought, and energy go into them. We spend a lot of time on our relationships, as well we should, because of how positive they can be for us. But what other emotional things do we dwell on? What other things clutter up our minds? When it feels like our brains are in overdrive because of all the things floating around in them (decisions and responsibilities about everything from work and chores to family and friends), we are a lot less productive than when our minds are clearer. We re more stressed out, less patient, and less open to new ideas when our minds feel full. Most importantly, finding space for God is really hard when it seems like every millimeter of the brain has 15 things stuffed into it. So how can we go about decluttering our minds? Like our homes and relationships, our brains need a good Marie Kondo every so often. Getting rid of that extraneous mental material helps us be more present, focused, attentive, and productive, so that the time we spend using our minds (read: all the time) can be more worthwhile. Number one: set some goals. When we work without goals, we are simply throwing effort at something with no outcome in mind. We re not quite as motivated to work hard, nor are we motivated to improve when we don t do very well on something. Without a goal to look forward to, our energies aren t very focused, and lots of random thoughts and feelings take up residence in our minds. Number two: keep a journal. Spend a few minutes at the end of each day to jot down how you felt during those hours. Research from the Journal of Experimental Psychology suggests that people who write expressively about their thoughts and experiences have more cognitive resources for other mental activities. When the journal holds all those worries and anxieties, your brain doesn t have to anymore. Better yet, add a prayer to the end of the journal. If worry was the theme of that journal, thank God for your blessings and ask Him for peace. If stress was the theme, ask Him for rest. Number three: let it go. This is so, so hard for us. We don t ever want to let go of our negative thoughts and emotions. In fact, our brains make it so that we don t remember positive experiences as easily as we remember negative ones. We have to work extra hard to face each day with positivity, but when we do, the results cannot be ignored. Also, try physically decluttering your desk or workspace. With fewer physical items around us, it is easier for us to stay focused on the task at hand. And, like we discussed last week, meditate for a brain break. It will clear the mind in ways that you never knew you needed. 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. Core Values Of God s Stewards Part II - Trust Our four-part series on the core values of stewardship identity, trust, gratitude, and love continues this week with trust. Trust in God comes naturally from our identity with him, as his daughters and sons. We don t create all the things we have; God does, who gives them to us. We trust in him that there is something greater than ourselves going on around us. This strengthens our faith that this is so, and that we are carrying out his will. We show our trust in God in how we manage and share all of our talents and material gifts that he gives us, that is, our time, talent, and treasure. We can feel confident that, if we are trustworthy in small, everyday matters, then God knows we are trustworthy in matters of greater importance. This realization means that we can grow in our own personal spirituality and stewardship and demonstrate God s loving justice. Being truthful and trustworthy and showing justice to others are important and essential components of stewardship. Justice is based on truth; we must be honest in how we treat others. We should not make excuses, or limit and hold back upon what we give to people in need. Let us model our efforts on Saint Paul, who says in our second reading, I do not consider myself to have taken possession. Just one thing: forgetting what lies behind but straining forward to what lies ahead, I continue my pursuit toward the goal, the prize of God s upward calling, in Christ Jesus (Philippians 3:13-14). As stewards, we have integrity, and should be forthright and honest in all of our dealings. All we need to do is to trust in God, and have the strength and willingness to carry out his will. Everything else that we need will follow. Jim Wollak, Parishioner 2019 Archdiocesan Annual Appeal 86% Goal $125,274 Amount Pledged or Paid $108,198 Thank you for your generous support! Dare a man rob God? Yet you are robbing me! And you say, How do we rob you? In tithes and in offerings!... Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse. (Malachi 3:8, 10). 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. NO SECOND COLLECTION NEXT WEEK SUNDAY COLLECTION March 25-31, 2019 GOAL $ 9,500 TOTAL $ 8,787 Under $ 713

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SAINT BRENDAN CATHOLIC CHURCH Church School Convent 29 Rockaway Avenue San Francisco CA 94127 Rectory Phone: (415)

San Francisco CA 94127 Tel. (415) 731-2665 www.stbrendansf.

(415) 681-3465 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:

7:00-8:00 PM Saturday: 4:00-4:45 PM BAPTISMS & WEDDINGS Please call us at (415) 681-4225 or visit our website at www.

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org Children s Faith Formation Carol Grewal (415) 969-6814 grewalc@sfarch.

(415) 218-1767 Mario Balestrieri Wednesday Available Freddie Abelardo (D) Thursday Frances H. Suknot (D) SAT 8:15 a.m.

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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 MASS INTENTIONS (April 8-14, 2019) Weekday 6:30 a.m. 8:15 a.m. 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) grewalc@sfarch.org Monday Tuesday Angela & Giuseppe Tardio (D) Jesus Salcido (L) Lonnie Roberts (D) Cathy Nazareno (D) Music Ministry (415) Mario Balestrieri Wednesday Available Freddie Abelardo (D) Thursday Frances H. Suknot (D) SAT 8:15 a.m. Weekend Jesus Salcido (L) Mother s Club Intention Friday Available Mother s Club Intention 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. Mr. & Mrs. So Ka Wing (D) Albert & Madeline Brandi (D) Financial Administrator (415) Maeve O Reilly maeve@stbrendanparish.org SUN 9:30 a.m. Sara O Sullivan (D) SUN 11:30a.m. Ebe F. Sapone Cavagnaro (D) SUN 5:00 p.m. People of St. Brendan Parish Administrative Assistant (415) Vera Gonzalez vera@stbrendanparish.org

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