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. October 28, 2018 Saint Brendan Catholic Church 245 Dory Passage Clearwater, FL 33767 Phone: 727-443-5485 Fax: 727-442-5896 Website: stbrendancatholic.org Father Eric Hunter Pastor Msgr. Michael F Devine Pastors 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.
Mass Intentions October 29th - November 4th MONDAY 8:30 A.M. Maryrose Lynch TUESDAY 8:30 A.M. Sandi Marcil WEDNESDAY 8:30 A.M. {SI} Priestly & Religious Vocations THURSDAY 8:30 A.M. Filomena Forlini 6:30 P.M. {SI} Faith Community of St. Brendan FRIDAY 8:30 A.M. All Deceased Members of St. Brendan Parish SATURDAY 4:30 P.M. {SI} Faith Community of St. Brendan SUNDAY 7:30 A.M. Paul Pazan 9:00 A.M. Christopher Freeman 11:00 A.M. Elmer & Eleanor Hanyan Rosary Prayed before Daily Mass Novena Monday after Daily Mass Clergy Weekend Schedule Saturday Sunday November 3rd 4:30 p.m. Msgr. Irwin November 4th 7:30 a.m. Father Hunter 9:00 a.m. Msgr. Devine 11:00 a.m. Father Burshnick Mass Schedule Addition Our 7:30 a.m. Mass on Sunday will be starting back again on Sunday, November 4, 2018. Page 2 October 28, 2018 Every Sunday we are invited anew to follow Jesus. No matter what our limitations or impediments may be, Jesus calls us to follow Him. Sometimes even when we don t realize it, we are being called. In the Gospel today, we hear Jesus cure Bartimaeus, the blind man who begged at the side of the road. But Jesus calls Bartimaeus as well. After receiving the gift of sight, Bartimaeus responds to Jesus call and follows Him. As we gather in Jesus name today, let us consider how He is calling us. How appropriate that we read this passage from Jeremiah as we approach All Saints Day and All Souls Day. Jeremiah speaks of God gathering the faithful from the ends of the world, guiding them so that none shall stumble (Jeremiah 31:9). The responsorial psalm echoes the passage from Jeremiah, describing Israel s deliverance from exile. God has reversed the fortune of the faithful: They go forth weeping (but) shall come back rejoicing (Palm 126:6). In all honesty, the history of the Chosen People in the course of the Old Testament is one of many reversals of fortune, both good and bad. But they could always look forward in hope because they had faith in the Lord. This faith is mirrored in Bartimaeus, leading Jesus to tell him, Go your way; your faith has saved you (Mark 10:52). Faith enables us to look forward in hope. The question that Jesus asks Bartimaeus is almost exactly the same as the one we heard Him ask James and John last week: What do you want me to do for you? (Mark 10:36, 10:51). But whereas James and John asked for power and glory, not seeing what they were asking of Jesus, Bartimaeus, the blind man, sees Jesus for who He is and asks for healing. Granted his request Bartimaeus immediately followed Jesus. In other words, he immediately became a disciple. Bartimaeus had been blind, but he had the eyes of faith all along. QUESTION OF THE WEEK: How would I answer the question Jesus has asked the last two weeks: What do you want me to do for you? (Permission granted-world Library Publications 2018) Thursday November 1st Holy Day of Obligation Masses are at 8:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Page 3 ALL SOULS DAY FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2018 ALL SOULS S DAY is the commemoration of the faithful departed and this day is observed principally in the Catholic Church. You may remember a deceased family member or friend at this time by using the Special All Soul s Offering Envelope from last week s bulletin or the ones in your pews this weekend. Many parishioners have commented on how they feel an extra closeness to their loved one by commemorating them in such a special way not only on All Souls Day but throughout the month of November. ST. BRENDAN COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN Please join us for our annual Mass for Deceased Members Thursday, November 8, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. (Please note the change to a Thursday due to Election Day on Tuesday), followed by our meeting and pot-luck lunch in Msgr. Mulligan Hall. Lunch is $5.00 (or bring a dessert to pass). CCW promotes the fellowship and spiritual welfare of our members while responding to the needs of the church and society. Come and help us put our faith in action through the many charitable, religious and social activities of this wonderful group of women in Christ. We welcome all new members both permanent and seasonal residents. We meet monthly, October through April and dues are $15. Watch the bulletin for special events. If you would like more information, please call or e-mail Claudia Evans at (410) 693-4030 claudiaevans204@gmail.com or Arlene Marian at (727) 266-4044 a_marian@icloud.com. Adult Faith Development Tuesday, October 30th Msgr. Mulligan Hall at 6:30 p.m. Come meet Reverend Rhonda Blevins of Chapel by the Sea on Clearwater Beach and learn what their Inter-denominational Church does in the community. You will find it both informative and interesting. Questions & Answers and refreshments will follow her presentation. ALL SOULS DAY MASS AT CALVARY CATHOLIC CEMETERY Please join Bishop Gregory Parkes in praying for the faithful departed on Friday, November 2nd at 10:00 a.m. Bishop Parkes will celebrate Mass in observance of All Souls Day at Calvary Catholic Cemetery located at 5233 118th Avenue N. Clearwater. October 28, 2018 Liturgy Readings for the Week of October 28, 2018 Sunday Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time Jer 31:7-9; Ps 126:1-2, 2-3, 4-5, 6; Heb 5:1-6; Mk 10:46-52 Monday Eph 4:32 5:8; Ps 1:1-2, 3, 4 & 6; Lk 13:10-17 Tuesday Eph 5:21-33 or 5:2a, 25-32; Ps 128:1-2, 3, 4-5; Lk 13:18-21 Wednesday Eph 6:1-9; Ps 145:10-11, 12-13ab, 13cd-14; Lk 13:22-30 Thursday All Saints Day Rv 7:2-4, 9-14; Ps 24:1bc-2, 3-4ab, 5-6; 1 Jn 3:1-3; Mt 5:1-12a Friday The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed-All Soul s Day Wis 3:1-9; Ps 23:1-3a, 3b-4, 5,6; Rom 5:5-11 or Rom 6:3-9; Mt 25:31-46 Saturday Saint Martin de Porres, Religious Phil 1:18b-26; Ps 42:2, 3, 5cdef; Lk 14:1, 7-11 Sunday Thirty First Sunday in Ordinary Time Dt 6:2-6; Ps 18:2-3, 3-4, 47, 51; Heb 7:23-28; Mk 12:28b-34
Offertory for 10/21/18 $4,798.00 Mass Count for 10/21/18..502 Stewardship is not just raising funds; It s raising Christians. Stewardship is not a matter of budgets; It s a matter of faith. 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 33767. For more information please call Theresa in the Parish Office at (727) 443-5485. 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. Page 4 October 28, 2018 St. Brendan Book Club November Book Selection A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles Second Tuesday of each month 6:30 p.m. Classroom B All are Welcome! Next meeting is Tuesday, November 13, 2018 NAVIGATOR S NEWS NAVIGATORS WILL MEET NOVEMBER 14 TH Our next scheduled meeting will take place Wednesday evening November 14, 2018. Note the change. We normally meet the third Wednesday of the month. In November that would be the day before Thanksgiving. Accordingly, we changed the date to the second Wednesday which is the 14 th. Our version of Happy Hour begins at 5:00 p.m. and is followed by a featured Guest Speaker. After that there will be a delicious dinner prepared by our fellow Navigator Tom Kellner. A short business meeting follows. WE ARE ALWAYS LOOKING FOR A FEW GOOD MEN Men of our parish -- you are cordially invited to join our Navigators Men s Club. Our President Dennis Murphy is standing by to sign you up and answer any questions you may have. We are proud to assist our Pastor, Father Eric in furthering the mission of our parish. We do this in many ways throughout the year including fund raising events like our Pancake Breakfasts after Sunday Masses and then donating that money to works of charity in the community. Please call Dennis at (313) 590-3754 and he ll save you a seat at the table. Come and see what we are all about. We look forward to welcoming you aboard. LOOKING AHEAD Keep your eye on this space for details and dates on upcoming popular events like our Annual Yard Sale early in 2019, our tasty annual Spaghetti Dinner and secret recipe Pancake Breakfasts. Happy Halloween! Have a safe and happy one!
Page 5 October 28, 2018 October: Respect Life Month Every week this month we will share with you a different topic developed by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) for the Respect Life Program, a year-round, nationwide effort to help Catholics understand, value, and become engaged with cultivating respect for life. Each article can also be read in its full version at usccb.org. 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. 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.
Parish Staff Office (727) 443-5485 FAX (727) 442-5896 Email: 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) 443-5485 Navigators-Men of St. Brendan 3rd Wednesday of the month Dennis Murphy (313) 590-3754 Council of Catholic Women October through April Mary Ellen Kilbane (440) 334-3614 Finance/Parish Council Parish Office (727) 443-5485 Lend-a-Hand Ministry Teresa & Bob Clark (727) 443-5485 Respect Life Don & Debbie Noble (716) 553-3685 debbnoble@aol.com Arimatheans Small Faith Communities Art Deegan (727) 443-3950 Pinellas Hope Volunteers Mike Maslowski (318) 381-5600 Visitation Ministry Carol Shea (727) 735-4484 Virginia Tree Sylvia Cummings (407) 965-7707 Vocations Art Deegan (727) 443-3950 Page 6 October 28, 2018 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. Andrew Veres, Michael Gerstner, Catherine Veres, Jim Werner, Angela Hayes, George Alexander, Nina Veres, Diane and Herb Brown, Emma Foster, Edwina Setzer, Marie LaBarbera, Gesche Wolf, 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 Visitation Ministry Visitation Ministry reaches out to those needing encouragement, comfort, or a sense of belonging. We visit the ill, the elderly, those who are in assisted living, in the hospital or in nursing homes. We bring friendship and spiritual support through our visits, prayer, and the Eucharist. Please let us know of your needs by calling Carol Shea, Visitation Ministry Co-ordinator at (727) 735-4484. We pray that like the blind man we may have every kind of blindness in our lives cured and that those called to serve as priests, deacons and religious may work tirelessly to spread the light and mercy of Christ. The Virginia Tree The Virginia Tree will be up next weekend! Please choose a tag or two from the tree, purchase the item listed, wrap the gift and attach the tag to the outside of the package so we can identify who the gift is for. If you select a tag that has DO NOT WRAP GIFT, place the unwrapped gift in a bag or box and attach the tag to the outside. Return all donated gifts to the church or parish office no later than Sunday, December 2 nd. Cash donations can be dropped in the collection basket during Mass, in an envelope marked Virginia Tree, or turned in at the Parish Office. Bikes, strollers, car seats and high chairs are popular requests this year. If you would be able to donate one of these specific items please call Sylvia at (407) 965-7707. Anyone interested in being a project volunteer for this wonderful ministry, please contact Sylvia at (407) 965-7707. Remember to turn your clocks back one hour next weekend for Daylight Savings Time.
Page 7 PARISH CALENDAR October 28, 2018 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday October 29 10:00 am Crafty Characters Classroom A 2:00 pm Joy/Gospel Ministries October 30 6:30 pm Adult Faith Development Msgr. Mulligan Hall October 31 12:00 pm Circle of Prayer Classroom B HAPPY HALLOWEEN! November 1 6:30 pm Mass ALL SAINTS DAY HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION November 2 9:00 am 1st Fri. Exposition and Adoration 9:30 am Virginia Tree Meeting-Msgr. Mulligan Hall 10:00 am CCW Board Meeting Classroom A ALL SOULS DAY November 3 4:30 pm Mass November 4 7:30, 9:00, & 11:00 am Masses DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME ENDS November 5 November 6 November 7 November 8 November 9 November 10 November 11 10:00 am Crafty Characters Classroom A 2:00 pm Joy/Gospel Ministries ELECTION DAY 12:00 pm Circle of Prayer Classroom B 11:00 am CCW Mass for Dec. Members followed by Luncheon 6:00 pm Choir 4:30 pm Mass 7:30, 9:00, & 11:00 am Masses VETERAN S DAY