PARISH OF ST. BRENDAN & ST. ANN 333 E. 206th Street, Bronx, N.Y. 10467-4003 Phone: (718) 547-6655, FAX: (718) 547-6579
WEBSITE: www.saintbrendanchurch.org
PENTECOST SUNDAY MAY 20, 2018
MASS SCHEDULE MONDAY—SATURDAY MASS: 9:00AM SATURDAY VIGIL MASS: 5:00PM ENGLISH, 6:30PM (ESPAÑOL) SUNDAY MASS: 8:30AM, 10:00AM, 11:30AM (ESPAÑOL), 1:00PM
CONFESSIONS: EVERY SATURDAY 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM
THE HOLY NAME SOCIETY OF ST. BRENDAN & ST. ANN: MEETS ON THE 2ND SUNDAY OF THE MONTH AT THE 8:30 AM MASS
WEEKLY FridaY EXPOSiTiON OF THE BLESSEd SaCraMENT:
Benediction and Eucharistic Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM
As Jesus said at Gethsemane, “Will You Not Spend An Hour With Me ? ”
REGISTERED PARISHIONERS attending and supporting this Parish are entitled to a statement of good standing. They should be active members of this parish for a minimum of ONE YEAR, attend Sunday Mass regularly and give a good example in word and deed. MARRIAGES: Preliminary arrangements should be made at least SIX MONTHS prior to the proposed date of marriage. Couples must speak to a Parish Priest to enroll in MARRIAGE PREPARATORY COURSES and to schedule use of the Church. BAPTISMS: Instruction is required for Parents and Godparents. Please call the Rectory FOUR MONTHS in advance to make arrangements.
CLERGY PERSONNEL Fr. Raul G. Miguez, Pastor Fr. Robert Rodriguez, Parochial Vicar Fr. Sancho Garrote, In Residence Deacon Paul Hveem
RECTORY HOURS Monday thru Friday: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Closed for Lunch from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM Saturday: 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM Sunday: CLOSED
ST. BRENDAN REGIONAL SCHOOL
Pre-K thru Grade 8 PRINCIPAL: MS. Michele Pasquale
Phone: (718) 653-2292 FAX: (718) 653-3234
WEBSITE: stbrendanschoolbronx.org
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Phone: (718) 654-6424
Ms. Judith Cordero
LITURGICAL LIFE!
PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK: Mildred Gilliamsen
Ana Garcia Alice Chico Shu-tah Lee
PLEASE PRAY FOR THE DECEASED: Sr. Catherine Edward
Cecilia Farrelly
HOST & WINE THE HOST & WINE IS OFFERED THIS
WEEK FOR THE INTENTIONS OF:
ANGELA & CHRISTOPHER SRINIVAS
REQUESTED BY PAM LOGAN
SUNDAY, MAY 20, 2018 8:30 AM Rosalind & John McNamara 10:00 AM Hector Luis Lugo 11:30 AM Purina Guzman Esperanza Villanueva-Marin Ann Lee (LIVING) Mr. & Mrs. Chang-Soo Lee & Family (LIVING) Raymundo Merino 1:00 PM Rev. Fr. Anthony Flanagan
MONDAY, MAY 21, 2018 ST. CHRISTOPHER MAGALLANES, PRIEST
& COMPANIONS, MARTYRS 9:00 AM Arnold J. Giannini
TUESDAY, MAY 22, 2018 ST. RITA OF CASCIA, RELIGIOUS
9:00 AM Senfronio Casil
WEDNESDAY, MAY 23, 2018 9:00 AM Patrick & Anne Maher
THURSDAY, MAY 24, 2018 9:00 AM John, Dorothy & Robert O’Neill
FRIDAY, MAY 25, 2018 ST. BEDE THE VENERABLE, PRIEST
ST. GREGORY VII, POPE ST. MARY MAGDALENE DE PAZZI, VIRGIN
9:00 AM Claire M. Marasigam
SATURDAY, MAY 26, 2018 ST. PHILIP NERI, PRIEST
9:00 AM No Intention 5:00 PM Larry Fernandes 6:30 PM Jorge Crovetto (LIVING)
SANCTUARY CANDLE THE SANCTUARY CANDLE IS OFFERED
THIS WEEK IN LOVING MEMORY OF:
HECTOR LUIS LUGO
REQUESTED BY:
HIS WIFE, CHILDREN & GRANDCHILDREN
PENTECOST SUNDAY MAY 20, 2018
PENTECOST SUNDAY MAY 20, 2018
FILM SERIES SUNDAY @ 2:30
CONVENT MEDIA CENTER 260 E. 207 St., Bronx, NY 10467
ANNOUNCEMENTS!
MAY 20TH (PENTECOST) & MAY 27TH (MEMORIAL DAY WKEND JUNE 3, 2018 - ACTS (PART 1) and JUNE 10, 2018 - ACTS (PART 2) This film shot on location in Morocco, Tunisia, and South Africa and designed to be enjoyed by audiences of all ages. A film that offers both entertainment value and spiritual nourishment, Acts offers a translation of one of the Bible's most compelling tales and stars James Brolin as Peter, Dean Jones as Luke, and Jennifer O'Neill as Lydia.
COLLECTION - MAY 13, 2018
REGULAR COLLECTION In Pew: $4,870.00 Electronic: $160.00
MAINTENANCE: $1,217.00
Total: $7,251.00
ABRIENDO EL MISTERIO DE LA BIBLIA Convent Media Center
260 E. 207 St., Bronx, NY 10467 6:30 PM
en español — jueves, 24 de mayo Los jueves por 8 Sesiones
El costo para el curso será $30 para los participantes
Las enseñanzas de video será presentado por Jeff Cavins y Sarah Christmyer
Se puede registrar el primer día de clase
ASCENSION: $1,004.00
No film will be shown
PENTECOST SUNDAY MAY 20, 2018
CONGRATULATIONS1
FIRST COMMUNICANTS 2018 ST. BRENDAN ST. ANN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM
Alberto Alatorre
Jayce Peyton Caceres
Christian Cortes
Reyna Cortes
Madilyn Cruz
Alexander Escamilla
Andrew Franco
Brandon Franco
Daphnie Franco
Karen Franco
Christopher Gomez
Nathaniel Guzman
Albert Hernandez
William Lakaj
Joel Ordañez-Peraza
Michael Ortega
Antonio Perez
Jennyfer Perez
Michael Puma
Amy Quintuna
Christopher Quintuna
Lia Reyes
Brenda Robles
Elizabeth Robles
Jonathan Sanchez
Christopher Taylor
Cristian Valentin
Gabriel Valentin
Kayla Lopez
Andy Maldonado
Jahayra Maldonado
Sheyla Maldonado
Denisse Mantilla-Robles
Jessica Mantilla-Robles
Javier Martinez
Maua Martinez
Stanley Mboh
Lynzee Melendez
Amanda Montaño
Francisco Muñoz
Kailani Nuñez
FIRST COMMUNICANTS 2018
St. Brendan school
Joel Cruz
Jomary Demera
Sara Diaz
Paige Espada
Joseph Gallant
Bella Germosen
Mariel Germosen
Valeria Gonzalez-Mateo
Christian Loor
Juan Mendez
Ruziel Eden Menendez
Melanie Moya
Kaylee Neris
Aristede Peña
Donaven Rodriguez
Karina Rodriguez
Lexie Valdez
Max Vega
SCRIPTURE INSIGHTS WEEKDAY READINGS
MONDAY, MAY 21, 2018
ST. CHRISTOPHER MAGALLANES, PRIEST& COMPANIONS, MARTYRS
JAMES 3:13-18 MARK 9:14-29
TUESDAY,
MAY 22, 2018 ST. RITA OF CASCIA, RELIGIOUS
JAMES 4:1-10 MARK 9:30-37
WEDNESDAY, MAY 23, 2018 JAMES 4:13-17 MARK 9:38-40
THURSDAY,
MAY 24, 2018 JAMES 5:1-6
MARK 9:41-50
FRIDAY, MAY 25, 2018
ST. BEDE THE VENERABLE, PRIEST ST. GREGORY VII, POPE
ST. MARY MAGDALENE DE’ PAZZI, VIRGIN
JAMES 5:9-12 MARK 10:1-12
SATURDAY,
MAY 26, 2018 ST. PHILIP NERI, PRIEST
JAMES 5:13-20 MARK 10:13-16
PENTECOST SUNDAY MAY 20, 2018
Pentecost celebrates the coming of the Holy Spirit. The Hebrew word for Spirit is ruah, meaning “breath or wind.” Speak the word ruah aloud and you will hear its meaning! In the opening verse of the Bible the writer uses this image of wind to capture God’s creating power. “When God created the heavens and the earth. . . a mighty wind was sweeping over the waters” (Genesis 1:1). When God created the human being, the writer used the image of God “blowing into his nostrils the breath of life” (Genesis 2:7). In a symbolic way, God shows us that life itself is a gift that comes from God. Not only did God bring us into existence, but God also wanted humanity to remain close to God. Humans had more independent schemes—captured in the story of the Tower of Babel (Genesis 11:1-9). The different languages of humanity became a sign that without God we were unable to communicate perfectly with one another, and strife emerged. The First Reading, from Acts of the Apostles, describes a noise like a strong driving wind that points to the presence of the Spirit, ruah. That Spirit works through the preaching of the Apostles, enabling everyone to understand the message despite the different languages. Through the Spirit, the human family is recreated into a new people of God that can communicate and understand each other. The Tower of Babel is reversed! Today’s Gospel is a passage prior to Jesus’ Death and Resurrection when Jesus promises to send the Spirit on the disciples to continue God’s communication with them into the future. “The Spirit of truth” will testify to Jesus and will guide us into a deeper understanding of Jesus’ teaching. What role do you find the Spirit playing in today’s Responsorial Psalm? With the caveat that for Paul, “flesh” and “spirit” cannot be
equated with body and soul, but rather with the old self (before Baptism) and the new life in Christ, what insights do you find in the Second Reading that could be helpful to your spiritual life at this time?
How are you empowered by the Spirit today?