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Saint Brendan Catholic Church
Shallotte, North Carolina
The Dedication of the Lateran Basilica
November 9, 2014
The Dedication of the Latern Basicila
The residence of the Popes which was named the
Lateran Palace was built by Lateranus Palutius, whom
Nero put to death to seize his goods. It was given in
the year 313 by Constantine to the Great Saint
Militades, Pope, and was inhabited by his successors
until1308, when they moved to Avignon. The Lateran
Basilica built by Constantine near the palace of the
same name, is the first Basilica of the West.
Twelve councils, four of which were ecumenical, have
assembled there, the first in 649, the last in 1512. If for
several centuries the popes have no longer dwelt in the
Palace, the primacy of the Basilica is not thereby
altered; it remains the head of all churches. Saint Peter
Damian wrote that “just as the Savior is the Head of the
elect, the church which bears His name is the head of
all the churches.
Those of Saints Peter and Paul, to its left and its right,
are two arms by which this sovereign and universal
Church embraces the entire earth, saving all who
desire salvation, warming them, protecting them in its
maternal womb. “The Divine Office narrates the
dedication of the Church by the Pope of Peace, Saint
Sylvester: “It was the Blessed Pope Sylvester who
established the rites observed by the Roman Church
for the consecration of church and altars. From the
time of the Apostles there had been certain places
dedicated to God, which some called oratories, and
others churches.
There, on the first day of the week, the assembly was
held, and there the Christian people were accustomed
to pray, to hear the Word of God, and to receive the
Eucharist. But never has these places been
consecrated so solemnly; nor had a fixed altar been
placed there which, anointed with sacred chrism was
the symbol of Our Lord Jesus Christ, who for us is
altar, victim and Pontiff.
Bishop Burbidge will celebrate the annual Mass for
the Deceased Bishops, Priests and Deacons of the
Diocese of Raleigh on Tuesday, November 18, at Our
Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Newton Grove
at 11:00am at the altar in the parish cemetery. The
faithful are most welcome to attend the Mass, as we
pray for those Bishop, Priests, and Deacons who so
faithfully served the mission of Christ and His Church
throughout North Carolina. The Mass will then
conclude with the blessing of the graves of the
deceased clergy buried in throughout the parish
cemetery. In the event of inclement weather, the Mass
will be celebrated in the parish church.
Christmas Giving this Season: This year
we are wanting to get started early on our
projects for this Christmas. We will again be
doing the gift cards for Building Hope
Ministries. This is the same as last year
where we get a $25.00 gift card at Wal-Mart,
Belk or a store of your choice. These cards
are for the teenagers that have a parent in
prison. These teens are sometimes forgotten at
Christmas and your generosity helps them be able to
pick out there own gift. A letter from their parent in
prison is included with the card they get from Building
Hope Ministries. Gift cards can be brought to the
Office, given to Rusty and then Building Hope
Ministries will pick them up. Call Rusty at 754-8544 to
get on the list to donate a gift card. We will be taking
on 50 Teens this year. We will be getting the gift tags
from the Senior Center in Shallotte and NEW THIS
YEAR we will feature a tree for the children in Faith
Formation here at St. Brendan. We will have a
Christmas Tree in the Gathering Space with tags for
them. We hope to be finished with our projects before
Thanksgiving like last year since we have obligations
with family in other places at this time. The gift cards
can be started now and more information on the
Senior and Children’s Tree will be in upcoming
bulletins. Thank You for your generosity to make
Christmas special for these special children and
seniors!
Amount Saved due to early payments on
the mortgage: $1,119,479.64
If you or a loved one is admitted to the hospital,
nursing home/assisted living facility, etc. you or your
family must contact the nearest church.
Brunswick – St. Brendan
New Hanover – Chaplain’s Office
Dosher – Sacred Heart
Grand Strand – St. Andrew
Loris – St. James
Sea Coast - Star of the Sea
Building Loan as of this month our total
debt is $1,068,385.25
910-754-8544
910-343-7014
910-457-6173
843-448-5930
843-347-5168
843-249-2356
COLLECTION FOR LAST WEEK
$21,702.00
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Saint Brendan Catholic Church
Shallotte, North Carolina
The Dedication of the Lateran Basilica
November 9, 2014
Worship
Masses for the Week
Sat.
11/08
5pm
† Jane Judd
Sun.
11/09
8am
† Bill Johnston
9:30am
Please pray for Our Family and Friends
St. Brendan Parishioners
11:15am † Gary Howard Murphy
Mon. 11/10
9am
Tue.
11/11
9am
† Sandra Chinn
Wed. 11/12
9am
† Judy Coufal
Thur. 11/13
9am
†Deceased Members of the
Nash & Connelly Families
Fri.
11/14
9am
† Deceased Members of the
Koch & Hopkins Families
Sat.
11/15
5pm
† Joe Reid
Sun.
11/16
8am
† Timothy Burchacki
9:30am
Eucharist Service
St. Brendan Parishioners
11:15am † Margaret & Joseph O’Reilly
Please pray for the repose of the soul and
remember the family of Margaret (Peggy) Murnane
who died last week.
Next Week’s Readings
November 16, 2014
33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Proverbs 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31
1 Thessalonians 5:1-6
Matthew 25:14-30
Communion for the Sick & Homebound contact
Ann McGahran ext. 28 or Deacon Bob ext. 28 if you
know someone who would like to receive
Communion at home.
Attention New Parishioners!
Welcome to St. Brendan Catholic Church. If you
are new to the area, we would like you to choose
St. Brendan as your Parish Family.
Registration forms are on the Stewardship Desk
in the Gathering Space. Please complete the
form and place in the collection basket or mail:
St. Brendan Catholic Chuch
P.O. Box 2984, Shallotte, N.C. 28459.
Ayisha Marawi Hohl
Joe Konen
Carmen Barros
Glenn Petrucci
Dan Stennett
Annie Labagh
Richard Riley
Buske Family
Brenda Noll
Christopher Hylton
Mary Shickert
Laurie Van Riper
Johnny Johnson
Max Veech
Julia Mueller
Ray Galovich
Mary Claire Kasunic
Ed Muller Family
Ruth Tromblay
Shawn Martin
Baby-Owen Bell
Phyllis Buskirik
Sean Neumann
The Sullivan Family
Daniel Mulcahy
Meg Willmann`
Colleen Puntello
Linda O’Neill
Debbie Wamsley
Emma Broughton
Delores Kozel
Joan Auray
Adele Hordan
Vera M. Powell
Kim Barros
Tom Menino
Cira Cole
Fr. William Lascelles
Krystal Churchwell
Mary Carmody
Mary Ann Molini
Amanda Plumner
Lisa Ober
Jason DeMarte
Tammy Street
Rose Davignon
Pat Wagner
Marie Tyler
Carolena Nickles
Bette Hofmann
Dom Di Maio
Chris Oliver
Paul Whitehouse
Stella Kielb
Jason Del Pezzo
Michael Maggiore
Solomon Goulet
David Brenan
Patricia Fontana
Lillian Ober
Barbara Couture
Dorothy Hendricks
Agnes Ardeeser
Maggie Kaintz
Nancy Spencer
Deborah Ritchie
Raymond Normandy
Margaret Sakash
Mary Jo Baretto
Jerry Connelly
Jane Krieger
Jean Mulcahy
Mary McManus
Karen De Bernardis
Gary Gingeresky
Jack Morrison
Calvin Green
Louise Norton
Tommy Pephel
Caz Zukowski
Gina Sullivan
Aaron Alonso
Doris Holiday
Maria Cistulli
Tom Hutchin
Crystal Basil
Mary Elizabeth Zink
Diane Ovadek
George Carpenter
Marie Tyler
Hazel Zacofsky
Clement McDonald
Lois Norris
Judy Unterberger
Alice Minneci
LCPL Brendan Churchwell
Gina De Cotiis
Andrew Taylor
Lynn Maglione Gregor
Liam Orlando
Louise Troy
Carmel Kealy
Joseph Leslie
The Malone Family
Deidre Oates
Caroline Lescenski
Helen Raymond
Angela Davidson
Molly Cox
Devin Lumzer
Betty Kaintz
Julie Mills
Bridget McGuire
Frank DiBello
Kara McCormack Larson
Christine Miles
Ray Delotell
Alexa, Curtis & Evan Paton
Keira Rose Flynn
Carolyn Arney
Steve Martin
Pat Dailey
Lauren Dunipace
Ron Sarko
Frank Massa
Stanley Zukowski
Tip Heffner
Donna Maria Kaminskas
Elwin Reed
Bernice Fox
Helen Fairman
Keri Chavez
Karen Long
Sr. Carol Beairsto Rgs.
Carol & Lauren Caldera
Roger Hansen
Marie Knapik
Joe Malinowski
Dee Goodrich
JoAnn Behr
Please pray for our Parishioners
Gary LaRouech
Cathleen Newman
Mary Lou Matthews
Luis Salas
George Salchert
Barbara Napfel
Debbie Chase
Adele Treible
Bob De Muro
Raymond Kidd
Jennifer Seeley
Elizabeth Walsh
Chris Stephens
Joan & Martin Gilbert
Theresa Whaley
Al Ciardi
John Miller
Doreen Pragel
Peggy Tinnell
Pat Pragel
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Dolores Wenstrup
Pat Thatcher
Robert Santoro
Donna Leonard
Lynn Olenchalk
Gerald Lutz
Gloria Hillenburg
Bill Cawthra
Ed Kobierowski
Sue Yudysky
Connie Woodard
John A. Murphy
Kathy Semanko
Donald Hammond
Ann Nice
Adrienne Lemmons
Joe Garbarino
David & Kelly Garrett
Joe Lowry
Bob Smith
Mary Jane Brust
Philip & Annice Granville
Rose Kustron
Windy Herring
Katlyne Thompson
Jean Rosen
Josephine Chebat
Roz Forsey
Carl Shirdon
Rich Harding
Adrianne Ferrier
Mariam Johnson
Joe and Betty Zegan
Alma McClune
George & Dorthy Mulcahy
Josephine Paterson
Will Marmura
Donald Woods
Jackie Fennel
Saint Brendan Catholic Church
Shallotte, North Carolina
The Dedication of the Lateran Basilica
November 9, 2014
Parish Community
K of C Call Richard Rismiller 579-1155.
Check their web site:
www.kofc-shallotte.org
 11/10 Business Meeting
 11/17 4th Degree
KofC Donate your used Cell Phone: The Knights
collect and recycle used cell phones with all proceeds
going to Brunswick County Special Olympics. A
collection box is opposite the gift shop counter in the
gathering space.
The Columbiettes meet every second
Thursday at 7pm . This month November 13
is the date. Please come join us.
Thank you! Thank You!
Your generosity towards Loaves and Fishes Food
Pantry during the recent 2nd collection is very much
appreciated. We could not carry out our mission of
feeding the hungry of Brunswick County with out the
continuing support of the parish. Mary Biesack
Bethlehem Live an extraordinary and
moving event! November 28,28,30 and
December 5,6,7.Participate in and
enjoy a live outdoor drama presented
by the Beach Assembly of God located
at 6730 Ocean Highway West, (Rt. 17)
Ocean Isle Beach. Admission is free
but reservations are required. Fro more
information beachassemblyofgod.org
or 910-579-9701.
Run for Food Saturday, January 10, 9am. Registration
is now open for the 11th Annual Ocean Isle Bridge
RUN FOR FOOD. Proceeds go to South Brunswick
Interchurch Council Food Pantry. The run is a HalfMarathon or 5K Run/Walk. Call 575-3664,
www.active.com/running or [email protected] to
register.
National Hunger and Homeless
Week November 16-22. Building
Hope Ministries and Brunswick
County Streetreach want to raise
awareness in our county this fall.
In observance of Hunger and
Homeless week they are creating
a 7 Ways in 7 Days campaign to
raise awareness to the issue of homeless, generate
support from community members and advocate on
behalf of the clients they serve each year. To learn
more and how you can help call Building Hope
Ministries/Brunswick County Streetreach at 910-8422711 or check out the website www.bcstreetreach.org
Seaside United Methodist Church will host
GriefShare-Surviving the Holidays on Wednesday,
Novermber 19th and Wednesday, December 10th from
1:30to 3:30pm. This video seminar features interviews
with top Christian experts on grief and recovery and
topicsand testimonies from people who have
experienced the holidays after bereavement. There is a
$4 registration fee, to register contact Milly Houger 579
-2603 or Jim McNeill 579-2405.
Brunswick County Literacy Council
presents a 60’s/Oldies Dance Party
featuring Mike’s Garage Band. Saturday
November 22 at 6pm at Brunswick
Community College - South Campus on
Highway 17. Bring your own food, a cash
bar will be provided. Admission is $10
per person. To make reservations go to
www.bcliteracy.org or call 754-7323.
Advent Candles, brass candle rings and
crafts are available in the Gift Shop. We also
have a limited supply of Large Print
Sunday Missals.
Legion of Mary meets every Monday 9-10:30am at
Our Lady Star of the Sea in North Myrtle Beach. All are
welcome. Call Ellie at 575-0830 or Kitty at 579-1873 for
more information.
Our Advent Communal Reconciliation Service
will be December 9th at 11am.
Brunswick County Homeless Coalition will hold the
3rd Annual Hunger and Homeless Banquet Saturday
November 22, from 10am till 1pm at Sabbath Home
Baptist Church, 990 Sabbath Home Road S.W. in
Supply.
Visit www.brunswickcountyhomelesscoalition.com
for more information or to register.
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Special Thanks to our
Sponsor or the week
Re/Max at the Beach
Craig & Cheryl Helmecki - Parishioners
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Centering Prayer
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KofC Rosary of the
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Creative Spirit
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Ensemble 5pm
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Bereavement 9:30
Searchers of Scripture
Mission Ensemble
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Creative Spirit
Peace Prayers 9;30
11 Veterans Day
Choir Practice
6:30 -8:30
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Centering Prayer
Columbiettes 7pm
Brownbaggers
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Choir 8 am
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Searchers of Scripture
Mission Ensemble
Practice 4 -5:30
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K of C Bus. Mtg.
Healing Prayer 9:30
Singles Group 6pm
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Centering Prayer
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K of C 4th Deg.
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Creative Spirit
Peace Prayers 9;30
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Choir Practice
6:30 -8:30
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Searchers of Scripture
Mission Ensemble
Practice 4-5:30
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Ensemble 8am
Falling Upward
Chapter 8 - 9am
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Thnaksgiving
Holiday
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Choir Practice
6:30 -8:30
27 Thanksgiving
NO Brownbaggers
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Healing Prayer 9:30
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Mon: Healing Prayer every 2nd & 4th Mon. at 9:30 a.m. Call Jane: 575-3064 Tues: Faith’s Journey after Mass in the Lahren Rm call Jane 575-3064 Wed: Searchers
Bible Study, after Mass in Lahren Rm. Call Fran: 754-9126 Wed. Mission Ensemble 4-5:30 p.m. in church. Call Tom: 253-4573 4th Wed. Pain Support. Call
Katherine 755-6670 Thurs. Centering Prayer—after Mass in Maloney Rm. Call Jean: 754-9126 Fri.: Creative Spirit (knit/crochet) after Mass in Lahren Rm. Call
Jeanne 579-8241. Peace Prayers after Mass in library.
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Saint Brendan Catholic Church
Shallotte, North Carolina
The Dedication of the Lateran Basilica
November 9, 2014
Boletin Hispano
INFORMACION
FORMACION DE FE Padre Ricardo, párroco
(910-754-8544)
Para saber acerca de preguntas sobre
inmigración llamen a la Madre Rosanne al
teléfono 910-616-2105. La Madre atiende
todos los domingos después de la misa
de las 9:30 de la mañana en las oficinas
del Centro Pastoral.
Hna. M. Teresa coordinadora (910-200-9209)
Domingo XXXII Tiempo Ordinario
Las vírgenes necias y las prudentes
El Evangelio nos cuenta la parábola de las 10
vírgenes. Y el momento tenso de la narración se
formula como la espera, la espera de ese momento
final, atractivo, gozoso, de diez jóvenes muchachas
ante el novio que va a aparecer de un momento a otro.
Y la pregunta de cada una de las vírgenes, seria le
siguiente: ¿Seré yo digna del amor del novio? El final
puede ser caótico o maravilloso, según que el novio
las acepte o no.
Cuando salga el novio, ¿te encontrará digno o digna?
Porque el abrazo de amor será tan inmenso que
colmará toda expectativa. Ahora bien, esa dignidad, no
depende del novio, sino de quien se prepara para la
boda. Se trata de la mayor sabiduría a que puede
aspirar un ser humano: el amor como fruto de una
existencia, porque, queridos amigos, a esto estamos
llamados los cristianos.
La prueba que nos separa del Novio es la
Sabiduría .La Sabiduría sale al encuentro de quienes
la buscan, y a quienes la aman, ella misma se
muestra. La sabiduría es la manera en que Dios se
manifiesta a quienes realmente le buscan. La única
condición para que este encuentro se llegue a dar, es
estar abierto a ella, y buscarla, como se busca a Dios.
Es importante caer en la cuenta de que la Sabiduría
viene presentada en este libro del Antiguo Testamento
como una persona, no en abstracto.
Y ya, viniendo a la parábola de Jesús, las vírgenes
prudentes son las que tenían aceite suficiente para sus
lámparas, pusieron los medios en la larga espera de la
vida y no dejaron que en ningún momento se les
apagara la lámpara de la fe, porque cualquier
momento puede ser el último. Las necias, en cambio,
olvidaron este detalle; tenían vitalidad, pero era una
vitalidad efímera, no duraba mucho, y cuando se
dieron cuenta estaban vacías; vacías de ese poso que
da la espera del amado.
La vida es un camino, iluminado con ese saber del
amor, que llena de alegría y hace gozosa la espera.
Quienes nos vean así, contentos y confiados en que el
Novio vendrá, podrán decir: ese tiene la lámpara llena,
ese o esa saben, están iluminados con la luz de la
verdadera sabiduría. Y los que viven a nuestro
alrededor quedaran también iluminados.
Que no nos falte ese aceite en nuestras lámparas para
que estemos preparados cuando venga el Señor.
BAUTISMOS
Los bautismos son el día 1 de
Noviembre y el día 6 de Diciembre a
las 3:30 de la tarde. La plática para
Diciembre es el día 30 de
Noviembre. Después de la misa de
las 9:30 de la mañana.
PREPARACION PARA GUADALUPE
Este ano celebraremos la Virgen de
Guadalupe el día 11 de Diciembre. El grupo
de líderes de la iglesia hispana está
considerando la procesión de la virgen con
cantos y rosario a las 6:30 de la tarde. Misa a
las 7:30 u 8:00 de la tarde y a continuación se planea
servir tamales con chocolate abuelita y pan mexicano
dulce. También se piensa en tener un mariachi para
festejar el día de la Virgen. Para todo esto se
necesitan voluntarios y voluntarias para traer tamales,
el pan dulce mexicano y el chocolate abuelita. Se
aceptan padrinos para pagar el mariachi.
ATENCION A LOS PADRES
Tenemos que insistir en la obligación que tienen los
padres de educar a sus hijos en la Fe Católica. Es de
suma importancia que los niños vengan a las clases
preparadas para ellos los primeros domingos de mes y
los terceros son para los niños de la Primera
Comunión. No se aceptaran a los sacramentos al
menos que el niño o niña esté presente en las clases.
CLASES DE CONFIRMACION
Las clases de confirmación son los siguientes
miércoles de 6:30 de la tarde a 8:00.
Noviembre 5; Noviembre 19; Dencanso de
Thanksgiving
Diciembre 3; Diciembre 17; Descanso de Navidad
Enero 7; Enero 21; Febrero 4; Febrero 18 Visita a la
Basílica de St. Mary’s Wilmington
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