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This Weekend’s Masses March 13th & 14th
Fr. Joseph Donovan, M.M.
A Maryknoll Missionary priest since 1979 will be speaking on the mission work of Maryknoll and the Church.  He has worked among the indigenous populations of Peru in the capital city of Lima and in the Andean highlands. Maryknoll’s mission is to witness God’s Word among the peoples and cultures of foreign lands.  Maryknollers share the Gospel, not in words alone, but in practical and concrete actions:  by feeding the hungry, clothing the naked, giving shelter to the homeless, comforting the oppressed.  Maryknoll
depends entirely upon the interest, prayers and support of its friends.  You will be invited to learn more through the Maryknoll and Revista Maryknoll magazines.  While at the parish, Fr. Joe will be happy to talk with any person who is interested in learning more about mission life or perhaps becoming an overseas missioner.
Maryknoll Fathers & Brothers
16642 Ashland Ave.  San Lorenzo, CA  94580
Tel: 510-276-5021  Fax: 510-276-5370
Email: info@maryknoll.org  www.maryknoll.us Continue reading "Week of March 14, 2010 Fourth Sunday of Lent"

Saturday, March 13, 2010
5pm Mass:  Fr. Joe LaBrie, S.J.
Sunday, March 14, 2010
8am Mass:  Fr. Joe Donovan, M.M.
9:45am Mass:  Fr. Joe Donovan, M.M.
11:30am Mass:  Msgr. Terry Fleming
5pm Mass:  Fr. Joe LaBrie, S.J.

2010 Lenten Season At St. Brendan
Daily Mass Schedule
Monday - Friday 6:30am & 8:00am
Saturday 8:00 am
Lenten Tuesday Series
6:00p.m. Soup Supper, Parish Hall
7:00p.m. Stations of the Cross
March 16th  Presenter, Msgr. Terry Fleming
Soup of the Day:  Chicken & Wild Rice
March 23: To be Announced
Exposition of the Blessed SacramentFridays, 8:30am - 5:00pm
March 12, 19, 26
Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help
Wednesdays, 6:00pm
March 10, 17, 24, 31
Lenten Penance Service
Tuesday, March 9, 7:00pm
Additional Opportunities for Reconciliation
Monday, March 29th, 11am-12:00noon,  4-5:00pm
Tuesday, March 30th, 11am-12:00noon,  4-5:00pm
Wednesday,March 31st,  11am-12:00noon, 4-5:00pm Continue reading "Week of March 7, 2010 Third Sunday of Lent"

Saturday, March 6, 2010
5pm Mass:  Fr. Ken Deasy
Sunday, March 7, 2010
8am Mass:  Fr. Ken Deasy
9:45am Mass:  Msgr. Terry Fleming
11:30am Mass:  Msgr. Terry Fleming
5pm Mass:  Msgr. Terry Fleming

St. Brendan Church invites everyone to A Lenten Recollection
LENT:  THE GIFT OF GOD FROM CHRIST TO US
Unwrapping the gift of Christ we received last Christmas
Saturday, March 6, 2010, 1pm-4pm
St. Brendan Church
Registration starts at 12 noon
Speakers:  Msgr. Terry Fleming & Fr. Ken Deasy
Let us renew our spiritual faith, affirm, strengthen and celebrate God’s presence in our daily lives.
Snacks will be served. For more information, please call:
Chuck Sipin 213-271-8800
Vilma Guiang 213-590-6249
Rizza Diaz 213-820-0793
Hosted by The Filipino Community of St.Brendan Continue reading "Week of February 28, 2010 Second Sunday of Lent"

Saturday, February 27, 2010
5pm Mass:  Msgr. Terry Fleming
Sunday, February 28, 2010
8am Mass:  Fr. Joe LaBrie, S.J.
9:45am Mass:  Fr. Ken Deasy
11:30am Mass:  Fr. Ken Deasy
5pm Mass:  Fr. Joe LaBrie, S.J.

Saturday, January 20, 2010
5pm Mass:  Msgr. Terry Fleming
Sunday, January 21, 20108am Mass:  Fr. Ken Deasy
9:45am Mass:  Fr. Joe LaBrie, S.J.
11:30am Mass:  Fr. Joe LaBrie, S.J.
5pm Mass:  Msgr. Terry Fleming

Ash Wednesday, February 17th
Mass Times with Ash Distribution: 
6:30am, 8:00am, 6:00pm
Ash Distribution Service without Mass:  12 Noon
Prayer, Fasting, & Almsgiving
These disciplines, prescribed by Jesus himself in the Sermon on the Mount, along with strict instructions not to flaunt them in public to win recognition and praise (Matthew 6:1-18), have been embraced by all the saints at the beginning of every Lent for almost two thousand years. But mention Lent, and many react with a grimace or slight shudder--even now, years after official obligations have been reduced to a minimum! No wonder the Eastern Rite's "Lenten Announcement" sounds surprising: "Let us receive with joy, O faithful people, the divinely inspired announcement of Lent! The Lenten Spring shines forth! Begin the fast with joy! Let us fast from passions as well as food, taking pleasure in the good works of the Spirit, and accomplishing them in love!" Saint John Chrysostom, whose feast is September 13, elaborates: "Do you fast? Give proof by your works. If you see a poor person, take pity. An enemy, be reconciled. A friend gaining honor, don't be jealous." A positive approach! May the saints help us keep such a Lent!

Continue reading "Week of February 14, 2010 Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time"

Saturday, February 13, 2010
5pm Mass:  Fr. Joe LaBrie, S.J.
Sunday, Februrayr 14, 2010
8am Mass:  Msgr. Terry Fleming
9:45am Mass:  Msgr. Terry Fleming
11:30am Mass:  Fr. Ken Deasy
5pm Mass:  Fr. Ken Deasy

Together in Mission 2010
A Time for Reflection
This week, you are asked to read and reflect upon the Together in Mission materials that you received today. Together in Mission provides substantial financial support to 35 parishes and 61 schools in our Archdiocese. These parishes and schools provide education, ministry and a Catholic presence for tens of thousands of our sisters and brothers. Sometimes it is difficult to envision how your pledge can help so many people.  But, it does.  To see how, please review the materials and read the statements of those whose parishes and schools receive support.  The theme of the campaign is : “I Give Thanks to You, Lord.”  Psalm 138:1
Together in Mission provides an opportunity to show our concern for those served by the parishes and schools that need your financial support.  If you received your pledge form in the mail or in Church last week, please take this week to pray about it with your family and see how “the family” is going to participate in this.  Complete it and mail it if you like OR bring it to Church next Sunday where we, as a parish family, will offer our 5 month pledges to the Lord. We will conduct our annual Together in Mission in-pew pledge process at all Masses next weekend and the following weekend.  As always, what you give should be given in gratitude and thanksgiving for what God has given to you.  Thank you for your prayerful consideration and generous response. Continue reading "Week of February 7, 2010 Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time"

Saturday, February 6, 2010

5pm Mass:  Msgr. Terry Fleming

Sunday, February 7, 2010

8am Mass:  Fr. Joe LaBrie, S.J.
9:45am Mass:  Msgr. Terry Fleming
11:30am Mass:  Fr. Joe LaBrie, S.J.
5pm Mass:  Msgr. Terry Fleming

Together In Mission 2010
“I Give Thanks To You, O Lord.” Psalms 138:1
Cardinal Mahony is sending a letter, within the next week, to past contributors to the Together In Mission campaign.  If you receive this letter, please respond with a generous pledge to support the ministries, programs and services provided by the parishes and schools that receive these funds.  After Mass the ushers will provide you additional information about this campaign that provides funds to 35 parishes and 61 schools that would find it difficult, if not impossible, to operate without them.  On the weekends of February 13-14 we will conduct the in-pew solicitation process so that those who do not receive the mailing will have an opportunity to make their pledges.
As each parish household prayerfully reflects on the amount of the pledge to be made to help these parishes and schools, please reflect on the following questions:
Do I really believe that I have a duty  to help others who are in need?
Is what I give to the work of the Church enough to show how grateful I am for what God has given me?
Do I appreciate how important every contribution to Together In Mission is to the people in the subsidized parishes and schools?
Please pray for the guidance of the Holy Spirit as you consider the above questions and give generously,according to what God has given to you. Continue reading "Week of January 31, 2010 Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time"

Saturday, January 30, 2010
5pm Mass:  Msgr. Terry Fleming
Sunday, January 31, 2010
8am Mass:  Fr. Ken Deasy
9:45am Mass:  Fr. Ken Deasy
11:30am Mass:  Msgr. Terry Fleming
5:00pm Mass:  Fr. Joe LaBrie, S.J.

Learn More About Your Faith!
Deacon Eric and his co-author Deacon Vince Tomkovicz will be signing copies of their new book, "Ascend: The Catholic Faith
for a New Generation" after all Masses Jan. 23 and 24.  "Ascend" is a contemporary look at Christianity. Full-color throughout, with more than 100 images, it offers brief chapters rich with sidebar stories, profiles of role models and discussion of current events in a magazine-style format. It's great for your own Lenten reading or as a gift for young adults who wonder about the relevance of Christianity to their lives.  Copies will be available for purchase at the signing. You can also buy it at Amazon or any online bookseller Continue reading "Week of January 24, 2010 Third Sunday in Ordinary Time"