PARISH OF ST. BRENDAN & ST. ANN 333 E. 206th Street, Bronx, N.Y. 10467-4003 Phone: (718) 547-6655, FAX: (718) 547-6579

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DECEMBER 25, 2016

ST. BRENDAN REGIONAL SCHOOL

Pre-K thru Grade 8 PRINCIPAL: MS. Michele Pasquale

Phone: (718) 653-2292 FAX: (718) 653-3234

WEBSITE: stbrendanschoolbronx.org

ST. ANN REGIONAL SCHOOL

PRINCIPAL: Mrs. Ajeia Beebe Phone: (718) 655-3449

FAX: (718) 547-4020

CLERGY PERSONNEL Fr. Raul G. Miguez, Pastor Fr. Sancho Garrote, In Residence Deacon Paul Hveem

RECTORY HOURS Monday thru Friday: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM Closed for Lunch from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM Saturday: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM Sunday: CLOSED

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Phone: (718) 654-6424 Ms. Judith Cordero

MASS SCHEDULE MONDAY through SATURDAY MASS: 9:00AM SATURDAY VIGIL MASS: 5: 00 ENGLISH, 6:30PM (ESPAÑOL) SUNDAY MASS: 8:30AM, 10:00AM, 11:30 AM (ESPAÑOL), 1:00PM

WEEKLY WEDNESDAY EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT:

Benediction and Eucharistic Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament will follow the 9:00AM MASS until 6:30 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 THREE MONTHS in advance to make arrangements.

CONFESSIONS: EVERY SATURDAY 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM & EVERY MONDAY AFTER MASS

THE HOLY NAME SOCIETY OF ST. BRENDAN & ST. ANN: MEETS ON THE 2ND SUNDAY OF THE MONTH AT THE 8:30 AM MASS

MASS INTENTIONS

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 25, 2016 8:30 AM Trinidad-Benzion and Hirn Families (Living) 10:00 AM For All Parishioners 11:30 AM En Acción de Gracía a la Divina Misericordia 1:00 PM For All Parishioners

MONDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2016 SAINT STEPHEN

9:00 AM Sister Catherine Naughton (Living)

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2016 SAINT JOHN

9:00 AM Marilu Biscay

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2016 THE HOLY INNOCENTS

9:00 AM Andres David

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2016 FIFTH DAY WITHIN THE OCTAVE OF

THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD SAINT THOMAS BECKET

9:00 AM Mildred & James Varley

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2016 THE HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS,

MARY AND JOSEPH 9:00 AM William Rogers

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2016 SEVENTH DAY WITHIN THE OCTAVE

OF THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD SAINT SYLVESTER I

9:00 AM William Rogers 5:00 PM Nora Sutter 6:30 PM Cun Kuraj

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LITURGICAL LIFE

DECEMBER 25, 2016

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK: Stephen G. Joyce

Helene Brown Hector Cardona

Frank Galassi

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE DECEASED: Arianna Mastrelli Dorothy Barnett

Nora Sutter Timothy Sullivan

SANCTUARY CANDLE THE SANCTUARY CANDLE IS OFFERED

THIS WEEK IN LOVING MEMORY OF:

DENIS O’LEARY AND DANIEL O’LEARY

REQUESTED BY:

PEGGY GREENE

HOST & WINE THE HOST & WINE IS OFFERED

THIS WEEK IN LOVING MEMORY OF:

DENIS O’LEARY AND DANIEL O’LEARY

REQUESTED BY:

PEGGY GREENE

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Fr. Raul Miguez,

priests and staff of

The Parish of

St. Brendan & St. Ann

would like to wish you and your family

a very

Merry Christmas and a

Happy New Year.

ANNOUNCEMENTS!

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SUNDAY COLLECTIONS DECEMBER 18, 2016

GRAND TOTAL: $4,606.00 REGULAR COLLECTION: $4,606.00

S . B ' R S Christmas Toy Drive

The toy drive was an overwhelming success. We filled 14 industrial size bags.

On behalf of The Catholic Guardian Society, the staff of St. Brendan’s School and myself,

we would like to thank: The Leisure Club, CCD Program and

the entire Parish Community for joining in with the school and making the toy drive a success.

Ms. Pasquale,

Principal of St. Brendan’s School

SCRIPTURE INSIGHTS WEEKDAY READINGS

The rich images and the poetic phrases of today’s Isaiah reading form one of the most celebrated passages in Handel's Messiah. Isaiah proclaims that the state of the people has been overturned by “a great light.” Oppression and gloom have been overcome; the power and graciousness of God brings rejoicing. And the most amazing feat of all is that it is a child who brings this about; his Kingdom will be forever. The psalmist calls on the Israelites to rejoice, for our saving God has come! All the nations, all of creation—the earth and the seas—are to join in the rejoicing. Singing this psalm fills us with joy as we, too, celebrate the coming of the Lord of salvation. In his letter to Titus, Paul affirms that the grace of God has already been bestowed on believers. They can live as those whose hope of salvation is already assured by the Lord. In this expectation they (and we) enter another time of waiting—for the coming of the Lord in glory in the future. Until then they are to live devoutly and justly. Luke’s account of the birth of Jesus is one of the most familiar texts of the New Testament. The details are so familiar. This humble scene has inspired centuries of art, from great masterpieces to the school pageant. Luke situates the birth of Jesus in the course of history and in the midst of the everyday public life of secular rulers and humble shepherds alike. But this is no ordinary birth event. The child is “of the house and family of David.” He is the fulfillment of God’s promise that has stirred the hearts of God’s people for generations. The humble surroundings point to the nature of Jesus’ mission, and the future of humankind is forever changed in this night. What names for the Messiah in today’s readings appeal to

you? What might prevent a person from entering into the full joy

of the Nativity? If you can, listen to Handel's Messiah; what does it convey

to you about this holy time?

MONDAY DECEMBER 26, 2016

FEAST OF ST. STEPHEN, THE FIRST MARTYR ACTS 6:8-10; 7:54-59 MATTHEW 10:17-22

TUESDAY

DECEMBER 27, 2016 FEAST OF ST. JOHN,

APOSTLE & EVANGELIST I JOHN 1:1-4

JOHN 20:1A, 2-8

WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 28, 2016

FEAST OF THE HOLY INNOCENTS 1 JOHN 1:5—2:2

MATTHEW 2:13-18

THURSDAY DECEMBER 29, 2016

FIFTH DAY WITHIN THE OCTAVE OF THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD

ST. THOMAS BECKET, BISHOP 1 JOHN 2:3-11 LUKE 2:22-35

FRIDAY

DECEMBER 30, 2016 FEAST OF THE HOLY FAMILY OF

JESUS, MARY AND JOSEPH SIRACH 3:2-6, 12-14

MATTHEW 2:13-15, 19-23

SATURDAY DECEMBER 31, 2016

SEVENTH DAY WITHIN THE OCTAVE OF THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD

SAINT SYLVESTER I, POPE 1 JOHN 2:18-21

JOHN 1:1-18

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