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?