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

SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT

DECEMBER 4, 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 4, 2016 8:30 AM Catherine Cafferky & Nora Kilgariff 10:00 AM For All Parishoners 11:30 AM Jose Guarionex-Cabrera 1:00 PM Terry Wood

MONDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2016 9:00 AM Babe Clancy

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2016 SAINT NICHOLAS

9:00 AM Deceased Members of The Joseph Family

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2016 SAINT AMBROSE

9:00 AM Michael McMahon

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2016 FEAST OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION

OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY 9:00 AM Kitty Feighery 12:00 PM Msgr. Robert M. Trainor 7:00 PM Erasmo Rosario

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2016 SAINT JUAN DIEGO CUAUHTLATOAZIN

9:00 AM Joe De Belen

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2016 9:00 AM Eileen M. Raftery 5:00 PM Maria Sepulveda Cabrera (Living) 6:30 PM Lucy Cruz

SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT

LITURGICAL LIFE

DECEMBER 4, 2016

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK: Stephen Joyce

Mildred Gilliamsen Ariana Martinez

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE DECEASED: Patrick McNicholas

Christopher Farrelly Arianna Mastrelli Dorothy Barnett

Nora Sutter

SANCTUARY CANDLE THE SANCTUARY CANDLE IS OFFERED

IN LOVING MEMORY OF:

FITZ SQUIRE

REQUESTED BY:

MYRA GOGGINS

HOST & WINE THE HOST & WINE IS OFFERED

THIS WEEK IN LOVING MEMORY OF:

EUGENE JOHN MILLER

REQUESTED BY: ALINE

PARROQUIANOS REGISTRADOS que asisten y apoyan esta parroquia tienen derecho a una carta de recomendación. Ellos deben ser miembros activos de esta parroquia por un mínimo de UN AÑO, asistir a la misa dominical con regularidad y dar un buen ejemplo en palabra y obra. MATRIMONIOS: Arreglos preliminares deben hacerse por lo menos SEIS MESES antes de la fecha propuesta de matrimonio. BAUTISMOS: Se requiere que los padres y padrinos reciban instrucciones. Por favor llame a la rectoría con TRES MESES de anticipación para hacer los arreglos.

ANNOUNCEMENTS!

SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT DECEMBER 4, 2016

SENIOR LUNCH THE CONFIRMATION CLASS

WILL SERVE LUNCH FOR OUR SENIORS IN CELEBRATION OF

CHRISTMAS SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10TH

AT 12:30 PM IN THE SCHOOL CAFETERIA JOIN US FOR A DELICIOUS HOME COOKED MEAL.

THE CHARGE IS $5.00

S . B ' R S Christmas Toy Drive

For children ranging in ages from Infancy to 18 years old.

If you wish to donate a

NEW UNWRAPPED Christmas Gi please bring it to the school during school hours.

F D 1—16 .

The gi s will be given to the children at Catholic Guardian Society.

Catholic Guardian Services (CGS) is a human services non-profit organization sponsored by the

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of New York

GRADE SUGGESTIONS Pre-K Puzzles and Stuffed Animals 1 Books and Art Sets 2 Wood Block Sets and Lego Sets 3 Dolls and Action Figures 4 Sporting Equipment (Soccer, Baseball, Basketball,etc.) 5 Electronics (walkie talkies, hand-held video games, dance mats) 6 Board Games and Trading Cards. 7 Model Kits

ST. BRENDAN & ST. ANN - FILM SERIES

SUNDAY COLLECTION NOVEMBER 27, 2016

Sundays, 2:30pm MSGR. BOYLE MEDIA CENTER

(In the School Building, Enter using the Ramp) 268 E 207 St., Bronx, NY

December 4th: 1 Hour, 41 Minutes THE NATIVITY STORY (2006) Dramatization of the New Testament birth narratives from the Annunciation to the birth of Jesus, focusing on the relationship between Mary and Joseph and their arduous trek from Nazareth to Bethlehem, with subplots tracking the journey of the three Magi and the efforts of King Herod to prevent the prophecy of a messiah from coming to pass. It is a composite of the Gospels of Matthew and Luke. Mike Rich's screenplay manages to flesh out Mary and Joseph while remaining faithful to Scripture, poignantly suggesting the humanity beneath the halos.

December 11th: 1 Hour, 12 Minutes THE FOURTH WISE MAN (1985) Adaptation of Henry Van Dyke's vintage short story "The Other Wise Man," tells of a fourth Magi (Martin Sheen) who is delayed in following the star to Bethlehem, then finally catches up with it in Jerusalem some 33 years later in an encounter which fulfills his life's search for truth. Produced by Paulist Father Ellwood Keiser and directed by Michael Rhodes, the 72-minute dramatization effectively amplifies the religious dimension of the original while adding some light humor from Alan Arkin as the Magi's servant. Family entertainment with the universal theme of bettering oneself by helping others.

SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT DECEMBER 4, 2016

SUNDAY COLLECTION NOVEMBER 20, 2016

REGULAR COLLECTION:

TOTAL: $4,322.00

HUMAN DEVELOPMENT:

TOTAL: $1,200.00

REGULAR COLLECTION: TOTAL: $5,847.00 Grand Total:…. $5,847.00

Grand Total:…. $5,522.00

SCRIPTURE INSIGHTS WEEKDAY READINGS

The Scriptures for today are full of hope. That hope, however, is tinged with a warning, as we discover in the preaching of John the Baptist. The First Reading for the four Sundays of Advent are taken from the great Hebrew prophet, Isaiah. Today he proclaims that a new king shall sprout from the family tree of Jesse (David’s father). This new king will rule with wisdom and justice, and the world will be transformed—even the animal kingdom. As in last week’s Isaiah passage, we read of a holy mountain, the place from which God’s power and peace will envelop the nations. Today’s psalm echoes the attributes of the king announced by Isaiah. It cries out for God to endow the king with justice, the same justice that God has for all nations. Jesus, of the house of David, will embody this same justice when the prophecy of Isaiah is fulfilled generations later. Paul reminds the Christians of Rome that the Word of God contained in the ancient Scriptures, what we know as the Old Testament, is the source of their hope. God intended that his Word bring them hope, and be a source of great encouragement; it is the reason that they should live in harmony. In so doing, they will be one with Jesus Christ and will be able to praise God with one voice. The Gospel for today and next Sunday introduces John the Baptist. Each year during Advent we read John’s call for repentance as he storms out of the wilderness! For him repentance is the necessary step for becoming part of the Reign of God. John harshly criticizes the religious leaders; not because he is the one to judge—that is the role of Jesus—but because he is adamant that all should be ready to accept the one who comes after him. What virtues or actions noted in the readings will identify

those who await the Lord? What do the readings suggest about what is necessary for

Christians to live in harmony with one another? What insights do the themes of Advent —and these reading in

particular—offer you about our own Baptism?

MONDAY DECEMBER 5, 2016

ISAIAH 35:1-10 LUKE 5:17-26

TUESDAY

DECEMBER 6, 2016 SAINT NICHOLAS

ISAIAH 40:1-11 MATTHEW 18:12-14

WEDNESDAY

DECEMBER 7, 2016 SAINT AMBROSE ISAIAH 40:25-31

MATTHEW 11:28-30

THURSDAY DECEMBER 8, 2016

THE SOLEMNITY OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION

OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY GENESIS 3:9-15

EPHESIANS 1:3-6, 11-12 LUKE 1:26-38

FRIDAY

DECEMBER 9, 2016 SAINT JUAN DIEGO CUAUHTLATOAZIN

ISAIAH 48:17-19 MATTHEW 11:16-19

SATURDAY

DECEMBER 10, 2016 SIRACH 48:1-4, 9-11

MATTHEW 17:9a, 10-13

SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT

DECEMBER 4, 2016