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Week of September 12, 2010 Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time

nospam@example.com (Linda Burkett) — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 18:14:20 -0400

Are We Ready To Answer God’s Call?
Have you thought about how you can help your Parish Community? Did you know that at St. Brendan Church, there are: Liturgical Ministries, Social Outreach Ministries, Education Ministries and Fellowship Ministries? Our Parish Ministries need your help. Stop by the Courtyard next weekend to find out which of these ministries best suits your talents. Sign up and volunteer your gift at the St. Brendan Ministry Fair. This Weekend, September 11th & 12th in the St. Brendan Courtyard after all the Masses.
To do your will is my delight; my God your law is in my heart. Psalm 40:9
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Week of September 5, 2010 Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

nospam@example.com (Linda Burkett) — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 16:50:14 -0400

HOPE NET FOOD OF THE MONTH: SEPTEMBER 2010
CANNED SOUP, 10.5 OZ. CANS
PLEASE REMEMBER YOUR CANNED SOUP FOR THE HOPE NET COLLECTION SEPTEMBER 4TH & 5TH
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Week of August 29, 2010 Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

nospam@example.com (Linda Burkett) — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 16:47:41 -0400

HOPE NET FOOD OF THE MONTH: SEPTEMBER 2010
CANNED SOUP, 10.5 OZ. CANS
PLEASE REMEMBER YOUR CANNED SOUP FOR THE HOPE NET COLLECTION SEPTEMBER 4TH & 5TH
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Week of August 22, 2010 Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time

nospam@example.com (Linda Burkett) — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 18:40:48 -0400

St. Brendan School Is Back In Session On Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Early Dismissal at 11:30am Wednesday, Thursday & Friday
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Week of August 15, 2010 The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

nospam@example.com (Linda Burkett) — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 12:50:43 -0400

Please Join Us For the St. Brendan 8th Anniversary of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Novena Wednesday August 18th, 6pm
For more information and donations, please call Dulce Febre at 818-989-8009 or email rdfebre@roadrunner.com
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Week of August 8, 2010 Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

nospam@example.com (Linda Burkett) — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 20:07:35 -0400

GIVEN MUCH
"Much will be required of the person entrusted with much" (Luke 12:48). Whew! At least the Lord hasn't entrusted me with much! Thank goodness that the work of the reign of God on earth has been entrusted to somebody else. This must be the "good news" of today's Gospel, right? Wrong! In the mentality that has come to be known as "keeping up with the Joneses" we can gear ourselves toward a comparison with those who have more or who have been given more, even by God. Unfortunately, nowhere does Jesus say: "Not much will be expected of those who have been given only a little bit." Each of us, in our own way, has been given something, some gift or treasure that we can put toward the work of the reign of God. This is the vocation of Christian discipleship. Perhaps others seem to have been given more; evaluating this is not the disciple's concern. The concern of each of us in the vocation for which we have been chosen is to take what we have been given, and consecrate it for the continued in-breaking of God's kingdom of justice, joy, peace, and beauty. Then will we come to realize that we have indeed been given much. (c) Copyright, J. S. Paluch Co.

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Week of August 1, 2010 Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

nospam@example.com (Linda Burkett) — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 10:29:00 -0400

THE PIZZA GUY
Thomas Monaghan is a businessman who has made a fortune through a hugely successful chain of pizza stores. Brought up in an orphanage, he once thought the accumulation of expensive possessions was justifiable, even necessary. Yet, in reading Mere Christianity by the noted author C. S. Lewis, Monaghan realized that the root motivation beneath his love for wealth and show was the need to impress others, which is a form of pride. Released from the hold that possessions once exercised over his heart, Monaghan simplified his life--no private jet, no fancy cars, no huge mansion--and now experiences joy in giving to causes that further Christ's kingdom. A few years ago he described his new understanding of stewardship and discipleship. He said that people think that he is making huge sacrifices, but he believes that they do not understand giving. He credits God for everything he has, so any money he has is also God's. Yes, he certainly had to work hard, but where did the enthusiasm, the energy, the willpower and persistence to work hard come from? From God. Monaghan is convinced that he has no right to credit himself for abilities and skills that came from God. So whatever he has produced with those talents is not ultimately his: it all belongs to God. So, Monaghan says that his motivation for the so-called sacrifices he makes is blindingly obvious. He was brought up with this belief that the true value of life is to get to heaven while dragging along as many people as he can with him! He is always taken aback when people refer to him as a devout Catholic for sharing so much wealth. He is very flattered by the compliment, but says he is too much of a struggling sinner to deserve such praise.
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Week of July 25, 2010 Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

nospam@example.com (Linda Burkett) — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 11:13:45 -0400

The Holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI Bestows the Papal Honor “Benemerenti” on our Parishioners,Mary Frances Fenady & Joan Woolway CurtinThis Papal Honor translates into “Serving with Distinction” recognizing personal commitment both to the Church and to the Holy Father. The bestowal of this Papal Honor and its associate Medal will take place at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels on Sunday, November 7, 2010 at 3:30pm.
Cardinal Roger Mahony has extended his congratulations to Mary Frances & Joan: “You are a wonderful witness of the life and ministry of Jesus Christ, as well as the living out of the Gospel which Christ has proclaimed to us. We too are blessed by these two dedicated women!
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Week of July 18, 2010 Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

nospam@example.com (Linda Burkett) — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 12:33:50 -0400

HUGE Rummage Sale!
Blessed Sacrament Church Parking Lot TODAY In the Heart of Hollywood
Sunday, July 18, 2010 9am-3pm
Find great clothes for men, women and children—also toys, costume jewelry, useful household items and furniture — all at very reasonable prices! Lots of NEW clothes too! Proceeds support the social services program at Blessed Sacrament Church, so while you’re getting wonderful bargains, you’re helping the poor and homeless of Hollywood.
Enter parking lot in back of church at 6636 Selma Avenue between Wilcox and Highland Avenues
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Week of July 11, 2010 Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

nospam@example.com (Linda Burkett) — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 13:25:13 -0400

“To be a neighbor, show love by treating others with mercy, as did the Good Samaritan.”
Luke 10:25-37
Living Stewardship Now
Declare one day a week “Random Acts of Kindness Day” and do things for people you don’t know or are reluctant to be involved with.
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Week of July 4, 2010 Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

nospam@example.com (Linda Burkett) — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 10:54:55 -0400

LABORERS FOR THE HARVEST

Today's Gospel tells the story of the sending out of the seventy-two, some of the first disciples in the burgeoning church. They must have been full of idealism and excitement as they went from town to town healing the sick and expelling demons. Today, the Fourth of July, we remember those who founded our country and can also imagine their excitement and idealism as they worked in this newly established country. Our Church, now over two thousand years old, is still in need of men filled with idealism and excitement who are willing to answer the call to the ordained priesthood. Today is a day to pray for vocations to the priesthood; as the Lord tells his disciples, "[A]sk the master of the harvest to send out laborers for his harvest" (Luke 10:2). (c) Copyright, J. S. Paluch Co.

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Week of June 27, 2010 Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

nospam@example.com (Linda Burkett) — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 13:36:21 -0400

Haitian Missionary Visits St. Brendan
June 26th & 27th
Fr. Tom Hagan, Founder of Hands Together will be our Missionary Cooperative Appeal visitor this weekend. He has been an ordained priest for over 25 years and lives in Port-au-Prince, Haiti where he runs the lay missionary program and oversees the projects that help the most disadvantaged people in Haiti. Fr. Tom has also worked in Mexico and Guatemala and has spent a great deal of his priesthood working in campus ministry, especially with social justice programs. Hands Together sponsors schools, orphanages, elderly care facilities, hospices and clinics. In addition to providing food at each of its schools and orphanages, Hands Together also runs an emergency relief food distribution program, to help those communities in the mountains that have suffered from extended periods of drought. Hands Together also provides college students with an opportunity to participate as missionaries on a short-term basis, offering them a powerful and positive faith experience. In Haiti, there are 7 million people in an area smaller than Maryland. 70% cannot read and 85% live below poverty level. In slum areas 4 out of 5 children do not reach the age of five, and nationally 1 in 3 children is chronically malnourished. Every cent collected by Hands Together in the Missionary Cooperative Appeal goes directly to help the Catholic Mission Projects in Haiti. Please show your support!
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Week of June 20, 2010 Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time

nospam@example.com (Linda Burkett) — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 11:21:57 -0400

Next Weekend June 26th & 27th
Second Collection:Peter’s Pence
Next week our diocese will take up the Peter’s Pence Collection, which provides the Holy Father with the assistance he needs to carry out his most important charitable works. The proceeds benefit the most disadvantaged: victims of war, oppression and disasters. Through your generosity, with Pope Benedict we can cast the love of Christ upon the world. Examples of Peter’s Pence Collection Funded Programs: Nazareth Boys Town in Mbare, Rwanda, received assistance from Pope Benedict XVI to take in adandoned orphans who are victims of genocide and civil war. Casa di accoglienza Giovanni Paolo II Opera Don Orione is a residence that gives free shelter and specializes in helping special-needs pilgrims to travel to Rome. It was recently refurbished through assistance provided by the Peter’s Pence Collection. In Bosnia, the Hospital of St. Vincent de Paul, a health institution in Sarajevo staffed by religious, was established with support of the Collection.

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Week of June 13, 2010 Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

nospam@example.com (Linda Burkett) — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 12:37:11 -0400

Summer Choir
Wonder what it’s like to be a music minister at St. Brendan? You have five opportunities this summer. Come alone, with a friend or with your family, as long as you are at least 7 years old. There’s no catch. Come to one or all of these scheduled choir dates. If you play an instrument, you too, may be a part of this group. All are welcome. Here are your five chances to serve as music minister. On these following dates, practice for mass begins at 3:00 p.m.
We continue to sing for Mass at 5pm.
July 4, 2010
July 18, 2010
August 1, 2010
August 15, 2010
August 29, 2010
Interested?
Email Chris de Silva at stbrendanmusic@gmail.com or call the office at 323-936-4656 to save your seat.
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Week of June 6, 2010 The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ

nospam@example.com (Linda Burkett) — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 14:33:07 -0400

Congratulations to the St. Brendan School Graduating Class of 2010!
Vanessa Batyko
Ethan Black
William Burschinger
Andrew Castaneda
Michelle Choi
Matthew Chung
Spencer Collins
Tiffany Diaz
John Ferraro
Bryce Hammond
Gregory Hongsdusit
Aaron Joo
Brandon Kim
Kyle Kim
Martin Kim
Mina Kim
Justin Lee
Janet Mazahery
Dashiell McElfresh
Elizabeth Menon
Samantha Millan
Vaneza Paredes
Alison Park
Edward Park
Tyler Preston
Michall Singleton
Quinn Wiles
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