EXPERIENCED

NAVIGATORS POTLUCK DINNER

Saturday, January 11, 2014

Join in a potluck dinner in the church hall after the 5:00 PM Mass.

If you are interested, let us know if you are coming and what you will be bringing.

Please call:

                     Tony Fernandez (415) 586-6992

                     Betty Shanahan (415) 824-8333

CHRISTMAS  & NEW YEAR’S DAY MASS  SCHEDULE

    CHRISTMAS SCHEDULE

                                                      December 24, 2013 : Tuesday

                                                    Vigil of the Nativity of Our Lord

  

                                                 5:00 PM     Vigil Family Mass

                                               11:30 PM      Christmas  Carols at Church

      December 25, 2013 : Wednesday

(Christmas Day)

The Nativity of Our Lord

                                                          12 :00  Midnight

                                                             7:00 AM

                                                             8:00 AM

                                                             9:30 AM

                                                           11:30 AM

   December 31, 2013 : Tuesday

(New Year’s Eve)

                                                      5:00 PM New Year’s Eve Mass

   January 1, 2014 : Wednesday

(New Year’s Day)

  Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God

(Holy Day of Obligation)

   7:30 AM     9:30 AM

ADVENT RECONCILIATION SERVICE

WITH BENEDICTION

December 18, 2013 (WEDNESDAY)

7:00 pm          

Volunteer Appreciation Dinner

In gratitude for all that you do for the parish, all volunteers and their spouse or significant other are invited to a Thanksgiving Mass followed by dinner on Tuesday, December 31, 2013.

To RSVP, please call the parish office at (415-681-4225) on or before December 20, 2013.

Thanksgiving Mass

                                     Please join us for a Mass of Thanksgiving

               Wednesday, November 27, 2013  11:00 AM (School Mass)

              Thursday, November 28, 2013   7:30 AM and 9:30 AM

                There will be no 6:30 AM Mass on Thanksgiving Day

 Share your blessings by bringing non-perishable items for St. Vincent de Paul

An Invitation to the Women of St. Brendan and Their Friends

Come join us at the

ANNUAL WOMEN’S

CHRISTMAS TEA

Saturday, the 14^thof December 2013

two o’clock to four o’clock in the afternoon

St. Brendan Parish Hall

A time for joy and celebration, a time for fun and laughter, when women of the parish, friends, neighbors, mothers and daughters (seventh grade and older) come together to meet, greet, and enjoy the blessings of the season

To let us know you are coming,

please call or email

                       Heather Bloch                    Ann Kearney

                                hlbloch@yahoo.com          (415) 469-8836

                             (415) 205-3086

It is common that women bring a favorite

tea sandwich or sweet.

      If you would like to share in this tradition please let us know when you rsvp.

  THIS EVENT IS SPONSORED BY THE WOMEN AT THE WELL

St. Vincent de Paul Holiday

Food Drive

In addition to clothing, toiletries, and small household items, the SVDP Help Desk provides food to its clients.

Their pantry has become increasingly bare.

Barrels will be located in the back of the church throughout the Holiday season to receive your contributions of non-perishable items. Canned meats, vegetables, fruit, and tuna; soups, and peanut butter would be especially appreciated.

Thank you for your continued, generous

support of the St. Vincent de Paul Society.

Christmas Boutique

Annual Parish Dinner

Worldwide Marriage Encounter

Just as we celebrate Thanksgiving by gathering together with family, why not celebrate your Marriage by attending a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend? It’s a positive, simple, common sense, private experience between husband and wife that revitalizes your marriage.

Make your reservation now! Call Paul & Yvonne at 650.366.7093 or go to sf.wwme12.org.  

Next San Francisco/Santa Rosa WWME Weekends: SR: Nov 15-17, Feb 7-9; SF: March 28-30. Space is limited so apply right away.

St. Vincent de Paul Advent Giving Tree

This year’s Giving Tree will be decorated on November 30. Ornaments can be taken that weekend and the weekend of December 7-8.

Because Christmas falls on a Wednesday this year, gifts will need to be returned the weekend of December 14-15.

Please remember to attach the ornament  to your gift so that they can be distributed properly.

This year’s recipients will include the SVDP Multi-Service Center Shelter, Laguna Honda Hospital, The SVDP Wellness Center, San Francisco Adult Day Support (a Catholic Charities Program for Seniors with dementia and/or Alzheimer’s),  and the Epiphany Center (Mt. St. Joseph’s/St. Elizabeth’s (young mothers and their babies).

Your gifts are always well-received and greatly appreciated.

Thank you for your continued, generous support of the St. Vincent de Paul Society.

INVITATION TO THE ORDINATION TO THE

SACRED ORDER OF THE DIACONATE

 You are all invited to the ordination of Roger Gunnar

 Gustafson as  Deacon. Roger Gustafson is the seminarian who helps us during the weekend masses here at St. Brendan. He will be ordained together with Mark Doherty, Andrew Spyrow, and Tony Vallecillo.

                 The Ordination will be held on :

                 Saturday, November 9, 2013 10:00 AM

                 Saint Pius Catholic Church

                 1100 Woodside Road, Redwood City

An Invitation by the Marian Servers

Members of the Marian Servers would like to visit more of our homebound parishioners to bring them the Eucharist and spend a few minutes to bring Christ to them. They may also want a copy of the parish bulletin and make them feel that they are valued members of our parish community. If you would like one of the members of the Marian Servers to visit you, a family member, a friend, or a neighbor, please call

Sister Angela at the rectory office at (415) 681-4225.

                                 KINDERGARTEN TOURS

Tours for prospective kindergarten parents of St. Brendan School are now being held. Reservations for the tours must be made in advance by calling 415 731 2665.

            Tuesday                 November 19              8:30-10:00 am

                Wednesday            December 4                8:30-10:00 am

St. Brendan School has started accepting applications for the 2014-2015 kindergarten class. Applications may be picked up from the school office, or are available on-line at www.stbrendansf.com. The last day for  accepting applications is December 11, 2013. Children must be five years old by September 1, 2014.

St. Brendan School, mindful of its mission to be witness to the love of Christ for all, admits students of any race, color, and national and/or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at this school.  St. Brendan School does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, and national and/or ethnic origin, age, sex or disability in administration of educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.

Likewise, St. Brendan School does not unlawfully

discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of age, sex, disability, race, color and national and/or ethnic origin.

DROP IN CARE FOR SENIORS

NOW AVAILABLE AT SAN FRANCISCO ADULT DAY SERVICES

Catholic Charities CYO San Francisco Adult Day Services is excited to announce that drop-in care for seniors is now available. After completing a pre-admittance assessment, caregivers may drop their loved one at the facility on an as-needed basis.

Services include, but are not limited to, social, therapeutic, and educational sessions, snacks, lunch, exercise classes, and counseling/referrals for those who care for loved ones with dementia/Alzheimer’s.

Please call (415) 452-3500 for more information or to arrange a pre-admittance assessment.

San Francisco Adult Day Services are provided for a fee, with a sliding scale available, based on the ability to pay.

AN INVITATION TO AN INFORMATIONAL

MEETING ON THE DIACONATE

The Archdiocesan Office of Formation for the Permanent Diaconate is sponsoring informational evenings for men considering the possibility of serving the Church as Permanent Deacons. If you have ever considered a vocation to Permanent Diaconate, you (and your wife, if you are married) are invited to attend one of the meetings:

Monday   November 18   7:30 - 9:00 PM   St. Mary’s Cathedral, S. F.

Monday   November 25   7:30 - 9:00 PM   St. Gregory, San Mateo

Questions may be directed to the Formation Office at (415) 614-5531.

KNITTING GROUP

You are invited to join us.

                             When: Monday, October 28  7:30 PM

                                                                             Where: Convent Conference Room

ANNUAL MEMORIAL MASS

FOR OUR FAITHFUL DEPARTED

WHEN: Saturday, November 2, 2013,10:00 a.m.

         WHERE: St. Brendan Church

               

   Please join us for St. Brendan's annual memorial mass to remember and pray for those who have died in the past year and their bereaved families.

Bring a flower to place on the altar in remembrance.

There will be an “In Memoriam” slideshow.

ANNUAL PARISH DINNER

It’s time for the Annual Parish Dinner! Please join us for a traditional Thanksgiving buffet dinner to celebrate the blessings of our parish and honor our new parishioners. The dinner is fun for the entire family and will include children’s entertainment. 

When:  Saturday, November 23, 2013

 after the 5pm mass

Location:  St. Brendan School Gymnasium

Cost: Adults $30, Children $12, FREE for Lap Children ages 2 and under

                 Discounts for new parishioners

                             RSVP:  By November 19, 2013

 If you have any questions or would like a copy of the invitation, please contact  sbwelcomecommittee@gmail.com

 

All Saints Day Celebration

Presented by the

St. Brendan School

3^rd Graders

We remember and honor those who dedicated their lives in the name of our Lord.

Date: Sunday, November 3, 2013

Time: 9:30am Mass

Place: St. Brendan Church

In coordination with The Women At The Well

St. Vincent de Paul Clothing Drive, November 2 and 3

Each fall St. Brendan parishioners have generously donated clothing to be distributed to the needy by the SVDP Help Desk.

All types of men’s clothing are always in great demand. This year these are the items they need:

            Men’s Pants (size 30-36)

            Men’s long-sleeve shirts

            Men’s shoes are especially needed

The Help Desk is also requesting for the

following items (in good condition):

            Blankets

            Towels

            linens

The only new items being requested are :

white t-shirts ( M, L, XL, XXL)

Bins will be available the back of the Church to receive your donations.

Thank you for your continued support of  St. Vincent de Paul Society.