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

FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT

DECEMBER 18, 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 18, 2016 8:30 AM Joel David 10:00 AM Paula & Wilson Mendez 11:30 AM William Peña 1:00 PM Andy Quigley

MONDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2016 9:00 AM Hamlet Gomez

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2016 9:00 AM Mary Ann & Patrick McGreal and Family

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2016 SAINT PETER CANISIUS

9:00 AM Catherine Cafferky

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2016 9:00 AM Rosemarie D’Amico and Joseph Paul D’Amico

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2016 SAINT JOHN OF KANTY

9:00 AM Michael Doherty & John Doherty

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2016 CHRISTMAS EVE

9:00 AM Edward Grealish 5:00 PM Hilda Alfaro 7:00 PM Miguel Francisco Talledo- Añazco

FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT

LITURGICAL LIFE

DECEMBER 18, 2016

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK: Stephen Joyce Helene Brown

Hector Cardona

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE DECEASED: Arianna Mastrelli Dorothy Barnett

Nora Sutter

SANCTUARY CANDLE THE SANCTUARY CANDLE IS OFFERED THIS WEEK FOR THE INTENTIONS OF:

DEACON PAUL & JEANNE HVEEM

REQUESTED BY:

VERENA GILL

HOST & WINE THE HOST & WINE IS OFFERED

THIS WEEK IN LOVING MEMORY OF:

ANDY QUIGLEY

REQUESTED BY:

YOUR SONS & DAUGHTER

FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT DECEMBER 18, 2016

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.

CHRISTMASS TREE LIGHTING Wednesday, December 21, 2016

The Holy Name Society Sponsors and Invites the St. Brendan & St. Ann Parish Communi es to an

Advent Holy Hour at 6:30pm and Benediction at 7:15pm

ending in the Annual Ligh ng of the Parish Christmas Tree

Please join all of the Parish Community Family In celebra on!

ANNOUNCEMENTS

LEISURE CLUB The Leisure Club will be taking a

break for Christmas — The Meetings will resume in January

ST. BRENDAN & ST. ANN - FILM SERIES

FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT DECEMBER 18, 2016

January 15: 1 Hour 31 minutes BELLA After Nina (Tammy Blanchard) is fired from her waitressing job for being late, she leans on the restaurant's chef, Jose (Eduardo Verastegui), for support. Though they don't know each other very well, Nina confides in Jose that she is pregnant and considering an abortion. Understanding that Nina is going through a tough time, Jose invites her to his home. They spend the day together and tell each other their most painful secrets, and what Nina learns about Jose changes her life forever.

Sundays, 2:30pm MSGR. BOYLE MEDIA CENTER

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

December 18 through January 8, 2017 No films will be shown. We will be on hiatus during the Christmas Season.

BE NOT AFRAID RECONCILIATION MONDAY - LUNES DE RECONCILIACION

December 19, 2016 4:00 PM -- 8:00 PM

SUNDAY COLLECTIONS DECEMBER 11, 2016

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION

TOTAL: 1,129.00

GRAND TOTAL: $7,296.00

REGULAR COLLECTION TOTAL: $4,875.00

RETIRED RELIGIOUS

TOTAL: $1,292.00

SCRIPTURE INSIGHTS WEEKDAY READINGS

With the Fourth Sunday of Advent, the readings take us to the threshold of the mystery of the Incarnation. Isaiah is frustrated with King Ahaz, who will not ask for the sign of God’s faithfulness that God has invited him to request. So Isaiah announces the sign himself; “the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall name him Emmanuel.” Ahaz and the people are thus called to trust in the promise of God, a promise that will be fulfilled in the Gospel account. The psalmist’s hymn of praise addresses the Lord as Creator and Savior. Everything belongs to the Lord: the seas, the earth, and all who dwell upon it. The blessing of the Lord will be given to all “whose heart is clean.” In a lengthy and formal introduction to his Letter to the Romans, Paul makes the connection between the words of prophets of the Old Testament and their fulfillment in the New Testament. The line of David, whose descendant is Jesus Christ, links the two. Paul identifies himself as the one whose mission is to make this known to the Jews, the Gentiles, and the Christians in Rome. Just as Paul sees himself as being “set apart” for this ministry, he teaches that all are called to “belong to Jesus Christ,” to be set apart as “the beloved of God.” Matthew’s concern in the Gospel is to establish the divine and human heritage of Jesus. In human terms he is of the royal house of David through Joseph, a “son of David.” Jesus’ divine origin is found in the two names that he is given. The name “Jesus,” means “the Lord saves”; he will save the people from sin. His second name is “Emmanuel,” a name which means “God is with us.” Jesus will be both Savior of God’s people and God’s presence among them. How was the hope of Israel fulfilled in the birth of Jesus? What signs do you see that “God is with us”? Are you ready for Christmas? In what ways have you

brought hope to others?

MONDAY DECEMBER 19, 2016

JUDGES 13:2-7, 24-25A LUKE 1:5-25

TUESDAY

DECEMBER 20, 2016 ISAIAH 7:10-14 LUKE 1:26-38

WEDNESDAY

DECEMBER 21, 2016 SAINT PETER CANISIUS SONG OF SONGS 2:8-14

LUKE 1:39-45

THURSDAY DECEMBER 22, 2016

I SAMUEL 1:24-28 LUKE 1:45-56

FRIDAY

DECEMBER 23, 2016 SAINT JOHN OF KANTY MALACHI 3:1-4, 23-24

LUKE 1:57-66

SATURDAY DECEMBER 24, 2016

MORNING: 2 SAMUEL 7:1-5, 8B-12, 14A, 16

LUKE 1:67-79

FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT

DECEMBER 18, 2016