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

CLERGY PERSONNEL Fr. Raul G. Miguez, Pastor Fr. Robert Rodriguez, Parochial Vicar Fr. Sancho Garrote, In Residence

ST. BRENDAN REGIONAL SCHOOL

Pre-K thru Grade 8 PRINCIPAL: M . Michele Pasquale

Phone: (718) 653-2292 FAX: (718) 653-3234

WEBSITE: stbrendanschoolbronx.org RECTORY HOURS Monday thru Thursday: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Friday 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM (Closed for Lunch from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM) Saturday: 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM Sunday: CLOSED

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Phone: (718) 654-6424

Ms. Judith Cordero

MASS SCHEDULE 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

Wednesday & Friday holy hour (Weather permitting)

Benediction and Eucharistic Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM

As Jesus said at Gethsemane, “Will You Not Spend An Hour With Me ? ”

PARISH MEMBERSHIP: TO BE CONSIDERED ACTIVE MEMBERS, EACH FAMILY AND SINGLE ADULT MUST BE PROPERLY REGISTERED AND REGULARLY USE THE WEEKLY SUNDAY DONATION ENVELOPES. THIS IS THE ONLY WAY WE CAN ATTEST TO ACTIVE PARTICIPATION AND PRACTICE OF THE CATHOLIC FAITH. ON THIS BASIS WE ARE ABLE TO ISSUE SPONSOR LETTERS AND OTHER DOCUMENTS OF GOOD STANDING. NEWLY REGISTERED PARISHIONERS MUST BE REGISTERED AND ATTENDING MASS FOR AT LEAST ONE (1) YEAR BEFORE ANY DOCUMENT CAN BE ISSUED. MARRIAGES: PRELIMINARY ARRANGEMENTS SHOULD BE MADE AT LEAST 6 MONTHS PRIOR TO THE PROPOSED DATE OF MARRIAGE. COUPLES MUST SPEAK TO A PARISH PRIEST TO ENROLL IN AND TO SCHEDULE USE OF THE CHURCH. BAPTISMS: INSTRUCTION IS REQUIRED FOR PARENTS AND GODPARENTS. PLEASE CALL THE RECTORY 4 MONTHS IN ADVANCE TO MAKE ARRANGEMENTS.

LITURGICAL LIFE! S , F 2, 2020

FEAST OF THE PRESENTATION OF THE LORD 8:30 AM Catherine Brennan + 10:00 AM Intentions of All Parishioners 11:30 AM Acción de Gracia al Señor (Living) Frankie Campbell (Living) & Brenda Corbett (Living) Marge Scott + George Barreto + Rosalinda Carrión + 1:00 PM Peter Gaine +

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S . A , B 9:00 AM John & Carol O’Neill ( (Living) Blessing of the Throats After Mass

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9:00 AM Margaret Nolan +

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9:00 AM Vincent McDonnell (Living)

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9:00 AM Michael & Cathy Tuohy (Living)

F F , F 7, 2020 9:00 AM Dennis & Mary Quill +

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S . J B , V 9:00 AM Marita Keane + 5:00 PM Intentions of All Parishioners 6:30 PM Acción de Gracia al Señor Tammy Britanico (Living) Bernadette Boylan (Living) Nancy & Tony Marez + Joseph F. Abruzzo + Alma Corcia + Pete Tenefrancia +

SANCTUARY CANDLE T S C O

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JOHN & CAROL O’NEILL

HOST & WINE T H W

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ALL PARISHIONERS OF ST. BRENDAN & ST. ANN

Maria Doherty Melba Lopez Pedro Diaz

Catherine V. Kimmer Joseph A. Berrios

Maritza Rodriguez Melanie Montalvo

Ann Vallely Margaret O’Brien

SUNDAY, JANUARY 26, 2020

In Pew: $4,893.00

Electronic: $160.00

Snow Removal: $1,300.00

TOTAL: $6,353.00

Convento San Brendan y Sta. Ana 260 East 207th Street,

Bronx, New York 10467 Parte #1 C F

Comenzo el jueves,16 de enero a las 6:30 PM Por 10 Sesiones - Costo: $40.00

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Paul’s letter to the Romans has been at the center of reflection, conversion, and controversy from the very beginning. In Romans: The Gospel of Salvation, theology professor Dr. Andrew Swafford

and Jeff Cavins provide an authentically Catholic, comprehensive, and simple way to understand the overarching theme of Romans — salvation. Dr. Swafford and

Cavins provide historical context, highlight the connections to Jesus and Christian-ity Paul makes with the Old Testament, and explore the ways in which Jesus is the

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

Winter community blood drive

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2020 SCHOOL CAFETERIA

268 E. 207TH ST., BRONX, NY 10467 BEGINNING 9:30 AM; ENDING 3:30 PM

ALL PARISHONERS AND NORWOOD FRIENDS ARE ASKED TO PARTICIPATE A PICTURE I.D. WILL BE REQUIRED . 16 year-olds must have written parental consent as well as picture I.D.

ST. BRENDAN SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE!!! Opportunity Starts NOW!

St. Brendan School is hosting an Open House on Wednesday, February 12, 2020 from 3:30pm—5:30pm

For those interested in Pre-K thru 7 For information please contact the School at 718-653-2292,

Or visit their website at https://stbrendanschoolbronx.org/

FILM SERIES

WILL BEGIN SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 16TH @ 2:15PM

CONVENT MEDIA CENTER

260 E. 207th Street

Enter using the Side Gate on 207th Street)

Call Northside 777 ** 1948 Drama/Thriller 1h 52m In 1932, Frank Wiecek (Richard Conte) is convicted of the murder of a Chicago policeman in a mob-connected speakeasy. Eleven years later, his mother, Tillie (Kasia Orzazewski), takes out a newspaper classified ad asking for information about the crime. Hard-bitten city editor Brian Kelly (Lee J. Cobb) assigns skeptical reporter P.J. McNeal (James Stewart) to investigate. As he gradually starts to Frank Is innocent, he also faces the growing resistance from local authorities. The first studio feature ever shot on location in Chicago, the film is based on a true story.

SCRIPTURE INSIGHTS WEEKDAY READINGS

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2 S 15:13-14, 30; 16:5-13 M 5:1-20

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FEBRUARY 4, 2020 2 S 18:9-10, 14 , 24-25 30—

19:3 M 5:21-43

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2 S 24:2, 9-17 M 6:1-6

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I 2:1-4, 10-12

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S 47:2-11 M 6:14-29

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S . J B , V 1 3:4-13 M 6:30-34

The Eastern Churches celebrate this feast as “The Meeting,” a reference to the long-awaited meeting of the Messiah with his people, represented by Simeon and Anna in the Temple. The Feast of the Presentation of the Lord is rooted within the Old Testament traditions. The Book of Exodus stipulates that every first born Israelite male, human or animal, belongs to God. When Pharaoh would not allow the Israelites to leave Egypt and slavery, God saved the people. Consequently, the firstborn now belongs to God: “Consecrate to me every firstborn; whatever opens the womb among the Israelites, whether of human being or beast, belongs to me” (Exodus 13:2). The Israelites carried out this instruction by presenting their firstborn to God in the Temple: the firstborn of their animals was sacrificed to God while their firstborn sons were bought back by substituting animal sacrifices in their place to God. Mary and Joseph fulfill this law by presenting Jesus in the Temple and making an offering. Through the power of the Holy Spirit, Simeon recognizes Jesus as the Messiah, prophesying that “my eyes have seen your salvation / which you prepared in the sight of all the peoples.” He stresses that this revelation is for everyone: pagans and Jews alike. Jesus’ life will involve rejection and suffering, while his mother will experience tremendous sorrow: “And you yourself a sword will pierce” (Luke 2:35). Simeon is ready to die, while Anna (who is in the account in the longer version of the Gospel reading) will live to spread the good news of the Messiah. Why do Jesus’ parents offer in sacrifice “a pair of

turtledoves or two young pigeons” in the Temple when Jesus is born?

What is significant about the presence of Simeon and

Anna in the Temple when Jesus is presented there? Today’s Gospel reflects our experience of meeting

Christ in Baptism and in the Eucharist. How is this meeting a key to your life?