The Collaborative of St. Ann and St. Brendan

March 24, 2019

Collaborative Offices are located at 15 Rita Road, Dorchester, MA 02124

Phone : 617.436.0310 Fax: 617.436.1386

Collaborative Office Hours:

Monday—Thursday 8.30AM - 4PM

Friday 8.30AM—2PM

Website: www.stannstbrendan.com

Liturgical Schedule

St Ann Church

243 Neponset Avenue

Weekend Masses

Sunday—7.30AM & 10.30AM

Daily Masses

Thursday & Friday —9.00AM

Holy Days as announced

Sacrament of Reconciliation

By appointment

St Brendan Church

589 Gallivan Boulevard

Weekend Masses

Saturday Vigil—4.00PM

Sunday—9.00AM

Daily Masses

Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday —9.00AM

Holy Days as announced

Sacrament of Reconciliation

Saturday—3.15-3.45PM Or by appointment

St Brendan School

29 Rita Road

Phone: 617 282 3388 Fax: 617 822 9152

Website: www.stbrendanschool.org

Principal: Mrs. Maura Burke

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Collaborative Staff

Father Brian Clary, Team Ministry

revbmc@gmail.com

Father Robert Connors, Team Ministry

rlconnors71@gmail.com

Deacon Brother John Koelle OFM Cap, Seminarian Intern

Finance & Operations Manager:

Nancy A. Lafoe

saintbrendanparish02124@gmail.com

Administrative Assistant (Office):

Amy Mulvey

amulvey.collaborative@gmail.com

Sexton:

Marianne Curley

Facilities :

Thomas Curley and Seamus McDaid

Youth Ministry Coordinator:

Mrs. Paula Skalinski

saintannreled@gmail.com 617.436.0310 ext 316

Assistant Youth Ministry Coordinator:

Linda Damatin

RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults)

Interested in completing or beginning your initiation into the

Catholic Church? Please call the Parish Office.

Music Director:

Mrs. Michelle McCourt

amcourt64@comcast.net

Organist: Joel Davidson

Collaborative Ministries

Ministry To Homebound & Elderly:

Holy Communion, Sacrament of the Sick or a visit from a priest. Please

call the Parish Office.

Saint Vincent DePaul Society Food Pantry:

Appointments are Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday

morning at 9:30am. Please call 617-905-3151.

Marriage

Contact Parish at least 6 months in advance

Baptism

St. Ann’s; 4th Saturday of the month at 1pm.

St. Brendan’s; 2nd Saturday of the month at 1pm

**1st Child Parent Program is held a weeknight prior to the Baptism. Please

call the office to register**

DEADLINE FOR BULLETIN SUBMISSIONS

Monday at 12 Noon with Holiday exceptions

COMMUNICATE WITH LEADERSHIP.

Please feel comfortable to share your constructive

idea with the leadership of the parishes. Below is a

list of the members and their email addresses.

St. Ann’s Parish Council

Elizabeth Lee Angell elizabethaangell@gmail.com

Mark Hegarty mjh19712001@yahoo.com

Stefanie O’Shea Stefanie.OShea@gmail.com

St. Ann’s Finance Council

Jim Hunt jimwhuntjr@gmail.com

May Lou O’Connor marylou.oconnor@yahoo.com

St. Brendan’s Parish Council

Christine Mannion cmannion@comcast.net

Christine McLaughlin steenawoo@gmail.com

Bill Sansone wps0312@aol.com

Tom Tobin ttobin0803@gmail.com

St. Brendan’s Finance Council

Larry Feeney lawrencefeeney@comcast.net

Eric Perschke eperschke19@hotmail.com

Mike Ryan mjryan12@gmail.com

Upcoming Second Collections

3/24 Franciscan Missionary Sisters for Africa**

3/31 Debt Relief

4/7 - Easter Flowers

4/14 - Monthly Parish Collection

4/28 - Reserves Fund

5/5 - Utility & Energy Expenses

5/12 - Monthly Parish

5/19 - Reserves Fund

5/26 - Maintenance Expenses

Parish envelope users may drop off their 2nd collection envelopes

for Maintenance or use Online Giving to make a donation, but the

2nd collection at the Masses on March 23/24 will be for the Fran-

ciscan Missionary Sisters for Africa

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SOUP AND STATIONS. Friday evenings at

6pm at St. Ann’s. Fr. Brian will lead this special

prayer followed by a simple meal of soup, salad

and bread in the Academy. Please sign up to

bring a meatless soup and/or salad. We will

provide all else. There are sign-up lists at both

churches.

SENIOR FAITH FORMATION - Lenten Lunch

and Learning. Come join Fr Bob as he leads the

Tuesday discussion group about how our ap-

proach to God changes as we age. These sessions

will on Tuesdays throughout Lent at 12 Noon

until 1:30 in the Collaborative Office (15 Rita

Road). Light lunch will be provided.

RECONCILIATION AND PENANCE. We re-

mind you that the Sacrament of Reconciliation is

always available from 3:15-3:45 before the 4pm

Mass at St. Brendan. Also, call and make an

appointment any time with either of the priests.

SPECIAL EVENING OF RECONCILIATION.

Monday evening, April 15, at St. Ann’s from

7pm – 8pm.

FAST AND ABSTINENCE DURING LENT

Abstinence -- Catholics over 14 years of age are

bound to the obligation of abstinence. Absti-

nence is to be observed on Ash Wednesday and

on all Fridays of Lent. On days of abstinence,

meat may not be used at all.

Fast -- Catholics over 18 and up to the beginning

of their 60th year are bound to the obligation of

fasting. Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are

the days of fasting. On these days, only one full

meal is allowed. Two other meatless meals, suffi-

cient to maintain strength, may be taken accord-

ing to each one’s needs, but together they should

not equal another full meal. Eating between

meals is not permitted, but liquids, including

milk and fruit juices are allowed

Prayers for the Military

We are indebted to those who are currently serv-

ing our nation and have served in the past to se-

cure and safeguard our freedom. As a collabora-

tive, many men and woman have been prayed

for and their photos have been display in St

Ann's Church to the right of the altar. In the

coming weeks we will be clearing off this side

altar. If you have a connection to the pictures,

please let us know their names so we

can continue to honor these men and women

properly and do not discard the photographs.

Why We Sacrifice

Ever since you were little, you've probably given

something up for Lent. Or tried. But why would Jesus

care whether or not you eat chocolate? What do we

mean when we talk about sacrifice and why does it

matter? Join the St. Mark/St. Ambrose Youth Group

on Sunday, March 31st, for a Youth Mass at 5pm in

the St. Mark's Chapel and a special Lent Youth Group

6-8pm.

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St. Ann Parish Weekly Mass Intentions

Sunday, March 24

7:30AM Mary T. Connolly 39th Anniversary

10:30AM Robert Conforti Birthday

Virginia Dalton 3rd Anniversary

Thursday, March 28

9AM

Friday, March 29

9AM

Sunday, March 31

7:30AM

10:30AM Gregory Szymaniak 11th Anniversary

St Brendan Parish Weekly Mass Intentions

Saturday, March 23

4PM Mary , John and Esther Leary; Rob Noble

Sunday, March 24

9AM Gerry Dwyer Months Mind;

James Mulkerrin

Monday, March 25

9AM

Tuesday, March 26

9AM

Wednesday, March 27

9AM Thomas Connaughton

Saturday, March 30

4PM The Mahoney Family

Sunday, March 31

9AM James Mulkerrin

This week’s Offertory Gifts at

St. Ann are offered

In loving memory of:

Deceased Parishioners of St. Ann’s

St Brendan Parish

March Liturgical Support

In Loving Memory of:

Susan, James, Patrick & Joe Murphy

FINANCIAL UPDATE – St. Brendan Parish

FINANCIAL UPDATE – St. Ann Parish

Week ending: Offertory +

OLG

Cumulative Budgeted Goal

To Date

Cumulative Offertory +OLG Revenue

To Date

3/10/19 $2,904 $222,000 $150,538.50

3/17/19 $3,159 $228,000 $153,697.50

2nd Collection – Monthly Parish Collection - $1,747

Week ending: Offertory +

OLG

Cumulative Budgeted Goal

to Date

Cumulative Offertory + OLG Revenue

To Date

3/10/19 $5,077 $222,000 $164,312.85

3/17/19 $4,875 $228,000 $169,187.85

2nd Collection – Monthly Parish Collection - $1,675

WEEKLY ATTENDANCE UPDATE— Weekend of 03/17

4pm—SB 7:30am—SA 9am- SB 10:30am– SA

289 55 170 139

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K1B & K1C celebrating Saint Patrick’s Day

We are currently accepting applications for stu-

dents in Grades Pre K – Grade 6. We offer both

part-time and full-time Pre K for children who

are 3 by August 31st. We are currently working

on adding a 2.9 program for September of 2019.

Please reach out to Christine Bailey at email be-

low for more information. "Tuesday Tours" for

new students will be held each Tuesday morning

from 9-10am. If you need an alternate time and/

or day, please email Christine Bailey at

cbailey@stbrendanschool.org to schedule an

appointment.

Save the Dates:

“Hooray for Hollywood” Father Daughter Dance –

Saturday, April 6th 6-9pm. Tickets are on sale and

must be purchased in Saint Brendan School office

before March 25th. Email Christine Bailey at cbai-

ley@stbrendanschool.org for more information.

3rd Annual Golf Tournament – Friday, April 26th

George Wright Golf Course 8am Tee-time

~MARRIAGES & BANNS ~

Vincent Le & Meghan McDermott

Sandro Junkovic & Melissa Ortega

Please join us in praying for all newly married

couples & those preparing for the Sacrament of

matrimony at St. Ann’s and St. Brendan’s

The Rite of Christian Burial

was celebrated for:

Anna Lessard, Geraldine Seitz,

Patricia White, Gilda Barnes &

Catherine Flagg

Our prayers are extended to there families

Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual

light shine upon them. May the souls of the faithful de-

parted, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen

Franciscan Missionary Sisters for Africa

The Propagation of the Faith Appeal is this week-

end and this year we have the opportunity to sup-

port the work of the Franciscan Missionary Sisters

for Africa. They began in 1903 in Uganda when

Mother Kevin and 5 companions took the risk to

leave country, family and friends and accepted the

invitation to the unknown – the beginning of a mis-

sionary venture that spanned oceans and cultures,

binding peoples of Asia, Europe, North America

and Goa in the great adventure of living the Gos-

pel. Inspired by her spirit and leadership schools,

hospitals, clinics and training institutes were estab-

lished in Uganda, Kenya, South Sudan, Ethiopia,

Zambia, Zimbabwe and South Africa. With her Sis-

ters, she pioneered the education of African women

as Religious Sisters, Nurses, Midwives and Teach-

ers. Sister Mary Fisher, who will be visiting our

parish is a member of this Congregation. After 41

years of ministry in Uganda, Ethiopia, Kenya and

South Africa, Sister Mary was asked to return to the

States to help raise funds for the Congregation. For

31 years, Sister Mary was involved in a spiritual

ministry offering courses on prayer, discernment

spiritual growth as well as being available for a

ministry in offering retreats and spiritual direction.

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St Ann’s 35th Annual 10K Dinner

• Friday, March 29, 2019 at Venezia Dorchester

• 6pm- 7pm cocktails / 7pm - 11p.m. dinner and

drawing

• $150 for a numbered ticket and $50 for a com-

panion ticket

• Tables will be reserved for parties of 10

TO PURCHASE YOUR TICKET, Pay Online Now

with PayPal

https://www.stannstbrendan.com/10k-dinner

or Call 617-436-0310 or

Email saintannoffice@gmail.com

If you have a service or product you would like to

donate to be raffled or put up for

auction, please call 617-436-0310or e-mail

saintannoffice@gmail.com

All proceeds benefit the Alice McDonald Catholic

HS scholarship fund, VBS, CYO Basketball, Youth

Ministry, and the parish

Donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law

Music Ministry

Rehearsals will continue one half hour before the

9 A.M. St Brendan Mass and one half hour before

the 10:30 A.M. St Ann Mass.

The St Ann Youth/Teen Choir

Tuesdays from 2:30-4PM SJP II Academy

The St Brendan Youth/Teen Choir

Fridays, 2:30- 4PM at St Brendan Church

The St Ann/St Brendan Adult Choirs

Tuesday evenings from 6-7P.M. in St Ann

Church. The St Brendan & St Ann’s Adult Choir

will serve at the Saturday, 4PM. mass. For fur-

ther information e-mail: Michelle McCourt

at :Amccourt64@comcast.net or call 617-875-3247

COME PRAY THE ROSARY!

Every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at

8:30am in the Chapel at St. Brendan’s.

CYO Basketball Update

Congratulations to the 2018/2019

House Champions!!!

1 to 2 House Team Lavey

3 to 4 House The Celtics

Girls 5 - 8 House Team Tracey

Boys 5/6 Team Coleman

Boys 7/8 Team McDonagh

Vicariate Champions

3/4 grade Travel Girls

3/4 grade Travel Boys A

7/8 grade Travel Boys B

Junior 9/10 Travel Boys

The basketball banquet is scheduled for 4/6

at Leahy Holloran Community Center

from 12pm to 3pm

4/3 following the 9am Mass at St. Brendan’s

4/11 following the 9am Mass at St. Ann’s.

All are welcome!

Discover the Shrines of Italy

with the St Ann / St Brendan Collaborative

We are planning to embark on a trip from

October 29, 2019 - November 8, 2019 to visit

Rome, Assisi, Vatican City and the holy places

they have to offer. There is plenty of time to

sign up for the 20 available spaces. If you

would to do so or would like more infor-

mation ,please contact Fr . Brian at:

revbmc@gmail.com or 617-436-0310.

15 spots left!

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“Charity is the cement which binds Commu-

nities to God and persons to one another “

-St Vincent De Paul

We are always looking for new members from

either parish to help us in our mission to help

those in need. If interested, please feel free to

call Dianne Byrne at 617-905-3151

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SVDP FOOD PANTRY. The SVDP Food

Pantry is running very low on food, any non-

perishable items would be greatly appreciat-

ed. The items most in need are: cereal, soup,

canned goods (tuna,chicken and veggies) rice,

Parmalat milk, pasta, pasta sauce, peanut

butter, jelly, juices, cookies, spaghetti o’s, beef

-a-roni, canned ravioli, any canned pastas,

beef stew and snack food . If you have any

questions or would like to help, please con-

tact : Mike Flynn -sevenemz@aol.com

_________________________________________

SVDP Play Group

Monday mornings from 10am-noon

St. Brendan’s Church, Fr. Lane Hall

All ages welcome—infants and up! This is

NOT a drop off group. All children must be

accompanied by an adult. No play group on

holidays, during school vacation or on “no

school” days.

PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR LOCAL MEN AND WOMEN

IN SERVICE TO OUR COUNTRY:

Sgt David J. Swanson, USA—SPC Jamie Durance, USA 1st SGT, Ryan Long, USA- 1st Sgt Chris Demars, USA SPC Joseph Ambo, USA- SPC David Underwood, USA SPC Eric Rego, USA –1st Lt. Patrick P. Murphy, USA SrA Michael T. Sullivan, USAF– Pvt Patrick A. O’Brien, USA PFC Jason Reil, USN, USMC 2nd Lt. Ian Chuckran, SGT. Michael McDonagh, USMC SPC Michael Geary USA PFC Kevin McNamara, USA Kevin Paul McCarthy PVT US Marines , USMC Lance Corporal Michael T. Lyons, Lance Cpl. Peter Collins USMC, Lance Cpl. Jospeh Collins USMC, Julie Collins USN, SGT Quinn McDonagh USMC, Sergeant Jack O’Toole USMC, PFC Kevin Ryan USMC, Corporal Sam Emery USMC, Mitch Fallon US Navy, James Doherty USMC, Sean Lampron USMC, Nicholas Juliano USMC, Matthew Ball, US Army, Eddie Nolan US Army, Michael McCarthy US Army, Jack O'Sullivan US Navy

Scripture for the week of March 24, 2019

24 SUN Ex 3:1-8a, 13-15/1 Cor 10:1-6,10-12/Lk 13:1-9

25 Mon Is 7:10-14; 8:10/Heb 10:4-10/Lk 1:26-38

26 Tue Dn 3:25, 34-43/Mt 18:21-35

27 Wed Dt 4:1, 5-9/Mt 5:17-19

28 Thu Jer 7:23-28/Lk 11:14-23

29 Fri Hos 14:2-10/Mk 12:28-34

30 Sat Hos 6:1-6/Lk 18:9-14

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