Welcome Scouts – The first Sunday in June, at the 9:30am mass, is our annual Scout Sunday Mass. At St. Brendan, we have not only scouting for boys but also for girls, as many of you are aware when they sell their delicious cookies. But more than just fundraising, our scouts are also involved in many activities from fun recreational activities to service projects. Scouting helps our youth to try new things, build self-confidence and learn habits for healthy living, while serving the community and fulfilling their duty to God. “Do a good turn daily” is a core scouting precept. So today we recognize them for their achievements and their service to the community, and pray that God will continue to bless the work of their hands, so that they in turn may bless many others through their service.
A Busy Time for our 8th Graders – This past week was a busy time for our graduates. Beginning on Tues., May 28, they had a friendly volleyball game against the Faculty. Surprisingly, the Faculty has had dominance over the 8th graders the past few years. Then on Wednesday night, they had their dinner dance. The Class Dinner was held in the school library at 6:30pm. Afterwards, at 8pm, they met up with their parents, who were waiting outside the Church Hall, and escorted them into the Hall for an evening of dancing and delight. On Thursday, they and the 7th grade Altar Servers were treated to a day off at Raging Waters Amusement Park in San Jose. This was a parish treat for our Altar Servers who serve throughout the year at daily and Sunday masses. Finally, on Friday, May 31, our 8th graders graduated from Elementary School. There was a mass for them and their parents with the school in the morning at 8:15am, followed with the graduation ceremony in the evening at 5 p.m. Their commencement speaker was Archbishop Emeritus, George Niederauer. So although it was a busy time for them, but it was also a fun time filled with laughter and memories for years to come. God Bless you, Class of 2013. We’ll miss you, but don’t be a stranger. See you at mass.
A Movie about Medjugorje – As part of the Year of Faith (YOF), the YOF Committee recommended a pilgrimage to Medjugorje, a place where the Blessed Mother is reported to continue to appear to seers. The Pilgrimage will be from September 26 – October 5, but reservations need to be in by June 15. A documentary about Medjugorje will be shown on Sunday June 9, from 1-2:30pm, in the Church Hall.
If you’re thinking about going on such a pilgrimage with fellow parishioners and me, I invite you to come and see it. In this Year of Faith, we’re encouraged to do something to help us deepen and grow in faith. This might be what is needed for you and for your family and friends, to have a closer encounter with the God who so desires to show us the depth of His love. For more information about the pilgrimage, contact the parish office at 415-681-4225 or parishioner, Mrs. Zdenka Bodisco at 415-681-4100. The cost is $2,650 per person and it is organized by Trinity Pilgrimage at, www.trinitypilgrimage.com. Their contact person is Jim Benzow at 408-443-3912.
Fr. Dan
