Graduations & Ordinations – As we near the end of our academic year, the 8th grade students of St. Brendan will celebrate a mass together with their family and the parish community at this Sunday’s 8am mass. Many of you have supported them through the monthly 2nd collection for our school, which not only lowers the tuition for each student, but also provides assistance for our school to stay modern, especially in the areas of technology. Following the mass with the parish, they will have a brunch over at the Olympic Club with their parents, teachers and staff. During the brunch, the students will share their memories of their time in the school and express their gratitude to their parents, teachers and staff. Their Graduation will be on Friday, June 6. Please hold them and their families in your prayers as they come to the end of a chapter in their lives.
On a similar note, Deacon Roger Gustafson’s academic year at the Seminary ended on May 16. He was with us this year as part of his Field Education, getting experience not only in preaching, but also in preparing and celebrating the Sacraments of Baptism and Marriage. In addition, he also joined us in ministry over at Juvenile Hall. He will be ordained a Priest on Saturday, June 7, 2014 at 11am at St. Mary’s Cathedral in San Francisco. As you have been part of his formation, you are invited to join him on that special day of his ordination. Along with him, 3 other men, Mark Doherty, Andrew Spyrow and Tony Vallecillo, will be ordained as priests for the Archdiocese of San Francisco. Deacon Roger will be celebrating his first mass here with us on Pentecost Sunday, June 8, 2014 at 9:30am. You’re all welcome to attend.
Welcome New Parishioners – Twice a year, we welcome new members to our parish. One takes place at the Parish Thanksgiving Party, and the other at the celebration of our Parish’s Feast Day. The Feast of St. Brendan is on May 16, a Friday this year. So instead, we’ll be celebrating it on Sunday, May 18 at the 9:30am mass. We have approximately 100 households registering in the parish each year. I want to thank the Chairs of the Welcome Committee Deborah Nysather and Paige Olson, and their members for organizing and making this event possible. Welcome to St. Brendan!
Archbishop Cordileone Mother’s Passing – On Thursday, May 8, the mother of Archbishop Cordileone, Mary Cordileone, passed away in San Diego. Fortunately, he was able to fly back and be by her side before she passed. The funeral was held on Monday, May 12 in San Diego. I wrote the following note, on your behalf, to the Archbishop:
Dear Archbishop, please accept our condolences for the loss of your mother. Know that we held her in our prayers at mass and will continue to do so for her, for you and your family. We pray that the good Lord will comfort you in your sorrow and strengthen and unite your family in the days ahead.
With love and prayers, the Priests, Sisters, Staff and the People of God at St. Brendan Church.
A check of $500 was also sent to help them with the funeral expenses. Eternal rest grant unto Mary, O Lord, and let perpetual Light shine upon her.
Fr. Dan
