Saint Brendan Catholic Church

Registration to attend Mass is no longer needed.
Confirmation certificates for those who got confirmed on the 26^th of September are available for pick up at the parish office.
The Parish Office will close at Noon on Wednesday, November 25^th and will be closed on Thursday, November 26^th and Friday, November 27^th.
On Thursday, November 26^th there will be No Confessions and on Friday, November 27^th, there will be No Mass or Confessions.
There will be No Adoration on Thursday, November 26^th.
There will be Adoration on Friday, November 27^th from 9 am to 6 pm in the Chapel.
Additional confession times this Advent: Wednesday, December 2^nd and 9^th, 4 pm – 6 pm; Thursday, December 17^th, 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm. The Advent calendar shows that there will be confessions on December 3^rd, there won’t be confessions that day. You can take an updated Advent calendar from the tables in the narthex or at the back of the Church.
On Saturday, December 12th, we will pray the Rosary at 7:00 am (in Spanish) and Mass will be at 7:30 am (in English). The mañanitas will be transmitted live at 6:30 am. To register to attend Our Lady of Guadalupe’s Mass, please go to https://calendly.com/stbrendan/our-lady-of-guadalupe
Es necesario registrarse para asistir a Misa el Sábado 12 de diciembre. Rezaremos el rosario a las 7:00 am en español y la Misa será a las 7:30 am en inglés. Para registrarse para asistir a esta Celebración, favor de ir a https://calendly.com/stbrendan/our-lady-of-guadalupe
Las mañanitas serán transmitidas en vivo por Facebook a las 6:30 am.

COVID UPDATE

Hello St. Brendan Parishioners,

I want to begin by saying Happy Thanksgiving to all of you. I pray we learn to take nothing for granted during these extremely difficult times, but as St. Paul says, in all things to give thanks to God. Please keep in mind that all the food donated on Thanksgiving Day is a huge help to our St. Vincent de Paul who continues to provide food for those in need. All donations given during the Thanksgiving Day Mass also go to St. Vincent de Paul.

I also wanted to give you a recent COVID update on the parish, especially with the latest directive given from the Governor’s office, and subsequent to that, an update given to us from the Archdiocese.

The best part…is that we are still able to have Holy Mass with up to 200 people present! Churches have shown again and again not to be spreaders of the virus because of the safety precautions we have been taking. I know that some of them may seem burdensome, but they are also helping us to remain open. So please maintain wearing your masks during Mass also. We want also to thank everyone for their continued efforts in wiping down the place where their family sits.

Congregational singing is not allowed during this new order. Originally, many months ago, the governor’s decree limited singing to those wearing masks or distanced at 30 ft from everyone else. The Archdiocese in order to be extra cautious had originally said no one in the congregation could sing, but had begun to relax that in practice over the last few months. We will continue to have a cantor, but we will be unable to sing in the congregation, at least until December 14th.

For right now, we do not need to continue registering for Mass online prior to arriving. Though we will need to do that for Christmas Masses because of how many people who will want to attend Mass. We will have a signup sheet for Christmas Masses this weekend and next weekend at all the Masses before we post them online for anyone else who will want to register. (Registration for Mass may begin again in general if we begin having more than 200 people coming for Mass. We are keeping an eye on that. We have a plan for when we get there.)

Christmas Mass times

Christmas Eve Masses: 5pm, 8pm, and Midnight. (All Mass times in English)

Christmas Day Masses: 9am (English) and 11:30am (Spanish).

We will open the Narthex of the church for additional socially distanced seating. We are hoping to have the gym available in the school after recent severe water damage for an additional attendance area where the Mass will be livestreamed and Holy Communion Distributed. We will open registration for the gym only if we see we are going to make the timing deadline for repairs.

We are also upgrading our air filtration system in the church with ultraviolet light to kill any of the virus that may pass through the filtered areas. Any donations towards this would be gladly accepted also. We have a parish family who is donating about half of the cost already! They were also the family that approached us with the idea. This is an added precautionary measure.

Parish groups, ministries, and meetings. The Archdiocese related to us “that in-person faith-based meetings are technically not prohibited.” Although, the Archdiocese also recommended to us that we move them to online if possible, during this latest spike. Most of our Sacramental preparation classes are already being offered in a hybrid model. All large group events which are not Sacramental preparation or Masses are being canceled for now through December 14. And the Archdiocese has told us that we are still unable to have food or drink distributed at parish events. All other events or groups which have not started meeting yet will be delayed in starting until after December 14th.

Confession times. I will be offering additional confession times during the Advent season, instead of a Penance Service. Many parishes are doing the same thing.

Additional Confession times:

4-6pm Wednesday, December 2

4-6pm Wednesday, December 9

4:30-6:30pm Thursday, December 17

Normal confession times from 7:45-8:15 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday mornings will continue.

The office is open by appointment. Just give us a call before you stop by. As usual, you should not come in if you have any symptoms of COVID. Each of our staff has individually elected to continue to come to work in person, rather than working from home. This is in accord with what the Archdiocese has given us, that if employees elect to remain, we keep the building at 25% capacity and follow our safety protocols. We will ensure that the number of people in the building is always well below that 25% capacity.

Adult Education Classes. I will be offering an adult education series during Advent on Prayer and Growing in the Spiritual Life. However, I will be offering them on Livestream as opposed to in person, as was originally planned.

Our Lady of Guadalupe Celebration. We are hoping to livestream someone singing Mañanitas at 6:30 am. We will keep you updated.

Schedule for Our Lady of Guadalupe, December 12:

7:00 am Rosary (Spanish)

7:30 am Daily Mass (English)

There will be no 8:30 am Mass on that Saturday morning.

I pray that you all have a very blessed Thanksgiving and that you remain safe during these ongoing, difficult times. Continue to hold one another in prayer and we will get through it all, with the help of God’s grace. Please continue to pray especially for those who have lost loved ones during this time, not just from COVID, but others who sadly have had loved ones die who they were not able to spend time with because of this virus.

You all remain in my prayers! May God bless your perseverance and your faithfulness even in extremely challenging times.

In the peace of Christ,

Fr. Wichert

ACTUALIZACIÓN DE COVID

Hola Feligreses de San Brendan,

Quiero comenzar diciéndoles ¡Feliz Día de Acción de Gracias a todos ustedes! Oro para que aprendamos a no dar nada por sentado durante estos tiempos extremadamente difíciles, pero como dice San Pablo, en todo debemos dar gracias a Dios. Tengan en cuenta que toda la comida donada el Día de Acción de Gracias es de gran ayuda para nuestro programa de San Vicente de Paúl, que continúa proporcionando alimentos a los necesitados. Todas las donaciones realizadas durante la Misa del Día de Acción de Gracias también van a San Vicente de Paul.

También quiero darles una actualización reciente de COVID sobre la parroquia, especialmente con la última directiva dada por la oficina del Gobernador y, posteriormente, una actualización que nos dio la Arquidiócesis.

La mejor parte es que… ¡todavía podemos tener la Santa Misa con hasta 200 personas presentes! Las iglesias han demostrado una y otra vez que no propagan el virus debido a las precauciones de seguridad que hemos estado tomando. Sé que algunos de ellos pueden parecer gravosos, pero también nos ayudan a que nos mantengamos abiertos. Así que por favor también sigan usando sus cubrebocas durante la Misa. También queremos agradecer a todos por sus continuos esfuerzos para limpiar el lugar donde se sientan con su familia.

El canto congregacional no está permitido durante esta nueva orden. Originalmente, hace algunos meses, el decreto del gobernador limitaba el canto a quienes llevaban cubrebocas o estaban distanciados a 30 pies de los demás. La Arquidiócesis, para ser más cautelosa, había dicho originalmente que nadie en la congregación podía cantar, pero había comenzado a relajarse en la práctica durante los últimos meses. Seguiremos teniendo cantor, pero no podremos cantar en la congregación, al menos hasta el 14 de diciembre.

Por ahora, no es necesario que sigamos con las pre-registraciones en línea para asistir a Misa. Aunque tendremos que hacer eso para las misas de Navidad debido a la cantidad de personas que querrán asistir a la Misa. Tendremos una hoja de inscripción para las Misas de Navidad este y el próximo fin de semana en todas las Misas antes de publicarlas en línea para cualquier otra persona que quiera registrarse. (Las pre-registraciones para la Misa pueden comenzar de nuevo en general si comenzamos a tener más de 200 personas viniendo a la Misa. Estamos vigilando eso. Tenemos un plan para cuando lleguemos a ese punto).

Horarios de Misa de Navidad

Misas de Nochebuena: 5 pm, 8 pm, y Medianoche (Todas estas Misas serán en inglés).

Misas de Navidad: 9 am (inglés) y 11:30 am (español).

Abriremos el nártex de la iglesia para asientos adicionales socialmente distanciados. Esperamos tener el gimnasio disponible en la escuela después de los recientes daños severos por agua para que más personas puedan asistir, se transmitirá la Misa en vivo y se distribuirá la Sagrada Comunión. Abriremos las registraciones para el gimnasio sólo si vemos que vamos a cumplir con la fecha límite para las reparaciones.

También estamos mejorando nuestro sistema de filtración de aire en la iglesia con luz ultravioleta para matar cualquier virus que pueda pasar a través de las áreas filtradas. Cualquier donación para esto también será aceptada con mucho gusto. ¡Tenemos una familia parroquial que ya está donando aproximadamente la mitad del costo! Ellos fueron la familia que se acercó a nosotros con la idea. Esta es una medida de precaución adicional.

Grupos parroquiales, ministerios y reuniones. La Arquidiócesis nos relató “que las reuniones religiosas en persona no están técnicamente prohibidas”. Aunque, la Arquidiócesis también nos recomendó que los moviéramos en línea si es posible, durante este último pico. La mayoría de nuestras clases de preparación sacramental ya se ofrecen en un modelo híbrido. Todos los eventos de grupos grandes que no sean de preparación sacramental o Misas se cancelarán por ahora hasta el 14 de diciembre. Y la Arquidiócesis nos ha dicho que todavía no podemos distribuir comida o bebida en los eventos parroquiales. Todos los demás eventos o grupos que aún no hayan comenzado a reunirse se retrasarán hasta después del 14 de diciembre.

Horarios de Confesión. Ofreceré horarios de confesión adicionales durante la temporada de Adviento, en lugar de un Servicio de Penitencia. Muchas parroquias están haciendo lo mismo.

Horarios adicionales de confesión:

4-6 pm miércoles, 2 de diciembre

4-6 pm miércoles, 9 de diciembre

4:30-6:30 pm jueves, 17 de diciembre

Los horarios normales de confesión de 7:45 am a 8:15 am los lunes, miércoles, jueves, viernes y sábado continuarán.

La oficina está abierta con cita previa. Solo llámenos antes de pasar. Como de costumbre, no debe venir si tiene algún síntoma de COVID. Cada uno de nuestro personal ha elegido individualmente continuar viniendo a trabajar en persona, en lugar de trabajar desde casa. Esto está de acuerdo con lo que la Arquidiócesis nos ha indicado, que, si los empleados eligen quedarse, mantendremos el edificio al 25% de su capacidad y seguiremos nuestros protocolos de seguridad. Nos aseguraremos de que el número de personas en el edificio esté siempre muy por debajo del 25% de la capacidad.

Clases de Educación para Adultos. Ofreceré una serie de educación para adultos durante el Adviento sobre la Oración y el Crecimiento en la Vida Espiritual. Sin embargo, las ofreceré en línea en lugar de en persona, como se planeó originalmente.

Celebración de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe. Esperamos transmitir en vivo a alguien cantando las Mañanitas a las 6:30 am. Les mantendremos informados.Horario de la Celebración de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe, 12 de diciembre:7:00 am Rosario (español)7:30 am Misa Diaria (inglés)No habrá misa de las 8:30 am ni confesiones ese sábado por la mañana.

Oro para que todos tengan un Día de Acción de Gracias muy bendecido y que permanezcan a salvo durante estos tiempos difíciles. Continúen abrazándose unos a otros en oración y lo superaremos todo, con la ayuda de la gracia de Dios. Continúe orando especialmente por aquellos que han perdido a sus seres queridos durante este tiempo, no sólo por COVID, sino por otros que lamentablemente han tenido la muerte de seres queridos con quienes no pudieron pasar el tiempo debido a este virus. ¡Todos permanecen en mis oraciones! Que Dios bendiga su perseverancia y su fidelidad incluso en tiempos extremadamente difíciles.

En la paz de Cristo,

Fr. Wichert

Worship Aids

First Sunday of Advent

Primer Domingo de Adviento

PARISH STEWARDSHIP

Thank you to all who have returned their Parish Stewardship commitment card. We ask everyone else to prayerfully evaluate their giving to the parish and community. After praying, please fill out a commitment card (if you’d like to make a change) and return it as soon as possible. How will you know whether you have pledged the right amount? You will feel comfortable and at peace with the size of your gift.

ADVENT CALENDAR

CALENDARIO DE ADVIENTO

OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE/NUESTRA SEÑORA DE GUADALUPE

This year’s celebration will be on Saturday, December 12^th starting at 7:00 am with the Rosary (in Spanish) and Mass will be at 7:30 am (in English). To sign up to attend the celebration, please go to: https://calendly.com/stbrendan/our-lady-of-guadalupe. You can also call the Parish Office at 425-483-9400 during office hours.

Este año, la celebración será el sábado, 12 de diciembre comenzando a las 7:00 am con el Rosario (en español) y la Misa será a las 7:30 am (en inglés). Para asistir, es necesario registrarse en https://calendly.com/stbrendan/our-lady-of-guadalupe o llamando a la Oficina de la Parroquia al 425-483-9400.

ADORATION

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is Monday through Thursday from 1:00 pm—6:00 pm and Friday from 9:00 am—9:00 pm.

One more volunteer is needed during the following hours:

Monday: 3-4 pm, Wednesday: 1-2 pm, 4-5 pm

Please contact Christina Plantilla at 425-486-3376 if you’d like to sign up.

La Adoracion al Santisimo Sacramento es de lunes a jueves de 1:00 pm—6:00 pm y viernes de 9:00 am—9:00 pm.

Se necesita un voluntario mas para cubrir el Santisimo en los siguientes horarios:

Lunes: 3-4 pm, Miercoles: 1-2 pm, 4-5 pm

Para anotarse, favor de llamar a la oficina de la parroquia o a Christina Plantilla al 425-486-3376.

Click on the following links for St. Brendan’s posted videos:

Facebook Link to Live Masses

YouTube Weekend Masses

1st Communion & Faith Formation Videos

Parts of the Mass- Introductory Rites

Parts of the Mass- Concluding Rites

Parts of the Mass- Liturgy of the Eucharist

Parts of the Mass- Liturgy of the Word

Confirmation Videos
Clases de RCIA
Parish Family

Baptism Instruction for Parents and Godparents

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=27ux72FHz_E&list=PLVg9Uk49u-TOZmnxjpFKeNE95KU2NCuEC

Preparacion Bautismal para Padres y Padrinos

RCIA

If you would you like to explore the Catholic Faith, become Catholic or receive First Communion or Confirmation, please consider becoming part of the RCIA process. We meet on Monday nights from 7:00—9:00 pm in Lower Brendan House. Please call Mary at 425-483-9400 for more information.

RICA

***Las clases serán en Casa San Brendan.

GIVING TREE

We know that many people are not able to attend church in person, so we have put many of the giving tree tags online for this year. We hope you will consider filling some of the needs on the tree. We have included drop off instructions and the option to ship items as well. Please contact Sarah at sarahshines@hotmail.com if you have questions.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0d4aadaf22a3f85-2020

PREPARES DIAPER DRIVE

Our Annual Catholic Appeal goal: $146,774.00

# of households in parish: 1591

# of participating households 353

% participation 22

It is our hope this year that 100% of our parish families will participate by completing a pledge card or by donating online at www.seattlearch.org/donate!

Annual Catholic Appeal Matching Gifts

Thank you to those who have already fulfilled your Annual Catholic Appeal pledge!

Help maximize our Annual Catholic Appeal Rebate this year for our parish project of enhancements to our lighting in the church worship space! Please check if your employer has a Matching Gift program. Once payment has been received, or your gift has been paid in full, you can apply for the match per your employer’s instructions!

The Annual Catholic Appeal, Archdiocese of Seattle, is a tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Tax ID # 91-0778147.

Call 800-809-4921 if you have any questions.

Mailing address: Annual Catholic Appeal, PO Box 14964, Seattle 98114

WAYS TO GIVE TO THE ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL

Donate Online with credit/debit/direct bank withdrawal – www.seattlearchdiocese.org/donate
Pledge Only – submit your pledge (through the pledge card, envelope or online) and you will be sent monthly reminders.

Cash or Check – make checks payable to Annual Catholic Appeal

Donate Stock – call 800-422-5417 for broker instructions
Donate through your IRA – contact your IRA administrator and have your gift sent directly to the ACA Office, 710 9^th Ave, Seattle WA 98104 – include your name, ACA ID# and the parish you want the gift credit to go to.
Payroll Deduction – some employers offer this option – check with yours

Annual Catholic Appeal Year-End Payments and Donations:

Want to make your Annual Catholic Appeal payment or donation by year-end for tax purposes?

Any payments or new gifts you want credited to the 2020 calendar year for tax purposes need to be in the Annual Catholic Appeal office by December 31^st.(Please do not put ACA payments in the parish collection basket)

New donation – seattlearchdiocese.org/donate
Payment on existing pledge – seattlearchdiocese.org/pp for immediate processing
Set up a new gift or payment – call 800-809-4921
Send mail to – Annual Catholic Appeal, 710 9^thAve, Seattle 98104 (postmark must be stamped by Dec 31, 2020)
Donate stock – donating to a non-profit can save you from paying capital gains tax of the appreciated value if you’ve held the stock for at least year. Call 206-382-4845 for further instructions/details on donating stock.
IRA – If you are 70½ or older, there are potential tax benefits when you transfer funds from your IRA to the Annual Catholic Appeal – contact your IRA plan administrator.

Thank you!

ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL REBATE–PROJECT COMPLETED!

Made possible by your support to the Annual Catholic Appeal we have completed yet another project “Brendan House Flooring.”

Program Coordinator for Infant Baptism & RCIC Ministry

St. Brendan Church in Bothell, WA seeks a faith-filled and creative self-starter with strong interpersonal and organizational skills and a love for working with families preparing for infant baptism and children to evangelize preschool and elementary aged students through our RCIC program, inviting them into a relationship with Christ and the Church. Includes sacramental preparation for Baptism, First Reconciliation, and First Eucharist.

Excellent salary and benefits in accord with Archdiocesan guidelines. Starting salary depends on qualifications and experience. This is a part-time, year-round, non-exempt position. May include evenings and weekend work. E-mail or call Kerri Foust, kerrif@saintbrendan.org (425) 483-9400, for an application packet. Position open until filled.

Saint Brendan Catholic Church

Welcome to St. Brendan

Masses: Saturday: 5PM Sunday: 8AM, 10AM, Noon (Spanish)

Reconciliation

Individual confession is available daily (except Tuesdays and Sundays) at 7:45 am – 8:15 am, and Saturdays 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm.

Baptism, First Communion…

Visit our Sacraments section