Saint Brendan Catholic Church

NOTES FROM MALAWI

Hello from Namalaka! Monday the 13th, Fr. Wichert, Marie and Dale began the long journey home. We had a busy but amazing week! Last Monday, we met with the Women’s group and were able to fund them to start a few small businesses! We also met with the youth and discussed our two programs. Then we visited the health center in the afternoon. Tuesday we ended our time in Namalaka by visiting the sick in the village in the morning. It was a moving experience for all of us. Wednesday was a day for relaxing. We went to visit monkeys in the wild and got to feed them! We also visited a diocesan college that reopened a few weeks ago and did some souvenir shopping. Thursday we visited Liwonde National Park and saw hippos, elephants, crocodiles and all the other animals! Friday we saw Mua, which is a cultural center that explains how Christianity came to Malawi. Saturday we attended Mass where two sisters celebrated their final vows. We then returned to Namalaka for our farewell Mass on Sunday. The Mass was an emotional experience. We received a beautiful gift from the parish. We also signed the sister parish agreement for another 3 years. We invited a delegation to visit us at St. Brendan in 2019.

All for now from the Warm Heart of Africa! Zikomo Ambuye!

Hello from the warm heart of Africa! We have had a fruitful time so far. Friday we attended an ordination, 3 priests and 2 deacons. Saturday we met with Namalaka parish leadership, discussed the Brendan Bowl program and visited 3 out churches, Lupetere (the furthest north), Lugola and Saiti. There was much singing and joy, which touched all of us. Sunday we had a welcome Mass at Namalaka and we had Mass at the out church that is the furthest south, Rashidi. It was another glorious day. Next we stopped by Lunhena school, which is where the Brendan Bowl will be moving next year. We also saw the neighboring parish, Padre Pio. Monday we meet with the Catholic Women’s group and the youth and also have a tour of one of the health centers. Tuesday we visit the sick and other activities before we move back to the Bishop’s house. We have all been touched by the joy and faith we find here. Zikomo Ambuye!!

ASSUMPTION OF MARY

August 15th/Wednesday – the Assumption of Mary, is a holy day of obligation. You are invited to attend the morning Mass at 9:00am or the evening Mass at 7:00pm. The Spanish Mass will be celebrated August 14th/Tuesday at 7:00pm.

JOB OPENINGS

YOUTH MINISTER

St. Brendan Catholic Church in Bothell, WA, seeks a faith-filled and creative self-starter with strong interpersonal and organizational skills and a love for working with youth to evangelize students in Junior High and High School, inviting them into a relationship with Christ and the Church. Includes sacramental preparation for Confirmation.

Excellent salary in accord with Archdiocesan guidelines. Starting salary range is depending on qualifications and experience. This is a 20-25-hour per week, non-exempt position. Includes evening and weekend work. To request an application packet, please contact Kerri Foust at the Parish Office at 425-483-9400 or kerrif@saintbrendan.org. Position open until filled.

2018 ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL RESULTS

Our Annual Catholic Appeal Goal $140,808.00

Amount of goal reached to date:	$179,335.44
# of households in our parish:	1668
# of households participating to date:	566
% parishioner participation:	34%

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Your gift to the Annual Catholic Appeal is still needed! Thank you to all who have responded to the needs of our Church in Western Washington through the 2018 Annual Catholic Appeal. Any gift you give to the Annual Catholic Appeal now comes back to the parish, as we are working towards our parish project of making the needed upgrades to the Brendan House office space.

It is not too late to return your pledge envelope, so please fill out a pledge envelope today by going online today: www.seattlearchdiocese.org/donate

Did you know your Annual Catholic Appeal gift could be doubled? Many companies MATCH gifts to the Annual Catholic Appeal! Check if your employer has a Matching Gift Program and help us maximize our REBATE for our parish project. Once your gift has been paid in full, you can apply for the match per your employer’s instructions.

CALLED TO SERVE AS CHRIST allows the Archdiocese to:

Establish a stronger position to provide a consistent, appropriate retirement for priests by moving from a pay-as-you-go system to a fully-funded model for priest pension and medical plans.
Increase the ability of women religious orders to care for their senior members while continuing their ministry to God’s people.
Give parishes more resources for their local ministries, services, works and programs.
Lead by example in prayer, action, and generosity.
Reinforce a dynamic faith for the next generation of Catholics in Western Washington.

Please visit: https://www.calledtoserveaschrist.org/ for more information.

LITURGICAL MINISTERS’ SCHEDULE – August 2018

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 7:45am – 8:15am, and Saturdays at 3pm

Baptism, First Communion…

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