My Dear Parishioners:
As you know, this past January we began our Archbishop's Annual Appeal
(AAA). It is now August and we still have not met our goal of $119,800. I
would like to thank all those who have participated in this year's AAA.
However, as of this date, only 206 of our 1400 families (about 15%) have
like to remind you that this goal is a tax and must be paid or it must be taken
out of our general operating funds. Please help us make our goal by sending
in your pledge now.
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This year is the YEAR OF SAINT PAUL (June 28, 2008 - June 29, 2009). It is
an opportunity for all of us to get to know more about our faith by looking
more closely at one of our great Saints, "The Apostle to the Gentiles", Saint
Paul. This year we celebrate the 2000th anniversary of his birth. Enclosed you
will find a pamphlet and prayer aide to truly make this a grace filled Year for
you and our Parish. We thank Father Zamora who brought us a tapestry from
Rome and Sister Necy for creating a small prayer space next to the altar for
a moment of prayer and meditation. Lets us all make use of this year as an
opportunity to grow in holiness.
Praying every blessing for you and your loved ones, I am
Reverend Thomas M. Parenti
Pastor
Do not be anxious about anything, but in
everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving,
present your requests to God.
And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding
will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
(St. Paul's letter to the Philippians 4:6-7)
Saint Brendan the Navigator
March 5, 2007
Dear St. Brendan Parishioner,
St. Brendan Parish is greeting the 21st century with open arms!
Many of you are already familiar with the benefits of the Internet. From accessing information and shopping, to sending and receiving e-mail, the efficiency, speed and convenience of the Internet offers many opportunities.
St. Brendan is embracing the technology of the Internet to help our parish streamline procedures, reduce operating expenses and enhance communication with parishioners.
Our trusted partner, the J.S. Paluch Company, Inc., has assisted St. Brendan with our parish bulletin for years. With their expertise, we are now accepting regular and special contributions via the Internet. This service, offered through e-Paluch, a new product line of J.S. Paluch Company, Inc. is called e-Contributions.
With e-Contributions, you can use a credit card or checking account debit to:
- Contribute simply and automatically and in a secure manner to the parish collections
- Benefit from credit card rewards such as airline miles and cash rebates
- Save time writing checks
- View or print contribution reports at any time
e-Contributions is ideal for your regular contributions as well as for special funds.
St. Brendan benefits from e-Contributions because administrative costs are greatly reduced. There is no need to process donations, key transactions, or print envelopes and statements. The bottom line is, our parish saves time and money each year. And that helps serve you better.
Registration is a simple matter of logging onto e-paluch.com for an easy registration process. This will be available starting April 1, 2007. If you do not have Internet access, call our Parish office for a registration card.
We hope you join us in taking advantage of the opportunities and benefits the Internet has to offer St. Brendan Parish.
Yours in Christ and His Blessed Mother,
Reverend Thomas M. Parenti
Pastor