Vocation Ministry
This is a ministry that encourages a broad parish support of vocation programs. It is also an avenue for a better awareness of vocations in the parish. Committee members serve as vocation promoters. They meet once every two months. Vocation Animation Activities: Vocation Cross: Vocation awareness week: World Day of Prayer for Consecrated Men and Woman: World Day of Prayer for Vocations. Contact Sr. Necy Guan, FdCC srnecy@stbrendanparish.org
Experienced Navigators
This ministry seeks to serve the 60 and above members of the parish through spiritual, social, and cultural activities. It is composed of a core team who plans monthly activities for the members and other parishioners who are interested in joining them. Spiritual Activities: Day of Recollection/Retreat: Lectio Divina:Small Group Faith-sharing, ect. Social Activities: Game day, Movie day, Potluck with a speaker, Outings. Cultural Activities: Suggestions from the core team. Contact Sr. Necy Guan 415 681-4225.srnecy@stbrendanparish.org
Grief Ministry
A Committee of six parishioners offering support and consolation to individuals and families who have suffered the loss of their dear ones, and desire to receive this help. Contact Sr. Catherine Cappello, FdCC (415) -681-4225 srcatherine@stbrendanparish.org
Sunday Pre-School
Liturgy for toddlers and preschoolers a session of stories, song and play, for children under five during the 9:30am Mass on Sundays. Contact Sr. Catherine Cappello, FdCC. .
Welcoming Committee
The mission of the Welcome Committee is 1) to carry out the spirit of inclusion, 2) to
build the parish community by conveying to the new members our warm welcome, and 3) to
involve the new members in the parish life and activities.
Tracy McMahan
Saint Vincent de Paul
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is an international Catholic organization of lay persons who seek, in a spirit of justice and charity and by person-to-person involvement to help those who are in need. The membership of St. Brendan´s Conference of the St. Vincent de Paul Society is open to all parishioners who are interested in helping the poor, the homeless and the hungry. During the coming year some of the activities the St. Vincent de Paul Conference at St. Brendan´s will sponsor are: Sandwich Drive to feed the homeless every 4th Sunday, Fall Clothing Drive, Christmas Food Drive, Christmas Giving Tree. Ed Dollard, President 333-7146