Lent begins this Wednesday

Unfortunately, Lent this year has to be different due to the pandemic. On Ash Wednesday, Feb. 17, the 9:00 am Mass will be livestreamed. However there will not be the normal distribution of ashes to help prevent the spread of the disease. Instead everyone is encouraged to click here and print out this form. Then […]

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Bishop’s Annual Appeal

For those who may have missed this article in last year’s bulletin CLICK HERE to learn how Bishop’s Annual Appeal directly affects St. Brendan Parish. All parishioners are asked to fill out their pledge cards before coming to church and simply place them in the collection baskets or mail them in to the office as […]

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Lower Cape Fear LifeCare

Lower Cape Fear LifeCare offers multi-week, no-cost, virtual grief care programs for those coping with the death of a spouse or other family members. The groups will be held in a secure virtual environment. Click here and see more information on page 4 of the bulletin.

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To get My Parish App

Go to your App Store (Android or iPhone), search for My Parish App and install it on your phone. This app provides up-to-the-minute updates from our parish and many resources and features to complement your daily faith life, such as, daily Mass readings, a calendar of parish events, and many more. You can click on […]

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Change in Streaming Times

The 8:00 Mass on Sunday was streamed due to problems with the sound at the 5:00 Mass Saturday and is available on YouTube this week. Next weekend the 8:00 Mass will be live-streamed to include the choir and the homily. On Ash Wednesday, Feb. 17, the 9:00AM Mass will be livestreamed.

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Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus ~ The Nine First Fridays

The “12 Promises” of the Sacred Heart of Jesus to St. Margaret Mary to encourage all Catholics to know and understand the benefit of practicing the Devotion. I will give them all the graces necessary in their state of life. I will give peace in their families and will unite families that are divided. I […]

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What to Expect as You Age

Bones, Joints and Muscles With age, bones tend to shrink in size and density, weakening them and making them more susceptible to fracture. You might even become a bit shorter. Muscles generally lose strength, endurance and flexibility — factors that can affect your coordination, stability and balance. What you can do to promote bone, joint […]

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Father Ippolito, former pastor of St. Brendan, reassigned

Bishop Luis Rafael Zarama expresses his sincere appreciation to Reverend Robert Ippolito, M.S., Pastor of Saint Stephen the First Martyr Parish in Sanford, for his faithful and generous priestly ministry. Father Ippolito has been assigned to priestly ministry in another diocese by his Provincial Superior.

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Gratitude to the Enhancement Committee

Gratitude to the Enhancement Committee who make the church look so beautiful by sharing their time and skill! The Enhancement Committee tries to compliment the liturgy by creating an atmosphere conducive to worship. We begin our work in November with Advent and end our work in April/May with Easter. Volunteers on this committee only work […]

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Funeral Arrangements for Fr. Trent Watts

Fr. Watts was former Pastor of Sacred Heart in Southport and most recently Pastor of Saint Therese Parish in Wrightsville Beach. On behalf of Bishop Luis Rafael Zarama, the following are the funeral arrangements, as we pray for the repose of the soul of the Reverend Trent L. Watts, Pastor of Saint Therese Parish in […]

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