2010 BISHOP’S APPEAL A heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone that made a commitment to the 2010 Bishop’s Appeal for Catholic Charities and Church.  To date 182 of our 710 parish families (26%) have responded.  However, we need the support of all members of St. Brendan’s if we are to be successful in reaching our parish goal of $26,640.00.  To date we have received a total of $24,922.00 in pledges (94%).  THANKS FOR YOUR GENEROUS RESPONSE    JUSTICE & CHARITY members will be selling Carnations on Father's Day weekend, $1 each; $5 for 6 and $10 a dozen.  All of the proceeds will benefit RIGHT TO LIFE .  Thank you in advance for all your support.    COMBINED COLLECTION Thank you for your generous support last weekend of the Diocese of Youngstown CHURCH AT HOME combined collection which supports the Catholic Campaign for Human Development, the Catholic Communication Campaign and the educational ministries of the Catholic University of America and Newman Campus Ministries.    SANCTUARY CANDLE dates are still available for the 2010 Sanctuary Candle.  The candle is $40.00 and burns for the whole week in “Memory of” the intention you would like.  Please contact Fran Warino at the Rectory for scheduling them.   PARISH PICNIC Mark your calendars for our Annual Parish outdoor Mass and Picnic on Sunday, August 1.  More information to follow.   COMMUNITY NEWS; SUMMER FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS presented by Youngstown State University will be held on July 10 & 11.  If you would like to volunteer or need more information please call Lori Factor at 330-941-2307.  Help is needed with artists, performances, children’s activities and general information.