A BLESSED CHRISTMAS TO ALL

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1 SAINT NICHOLAS OF TOLENTINE PARISH Goethals Ave. Jamaica, NY (718) Office (718) Fax ALL ARE WELCOME! WEEKEND SCHEDULE/HORARIO DE MISAS Saturday Eve: 5:00 P.M. Sunday Masses: 7:30 A.M. 9:15 A.M. (ESPAÑOL) 10:45 A.M. 12:15 P.M. 5:00 P.M. Daily Mass - Monday to Saturday 7:45 A.M. & 12:05 P.M. BAPTISMS Parents must first make an appointment in the rectory 2 months before the date and present the original birth certificate. English: Usually the 2nd Saturday and 4th Sunday of each month at a 2:00 pm ceremony and at Sunday Mass by arrangement. Instruction class is on the first Tuesday of the month at 7:30 pm. Spanish: Usually the 3rd Sunday of each month at a 2:00 pm ceremony. Instruction class is on the Friday before at 7:00 pm. RECONCILIATION (CONFESSIONS) Monday through Saturday: 11:45 am- 12:00 Noon - Chapel Saturday: 4:00-4:45 pm - Church. And by appointment. MARRIAGE According to Diocesan regulations, arrangements must be made at least six months in advance in the rectory. CARE OF THE SICK Communion is regularly brought to the sick by the Priests and Ministers of Communion. Please let us know if someone is confined at home because of illness or age. RECTORY OFFICE HOURS Monday to Friday: 9:00 am - 12 Noon & 1:00-8:00 pm Saturday: 9:00 am to 7:00 pm Sunday: 9:00 am to 2:00 pm ST. NICHOLAS OF TOLENTINE CATHOLIC ACADEMY (Pre-K to 8) Parsons Blvd. Phone: RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CENTER Goethals Ave. Phone: OUTDOOR FLEA MARKET Phone: stnicksfleamarket@gmail.com EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Most Sundays from 1:30-4:45 pm and First Fridays. A BLESSED CHRISTMAS TO ALL For to us a child is born to us a son is given, and he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6

2 SAINT NICHOLAS OF TOLENTINE PARISH Masses for the Week Saturday, December 24 5:00p John La Colla 7:30p Carlos A. Fernandez 12:00a People of the Parish Sunday, December 25 9:30 Christmas Novena 11:00 Laura Evelyn Leilani Geroy (L) B-Day Carlos Mendoza Rev. John Francis Soul in Purgatory Simplicia Lalap & Marcelo Lalap Joseph Miguel Valle In Thanksgiving for Larry & Maridel (L) Maxima Soriano Kathy Vasquez & Rudy & Tita Fernandez (L) 12:30 Millie Dukach Stefanov Monday, December 26 7:45 Raoul S. Vargas 12:05p Christmas Novena Tuesday, December 27 7:45 Christmas Novena 12:05p Lorna & Delia De Paz (L) Wednesday, December 28 7:45 In Thanksgiving for Jesah Nelfa T. Dotillos (L) B-Day 12:05p Christmas Novena Thursday, December 29 7:45 Christmas Novena 12:05p Thomas George Friday, December 30 7:45 Maria Teresa Santiago 12:05p Christmas Novena Saturday, December 31 7:45 Souls in Purgatory 12:05p Christmas Novena 5:00p Hector Silguero Sunday, January 1 7:30 Christmas Novena 9:15 Maria Tineo Carmen E. Rayo Hurtado 10:45 Leilani N. Geroy (L) B-Day Mr. & Mrs. Edwin Gutierrez & Family 12:15p Alejo Garcia & Jonas Pierre Araña ACTIVITIES FOR The week SUNDAY, December 25 JAMAICA, NY MONDAY, December 26 - OFFICE CLOSED 6:00 pm - Shelter - Austin Hall 6:00 pm - Volleyball Practice - Gym 7:00 pm - N.A. - Cafeteria 7:00 pm - Spanish Evangelization Team - R/E Center TUESDAY, December 27 9:30 am - Rosary Makers Club - Austin Hall 6:00 pm - Shelter - Austin Hall 6:00 pm - Sports - Gym 6:00 pm - Self-Help - Seton Hall 7:15 pm - A.A. - Cafeteria 7:30 pm - Youth Awakening - Youth Center 7:30 pm - Forming Intentional Disciples Study - Tolentine Hall 7:30 pm - Ultreya - R/E Center WEDNESDAY, December 28 6:00 pm - Shelter - Austin Hall 6:00 pm - Sports - Gym 6:30 pm - ESL - Cafeteria - Seton Hall THURSDAY, December 29 6:00 pm - Shelter - Austin Hall 6:00 pm - Sports - Gym 6:00 pm - Self-Help - Seton Hall 7:00 pm - Grupo de Oración - Chapel FRIDAY, December 30 6:00 pm - Shelter - Austin Hall 6:00 pm - Sports - Gym 7:00 pm - Scouts - Gym, Cafeteria, Seton Hall 8:00 pm - Fil Am - Tolentine Hall SATURDAY, December 31 - New Year s Eve SUNDAY, January 1 - New Year s Day PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS The Sick: Fermina Desa, George Karas, Maria Koch, Hedy Segarra, Helen Boyle Soto. Deceased: Remedios Bailon Carpena

3 Parish Stewardship Week Ending: December 18, 2016 Total Regular Collection: $ 8, Last year same weekend: $ 8, Thank you for your continued support. SECOND COLLECTION UPDATE January 8th - The second collection will be for the Diocesan Mission fund. January 15th - The second collection will be for Monthly Maintenance. St. Nick s is a welcoming community in the Catholic Tradition, enriched by many cultures, rooted in God s Word and the Eucharist, offering loving service. Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord Next Weekend s Readings Numbers 6:22-27 Moses receives instruction on how the blessing of the Israelites is to be phrased. Psalm 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8 (2a) God s mercy doesn t fade even after the Year of Mercy ends. Galatians 4:4-7 God accomplishes our ransom in the fullness of time. Luke 2:16-21 The shepherds come with a message announced by a host of angels. He gave power to become children of God. If you think you may be called to share the Father s love as a priest, deacon or in the consecrated life, contact the Vocation Office at (718) or vocations@diobrook.org. 3 RECTORY Rev. John Francis Rev. John Gribowich Rev. Joseph Wilson Rev. Peter A. Mahoney Msgr. Stephen Adu-Kwaning Deacon Joseph Catanello Deacon José Lizama STAFF Mr. Steven Acosta Mr. José L. Villanueva Sr. Karen Cavanagh, C.S.J. Ms. Christina Rosado Mrs. Rose Ruesing Pastor Parochial Vicar Parochial Vicar Weekend Assistant In Residence Permanent Deacon Permanent Deacon Maintenance Manager Music Director Family Minister Youth Minister Youth Minister ST. NICHOLAS OF TOLENTINE CATHOLIC ACADEMY Mr. Robert Lowenberg Principal Mrs. Ethel Cofresi Administrative Assistant Mrs. Lorraine White Secretary Mrs. Sonya Vidal Tuition Manager RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CENTER Ms. Iris Flores Coordinator Mrs. Joyce O Brien Secretary The Bread and Wine this weekend is in Memory of the Deceased Members of the Scarola & Mejia Families. CONGRATULATIONS! To the following students of our parish community who, because of their academic performance, have achieved Honors status for November & December 2016 at: Honor Roll St. Francis Preparatory School Jonathan Amador Caitlyn Mae Garcia Arana Victoria Bitally Doncell Emily Ann Emmanuel Gabrielle Eva Girard Elizabeth Iris Rivera Janine Anne Sahagun Riana Nicole Simo Clinton Ferraris Suanico Mary Louis Academy Principal s List: Samantha Chui Kathleen Kaye Lopez Jade Villanueva Second Honors: Ashley Jordan Matthews Jasmine Jordan Matthews Nia Ogunsanya Lizbeth Rodriguez

4 From the Pastor s Desk. DECEMBER 25, Christmas Greetings to all of you my brothers and sisters in Jesus! I pray to God that you are all enjoying a wonderful Feast on this very special day that commemorates the birth of the Infant Jesus. For today is a time of great joy for all the nations throughout the world. In the first reading (Is. 52:7-10) Prophet Isaiah proclaimed to the people of Israel that God was coming into the world through the person of Jesus. The second reading from the letter to the Hebrews reminds us that God spoke to the people in many and various ways by the prophets, but, when Baby Jesus was born, things changed. Now, God was going to speak to us through His beloved Son. In today s Gospel saint John tells us who is Jesus and why he came into the world. Jesus is God incarnated. He is the Word of God. He was with God in the beginning and He is God. All things were created through Him. Nothing that exists had its existence without Jesus. What has come into the world through Jesus who is the giver of life is eternal life, Jesus came as the Light of all people, answering the hope of all by showing the way to eternal life, joy and peace. The opening chapter of the book of prophet Isaiah says, An ox knows its owner and an ass, its master s manger, But Israel does not know my people has not understood (Isa 1:3) Because of that famous verse, every nativity scene now has a cow and a donkey. There is something important in that verse. The cow knows its owner, the donkey knows where to get its food but God s chosen people, Israel, during the time of Isaiah, did not know God and did not understand the ways of God. Seven centuries later when God became one of us in Bethlehem many people did not know Him. What more could God have done for us? This Christmas is another chance for us to get to know Jesus, the Son of God, be filled with joy and peace. A Blessed Christmas to you and all your loved ones! Fr. John Francis ST. NICK S 100th ANNIVERSARY In 1916, plans were made to start a parish in the area of the Queensboro Hospital for Communicable Diseases, which is the location of Queens General Medical Center. Property was purchased in January of 1917 and a church was built on the corner of Parsons Blvd. and Union Turnpike by October of that same year. The area and the parish have developed into a diversified community with people of many different languages and cultures. This is St. Nick s today! In order to celebrate our 100th Anniversary as a parish community, a different event has been planned each month to bring us together to celebrate, to pray and to work. May 20, 2017: Spring Concert with all choirs, time 7:00 pm in Church. June 25, 2017: Parish Picnic, Cunningham Park (time TBD). September 10, 2017: Feast of St. Nicholas of Tolentine, Church and Tolentine Hall, 12:15pm. We ask all parishioners to come forward and get involved in some of these programs wherever you feel most comfortable. Contact the rectory office to let us know of your interest and availability in various activities.

5 Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord 5 ST. NICHOLAS OF TOLENTINE CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR S SCHEDULE 2016 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 24 CHRISTMAS EVE MASSES 4:45 PM - Carols 5:00 PM - Mass 7:00 PM - Carols 7:30 PM - Mass 11:30 PM - Carols 12 Midnight - Mass SUNDAY, DECEMBER 25 CHRISTMAS DAY MASS 9:30 AM 11:00 AM 12:30 PM NEW YEAR S MASSES SATURDAY, DECEMBER 31 NEW YEAR S EVE 5:00 PM SUNDAY, JANUARY 1, 2017 NEW YEAR S DAY 7:30 AM 9:15 AM 10:45 AM 12:15 PM Please note: There is NO 5:00 pm Mass on Christmas Day or New Year s Day

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9 Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord 9 Zumba Fitness Lose the pounds. Save your life! VOLUNTEERS NEEDED If you are interested in volunteering in our men s shelter, please sign up by filling the information below. Name: Saturday January 7, 14, 21, 28, :30-10:30 a.m. in Tolentine Hall Donation $5.00 Phone: Telephone No.: Please leave this form at Saint Nicholas of Tolentine s Rectory. For more information, please contact Nilda Rivera at St. Nicholas of Tolentine Catholic Academy Kindergarten Registration is continuing!!!! For more information, please visit our website at or call CHRISTMAS NOVENA CARDS Let your loved ones and friends know how much they mean to you with a beautiful Christmas Novena card, they are available in the Rectory Office. Mass intentions available Since we inaugurated our collective intention Masses on Sundays, there are now more weekday Announced Masses available for your intentions for You are welcome to stop by the Rectory to reserve your dates of interest. SACRAMENTS PREPARATION FOR ADULTS Registrations are now open Are you 18 or over and missing the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Communion? If so, please call the Religious Education Office at (718) We will give you information as to how to prepare to receive or complete your Sacraments. THE FIRST WEDNESDAY NOVENA AND MASS in honor of our Mother of Perpetual Help will be on January 4, 2017, at 7:00 pm in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel. ST. NICKS INDOOR FLEA MARKET St. Nick s Table needs your help! When you are cleaning out your cubbyhole, please remember that our St. Nick s table is in need of items. (NO USED CLOTHES OR STUFFED ANI- MALS PLEASE.) Thank you.

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11 Solemnidad de la Natividad del Señor 25 DE DICIEMBRE, 2016 BAUTISMOS En español El tercer domingo de cada mes a las 2:00 p.m. Los padres y los padrinos deben de asistir a una clase de preparación el Viernes anterior a las 7:00 PM. En inglés el segundo sábado y cuarto domingo de cada mes a las 2:00 p.m. Los padres y padrinos deben de asistir a la clase de preparación el primer martes a las 7:30 PM. Los padres deben de hacer una cita con uno de los sacerdotes y presentar la partida de nacimiento del niño. Los padrinos deben ser católicos practicantes. MATRIMONIO De acuerdo a las regulaciones diocesanas, la pareja necesita una preparación con seis meses de anticipación. Por favor llamen a la rectoría para fijar una cita con uno de los Sacerdotes. LA SAGRADA COMUNIÓN Los Sacerdotes o Ministros Extraordinarios de la Sagrada Comunión llevan la Comunión a las personas que se encuentran enfermas en su hogar. Por favor avísenos si sabe de alguien en necesidad de éste servicio. En caso de emergencia puede llamar a la rectoría a cualquier hora. RECONCILIACION/LA CONFESION Lunes a Sábado de 11:45 a 12:00 del mediodía en la Capilla. Sábados de 4:00 a 4:45 P.M. en la Iglesia. O por cita previa. HORARIO DE LA OFICINA PARROQUIAL Lunes a Viernes: 8:30 A.M. a 12:00 Mediodía. y 1:00 P.M. a 9:00 P.M. Sábado: 9:00 A.M. a 7:00 P.M. Domingo: 9:00 A.M. a 2:00 P.M. Por favor tengan en cuenta que a veces el Sacerdote se encuentra en la Iglesia, en alguna reunión, etc. Si desea o necesita hablar con uno de ellos es conveniente que llame con anterioridad para fijar una cita. ACADEMIA DE SAN NICOLAS DE TOLENTINO Parsons Boulevard - Jamaica, Nueva York (718) Fax (718) Clases desde el Pre-Kinder hasta el octavo grado. Programas antes y después de la escuela. CENTRO DE EDUCACION RELIGIOSA Avenida Goethals - Jamaica, Nueva York (718) Clases desde el Kinder hasta la escuela superior, los Domingos de 8:45 a 10:30 am. Preparación para los niños y sus padres para los Sacramentos del Bautismo, Confesión, Eucaristía y Confirmación. Visite nuestra página web al: LA SEGUNDA COLECTA DE HOY Es para Catholic Charities. ESL CLASSES Las clases de inglés han empezado para mas información: María C. Quiroga Los interesados en colaborar como instructores, favor dejar su nombre en la rectoría. EL LIBRO DE MISAS DE ENERO A DICIEMBRE 2017: El libro de Misas YA esta disponible. No se hacen reservaciones por teléfono. La Donación por Misa es de $15.00 y por El Pan y Vino es $ PREPARACIÓN PARA LOS SACRAMENTOS PARA LOS ADULTOS Las matriculas están abiertas. Tiene usted más de 18 años? Le falta recibir los Sacramentos del Bautizo, Confirmación y Comunión? Si es así, le invitamos a que pase a la Oficina de Educación Religiosa y le daremos la información necesaria sobre la preparación para recibir los Sacramentos, o a llamar por teléfono al EPIFANIA DEL SEÑOR - Están todos cordialmente invitados para el día 8 de enero a celebrar la Epifanía del Señor en la Iglesia a las 10:45 de la mañana. HORARIO NAVIDEÑO 2016 MISAS Sabado 24 de diciembre: Nochebuena: 5:00 P.M., 7:30 P.M. y 12:00 Medianoche Vengan media hora antes para cantar villancicos! Domingo 25 de diciembre: La Natividad del Señor: 9:30 A.M., 11:00 A.M. y 12:30 P.M. *No habrá Misa de 5:00 de la tarde en éste día Novena y Misa el Primer Miercoles en honor de Nuestra Senora del Perpetuo Soccorro sera el dia 4 de enero del 2017 a las 7:00 pm en la Capilla. DONACIONES DE ALIMENTOS Debido a la creciente necesidad de las familias en nuestra comunidad, debemos continuar con nuestra Campaña de Donación de Alimentos. Les pedimos donaciones para ayudar a nuestros hermanos que están pasando necesidad. Buscamos alimentos enlatados y empacados (que no estén vencidos). Se pueden donar: jugos, vegetales, frutas, salsa de tomate, arroz, tuna, salmón, frijoles/garbanzos, leche en polvo, cereales, pastas, sopas, mantequilla de maní, aceite, etc.!les agradecemos su contribución!