ST. NICHOLAS RC CHURCH

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1 ST. NICHOLAS RC CHURCH Served by the Vocationist Fathers Fr. Stephen Ehiahuruike, S.D.V., Pastor Fr. Christogonus (Chris) Iwunze, S.D.V., Parochial Vicar Fr. Louis Caputo, S.D.V.,Weekend Assistant Church & Rectory 442 E Brinkerhoff Ave Palisades Park, NJ Tel Fax stnicholas07650@live.com Website. Office Hours Mon, Wed, Thu & Fri 11:30 AM - 6:00 PM Tuesdays 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM (Mornings by appointment only) 12 th Sunday in Ordinary Time June 25 th, 2017 The grace of God overflows for all (Romans 5:12-15). ADMINISTRATION OF THE SACRAMENTS Baptisms: On any available Sunday during the 11:00 AM (Italian), 12:30 PM (English) & 7:00 PM (Portuguese) Masses. Please, contact the rectory at least one month prior to desired date. Confessions: Saturdays 5:00 to 5:45 PM, or during the week by appointment. Marriages: Please contact the rectory at least six months prior to desired wedding date. Sacrament of the Sick: If you are hospitalized or unable to come to Church for health reasons and would like to be visited by a priest for Confession, Communion, or Anointing of the Sick, please call the rectory. Religious Education Program (CCD): For children 1 st to 8 th grades who are not attending Catholic School. Classes are held on Sundays from September to May at 11:30 AM, with attendance to the 12:30 PM Family Mass. Confirmation: Teens will receive the Sacrament of Confirmation on 8 th grade. They will attend classes at 11:30 AM from September to December; and from January to April classes will start at 11:00 AM in the church hall, with attendance to the 12:30 PM Family Mass. Saturday: Sunday: MASS SCHEDULE 7:00 & 8:00 AM 6:00 PM - Vigil Mass 7:30 AM, 9:30 AM 11:00 AM (Italian) 12:30 PM - Family Mass 7:00 PM (Portuguese) Weekdays: 7:00 & 8:00 AM Holy Days: 6:30, 8:00, 10:00 AM & 7:30 PM Other Services & Activities: Mon to Sat: 7:40 AM Morning Prayer Tuesday: 9:00 AM - Legion of Mary 7:30 PM - St. Padre Pio Mass (9/19) 7:30 PM - Holy Rosary Society (9/26) 8:00 PM - Holy Rosary (Portuguese) Wednesday: 7:00 PM - Holy Rosary (Italian) Thursday: 2:00 PM - Bible Study (Italian) 6:15 to 7:15 PM - Holy Hour Adoration for Vocations (June 29, July 6, 13, 20, 27) 7:30 PM - Bible Study (English) 8:30 PM - Rosary by Braz. Men (7/13) Friday: 8:30 PM - Brazilian Prayer Group 1 st Friday: 5:30 to 8:30 PM - Blessed Sacrament Adoration (9/1)

2 ST NICHOLAS RC CHURCH Parish Trustee: Giovanni Simone & Michael Massaro Parish Secretary: Débora Moreira Music Ministry: Addie Luers, Giovanni & Karen Simone, and Kelly Oliveira Vocationist Sisters Community Sr. Benedita Carvalho, S.D.V., Superior & Pre-K Director; Sr. Jancy Thomas, S.D.V. and Sr. Emilia Din, S.D.V th Street - Palisades Park, NJ Tel Parish Pre-K Fr. Justin Learning Center Tel NOTRE DAME ACADEMY 312 First St Palisades Park, NJ Principal: Mark Valvano Tel Mass Intentions SATURDAY, June 24 7:00AM Mario Lisica by his mother Regina 8:00AM Anton Mirkovich by his wife 6:00PM Santo & Maria Gerbavac by daughter Milena SUNDAY, June 25 7:30AM Intentions of Fr. Stephen Ehiahuruike, SDV 9:30AM Mary, Rose & Camile by bro. Frank Pallotta & wife 11:00AM Santo & Maria Gerbavac by daughter Milena 12:30PM Antonio Tommolillo by Tommolillo family 7:00 PM All people of this parish MONDAY, June 26 7:00AM Antonio Mattessich by his daug-in-law Maria 8:00AM Solidalba & Maria Cecere by daughter & children TUESDAY, June 27 7:00AM Caterina Bussanich by M/M John Hroncich 8:00AM Giovanni Piccinich by M/M Anthony Piccinich WEDNESDAY, June 28 7:00AM Mike & Olimpia Pallotta by Josephine & Fausto Galeazza 8:00AM Special intentions by M/M Anthony Piccinich THURSDAY, June 29 7:00AM John Tarabocchia by M/M Matthew Mattessich 8:00AM Vincent Giambona by his wife FRIDAY, June 30 7:00AM Stefano Piccinich by M/M Albino Matesic 8:00AM All souls in purgatory by Tony & Julia Picinich SATURDAY, July 1 7:00AM Anna Mattessich by M/M Matthew Mattessich 8:00AM Nikola Morin by M/M John Hroncich 6:00PM Antonio & Francesca Mondo by Cerciello family SUNDAY, July 2 7:30AM John Burns by wife, daughter & son-in-law 9:30AM Caterina & Nunziatina Mattera by Lucia Casola 11:00AM Rocco Ianni by Giovanni Totaro 12:30PM Grace Ehiahuruike by friend 7:00 PM All people of this parish News of the Parish HOLY HOUR OF ADORATION will be held every Thursday from 6:15 to 7:15 PM during summer. There will be no first Friday Adoration for the months of July and August. During summer months, more than ever, we should take advantage of our free time to have private hours of adoration in church. Our church will continue to stay open from 6:30 AM to 7:30 PM JESUS-EUCHARIST waits for your visit. OUR ANNUAL MASS IN HONOR OF ST. ANNE will be on Wednesday, July 26 at 8:00 AM. A holy relic of the saint will be venerated immediately following the mass. CCD RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM Our program was created to provide basic doctrine of Catholic faith to our school age children 1 st to 8 th grades and it strives to help them deepen their relationship with God. Please contact the rectory office if you have a child to be enrolled in our program. DINNER DANCE 2017 Make your calendar: Our Dinner Dance will be held on Saturday, October 14 at the Brownstone Restaurant in Paterson. Biblical Reflection Just are you are rich in every respect, in faith and discourse, in knowledge, in total concern, and in our love for you, you must abound in your work of charity 2 Cor 8:7 Paul reminds the people of Corinth of their many blessings and calls them to give charitably to others. We too are blessed in many ways. Are we as charitable? In Memoriam SANCTUARY LAMP donated this week in loving memory of Anthony Truncellito by his family

3 Page 3 June 25, 2017 Events of the Week Tuesday, June 27 9:00AM - Legion of Mary in Bl. Mother s room 8:00PM - Holy Rosary in the Brazilian families Wednesday, June 28 7:00PM - Holy Rosary in Italian in church Thursday, June 29 6:15 to 7:15PM - Holy Hour of Adoration for Vocations 7:30PM - Bible Study in English Friday, June 30 8:30PM - Brazilian prayer meeting in church hall Ministers Schedule for July 2 6:00 PM: Lector - Carmela B. E.M. - Maria Claudia and Rita 7:30 AM: Lectors - Michael E. M. - Sr. Jancy and Sr. Emilia 9:30 AM: Lectors - Gina and Carol E.M. - Sr. Bene and Suzanne 11:00 AM: Lectors - Frank and Italia E.M. - Carmela A., Francesca and Margherita 12:30 PM : Lector - Lucy, Renee and Benjamin E.M. - Suzanne 7:00 PM: Lectors - Patricia, Katia and Laine E.M. - Evaneide and Leo Pastoral Care Holy Communion was brought this month to: Maria Piccini, Victor Columbini, John Ostuni, Frances Ceria, Cynthia Cornell, Anita Lauria and Gloria Pezzolla. Pray for our sick: Mateus Ribeiro, Domenica Dinaro, Lorenzo Cafasso, Josephine Dolberry, Eileen Murphy, Angela Tina, Rita Vanore, Maria Piccini, John Ostuni, Dominick Ostuni, Sara Modafferi, John Hroncich (John Hroncich s nephew), Fred DeCarlo, Martino Matesic, Ashraf Soliman and James Malatesta. Remember our deceased: Michael Polotta (6/18) STEWARDSHIP OF TIME AND TALENT The red rose placed by the tabernacle each week for the month of June was donated by Eileen Colonna. The purificators (altar cloths) for the month of June were cleaned by Claudia Oliveira Shoprite Cards are available after each Sunday Mass or during the week at the office. Our church will get 5% of what you spend. 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time FEAR NOT How do people find hope in the face of suffering and death? That is the question addressed by today's scriptures. We hear of the suffering of Jeremiah and the psalmist. We hear of the death that "reigned from Adam to Moses" (Romans 5:14). We hear of the fears of the Twelve as Jesus sends them out into the world to preach and heal. Through all this tribulation one message rings out loud and clear--"do not be afraid!" The God who saved Jeremiah and the psalmist and Jesus is fully present to save us through the gracious gift of Jesus Christ. We have nothing and no one to fear. Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co., Inc. STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE June 11 collection $ 2, June 18 collection: 6:00PM Mass $ :30AM Mass $ :30AM Mass $ :00AM Mass $ :30PM Mass $ :00PM Mass $ Online $ $ 2, Budget amount needed weekly $ 2, This weekend second collection will be for the VOCATIONIST MISSIONS Your Generosity is Needed! Without the priest, there is no Eucharist. Without the Eucharist, there is no Church. Of course, we need prayer for vocations. And we ask that you explicitly invite young men in our parishes to consider priesthood. But we also need your financial assistance to reach candidates, run discernment retreats and camps, fund our seminarians education and support our missions all over the world. Please donate generously.

4 CCD Religious Education Program Our program provides religious instruction to children from grades 1 to 8 and all children who are not attending Catholic schools should be registered. They will receive First Communion on 2nd grade and Confirmation on 8th grade. Please contact the rectory s office for more information or if you have new children to be added to our listings. HOLY ROSARY SOCIETY Pray the rosary everyday. Pray, pray a lot and offer sacrifices for the sinners. I m Our Lady of the Rosary. Only I will be able to help you. Meetings are on the Tuesday that precedes the first Sunday of each month at 7:30PM next meeting in September If you want to be part of the Holy Rosary Society, come to our next meeting. New members are always welcome. LEGION OF MARY Are you a shut-in? Unable to come to church? Allow the Legion of Mary to visit you. We would like to pray the rosary with you and offer holy communion. If there is someone you know or you yourself would like such a visit, please call the rectory office and someone from the Legion of Mary will contact you. UNUM Singles Group We will meet on the 3rd Saturday (pending on schedule of events of the 7:00 PM for prayers, discussions, maybe a good movie, a glass of wine and a relaxing chat amongst friends of same faith Our next meeting will be July 18 If you are interested on being part of the group, please let us know. Just drop this cutout in the collection basket, call us at or at stnicholas07650@live.com Name: Phone (for texting): ~~ Feast of Saint Anne ~~ A Mass in honor of St. Anne, mother of the Virgin Mary and grandmother of Jesus, will be celebrated on Wednesday, July 26 th ST. MATTHEW S PRESENTS MUSIC FOR A SUMMER EVENING On Wednesday, July 12th at 7:30PM, they will have once again a summer concert featuring all professional singers and musicians. The music will be a mixture of classical, popular, and show tunes. Tickets for the concert are $20 and $15 for seniors. St. Matthew s rectory: 555 Prospect Ave Ridgefield, NJ MASS FOR THE LIVING You can request a mass to be celebrate for the intention of someone who is sick, going through difficult times and in need of spiritual strength. We are accustomed to offer masses for the souls of our deceased, but we should do the same in the intentions of our families, friends and anyone in need. Vocationist Corner at 8:00 AM. A holy relic of the saint will be venerated following the Mass. All are invited to attend. Please use baskets at the entrance of the church for your donations to St. Anne. With the results of the Survey and Town Hall meeting, we have agreed to move the Saturday evening Vigil Mass schedule to 5:00PM starting December 3 rd first Sunday of Advent Grant that I may die to self and to the world, and that Jesus may live in me, in turn, I may live for You alone, O Divine Trinity, indwelling in my soul! Grant that all my thoughts may be directed toward You, as are those of the Cherubim, and that all my affections may become flames of love for You, as are the Seraphim. May all my senses be engaged in serving You like so many Angels. Grant that every action of mine may truly be acts of the purest and most intense love for You. Blessed Fr. Justin Russolillo, SDV, Spirit of Prayer, page 113

5 Our parish says goodbye to our dear pastor Fr. Stephen Ehiahuruike, SDV On Friday, June 2 nd, an official letter arrived at St. Nicholas. It brought news of Fr. Stephen s transfer to St. Francis of Assisi Church in Apopka, FL. After negotiations with the Bishop of the Diocese of Orlando, the Vocationist Fathers had acquired a new community, the first in the Southeast region of the United States. Father Stephen has been chosen to be its pastor. The urgency of his transfer was unseen before. Only three weeks to pack, to say farewell to his parishioners and to assume position in his new parish. It was certainly too fast, too soon, and too difficult to bear. Fr. Stephen was born in Ezinihitte, Mbaise, Imo State, Nigeria, on September 4, He is the 3 rd of seven children of Simon and Martha Ehiahuruike. When the family began to grow, his father, an only son, moved his family to live with their grandmother in Obizi, Ezinihitte, Mbaise. There, little Chukwuemeka (Stephen s Nigerian name) was raised, surrounded by his beloved family, and being extra spoiled by his sweet grandma. Raised in a very good Catholic family, Stephen was an altar boy from 4th to 9th grade. As a young man, Stephen heard the call of God to serve as a priest. In October of 1991, the Vocationist Fathers opened a new mission in Nigeria, and Stephen approached them for guidance. He entered the Vocationist congregation in September of He graduated in Philosophy in 2000 and Theology in He did his First Profession at the age of 22, his Perpetual Profession at 26 and was ordained Priest on August 7, Two months after his ordination, he was transferred to the Vocationist Mission in the Philippines. There he served his congregation as Superior and Novice Master, and obtained his Masters in Theology in On July 15, 2011, Fr. Stephen was assigned to St. Nicholas Church in Palisades Park. He soon became familiar with the entire parish, visiting families and making new friends. Fr. Stephen s charisma and cheerful personality soon conquered the heart of most parishioners. He was a Parochial Vicar during the pastoral transition from Fr. Armando to Fr. Jeremy, in the beginning of Fr. Stephen was appointed St. Nicholas Administrator in April of 2012, and then Pastor. Fr. Stephen s presence brought new life to St. Nicholas parish. His humble spirit healed old wounds. His smile welcomed back those who were away from our parish. New parishioners felt welcomed and energized by his homilies, by his cordial approach with so much love and respect for each individual he happened to cross path with. I just moved to the area and was shopping around for a new parish. I visited all churches nearby and decided to stay here because of Fr. Stephen. He made me feel as if I had just arrived home, said a newly registered member of St. Nicholas. Fr. Stephen will give you his full attention, no matter who you are and what you have to say. He will listen, he will pay attention to every word. Even if he happens to disagree with you, he will let you know without letting go of his happy face, said another parishioner. The 12:30 PM Sunday Mass is mostly attended by the CCD children and their families. Fr. Stephen asked questions to the children during Mass and patiently considered their answers. Parents witnessed in their children the desire to attend Mass, to wonder about God and to curiosity to know more about their Catholic faith. Fr. Stephen made it all very special for them. As the time to say farewell approaches, the entire parish feels the sadness of losing such caring pastor. We pray that he will always have a special place in his heart for the memories we shared. We will miss Fr. Stephen We will miss him a lot.