ST. NICHOLAS RC CHURCH

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1 ST. NICHOLAS RC CHURCH Served by the Vocationist Fathers Fr. Christogonus (Chris) Iwunze, S.D.V., Pastor Fr. Roberto da Silva, S.D.V., Parochial Vicar Fr. Louis Caputo, S.D.V.,Weekend Assistant Deacon Thomas La Russa, S.D.V., D.R.E. 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) 24 th Sunday in Ordinary Time September 16 th, 2018 Jesus asked his disciples, "Who do you say that I am?" (Mark 8:27-35). ADMINISTRATION OF THE SACRAMENTS Baptisms: On any available Sunday during the 11:00 AM (Italian), 9:30 AM or 12:30 PM (English) & 7:00 PM (Portuguese) Masses. Please, contact the rectory at least one month prior to desired date. Confessions: Saturdays 4:00 to 4:45 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: MASS SCHEDULE 7:00 & 8:00 AM 5:00 PM - Vigil Mass Sunday: 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 Weekly Services & Activities: Mon to Sat: 7:35 AM - Morning Prayer 8:30 AM - Holy Rosary (English) Tuesdays: 9:00 AM - Legion of Mary 7:00 PM - Bible Study (English) 7:30 PM - St. Padre Pio Mass 7:30 PM - Holy Rosary Society (10/2) 8:00 PM - Holy Rosary (Portuguese) Wednesdays:7:00 PM - Holy Rosary (Italian) Thursday: 6:15 to 7:15 PM - Holy Hour Adoration for Vocations (Sept 20, 27, Oct 11, 18 and 25) Friday: 8:30 PM - Brazilian Prayer Group 1 st Friday: 8:30 AM to 7:30 PM - Blessed Sacrament Adoration (October 5) Sunday: 6:00 PM - Holy Rosary by Brazilian Men (10/14)

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, September 15 7:00AM Francis Ring by M/M John Ostuni 8:00AM John Tarabocchia by Maria Morin 5:00PM Uncle Eddie Giannantonio by Christie & James Marohn Jr. SUNDAY, September 16 7:30AM John Pappalardo by his family 9:30AM Rocco Percontino by Paul & Gina Odorisio 11:00AM Matteo & Carmela Zuco by daughter Sara 12:30PM Osvaldo Arroyo by Giovanna O. & Franca G. & family 7:00PM For all people of this parish MONDAY, September 17 7:00AM In honor of St. Lazarus by Eduardo Lorenzo 8:00AM Nick & Nicolina Morin by daughter Maria TUESDAY, September 18 7:00AM Nikolina Mirkovich by M/M Zdenko Mirkovic 8:00AM Klara Mirkovich by M/M John Hroncich WEDNESDAY, September 19 7:00AM Nicolina Mirkovich by Maria & Joseph Hroncich 8:00AM Martino Matesic by M/M Zdenko Mirkovic THURSDAY, September 20 7:00AM Francis Ring by Marie Marino 8:00AM Robert Hroncich by his family FRIDAY, September 21 7:00AM Martino Matesic by his wife Victoria 8:00AM Klara Mirkovich by M/M John Tarabocchia SATURDAY, September 22 7:00AM Carmina Osso Molinaro by Lucia Brusco 8:00AM Martino Matesic by Tony & Julia Picinich 5:00PM Eddie Giannantonio by Tony & Blanche DiBona SUNDAY, September 23 7:30AM In honor of St. Padre Pio by Marie & children 9:30AM Henry Grill by Gina & Jenny 11:00AM Nicola Guglielmo by Sandra & Giovanni Calisto & fam. 12:30PM Ann & John Neary by family 7:00PM For all people of this parish News of the Parish Celebrating Saint Padre Pio on the 50 th anniversary of his entrance into eternal life, and 100 years since the appearance of the stigmata, the ST. PADRE PIO GROUP invites all to the Mass and procession in honor of their beloved saint this Sunday, September 16. Mass at 11:00 AM, procession at 4:00 PM. 105 th ANNIVERSARY OF BLESSED FR. JUSTIN S PRIESTLY ORDINATION will be celebrated this Thursday, September 20 at the 8:00AM Mass. Please make an effort to come and celebrate with us. DINNER DANCE & RAFFLE - Our Dinner Dance will be held on Saturday, Sept 29 at the Fiesta Banquet in Wood-Ridge, NJ. Special guest appearance of ALFIO. The ticket is $75.00 per person. Tickets are on sale at the rectory office. Have you bought our Raffle tickets yet? Please support our parish by offering them to your family and friends. Cost: 1 for $10, 4 for $30 and 14 for $100. Great prizes! JOURNAL Our Journal is the major fundraiser of our parish. Please see details on how to be part of this year s journal on page 3 of this week s bulletin. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION - All children of our parish, grades 1 to 8, who are not enrolled in Catholic School should attend our Religious Education Program. Please come to the rectory office to register your child for the CCD Religious Education Program. Classes will be held on Sunday at 11:30 AM, starting next Sunday, Sept. 23. PARISH SPIRITUAL RETREAT - We will gather for a parish day of recollection at the Shrine of St. Joseph in Stirling, NJ Save the date: Saturday, November 3.

3 24 th SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME LISTENING AND RESPONDING There are three interwoven themes in today's readings: listening to God, faith vs. good works, and losing our life in order to find it. How are they related? The Suffering Servant of Isaiah undergoes much distress and ridicule, but is able to bear it because he has listened to the promptings of God day after day. The psalm tells us that God listens, too. God hears our prayers for help and is always ready to save us. As our faith deepens, so does our desire to do the works of justice and charity that build up the reign of God. God directs our actions in ways we often cannot see, and we don't always see the results. We are called upon in faith to trust that what we do is enough, and that willingness to listen to God's promptings will lead us in the right way. Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co., Inc ANNUAL JOURNAL Our Souvenir Book We invite you to once again or for the first time be part of St. Nicholas history by sponsoring a page in this 2018 ANNUAL JOURNAL. You might sponsor: 1) - a memorial in honor of your deceased; 2) - a business ad; or 3) - a congratulatory tribute. Contracts are available at the entrance of the church Deadline: Wednesday, September 19 The 2018 Annual Journal will be presented at the 53 rd ANNUAL DINNER DANCE to be held on Saturday, September 29 at the FIESTA Banquet Hall in Wood-ridge. It will be a great evening of elegant dinner, dancing and lots of fun. Over 200 parishioners and friends of St. Nicholas are expected to attend. A ticket for the dinner is $75.00 per person and can be reserved by calling Events of the Week Tuesday, September 18 9:00AM - Legion of Mary in Bl. Mother s room 7:00PM - Bible Study in English in the library 8:00PM - Holy Rosary by Brazilian families Wednesday, September 19 7:00PM - Holy Rosary in Italian in church Thursday, September 20 8:00AM - Mass in honor of Bl. Father Justin 6:15PM to 7:15PM - Holy Hour of Adoration in church Friday, September 21 8:30PM - Brazilian Prayer Group in church hall Lectors and E. Ministers Schedule for Sept 23 5:00 PM: Lector - Silvio and Deacon Thomas E.M. - Maria Claudia and Adriana 7:30 AM: Lectors - John and Michael E. M. - Sr. Jancy and Sr. Emilia 9:30 AM: Lectors - Carol and Lynn E.M. - Suzanne, Gina and Sr. Bene 11:00 AM: Lectors - Antonia and Margherita E.M. - Carmela, Francesca and Frank 12:30 PM : Lector - Rita E.M. - Suzanne 7:00 PM: Lector - Katia, Patricia and Leny E.M. - Evaneide and Adriana Pastoral Care Holy Communion was brought this month to: Victor Columbini, John Ostuni, Frances Ceria, Cynthia Cornell, Anita Lauria, Francesco De Candia, Eileen Murphy and Arthur Mazzarella. Pray for our sick: Mateus Ribeiro, Domenica Dinaro, Josephine Dolberry, Eileen Murphy, Angela Tina, Rita Vanore, John Ostuni, Dominick Ostuni, Sara Modafferi, John Hroncich (John Hroncich s nephew), James Malatesta, Carmelo Luvera, Arthur Mazzarella, Dolly Marie Caiazzo, Francesco DeCandia and Frank Sonny Pallotta. STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE September 2 first collection: $ 1, September 9 first collection: 5:00 PM Mass $ :30 AM Mass $ :30 AM Mass $ :00 AM Mass $ :30 PM Mass $ :00 PM Mass $ Online offerings $ $ 1, Would you consider giving 5% of your weekly income to support St. Nicholas? HOW MUCH IS 5% Weekly Income $150 $200 $300 $400 $500 Offering $7.50 $10 $15 $20 $25

4 We are considering the creation of a new group: GROUP OF DEVOTION TO ST. ANTHONY The initial plan is that the group would meet once a month, possibly on the First Fridays at 7:30 PM, following the Blessed Sacrament Adoration, in church. We will meet to meditate on the life of our beloved St. Anthony and request his powo Holy St. Anthony, gentlest of Saints, your love erful intercession and blessings for God and charity for His over us. The meeting would creatures, made you worthy last about one hour. Tickets include: Cocktail hour, dinner, unlimited wine and entertainment to possess miraculous powers. Miracles wait on your word, which you are ever ready to speak for those in trouble or anxiety. Amen. If your name is Anthony, Antonio, or Antonia, or maybe you have Anthony your middle name, come and join us. Anyone who is a devoted of St. Anthony and would like to be part of this group, please come and join us on creating it. Call the rectory to add your name. We are looking for a SINGER/ORGANIST to play at our 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM Sunday Masses. If you know anyone know is interested, please talk to Fr. Chris or call the office at OCTOBER IS THE MONTH OF THE HOLY ROSARY We will pray the Holy Rosary for all victims of sexual abuse and their families every day of the month of October from 7:00 to 7:20 PM in church Everybody is welcome to join us If you don t know how to pray, we will teach you. If you don t have a rosary to pray, we will give you one. 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. Special Message from Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R. Cardinal Joseph Tobin has prepared a special video message to the people of the Archdiocese of Newark to provide both perspective on the recent revelations this Spring and Summer about Archbishop McCarrick and events such as the Pennsylvania grand jury report, and to speak of steps that are now underway in response to the news and the needs of the people of this local Church. The message appears in both English and Spanish on the Archdiocese of Newark website See link on our website Vocationist Corner Celebrating 105th Anniversary of Blessed Fr. Justin s Priestly Ordination September 20 Sweetness With my God always trust, always confidence! With my neighbor, always sweetness, always sweetness! O give me pure love, pure zeal (X, 202)! O divine yearning of enveloping love, always directed but with ever new sweetness to detach me from creation, to elevate me beyond myself, to enwrap me in the Lord my God, to unite me with the Trinity (XXVI, 11)! Sweetness is essential, but as much as true sweetness is helpful, so is false sweetness harmful (I, 332). True sweetness tends to focus on small or big pleasures and thus attracts to them the creature as well (I, 333). Teachings of Blessed Fr. Justin Russolillo, S.D.V.

5 Saint Padre Pio 50 th Anniversary of His Entrance into Eternal Life, and 100 Years since the Appearance of the Stigmata ST. PADRE PIO was an Italian priest who was known for his piety and charity, as well as the gift of the stigmata, which has never been explained. St. Padre Pio was born Francesco Forgione, on May 25, 1887, in Pietrelcina, Italy. His parents were peasant farmers. He had an older brother and three younger sisters, as well as two other siblings who died in infancy. As a child, he was very religious and by the age of five he reportedly made the decision to dedicate his life to God. Fortunately, his parents were also very religious and they supported his Catholic development. His family attended daily Mass. Francisco served as an altar boy at his local parish. Francisco was known for taking on penances and his mother once scolded him for sleeping on a stone floor. Francisco's community was also supportive. Saint's days were popular celebrations and commonly celebrated in his town. From his tender age, Francisco had a peculiar ability. He could see guardian angels, spoke with Jesus and the Virgin Mary. This was not something taught to him, but occurred so naturally that he assumed other people could see them too. Although Francisco and his family was very religious, they were also very poor, which required that he work. He spent many years as a child tending to a small flock of sheep owned by his family. Unfortunately, the work meant he was unable to attend school regularly, so he quickly fell behind other kids his age. Francisco was sickly as a child. He suffered an attack of gastroenteritis at age six and when he was ten, he had typhoid fever. In 1897, after three years of schooling, Francisco expressed to his parents that he wanted to become a friar. His parents traveled to a nearby community of monks and asked if Francesco could join them. He was evaluated, despite his young age, and was told that he needed more education before he could join. At the age of 15, Francisco was finally ready and he entered the novitiate of the Capuchin friars at Morcone. He took the name of "Pio" in honor of Pope Pius I, whose relic he often saw at his local chapel. At the St. Padre Pio age of 17, Brother Pio became extremely ill and could only digest milk and cheese. He was sent to the mountain for better air, and when this did not work, he was sent home to his family. Amid all this, he continued to study for the priesthood. Brother Pio became a priest in 1910, but was permitted to remain at home because of his poor health. In 1915, with World War I afflicting the world, Padre Pio was summoned for military service. He was compelled to leave a tiny community of monks, with whom he was then housed, and drafted into medical service. However, he was so sickly that he was often sent home, only to then be recalled for service. In March 1916, he was finally dismissed because of his poor health. On September 20, Padre Pio was hearing confessions when he felt pain in his hands and feet. He noticed the stigmata, the wounds of Christ, appearing on his hands and feet. The experience was painful. Bleeding occurred. The wounds smelled of roses, and although they continued to weep, they never became infected. Doctors who later examined the stigmata were amazed at their perfectly round shape. By 1919, word began to spread about Padre Pio's stigmata and people came from far away to examine him. Padre Pio became popular with the people he encountered and soon began to attribute supernatural occurrences to him. For example, he was said to levitate, and able to perform miracles. His popularity became a source of concern for the Church and the Vatican began to restrict his activities to minimize public interaction. A Church investigation into his stigmata concluded that his condition was not faked. By 1934, the Vatican began to change its attitude towards Padre Pio and he was again allowed to perform public duties. He could preach, despite never being officially licensed by the Church to do so. Pope Pius XI encouraged people to visit him. In 1947, Fr. Karol Wojtyla visited Padre Pio who prophetically told him he would rise to the highest post in the Church." Fr. Karol Wojtyla became Pope John Paul II in Padre Pio used his newfound popularity to open a hospital in San Giovanni Rotondo. The facility opened in Pope Paul VI reviewed the controversies surrounding Padre Pio and dismissed any concerns over his conduct and the authenticity of his stigmata. Padre Pio became internationally famous. He was known for his piety, charity and the quality of his preaching. Padre Pio died on September 23, His funeral was attended by over 100,000 people. Pope John Paul II recognized Padre Pio as a saint on June 16, His feast day is September 23. He is the patron of civil defense volunteers, adolescents, and the village of Pietrelcina.