Baptism of Our Lord. January 13, 2019

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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 S Goethals Ave. Phone: OUTDOOR FLEA MARKET Phone: stnicksfleamarket@gmail.com EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Most Sundays from 1:30-4:45 pm and First Fridays. Baptism of Our Lord January 13, 2019 When all the people were being baptized, Jesus was baptized too. And as he was praying, heaven was opened and the Holy Spirit descended on him in bodily form like a dove. And a voice came from heaven: You are my Son, whom I love; with you I am well pleased. Luke 3:21-22

2 SAINT NICHOLAS OF TOLENTINE PARISH Masses for the Week ACTIVITIES FOR The week JAMAICA, NY Saturday, January 12 5:00p Sean O Hare Sunday, January 13 7:30 Purgatorial Society 9:15 Mario Isla Barrientos (1Yr. Death Ann.) Epifania Castillo (1 Yr. Death Ann.) Miguel A. Hurtado & Carmen E. Rayo de Hurtado Juan Gutierrez St. Jude Carmen Marcovich & Natividad Viuda de Gutti Ivan Martinez (25th Yr. Death Anniversary) 10:45 Emmanuel Pio Gutierrez (L) (1st B-Day) Lucia & Jerome Menezes Douglas Cerna Delia Hechanova 12:15p People of the Parish 5:00p Lucille Joseph Monday, January 14 7:45 Souls in Purgatory 12:05p Ida Salvacion (L) B-Day Tuesday, January 15 7:45 Luis Rayos, III (L) 12:05 Lucille Joseph 7:00p Jose Lora (1 Yr. Death Ann.) Wednesday, January 16 7:45 Remo Enrione 12:05p Deceased Members of the Teylan & Scarola Families Thursday, January 17 7:45 Delores Mobley 12:05p Antonia Villegas Friday, January 18 7:45 Leonila & Arsenio Bacani 12:05p Marie Muteba Saturday, January 19 7:45 Ernst Welsh 12:05p Iluminda A. Escueta 5:00p Marie Muteba Sunday, January 20 7:30 Ramon & Ramona San Juan Cruzana (L) 9:15 Isabel Narvaez Holy Spirit Juan Gutierrez 10:45 Lucia & Jerome Menezes Blessings For Married Couples & Peace In The Family (L) 12:15p Jocelyn Ganton & Family 5:00p People of the Parish PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS SUNDAY, January 13 8:45 am - Faith Formation Classes - RE 9:00 am - Hospitality Sunday - Tolentine Hall 10:30 am - RCIA Sessions - RE 10:30 am - Sociedad Hispana - Cafeteria MONDAY, JANUARY 14 5:00 pm - Volleyball - Gym 6:00 pm - Shelter - Austin Hall 7:00 pm - N.A. - Cafeteria 7:30 pm - Bereavement/Duelo - RE 7:30 pm - English Choir Practice - Church TUESDAY, January 15 9:30 am - Rosary Makers Club - Austin Hall 6:00 pm - Shelter - Austin Hall 6:00 pm - Self-Help - Seton Hall 7:15 pm - A.A. - Cafeteria 7:30 pm - Our Lady of Altagracia - Church/Tolentine Hall 8:00 pm - Ultreya - RE WEDNESDAY, January 16 6:00 pm - Shelter - Austin Hall 6:00 pm - ESL - Cafeteria - Seton Hall 7:30 pm - Spanish Choir Practice - Church THURSDAY, January 17 6:00 pm - Shelter - Austin Hall 6:00 pm - Self-Help - Seton Hall 7:00 pm - Grupo de Oracion - Chapel 7:30 pm - Light of Christ - Tolentine Hall FRIDAY, January 18 4:30 pm - Children s Choir Practice - Church 6:00 pm - Shelter - Austin Hall 7:00 pm - Spanish Baptism Meeting - Fr. Kenny Hall 8:00 pm - Fil Am - Tolentine Hall SATURDAY, January 19 9:30 am - Zumba Fitness - Tolentine Hall 10:00 am - ESL - Cafeteria/Seton Hall 7:15 pm - A.A. - Cafeteria SUNDAY, January 20 10:30 am - Evan. for Adults/Spanish - Tolentine Hall 1:00 pm - Marian Movement - RE 2:00 pm - Spanish Baptism - Church Deceased: Sonny Sevilla, Juan Gutierrez.

3 Parish Stewardship Baptism of Our Lord Next Weekend s Readings 3 Week Ending: January 6, 2019 Total Regular Collection: $ 8, Last year same weekend: $ 6, Special Collection Diocesan Mission: $ 2, Thank you for your continued support. SECOND COLLECTION UPDATE January 13th - The second collection will be for Monthly Maintenance. January 27th - The second collection will be for Churches in Need. 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. RECTORY Rev. John Francis Rev. Luçon Rigaud Rev. Thomas P. Joseph, Rev. Benjamin Madu Rev. Peter A. Mahoney Deacon Thomas Jorge STAFF Mrs. Gloria Scarola Mr. Steven Acosta Mr. José L. Villanueva Sr. Karen Cavanagh, C.S.J. Ms. Christina Rosado Pastor Parochial Vicar CMI Parochial Vicar In Residence Weekend Assistant Permanent Deacon Bookkeeper Maintenance Manager Music Director Family Minister Youth Minister ST. NICHOLAS OF TOLENTINE CATHOLIC ACADEMY Mr. Robert Lowenberg Principal Ms. Julissa Gonzalez Mrs. Lorraine White Mrs. Sonya Vidal RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CENTER Sr. Alice Michael, S.U.S.C. Administrative Assistant Secretary Tuition Manager Director of Faith Formation (DFF) Isaiah 62:1-5 Those once desolate will know themselves as God s delight. Psalm 96:1-2, 2-3, 7-8, 9-10 Every day, sing and celebrate the salvation of God! 1 Corinthians 12:4-11 One Spirit provides the variety of the church s gifts. John 2:1-11 The good wine, kept till the end, is the best of all. This is My beloved Son in whom I am well pleased. Are you considering making known the love of our Heavenly Father as a priest, deacon, sister or brother? Contact the Vocation Office at (718) or vocations@diobrook.org. PURGATORIAL SOCIETY The following names were enrolled in the Purgatorial Society in the month of December. Rosalina T. Bonus Douglas Cerna Francisca Garcia Gilberto Gutierrez Anibal Armando Mejia Manny Mendoza Marie Muteba Marie Angel Muteba Ester Umali Salcedo Joseph Richard Scarola William D. Stupnikov Luis Tadena Melchor Torreda Kate Zabala Please visit St. Nick s website at:

4 January 13, From the Pastor s Desk Today we celebrate the feast of the Baptism of the Lord. This feast marks the end of the Christmas season and the beginning of Ordinary Time of the Church Liturgical Year. Today s celebration reminds us of the importance of the sacrament of Baptism in our lives as Christians. In the first reading, the prophet Isaiah tells us that Christ, the anointed one of God, is with us to bring us healing and peace. In the second reading, Saint Paul assures us that God saved us by the cleansing water of baptism and by renewing us with the Holy Spirit which he poured over us through Jesus Christ our Savior. Indeed, through his own Baptism, Christ sanctified and opened the fountain of Baptism for each one of us. This week s Gospel describes the Baptism of the Lord by John the Baptist. The Spirit of the Lord descends on Jesus and the voice of God the Father testifies: This is my beloved Son in whom I am well pleased. At the time of our Baptism, we, too, become the children of God and we receive the power of the Holy Spirit that guides us to live more like Jesus. Baptism - Door to the Spirit According to the Catechism of the Catholic Church (#1213), the sacrament of Baptism is the door to the Holy Spirit and to the other sacraments (Council of Florence). By Baptism, the believer is freed from sin, reborn as God's child, made a member of Christ and of the Church, and given a share in the Church's mission. (CCC 1213) Various Names 1. Baptism means to plunge or immerse. This plunging into water symbolizes the believer's burial with Christ, followed by his rising up as a "new creature" (2 Cor 5:17). 2. "The washing of regeneration and renewal by the Holy Spirit" (another name for Baptism) refers to the birth by water and the Spirit which is needed to "enter the kingdom of God" (Jn 3:5). 3. "This bath is called enlightenment because those instructed are enlightened in their understanding'" (St. Justin). (CCC ). There are some people in our parish who are not yet baptized or have not had their children baptized. I encourage all those parents to bring their children to receive this Sacrament of new life. I also encourage those adults who have not been baptized or fully initiated into the Church to consider joining our Faith Formation program (RCIA). May God help us to live according to our baptismal promises: to reject Satan and accept Jesus at all times and in all circumstances. God bless you! Fr. John Francis

5 Baptism of Our Lord 5 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CORNER Sister Alice Michael, S.U.S.C. - Director of Faith Formation Contact Information PARROQUIA ST. NICOLAS DE TOLENTINO INVITACIÓN ESPECIAL EL DIVINO NIÑO JESUS EL VIERNES, 18 DE JANUARY EN LA IGLESIA COMENZAMOS A LAS 7:00 p.m. TENDREMOS LA PROCESION CON EL DIVINO NIÑO EN LA IGLESIA CARGADO POR LOS NIÑOS TENDREMOS ADORACION, MEDITACION, LA NOVENA Y UNOS TESTIMONIOS. AL FINAL HABRA UNA RIFA PARA OCHO FAMILIAS LLEVAR UNA ESTATUA DEL DIVINO NIÑO A LA CASA POR UN MES. TERMINANDO CON LA BENDICION ESPECIAL PARA LOS NIÑOS ALREDEDOR DEL ALTAR Y DESPUES CHOCOLATE TE ESPERAMOS! PARISH CENSUS REGISTRATION MASS INTENTIONS FOR 2019 ARE AVAILABLE We urge all Parishioners to be registered in the Parish census. This census is used for letters of recommendation, and for sponsors at sacraments. The Parish cannot give permission, sponsorship or recommendation letters to anyone who is NOT already registered as a Parishioner. To register please come to the Rectory Office. Come By Our Rectory to Reserve a Mass for a Loved One. WANTED! Nearly new or used items for re-sale at our St. Nick s table in the Flea Market. Please bring items to the rectory. (No clothing or stuffed animals.)

6 January 13, 2019 VIRGIN OF ALTAGRACIA Mother of all DOMINICANS! We invite you to celebrate with us a special Mass on your behalf. 6 Place: St. Nicholas of Tolentine - Church Date: January 15, 2019 Time: 7:00 p.m. Altagracia Day, is a day commemorating "Our Lady of Altagracia", patronal image and protector of the people of the Dominican Republic, where it is a feast day and annual public holiday on January 21. "Our Lady of Altagracia" is a portrait of the Virgin Mary painted in the 16th century. The portrait is kept in The Basilica of Our Lady of Altagracia in the city of Salvaleón de Higüey. All are welcome to celebrate a special Mass in honor of the Virgin of Altagracia. With Rev. Monseñor Antonio González (Obispo Emérito de La Vega) Fellowship in Tolentine Hall after Mass. Virgin of Altagracia 5 o Year_2019 VIRGEN DE LA ALTAGRACIA Madre de todos los DOMINICANOS! Les invitamos a celebrar con nosotros una misa especial en su nombre. Lugar: Iglesia de San Nicholas de Tolentino Día: 15 de Enero, 2019 Hora: 7:00 p.m. Nuestra Señora de la Altagracia o Virgen de la Altagracia es una advocación mariana católica considerada como la madre protectora y espiritual del pueblo dominicano. Su fiesta patronal es el 21 de enero, día festivo/no laborable en la República Dominicana en el que muchos fieles devotos de la Virgen concurren desde todo el territorio dominicano a la basílica de Higüey, en la provincia La Altagracia. Compartir después en el Salón Tolentino. Vistan los colores Patrios y no olviden tu bandera! With Rev. Monseñor Antonio González (Obispo Emérito de La Vega) Virgen de la Altagracia 5 o Año_2019

7 Baptism of Our Lord 7 ACTIVE RETIREES AÑOS DORADOS Those interested in meeting and socializing with great individuals, we have you covered. Join our Active Retirees group, we are fun, loving and caring group. DATE: TIME: January 22 ND 10:30 a.m. LOCATION: Tolentine Hall ACTIVE RETIREES AÑOS DORADOS CLOTHING DRIVE We are collecting gently used winter clothing for Hour Children. DATE: TIME: DATE: TIME: Saturday, February 2 ND 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, February 3 RD 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. LOCATION: Tolentine Hall

8 January 13, St. Nicholas of Tolentine Shelter BEREAVEMENT/DUELO GROUP Bereavement group will meet on Monday, January 14 th in the Religious Education Center at 7:30 p.m. If you would like to share your feelings over the loss of a loved one we will be here for you, and try to accompany you during the hardest hours of your grief. Our shelter is now open, through Friday, March 29, If you are interested in volunteering in our men s shelter, please sign up by filling the information below. Name: Telephone No. Please leave this form at Saint Nicholas of Tolentine s Rectory. For more information, please contact Nilda Rivera at Zumba Fitness Lose the pounds. Save your life! FOOD PANTRY Because of the needs of the people we serve, we need to continue our food drive. We are seeking food donations. Please bring a nonperishable food item (or a monetary donation) to help our parish serve our neighbors who come to us in need. Here are some suggested items: Juice, canned vegetables and canned fruits, dried beans, canned tuna or salmon, soup, tomato sauce, peanut butter, canned beans, evaporated milk, cereal, white rice, pasta. (please be sure items are not expired). Saturday January 19, 26, :30-10:30 a.m. in Tolentine Hall Donation $7.00 Phone: PARISH GIFT SHOPPE Our Parish gift shop is open on Sundays from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Stop by and browse before or after Mass.

9 Baptism of Our Lord 9 Rosary Makers If you are interested in learning how to make Rosaries, please register by leaving your name and phone number in the Rectory. Meetings are usually held every other Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. in Austin Hall. FLEA MARKET UPDATE ATTENTION PLEASE For those who would like to bring up the gifts during Mass, we ask that you please do the following: Sit in the pew directly in front of the gift table on the right side of the church; Speak with one of the ushers before Mass starts. Thank you. MOVED Our next INDOOR FLEA MARKET will be on January 27, For more information please call Please remember to let us know if you have moved. It is important to keep our records updated.

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11 EL BAUTSMO DEL SEñOR 13 de enero 2019 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: 9:00 A.M. a 12:00 Mediodía. y 1:00 P.M. a 8:00 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. LA MISA DE HOY SE OFRECE POR: Mario Isla Barrientos (1Yr. Death Ann.) Epifania Castillo (1 Yr. Death Ann.) Miguel A. Hurtado & Carmen E. Rayo de Hurtado Juan Gutierrez St. Jude Carmen Marcovich & Natividad Viuda de Gutti Ivan Martinez (25th Yr. Death Anniversary) RCIA - RCIA tendrá lugar los domingos a las 10:30 de la mañana en el Centro Religioso. Misa de Sanación - La Misa de Sanación se celebra cada Segundo jueves del mes a las 7 de la tarde con el Padre Dario Bentancour en la Capilla. Grupo de Familias - El Grupo de Familias se reúnen cada cuarto domingo del mes a las 10:30 de la mañana el la Cafetería. Ultreya - El Grupo de Ultreya (Cursillistas) se reúnen todos los martes a las 8:00 pm de la tarde en el Centro de Educación Religiosa. Grupo de Oración - El Grupo de Oración Carismático se reúnen todos los jueves a las 7 de la tarde en la Capilla. Ministerio del Santo Rosario - El Ministerio del Santo Rosario se reúnen los lunes a las 7pm en el Centro de Educación Religiosa. Sociedad Hispana - El Grupo de Sociedad Hispana, se reúnen cada segundo domingo del mes a las 10:30 de la mañana en la Cafetería. Grupo de Evangelización - El Grupo de Evangelización para adultos se reúnen cada tercer domingo del mes a las 10:30 de la mañana en la Cafetería. ESL CLASSES - Clases de E.S.L. Gratis se dan los miércoles a las 6:00 p.m. y los sábados a las 10:00 a.m. en la Cafetería Escolar y en el Salón Seton. Para más información, llame a la María Quiroga (718) Años Dorados - El grupo des los Años Dorados se reúnen los martes a las 10:30 de la mañana en el Salón Tolentino, dos veces al mes. La Segunda Colecta será para Mantenimiento Mensual. Visite nuestra página web al: