SAINT VINCENT FERRER

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1 SAINT VINCENT FERRER R0MAN CATHOLIC CHURCH CHURCH: 925 EAST 37TH STREET OFFICE: 1603 BROOKLYN AVE., BROOKLYN, NY PHONE FAX: MASS SCHEDULE Monday - Saturday: 9:00 a.m. Saturday: 5:00 p.m. - Vigil Sunday: 8:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. HOLY DAYS: 9:00 a.m. OFFICE HOURS Monday to Friday: 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Evenings & Weekends: By appointment OUR STAFF Pastor: Rev. Fr. Antonius Peter Gopaul Parish Secretary: Allison Gullap Maintenance: Richard Mahabir =================================================== info@saintvincentferrer.org Website: School Affiliation: Midwood Catholic Academy (Pre-K - Gr. 8) 1501 Hendrickson Street Brooklyn, NY Baptism: Every second Sunday of the month at the 11:00 a.m.. The child s original birth certificate must be presented at registration. Marriage: Couples planning to be married should speak to the priest at least 6 months before the desired date. For complete information about marriage preparation in the Diocese, log on to Reconciliation: Saturdays at 4:30 p.m. or by appointment. Sick Calls: In case of an emergency - any time SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY Rosary Society 1 st Sunday 11:00 a.m. Our Lady of Miraculous Medal Novena after 9:00 a.m. In His Light Charismatic Prayer Group Rectory basement at 7:00 p.m. Charismatic Group la Paix Rectory basement at 7:00 p.m. Group la Paix Charismatic 4 th Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. Our Mother of Perpetual Help Novena after 9:00 a.m. Jeanne Mance Guild Rectory basement after 9:00 a.m. St. Vincent de Paul 1 st Monday Rectory basement at 7:30 p.m. Legion of Mary Rectory basement at 10:00 a.m. Girl Scouts Church 6:00-8:00 p.m. St. Vincent de Paul sandwich-making Rectory basement at 9:00 a.m. Divine Mercy Chaplet Chapel after 9:00 a.m.

2 THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT, DECEMBER 16 TH 2018 THE BEGINNING OF THE YEAR OF GRACE, 2019 Rejoice in the Lord always! Great in our midst is the Holy One of Israel, a mighty savior. It is he whom John foretold; it is he who will baptize in the Holy Spirit. MASS INTENTIONS: Saturday, December 15 th - 5:00 p. m. Joseph and Clara Bambara - In memoriam Requested by Margaret and James Bambara Sunday, December 16 th - 8:00 a. m. Gertrude Chumiso-Brown - In memoriam 11:00 a.m. Gaudete Sunday The People of St. Vincent Ferrer Parish Yana Young - In thanksgiving Requested by Jocelyn Lamarque-David Rev. Fr. Joseph Nugent - Blessings Sheldon Selman - In memoriam Requested by Terry-Ann Gonzales-Selman Keither Mack - In memoriam Requested by Irmin Payne Judy Pierre - In memoriam Monday, December 17 th - 9:00 a. m. Jocelyne Myrthil - Birthday blessing Tuesday, December 18 th - 9:00 a. m. International Migrants Day Lydia Martin - In memoriam Requested by the Hooper and Martin family Wednesday, December 19 th - 9:00 a. m. Carolyn Goeman - In memoriam Requested by Elena Thursday, December 20 th - 9:00 a. m. Marthe Moscova - In memoriam Requested by Judith Moscova Friday, December 21 st - 9:00 a. m. Rev. Fr. Joseph Simoly - In memoriam Saturday, December 22 nd - 9:00 a. m. All persecuted Christian communities GIFTS AND INTENTIONS: BREAD AND WINE: All Refugees ALTAR FLOWERS: All Migrants ALTAR CANDLE: All the Incarcerated ALTAR CANDLE: All the Homeless SANCTUARY CANDLE: All the Abused and Molested CHAPEL CANDLE: All the Volunteers in the Parish REJOICE! Today has traditionally been called Gaudete Sunday. The Latin tag is derived from Paul s appeal in the second reading to rejoice always in the Lord, and the Latin text based on that reading. The irony and paradox of this Christian joy is underlined by the fact that Paul wrote those words in prison. But from there he could see the progress of God s work. Is it obvious to us? We feel that this is not the time for joy when there is so much suffering and moral evil. It is interesting, then, that the first reading is from the prophet Zephaniah, who is almost exclusively concerned with gloomy visions of Judgment Day. Today the Church selects the only optimistic text in Zephaniah, in which the prophet has been touched by the spirit of joy. This, we are assured on all sides, is the season of joy. Let us recapture that feeling of joy in our lives and reflect it to those who are joyless. Copyright J. S. Paluch Co. TODAY S READINGS First Reading Your God will sing joyfully because of you, as one sings at festivals (Zephaniah 3:14-18a). Psalm Cry out with joy and gladness: for among you is the great and Holy One of Israel (Isaiah 12:6). Second Reading Rejoice in the Lord always. I shall say it again: rejoice! (Philippians 4:4-7). Gospel Whoever who has two cloaks should share with the person who has none. Whoever who has food should do likewise (Luke 3:10-18). READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Gn 49:2, 8-10; Ps 72:1-4ab, 7-8, 17; Mt 1:1-17 Tuesday: Jer 23:5-8; Ps 72:1-2, 12-13, 18-19; Mt 1:18-25 Wednesday: Jgs 13:2-7, 24-25a; Ps 71:3-4a, 5-6ab, 16-17; Lk 1:5-25 Thursday: Is 7:10-14; Ps 24:1-6; Lk 1:26-38 Friday: Sg 2:8-14 or Zep 3:14-18a; Ps 33:2-3, 11-12, 20-21; Lk 1:39-45 Saturday: 1 Sm 1:24-28; 1 Sm 2:1, 4-8abcd; Lk 1:46-56 Sunday: Mi 5:1-4a; Ps 80:2-3, 15-16, 18-19; Heb 10:5-10; Lk 1:39-45 Dear Parishioners, help us to know who you are by becoming a registered member of the parish. Attention Parishioners! The book for 2019 is OPEN

3 The Eucharist Is The Heart Of Our Life In Christ Thank You Thank you for your generous support of last week s collection for the Christmas Remembrance. Second Collection This weekend s second collection is your Christmas Gift to Your Church. Funds from this collection are used both for the routine maintenance and emergency repairs in the parish. We thank you for your support. Christmas Day Collection Bishop DiMarzio invites all to join him in this year s Annual Catholic Charities Collection. The collection takes place at all Christmas es. Please return the special Catholic Charities envelope from your envelope packet with your gift. If you did not receive an envelope, we ask you to use a Catholic Charities envelope available in the church or your own blank envelope marked: Catholic Charities. Bishop Di- Marzio urges all to join in sharing God s love with families and children in need by giving generously to this year s Catholic Charities Christmas collection. Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick Please contact the Rectory Office if you know of any homebound person or anyone going for medical procedures who would like to be anointed by a priest and/or receive the Eucharist. # Saint Vincent Ferrer + Roman Catholic Church School of Religious Education CLASSES ARE FROM 9:15 A.M. TO 10:45 A.M. Class and attendance are required **PLEASE USE YOUR ENVELOPES!** December 16 Classes Confessions Grades 6 to 9 December 23 Classes December 24 5:00 P.M. Christmas Eve Family December 25 Christmas, the Nativity of Our Lord, Holy Day of Obligation December 30 No Classes December 31 5:00 P.M. New Year s Eve Family Feast of Mary, the Mother of God. January 1 The Feast of Mary, the Mother of God SUNDAY JANUARY 6, 2019 Classes resume at 9:15 A.M. Mandatory Parents Meeting for Safe Environment (Child Lures) Presentation at 10:00 A.M. in the Religious Education Office. January 13 Classes Child Lures Film Grades K to 4 January 20 Classes Child Lures Film Grades 5 to 9 January 27 Classes Child Lures Film Make Up Class Midwood Catholic Academy 1501 Hendrickson Street, Brooklyn NY Pre-K - Grade 8 December 17 - Christmas Carnival December 19 - Class trip (Grades K,1&2) December 20 & 21 - No after school classes December No Classes Intentions We encourage you to honor a loved one, living or deceased, with a, a gift of bread and wine, sanctuary candle, altar candle, chapel candle or altar flowers. Requests must be submitted on or before the Friday, two weeks before the desired date. Please make a donation with each request. Thank you. Do You Know? Do you know when the popular Nativity Scene (Crèche) began? Answer next week. Thank You We have come to the end of our ARISE faith-sharing journey. Thank you, Father Gopaul, the parish leaders, small group leaders, catechists, young adults and most of all, those who participated in the ARISE faith-sharing journey. Our next faith formation journey is WHY CATHOLIC, a journey through the catechism process of evangelization and catechesis which will begin in the Lenten season. More information to follow. Again, thank you, everyone for participating in the ARISE together in Christ faith-sharing journey. Arise Coordinator O come, O come, Emmanuel!

4 The Eucharist Is The Heart Of Our Life In Christ Annual Catholic Appeal 2018 Ministers Schedule - 12/22 & 12/23 5:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. EMHC: Doris Guerdie Joan Soundiana Dais Shirley P Julita Claudia Shirley M Marie C Jean Shirley B Jocelyne Charmaine Camille Lectors: Jared Carolle Lester Jamie Marcia Ministers of Welcome: Mauricia Sarita Cherika Judith Listra Jennifer Vibert Daniel Seyarra Sam Julia Melissa Hilary Fritz Alicia Hard copies of the EMHC and Lectors schedules are available in the Sacred Heart Room. You can also visit our website to view a copy of the weekly schedule posted in the bulletin. Fire Safety Corner Avoiding the Top Three Causes of Fire #1 Cooking Safety The preparation of meals is the leading cause of home fires and fire injuries. Do enforce a kid-free zone around your stove while cooking. Do keep the area around the stove clear of towels, pot holders, or anything that could burn. Do cook at indicated temperature settings rather than higher settings. Do Clean cooking equipment, stove and area around the stove regularly. Do have a pot lid and/or baking soda handy to smother a pan fire. Do shut off the stove and cover the pan if there is a fire. Do shut off the stove before pouring baking soda over the fire. Don t leave cooking food unattended. Don t wear loose-fitting clothing while cooking. Don t pick up a pan that is on fire. Don t use water to extinguish a pan fire. It will cause splashing and spread the fire. \ Parish Goal: $45, as of November 19 th 186 Families Pledged: $53, Received: $46, Balance: $7, Delinquent: $6, Families completed their Pledges We thank you for your support. The 2018 Annual Catholic Appeal supports the daily work of our Church throughout Brooklyn and Queens in ways no one parish can accomplish alone by supporting the following ministries: Catholic Charities; Hospital, College and Prison Chaplains; Diocesan Vocations Office; Catholic Migration Services; Parish Assistance Program; Office of Faith Formation; Bishop Mugavero Residence for infirmed clergy; Futures in Education Scholarship Foundation.

5 Join us Washington, D.C. Thursday, April 25 th to Friday, April 26 th 2019 ATTRACTIONS National Museum of African-American History and Culture Air and Space Museum Arlington National Cemetery US capitol National Cathedral Local guide for a tour of the Monuments and memorials Cost per person at Holiday Inn Greenbelt Quad. - $ Triple - $ Double - $ For reservations contact Kim Mc Keney, Irmin Payne, or Marcia Harrison. A nonrefundable deposit of $50.00 is due with the reservation. Sponsored by the Parish Pastoral and Financial Councils of Saint Vincent Ferrer Church Christmas Day Dinner St. Vincent de Paul s Annual Christmas Day Dinner 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. in the Lower Church All are invited Please fill out the card at the back of the church. Children s Christmas Party St. Vincent De Paul Annual Children s Christmas Party December 27 th :00-5:00 p.m. in the Lower Church All children, 12 years old and younger, MUST be accompanied by an adult. Generations of Faith as of November 19 th Goal: $555, Donors - pledged $ contributed. $238, delinquent..($65,816.34) 72 completed pledges. $51, We thank you for your contribution Generations of Faith seeks to ensure the future viability of our vibrant faith communities by focusing on three key areas. Strengthen Our Parish: 50% of the total dollars raised are invested back into the parishes of the Diocese. Fulfil Our Promises to Those Who Have Faithfully served by augmenting the current retired priests and clergy funds. Catholic Foundation s Youth Evangelization Program: The program s goal is to provide every parish throughout the Diocese with a qualified and trained youth minister by If you did not make a pledge to Generations of Faith, please prayerfully consider taking part in the work of our Church by making a sacrificial gift to help our church reach its goal. Please visit or Ask your Pastor how you can make a pledge today. Raffle! Raffle! Raffle! 1st. Prize - 42 Flat Screen TV 2nd Prize - Kid s electronic keyboard 3rd - $75 Gift Certificate Tickets are available in the back of the Church. Donation - $10.00 Drawing January 6th, after the 11:00 a.m. Sponsored by the Parish Pastoral and Financial Councils of Saint Vincent Ferrer Church

6 Saint Vincent Ferrer Roman Catholic Church 2018 Christmas/ New Year s Schedule Monday, December 17th- Reconciliation Monday 3:00-6:00 p.m./7:00-9:00 p.m. Confessions will be held in the Church Monday, December 24th - Christmas Eve Family at 5:00 p.m. Midnight (Carols begin at 11:00 p.m.) Tuesday, December 25th - Christmas Day at 11:00 a.m. Monday, December 31st - New Year s Eve Family at 5:00 p.m. Holy Hour begins at 10:00 p.m. New Year s Eve at 11:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 1st - New Year s Day at 11:00 a.m The King of Israel, the L, is in your midst, you have no further misfortune to fear. Zephaniah 3:15b Ministry of Mercy Saint Vincent Ferrer R. C. Church 925 East 37 th Street, Brooklyn Ny Let s Dine and Dance Friday, December 28 th :00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m. Christmas Celebration at Glen Terrace 5313 Avenue N, Brooklyn NY Donation: $85.00 An Opportunity for Affordable Academic Excellence Dear Faith Formation Families: As you consider the options for your child s education for the school year, we invite you to explore Midwood Catholic Academy. The Academy is committed to providing an enriching student experience and a distinctive, values-based academic program. Midwood educates the whole child so each can realize his or her individual potential. Graduates are prepared for the world they will one day lead through the foundation of their faith and strong moral values. Registration for is opening soon. To arrange a visit, please contact the Academy at Need-based tuition assistance is available to eligible Faith Formation Program Participants. Apply by April 29th, 2019 at Yours in Christ, Rev. Dwayne D. Davis Rev. Timothy J. Lambert Pastor St. Thomas Aquinas Parish Rev. Ralph J. Caputo Pastor Our Lady Help of Christians Parish Pastor St. Columba Parish Rev. Antonius Gopaul Pastor St. Saint Vincent Ferrer Parish O COME, O COME, EMMANUEL! Join us on a Diocesan Lenten Pilgrimage To The Holy Land Bishop Neil Tiedemann, Spiritual Director and Msgr. Kieran Harrington, Chaplain March 7 15, 2019 for a brochure contact Prestige Worldwide Tours samantha@pwwtours.com Parish Registration: Please register in the parish. We are a tithing community. We encourage registered parishioners to use their envelopes.

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