SAINT NICHOLAS OF TOLENTINE PARISH Goethals Ave. Jamaica, NY (718) Office

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1 SAINT NICHOLAS OF TOLENTINE PARISH Goethals Ave. Jamaica, NY (718) Office MERRY CHRISTMAS!!! Fourth Sunday of Advent December 23, 2018 Blessed are you who believed that what was spoken to you by the Lord would be fulfilled. LK 1:45 CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR S SCHEDULE 2018 MONDAY, DECEMBER 24 CHRISTMAS EVE MASSES 4:30 PM - Carols 5:00 PM - Mass 7:00 PM - Carols 7:30 PM - Mass 11:30 PM - Carols 12 Midnight - Mass (Bilingual) TUESDAY, DECEMBER 25 CHRISTMAS DAY MASS 9:30 AM 11:30 AM NEW YEAR S MASSES MONDAY, DECEMBER 31 NEW YEAR S EVE 7:30 PM (Vigil) 10:45 PM (Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament to Welcome 2019) TUESDAY, JANUARY 1, 2019 NEW YEAR S DAY (Solemnity of Mary the Holy Mother of God) 9:30 AM 11:30 AM Please Note: there is no 5:00 P.M. Mass on Christmas Day or New Year s Day.

2 SAINT NICHOLAS OF TOLENTINE PARISH Masses for the Week ACTIVITIES FOR The week JAMAICA, NY Saturday, December 22 5:00p Deceased Members of the Comerford Family Sunday, December 23 7:30 Chris J. Napolitano (L) 9:15 Aurelia, Tita, Antonio & Angel Muñiz Luz Aida Prado & Fabio Andres Lopez Enrique Silva 10:45 Erlinda E. Carlos Carlos Mendoza Lucia Menezes Aurora LaCambra (Death Ann.) Luis & Herminigildo Tadena Domingo Gelera (12th Death Ann.) Patricio Sanjorjo Matthias Enwemaya & Eileen Duggan Lyn Logie Birthday Rememberance Carmelia West & Camille Prudent Doris Gaviria 12:15p Thanksgiving - Lindor & Dejean Families 5:00p Simons & Martinez Family (L) Monday, December 24 - Christmas Eve 7:45 Souls in Purgatory 12:05p Julio Pardo (6 th Year Death Ann. on the 26 th ) 5:00p John La Colla 7:30p Souls in Purgatory 12:00 People of the Parish Tuesday, December 25 - Christmas Day 9:30 Christmas Novena 11:30 Filomena Teyland Wednesday, December 26 7:45 Christmas Novena 12:05p Aurora Z. & Mariano A. Aquino Thursday, December 27 7:45 Marilyn Tyson 12:05p Christmas Novena Friday, December 28 7:45 Christmas Novena 12:05p George Nicholas Karas Saturday, December 29 7:45 Luis Tadena 12:05p Christmas Novena 5:00p Joseph Richard Scarola Sunday, December 30 7:30 Thomas & Mary Thomas 9:15 Hector Silguero Enrique Silva 10:45 Lucia Menezes Luisa Vaca & Narcisa Tapia Leilani Geroy (L) B-Day Beatriz Clemente Matthias Enwemaya & Akpoveta Nuwere 12:15p People of the Parish 5:00p Fr. John Gribowich (L) SUNDAY, December 23 8:45 am - Faith Formation Classes - RE 10:30 am - Grupo de Familias - Cafeteria 10:30 am - RCIA Sessions - RE 2:00 pm - Baptisms - Church 7:00 pm - Simbang Gabi/Novena Fellowship - Chapel - TH MONDAY, December 24 TUESDAY, December 25 - OFFICE CLOSED WEDNESDAY, December 26- OFFICE CLOSED 6:00 pm - Shelter - Austin Hall 6:00 pm - ESL - Cafeteria/Seton Hall THURSDAY, December 27 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, December 28 6:00 pm - Shelter - Austin Hall 7:00 pm - Oracion Workshop - RE 8:00 pm - Fil Am - Tolentine Hall SATURDAY, December 29 9:30 am - Zumba Fitness - Tolentine Hall 10:00 am - ESL - Cafeteria/Seton Hall 7:15 pm - A.A. - Cafeteria SUNDAY, December 30 - OFFICE CLOSED Our Office Will Be Closed December In Observance of the Christmas Holiday. The Bread and Wine this Weekend is in Thanksgiving For Lindor & DeJean Families PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS The Sick: Mary Borda and Marie Angel Muteba Deceased: Lucille Joseph

3 Parish Stewardship FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT Next Weekend s Readings 3 Week Ending: December 16, 2018 Total Regular Collection: $ 7, Last year same weekend: $ 8, Thank you for your continued support. December 30 th SECOND COLLECTION UPDATE - The second collection will be for Monthly Maintenance. 1 Samuel 1:20-22, or Sirach 3:2-6, Hannah dedicates Samuel to God as she had pledged. Psalm 84:2-3, 5-6, 9-10 or 128:1-2, 3, 4-5 Happiness comes to those who dwell in the house of the Lord. 1 John 3:1-2, or Colossians 3:12-21 We are the beloved children of God. Luke 2:41-52 Jesus chooses to remain behind in his Father s house. 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. It is by God's will that we have been sanctified. How is God calling you to grow in holiness? If He may be inviting you to the priesthood, diaconate or consecrated life, contact the Vocation Office at (718) or vocations@diobrook.org. RECTORY Rev. John Francis Pastor Rev. Luçon Rigaud Parochial Vicar Rev. Thomas P. Joseph, CMI Parochial Vicar Rev. Benjamin Madu In Residence Rev. Peter A. Mahoney Weekend Assistant Deacon Thomas Jorge Permanent Deacon STAFF Mrs. Gloria Scarola Mr. Steven Acosta Mr. José L. Villanueva Sr. Karen Cavanagh, C.S.J. Ms. Christina Rosado 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 Administrative Assistant Secretary Tuition Manager RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CENTER Sr. Alice Michael, S.U.S.C. Director of Faith Formation (DFF) Please visit St. Nick s website at:

4 From the Pastor s Desk Last Wednesday, December 19 th, the School Christmas Concert was held in the Church. Congratulations to the students and all the teachers of St. Nicholas of Tolentine Catholic Academy for the lovely concert. It made Advent 2018 more meaningful and significant. Thank you! Today, the fourth (and final) Sunday of Advent, we hear the familiar story of the Blessed Virgin Mary visiting her cousin, Elizabeth. The Blessed Mother was just visited by the Angel Gabriel who gave her the startling announcement that she was to conceive a son, an offspring of David s line who will be called the Son of God and whose kingdom will never end. Jesus Behold, I come to do your will in the second reading was echoed in Mary s words Behold the handmaid of the Lord be it done to me according to your word. Inspired by faith and love, Mary s life, like Jesus, was one of continual obedience to the will of the Father. And just like Jesus, she did not hesitate to be of service to others; she hastened to help her cousin Elizabeth who, too, was with child, but at a late age. With this visit, Mary brought Jesus to the house of Zechariah and Elizabeth. What a beautiful reaction, that even in the womb, John acknowledged the presence of our Lord, when he leaped for joy. Elizabeth, filled with the Holy Spirit, likewise affirmed Mary s Divine Motherhood when she greeted Mary. When I was in the Holy Land this past October, I saw a small plaque commemorating Mary s life -changing meeting with the Angel Gabriel in the Basilica of the Annunciation in Nazareth. At the cave of the Incarnation were the words Verbum caro hic factum est (Here the Word became flesh). Could such words be applied to our own lives, to our families and communities Here the Word becomes flesh? As Meister Eckhart, a German theologian and mystic, had said, We are all meant to be mothers of God... for God is always needing to be born. The message of Christmas this year is to make room for Christ. He became flesh and dwelt among us to give us power to become children of God. But will we, like Mary, allow Christ to be born by making God the number one priority in our lives? Will we, like Jesus and Mary, inspired by faith and love, allow Christ to be born by sharing God s blessings with others? Indeed, God is always needing to be born. Will we, like Jesus and Mary, be instruments through whom God will be experienced by others? When Jesus was born in the small town of Bethlehem, many people did not know Him. And now, 21 centuries later, many people still do not know Him. Perhaps people seek God in a million ways, other than seeing Him in the poor. Jesus was born in material poverty to teach us that real wealth is in knowing and loving Him. And if we have been graced to possess this priceless wealth, shouldn t we allow God to be born by helping others get to know His love for them through OUR service, presence and sharing of material goods? On Christmas Day, the second collection will be for Catholic Charities. Let s use this great opportunity to follow Jesus and Our Blessed Mother s lives of love and service when we let our generosity help others realize that God is alive and loves them. A Blessed Christmas to you all! Fr. John Francis DECEMBER 23,

5 FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT RELIGIOUS EDUCATIONAL CORNER 5 Sister Alice Michael, S.U.S.C. - Director of Faith Formation Contact Information Feast of Holy Family Sunday, December 30, 2018 Fiesta de la Sagrada Familia Domingo 30 de diciembre, 2018 There will be a special blessing for all the families during the 10:45 AM Mass. Immediately following there will be a family celebration with food and games in Tolentine Hall to celebrate this great family day. God bless you! Sister Alice Michael, S.U.S.C. Director of Faith Formation Habrá una bendición especial para todas las familias durante la Misa de las 10:45 AM. Inmediatamente después habrá una celebración familiar con comida y juegos en Salón Tolentino para celebrar este gran día familiar. Que Dios Los Bendiga! Hermana Alice Michael, S.U.S.C. Directora de Formación de Fe MASS INTENTIONS FOR 2018 & 2019 ARE AVAILABLE Come By Our Rectory to Reserve a Mass for a Loved One. CHRISTMAS NOVENA CARDS Let your loved ones and friends know how much they mean to you with a beautiful Christmas Novena card, these are available in the Rectory Office. 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.) PARISH GIFT SHOPPE Our Parish gift shop is open on Sundays from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Stop by and browse before or after Mass.

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9 FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT 9 FLEA MARKET UPDATE Our INDOOR FLEA MARKET IS NOW OPEN For more information please call 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). 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 am in Austin Hall. ESL CLASSES ESL classes are Wednesdays at 6pm in the Cafeteria and Seton Hall and Saturdays at 10 am in the Cafeteria and Seton Hall. For More information please contact Maria C. Quiroga at We are in need of volunteer instructors.

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11 CUARTO Domingo de Adviento 23 de DICIEMBRE 2018 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. EPIFANIA Están todos invitados a celebrar la Epifanía del Señor el día 6 de enero en la Iglesia. La presentación tomara lugar durante la misa de las 9:15 am y la Epifanía se celebrara en el Salón Tolentino después de la misa. Necesitamos 14 niños para la presentación. Llame a Rosana al LA MISA DE HOY SE OFRECE POR: Aurelia, Tita, Antonio & Angel Muñiz Luz Aida Prado & Fabio Andres Lopez Enrique Silva 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. EL LIBRO DE MISAS DE ENERO A DICIEMBRE 2019: Misas para el año 2019 están disponible en la Rectoría. NO habrán reservaciones por teléfono. La Donación por Misa es de $15.00 y por El Pan y Vino es $ Nuestra oficina estará cerrada de diciembre En observancia al nacimiento del niño Jesús. Feliz Navidad!!! Visite nuestra página web al: