SAINT VINCENT FERRER R0MAN CATHOLIC CHURCH CHURCH: 925 EAST 37TH STREET OFFICE: 1603 BROOKLYN AVE., BROOKLYN, NY 11210 PHONE 718-859-9009 FAX: 718-859-9032 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 =================================================== Email: info@saintvincentferrer.org Website: http://saintvincentferrer.org +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ School Affiliation: Midwood Catholic Academy (Pre-K - Gr. 8) 1501 Hendrickson Street Brooklyn, NY 11234 718-377-1800 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 www.pre-cana.org. 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.
FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT, DECEMBER 2 ND 2018 THE BEGINNING OF THE YEAR OF GRACE, 2019 We must be on guard for the Day which is to come when all will be fulfilled. As we await the coming of Christ, let us love one another, observing his covenant and decrees. THE PROMISE OF JUSTICE We are in fairly good company when we ask God for justice. Often enough we hear and agree with the lament of the people of Israel asking God why the wicked prosper. However, when we call out for justice, we usually want someone to get his or her comeuppance. God s justice is something other than this, of course. God s justice comprises a wonderful rightness between God and humankind. Today, Jeremiah looks ahead to a time when a just one will sprout from the shorn-off stump of Jesse of the house and family of David. Life was not fair in Jeremiah s time. Israel s kings held the promise of God s fidelity, but it was difficult to see how God s promise could be realized through them. Nevertheless, Jeremiah lifts his voice and announces that the Promised One will come. Luke s Gospel echoes that announcement, and Paul is filled with sturdy encouragement. And so Advent begins with a promise. Copyright J. S. Paluch Co. TODAY S READINGS First Reading The days are coming when the L will fulfill the promise made to Israel and Judah (Jeremiah 33:14-16). Psalm To you, O Lord, I lift my soul (Psalm 25). Second Reading Abound in love for one another and for all (1 Thessalonians 3:12 4:2). Gospel Stand erect and raise your heads; your redemption is at hand (Luke 21:25-28, 34-36). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved. MASS INTENTIONS: Saturday, December 1 st - 5:00 p. m. Lytus Jean-Baptiste - In memoriam Sunday, December 2 nd - 8:00 a. m. Rev. Fr. Charles Oduro - Blessings Requested by C. Hooper and J. Guy 11:00 a.m. The People of St. Vincent Ferrer Parish Rosary Society - In thanksgiving Regina McCourt - In thanksgiving Salima Khillawan - In thanksgiving Geraldine Giraldi - In memoriam Requested by Maria and Bernice Ralph Jean-Pierre - In memoriam Requested by Lamercie Jean-Pierre Lourdes Gousse - In memoriam Monday, December 3 rd - 9:00 a. m. Memorial of Saint Francis Xavier, Priest Regina McCourt - In memoriam Tuesday, December 4 th - 9:00 a. m. Genevieve Cardiello - In memoriam Requested by Mary Anne Lathan Wednesday, December 5 th - 9:00 a. m. Doreen and Leroy Gullap, Sr. - In memoriam Requested by the Gullap family Thursday, December 6 th - 9:00 a. m. Memorial of Saint Nicholas, Bishop Marisa Atherton - Birthday blessing Requested by Joan Atherton First Friday, December 7 th - 9:00 a. m. Memorial of Saint Ambrose, Priest Luc Pavrette - In memoriam Requested by Riesa Pavrette Saturday, December 8 th - 9:00 a. m. Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary Jocelyne Lamarque-David - In thanksgiving to the Blessed Virgin Mary Attention Parishioners! The book for 2019 is OPEN GIFTS AND INTENTIONS: BREAD AND WINE: Claudia Hooper - Birthday blessing Requested by P. Bernadine and C. Addison-Bernadine ALTAR FLOWERS: Catherine Hall - Blessings ALTAR CANDLE: Kenneth Leyland Hooper - Birthday blessing ALTAR CANDLE: Gertrude and Doleta Sheriff SANCTUARY CANDLE: Claudia Hooper - Birthday blessing Requested by P. Bernadine and C. Addison-Bernadine CHAPEL CANDLE: Brigina Pharaon - Birthday blessing
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 Catholic Campaign for Human Development. This collection will be used to support those on the margins who are living in poverty in the United States. If you missed the collection, it is not too late to give! Visit: www.usccb.org/nationalcollections and click on How to Give on the left. Christmas Flower Offering This weekend s second collection is for the Christmas Flower Offering in memory of or in honor of a loved one. Please write the name of the loved one in the space provided on the donation envelope. We thank you for your support. Second Collection Next week s second collection is the Christmas Remembrance in honor of a loved one, living or deceased. Kindly return the envelopes with the name of the person(s) who is to be remembered in the es. Do You Know? Monday, December 3 rd Memorial of Saint Francis Xavier. 1552. Co-founder of the Jesuits; preached in India, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, and Japan. Thursday, December 6 th Memorial of Saint Nicholas, 4 th Century Bishop of Myra in Asia Minor; model pastor, noted for charity; popularized as Santa Claus. His relics are enshrined in Bari. Friday, December 7 th Memorial of Saint Ambrose, Bishop, 397 Bishop of Milan; Baptized St. Augustine: compelling preacher; along with Saints Jerome, Augustine and Gregory I, declared one of the four great doctors of the Latin Chhrch. Saturday, December 8 th Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Patronal Feast Day of the United States of America. Holy Day of Obligation. Ministry of Mercy invites you to the Novena and in celebration of the Feast of Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary Patron of the United States of America ++++ November 29 th - December 7 th 2018 Novena ++++ 9:00 a.m. December 8 th 2018 Exposition ~ 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. O come, O come, Emmanuel! READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Is 2:1-5; Ps 122:1-9; Mt 8:5-11 Tuesday: Is 11:1-10; Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 12-13, 17; Lk 10:21-24 Wednesday: Is 25:6-10a; Ps 23:1-6; Mt 15:29-37 Thursday: Is 26:1-6; Ps 118:1, 8-9, 19-21, 25-27a; Mt 7:21, 24-27 Friday: Is 29:17-24; Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14; Mt 9:27-31 Saturday: Gn 3:9-15, 20; Ps 98:1-4; Eph 1:3-6, 11-12; Lk 1:26-38 Sunday: Bar 5:1-9; Ps 126:1-6; Phil 1:4-6, 8-11; Lk 3:1-6
The Eucharist Is The Heart Of Our Life In Christ Annual Catholic Appeal 2018 Ministers Schedule - 12/1 & 12/2 5:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. EMHC: Julita Daisy Camille Jocelyne Jean Gillian Margaret Guerdie Elsa Marie C Ignatius Shirley B Doris Francesca Joan Lectors: Jared Charmaine Deniesha Cynthia Lester Donald Ministers of Welcome: Hilary Sarita Cherika Judith Daniel Seyarra Vibert Fritz Quentin Emile Julia Melissa Sam Josette Jennifer 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. My soul magnifies the Lord My spirit rejoices in God my Savior Luke 1:46-47 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. #718-859-9009 \ Parish Goal: $45,000.00 as of November 19 th 182 Families Pledged: $52,342.75 Received: $44,831.34 Balance: $7,511.41 Delinquent: $8,173.00 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. ADVENT WREATH: The wreath crown is traditionally made of fir tree branches knotted with a red ribbon and decorated with pine cones, holly, laurel, and sometimes mistletoe. It is also an ancient symbol signifying several things; first of all, the crown symbolizes victory, in addition to its round form evoking the sun and its return each year. The number four represents, in addition to the four weeks of Advent, the four seasons and the four cardinal virtues, and the green color is a sign of life and hope. The fir tree is a symbol of strength and the laurel, a symbol of victory over sin and suffering. The latter two, with the holly, do not lose their leaves, and thus represent the eternity of God. The flames of candles are the representation of the Christmas light approaching and bringing hope and peace, as well as the symbol of the struggle against darkness. For Christians, this crown is also the symbol of Christ the King, the holly recalling the crown of thorns resting on the head of Christ. The keeping of an Advent wreath is a common practice in homes or churches. The Advent wreath is traditionally placed on a table with four candles or, without candles, on the front door of the house as a welcome sign. The Advent wreath is adorned with candles, usually three violet or purple and one pink, the pink candle being lit on the Third Sunday of Advent, called Gaudete Sunday after the opening word, Gaudete, meaning "Rejoice", of the entrance antiphon at. Some add a fifth candle (white), known as the Christ Candle, in the middle of the wreath, to be lit on Christmas Eve or Day.
Dear Parishioners, help us to know who you are by becoming a registered member of the parish. Join us Washington, D.C. Thursday, April 25 th to Friday, April 26 th 2018 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. - $200.00 Triple - $215.00 Double - $240.00 For reservations contact Kim Mc Keney, Irmin Payne, or Marcia Harrison. A nonrefundable deposit of $50.00 is due with the reservation. Generations of Faith as of November 19 th Goal: $555,000.00 208 Donors - pledged $588.545.00 - contributed. $238,052.44 - delinquent..($65,816.34) 72 completed pledges. $51,905.00 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 2020. 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 www.annualcatholicappeal.org or Ask your Pastor how you can make a pledge today. Volunteer Opportunities at Brooklyn Public Library After-School Homework Helper and High School Tutor To volunteer visit: bklynlibrary.org or complete an application at any neighborhood library.
Midwood Catholic Academy 1501 Hendrickson Street, Brooklyn NY 11234 Pre-K - Grade 8 December 7 - Report Cards December 13 - Christmas Show (Grades K,2,4,6,8) December 17 - Christmas Carnival The Olivewood Carving Event Returns Saturday 8 th and Sunday, 9 th, December after all es Help support the Christians living in the Holy Land by purchasing one of their olivewood handcrafted sculptures. Christmas Giving Tree 2018 The Hour Children is holding its annual Christmas party, on December 15 th, for incarcerated and formerly incarcerated mothers and their children. The organization is asking for unwrapped toys and gifts for children of all ages and their mothers. Please drop gifts off at the rectory or at the back of the church on or before December 5 th. For more information about Sister Tesa and Hour Children or to make an e-donation visit: www.hourchildren.org Ministry of Mercy Saint Vincent Ferrer R. C. Church 925 East 37 th Street, Brooklyn Ny 11210 Let s Dine and Dance Friday, December 28 th 2018 8:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m. Christmas Celebration at Glen Terrace 5313 Avenue N, Brooklyn NY 11234 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 2019-20 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 2019-20 is opening soon. To arrange a visit, please contact the Academy at 718.377.1800. Need-based tuition assistance is available to eligible Faith Formation Program Participants. Apply by April 29th, 2019 at www.futuresineducation.org. 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 1-899-293-0982 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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