Go, sell what you have, and give to the poor and you will have treasure in heaven; then come, follow me. Mk 10:21

SAINT NICHOLAS OF TOLENTINE PARISH 150-75 Goethals Ave. Jamaica, NY 11432 (718) 969-3226 - Office (718) 380-0345 - Fax www.stnicholas-queens.org 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) 80-22 Parsons Blvd. Phone: 718-380-1900 www.sntschoolny.org RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CENTER 150-85 Goethals Ave. Phone: 718-591-6536 OUTDOOR FLEA MARKET Phone: 718-591-1815 Email: stnicksfleamarket@gmail.com EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Most Sundays from 1:30-4:45 pm and First Fridays. Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time October 14, 2018 Go, sell what you have, and give to the poor and you will have treasure in heaven; then come, follow me. Mk 10:21

SAINT NICHOLAS OF TOLENTINE PARISH Masses for the Week ACTIVITIES FOR The week JAMAICA, NY Saturday, October 13 5:00p Soledad Reyes Sunday, October 14 7:30 Purgatorial Society 9:15 Rosa Padilla Medarda Matamoros Maria Morales (L) B-Day Finian Vasquez s (L) 15th B-Day & Jose Eligio Lora (D) Nelly Hurtado de Vigoya (Date of Death 10/3) Paulino Chaparro Candido Davila & Jimmy Pietre 10:45 Lucia Menezes Santiago Ordona, Sr. Josephine Bosco Jack William Scott (L) Safe Return Home Rosita Yu Pablo Dumalo Deacon Joseph Catanello (L) B-Day Servillano R. Mangilin Edy Salomon Raymond Chance 12:15p Macaria Borja Slater 5:00p Joseph Richard Scarola (Joe) Monday, October 15 7:45 Luis A. Ilagan, Jr. 12:05p Manuel Songco Tuesday, October 16 7:45 Joseph Richard Scarola (Joe) 12:05p Patricia Geoghegan Wednesday, October 17 7:45 Anthony G. Januska 12:05p Flordeliza Garcia Manalang Thursday, October 18 7:45 Anna Garcia 12:05p Patricia Geoghegan Friday, October 19 7:45 Joseph Richard Scarola (Joe) 12:05p Charity Bernardo (L) Saturday, October 20 7:45 12:05p Margaret & Paul Caskley (L) 50th Wedd. Ann. 5:00p Anthony Segarra Sunday, October 21 7:30 Pablo Dumalo 9:15 Souls in Purgatory 10:45 Martins Iwuala (L) B-Day Lucia Menezes Santiago Ordona, Sr. Jack William Scott (L) Safe Return Home Rosita Yu Raymond Chance 12:15p Ursula T. Elquiero 5:00p Joseph Richard Scarola (Joe) The Bread and Wine this Weekend is in Memory of Joseph Richard Scarola SUNDAY, October 14 8:45 am - Faith Formation Classes - RE 9:00 am - Outdoor Flea Market 10:00 am - Health Fair - Tolentine Hall - Austin Hall 10:30 am - RCIA Sessions - RE 10:30 am - Sociedad Hispana - Cafeteria MONDAY, October 15 10:00 am - Bible Study - Spanish - RE 3:00 pm - Drama Club Rehearsal - Tolentine Hall 5:00 pm - Volleyball - Gym 7:00 pm - Bible Study - Spanish - RE 7:00 pm - N.A. - Cafeteria 7:00 pm - NYPD Auxiliary Training - Tolentine Hall 7:00 pm - Spanish Evangelization Team - RE 7:00 pm - Diocesan Memorial Mass - Church TUESDAY, October 16 10:30 am - Active Retirees - Tolentine Hall 6:00 pm - Self-Help - Seton Hall 7:00 pm - Bible Study (English) - RE 7:15 pm - A.A. - Cafeteria 8:00 pm - Ultreya - RE WEDNESDAY, October 17 7:00 am - Heartshare Hero Luncheon - Tolentine Hall 6:00 pm - ESL - Cafeteria/Seton Hall 7:00 pm - NYPD Auxiliary Training - Tolentine Hall THURSDAY, October 18 10:00 am - Bible Study (English) - RE 6:00 pm - Light of Christ Rosary & Confession - Church 6:00 pm - Self-Help - Seton Hall 7:00 pm - Grupo de Oracion - Chapel 7:00 pm - Light of Christ Healing Mass - Church FRIDAY, October 19 4:30 pm - Children s Choir Practice - Church 7:00 pm - Scouts - Gym, Cafeteria, Seton Hall 7:00 pm - Spanish Baptism Meeting - Fr. Kenny Hall 7:00 pm - Devocion Familiar al Divino Niño - Church 8:00 pm - Fil Am - Tolentine Hall SATURDAY, October 20 9:00 am - Outdoor Flea Market 9:30 am - Zumba Fitness - Tolentine Hall 10:00 am - ESL - Cafeteria/Seton Hall 1:00 pm - CFC Seminar - Cafeteria 3:00 pm - Ministry Fair - Tolentine Hall 3:30 pm - Followers of Jesus - FF - RE 7:15 pm - A.A. - Cafeteria SUNDAY, October 21 Ministry Fair - Tolentine Hall 8:45 am - Faith Formation Classes - RE 9:00 am - Outdoor Flea Market 10:30 am - Evangelization for Adults/Span. - Cafeteria 10:30 am - RCIA Sessions - RE 1:00 pm - Marian Movement - RE 2:00 pm - Spanish Baptism - Church PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS The Sick: Lizbeth Ceballos, Mark Covais, Norma Hernandez, Julia Jimenez, Norlando Leon, and Ernesto Vega. Deceased: Victoria De La Cruz Martinez, Lady Veronica Muoma, Victor Jose Naranjo, Joseph Richard Scarola, Benedicto Soner and Nelly Hurtado de Vigoya.

Parish Stewardship Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time Next Weekend s Readings 3 Week Ending: October 7, 2018 Total Regular Collection: $ 8,198.00 Last year same weekend: $ 7,297.00 Special Collection Parish Youth Program: $ 2,535.00 Thank you for your continued support. SECOND COLLECTION UPDATE October 14 th - The second collection will be for Monthly Maintenance. October 21 st - The second collection will be for World Mission Sunday. 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 Pastor Parochial Vicar Rev. Thomas P. Joseph, CMI Parochial Vicar Rev. Benjamin Madu Rev. Peter A. Mahoney Deacon Joseph Catanello Deacon Thomas Jorge STAFF Mrs. Gloria Scarola Mr. Steven Acosta Mr. José L. Villanueva Sr. Karen Cavanagh, C.S.J. Ms. Christina Rosado In Residence Weekend Assistant Permanent Deacon 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 53:10-11 Many are justified through the suffering servant. Psalm 33:4-5, 18-19, 20, 22 The Earth is full of God s mercy and kindness. Hebrews 4:14-16 The suffering of Jesus gives us confidence in God s help and mercy. Mark 10:35-45 The disciples learn lessons about sharing in the cup of Jesus. What must I do to inherit eternal life? How will you respond in gratitude to the mercy the Lord has shown you? Consider giving thanks as a priest, deacon or in the consecrated life? Contact the Vocation Office at (718) 827-2454 or email: vocations@diobrook.org. CONGRATULATIONS! The priests and entire parish community at St. Nicholas of Tolentine wish to congratulate Lito & Finita Canillas on their 50th Wedding Anniversary October 2018 We congratulate them and pray for their good health! ALL SOULS NOVENA - Don t forget to submit the names of your deceased loved ones, relatives and friends. Novena envelopes are available in the Rectory. It has been a custom of our Church to remember in a special way on All Souls Day all those who have died. All families who have had a loved one buried from our Parish since last All Soul s Day will receive a letter of invitation. We will read the names of those departed Parishioners at the 7:30pm Mass on Friday, November 2nd. We also invite all Parishioners to submit the names of relatives and friends who have died since last All Souls Day to be read at this Mass. Please leave their names and date of death in the Rectory. Please visit St. Nick s website at: www.stnicholas-queens.org

October 14, 2018 4 From the Pastor s Desk Today, our first reading speaks of the value of wisdom. I prayed, and prudence was given me; I pleaded, and the spirit of wisdom came to me. We are told that God s wisdom is more precious than any earthly riches or power. Wisdom brings peace; wealth tends to bring strife. Wisdom s contentment fosters life and love, justice and dignity. When we possess this, we possess all good things and countless riches. We are called to be generous with our Time, Talent, and Treasure, as guided by God s Wisdom. Only then can we be blessed with the countless riches of His Wisdom and the path to eternal life. The Letter to the Hebrews (second reading) shows us another way to obtain the gift of such wisdom. It is available to us right in the Scriptures. Indeed the word of God is living and effective, sharper than any two-edged sword, penetrating even between soul and spirit, joints and marrow, and able to discern reflections and thoughts of the heart. The Bible is the living Word of God. God speaks to us in a human language. Every time we read the Scriptures prayerfully, the Lord will speak to us and enrich us with His wisdom. In today s Gospel, Jesus invited a rich man to make a choice. He asked him Go, sell what you have, give to the poor and come follow me (Mk 10:21). But the man who had many possessions was far too attached to them and chose to turn away instead of embracing Jesus Wisdom. He is probably the only person in the Gospel who talked to Jesus in person and yet turned down his invitation to discipleship. The Gospel message brings each of us to question the real cost of true discipleship. Are you and I truly free enough to value our possessions without hugging them tightly? Are we using these solely for ourselves or do we share these with our brothers and sisters in God s family? Do our faith and love lead us to answer Jesus call as genuine disciples and with selfless generosity? Let us pray for the grace to be freed from whatever or whoever may prevent us from following Jesus more faithfully. Jesus constantly invites each one of us to respond to his call. May we all answer His call promptly and joyfully. God bless you, Fr. John Francis

Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time RELIGIOUS EDUCATIONAL CORNER 5 Sister Alice Michael, S.U.S.C. - Director of Faith Formation Contact Information 718 591-6536 LEVANTATE We will begin the last phase of six weeks of LEVANTATE beginning this week October 14 th. Some participate in homes and others here in our parish. All are welcome even if you have not participated in the past. There are sign-up sheets at the entrance of the Church with a variety of times and days that these sessions are available. For any further questions, please call Sister Alice at 718-591-6536. RCIA These sessions have already begun. However, it is still time to come. If you or anyone you know may be interested in knowing more about the Catholic Church, desires to be baptized, receive Holy Communion and/or Confirmation, or would like information about the procedure involving marriage in the Catholic Church, please call Sister Alice at 718-591-6536 as soon as possible. We are ready to welcome you and help you in any way possible. BIBLE CLASSES: These classes are taken from a great program called Abriendo el Misterio de la Biblia. It is a great opportunity to come to understand God s Plan of Salvation as found in the Bible. Though these classes are already in session, you may still join us. Those who are participating are enjoying it as well as deepening their knowledge of the Bible. Please give it a try!!! These sessions in Spanish are given every Monday at 10:00 am and repeated at 7:00 pm in the Faith Formation Center. Due to Columbus Day this Monday, the sessions this week ONLY will be Wednesday at 10:00 am and repeated at 7:00 pm. Please call Sister Alice for any further details. DIVINO NIÑO Beginning this Friday, October 19th and every third Friday of the month we will have the Divino Niño Family Celebration in the Church at 7:00 pm. The beautiful statue will be blessed and carried around the inside of the Church with our children dressed as the Divino Niño following behind the statue. We are making the outfits for the children who would like to be part of this celebration. All the children will receive a special blessing at the end of the Novena. Each month five families will be able to take home a statue of the Divino Niño to have family prayer for a month. Those who would like this honor will place their names in a box on night of the Novena. The Novena to the Divino Niño is powerful, let us all gather together to pray. Help us spread the word far and wide. God bless you! Sister Alice Michael, S.U.S.C. Director of Faith Formation EL PROGRAMA DE EVANGELIZACION LEVANTATE Comenzaremos la última fase de seis semanas de LEVANTATE a partir de esta semana 14 de octubre. Algunos participan en hogares y otros aquí en nuestra parroquia. Todos son bienvenidos, incluso si usted no ha participado en el pasado. Hay hojas de inscripción en la entrada de la Iglesia con una variedad de horas y días en que estas sesiones están disponibles. Para más preguntas, llame a la hermana Alice al 718-591-6536. RCIA Estas sesiones ya han comenzado. Sin embargo, todavía es hora de venir. Si usted o alguien que conoce puede estar interesado en saber más acerca de la Iglesia Católica, desea ser bautizado, recibir la Santa Comunión y / o la Confirmación, o si desea información sobre el procedimiento del matrimonio en la Iglesia Católica, llame a la Hermana Alice al 718-591-6536 lo antes posible. Estamos listos para darle la bienvenida y ayudarlo de cualquier manera posible. CLASES BIBLICAS: Estas clases están tomadas de un gran programa llamado "Abriendo el Misterio de la Biblia". Es una gran oportunidad para entender el Plan de Salvación de Dios "tal como se encuentra en la Biblia. Aunque estas clases ya están en sesión, todavía puede unirse a nosotros. Los que participan lo disfrutan y profundizan su conocimiento de la Biblia. Por favor inténtalo!!! Estas sesiones en español se imparten todos los lunes a las 10:00 am y se repiten a las 7:00 pm en el Centro de Formación en la Fe. Debido al Día de Colón este lunes, las sesiones de esta semana SOLAMENTE serán los miércoles a las 10:00 am y se repetirán a las 7:00 pm. Por favor llame a la hermana Alice para más detalles. DIVINO NIÑO A partir de este viernes, 19 de octubre y cada tercer viernes del mes, tendremos la Celebración Familiar Divino Niño en la Iglesia a las 7:00 pm. La hermosa estatua será bendecida y llevada por el interior de la Iglesia con nuestros niños vestidos como el Divino Niño detrás de la estatua. Estamos haciendo los trajes para los niños que deseen ser parte de esta celebración. Todos los niños recibirán una bendición especial al final de la Novena. Cada mes, cinco familias podrán llevarse a casa una estatua del Divino Niño para tener una oración familiar durante un mes. Aquellos que deseen este honor colocarán sus nombres en una caja la noche de la Novena. La Novena al Divino Niño es poderosa, reunámonos todos para orar. Ayúdanos a difundir la palabra a lo largo y ancho. Dios te bendiga! Hermana Alice Michael, S.U.S.C. Directora de Formación de Fe

October 14, 2018 6 Saint Nicholas of Tolentine Church 150-75 Goethals Ave. Jamaica, NY 11432 718-969-3227 2018 HEALTH AND SERVICES FAIR FERIA DE LA SALUD Sunday, October 14 2018 10:30-2:00 Health Screenings Nutritional Information Children - Adults Catholic Charities Services Representatives from Health and Social Services Organizations American Cancer Society New York State Assembly...and many others Domingo 14 de octubre 2018 10:30-2:00 Exámenes de Salud - Información de Nutrición Niños - Adultos Servicios que ofrece Caridades Católicas Sociedad Americana del Cáncer Habrá representantes e información bilingüe sobre servicios médicos y sociales.

Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time 7 Fall Open House Molloy College Date: Sunday, November 11, 2018 Time: 1:00 pm Location: 1000 Hempstead Avenue P.O. Box 5002 Rockville Centre, NY 11571 Telephone Number 516 323-4000 Email Address www. molloy.edu St. Nicholas of Tolentine Boy Scouts Annual Raffel Ticket Sales Date: October 13th and 14th Time: After All Masses Please show your support of our Scouts.

October 14, 2018 8 The Legion of Mary? Come and see what we re about. Informational Meeting Saturday, October 20 @10:30 a.m. Religious Education Center Prayer, True Devotion, and Good Works. To Jesus through Mary.

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October 14, 2018 Join the Saint Nicholas of Tolentine Children s Choir! 10 We are looking for new members! This is open to all children in grades 3-8. We sing at the 10:45 A.M. Mass and other special parish events and liturgies. Rehearsals will be on Fridays at 4:30 pm in the Church. Any questions, please contact: José Villanueva at 718-969-3227 You can also reach Mr. Villanueva after the 10:45 am Sunday Mass. Please fill out the bottom and return to the rehearsal or at the Rectory. Please PRINT CLEARLY! Child s Name Grade/School Parent s Name Parent s Phone Email Any food allergies or medical conditions Parent s Signature LAST DAY TO JOIN WILL BE ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2018

Vigésimo Octavo domingo del tiempo ordinario 14 de octubre 2018 BAUTISMOS - 2018 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: y Sábado: Domingo: 9:00 A.M. a 12:00 Mediodía. 1:00 P.M. a 8:00 P.M. 9:00 A.M. a 7:00 P.M. 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 80-22 Parsons Boulevard - Jamaica, Nueva York 11432 (718) 380-1900 - Fax (718) 591-6977 Clases desde el Pre-Kinder hasta el octavo grado. Programas antes y después de la escuela. CENTRO DE EDUCACION RELIGIOSA 150-85 Avenida Goethals - Jamaica, Nueva York 11432 (718) 591-6536. 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: Rosa Padilla Medarda Matamoros Maria Morales (L) B-Day Finian Vasquez s (L) 15th B-Day & Jose Eligio Lora (D) Nelly Hurtado de Vigoya (Date of Death 10/3) Paulino Chaparro Candido Davila & Jimmy Pietre 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 Cafeteria. 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) 380-0343. 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. REGISTRO DEL CENSO PARROQUIAL Instamos a todos los feligreses a registrarse en el censo parroquial. Este censo se usa para cartas de recomendación y para patrocinadores en sacramentos La Parroquia no puede dar permiso, patrocinio o cartas de recomendación a cualquier persona que NO esté ya registrada como Feligrés. Para registrarse, por favor venga al Oficina de la Rectoría. (que no estén vencidos). DONACIONES DE ALIMENTOS Debido a la creciente necesidad de las familias en nuestra comunidad, debemos continuar con nuestra Campaña de Donación de Alimentos. Les pedimos donaciones para ayudar a nuestros hermanos que están pasando necesidad. Buscamos alimentos enlatados y empacados. La Segunda Colecta Está destinada para Mantenimiento Mensual.