ST. NICHOLAS RC CHURCH Served by the Vocationist Fathers Fr. Stephen Ehiahuruike, S.D.V., Pastor Fr. Christogonus (Chris) Iwunze, S.D.V., Parochial Vicar Fr. Albino Santos de Jesus, S.D.V., Parochial Vicar Fr. Louis Caputo, S.D.V.,Weekend Assistant Church & Rectory 442 E Brinkerhoff Ave Palisades Park, NJ 07650 Tel. 201-944-1154 Fax. 201-944-9510 Email. stnicholas07650@live.com Website. www.stnicholasrcchurch.org Office Hours Mon, Wed, Thu & Fri 11:30 AM - 6:00 PM Tuesdays 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM (Mornings by appointment only) 4th Sunday of Lent March 26 th, 2017 The man who was blind from birth proclaimed: The one called Jesus made clay with his saliva, anointed my eyes with it, and told me to wash. When I washed, I was able to see! (John 9:1-41) ADMINISTRATION OF THE SACRAMENTS Baptisms: On any available Sunday during the 11:00 AM (Italian), 12:30 PM (English) & 7:00 PM (Portuguese) Masses. Please, contact the rectory at least one month prior to desired date. Confessions: Saturdays 5:00 to 5:45 PM, or during the week by appointment. Marriages: Please contact the rectory at least six months prior to desired wedding date. Sacrament of the Sick: If you are hospitalized or unable to come to Church for health reasons and would like to be visited by a priest for Confession, Communion, or Anointing of the Sick, please call the rectory. Religious Education Program (CCD): For children 1 st to 8 th grades who are not attending Catholic School. Classes are held on Sundays from September to May at 11:30 AM, with attendance to the 12:30 PM Family Mass. Confirmation: Teens will receive the Sacrament of Confirmation on 8 th grade. They will attend classes at 11:30 AM from September to December; and from January to April classes will start at 11:00 AM in the church hall, with attendance to the 12:30 PM Family Mass. Saturday: Sunday: MASS SCHEDULE 7:00 & 8:00 AM 6:00 PM - Vigil Mass 7:30 AM, 9:30 AM 11:00 AM (Italian) 12:30 PM - Family Mass 7:00 PM (Portuguese) Weekdays: 7:00 & 8:00 AM Holy Days: 6:30, 8:00, 10:00 AM & 7:30 PM Other Services & Activities: Mon to Sat: 7:40 AM Morning Prayer Tuesday: 9:00 AM - Legion of Mary 7:30 PM - St. Padre Pio Mass (3/21) 7:30 PM - Holy Rosary Society (3/28) Wednesday: 7:00 PM - Holy Rosary (Italian) 8:00 PM - Holy Rosary (Portuguese) Thursday: 2:00 PM - Bible Study (Italian) 6:15 to 7:15 PM - Holy Hour Adoration for Vocations (3/30, 4/13, 20, 27) 7:30 PM - Bible Study (English) 8:30 PM - Rosary by Braz. Men (4/13) Friday: 8:30 PM - Brazilian Prayer Group 1 st Friday: 5:30 to 8:30 PM - Blessed Sacrament Adoration (4/7)
ST NICHOLAS RC CHURCH Parish Trustee: Giovanni Simone & Michael Massaro Parish Secretary: Débora Moreira Music Ministry: Addie Luers, Giovanni & Karen Simone, and Kelly Oliveira Vocationist Sisters Community Sr. Benedita Carvalho, S.D.V., Superior & Pre-K Director; Sr. Jancy Thomas, S.D.V. and Sr. Emilia Din, S.D.V. 223 14 th Street - Palisades Park, NJ Tel. 201-947-2413 Parish Pre-K Fr. Justin Learning Center Tel. 201-944-1376 NOTRE DAME ACADEMY 312 First St Palisades Park, NJ Principal: Mark Valvano Tel. 201-947-5262 Mass Intentions SATURDAY, March 25 7:00AM Mario Lisica by his mother Regina 8:00AM Anna Mattessich by Anna Hroncich 6:00PM Chris Bubbles Brown by Tony & Blanche DiBona SUNDAY, March 26 7:30AM Grace Ehiahuruike by Ann Pappalardo & family 9:30AM Yelica Pesa-Sare by M/M Mario Glavicic 11:00AM Solidalba & Angelo Cecere by wife & children 12:30PM Christine Brown by Ann & Joe Mulieri 7:00 PM All people of this parish MONDAY, March 27 7:00AM Eugenio Pate by his wife Josephina 8:00AM Maria Piccinich by Anita Tarabocchia TUESDAY, March 28 7:00AM Gargurino Matesic by Mario & Nancy Jakus 8:00AM Solidalba Costanzo by her daughter Palmina WEDNESDAY, March 29 7:00AM Gargurino Matesic by Mario & Julia Jakus 8:00AM Maria Piccinich by Maria Morin THURSDAY, March 30 7:00AM Maria Scrivanich by her sister Regina 8:00AM Martha Pallotta by Yolanda Lorfink FRIDAY, March 31 7:00AM Joseph Giannini 8:00AM Joseph Nicoletti by his wife SATURDAY, April 1 7:00AM Frank Martini 8:00AM Nikola Picinic by his wife Antonia 6:00PM Chris Bubbles Brown by Gerry & Ed Giannantonio SUNDAY, April 2 7:30AM Protection of babies in the womb & their families 9:30AM Deceased members of Holy Rosary Society 11:00AM Anna Marie Kida by her son & family 12:30PM Columbia Provenzale by Molinaro family 7:00 PM All people of this parish News of the Parish THERE WILL BE NO CCD CLASSES THIS SUNDAY, MARCH 26 STATIONS OF THE CROSS - Prayer, Fasting and Almsgiving help us prepare for Easter. Every Friday of Lent at 7:00 PM. We invite all our families to participate. COME TO ST. JOSEPH S TABLES - Sales of HOT ZEPPOLE, homemade breads, cakes and Italian goods this Sunday, March 26 from 8:00 to 2:00 PM. This fundraiser event will benefit the Vocationist Missions around the world. HOLY ROSARY SOCIETY will meet this Tuesday, March 28 at 7:30 PM in the Blessed Mother s room. LENTEN PARISH RETREAT It will be held at the Vocationist Fathers Religious House in Florham Park on Saturday, April 1 from 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM. It s open to all. You won t want to miss it! Please confirm your presence on the sign-up sheet at the entrance of the church. Let us know if you need a ride. We will be carpooling from the church s parking lot. CONFIRMATION 2017 - Our 8 th grade teenagers will receive the Sacrament of Confirmation on Saturday, April 22 at 3:00 PM by Bishop David Arias. Our RCIA class will receive First Communion and Confirmation on Sunday, April 23 at the 9:30 AM Mass. PASSION PLAY Those interested in participating in this year s presentation of the Passion Play, please contact Fr. Stephen or the rectory office. In Memoriam ALTAR CANDLES donated this week in loving memory of GIOVANNI FERRAIOLI BREAD & WINE donated this week in loving memory of GIOVANNI FERRAIOLI SANCTUARY LAMP donated this week in loving memory of GIOVANNI FERRAIOLI
Page 3 March 26, 2017 Events of the Week Tuesday, March 28 9:00AM - Legion of Mary in Blessed Mother s room 7:30PM - Holy Rosary Society meet in Bl. Mother s room Wednesday, March 29 7:00PM - Holy Rosary in Italian in church 8:30PM - Holy Rosary in Portuguese in Brazilian homes Thursday, March 30 6:15 to 7:15PM - Holy Hour of Adoration for vocations 7:30PM - Bible Study in English in Bl. Mother s room Friday, March 31 7:00PM - Stations of the Cross 8:30PM - Brazilian prayer group in Joppolo s Hall Saturday, April 1 9:30AM - Parish Lenten Retreat in Florham Park Ministers Schedule for April 2, 2017 6:00 PM: Lector - Carmela B. E.M. - Rita and Mª Claudia 7:30 AM: Lectors - Michael E.M. - Sr. Emilia and Sr. Jancy 9:30 AM: Lectors - Gina E.M. - Carol and Lynn 11:00 AM: Lectors - Frank and Italia E.M. - Carmela and Margherita 12:30 PM : Lectors - Confirmation Class E.M. - Suzanne 7:00 PM: Lectors - Patricia, Katia and Laine E.M. - Evaneide and Leo Pastoral Care Holy Communion was brought this month to: Maria Piccini, Victor Columbini, John Ostuni, Frances Ceria, Cynthia Cornell, Anita Lauria and Gloria Pezzolla. Pray for our sick: Mateus Ribeiro, Domenica Dinaro, Lorenzo Cafasso, Josephine Dolberry, Eileen Murphy, Angela Tina, Rita Vanore, Maria Piccini, John Ostuni, Dominick Ostuni, Sara Modafferi, John Hroncich (John Hroncich s nephew), Fred DeCarlo, Martino Matesic and Theresa Triggiano. This weekend s second collection will be PETER S PENCE The purpose of the Peter's Pence Collection is to provide the Holy Father, Pope Francis, with the financial means to respond with emergency assistance to those who are suffering as a result of war, oppression, natural disaster, and disease. Please be generous. For more information, visit www.usccb.org/peters-pence. 4 th SUNDAY OF LENT CHILDREN OF THE LIGHT The future king, David, in today's first reading, is an example of a type of character present throughout the Hebrew scriptures. He is the child born out of place (not the eldest or most favored) who ends up receiving the promise of the covenant. The spirit of God's anointing rushes upon him. In this way, he is similar to the man born blind from today's Gospel. David's family and the blind man's community did not expect the miraculous grace of God's love to work through them. Perhaps they, too, were "blinded" by the expectations and assumptions of those around them. Yet, after being touched by God, they both came to "see" the presence of God's will for them. Both became messengers of God's will. That same Spirit of God's anointing rushed upon us at our baptism; we were given a candle as a sign of our membership in the Body of Christ, the Light from Light. Our vocation, then, is to fulfill that enlightenment, that anointing, as Ephesians tells us, by living as "children of the light." Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co., Inc. STEWARDSHIP OF TIME & TALENT The red rose placed by the tabernacle each week for the month of March was donated by Débora Moreira The purificators (altar cloths) for the month of March were cleaned by Susan Niosi STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE What if I can t afford to give? This is probably the biggest question people ask about church offerings. It is also the biggest excuse for not giving. We ask, How can I pay my mortgage, make my cars payments, pay my taxes, keep food on the table, and still have a little bit of spending money if I give 5% to God? Well, maybe God doesn t want you to have all of this stuff! The real question is how much do you trust God? Do you trust him enough to be obedient to his Word? FOR LAST WEEK S COLLECTION AMOUNT PLEASE SEE BULLETIN PAPER EDITION Would you consider giving 5% of your weekly income to support St. Nicholas? HOW MUCH IS 5% Weekly Income $150 $200 $300 $400 $500 Offering $7.50 $10 $15 $20 $25
ST. JOSEPH S TABLES St. Joseph s Table SALE this Sunday, March 26 from 8:00 to 2:00 PM Sale of HOT ZEPPOLE and Italian goods in church hall Notre Dame Academy presents CASINO NIGHT SATURDAY, APRIL 1 at The Fiesta in Wood-Ridge, NJ For more information please call 201-947-5262 The Archdiocese of Newark will be organizing their fourth annual collection of gently used and new communion outfits. First Communion is usually celebrated when children are seven and eight. We will be collecting gently used, in good condition, Communion dresses/veils, suits and shoes for our inner city parishes. All items can be dropped off at the Archdiocesan Center, 171 Clifton Avenue, Newark, NJ through March 24 between the hours of 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM. God bless you! STATIONS OF THE CROSS Prayer, Fasting and Almsgiving help us prepare for Easter Come and pray, meditating on the suffering of Jesus on the cross for our salvation Every Friday during Lent at 7:00 PM in church Fr. Stephen is creating a group for the SINGLE ADULTS (over 30) of our parish. Single, never married, single moms and dads, divorced, widowers are all welcome to attend! We plan to meet once a month for a couple hours in the evening for prayers, discussions, maybe a good movie, a glass of wine and a relaxing chat amongst FRIENDS OF SAME FAITH If you are interested on being part of the group, please let us know. Just drop this cutout in the collection basket, call us at 201-944-1154 or email at stnicholas07650@live.com Name: Phone (for texting): My choice of day for the meeting: Blessed Fr. Justin s Vocationary 90 Brooklake Road Florham Park, NJ PARISH LENTEN RETREAT Our Parish Lenten Retreat will be held at the Vocationist Father Religious House in Florham Park on Saturday, April 1 from 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM. It s open to all. You won t want to miss it! Please confirm your presence on the signup sheet at the entrance of the church. Let us know if you need a ride. We will be carpooling from the church s parking lot at 8:45 AM. 2017 WEDDING ANNIVERSARY MASSES We are once again preparing the annual tradition of honoring those couples in our Archdiocese who will be celebrating 5, 25 and 50 years of Christian marriage in the year 2017. These anniversary Masses will be celebrated by Archbishop Joseph W. Cardinal Tobin, in the Cathedral Basilica of Sacred Heart in Newark on Sunday, April 30 (5 th and 25 th anniversaries) and May 7 (50 th anniversaries) at 3:00 PM. Sponsored by the Office of Family Life Ministries. Please contact our rectory office for registration and more information. Reservation deadline is April 17 Vocationist Corner Grant me that I may see my sin in the light of death and Your Judgment! In the burning fires of hell! In the radiance of Your Blood, and in the flames of Your Heart, flames of hatred for sin! Grant that I may see my sins in the brilliance of Your Spirit, Your Glory, Your Will and Your Love; grant that I may repent, with the suffering of all in Purgatory and the aching Heart of Jesus! You pity me hide me from all my even in all its ugliness, because You know that I could not survive seeing it. As a sign of Your forgiveness, grant that I may die with contrition! Blessed Fr. Justin Russolillo, SDV, Spirit of Prayer, page 82 Fr. Justin became Blessed on Saturday May 7, 2011 in Naples, Italy. Please keep praying God for miracles through Fr. Justin s intercession.
The Passion Play is a dramatic presentation depicting the Passion of Jesus Christ: his trial, suffering and death. It is a traditional part of the Holy Week. This year s cast includes: Jonathan Monterosso as Jesus Barbara Oliveira as Mary Kelly Oliveira as Veronica Silvio Barone as Pilate Barbosa Oliveira as the High Priest Thomas Oliveira as the Centurion Giuseppe Monterosso as Simon Cyrene Anderson Borges as John Millane Schweizer as Mary Magdalene Rachael & Amanda Carvalho as the Angels Charles Rees as Barabbas and many others.