ST. NICHOLAS RC CHURCH Served by the Vocationist Fathers Fr. Christogonus (Chris) Iwunze, S.D.V., Pastor Fr. Roberto da Silva, S.D.V., Parochial Vicar Fr. Louis Caputo, S.D.V.,Weekend Assistant Deacon Thomas La Russa, S.D.V., D.R.E. 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) 7 th Sunday in Ordinary Time February 24 th, 2019 Give to everyone who asks of you. Lend expecting nothing back (Luke 6:27-38). ADMINISTRATION OF THE SACRAMENTS Baptisms: On any available Sunday during the 11:00 AM (Italian), 9:30 AM or 12:30 PM (English) & 7:00 PM (Portuguese) Masses. Please, contact the rectory at least one month prior to desired date. Confessions: Saturdays 4:00 to 4:45 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: MASS SCHEDULE 7:00 & 8:00 AM 5:00 PM - Vigil Mass Sunday: 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 Weekly Services & Activities: Mon to Sat 7:35 AM - Morning Prayer 8:30 AM - Holy Rosary (English) Tuesdays 9:00 AM - Legion of Mary 7:30 PM - St. Padre Pio Mass (3/19) 7:30 PM - St. Anthony s Group (3/5) 7:30 PM - Holy Rosary Society (2/26) 8:00 PM - Holy Rosary (Portuguese) Wednesdays 2:00 PM - Holy Rosary (Italian) Thursday 6:15 to 7:15 PM - Holy Hour Adoration for Vocations (Mar 7, 14, 21, 28) Friday 8:30 PM - Brazilian Prayer Group 1 st Friday 8:30 AM to 7:30 PM - Blessed Sacrament Adoration (3/1) Sunday 6:00 PM - Holy Rosary by Brazilian Men (3/10)
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, February 23 7:00AM Regina Lisica by M/M Albino Matesic 8:00AM Nicolina Matesic by sister-in-law Vitoria 5:00PM Stefany & Frank Weinred by their family SUNDAY, February 24 7:30AM Michael Clark by Michael & Karen McCormick 9:30AM Nicola Lionetti by Simone family 11:00AM Mauro, Nicola & Angelo Allegretta by Carmela 12:30PM Adam Mihalik by his friends 7:00PM For all people of this parish MONDAY, February 25 7:00AM Mario Lisica by his mother Regina 8:00AM Peter Gerbino by Fran & Claire Munafo TUESDAY, February 26 7:00AM Regina Lisica by Carmen Panuccio & Denise Ruff 8:00AM Steve Terkovich by M/M Nick & Christine Hroncic WEDNESDAY, February 27 7:00AM Jakominca Mirkovich by M/M Gino Morin 8:00AM Nikolina Mirkovich by Antonio & Maria Piccinich THURSDAY, February 28 7:00AM Jakominca Mirkovich by M/M Bozo Picinic 8:00AM Vito Picinic by M/M Domenick Matesic FRIDAY, March 1 7:00AM Jakomina Mirkovich by John & Nancy Picinic 8:00AM Clara Forli by the Holy Rosary Society SATURDAY, February 23 7:00AM Regina Lisica by M/M Albino Matesic 8:00AM Nicolina Matesic by sister-in-law Vitoria 5:00PM Stefany & Frank Weinred by their family SUNDAY, February 24 7:30AM Michael Clark by Michael & Karen McCormick 9:30AM Nicola Lionetti by Simone family 11:00AM Mauro, Nicola & Angelo Allegretta by Carmela 12:30PM Adam Mihalik by his friends 7:00PM For all people of this parish News of the Parish BLESSED SACRAMENT ADORATION Come and join us in adoration this first Friday, March 1 from 8:30 AM to 7:300 PM. Please sign up in the time schedule at the entrance of the church to commit to a time visiting with Jesus. HOLY ROSARY SOCIETY will meet this Tuesday, February 26 at 7:30 PM in the Blessed Mother s room. ST. JOSEPH S FEAST - We will celebrate a Mass in honor of St. Joseph on Saturday, March 16 at 5:00 PM. After the Mass we will hold the Poor Man s Dinner in the church hall. On Sunday, March 17 we will hold the St. Joseph s Table with sale of HOT ZEPPOLE, homemade bread, cakes and Italian goods from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM. This fundraiser event will benefit the Vocationist Missions around the world. Tickets for the dinner is $30.00 children 7-12 $15.00 Tickets on sale after Masses or during the week in the rectory office. 2019 SHARING GOD S BLESSINGS ANNUAL APPEAL - If you haven t made your pledge to the annual appeal yet, please use the envelopes available at the entrance of the church. CONFIRMATION 2019 - Our 8 th grade teenagers will receive the Sacrament of Confirmation on Saturday, April 27 at the 5:00 PM Vigil Mass by Bishop John Flesey. ST. NICHOLAS FEAST - We are creating a committee to organize the procession, Mass and celebration of the feast of St. Nicholas in May. Those interested in participating, please contact the rectory office. Save the date: DEACON THOMAS WILL BE ORDAINED A PRIEST on Saturday, June 22 at the 5:00 PM Vigil Mass, followed by reception in church hall. All are invited. Women s Commission Day of Reflection On Saturday, March 9 and Catholic Men s Conference on March 16 at Seton Hall University in South Orange. For registration information see flyers at entrance of the church or call rectory s office at 201-944-1154.
Pope Francis is asking Catholic faithful to pray for this week's sex abuse summit at the Vatican I pray that the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Sorrowful Mother, but also the Mother of Holy Hope, may heal our hearts and light our way so that we will see the Church rise again renewed. Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R. Archbishop of Newark Events of the Week Tuesday, February 26 9:00AM - Legion of Mary in Bl. Mother s room 7:30PM - Holy Rosary Society meet in Bl. Mother s room 8:00PM - Holy Rosary by Brazilian families Wednesday, February 27 2:00PM - Holy Rosary in Italian in church Friday, March 1 8:30AM to 7:30PM - Blessed Sacrament Adoration Ministers Schedule for March 3 5:00 PM: Lector - Silvio and Carmela E.M. - Maria Claudia and Adriana 7:30 AM: Lectors - Michael and John E. M. - Sr. Jancy and Sr. Emilia 9:30 AM: Lectors - Gina and Carol E.M. - Lynn, Suzanne and Sr. Bene 11:00 AM: Lectors - Frank and Italia E.M. - Carmela A., Francesca and Margherita 12:30 PM : Lector - Sr. Bene E.M. - Suzanne 7:00 PM : Lector - Patricia, Viviane and Leny E.M. - Ieda and Cida Pastoral Care Holy Communion was brought this month to: Victor Columbini, Frances Ceria, Cynthia Cornell, Anita Lauria, Francesco DeCandia, Eileen Murphy and Arthur Mazzarella. Pray for our sick: Mateus Ribeiro, Domenica & Vincenzo Dinaro, Josephine Dolberry, Angela Tina, Rita Vanore, Eileen Murphy, Dominick Ostuni, Sara Modafferi, John Hroncich (John Hroncich s nephew), James Malatesta, Arthur Mazzarella, Dolly Marie Caiazzo, Francesco DeCandia, Rosetta Lo Faro, Lina Cannella, Paul Albanese, Paul Albanese, Stefano Sgambellone, Fr. Steve Conner, Giulia Picinich, Anne Mulieri and Eudineia Aniceto. Am I not destroying my enemies when I make friends of them? -- Abraham Lincoln 2019 CHRISTIAN WEDDING ANNIVERSARY MASSES will be celebrated by Archbishop Joseph W. Tobin in the Cathedral Basilica of Sacred Heart in Newark on Sunday, April 28 (50th Anniversaries) and June 2 (25th and 5th Anniversaries) at 3:00 PM. Sponsored by the Office of Family Life Ministries. Please call the office to register 7 th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME DO NO HARM We listen quite a while before we get to the punch line of the first reading today: even though it would be an easy thing to do, David will not harm the anointed one of the Lord. We, of course, know that Jesus is the Messiah, the anointed one of God, but the Bible uses this term for many different people. It is scripture s way of indicating who has been chosen by God for a special place and mission in salvation history. In today s Gospel, Jesus presents a greatly enlarged list of those who, as children of God, we should not harm, but love instead: our enemies, those who curse us or do us harm, those who owe us money, the ungrateful, the wicked. The point of Jesus teaching is not to encourage these kinds of behaviors in others, but rather to form us in the image of our heavenly Father by increasing our opportunities to love unconditionally, expecting no return; to be merciful and forgiving, even when it would be easier not to. Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co. STEWARDSHIP OF TIME AND TALENT The red rose placed by the tabernacle each week for the month of February was donated by Débora Moreira. The purificators (altar cloths) for the month of February were cleaned by Maria Claudia Oliveira. STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE February 10 collection: $ 1,904.00 February 17 collection: 5:00 PM Mass....... $ 281.00 7:30 AM Mass....... $ 350.00 9:30 AM Mass....... $ 303.00 11:00 AM Mass...... $ 357.00 12:30 PM Mass...... $ 419.00 7:00 PM Mass...... $ 609.00 Online............ $ 30.00 $ 2,349.00 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 Next weekend 2 nd collection will help our church with UTILITY & ENERGY COSTS
ST. JOSEPH S TABLES Mass in honor of St. Joseph Saturday, March 16 at 5:00 PM followed by the Poor Man s Dinner TICKETS : $ 30.00 (7 to 12 years old $15) Reserve your tickets now by calling the rectory office at 201-944-1154 St. Joseph s Table Sunday, March 17 from 8:00 to 2:00 PM Sale of HOT ZEPPOLE and homemade Italian goods after all Masses in the church hall SHARING GOD S BLESSINGS - This year s Appeal is a perfect opportunity for us to reflect on God s generosity and to share the blessings we have been given with those around us. Our 2019 parish goal is $12,239.00 The Annual Appeal provides the poor with food, shelter and clothing; makes religious education, spiritual guidance and CYO programs available for the young: insures the future leadership of the Church with seminarian education and training; and most important, brings Christ s Good News to the people of the Archdiocese. Our parish also benefits by receiving from the appeal if it exceeds its goal. If we exceed the goal, we will use the rebate to help with the cost of the REFORMS IN THE CHURCH HALL. It s important for all of us to participate. NOTRE DAME ACADEMY JOE TESTA MEMORIAL FISH & CHIPS DINNER on Saturday, March 2, 2019. Ticket $ 25 adults and $12 children. Please call 201-947-5262 for tickets. They won t be sold at the door. SPRING AUCTION Saturday, June 1 We are collecting items to be auctioned NOT USED, UNOPENED gifts, toys, games, electronics, kitchen appliances, home decoration, books, jewelry, etc. All donations are tax deductible! Please call the rectory s office for more information 201-944-1154 (For safety reasons we cannot accept used clothes, shoes, opened toys or objects of decoration) ST. ANTHONY S GROUP The group of devotion to St. Anthony invites all to participate in a moment of prayer and adoration. They meet once a month on the first Tuesday at 7:30 PM in church. If you wish to receive the Pilgrim Statue of Our Lady of Fatima into your home for the year 2019, please fill in your name and phone number for the week of your choice on the calendar at the entrance of the church. LEGION OF MARY The Legion of Mary meets every Tuesday at 9:00 AM in the Blessed Mother s room in the rectory. All are welcome to attend the meetings. SANTO ROSARIO IN ITALIANO Venite a pregare con noi il Santo Rosario ogni Mercoledì alle ore 14:00 in chiesa HOLY ROSARY SOCIETY meets on the Tuesday that precedes the first Sunday of each month. The meetings are held in the Blessed Mother s room (rectory) at 7:30 PM. ONLINE GIVING IS NOW AVAILABLE! It s convenient, easy and safe. It will allow you to send your Sunday offers using credit card or bank transfers anytime, anywhere. Visit our website and click on the Parish Giving link to enroll. STNICHOLASRCCHURCH.ORG ATTENTION: Please be aware that in case of INCLEMENT WEATHER, the 7:00 AM weekday Mass will be canceled. You may attend the 8:00 AM Mass if the weather permits. In doubt, please call the rectory before leaving your house or check our website: stnicholasrcchurch.org Vocationist Corner I want to concentrate myself completely in the Divine Present, so that I may do everything with the greatest possible perfection of nature and grace, in the most faithful imitation and intimate union with You, O my God and my All! The past is never divine, because there is no past in You; the future is never divine, because there is no future in You. Only the present is divine, because it is always true, I am Who I am. Oh my God and my All Blessed Fr. Justin Russolillo, Spirit of Prayer, page 89 For information about the Vocationist Fathers and Sisters please call 973-966-6262