ST. NICHOLAS RC CHURCH Served by the Vocationist Fathers Fr. Stephen Ehiahuruike, S.D.V., Administrator Fr. Louis Caputo, S.D.V., Parochial Vicar 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) 33 rd Sunday in Ordinary Time November 17, 2013 Sing praise to the LORD with the harp, with the harp and melodious song. -- Psalm 98:5 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: Classes are held on Sundays, from January to April 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 & 9:30 AM English 11:00 AM Italian 12:30 PM English (Family Mass) 7:00 PM Portuguese Holy Days: 6:30, 8:00, 10:00 AM & 7:30 PM Weekdays: 7:00 & 8:00 AM Other Services & Activities: Monday to Saturday: 7:40 AM Morning Prayer Mondays: 7:30 PM Friends of Fr. Justin (Dec 9) Tuesdays: 9:00 AM Legion of Mary 7:30 PM Holy Rosary Society (Nov 26) 8:00 PM Holy Rosary in Portuguese Wednesdays: 7:30 PM Holy Rosary in Italian Thursdays: 2:00 PM Bible Study in Italian 6:15 to 7:15 PM Holy Hour for Vocations (Nov 21 & 28) 8:30 PM Rosary by Brazilian Men (Dec 12) 7:30 PM V.A.U.S. (Nov 21) Fridays: 8:30 PM Brazilian Prayer Group 1 st Fridays: 5:30 to 8:30 PM Bl. Sacrament Adoration (Dec 6)
ST NICHOLAS RC CHURCH Parish Trustees: Walter Luers & Giovanni Simone Parish Secretary: Débora Moreira Music Ministry: Addie Luers, Giovanni & Karen Simone, Kelly Oliveira Vocationist Sisters Community Sr. Benedita Carvalho, S.D.V., Superior & Pre-K Director Sr. Antonietta Cioce, S.D.V., Sr. Ermelita (Amy) Gella, S.D.V. and Sr. Meltiana Ding, S.D.V. 223 14 th Street - Palisades Park, NJ 07650 Tel. 201-947-2413 - Fax: 201-947-1180 Parish Pre-K Fr. Justin Learning Center Tel. 201-944-1376 Notre Dame Interparochial Academy Sponsored by St. Nicholas, St. Michael and St. Matthew Pre-K to Grade 8: 312 First Street, Palisades Park, NJ Tel. 201-947-5262 - website: www.notredameint.org Principal Ms. Rita Miragliotta MASS INTENTIONS SATURDAY, November 16 7:00AM Rosa Arfuso by Jeanne Loukas 8:00AM All souls in purgatory by M/M Anthony Picinich 6:00PM(Vigil) Ricardo DiBona by DiBona family SUNDAY, November 17 7:30AM Sam Pagano by Sue Miranda & family 9:30AM Antonio Liotine by Simone family 11:00AM Carmine, Antonina & Giuseppe by Buda & Rosetta Lo Faro 12:30PM Edgar & Julia Dias by sister 7:00PM People of the Parish MONDAY, November 18 7:00AM Angie Germaine by Martini family 8:00AM Antonio Mircovich by Klara Mircovich TUESDAY, November 19 7:00AM Maria Bussanich by M/M Albino Matesic 8:00AM Natale Mirkovich by daughter-in-law WEDNESDAY, November 20 7:00AM Raymond Mattessich by mother 8:00AM Roberto Hroncich by parents THURSDAY, November 21 7:00AM In honor of OL of Health by M/M Albino Mattessich 8:00AM In honor of OL of Health by M/M Gregory Mattessich FRIDAY, November 22 7:00AM Nicolina Morin by John Picinich 8:00AM In honor of OL of Health by Picinich family SATURDAY, November 23 7:00AM Rosa Arfuso by Dolores Panzella 8:00AM In honor of OL of Health by M/M Nicolo Bussanich 6:00PM(Vigil) Geraldine Murphy by Mela Molnar SUNDAY, November 24 7:30AM Joseph Gannon by Eileen & Sal Colonna 9:30AM Marco DeBenedetto by M/M Anthony Morsella 11:00AM Carmelo Tripodi by wife & family 12:30PM Letizia Dora Osso by M/M Carmine Magnone 7:00PM People of the Parish News of the Parish We will have a special collection to support the PHILIPPINES TYPHOON RELIEF next weekend, November 23-24 at all masses. Please donated generously and keep the victims in your daily prayers. V.A.U.S. will meet this Thursday, November 21 at 7:30 PM in the Blessed Mother s room. IMMACULATE CONCEPTION NOVENA Our novena will start on Friday, November 29 with masses every evening at 7:30 PM, in English. BEREAVEMENT MASSES IN PREPARATION FOR CHRISTMAS These masses will be celebrated in memory of all those who have departed and are greatly missed. The masses will be on Monday, December 9 at 7:30 PM in Italian and on Wednesday, December 11 at 7:30 PM in English. RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR - We are planning a trip to attend the show on Tuesday, December 10 (Leaving the parking lot at 6:00 PM.) Tickets are $55.00 per person. Reservation deadline is 11/20. Those interested please contact the rectory or Sr. Bene in the school at 201-944-1376. ST. NICHOLAS CHRISTMAS PARTY & POTLOCK DINNER - Saturday, December 14 at 7:30 PM in the Church Hall. It will be a Potluck Dinner (bring your favorite dish and share will others!) - All parishioners are invited to come and celebrate Christmas together! Shoprite Cards are available after each Sunday Mass or during the week at the office. Our church will get 5% of what you spend. In Memoriam ALTAR CANDLES Frank Luciano by Philip Luciano BREAD & WINE Saralyn Kinzler by Mr. & Mrs. A. Truncellito SANCTUARY LAMP Maria Barbagallo Ukunc by family Holy Hour for Vocations Every Thursday from 6:15 to 7:15 PM in church ~ Except on eve of first Fridays ~
Page 3 November 17, 2013 Events of the Week Tuesday, November 19 9:00 AM - Legion of Mary meeting in Bl. Mother s room 8:00 PM - Holy Rosary in the Brazilian families Wednesday, November 20 7:30 PM - Holy Rosary by Italians in church Thursday, November 21 2:00 PM - Bible Study in Italian in church hall 6:15 to 7:15 PM - Holy hour for vocations in church 7:30 PM - V.A.U.S. meeting in Bl. Mother s room Friday, November 22 8:30 PM - Brazilian Prayer Group in church hall Ministers Schedule for November 24 6:00 PM: Lectors - Frances and Carmela B. E.M. - Sr. Ding and Claudia 7:30 AM: Lectors - Michael and Linda 9:30 AM: Lectors - Walter and Sr. Bene E.M. - Marian, Gina and Suzanne 11:00 AM: Lectors - Vincent and Lucia E.M. - Antonia, Francesca and Carmela A. 12:30 PM : Lector - Youth E.M. - Rita, Roberto and Wendy 7:00 PM Lectors - Viviane, Leny and Laine Pastoral Care Baptism: Jade Covacci-Damiani & Kauany Silva (11/17) Holy Communion was brought last week to: Danny Boccia, Valentine Miele, Alexander Mauro, Augustine Morin, Mary Ostuni, and Sheila Hutchinson. Pray for our sick: Mateus Ribeiro, Domenica Dinaro, Maria Hughes, Pete Giannantonio, Carmen Vernillo, Carmela Cundari, Anthony Marino and Anne Ring. 33 rd SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME NOT WATCHING FOR THE SECOND COMING As we near the end of the Church year, the scriptures become more urgent. Both the prophet Malachi and Jesus in the Gospel according to Luke offer graphic pictures of a terrible future. But we are missing the message if we use these passages to speculate about when the world will end. The troubles predicted have already occurred, and then some. In the last century alone we have seen devastation beyond anything the ancient prophets could have imagined. We weren't given these passages to strike fear in our hearts, but faith. The sun of justice will rise, Malachi assures us, for those who are faithful. And Jesus promises, "By your perseverance you will secure your lives." But it is Paul who brings the message down to earth. The Thessalonians were so sure that the end of the world was upon them, some of them had stopped working! Paul states his case clearly: "If anyone was unwilling to work, neither should that one eat." We are not called to worry about how things will end, but to live today faithfully. Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co. If you or someone you know is sick, homebound, and desire to receive the visit of a Priest or Eucharistic Minister to bring the Holy Communion or Anointing of the Sick, please let us know by calling (201) 944-1154 STEWARDSHIP OF TIME & TALENT We are grateful to those who so kindly bring flowers to ornate our church s altar and Tabernacle every week. STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE FOR COLLECTION AMOUNT PLEASE CHECK BULLETIN PAPER EDITION This week second collection will be for the Black and Indian Missions Catholic Relief Services ~ SPECIAL COLLECTION ~ Philippines Typhoon Relief We all have heard by now about the devastation in the Philippines resulting from Typhoon Haiyan. The ties between the people and nation of the Philippines and The Archdiocese of Newark are many and strong. Today, close to 60,000 live within the four northern New Jersey Counties that constitute the Archdiocese. Filipino Catholics worship in and participate in the life of our parishes. The children of these parishioners attend our schools and religious education programs. His Grace has authorized an emergency collection to be taken at all Catholic parishes in the Newark Archdiocese, to aid humanitarian and institutional needs of the Catholic Church in the Philippines and surrounding area at this time, in line with the guidance issued by the US Conference of Catholic Bishops. As always, I thank you for your generosity at this critical moment, and for your continued service to the Church. Most Rev. Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V. Vicar General and Moderator of the Curia Archdiocese of Newark
DINNER DANCE 50/50 RAFFLE WINNERS! The winners of this year 50/50 raffle are: 1st Prize of 35%: Mr. Giuseppe Leonelli He won $1,232.70! 2nd Prize of 10%: Mr. Dimas Carvalho He won $352.20! 3rd Prize of 5%: Mr. Gerardo Marotta He won $176.10! Congratulations to all of them!! And thanks to all parishioners who participate in this year s 50/50 indoor raffle. NEW WEBSITE Our parish has a new website: Now it is easier for you to check our mass schedule, weekly bulletins, calendar of meetings and parish groups activities. You can also see pictures of our many events, send your comments and suggestions, request a prayer or ask questions about religion or personal matters. Visit us at STNICHOLASRCCHURCH.ORG NEW JERSEY CATHOLIC The premier issue of New Jersey Catholic, the new magazine of the Archdiocese of Newark, is available for you at the entrance of our Church. Please read it and consider subscribing to it using the forms available. Your support not only ensures that you will receive the magazine, but that this vital evangelization tool reaches people of all ages. PILGRIMAGE TO ROME / ASSISI AND THE HOLY LAND Fr. Stephen is gathering a group of parishioners, family and friends to travel in pilgrimage to Rome - Italy, to attend the canonization of Blessed Pope John Paul II and Pope John XXIII, leaving on April 24, 2014. The trip will extend to the city of Assisi and the Holy Land. If you would like to be part of this group in this incredible journey, please talk to Fr. Stephen after mass, come to the office or call us at 201-944- 1154 or email stnicholas07650@live.com. FR. ARMANDO s installation as the new Pastor of the Shrine Church of Our Lady of Solace in Coney Island, Brooklyn, NY, will be on Sunday, December 1 at the 12:30 PM mass, followed by light reception. Fr. Armando is also celebrating his 15 years of priestly ordination that day, and invites all St. Nicholas parishioners and friends to come and celebrate with him. SHRINE CHURCH OF OUR LADY OF SOLACE 2866 w 17th Street Brooklyn, NY 11224 BIBLE STUDY IN ENGLISH We have plans of starting a group of BIBLE STUDIES IN ENGLISH in January, 2014. The groups will meet on Friday evenings at 7:30 PM. If you are interested in attending this group, please fill out the form bellow and mail it the rectory office. You can also drop this form in the collection baskets or email us at stnicholas07650@live.com NAME: ADDRESS: TEL: EMAIL: For more information please call the rectory office at 201-944-1154 2015 Mass Book is NOT available yet. Please check next week bulletin for more information. Vocationist Corner JUSTINIAN YEAR September 20, 2013 to September 20, 2014 Do not be content of harvesting some flowers of sentiment along the edge of this holy life. Advance on it with perseverance. Each step will appear similar to the previous one, but in the meantime you keep advancing (XV, 166). What is more helpful to the works of the Lord is holy boldness in starting them, and holy perseverance in carrying them to completion, even during trials, despite all the oppositions (VI, 298). Teachings of Blessed Fr. Justin Russolillo, S.D.V. IF YOU FEEL YOU WOULD LIKE TO SPEAK TO SOMEONE about a vocation to priesthood or religious life, you may speak to Fr. Stephen, Fr. Louis or call 973-966-6262
Fr. Stephen Ehiahuruike, S.D.V. Administrator