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MASS SCHEDULE
Saturday: 7:00 & 8:00 AM 6:00 PM (Vigil Mass) Sunday: 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 Tuesdays: 9:00 AM Legion of Mary 7:30 PM St. Padre Pio Group (Sept 23) 7:30 PM Holy Rosary Society (Sept 30) 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 (September 11, 18 & 25) 7:30 PM V.A.U.S. (Sept 25) 8:30 PM Rosary by Brazilian Men (Sep 11) Fridays: 7:30 PM Bible Study in English (Sept 12) 8:30 PM Brazilian Prayer Group 1st Fridays: 5:30 to 8:30 PM Bl. Sacrament Adoration (October 3)
Served by the Vocationist Fathers Fr. Stephen Ehiahuruike, S.D.V., Pastor Fr. Louis Caputo, S.D.V., Parochial Vicar Fr. Chris Iwunze, S.D.V., Parochial Vicar Church & Rectory 442 E Brinkerhoff Ave Palisades Park, NJ 07650 Tel. 201-944-1154 Fax. 201-944-9510 Email. [email protected] 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)
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 un-able to come to Church for health reasons and would like to be visited by a priest for Confession, Commun-ion, or Anointing of the Sick, please call the rectory. Religious Education Program (CCD): For children 1st to 8th 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 Janu-ary to April at 11:00 AM in the church hall, with attendance to the 12:30 PM Family Mass.
ST. NICHOLAS RC CHURCH
23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time September 7, 2014
If two agree about anything for which they pray, it shall be granted to them (Matthew 18:15-20).
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. Antonietta Cioce, S.D.V., Sr. Meltiana Ding, S.D.V. and Sr. Sali Antony, S.D.V. 223 14th Street - Palisades Park, NJ Tel. 201-947-2413 Parish Pre-K “Fr. Justin Learning Center” Tel. 201-944-1376
Notre Dame Academy Sponsored by St. Nicholas, St. Michael and St. Matthew Pre-K to Grade 8: 312 First Street, Palisades Park, NJ Principal: Mark Valvano Tel. 201-947-5262
MASS INTENTIONS SATURDAY, September 6 7:00AM Giuseppe Osso by Holy Rosary Society 8:00AM Luigi Colao by M/M Joseph Galeazza 6:00PM Fr. Thaddeus Aririele, SDV SUNDAY, September 7 7:30AM Matteo Garritano by Teresa & Gerardo Stancato 9:30AM Cosimo Palombini by family 11:00AM Raymond Mattessich by mother 12:30PM Vincent Surace by Maureen Fitzsimmons & fam. 7:00PM People of the Parish MONDAY, September 8 7:00AM Giuseppe Curatola by M/M Lorenzo Cafasso 8:00AM John Mattessich by sister Anna TUESDAY, September 9 7:00AM In honor of St. Lazarus by Eduardo Lorenzo 8:00AM Maria Hroncich by M/M John Hroncich WEDNESDAY, September 10 7:00AM Ivan Lisica by wife Regina 8:00AM Anita & Dominic Gherardi by daughter THURSDAY, September 11 7:00AM Luigia & Giovanni Parisi by son & family 8:00AM Nicola, Domenica & John by Anna Scrivanich FRIDAY, September 12 7:00AM Maria Piccinich by M/M Domenick Piccini 8:00AM Carlo Porta by Carmela Allegretta SATURDAY, September 13 7:00AM In honor of St. Lazarus by Eduardo Lorenzo 8:00AM Luigi Colao by M/M Fausto Galeazza 6:00PM John Pappalardo by family SUNDAY, September 14 7:30AM Anna Garritano by Teresa & Gerardo Stancato 9:30AM Giuseppe Liotine by Simone family 11:00AM Vincenzo Oliverio by family 12:30PM Carmela Cundari by Carolina & Mike Cocciardi 7:00PM People of the Parish
HOLY ROSARY & BIBLE STUDY IN ITALIAN, will return to their normal time this week.
THE BRAZILIAN—SUNDAY EVENING MASS returns to 7:00 PM this Sunday, September 7.
PARISH COUNCIL MEETING was postponed to a later date. Check our next week bulletin for updates.
LEGION OF MARY will celebrate the Birthday of the Blessed Mother this Tuesday, September 9 after 8:00 AM Mass. Cake & coffee will be served. All are invited.
13th ANNIVERSARY OF 9/11 - We will have a moment of silence for all the victims of 9/11 on Thursday at the 7:00 and 8:00 AM masses followed by the Prayer of St. Francis.
FR. STEPHEN & FR. CHRIS’ 10 YEARS OF PRIESTLY ORDINATION—A Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, September 27 at the 6:00 PM. Reception will follow in the Church Hall. All parishioners are welcomed. Please use cut off card on page 4 to confirm your presence at the reception.
CCD RELIGIOUS EDUCATION - We will have a meeting for parents and catechist on Tuesday, September 16 at 7:30 PM in the Church Hall. CCD Classes will be held Sunday mornings at 11:30 AM. First day of CCD is September 28.
WILLS AWARENESS AND PLANNED GIVING SEMINAR - This seminar will inform Catholics of their right to make a will and to ensure their wishes and the needs of their family are carried out and intended. It will be held on Saturday, October 18 in the Church Hall. Free admission.
49th ANNUAL DINNER DANCE will be held on Friday, October 24 at La Reggia Restaurant in Secaucus from 7:30 to 11:30 PM.
News of the Parish
In Memory ALTAR CANDLES
donated this week in memory of Rose Ferraioli
by family
BREAD & WINE donated this week in memory of
Rose Ferraioli by family
SANCTUARY LAMP donated this week in memory of
Rose Ferraioli by family
Tuesday, September 9 9:00 AM - Legion of Mary meeting in Blessed Mother’s room 8:00 PM - Holy Rosary in the Brazilian families Wednesday, September 10 7:30 PM - Holy Rosary by Italians in church Thursday, September 11 7:00 & 8:00 AM - Mass in honor of victims of 9/11 2:00 PM - Bible Study in Italian in church hall 6:15 to 7:15 PM - Holy Hour for Vocations in church 8:30 PM - Holy Rosary by Brazilian men in church Friday, September 13 8:30 PM - Brazilian prayer meeting in church hall
Ministers’ Schedule for September 14
6:00 PM: Lector - Carmela B. E.M. - Claudia 7:30 AM: Lectors - Michael and Linda 9:30 AM: Lectors - Carol E.M. - Suzanne, Sr. Bene and Gina 11:00 AM: Lectors - Carmela R. and Maria E.M. - Francesca, Antonia and Italia 12:30 PM : Lector - Isaiah and Alexa E.M. - Rita, Wendy and Roberto 7:00 PM Lectors - Patricia, Katia and Laine E.M. - Cida and Leo
Page 3 September 7, 2014
23rd SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
SPEAKING OUT IN LOVE
In the final verses of t o d a y ' s G o s p e l reading Jesus says that when two or three are gathered in his name, "there am I in the midst of them" (Mat thew 18:20). So we unders tand that fraternal correction is always undertaken in the presence of Jesus Christ.
Likewise, encouraging the good in others is not only the right thing for us to do, it is a necessity. The LORD tells the prophet Ezekiel that if he does not speak out to dissuade a person from evil, then he too will be held responsible.
We live in a "do your own thing" age where moral objectivity is often ignored. Clearly when the message we share with others is rooted in love, our motives cannot ever be misinterpreted. As Saint Paul writes, "Love does no evil to the neighbor; hence, love is the fulfillment of the law" (Romans 13:10). Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co.
TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION
We know for certain that the sacrament of penance was a fairly rare event in the life of a Christian in the early centuries, but that everyone had a duty to admit their sins and ask forgiveness before giving thanks in the Sunday Eucharist and receiving Christ's Body and Blood at the table. Everyone today is familiar with this same ancient pattern. We also know about Lent and its journey of renewal, and even those who are returning from summer vacations may speak of a fresh perspective on life and a resolve to do better. Saint Augustine spoke of a third kind of penance, beyond the turning of the catechumens to a different life, beyond the normal everyday fresh starts, to a form that is severe and serious. Certain sins broke faith with the community: the sinners were obliged to give their names to the bishop and were barred from participation in the Eucharist. Augustine mentioned sacrilege, adultery, and murder as the culprits, great wounds for the perpetrator, wounds that were serious, deadly, mortal. Penance was such a frightening prospect that many people delayed their baptism for fear that they would sin, a practice with which Augustine was well acquainted. Pastoral need would eventually call the church to reconsider its practice. --Rev. James Field, Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co.
Pastoral Care
Holy Hour for Vocations Every Thursday from 6:15 to 7:15 PM in church
~ Except on eve of first Fridays ~
Holy Communion was brought last week to: Mary Ostuni, Valentine Miele, Alexander Mauro, and Sheila Hutchinson.
Pray for our sick: Mateus Ribeiro, Domenica Dinaro, Pete Giannantonio, Anne Ring, Lorenzo Cafasso, Augustine Morin, Dennis and Josephine Dolberry, and Eileen Murphy.
Shoprite Cards are available after each Sun-day Mass or during the week at the office. Our church will get 5% of what you spend.
STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE
August 24 collection $ 2,194.00 August 31 collection $ 2,503.00
Stewardship is loving God with our Time, Talent, and Treasure
“For where your treasure is,
there also will your heart be.” Matthew 6:21
Events of the Week
Next weekend second collection will be ASSESSMENT-FREE (yellow envelopes)
Vocationist Corner “JUSTINIAN YEAR”
September 20, 2013 to September 20, 2014
We are limited and successive beings. We cannot simultaneously satisfy every duty, but one at a time. Great means of perfection is to concentrate ourselves totally in fulfilling the duty of the passing moment as if we were, so to speak, with no past, no future, in an eternal present (VI, 242). We are limited and successive even in our freedom! For our freedom in our state of way and probation is essential that we be allowed to choose between a greater and a lesser good (III, 251). Fr. Louis Caputo, S.D.V., Justinian Anthology, page 148
For information about the Vocationist Fathers and Sisters please call 973-966-6262 or visit their website www.vocationistfathers.org
Join us and Fr. Stephen Ehiahuruike, SDV on a
Pilgrimage to Rome, and Medjugorje
Oct 27 - Nov 7
Cost: $3,599.00 Double occupancy room
For more info: Mrs. Michelle Bove Tel. 718-680-5600
Email: [email protected]
BOVE CONTINENTAL TRAVEL or call the rectory’s office at 201-944-1154
YOUNG ADULTS—Are you a Young Adult in your 20s or 30s? Would you like to meet
other Catholic Young Adults and celebrate your faith together??
On Saturday, September 13th at 7:00 PM we will be holding our first “SHEPHERD’S MASS” a young adult
Mass in which Archbishop Bernard Hedba will celebrate and share words of wisdom and encouragement with
young adults of the Archdiocese.
Place: Chapel of the Sacred Heart at the Archdiocesan Retreat Center 499 Belgrove Drive, Kearny, NJ 07032
FR. STEPHEN & FR. CHRIS’ 10th ANNIVERSARY
OF PRIESTLY ORDINATION
Saturday, September 27
Mass at 6:00 PM followed by reception in the Church Hall
All parishioners, families and friends are invited to join in this important milestone celebration
The favor of a reply to the reception is requested by September 15th, 2014.
Name _______________________________ Number of people attending ______
3 ways to respond: Call the rectory office at 201-944-1154
Send your response by mail Place in Sunday collection baskets
Buon Pastore Holy Rosary and Bible Study in Italian
Ogni Martedì alle ore 19:30 e Giovedì alle ore 14:00 Starting this second week of September
DINNER DANCE & JOURNAL
We have mailed the contracts for the 2014 Journal Book. If you know anyone who would like to support a page in memory of a recently deceased loved one, or would like to place a business ad, please let us know.
494949ththth Annual Dinner Dance Annual Dinner Dance Annual Dinner Dance Friday, October 24
at the La Reggia Restaurant
in Secaucus, NJ
Bring your family and friends to celebrate with us.
Tickets will be on sale soon.
The Italian Community is organizing a trip to visit the
Shrine of Our Lady of the Island
in Long Island on Saturday, September 20
Those interested, please contact Frank Modafferi or Sr. Antonietta
Prayer of Saint Francis
Lord, make me an instrument of your peace, Where there is hatred, let me sow love;
where there is injury, pardon; where there is doubt, faith;
where there is despair, hope; where there is darkness, light;
where there is sadness, joy;
O Divine Master, grant that I may seek not so much to be consoled as to console;
to be understood as to understand; to be loved as to love.
For it is in giving that we receive; it is in pardoning that we are pardoned;
and it is in dying that we are born to eternal life.
Amen.
