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MASS SCHEDULE
Saturday: 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 Services & Activities: Mon to Sat: 7:40 AM Morning Prayer Tuesday: 9:00 AM - Legion of Mary 7:30 PM - St. Padre Pio Mass (1/19) 7:30 PM - Holy Rosary Society (2/20) 8:00 PM - Holy Rosary (Portuguese) Wednesday: 7:00 PM - Holy Rosary (Italian) Thursday: 6:15 to 7:15 PM - Holy Hour Adoration for Vocations (Dec 21, 28) 7:30 PM - Bible Study (English) 8:30 PM - Rosary by Braz. Men Friday: 8:30 PM - Brazilian Prayer Group 1st Friday: 8:30 AM to 7:30 PM - Blessed Sacrament Adoration (1/5/2018) Saturday: UNUM single adults 30+ (1/20)
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 Br. 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. [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), 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 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: Teens will receive the Sacrament of Confirmation on 8th 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.
ST. NICHOLAS RC CHURCH
3rd Sunday of Advent December 17, 2017
I am the voice of one crying out in the desert,
make straight the way of the Lord (John 1:6-8, 19-28).
CHRISTMAS MASS SCHEDULE Sunday, December 24 — 4th Sunday of Advent 7:30 AM, 9:30 AM and 12:30 PM 11:00 AM (Italian Mass)
Sunday, December 24 — CHRISTMAS EVE 5:00 PM - Vigil 11:30 PM - Christmas Carols 12:00 AM - Midnight Mass Monday, December 25 — CHRISTMAS DAY 7:30 AM, 9:30 AM and 12:30 PM 11:00 AM (Italian Mass) 7:00 PM (Brazilian Mass)
Sunday, December 31 7:30 AM, 9:30 AM and 12:30 PM 11:00 AM (Italian Mass) & 7:00 PM (Brazilian Mass)
Sunday, January 1, 2018 Feast of Mary, Mother of God 7:00 AM & 8:00 AM (Not a holy day of obligation)
THERE WILL BE NO CCD classes on December 24 and 31. Classes will resume on Sunday, January 7.
ST. PADRE PIO GROUP invites all to celebrate a Mass in honor of Saint Padre Pio this Tuesday, December 19 at 7:30 PM in church, in Italian.
CONFESSIONS FOR CHRISTMAS—Priests will hear confessions this Wednesday, December 20 from 10:00 AM to noon and from 6:00 to 7:30 PM; or by appointment by calling the rectory office.
E.M., LECTORS AND USHERS will meet this Wednesday, Dec 20 at 7:30 PM in the Bl. Mother’s room, to prepare schedule of Christmas Masses.
SATURDAY, December 16 7:00AM Joseph Gramuglia by John Gramuglia & family 8:00AM Nicolina Mattessich by Anna Hroncich 5:00PM Marjorie Davis by John Francis Capriccio SUNDAY, December 17 7:30AM Edivaldo Moreira by his family 9:30AM Protection of babies in the womb & their families 11:00AM Angelo Cecere by his wife & children 12:30PM Alice Hroncich by M/M Mario Hroncich 7:00 PM All people of this parish MONDAY, December 18 7:00AM In honor of St. Lazarus by Eduardo Lorenzo 8:00AM Brenda Fusco by the Holy Rosary Society TUESDAY, December 19 7:00AM Lorenzo Cafasso by Nick & Giustina Giannantonio 8:00AM Nicolo Tarabocchia by Maria Mattessich WEDNESDAY, December 20 7:00AM Dinko & Jelenica Morin by Matea Volaric 8:00AM Robert Hroncich by his family THURSDAY, December 21 7:00AM Joseph Finizio by Skalamera family 8:00AM Maria Morin by her daughter FRIDAY, December 22 7:00AM Josephine Daniel by John & Shirley Ostuni 8:00AM Eugenio, Saverio & Angela Pate by Vincenzina Pate SATURDAY, December 23 7:00AM Josephine Daniel by James Ring 8:00AM Antonio Bussanich by Antonio & Maria Piccinich 5:00PM Elvira & Luz by John Francis & Aurora SUNDAY, December 24 7:30AM Michael Paul Albanese by his family 9:30AM Antonio & Anna Tarabocchia by M/M Mario Hroncich 11:00AM Bobby Hroncich by Maria & Michael Piccinic-Lizzi 12:30PM Maria Lechich by her daughter & family 5:00PM Doris & Thomas Cooney by family 12:00AM All deceased members of our parish
Mass Intentions
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 14th 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
News of the Parish
In Memoriam
ALTAR CANDLES donated this week in memory of
Robert Hroncich by his sister Eleonora Hroncich
BREAD & WINE donated this week in memory of
Robert Hroncich by his sister Eleonora Hroncich
SANCTUARY LAMP donated this week in memory of
Robert Hroncich by his sister Eleonora Hroncich
Page 3 December 17, 2017
Holy Communion was brought this month to: Maria Piccini, Victor Columbini, John Ostuni, Frances Ceria, Cynthia Cornell, Anita Lauria, Francesco De Candia, and Clara Forli.
Pray for our sick: Mateus Ribeiro, Domenica Di-naro, 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, James Malatesta and Carmelo Luvera.
Remember our deceased: Anna Tarabocchia (12/8) and Nicola Guglielmo (12/9)
Events of the Week Tuesday, December 19 9:00AM - Legion of Mary in Bl. Mother’s room 7:30PM - Mass in honor of St. Padre Pio 8:00PM - Holy Rosary by Brazilian families Wednesday, December 20 10:00AM to noon & 6:00 to 7:30PM - Confessions 7:00PM - Holy Rosary in Italian in church Thursday, December 21 6:15 to 7:15PM - Holy Hour of Adoration for Vocations Friday, December 22 8:30PM - Brazilian Prayer Group in church hall
3rd SUNDAY OF ADVENT
REJOICE
Isaiah proclaims truly good news to us! God's coming brings not sadness, guilt, fear, wrath, or condemnation. No, God's coming is a source of comfort and joy. Saying it once is not enough, for today's readings are full of joy. Mary's Magnificat substitutes for our psalm today, and our second reading encourages us to rejoice, to give thanks and praise. This is the root meaning of the Greek word for Eucharist. We are urged to rejoice and give thanks, because the coming of the Lord brings joy, healing, liberty, release, vindication. It makes the very earth spring up with new life! Good tidings! — Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.
OUR LADY OF GRACE church choir will present their Annual Christmas Concert this Sunday, December 17th at 3:00 PM in church at 395 Delano Place, Fairview, NJ. Presenting traditional, popular and international music Admission is free—refreshments will follow.
Ministers’ Schedule for December 24
6:00 PM: Lector - Carmela B. E.M. - Maria Claudia and Rita 7:30 AM: Lectors - Michael E. M. - Sr. Jancy and Sr. Emilia 9:30 AM: Lectors - Lynn and Suzanne E.M. - Sr. Bene, Carol and Gina 11:00 AM: Lectors - Frank and Italia E.M. - Carmela A., Francesca and Margherita 12:30 PM : Lector - Youth E.M. - Suzanne
Pastoral Care
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
2019 Mass Book is open Only 5 Masses per person, per week We still have Masses available in 2018
STEWARDSHIP OF TIME AND TALENT We are grateful to the devout members of the
Legion of Mary, Holy Rosary Society and Italian Community who organized our
BEREAVEMENT MASSES FOR CHRISTMAS in English and Italian.
May the Lord comfort the heart of all of those who will miss someone special this Christmas.
STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE
December 3 collection: $ 2,126.00 December 10 collection: 6:00 PM Mass . . . . . . . $ 88.00 7:30 AM Mass . . . . . . . $ 289.00 9:30 AM Mass . . . . . . . $ 246.00 11:00 AM Mass . . . . . . $ 286.00 12:30 PM Mass . . . . . . $ 790.00 7:00 PM Mass . . . . . . . $ 331.00 Online . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 20.00 $ 2,050.00
This weekend second collection will be for the RELIGIOUS RETIREMENT FUNDS
Never undertake anything for which you wouldn't have the courage to ask the blessings of heaven. — G. C. Lichtenberg
Vocationist Corner
Grant that I may share your Christmas,
O divine Lord Jesus, and my sweet life; grant me your birth of pure love! Grant it to all souls, to every parish, school and mission, to every association and to every soul. New life in the supernatural order; new life with your Holy Spirit to the Glory of the Father! Glory of pure love to you in the highest heavens, O divine Lord and sweet Life of my soul! Peace of pure love on earth
to all men. Amen. Blessed Fr. Justin Russolillo, SDV, Devotional, page 222
DO YOU WANT A SON PRIEST? Support the Vocationist Fathers by adopting a seminarian of India, Indonesia, Madagascar, Colombia, Equator, Phillipines, Nigeria, Argentina or Chile. Your commitment of $35.00 a month can help a young man to become a priest. If you are ready for this commitment, please contact Fr. Chris.
Donation for the Poinsettias decorating the altar
this Christmas
From: ___________________________________
In loving memory of:
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________
Donation of $ ___________
Please return this slip with your donation to the rectory office or
drop in the collection baskets
New Year’s Eve Party
“Reveillon 2018” Sunday, December 31st from 9pm to 2am
Delicious homemade dinner (Brazilian style) LIVE MUSIC
Sponsored by the Brazilian Community Tickets: $ 50.00 adults & $25.00 child 7 to 12 y/o
Children up to 6 years old—free
For tickets and information call 201-944-1154
O N L I N E G I V I N G It will allow you to send your Sunday offers using credit card or bank transfers anytime, anywhere.
Visit our website STNICHOLASRCCHURCH.ORG and click on the Parish Giving link to enroll.
St. Nicholas’ website is here to help you It is easy to check our mass schedule, weekly bulletins, calendar of meetings and parish groups activities and spe-cial events. You can see pictures of our many functions, send your comments and suggestions, request a prayer or ask questions about religion or personal matters.
If you wish to receive the Pilgrim Statue of Our Lady of Fatima
into your home for the year 2018, please fill in your name and phone number for the week of your choice on the calendar at the
entrance of the church.
SPRING AUCTION 2018 Saturday, June 9
We are collecting items to be auctioned NOT USED, UNOPENED gifts, toys, games,
electronics, kitchen appliances, home decoration, paintings, 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,
ATTENTION: Please be aware that in case of IN-CLEMENT WEATHER, the 7:00 AM weekday Mass will be canceled. You may attend the 8:00 AM Mass. In doubt, please call the rectory before leaving your house or check our website stnicholasrcchurch.org
Celebrate with us the birth of Our Lord Jesus Christ!
Come to church for the Christmas Carols Sunday, December 24 at 11:30 PM
followed by the Midnight Mass
FRANCISCAN C.D.C.’s ANNUAL HOLIDAY DRIVE FOR THE HOMELESS - “This Christmas can you spare a pair?” Help us warm their heart and soul - $5 Gift Card or a pair of warm socks. The Franciscan Sisters are located at 239 Anderson Ave—Fairview, NJ 201-941-1000
Gift of the Magi
Have you ever noticed the people who return to God a truly grateful por-tion of their income, in
thanksgiving for all the blessings that God gives them, seem almost always to be happy or content? The reason why is illustrated beautifully in 0. Henry’s famous Christmas story, “The Gift of the Magi,” in which the husband and wife each sacrifice their most pre-cious possession for the sake of the other. The wife sells her beautiful hair to buy her hus-band a watch fob, while he sells his watch to buy her an expensive comb. Each gift, then, is materially useless; but the couple is exuberantly happy because they realize that each one’s gift represents an act of truly unselfish love. Our gift of money to God represents our love for him; and when we sacrifice, or give of ourselves, we more fully appreciate the many blessings God has bestowed upon us. It is this appreciation, this feeling of love and trust, that shows in the person who returns to God the first portion. Think of the different things in life that make you happy: an entertaining motion picture, for example, a good book, a child uttering its first words, a birthday cele-bration, or a wedding. These occasions give us joy because we project ourselves into them or become a part of them. The experience of sacrificial giving is much like this, but with one tremendous difference. Material pleas-ures are temporary. Giving is permanent. The giver’s joy does not end with the last chapter of the book or the final scene of the movie. It stimulates a lasting joy because the good steward constantly gives of himself in deep appre-ciation of what God has given them. We realize that the joy of sacrificial giving then is love. In spite of trial and tribulation, love emerges as the factor in the individual’s happiness It is the inner glow that distinguishes those people who become good stewards of their money from others. It is the joy of sacrificial giving.
Let us be generous with gifts we can give to others:
Time, Good Example, Acceptance, Seeing the Best in People, Self-esteem, Self-disclosure, Helping Someone Learn
Something New, Listening, Fun, Letting Others Give to You.
LIVE MUSIC fascinates me. Unable to play myself, I become enrapt watching a great artist infuse music with emotion while mastering the correct notes in perfect timing. A great performance moves me.
It can teach us about stewardship too! This is espe-cially true in watching a hand bell choir perform. The transcendence of the music and the message of stewardship are unmistakable: we have a note to play in the beautiful music of Christian commu-nity. Notice the similarities:
• Individuality - Each ringer is independent, but in-extricably a member of the group. All are needed, no one is left out. • Distinction - Each individual’s contribution is dis-tinct as the highs and lows of the notes are struck. Our God-created uniqueness shines forth. • Choir - An individual cannot make music alone. Only together is harmony created. • Importance - Every single ringer is vital. No one is more or less important than another. • Togetherness - The group must move together as a whole or the music doesn’t ring out. • Faction - In some pieces, a subset of ringers moves in another direction, but always returns bringing resolution to the musical tension. • Direction - To achieve unity, the group needs di-rection. A visionary director brings out the best in everyone. • Choir and Director It’s tempting to think that the director is everything. But without the choir, the di-rector accomplishes nothing.
Call it the musical parable of stewardship: God di-rects a choir resounding to use our time, talent, and treasure to bring about his Kingdom. — Stewardship Magazine Dec2010
