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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 Mondays: 7:30 PM Friends of Fr. Justin Tuesdays: 9:00 AM Legion of Mary 7:30 PM Holy Rosary Society 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 (Jan 9, 16 & 23) 8:30 PM Rosary by Brazilian Men (Jan 9) 7:30 PM V.A.U.S. (Jan 23) Fridays: 8:30 PM Brazilian Prayer Group 1st Fridays: 5:30 to 8:30 PM Bl. Sacrament Adoration (Feb 7)
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. [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 ST. NICHOLAS RC CHURCH
The Epiphany of the Lord The Epiphany of the Lord The Epiphany of the Lord January 5, 2014 January 5, 2014 January 5, 2014
Magi from the east arrived, saying, "Where is the newborn king of the Jews?"
(Matthew 2:1-12).
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 14th Street - Palisades Park, NJ Tel. 201-947-2413 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 Principal: Ms. Rita Miragliotta
MASS INTENTIONS MASS INTENTIONS MASS INTENTIONS
SATURDAY, January 4 7:00AM In honor of St. Lazarus by Eduardo Lorenzo 8:00AM Caterina Mircovich by Klara Mircovich 6:00PM(Vigil) Anthony Marino by Ron & Carmela Kida SUNDAY, January 5 7:30AM Anthony Marino by M/M Arthur Mazzarella 9:30AM Deceased members of Holy Rosary Society 11:00AM Concetta Luppino by M/M Fausto Galeazza 12:30PM Anka Lustica by Linda & Kristen Dillon 7:00PM People of the Parish MONDAY, January 6 7:00AM Vincent Gerardo by Marie Mattessich & Richard Morin 8:00AM Maria & John Bussanich by M/M John Hroncich TUESDAY, January 7 7:00AM Maria Bussanich by Maria Mattessich 8:00AM Nicolo Bussanich by Gaudenzia Mattessich WEDNESDAY, January 8 7:00AM Gregorio Mattessich by M/M Silvio Tarabokija 8:00AM Rosario Monterosso by M/M Joseph Tripodi THURSDAY, January 9 7:00AM Maria Bussanich by M/M Zdenko Mirkovic 8:00AM John Ferraioli by family FRIDAY, January 10 7:00AM Ivan Lisica by wife Regina 8:00AM Lurdina Morin by M/M Matthew Mattessich SATURDAY, January 11 7:00AM Cosimo Palombini by Catrolina Palombini 8:00AM Caterina Mircovich by Severino Salamon 6:00PM(Vigil) Gilda DeNicola by Lenkel, Roman & Buda fam. SUNDAY, January 12 7:30AM Gina & Renee Foca by Michael & Eileen Murphy 9:30AM Michael Stolowicz by Paul, Gina and Jenny 11:00AM Concetta Luppino by Maria Carbone 12:30PM Deceased members of our parish 7:00PM People of the Parish
CCD CLASSES resume this Sunday, January 5. Confirmation classes will start at 11:00 AM. Our Confirmation will be Saturday May 17, 2014, at 3:00 PM.
FINANCIAL COMMITTEE will meet this Monday, January 6 at 7:30 PM in the rectory.
PARISH COUNCIL will meet on Wednesday, January 8 at 7:30 PM in the church hall. Only the leaders and coordinators of parish groups may participate in this meeting. Please discuss with your groups about their needs and goals as you represent that in this meeting.
VOCATIONIST FATHERS, SISTERS, V.A.U.S. & VOCATIONIST GROUPS will celebrate Blessed Fr. Justin’s 123rd Birthday with a mass on Saturday, January 18 at 6:00 PM, followed by coffee and cake in the Church Hall; and the VOCATIONIST’S DAY OF SPIRITUALITY on Monday, January 20 from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. All are invited to participate. For more information please call the rectory office at 201-944-1154.
VALENTINE’S DAY DINNER DANCE - The Italian Community is organizing its annual Valentine’s Day Dinner on Sunday, February 9 from 1:00 to 5:00 PM at the Church Hall, catered and served by The Brownstone Restaurant. Tickets are $65.00 per person, on sale at the
News of the Parish
Holy Hour for Vocations Every Thursday from 6:15 to 7:15 PM in church
~ Except on eve of first Fridays ~
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 donated this week in loving memory of
John Ferraioli by family
BREAD & WINE donated this week in loving memory of
John Ferraioli by family
SANCTUARY LAMP donated this week in loving memory of
John Ferraioli by family
Monday, January 6 7:30 PM - Financial Council meeting in the rectory Tuesday, January 7 9:00 AM - Legion of Mary in the Blessed Mother’s room 8:00 PM - Holy Rosary in the Brazilian families Wednesday, January 8 7:30 PM - Holy Rosary in Italian in church 7:30 PM - Parish Council meeting in the church hall Thursday, January 9 2:00 PM - Bible study in Italian in the church hall 6:15 to 7:15 PM - Holy Hour for vocations in church Friday, January 10 7:30 PM - Bible study in English in the Bl. Mother’s room 8:30 PM - Brazilian prayer meeting in church hall
Ministers’ Schedule for January 12
6:00 PM: Lectors - Frances and Carmela B. E.M. - Claudia 7:30 AM: Lectors - Michael and Linda 9:30 AM: Lectors - Carol E.M. - Suzanne, Gina and Sr. Meltiana 11:00 AM: Lectors - Carmela R. and Italia E.M. - Antonia, Vincent and Francesca 12:30 PM : Lector - Youth E.M. - Rita, Wendy and Roberto 7:00 PM Lectors - Viviane, Leny and Márcia E.M. - Cida, Leo and Ieda
Page 3 January 5, 2014
THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD
THE LIGHT OF FAITH
The first reading today is charged with the glory of the Lord. Everyone who
can come to the holy city does come--whole caravans of people of all ages on foot and on dromedaries and camels.
This description of an irresistible light-filled city prepares us for the story of the magi. They are guided by their own lights--their study of astronomy and astrology--and by the light of a peculiar star. Their study tells them that an unusual event in the heavens is a sign of an extraordinary birth on earth. They mean to find out about this, and they set out with gifts worthy of a king. They are welcomed into an insignificant house in Bethlehem, offer gifts befitting a king, and receive the gift of faith.
Paul reinforces the great gift of faith available to the Gentiles, whom the magi represent. What they have seen has changed them, just as it changed Paul and all who heeded his proclamation. Like the magi and like Paul, we are invited to receive this life that is filled with the light of faith. Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co.
TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION Life hands us many epiphanies or "wake-up calls." A few years ago, a young couple adopted a two-year-old child in a morass of red tape, complications, and court hearings. At the baby's baptism, the priest suggested appending an "adoption blessing," wherein the new relationship was expressed and affirmed. There is a place in that rite for the child to speak, and instead the priest said, "Can you give Daddy a kiss?" Standing in the midst of his church, the young adoptive father suddenly welled up with tears as he embraced the child. Afterward, he explained that through all the hassles and legal struggles he never until that moment in church understood that he was the parent of this child. The ritual claimed them for each other, gave expression to their relationship that the legal documents never could, and firmly cemented this child into the heart of a community as everyone erupted into heartfelt applause. This assembly witnessed in a powerful way what happens in every baptism: the mystery of adoption, the free flow of grace, the overwhelming sense of God's presence at the heart of our life's journey. --Rev. James Field, Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co.
Pastoral CarePastoral Care
Events of the WeekEvents of the Week
Holy Communion was brought last week to: Valen-tine 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 and Anne Ring.
STEWARDSHIP OF TIME, TALENT & TREASURE
We are grateful to our dear parishioners who have donated so generously to
our church this Christmas.
May the Lord bless you and your family with peace, health and many more blessings
throughout the new year.
Next week second collection will be ASSESSMENT-FREE (yellow envelopes)
Vocationist Corner
“JUSTINIAN YEAR” September 20, 2013
to September 20, 2014
O Virgin Mary, open for me the book of
Jesus’ life, which began in our womb and grew under your eyes.
Thank You for the Incarnation and Nativity, for the Circumcision and the Epiphany, for the Flight and Exile to Egypt and
for the Return of Jesus, our Love.
Fr. Justin Russolillo, SDV, Spirit of Prayer, page 266
Learn more about Blessed Fr. Justin visiting the Vocationist Fathers website at
vocationistfathers.org
PILGRIMAGE TO ROME / ASSISIPILGRIMAGE TO ROME / ASSISIPILGRIMAGE TO ROME / ASSISI AND THE HOLY LANDAND THE HOLY LANDAND THE HOLY LAND
Fr. Stephen is gathering a group of parishioners, family and friends to travel in pil-grimage 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 send us an email to [email protected].
BIBLE STUDY IN ENGLISH — The BIBLE STUD-IES IN ENGLISH will start on Friday, January 10, 2014 in the Blessed Mother’s room.
If you are interested in participating in 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 [email protected]
NAME: _________________________________
ADDRESS: _____________________________
_______________________________________
TEL: ____________EMAIL: ________________ For more information please call the rectory office at 201-944-1154
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
ST NICHOLAS R C CHURCH.ORG
ATTENTION: Please be aware that in case of heavy snow and ice on the ground,
the 7:00 AM weekday Mass will be canceled. You may attend the 8:00 AM Mass.
If in doubt, call the rectory before leaving your house or check our website www.stnicholasrcchurch.org
As it is customary on Epiphany, we announce the
movable feasts of the current liturgical year:
Wednesday, March 5th - Ash Wednesday
Sunday, April 20th - Easter Sunday Thursday, May 29th - Ascension of the Lord
Sunday, June 8th - Pentecost Sunday Sunday, June 15th - Most Holy Trinity
Sunday, June 22nd - Corpus Christi
Perpetual Candles—To renew or to assign a perpetual candle for 2014,
please come to the rectory office.
The ITALIAN COMMUNITY is sponsoring the
ST VALENTINE’S DINNER DANCEST VALENTINE’S DINNER DANCEST VALENTINE’S DINNER DANCE In the Church Hall
Catered and served by The Brownstone in Paterson, NJ
on Sunday, February 9 from 1:00 to 5:00PM
Tickets are $65.00 available at the rectory office
In memory of Rocco & Domenica
Modafferi, Matteo & Carmela Zuco,
Giovanna Modafferi Parisi, Paul & Rose Modafferi, Maria & Angelo Velardo, Concetta & Vincenzo
Ruggiero and our grandparents by Mr. & Mrs. Frank Modafferi
In memory of
all the deceased members of the
Coonan & Ferraioli families by Mr. & Mrs. Louis Ferraioli
In memory of
Antonio Tarabocchia by
Mr. & Mrs. Mario Hroncich
In memory of Maria Stancato, Anna & Matteo Garritano, Clemente,
Matteo, Pasquale Garritano, Eugenio & Felice, sisters and brothers-in-law,
grandparents, aunts, uncles & cousins & abandoned souls in need
by Teresa & Gerardo Stancato
In memory of
Louis & Ida Lettera by Frank and Anita Lettera
In memory of
Geraldine Murphy, Gina Foca and Renee-Ann Foca
by Michael & Eileen Murphy
Donations for the Christmas Poinsettias
Prayer for Strength and Wisdom
Grant me the strength from day to day To bear what burdens come my way. Grant me throughout this bright New Year More to endure and less to fear. Help me live that I may be From spite and petty malice free. Let me not bitterly complain When cherished hopes of mine prove vain, Or spoil with deeds of hate and rage Some fair tomorrow's spotless page. Lord, as the days shall come and go In courage let me stronger grow. Lord, as the New Year dawns today Help me to put my faults away. Let me be big in little things; Grant me the joy which friendship brings. Keep me from selfishness and spite; Let me be wise in what is right. A happy New Year! Grant that I May bring no tear to any eye. When this New Year in time shall end Let it be said I've played the friend, Have lived and loved and labored here, And made of it a happy year.
