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SAINT NICHOLAS OF TOLENTINE PARISH
150-75 Goethals Ave. Jamaica, NY 11432
(718) 969-3226 - Office (718) 380-0345 - Fax
www.stnicholas-queens.org ALL ARE WELCOME!
WEEKEND SCHEDULE/HORARIO DE MISAS Saturday Eve: 5:00 P.M. Sunday Masses: 7:30 A.M. 9:15 A.M. (ESPAÑOL) 10:45 A.M. 12:15 P.M. 5:00 P.M. Daily Mass - Monday to Saturday 7:45 A.M. & 12:05 P.M. BAPTISMS Parents must first make an appointment in the rectory 2 months before the date and present the original birth certificate. English: Usually the 2nd Saturday and 4th Sunday of each month at a 2:00 pm ceremony and at Sunday Mass by arrangement. Instruction class is on the first Tuesday of the month at 7:30 pm. Spanish: Usually the 3rd Sunday of each month at a 2:00 pm ceremony. Instruction class is on the Friday before at 7:00 pm.
RECONCILIATION (CONFESSIONS) Monday through Saturday: 11:45 am- 12:00 Noon - Chapel Saturday: 4:00 - 4:45 pm - Church. And by appointment.
MARRIAGE According to Diocesan regulations, arrangements must be made at least six months in advance in the rectory.
CARE OF THE SICK Communion is regularly brought to the sick by the Priests and Ministers of Communion. Please let us know if someone is confined at home because of illness or age.
RECTORY OFFICE HOURS Monday to Friday: 9:00 am - 12 Noon & 1:00 - 8:00 pm Saturday: 9:00 am to 7:00 pm Sunday: 9:00 am to 2:00 pm
ST. NICHOLAS OF TOLENTINE CATHOLIC ACADEMY (Pre-K to 8) 80-22 Parsons Blvd. Phone: 718-380-1900 www.sntschoolny.org RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CENTER 150-85 Goethals Ave. Phone: 718-591-6536
OUTDOOR FLEA MARKET Phone: 718-591-1815 Email: [email protected]
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Most Sundays from 1:30-4:45 pm and First Fridays.
FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT
DECEMBER 18, 2016
Advent Reconciliation Monday
Non-Stop Confessions Monday, December 19, 2016 Hours of 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Masses for the Week
SAINT NICHOLAS OF TOLENTINE PARISH JAMAICA, NY
Saturday, December 17 5:00p Frances & Diego Stabile Sunday, December 18 7:30 Yasumi Ikeda 9:15 Antonio, Aurelia, Tita & Angel Muñiz Enrique Rio Frio Josefa Muñiz Ana Antonia Salcedo Accion de Gracias 10:45 Aurora LaCambra Publio Diaz Narcisa Tapia Luz Ayda Prado, Fabio Andres Lopez, Rodolfo Celemin, Joan Nerone & Domingo Camacho Rena Santoro, Leon Santoro, Lawrence Vedilago, Josephine Belino & Frank Vedilago Vincent Camocamo Alberto Garcia 12:15p In Thanksgiving - Lindor & Dejean Family 5:00p Larina Ponsaran Monday, December 19 7:45 Placida Aquiler 12:05p Olga Lopez De Melgar Tuesday, December 20 7:45 Erin Leigh Manalang 12:05p Virginia Pulido Wednesday, December 21 7:45 Daniel Pelo (L) B-Day 12:05p Roodal Rambhagan Thursday, December 22 7:45 Rev. Joseph Wilson 12:05p Robert Z. Antenorcruz Friday, December 23 7:45 Herminigildo Tadena 12:05p Mr. & Mrs. Gonzalo Alvarez (L) Saturday, December 24 7:45 Rev. John Gribowich 5:00p John LaColla (28th Ann.) 7:30p Carlos A. Fernandez 12:00 People of the Parish Sunday, December 25 9:30 Christmas Novena 11:00 Laura Evelyn Leilani Geroy (L) B-Day Carlos Mendoza Rev. John Francis Soul in Purgatory Simplicia Lalap & Marcelo Lalap Joseph Miguel Valle In Thanksgiving - Larry Maridel (L) Maxima Soriano 12:30p Millie Dukach Stefanov
SUNDAY, December 18 8:45 am - Religious Education - R/E Center 9:00 am - Indoor Flea Market - Tolentine Hall 10:30 am - RCIA (Spanish & English) - R/E Center, Conf. 10:30 am - Spanish Posada - Cafeteria 12:00 pm - Youth Group - Youth Center 1:00 pm - Marian Movement - R/E Center 1:30 pm - Eucharistic Adoration - Chapel 2:00 pm - Spanish Baptism - Church 3:00 pm - Lessons & Carols - Church 4:15 pm - Advent Evening Prayer - Church
MONDAY, December 19 9:00 am - School Reconciliation - Church 6:00 pm - Shelter - Austin Hall 6:00 pm - Volleyball Practice - Gym 7:00 pm - N.A. - Cafeteria 7:00 pm - Simbang Gabi - Chapel 7:00 pm - Spanish Evangelization Team - R/E Center
TUESDAY, December 20 10:30 am - Active Retirees - Tolentine Hall 6:00 pm - Shelter - Austin Hall 6:00 pm - Sports - Gym 6:00 pm - Self-Help - Seton Hall 6:00 pm - School Christmas Concert - Church 7:00 pm - Simbang Gabi - R/E Center 7:15 pm - A.A. - Cafeteria 7:30 pm - Young Adults Meeting - Youth Center 7:30 pm - Ultreya - R/E Center
WEDNESDAY, December 21 9:00 am - Nursery/Pre-K Party - Tolentine Hall 1:00 pm - UPK Party - Tolentine Hall 6:00 pm - Shelter - Austin Hall 6:00 pm - Sports - Gym 6:30 pm - ESL - Cafeteria - Seton Hall 6:30 pm - Penance Sacrament Class - R/E Center 7:00 pm - Simbang Gabi - Chapel 7:00 pm - Spanish Choir Practice - Church 8:00 pm - English Choir Practice - Church
THURSDAY, December 22 8:45 am - School Christmas Mass - Church 6:00 pm - Shelter - Austin Hall 6:00 pm - Sports - Gym 6:00 pm - Self-Help - Seton Hall 7:00 pm - Convivio Navideño (oración) - Cafetería 7:00 pm - Grupo de Oración - R/E Center 7:00 pm - Simbang Gabi - Chapel
FRIDAY, December 23 6:00 pm - Shelter - Austin Hall 6:00 pm - Sports - Gym 7:00 pm - Simbang Gabi - Chapel/Tolentine Hall 7:00 pm - Scouts - Gym, Cafeteria, Seton Hall
SATURDAY, December 24 - Christmas Eve SUNDAY, December 25 - Christmas Day
ACTIVITIES FOR The week
PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS
The Sick: Jennifer Freed-Angilitta, Sharon Ann Clark, Carina Estocapio, Melliton & Jocelyn Ganas, George Karas, Maria Koch, Joan Mulligan, Nancy Reyes,
Lisa & Rebecca Russell and Judith Sabatini.
Next Weekend’s Readings
FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT
Parish Stewardship
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Week Ending: December 11, 2016
Total Regular Collection: $9,111.00
Last year same weekend: $11,176.00
Special Collection
For Religious Retirement: $3,268.00
Thank you for your continued support.
RECTORY Rev. John Francis Pastor Rev. John Gribowich Parochial Vicar Rev. Joseph Wilson Parochial Vicar Rev. Peter A. Mahoney Weekend Assistant Msgr. Stephen Adu-Kwaning In Residence Deacon Joseph Catanello Permanent Deacon Deacon José Lizama Permanent Deacon
STAFF Mr. Steven Acosta Maintenance Manager Mr. José L. Villanueva Music Director Sr. Karen Cavanagh, C.S.J. Family Minister Ms. Christina Rosado Youth Minister Mrs. Rose Ruesing Youth Minister
ST. NICHOLAS OF TOLENTINE CATHOLIC ACADEMY Mr. Robert Lowenberg Principal Mrs. Ethel Cofresi Administrative Assistant Mrs. Lorraine White Secretary Mrs. Sonya Vidal Tuition Manager
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CENTER Ms. Iris Flores Coordinator Mrs. Joyce O’Brien Secretary
SECOND COLLECTION UPDATE
December 25th - The second collection will be for
Catholic Charities.
January 8th - The second collection will be for the
Diocesan Mission fund.
“When Joseph awoke he did as the angel of the Lord
directed him.” Are you prayerfully vigilant about
discovering your vocation in Christ? Might He be
inviting you to the priesthood or consecrated life?
Contact the Vocation Office at (718) 827-2454 or
email: [email protected].
VIGIL Isaiah 62:1-5/NIGHT Isaiah 9:1-6/
DAWN Isaiah 62:11-12/DAY Isaiah 52:7-10 A
word breaks into the world: light, hope, good news,
and new possibility.
Psalm 89:4-5, 16-17, 27, 29/Psalm 96:1-2, 2-3, 11-12, 13/Psalm
97:1, 6, 11-12/Psalm 98:1, 2-3, 3-4, 5-6 It’s time to talk always
and everywhere, because the world is changed for good.
Acts 13:16-17, 22-25/Titus 2:11-14/Titus 3:4-7/Hebrews 1:1-
6 The grace of God has come to us: Jesus Christ, the source of
all mercy.
Matthew 1:1-25/Luke 2:1-14/Luke 2:15-20/John 1:1-
18 Through history and humanity, the saving power of God
makes its journey to us.
The Bread and Wine this weekend is in thanksgiving for the Lindor and Dejean Families.
St. Nick’s is a welcoming community in the Catholic Tradition, enriched by
many cultures, rooted in God’s Word and the Eucharist,
offering loving service. Advent Reconciliation Monday
On Monday, December 19, 2016, our Diocese will join the Archdiocese of New York in celebrating Advent Reconciliation Monday. On this special day, all the parishes of our dioceses will offer the Sacrament of Reconciliation from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM, in preparation for the great Feast of the Lord’s Nativity.
Reconciliation Monday has been a great success in our Diocese over the past few years. The feedback received from the parishes, priests and faithful confirm what a truly positive and renewing experience it has been for all involved. This Advent over 500 churches in New York City and the upper counties will be simultaneously offering the sacrament – a powerful invitation to those Catholics who may be away from the sacrament for a period of time, to be drawn back to this encounter with God’s reconciling love.
Here at St. Nick’s we have confessions from Monday through Saturday: 11:45AM-12:00 Noon in the chapel, and on Saturday: 4:00PM – 4:45PM in the Church. And anytime by appointment.
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ST. NICK’S 100th ANNIVERSARY
In 1916, plans were made to start a parish in the area of the Queensboro Hospital for Communicable Diseases, which is the location of Queens General Medical Center. Property was purchased in January of 1917 and a church was built on the corner of Parsons Blvd. and Union Turnpike by October of that same year. The area and the parish have developed into a diversified community with people of many different languages and cultures. This is St. Nick’s today! In order to celebrate our 100th Anniversary as a parish community, a different event has been planned each month to bring us together to celebrate, to pray and to work.
December 18, 2016: Lessons and Carols in Church (starting at 3:00pm). Also in December, Vespers on the Four Sundays of Advent. May 20, 2017: Spring Concert with all choirs, time 7:00 pm in Church (the Music Director will coordinate re-hearsal schedule at a later date). June 25, 2017: Parish Picnic, Cunningham Park (time TBD). September 10, 2017: Feast of St. Nicholas of Tolentine, Church and Tolentine Hall, 12:15pm. We ask all parishioners to come forward and get involved in some of these programs wherever you feel most comfortable. Contact the rectory office to let us know of your interest and availability in various activities.
From the Pastor’s Desk….
There is something that the three readings have in common this Sunday. They all speak of a birth of a
child. In the first reading prophet Isaiah says, “Behold the Virgin will conceive and will give birth to a
son and he shall be called Emmanuel, God-with-us”. St. Paul reminds us in the second reading “Jesus
Christ … was born from the line of David according to the flesh”; and in the Gospel of Matthew he an-
nounces “This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about …”
In the first reading, God gave us the greatest and most definitive signs about the Messiah: “A maiden is
with child, and will soon give birth to a son whom she will call Emmanuel, which means God is with
us!” It is important to note that this sign was given to king Ahaz only after he humbled himself by
refusing to put God to test.
In the second reading, St. Paul reminds us of the promises that came through the words of the prophets.
Here, he highlighted two very important facts. First, he reminds us of Christ’s divine origin: “This is the
good news about Christ, the son of God.” Second, he reminds us of Christ’s human origin and
nature: “…Who according to the human nature he took was from the descendant of David…” All these
were to assure us that Christ is really the promised Messiah.
In today’s Gospel St. Matthew (1:23) says, “Emmanuel” - “God is with us.” is coming to deliver us from
sin, darkness and death. Emmanuel is both a prayer and plea (on our behalf) and a promise and
declaration on God’s part. When we pronounce the word, we are really praying and pleading: “God, be
with us!” And when God speaks it, the almighty, Creator of the world is telling us: “I am with you”.
The Gospel of Mathew also highlights the very important role played by Mary and Joseph. They are
God’s instruments for fulfilling His mission of salvation for us. This teaches us that God is active in our
history and lives, and that He comes to us through human instruments. Like Mary and Joseph we too are
called to allow ourselves to be instruments through which God could save humanity.
A blessed Christmas to you and all your loved ones! May God grant us peace!
Fr. John Francis
ST. NICHOLAS OF TOLENTINE CHRISTMAS SCHEDULE 2016
CHRISTMAS CONFESSIONS
Monday, December 19th (4:00-8:00 PM)
Tuesday - Friday, December 20th - 23rd
(11:45 AM to 12:00 noon)
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 24 CHRISTMAS EVE MASSES
4:45 PM - Carols 5:00 PM - Mass
7:00 PM - Carols 7:30 PM - Mass
11:30 PM - Carols 12 Midnight - Mass
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 25 CHRISTMAS DAY MASS
9:30 AM 11:00 AM 12:30 PM
NEW YEAR’S MASSES SATURDAY, DECEMBER 31
NEW YEAR’S EVE 5:00 PM
SUNDAY, JANUARY 1, 2017 NEW YEAR’S DAY
7:30 AM 9:15 AM 10:45 AM 12:15 PM
Please note: There is NO 5:00 pm Mass on Christmas Day or New Year’s Day
FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT 5
Mass intentions still available
Since we inaugurated our “collective intention” Masses on Sundays, there are now more weekday Announced Masses available for your intentions for 2017.
You are welcome to stop by the Rectory to reserve your dates of interest.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
If you are interested in volunteering in our men’s shelter, please sign up by filling the information below. Name: Telephone No.:
Please leave this form at Saint Nicholas of Tolentine’s Rectory.
For more information, please contact Nilda Rivera at 917 502-9180.
CELEBRATING THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM
The following child was baptized during the month of November. We congratulate him and his family and wel-come them as new members of our Parish.
Lucas Andres Freire
DECEMBER 18, 2016 6
ST. NICKS INDOOR FLEA MARKET
St. Nick’s Table needs your help! When you are cleaning out your cubbyhole, please re-
member that our St. Nick’s table is in need of items. (NO USED CLOTHES OR STUFFED ANIMALS PLEASE.) Thank you.
ACTIVE RETIREES CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON
Location: Anthony’s Restaurant 222-02 Union Turnpike
Date: December 20, 2016 at 12:30pm
Contact: Alice at 718 380-0378 or 917 453-2872
RSVP BY December 15, 2016
CHRISTMAS NOVENA CARDS
Let your loved ones and friends know how much they mean to you with a beautiful Christmas Novena card, they are available in the Rectory Office.
ST. NICHOLAS OF TOLENTINE ACADEMY
CHRISTMAS CONCERT
Join Us! Let’s Celebrate This Special Day
With Our Children.
Sing Along With Us On
December 20, 2016
at 7:00PM
In The Church
Tickets One Ticket $5.00
Five Tickets for $20.00
We Proudly Present
Our New Altar Servers
2016!!!
Meet Our New
Youth Choir
2016!!!
ST. NICHOLAS OF TOLENTINE
ALTAR SERVERS & YOUTH CHOIR
2016
7 FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT
DECEMBER 18, 2016 8
FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT 9
DECEMBER 18, 2016 10
BAUTISMOS - 2016 En español El tercer domingo de cada mes a las 2:00
p.m. Los padres y los padrinos deben de asistir a una clase de preparación el Viernes anterior a las 7:00 PM.
En inglés el segundo sábado y cuarto domingo de cada mes a las 2:00 p.m. Los padres y padrinos deben de asistir
a la clase de preparación el primer martes a las 7:30 PM. Los padres deben de hacer una cita con uno de los sacerdotes y presentar la partida de nacimiento del niño. Los padrinos deben ser católicos practicantes.
MATRIMONIO De acuerdo a las regulaciones diocesanas, la pareja
necesita una preparación con seis meses de anticipación.
Por favor llamen a la rectoría para fijar una cita con uno de los Sacerdotes.
LA SAGRADA COMUNIÓN
Los Sacerdotes o Ministros Extraordinarios de la Sagrada Comunión llevan la Comunión a las personas que se
encuentran enfermas en su hogar. Por favor avísenos si
sabe de alguien en necesidad de éste servicio. En caso de emergencia puede llamar a la rectoría a cualquier hora.
RECONCILIACION/LA CONFESION
Lunes a Sábado de 11:45 a 12:00 del mediodía en la
Capilla. Sábados de 4:00 a 4:45 P.M. en la Iglesia. O por cita previa.
HORARIO DE LA OFICINA PARROQUIAL
Lunes a Viernes: 8:30 A.M. a 12:00 Mediodía. y 1:00 P.M. a 9:00 P.M.
Sábado: 9:00 A.M. a 7:00 P.M.
Domingo: 9:00 A.M a 2:00 P.M.
Por favor tengan en cuenta que a veces el Sacerdote se encuentra en la Iglesia, en alguna reunión, etc. Si desea o
necesita hablar con uno de ellos es conveniente que llame
con anterioridad para fijar una cita.
ACADEMIA DE SAN NICOLAS DE TOLENTINO 80-22 Parsons Boulevard - Jamaica, Nueva York 11432
(718) 380-1900 - Fax (718) 591-6977
Clases desde el Pre-Kinder hasta el octavo grado. Programas antes y después de la escuela.
CENTRO DE EDUCACION RELIGIOSA
150-85 Avenida Goethals - Jamaica, Nueva York 11432 (718) 591-6536. Clases desde el Kinder hasta la escuela
superior, los Domingos de 8:45 a 10:30 am. Preparación
para los niños y sus padres para los Sacramentos del Bautismo, Confesión, Eucaristía y Confirmación.
CUARTO DOMINGO DE ADVIENTO 18 DE DICIEMBRE, 2016
LA MISA DE HOY SE OFRECE POR: Antonio, Aurelia, Tita & Angel Muñiz
Enrique Rio Frio Josefa Muñiz
Ana Antonia Salcedo Acción de Gracias
LA SEGUNDA COLECTA DE HOY Es para Regalos Navideños para mi Parroquia.
ESL CLASSES Las clases de inglés han empezado para mas información: María C. Quiroga. 718-380-0343. Los interesados en colaborar como instructores, favor dejar su nombre en la rectoría.
EL LIBRO DE MISAS DE ENERO A DICIEMBRE 2017: El libro de Misas YA esta disponible. No se hacen reservaciones por teléfono. La Donación por Misa es de $15.00 y por El Pan y Vino es $25.00.
PREPARACIÓN PARA LOS SACRAMENTOS PARA LOS ADULTOS – Las matriculas están abiertas ¿Tiene usted más de 18 años? ¿Le falta recibir los Sacramentos del Bautizo, Confirmación y Comunión? Si es así, le invitamos a que pase a la Oficina de Educación Religiosa y le daremos la información necesaria sobre la preparación para recibir los Sacramentos, o a llamar por teléfono al 718-591-6536. Grupo de los Años Dorados tendrá un Almuerzo Navideño en Anthony’s Restaurant, 222-02 Union Turnpike, el día 20 de diciembre a las 12:30pm. Para mas información llame a Alice al 718-380-0378 o 917-453-2872, RSVP 15 de diciembre.
DONACIONES DE ALIMENTOS
Debido a la creciente necesidad de las
familias en nuestra comunidad, debe-mos continuar con nuestra
“Campaña de Donación de Alimentos.” Les pedimos donaciones para ayudar a nuestros hermanos
que están pasando necesidad.
Buscamos alimentos enlatados y empacados (que no estén vencidos).
Se pueden donar: jugos, vegetales, frutas, salsa de toma-
te, arroz, tuna, salmón, frijoles/garbanzos, leche en polvo, cereales, pastas, sopas, mantequilla de maní, aceite, etc.
!Les agradecemos su contribución!
Visite nuestra página web al: www.stnicholas-queens.org
