SAINT VINCENT FERRER R0MAN CATHOLIC CHURCH

CHURCH: 925 EAST 37TH STREET OFFICE: 1603 BROOKLYN AVE., BROOKLYN, NY 11210 PHONE 718-859-9009 FAX: 718-859-9032

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Rosary Society Mass

1st Sunday 11:00 a.m.

Mass

Our Lady of Miraculous Medal

Novena after 9:00 a.m. Mass

In His Light Charismatic Prayer

Group Rectory basement at

7:00 p.m.

Charismatic Group la Paix

Rectory basement at 7:00 p.m.

Group la Paix Charismatic

Mass 4th Tuesday at

7:00 p.m.

Our Mother of Perpetual Help

Novena after 9:00 a.m.

Mass

Jeanne Mance Guild

Rectory basement

after 9:00 a.m. Mass

St. Vincent de Paul

1st Monday Rectory

basement at 7:30 p.m.

Legion of Mary

Rectory basement

at 10:00 a.m.

Girl Scouts Church

6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

St. Vincent de Paul sandwich-making Rectory basement

at 9:00 a.m.

Divine Mercy Chaplet Chapel

after 9:00 a.m. Mass

OUR STAFF Pastor: Rev. Fr . Antonius Peter Gopaul

Parish Secretary: Allison Gullap

Maintenance: Richard Mahabir ===================================================

Email: info@saintvincentfer rer .org

Website: http://saintvincentfer rer .org +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

School Affiliation: Midwood Catholic Academy (Pre-K - Gr. 8) 1501 Hendrickson Street Brooklyn, NY 11234 718-377-1800

MASS SCHEDULE

Monday - Saturday: 9:00 a.m. Saturday: 5:00 p.m. - Vigil Mass Sunday: 8:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. HOLY DAYS: 9:00 a.m.

OFFICE HOURS

Monday to Friday: 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Evenings & Weekends: By appointment

Baptism: Every second Sunday of the month at the 11:00 a.m. Mass. The child’s original birth certificate must be presented at registration. Marriage: Couples planning to be marr ied should speak to the priest at least 6 months before the desired date. For complete information about marriage preparation in the Diocese, log on to www.pre-cana.org. Reconciliation: Saturdays at 4:30 p.m. or by appointment. Sick Calls: In case of an emergency - any time

THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD, JANUARY 6TH 2019

MASS INTENTIONS:

Saturday, January 5th - 5:00 p. m. Laven Bradley and Sharron Young - Birthday blessing Requested by the Gullap family

Sunday, January 6th - 8:00 a. m. Claudia Kong - In memoriam Requested by Rosie Mejias

11:00 a.m. National Migration Week The People of St. Vincent Ferrer Parish Rosary Society

Monday, January 7th - 9:00 a. m. Memorial of St. Raymond of Peñafort Evelyne Justin - In thanksgiving

Tuesday, January 8th - 9:00 a. m. Alison Gullap - Birthday blessing Desmond Forsythe - Birthday blessing

Wednesday, January 9th - 9:00 a. m. The Jeanne Mance Guild

Thursday, January 10th - 9:00 a. m. The Legal Protection of the Unborn

Friday, January 11th - 9:00 a. m. The Ministry of Mercy

Saturday, January 12th - 9:00 a. m. In His Light Charismatic Prayer Group

Saturday, January 12th - 7:00 p. m. Novena to Our Lady of Alta Gracia Neuvaine, Notre-Dame D’Altagrace

Dear Parishioners, help us to know who you are by becoming a

registered member of the parish.

GIFTS AND INTENTIONS:

BREAD AND WINE: Group la Paix

ALTAR FLOWERS: St. Vincent de Paul

ALTAR CANDLE: Legion of Mary

ALTAR CANDLE: St Vincent Ferrer’s Girl Scouts

SANCTUARY CANDLE: Narcotics Anonymous

CHAPEL CANDLE: Alcoholic Anonymous

Attention Parishioners!

The Mass book for 2019 is OPEN

FINDING GOD The splendid magi, all sparkle and dash and solemnity, march right up off the pages of Matthew’s Gos-pel and into our churches today. Matthew alone tells us this grand and seductive story so that we might see the light and know that the child these magi visited is the ful-fillment of prophecy, the king of the world that stretches to the magi’s home country and beyond, right down the ages to us. We too see and understand anew. Like the magi, our patron saints for this day, we see in the newborn child the king of the universe and light of the world. Like the magi, we find in ourselves a new faith and a new life. Like them, we return to our home by a new route. We are asked to come away from this festive season ourselves renewed and awake to the presence of God among us. We are asked to find God where God is to be found, to be attentive and surprised and ready to bow down in adoration and to offer our gifts. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — Rise up in splendor, Jerusalem! The Lord shines upon you (Isaiah 60:1-6). Psalm — Lord, every nation on earth will adore you (Psalm 72). Second Reading — The Gentiles are coheirs, copartners in the promise in Christ Jesus through the gospel (Ephesians 3:2-3a, 5-6). Gospel — Magi from the east arrived, looking for the newborn king of the Jews (Matthew 2:1-12). READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: 1 Jn 3:22 — 4:6; Ps 2:7bc-8, 10-12a; Mt 4:12-17, 23-25 Tuesday: 1 Jn 4:7-10; Ps 72:1-4, 7-8; Mk 6:34-44 Wednesday: 1 Jn 4:11-18; Ps 72: 1-2, 10, 12-13; Mk 6:45-52 Thursday: 1 Jn 4:19 — 5:4; Ps 72:1-2, 14, 15bc, 17; Lk 4:14-22a Friday: 1 Jn 5:5-13; Ps 147:12-15, 19-20; Lk 5:12-16 Saturday: 1 Jn 5:14-21; Ps 149:1-6a, 9b; Jn 3:22-30 Sunday: Is 42:1-4, 6-7 or Is 40:1-5, 9-11; Ps 29:1-4, 3, 9-10 or Ps 104:1b-4, 24-25, 27-30; Acts 10:34-38 or Ti 2:11-14; 3:4-7; Lk 3:15-16, 21-22

All nations are invited to sing the Lord’s praises, for they have been called to hear the Good news and worship the long awaited Messiah and King with the gift of their lives.

Legacy of Faith

Remember our parish in your will. When you update your estate plans, please consider

continuing your lifelong stewardship by leaving a bequest to

Saint Vincent Ferrer Roman Catholic Church. 925 East 37sr Street, Brooklyn NY 11210

For more information, please call Fr. Gopaul at 718-859-9009

Mass Intentions

We encourage you to honor a loved one, living or deceased, with a Mass, a gift of bread and wine, sanctuary candle, altar candle, chapel candle or altar flowers. Requests must be submitted on or before the Friday, two weeks before the desired date. Please make a donation with each request. Thank you.

Love is the only force capable of transforming an enemy into a friend.

Martin Luther King, Jr.

The Eucharist Is The Heart Of Our Life In Christ +Saint Vincent Ferrer + Roman Catholic Church

School of Religious Education

Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick

Please contact the Rectory Office if you know of any homebound person or anyone going for

medical procedures who would like to be anointed by a priest and/or receive the Eucharist.

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Do You Know?

1. Can you name the Magi? 2. What is the symbolism of their gifts?

Answers next week.

CLASSES ARE FROM 9:15 A.M. TO 10:45 A.M. Class and Mass attendance are required

**PLEASE USE YOUR ENVELOPES!** SUNDAY, JANUARY 6, 2019 – Classes resume at 9:15 A.M. January 6 – Classes resume Mandatory Parents’ Meeting for Safe Environment (Child Lures) Presentation at 10:00 A.M. in the Religious Education Office. January 13 – Classes – Child Lures Film Grades K to 4 January 20 – Classes – Child Lures Film Grades 5 to 9 January 27 – Classes – Child Lures Film Make Up Class

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Second Collection

Next week’s second collection is for the Diocesan Mission

Funds from this collection will be used when the Bishop receives appeals from various missions for support from the Diocese of Brooklyn and when

Mission appeals are requested from the Society of the Immaculate Conception.

An Opportunity for Affordable Academic Excellence

Dear Faith Formation Families:

As you consider the options for your child’s education for the 2019-20 school year, we invite you to explore Midwood Catholic Academy.

The Academy is committed to providing an enriching student experience and a distinctive, values-based academic program.

Midwood educates the whole child so each can realize his or her individual potential. Graduates are prepared for the world they will one day lead through the foundation of their faith and strong moral values.

Registration for 2019-20 is opening soon. To arrange a visit, please contact the Academy at 718.377.1800.

Need-based tuition assistance is available to eligible Faith Formation Program Participants. Apply by April 29th, 2019 at www.futuresineducation.org.

Yours in Christ, Rev. Dwayne D. Davis Rev. Timothy J. Lambert Pastor Pastor St. Thomas Aquinas Parish St. Columba Parish

Rev. Ralph J. Caputo Rev. Antonius Gopaul Pastor Pastor Our Lady Help of Christians Parish St. Saint Vincent Ferrer Parish

Ministers’ Schedule - 01/05 & 01/06 01/12 & 01/13

5:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. 11: a.m. EMHC: Margaret Claudia Gillian Pat Jean Soundiana Doris Jean Soundiana Marie C Kevin Joan Pat Kevin Lester Julita Daisy David Marie C Guerdie Marcia Jocelyne Ignatius Camille Julita Francesca Camille Margaret Charmaine Patrick

Lectors: Brandon Charmaine David Fritz Lester Yolande Cynthia Marjory Gloria Ray Carolle Linda

Ministers of Welcome:

Schedule changes are in bold print. Hard copies of the EMHC and Lectors’ schedules are available in the front pew. You can also visit our web-site to view a copy of the weekly schedule posted in the bulletin.

The Eucharist Is The Heart Of Our Life In Christ

Rise up in splendor, Jerusalem! Your light has come, the glory of the Lord shines upon you. — Isaiah 60:1

OUR STAFF Pastor: Rev. Fr . Antonius Peter Gopaul

Parish Secretary: Allison Gullap

Maintenance: Richard Mahabir ===================================================

Email: info@saintvincentfer rer .org

Website: http://saintvincentfer rer .org +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

School Affiliation: Midwood Catholic Academy (Pre-K - Gr. 8) 1501 Hendrickson Street Brooklyn, NY 11234 718-377-1800

Baptism: Every second Sunday of the month at the 11:00 a.m. Mass. The child’s original birth certificate must be presented at registration. Marriage: Couples planning to be marr ied should speak to the priest at least 6 months before the desired date. For complete information about marriage preparation in the Diocese, log on to www.pre-cana.org. Reconciliation: Saturdays at 4:30 p.m. or by appointment. Sick Calls: In case of an emergency - any time

“If abortion isn’t wrong, ...then nothing is.” Mother Theresa

Join us on a Diocesan Lenten Pilgrimage

To The Holy Land

Bishop Neil Tiedemann, Spiritual Director and

Msgr. Kieran Harrington, Chaplain March 7—15, 2019

for a brochure contact Prestige Worldwide Tours

1-899-293-0982 samantha@pwwtours.com

Join us

Washington, D.C. Thursday, April 25th

to Friday, April 26th 2019

ATTRACTIONS

National Museum of African-American

History and Culture Air and Space Museum

Arlington National Cemetery US capitol

National Cathedral Local guide for a tour of the Monuments

and memorials

Cost per person at Holiday Inn Greenbelt Quad. - $200.00 Triple - $215.00 Double - $240.00

For more information contact Kim Mc Keney, Irmin Payne, or

Marcia Harrison. 1st Installment due - January19, 2019 2nd Installment due - February 16, 2019 3rd Installment due - March 16, 2019

Children’s Christmas Party

St. Vincent De Paul Annual Children’s Christmas Party

Today, Sunday, January 6th 2019 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.

in the Lower Church

All children, 12 years old and younger, MUST be accompanied by an adult.

Novena to Notre-Dame D’Altagrace

7:00 p.m. January 12 - January 20, 2019

Mass celebration

7:00 p.m. - Monday, January 21

Parish Registration: Please register in the parish. We are a tithing community. We encourage registered parishioners to use their envelopes.

In the Footsteps of Paul with Fr. Dwayne Davis

Greece and Greek Island Cruise

August 16 - 26, 2019 $3,999 from New York

For more info:

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Join Fr. Dwayne Davis on a Pilgrimage to

Prague, Salzburg, Vienna, Budapest & Oberammergau

August 17 - 29, 2020 $5,199 from New York

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Happy New Year to all, and

thank you for your Support.

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Ministry of Mercy Saint Vincent Ferrer

Roman Catholic Church

Vicariate of Black Catholic Concerns Diocese of Brooklyn/Queens

Presents the

Two Thousand and Nineteen Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Prayer Service

Theme: “…for you are all one in Christ Jesus.”

Monday, January 21, 2019 12:00 Noon

Guest Speaker: Fr. Peter Damian Harris, O.P.

Our Lady of Lourdes 92-96 220th Street

Queens Village, NY 11428

All are invited. Refreshments will be served.

Bus available at $10.00 per person.

Departs St. Gregory the Great, Brooklyn, at 10:30am

For more information contact: Elreta Fowler at 718-774-3806 or

blackcatholicconcern@diobrook.org

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