saint nicholas of tolentine parish

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:
Sunday Masses:
5:00 P.M.
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 am and 12:05 pm
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: 8:30 am - 12 Noon & 1:00 - 9:00 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: stnicksfleamarket@gmail.com
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Most Sundays from 1:30-4:45 pm
and First Fridays.
JANUARY 17, 2016
SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
SAINT NICHOLAS OF TOLENTINE PARISH
Masses for the Week
Saturday, January 16
5:00p Margaret Hackett
Sunday, January 17
7:30 Barbara Ann Mohr
9:15 Analida G. & Jose E. Rivera
Jose and Maria Lago & Jose Lago
Francisco, Emperatriz & Jenny Quiroz
10:45 Noel Seno
Amadeo Evideo Gonzales Rumiche
Loida Maquiran (L)
Elyjun Arellano (L)
12:15 People of the Parish
5:00p Souls in Purgatory
Monday, January 18
9:30 Francisco Rivera, Jr.
Tuesday, January 19
7:45 Souls in Purgatory
12:05 Rachel Pajatin Ballesteros
Wednesday, January 20
7:45 Ida Salvacion (L)
12:05 Tiburcio Pingol
Thursday, January 21
7:45 Souls in Purgatory
12:05 Souls in Purgatory
7:00p In Honor of Our Lady of Alta Gracia
Friday, January 22
7:45 Souls in Purgatory
12:05 Souls in Purgatory
Saturday, January 23
7:45 Cesar A. Borjia
12:05 Sixto Fernandez, Jr. (L) B’day
5:00p Patricia Neff Drury
Sunday, January 24
7:30 Virginia M. Pulido
9:15 Segundo Barragan
Otilia Velasco
Maria Ines Yepez
10:45 Angel Martin Azpilcueta Godoy
12:15 Emma Contreras (2nd Ann.)
5:00p People of the Parish
Birthday wishes to Maria Sanchez, one of our
parishioners who is celebrating her 100th birthday. May God continue to bless and protect her.
PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS
The Sick: Alma Consuegra, Annmarie Donegan, Venise Em-
manuel, Felicita Febus, Victoria Fernandez, José Figueroa, Pedro
Figueroa, Romulo Florendo, Julianna Fodera, Tanaisha Gilchrist,
Juan Gutierrez, Meryl Kalensky, Janice Mc Manus, Loida Maquiran,
Joan Mulligan, Daniel O’Neill, Jimmy Pietri, Luis Piñero, Sam
Rodriguez, Luis Rosero, Josefa Rueda, Cotilde Santos, Estella
Strauss, Francisco Torres and Rosa Feliciano-Valentin.
Deceased: Julio Canizares.
JAMAICA, NY
ACTIVITIES FOR The week
SUNDAY, JANUARY 17
9:00 am - 4:00 pm - Indoor Flea Market - Tolentine Hall
10:30 am - RCIA - Church/Rectory
10:30 am - Spanish RICA - R/E Center
12:00 pm - Youth Group - Youth Center
1:00 pm - Marian Movement - R/E Center
1:00 pm - Sports - Gym
2:00 pm - Spanish Baptisms - Church
MONDAY, JANUARY 18 - OFFICE CLOSED
TUESDAY, JANUARY 19
9:30 am - Rosary Makers - Austin Hall
6:00 pm - Sports - Gym
6:00 pm - Self-Help - Seton Hall
7:15 pm - A.A. - Cafeteria
7:30 pm - Ultreya - R/E Center
7:30 pm - Young Adult Prayer - Youth Center
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 20
6:00 pm - Sports - Gym
6:30 pm - ESL - Cafeteria/Seton Hall
6:30 pm - Penance Sacrament Class - R/E Center
7:00 pm - NYPD Auxiliary Training - Tolentine Hall
THURSDAY, JANUARY 21
6:00 pm - Sports - Gym
6:00 pm - Self-Help - Seton Hall
7:00 pm - Grupo de Oracion - R/E Center (Chapel)
7:00 pm - Our Lady of Alta Gracia - Church/Tolentine Hall
7:30 pm - Light of Christ - R/E Center (Fac)
FRIDAY, JANUARY 22
6:00 pm - Sports - Gym
7:00 pm - Boy Scouts - Gym
7:00 pm - Cub Scouts - Cafeteria
7:00 pm - Girl Scouts - Seton Hall
7:30 pm - Youth Recreation - Youth Center
8:00 pm - Fil/Am - Tolentine Hall
SATURDAY, JANUARY 23
9:30 am - Zumba Fitness - Tolentine Hall
10:00 am - Sports - Gym
10:00 am - ESL - Cafeteria/Seton Hall
10:30 am - Bible Study Review - Tolentine Hall
3:00 pm - Volleyball - Gym
7:15 pm - A.A. - Cafeteria
SUNDAY, JANUARY 24
8:45 am - Religious Education Classes - R/E Center
10:30 am - RCIA - Church/Rectory
10:30 am - Spanish RICA - R/E Center
10:30 am - Grupo de Parejas - Cafeteria
12:00 pm - Youth Group - Youth Center
1:00 pm - Sports - Gym
2:00 pm - Baptisms - Church
The Bread and Wine this Weekend are in
memory of Quendalina Onorati.
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Second Sunday in ordinary time
Parish Stewardship
Week Ending: January 10, 2016
Total Regular Collection:
$ 8,450.00
Last year same weekend:
$ 9,072.00
Catholic Charities:
$ 6,319.00
Christmas Gift to Our Church:
$18,262.00
Diocesan Mission:
$ 2,609.00
Thank you for your generous support.
Mass intentions available
Since we inaugurated our “collective intention” Masses on
Sundays, there are now more weekday Announced Masses
available for your intentions. You are welcome to reserve
them in the Rectory.
PARISH CENSUS REGISTRATION
We urge all Parishioners to be registered in the Parish census. This census is used for letters of recommendation,
and for sponsors at sacraments. The Parish cannot give
permission, sponsorship or recommendation letters to anyone who is NOT already registered as a Parishioner. To
register please come to the Rectory Office.
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.
RECTORY
Rev. John Francis
Rev. Thomas G. D’Albro
Rev. John Gribowich
Rev. Peter A. Mahoney
Msgr. Stephen Adu-Kwaning
Deacon Joseph Catanello
Deacon José Lizama
Pastor
Parochial Vicar
Parochial Vicar
Weekend Assistant
In Residence
Permanent Deacon
Permanent Deacon
STAFF
Mrs. Elena Turull
Mr. Steven Acosta
Mr. José L. Villanueva
Sr. Karen Cavanagh, C.S.J.
Ms. Christina Rosado
Mrs. Rose Ruesing
Administrative Assistant
Maintenance Manager
Music Director
Family Minister
Youth Minister
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
Mrs. Monica Gonzalez
Mrs. Joyce O’Brien
Coordinator
Secretary
Next Weekend’s Readings
Nehemiah 8:2-4a, 5-6, 8-10
Ezra and Nehemiah return the law of the
Lord to the people once more.
Psalm 19:8, 9, 10, 15
God’s words and decrees, precepts and commands, laws and ordinances: all perfect.
1 Corinthians 12:12-30
Paul describes the excellent unity and variety that is the
church of Christ.
Luke 1:1-4; 4:14-21
Jesus fulfills prophecy in front of an unsympathetic audience in Nazareth.
Weekend Mass Presiders
January 23 & 24, 2016
Saturday
Sunday
5:00 pm - Fr. John Gribowich
7:30 am - Msgr. Stephen Adu-Kwaning
9:15 am - Peter Mahoney
Diacono Lizama
10:45 am - John Gribowich
12:15 pm - Tom D’Albro
Deacon Catanello Preaching
5:00 pm - Tom D’Albro
(Subject to Change)
“There are a variety of gifts, but the same Spirit.” Is
the Holy Spirit leading you to share your gifts as a priest,
deacon or in the consecrated life? Contact the Vocation
Office at (718) 827-2454 or email: vocations@diobrook.org
A Diocesan Pilgrimage
With
Bishop DiMarzio
The Holy Doors of
Rome, Assisi and the Holy Land
In the
Jubilee Year of Mercy
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Italy Portion
September 15-23, 2016
Optional Holy Land Extension
September 23-29, 2016
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For a Brochure call Susan - 800-842-4842
On Monday, January 18th, the
Rectory Office will be closed in
Celebration of Martin Luther King Day.
There will be one Mass at 9:30 am.
JANUARY 17, 2016
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From the Pastor’s Desk…
The Annual Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
The annual week of prayer for Christian Unity will be observed from Monday,
January 18th through Monday, January 25th. The theme for this year, 2016 is:
Called to proclaim the mighty acts of the Lord.
At least once a year, Christians are reminded of Jesus’ prayer for his disciples
that “they may be one so that the world may believe” (see John 17.21).
Hearts are touched and Christians come together to pray for their unity. During this week parishes all over the world exchange preachers or arrange special ecumenical celebrations and prayer services. All Christians are called to
proclaim in their own ways the great things God has done in their lives.
March for Life
January 22nd is the anniversary of the Supreme Court Decision, Roe Vs.
Wade (1973). The Catholic Bishops of the United States have designated
January 22nd as a special day of prayer and penance for the legal protection
of unborn children. Since then, every January 22nd, our Nation’s Capital
witnesses the enormous crowd of marchers who protest against this decision. We pray that more and more people may choose life and not death.
Do whatever He (Jesus) tells you to do
Today we rejoice in God who never abandoned us to fate. In the first reading God assures us of his willingness to continue to protect and save us, His
people. In our second reading Paul reminds us that God has generously lavished each and every one of us with gifts of the Holy Spirit. They are given
to us generously by God. So we must also use them generously in serving
the Church.
In the Gospel passage Jesus changes water into wine at the wedding feast of
Cana. We learn from today’s Gospel that the Blessed Virgin Mary played an
important role in this miracle. She had the gift of prayer of intercession. She
immediately interceded on behalf of her people.
We must constantly ask Mary our Mother for intercession like the people of
the Wedding feast at Cana and be ready to take her advice: “Do whatever
He tells you to do!”
God bless you,
Fr. John Francis
Buses for the March for Life Available Around Diocese
Buses to this year’s March for Life, January 22nd, in Washington D.C., are being
sponsored by the DeSales Media Group and the Diocese’s School of Evangelization.
In addition, buses also are available at:
St. Nicholas of Tolentine Church 150-75 Goethals Avenue, Jamaica, NY 11432
Cost per person - $25.00 - Departure Time 7:00 am.
To reserve a seat, please call the Rectory Office at 718-969-3226.
Reprinted with permission from Prepare
the Word (©2015), PrepareTheWord.com.
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Second Sunday in ordinary time
Annual Catholic Appeal Update
(As of December 21, 2015)
Parish Goal: $75,301.00
Total Pledged: $79,819.00
Received: $72,207.34
# of Donors: 352
Please take some time to reflect on what sacrifice you can
make this year for the Appeal. Thank you for your generosity!
St. Nicholas of Tolentine is
having a
BLOOD DRIVE
Once again, we ask for your help to
save lives. Our blood drive is
scheduled for:
Sunday, February 21, 2016
from 8:30 to 1:30 pm
in Tolentine Hall.
Start eating well, sleeping well, and as always,
taking good care of yourself Now!
Healing Mass
St. Nicholas of Tolentine Church
150-75 Goethals Ave., Jamaica, NY 11432
718-969-3226
February 18, 2016, Thursday
6:00 pm Rosary, Confessions
6:30 pm Praise and Worship
7:00 pm Healing Mass
Celebrant:
Fr. John Gribowich
Parochial Vicar
St. Nicholas of Tolentine Church
Sponsored by:
The Light of Christ Prayer Community
Family Masses
at 10:45 am
Please join us, and bring a friend!
Here’s is the schedule for 2016
FEBRUARY 7th
MARCH 6th
APRIL 3rd
MAY 1st
“The family that prays together, stays together.”
FLEA MARKET UPDATE
Our next Indoor Flea Market is
Today, Sunday, January 17th, 2016.
Future Dates: February 14th, 2016.
Please stop in and look around! You may also enjoy the
great and reasonable breakfast & lunches we have to offer.
REMINDER: When you are cleaning out your cubbyhole,
please remember that our St. Nicks table is in need of
items.
(NO USED CLOTHES & STUFFED ANIMALS,
PLEASE.) THANK YOU.
January 17, 2016
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SEGUNDO DOMINGO DEL TIEMPO ORDINARIO
BAUTISMOS - 2015
En Español El tercer Domingo de cada més a las 2:00 p.m. Los
padres y padrinos deben de asistir a una clase de preparación el
Viernes anterior a las 7:00 PM.
En Inglés el segundo Sabado y cuarto Domingo de cada més 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 el certificado 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
rectoria para fijar una cita con uno de los Sacerdotes.
LA SAGRADA COMUNION
Los Sacerdotes o Ministros de la Comunión Sagrada 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 rectoria a cualquier hora.
RECONCILIACION/LA CONFESION
Lunes a Sabado de 11:45 a 12:00 del mediodía en la Capilla.
Sabados 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 Mediodia.
y 1:00 P.M. a 9:00 P.M.
Sabado:
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 éllos es conveniente que llame con anterioridad para fijar
una cita.
ESCUELA 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.
17 de ENERO 2016
EL LIBRO DE MISAS de ENERO A DICIEMBRE DEL
2016 yá está abierto. La donación por cada Misa Anunciada es $15.00 y $25.00 por El Vino y el Pan.
Acérquese a la Rectoría si desea separar alguna fecha.
EL LLAMADO ANUAL CATOLICO 2015 Gracias a la generosidad de nuestros feligreses, yá logramos la meta de recaudar $75,301.00! Hasta la fecha tenemos $79,819.00 en promesas de lo cual se ha recibido $72,207.34 de 352 donantes!
Les recordamos que nuestra parroquia recibirá todo el dinero
adicional que sea recaudado! Si desea hacer su promesa o
donación, por favor tome uno de los sobres que están disponibles
en la Iglesia o en la Rectoria.
EL MERCADO DE LAS PULGAS Está operando HOY en
el Salón Tolentino hasta las 4:00 de la tarde. Además de
las grandes ofertas,allí tambien se sirven desayunos y almuerzos a precios muy módicos!
EL PROGRAMA DE LOS DESAMPARADOS Ha tenido
que cerrarse temporalmente debido a la falta de voluntarios y de ayuda. . . . Esperamos poder reanudar la operación de mismo el Lunes 25 de Enero! Si por casualidad
usted puede ayudar ya sea: donando una cena para seis
personas una vez por més, o pasar la noche en un cuarto
separado una vez por més, lláme a la Rectoria para anotar
su nombre!
Nuestra próxima CAMPAÑA DE DONACION DE SANGRE Tendrá lugar el Domingo 21 de Febrero
en el Salón Tolentino! Por qué es importante para los latinos donar sangre? Estamos conectados por la misma cultura e idioma,
pero también estamos caracterizados por una
diversidad étnica muy particular debido a la
amplia variedad de orígenes familiares. Es por ésa rica diversidad, además de indices muy bajos de donación de
sangre entre los latinos, que resulta muy dificil encontrar la
transfusion de sangre perfecta para un paciente en un hospital. Esa situación debe cambiar.
El grupo “Católicos en Acción” Ministerio Obras de Misericordia estarán preparando emparedados para los desamparados
el Sabado 30 de Enero en el Centro de Educación Religiosa a partir de las 2:00 de la tarde. Les invitamos a venir para ayudar!
LA MISA ES OFRECIDA POR:
Acompañanos a nuestro Concierto carismatico
Analida G. y José A. Rivera
Jose y Maria Lago
José Lago
Francisco, Emperatriz & Jenny Quiroz
“EL MOTIVO DE MI ALEGRIA SEÑOR ERES TU”
SABADO, ENERO 30, 2016 A LAS 7:00PM
Mañana Lunes 18 de Enero se celebra el nacimiento de Martin
Luther King. Sólo se celebrará una Misa a las 9:30 de la
mañana; la rectoría estará cerrada.
PARROQUIA: SAN NICOLAS DE TOLENTINO
ANIMADOR: EURO RIVAS MINISTERIOS DE MUSICA INVITodos están cordialmente invitados a una Misa en honor a TADOS: ¡¡ENTRADA GRATIS!!! DIOS CON NOSOTROS
150-75 Goethals Ave. Jamaica NY 11432
Nuestra Señora de La Altagracia que será celebrada el Y JESÚS ESTÁ VIVO 150Unión Turnpike PARA MAS INFORMACION PUEDE
Jueves 21 de Enero en la Capilla a las 7:00 en punto de la Entre Parsons blvd y Unió
noche.
LLAMAR: Pedro Garcia 347347-605605-7815; Maria Agudelo 347347-358358-3676