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 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.
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SAINT NICHOLAS OF TOLENTINE PARISH
Masses for the Week
Saturday, February 11
5:00p Souls in Purgatory
Sunday, February 12
7:30
Purgatorial Society
9:15
Albert & Nancy Ascenzi
Luis Antonio Naranjo
Luis Perez
10:45
Jesus Saverio
Angelita Beluso, Stephen Beluso &
Manuel Fuentes
Renee Villanueva (L)
Euguene Ancheta (L)
12:15p Chanan Pehalwan
5:00p Chanan Pehalwan
Monday, February 13
7:45
Mirella Marchione Taghavi
12:05p Remy Abellar Zarate
Tuesday, February 14
7:45
Flordeliza G. Manalang
12:05
Chantal Cyrius (L) B-Day
Wednesday, February 15
7:45
Luisito M. Lantin
12:05p Tanya Lawrence & Danielle Lawrence
Thursday, February 16
7:45
Eve McAlister & Jim Shyne, Jr.
12:05p Ricardo Leonardo
Friday, February 17
7:45
Souls in Purgatory
12:05p Souls in Purgatory
Saturday, February 18
7:45
Samuel Rodriguez (L) B-Day
12:05p Audrey Cauty
5:00p George Karas
Sunday, February 19
7:30
Ednamay Bully & Cyril Bully
9:15
Ismael Hernandez & Brothers
Luz Collazo
10:45
David Liwanag
Mary Grace Catanello
12:15p Marlene Lindor
5:00p Souls in Purgatory
PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS
The Sick: Ramon Acosta, Diego De Leon, David
Ferrara, Kelly Gutierrez, Rosario Lopera.
Deceased: Luis Antonio Naranjo, Jose Luis
Perez, Mary Ann Tolentino and Blanca Zapata.
The Bread and Wine this weekend
is in Memory of Jose Luis Perez
JAMAICA, NY
ACTIVITIES FOR The week
SUNDAY, February 12
INDOOR FLEA MARKET
8:45 am - Religious Education - R/E Center
10:30 am - RCIA (Spanish & English) R/E Conf.
10:30 am - Sociedad Hispana - Cafeteria
10:45 am - Catholic School Week - Church
12:00 pm - Youth Group - Youth Center
1:30 pm - Eucharistic Adoration - Chapel
MONDAY, February 13
6:00 pm - Shelter - Austin Hall
6:00 pm - Volleyball - Gym
7:00 pm - N.A. - Cafeteria
7:30 pm - Bereavement/Duelo - R/E Center
TUESDAY, February 14
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
7:15 pm - A.A. - Cafeteria
7:30 pm - Youth Awakening - Youth Center
7:30 pm - Ultreya - R/E Center
WEDNESDAY, February 15
11:00 am - Job Fair - Bangladeshi Group - 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
THURSDAY, February 16
6:00 pm - Shelter - Austin Hall
6:00 pm - Sports - Gym
6:00 pm - Self-Help - Seton Hall
7:00 pm - Convivio del Carino (Oracion) - Cafeteria
7:00 pm - Grupo de Oración - Chapel
7:00 pm - Sacrament of Penance - Church
7:30 pm - Light of Christ - Tolentine Hall
FRIDAY, February 17
11:00 am - Color Wars (School) - Tolentine Hall
6:00 pm - Shelter - Austin Hall
6:00 pm - Sports - Gym
7:00 pm - Grupo de Oracion Class - R/E Center
7:00 pm - Scouts - Gym, Cafeteria, Seton Hall
7:00 pm - Spanish Baptism Meeting - Fr. Kenny Hall
7:30 pm - Open Rec. Night - Youth Center
8:00 pm - Fil Am - Tolentine Hall
SATURDAY, February 18
9:30 am - Zumba Fitness - Tolentine Hall
10:00 am - ESL - Cafeteria/Seton Hall
1:00 pm - CFC Pastoral Form Tch - Cafeteria
7:15 pm - A.A. - Cafeteria
SUNDAY, February 19
9:00 am - Blood Drive - Tolentine Hall
10:30 am - RCIA (Spanish & English) R/E Conf.
10:30 am - Grupo de Parejas - Tolentine Hall
10:45 am - Communion Enrollment - Church
12:00 pm - Youth Group - Youth Center
1:30 pm - Eucharistic Adoration - Chapel
2:00 pm - Baptisms - Church
Please visit St. Nick’s website at:
www.stnicholas-queens.org
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Parish Stewardship
Week Ending: February 5, 2017
Total Regular Collection:
$ 9,712.00
Last year same weekend:
$ 10,187.00
Thank you for your continued support.
Next Weekend’s Readings
Leviticus 1-2, 17-18 Take no revenge and harbor no
grudge. Do this in imitation of God’s holiness.
Psalm 103:1-2, 3-4, 8, 10, 12-13 (8a) God rights a
world of wrong by means of pardon and healing.
1 Corinthians 3:16-23 God’s holy spirit lives in us as in a temple, and makes of us holy vessels.
SECOND COLLECTION UPDATE
February 19th - The second collection will be for
The Tablet.
March 5th - The second collection will be for
The Black and Indian Missions.
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. John Gribowich
Rev. Joseph Wilson
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
Mr. Steven Acosta
Mr. José L. Villanueva
Sr. Karen Cavanagh, C.S.J.
Ms. Christina Rosado
Mrs. Rose Ruesing
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
Ms. Iris Flores
Coordinator
Mrs. Joyce O’Brien
Secretary
Matthew 5:38-48 Jesus teaches a new law of retaliation that
returns good for every evil.
“It is loyalty to do His will.” Are you considering following the will of God in the consecrated life or
priesthood? Contact the Vocation Office at
(718) 827-2454 or email: [email protected].
Anointing of the Sick
Every first Saturday of the month we will
celebrate the Sacrament of the Anointing
of the Sick at the 12:05 PM Mass.
“Is any sick among you? let him call for
the elders of the church; and let them pray
over him, anointing him with oil in the
name of the Lord.” James 5:14
PURGATORIAL SOCIETY
The following names were enrolled in
the Purgatorial Society in the
month of January.
Stanley
Mary Cataldo
Visitacion Crisostomo
Celestino Dicocco
Editha Jumanan Ingua
Joseph Alexander Otero
Saerel Ramin
Patricio Sanjorjo
James Tomelden
Jackie S. Velazquez
Hermie Balucan
Kathryn Celia
Roselle Derequito
Carmen Hernandez Eve
George Karas
Jose Pimentel
Francesco Rizzo
Jose Tirado
Prima Velasquez
FEBRUARY 12, 2017
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From the Pastor’s Desk….
Today is the Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time. The message of the readings is "Go Deeper" Don't just
stay on the surface. The first reading speaks about the gift of freedom that God has given us. The key to
understanding this freedom is that it is a freedom to love God with all our heart, mind, soul and strength
and love our neighbor as oneself. It is a freedom to love as God loves; and as God wants us to be. We are
called to choose wisely…choose the good… choose life and avoid the harmful. This is not just a gift and
a call but a great responsibility.
In the second reading St. Paul advises us that in order to exercise our freedom, we need to develop the
wisdom of God. We need to see and think the way God thinks about and sees us and not merely in human
terms and with human wisdom.
In today’s Gospel passage, Jesus was warning the Pharisees that they need to go deeper into the meaning
and Spirit behind the law. The law is never meant to be an end in itself. When people focus on the letter
of the law they are really losing the point. St. Matthew urges us to go beyond such inadequate observance
because it represents, in a sense, a conversion of head and hands and not the heart. The ideal expressed in
this Gospel passage reminds us that external religious observance, though certainly important, will never
suffice to make us authentic followers of Jesus.
There is a powerful line in the opening prayer (the collect) that sums the theme of the day that we are to
“look within” the temples of our hearts because attitudes precede actions.
O God, who teach us that you abide
in hearts that are just and true,
grant that we may be so fashioned by your grace,
as to become a dwelling pleasing to you.
May God’s grace make our hearts and lives a fitting and pleasing place for God to live!
God Bless You!
Fr. John Francis
As part of our celebration of the 100 years of our Parish we are planning a special day to recognize
those parishioners who have been members of St. Nick's Parish for 30 or more years.
If you have been part of the Parish since 1987 and before please let us know so that we can include
you in our Day of Recognition in May.
Please complete the following form and return it to the rectory.
Name:______________________________________
Phone #_____________________________________
Year you came to SNT: ________________________
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Zumba Fitness
Lose the pounds.
Save your life!
Saturday
February 18, 25, 2017
9:30 - 10:30 am in Tolentine Hall
Donation $5.00
Phone: 917-412-8625
Mass intentions 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.
St. Nicholas of Tolentine
Catholic Academy
ANNOUNCEMENT

Recently St. Nicholas students attended a taping for masses to be broadcast, Sunday Feb. 5
on Ch. 55 at 9 am and Channel 5 at 5:30 am.

We will be celebrating Catholic Schools Week
beginning with an Opening Liturgy at the 10:45
Mass on Feb. 12 followed by Open House with
another Open House on Feb. 14 from 8:45 to
10:00 am.

Registration for next September is currently
underway for all grades from Nursery to 7.
Tours are available every day during school
hours: no appointment is necessary.
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.
For more information, please visit our website at
www.sntschoolny.org or call 718 380-1900
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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 19, 2017
from 8:00am to 2:00 pm
in Tolentine Hall.
Bring Blood Donor Card or
ID with Signature or photo
Minimum weight 110 lbs.
Age 16-75
Start eating well, sleeping well, and as always,
taking good care of yourself Now!
FLEA MARKET UPDATE
Today is our last Indoor Flea Market for the
winter.
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.
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.
FOOD PANTRY
Because of the needs of the people we serve, we need to continue
our food drive.
We are seeking food donations. Please bring a nonperishable food item (or a monetary donation) to help
our parish serve our neighbors who come to us in
need. Here are some suggested items:
Juice, canned vegetables and canned fruits, dried
beans, canned tuna or salmon, soup, tomato sauce,
peanut butter, canned beans, evaporated milk, cereal, white rice, pasta.
(please be sure items are not expired).
ATTENTION PLEASE
The BEREAVEMENT GROUP will have their
meeting tomorrow Monday, February 13th in the
Religious Education Center at 7:30 pm. If you
would like to share your feelings over the loss of
a loved one we will be here for you, and try to accompany
you during the hardest hours of your grief.
For those who would like to bring up the
gifts during Mass, we ask that you please do the
following:
Sit in the pew directly in front of the gift table on the
right side of the church; Speak with one of the
ushers before Mass starts. Thank you.
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12 DE FEBRERO, 2017
Sexto domingo de tiempo ordinario
BAUTISMOS - 2017
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.
Acompáñenos el día 5 de febrero a disfrutar el domingo
del Superbowl a las 6 de la tarde en el Centro Juvenil.
Ticket $8.00 por persona, favor de leer el buletín de esta
semana para mas información.
La Misa de Hoy
Albert & Nancy Ascenzi
Luis Antonio Naranjo
Luis Perez
LA SEGUNDA COLECTA DE HOY Es para las parroquias en necesidad.
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 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.
Grupo de Duelo - El grupo de Duelo se reunirá el 13
de febrero a las 7:30 de la tarde en el Centro Religioso.
Grupo de Oración - El Grupo de Oración Carismático
se reúnen todos los jueves a las 7:00 de la tarde en la
Capilla.
Clases - Grupo de Oración - Clases del Grupo de Oración tomaran lugar febrero 10 (Fr. Kenny Hall) a las
7pm - febrero 17 y febrero 24 en el Centro Religioso
a las 7pm.
Convivio Del Cariño - El Convivio de Cariño será el día
16 de febrero a las 7pm el la cafetería.
Domingo de Hospitalidad - Domingo de Hospitalidad
será el día 5 de febrero en el Salón Tolentino.
Sociedad Hispana - La Sociedad Hispana se reunirá el
día 12 de febrero a las 10:30 de la mañana en la
cafetería.
El Sacramento de la Unción de los enfermos será celebrada cada primer sábado del mes, durante las Misa
de las 12:05 pm.
Grupo de Evangelización - El Grupo de Evangelización se reunirá el día 6 de febrero a las 7pm en el Centro Religioso.
St. Nicholas of Tolentine
Colección de Sangre
Una vez mas le pedimos su
colaboración para salvar vidas!!!
domingo, 19 de febrero del 2017
de 8:00am a 2:00 pm
en el Salón Tolentino.
Traiga su tarjeta de
Donante de Sangre o un
ID con firma y foto.
Peso Mínimo: 110 lbs.
Edad: 16-76
Empiece a comer bien, dormir bien y siempre cuidar muy
bien de su salud.