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!
Last Weekend Of Summer Schedule
Saturday Eve:
Sunday Masses:
5:00 P.M.
7:30 A.M.
9:15 A.M. (ESPAÑOL)
11:30 A.M.
5:00 P.M.
Daily Mass - Monday to Saturday 7:45 am and 12:05 pm
September 4, 2016
TWENTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
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.
A SAINT TODAY
INTERCESSOR FOR ALL DAYS.
SAINT TERESA, PRAY FOR US!
SAINT NICHOLAS OF TOLENTINE PARISH
JAMAICA, NY
Masses for the Week
Saturday, September 3
5:00p Jennie & Joe Bertino
Sunday, September 4
7:30 Natividad Dotillos & Rosalio Tadena
9:15 People of the Parish
Elba Vanegas 67th B-Day (L)
Marco Aurelio Yanguina (Ann.)
Natividad Dotillos & Rosalio Tadena
Concepccion Vargas
11:30 Elizabeth Baldado
Aurora Villaflores (D),
Nilo Bello Imperial (L) B-Day
5:00p Maria Nelly Sanchez
Monday, September 5
9:30 Souls in Purgatory
Tuesday, September 6
7:45 Souls in Purgatory
12:05p Nestor S. Oliva
Wednesday, September 7
7:45 Ethel Enrione
12:05p Anthony Piccione
7:00p Roberta Capuno & Emilia Mabilangan
Thursday, September 8
7:45 Margaret Brodsky
12:05p Joseph Alexander Theard
7:00p Souls in Purgatory
Friday, September 9
7:45 Estela Consuegra
12:05p Nicholas Silva B-Day (L)
Saturday, September 10
7:45 Souls in Purgatory
12:05p Souls in Purgatory
5:00p Souls in Purgatory
Sunday, September 11
7:30 Purgatorial Society
9:15 Dario Vidal
Israel Hernandez
Danilo Garcia Poveda
Benjamin Vargas
10:45 People of the Parish
Kaitlin Kenneally
Florentina Cardinoza
Moses & Frank Jodah
Anna J. McDonald, Stephen W. McDonald,
Hervey Schindler, Gertrude Schindler
12:15p Patsy Gonsingco B-Day (L)
5:00p Hortensia Rizzo
ACTIVITIES FOR The week
SUNDAY, September 4 - HOSPITALITY SUNDAY
9:00 am - Outdoor Flea Market
9:00 am - Hospitality Sunday - Tolentine Hall
12:00 pm - Youth Group - Youth Center
1:30 pm - Eucharistic Adoration - Chapel
MONDAY, September 5 - OFFICE CLOSED
TUESDAY, September 6
9:30 am - Rosary Makers Club - Austin Hall
11:00 am - Mass for Faculty - Chapel
6:00 pm - Self-Help - Seton Hall
7:00 pm - Baptism Meeting - Chapel
7:15 pm - A.A. - Cafeteria
7:30 pm - Forming Intentional Disciples - Tolentine Hall
7:30 pm - Ultreya - R/E Center
WEDNESDAY, September 7
7:00 pm - Our Lady of Perpetual Help Mass/Novena - Chapel
7:30 pm - English Choir Practice - Church
8:15 pm - Spanish Choir Practice - Church
THURSDAY, September 8
6:00 pm - Self-Help - Seton Hall
7:00 pm - Grupo de Oración - Chapel
7:30 pm - Light of Christ - Tolentine Hall
FRIDAY, September 9
8:45 am - Opening Mass for Students - Church
7:00 pm - Grupo de Oración Class - R/E Center
7:00 pm - Scouts - Gym, Cafeteria, Seton Hall
8:00 pm - Fil/Am - Tolentine Hall
SATURDAY, September 10
9:00 am - Outdoor Flea Market
9:30 am - Zumba Fitness - Tolentine Hall
1:00 pm - CFC Seminar - Cafeteria
2:00 pm - Baptisms - Church
6:30 pm - Risen Lord Group - Chapel
7:15 pm - A.A. - Cafeteria
SUNDAY, September 11
9:00 am - Outdoor Flea Market
9:00 am - Blood Drive - Tolentine Hall
10:30 am - RCIA (Spanish & English - R/E Center, Conf
12:00 pm - Youth Group - Youth Center
1:30 pm - Eucharistic Adoration - Chapel
PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS
The Sick: Melissa Bowie, Puresa Puring D. Bur-
Hospital Bed and Wheelchair
Our parish recently received a donation of a barely used hospital
bed and (reclining) wheelchair. Please contact Fr. John Gribowich at the rectory (718-969-3226) if you or someone you
Wyatt
deos, Victor Girardi, Joyce Gumbs, Roger Hoyos,
Sreyhouch Thong, Ural Daniel Watson, Cynthia
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twenty-THIRD Sunday IN ORDINARY TIME
Parish Stewardship
Week Ending: August 28, 2016
Total Regular Collection:
$8,613.00
Last year same weekend:
$10,190.00
Thank you for your continued support.
SECOND COLLECTION UPDATE
September 4th - The second collection will be for
the Monthly Maintenance of our Parish.
September 11th - The second collection will be for
the Catholic University Of America.
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
Attention all Eucharistic Ministers, Lectors, and Ushers.
There will be a MANDATORY MEETING for ALL
Eucharistic Ministers, Lectors, and Ushers on
Monday, September 12th at 7:00 PM in the Main Church.
It is of the utmost importance that you attend!
Next Weekend’s Readings
Exodus 32:7-11, 13-14 The nation is unworthy, yet God relents
and shows the people mercy.
Psalm 51:3-4, 12-13, 17, 19 A clean heart and a faithful spirit
can be restored to those who seek it.
1 Timothy 1:12-17 Paul confesses his unworthiness as well as
Christ’s faithfulness to sinners who turn back.
Luke 15:1-32 Three stories outline what is most valuable in the
eyes of God.
“None of you can become My disciple if you do not
give up all your possessions.” Are you being called to
discipleship as a priest, deacon or in the consecrated
life? Contact the Vocation Office at (718) 827-2454
or email: [email protected].
Regular Sunday Mass Schedule will
resume on Sunday, September 11, 2016
Saturday Eve: 5:00 pm
Sunday:
7:30 am
9:15 am (Spanish)
10:45 am
12:15 pm
5:00 pm
OUR PARISH GIFT SHOPPE is open on
Sundays from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Stop by
and browse before or after Mass.
Update as of August 24, 2016
Total Pledged
Total Received
$ 1,542,000
$ 164,300
Registered Parishioners
Total received pledges
Breakdown of payments of pledges:
No payments received yet
On schedule with payments
Fully Paid
1,450
342
120
187
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From the Pastor’s Desk….
“Whoever does not carry his own cross and come after me can't be my disciple".
In this Twenty Third Sunday of Ordinary Time, the Church celebrates the spirit of the commitment and selfsacrifice of Christ. Jesus warns that people cannot share his vision and his mission unless they have a very
loose hold on their own possessions. Without a real spirit of detachment we cannot become full disciples of
Christ.
Many people find it difficult to comprehend these words of Jesus " If anyone comes to me without hating his
father and mother wife and children, brothers and sisters and his own life, he can't be my disciple" (Lk 14:
26). It is important that we grasp well the true meaning of his words. In Aramaic, the verb "to hate" is
often used to mean "love less". We find in the Gospel of Matthew, “whoever loves father and mother
more than me, whoever loves his son or daughter more than me is not worth of me". (Mt. 10:37)
The real aim of any person's life is to enter into God's kingdom. It is as though Jesus says, you can't be my
disciple if you think that possessions, family, or even life are more important than to belong to God's kingdom. In other words, you must be ready to lose possessions, family or even life if need be, rather than
lose your place in the kingdom of God.
Our following must not be half-hearted. We must weigh fully the implications of our decision to not allow
any consideration to destroy our commitment to him. We must be ready to carry it through to the end.
Saint Mother Teresa of Calcutta
In 1948, a young nun left the convent and walked into the slums of Calcutta answering a call to live among
and serve "the poorest of the poor." She became an Indian citizen in 1947. She founded the Missionaries
of Charity in 1950. Now nearly seven decades later, this beloved servant of God will be named a saint by
Pope Francis on September 4, 2016.
Shortly after she died in 1997, St. John Paul II waived the usual five-year waiting period and allowed the
opening of the process to declare her sainthood. She was beatified in 2003.
Mother Teresa was widely known as a living saint as she ministered to the sick and the dying in some of the
poorest neighborhoods in the world. Although some people criticized her for not also challenging the injustices that kept so many people so poor and abandoned, her simple service touched the hearts of millions of
people of all faiths.
May God help us follow her example of love, mercy and service!
Saint Mother Teresa, pray for us!
Fr. John Francis
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.
September 18, 2016: Parish Feast and Anniversary Opening Liturgy (12:15 Mass, Church & Tolentine Hall
October 23, 2016: Ministry Fair (after the Saturday 5:00pm Mass and the 7:30am, 9:15am, 10:45am and 12:15pm
Masses).
November 12-13, 2016: St. Nicholas of Tolentine Art Show and Museum (Tolentine Hall; details to follow)
December 18, 2016: Lessons and Carols in Church (starting at 3:00pm). Also in December, Vespers on the Four Sundays
of Advent.
May 21, 2017: Spring Concert with all choirs, time TBD in Church (Music Director will coordinate rehearsal 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 more
comfortable. Contact the rectory office to let us know of your interest and availability in various activities.
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SEPTEMBER 4, 2016
ESL CLASSES
ESL classes will begin in September.
Registration; Wednesday September 7, 2016, at
7:00 pm and Saturday, September 10, 2016, at
11:00 am at the School Cafeteria. For More information please contact Maria C. Quiroga at
1 718 380-0343.
We are in need of volunteer instructors.
St. Nicholas of Tolentine Blood Drive
Sunday - September 11, 2016
9:00 am - 2:00 pm in Tolentine Hall
Please remember to eat well, sleep well,
and as always, to take good care of yourself.
Please help us save lives
Thank you to all the donors!
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You are special - your donation might seem small
but it is very important. You can save up to 3
lives with just a pint of your blood. It takes about
an hour between filling out the papers and the
actual drawing of the blood. You need to be 17
years old (or 16 with written parental consent).
You will need a picture identification, like a
driver’s license.
The Centennial will open with our Parish Feast on
September 18, 2016.
Mass at 12:15 followed by our usual barbecue
To celebrate our cultural diversity we would like to have a "pot
luck" dessert table at the Feast. We invite you to bring a traditional dessert (12 or more servings) for the table.
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
There will be only one Mass at 9:30 am on Monday,
September 5, 2016 for the LABOR DAY HOLIDAY.
The Rectory Office will be closed. Enjoy the Holiday!
MASS BOOK
JANUARY TO DECEMBER 2017
We will open the Mass book for the year 2017 at the
Rectory on Friday, October 21, 2016 at 9:00 am.
No arrangements will be made over the phone. Offering for an announced Mass is $15.00 and $25.00 for
the Bread & Wine.
vigésimo tercero dOMINGO DEL TIEMPO ORDINARIO
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 p.m.
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 p.m.
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: 9:00 a.m. a 12:00 mediodía.
y 1:00 p.m. a 8:00 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 no se
encuentra en la Iglesia, o esta en alguna reunión, etc. Si
desea o necesita hablar con uno de ellos 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.
MISA DE SANACION
El Grupo de Oracion los invita a la Misa de Sanacion, con
el padre Dario Betancour el Jueves 8 de septiembre a las
7pm en la capilla.
HORARIO DE MISA
A partir del próximo Domingo 11 de Septiembre EL HORARIO DE LAS MISAS DOMINICALES volverá al horario regular: 7:30 am., 9:15 am. en Español, 10:45
am., 12:15 pm. y 5:00 pm. Y la Misa de los Sabados
a las 5:00 de la tarde.
4 DE SEPTIEMBRE, 2016
LA MISA DE HOY SE OFRECE POR:
Elba Vanegas 67th B-Day (L)
Marco Aurelio Yanguina (Ann.)
Natividad Dotillos & Rosalio Tadena
Concepccion Vargas
Mañana Lunes, Dia del Trabajo, solo se celebrará una
Misa a las 9:30 de la mañana. La oficina parroquial estará
cerrada.
ESL CLASSES
ESL Las clases de inglés como segundo lenguaje se reanudarán en septiembre.
Tendremos MATRÍCULAS (registraciones) los días miércoles 7 de septiembre a las 7:00 pm y el sábado 10 de
septiembre a las 11:00 am en la Cafetería Escolar. Información: María C. Quiroga. 1 718 -380 0343. Los interesados en colaborar como instructores, favor dejar su nombre en la rectoría.
Padres de niños de escuela publica.
Las fechas de registración para las clases de educación
religiosa son las siguientes:
Domingo, 28 de agosto: 10am a 1:30pm
Martes, 6 y 13 de septiembre: 2 a 6:30pm
Miércoles 7 y 14 de septiembre: 2 a 6:30pm
Jueves 8 y 15 de septiembre: 2 a 6:30pm
Cuotas
Familias Registradas y utilizando sus sobres
Un niño $75; 2 niños $100; 3 niños $125.
Familias No Registradas con nuestra parroquia
Un niño $100; 2 niños $130; 3 niños $160.
EL LIBRO DE MISAS DE ENERO A DICIEMBRE 2017:
Abriremos el Libro de Misas para el año 2017 en la Rectoría
el viernes 21 de Octubre a las 9:00 de la mañana. NO
abran reservaciones por teléfono. La Donación por Misa es
de $15.00 y por El Pan y Vino es $25.00.
Atención a todos los Ministros Eucarísticos, Lectores
y Ujieres.
Habrá una reunión obligatoria para todos los Ministros
Eucarísticos, Lectores, e Ujieres el lunes 12 de
septiembre a las 7:00 PM en la iglesia principal.
Es de suma importancia que usted asista!
Nuestra próxima CAMPAÑA DE DONACION DE
SANGRE Será el Domingo 11 de Septiembre en el
Salón Tolentino! Váyase preparando para donar su pinta
de sangre que puede llegar a salvar hasta 3 vidas!
La celebración de nuestro Centenario se abrirá con
un banquete parroquial el 18 de septiembre después de
la misa de las 12:15pm. Tendremos un barbeque para
celebrar nuestro Centenario y deferencias culturales.
Traiga su postre favorito de 12 porciones o mas.
LA SEGUNDA COLECTA DE HOY Está destinada para El Mantenimirnto Mensual de nuestra Parroquia.
El Mercado de las Pulgas ha comenzado.
Para mayor información pueden llamar al 718591-1815.