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 arrange-ment. 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: stnicksfleamarket@gmail.com

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Most Sundays from 1:30-4:45 pm and First Fridays.

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Masses for the Week

SAINT NICHOLAS OF TOLENTINE PARISH JAMAICA, NY

Saturday, November 4 5:00p Deceased Members of the Lindor & DeJean Families

Sunday, November 5 7:30 People of the Parish 9:15 Deceased Members of the Muñiz & Camacho Family Esther Altagracia Rodriguez Mendez 10:45 Alma Consuegra (L) B-Day & Michael Nazares (L) B-Day Simplicia Lalap Magdalena Santos, Maria Bantog, Ananias Torres, Cirila Torres, Eusebio & Mary Oliva Agnes Sweeney Purfirio Magnaye & Edilberto Coronado Leonila Almira Alquiros & Loretta Hart 12:15p Francisca M. Lantin 5:00p Alma Consuegra (L) B-Day

Monday, November 6 7:45 Antanas Januska 12:05p All Souls’ Novena

Tuesday, November 7 7:45 All Souls’ Novena 12:05p Severa Pascua

Wednesday, November 8 7:45 Eulalio Urmeneta 12:05p All Souls’ Novena

Thursday, November 9 7:45 Dios Justo San Agustin, Sr. 12:05p Ursula Ferrari Lindor 7:00p All Souls’ Novena

Friday, November 10 7:45 All Souls’ Novena 12:05p Aurora Z. & Mariano A. Aquino

Saturday, November 11 7:45 All Veterans Living & Deceased 12:05p Simon Jeanty & Norma Joseph 5:00p Claire, Vincent Sacca & Family

Sunday, November 12 7:30 Purgatorial Society 9:15 Roberto Vazquez 10:45 Tess, Robert & Fred Cascasan (L) B-Day John Bosco Isa-Ivio-Mark Mazzella Boysillo Butron & Family Christine Jimenez (40th Death Ann.) John Pucano Dino Tobias Manuel Fuentes & Juan Beluso 12:15p Laretta & Frank Duda 5:00p Mary, Joseph, Paul, Vilna, Anela Fleurimar

SUNDAY, November 5 8:45 am - Religious Education - R/E 9:00 am - Outdoor Flea Market 9:00 am - Hospitality Sunday - Tolentine Hall 9:15 am - RCIA Rite of Accept. (Span.) - Church 10:30 am - RCIA (Span & Eng) - R/E REC/ Conf 10:45 am - RCIA Rite of Accept. - Church 3:00 pm - Simbang Gabi Practice - Tolentine Hall

Monday, November 6 6:00 pm - Shelter - Austin Hall 6:00 pm - Sports - Gym 7:00 pm - N.A. - Cafeteria 7:00 pm - NYPD Auxiliary Training - Tolentine Hall 7:00 pm - Spanish Evangelization Team - R/E

Tuesday, November 7 - Election Day 9:30 am - Rosary Makers Club - Austin Hall 6:00 pm - Shelter - Austin Hall 6:00 pm - Sports - Gym 6:00 pm - Self-Help - Seton Hall 7:00 pm - Forming Intentional Disciples - Fr. Kenny Hall 7:15 pm - A.A. - Cafeteria 7:30 pm - Ultreya - R/E

Wednesday, November 8 6:00 pm - Shelter - Austin Hall 6:00 pm - Sports - Gym 6:30 pm - ESL - Cafeteria, Seton Hall 7:00 pm - Confirmation Class Meeting- Tolentine Hall - R/E 6:30 pm - Spanish Choir - Church 7:00 pm - Perpetual Help - Chapel 8:20 pm - English Choir - Church

Thursday, November 9 6:00 pm - Shelter - Austin Hall 6:00 pm - Sports - Gym 7:00 pm - Grupo de Oración - Chapel 7:30 pm - Light of Christ - Tolentine Hall

Friday, November 10- OFFICE CLOSED 6:00 pm - Sports - Gym 7:00 pm - Scouts - Gym, Cafeteria, Seton Hall 8:00 pm - Fil Am - Tolentine Hall

SATURDAY, November 11 9:00 am - Outdoor Flea Market 9:00 am - Sports - Gym 9:30 am - Zumba Fitness - Tolentine Hall 10:00 am - ESL - Cafeteria - Seton Hall 2:00 pm - Baptisms - Church 6:30 pm - Risen Lord Group- Chapel 7:15 pm - A.A. - Cafeteria

SUNDAY, November 12 9:00 am - Outdoor Flea Market 10:30 am - Sociedad Hispana - Cafeteria 10:45 am - Confirmation Commitment - Church 3:00 pm - Simbang Gabi, Practice - Tolentine Hall

ACTIVITIES FOR The week

The Bread and Wine this Weekend is for Yvan Lindor

PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS

The Sick: Missy Clarke, Sharon Clarke, Denise

De La Rosa, Alan Khan, Stella Palacios, Elaine Rosenfeld, Lida Vargas and Cynthia Wyatt.

Deceased: Patrick B. Malone.

Next Weekend’s Readings

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Parish Stewardship

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Week Ending: October 29, 2017

Total Regular Collection: $ 7,574.00

Last year same weekend: $ 8,621.00

Thank you for your continued support.

SECOND COLLECTION UPDATE November 12 - The second collection will be for Monthly Maintenance. November 19 - The second collection will be for Campaign for Human Development.

“We proclaimed to you the gospel of God.” Will you

proclaim the truth of God’s mercy as a priest, deacon,

sister or brother? Call the Vocation Office at

718-827-2454, or write: vocations@diobrook.org.

Wisdom 6:12-16 Lady Wisdom is in a

hurry to keep her appointments with those

who seek her.

Psalm 63:2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8 Persistence and

constancy will enrich us with a taste of the

divine presence.

1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 or 4:13-14 The apostle con-

soles us concerning the fate of our dearly departed.

Matthew 25:1-13 Pay now, receive later? Delayed

gratification will surely pay off in the spiritual life.

Please visit St. Nick’s website at:

www.stnicholas-queens.org

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 Pastor

Rev. John Gribowich Parochial Vicar

Rev. Anthony F. Rosado Parochial Vicar

Rev. Benjamin Madu In Residence

Rev. Peter A. Mahoney Weekend Assistant

Deacon Joseph Catanello Permanent Deacon

Deacon Thomas Jorge Permanent Deacon

STAFF

Mrs. Gloria Scarola Bookkeeper

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

Sr. Alice Michael, S.U.S.C. Director of Faith Formation

Announcement

St. Nicholas of Tolentine Academy students

invite all veterans in our parish to a special breakfast to honor their service to our country on Thursday November 9 at 9 am.

Our students would love the opportunity to sit down with you and hear your stories and then

perform some songs for you.

Please RSVP to the school at 718 380 1900 so we can make preparations.

The Office will be Closed on

November 10, 2017

in Observance of Veterans Day.

From the Pastor’s Desk….

Last Wednesday, November 1st, we celebrated the Solemnity of All Saints. This feast leads to

the question, "who and how one can become a Saint?" The Gospel (Mt. 5:1-12) gives us the

answer. Very simply, if one wishes to enter the Kingdom of Heaven, one should live the Beati-

tudes: be poor in spirit, be thirsty and hungry for God, be humble, be peacemakers, and be clean

of heart". God, in His mercy, will thus embrace us and reward us with the joy of entering the

Kingdom of Heaven.

The Catechism of the Catholic Church describes Heaven with these words. "This perfect life with

the Most Holy Trinity, this communion of life and love with the Trinity, with the Virgin Mary,

the angels and all the blessed, is called "heaven." Heaven is the ultimate end and fulfillment of

the deepest human longings, the state of supreme, definitive happiness." (CCC 1024). May we

know God, love Him and serve him in this world, so as to be happy with Him in Heaven.

The Church's commemoration of All Souls' Day has been shaped over the centuries by words

and symbols which help us face with great hope the pain and difficulty of encountering death.

On this day, we commemorate our departed faithful and pray for them. This is an opportunity to

grow in our Christian faith in the Resurrection of Jesus and our own resurrection. Our hope for

the resurrection from the dead of a loved one comes not through their own merits or through our

desires for them, but through the mystery of Christ. He experienced death himself so we all

might have new and eternal life in him who said: "This is the will of my Father, that everyone

who sees the Son and believes in him may have eternal life, and I shall raise him on the last

day" (Jn. 6:40). We pray for the souls of our loved ones. May they rest in peace.

The readings of this weekend’s celebrations teach us about “humility”. It is one of the most mis-

understood virtues. It does not involve an attitude of submission or weakness. It is rather an atti-

tude of willingness to accept help. Jesus states, "The greatest among you must be your ser-

vant." (Mt. 23:11) In our fallen world, the humble and the lowly magnify God’s love. The pow-

erful and the self-righteous enrich only themselves. We need to pray to be cleansed of all greed

and selfishness so God’s love can fill us. And in this world so pre-occupied with material wealth

and other attachments, God needs humble, loving instruments through whom His love can flow

freely also to others. "Whoever exalts himself will be humbled; but whoever humbles him-

self will be exalted." (v. 12).

May God help us to imitate Christ who is meek and humble of heart.

God bless you!

Fr. John Francis

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RELIGIOUS EDUCATIONAL CORNER

Director of Faith Formation Sister Alice Michael contact information 718 591-6536

We have all heard of the importance of our children receiv-ing on-going religious education and formation. Our Faith Formation Program is NOT only a sacramental program to prepare for First Holy Communion then stop coming for classes, and finally return for classes for the last two years preparing to receive Confirmation. Just as in our secular education the knowledge and skills of each year build on the prior year, so too this should be the NORM for the faith formation of our children. It is an ongoing learning experi-ence. It is impossible to help our children come to know God and our Catholic faith in two years for Holy Commun-ion and then the final two years for Confirmation. It is an ongoing learning experience.

GOOD NEWS TO SHARE!!!We are so grateful to the parents of 33 of our children who have already received First Holy Communion and are now continuing their faith formation in Grades 3, 4, 5, and 6. We call these children Followers of Jesus. Each student has his/her own copy of the New Testament and are learning how to find passages and how to read and understand the Bible. They also have another religion text book to continue learning their Catholic faith. In these two pictures here with their catechists are these faithful, happy Followers of Jesus. It is not too late to begin. Please call me at 718-591-6536 to register.

Ya hemos oído hablar de la importancia de que nuestros niños

reciban educación y formación religiosa continua. Nuestra For-

mación de FE NO es solo un programa sacramental para preparar-

se para la Primera Comunión, después dejar de venir para las cla-

ses, y finalmente volver para las clases durante los últimos dos años preparándose para recibir la Confirmación. Al igual que en

nuestra educación secular, el conocimiento y las habilidades de

cada año se basan en el año anterior, así también éste debería ser

la norma para la formación de fe de nuestros hijos. Es una expe-

riencia de aprendizaje continua. Es imposible ayudar a nuestros

hijos a conocer a Dios y nuestra fe católica en dos años para la

Sagrada Comunión y luego en los dos años finales para la Confir-

mación. Es una experiencia de aprendizaje continua.

TENEMOS UNA BUENA NOTICIA!!! Estamos muy agradeci-

dos a los padres de 33 de nuestros niños que ya han recibido la

Primera Comunión y ahora continúan su formación de fe en los

Grados 3, 4, 5, y 6. Llamamos a estos los “Seguidores de Jesús”.

Cada estudiante tiene su propia copia del Nuevo Testamento y

está aprendiendo cómo encontrar pasajes y cómo leer y entender

la Biblia. También tienen otro libro de texto de religión para con-

tinuar aprendiendo su fe católica. Estas dos fotos aquí con sus

catequistas son estos Seguidores fieles y felices de Jesús. No es

muy tarde para comenzar. Por favor llámeme al 718-591-6536.

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OUR GREAT FOLLOWERS OF JESUS

Joyce Matela & Class

Smiling Joyce the

Enthusiastic Catechist!!!

Angie Echevarria & Class

Dedicated Angie

making her classes Fun!!!

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Saint Nicholas of Tolentine Congratulates Mrs. Elida Vargas on her 101 Birthday!!!

2017 ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL

Mrs. Elida Vargas was Born on Thursday, May 4, 1916 in Ecuador.

St. Nicholas of Tolentine wishes her many blessings!

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St. Vincent de Paul Car Program

St. Nicholas of Tolentine will also benefit from

the donations. For every car, truck or van, run-

ning or not, St. Vincent de Paul will give back to

our church $75/$200 per vehicle. If you or a

family member has a car you would like to dis-

pose of, please call St. Vincent de Paul

718 491-2525.

Zumba Fitness

Lose the pounds.

Save your life!

Saturday November 4, 11, 18 & 15, 2017

9:30 - 10:30 am in Tolentine Hall Donation $7.00

Phone: 917-412-8625

OUR PARISH GIFT SHOPPE is open on Sundays from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Stop by

and browse before or after Mass.

MASS INTENTIONS FOR 2017 & 2018 ARE AVAILABLE.

Come By Our Rectory to Reserve a Mass for a Loved One.

St. Nicholas of Tolentine Shelter

Our shelter will resume on November 6, 2017

through March 29, 2018.

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.

Attention Extra-Ordinary (Eucharistic) Ministers

We are in need of Extra-Ordinary Ministers who can visit the sick and homebound of our parish.

Please pray and consider this extremely impor-tant act of charity and mercy. For many who

are homebound in our parish the simple visit of an Extra-Ordinary Minister with the presence of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament is their greatest

joy. If interested, please contact the rectory office at 718-969-3226 and leave a message for Fr. John Gribowich.

If you are not an existing Extra-Ordinary Minis-ter and would like to become one, please con-

tact the rectory office as well.

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CHRISTMAS 2017

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: 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 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.

Trigésimo Primer Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario 5 de NOVIEMBRE 2017

LA MISA DE HOY SE OFRECE POR:

Deceased Members of the Muñiz & Camacho Family Esther Altagracia Rodriguez Mendez

RCIA - RCIA tendrá lugar los domingos a las 10:30 de la mañana en el Centro Religioso.

Misa de Sanación - La Misa de Sanación se celebra cada segundo jueves a las 7 de la tarde en la Capi-lla con el Padre Anthony Rosado.

Grupo de Parejas - El Grupo de Parejas se reúnen el tercer domingo de cada mes a las 10:30 de la maña-na el la cafetería.

Ultreya - El grupo de Ultreya (Cursillistas) se reúnen todos los martes a las 7 de la tarde en el Centro de Educación Religiosa.

Grupo de Oración - El Grupo de Oración Carismático se reúnen todos los jueves a las 7 de la tarde en la capilla.

Ministerio del Santo Rosario - El Ministerio del Santo Rosario se reúnen los lunes a las 7pm en el Centro de Educación Religiosa.

Sociedad Hispana - El Grupo de Sociedad Hispana, se reúnen cada segundo domingo del mes a las 10:30 de la mañana en la Cafetería.

Grupo de Evangelización - El Grupo de Evangeliza-ción para adultos se reúnen cada tercer domingo del mes a las 10:30 de la mañana en el Salón Tolentino.

ESL CLASSES - Las clases de inglés tendrá lugar los sábados a las 10 de la mañana en la cafetería. Para mas información: María C. Quiroga. 1 718-380 0343.

EL LIBRO DE MISAS DE ENERO A DICIEMBRE 2018: El libro de Misas para el años 2018 esta

Visite nuestra página web al: www.stnicholas-queens.org

NUESTRA TIENDA DE REGALO PARROQUIAL está abierta los Domingos de 10:00 am a 2:00 pm.

Pase y mire antes o después de la misa.

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 tomate, arroz, tuna, salmón, frijoles/garbanzos, leche en polvo, cereales, pastas, sopas, mantequilla de maní, aceite, etc.

!Les agradecemos su contribución!