MASS SCHEDULE

Saturday: 7:00 & 8:00 AM 5:00 PM - Vigil Mass

Sunday: 7:30 AM, 9:30 AM 11:00 AM (Italian) 12:30 PM - Family Mass 7:00 PM (Portuguese)

Weekdays: 7:00 & 8:00 AM Holy Days: 6:30, 8:00, 10:00 AM & 7:30 PM

Other Services & Activities: Mon to Sat: 7:40 AM - Morning Prayer Tuesday: 9:00 AM - Legion of Mary 7:30 PM - St. Padre Pio Mass (1/16) 7:30 PM - Holy Rosary Society (2/20) 8:00 PM - Holy Rosary (Portuguese) Wednesday: 7:00 PM - Holy Rosary (Italian) 7:00 PM - Bible Study (English) Thursday: 6:15 to 7:15 PM - Holy Hour Adoration for Vocations (Jan 11, 18, 25) 8:30 PM - Rosary by Brazilian Men Friday: 8:30 PM - Brazilian Prayer Group 1st Friday: 8:30 AM to 7:30 PM - Blessed Sacrament Adoration (1/5/2018) Saturday: 6:30 PM - UNUM adults 30+ (1/20)

Served by the Vocationist Fathers Fr. Christogonus (Chris) Iwunze, S.D.V., Pastor Fr. Roberto da Silva, S.D.V., Parochial Vicar Fr. Louis Caputo, S.D.V.,Weekend Assistant Br. Thomas La Russa, S.D.V., D.R.E.

Church & Rectory 442 E Brinkerhoff Ave Palisades Park, NJ 07650 Tel. 201-944-1154 Fax. 201-944-9510 Email. stnicholas07650@live.com Website. www.stnicholasrcchurch.org

Office Hours Mon, Wed, Thu & Fri 11:30 AM - 6:00 PM Tuesdays 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM (Mornings by appointment only)

ADMINISTRATION OF THE SACRAMENTS Baptisms: On any available Sunday during the 11:00 AM (Italian), 9:30 AM or 12:30 PM (English) & 7:00 PM (Portuguese) Masses. Please, contact the rectory at least one month prior to desired date. Confessions: Saturdays 5:00 to 5:45 PM, or during the week by appointment. Marriages: Please contact the rectory at least six months prior to desired wedding date. Sacrament of the Sick: If you are hospitalized or un-able to come to Church for health reasons and would like to be visited by a priest for Confession, Commun-ion, or Anointing of the Sick, please call the rectory. Religious Education Program (CCD): For children 1st to 8th grades who are not attending Catholic School. Classes are held on Sundays from September to May at 11:30 AM, with attendance to the 12:30 PM Family Mass. Confirmation: Teens will receive the Sacrament of Confirmation on 8th grade. They will attend classes at 11:30 AM from September to December; and from January to April classes will start at 11:00 AM in the church hall, with attendance to the 12:30 PM Family Mass.

ST. NICHOLAS RC CHURCH

The Epiphany of the Lord January 7, 2018

The magi were overjoyed at seeing the star (Matthew 2:1-12).

SATURDAY, January 6 7:00AM Rosina Navatta by Marisa Marotta & family 8:00AM Cristian Conforti by Pasquale & Rita Stancato 5:00PM Giuseppe Osso by his wife and children SUNDAY, January 7 7:30AM Cosimo Palombini by his wife and children 9:30AM Deceased members of the Holy Rosary Society 11:00AM Matteo Piccinich by Anna Hroncich 12:30PM Protection of babies in the womb and their families 7:00PM For all people of this parish MONDAY, January 8 7:00AM All souls in purgatory by Maria Morin 8:00AM Caterina Bussanich by Anna Hroncich TUESDAY, January 9 7:00AM Carmela Bussanich by M/M Domenick Matesic 8:00AM John Ferraioli by his family WEDNESDAY, January 10 7:00AM Ivan Lisica by his wife Regina 8:00AM Anna Berberian by Tony & Julia Piccinich THURSDAY, January 11 7:00AM Emanuel Nobile by Maria & Joseph Hroncich 8:00AM Nicolina Bussanich by her daughter Rosemary & fam. FRIDAY, January 12 7:00AM Ada Bussanich by Joann Scrivanich 8:00AM Antonio Busanic by M/M Albino Matesic SATURDAY, January 13 7:00AM Special intentions 8:00AM Giovanni Busanic by M/M Albino Matesic 5:00PM Thomas Cooney by his family SUNDAY, January 14 7:30AM Nicola Guglielmo by Frank & Francesca Velardo 9:30AM Anne Ring by Shirley & John Ostuni 11:00AM Suzanna & Grace by Carmela Allegretta 12:30PM Nevenka Grgic by Zdenka Grgurev & family 7:00PM For all people of this parish

Mass Intentions

ST NICHOLAS RC CHURCH Parish Trustee: Giovanni Simone & Michael Massaro Parish Secretary: Débora Moreira Music Ministry: Addie Luers, Giovanni & Karen Simone, and Kelly Oliveira

Vocationist Sisters Community Sr. Benedita Carvalho, S.D.V., Superior & Pre-K Director; Sr. Jancy Thomas, S.D.V. and Sr. Emilia Din, S.D.V. 223 14th Street - Palisades Park, NJ Tel. 201-947-2413 Parish Pre-K “Fr. Justin Learning Center” Tel. 201-944-1376

NOTRE DAME ACADEMY 312 First St—Palisades Park, NJ Principal: Mark Valvano Tel. 201-947-5262

News of the Parish

In Memoriam

ALTAR CANDLES donated this week in memory of

John Ferraioli by his family

BREAD AND WINE donated this week in memory of

John Ferraioli by his family

SANCTUARY LAMP donated this week in memory of

John Ferraioli by his family

CCD CLASSES resume this Sunday, January 7.

CONFIRMATION 2018 - Our 8th grade teenagers will receive the Sacrament of Confirmation on Saturday, April 14, 2017 at 3:00 PM by Bishop John W. Flesey. The Confirmation classes will begin at 11:00 AM, with obligatory attendance to 12:30 PM Mass.

PARISH COUNCIL meeting will be held this Monday, January 8, 2018 at 7:30 PM in the church hall. All leaders and coordinators of parish groups are expected to participate in this meeting. Please discuss with your groups about their needs and goals for 2018, as you represent them in this meeting.

BIBLE STUDY—ACTS OF THE APOSTLES—The new Bible Study starts Wednesday, January 10 at 7:00 PM. See page 4 for more information.

T h e V O C A T I O N I S T FATHERS & SISTERS will celebrate Blessed Fr. Justin’s 127th Birthday on Monday, January 15 with a Mass at 11:00 AM, followed by the VOCATIONIST DAY OF S P I R I T U A L I T Y . A l l parishioners, families and friends are welcome to this special event. No registration necessary.

VALENTINE’S DINNER DANCE will be held on Sunday, Feb 11 from 1:30 to 5:30 PM in parish church hall. Tickets are $40.00 per person, on sale at the rectory’s office or through Frank Modafferi or Angela Cundari — Event sponsored by the Italian Community.

BR. THOMAS WILL BE ORDAINED A DEACON on Saturday, February 17 at the 5:00 PM Vigil Mass, followed by reception in church hall. All are invited.

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Holy Communion was brought this month to: Victor Columbini, John Ostuni, Frances Ceria, Cynthia Cornell, Anita Lauria, Francesco De Candia, and Clara Forli.

Pray for our sick: Mateus Ribeiro, Domenica Dinaro, Josephine Dolberry, Eileen Murphy, Angela Tina, Rita Vanore, John Ostuni, Dominick Ostuni, Sara Modafferi, John Hroncich (John Hroncich’s nephew), Fred DeCarlo, Martino Matesic, James Malatesta and Carmelo Luvera.

Events of the Week Monday, January 8 7:30PM - Parish Council meeting in church hall Tuesday, January 9 9:00AM - Legion of Mary in Bl. Mother’s room 8:00PM - Holy Rosary by Brazilian families Wednesday, January 10 7:00PM - Holy Rosary in Italian in church 7:00PM - Bible Study in English Thursday, January 11 6:15 to 7:15PM - Holy Hour of Adoration for Vocations Friday, January 12 8:30PM - Brazilian Prayer Group in church hall

THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD

GOD'S PROMISE TO ALL PEOPLE

Today Isaiah re-minds the people of God that the land shall be re-stored to their pos-session, they shall rejoice to see their people return from the bondage of exile, and that they shall be a light to the nations. In other words, through the people of Israel, the Savior shall come to all people who seek God with a sincere heart. This brings joy and the radiance of God's glory to all the world and to all people everywhere. Through the fidelity of the people of God, and through God's fidelity to them, all people shall be-come God's children and rejoice in the fulfillment of God's promise to Israel. Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

Ministers’ Schedule for January 14

6:00 PM: Lector - Carmela B. E.M. - Maria Claudia and Rita 7:30 AM: Lectors - Michael E. M. - Sr. Bene 9:30 AM: Lectors - Carol and Gina E.M. - Lynn, Suzanne and Sr. Bene 11:00 AM: Lectors - Margherita and Antonia E.M. - Carmela A., Francesca and Italia 12:30 PM : Lector - Youth E.M. - Suzanne, Sr. Jancy and Sr. Emilia 7:00 PM : Lector - Kátia, Viviane and Leny E.M. - Evaneide and Adriana

Pastoral Care

STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE

December 24 collection: $ 2,511.00 December 31 collection: 6:00 PM Mass . . . . . . . $ 228.00 7:30 AM Mass . . . . . . . $ 119.00 9:30 AM Mass . . . . . . . $ 388.00 11:00 AM Mass . . . . . . $ 400.00 12:30 PM Mass . . . . . . $ 555.00 Online . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 227.00 $ 1,917.00

STEWARDSHIP OF TIME AND TALENT

We are grateful to all hard working, dedicated members of the Brazilian Community who

prepared the New Year’s Party. It took a lot of team work and love.

This has been always an important fundraiser of our parish and was a great success! Congratulations for a job well done!

The red rose placed by the tabernacle each week for

the month of December was donated by Addie Luers.

The purificators (altar cloths) for the month of December were cleaned by

Patrícia Veloso. Next weekend second collection will be ASSESSMENT FREE (yellow envelopes)

Perpetual Candles To renew or to assign a perpetual candle for

2016, please come to the rectory office. We have candles available at the Blessed Mother and St. Anthony’s candle stand for those parishioners who are interested on lighting a PERPETUAL CANDLE for the beloved ones. The offering is $180.00 per candle per year ($15.00 per month) Please contact the rectory’s office to request your candle.

All kings shall pay him homage, all nations shall serve him. -- Psalm 72:11

Vocationist Corner

O Virgin Mary, open for me the book of Jesus’

life, which began in our womb and grew under your eyes.

Thank You for the Incarnation and Nativity, for the Circumcision and the Epiphany, for the Flight and Exile to Egypt and

for the Return of Jesus, our Love.

Blessed Fr. Justin Russolillo, SDV, Spirit of Prayer, page 266

IF YOU FEEL YOU WOULD LIKE TO SPEAK TO SOMEONE about a vocation to priesthood or religious life,

you may speak to Fr. Chris or call the Vocationist Fathers at 973-966-6262

Visit their website at vocationistfathers.org

SPRING AUCTION 2018 Saturday, June 9

We are collecting items to be auctioned NOT USED, UNOPENED gifts, toys, games,

electronics, kitchen appliances, home decoration, paintings, books, jewelry, etc.

All donations are tax deductible Please call the rectory’s office for more information

201-944-1154 For safety reasons we cannot accept used clothes, shoes,

opened toys or objects of decoration)

ATTENTION: Please be aware that in case of IN-CLEMENT WEATHER, the 7:00 AM weekday Mass will be canceled. You may attend the 8:00 AM Mass. In doubt, please call the rectory before leaving your house or check our website stnicholasrcchurch.org

UNUMUNUMUNUM

The ITALIAN COMMUNITY is sponsoring the

VALENTINE’S DINNER DANCE on Sunday, February 11 in the church hall

from 1:30PM to 5:30PM Delicious food & music

Tickets are $40.00

available at the rectory office, with Frank Modafferi and Angela Cundari

ACTS: THE SPREAD OF THE KINGDOM (20 classes)

Join us as we begin a new Jeff Cavins Bible Study class!

Acts: The Spread of the Kingdom, shows how Christ’s Kingdom on earth is empowered to carry out His work in the world. The book of Acts shows the Church, enlivened by the Holy Spirit, teaching, preaching, healings, and re-storing outcasts in the same way that Jesus did. Acts will enrich your faith and rekindle

your love for Christ as you study the lives of His first disciples.

This BIBLE STUDY GROUP will meet on Wednesdays at 7:00 PM, beginning January 10,

in the Blessed Mother’s room (rectory)

It is 1-hour DVD presentation in English, followed by separate group discussions in English and Italian

(Total: 2 hours). No registration necessary - Free admission

As it is customary on Epiphany, we announce the

movable feasts of the current liturgical year:

February 14 - Ash Wednesday April 1 - Easter Sunday

May 10 - Ascension of the Lord

May 20 - Pentecost Sunday

May 27 - Most Holy Trinity

June 3 - Corpus Christi

Holy Hour for Vocations Holy hours are the Roman Catholic devotional tradition of spending an hour in Eucharistic Adoration in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament. We focus our prayer to Jesus Christ on peace, life, vocations, and other topics that are at the heart of the life of the Church and the world.

Every week on Thursday from 6:15 to 7:15 PM in church (Except on eve of first Fridays)

Donated in loving memory of Ronald Cassar, Jerry & Kay Beck,

Rose Cassano, Edith Rocco, & John Ventolo

by George & Francine Beck

Christmas Poinsettias

UNUM—ADULTS OVER 30 GROUP will meet again on Saturday, January 20 at 6:30 PM in the church hall.

Come and join us for a relaxing evening with friends of the same faith. Bring something delicious to share!

Confirm your presence by calling 201-944-1154 or by email at stnicholas07650@live.com