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Mission Statement: We, the parish family of St. Nicholas Roman Catholic Church, are called to live the Gospel through the spirit of kindness and
generosity of our patron Saint.
Our multicultural community values a strong commitment to life-long spiritual growth through Word and Sacraments, a devotion
to nurturing the Catholic faith of the younger generations and sharing the many gifts God has given us for the benefit of others.
TWENTY-NINTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
VOL. XV, NO 47
Oct 16, 2016
St. Nicholas Catholic Church 514 MARION AVE., PLATTEVILLE, CO 80651
Phone and Fax: 970-785-2143
www.stnicholasplatteville.org
Pastor: Father Juan Manuel Bonilla
Deacon John Volk
Deacon Mike Otero
Deacon Cecil Gingerich
Sunday Masses:
11:15 am - English
12:45 pm – Spanish
Weekdays:
Monday and First Friday - 6:00
pm - Bilingual
Communion Service:
Wednesday - 6:00 pm
Confessions: Monday and First Friday -
5:00- 6:00 PM
Adoration: Monday, Wednesday and First
Friday 5:00 – 6:00 PM
OFFICE HOURS
Wednesday & Friday:
11:30 – 3:30 P.M.
FOOD BANK HOURS
Wednesday & Friday:
12:00 – 3:00 P.M.
For assistance when the office
is closed,
call Liz at 970-227-8805
After Hour Emergency
Anointings:
720-683-8970
Monday,
Oct 17
Tuesday,
Oct 18
Wednesday,
Oct 19
Thursday,
Oct 20
Friday,
Oct 21
Saturday,
Oct 22
Sunday,
Oct 23
Eph 2:1-10
Ps 100:1-5
Lk 12:13-21
Eph 2:12-22
Ps 85:9-14
Lk 12:35-38
Eph 3:1-2
Is 12:1-6
Lk 12:39-48
Eph 3:14-21
Ps 33:1-19
Lk 12:49-53
Eph 4:1-6
Ps 24:1-6
Lk 12:54-59
Eph 4:7-16
Ps 122:1-5
Lk 13:1-9
Sir 35:12-18
Ps 34:1-23
2 Tim 4:6-18
Lk 18:9-14
St. Nicholas Schedule
Sunday, Oct 16 Children’s Liturgy Sunday
9:30 am, RE Class
9:30 am, Parent Classes
Monday, Oct 17 5:00 – 6:00 pm, Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
5:00 pm, Confessions, 6:00 pm, Mass
Tuesday, Oct 18 7:00 pm, RCIA Classes Begin
7:00 pm, Knights of Columbus, Johnstown
Wednesday, Oct 19
Thursday, Oct 20 7:00 pm, English Bible Study, contact Frank Llanas
Friday, Oct 21
Saturday, Oct 22
Sunday, Oct 23 9:30 am , RE Classes
9:30 am, Parent Classes
9:45 am, Parent Meeting, Spanish
Monday, Oct 24 5:00 – 6:00 pm, Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
5:00 pm, Confessions, 6:00 pm, Mass
7:00 pm, Spanish Baptismal Prep Class, preregister required
Tuesday, Oct 25 7:00 pm, RCIA Class
Wednesday, Oct 26 7:00 pm, Assisted Suicide Proposition 106, exploring the
unintended effects with (Dr.) John Volk, Platteville
Elementary Library – for all voters
Thursday, Oct 27 7:00 pm, English Bible Study, contact Frank Llanas
Friday, Oct 28
Saturday, Oct 29
Mass Intentions: Sunday, Oct 16
11:30 am: Mary Chacon and Soul of Florentino
Chacon
12:45 pm: Soul of Francisco Javier Ortiz
Monday, Oct 17, 6:00 pm: Soul of Doug Hanson
Sunday, Oct 23
11:15 am: Souls of Sherry Lyn Slate and Floyd
Slate
12:45 pm: Soul of Elide de Espadas Avita
Mon, Oct 24, 6:00 pm: Souls of Tranquilino, Jose
and Abdon Nevarez
Remember in your prayers Parishioners that are:
Hospitalized:
Homebound or infirm:
Sick or injured: Alma Gingerich
Recently Deceased:
Other needs:
And our family and friends: Frederick Hurst
Please pray for the following seminarians this
week: Sile Wilfred Kone, Manuel Alarcon,
Yaroslav Cherniavskyi, Patrick DiLoreto, Micah
Flores, Jason DiRito, Donald Rasolofoarimanana
Names will stay on the list for two weeks, if you want a name to
continue beyond the two weeks, please call the office.
RE Thanksgiving Food Drive
October 30 – November 20
Stewardship – Time, Talent and Treasure
Stewardship to me means helping others enjoy our Church as much I do. I help as a Lector to humbly and spiritually read the word of God. I like to read, and I try to convey what the reading says and how it speaks to me throughout the year!
I also joined the Pastoral Council to help with the needs of Father Juan for Masses and Holy Days. It’s nice to work together with fellow parishioners to reach a common goal!
I help with our Facebook page so that we can reach a whole new generation of young adults and try spreading our ministry not only to the surrounding areas, but to the whole world! We have followers and visitors to our Facebook page from several other countries! -Francisco Llanas
Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time October 23, 2016 Reading I : Sirach 35:12-14, 16-18 The Lord is a God of justice. In the ancient Near East, it was the king's special duty to care for the most helpless members of the society. In Israel, God was the Most High King, and so those who were orphaned, widowed, and oppressed were the special concern of God. The basic principle of Israelite law was to be like God. Reading II : 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18 I have fought the good fight. The section from the Second Letter of Paul to Timothy includes a description of Paul's expectation of reward for his faithful service. Today's letter emphasizes that death endured with Jesus will result in life with him. Paul anticipated divine protection for his continued faithful service. Gospel : Luke 18:9-14 Everyone who exalts him or herself shall be humbled. In the parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector, Jesus contrasts the attitudes of two people praying. The paradox here is that the prayer of the tax collector was preferred by God. In the parable, Jesus once again combats the self-righteous attitudes that threaten spiritual growth. Theme: God knows and sees our hearts. Breaking Open the Word Suggested text for faith sharing: Today’s Gospel Step One: Listen to the Word As you hear the word proclaimed today, what word or phrase strikes you? In this parable, what image comes to mind for you? Step Two: Look into Your Life Question for Children: Jesus teaches us to be humble – but what does that mean? How do you show you are humble? Question for Youth: God knows when we are doing things just for show, and when they come from the goodness of our heart. When have you caught yourself doing something just to be more popular or liked? How does it feel to do something that you know is good and just? Question for Adults: This Gospel reading suggests that we approach God and each other with humility. What does this mean, in practical terms? How do we "humble" ourselves? What does that mean? Choose one of the following activities as a way to further reflect on the Sunday readings: Today's readings teach us that God has a special concern for people who are poor and lowly. In what way is that concern reflected in your parish? In your family? Reflect as a family on your attitudes about those who are poor in your community. Discuss ways your attitudes need to change and how you as a family will make the changes needed. Volunteer your time at a shelter for the homeless, a soup kitchen, a thrift store, a literacy program, or some other facility that reaches out to people who are poor. Try to get to know as persons the people who come there. Jesus addressed today's parable to those who thought they were better than everyone else. Together with your family, discuss the importance of being yourself and not trying to be like someone else. Talk about the dangers of regarding other people as "better than" or "less than" yourself. Sit down with your family and come up with a good definition for the word humble. Use the dictionary, or write the definition in your own words. What does the word humble mean? Challenge your family to live the definition of humble. Make a commitment to live as humbly as you can for one week.
30º domingo en tiempo ordinario 23 de Octubre, 2016 Primera Lectura : Sirácides 35:12-14, 16-18 El Señor es un Dios de justicia. En el antiguo Cercano Oriente, el rey tenía una responsabilidad especial de cuidar de los miembros más indefensos de la sociedad. En Israel, Dios era el Más Altísimo Rey, así que los huérfanos, los viudos y los oprimidos eran la responsabilidad especial de Dios. El principio básico de la ley israelita era ser como Dios. Segunda Lectura : 2 Timoteo 4:6-8, 16-18 He peleado el buen combate. La sección de la Segunda Carta de Pablo a Timoteo incluye una descripción de la expectativa de Pablo de ser premiado por su servicio fiel. La carta de hoy enfatiza que la muerte de Jesús resultará en una vida con él. Pablo anticipó protección divina por su continuo servicio fiel. Evangelio : Lucas 18:9-14 Todo el que se ensalza a sí mismo será humillado. En la parábola del fariseo y el recolector de impuestos, Jesús contrasta las actitudes de dos personas que rezan. La paradoja aquí es que la oración del recolector de impuestos fue la que Dios prefirió. En la parábola, una vez más, Jesús combate las actitudes de santurrón que atentan contra el crecimiento espiritual. Tema: Dios conoce y ve nuestros corazones. Apuntes de la Palabra Texto sugerido para compartir la fe: El Evangelio de hoy Paso uno: Escuchar la Palabra Al escuchar la palabra de hoy, ¿qué palabra o frase les llama la atención? En esta parábola, ¿qué imagen les viene a la mente? Paso dos: Examinar su vida Pregunta para los niños: Jesús nos enseña a ser humildes, pero ¿qué significa eso? ¿Cómo muestran que son humildes? Pregunta para los jóvenes: Dios sabe cuando hacemos cosas sólo para presumir y cuando son por la bondad de nuestro corazón. ¿Cuándo te has encontrado haciendo algo sólo para ser más popular o apreciado? ¿Cómo se siente hacer algo que sabes que es bueno y justo? Pregunta para los adultos: La lectura de este Evangelio sugiere que nos acerquemos a Dios y a los demás con humildad. ¿Qué significa esto en términos prácticos? ¿Cómo nos "humillamos" a nosotros mismos? ¿Qué significa eso? Elijan una de las siguientes actividades como una forma de reflexión sobre las lecturas del domingo: Las lecturas de hoy nos enseñan que Dios se preocupa de manera especial por los pobres y desamparados. ¿En qué manera se refleja esa preocupación en su parroquia? ¿En su familia? En familia, reflexionen sobre sus actitudes hacia los pobres de su comunidad. Comenten en qué deben cambiar sus actitudes y cómo ustedes como familia harán los cambios necesarios. Ofrezcan su tiempo para trabajar como voluntarios en un refugio para los que no tienen hogar, un comedor de beneficencia, una tienda económica para gente pobre, un programa de alfabetización o cualquier otra organización que se dedique a los pobres. Traten de conocer a las personas que van a esos sitios. Jesús dirigió la parábola de hoy a aquéllos que se creían que eran más importantes que los demás. En familia, hablen de la importancia de ser su propia persona y no tratar de ser como alguien más. Hablen de los peligros de ver a las otras personas como "mejores que" o "peores que" ustedes. Siéntense en familia y busquen una buena definición para la palabra humilde. Usen el diccionario o escriban la definición en sus propias palabras. ¿Qué significa la palabra humilde? Reten a su familia a vivir la definición de humilde. Comprométanse a vivir lo más humildemente posible durante una semana.
Anniversary Blessings Oct 18: Isaac and Malyka Korgan – 13 years
Oct 20: Gilberto and Isabel Paz – 19 years
Oct 21: Gerardo and Yolanda Camarillo – 22 years
Birthday Blessings Oct 16: Jose Quinones
Oct 17: Rene Castillo, Bruce Quezada
Oct 18: Jose Luis Murillo, Eva Hernandez
Oct 19: Laura Sandoval, Iris Lozoya, Edgar Robles
Oct 20: RudyChacon, Emily Maltos, Miguel Velarde
Oct 21: Faosto Rivera
Oct 22: Rigoberto Penilla Mendoza
Keep up with the latest news and events, find us online at:
www.stnicholasplatteville.org or
www.facebook.com/stnicholasplatteville
Kids – Father Juan Manuel wants you to memorize the following Bible verse: John 20:22
If you can recite it for him during the next Children’s Homily on November 20, he will have a prize for you!
Flocknote is our new communication system.
Flocknote will allow us to get important information to you –
either directly on your phone or to your email or both – your
choice.
We can use Flocknote to remind you of important events, like
today’s Parish Picnic. Or that a Monday Mass has been
cancelled, because Father Juan will be out of town.
You will hear more from us about Flocknote in the coming
weeks. Please listen, ask questions and get ready to sign up.
Sign-ups began today. If you missed the clipboards you find
them in the back of the church or you may contact the office
to sign-up. We will need your email address (if you have one)
and a phone number that received texts.
Sept 28 – Nov 6
Join us in prayer and fasting
to bring an end to abortion.
How Will You Pass on Your Catholic Legacy? Just as we plan to ensure financial health for our families, we
must plan for the health of our “faith families.” Your deferred
gift to St. Nicholas Platteville Parish Fund held at The Catholic
Foundation will provide financial support for the many
generations to come.
What a wonderful way to steward your finances to pass along
your faith and love for your parish. You have an amazing
Catholic legacy…Pass It On!
For a free consultation about the advantages of making a
planned gift to The Catholic Foundation for the benefit of St.
Nicholas Platteville Parish Fund or favorite Catholic
organization, please contact Jean Finegan at the Foundation
at 303.867.0613 or visit www.TheCatholicFoundation.com.
We Need You Each
First Saturday!
Next Prayer in the
Square event will be:
Saturday,
November 5 9 a.m. - Bilingual Mass at the Cathedral Basilica of the
Immaculate Conception
* Celebrant: Fr. Jorge Rodriguez – Denver’s new Auxiliary
Bishop
* Concelebrant: Monsignor Bernard Schmitz – Vicar for
Clergy
10 a.m. - Bilingual Rosary & Divine Mercy Chaplet on the
West Steps of the Capitol
This is not a political rally, but there isn’t a more pressing
time to join in prayer.
Meditation: Luke 18:1-8 When the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on earth?
(Luke 18:8)
What a peculiar way to end this parable! Why did Jesus link
his second coming to the story of a persistent widow? Let’s look
at a couple of possible answers.
Perhaps this widow represents the Church. While we have
been given the Eucharist, the Scriptures, and many other gifts
and blessings, we are still waiting for Jesus to return. While we
wait, we can feel as if we are “aliens and sojourners,” living
apart from our true home (1 Peter 2:11). We can feel quite
defenseless against temptation and the lies of the devil. At times
we can feel as desperate for help as this widow, longing for
deliverance.
Do you think life will be this way when Jesus comes again?
Not at all! He will usher in a perfect world marked by peace and
harmony. There will be no more sickness, divorce, poverty,
division, war, or death. The wolf and the lamb, the leopard and
the goat, and the calf and the lion will all live together
peacefully (Isaiah 11:6). When Jesus comes again, life is going
to be fantastic, beyond our wildest imagination!
This is where a second possibility comes in: We as a Church
must be vigilant until the day when Jesus returns. Like the
widow, the challenging circumstances that we live in call for
one response: persistence, especially in prayer. We need to pray
every day, “Come, Lord Jesus!” And we need to pray
continually for our daily bread, for forgiveness, and for strength
against temptation.
The application of this parable to our daily lives is much less
about Jesus finding faith when he returns and much more about
our call to be persistent and hopeful in prayer. May we all pray
for an outpouring of grace upon the Church and the world. May
we all be vigilant in prayer so that we won’t fall to temptation.
May we all keep our hearts aflame for him as we persist in
prayer for his return in glory.
“Lord, help us to persevere and put our whole hope in you
until the day you come again.”
Reprinted with permission of The Word Among Us,
www.wordamongus.org
Parish Information Pastor: Father Juan Manuel Bonilla 970-587-2879
Deacon: John Volk 970-330-1042 [email protected]
Deacon: Mike Otero 970-635-2913 [email protected]
Deacon Cecil Gingerich 303-476-0000 [email protected]
Business Manager: Wendy Mast 970-539-6253
Co-Director of Religious Education:
Liz Krueger 970-227-8805 [email protected]
Estella Robles 970-576-1290 [email protected]
Spanish Coordinator:
Estella Robles 970-576-1290 [email protected]
Altar and Rosary Meeting, 2nd Sunday of month, 10:00A.M.
co-presidents: Juanita Garcia 970-301-8652
Betty Gutfelder 970-737-2255
Altar Servers:
Frank & Connie Llanas 970-785-2167
Baptisms: Prior registration for class is required.
Classes: English 2nd Monday and Spanish 4th Monday, parish hall
Contact Parish Office 970-785-2143
Bible Study: Wednesday in Spanish 7:00 pm, Parish Hall
Thursdays in English 7:00 p.m., contact Frank Llanas
Frank Llanas 970-785-2167
Community Giving Cards:
Emil Zeiler 303-875-6106
Funeral Dinners:
Betty Gutfelder 970-737-2255
Susan Zeiler 970-785-2528
Knights of Columbus:
Joe Krueger 303-857-2894
Maintenance Committee:
Marriage Preparation Classes: contact Deacon John
Music Ministry:
Elaine McIrvin - English 303-710-1062
Lola Cabrera - Spanish 970-785-6196
Pastoral Council: First Mondays at 7:00 p.m.
Presidents: Francisco Llanas
Secretary: Margaret Salamanca
Representatives: Alma Gingerich, Alyshia Medina, and Anadine
Tapia
Prayer Chain:
Liz Krueger 970-227-8805
Connie Llanas 970- 785-2167
Emil Zeiler 303-875-6106
Rental of Parish Hall:
Wendy Mast 970-539-6253
Youth Ministry:
Reyna Cruz 970-576-2264
Religious Education: every Sunday 9:30-11:00 (Sept-May)
Call News for the Bulletin to:
Wendy 970-785-2143
email: [email protected]
Catholic Chaplain @ North CO Med Center 970-392-2034
Saint of the Day
St. Gerard Majella
Feast Day: Oct 16
1726-1755
Patron saint of expectant mothers
To learn more visit www.catholic.org/saints
O glorious Saint Nicholas, the noble preacher of
Christ, thou art a great and fervid helper of those
in difficulties, of those who are on land, and of
those who are at sea, all-compassionate, a
precious intercessor for those who are far off and
those who are near. Wherefore, in our gathering
we shout to thee to intercede with the Lord, that
we be delivered from every tribulation.
St. Nicholas
of Myra
