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-FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

VOL. XV, NO 43

Sept 18, 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,

Sept 19

Tuesday,

Sept 20

Wednesday,

Sept 21

Thursday,

Sept 22

Friday,

Sept 23

Saturday,

Sept 24

Sunday,

Sept 25

Prov 3;27-34

Ps 15:1-5

Lk 8:16-18

Prov 21:1-13

Ps 119:1-44

Lk 8:19-21

Prov 30:5-9

Ps 119:29-163

Lk 9:1-6

Ecc 1:1-11

Ps 90:3-17

LK 9:7-9

Ecc 3:1-11

Ps 144:1-4

Lk 9:18-22

Ecc 11:9-12:8

Ps 90:3-17

L 9:43-45

Amos 6:1-7

Ps 146:6-10

1 Tim 6:11-16

LK 16:19-31

St. Nicholas Schedule

Sunday, Sept 18 11:30 am, All-Parish Bilingual Mass and Picnic

Monday, Sept 19 5:00 – 6:00 pm, Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

5:00 pm, Confessions, 6:00 pm, Mass

Tuesday, Sept 20 7:00 pm, Knights of Columbus, Johnstown

Wednesday, Sept 21 6:00 pm, WACoS

Thursday, Sept 22

Friday, Sept 23

Saturday, Sept 24

Sunday, Sept 25 9:30 am , RE Classes

Monday, Sept 26 5:00 – 6:00 pm, Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

5:00 pm, Confessions, 6:00 pm, Mass

No Baptismal Prep Class

Tuesday, Sept 27

Wednesday, Sept 28

Thursday, Sept 29 7:00 pm, English Bible Study, contact Frank Llanas

Friday, Sept 30

Saturday, Oct 1

Mass Intentions: Sunday, Sept 18

11:30 am: All Catechists, Students and Parents

12:45 pm: No Mass

Monday, Sept 19, 6:00 pm: Soul of Judith Joelle

Sunday, Sept 25

11:15 am: Soul of Robby Garza

12:45 pm: Soul of Aurelio Loza Presiado

Mon, Sept 26, 6:00 pm: Soul of Charlie Graznak

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: Joan Reis

Please pray for the following seminarians this

week: Connor Lyle, Christian Mast, Christopher

Marbury, Nicolas Nunez, Cristian Rivera, Daniel

Silva, Daniel Wolbach, Hernaldo Arrieta

Names will stay on the list for two weeks, if you

want a name to continue beyond the two weeks,

please call the office.

Thank you to our RE Teachers!

Kindergarten: Jessica Rodriguez

1St Level: Mili Austin

2nd Level: Anadine Tapia

3rd Level: Connie Llanas

Confirmation 1: Margaret Salamanca

Confirmation 2: Isabel Paz

Confirmation 3: Maria Cruz and Yesenia Botello

Confirmation 4: Scott Austin

September 25, 2016

Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Reading I : Amos 6:1a, 4-7

Don't be complacent!

Today’s reading from the prophet, Amos, refers to a time of great wealth in the northern kingdom

of Israel.

This week the emphasis is on the self-indulgence of the wealthy. Amos rebukes them for their

indifference to the needs of others.

Because of their disregard for the poor the wealthy will be the first to go into exile.

Reading II : 1 Timothy 6:11-16

Fight the good fight of faith.

Paul’s use of the term “man of God” in reference to Timothy is important because it is a title

applied to Moses-a great leader.

Timothy’s position as a leader demands that he give witness to Christ and seek after virtue,

especially those virtues that build up the church.

True teaching does not destroy communities and lead to division and arrogance.

Gospel : Luke 16:19-31 Keep your eye on God's way of life.

In the gospel readings prior to today’s gospel the religious leaders had rejected Jesus teachings

about possessions. This parable addresses their attitude.

The rich man was oblivious to the needs of the poor beggar, not realizing the seriousness of his

complacency.

The indifference of the rich man led him to an eternal situation worse than that of Lazarus on

earth.

Theme: God cares for the poor and the oppressed, and we should too!

Step One: Listen to the Word When you hear the story of the rich man, Lazarus, what catches your ear in it? What word or

phrase really strikes you?

Step Two: Look into Your Life

Question for Children: Jesus teaches us to share what we have with others. What do you have

that you are able to share?

Question for Youth: The Gospel story tells us that we are judged by what we do or don’t do for

the poor and needy. How are you currently reaching out to those in need? What more could you

do?

Question for Adults: What choices can you or have you made to balance your own life with those

who are homeless, poor and in need of assistance for daily living? How does this Gospel reading

inform you about that?

26º domingo en tiempo ordinario

Primera Lectura : Amós 6:1a, 4-7

¡No sean presumidos!

La lectura de hoy del profeta Amós, trata de una época de gran riqueza en el reino norte de Israel.

Esta semana, el énfasis está en los lujos que se dan los adinerados. Amós reprimenda a estas

personas por ser indiferentes a las necesidades de los demás.

Debido a su indiferencia por los pobres, los adinerados serán los primeros en ir al exilio.

Segunda Lectura : 1 Timoteo 6:11-16

Peleen el buen combate de la fe.

El uso que Pablo le da al término “hombre de Dios” cuando se refiere a Timoteo es importante

porque es un título que se le asigna a Moisés: un gran líder.

La posición de Timoteo como líder requiere que él sea testimonio de Cristo y busque las virtudes,

especialmente aquellas virtudes que fortifican la iglesia.

La verdadera enseñanza no destruye comunidades y conlleva a divisiones y arrogancia.

Evangelio : Lucas 16:19-31

Mantengan su visión siguiendo el estilo de vida de Dios.

En las lecturas del Evangelio anteriores a la de hoy, los líderes religiosos habían rechazado las

enseñanzas de Jesús en cuanto a las posesiones. Esta parábola habla de su actitud.

El hombre rico no se percataba de las necesidades del mendigo, y no se daba cuenta de la

gravedad de su indiferencia.

La indiferencia del hombre rico lo llevó a una situación eterna peor que la de Lázaro en la Tierra.

Tema: Dios cuida del pobre y del oprimido y nosotros debemos hacer lo mismo también.

Apuntes de la Palabra Texto sugerido para compartir la fe: El Evangelio de hoy

Paso uno: Escuchar la Palabra Cuando escuchan la historia de Lázaro, el hombre rico, ¿qué les llama la atención? ¿Qué palabras

o frases los impacta?

Paso dos: Examinar su vida

Pregunta para los niños: Jesús nos enseña a compartir lo que tenemos con los demás. ¿Qué

tienen ustedes que pueden compartir?

Pregunta para los jóvenes: La historia del Evangelio nos dice que seremos juzgados por lo que

hacemos o no hacemos por el pobre y el necesitado. Como persona joven, tú sabes ¡qué difícil es

conseguir dinero! Entonces, con la cantidad de dinero que tengas, ¿cómo te aseguras de compartir

al menos un poco con los demás?

Pregunta para los adultos: ¿Qué opciones pueden tomar o han tomado para equilibrar su propia

vida con aquéllos que no tienen hogar, con los pobres y con los que necesitan ayuda en su vida

diaria? ¿Cómo les informa el Evangelio acerca de esto?

Have you thought about becoming a Catholic?

Are you a Catholic that would some updating?

Have you been Baptized but need other sacraments?

Do you have children who are older than 7 and need to

be baptized?

WE CAN HELP!

Our Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults and Children or

RCIA/RCIC will begin in October. We are taking registrations

now, you may pick one up in the back of church.

We look forward to having you join us.

Anniversary Blessings Sept 19: Jose and Maria Dolores Cabrera – 26 years

Birthday Blessings Sept 18: Jose Cabrera, Julissa Lozano, Gavin Lechuga

Sept 20: Jose Sanchez, Jeff Priestley, Estella Robls,

Nadine Navarrete, Erkia Morales

Sept 21: Robert Auhll, Lilian Trevizo

Sept 22: Carlos Garfio, Xiomara Soledad Rojas

Sept 23: Juan Meza, Abel Mendoza, Jessica Rodriguez

Sept 24: Luis Ledesma Aguilar

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: Acts 8:17

If you can recite it for him during the next Children’s Homily on September 25 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 will begin Sunday, September 25.

PHYSICIAN ASSISTED SUICIDE IN

COLORADO

~~~

THE CATHOLIC RESPONSE

Deacon John Volk, M.D.

Thursday, October 6, 2016

7:00 p.m.

St. John the Baptist Catholic

Church 1000 Country Acres Drive, Johnstown, CO

Holy Rosary Hall

Meditation: Luke 16:1-13 No servant can serve two masters. (Luke 16:13)

Have you heard about the dying man who won the lottery?

Concerned that the excitement would be too much for him, the

man’s family asked their parish priest to tell him the good news.

When the pastor told the man that he had won $10 million, the

man replied, “I want to give half of it to the Church.” The priest

was so surprised that he had a heart attack. This little joke tells

us how much of an impact money can have on us.

Today’s Gospel asks us, “What is your attitude toward

money?” Here are a few ideas that might help you answer that

question.

First, having money is not a sin. It’s our love of money that

separates us from God. Jesus wants to be first in our lives—

above our money and possessions.

Second, Jesus asks us to be good stewards of our money. He

wants us to be prudent, honest, and responsible. We should

never allow greed or dishonesty to dominate us. Instead, we

should use our money wisely, invest it wisely, and be as

generous as we can.

Third, donating to the Church and other charities, even if we

can give only a small amount, is a key aspect of our

stewardship. Scripture calls us to hear “the cry of the poor”

(Proverbs 21:13). We can be assured that whenever we give

away our earthly treasures, God will reward us with heavenly

treasures—“eternal dwellings” (Luke 16:9).

Finally, remember that your money is not yours; it belongs to

God. The moment you die, you will no longer own your money.

Yes, you can give it to your children or to charity. However,

money will be absolutely useless to you. The only way it will

matter is the degree to which you have used it to help people:

your family, your friends, the Church, and the poor.

Money is a very complex and emotional topic, so ask the

Holy Spirit to help you learn how to keep it in the right

perspective.

“Jesus, teach me to be a good steward.”

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 jwvolk@comcast.net

Deacon: Mike Otero 970-635-2913 mikediannaotero@msn.com

Deacon Cecil Gingerich 303-476-0000 deaconcecil@yahoo.com

Business Manager: Wendy Mast 970-539-6253

wendymast@stnicholasplatteville.org

Co-Director of Religious Education:

Liz Krueger 970-227-8805 lizk@stnicholasplatteville.org

Estella Robles 970-576-1290 estellar@stnicholasplatteville.org

Spanish Coordinator:

Estella Robles 970-576-1290 estellar@stnicholasplatteville.org

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:

Frank Llanas 970-785-2167

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:

Frank Llanas 970-785-2167

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.

Co-Presidents:

Secretary: Margaret Salamanca

Representatives: Alma Gingerich, Francisco Llanas, Alyshia

Medina, Wendy Mendez, 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: wendymast@stnicholasplatteville.org

Catholic Chaplain @ North CO Med Center 970-392-2034

Saint of the Day

St. Joseph of Cupertino

Feast Day: Sept 18

1603-1663

Patron saint of aviators, flying, studying

and those suffering mental handicaps

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