MASS SCHEDULE

Saturday: 7:00 & 8:00 AM 6:00 PM (Vigil Mass)

Sunday: 7:30 & 9:30 AM English 11:00 AM Italian 12:30 PM English (Family Mass) 8:00 PM Portuguese Weekdays: 7:00 & 8:00 AM Holy Days: 6:30, 8:00, 10:00 AM & 7:30 PM Other Services & Activities: Monday to Saturday: 7:40 AM Morning Prayer

Tuesday: 9:00 AM—Legion of Mary 7:30 PM—St. Padre Pio Group 7:30 PM—Holy Rosary Society 8:00 PM—Holy Rosary in Portuguese Wednesday: 7:00 PM—Holy Rosary in Italian 7:30 PM—R.C.I.A. classes (Sept) Thursday: 2:00 PM—Bible Study Italian 6:15 to 7:15 PM— Holy Hour Adoration for Vocations (Sept 8, 15, 22, 29) 7:30 PM—Bible Study in English 8:30 PM—Rosary Brazilian Men (Sept 8) Friday: 8:00 PM—Brazilian Prayer Group 1st Friday: 5:30 to 8:30 PM—Blessed Sacrament Adoration (September 2)

Served by the Vocationist Fathers Fr. Stephen Ehiahuruike, S.D.V., Pastor Fr. Christogonus (Chris) Iwunze, S.D.V., Parochial Vicar Fr. Albino Santos de Jesus, S.D.V., Parochial Vicar Fr. Louis Caputo, S.D.V.,Weekend Assistant 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), 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

22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time

August 28th, 2016

When invited to dine, take the lowest place. Those who humble themselves will be exalted

(Luke 14:1, 7-14).

CALENDAR MEETING 2016-2017 will be held this Monday, August 29 at 7:30 PM in the Blessed Mother’s room. All coordinators and group leaders are required to attend.

Please bring your groups activities plans and dates.

HOLY ROSARY SOCIETY will meeting this Tuesday, August 30th at 7:30 PM in the church hall.

BLESSED SACRAMENT ADORATION—All are invited to come and spend time with Jesus present in the Eucharist this first Friday, Sept 2 from 5:30 to 8:30 PM.

51ST ANNUAL DINNER DANCE will be held on Saturday, October 22 at The Brownstone Restaurant — It will be a great fundraising event! — please SAVE THE DATE!

WIN A TRIP FOR 2 TO THE BAHAMAS, (3 nights, flight + all inclusive hotel)! The raffle’s 2nd prize is a 50” SAMSUNG SMART HDTV; and the 3rd prize is $300 VISA GIFT CERTIFICATE! — The raffle will be drawn at the Dinner Dance on October 22. Winner does not need to be present. Raffle tickets on sale after all Masses or during the week at the rectory’s office. Cost: $10.00 each, 4 for $30.00 or 14 for $100.00!

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION - All children of our parish, grades 1 to 8, who are not enrolled in Catholic School should be attending our Religious Education Program. Please come to the rectory office to register your child for the 2016-2017 CCD Religious Education Program. Classes will be held on Sunday mornings at 11:30 AM

starting September 25.

SATURDAY, August 27 7:00AM All souls in purgatory by Gaudenzia Mattessich 8:00AM Giovanna Porco by Rose Angelica 6:00PM San Athanas by George Beck Sr. and family SUNDAY, August 28 7:30AM Jeanne Vegliante by George Beck Sr. and family 9:30AM Gaudenzia Piccini by Dominic & Donna Piccinich 11:00AM Grazia & Stefano Carbone by wife & children 12:30PM Dominick & Angelina Moccia by daughter 8:00PM People of the Parish

MONDAY, August 29 7:00AM Josip Volaric by his wife Matea 8:00AM Nicolo Morin by Domenica Picinich

TUESDAY, August 30 7:00AM Madelyn & Anthony Celotto by sister Grayce 8:00AM Intentions of M/M Antonio Piccinich

WEDNESDAY, August 31 7:00AM Celestino Mattessich by his wife Maria 8:00AM Nicolo Morin by Anna Hroncich

THURSDAY, September 1 7:00AM Antoinette Lisa Hay by Tony Lisa 8:00AM Francesco Tarabocchia by his wife Anita

FRIDAY, September 2 7:00AM Francesca & John Bussanich by daughter 8:00AM Nikola Morin by John & Dina Mirkovich

SATURDAY, September 3 7:00AM Ernesto B. Blazina by Mario & Ines Glavic 8:00AM Susan Holms by Maria Mattessich & family 6:00PM All Souls in Purgatory

SUNDAY, September 4 7:30AM Deceased members of the Holy Rosary Society 9:30AM Rocco Natale Ianni by Mathew & Carmela Rinaldi 11:00AM Pasquale & Gabriele by Cecere family 12:30PM Angelina Iuliano by Norma Dworkis & family 8:00PM People of the 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. Antonietta Cioce, S.D.V., Sr. Sali Antony, S.D.V. and Sr. Jancy Thomas, 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

Pete Giannantonio by

Blanche & Tony DiBona

Page 3 August 28, 2016

22nd SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

HUMILITY

Have you ever been in a group of people--maybe on a tour, at a social gathering, or at church--and discovered that you have just been talking with a well-known author, corporate CEO, great scholar, or politician? Your first thought is the hope that you didn't say anything to embarrass yourself; but your second thought is how much they seemed like such "regular" folks. What is it that makes people seem so "regular"? Today's readings give us a clue when they stress the importance of humility. It is so hard for us not to tell the first person who will listen how busy we are, how hard we work, how much money we donate, and how important our job titles are. We think these accolades make a difference to people, and if we don't tell them, how will they ever know? But if our actions demonstrate our values, people will recognize our worth on their own. The words of Jesus show us how much better it is to let someone else recognize our worth than to be embarrassed because someone did not. Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co.

We are told by all spiritual writers that one important point to bear in mind, as we seek to attain humility, is not to be surprised by our own faults and failures.

--François Fenélon, archbishop of Cambrai

ATTENTION PARENTS AND EDUCATORS! Homeschooling is increasingly recognized, both nationally and worldwide, as a successful method of education. For Catholic parents, it is not just an affordable and academically rewarding alternative to standard schooling, but it is also an excellent way to grow in the Faith and pass it on to our precious children, the next generation.

If you are interested and/or desire more information do not hesitate to contact Anna Maresca at 201-362-6812 who is organizing a group of participants from our area.

Holy Communion was brought last week to: Maria Piccini, Arthur Mazzarella, Victor Columbini, Frances Ceria and Cynthia Cornell.

Pray for our sick: Mateus Ribeiro, Domenica Dinaro, Anne Ring, Lorenzo Cafasso, Josephine Dolberry, Eileen Murphy, Angela Tina, Rita Vanore, Gotardo Almeida, Josephine De Monte, Maria Piccini, John Ostuni, Dominick Ostuni, Sara Modafferi, John Hroncich (John Hroncich’s nephew), Frank Pallotta, Sr. Antonietta Cioce and Carmela Kida.

Remember our deceased: Generoso (Gene) Giannantonio (8/24)

Monday, August 29 7:30 PM - Calendar meeting at Bl. Mother’s room Tuesday, August 30 9:00 AM - Legion of Mary in Blessed Mother’s room 8:00 PM - Holy Rosary in the Brazilian families Friday, September 2 5:30 to 8:30 PM - Blessed Sacrament Adoration 8:40 PM - Brazilian prayer group meets in church hall

Events of the Week

STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE For collection amount please see

bulletin paper edition

Ministers’ Schedule for September 4

6:00 PM: Lector - Carmela B. E.M. - Rita 7:30 AM: Lectors - Michael E.M. - Sr. Sali and Sr. Bene 9:30 AM: Lectors - Gina E.M. - Carol and Sisters 11:00 AM: Lectors - Frank and Italia E.M. - Carmela and Antonia 12:30 PM : E.M. - Suzanne and Wendy 8:00 PM: Lectors - Viviane, Laine and Márcia E.M. - Candinho and Cida

Pastoral Care

What is Stewardship? Stewardship is the response of a grateful heart for all the gifts bestowed on us by God. Stewardship is the willing return of the first measure of our time, tal-ent, and treasure to God for all that He has done for Us. Our greatest gift from God is Jesus Christ. Follow-ing Jesus is the work of a lifetime. Stewardship brings us closer to the joy of living a life filled with Christ. The treasure that you return to God is a deci-sion that you make based on your relationship with Him. An ongoing evaluation of your time, talent, and treasure combined with fruitful prayerful relationship with Jesus Christ will bring all of us to the Stewardship way of life.

Vocationist Corner

O immaculate Virgin Mary, we rejoice with you,

and we bless the divine Trinity for the singular privileges

granted to you. Blessed are you, because you are exempt from the

law of original sin, and are without ignorance, without weaknesses. You are all virtue and gifts,

perfectly united to God since your Immaculate Conception.

Blessed Fr. Justin Russolillo, SDV, Devotional, page 236

IF YOU FEEL YOU WOULD LIKE TO SPEAK TO SOMEONE about a vocation to priesthood or religious life, you may speak to Fr.

Stephen, or one of our staff members or call the Vocationist Fathers and Sisters at 973-966-6262

RCIA—CATECHISM FOR ADULTS—This program was created for those who are 18 years or older and have not yet received the Sacraments of Bap-tism, Communion or Confirmation. The classes will be held once a week, in the evening. To enlist in the program and for more information, please contact the rectory’s office.

If you or someone you know is homebound and would like a visit of a priest or Fr. Stephen to bring you the

Holy Communion or for Confession, please call the rectory’s office at 201-944-1154.

Buon Pastore Bible Study & Rosary in Italian

Don Christogonus Iwunze, SDV

Il Studio dalle Bibia ogni Giovedì alle ore 14:00 nella sala parrocchiale,

e il Santo Rosario ogni Mercoledì alle ore 19:00

nella chiesa

The Holy Rosary and Bible Study in Italian will return after Labor Day.

HOLY ROSARY SOCIETY

“Pray the rosary everyday. Pray, pray a lot and offer sacrifices for

the sinners. I’m Our Lady of the Rosary.

Only I will be able to help you.”

Meetings are on the Tuesday that precedes the first Sunday of each month at 7:30PM in the church hall.

If you want to be part of the Holy Rosary Society, please come to our next meeting on Tuesday, August 30.

— New members are always welcome —

LEGION OF MARY Are you a shut-in?

Unable to come to church? Allow the Legion of Mary to visit you.

We would like to pray the rosary with you and offer holy communion. If there is someone you know

or you yourself would like such a visit, please call the rectory office and someone from the Legion of Mary

will contact you.

TICKET — $10.00 each 4 for $30.00 or 14 for $100.00

COMUNIDADE BRASILEIRA DA IGREJA SÃO NICHOLAS

Padre Albino S. de Jesus, S.D.V.

TERÇO NAS FAMÍLIAS - Todas às 3as feiras às 8:00 da noite, visitando famílias diferentes.

TERÇO DOS HOMENS - Toda segunda 5a feira do mês às 8:30 da noite na Igreja.

GRUPO DE ORAÇÃO - Toda 6a feira às 8:30 da noite no salão da Igreja.

Para conselhos e confissões com o Pe. Albino em português, chame a secretaria da Igreja 201-944-1154

St. Monica was married by arrangement to a pagan official in North Africa, who was much older than she, and although generous, was also violent tempered. His mother lived with them and was equally difficult, which proved a constant challenge to St. Monica. She had three children; Augustine, Navigius, and Perpetua. Through her patience and prayers, she was able to convert her husband and his mother to the Catholic faith in 370. He died a year later. Perpetua and Navigius entered the religious life. St. Augustine was much more difficult, as she had to pray for him for 17 years, begging the prayers of priests who, for a while, tried to avoid her because of her persistence at this seemingly hopeless endeavor. One priest did console her by saying, "it is not possible that the son of so many tears should perish." This thought, coupled with a vision that she had received strengthened her. St. Augustine was baptized by St. Ambrose in 387. St. Monica died later that same year, on the way back to Africa from Rome in the Italian town of Ostia. St. Monica’s feast day is August 27. St. Augustine, son of St. Monica was born in Africa and spent many years of his life in wicked living and in false beliefs. Though he was one of the most intelligent men who ever lived and though he had been brought up a Christian, his sins of impurity and his pride darkened his mind so much, that he could not see or understand the Di-vine Truth anymore. Through the prayers of his holy mother and the marvelous preaching of St. Ambrose, Augustine finally became convinced that Christianity was the one true

religion. Yet he did not become a Christian then, because he thought he could never live a pure life. One day, however, he heard about two men who had suddenly been converted on reading the life of St. Antony, and he felt terri-ble ashamed of himself. "What are we doing?" he cried to his friend Alipius. "Unlearned peo-ple are taking Heaven by force, while we, with all our knowledge, are so cowardly that we keep rolling around in the mud of our sins!" Full of bitter sorrow, Augustine flung himself out into the garden and cried out to God, "How long more, O Lord? Why does not this hour put an end to my sins?" Just then he heard a child singing, "Take up and read!" Thinking that God intended him to hear those words, he picked up the book of the Letters of St. Paul, and read the first passage his gaze fell on. It was just what Augustine needed, for in it, St. Paul says to put away all impurity and to live in imitation of Jesus. That did it! From then on, Augustine began a new life. He was baptized, became a priest, a bishop, a famous Catholic writer, founder of religious priests, and one of the greatest saints that ever lived. He became very devout and charitable, too. On the wall of his room he had the fol-lowing sentence written in large letters: "Here we do not speak evil of anyone." St. Augustine overcame strong heresies, practiced great pov-erty and supported the poor, preached very often and prayed with great fervor right up un-til his death. "Too late have I loved You!" he once cried to God, but with his holy life he cer-tainly made up for the sins he committed be-fore his conversion. His feast day is August 28.

St. Monica & St. Augustine