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) 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: Monday to Saturday: 7:40 AM Morning Prayer

Tuesday: 9:00 AM—Legion of Mary 7:30 PM—St. Padre Pio Group (Dec20) 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 Thursday: 2:00 PM—Bible Study Italian 6:15 to 7:15 PM— Holy Hour Adoration for Vocations (Nov 24, Dec 8, 15, 22, 29) 7:30 PM—Bible Study in English 8:30 PM—Rosary Brazilian Men (Dec 8) Friday: 8:00 PM—Brazilian Prayer Group 1st Friday: 5:30 to 8:30 PM—Blessed Sacrament Adoration (December 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

Christ, The King

November 20th, 2016

The Father delivered us to the kingdom of his beloved Son (Colossians 1:12-20).

THANKSGIVING EVE MASS - Wed, Nov 23 at 7:30 PM. On Thanksgiving Day, Nov 24, we wi l l ce lebrate Masses at 7:00, 8:00 and 10:00 AM only—No Holy Hour of Adoration or Mass in the evening.

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION NOVENA—Our novena will start on Tuesday, November 29 with the Holy Rosary at 7:00 PM, followed by Mass at 7:30 PM, in English.

RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS SHOW - Come with us to see this year’s Christmas Spectacular on Monday, December 12, leaving the parking lot at 6:00 PM. Cost: $65.00 per person. Those interested

please contact the rectory or Sr. Bene at 201-944-1376 or the rectory at 201-944-1154.

S T . N I C H O L A S CHRISTMAS PARTY & POTLUCK DINNER - Come and celebrate the feast of our patron St. Nicholas on Saturday, Dec 10 at 7:00 PM in the church hall. Everyone brings a favorite dish to share!! There will be the Nativity Scene and Santa

Claus for the children! — FREE ADMISSION

BEREAVEMENT MASSES IN PREPARATION FOR CHRISTMAS— They will be celebrated on Wednesday, December 14 at 7:30 PM in Italian and on Friday, December 16 at 7:30 PM in English. You can bring a picture of our beloved one to be displayed in the memorial altar.

BIBLE STUDY IN ENGLISH—“GOSPEL OF MATTHEW: The King and His Kingdom” — It is an exciting study that explores the life and mission of J e s u s a s r e c o r d e d i n t h e Gospel. Matthew demonstrates how the promises and prophecies of the Old Testament are fulfilled in Christ, who establishes a New Law and inaugurates the Kingdom of Heaven on earth. Set in the rich context of Jesus' Jewish culture, this study will help participants understand who Jesus is and what his life and teachings mean for us today. Bible Study meets on Thursdays at 7:30 PM.

SATURDAY, November 19 7:00AM Generoso Giannantonio by Ferraioli family 8:00AM Anton Mirkovich by his wife 6:00PM Gilbert Lieberman by Tony & Blanche DiBona SUNDAY, November 20 7:30AM Amelia Mazzarella by Hilda Frei 9:30AM Robert Hroncich by his family 11:00AM Vincent Parisi by Frank Cundari 12:30PM Raymond Mattessich by his mother 7:00PM People of the Parish MONDAY, November 21 7:00AM In honor of Our Lady of Good Health by Piccini family 8:00AM In honor of O. L. of Good Health by M/M Albino Matesic & fam. TUESDAY, November 22 7:00AM Michael Ducate by Robert & Mary Ann Hagopian 8:00AM Francesco Skalamera by Skalamera family WEDNESDAY, November 23 7:00AM Sr. Antonietta Cioce, SDV by Ferraioli family 8:00AM Carmelo, Antonina & Giuseppe Buda by daug Italia 7:30 PM Angelina Iuliano by Ann Lozina THURSDAY, November 24 7:00AM Gaudenzia Piccini by M/M Derek Piccini 8:00AM Giovanni Brusco by Carmina Osso 10:00AM All souls in purgatory FRIDAY, November 25 7:00AM Mario Lisica by his mother Regina 8:00AM Maria Picinich by Antonio Picinich SATURDAY, November 26 7:00AM Helen & Paul Hagopian by Robert & Mary Ann 8:00AM Joel More by Julia & Tony Picinich 6:00PM Christine Brown by Ann & Joe Mulieri SUNDAY, November 27 7:30AM Celestino Mattessich by his wife 9:30AM Matteo Matesic by M/M Martino Matesic 11:00AM All souls in purgatory by Candeloro & family 12:30PM Gerardo Montemarano by Cecere family 7:00PM 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. 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

Page 3 November 20, 2016

Holy Communion was brought this month to: Maria Piccini, Victor Columbini, Frances Ceria, Gloria Pezzolla and Cynthia Cornell.

Pray for our sick: Mateus Ribeiro, Domenica Dinaro, Lorenzo Cafasso, Josephine Dolberry, Eileen Murphy, Angela Tina, Rita Vanore, Maria Piccini, John Ostuni, Dominick Ostuni, Sara Modafferi, John Hroncich (John Hroncich’s nephew) and Frank Pallotta.

Remember our deceased: Leonina Santacroce (11/5) and Joseph Rimanic (11/16)

Tuesday, November 22 9:00 AM - Legion of Mary in the Bl. Mother’s room 8:00 PM - Holy Rosary in Brazilian families Friday, November 25 8:30 PM - Brazilian prayer group meets in church hall

Events of the Week

Ministers’ Schedule for November 27

6:00 PM: Lector - Carmela B. E.M. - Rita, Mª Claudia and Wendy 7:30 AM: Lectors - Michael E.M. - Sr. Emilia and Sr. Jancy 9:30 AM: Lectors - Carol E.M. - Gina and Sisters 11:00 AM: Lectors - Frank and Italia E.M. - Francesca and Carmela 12:30 PM : Lectors - Confirmation Class E.M. - Suzanne 7:00 PM: Lectors - Patricia, Leny and Laine E.M. - Ieda and Cida

Pastoral Care

CHRIST THE KING

KINGSHIP

The book of Samuel recounts for us today the anointing of David as king of Israel. It was the elders of Israel who declared David king that day, but it was God who called David to shepherd Israel. Thus mandated by the citizens of his kingdom and by his God, David took his place in a long line of kings.

The apostle Paul speaks to us of kingship as well, but on a much higher plane: the kingship of Jesus our Lord. As great as David was, he and all earthly monarchs who came before and after him in their kingdoms around the world are minor kings by com-parison to the true King. And lastly, we hear the story of that true King in perhaps his weakest mo-ment: near death, hanging on a cross, taunted by a common criminal and by the world at large. Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co.

Thanksgiving Prayer

Father in Heaven, Creator of all and source of all goodness and love, please look kindly upon us and receive our heart-felt gratitude in this time of giving thanks. Thank you for all the graces and blessings. You have bestowed upon us, spiritual and temporal: our faith and religious heritage. Our food and shelter, our health, the love we have for one another, our family and friends. Dear Father, in Your infinite generosity, please grant us continued graces and blessing throughout the coming year. This we ask in the Name of Jesus, Your Son and our Brother. Amen.

DEPENDENCE DAY On Thanksgiving Day we acknowledge

our dependence. --William Jennings Bryan

STEWARDSHIP OF TIME & TREASURE

We are very grateful to a volunteer gardener who cut and cleaned up all plants in St. Nicholas little garden. Everything is now neat and ready

for the winter.

God bless this person and reward his or her dedication to

our parish.

This week second collection will be for the ARCHDIOCESE OF MILITARY SERVICE

STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE

For collection amount please see bulletin paper edition

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

DO YOU WANT A SON PRIEST? Support the Vocationist Fathers by adopting a seminarian of India, Indonesia, Madagascar, Colombia, Equator, Phillipines, Nigeria, Argentina or Chile. Your commitment of $35.00 a month can help a young man to become a priest. If you are ready for this commitment, please contact Fr. Stephen.

If you or someone you know is sick, homebound, and de-sire to receive the visit of a Priest or Eucharistic Minister to bring the Holy Communion or Anointing of the Sick, please let us know by calling the rectory office (201) 944-1154

We extend a warm welcome to our new parishioners. We hope that you will always feel welcome here at our St.

Nicholas Parish. We ask all our new parishioners to please come to the rectory to register. If you are already a registered parishioner and wish to receive envelopes, please contact the rectory office. Envelope offerings are registered and for those who so desire, we will issue a certificate of your offerings at the end of the year for your tax deduction.

O N L I N E G I V I N G I S N O W A V A I L A B L E ! It’s convenient, easy and safe.

It will allow you to send your Sunday offers using credit card or bank transfers anytime, anywhere. Visit our website and click on the Parish Giving

link to enroll.

STNICHOLASRCCHURCH.ORG It is easy to check our mass schedule, weekly bulletins, calendar of meetings and parish groups activities and spe-cial events. You can see pictures of our many functions, send your comments and suggestions, request a prayer or ask questions about religion or personal matters.

BEREAVEMENT MASSES IN PREPARATION FOR CHRISTMAS

These masses will be celebrated in memory of all those who have departed and are greatly missed. Wednesday, December 14 at 7:30 PM in Italian

Friday, December 16 at 7:30 PM in English (You can bring a picture of your beloved ones

or flowers to display in the memorial altar)

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION NOVENA

Our novena will start on Tuesday, November 29 with the Rosary at

7:00PM and Masses every evening at 7:30 PM, in English. Come and join us in this novena in honor of

the Immaculate Conception.

2018 Mass Book is NOT available yet It will be open on Monday, December 5

We still have Masses available in 2016 & 2017

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 Thursday from 6:15 to 7:15 PM in church ~ Except on eve of first Fridays ~

ST. NICHOLAS CHRISTMAS

PARTY POTLUCK DINNER

& BINGO!

Saturday, Dec 10 at 7:00 PM

It will be a POTLUCK DINNER (bring your favorite dish and share with others!) and FAMILY BINGO! Kids love our family-friendly Bingo with exciting

prizes, toys and great baskets!! All parishioners are invited to come and celebrate Christmas together!!

We will have the live NATIVITY SCENE by the Confirmation Class and a surprise visit of

the HOLY FAMILY and SANTA CLAUS! — Free admission! —

Fr. Justin Learning Center Pre-K Christmas Show!

Our Pre-K children will celebrate Christmas singing Carols

and dancing with joy! On Thursday, December 1st at 4:00 PM in the Church Hall

Sunday is Christ the King Sunday, the last Sunday in Ordinary Time before Advent and the beginning of a new liturgical year. I thought that this celebration must date from the Middle Ages, but discovered recently Pope Pius XI added it in 1925. He intended it as a day to celebrate and remember Christ’s kingship over all creation, as well as remind us that all humankind must submit to Christ’s rule. As you can imagine, it has, especially in recent years been a somewhat controversial day among those Christians who consider the language of kingship outdated or oppressive. For many, the images of kings and kingdoms conjure up thoughts of tyrants. But the kingship of Jesus takes on a very different form than

does the kingship of earthly rulers. Jesus’ comes to us not as a great conquering military leader who oppresses and abuses the conquered. Rather, he comes as the Prince of Peace, the One whose reign proclaims peace, justice, liberation, and above all, service. Jesus turned the whole concept of lordship and kingship on its head You know that those who are recognized as rulers over the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great ones make their authority over them felt. But it shall not be so among you. Rather, whoever wishes to become great among you will be your servant; whoever wishes to be first among you will be the slave of all. For the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many (Mark 10:42-45). Jesus knew the popular images of kings and lords and redefined them. In God’s resurrection world, in order to be a ruler of all, Jesus must become a servant of all. Jesus demonstrated this servanthood in his life and miracles. Even the Incarnation is an example of this: God the Son, King of all creation, humbled himself to become human, even sharing the ultimate fate of his captive subjects: death. Interestingly, most references to Jesus as king occur during the Passion story. The symbol of Christ’s kingship is not a crown but a cross. The Son of God became human and died a horrible death on the cross to release his subjects from captivity. The One who is the true king of our world made this ultimate sacrifice out of his deep and abiding love for the world, a world constantly in rebellion against him. Christ’s kingship is not like a king with a jewel-encrusted crown in purple finery on a gold throne wielding an oppressive rod of iron. Rather, he is the crucified God with a crown of thorns hanging half naked on a cross of shame to set us free from our bondage.

His Holiness Pope Francis has named Cardinal-designate JOSEPH W. TOBIN, C.Ss.R. as the sixth archbishop of the Archdiocese of Newark.

Cardinal Tobin will become the first cardinal in the history of the archdiocese.

In his remarks, Cardinal-designate Tobin said that with being named a cardinal and now the head of the Newark Arch-diocese, "I'm not sure my central nervous system could take much more news." He reiterated his love for the people of central and southern Indiana, adding it will be hard to leave them. But as he said in his statement released in Indianapolis, "God has called me to live my baptism as a missionary disciple ... sent forth to preach."

He said when he was named to Indianapolis four years ago, he had "to fend off the dreaded 'v' question -- 'What is your vision for the archdiocese?'" "I don't have a vision right now for Newark. With the help of the Holy Spirit we will have one," he said, adding that he did not intended to offer a plan at the news conference "but to share convictions, principles that will guide my ministry forward ... to respond in love of God, who loved us first." One of those principles, he said, will be "to encourage the journey of all" in the Newark Arch-diocese "to ever greater love, knowledge and faith in Christ."

A native of Detroit, the cardinal-designate is the oldest of 13 children.

The priests, consecrated religious and laity of the archdiocese will celebrate Archbishop Tobin’s installation on Friday, January 6, 2017

in the historic Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart.

The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ,

King of the Universe