THE APOSTLES SAID TO THE LORD, “INCREASE OUR FAITH”
TWENTY-SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME OCTOBER 6, 2019
THE PARISH COMMUNITY OF ST. NICHOLAS OF TOLENTINE (Partners with Annunciation B.V.M.) 910 Watkins Street, Phila, PA 19148 Rectory: 215-463-1326 Fax: 215-463-0888 Convent: 913 Pierce Street, Phila, PA 19148 215-271-1516 Day Care: 215-462-1515 St. Anthony of Padua Regional Catholic School 215-468-0353 Staffed by the Augustinians and Religious Teachers Filippini
OFFICE HOURS MASS SCHEDULE PARISH STAFF Monday thru Friday:9:00AM to 4:00PM SaturdayEvening:5:00PM—Sunday:8:00AM Rev. Nicholas Martorano, O.S.A., Pastor Monday thru Thursday:6:30PM to 8:00PM (Italian),9:30AM,11:00AM & 6:00PM Rev. Robert Terranova, O.S.A. Saturday:9:00AM to 12:00 Noon Weekdays: 8:00AM —Saturday: 8:00AM Sr. Mary Esther Carsele, M.P.F., Principal Sr. Suzanne Scattergood, I.H.M., Eve of Holy Days: 7:00PM
Parish Visitor Website: www.stnicksphila.com Holy Days: 8:00AM, 12:00N & 7:00PM MEMORIALS TWENTY-SEVENTH SUNDAY Week of October 6, 2019 IN ORDINARY TIME Altar Rose In Memory of Congel Family OCTOBER 6, 2019 Requested by Marie Giordano We welcome you to Mass today. Here it Madonna Candle is safe to come as we are in the presence of In Memory of Rose Alimonti & Anna DeGregorio the Holy One. Here we’ll find rest for the day Requested by Mary Rose with strength for the journey ahead. Take a Sanctuary Candle moment to greet those around you. Please In Memory of Nancy Keyser join in prayers and hymns and please stay Requested by Joe & Nancy Nelson until the last note of the recessional hymn is Host sung. In Memory of Deceased Members of Budwin Family FEAST OF OUR LADY OF FATIMA Wine SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13TH In Memory of Freddy Allegra We will again celebrate the Feast of Our Requested by Angela, Marisa & Angelina Lady of Fatima at St. Nicholas Church after the 6:00PM Mass. With a Rosary Procession COLLECTIONS around the block. Return to Church for the September 29, 2019 Crowning, Consecration and Benediction. First Collection:$2,322 All are welcome to attend.
Second Collection:$203 ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA
REGIONAL CATHOLIC SCHOOL E-GIVING AT ST. NICHOLAS WE ARE CURRENTLY ACCEPTING “My E-offering” is a secure, web-based platform in REGISTRATIONS FOR THE 2019-20 SCHOOL YEAR which donors may privately and prayerfully make For information call the School at 215-468-0353. one-time or recurring donations. If you need assistance call Church Budget at 1-877-393-3330. 2019 CATHOLIC CHARITIES APPEAL Thank you for your continued support! Our parish has reached 62% of our overall Appeal goal and has raised $8,084 of our $15,775 target for this year. PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK and for those in Nursing Homes and for their caregivers. With your support, we can achieve our goal and build Sharon Cimini, Joseph Piazza, Sr, & Jr., Anthony Piazza, toward the future of giving hope. If you have already Charles & Dianna DeMatto, Enrico Tini, Sr. & Jr., Anthony Mazzone, contributed, thank you. If not, there is still time to make Robert Pugliese, Jr., Angelina Bruno, Samantha Cammarata, Frank your contribution to Catholic Charities. Risolia, Nicholas Vernacchio, Anthony Borda, Amanda DeStefano, Domenic Raschella, Geri Antonelli, Arthur & Theresa Carrado, RELIGIOUS TEACHERS FILIPPINI Rita Marie Pinto, Mary Lou Jander, Louise Gazzara, Joseph Rosselli, Linda Sbaraglia, Lisa DeLeo, Florence Donato, Larry DeLizio, SENIOR SISTERS’ CHRISTMAS BAZAAR Mary Rementer, Louise Aversa, Antonio DelMastro, Jo-Ann Pinto, Sunday, November 3, 2019 from 12:00Noon to 5:00P.M. Robert Senick, Maria Humphreys, Lorraine Langelo, Jeanie Green, at Villa Walsh, Mother Ninetta Auditorium, 455 Western Joe Weissenger, John Capitola, Nancy Santarpio, Joe Panikowski, Ave., Morristown, NJ. Items for sale are baked goods, BettyAnne Gardner, Baby Cassie, Nancy Tumni, Lisa Desiderio, Christmas decorations, knitted & crocheted items, Charlene Mangini, Anne Kehan, Roe Triolo, Salvatore Bruno, Beatrise Albright, Bruce Blomberg, Joe Suraci, Gina Siciliano, novelties, crafts & 50/50 raffle. Proceeds benefit retired Elizabeth Brooks, Marie Delgiorno, William Boyle, Richard Masciulli, Religious Sisters Filippini. Richard Ridolfi Sr.& Jr., Vinnie Alberti, Christopher Verdi, Allyson Turner, Steve Dolores, Carmen Maturo, Paulina Mancini, Mark STRING BAND ASSOC. RAFFLE 2019 Altrogge, Melanie Polli, Dolores Frederico, Ashleigh Leone, Ginny This years Fundraiser will award 3 prizes: Vespa, Billy Boy, Vincent Versace, April DeMatto, Joann Rau, 1st Prize—Trip for 2 to Ireland; Anthony D’Urso, J.R., Mary Mattio, Carmen Rutolo, Jennie Crudele, Lisa Abruzzese, Katherine & Joann Larrizzo, Rosemarie Trama. 2nd Prize—Trip for 2 to Las Vegas for 4 nights; Please notify the Rectory Office when a name can be removed. 3rd Prize—3 Nights in Atlantic City at the Tropicana with $500 spending money! Tickets are $5.00 and can be purchased at St. Nicholas Rectory Office. St. Nick’s will receive half of the proceeds of tickets sold through St. Nick’s. Help the String Band & St. Nicks at the same time by purchasing a ticket. Drawing will take place at the Mummers Museum on December 31, 2019. ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA THANK YOU 15 SCHOLARSHIPS RECEIVED TO DATE We wish to thank the friends and family of our deceased FOR THE 2019-2020 SCHOOL YEAR Parishioners, who donated to our Parish in their memory: We are seeking donors of $300.00 for scholarships. The scholarship Frank Zuccarini-$625.00, Albert Fortino-$300.00, will carry the name of the donor or anyone whom the donor designates, David Farina-$15.00. such as a deceased family member. If you choose to help our children by donating a scholarship, you can either designate the student recipient or allow us to make that determination as to who will receive 50/50 WINNER the scholarship. Amounts less then $300.00 will be appreciated and Winner of the 50/50 drawing for September is will be combined with others to make a full scholarship. When making Louise Silvestro ($80.00). Congratulations! a donation please make checks payable to: St. Anthony of Padua. Remember to use your 50/50 envelope! When the scholarship is given, the following will occur: 1. The recipient’s family will pray for the donor’s intention. IN HOME SUPPORT PROGRAM 2. The entire school will pray every day and at every school Mass (usually First Fridays) for the donors’ intentions. Are you homebound? 3. A beautiful certificate will be given to the donor. Would you benefit from on-going services such as meals, 4. The names of the donors or the memorial names will appear in the transportation or a senior companion, and short-term school for the year. services (housekeeping & personal care)? The In Home 5. The scholarship will be acknowledged in the Church Bulletin. Support Program may help you. If you are at least 60 years This Scholarship Fund is a wonderful way to remember your loved ones, pray for your intentions, help a family provide a Catholic of age, need assistance or supervision when Education for their child and help to ensure the future of St. Anthony leaving the home and are basically homebound, of Padua School. May God bless you for your interest and concern for call 215-732-1140 for more info. our Parish Community. Sincerely Yours in Christ, DO YOU KNOW YOUR TRIBUNAL? Fr. Nick The Tribunal is available to help people who have Thank you for your support! experienced divorce and who may wish to remarry in the
Catholic Church. When a divorce occurs, the Catholic
Church always seeks to balance two realities. One is the ADEODATUS IS… durable bond of marriage. This is God’s law. On the other A Spiritual Support Group for those who have hand, the Church is concerned about the spiritual welfare returned from prison or suffer from addiction. of the people involved. Even though a Catholic marriage These support meetings are held every Thursday at was celebrated, perhaps there was some deficiency in the 7:30PM at St. Rita of Cascia Rectory, 1166 S. Broad St., consent of the parties involved regarding intentions. The Philadelphia, PA. All attendees remain confidential. annulment procedure addresses these circumstances. If you Come for biblical readings, silent meditation, are divorced and want to marry in the Church or remarried conversation and support. For more information outside the Catholic Church, please find us on the web at call 215-925-3566. archphila.org under the “How Do I” tab. The Tribunal, 222 N. A TIME OF GRACE: RETREAT 17th St., Philadelphia, PA 19103 (215)587-3750. Sunday, October 6th—Wednesday, October 9th The National Shrine of St. Rita of Cascia is excited to 13TH ANNUAL NATIONAL welcome Fr. Michael P. Sullivan, O.S.A. back to the ROSARY RALLY Shrine. Mark your calendar to participate in four Everyone is invited to pray the Rosary consecutive evenings of exuberant preaching and on Saturday, October 12th at 12:00PM. thoughtful consideration of our role as Catholics in the Meet by the gate in front of the alcove with the image Church and the world today. Each evening begins at of Our Blessed Mother at 10th & Bigler Sts. You will 7:00PM in the upper Shrine at 1166 S. Broad St. be joining others throughout the country to Philadelphia. All are welcome! There will be a free-will pray for peace and do penance. offering on the final evening. For more info, visit HELP WANTED www.saintritashrine.org. Merion Mercy Academy, an independent, all girls Catholic
PARISH POWER PYRAMID High School sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy, will be Sellers are needed for our Pyramid Tickets. There is no hiring two Custodians to join our existing staff. amount necessary to sell. All we need is your help and Responsibilities include: facility cleaning, event set up and support for our parish. Call the Rectory Office for take down. Hours are 3:00—11:00PM during the school information or to sign up as a seller. Your help would be year and 7:00AM—3:00PM when school is not in session. greatly appreciated. Also, why not purchase a Pyramid Occasional weekend work is required depending on event ticket and be a supporter of St. Nicholas. schedule. Applicants will need to supply current clearances or be prepared to obtain if offered the position. If interested, please contact Mike Wallace at 610-664-6655 x169. FORMED—CATHOLIC FAITH FORMATION Start watching for free today. This is our Parish gift to BUONA FESTA!!!! you. Visit Formed.org and register using our Parish Code e7760b. You will be amazed at what is available TODAY IS THE BIG DAY to you free for your spiritual/religious enrichment. ST. NICK’S ITALIAN FESTIVAL Programs, Books, Movies and Audios 12:00N—9:00PM for kids of all ages.
AMAZON SMILE HELP OUR SCHOOL ALL YEAR!! Do you shop on Amazon? By using Amazon Smile, Amazon will donate 0.5% of your purchase to: St. Anthony of Padua Regional Catholic School 1) Before you shop, go to Smile.Amazon.com. Sign in using your regular Amazon account. 2) Search for St. Anthony of Padua Regional PROCESSION OF SAINTS AT 12:00Noon Catholic School Philadelphia in the search box. MUSIC BY THE VERDI BAND 3) Start Shopping. 4) Save to your favorites! Benediction 1:15PM—Mass 6:00PM **For future shopping trips go to Smile.Amazon.com Fabulous Italian Cuisine & Beverages so your purchases count toward our School.** Assorted Italian Pastries, Games & Raffles Religious Articles & Much More! RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS (R.C.I.A.) Are you interested in learning more VIVA ITALIA!!! about the Catholic faith? Would you like to know how you can become a Catholic? LIVE ENTERTAINMENT ALL DAY!!! Are you someone who has never been baptized? Were you baptized in another Christian faith and CITY RHYTHM ORCHESTRA— would like to explore the Catholic faith? ”SOUND OF PHILLY” Were you baptized Catholic but never received With Vicki Woodland & Steve Ritrovato First Holy Communion and Confirmation? 1:00PM JOHN TAVANI If you answered YES to any of these questions, call the 1:30PM MATTHEW MAISANO Rectory at 215-463-1326. The R.C.I.A. classes begin in September and are held on Tuesday evenings at 7:00PM 2:00PM VIVACI ITALIAN DANCERS for approximately one hour and continue until the 2:30PM NICK DESIDERIO applicants are received in the Church at the Easter Vigil. 3:30PM BRANDON TOMASELLO
‘TIS THE SEASON!!! 4:00PM TRIBUTE TO SIGHT & SOUND CHRISTMAS SHOW THE THREE TENORS “THE MIRACLE OF CHRISTMAS” SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30TH Bus, Show, Tips, & Lunch at 5:00PM JERRY BLAVAT Millers Restaurant all for $170. 6:00PM JENNA ESPOSITO Depart for Lancaster at 10:30AM from Acme 7:00PM QUAKER CITY STRING BAND Parking Lot. Lunch at 12:30PM, Show at 3:00PM. 8:30PM RISING STAR FELICIA PUNZO Return at 6:00PM, home approx.7:30PM. A deposit of $50 is due to hold your place. Free Parking at Neumann—Goretti HS CALL THE RECTORY OFFICE TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT! 10th & Moore Sts.
WWW.STNICKSFESTIVAL.COM SACRAMENTAL INFORMATION MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK Sacrament of Baptism—Third Sunday of every month at 1:00PM. Arrangement must be made personally, in advance, at the Rectory by the father SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5 or mother of child. Sponsors must be confirmed practicing Catholics at least 16 Vigil 5:00PM Benjamin Casciato years of age. Sponsors from other parishes must have a letter of eligibility from their own Parish. SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6 Sacrament of Marriage—The marriage policy of the Archdiocese reminds us of the sacredness of marriage and the beauty of the Sacrament. To assist 8:00AM Giuseppe, Rosa Marino & engaged couples in growing toward this sacramental covenant, we ask at least 6 Antonio Talotta months notification of marriage to allow the proper time for preparation. Pre- 9:30AM Pietro, Maria & Rosaria Romanelli nuptial instructions are required. Schedule and registration form can be obtained at www.PhillyCatholicMarriagePrep.com 10:30AM Sylvia, Anthony & Domenic Ridolfo Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation (Confession)--Saturdays from 4:00 6:00PM For Our Parishioners to 5:00PM (in Chapel) or by appointment. Care and Anointing of the Sick—For anyone confined at home, please notify MONDAY, OCTOBER 7 the Rectory so that the Sacraments can be given. In an emergency, call anytime. Augustinian Friars Vocations— www.augustinianvocations.org (Our Lady of the Rosary) for information 8:00AM Nicholas Rudi PARISH ORGANIZATIONS AND ACTIVITIES Altar Servers—Boys & Girls—4th grade and up—to assist at Mass TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8 Bereavement Ministry—Help in preparation for funeral liturgy, liturgy for 8:00AM George & Frances Scattergood grieving Care for the Poor—Meeting the needs of the less fortunate WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9 Choir—Rehearsal on Wednesday evenings at 7:45PM in upper Church— Choir sings on Sundays at the 11:00AM Mss (SS. Denis and Companions & St. John Leonardi) CYO Sports—Catholic Youth Organization—Athletic Programs 8:00AM Albert DeAngelis Devotions to St. Nicholas for the Deceased-Thursdays, 8AM Mass Evangelization Committee—Bringing The Good News of Christ to All THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10 Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion—Communion to homebound 8:00AM Marianna Russo Finance Committee—Meetings quarterly First Friday Devotions—After morning Masses every First Friday Food Cupboard—non-perishable food for the needy FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11 Formed- Spiritual & Religious Entertainment-www.Formed.org. (St. John XXII) Hope in Christ: Spiritual Support for Addiction: archphila.org/hope. 8:00AM Liberato Varallo Ministers of the Word (Lectors)—Proclaiming God’s Word at Mass Morning Prayer—Monday to Friday at 7:45AM SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12 Nursing Home Greetings Committee—Greeting Cards mailed Parish Pastoral Council—Meetings as announced 8:00AM Albert DeAngelis & Pre-Baptismal Instructions—Wednesday before Baptism at 7:30PM Iovino & DeAngelis Families 5:00PM Nancy Keyser RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Bible Study & Adult Faith Formation— Studies as announced. SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13 P.R.E.P.—Mondays from 3:45 to 4:45PM—Religious instruction and Sacramental preparation for public school children. Anyone preparing for the 8:00AM Francesco, Rosa, Filomena, Sacraments of First Eucharist and Confirmation must have two years’ Giorgio & Catherine Repice preparation before they can receive these Sacraments 9:30AM Rosina Gatta & Domenica Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (R.C.I.A.)- For adults seeking to commit to the Catholic Faith and for Catholic adults who have not received their & Domenico Chieffo First Holy Communion or Confirmation (Sol. Rite)11:00AM Anna & Frank Grossman 6:00PM For Our Parishioners DAY CARE AND CARES PROGRAM Day Care is available for children 1-1/2 to 4 years old, Mondays through Fridays from 7:30AM to 6:00PM. Call 215-462-1515. Registrations are accepted throughout the year. Cares is our after school program offered for our students from 2:45 to 6:00PM.
PARISH REGISTRATION Any Catholic family wishing to register should come to the Rectory office. If you should move to another Parish, or the status of your family has changed, please notify the Rectory office.
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CHURCH NAME AND ADDRESS 653900:St. Nicholas of Tolentine 910 Watkins Street, Philadelphia, PA PHONE 215-463-1326
CONTACT PERSON Liz Rementer
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