THE 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 School 215-468-0353 Staffed by the 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 JANUARY 5, 2020 Week of January 5, 2020 EPIPHANY OF THE LORD Altar Rose In Memory of Ilacqua Family Our loving eternal God has Requested by Marie Giordano revealed Himself as Alpha and Omega, the Sanctuary Candle First and the Last. As we worship Him this In Memory of Deceased Parishioners first Sunday of the New Year, may Christ Madonna Candle reign first in all we do this year. In Memory of Antoinette Giordano Please join in the prayers and hymns and Requested by Versace Family please stay until the last note of the Host In Memory of Deceased Augustinians recessional hymn is sung. All kings shall pay Him homage; December 22, 2019 all nations shall serve Him. First Collection—$2,182. Psalm 72:11

Second Collection—$168. ARE YOU REGISTERED AT ST. NICHOLAS? Thank you for your continued support! When Catholics are registered in a parish, they get more E-GIVING AT ST. NICHOLAS than weekly envelopes to drop in the basket. They get a “My E-Offering” is a secure, web-based platform in spiritual family that wants to pray with them and for them. which donors may privately and prayerfully make one- When Catholics are asked to be a godmother or godfather time or recurring donations. For assistance, call Church for or a sponsor for Confirmation, only registered Budget at 1-877-393-3339. Thank you. Catholics can get verification from the Pastor that they are Catholics in good standing. So, if you have not yet PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK registered, stop by the Rectory Office and do so. It will and for those in Nursing Homes and for their caregivers. only take a few minutes to register. Sharon Cimini, Joseph Piazza, Sr, & Jr., Anthony Piazza,

Charles & Dianna DeMatto, Enrico Tini, Sr. & Jr., Anthony Mazzone, Robert Pugliese, Jr., Angelina Bruno, Samantha Cammarata, Frank ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA Risolia, Anthony Borda, Amanda DeStefano, Domenic Raschella, REGIONAL Geri Antonelli, Arthur & Theresa Carrado, Rita Marie Pinto, Contact the School for information Mary Lou Jander, Louise Gazzara, Joseph Rosselli, Linda Sbaraglia, or registration for the upcoming school year Lisa DeLeo, Florence Donato, Larry DeLizio, Louise Aversa, at 215-468-0353. Antonio DelMastro, Jo-Ann Pinto, Robert Senick, Maria Humphreys,

Lorraine Langelo, Jeanie Green, Joe Weissenger, John Capitola, Nancy Santarpio, Joe Panikowski, BettyAnne Gardner, Baby Cassie, HELP OUR SCHOOL! Nancy Tumni, Lisa Desiderio, Charlene Mangini, Anne Kehan, AMAZON SMILE Roe Triolo, Salvatore Bruno, Beatrise Albright, Bruce Blomberg, Do you shop on Amazon? By using Amazon Smile, Joe Suraci, Gina Siciliano, Elizabeth Brooks, Marie Delgiorno, Amazon will donate 0.5% of your purchase to William Boyle, Richard Masciulli, Richard Ridolfi Sr., Vinnie Alberti, Christopher Verdi, Allyson Turner, Steve Dolores, Carmen Maturo, St. Anthony of Padua Regional Catholic School Paulina Mancini, Mark Altrogge, Melanie Polli, Dolores Frederico, (1) Before you shop, go to Smile.Amazon.com. Sign in Ashleigh Leone, Ginny Vespa, April DeMatto, Joann Rau, using your regular Amazon account. J.R., Mary Mattio, Carmen Rutolo, Betty Marco, Lisa Abruzzese, (2) Search for St. Anthony of Padua Regional Catholic Marianne Caudo-Beck, Katherine & Joann Larizzio, Rosemarie Trama, School Philadelphia in the search box. William Ford, Maria DiGregorio, Lucille Tomasic Please notify the Rectory Office when a name can be removed. (3) Start shopping. (4) Save to your favorites. OUR BELOVED DEAD **For future shopping trips go to Smile.Amazon.com so The Parish Community of St. Nicholas of Tolentine purchases can count toward our school.** extends our deepest sympathy to the family of: CHRISTOPHER COLANERO SAVE THE DATE—CASH BINGO NIGHT Please remember the deceased and Saturday, January 25, 2020—7:00—10:00PM their family in your prayers. Adults only (18 years or older) Benefits St. Anthony of Padua Regional Catholic School. More details to follow.

ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA UNIVERSITY OF PENN 34 SCHOLARSHIPS RECEIVED TO DATE SCHOOL OF VETERINARY MEDICINE FOR THE 2019-2020 SCHOOL YEAR FREE DOG & CAT CLINIC We are seeking donors of $300.00 for scholarships. The scholarship MONDAY, JANUARY 20TH will carry the name of the donor or anyone whom the donor designates, Matthew Ryan Veterinary Hospital, 3900 Spruce St., such as a deceased family member. If you choose to help our children by donating a scholarship, you can either designate the student Philadelphia. Visits are by appointment only starting at recipient or allow us to make that determination as to who will receive 9:00AM. To schedule an appointment call 215-898-4680. the scholarship. Amounts less then $300.00 will be appreciated and will be combined with others to make a full scholarship. When making HEALING MASS FOR ADDICTIONS a donation please make checks payable to: St. Anthony of Padua. On the 3rd Tuesdays at 6PM of every month at When the scholarship is given, the following will occur: 1. The recipient’s family will pray for the donor’s intention. St. Gabriel’s Church, 29th & Dickinson Sts., there is a 2. The entire school will pray every day and at every school Mass Healing Mass for all those in alcohol and drug addiction (usually First Fridays) for the donors’ intentions. and families affected by these addictions. Service includes 3. A beautiful certificate will be given to the donor. Mass, prayers, adoration, Benediction of the Blessed 4. The names of the donors or the memorial names will appear in the Sacrament, followed by social and meeting. school for the year. 5. The scholarship will be acknowledged in the Church Bulletin. This Scholarship Fund is a wonderful way to remember your loved FIND A CATHOLIC MOMS GROUP ones, pray for your intentions, help a family provide a Catholic Looking to connect with area Catholic moms? The Office Education for their child and help to ensure the future of St. Anthony for the New Evangelization has created a new webpage of Padua School. May God bless you for your interest and concern for our Parish Community. where you can find local Catholic moms groups and Sincerely Yours in Christ, resources. Check out the site at philly.evang.org/moms, or Fr. Nick on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @phillyevang. If you Thank you for your support! are a leader of a Catholic moms’ group that is not listed on the site, please email [email protected].

ARCHDIOCESE OF PHILADELPHIA RETROUVAILLE… TEACHING OPPORTUNITIES A Lifeline for Marriages The Archdiocese of Philadelphia is hiring teachers for the Retrouvaille provides help for marriage problems, 2019-2020 school year. Candidates that are invited to difficulties or crises. Couples learn to build apply for substitute & permanent positions are: communication skills and rediscover intimacy. Mathematics, Science & Special Education Teachers. The next program begins the weekend of The Archdiocese is seeking certified teachers who are February 21—23, 2020 at the Family Life Center in highly qualified to teach our high school students. These Malvern. For more info or to register, visit positions will be staffed with professional educators who www.HelpOurMarriage.org or call 215-766-3944 or provide excellent learning experiences and establishing a 800-470-2230. All inquiries are strictly confidential. culture of high expectations. Candidates should possess a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or HOLY HOURS FOR VOCATIONS university. Pennsylvania Teachers Certification is desired. This Sunday, January 5, 2020, the Feast of St. John All clearances & safe environment training are required. Neumann, parishes across the Archdiocese of Philadelphia Candidates are expected to submit resume, transcripts, will come together as a community of faith to pray before certifications and clearances. For questions, concerns, or the Blessed Sacrament. Now in its second year, these Holy to forward application documents contact Barbara Hours offer the entire Archdiocese the opportunity to ask Guiliano, HR Assistant for secondary schools at Christ to help us bear the fruit that He intends to harvest [email protected]. through adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. For more info, You can visit www.AOPcatholicschools.org to review visit https.//heedthecall.org/holyhour/. information about our schools, the Office of Catholic Education, and Academic Criteria for Teaching CATHOLICPHILLY.COM Competencies. Learn about the changing experience of church in the Philadelphia Archdiocese in “Our Changing Church”, a special multi-part series on CatholicPhilly.com. Visit the website at www.CatholicPhilly.com/church on your smart phone or computer for this and all the latest local Catholic news. Sign up for a free email newsletter at catholicphilly.com/newsletter. FORMED—CATHOLIC FAITH FORMATION NOURISH FOR CAREGIVERS Start watching for free today. This is our Parish gift to you. SUPPORT GROUP Visit Formed.org and register using our Parish Is a Christ-centered Catholic ministry that supports Code e7760b. You will be amazed at what is available the practical, emotional and spiritual needs of family to you free for your spiritual/religious enrichment. caregivers. Monthly meetings are for anyone juggling Programs, Books, Movies and Audios the challenges of everyday life—health, career, and for kids of all ages. caring for a loved one—whether it be a family member with disabilities, an ill or aging parent, spouse, friend FAMILY OF THE HOLY SPIRIT or grandparent. Meetings are held monthly and are PRAYER GROUP happening in various locations and times around the Do you or someone you know in need of Prayers? Archdiocese of Philadelphia. To find a group near you, Would you like to praise & worship? visit phillyevang.org/nourish, or contact Aimee Gustitis If you answered yes to these questions then come and join at 610-724-8950 or [email protected]. the Family of the Holy Spirit Prayer Group every Walk-ins are welcome! Thursday evening in Annunciation Church Hall, 10th & Dickinson Sts. from 7:00-8:30PM. SPIRITUAL SUPPORT FOR ADDICTION: God and Our Blessed Mother are waiting for you! HOPE IN CHRIST Seeking spiritual support in the FUEL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM journey towards recovery? The cost of home heating will have a major impact on Many parishes around the Archdiocese are extending monthly budgets. To assist people with these rising costs, God’s merciful and loving hand to those who have an the PA Home Heating Fuel Assistance Rebate Program addiction as well as their families and loved ones. The (LIHEAP) is now in progress. Hope in Christ: Spiritual Support for Addiction webpage This Fuel Assistance Program is available to people of all provides a central for resources, ongoing support, testi- ages within the income guidelines. For example, individuals monies and events that are happening throughout the with a monthly income less than $1,591, or a two-person Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Visit archphila.org/hope household with a monthly income under $2,113 qualify for for details and new postings. the grant. For more information call 215-923-1900 Monday—Friday, 10:00AM—4:00PM. A staff worker will LIFE IS NOT A DRESS REHEARSAL explain the eligibility requirements and assist you in “God calls you to make definitive choices to discover completing the application. This grant is provided to all that plan and to respond to your vocation is to move who qualify and does not have to be repaid. toward personal fulfillment.” - Francis If you are interested in learning more about the “THE ONE THING NECESSARY” Order of St. Augustine and what it means to be an ONE NIGHT PARISH MISSION Augustinian, visit www.augustinevocations.org. Are many things demanding your time and attention? How you spend your time can make all the difference! MASSES & MEMORIALS FOR 2020 St. Nicholas of Tolentine Church has Masses and Come to this one night parish mission and take the 1% Memorials available for 2020. Call or come in to the challenge. Speaker is Andre Lesperance, The Rectory Office to reserve a Mass or Memorial Evangelical Catholic. Location: Our Mother of for a loved one. Consolation Church, 11 E. Chestnut Hill Ave., Philadelphia. To learn more, email Sr. Christine Konopelski, S.S.J. at [email protected].

SISTERS OF LIFE “GLORY NIGHT” Saturday, January 18th—6:30 P.M. Join the Sisters every third Saturday of the month for Glory nights of music and adoration at St. Malachy’s Church, 1429 N. 11th St., Philadelphia. Here in our little corner of Philly, our God will be loved and worshiped. Holy Hour is free and open to the public. All are welcome! 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, JANUARY 4 or mother of child. Sponsors must be confirmed practicing Catholics at least 16 (St. Elizabeth Ann Seton) years of age. Sponsors from other parishes must have a letter of eligibility from their own Parish. Vigil 5:00PM Nicola Lusi Sacrament of Marriage—The marriage policy of the Archdiocese reminds us of the sacredness of marriage and the beauty of the Sacrament. To assist SUNDAY, JANUARY 5 engaged couples in growing toward this sacramental covenant, we ask at least 6 (Epiphany of the Lord) months notification of marriage to allow the proper time for preparation. Pre- 8:00AM Domenico & Teresa Talotta nuptial instructions are required. Schedule and registration form can be obtained at www.PhillyCatholicMarriagePrep.com 9:30AM Irene Andrelczyk and Reconciliation (Confession)--Saturdays from 4:00 Sol. Rite 11:00AM Anna & Frank Grossman to 5:00PM (in Chapel) or by appointment. 6:00PM For Our Parishioners Care and Anointing of the Sick—For anyone confined at home, please notify the Rectory so that the Sacraments can be given. In an emergency, call anytime. MONDAY, JANUARY 6 Augustinian Vocations— www.augustinianvocations.org for information (St. Andre’ Bessette) PARISH ORGANIZATIONS AND ACTIVITIES 8:00AM Sylvia Ridolfi Altar Servers—Boys & Girls—4th grade and up—to assist at Mass Bereavement Ministry—Help in preparation for funeral liturgy, liturgy for TUESDAY, JANUARY 7 grieving (St. Raymond of Penafort) Care for the Poor—Meeting the needs of the less fortunate Choir—Rehearsal on Wednesday evenings at 7:45PM in upper Church—

8:00AM Giovanni, Angela & Graziella Picone Choir sings on Sundays at the 11:00AM Mss

CYO Sports—Catholic Youth Organization—Athletic Programs WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 8 Devotions to St. Nicholas for the Deceased-Thursdays, 8AM Mass 8:00AM Concetta DiBenedetto & Evangelization Committee—Bringing The Good News of Christ to All Cecilia Moscariello & Family Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion—Communion to homebound Finance Committee—Meetings quarterly First Friday Devotions—After morning Masses every First Friday THURSDAY, JANUARY 9 Food Cupboard—non-perishable food for the needy 8:00AM Luigi & Jenny Zinni Formed- Spiritual & Religious Entertainment-www.Formed.org. Hope in Christ: Spiritual Support for Addiction: archphila.org/hope. FRIDAY, JANUARY 10 Ministers of the Word (Lectors)—Proclaiming God’s Word at Mass Morning Prayer—Monday to Friday at 7:45AM 8:00AM Don Pinto Nursing Home Greetings Committee—Greeting Cards mailed Parish Pastoral Council—Meetings as announced SATURDAY, JANUARY 11 Pre-Baptismal Instructions—Wednesday before Baptism at 7:30PM 8:00AM Mr. & Mrs. Silvano RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Vigil 5:00PM Mary & Tom Albanese, Bible Study & Adult Faith Formation— Studies as announced. Steven Callaghan & Baby Liam P.R.E.P.—Mondays from 3:45 to 4:45PM—Religious instruction and Sacramental preparation for public school children. Anyone preparing for the SUNDAY, JANUARY 12 Sacraments of First Eucharist and Confirmation must have two years’ (Baptism of the Lord) preparation before they can receive these Sacraments Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (R.C.I.A.)- For adults seeking to 8:00AM For Our Parishioners commit to the Catholic Faith and for Catholic adults who have not received their 9:30AM Al Pace First Holy Communion or Confirmation

Sol. Rite 11:00AM Jerry Pisano—3rd Anniversary DAY CARE AND CARES PROGRAM 6:00PM For Our Parishioners 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.

DAY CARE REGISTRATION Our Day Care Program is accepting 1-1/2 to 4 year olds throughout the year. For more information about full-time or part-time care, call the Day Care at 215-462-1515.

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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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