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CHURCH: 925 EAST 37TH STREET OFFICE: 1603 BROOKLYN AVE., BROOKLYN, NY 11210 PHONE 718-859-9009 FAX: 718-859-9032 OUR STAFF MASS SCHEDULE Pastor: Rev. Fr. Antonius Peter Gopaul Monday - Saturday: 9:00 a.m. Parish Secretary: Allison Gullap Saturday: 5:00 p.m. - Vigil Mass Sunday: 8:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. Maintenance: Richard Mahabir HOLY DAYS: 9:00 a.m. Ricardo Dacosta ======

Email: [email protected] OFFICE HOURS Website: http://saintvincentferrer.org +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Monday to Friday: 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 pm School Affiliation: Evenings & Weekends: By appointment Midwood Catholic Academy (Pre-K - Gr. 8) 1501 Hendrickson Street Brooklyn, NY 11234 718-377-1800

Baptism: Every second Sunday of the month at the 11:00 a.m. Mass. The child’s original birth certificate must be presented at registration. Marriage: Couples planning to be married should speak to the priest at least 6 months before the desired date. For complete information about marriage preparation in the Diocese, log on to www.pre-cana.org. Reconciliation: Saturdays at 4:30 p.m. or by appointment. Sick Calls: In case of an emergency - any time

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Rosary Our Lady of Charismatic Our Mother of St. Vincent Legion of St. Vincent de Paul Society Miraculous Medal Group la Paix Perpetual Help de Paul Mary sandwich-making Mass Novena Rectory Novena 1st Monday Rectory Rectory basement 1st Sunday after 9:00 a.m. Mass basement at after 9:00 a.m. Rectory basement at 9:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m. Mass basement at 10:00 a.m. Mass at 7:30 p.m. In His Light Jeanne Mance Divine Mercy Charismatic Prayer Group la Paix Guild Girl Scouts Chaplet Group Charismatic Rectory Church Chapel Rectory basement at Mass basement 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. after 9:00 a.m. Mass 7:00 p.m. 4th Tuesday at after 9:00 a.m.

7:00 p.m. Mass TWENTY-FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME SEPTEMBER 15TH 2019 intercedes of behalf of the people who had turned away from the covenant. The Lord delights not in sin, but in turning back to him, for a contrite and humbled heart God will never spurn. He sent his son into the world not to condemn but to save sinners. MASS INTENTIONS: LOST AND FOUND Saturday, September 14th - 5:00 p. m. Welcome to “Lost and Found Sunday”! Just in case James and Rosemary Feron - In memoriam being in church makes us proudly consider ourselves

th especially religious, today’s Gospel suggests that we’d be Sunday, September 15 - 8:00 a. m. wiser to admit that we’re sometimes lost. Then we’ll Catechetical Sunday eventually be happily counted among Jesus’ “found,” Jean Morris - Birthday blessing because today Jesus focuses on a lost sheep, lost coin, 11:00 a. m. lost son. Jesus does so because the Pharisees and scribes, Catechetical Sunday proudly considering themselves especially religious, The People of the Parish “began to complain” that Jesus “welcomes sinners and Louis Cardiello - In memoriam eats with them.” So Jesus warns them—and us—to stop Cory Newton Montelus - In memoriam judging others. Marvel instead that God’s amazing grace has found us! Indeed, we should become Jesus’ friends Monday, September 16th - 9:00 a. m. lovingly trying to find others. So Exodus asks, if God Memorial of Cornelius, and , “relented in punishment” and pardoned us, shouldn’t we Bishop, martyrs forgive fellow sinners graciously? Even Paul admits his Yana young - In thanksgiving “arrogance” as “foremost among sinners.” We too, happy

th at being “mercifully treated,” should share with everyone Tuesday, September 17 - 9:00 a. m. else Jesus’ unfailing patience. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. Memorial of Saint , Bishop Claudette Lamarque - In memoriam TODAY’S READINGS

th First Reading — “Why should your wrath blaze up Wednesday, September 18 - 9:00 a. m. against your own people, whom you brought out of Vincent Alphonso - In memoriam Requested by the Ministry of Mercy Egypt?” (Exodus 32:7-11, 13-14).

th Psalm — I will rise and go to my father (Psalm 51). Thursday, September 19 - 9:00 a. m. Second Reading — The grace of our Lord has been Memorial of Saint Januarius, Bishop, martyr abundant (1 Timothy 1:12-17). Ethel Best - In memoriam Gospel — There is great rejoicing in heaven and among Requested by Daisy Frankson the angels when a sinner repents (Luke 15:1-32 [1-10]).

th The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, Interna- Friday, September 20 - 9:00 a. m. tional Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.

Memorial of Saint Andrew Kim Tae-gŏn and READINGS FOR THE WEEK Companions, Martyrs Monday: 1 Tm 2:1-8; Ps 28:2, 7-9; Lk 7:1-10 Yranise Pierre - Birthday blessing Tuesday: 1 Tm 3:1-13; Ps 101:1b-3ab, 5-6;

st Lk 7:11-17 Saturday, September 21 - 9:00 a. m. Wednesday: 1 Tm 3:14-16; Ps 111:1-6; Lk 7:31-35 Feast St. Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist Thursday: 1 Tm 4:12-16; Ps 111:7-10; Lk 7:36-50 Jean Michel Charlot - Birthday blessing Friday: 1 Tm 6:2c-12; Ps 49:6-10, 17-20; Lk 8:1-3 Requested by Marie Edouard Saturday: Eph 4:1-7, 11-13; Ps 19:2-5; Mt 9:9-13 Sunday: Am 8:4-7; Ps 113:1-2, 4-8; 1 Tm 2:1-8; Lk 16:1-13 [10-13]

School of Religious Education

Classes begin today! Welcome Back!

Dear Parishioners, help us to know who you are by becoming a registered member of the parish. The Eucharist Is The Heart Of Our Life In Christ

GIFTS AND INTENTIONS: Why Catholic? Bread and Wine:

Formation Workshop II: Altar Flowers: Why Catholics Pray

Altar Candle: Wednesday, September 25,2019

Altar Candle: St. Brendan 1525 East 12th Street Sanctuary Candle: Brooklyn, NY 11230

Annunciation Chapel Candle:

To All Ministries Mary’s Chapel Candle: The Pasterak family If you have not already submitted to the office your upcoming parish events for Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick Calendar year, September 2019 through Please contact the Rectory Office if you know of August 2020, PLEASE do so any homebound person or anyone going for medical procedures who would like to be anointed IMMEDIATELY. Due to renovation work, if by a priest and/or receive the Eucharist. you do not submit your dates, we will not #718-859-9009 be able to accommodate your request. Thank you, Ministers’ Schedule - 09/21 & 09/22 Father Gopaul

5:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. EMHC: Pat Kevin Camille Mary Daisy Shirley B Jocelyne Ignatius Gillian Mass Intentions Marie C Claudia Marie-Rosa Francesca Joan We encourage you to honor a loved one,

Lectors: Allison Marjory Gloria living or deceased, with a Mass, a gift of Brandon Carolle Yolande bread and wine, sanctuary candle, altar

Ministers of Welcome: candle, chapel candle or altar flowers. Hillary Sarita Cherika Requests must be submitted on or before Judith Fritz Alicia the Friday, two weeks before the desired Mauricia Josette Quentin date. Place your request together with your Vibert Renee Jennifer name and phone number in a sealed Sam Daisy Seyarra envelope in the offering basket. Please make a donation with each request.

Become a member of Saint Vincent Ferrer Parish! Fill out this form and drop it in the collection basket, or send an email to: [email protected]

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Email: ______The Eucharist Is The Heart Of Our Life In Christ Monday, September 16th: Memorial of Saints Cornelius, Pope. IN HIS LIGHT † 253; Opposed the Novatian heresy; died in exile. Charismatic Prayer Group Memorial of Saint Cyprian, Bishop and Martyr. † 258; bishop of Carthage; ally of St. Cornelius; Annual Prayer Breakfast wrote On the Unity of the Catholic Church; Mar- and tyred. Parish Charismatic Revival

++++++ Tuesday, September 17th: Memorial of Saint Robert Bellarmine, Cardinal ANNUAL PRAYER BREAKFAST Archbishop. Saturday, October 5th 2019 † 1621; brilliant Jesuit scholar, preacher, writer, and 9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. systemic apologist of the counter reformation.

Thursday, September 19th: Tickets - $20.00 Adults, in advance Memorial of Saint Januarius, Bishop, Martyr. $15.00 Children † c. 305; For tickets call the Rectory - 718-859-9009

Friday, September 20th: or contact any member of the Memorial of Saint Andrew Kim Tae-gǒn, Martyr. Charismatic Prayer Group ++++++++++++++++++ Martyred in1846; first native born Korean priest. PARISH CHARISMATIC REVIVAL Saturday, September 21st: Monday, October 7th - Wednesday, October 9th Feast of Saint Matthew, Apostle, Evangelist, Rosary - 7:00 p.m. Martyr. Mass - 7:15 p.m. Composed gospel c.85 for a largely Jewish-Christian audience, preached in Judea and Ethiopia. Theme: “Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light for my path” Psalm119:105

Celebrant and Homilist Second Collection Reverend Father Anthony This weekend’s second collection is for the Pastor, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church St. John, US Islands. Catholic Education/ ++++++++++++++++++++++++ St. Elizabeth Ann Seaton Trust Fund. Fr. Abraham is a graduate of Saint John Vianney The revenue from this collection is used to support Seminary, Mount Saint Benedict, Trinidad and Catholic Education in the Diocese. Tobago. He was ordained for the Diocese of the US Virgin Islands.

Ministry of Welcome

Would you like to be a Minister of Welcome

Contact: Richard Mahabir or Cherika Wilson

Love is the only force capable of A clean heart create for me, O God, transforming an enemy into a friend. and a steadfast spirit renew within

Martin Luther King, Jr. me. — Psalm 51:12

Parish Goal: $47,250 As of 9/03/2019 149 Families Pledged - $45,574: Received - $36,095.50 Balance - 9,478.50 117 Families fulfilled their pledges for $24,589.00 We ask every parish family to prayerfully consider making a tax deducble gi to the 2019 Annual Catholic Appeal.

2019 Annual Catholic Appeal Campaign for Brooklyn and Queens

Catholic Charities Provides critical support to Catholic Charities, allowing them to work for the people they serve with the love of Christ.

Migration Services Funds Catholic Migration Services, which assist those seeking a new life in our country as citizens.

Faith Formation Funds training for those who teach religious education, give sacramental instruction and organize parish ministries.

Hospital Chaplains Supports hospital chaplains, who take the sacraments of the church to those who are ill.

Vocations Raises money to help build the church, one vocation at a time.

Please visit www.AnnualCatholicAppeal.org or ask Father Gopaul how you can make a pledge today. September 7th and 8th , 2019

Collection $6129.00

Attendance Saturday Vigil (5:00 p.m.) - 94 Sunday Mass (8:00 a.m.) - 178 Sunday Mass (11:00 a.m.) - 162

Ministry of Mercy Saint Vincent Ferrer R.C. Church and

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