SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY Rosary Society

1st Sunday after

11:00 a.m. Mass

Mary’s

Apostolate 3rd Sunday

after 11:00 a.m.

Mass

Our Lady of Miraculous Medal

Novena after 9:00 a.m. Mass

In His Light Charismatic Prayer

Group Rectory basement at

7:00 p.m.

Charismatic Group la Paix

Rectory basement at 7:00 p.m.

Group la Paix Charismatic

Mass 4th Tuesday at

7:00 p.m.

Our Mother of Perpetual Help

Novena after 9:00 a.m.

Mass

Jeanne Mance Guild

Rectory basement

after 9:00 a.m. Mass

St. Vincent de Paul

1st Monday Rectory

basement at 7:30 p.m.

Legion of Mary

Rectory basement

at 10:00 a.m.

Girl Scouts Lower Church

6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

St. Vincent de Paul sandwich-making Rectory basement

at 9:00 a.m.

Divine Mercy Chaplet Chapel

after 9:00 a.m. Mass

MASS SCHEDULE

Monday - Saturday: 9:00 a.m. Saturday: 5:00 p.m. - Vigil Mass Sunday: 8:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. HOLY DAYS: 9:00 a.m.

OFFICE HOURS

Monday to Friday: 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 pm Evenings & Weekends: By appointment

SAINT VINCENT FERRER R0MAN CATHOLIC CHURCH

CHURCH: 925 EAST 37TH STREET, BROOKLYN OFFICE: 1603 BROOKLYN AVE., BROOKLYN, NY 11210 PHONE 718-859-9009 Fax: 718-859-9032

OUR STAFF Pastor: Rev. Fr . Antonius Peter Gopaul

Parish Secretary: Allison Gullap

Maintenance: Richard Mahabir Ricardo Dacosta

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School Affiliation: Midwood Catholic Academy (Pre-K - Gr. 8) 1501 Hendrickson Street Brooklyn, NY 11234 718-377-1800

Thank You Thank you for your generous contributions to last

week’s second collection for the

Catholic Education/ St. Elizabeth Ann Seaton Trust Fund.

The revenue from this collection is used to support Catholic Education in the Diocese.

TWENTY-SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME SEPTEMBER 27TH 2020

Jesus was obedient to the Father even to death on the cross. We need never fear if we turn away from the path of virtue for the Lord is ever ready to forgive us, if we but repent. Remember, the Lord’s compassion and

kindness is from of old.

MASS INTENTIONS:

Saturday, September 26th 5:00 p.m.

Margot Mathurin –In memoriam Requested by Lynn Duplessy

Sunday, September 27th 8:00 a.m. Novena of the Archangels Claudia Hooper - In thanksgiving to The Archangels 11:00 a.m.

The People of Saint Vincent Ferrer Parish Chaz J. Simon - Birthday blessing Requested by Marie Charlotin Jaxon Jean Charlotin - In thanksgiving to Our Mother of Perpetual Help Requested by Marie Charlotin Robert Dunn - In memoriam Requested by Gerard DeMaio Carmine Fischetti - In memoriam Requested by Gerard DeMaio Francis ‘Bubby’ Bohan - In memoriam

Monday, September 28th 9:00 a.m. Novena of the Archangels Memorial of Saint Wenceslaus, Martyr Memorial of Saint Lawrence Ruiz and Companions, Martyrs Glen Mitchell - In memoriam Requested on behalf of the parishioners

Tuesday, September 29th 9:00 a.m. Novena of the Archangels Feast of Saint Michael, Gabriel and Raphael, Archangels Rev. Fr. Dennis J. Farrell - In memoriam Requested by the Bambaras

Wednesday, September 30th 9:00 a.m. Memorial of Saint Jerome, priest and Doctor of the Church Nicolle Moise Josette Persival - In memoriam Requested by Jocelyn David

Thursday, October 1st 9:00 a.m. Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus, Religious, Doctor of the Church Joanna Dabaeo - In memoriam Charmaine Knight - Birthday blessing

First Friday, October 2nd 9:00 a.m. Memorial of the Holy Guardian Angels Christopher and Regina Diaz - In memoriam

First Saturday, October 3rd 9:00 a.m. Rev. Msgr. John A. Burns in memoriam

FAMILIAR INSIGHTS Spiritual teachers tend to repeat themselves, and to repeat other teachers. Maybe there really aren’t that many different truths to tell. Just a lot of slow, sleepy human beings—like us—who need to hear the basics over and over. Consider today’s readings. People complain God isn’t “fair,” and Ezekiel answers that God is more than fair. People choose their own fates, and people can change. Even evildoers can turn, do right, and live. “Actions speak louder than words.” A fresh new insight? Hardly. Paul tells the Philippians that he would truly be encouraged if those who claimed to be believers would, in fact, look to others’ interests and not their own. “The proof of the pudding is in the eating.” A novel idea? I don’t think so. In Jesus’ story of the farmer and his sons, everyone knows that the one who said he wouldn’t work—but did—is way ahead of the one who said he would work—but didn’t. “Talk is cheap.” Heard that before? Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. TODAY’S READINGS First Reading -When the wicked turn away from their wickedness they have committed and do what is right, they shall surely live (Ezekiel 18:25-28). Psalm - Remember your mercies, O Lord (Psalm 25). Second Reading - Consider others as better than yourselves; look not to your own interests, but to the interests of others (Philippians 2:1-11 [1-5]). Gospel - Tax collectors and prostitutes are entering the kingdom of God ahead of you (Matthew 21:28-32). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corpora-tion. All rights reserved. READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Jb 1:6-22; Ps 17:1bcd-3, 6-7; Lk 9:46-50 Tuesday: Dn 7:9-10, 13-14 or Rv 12:7-12a; Ps 138:1-5; Jn 1:47-51 Wednesday: Jb 9:1-12, 14-16; Ps 88:10bc-15; Lk 9:57-62 Thursday: Jb 19:21-27; Ps 27:7-9abc, 13-14; Lk 10:1-12 Friday: Jb 38:1, 12-21; 40:3-5; Ps 139:1-3, 7-10, 13-14ab; Mt 18:1-5 Saturday: Jb 42:1-3, 5-6, 12-17; Ps 119:66, 71, 75, 91, 125, 130; Lk 10:17-24 Sunday: Is 5:1-7; Ps 80:9, 12-16, 19-20; Phil 4:6-9; Mt 21:33-43

“If abortion isn’t wrong, ...then nothing is.” Mother Theresa

The Eucharist Is The Heart Of Our Life In Christ

GIFTS AND INTENTIONS:

Bread and Wine:

Altar Flowers:

Altar Candle: Joanna Dabaeo - In memoriam Altar Candle:

Sanctuary Candle:

Mary’s Chapel Candle:

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2020 Annual Catholic Appeal

Please respond generously to the 2020 Annual Catholic Appeal. The Annual Catholic Appeal supports the daily work of our Church in the Diocese of Brooklyn in ways no one parish can accomplish alone, through these key programs. - Catholic Youth Ministry Initiative, Catholic Charities; Hospital, College and Prison Chaplains; Diocesan Vocation Office; Catholic Migration Services; Office of Faith Formation; Bishop Mugavero Residence for Infirmed Clergy; Futures in Education Scholarship Foundation. All donations above $55,000.00 are returned directly to our parish for operations and improvements.

Please pledge your gift to the 2020Annual Catholic Appeal and make monthly payments through December 31st. If possible, please include your first month’s payment when you pledge. Make checks payable to the “Annual Catholic Appeal.” Please mail your gift card in the envelopes provided.

For other forms of giving - credit cards, securities, stocks, mutual funds, IRA Distributions - please contact Father Gopaul at 718-859-9009.

For more information visit: www.annualcatholicappeal.org

Consecration to the

Blessed Virgin Mary

October 7th, 2020

Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary

Next consecration to Mary

November 21st

Feast of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Preparation begins October 19th

The Eucharist Is The Heart Of Our Life In Christ

Dear Parishioners, help us to know who you are by becoming a registered

member of the parish.

Please honor your pledges to Generations of Faith

If you are unable to fulfil your pledge or need to reduce your original pledge, please notify Father Gopaul.

Vicariate of Black Catholic Concerns Youth Leadership Ambassador Program

The VBCC Youth Leadership Program aim to bridge the gap of leadership opportunities by devel-oping effective mentorship programs focusing on entrepreneurship, college readiness and community building for current high school students within the Diocese of Brooklyn and Queens. We do so by striv-ing to empower, engage and build self-awareness, among the youth leaders and their respective com-munities. So far, we have impacted 150 youth lead-ers since 2010 and completed over 200,000 commu-nity service hours. Desired qualities: ♦ Leadership ♦ Striving for Academic Excellence ♦ Spirit of Community Service ♦ Enthusiasm ♦ Positive Attitude ♦ Love for Jesus and the Church ♦ Prayerful Spirit

Guidelines for the Program

This program will focus on the following: ♦ Public speaking and networking skills which will

help you through high school and beyond. ♦ Entrepreneurship skills. ♦ Have an opportunity to meet and greet other

members of the Vicariate of Black Catholic Con-cerns family to help build friendships that will last a life time.

♦ College and workforce readiness. For more information and/or application call Ms. Bambara at 718-859-9009 or visit VBCC Youth Leadership Ambassador Program on the web.

SAINT THÉRÈSE OF THE CHILD JESUS (1873-1897) October 1 “The cornerstone’s dated 1872, but the stained glass is much later,” explained the pastor, astonished when his visitor accurately dated it to just before the Great Depression, explaining, “The window for the Little Flower”—Thérèse’s nickname—“gives it away.” From her canonization in 1925, her statues and windows adorn most churches

where European immigrants worshiped. Entering Carmel at fifteen, victim of tuberculosis at twenty-four, Thérèse proposed her “Little Way” to sanctity: doing ordinary tasks with extraordinary love. Thus ordinary Catholics, many of whom had lost loved ones to tuberculosis, embraced her. Though she never left her cloister, this Carmelite’s spiritual communion and devoted correspondence with missionaries earned her the title Patroness of Missions. Her autobiography, Story of a Soul, continuously in print since her death, chronicles her prayerful perseverance through doubt and caused her to be the youngest person ever named a Doctor of the Church. Countless physical healings and spiritual conversions testify to her fulfillment of her deathbed promise: “After my death, I will let fall a shower of roses. I will spend my heaven doing good upon earth!” —Peter Scagnelli, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

Saint Wenceslaus Saint Lawrence Ruiz and Companions

September 28

Saints Michael, Gabriel and Raphael, Archangels

September 29

Saint Jerome September 30

The Holy Guardian Angels October 2

Love is the only force capable of transforming an enemy into a friend.

Martin Luther King, Jr.

Please honor your pledges to Generations of Faith

If you are unable to fulfil your pledge or need to reduce your original pledge, please notify Father Gopaul.

The Holy Father Prayer Intentions for September

Universal prayer intention- Respect for the Planet Resources: We pray that the Planet’s resources will not be plundered, but shared in a just and respectful manner.

Great News - Worldwide Marriage Encounter has gone "Virtual"! To support married couples during this time of social distancing, Worldwide Marriage Encounter is sponsoring a virtual marriage experience called Restore – Rekindle – Renew. This Enrichment Experience will meet via Zoom for seven sessions. Couples will explore their individual personality styles, improve listening and communication skills, understand God’s plan for their marriage, and learn how to keep their relationship a priority. Registration is limited and a $100 application fee is required. For more information or to apply, call Richie & Karen Roginski at 877-697-9963 or visit them at https://bq-wwme.org/.

The Understanding Father Jesus must have shocked the priests and elders when he said that prostitutes and tax collectors would enter the kingdom of God before them. After all, his listen-ers had spent their whole lives being faithful to the Law. But Jesus' point was not so much about final salvation as about our daily choices. Remember the parable about the two sons. The sec-ond son said what his father wanted to hear, with no intention of doing it. The first was honest about not wanting to go to the vineyard, but then decided to do it anyway. I suspect the father of those men knew what each would or would not do. And whom do we want to imitate? Are we honest enough to look at our lives and repent of our hatred, our selfishness, or whatever keeps us in sin, and then to follow Jesus with our whole heart? We may not always like doing what God asks of us, but God is an understanding Father who can accept our weaknesses and forgive them when we are ready to return to him. Tom Schmidt, Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co.

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