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.

SUMMER OFFICE HOURS

Monday to Thursday: 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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Email: info@saintvincentfer rer .org

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

Eucharistic Celebration In Honor

Survivors and Victims of the

COVID-19 Pandemic

The Ministry of Mercy will celebrate a Mass, in Honor of the Survivors and Victims of the Covid-19 Pandemic, on Saturday August 29th 2020, at 11:00 a.m. at Saint Vincent Ferrer Roman Catholic Church. Parishioners are asked to submit the names of loved ones (family and/or friends) who will be honored.

Please submit the names on or before August 22nd to any member of the Ministry of Mercy or drop them off at the Rectory or in the Offering basket at Mass.

Thank you. Marie Ange Bernier

NINETEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME AUGUST 9TH 2020

In the midst of our trials and tribulations, the Lord extends his hands to us and saves us. He calms our frightened hearts through his quiet presence. May our faith in the Lord draw God’s chosen people to the new

covenant in Christ MASS INTENTIONS:

Saturday, August 8th 5:00 p.m.

Johanna David-Young - Birthday blessing Requested by Jocelyn David

Sunday, August 9th 8:00 a.m. Phillip Gullap - Birthday blessing 11:00 a.m.

The People of Saint Vincent Ferrer Parish Jude and Genevieve Pierre-Charles - Birthday blessing Requested by the Pierre-Charles family Shirley Mercury - Peace and Blessing Rev. Fr. Michael Whalen Requested by Margaret Bambara Leonce Daniel - In memoriam Requested by the Saint Vincent Ferrer School of Religion Deceased members of the Aldridge Family - In memoriam Virginia Rivera - In memoriam, 10th Anniversary

Monday, August 10th 9:00 a.m. Memorial of Saint Lawrence, Deacon, Martyr Ronald Almonor - Birthday blessing Requested by Medianise Almonor and Bellamy Almonor

Tuesday, August 11th 9:00 a.m. Memorial of Saint Clare, Religious Vincent Alphonso - In memoriam

Wednesday, August 12th 9:00 a.m. Memorial of Saint Frances de Chantal, Religious Lys Joseph Bernier - In memoriam Requested by Marie-Ange Bernier

Thursday, August 13th 9:00 a.m.

Memorial of Saint Pontian, Pope and Saint Hippolytus, Priest, Martyrs Claudia V. Jansen - Birthday blessing

Friday, August 14th 9:00 a.m. Memorial of Saint Maximillian Kolbe, priest, Martyr Helen Matthew - Birthday Blessing Saturday, August 15th 9:00 a.m. Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Renee and Frank Coutard - In memoriam

THE PRESENCE OF GOD After the miracle of Jesus walking on water, the disciples exclaimed, “Truly, you are the Son of God” (Matthew 14:33). Most Christians will probably never experience such a dramatic miracle. Like Elijah, we await the manifestation of God in other moments. Perhaps the biggest challenge for the believer is to be constantly attuned to the possible presence of God in the everyday events of life. This is a stance that takes some people years to develop. Others seem to find the Lord easily in the simple things. As the week unfolds, let us look for the presence of God in the little things around us. Perhaps, like Elijah, we will be surprised at what we find. And, like the disciples, we can add our voice to the confession, “Truly you are the Son of God.” Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co

TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — The LORD said to Elijah: “Stand on the mountain; the LORD will be passing by” (1 Kings 19:9a, 11-13a). Psalm — Lord, let us see your kindness, and grant us your salvation (Psalm 85). Second Reading — To the Israelites belong the covenants, the law, and the patriarchs; and from them comes the Christ (Romans 9:1-5). Gospel — As Jesus walked on the sea, the disciples were terrified (Matthew 14:22-33). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, Interna-tional Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved. READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: 2 Cor 9:6-10; Ps 112:1-2, 5-9; Jn 12:24-26 Tuesday: Ez 2:8 -3:4; Ps 119:14, 24, 72, 103, 111, 131; Mt 18:1-5, 10, 12-14 Wednesday: Ez 9:1-7; 10:18-22; Ps 113:1-6; Mt 18:15-20 Thursday: Ez 12:1-12; Ps 78:56-59, 61-62: Mt 18:21 - 19:1 Friday: Ez 16:1-15, 60, 63 [59-63]; Is 12:2-3, 4bcd-6; Mt 19:3-12 Saturday: Vigil: 1 Chr 15:3-4, 15-16; 16:1-2; Ps 132:6-7, 9-10, 13-14; 1 Cor 15:54b-57; Lk 11:27-28 Day: Rv 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab; Ps 45:10-12, 16; 1 Cor 15:20-27; Lk 1:39-56 Sunday: Is 56:1, 6-7; Ps 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8; Rom 11:13-15, 29-32; Mt 15:21-28

“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: Helen Matthew - Birthday blessing

Altar Flowers:

Altar Candle: Altar Candle:

Sanctuary Candle: Albert Addison - In memoriam

Mary’s Chapel Candle: Vincent Alphonso - In memoriam Requested by Claudia Hooper

Become a member of Saint Vincent Ferrer Parish! Fill out this form and drop it in the Rectory’s mail slot, or send an email to:

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Please respond generously to the 2020Annual 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

Two Steps Forward…..

Why did Jesus walk on water to the disciples in the boat? Did he want to scare them? No, his first words to them were "Do not be afraid." While they were being tossed by wind and waves, he showed them that he was not affected by the storm. If they had had faith, they might have realized that if Jesus was safe, they would be, too. We too must make that leap of faith, especially when we are afraid. Our growth in faith is not a steady progression. For every two steps forward, we may take one step back. For example, we become ill or wreck the car, and think that God has abandoned us. But isn't that a natural reaction? It is natural to doubt God in times of trouble, but we are choosing to live in the supernatural when we become followers of Christ. Like Peter, we can lose our focus on the Lord. We see someone we love who is gravely sick. We make a serious mistake that gets us in trouble. Faith tells us that though apparently invisible, God is more real than anything we can see. Remember Jesus on the cross saying, "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?" The Father never abandoned his Son and God will never abandon us. Tom Schmidt, Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co.

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.

Prayer to Overcome Racism

Mary, friend and mother to all, through your Son, God has found a way to unite himself to every human being, called to be one people, sisters and brothers to each other. We ask for your help in calling on your Son, seeking forgiveness for the times when we have failed to love and respect one another. We ask for your help in obtaining from your Son the grace we need to overcome the evil of racism and to build a just society. We ask for your help in following your Son, so that prejudice and animosity will no longer infect our minds or hearts but will be replaced with a love that respects the dignity of each person. Mother of the Church, the Spirit of your Son Jesus warms our hearts: pray for us.

Memorial of Saint Lawrence August 10th

Memorial of Saint Clare August 11th

Memorial of Saint Pontian and Saint Hippolytus August 13th

Memorial of Saint Frances de Chantal

August 12th

Memorial of Saint Maximillian Kolbe

August 14th

Prayer of the Faithful As people of God’s holy word, let us pray for all who are in need.

For openness in the Church to God’s generous and life-giving word, let us pray to the Lord. For an end to hunger throughout the world through a generous sharing of the planting and harvesting from every nation, let us pray to the Lord. For those who suffer in the heat, for those who endure storms, fires, and floods, and for all who respond to their needs with generous hearts, let us pray to the Lord. For migrant workers and for immigrants as they strive for a better life for themselves and for their families, let us pray to the Lord. For the health and safety of all in our communities as we continue to reopen in the wake of the pandemic, let us pray to the Lord. For all those who are sick, for all who suffer from COVID-19, and for all who have died, especially N., N., and N., let us pray to the Lord. For all the prayers that we hold in the silence of our hearts; for all our intentions spoken and unspoken, let us pray to the Lord.

Gracious and generous God, your word of salvation has been spread over the whole world. Help it to bear fruit in our lives, and hear all these our prayers through your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

How do we encounter God in the midst of the trials and storms of our lives? Our readings help us reflect upon God’s presence with us in difficult times. We hear of the prophet Elijah, who had just boldly demonstrated God’s power, and is now terrified as he flees for his life, desperately seeking God’s presence. We hear of Peter, after briefly walking on water during the storm, sinking fast as fear overwhelms him. At times our fears, sadness, or fatigue might severely test even our strongest desires to care for others and to serve God. Perhaps these are the moments when, as we encounter our weakness, we may open ourselves more deeply to God’s strength. Often with difficulty, and perhaps over a lifetime, we can learn to depend on God, who always extends a loving hand toward us, especially during the storms of our lives.

Feast of the

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