SAINT VINCENT FERRER R0MAN CATHOLIC CHURCH

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

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Rosary Society Mass

1st Sunday 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 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

OUR STAFF Pastor: Rev. Fr . Antonius Peter Gopaul

Parish Secretary: Allison Gullap

Maintenance: Richard Mahabir ===================================================

Email: info@saintvincentfer rer .org

Website: http://saintvincentfer rer .org +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

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

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 p.m. Evenings & Weekends: By appointment

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 marr ied 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

EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, AUGUST 5TH 2018

MASS INTENTIONS:

Saturday, August 4th - 5:00 p.m. Leroy and Doreen Gullap - In memoriam

Sunday, August 5th - 8:00 a.m. Rev. Fr. Charles Oduro - Blessings Requested by Claudia Hooper and Jean Guy

11:00 a.m. The People of St. Vincent Ferrer Parish Rosary Society, living and deceased members Nesley Lubin - Birthday blessing Requested by Yvette Lubin Rasheed Dickey - Healing Requested by Camille Dickey Fritz Torchon - In memoriam Requested by Marie Lena Duplessy Marie Dor - In memoriam Requested by Sandra and Cynthia Dor

Monday, August 6th - 9:00 a.m. Feast of The Transfiguration of the Lord Novena to The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Johanna David-Young - In thanksgiving

Tuesday, August 7th - 9:00 a.m. Novena to The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Regina Mc Court - In memoriam

Wednesday, August 8th - 9:00 a.m. Memorial to Saint Dominic, Priest Novena to The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Andrée Raphael - In memoriam Requested by the Raphael family

Thursday, August 9th - 9:00 a.m. Novena to The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Phillip Gullap - Birthday blessings

Friday, August 10th - 9:00 a.m. Novena to The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Emanuel Blot & Arnold Degramond - In memoriam Requested by Marie Archange

Saturday, August 11th - 9:00 a.m. Memorial to St Claire Novena to The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Iris John and Albert Addison - In memoriam

Mass Intentions

We encourage you to honor a loved one, living or deceased, with a Mass, a gift of bread and wine, sanctuary candle, altar candle, chapel candle or altar flowers. Requests must be submitted on or before the Friday, two weeks before the desired date. Please make a donation with each request. Thank you.

The Lord provides heavenly food for the Israelites to eat. Jesus proclaims himself to be the very bread of life. We lay aside our way of life to be created anew in his image.

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GOD’S WORK We are so busy! Most of us have more than one job to do, and we never seem to have enough time. We are workers, volunteers, parents, friends, and most of us are more than one thing at a time. But which of these is the work of God? We seldom view our ordinary work as being the work of God. We may think that we have to be ministers or priests, missionaries or charity workers, engaged full-time in works formally identified as being “God’s work.” But everything we do with a faithful heart and with love for others is God’s work. We each have our own role to fill in the world, and many gifts are necessary. We cannot always see the direct connection of our daily work to the plan of God. But we trust and we believe that God leads us to do what is needed, where it is needed. What is “God’s work?” “This is the work of God, that you believe in the one he sent” (John 6:29). Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — I will rain down bread from heaven for you (Exodus 16:2-4, 12-15). Psalm — The Lord gave them bread from heaven (Psalm 78). Second Reading — Put on the new self that has been created in God’s way (Ephesians 4:17, 20-24). Gospel — Whoever comes to me will never hunger, and whoever believes in me will never thirst (John 6:24-35).

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Dn 7:9-10, 13-14; Ps 97:1-2, 5-6, 9; 2 Pt 1:16-19; Mk 9:2-10 Tuesday: Jer 30:1-2, 12-15, 18-22; Ps 102:16-21, 29, 22-23; Mt 14:22-36 or Mt 15:1-2, 10-14 Wednesday: Jer 31:1-7; Jer 31:10, 11-12ab, 13; Mt 15:21-28 Thursday: Jer 31:31-34; Ps 51:12-15, 18-19; Mt 16:13-23 Friday: 2 Cor 9:6-10; Ps 112:1-2, 5-9; Jn 12:24-26 Saturday: Hb 1:12 — 2:4; Ps 9:8-13; Mt 17:14-20 Sunday: 1 Kgs 19:4-8; Ps 34:2-9; Eph 4:30 — 5:2; Jn 6:41-51

The Eucharist Is The Heart Of Our Life In Christ +Saint Vincent Ferrer + Roman Catholic Church

School of Religious Education

Registration and re-registration forms for the School of Religious Education are available in the

back of the Church.

Midwood Catholic Academy 1501 Hendrickson Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234

Spread the word to your friends and family about our Academy!

Seats still available in Nursery, pre-K, and Grades K-7

contact Principal Elena Heimbach at

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Midwood Catholic Academy 1501 Hendrickson Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234

Refer a Family and receive one month FREE tuition

Partial Tuition Assistance Available Visit: www.futuresineducation.org

Attention Parishioners

The Rectory Office is closed on Fridays

throughout the summer until Friday, August 31, 2018.

Do You Know?

How are the feast days of saints set?

Answer in next week’s bulletin.

Monday, August 6th Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord Transfigured in glory, the Son of Man has received kingship and dominion. He will come again in glory.

Wednesday, August 8th

Memorial of Saint Dominic, Priest Founded the Order of Preachers (O.P.) also known as the Dominicans. The spread of the Holy Rosary is attributed to the preaching of St. Dominic.

Saturday, August 11th Memorial to St. Clare Disciple of St. Francis; founded the Poor Clares.

Answers to last week’s question Making the sign of the Sign of the Cross is both an action and a prayer. In the Sign of the Cross we profess the deepest mysteries of our faith: the Trinity—Father, Son and Holy Spirit, and the saving work of Christ on the Cross on Good Friday.

Office of the Bishop Diocese of Brooklyn

Catholic Charities of Brooklyn

Parish Emergency / Disaster Planning and Resources

Hurricane season has begun. Catholic Charities of Brooklyn and Queens has developed a Parish Emergency/Disaster Planning and Resources document. Copies of this useful resource are available at the Rectory. For more information call: 718-859-9009

Dear Parishioners, help us to know who you are by becoming a registered member of the parish.

Have you visited our new and improved website: www.saintvincentferrer.org Click on Important Events, then click on Bulletin. Click on the date to open the bulletin for that week. Scroll down to find Ministers’ Schedule.

GIFTS AND INTENTIONS: BREAD AND WINE: Brigina Pharaon

ALTAR FLOWERS: Nesley Lubin - Birthday blessing

ALTAR CANDLE: Rev. Fr. Charles Oduro

ALTAR CANDLE: Pearly Gopaul

SANCTUARY CANDLE: Humberto and Ana Dacosta

Sponsors for Baptism and Confirmation

Being a sponsor (Godparent, spiritual parent) is a sacramental ministry. The sponsor takes part in the ritual as a Catholic and provides example from his/her life through living and acting as a full member of the Catholic Church. Because of the seriousness of this ministry, the Church has the following require-ments: +The sponsor must be fully initiated into the Catholic Church through Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist, and be at least 16 years of age. +The sponsor must be a Catholic who has an active life in the Church and provides good example. Someone married outside the church is not able to be a sponsor. Also, a Catholic who has left the Church is not permitted to stand as a sponsor of a new member into the church.

For more information: call - 718-859-9009 or email - info@saintvincentferrer.com

Ministers’ Schedule - 08/11 & 08/12

5:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. EMHC: Julita Ignatius Camille Mary Charmaine Gillian Marie C Brenda Elsa Doris Francesca Shirley B Guerdie Joan

Lectors: Jared Merlyn David Allison Lester Yolande

Ministers of Welcome: Alison Listra Cherika

Vibert Christine Quentin Judith Julia Kayla Sam Josette Mellissa Mauricia Fritz Alicia

Please note the changes are in Bold print. You can also visit the website to get a copy of the schedule in the bulletin.

Parish Registration: Please register in the par ish. We are a tithing community. We encourage registered parishioners to use their envelopes.

The Eucharist Is The Heart Of Our Life In Christ

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Civics (History and Government) Questions for the Naturalization Test

Additional questions and answers for the naturalization test are listed below. The civics test is an oral test and the USCIS Officer will ask the applicant up to 10 of the 100 civics questions. An applicant must answer 6 out of 10 questions correctly to pass the civics portion of the naturalization test. On the naturalization test, some answers may change because of elections or appointments. As you study for the test, make sure that you know the most current answers to these questions. Answer these questions with the name of the official who is serving at the time of your eligibility interview with USCIS. The USCIS Officer will not accept an incorrect answer.

Please honor your Generations of Faith Pledge

14. What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?

▪ checks and balances ▪ separation of powers 15. Who is in charge of the executive branch? ▪ the President 16. Who makes federal laws? ▪ Congress ▪ Senate and House (of Representatives) ▪ (U.S. or national) legislature 17. What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?* ▪ the Senate and House (of Representatives) 18. How many U.S. Senators are there? ▪ one hundred (100)

19. We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years? ▪ six (6) 20. Who is one of your state’s U.S. Senators now?

* ▪ Answers will vary. [District of Columbia residents

and residents of U.S. territories should answer that D.C. (or the territory where the applicant lives) has no U.S. Senators.]

21. The House of Representatives has how many voting members?

▪ four hundred thirty-five (435) 22. We elect a U.S. Representative for how many

years? ▪ two (2)

Jeanne Mance Guild

Please support the Jeanne Mance Guild by donating clean, slightly used - towels, - blankets - quilts - thin comforters You can drop them off at the Rectory office. Thank you for your support.

Parish Goal: $45,500 170 Families Pledged - $48,824.67: Received - $29,824.67

Congratula ons! Thank you! We have met our Parish’s goal.

We pray that you honor your pledge.

IN HIS LIGHT Charismatic Prayer Group

Annual Prayer Breakfast and

Parish Charismatic Revival ++++++

ANNUAL PRAYER BREAKFAST Saturday, October 20th 2018

9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

PARISH CHARISMATIC REVIVAL Monday, October 22nd - Wednesday, October 24th

Praying the Rosary - 7:00 p.m. Mass - 7:15 p.m.

Theme:

“My grace is sufficient for you.” Celebrant and Homilist

Reverend Father Peter Okonkwo

IN HIS LIGHT CHARISMATIC PRAYER GROUP

Bake Sale

after all Masses August 11th and 12th 2018

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Second Collection Mission Appeal for Kurnool Diocese, India

Next week’s second collection is for the Diocese of Kurnool, India. The financial support generated through this mission appeal, will be used to support: water, health, sanitation improvement, education, women self-help groups, and evangelization and faith formation.

Please be generous with your offering and donations.

Our Catholics, priests and religious will greatly remember you in prayer.

For further information contact: Rev. Fr. Jones Kukatla, Mission Representative in the USA, St. Jude the Apostle Parish 152 Tulip Drive, Lewes, DE 19958 Cell no: 302-272-0501 Email: joneskukatla@yahoo.com

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Our Faith Teaches Welcoming the Refugee and the Migrant

During his visit to the United States, Pope Francis spoke as a brother to us: “We the people of this continent, are not fearful of foreigners, because most of us were once foreigners. I say this to you as the son of immigrants, knowing that so many of you are also descended from immigrants.”

At the back of the church are pamphlets outlining what our church teaches and what we can do.

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

Give us this Day Renewal Form

$20.00 per year - regular print $30.00 - Large print

Name ___________________________________________ Address_________________________________________ Phone __________________________________________

If you want to renew your GIVE US THIS DAY subscription for 2018-0219, please fill out this form, cut the form out and place it, together with the renewal fee, in an envelope. Place envelope in the collection basket. Make checks payable to: Saint Vincent Ferrer RC Church

Questions? Call Ms. Gullap 718-858-9009

Deadline: Monday, July 31, 2018

Immigration Issues!

If you have any immigration questions and or concerns contact the Catholic Migration Services: 47-01 Queens Blvd., Suite 201 Sunnyside, NY 11104 #718-472-3500 Or 191 Joralemon Street, 4th Floor Brooklyn, NY 11201 #718-236-3000

Catholic Migration Services Rev. Patrick J. Keating, CEO David Colodny, Director of Legal Services Nancy Pardo, Executive Assistant

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