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FEAST OF THE HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY AND JOSEPH DECEMBER 27TH 2020

Family life is rooted in the unconditional love of God as witnessed by the Holy Family.

MASS INTENTIONS: Saturday, December 26th 5:00 p.m. June Ann Wong - In memoriam, 20th Anniversary Requested by Mary Wong

Sunday, December 27th 8:00 a.m. Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus Mary and Joseph Great grandfather Tiné Vainquer, Grandparents Merilus and Lorisena Etienne and all deceased family members - In memoriam Requested by Jean-Marie Avril 11:00 a.m. The People of the Saint Vincent Parish Marcia Harrison - Healing Requested by Kim and Quentin Mc Kiney Nydia Ruiz - In thanksgiving Requested on behalf of the Parish Clauvette Oriol - In memoriam Requested by Marie Jean-Noel Maria Francia Auguste - In memoriam Requested by the Touya family Maria Anthony - In memoriam Requested by Rafaela Anthony Lorna Peters - In memoriam Requested by the Gullaps Anastasia Swan - In memoriam Requested By Lydia Calliste

Monday, December 28th 9:00 a.m. Feast of the Holy Innocents, Martyrs James Moment Jr. - Healing Requested by Kim and Quentin Mc Kiney

Tuesday, December 29th 9:00 a.m. Memorial of Saint Thomas Becket, Martyr Claudette Oriol - In memoriam Requested by Marie Oriol

Wednesday, December 30th 9:00 a.m. Edith Evans - In memoriam Requested by Daisy Frankson

Thursday, December 31st 9:00 a.m. Memorial of Saint Sylvester I, Pope Yva David Jr. - Birthday blessing Requested by Jocelyn David

Family Mass 5:00 p.m. The People of Saint Vincent Ferrer Parish

Holy Hour begins 10:00 p.m.

New Year’s Eve Mass 11:00 p.m. The People of Saint Vincent Ferrer Parish

First Friday, January 1st 11:00 a.m. Solemnity of Mary, The Holy Mother of the God World Day of Prayer for Peace For all Priests - In thanksgiving Requested Claudia Hooper

First Saturday, January 2nd 9:00 a.m. Memorial of Saint Basil the Great and Saint Nazianzen, Bishops and Doctors of the Church Rev. Fr. Robert M. Robinson - In memoriam

WE ARE GOD’S HOLY FAMILY The scriptures of Israel are filled with many stories of barren couples who were miraculously granted the gift of children by God. Surely the best known among these is the first reading from today, from which Luke took inspiration when he recounted the miraculous birth of John the Baptist to Zechariah and Elizabeth, and the more miraculous birth of Jesus to Mary and Joseph. In each instance, we are given examples or role models of those who trusted in God. More than examples of those who trust, they are models of self-surrender. They abandoned their own presuppositions and prejudices about the workings of the world and turned their lives over to belief in a God who can make life grow where none ought to; a God who can turn death around into a new and unimagined life; a God who can, today, take a tiny child of humble parents in an insignificant town and make him into a light for all the world. This is what we, as God’s holy family, are called to do each day: to trust not in ourselves and the way we think things should be, but to open ourselves and surrender ourselves in faith to a God of endless promise. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — Those who honor their parents will be greatly blessed and will atone for sins (Sirach 3:2-6,12-14) or Genesis 15:1-6; 21:1-3. Psalm — Blessed are those who fear the Lord and walk in his ways (Psalm 128) or Psalm 105. Second Reading — Be thankful; do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus (Colossians 3:12-21 [12-17]) or Hebrews 11:8, 11-12, 17-19. Gospel — The child grew and became strong, filled with wisdom (Luke 2:22-40 [22, 39-40]). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from the Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corpora-tion. All rights reserved. READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: 1 Jn 1:5 — 2:2; Ps 124:2-5, 7b-8: Mt:13-18 Tuesday: 1 Jn 2:3-11; Ps 96:1-3, 5b-6; Lk 2:22-35 Wednesday: 1 Jn 2:12-17; Ps 96:7-10; Lk 2:36-40 Thursday: 1 Jn 2:18-21; Ps 96:1-2, 11-13; Jn 1:1-18 Friday: Nm 6:22-27; Ps 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8; Gal 4:4-7; Lk 2:16-21 Saturday: 1 Jn 2:22-28; Ps 98:1-4; Jn 1:19-28 Sunday: Is 60:1-6; Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-13; Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6; Mt 2:1-12

The Eucharist Is The Heart Of Our Life In Christ GIFTS AND INTENTIONS:

Bread and Wine:

Altar Flowers:

Altar Candle: Jermaine Martin - Birthday blessing Requested by Claudia Hooper

Altar Candle:

Sanctuary Candle:

Annunciation Chapel Candle:

Mary’s Chapel Candle: Claudia Viechweg - Birthday blessing Requested by Claudia Hooper

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Consecration to Blessed Virgin Mary

Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God January 1st, 2020

The Holy Father Prayer Intentions for December

Prayer Intention for Evangelization— For a life of prayer: We pray that our personal relationship with Jesus be nourished by the Word of God and a life of prayer.

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

The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph On this feast of the Holy Family, we want to offer all families blessings. “Family” may have a lot of different connotations these days. In the United States, the “father, mother, child” family is less common now, and large Catholic families are not as common as they once were. The concept of family is more fluid with many forms of blended families due to second marriages, multigenera-tional households, and other living arrangements. In a recent survey by the Pew research center, four in ten ba-bies are born to single mothers. Other children are being raised by grandparents or foster parents. In today’s Gene-sis story, Abraham was ready to concede to another form of family, making the child of one of his servants his heir. The reading from Hebrews reiterates the story of Genesis, and “your descendants will be more numerous than the stars.” The Gospel relates the story of the presentation in the temple.

Mary’s Apostolate Saint Vincent Ferrer Roman Catholic Church

925 East 37th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11210

You are invited to pray

The Holy Rosary and

Act of Reparation

8:00 a.m. every First Thursday at

Saint Vincent Ferrer Roman Catholic Church

All are welcome!

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

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

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

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

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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 p.m. Evenings & Weekends: By appointment

The Eucharist Is The Heart Of Our Life In Christ

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FEAST OF FAITH Processions Why does the liturgy begin with a procession? It is not just a practical matter of getting the ministers of the liturgy from the sacristy to the sanctuary. The procession is a powerful sign of who we are as Christian people. We are not static, staying in one place. We are going somewhere. Our procession leads us to the altar, sign of Christ’s presence in our midst. We move, we process, because we recognize our need for what Christ is preparing for us at that table. We go forward eagerly, because we are hungry for that heavenly food. This procession is an orderly one: servers, deacon, priest presider. Each is set apart by distinctive vesture: albs for the altar servers, dalmatic for the deacon, chasuble for the priest. The procession is an image of the hierarchical structure of the Church. On a deeper level it is an image of unity in diversity. We are all on a journey to the heavenly city, but each of us is clothed with different gifts. We all receive the call to service, but not in the same way. Only by coming together in all our wonderful variety can we achieve the work of the kingdom. —Corinna Laughlin, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

The Holy Innocents December 27th

Saint Thomas Becket December 29th

Pope Saint Sylvester I December 31st

Saint Basil the Great and Saint Nazianzen

January 2nd Feast of our Lady of Guadalupe December 12

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