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SOLEMNITY OF MARY
VOL. XVI, NO 6
JAN 1, 2017
St. Nicholas Catholic Church 514 MARION AVE., PLATTEVILLE, CO 80651
Phone and Fax: 970-785-2143
www.stnicholasplatteville.org
Pastor: Father Juan Manuel Bonilla
Deacon John Volk
Deacon Mike Otero
Deacon Cecil Gingerich
Sunday Masses:
11:15 am - English
12:45 pm – Spanish
Weekdays:
Monday and First Friday –
6:00 pm - Bilingual
Confessions:
Monday and First Friday -
5:00- 6:00 PM
Adoration:
Monday, and First Friday
5:00 – 6:00 PM
OFFICE HOURS
Wednesday & Friday:
11:30 – 3:30 P.M.
FOOD BANK HOURS
Wednesday & Friday:
12:00 – 3:00 P.M.
For assistance when the office
is closed,
call Liz at 970-227-8805
After Hour Emergency
Anointings:
720-683-8970
Mission Statement: We, the parish family of St. Nicholas Roman Catholic Church, are called to live the Gospel through the spirit of kindness and
generosity of our patron Saint.
Our multicultural community values a strong commitment to life-long spiritual growth through Word and Sacraments, a devotion
to nurturing the Catholic faith of the younger generations and sharing the many gifts God has given us for the benefit of others.
Monday,
Jan 2
Tuesday,
Jan 3
Wednesday,
Jan 4
Thursday,
Jan 5
Friday,
Jan 6
Saturday,
Jan 7
Sunday,
Jan 8
1 Jn 2:22-28
Ps 98:1-4
Jn 1:19-28
1 Jn 2:29-3:6
Ps 98:1-6
Jn 1:29-34
1 Jn 3:7-10
Ps 98:1-9
Jn 1:35-42
1 Jn 3:11-21
Ps 100:1-5
Jn 1:43-51
Is 60:1-6
Ps 72:1-13
Matt 2:1-12
1 Jn 3:22-4:6
Ps 2:7-12
Matt 4:12-25
Is 42:1-7
Ps 29:1-10
Acts 10:34-38
Matt 3:13-17
St. Nicholas Schedule
Sunday, Jan 1 No RE or Parent Classes
Monday, Jan 2 3:00 pm, Ice Cream Social at the Double Tree
5:00 – 6:00 pm, Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
5:00 pm, Confessions, 6:00 pm, Mass
7:00 pm, Pastoral Council Meeting
Tuesday, Jan 3 7:00 pm, RCIA Class
7:00 pm, Knights of Columbus at St. John’s, Johnstown
Wednesday, Jan 4
Thursday, Jan 5 7:00 pm, English Bible Study, contact Frank Llanas
Friday, Jan 6 5:00 – 6:00 pm, Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
5:00 pm, Confessions, 6:00 pm, Mass
Saturday, Jan 7
Sunday, Jan 8 9:30 am , RE Classes
9:30 am, Parent Classes
9:40 am, Three Kings Program
Second Collection for the Building Fund
Altar and Rosary Society Meeting after the English Mass
Monday, Jan 9
5:00 – 6:00 pm, Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
5:00 pm, Confessions, 6:00 pm, Mass
6:30 pm, Fundraising Meeting
Tuesday, Jan 10 7:00 pm, RCIA Class
Wednesday, Jan 11
Thursday, Jan 12 7:00 pm, English Bible Study, contact Frank Llanas
Friday, Jan 13
Saturday, Jan 14
Mass Intentions: Sunday, Jan 1
11:15 am: All Parishioners, Living and Deceased
12:45 pm: All Parishioners, Living and Deceased
Monday, Jan 2, 6:00 pm: Souls of Melvin Camp,
Lucy Zamora, Toma Velasquez, Jennie Dodero and
Bertha Rios
Friday, Jan 6, 6:00 pm: Soul of Mary Rose Pieper
Sunday, Jan 8
11:30 am: Soul of Mary Marez
12:45 pm: Souls of Santos Mendez and Guadalupe
Mendez
Monday, Jan 9, 6:00 pm: Souls of Victoria
Camacho and Raymundo Campos
Remember in your prayers Parishioners that are:
Hospitalized:
Homebound or infirm:
Sick or injured: Alma Gingerich
Recently Deceased: Mary Chacon
Other needs:
And our family and friends:
Please pray for the following seminarians this
week: Tom Scherer, Red Braz, Phuoc (Joe) Bui,
Justin Doerr, Joseph Goodwin, Steven Sonnier
Names will stay on the list for two weeks, if you want a name to
continue beyond the two weeks, please call the office.
Monday, January 2
3:00 pm
At the Double Tree
Pastoral Council Meeting Monday, January 2
7:00 pm
$1 $1
Advent Coin Folders Please remember to return your Advent
Coin Folders. Our Fundraising
Committee will be meeting on Monday,
January 9 to count the coins and
prepare the deposit. All funds earned
will be used to pay down the Building
Loan Principle – the goal is to pay down
as much of the principle as possible
before Dec, 2018 in the hopes that we
will not have to run another Capital
Campaign. Thank you for your support.
The 3 Kings
will once again be passing through Platteville. Come hear their story
Sunday, Jan 8 at 9:45 am
Children please prepare a
letter to give the kings,
asking for a special blessing.
Anniversary Blessings Jan 3: Rodrigo and Yaneth Villafana – 9 years
Jan 5: Sarvando and Yadira Morales – 22 years
Birthday Blessings Jan 1: Jasmin Macias
Jan 2: Pat Shafer, Irasema Rivera, Jose Ramirez, Jesus Tapia
Jan 3: Evelyn Manzanares, Maria Rodriguez, Sandra Moreno,
Noah Garica, Andrew Loya
Jan 4: Ken Garcia, Demien Maravilla, Rosario Vergara,
Shane Novotny
Jan 5: Arminda Romero, Reyes Romero, Aurleio Zatarin,
Melissa Navarrete Munoz
Jan 6: Sonya Garcia, Juanita Garcia, Oscar Robles,
Lupe Hernandez, Austin Novotny
Jan 7: Trinity Mendez, Javier Carvajal, Erika Chavez,
Jose Alvarez, Cristian Morales, Graciela Munoz
Keep up with the latest news and events, find us online at:
www.stnicholasplatteville.org or
www.facebook.com/stnicholasplatteville
Kids – Father Juan Manuel wants you to memorize the following Bible verse: Corinthians 11:24
Earn tickets by reciting it for him during the next Children’s Homily on January 15.
Financial Stewardship – December, 2016
Offertory 12/4………..………………$ 2,223.38
Offertory 12/11………………………$ 1,237.50
Offertory 12/18………………………$ 1,258.18
Offertory 12/25………………………$ 2,010.38
Weekly Offertory needed to meet budget - $ 1876.57
Month to Date Totals:
Children’s Offertory ……….......$ 36.50
Capital Campaign……….………... $ 3,495.42
Building Fundraising……..……… $ 628.60
Minimum building payment due - $ 2638.41
No Religious Education Classes
December 25 or January 1
Classes will resume on
Sunday, January 8
Community
Giving Cards
Imagine: If all 314 St. Nicholas families
loaded just $100 a month to a King
Soopers or Safeway Card –
St. Nicholas would get a check for
$1,570.00 every month!
See Emil outside after Mass to learn more.
Fundraising while you shop
Buy-a-Brick Purchase a personalized
engraved brick
~Remember a loved one
~Express gratitude
~Recognize a special occasion
~Leave your “I was here”
~Set your name in stone for years to come
Bricks will be set into a Rosary courtyard surrounding the
Our Lady of Guadalupe statue. Proceeds will go to help
pay for the St. Nicholas Hall.
Order sheets can be found at the back of church, on the
parish website, or call the office for more information.
Meditation: Luke 2:16-21 Mary kept all these things, reflecting on them in her heart.
(Luke 2:19)
On this New Year’s Day, you might say, “I’m looking
forward to watching all the football games and parades on TV
today.” Or you might say, “This is a great day to look back over
all the blessings of the past year.”
The Church celebrates New Year’s Day in a special way too
by honoring Mary as the Mother of God. But Mary isn’t just the
Mother of God; she is our mother as well. And as the Catechism
teaches us, because Mary is our mother, she is also our
“Advocate, Helper, Benefactress, and Mediatrix” (CCC 969).
So how does Mary fulfill all these roles? Let’s look at two
key ways.
First, we know that Mary pondered and treasured everything
that came from God. As today’s Gospel says, she dwelt on what
the shepherds told her. She also pondered and treasured
Gabriel’s visit at the annunciation. She pondered and treasured
how the Magi were led to the manger by God’s star. She
pondered and treasured what the young Jesus said when they
found that he had stayed behind to teach the elders in the
Temple.
Right now, try to see how Mary is asking you to take time to
ponder who Jesus is and what he has done for you. Imagine
Mary asking you to treasure him above everything else.
Second, take a look at Mary’s Magnificat (Luke 1:46-55).
This prayer shows how much Mary loved to praise and glorify
God.
Right now, try to see how Mary is asking you to join her in
praising God with all your heart. Imagine her inviting you to
dedicate the first affections of your heart to Jesus by rejoicing in
him, singing to him, and worshipping him.
Mary is not only your mother; she is your prayer partner as
well. So join her today, and pray your own Magnificat.
“Jesus, let my soul magnify you! Let my spirit rejoice in your
salvation!”
Reprinted with permission of The Word Among Us,
www.wordamongus.org
Parish Information Pastor: Father Juan Manuel Bonilla 970-587-2879
Deacon: John Volk 970-330-1042 [email protected]
Deacon: Mike Otero 970-635-2913 [email protected]
Deacon Cecil Gingerich 303-476-0000 [email protected]
Business Manager: Wendy Mast 970-785-2143
Co-Director of Religious Education:
Liz Krueger 970-227-8805 [email protected]
Estella Robles 970-576-1290 [email protected]
Religious Education: every Sunday 9:30-11:00 (Sept-May)
Spanish Coordinator:
Estella Robles 970-576-1290 [email protected]
Altar and Rosary Meeting, 2nd Sunday of month, 10:00A.M.
co-presidents: Juanita Garcia 970-301-8652
Betty Gutfelder 970-737-2255
Altar Servers:
Frank & Connie Llanas 970-785-2167
Baptisms: Prior registration for class is required.
Classes: English 2nd Tuesday, at St. John the Baptist, Johnstown
Spanish 4th Monday, St. Nicholas Parish Hall
Contact Parish Office 970-785-2143
Bible Study: Thursdays in English 7:00 p.m., contact Frank Llanas
Frank Llanas 970-785-2167
Community Giving Cards:
Emil Zeiler 303-875-6106
Funeral Dinners:
Betty Gutfelder 970-737-2255
Susan Zeiler 970-785-2528
Knights of Columbus:
Joe Krueger 303-857-2894
Maintenance Committee: we need committee members
Next Meeting: Nov 19 – 10:00 am
Marriage Preparation Classes: Deacon John Volk
Contact Parish Office to begin the process
Music Ministry:
Elaine McIrvin - English 303-710-1062
Lola Cabrera - Spanish 970-785-6196
Pastoral Council: First Mondays at 7:00 p.m.
President: Francisco Llanas
Secretary: Margaret Salamanca
Representatives: Alma Gingerich, Alyshia Medina, and Anadine
Tapia
Prayer Chain:
Liz Krueger 970-227-8805
Connie Llanas 970- 785-2167
Emil Zeiler 303-875-6106
Rental of Parish Hall:
Wendy Mast 970-785-2143
Youth Ministry:
We are in need of adults to lead our youth ministry program
Call News for the Bulletin to:
Wendy Mast 970-785-2143
email: [email protected]
Catholic Chaplain @ North CO Med Center 970-392-2034
Saint of the Day
Mary, the Blessed Virgin
Feast Day: Jan 1
Patron of all humanity
Birth: September 8, Nativity of Mary
Death: August 15, Assumption of Mary
To learn more visit www.catholic.org/saints
O glorious Saint Nicholas, the noble preacher of
Christ, thou art a great and fervid helper of those
in difficulties, of those who are on land, and of
those who are at sea, all-compassionate, a
precious intercessor for those who are far off and
those who are near. Wherefore, in our gathering
we shout to thee to intercede with the Lord, that
we be delivered from every tribulation.
St. Nicholas
of Myra