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The Priest and Service in the St. Nicholas Parish Community

8/5/2025

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In the Catholic *tradition*, the priest is called to be a visible sign of Christ’s presence among His people. Through the priest, the community receives the sacraments, especially the Eucharist — the source and summit of Christian life. Inspired by *St. John Mary Vianney*, the patron saint of priests, our priest serves with dedication, simplicity, and deep spirituality, shepherding God’s people with love and care.

At *St. Nicholas Parish*, a *diverse and welcoming* community, this call to service also includes *altar servers and extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion* who play an important role even outside of Mass by bringing the Eucharist to the sick and homebound. In this way, Christ’s love reaches every member of the Church.

We celebrate Holy Mass on *Saturdays at 5:00 PM* and *Sundays at 9:30 AM*. After Sunday Mass, there is always an *optional and free coffee fellowship for those who wish to interact, meet others, and grow in community.

In addition, following the Mass, there is always a *brief Bible reflection or catechesis on the Holy Mass**, in an informal setting, encouraging people (but not obliging) to deepen their faith and understanding of the liturgy.

This Sunday, we joyfully *welcomed new visitors*, invited by our parishioners *José Carlos and Maricella**. Maricella also invited some of her friends to rejoice with us in the celebration of the Lord’s Body.

At the end of the Mass, *Father Cooper blessed three crosses for the Altar Server Ministry*, to be worn by *Quincy, Mark, and Osmar*. We sincerely thank *Mrs. Yaneth, Erica, and Marisela** for encouraging their children to enter this beautiful ministry.

At St. Nicholas Parish, we are called to be *a family in Christ — celebrating, serving, and walking together*.

El Sacerdote y el Servicio en la Comunidad Parroquial de San Nicolás**

En la *tradición católica, el sacerdote es llamado a ser un signo visible de la presencia de Cristo entre el pueblo. A través de él, la comunidad recibe los sacramentos, especialmente la Eucaristía, fuente y cumbre de la vida cristiana. Inspirado en **San Juan María Vianney**, patrono de los sacerdotes, nuestro párroco sirve con dedicación, sencillez y profunda espiritualidad, guiando al pueblo de Dios con amor pastoral.

En la *Parroquia San Nicolás*, una comunidad **diversa y acogedora**, este llamado al servicio también incluye a los *monaguillos y ministros extraordinarios de la Sagrada Comunión**, quienes cumplen un papel importante fuera de la Misa al llevar la Eucaristía a los enfermos y a los que no pueden asistir presencialmente. De este modo, el amor de Cristo llega a todos.

Celebramos la Santa Misa los *sábados a las 5:00 PM* y los *domingos a las 9:30 AM* Después de la Misa dominical, siempre hay un *café comunitario gratuito y opcional*, para quienes deseen compartir y fortalecer la vida fraterna.

Además, *después de la Misa**, siempre hay un *breve estudio bíblico o catequesis sobre la Santa Misa**, en un ambiente informal, animando (sin obligación) a los fieles a crecer en su fe y conocimiento litúrgico.

Este domingo, con gran alegría, *recibimos a nuevos visitantes*, invitados por nuestros feligreses *José Carlos y Maricella**también trajo algunos de sus amigos para compartir con nosotros la alegría del Cuerpo del Señor.

Al final de la misa, *el Padre Cooper bendijo tres cruces* que serán utilizadas por *Quincy, Mark y Osmar** en el *Ministerio del Servicio del Altar*. Agradecemos sinceramente a las *Sras. Yaneth, Erica y Marisela* por animar a sus hijos a participar en este hermoso ministerio.

En San Nicolás, estamos llamados a ser *una familia en Cristo — celebrando, sirviendo y caminando juntos*
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