Saint Nicholas Catholic Church

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• Name:Saint Nicholas Catholic Church
• Website URL:https://www.stnicholasvb.com
• Summary:Led by Rev. Fr. Venancio R. Balarote (“Jun”), the parish offers livestreamed Masses and a robust sacramental life — weekly Eucharistic Adoration on Tuesdays (9:30 AM–5:30 PM) with Benediction at 5:30 PM, Saturday reconciliation from 3:45–4:45 PM and a 5:00 PM Vigil Mass — while OCIA (RCIA) meets Sundays 12:15–1:30 PM for adult initiation. Christian formation is comprehensive, with Catechesis of the Good Shepherd for ages 3–K, "A Family of Faith" for grades 1–5, Vacation Bible School each summer, and youth ministries including Edge (6–8), Life Teen (9–12) and BLAZE (girls 8–12); confirmation preparation is offered for registered 10th graders and program details are posted annually. Community life is lively — the annual St. Nicholas Parish Carnival draws thousands, monthly coffee hospitality follows weekend liturgies, and the parish is active on Facebook and Flocknote — while outreach includes a twinning with St. Anne’s in Massiade, Haiti, participation in the citywide winter shelter and Faith Works home repairs. Volunteers are supported with VIRTUS training and Ministry Scheduler Pro, stewardship is promoted through a published booklet and ministry checklist, the music ministry includes a Schola Cantorum that performs major choral works, and practical details include office hours Mon–Thu 9:00 AM–4:00 PM, Fri 9:00 AM–12:00 PM and a pastoral emergency phone.
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