January 21, rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

Transcription

1 Page 2 uary 21, rd Sunday in Ordinary Time MASSES FOR THE WEEK It is a holy and wholesome thing to pray for the living and the dead. (II Mac. 12:46) Sunday, uary 21, :00 AM Rocco Micciulla Req. Deacon Al & Sylvia 8:30 AM Renee Kittredge (3rd Anniv.) Req. Husband, Robert 10:00 AM Domenico Latino (Birthday) Req. Wife, Rose 11:30 AM Manuel A. David, Jr. Req. Family 1:00 PM Maria & Curt Bach Req. The Cassone Family Monday, uary 22, 2018 Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children 7:00 AM Foo S. Siam Req. Wife & Children Stephen Wargo (Birthday) Req. Joyce & Jack Coyne 9:30 AM Multiple Intention Mass Tuesday, uary 23, :00 AM Lance Hoie Req. Morgan & Jeannette Whooley Arlene Bachman Req. Terry San Antonio Wednesday, uary 24, :30 AM Memorial Mass-Chapel Association Req. St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish Jennie & Vincent Fasciani Req. Daughter, Joancarole Thursday, uary 25, :30 AM Lance Hoie Req. Jinelle & Tony Comp Joseph Illuminati Req. Prudence Basciano Friday, uary 26, :30 AM Robert Brenniser Req. Maryanne Roussel Christopher Hague Req. The Hague Family Saturday, uary 27, :00 AM Rosa De Robertis Req. Daughter, Mary Donna Hafey Req. Husband, Mike 4:00 PM Charles Macaluso Req. Wife, Lorie & Children 5:30 PM Donald MacNeil (1st Anniv.) Req. Marie Daquila Sunday, uary 28, :00 AM Ricky Donovan Req. Walter & Bernadette Stupinski 8:30 AM George Renz III Req. Mom & Dad 10:00 AM Daniel Dever (Birthday) Req. Wife & Family 11:30 AM Merritt Crayton (18th Anniv.) Req. Wife, Gloria 1:00 PM Antoinette Coppola Req. Shaun & Katrina Sullivan & Fam DAILY READINGS Sunday, 1/21/18 Jon 3:1-5, 10; 1 Cor 7:29-31; Mk 1:14-20 Monday, 1/22/18 2 Sm 5:1-7, 10; Mk 3:22-30 Tuesday, 1/23/18 2 Sm 6:12b-15, 17-19; Mk 3:31-35 Wednesday, 1/24/18 2 Sm 7:4-17; Mk 4:1-20 Thursday, 1/25/18 Acts or 9:1-22; Mk 16:15-18 Friday, 1/26/18 2 Tm 1:1-8 or Ti 1:1-5; Mk 4:26-34 Saturday, 1/27/18 2 Sm 12:1-7a, 10-17; Mk 4:35-41

2 Page 3 Multiple Mass Intention Monday at 9:30 A.M. uary 22, 2018 In Memory of: Rev. Francis E. Santitoro The Santitoro Family (Living & Deceased) Rev. Frank Porazzo, & Porazzo Family Kathleen & Anthony Jackomin Joseph P. Flaherty Harry Varacchi Steven Kilianski, Req. Grandmother Jennie McDonnell, Req. Husband, Frank Stella Turco, Req. Husband & Son Alphonse & Julia Dandrea, Req. Ann Bederka Charles LaBracio, Req. Thursday Kitchen Crew Rocco Micciulla, Req. Pat Guerin & Terry Petro Tom & Mary Beth Gannon, Req. Mom & Dad Jim Gannon, Req. Mom & Dad Tom Detore, Req. Catherine Haskell Patrick J. Scollon, Req. St. Max Finance Committee James Frawley, Req. The Wladich Family Carol Matthews, Req. Peggy Merlino Diane Evelina, Req. Ray & Judi Mardo Carolyn Mardo, Req. Ray & Judi Mardo John Fink, Sr., Req. Wife, Klara Fink Anita & Jean Wright, Req. The Hague Family Gerald Philip DiPisa, Req. Kathy Sharp Grace DeMayo, Req. Friend, Lois Kamienski William A. Sasuman, Req. Laraine & Jack Cashman Samuel & Neil Bifalco, Req. Elizabeth Bifalco Mary & Frank Evangelista, Req. Elizabeth Bifalco Frances Molar (Living), Req. Mary & Tony DiSanzo Florence M. Cordi, Req. Vinny & Joy Pacitti Nellie, George Sr. & Jr. Dierkens, Req. Son, John Lena Scheib, Req. Tom & Joan Smith Anna & Frank Mohan & Peter, Req. Family James Basciano, Req. Wife & Family Mildred Bush, Req. The Adams Family Frances Hinds, Req. Pat Guerin Rosalie Kistella, Req. Kay Pignataro Dorothy & Michael Niscia, Req. Husband & Father, Angelo John Guerin, Req. Angelo Niscia Raymond Fincke, Req. Wife, Margaret Please join us in praying for the intentions mentioned in this bulletin SPECIAL INTENTIONS WEEK of uary 20, 2018 to uary 26, 2018 Bread & Wine-Church Stephen Wargo, Req. Wife, Pat Try to increase your love for the holy Mass and the Passion of Christ by accepting with joy all the little sacrifices that come daily. Do not pass by the small gifts, for they are very precious for yourself and for others. - St. Mother Theresa of Calcutta

3 PARISH NEWS Page 4 PARISH NEWS ATLANTIC CITY TRIP TO RESORTS Date: Monday, February 5, 2018 Cost: $23.00 Coins: $25.00 Tickets are sold in the Parish Hall foyer on Tuesdays from 9:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. or you can call: ALTAR ROSARY SOCIETY WE WELCOME NEW MEMBERS! We invite the women of the parish to join the Altar Rosary Society, in promoting devotion to the Blessed Mother Mary. The mission of the Society is to honor the Blessed Mother, by proclaiming the Good News of Jesus Christ, her Son; and in our members lives and in relationship with others. Also, to promote the praying of the Rosary, to encourage a spirit of friendship and cooperation among it s members and to participate in parish activities. Please join us at our meetings, which take place the third Wednesday of each month in the Parish Hall. The first meeting of the new year will be held on Wednesday, uary 17th, 2018 at 1:00 P.M. Coffee, tea and cake will be served before the meeting begins. Please renew or become a new member for just $5.00 a year. If you would like additional information, please call: Jean Hanna (732) HOLY NAME SOCIETY Due to poor attendance, the Holy Name meetings have been cancelled until further notice. If you would like additional information, please call: Andrew Turco (732) LEGION OF MARY Our meetings take place on Mondays from 9:30 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. The Legion of Mary is pleased to offer a weekly visitation of the Blessed Mother s statue to homes within the Parish community. New members are always welcome! For additional information, please call: Nancy Gallo (848) Mr. Sandy Monda (732) The bus leaves for Atlantic City from the St. Maximilian Kolbe Church parking lot promptly at 9:15 A.M. Please note that all cancellations are nonrefundable. EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Eucharistic Adoration begins at 12:30 P.M. every Friday in the Chapel and concludes at 2:00 P.M. The Adoration of the Exposed Blessed Sacrament is to join Pope Francis in praying for the unborn children and the special intentions we hold in our hearts. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament flows from the sacrifice of the Mass and serves to deepen our hunger for Communion with Christ and the rest of the Church. T R I V I A 1. Boston, Massachusetts, has the oldest commissioned navy ship in the world. What is it? 2. The oldest city in the U.S. is in what state? 3. The series Life Is Worth Living was hosted by what noted Catholic broadcaster? 4. The Spirit of St. Louis (1957) had Jimmy Stewart playing one of America s greatest aviators, famed for flying solo across the Atlantic. Who was he? 5. If you are dining at Cinderella s Castle, where are you? 6. What patriotic songwriter, known as the Yankee Doodle Dandy, wrote over 500 songs? 7. Why did automaker Henry Form begin to give his employees more leisure time? 8. What Wyoming national park is known for its geysers, particularly Old Faithful? 9. The site for what 840-acre New York City park was purchased by the city in 1856? (Answers on Page 9)

4 Page 5 BINGO.BINGO.BINGO Bingo is held on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons in the Parish Hall. Doors open at 10:00 A.M. and the games begin promptly at 12:00 Noon. Food is also available for purchase. WEEKLY DEVOTIONS The weekly devotions of Bread and Wine, Altar Candles, Sanctuary Candles and Altar Flowers are available for 2018 in the Church and Chapel. Stop by the Parish Office between the hours of 9:00 A.M. 3:00 P.M. to request your special week and intentions. SECOND COLLECTION The second collection this weekend is for Parish Development and Maintenance. ARTS AND CRAFTS We will be taking a little break and will resume our weekly meetings on Monday, February 4th, New members are always welcome to join our group that meets every Monday morning from 9:00 A.M. 11:30 A.M in the foyer outside the Parish Hall. For additional information, please call: Kathleen Petrone (732) AN INVITATION TO JOIN THE CHOIR! Please consider joining the choir if you are interested in singing during the 4:00 P.M. Mass on Saturday, the 10:00 A.M. Mass on Sunday and special Masses throughout the year. Did you know that when you sing, you are praying twice? All for the greater glory of God! Our choir practices every Tuesday from 1:00-2:00 P.M. We would enjoy having you sing with us. New members are always welcome! If you are interested, please see our musical director, Tars Pono during practice on Tuesdays, or call the Parish Office at Experience the Joy of the Gospel! Tune into Catholic Radio WFJS 89.3FM and 1260AM. Download their free Domestic Church Media app and subscribe to their podcasts, or listen live online at They stream their local programs live on facebook and youtube: Facebook.com/DomesticChurchMedia or youtube.com/domesticchurchmedia A representative from Domestic Church Catholic Radio will be visiting our parish the weekend of February 3rd-4th, 2018, with more information and radio schedules! CHRIST THE KING MAUSOLEUM Christ the King Catholic Mausoleum, at St. Maximilian Kolbe Church, has been opened since November If you are interested in a final resting place for a loved one or yourself, and would like additional information, kindly call our Parish Office at to make an appointment. MAUSOLEUM HOURS Weekdays: Monday to Friday 6:00 AM to 3: 35 PM Saturday: Sunday: 6:00 AM to 5:45 PM 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS All men interested in joining or transferring into St. Maximilian Kolbe s Knights of Columbus Council 10899, please contact: Robert Zaratin, Grand Knight (732) Meetings are held every 2nd Saturday of the month in the Parish Hall. Our next meeting will be held on Saturday, February 10th, We begin with the recitation of the Rosary at 9:40 A.M COMMUNION BREAKFAST On Sunday, uary 28th, 2018 the Knights of Columbus St. Maximilian Kolbe Council will host a Communion Breakfast in the Parish Hall from 7:30 to 11:30 A.M. The cost on the day of the event is $8.00 for adults and $5.00 for children from the ages of Discounted tickets of $7.00 for adults and $4.00 for children are offered if purchased a week or more prior to the event. Quantity of 10 or more discounted tickets of $6.00 for adults and $3.00 for children are also available if purchased a week or more prior to the event. Menu includes scrambled eggs, tater tots, bacon, sausage, pancakes, Challah French toast, breads, jellies, jams, pastries, coffee, tea and juice. All are invited. Discounted tickets will be on sale in the church lobby between 4:30-5:30 P.M. on Saturday, uary 20th and during the hours of 9:00-10:00 A.M. and 12:00-2:00 P.M. on Sunday, uary 21st. Walk-ins are welcome on the day of the event. ST. MAXIMILIAN COLUMBIETTES We are an organization of Catholic women dedicated to our Patronesses, Blessed Virgin Mary, St. Theresa the Little Flower and St. Joan of Arc. We are an affiliated Auxiliary of the Knights of Columbus Council. We meet every third Saturday of the month at 9:30 A.M. in the Parish Hall. Our next meeting will be held on Saturday, February 17th, If you are interested in joining the Columbiettes or would like additional information, please call: Patricia Guerin (732)

5 Page 6 The Life of Jesus Mark 1:14-20 EVERY LIFE IS WORTH LIVING Heavenly Father, thank you for the precious gift of life. Help us to cherish and protect this gift, even in the midst of fear, pain, and suffering. After John had been arrested, Jesus came to Galilee proclaiming the gospel of God: "This is the time of fulfillment. The kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel." As he passed by the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting their nets into the sea; they were fishermen. Jesus said to them, "Come after me, and I will make you fishers of men." Then they abandoned their nets and followed him. He walked along a little farther and saw James, the son of Zebedee, and his brother John. They too were in a boat mending their nets. Then he called them. So they left their father Zebedee in the boat along with the hired men and followed him. Give us love for all people, especially the most vulnerable, and help us bear witness to the truth that every life is worth living. Grant us the humility to accept help when we are in need, and teach us to be merciful to all. Through our words and actions, may others encounter the outstretched hands of Your mercy. We ask this through Christ, our Lord. Amen. Never tire of firmly speaking out in defense of life from its conception. Christ is with you: be not afraid! - St. Pope John Paul II

6 Page 7 LIVES OF THE SAINTS Occasionally in this space will appear a short article covering the lives of the saints, especially with reference to those saints whose likeness appear on the stained glass windows in the church and chapel, or whose statue is present in the chapel area or the candle room area. LIVES OF THE SAINTS May the wisdom of the Saints inspire us in our daily lives: 21 St. Agnes, Virgin & Martyr 22 St. Vincent of Saragossa, Deacon & Martyr St. Vincent Pallotti, Priest 23 St. Ildefonsus, Bishop St. Marianne Cope, Religious 24 St. Francis De Sales, Bishop & Doctor of the Church 25 The Conversion of St. Paul, Apostle 26 Sts. Timothy & Titus, Bishops 27 St. Angela Merici, Virgin ST. VINCENT PALLOTTI Priest Born in Rome in 1795, St. Vincent became a priest and dedicated himself completely to God and the care of souls. He dreamed of gaining for Christ all non-catholics, especially the Mohammedans. To this end he inaugurated a revolutionary program which envisioned the collaboration of the laity in the apostolate of the clergy. St. Vincent was also well aware of the many deprivations in the natural sphere that hindered the spread of the faith. He then obtained and spent huge sums for the poor and underprivileged. He founded guilds for workers, agricultural schools, loan associates, orphanages and homes for girls all of which made him the pioneer and precursor of Catholic Action. His greatest legacy was the congregation which he founded for urban mission work, known as the Society for Catholic Action. This untiring laborer for Christ died in 1850 from a severe cold which he most likely caught on a cold rainy night after giving his cloak to a beggar who had none. PRAYER God, You taught Your Church to observe all the heavenly commandment commandments in the love of God and neighbor. Help us to practice works of charity an imitation of Your Priest, St. Vincent and merit to the numbered among the blessed in Your Kingdom. ST. MARIANNE COPE Religious Though leprosy scared off most people in 19thcentury Hawaii, that disease sparked great generosity in the woman who came to be known as Mother Marianne of Molokai. Her courage helped tremendously to improve the lives of its victims in Hawaii, a territory annexed to the United States during her lifetime (1898). St. Marianne s generosity and courage were celebrated at her May 14, 2005, beatification in Rome. She was a woman who spoke the language of truth and love to the world, said Cardinal José Saraiva Martins, prefect of the Congregation for Saints Causes. Cardinal Martins, who presided at the beatification Mass in St. Peter s Basilica, called her life a wonderful work of divine grace. Speaking of her special love for persons suffering from leprosy, he said, She saw in them the suffering face of Jesus. Like the Good Samaritan, she became their mother. On uary 23, 1838, a daughter was born to Peter and Barbara Cope of Hessen-Darmstadt, Germany. The girl was named after her mother. Two years later the Cope family emigrated to the United States and settled in Utica, New York. Young Barbara worked in a factory until August 1862, when she went to the Sisters of the Third Order of Saint Francis in Syracuse, New York. After profession in November of the next year, she began teaching at Assumption parish school. Marianne held the post of superior in several places and was twice the novice mistress of her congregation. A natural leader, three different times she was superior of St. Joseph s Hospital in Syracuse, where she learned much that would be useful during her years in Hawaii. Elected provincial in 1877, Mother Marianne was unanimously re-elected in Two years later the Hawaiian government was searching for someone to run the Kakaako Receiving Station for people suspected of having leprosy. More than 50 religious communities in the United States and Canada were asked. When the request was put to the Syracuse sisters, 35 of them volunteered immediately. On October 22, 1883, Mother Marianne and six other sisters left for Hawaii where they took charge of the Kakaako Receiving Station outside Honolulu; on the island of Maui they also opened a hospital and a school for girls. In 1888, Mother Marianne and two sisters went to Molokai to open a home for unprotected women and girls there. The Hawaiian government was quite hesitant to send women for this difficult assignment; they need not have worried about Mother Marianne! On Molokai she took charge of the home that Saint Damien de Veuster had established for men and boys. Mother Marianne changed life on Molokai by introducing cleanliness, pride, and fun to the colony. Bright scarves and pretty dresses for the women were part of her approach. Awarded the Royal Order of Kapiolani by the Hawaiian government and celebrated in a poem by Robert Louis Stevenson, Mother Marianne continued her work faithfully. Her sisters have attracted vocations among the Hawaiian people and still work on Molokai. St. Marianne died on August 9, 1918 and was beatified in 2005 and canonized seven years later.

7 Page 8 Our Faith THE DIGNITY & VOCATION OF PRIESTS Jesus said: The Harvest is rich but the laborers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest to send more laborers. Essential to the extension of the Kingdom and the salvation of souls is the Sacrament of Holy Orders, that we call the priesthood. One of the greatest priests in the history of the Church, who spent close to forty years in the Parish of Ars, spending from thirteen to eighteen hours on a daily basis in the confessional, reconciling souls to God, commented on the indispensable presence of the priesthood. This was the Saint John M. Vianney, known as the Cure of Ars ( ). This saint knew the extraordinary value of the priesthood: A good shepherd, a pastor after God s heart, is the greatest treasure which the good Lord can grant to a parish, and one of the most precious gifts of divine mercy. Following will be a brief commentary on all the sublime functions the priest carries out so as to glorify God in heaven and for the salvation of the souls on earth. If there is no priest, then there is no Holy Mass; if there is no Holy Mass, then there is no consecration of the Sacred Host; if there is not consecration of the Sacred Host then there is no Holy Communion; then if there is no Holy Communion there is no Sacramental Presence of Jesus. That means that we become spiritual orphans. We become like a ship without a port, an arrow without a target, a scout without compass, a dog without his master. We wander through life aimless and with no clear purpose. The same great Saint made the following observation. In all the key spiritual moments in our lives, who is present? Baptism? Usually it is the priest who God uses as the instrument to transform that child into a son/daughter of God. Confession? It is only the priest who is the means by which we are reconciled to God through the outpouring of the Blood of the Lamb that cleanses our souls and consciences of sin and guilt that weighs us down so heavily. Finally we can experience true peace of soul! First Holy Communion? It was the priest who celebrated Holy Mass, confected the Eucharist and gave us the Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity of Jesus the Lord. Confirmation? It was the Bishop, who has the fullness of the priesthood, who confirmed us by which we were fortified by the presence of the Holy Spirit, ready to be soldiers of Christ to both spread and defend the faith. What about Holy Matrimony? It was most likely the priest who sat down explaining the sublime vocation of Holy Matrimony, the importance of being faithful until death do we part and the importance of being open to life and bringing forth chil- dren into the world so that one day they will be eternal citizens of Heaven. Anointing of the Sick? It is the priest that we spontaneously call when we see our grandmother, mother or any person s health has so seriously declined that they might die. It is the priest who anoints them with holy oil by which they are strengthened to fight the good fight and unite their sufferings to the sufferings of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Death and burial? Who is present at the Funeral Mass praying for our loved one who has passed away and has gone to be judged by Jesus who will come to judge the living and the dead? We all must pass through the gateway of death and pass from the realms of time into eternity. It is the priest, acting in the person of Christ, while celebrating Holy Mass, who offers the Victim Jesus to the Father for the purification and salvation of this immortal soul. Family problems? Often when family problems set in who is it that the family will have recourse to as a means to work through these tangled and intricate and knotty problems? Frequently it is the person of the priest who comes to mind. The priest becomes the listener, the sounding board, the counsellor as well as the consoler to save the family from capsizing and sinking into the depths of sadness and oblivion! It is the priest who, like a human sponge, absorbs all of the problems in his heart and offers them to Jesus the Eternal priest for healing and salvation. Prayer? How often have we felt totally overwhelmed with life and problems that seem to be a mountain in size and weight? We want help and we know only God can help us. Who then is it that we turn to with faith and trust to intercede on our behalf and to pray for us so that this problem will be resolved or at least we can cope with the problem better? It is the priest. The priest becomes the intercessor or the mediator for us between heaven and earth. Our Lady. Let us then turn to Our Lady who is the Mother of God, the Mother of the Church, the Mother or all mankind, but especially she is the Mother of priests. Let us beg Our Lady to place her mantle of love and protection and comfort over all priests so that they would be protected from the fiery darts of the enemy, also that they would be protected from the devil of discouragement. Let us beg Our Lady to pray for priests that they would strive with all of the energy in their minds, hearts and souls to conform themselves to Jesus the High and eternal priest. May Our Lady s prayers help them to recognize that Jesus is the High and Eternal priest how lofty and sublime but also that Jesus is very close to them as their best Friend in time and He will be their best Friend in heaven for all eternity.

8 Page 9 ST. MAXIMILIAN KOLBE CHURCH TRIP TO WOODLOCH PINES RESORT HAWLEY, PA June 4th - 8th, 2018 (5 days, 4 nights) TOUR INCLUDES Roundtrip Motor Coach Transportation 4 Nights Accommodations at Woodloch Resort 4 Great Breakfasts/4 Delicious Lunches 4 Wonderful Dinners Starting with lunch on day of arrival and breakfast on day of departure! Happy Hour and Entertainment nightly! Indoor and outdoor pool with hot tub! Shuffleboard, Bocce ball, Go-Carts, Bumper Cars, Paddle Boats, Fitness Gym, Movies, Horseshoe Games, Bingo, Boat Rides and much more!! Book Early! Availability is Limited! $ per person deposit (fully refundable) For additional information, please call: Carmen REQUEST FOR 2017 TAX STATEMENTS Kindly fill out the form and return to the Parish Office! NEW JERSEY RALLY FOR LIFE Pro-life leaders, elected officials and clergy will address the Rally on Monday, uary 22nd, 2018 at the State House in Trenton, NJ from 11:00 A.M. 1:00 P.M. The bus will depart from the St. Maximilian Kolbe Church parking lot at 9:50 A.M. Bus fare is $10.00 per person. To reserve a seat and for additional info, please call Ed at ST. BLAISE-BLESSING OF THE THROATS Saturday, February 3, 2018 The blessing of the throats in honor of St. Blaise will be right after the 7:00 A.M. Mass on Saturday, February 3rd, ASH WEDNESDAY SCHEDULE Wednesday, February 14, :30 A.M. Mass 12:00 P.M. Mass 5:00 P.M. Communion Service Ashes will be given out at the conclusion of each liturgy. T R I V I A A N S W E R S 1. The USS Constitution, also called Old Ironsides ; it was built in Florida; it is St. Augustine, founded by the Spanish in Bishop Fulton Sheen 4. Charles Lindbergh 5. Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World in Florida. 6. George M. Cohan, the subject of the movie Yankee Doodle Dandy. 7. So they would take more trips, naturally. He was promoting his own product while making his employees happy. 8. Yellowstone, which Wyoming shares with Idaho and Montana. 9. Central Park