St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish

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1 St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish March 10, 2019 MISSION STATEMENT We Worship ~ We Teach ~ We Care 5112 Pocono Crest Road PO Box O Pocono Pines, PA Mass Schedule: Saturday 4:00 pm Sunday 8:00 am & 10:30 am Saturday Confessions 3:00 pm

2 March 10, st Sunday of Lent Filled with the Holy Spirit, Jesus returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit into the desert for forty days, to be tempted by the devil. He ate nothing during those days, and when they were over he was hungry. ~Lk 4:1-2 St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish Staff Reverend Sean G. Carpenter ~ Pastor Deacon Frank Gisoldi Deacon Tom Amoroso Melissa Laverty Pastoral Associate ~ St.MaxMelissa@outlook.com Coordinator of Religious Education John Marcinkowski, Jr. Coordinator of Music ~ jjm1105@ptd.net Visit us on the Pope Francis reminds us that Lent is a new beginning, a path leading to the certain goal of Easter, Christ s victory over death. This season urgently calls us to conversion. Lent is the favorable season for renewing our encounter with Christ who lives in his word, in the sacraments and in our neighbor. Once again Lent comes to make its prophetic appeal, to remind us that it is possible to create something new within ourselves and around us. At the basis of everything is the Word of God, which during this season we are invited to hear and ponder more deeply. G O S P E L M E D I T A T I O N As we enter into this Lenten season of penance and self-denial, we're reminded that the God we follow is no stranger to these things. In this Sunday's Gospel, we see the temptations of Jesus which have parallels throughout Scripture and in our own lives. The apostle John warns against temptations to sensual lust, enticement of the eyes, and a pretentious life (cf. 1 John 2:16). Before Eve plucks the fruit from the tree, she hears it is good for food, pleasing to the eyes, and desirable for gaining wisdom (cf. Genesis 3:6). The temptations of Jesus are our own. "Turn these stones to bread." Here is the lure of bodily comfort, like good food or sensual lust. It's the simplest of temptations because it's instinctual. We want good for our bodies! But there may be times these bodily goods don't serve the higher good for our souls. The leap "from the temple parapet" would entice the eye of the person watching. A feat like this would prove Jesus' Messianic ability. His popularity could be a shortcut to the cross. We might not be daredevils, but we want people to like us and be impressed by us. Do we sacrifice our values along the way? To "bow and worship" the devil - and so claim power and a pretentious life - seems like a dramatic temptation. Not everyone may feel enticed by power in the professional sense, but all of us want control. A volunteer team can feel just as intense as the boardroom! How often do we prefer to be in control of our lives (and perhaps even the lives of others), rather than allow God to be God? When we consider areas of temptation and sin, it's not to feel ashamed. The temptation in the desert reminds us that we are not alone and that the strength of Jesus can be our strength, too.

3 March 9th through March 17th Saturday 4:00 pm William H. Binns Jr. by Bill and Eileen Binns Sunday 8:00 am Eric Esten by Marge McDonald 10:30 am For The Parishioners Monday 9:15 am Joseph Battisto by Peter and Colleen LaScala Tuesday 9:15 am Helen Yardchik by Colin and Carolyn Devereux Wednesday 9:15 am John Martin by the Carpenter Family Thursday 9:15 am Joseph A. Puglia by Rusty Gravatt Friday 9:15 am Communion Service Saturday 4:00 pm 55th Wedding Anniversary Henry & Irena Rogowska by The Family Sunday 8:00 am Michael Kovich by Tom and Lynnette Smith 10:30 am For The Parishioners 9:15 am mass will still be celebrated when we have a funeral mass that day. Confessions -Saturday 3 pm First Friday Adoration held after 9:15 am Communion Service each month. Excerpt from the Catechism of the Catholic Church on Life and Abortion The moment a positive law deprives a category of human beings of the protection which civil legislation ought to accord them, the state is denying the equality of all before the law. When the state does not place its power at the service of the rights of each citizen, and in particular of the more vulnerable, the very foundations of a state based on law are undermined... As a consequence of the respect and protection which must be ensured for the unborn child from the moment of conception, the law must provide appropriate penal sanctions for every deliberate violation of the child's rights. ~ CDF, Donum vitae III. Teachings of the Magisterium on Life Parishioners & Visitors, Please note that all correspondence should be sent to the Parish s P.O. Box O, Pocono Pines, and NOT TO THE PHYSICAL ADDRESS. Mail that is addressed to the Parish s physical address will be returned to sender by the Post Office. Saturday: Is 58:9b-14; Lk 5:27-32 Sunday: Dt 26:4-10; Rom 10:8-13; Lk 4:1-13 Monday: Lv 19:1-2, 11-18; Mt 25:31-46 Tuesday: Is 55:10-11; Mt 6:7-15 Wednesday: Jon 3:1-10; Lk 11:29-32 Thursday: Est C:12, 14-16, 23-25; Mt 7:7-12 Friday: Ez 18:21-28; Mt 5:20-26 Saturday: Dt 26:16-19; Mt 5:43-48 Sunday: Gn 15:5-12, 17-18; Phil 3:17-4:1; Lk 9:28b-36 LOCAL CHURCH SIGN Weekly Donations 2/24/19.. $ 4,445. Thank You for Your Generosity. Your Pastor

4 FAITH FORMATION NEWS Monday, March 11 Lenten Penance Service, 7 p.m. at St. Max Saturday, March 30: First Communion Retreat, 10 a.m. Sunday, April 28: Celebration of the Sacrament of First Communion, 10:30 a.m. Mass Sunday, May 19: Confirmation Retreat, 1 p.m. Sunday, June 9: Celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation at 10:30 a.m. Mass LITTLE ROCK SCRIPTURE STUDY..resumes Tuesday, March 5, During Lent, we will be studying The Passion and Resurrection Narratives of Jesus. Using both videos and written materials, this program is designed to help bring Catholics to a greater understanding of the Bible and an awareness of God s living presence in the Scriptures, as well as an appreciation of how the Bible can be applied to daily life. For more information, call or stop by the parish office or simply join us on March 5 in the parish hall. JEFF CAVINS BIBLE STUDY CONTINUES If you are interested in taking part in or hosting a home bible study featuring the DVD series Bible Timeline by Jeff Cavins, contact June Schott at or by jschott@ptd.net. All materials are provided for the study. DAILY MEDITATION FOR CATHOLICS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE If you would like to receive the monthly publication The Word Among Us, annual subscriptions are available for $20 per year, beginning in Lent. The Word Among Us includes daily meditations based on the Mass readings and inspirational essays and stories of the saints and other heroes of faith that encourage you to go out and live the Word. To purchase a copy, contact Melissa in the parish office. HAVE THE BEST LENT EVER Best Lent Ever is a free program that can help to guide you on an incredible 40-day journey to become the best version of yourself. Sign up for free online at BestLentEver.com/ParishSignUp to receive daily s with short, inspirational videos; practical tips to incorporate into your everyday life; and encouraging stories from Matthew Kelly and the team from Dynamic Catholic. THE LIGHT IS ON FOR YOU The light is on for you at St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish every Monday during Lent, after 9:15 a.m. Mass, as the church is open for individual Confessions. We invite you to experience Christ s healing love through the Sacrament of Reconciliation. LENTEN PENANCE SERVICE HELD MARCH 11 St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish will host a Lenten Penance Service on Monday, March 11, at 7 p.m. Several area priests will be available to hear Confessions. JOIN US FOR OUR PARISH LENTEN ACTIVITIES FOR ALL AGES Every Wednesday During Lent- Stations of the Cross will be held each Wednesday after 9:15 a.m. Mass and at 7 p.m. Monday, March 11, 7 p.m. Lenten Penance Service at St. Maximilian Kolbe Sunday, March 31, 8 p.m. - Jesus the Healer Presented by the Mystery Players of Notre Dame Church in North Caldwell, NJ, this dramatic presentation examines the life of Jesus through the powerful miracles he performed and the healing events of his life. For the past 19 years, the play has been performed in numerous Roman Catholic parishes throughout New Jersey and in the parish in Newtown, CT, from which 11 children from the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting were buried. We are honored to host this moving presentation at St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish this Lent. Sunday, April 14, 7:30 p.m. Living Stations of the Cross This prayerful presentation of the Stations of the Cross will be presented by members of all ages of St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish.

5 Meetings are the 1st & 3rd Mondays of the 7 pm in the parish hall. ~ ~Facebook: Knights of Columbus Pocono Pines A Look Ahead LENTEN BUFFETS Two More Dates: March 22nd April 5th Plan to join us on these dates between 4:30 & 7 p.m. for a delicious meal and an opportunity for fellowship. Choose from pastas, homemade sauces, fish, stuffed shells, mac and cheese, soup, salad, bread, beverage and St. Max s famous dessert table. The cost is $12. for Adults; $10. for Seniors $5. for children, ages 5-12 Children under 5 eat free. Take out portions will be available. Your continuing support and patronage are greatly appreciated! Jay Crandall ~ Daniella Maldanado Betty Colburn ~ Bill Gleason ~ Sr. Marietta Darrin Rockefeller ~ Kyle Brennan Lou Larson ~ Robyn Mappa ~ Joseph McKenna Louis Siroco ~ Bob Ruezinsky ~ Fr. Urban Margaret Broderick ~ Cecilia McIlvenny Richard Snell ~ Kim Maria Giganti Michael F. Romano ~ Vivian Kanopp ~ Fr. Ed Kearns Violet Sloat ~ Marin Stober ~ Kathleen Hanratty Jennifer Royall ~ David Mancuso ~ Paul Fulton Deacon Frank ~ John Schriever ~ Maya Rose Newton Lisa Champney ~ Rosa Santos ~ Leslie Fox Crystal Martinez ~ Penny Staph ~ Carolyn Donahue Sharon Jones ~ Terry Howe ~ Gunner Gonzalez Grace Bush ~ Irene Halupa ~ Alice & Eileen O Neill Samson Colborn ~ Joan Harrigan ~ Jamie Nderitu Maurice Berger ~ Tom Schoettle ~ Sal Rullis Msgr. Fitzpatrick ~ Sandra Carroll ~ Tom Flannery Peter Veritas ~ JoAnn Berger Hospital Visits - Fr. Sean is more than willing to visit those who are hospitalized and homebound. Please call the office at and let Father or the office staff know who is in the hospital and which hospital they are in. at St. Max Mon., Mar St. Max Penance Service - 7 pm Tues., Mar Women s Cornerstone - 7 pm Wed., Mar Stations of the Cross - following the 9:15 am mass and again at 7 pm Wed., Mar. 13th - Men s Cornerstone - 7 pm Wed., Mar. 13th - Adult Choir - 7:30 pm Fri., Mar. 15th - Joyful Noise Choir - 5:30 pm PARISH COOKBOOK ~ $10 Flavor the Max~ A Second Helping can be purchased in the Cry Room after Masses or in the Parish Office during regular office hours. During our year-long celebration of the 10th Anniversary of St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish, we hope to feature many delicious dishes featured in this cookbook, which not only shares the treasured recipes of parishioners and friends, but also illustrates in a special way the blending of the ingredients of two parishes to create our vibrant Parish Family. (Be sure to read We Come to Tell Our Story, A Tale of Two Parishes, & And the Two Shall Become One in the beginning of your cookbook!) A single rose to the living is more beautiful than a wreath to the dead. Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances ~ Thessalonians 5:16-18 Footprints Margaret Fishback Powers Bulletin submissions can be ed to mcol@ptd.net Please submit two weeks prior to publication date otherwise we cannot promise publication date desired. ~ Thank You

6 Prayers for Military and Government Service HA Valerie Novak ~ Sr. Airman Charlie Maldanado Alston Smart, Jr.~ Eugene Maslar, Jr ~Sgt. Matthew Price 1st Lt. Mark Gaido ~ Lt. JG Michael Huf Airman Patrick Alminde ~TECH Sgt. William D. Olsen Seaman Nicole Beckman ~ Cpl. John P. Bramley Lt. Joseph V. Yuskaitis, Jr. ~ Major Thomas M. Smith 2nd Class Petty Officer DC2, Jeffrey Royall Sgt. Amber Keppol ~ Sgt. Andrew Malave Sgt. Matthew Ponce ~ MK1 Katie Stodnick March 16th is the Feast Day of St. Louise de Marillac God calls us in every stage of life. This week is the feast of Louise de Marillac. As a young girl, she felt called to the religious life. However, she received advice to marry instead. Her husband died 12 years into their marriage. In the wake of her husband's death, she met St. Vincent de Paul. She was greatly inspired by his work with the poor, and he became her spiritual director. She began a training center out of her own home to train other young woman to serve the poor and sick. This became the Sisters of Charity. The religious order began to grow, as slowly more sisters joined to work in hospitals and orphanages across France. The Sisters of Charity now serve worldwide. When your life takes an unexpected turn, consider where God might be calling you! The St. Max Activities Committee has the following events planned for all! Sunday, April 7th, 2019 at 12 p.m. Lunch with Fr. Sean June Trip to State Capital in Harrisburg (date and time TBA) September Trip to Winery (date, time, location TBA) November Trip to Radio City Christmas Spectacular starring the Rockettes (date and time TBA) INSPIRATION FOR THE WEEK.. Temptation is a part of our lives. Even Jesus wrestled with temptation. Our faith tells us that we are meant to live our lives in service of God's kingdom. Yet, we often find ourselves pursuing our own desires rather than God's. The Gospel clearly tells us that true power is found in the embrace of virtue - living lives of non-violence, mercy, and forgiveness. Yet, we still are not convinced and seek things that will hurt us and retaliate against those who harm us. When Jesus faced temptation, he found security in who he was, which firmly rooted him in his mission and gave him the determination to trust in God. We, too, must learn to find security in our identity as a son or daughter of God, to live out our mission rooted in that truth, and to be confident in God's abiding presence. "You are a pilgrim in this life on a journey home." -St. Teresa of Calcutta St. Maximilian Kolbe is A Welcoming Roman Catholic Parish If you would like to join our parish, registration forms may be found in our church narthex and in the parish office or if you prefer, register online at You may also call the parish office ( ) and we would be happy to send you a registration form. Week of March 10th Sanctuary Light Maurice Berger - Thanksgiving by Peggy Bostwick Bread and Wine For The Unborn Altar Flowers Available for $100. for one week

7 St. Maximilian Kolbe is A Welcoming Roman Catholic Parish If you would like to join our parish, registration forms may be found in our church narthex and in the parish office or if you prefer, register online at You may also call the parish office ( ) and we would be happy to send you a registration form. RECOGNIZE GOD IN YOUR ORDINARY MOMENTS It will take too long. I can't spare it. I don't know anybody. I am just too busy. How many excuses can you think of to put forth as reasons why you should say no to the call of Jesus Christ? Wait. You didn't know to whom those responses were directed? We say no to many things and many people, but we wouldn't say no to Jesus. Really? During this Lenten season, like all the other seasons, we will be asked to respond in many different ways. There will be fasting, almsgiving, and abstinence from certain foods. There will be invitations to various devotions and formational studies. We will be asked to reflect on our faith and then dive deeper. The argument will be made by some that many of these things are being asked of us by others and not Jesus. Of course, that will just be another excuse like those above. For every calling upon us comes with a temptation to take the easy way out or to minimize the value of the request. We will stay caught up in an endless cycle of excuses that lead us nowhere. That is unless we simply choose to stop the madness and say YES! This Lent, give up and give in. Let God take over as you surrender all you are and have to Him. Now is the time to turn to Jesus. No more excuses. -Tracy Earl Welliver, MTS Do You Want to Know More About the Annulment Process?: In the Diocese of Scranton, the annulment process is now more user friendly than you might expect, and there is no longer a processing fee. Please contact your pastor or the Diocesan Tribunal Office ( ) to begin a conversation. It is possible to get clear answers to these questions and to renew your connection with the Church. Around The Diocese Clymer Library Distribution in March Elaine Madere is accepting essential household items - dishes, glasses in sets, eating utensils, pots and pans, cooking utensils, microwaves, small kitchen appliances, knives, can openers, corning ware dishes, containers with tops, towels, shower curtains, throw rugs, bed pillows, comforters, sheets, blankets, lamps and window curtains. She no longer takes clothing, baby items, furniture. She will begin distribution at the Clymer library in March. If you have donations or know someone in need: contact Elaine at or elaine_madere@yahoo.com Throughout the Book of Deuteronomy, and in today's reading, Moses reminds the Israelites of how God was present throughout their history. Moses instructed Israel to make a sacrificial offering to the Lord God in thanksgiving. As we begin the season of Lent, how will you show gratitude to the Lord? Following the directive of the Diocese of Scranton, we have suspended the use of the Chalice to help protect us from the flu and other illness. We will resume sharing in the Precious Blood when the Diocese suggests. Anyone who needs to receive communion from the chalice alone out of medical necessity is asked to speak to Father Sean prior to the start of mass. FOOD PANTRY NEWS : Five Loaf House 133 Fire House Rd., Pocono Pines Distributions are to qualified persons and families only. Distributions are the Second Monday of each month and the Tuesday following that Monday. Monday Hours 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. by appointment after these hours & Tuesday 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Food Donations are accepted on Mon/Tues only, from 9 a.m. -11 a.m. or call MORE VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED. St. Maximilian Parish greatly appreciates the support of the advertisers allowing our congregation to receive this bulletin at no cost to the church. While we appreciate their support, we are not liable for any of their actions, fees, or services.