St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish

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1 St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish 5112 Pocono Crest Rd. P.O. Box O Pocono Pines, PA Parish Office Phone: (570) Fax: (570) Web Page: Welcome To all who are tired and need rest; to all who mourn and need comfort; to all who are friendless and need friendship; to all who are discouraged and need hope; to all who are homeless and need sheltering love; to all who sin and need a Savior; and to whomsoever will, the Parish of St. Maximilian Kolbe opens wide its doors in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ! June 30, 2013 Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Our Mission Statement We of St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish believe that we have been gifted with Life, Faith and Discipleship. Empowered by Jesus in Word and Sacrament, we are called to grow in wisdom, grace and fidelity to His Church by following the Spiritual and Corporal Works of Mercy. WORKING TOGETHER TO BUILD THE KINGDOM OF GOD

2 June 30th, 2013 Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time THE PRICE OF FREEDOM Today s readings promise that if we could escape from the shackles of our attachments we would be happier, freer, more peaceful. Luke s Gospel begins, When the days for Jesus being taken up were fulfilled, he resolutely determined to journey to Jerusalem. Aware of the opposition and danger awaiting him, Jesus went forward. Naturally, brave people volunteered to join him. But Jesus cautioned them. Could they give up their attachments to home and possessions, friends and family, conventional responsibilities? A tough challenge, but not unprecedented. Centuries before, Elijah had criticized Elisha for wanting time just to kiss his parents good-bye before following Elijah. Just where would such a path take Elisha? Or Jesus followers? Or us? Paul tells us, For freedom Christ set us free; so stand firm and do not submit again to the yoke of slavery. The outcome is freedom, but if the requirements don t give us pause, then maybe we re not paying close enough attention. Copyright J. S. Paluch Co. Next weekend we will have a special 2nd Collection for our Parish Debt. Please be generous. St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish Staff Reverend John B. Boyle ~ Pastor ~ jbboyle@me.com Deacon Frank Gisoldi ~ deaconf@ptd.net Mrs. Lynnette Smith Coordinator of Religious Education/ Pastoral Associate ~ lysmith@ptd.net Marion Colvin Office Manager ~ mcol@ptd.net John Marcinkowski, Jr. Coordinator of Music ~ jjm1105@ptd.net Pastors Points To Ponder Often during the summer a parish will welcome a missionary for a weekend. The pastor might use it as an opportunity to get away, while a visiting priest celebrates the Masses and shares stories from the mission field. In a bit of a role reversal today, there are now a number of parishes in the United States that are served by priests who have come here from countries and regions that we might typically imagine are mission territories: India, Africa, Mexico, and South America. Leaving father and mother and family for the sake of the kingdom is no longer a one-way street. Today we support the Holy Father in his charitable works. The Peter s Pence Collection is taken up worldwide to support the most disadvantaged: victims of war, oppression, natural disaster and others in need of emergency assistance. Be a pilgrim of charity - please be generous in this Collection. TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION The pilgrim experience of going by foot to Santiago de Compostella, the shrine of St. James, reaches its high point a month from now at the feast of the Apostle. By now, tens of thousands of pilgrims are already on the road. Typically, they cover twelve to twenty miles a day through rough territory. The difficult journey and the often primitive lodging facilities are made bearable by the joy of the pilgrims, their songs and prayers. When their journey is documented properly, they receive the scallop shell, a reminder not only of James the fisherman, but also his call to fish for human beings and to baptize the nations. In the Middle Ages, those who wore this badge on their hats were granted lodging and hospitality wherever they went. Next to the palm, the sign of a Jerusalem pilgrim, the scallop shell was most highly prized. In the Middle Ages, some people so enjoyed the pilgrim road, although it was filled with discomfort and danger, that they spent most of their lives on the road. Today, some people take up the route for exercise, but are drawn gradually into the spirituality of the journey. As you make your summer travels, always fold in an element of pilgrimage: a long walk through beautiful countryside, a visit to a church, a prayer of gratitude for your journey through life s hills and valleys. James Field, Copyright J. S. Paluch Co.

3 Week of: June 29th thru July 7th Saturday 4:00 pm Keith Dischinger by Pat Hannon Sunday 8:00 am For The Parishioners 10:30 am Brian P. Donahue & Megan Pearsen by Terry Lockyer Monday 8:15 am Barbara Ann Zerfoss by Stevie Rose & Sabrina Aquinas Tuesday 8:15 am Albert Howe by Mary Howe Wed 8:15 am Communion Service Thursday 8:15 am For Blessings on Our Nation ~ 237th Birthday Friday 8:15 pm Arielle Bisono by Her Family Saturday 4:00 pm Mary Papa by Carol & Andy Shumack Sunday 8:00 am For The Parishioners 10:30 am Arielle Bisono by Her Family The most fundamental human freedom is that of practicing one s faith openly, which for human beings is their reason for living. ~ Blessed Pope John Paul II, Address to Diplomatic Corps, January 13, 1996 Saturday Confessions at 3:00 pm Please note: There will not be an 8:15 Mass when a Funeral Mass is scheduled. PARISH OFFICE HOURS Monday thru Wednesday - 9 am to 4 pm Thursday - 9 am to Noon Friday - CLOSED Evangelization Tip: Start a Blog and write about your Faith Journey. Total Expenditures (for Y/E. June 30, 2012)... $440,703 Avg. weekly cost of Operation 8,475 Collection for w.e. 06/16/13.. 4,588 (Deficit) / surplus (3,887) Expansion Loan (debt).. $ 102,919. Saturday: Acts 12:1911; 2 Tim. 4:6-8, 17-18; Matt. 16:13-19 Sunday: 1 Kings 19:16b, 19-21; Gal. 5:1, 13-18; Luke 9:51-62 Monday: Genesis 18:16-33; Matthew 8:18-22 Tuesday: Genesis 19:15-29; Matthew 8:23-27 Wednesday: Ephes. 2:19-22; Matthew John 20:24-29 Thursday: Genesis 22:1b-19; Matthew 9:1-8 Friday: Genesis 23:1-4, 19; 24:1-8,62-67; Matthew 9:9-13 Saturday: Genesis 27:1-5, 15-29; Matthew 9:14-17 Sunday: Isaiah 66:10-14c; Galatians 6:14-18; Luke 10:1-12, 17-20

4 Parish Life RELIGIOUS EDUCATION REGISTRATION for is now open. Registration forms are available from the rack outside the parish office, on the tables by the exits upstairs and online at our website. Forms and fees may be submitted to the Parish Office during regular office hours. Forms and fees may also be mailed to the office or placed in the collection basket at any weekend Mass. Questions? Please call Lynnette Smith, our Coordinator of Religious Education, during office hours at or her at VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL will be held the week of July 29th thru August 2nd. Children ages 4 through Grade 5 are encouraged to join us for Faith Mountain from 9:30 12:30 each day of that week as we celebrate the Year of Faith through music, crafts, games, snacks, prayer, and Register for VBS early. Space is Limited. Bereavement Support Group will be held July 10th at 9:30 am (the second Wednesday of the month). Anyone who has suffered a loss due to death, divorce or separation is welcome to join the group as they gather downstairs in the Parish Hall. ST. MAX BOOK CHAT...will meet July 23rd. Rediscovering Catholicism by Matthew Kelly will be our next selection. If you would like to order a copy at a discounted rate of only $3., please call Lynnette in the Parish Office. At a time when many Catholics are disillusioned, questioning their faith, and filled with doubts about the relevance of Catholicism in the modern world, the voice of one man cries out to the world s largest faith community with a clarity that is rare and inspiring. Rediscover Catholicism takes us on an adventure of lifechanging proportions. Beginning with our common yearning for happiness, Matthew Kelly reveals the essence of authentic Catholic spirituality while addressing some of the most important questions we face today both as individuals and as a Church. A PRE-JORDAN SESSION - for parents seeking to have a child Baptized, will be held downstairs in Our Lady of the Lake Hall on Tuesday, July 9th at 7 pm. Please call the Parish Office to pre-register for this session. The next session will be held in October. A Fortnight for Freedom Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament This Sunday Noon until 7 pm The Patriotic Rosary at 7 pm Join us for this special time of prayer for our states, nation, our clergy and our leaders. St. Max is forming a Children s Liturgical Dance Team to perform at this year s picnic on July 28th. No experience is necessary. This will be simple arm motions so that all ages can perform. Open to ages 14 and under. We need your help! The Next Practices will take plane on the following Sundays after the 10:30 Mass: June 30th, July 14th and July 21st. Please contact Laura Oddy at or mrsoddy1@epix.net no later than July 6th. Do you know the meaning of this Catholic symbol? Turn to the last page for the answer. All Are Welcome Contemplative Prayer - Mondays 9:30 am Scripture Sharing - Tuesdays 9:30 am Prayer Shawl- 1st & 3rd Tues. of the pm Women s Cornerstone - July 8th at 7 pm Bereavement Support- July 10th - 9:30 am Social Concerns - 1st Tues. of the Month - 9 am Pre-Jordan Session - July 9th - 7 pm Evangelization Meeting - July 9th - 7 pm July 2nd - Craft Mtg. 6 pm/ Prayer Shawl 7 pm

5 Parish Life Parish Life Remember in Prayer The Sick and The Homebound Phoebe Bramley ~ Charles Oddy Kevin Kret ~ Fr. Urban ~ Eileen Blieka ~ Virgil Richter Charlie Ondrajka ~ Kathleen McDonnell Arthur Bramley ~Thomas Houston ~ Lillian Cortese Joseph McKenna ~ Ron Heisler ~ Msgr. Jerry Sherba Seth Stephens ~ John Scanlon ~ Cecilia McIlvenny Theresa Akus ~ Danielle Sergi ~ Virginia Foley Dorothy Sergie ~ Elana Knitel ~ Terese Brenneman Thomas Kobrtwitz ~ Barbara Sciandra ~ Jack McKenna Riley Direnzo ~ Richard Snell ~ Chase Robert Alexander John Snyder ~ Mary Mayberry - Scott H. Maria Mercedes ~ Louis Larsen Jr. ~ Margaret Meade Theresa Marcinkowski ~ Joan Rafferty ~ George Fritz Terry Quinn ~ Ann Valentina ~ Terrence Sumrall Joshua Kovitch ~ Joe Miller ~ Fr. Ed Alberts If you, or someone you know would like to be included on the prayer list or in our prayer network, please call the office. Hospital Visits - Fr. Boyle is more than willing to visit those who are hospitalized. Please call and let Father, or the office staff know who is in the hospital and which hospital. St. Max Pocono Men s Cornerstone is a 26-hour journey of faith and fellowship for all Catholic men seeking to deepen their relationships with God, family and friends. The 2013 event will be held on Aug. 9 & 10th at the Villa of Our Lady Retreat House on Meadowside Dr., off Rt. 611, Mt. Pocono. For more info. look for bulletin inserts, posters and also brochures in the church Narthex, or call Pat ; or John or baab@ ptd.net. Come Celebrate at Our Festival Of Faith Sunday - July 28th Parish Picnic at Blanche Price Park. If you would like to help defray the cost of our Parish Picnic supplies, please place your donation in a plain envelope labeled Parish Picnic. Sign up sheets will soon be available for those who wish to bring picnic foods and to volunteer for specific tasks. Thank You for your support. The next meetings is Monday July 1st in Our Lady of the Lake Hall. Please call G.K. Steve Glinane at or check the new website St. Maximilian Kolbe 15th Annual Golf Tournament Tuesday, Aug. 6th ~ Tee Off 1 pm Mountain Laurel Golf Club White Haven, PA Forms are available in the Parish office and by the exits of the church. For more information contact Mike at RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE ST. MAXIMILIAN KOLBE CHURCH HALL MONDAY, JULY 1st FROM 1-6 PM (THIS IS A NEW DATE) The need for blood is critical. To register or view donor guidelines, visit or call RED-CROSS The Pastor s Wish List. Frequently individuals or families inquire about contributing a substantial sum of money to be used in memory of a loved one or one s family. The Pastor s Wish List has been created to give an idea of the needs of the Parish and how a family or loved one can be remembered in a very special manner. If anyone desires to discuss any item on the list below, please contact Fr. Boyle for more information. This list is not in any particular order or preference. An estimated cost for each item is just that ~ an estimate. ~ For someone to write a check in the amount of $102,919 to pay-off our Parish Debt. ~A contract with a Web Site Company that will produce, edit and enhance our Parish Web site on a regular basis. $3,000. ~Additional security cameras for monitoring the exterior of the church and rectory. $10,000. ~Creation of a Prayer/Meditation Garden on the Parish Property. $10,000. If needed, more suggestions can be made! Thursday, July 4th The Parish Office will be closed in observance of the Holiday.

6 Parish Life PRAYERS FOR MILITARY AND GOVERNMENT SERVICE Cpt. Thomas M. Smith - Hanscom AFB, MA Airman Joshua Ponce - Tyler, TX James Murtha, USN - Afghanistan Sgt. Richard J. Fissler Jr. - Ft. Indiantown Gap, PA Lt. Col. Christopher Yuskaitis - Italy Cpl. John P. Bramley - Camp Pendleton, CA Airman Basic Minnette Fruauff - San Antonio, TX Marc Barney, USN - Mediterranean Sea Sgt. Nicholas Bogert - Afghanistan Airman Linda DeMuro - Afghanistan Staff Sgt. William D. Olsen - Nellis AFB, NV 3rd Class Petty Officer DC3 Jeffrey Royall - USCG -VA Pvt. Nhelmar DePerro - Camp Le Jeune, NC Pvt. Dylan Yost, USMC - Afghanistan DEPLOYED CIVILIAN PERSONNEL Eugene Maslar, Jr.-Bagram, Afghanistan Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands. Protect them as they protect us. ~AMEN Answer to the Catholic Meaning of this symbol ~ The letters X and P are often used as another symbol for Christ. The first two letters of Christ s name in Greek are X and P. In the Greek alphabet X equals CH and P equals R. Also known as the Chi-RHO cross, the letters are usually inscribed one over the other sometimes enclosed within a circle becoming both a cosmic and solar symbol. Week of June 16th The Eucharistic Sanctuary Light Available for $20 for two weeks The Bread and Wine Available for $25. for one week Altar Flowers Available for $75. for one week Tabernacle Flowers Available for $50. for one week Around the Diocese Many families in the Diocese of Scranton continue to grieve the loss of loved ones who have died as a result of violent or tragic death. In response, the Diocese is offering the Annual Mass in remembrance of victims of violent or tragic death; particularly for persons who have died through murder, suicide or accidental death. The Mass will be a way for friends and families to remember and celebrate the lives of these victims. This Mass is scheduled for Thursday, August 1, 2013 at 7 pm in St. Peter s Cathedral, Scranton. All persons in our parish who have lost a loved one through tragic or traumatic death, are invited to this liturgy. In addition, they are encouraged to register the names of their loved ones for entry into the Book of Remembrance. Please pick up a form from the Parish Office to register the name of your loved one; forms must be received by the Diocese by July 18th. Catholic Charismatic Renewal ~ The 30th annual conference sponsored by the Diocese of Scranton will be held during the weekend of August 2 thru August 4th at the University of Scranton. Focus will be -The Journey of Faith, Keeping Our Eyes Fixed on Jesus, The Leader and Perfector of Our Faith. Call for more information. Ecumenical / Interfaith A 5K Run/Walk - Breast Cancer Rally, will be held at Lake Naomi/Timber Trails, Pinecrest Swim Club on Saturday, July 13, Check in 7 am to 8:30 am, 9 am. The Linda Creed Breast Cancer organization works with the Dale & Frances Hughes Cancer Center in East Stroudsburg to help local women fight for their future. Go to to download a registration form or call ECUMENICAL FOOD PANTRY In addition to Peanut Butter & Jelly, the Pantry is also in need of canned vegetables (corn, peas, carrots), canned or instant potatoes, cereal, rice & cleaning supplies. Next preparation day is Monday, July 17th, for distribution on Tuesday, July 18th.