St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish 5112 Pocono Crest Rd. PO Box O Pocono Pines, PA 18350 Parish Office: (570) 646-6424 Web Page: http://www.stmaxkolbepoconos.org Summer Mass Schedule: Saturday ~ 5:00 p.m. Sunday ~ 8:00 & 10:30 a.m. Saturday Confessions ~ 4:00 p.m. July 23rd, 2017 Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Our Mission Statement We Worship ~ We Teach ~ We Care
July 23rd, 2017 Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time THE MERCY, POWER, AND LOVE OF GOD The first reading today, from the book of Wisdom, makes its point over and over, at least five times in five verses! God is mighty, but lenient to all. God s power is shown in kindness and clemency, not in harshness and condemnation, and those who govern God s people must govern in the same way, with kindness. This loving kindness and gentleness is not contrary to God s might, but is a direct result of God s primacy over all. Who are we, then, to judge what is in the hearts of our fellow Christians and all people, when God commands justice with love and clemency? Likewise, the Holy Spirit makes up for our ignorance of what we need, speaking in a language we do not yet understand. But God knows our needs before we do, understands the intercessions of the Spirit, and helps us in our weakness. This is our hope: God s mercy, power, and love. Copyright J. S. Paluch Co., Inc. 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 Marion Colvin Office Manager ~ mcol@ptd.net John Marcinkowski, Jr. Coordinator of Music ~ jjm1105@ptd.net TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION For centuries, the only Eucharistic Prayer we heard as Western Catholics was the old Roman Canon, usually recited in a low voice by the priest, in Latin. By the 1940s, many Catholics were learning to follow along with the actions of the priest by means of a bilingual missal, with Latin on one side and English on the other. Drawings of the priest s position at the altar, moving from one side to the other, or bowing or standing with uplifted hands at the center, helped the readers stay on track. The Roman Canon is a long prayer, and since it was done every day for every occasion, priests had a way of galloping through it. Even though long, its structure is fairly simple, with the consecration and sacrifice clearly marked out. Sadly, this surviving prayer had triumphed over many treasures of our tradition that emphasized other dimensions of Eucharist. The Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy in 1963 did not call directly for new Eucharistic Prayers, but that direction was inevitable. Discussion began almost immediately, and by 1967 the Vatican approved three new Eucharistic Prayers. In 1974, the Congregation for Worship unveiled the experiment of two Eucharistic Prayers for Masses of Reconciliation, and three for Masses with Children. At last, a period of creativity and enrichment had begun. Rev. James Field, Copyright J. S. Paluch Co. And the king will say to them in reply, Amen, I say to you, whatever you did for one of these least brothers of mine, you did for me. ~Matthew 25:40 Let the Children Come Jesus, You said, Let the little children come to Me. You did not come for the perfect not only for the mature in faith, or the advanced in intellect. You did not come only for those who already know You. You came for everyone who is on their journey. Everyone who needs to know You better, love You more deeply, grow in virtue and sacrifice. Children are a perfect example of this. Their only job is to learn and grow. They have a vast capacity for love. You want children to come to You, to be with You, to open their minds and hearts to You. In these tender formative years, it is important that they have a relationship a friendship with You.
b July 22nd through July 30th Saturday 5:00 pm Anna & Peter Nowak by Jacek & Darota Nowak Sunday 8:00 am For The Parishioners 10:30 am Fanny Buono by Her Daughter Monday 9:15 am Margarita Clark by Pat Baker Tuesday 9:15 am Mary Woods by James & Helen Mellon Wednesday 9:15 am John Zavada by John Hudak & Family Thursday 9:15 am Mary Drumm Fennessey by Carol & Ron Rubley Friday 9:15 am Communion Service Saturday 5:00 pm Charles Knopp by Tom & Ann Curley Sunday 8:00 am For The Parishioners 10:30 am Joseph J. Benner by Debra Argot Weekly Collection 07/09/17.. $ 7,786. Capital. 263. Care & Education 198. Thank You for Your Generosity Saturday: Ex 12:37-42; Jn 20:1-2, 11-18 Sunday: Wis 12:13, 16-19; Rom 8:26-27; Mt 13:24-43 Monday: Ex 14:5-18; Mt 12:38-42 Tuesday: 2 Cor 4:7-15; Mt 20:20-28 Wednesday: Ex 16:1-5, 9-15; Mt. 13:1-9 Thursday: Ex 19:1-2, 9-11, 16-20b; Mt 13:10-17 Friday: Ex 20:1-17; Mt 13:18-23 Saturday: Ex 24:3-8; Jn 11:19-27 Sunday: 1 Kgs 3:5, 7-12; 27-130; Rom 8:28-30; Mt 13:44-52 Those who are just must be kind. ~Wisdom 12:19 Saturday Confessions begin at 4 pm due to the Summer Mass Schedule. 9:15 am mass will still be celebrated when we have a funeral mass that day. First Friday Adoration will be held after the 9:15 am Communion Service each month.
ONGOING FAITH FORMATION CELEBRATE AT CAMP JESUS VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL CCD REGISTRATION FOR 2017/2018 is taking place now through the summer. Forms have been emailed to families of students previously enrolled. Hard copies are also available in the Parish Office and by the upstairs exits. You may also print out a form from the parish website. Please note that new forms must be completed and submitted each year as this enables us to maintain accurate and updated records. SCRIPTURE SHARING Tuesday mornings @ 10 am in the parish hall. All are welcome to join us as we reflect on the Scriptures for the upcoming weekend. Avon Sale for Women s Cornerstone All proceeds benefit the upcoming Women s Cornerstone Retreat on September 29 & 30. You may pick up a book at the parish office or you may order online at www.youravon.com/vconte or by contacting Veronica at 570-839-3616 Women s Cornerstone Retreat: September 29 & 30 Veronica Conte 570-972-6034; g420pa@hotmail.com Terry Logan 215-805-8224; mtlogan5@ptd.net COLLECTION FOR CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES Next weekend, our parish will take up The Catholic Relief Services Collection (CRSC). Funds from this collection help provide food to the hungry, support to displaced refugees and Christ s love and respect to all people here at home and abroad. Please give generously. Learn more about the collection at www.usssb.org/catholic-relief. SUPPLIES NEEDED FOR CAMP JESUS: Be a VBS Angel! Vacation Bible School Camp Jesus will be held this week, July 24-28. St. Max is gratefully accepting the following snack donations: Mini pretzels/pretzel sticks Microwave popcorn Cheez-Its original Goldfish original Crunchy Cheetos Raisins/craisins Mini marshmallows Chocolate chips Corn Chex cereal Baby carrots Flour tortillas (large) American cheese Deli-sliced ham/turkey Fudge-striped cookies Marshmallow fluff Cheese sticks Apples Canned biscuits Grapes Apple juice (100%) White grape juice (100%) Donations can be dropped off all week in the parish office. Thank you for supporting our VBS program as we help to strengthen the faith of the children of our parish. CALLING ALL CATECHISTS: 2017 CATECHIST CAMP The Diocese of Scranton will hold its Annual Catechist Camp August 8-12 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.: Tuesday, August 8 Orientation/Basic Certification for Parish Catechists Diocesan Pastoral Center, Scranton Friday, August 11 Faith Formation for Every Adult in the Parish Church of St. Luke Parish, Stroudsburg Saturday, August 12 Faith Formation for Every Adult in the Parish Diocesan Pastoral Center, Scranton To reserve a spot, contact Melissa Laverty in the Parish Office at 570-646-6424 or by email at St.MaxMelissa@outlook.com.
Parish Life Parish Life at St. Max Sun., July 23rd - K of C Breakfast - 8 am to Noon Mon., July 24th through Friday, July 28th is Vacation Bible School Tues., July 25th - Women s Cornerstone - 6:30 PM Altar Server Trainings August 1st @ 4:30 pm August 2nd @ 7 pm August 3rd @ 4:30 pm Please attend one of these sessions to be introduced to the ministry of Altar Server and receive initial training. All boys and girls in 3rd grade or high who have made 1st Communion are encouraged to attend. Older students including High School students are most welcome. Contact Mr. Glinane @ 570-977-4617 with any questions. No pre-registration is needed. Theresa Spicci ~ George Ondrajka Jay Crandall ~ Daniella Maldanado Betty Colburn ~ Amy Hatlee Bobbie Morin ~ Claire Abbazio Fr. Paul Mullen ~ Haydee Melendez Darrin Rockefeller ~ Kevin Kret Temi Miller ~ Bill Gleason ~ Nancy Gordon Fr. Urban ~ Frank Ware ~ Kyle Brennan Margaret Broderick ~ Joan Harrigan Richard Snell ~ Kimberly Knight - Fran Yuskaitis Bob Ruezinsky ~ Kim Maria Giganti ~ Jolene Kovitch Msgr. Jerry Sherba ~ Samson Colborn Antonia Lucia ~ Violet Sloat ~ David Mancuso Paul Fulton ~ Deacon Frank ~ Antoinette Gisoldi Marie DeVito ~ Joseph McKenna Chip In to Win! 1st Place: $1,000 2nd Place: $500 3rd Place: $300 4th Place: $200 After Weekend Masses you can select the available envelope that has the dollar amount that you would like to donate, or you may purchase a ticket for $5. The winning tickets will be drawn on August 7th at the golf tournament (winner need not be present). All Proceeds will benefit our Parish!! GOOD LUCK AND THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! St. Maximilian Kolbe s 19th Annual Golf Tournament Mountain Laurel Golf Club White Haven, PA August 7, 2017 The Parish Golf Outing is SOLD OUT! The Little Sisters of the Poor give Thanks to our Parish for the generosity of the collection when they visited us the weekend of July 8th and 9th. St. Max contributed $2,901.05 to help the Little Sisters in their good works. Our parish is in their prayers.
Parish Life Parish Life Week of July 23rd Sanctuary Light In Memory of Victoria & Pellegrino Scarano by Rene Ponce Bread and Wine For The Unborn Altar Flowers In Memory of Mario & Grace Nocelli by Rich & Roe Trisciuzzi Immaculata Prayer Group Saturdays @ 3 pm Prayer - Song - Praise If you would like to know more call Diane 570-646-4707, or Peggy 570-646-1623, or stop in and join us for prayer, praise and fellowship. Meetings end prior to the 5 pm Saturday Mass. All Are Welcome. Stuff the Truck Clothing Drive Aug. 28th through September 5th An 18-wheeler will be parked in St. Max s back parking lot, ready to accept your donations. DO NOT leave items anywhere inside the church or outside the truck! (Sorry, but we cannot accept items before then). Prayers for Military and Government Service HA Valerie Novak ~ Sr. Airman Charlie Maldanado Jake Yuskaitis ~ Staff Sgt. William D. Olsen Alston Smart, Jr. ~ Eugene Maslar, Jr 2nd Lt. Mark Gaido ~ Lt. JG Michael Huf Airman Patrick Alminde Seaman Nicole Beckman ~ Cpl. John P. Bramley Lt. Col. Christopher Yuskaitis 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 Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands. Meetings are the 1st & 3rd Mondays of the month @ 7 pm in the parish hall. ~ http://knights13752.webs.com/ ~Facebook at KnightsofColumbus Pocono Pines This Sunday, July 23rd from 8 am to Noon In the Parish Hall 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 (570-207-2246) to begin a conversation. It is possible to get clear answers to these questions and to renew your connection with the Church. UPCOMING PARISH EVENTS WATCH FOR MORE DETAILS Little Bethlehem Christians Sale: August 5/6 St. Max Golf Tournament: August 7th Women s Resources Collection: August 12/13 Parish Picnic: August 13 St. Maximilian Kolbe Feast Day: August 14 Thanks To Everyone who submitted Weis/Mr. Z s receipts. We recently received a check in the amount of $878.53. We appreciate the great response you have given. Please keep saving your receipts for us. Place them in the weekly collection basket or bring them into the office. We also want to recognize Joan Hild who is our official volunteer that sorts and tally s these receipts for submission. ~Thank You Joan!
Around The Diocese Cabaret Productions to Present Nunsense II a Big Fundraiser for the Little Sisters of the Poor Saturday, Aug. 5 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Aug. 6 at 2 p.m. at Holy Family Residence, Scranton Last year s production of Nunsense by Our Cabaret Productions was such a huge success for Holy Family Residence, the Little Sisters of the Poor are bringing the sequel, Nunsense II, to their home in Scranton. Tickets for the show are $20 in advance, $25 at the door and available at ourcabaret.com, or by calling the 24/7 toll-free box office at 1-800-838-3006. Tickets also can be purchased at Holy Family Residence. Seating is limited, so advance tickets are highly recommended. All net proceeds will benefit the Little Sisters of the Poor who have been serving the elderly poor of Northeastern Pennsylvania since 1908. Diocese of Scranton 35th Charismatic Conference University of Scranton - August 4th, 5th & 6th Guest speakers: Fr. Anthony Mario Ozele, PhD; Maria Vadia; Fr. Trevor Natasingh; Father John Gordon. A limited amount of space is available on the University campus for housing. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament on all three days. Closing Mass on Sunday with Bishop Bambera. Registration form may be found at www.ccrscranton.org/2017_ccrregistration VIRTUS; PROTECTING GOD S CHILDREN Sunday, Sept. 10th @ St. Luke Parish, Stroudsburg This training session is required for all adult employees & volunteers who have direct contact or routine interaction with children. Sponsored by the Diocese of Scranton. Call 570-421-9097 to register. A PARISH MISSION WITH FATHER LARRY RICHARDS Sept 18th thru 21st, 2017 Our Lady Queen of Peace, Brodheadsville Four evenings of presentations on God s Love & How to about Prayer, Love of Others, Reconciliation and Healing. For details call 610-681 -6137 or email robert.a.oconnor@centurylink.com Around The Diocese Join Fr. Sean Spiritual Highlights of Italy October 8-17, 2018 ~ $2,689./pp Reserve by Dec. 6, 2017 and receive $100./pp discount Call Marge McCauley 570-486-4231 21st Annual Craft Fair & Flea Market Faith Lutheran Church, Rt. 940 Saturday, August 12th Call Barb @ 570-646-0309 for more info. Ecumenical / Interfaith Annual Lady Crusader Girls Basketball Camp July 24th through July 28th Holy Cross H.S., Dunmore, PA Open to girls in grades 4 through 9 in upcoming school year. Cost $50. For more info call Coach Bob McCormack at 570-309-1635/rmack0423@comcast.net FOOD PANTRY NEWS Location: Five Loaf House: 133 Fire House Rd. Next Distribution date - Aug., 14th & 15th Monday - 8:30-11:00; 12:00-2:00; 4:-00-5:00 Tuesday - 8:30-11 am Food Donations are accepted on Mon/Tues/Wed from 9 am -11 am, or call 570-646-7456. Foods needed: peanut butter, jelly, pasta, pasta sauce, mac & cheese, soup, tuna, fruit and veggies. Also laundry detergent, dish and bath soaps, shampoo, deodorant, paper towels, toilet paper, toothpaste, toothbrushes, cleaning supplies, tampons, sanitary napkins, diapers and urinary pads and dog and cat food. 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.