Page 2 February 17, 2019 6th 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) Saturday, February 16, 2019 4:00 PM Palma Certo Req. Husband, Dominic & Fmaily 5:30 PM Benjamin & Frances Pinella Req. Daughters Sunday, February 17, 2019 7:00 AM Joan Patricia Coulborn Req. Joseph Ianco 8:30 AM Domenico Latino (14th Anniv.) Req. Wife, Rosa 10:00 AM Magdalena Wiener Req. Carol Stone & Family 11:30 AM Carmen Mineo Req. Janet Caltagirone 1:00 PM Cesar, Johnson & Jake de San Andres (Birthday) Req. Alicia & Family Monday, February 18, 2019 Presidents Day-Parish Office Closed 7:00 AM Rosa DeRobertis Req. Daughter, Mary 9:30 AM Multiple Intention Mass Tuesday, February 19, 2019 7:00 AM John Cogan Req. Janet Murray Yorke Wednesday, February 20, 2019 7:00 AM All Parishioners-Living & Deceased 8:30 AM For the End of Abortion Req. St. Maximilian Knights of Columbus Thursday, February 21, 2019 8:30 AM John & Nancy Natoli Req. Son & Family Friday, February 22, 2019 8:30 AM James Burgess Req. JoAnn Dugan Saturday, February 23, 2019 7:00 AM Margaret Prokop Req. Barbara Cassidy & Bob Wilson 4:00 PM Jerry Cioffi Req. Wife, Gelsomina 5:30 PM Victor, Sr. & Frances Grieco Req. Son, Victor Jr. & Joann Sunday, February 24, 2019 7:00 AM Bertha Glatz Req. Lois Mumma 8:30 AM Simon Briffa Req. Mom & Dad 10:00 AM Frank Irilli Req. Family 11:30 AM Tom Averna Req. Friends 1:00 PM Deceased Members of the Guenter Family Req. Mary McCoy DAILY READINGS Sunday, 2/17/19 Jer 17:5-8; 1 Cor 15:12, 16-20; Lk 6:17, 20-25 Monday, 2/18/19 Gn 4:1-15, 25; Mk 8:11-13 Tuesday, 2/19/19 Gn 6:5-8, 7:1-5, 10; Mk 8:14-21 Wednesday, 2/20/19 Gn 8:6-13, 20-22; Mk 8:22-26 Thursday, 2/21/19 Gn 9:1-13; Mk 8:27-33 Friday, 2/22/19 1 Pt 5:1-4; Mt 16:13-19 Saturday, 2/23/19 Heb 11:1-7; Mk 9:2-13
Page 3 Multiple Intention Mass Monday at 9:30 A.M. February 18, 2019 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 Angela Skalko, Req. Doris Medina Edward Steiniger, Req. Wife & Family Catherine Sereika, Req. Bobby & Jackie Irene Dillon, Req. Margaret & Richard Brady Thomas & Mary Beth Gannon, Req. Mom & Dad James Gannon, Req. Mom & Dad Eugene Lyons, Req. Wife, Eileen Daniel Witek (Living-Birthday), Req. Family John Fink, Sr. & Family, Req. Klara & Children Vincent & Angela Cozzolino, Req. Ann Bederka Philomena Murphy, Req. Nancy Feorenzo Anthony Alaimo, Req. John Christen Jocelyn Armstrong (Successful Surgery), Req. Family Theresa Filippone (Good Health), Req. Lilly O Keeffe PRAYER FOR THE FAITHFULLY DEPARTED Heavenly Father, I believe that in Your wisdom and justice You willed to purify all persons who die without having attained the state that they need for all eternity, all who have still to expiate completely the sins on earth. I also believe that You have mercifully arranged that this process of purification can be aided by the prayers of the living, especially the Eucharist. Help me to pray for my brothers and sisters who have departed from this world. May their time of purification be short and they be quickly guided into that holy light promised by our Lord to Abraham and his descendants. I offer You sacrifices and prayers of praise. Accept them for all the souls of the faithful departed and admit them all to heavenly joy. Amen. ++++++++++++++++++++ Please join us in praying for the intentions mentioned in this bulletin. ++++++++++++++++++++ SPECIAL INTENTIONS WEEK of February 16, 2019 to February 22, 2019 Sanctuary Candle-Church Rev. Francis E. Santitoro & Maria Santitoro, Sister Req. Andre & Ann Santitoro Vispetti
Page 4 P A R I S H H A P P E N I N G S LENTEN DAY OF REFLECTION You are invited to a Day of Reflection at our parish called ASHES TO EASTER so we can travel together on this Lenten journey. DATE: Wednesday, March 13, 2019 TIME: PLACE: LUNCH: 9:00 AM to 2:45 PM Parish Hall Bring your own bag lunch; Soda provided Start your day at 9:00 AM to 9:30 AM with donuts, coffee and tea. In the morning session, speakers are Fr. Vince, and Deacon Stan. Table discussions to follow. Afternoon session is in the chapel and includes confessions, rosary, reflective music and quite time, ending with Liturgy and homily by Fr. Steve. COME AND JOIN US! To register, please call the parish office at 732-914-0300, so we know how many to expect. ST. PATRICK/ST. JOSEPH DINNER DANCE We invite you all to our St. Patrick-St. Joseph Dinner Dance! Date Sunday, March 17th, 2019 3:00-7:00 P.M. in the Parish Hall Buffet Dinner Corned Beef & Cabbage, Potatoes, Carrots, Rye & Soda Bread, Lasagna, Chicken Marsala, Eggplant Rollatini, Baked Ziti, Roasted Vegetables & Dinner Rolls (Catering by Lenny s Colonial Ranch Market, Point Pleasant, NJ) Cost $20.00 per person Music Piper s Alley BYOB, Coffee, Tea, Soda, Water & Dessert will be served. 50/50 tickets available to purchase! Tickets are on sale before and after all weekend Masses. Reserved seats are available to purchase. Tickets will also be available to purchase at the Parish Office. We hope to see you there!
Page 5 P A R I S H H A P P E N I N G S FROM THE OFFICE OF BISHOP DAVID O CONNELL 2019 ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ: Pope St. Paul VI once said, Never reach out your hand unless you are willing to extend an arm. With these words, he challenges us to do all we can to build up the Body of Christ in our communities and provide assistance to those in need. He urges us to offer our help with free hearts and a generous spirit, withholding nothing in our efforts. Together, we as the Diocese of Trenton, have been able to embrace that challenge by providing the essential ministries, programs and services that made a critical difference in the lives of so many through the Annual Catholic Appeal. Keeping in mind the words of Pope St. Paul VI, I ask that you prayerfully consider a gift to the 2019 Annual Catholic Appeal so we, together, may continue the work of strengthening parish and family life, evangelizing our community and our world, and reaching out to those in need with love and compassion. With a grateful heart, I pray the Lord will guide you in all that you do, will be your courage when strength is needed, and be your joy in all times. Gratefully yours in Christ, Most Reverend David O Connell, C.M. Bishop of Trenton Next weekend is Pledge Sunday for the Annual Catholic Appeal throughout the Diocese of Trenton. Each year the Bishop seeks the support of all the members of the diocese to further the work of our ministries. Each of us has a vital part in all we do in Christ s name, and each of us can share in all we do with a gift to the Annual Catholic Appeal. Our single Act of Faith propels the works of love that build up our Church. You make that happen with a generous gift to the Annual Catholic Appeal. This year St. Maximilian Kolbe s share of the goal is $70,000. As the people of the Diocese of Trenton, you have an opportunity to help others see Christ working in our midst. I ask you to take a moment and truly reflect on any help you can give. We truly need everyone to participate. The year we again are striving to reach our goal of $7 million. I am always grateful and moved by the level of support you give to our parish. I thank you for this support, and may God continue to bless you and your family. Blessings, Fr. Steve
PARISH NEWS PARISH OFFICE CLOSURE Please note that the Parish Office will be closed on Monday, February 18th, 2019 for the observance of Presidents Day. ST. MAX SINGLES SOCIAL CLUB The St. Max Singles Social Club will not be meeting during the month of February because the Jersey Four will be performing. We will next meet on Sunday, March 31st, 2019 at 1:00 P.M. If you plan on attending, please call: Page 6 Roseann Budd (732) 736-0246 or Geri Dalton (732) 279-6879 ANCIENT ORDER OF HIBERNIANS The Rev. William J. Clifford Ocean County Division 1 of the Ancient Order of Hibernians is accepting new members. Organized in 1979, the members meet on the last Saturday of each month at 10:00 A.M. in the parish hall. The Irish Catholic men s fraternity supports local charities and youth scholarships. For an application, write or call Russ Steenweg, Sr. (President), 482B Windfield Court, NJ 08759 at 732-763-7253. _ 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 and refreshments are available for purchase. _ ST. MAXIMILIAN KOLBE BAKE SALE Be sure to mark your calendar for our next Bake Sale on Saturday and Sunday, April 13th/14th, 2019. These homemade delights are sure to be pleasing as we prepare for Easter Sunday. For now, we re calling on ALL BAKERS TO LEND A HAND in baking their favorite recipe. Please call parishioner, Joan Panasewicz at (732) 473-0768 for further information and to add your name to our Baker s List. Thank you for your support! PARISH NEWS ATLANTIC CITY TRIP TO RESORTS DATE: Monday, March 4, 2019 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: Sandy Monda (732) 349-0143 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 non-refundable. 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 s e r v e s t o d e e p e n o u r h u n g e r f o r Communion with Christ and the rest of the Church. 2020 MASS BOOK The new individual Mass book for 2020 will be opened on: Friday, February 22, 2019 9:30 A.M. 2 :00 P.M. Due to the tremendous request for individual Masses throughout the year and the change to our Mass Schedule, ONLY 2 MASSES per family are allowed in the individual book. There is no limit to the amount of Multiple Intention Masses you may have throughout the year. In case you are not already aware, please note that on Saturday, Monday and Tuesday there is only 1 Individual Mass at 7:00 A.M., on Wednesday at 7:00 A.M. and 8:30 A.M., Thursday and Friday at 8:30 A.M. Also, the Mass times on Sunday will be at 7:00 A.M, 8:30 A.M., 10:00 A.M., 11:30 A.M. and 1:00 P.M. Please note that on the First Saturday of the month there will be an additional 8:30 A.M. Mass in the Chapel. Saturday evening Vigil Masses at 4:00 P.M. and 5:30 P.M. will remain the same. patience and understanding. Thank you for your
Page 7 ALTAR ROSARY SOCIETY WE WELCOME NEW MEMBERS! We are inviting all the women in our parish to join us in promoting the devotion to our Blessed Mother and sharing the Good News of her Son! We meet a t 8 : 0 0 A. M. e v e r y f i r s t S u n d a y o f every month to recite the Rosary before the 8:30 A.M. Mass. Our monthly meetings take place in the Parish Hall on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 1:00 P.M. Our next scheduled meeting is on Wednesday, February 20th, 2019 at 1:00 P.M. For further information or to purchase tickets, please contact: Jean Hanna (732) 473-9755 THE LEGION OF MARY The Legion of Mary is a group of men and women who come together to serve God under the banner of the Blessed Virgin Mary by practicing the Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy. Some of our Legion works include visitation for the homebound while praying the Rosary together. Also, we offer to bring the pilgrim statue of the Blessed Mother to stay in your home for a week. If you or anyone you know would be interested in joining this ministry, please call us. You are welcome to come by and visit us during a meeting. Our meetings take place on Monday mornings from 9:30 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. For additional information, please call: Nancy Gallo (848) 480-2071 _ WEEKLY DEVOTIONS The weekly devotions of Bread and Wine, Altar C a n d l e s, S a n c t u a r y C a n d l e s a n d Altar Flowers are available for 2019 and 2020 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. Your support is greatly appreciated. CHRIST THE KING MAUSOLEUM Christ the King Catholic Mausoleum, at St. Maximilian Kolbe Church, has been opened since November 2013. 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 732-914-0300 to make an appointment. MAUSOLEUM HOURS Weekdays: Monday to Friday 6:00 AM to 3:00 PM Saturday: 6:00 AM to 5:45 PM Sunday: 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS THE JERSEY FOUR Sunday, February 24th, 2019 3:00 6:30 P.M., $20.00 per person The cast of the Jersey Four will take you on a journey from the very beginning of the Four Season s Number #1 Hits Frankie Valli s solo career to present day Four Season shows incorporating trivia, narratives, humor and encourages you, the audience, to sing-a-long with their wonderful cast! Reserved tables of 12 are available for the discounted price of $230.00. Contact Bob Zaratin (732-608-0175), Bill Bates (732-644-1158) or Len Capobianco (732-608-7277) to purchase tickets. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ANNUAL RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE Tuesday, February 19, 2019 The Knights of Columbus is hosting its annual American Red Cross blood drive, being held at the Silver Ridge East Clubhouse located at 979 Edgebrook North from 2:00 to 7:00 P.M. Many may not be able to donate due to medical reasons but if you know someone who can, please reference them to me, B o b Z a r a t i n, G r a n d K n i g h t, a t 732-608-0175. Remember if you need blood its always available because of those that can donate. ST. MAXIMILIAN COLUMBIETTES We are an organization of Catholic women d e d i c a t e d t o o u r P a t r o n e s s e s, B l e s s e d Virgin Mary, St. Therese 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 10:00 A.M. in the Parish Hall. Our n e x t m e e t i n g w i l l b e h e l d o n Saturday, March 16th, 2019. We hope to see you there! If you are interested in joining the C o l u m b i e t t e s o r w o u l d l i k e a d d i t i o n a l information, please call: Anne Sandbrook (848) 480-2653
Page 8 The Life of Jesus Luke 6:17, 20-26 Jesus came down with the twelve and stood on a stretch of level ground with a great crowd of his disciples and a large number of the people from all Judea and Jerusalem and the coastal region of Tyre and Sidon. And raising his eyes toward his disciples he said: Blessed are you who are poor, for the kingdom of God is yours. Blessed are you who are now hungry, for you will be satisfied. Blessed are you who are now weeping, for you will laugh. Blessed are you when people hate you, and when they exclude and insult you, and denounce your name as evil on account of the Son of Man. Rejoice and leap for joy on that day! Behold, your reward will be great in heaven. For their ancestors treated the prophets in the same way. But woe to you who are rich, for you have received your consolation. Woe to you who are filled now, for you will be hungry. Woe to you who laugh now, for you will grieve and weep. Woe to you when all speak well of you, for their ancestors treated the false prophets in this way. SUNDAY SCRIPTURE REFLECTIONS Please feel free to drop in our weekly Sunday Reflection Group offered on Thursday from 1:00 2:30 P.M. in the Chapel. Each week the Word of God proclaimed to us in the readings at Sunday Mass are discussed and shared for a deeper understanding of how God is speaking to us. Handouts of the Scriptures are distributed so there s no need to bring anything except for yourself and a friend. We look forward to seeing you! BIBLE TIMELINE STUDY GROUP Study sets for our Bible Timeline Study Group are available for registered participants and may be picked up at the Parish Office during the week. Payment of $25.00 can be made at that time or on the first day of class. See you on March 12th! Stewardship Prayer Loving Father, You alone are the source of every good gift. We praise You for all Your gifts to us, and we thank you for Your abundant generosity. Everything we have, and all that we are, comes from You. Help us be grateful and responsible. We commit ourselves to being good stewards. Help us develop and share Your gifts with others as You have generously shared Yourself with us. We make this prayer through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, now and forever. Amen (Daniel Conway, Advancing the Mission of the Church)
Page 9 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: Feb 17 Seven Founders of the Order of Servites Feb 18 St. Marie Bernadette Soubirous, Virgin Feb 19 St. Conrad of Piacenza, Hermit Feb 20 St. Eucherius, Bishop Sts. Jacinta & Francisco Marto Feb 21 St. Peter Damian, Bishop & Doctor of the Church Feb 22 Chair of St. Peter the Apostle Feb 23 St. Polycarp, Bishop & Martyr ST. MARIE BERNADETTE SOUBIROUS Virgin St. Marie Bernadette Soubirous was born on January 7, 1844, in Lourdes, France. At 14 years of age she witnessed 18 apparitions of Our Blessed Lady at Lourdes, instructing her to make known the miraculous healing powers which the Blessed Virgin, by her presence, would give to the waters at Lourdes. In 1866, St. Bernadette joined the Sisters of Charity at Nevers, taking her perpetual vows in 1878. Her contemporaries admired her humility and the authentic character of testimony about the appearance of the Blessed Virgin. Nevertheless she had to endure many severe trials during her religious life and exhibited heroic patience in sickness. She realized that the healing spring was not for her, and was fond of saying: The Blessed Virgin used me as a broom to remove dust. When the work is finished, the broom is placed behind the door and left there. She died on April 16, 1879 at the age of 35 and was canonized by Pope Pius XI on December 8, 1933. PRAYER Lord God, You showered heavenly gifts on St. Bernadette. Help us to imitate her virtues during our earthly life and enjoy eternal happiness with her in heaven. STS. JACINTA & FRANCISCO MARTO Between May 13 and October 13, 1917, three Portuguese shepherd children from Aljustrel, received apparitions of Our Lady at Cova da Iria, near Fátima, a city 110 miles north of Lisbon. At that time, Europe was involved in an extremely bloody war. Portugal itself was in political turmoil, having overthrown its monarchy in 1910; the government disbanded religious organizations soon after. At the first appearance, the Virgin Mary asked the children to return to that spot on the thirteenth of each month for the next six months. She also asked them to learn to read and write and to pray the rosary to obtain peace for the world and the end of the war. They were to pray for sinners and for the conversion of Russia, which had recently overthrown Czar Nicholas II and was soon to fall under communism. Up to 90,000 people gathered for the Virgin Mary s final apparition on October 13, 1917. Less than two years later, St. Francisco died of influenza in his family home. He was buried in the parish cemetery and then re-buried in the Fátima basilica in 1952. St. Jacinta died of influenza i n L i s b on i n 1 9 2 0, o f f e r i n g h e r suffering for the conversion of sinners, peace in the world, and the Holy Father. She was re-buried in the Fátima basilica in 1951. Their cousin Lúcia dos Santos, became a Carmelite nun and was still living when Jacinta and Francisco were beatified in 2000; she died five years later. Pope Francis canonized the younger children on his visit to Fátima to commemorate the 1 0 0 t h a n n i v e r s a r y o f t h e f i r s t apparition on May 13, 2017. The shrine of Our Lady of Fátima is visited by up to 20 million people a year.