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 Masses: Saturday ~ 5:00 p.m. (Summer Schedule) Sunday ~ 8:00 & 10:30 a.m. Saturday Confessions ~ 4:00 p.m. August 7, 2016 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time Our Mission Statement We Worship ~ We Teach ~ We Care
August 7, 2016 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time OUR FATHER IN FAITH The Letter to the Hebrews today sings a hymn of praise to Abraham and to his faith, upon which are founded the religions of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Abraham is called father in faith by more people on earth than anybody else, numerous as the sands of the seashore or the stars of the heavens. Hebrews tells us it was this foundational faith that led Abraham to obey God s call when he heard it, though he was called to journey to a land he did not know and told he would father a mighty race through a marriage he thought was barren. But Abraham s faith, the author of Hebrews tells us, was his realization of what he hoped for, and the evidence of what he could not see. How often are we, in simple daily events of our own Christian vocation, called to an unfamiliar place or told we are to do something we do not believe we can? How fortunate we are to have Father Abraham as our guide and example! Copyright J. S. Paluch Co. St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish Staff Reverend Sean G. Carpenter ~ Pastor Deacon Frank Gisoldi ~ deaconf@ptd.net Deacon Tom Amoroso 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 Saturday August 13th PARISH PILGRIMAGE TO THE HOLY DOOR In his bull of indiction entitled Misericordiae Vultus [The Face of Mercy], Pope Francis declared this liturgical year as an Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy throughout the Catholic Church. In his announcement, he also declared that not only Rome, but in every local church, at the cathedral the mother church of the faithful in any particular area or, alternatively, at the co-cathedral or another church of special significance, a Door of Mercy will be opened for the duration of the Holy Year. The Diocese of Scranton s Door of Mercy was opened by Bishop Joseph C. Bambera on Dec. 13, 2015 at the Cathedral of Saint Peter in Scranton. It signified the beginning of this Holy Year of Mercy and serves as a visible sign of the Church s universal communion. Also integral to the Church s tradition of a Holy Door is the granting of a plenary indulgence to those who pass through it, provided they are in a state of grace, have received the sacrament of Reconciliation and Eucharist, and have offered prayers for the intention of our Holy Father. The Parish of St. Maximilian Kolbe has Aug. 13th designated as it s date to enter the Holy Door and experience the mercy of God. This date is also the feast day of St. Maximilian Kolbe. The pilgrimage begins with Morning Prayer and a brief presentation on the Jubilee Year of Mercy, followed by opportunities for confession & private prayer both in the Cathedral & the Cathedral Prayer Garden. Mass will be celebrated at 12:10 p.m. followed by a tour of the Cathedral. Lunch will be provided in the Diocesan Pastoral Center. Cost for the pilgrimage is $10/pp to cover the cost of lunch. Our parish has arranged for bus transportations to Scranton leaving the parking lot at 8:15 am sharp - returning by 3 pm. There are still a few seats available. Call the parish office if you wish to take the bus, or you may wish to drive on your own. Those going on their own should contact the Diocese at 570-591-5005. Please consider making a pilgrimage to the beautiful and venerable mother church of the Diocese during this Year of Mercy and embrace the tender compassion of God.
August 6th through August 14th Saturday 5:00 pm Claire North by Dan & Pat Reiner Sunday 8:00 am Robert Valero by Tom & Ann Curley 10:30 am For the Parishioners Monday 8:15 am James G. Gravatt by Richard & Barbara Feman Tuesday 8:15 am Joyce Kovich by Tom & Lynnette Smith Wednesday 8:15 am Donna Kerrick by Rich Shiner Thursday 8:15 am Richard Luthcke by Anthony Caponigro 7:00 pm Healing Mass Friday 8:15 am Communion Service Saturday 5:00 pm Bill Schott by June Schott Sunday 8:00 am For The Parishioners 10:30 am Eugene Gartner & Denise Gartner by Joan Gartner Saturday masses during the summer season, will be at 5 o clock, and Saturday Confessions will be at 4 o clock. We will return to 4 o clock Mass and 3 o clock Confessions after Labor Day Weekend. First Friday Adoration will be held after the Communion Service each month. There will not be an 8:15 Mass when a Funeral Mass is scheduled. Saturday Confessions at 4:00 pm Weekly Collection 07/24/16 $ 8,516. Capital Improvement Fund. 460. Diocese Collection for Catholic Relief 929. Thank You for Your Generosity Saturday: Dn 7:9-10, 13-14; 2 Pt 1:16-19; Lk 9:28b-36 Sunday: Wis 18:6-9; Hb 11:1-2, 8-19 Lk 12:32-48 Monday: Ez 1:2-5, 24-28c; Mt 17:22-27 Tuesday: Ez 2:8 3:4; Mt 18:1-5, 10, 12-14 Wednesday: 2 Cor 9:6-10; Jn 12:24-26 Thursday: Ez 12:1-12; Mt 18:21 19:1 Friday: Ez 16:1-15, 60, 63; Mt 19:3-12 Saturday: Ez 18:1-10, 13b, 30-32; Mt 19:13-15 Sunday: Jer 38:4-6, 8-10; Heb 12:1-4; Lk 12:49-53
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN for 2016-17 Religious Education Classes. Forms are available by the upstairs exits as well as downstairs in the office area and on-line at the Parish Website. Please register early! This weekend Fr. Melrey Uy will be here to celebrate masses at St. Maximilian. Fr. Melrey, is a Missionary from the Diocese of Romblon in the Philippines. The special collection being taken will be used for: basic bread and shelter and support of those who carry on the work of the Church in the mission areas of the world; daily pastoral care of Catholics & outreach programs; Sisters & Brothers who serve as teachers, nurses, social workers & leaders of faith; for spiritual development of lay leaders; for school, transportation and relief; for the education of mission seminarians; for the communications apostolate through which people hear the Gospel message by radio, television, print and film and for the missionary activity of the Easter Rite churches. Our Holy Father and the Universal Catholic church reaches our with the Good News of Jesus to the Missions. This family of mission societies is the Church s primary means to inform Catholics about their worldwide missionary work and encourage their active participation through prayer and sacrifice. Please be generous in giving. SCRIPTURE SHARING is held downstairs in the hall on Tuesday mornings at 9:30 am. All are welcome to join us as we prayerfully reflect on the Scriptures for the coming weekend. ST. MAX PRAYER MEETING You are invited to join us 3 pm on Saturday afternoons for Prayer - Song - Praise If you would like more information call Diane @ 570-646-4707 / Peggy @ 570-646-1623. The meetings end prior to the 5 pm Saturday Mass. DIOCESAN CONGRESS ~ Saturday, October 8, 2016 The Revolution of Tenderness All parish ministers, lay people, religious, and clergy across the Diocese of Scranton are invited to attend this exciting event, which is centered on His Holiness Pope Francis invitation for the faithful to experience ongoing conversion while growing as ministers of Mercy. This Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy-inspired event will feature an impressive lineup of presentations, including a Keynote Address given by Father James Martin, SJ, author of My Life with the Saints (Loyola Press, 2006) and The Jesuit Guide to (Almost) Everything: A Spirituality for Real Life (HarperOne, 2010); Father Martin currently serves as editor-at-large for America Magazine. Joining Fr. Martin, are acclaimed speakers such as: Alice Camille, author, religious educator, and parish retreat leader; Jack Jezreel, Founder of JustFaith Ministries; Frank Mercadante, Executive Director of Cultivation Ministries, a youth ministry training program; the Congress will welcome back author Leisa Anslinger, Co-Director of Catholic Life and Faith and founding member of the Catholic Strengths and Engagement Community. The Diocesan Congress will be held at the University of Scranton, beginning at 9 am with a Welcome, Opening Prayer, and Gathering Experience with the keynote address. The schedule for the rest of the day will be comprised of three hour-long periods where participants will be able to choose from approximately 30 workshops. Lunch will be provided to participants during the Congress; the cost of lunch is included in the registration fee. Locations with booths for exhibitors, service and resource vendors will be arranged for Congress attendees to visit throughout the event. The Most Reverend Joseph C. Bambera, D.D., J.C.L, Bishop of Scranton, will serve as principal celebrant of a Eucharistic Liturgy at 4:00 pm at the conclusion of the Diocesan Congress. Online Registration for the Diocesan Congress is now available at: www.dioceseofscranton.org
at St. Max Join Father Sean - October 10-18, 2016 ON A PILGRIMAGE TO POLAND Call the Parish office if you would like more info. Save This Date: St. Max Parish Picnic August 21st @ Blanche Price Park St. Max ~ Craft Fair Dates: October 8th & 9th Columbus Day Weekend ~Pick up items for Christmas gifts ~Raffles ~ White Elephant Tables (find a treasure) ~Also: Food and Bake Sale (at very reasonable prices.) BAD MEMORY. The recollection of an injury is... a rusty arrow and poison for the soul. St. Francis of Paola Week of August 7 - August 13th Sanctuary Light Available for $20. for two weeks Bread and Wine For The Unborn Altar Flowers Available for $100 for one week Sat/Sun. 6th & 7th - Missionary Mon. 8th - St. Max Golf Tournament Tues. 9th -Noon Craft Meeting Thurs. 11th - Healing Mass with Fr. Campoli - 7pm Sat. 13th - Parish Pilgrimage to St. Peters Cathedral Sat/Sun. 13/14 - Women's Resource Collection Sun. 14th - K of C Breakfast 8 am to 12 HEALING MASS This Thursday @ 7 pm Fr. John F. Campoli, a priest of the Voluntas Dei Institute was ordained in 1970 for the Diocese of Trenton, NJ. He will be @ St. Max with his ministry to bring people to a deeper awareness of the love that God has for them. A Mass and Healing Service, celebrated by Fr. John Campoli, is a Eucharistic celebration carried out exactly as the Church prescribes, with a greater emphasis on the mystery of suffering and God s healing power. Following the Mass there is an opportunity for individual prayer. During this prayer time, the ministers will lay hands on those who come forth asking God to touch them with His healing in mind, body and spirit. During the Mass and healing service, Fr. John stresses healing of the spirit. The beautiful part of the Healing Ministry is witnessing so many people change their lives and grow in a deeper relationship with God. CORNERSTONE RETREAT DATES Cornerstone is a 26-hour experience that provides an opportunity to reflect, renew, and strengthen our faith while getting to know others in our faith communities. In a welcoming and non-judgmental environment, a participant steps out of the hustle of daily life to examine one s relationship with God, family, faith community, and others. The Retreat is led by those who have previously participated. WOMEN S RETREAT: October 21 & 22 Contact June at 570-646-0379 or jschott@ptd.net or Lynnette at 570-839-9346 or lysmith@ptd.net
Social Concerns Committee s Summer Schedule August 13 th & 14 th : Collection of goods for Women s Resources of Monroe County Wish list includes: Paper Products Bath tissue, paper towels, tissues; Journals; Laundry detergent; Sanitary pads or tampons (no minis or liners); Hair conditioner; Razors; Body Wash; Lysol wipes; Cleaning supplies i.e. multi-purpose cleaning spray; and, Hand soap. August 30 th thru Sept. 6 th : Stuff the Truck Clothing Drive for Friends of the Poor Clothing of all seasons, regardless of condition, will be accepted plus shoes, belts, purses, and bedding. More info to follow. Visit the St. Maximilian Prayer Garden Across the church parking lot there is a wooden bridge where you can enter into our Memorial Prayer Garden. It s a lovely setting with a statue of Our Lady, memorial pavers and Stations of the Cross. If you have a few minutes before or after mass that is a good time to take a walk through. Memorial Pavers are still available for those who wish to purchase one to remember a deceased loved one or to celebrate a special occasion. Order forms are available in the parish office. St. Max Prayer Shawl First and Third Tuesdays of each month at 7 pm in the Parish Hall Next meeting: August 2nd ALL ARE WELCOME Prayers for Military and Government Service Major Thomas M. Smith ~ Sgt. Joshua Ponce Seaman Nicole Beckman ~ Cpl. John P. Bramley Lt. Col. Christopher Yuskaitis Lt. Joseph V. Yuskaitis, Jr. 2nd Class Petty Officer DC2 ~ Jeffrey Royall Cpl. Nhelmar DePerro ~ Spec 4 Amber Keppol Sgt. Matthew Ponce ~ Alston Smart Jr. Jake Yuskaitis ~ Staff Sgt. William D. Olsen MK1 Katie Stodnick ~ Eugene Maslar, Jr. 2nd Lt. Mark Gaido ~ Lt. JG Michael Huf HA Valerie Novak ~ Sr. Airman Charlie Maldanado Airman Patrick Alminde 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 Sunday, Sept. 11th, 2016-12 Noon BREAKFAST with FR. SEAN at The Lake Naomi Club Guest Speaker: Fr. Ryan Maher SJ President of Scranton Preparatory School Bountiful Breakfast Buffet Begins at 12:30 pm $18./pp - All Inclusive) Reservation forms available in the office. Contact Person: Rusty Gravatt 570-646-0639 Need a Faith- SACRED HEART ENTHRONEMENT MASS Tuesday, September 20th @ 7 pm An Enthronement Mass of the Sacred Heart will take place here at St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish. A prelude of music selections by the Sacred Heart Singers directed by Ernie Pappa will begin @ 6:30 P.M. The Mass will be celebrated by Rev. Daniel Toomey, Spiritual Moderator of the Enthronement Guild. The Mass is being organized by Robert and Debbie Zito of Most Holy Trinity Parish, Cresco, with assistance from Board Members of the Enthronement of the Sacred Heart Guild. A talk and information will take place at the Masses of St. Maximilian Kolbe on the weekend of September 10/11. Please contact Robert and Debbie Zito at robertmzito@yahoo.com or 570-269-2953, or Maria Pappa, Coordinator of the Guild, at 570-587-0805 for more information. ALL ARE WELCOME!!!
Those In Need of Prayer Kyle Brennan ~ Amy Hatlee Jack Carey ~ Claire Abbazio ~ Kevin Kret Betty Lou Torpey ~ Joan Harrigan Deacon Frank ~ Fr. Urban Fr. Tom McLaughlin ~ Charles Knopp Brodie Direnzo ~ Temi Miller Darrin Rockefeller ~ Richard Snell ~ Alice Perrone Inge Menapace ~ Margaret Broderick ~ Violet Sloat Msgr. Jerry Sherba ~ Noah Direnzo ~ Samson Colborn Duncan Van Dusen ~ Joe Miller ~ Antonia Lucia Caroline Bruno ~ Haydee Melendez ~ Joe Filocco Ron Heisler ~ Paul Fulton ~ Joseph McKenna Bobbie Morin ~ Daniella Maldanado Bill Gleason ~ Fr. Kevin Mulhern ~ Theresa Spicci George Ondrajka ~ Frank Ware ~ Kim Maria Giganti COMMUNION TO THE HOMEBOUND If illness or health problems prevent you from attending Mass, Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist are able to bring Communion to you. If this need exists, please contact Diane Lake 570-646-4594 or email her at dianemlake@live.com. TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION Last week s Treasure noted that the official headgear of the pope, the tiara, has been set aside in favor of the miter. Although Pope Paul VI had a coronation in 1963 to begin his ministry as pope, he later gave his tiara away to the Catholics of the United States as a stimulus to end poverty. He took care to say that he was not abolishing the tradition of coronation, but his successor, Pope John Paul I, decided to have an inauguration to begin his tragically short term. His successors have chosen inauguration as well. Pope John Paul II felt that a return to the coronation custom would be inappropriate since the Church was mourning the sudden death of a man already nicknamed The Laughing Pope. So the end of coronations came about not because Paul VI gave the crown away. There are more than twenty tiaras on hand at the Vatican. One is used every year to crown the famous statue of St. Peter, whose sandaled foot has been eroded to a bright shine by the hands of millions of pilgrims. Today, it is left to the individual pope to decide whether he will begin his formal reign with a coronation or an inauguration. Pope Benedict chose an inauguration, as did Pope Francis. Rev. James Field, Copyright J. S. Paluch Co. Around The Diocese Catholic Schools Education That s Important to You Faith - Academics - Values - Service The 3 Monroe County Catholic schools prepare students for meaningful lives inside and outside the classroom. Our principals, faculty and staff are dedicated to encouraging each student from Pre-K to grade 12 to reach their own academic and spiritual potential. Tuition assistance is available. Call to learn more. Notre Dame Elementary - 570-421-3651 Monsignor McHugh - 570-595-7463 Notre Dame Jr./Sr. High 570-421-0466 Free Summer Concert Series Faith Lutheran Church 550 Rt. 940, Blakeslee Sunday, August 28th @ 7 pm Performing: The Wayfarers and Company with mountain sounds. Rain or shine. BE NOT DECEIVED Do not be disturbed by the clamor of this world, which passes like a shadow. Do not let the false delights of a deceptive world deceive you. St. Clare Ecumenical / Interfaith FOOD PANTRY NEWS Location: Five Loaf House: 133 Fire House Rd. The Next Distribution will be August 8th & 9th Food & Clothing Donations are accepted on Mon/Tues/Wed 9 am -11 am, or call 570-646-7456. Personal shoppers needed. call 570-722-1905 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.