Page 2 August 20, 2017 20th 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) Sunday, August 20, 2017 7:00 AM Ann Ewing Req. Theresa & Stephen Shvedowsky 8:30 AM Foo Siang Siam Req. Wife & Children 10:00 AM Hugh Hinds Req. Wife, Frances 11:30 AM Anne M. Berardone (24th Anniv.) Req. Daughter, Arlene Z. Toth 1:00 PM Mark Quellette Req. Dorothy Vanblarcom Monday, August 21, 2017 7:00 AM Happy 2nd Birthday Vincenzo (Living) Req. Grandma Cookie 8:30 AM Joseph Longo (4th Anniv.) Req. Wife, Betty 9:30 AM Multiple Intention Mass Tuesday, August 22, 2017 7:00 AM Kathleen Fearns Req. Elizabeth Kelly 8:30 AM Joan Piga Req. Tuesday Bingo Workers Wednesday, August 23, 2017 7:00 AM Agnes O Sullivan Req. John & Halina O Sullivan 8:30 AM Sarah Pietraszka Req. Daughter, Joan Thursday, August 24, 2017 7:00 AM John & Halina O Sullivan (45th Anniv.) Req. Sister 8:30 AM Maria & Niko Mustac Req. Mustac Family Friday, August 25, 2017 7:00 AM Edwin Mayer Req. Wife, Jean 8:30 AM Guy Natelli Req. Wife, Irene Saturday, August 26, 2017 7:00 AM Rose Baginsky Req. Johanna & Martin Bermann 8:30 AM James J. & Ellen O Connor Req. Daughter 4:00 PM Ceferino Odchigue Req. Elaine Medado 5:30 PM Thomas Aiosa Req. Wife & Children Sunday, August 27, 2017 7:00 AM Jean & James Kimmins Req. Family 8:30 AM Paula Pizzichillo Req. Mother, Phyllis 10:00 AM Stanley W. Kwiatek, Sr. Req. Deacon Stan & Barbara Kwiatek 11:30 AM Dolores DePaola Req. Amato Family 1:00 PM John Theurer Req. Carol & Ben Matera DAILY READINGS Sunday, 8/20/17 Is 56:1, 6-7; Rom 11:13-15, 29-32; Mt 15:21-28 Monday, 8/21/17 Jgs 2:11-19, Mt 19:16-22 Tuesday, 8/22/17 Jgs 6:11-24a; Mt 19:23-30 Wednesday, 8/23/17 Jgs 9:6-15; Mt 20:1-16 Thursday, 8/24/17 Rv 21:9b-14; Jn 1:45-51 Friday, 8/25/17 Ru 1:1, 3-6, 14b-16, 22; Mt 22:34-40 Saturday, 8/26/17 Ru 2:1-3, 8-11, 4:13-17; Mt 23:1-12
Page 3 Multiple Mass Intention Monday at 9:30 AM August 21, 2017 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 Robert Hayford, Req. Wife, Hildegarg Edward Steiniger, Req. Wife & Family Ann Pavlu, Req. Sister, Jean Richard & Kathryn Grello, Req. Ann Bederka Steve & Tom Wargo, Req. Wife, Pat & Mom Jennie McDonnell, Req. Husband, Frank Jennie & Vincent Fasciani, Req. Daughter, Joancarole William & Loretta Derby, Req. Krzykalski Family Mark Krzykalski-Healing, Req. Family Nicholas DiSalvo, Req. Clara Richards Mary Pecklers, Req. Betty Kleinfeld John Fink, Sr., Req. Wife, Klara Basil Trimboli, Req. Wife, Connie The Bercik Family, Req. Rita D Amato Richard Wyzykowski, Req. Helen Gulya & Raymond Nitko (PAC) Anthony Yodice, Req. Lou & Christina Bargone Tom & MaryBeth Gannon, Req. Mom & Dad Jim Gannon, Req. Mom & Dad Anita Crowell (Health), Req. Mary Stipp Joan Ceriello (Health), Req. Mary Stipp Helen Dabros (In Memory), Req. Daughter, Maryshia Thomas Gillen, Req. Peggy & John Cunningham In Thanksgiving, Req. The Markey Family Jose Spadato, Req. Neusa Spadato Francisco Spadato, Req. Neusa Spadato Joao M. Ribas d Avila, Req. Neusa Spadato Robert Narsavage, Req. Picard Family Paulino Galon, Sr., Req. Minnie Malfitano Victoria Galon, Req. Minnie Malfitano Lois Malfitano, Req. Minnie Malfitano Emilio & Orlando Cruz, Req. Wife & Mother John Mauer, Req. Claire Skroczky Robert Bihler, Req. Anne Korn ++++++++++++++++++++ Please join us in praying for the intentions mentioned in this bulletin. ++++++++++++++++++++ SPECIAL INTENTIONS WEEK of August 19, 2017 to August 25, 2017 Altar Candles-Church The Martino Family-Living, Req. Marge & Ted Sanctuary Candle-Church Rev. Francis E. Santitoro & Maria Santitoro, Sister Req. Andre & Ann Santitoro Vispetti
PARISH NEWS Page 4 PARISH NEWS ALTAR ROSARY SOCIETY We invite the women of our parish to join the Altar Rosary Society in promoting devotion to the Blessed Mother Mary. We meet on the third Wednesday of every month, but we will not be meeting during the months of July and August. Our next meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 20th, 2017 at 1:00 P.M. Cake and coffee will be available before the meeting begins. If you would like additional information, please call: Rosalie Fuentes (732) 505-4432 HOLY NAME SOCIETY Please note that our next meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 6th, 2017 at 12:30 P.M.. Hope to see you all in September! If you would like additional information, please call: Andrew Turco (732) 286-6353 LEGION OF MARY Our meetings take place on Mondays from 9:30 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. The Legion of Mary is pleased to offer a weekly visitation of the Blessed Mother s statue to homes within the Parish community. New members are always welcome! Nancy Gallo (848) 480-2071 DAY OF PRAYER AT SAN ALFONSO RETREAT HOUSE ON SEPT. 11, 2017 Join Deacon Stan for a Day of Prayer at San Alfonso Retreat House in Long Branch, NJ on Monday, September 11th, 2017. This is a good way to remember those martyred 16 years ago. Also, deepen your spirituality, while praying with many from different parishes and group organizations. The Day of Prayer includes coffee and buns upon arrival, morning prayers, rosary, lecture, lunch and the Sacrament of Reconciliation followed by the Sacrifice of the Mass. The cost for the day is $35.00 (payment made directly to San Alfonso). The day begins with registration at 9:00 A.M. and will conclude at 3:00 P.M. We will leave from the St. Maximilian Kolbe parking lot promptly by 8:15 A.M. We will car pool and will need volunteers to drive. If you are interested in attending, please call the Parish Office at 732-914-0300. ATLANTIC CITY TRIP TO RESORTS Date: Monday, September 4, 2017 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: Mr. 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 nonrefundable. 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 serves to deepen our hunger for Communion with Christ and the rest of the Church. T R I V I A 1. What was the world s first electrically lighted city? 2. What university is home to the oldest medical school in the United States? 3. How many people have walked on the moon? 4. Who was known as the Maid of Orleans? 5. What Pope had the shortest reign? 6. Instead of the hand over heart, what was originally done during the Pledge of Allegiance? 7. What is the name of the airship that exploded over Lakehurst Naval Air Station on May 6, 1937? 8. Who was the last Roman Catholic King of England and Ireland? 9. What was the first man-made structure to rise above 1,000 feet? 10. What was the first television show filmed before a live studio audience? (Answers on Page 9)
Page 5 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 is also available for purchase. WEEKLY DEVOTIONS The weekly devotions of Bread and Wine, Altar Candles, Sanctuary Candles and Altar Flowers are available for 2017 and 2018 for 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 a Diocesan Collection for the Education Fund. ARTS AND CRAFTS The Arts and Crafts group will not meet during the months of July and August. Our next meeting will be held on Monday, September 11th, 2017. We meet in the foyer outside the Parish Hall from 9:00 A.M. 11:30 A.M. New members are always welcome! Save the date for our Holiday Craft Sale, which will take place the weekend of November 11th and 12th, 2017. Have a safe summer! For additional information, please call: Kathleen Petrone (732) 341-8785 MISSIONARY SISTERS OF THE HOLY ROSARY A representative of the Missionary Sisters of the Holy Rosary will be with us during all Masses on the weekend of August 26th- 27th, 2017. They are an international community working in 9 countries of Africa and in Brazil. If you would like additional information, their website is www.mshr.org. They are deeply grateful for your prayers and support. MAUSOLEUM Christ the King 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 for an appointment at 732-914-0300. + + + MAUSOLEUM HOURS Weekdays : Monday to Friday 6:00 AM to 3: 35 PM Saturday: 6:00 AM to 5:45 PM Sunday: 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS On Sunday, August 27th, 2017, the Knights of Columbus St. Maximilian Kolbe Council #10899 will host a Communion Breakfast in the Parish Hall following the 7:00 A.M,, 8:30 A.M. and 10:00 A.M. Masses. The cost is $8.00 for adults and $5.00 for children and teens when purchased at the door. Menu includes eggs your way, tater tots, bacon, sausage, pancakes, French toast, breads, pastries, jams, coffee, tea and juice. Discount tickets will be available in the church lobby for $7.00 on Saturday, August 19th, 2017 between the hours of 4:30-5:30 P.M. and on Sunday, August 20th, 2017 between the hours of 10:30-11:30 A.M. All are invited! - - - - - - - - ST. MAXIMILIAN COLUMBIETTES TRIP TO OUR LADY OF FATIMA SHRINE The St. Maximilian Columbiettes will be sponsoring a trip to Our Lady of Fatima Shrine in Washington, NJ on Friday, October 6th, 2017. This is in honor of the 100th Year Anniversary of the apparitions at Fatima. The cost of the trip will be $30.00. If paying by check, please make them out to St. Maximilian Columbiettes. You will need to bring a bagged lunch with you and we will be leaving promptly at 9:00 A.M. from the St. Maximilian parking lot. For additional information, please call Lorraine Shubsda at 732-281-3445 or Janice Seiler at 732-691-8936. We look forward to seeing you at the Shrine.
Page 6 The Life of Jesus Matthew 15:21-28 ST. MAXIMILIAN KOLBE 32nd ANNIVERSARY FUNDRAISER! We hope you can join us on Sunday, October 1, 2017 2:30 P.M in the Parish Hall $25.00 per person Sandwich Luncheon Live Music & Dancing At that time, Jesus withdrew to the region of Tyre and Sidon. And behold, a Canaanite woman of that district came and called out, "Have pity on me, Lord, Son of David! My daughter is tormented by a demon." But Jesus did not say a word in answer to her. Jesus' disciples came and asked him, "Send her away, for she keeps calling out after us." He said in reply, "I was sent only to the lost sheep of the house of Israel." But the woman came and did Jesus homage, saying, "Lord, help me." He said in reply, "It is not right to take the food of the children and throw it to the dogs." She said, "Please, Lord, for even the dogs eat the scraps that fall from the table of their masters." Then Jesus said to her in reply, "O woman, great is your faith! Let it be done for you as you wish." And the woman's daughter was healed from that hour. Lunch will provided by: Wolfies, BYOB Music will provided by: Bob Kulik, vocal stylist We are asking for the intercessory of St. Maximilian and your generosity to make this a fun day for all! The cost of the ticket includes a sandwich luncheon, with salads, soda, water, coffee, tea, and dessert. There will be various raffle opportunities, including a 50/50 raffle, gift baskets, and Jailhouse Rock Raffle, where the parishioners raise bail to get Fr. Steve and Fr. Phil Out of Jail. The winner of this raffle wins a dance or a song with both priests. We are planning it for cooler weather, so get your dancing shoes on! Tickets will go on sale before and after all Masses this weekend, except the 7:00 A.M. Masses, until September 24th, 2017. Also, tickets will be sold on Tuesdays, from 10:00 A.M. 11:00 A.M. in front of the parish hall. There will be no reserved seating and tickets will not be sold at the door. We hope to see you there!
Page 7 Our Faith CONFESSION Is it still necessary? One of the harsh realities facing the Catholic Church is the fact that many of her members no longer receive the sacrament of Confession on a regular basis. For one reason or another, many Catholics don t feel the need to go to Confession. Let s look at some of the common objections and discuss why the sacrament of Confession is still as relevant today as it was when Jesus instituted it 2000 years ago. I confess my sins directly to Christ. Why do I need to go through a middle man? This may come as a surprise to some, but the Church teaches that when you go to Confession, you are speaking directly to Jesus. Why the need for a priest? For one thing, that s how the Lord designed the sacrament. In John 20:21-23, Jesus breathed on the Apostles and said Receive the Holy Spirit. Whose sins you forgive are forgiven them, and whose sins you retain are retained. Careful observation of Jesus words will show that while He is giving the Apostles the ability to forgive sins, they are also receiving the authority to make a judgment. There are certain cases where absolution may be denied and that decision would be impossible without knowing the details of the offense. Therefore, verbal confession of sins is necessary. Another very logical argument for confessing your sins to another individual is that we tend to be very lenient with ourselves. Jesus was well aware of our human nature when He instituted the sacrament of Confession. Verbalizing your sins to another individual requires a much greater level of humility than confessing them in your own mind. Throughout the gospels, Our Lord stressed the importance of humility for His followers and this is one more way to practice that virtue. Jesus only gave that authority to His Apostles. It doesn t apply to priests! The Church teaches that the authority granted by Jesus to the original Apostles is passed down to their successors, the bishops. This is known as Apostolic Succession. Due to the large number of Catholics in the world today, it would be impossible for the bishops to carry out their ministry effectively without help. For that reason, they are assisted in their mission by priests. In order to effectively assist the bishops, the authority to forgive or retain sins is also extended to priests. The Church teaches that it s acceptable to follow your conscience and I don t feel that I have committed any sins Using this logic can justify any action and seemingly eliminate the need for the sacrament of Confession. While the Church does teach that we should follow our conscience, she also instructs that we must continually inform that conscience by studying Church teaching. The human conscience can be defective, as evidenced by individuals such as Adolph Hitler and Saddam Hussein, who believed that their evil actions were morally justified. I thought that the Church did away with mortal sin. Didn t Vatican II state that nobody goes to hell anymore? Sadly, this is a very popular belief, even among Catholics. Just for the record, the Church teaching on mortal (or grave) sin has not changed. According to the Catechism of the Catholic Church: To die in mortal sin without repenting and accepting God s merciful love means remaining separated from him forever by our own free choice. This state of definitive selfexclusion from communion with God and the blessed is called hell. (CCC 1033) While the above quotation may frighten some, the good news is that all of our sins (mortal and venial) can be forgiven in the sacrament of Confession. We need only express sorrow for our sins and vow to refrain from committing them again. No matter what, God will always forgive us. You only have to go to Confession if you ve committed a mortal sin While this is technically a true statement, there is much grace to be obtained even when only venial sins are committed: Without being strictly necessary, confession of everyday faults (venial sins) is nevertheless strongly recommended by the Church. Indeed the regular confession of our venial sins helps us form our conscience, fight against evil tendencies, let ourselves be healed by Christ and progress in the life of the Spirit. (CCC 1458) If it s been a while since you ve gone to Confession, and you re not sure what to say, simply ask the priest and he will guide you. If you re concerned that the priest will reveal your sins to others, rest assured that he will not. He is forbidden from revealing or making any use of any information heard in the confessional. If you ve been carrying around guilt for a long time and wondering if God can ever forgive you, hearing those words of absolution will assure you that God has indeed forgiven your sins! (www.catholicexhange.com)
Page 8 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: Aug 20 St. Bernard, Abbot & Doctor of the Church Aug 21 St. Pius X, Pope Aug 22 The Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary Aug 23 St. Rose of Lima, Virgin Aug 24 St. Bartholomew, Apostle Aug 25 St. Louis, King of France St. Joseph Calasanz, Priest Aug 26 St. Caesarius of Arles, Bishop SAINT PIUS X Pope On June 2, 1835, Giuseppe Melchiorre Sarto saw the light of earth at Riesi, Province of Treviso, in Venice; on August 20, 1914, he saw the light of heaven; and on May 29, 1954, he who had become the 259th Pope was canonized St. Pius X. Two of the most outstanding accomplishments of this saintly Pope were the inauguration of the liturgical renewal and the restoration of frequent communion from childhood. He also waged an unwavering war against the heresy and evils of Modernism, gave great motivation to Biblical studies, and brought about the codification of canon law. His overriding concern was to renew all thing in Jesus Christ. Above all, his holiness shone forth conspicuously. From St. Pius X we learn again that the folly of the Cross, simplicity of life, and humility of heart are still the highest wisdom and the indispensable condition of a perfect Christian life, for they are the very source of all apostolic fruitfulness. His last will and testament bears the striking sentence: I was born poor, I have lived in poverty, and I wish to die poor. PRAYER God, to preserve the Catholic faith and renew all things in Christ, You filled Pope St. Pius with heavenly wisdom and apostolic fortitude. Grant that we may follow his direction and example and be rewarded with eternal life with You. Amen. ST. ROSE OF LIMA Virgin St. Rose was born to parents of Spanish descent in Lima, Peru on April 20, 1586, at a time when South America was in its first century of evangelization. Isabel De Flores Y Del Oliva, called Rose by her mother because of her red cheeks and confirmed with that name by St. Turibius de Mongrovejo, was the first person in the Americas to be canonized as a saint. St. Rose worked long and hard to help support her family, growing flowers and doing embroidery and other needlework. Having taken a vow of virginity early in life, she consistently refused to marry and at 20 years of age became a Dominican Tertiary, and lived in a summerhouse in the garden of her home. Here she practiced extreme penance and mortification, modeling her life after that of St. Catherine of Siena. So deep was her desire to live the life of Christ that she spent most of her time at home in solitude. St. Rose bore her many and great adversities with heroic patience and consoled the sick and suffering among the poor, Indians, and slaves. Consequently, she is regarded as the originator of social service in Peru. She died on August 24, 1617 at 31 years of age. PRAYER God, You filled St. Rose with love for You and enabled her to leave the world and be free for You through the austerity of penance. Through her intercession, help us to follow her footsteps on earth and enjoy the torrent of Your delights in heaven. Amen.
Page 9 BISHOP S ANNIVERSARY BLESSING Sunday, October 8th, 2017 at 3:00 P.M. St. Aloysius Church, Jackson, NJ 08527 ST. MAXIMILIAN KOLBE CHURCH TRIP TO WOODLOCH PINES RESORT HAWLEY, PA Save the Date! June 4th - 8th, 2018 (5 days, 4 nights) TOUR INCLUDES Roundtrip Motor Coach Transportation 4 Nights Accommodations at Woodloch Resort 4 Great Breakfasts/4 Delicious Lunches 4 Wonderful Dinners Starting with lunch on day of arrival and breakfast on day of departure! Entertainment nightly! Happy hour! Indoor and outdoor pool with hot tub! Shuffleboard, Bocce ball, Go-Carts, Bumper Cars, Paddle Boats, Fitness Gym, Movies, Horseshoe Games, Bingo, Boat Rides (Weather permitting) and much more!! All couples celebrating their 1st, 25th or 50+ Wedding Anniversary during the 2017 calendar year are invited to gather with family and friends to share the Eucharist, renew your sacred wedding vows, and receive Bishop O Connell s Episcopal Blessing. Anniversary couples may register through our Parish Office to attend the Mass and Blessing on Sunday, October 8th, 2017 at 3:00 P.M at St. Aloysius Church in Jackson. Registration forms can be picked up at the Parish Office Monday -Friday, between the hours of 9:00 A.M. 3:00 P.M. The registration deadline is Monday, September 11th, 2017. Happy and Blessed Anniversary to all! Book Early! Availability is Limited! $100.00 per person deposit (fully refundable) For additional information, please call: Carmen 732-244-0404 ANNUAL 50/50 RAFFLE WINNERS August 13, 2017 1st P1ace 28201 Amount $1,486.00 2nd Place 17987 Amount $891.00 3rd Place 25185 Amount $594.00 Congratulations to all our Annual winners! T R I V I A A N S W E R S 1. Wabash, Indiana 2. University of Pennsylvania 3. 12 4. St. Joan of Arc 5. Pope John Paul I (only served 33 days due to sudden death) 6. Bellamy Salute (it was replaced in 1942 because it looked too similar to the Heil Hitler salute) 7. LZ 129 Hindenburg 8. King James II 9. The Chrysler Building 10. I Love Lucy