Page 2 ruary 11, 2018 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) Sunday, ruary 11, 2018 World Marriage Day 7:00 AM Sr. Vincent Marie, MSBT Req. Rita Wever 8:30 AM Thomas E. Aiosa Req. Wife, Mary & Children 10:00 AM Borino & Sangiovanni Families Req. Mr. & Mrs. Peter Borino 11:30 AM Joseph & Mary Fischer Req. Family 1:00 PM Riccio & Guerin Families Req. Patricia Guerin Monday, ruary 12, 2018 7:00 AM Dennis J. Carbley, Sr. Req. Wife Josephine Turco Req. Husband, Joseph 9:30 AM Multiple Intention Mass Tuesday, ruary 13, 2018 7:00 AM Robert Browne Req. Jane Walters Lena Anderson Req. Husband, Frank & Daughter, Susan Wednesday, ruary 14, 2018 Ash Wednesday/St. Valentine s Day (No Confessions Today) 7:00 AM Palma Certo (Forever Loved-Wedding Anniv.) Req. Husband, Dominic & Children 8:30 AM Alvaro DaCosta Req. Family 12:00 PM Mass-All Parishioners-Living & Deceased 5:00 PM Service-All Parishioners-Living & Deceased Thursday, ruary 15, 2018 8:30 AM Patricia A. Keane Req. Walter Keane Dorothy Coffey Req. Richard Ainsworth Friday, ruary 16, 2018 8:30 AM John & Theresa Johnson Req. Kathy Wolcott Saturday, ruary 17, 2018 7:00 AM Rose Mucario (5th Anniv.) Req. Lou & Marlene Nicolaro 4:00 PM Domenico Latino (13th Anniv.) Req. Wife, Rosa 5:30 PM The Drake Family Req. Connie Drake Sunday, ruary 18, 2018 7:00 AM Rose DiOrio Req. The Parish Office Staff 8:30 AM Patricia Urgola Req. Jenniefer Stueber 10:00 AM Rosalie Lombardo Req. Bernadine Santucci 11:30 AM Anthony Tony Sarrecchia Req. Agnes & Joe 1:00 PM Michael Chiaramonte Req. Debbie & Gloria Corsi DAILY READINGS Sunday, 2/11/18 Lv 13:1-2, 44-46; 1 Cor 10:31-11:1; Mk 1:40-45 Monday, 2/12/18 Jas 1:1-11; Mk 8:11-13 Tuesday, 2/13/18 Jas 1:12-18; Mk 8:14-21 Wednesday, 2/14/18 Jl 2:12-18; 2 Cor 5:20-6:2; Mt 6:1-6, 16-18 Thursday, 2/15/18 Dt 30:15-20; Lk 9:22-25 Friday, 2/16/18 Is 58:1-9a; Mt 9:14-15 Saturday, 2/17/18 Is 58:9b-14; Lk 5:27-32
Page 3 Multiple Mass Intention Monday at 9:30 A.M. ruary 12, 2018 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 Rose Gonzalez, Req. Daughter, Rose Stella Turco, Req. Husband & Son Vincent & Angela Cuozzolino, Req. Ann Bederka Grace LaBracio (Peace & Healing), Req. Jack & Margaret Thomas Lena McTigue, Req. Husband, William Lucy DiSantis, Req. Elizabeth Mangini Edward Steiniger, Req. Wife & Family Thomas Detore, Req. Holiday Heights Bingo James Frawley, Req. Michael Wladich Patricia Jasinski Critelli, Req. Mom & Dad Gina St. George, Req. The Jasinski Family Lucille Rohde (Living), Req. Daughters John Fink, Sr., Req. Wife, Klara Fink Jane Renz, Req. Tom & Kathy Gordon Jack Albano, Req. Raymond & Gloria Belvin John Daniel Cashman, Req. Patricia & Sam Steelman Lois Conklin, Req. Helen Kwiatkowski Theodore Bottone, Req. Pat & Frank Chernesky Susan Fruscione (Healing), Scott Schumann (Healing), Ron Angarone (Healing), William Nash, Sr. (Healing), Justin Rogers (Healing), Phyllis Angelo (Healing), Req. Lilly O Keeffe Jose Gelito, Req. Albert, Jr. & Minnie Malfitano & Family Paul & Pat Corbutt, Req. Lorraine & Charles Brick Maria Rosa LaMilia, Req. Mom, Lina Vincenzo LaMilia, Req. Wife, Lina Matthew Iacobino, Req. Aunt Roslyn Dolly Iacobino William Ackerman, Req. Sister, Rita Anthony & Virginia Quasarano, Req. Sandra Quasarano Eleanor Kavanaugh, Req. Paul Paris Ann Pedalino, Req. Ann Bederka ++++++++++++++++++++ Please join us in praying for the intentions mentioned in this bulletin. ++++++++++++++++++++ SPECIAL INTENTIONS WEEK of ruary 10, 2018 to ruary 16, 2018 Bread & Wine-Church Felicia Chuck, Req. Helen Kwiatkowski Sanctuary Candle-Church Rev. Francis E. Santitoro & Maria Santitoro, Sister Req. Andre & Ann Santitoro Vispetti NATIONAL MARRIAGE WEEK ruary 7-14, 2018 The upcoming observances of National Marriage Week (. 7-14) and World Marriage Day (Sunday,. 11) are an opportunity to focus on building a culture of life and love that begins with supporting and promoting marriage and the family!
PARISH NEWS Page 4 PARISH NEWS ALTAR ROSARY SOCIETY WE WELCOME NEW MEMBERS! We would like to extend a warm welcome to all the women of our parish in promoting the devotion of Our Blessed Mother Mary. Please join us in the Parish Hall on Wednesday, ruary 21st, 2018 at 1:00 P.M. as we pray the Rosary and welcome our guest speaker, Amy S. Van Bezooijen, the Development Coordinator of the House of Hope. Please join us at our meetings, which take place the third Wednesday of each month in the Parish Hall. Coffee, tea and cake will be served before the meeting begins. For further information, 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 this ministry, please let us know if you are interested in joining us. Please come by and visit us during a meeting. New members are always welcome! 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 HOLY NAME SOCIETY Due to poor attendance, the Holy Name meetings have been cancelled until further notice. If you would like additional information, please call: Andrew Turco (732) 286-6353 ATLANTIC CITY TRIP TO RESORTS Date: Monday, March 5, 2018 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. STATIONS OF THE CROSS Please join us for the Lenten devotional of the Stations of the Cross every Friday during Lent, beginning on ruary 16th, 2018 at 12:00 P.M. in the Church. 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. FROM THE DESK OF FR. CARLOS CASTILLA My name is Fr. Carlos Castilla, and I have just been assigned as Parochial Vicar at St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish. I thought I d tell you a little about myself. I was born in Colombia, into a close family with 3 brothers and 3 sisters. I attended school in Colombia, studying Philosophy in the seminary. In 2005 I was invited by Bishop Smith to join the Diocese of Trenton. For the next six years I studied English and Theology at the Immaculate Conception Seminary in South Orange, NJ. After my ordination in 2011, I was assigned to St. Mary s Cathedral to work with the Hispanic parishioners. Three years later I was assigned to St. Mary Mother of God in Middletown, NJ. Since I started to help here, I realized that St. Maximilian Kolbe is parish of lovely people. I m very happy to be here, and I m looking forward to meeting all of you and getting involved in parish activities! Blessings, Fr. Carlos
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 and refreshments are available for purchase. WEEKLY DEVOTIONS The weekly devotions of Bread and Wine, Altar Candles, Sanctuary Candles and Altar Flowers are available for 2018 and 2019 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 a Non -Diocesan Collection for the Aid to Churches in Eastern Europe. This collection supports pastoral, educational and construction projects in Central and Eastern Europe and Central Asia which were formerly under Soviet control. ARTS AND CRAFTS New members are always welcome to join our Arts & Crafts group! We meet every Monday morning from 9:00 A.M. 11:30 A.M in the foyer outside the Parish Hall. For additional information, please call: Kathleen Petrone (732) 341-8785 FAITH IN OUR FUTURE CORE TEAM If anyone would like to serve our parish as representatives on the Faith in our Future Core Team, along with representatives from St. Joe s, St. Luke s, and St. Justin s, please contact the Parish Office at 732-914-0300. Thank you for your consideration. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS FRIDAY LENTEN MEALS St. Maximilian Kolbe Knights of Columbus Council 10899 will be hosting our Friday Lenten Meals for the price of $10.00 per person. The meals will be available from 12:00 2:30 P.M. on the following Friday dates: ruary 16th and 23rd, March 2nd, 9th, and 23rd. To entice your appetite, the Knights have arranged a SPECIAL where you can purchase all 5 meals for $40.00 ($8.00 per person). This special will only be available to purchase after all Masses on Sunday, ruary 11th, 2018. be available that day too. Menus will also 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: 35 PM Saturday: 6:00 AM to 5:45 PM Sunday: 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS All men interested in joining or transferring into St. Maximilian Kolbe s Knights of Columbus Council 10899, please contact: Robert Zaratin, Grand Knight (732) 608-0175 Meetings are held every 2nd Saturday of the month in the Parish Hall. Our next meeting will be held on Saturday, March 10th, 2018. We begin with the recitation of the Rosary at 9:40 A.M. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS BLOOD DRIVE St. Maximilian Kolbe Knights of Columbus Council 10899 is sponsoring a Blood Drive with the American Red Cross on Tuesday, ruary 20th, 2018 from 2:00 7:00 P.M. at the Silver Ridge East Clubhouse, which is located at 979 Edgebrook Drive North, Toms River. Blood demand is high as a result of inclement weather and disasters throughout the United States. So if you can, please offer this most precious gift. You can schedule a specific timeframe by contacting Bob Zaratin, Grand Knight, at 732-608-0175. Walk-ins are always welcome! ST. MAXIMILIAN COLUMBIETTES We are an organization of Catholic women dedicated to our Patronesses, Blessed Virgin Mary, St. Theresa 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 9:30 A.M. in the Parish Hall. Our next meeting will be held on Saturday, ruary 17th, 2018. If you are interested in joining the Columbiettes or would like additional information, please call: Patricia Guerin (732) 505-9251
Page 6 The Life of Jesus Mark 1:40-45 A leper came to Jesus and kneeling down begged him and said, "If you wish, you can make me clean." Moved with pity, he stretched out his hand, touched him, and said to him, "I do will it. Be made clean." The leprosy left him immediately, and he was made clean. Then, warning him sternly, he dismissed him at once. He said to him, "See that you tell no one anything, but go, show yourself to the priest and offer for your cleansing what Moses prescribed; that will be proof for them." The man went away and began to publicize the whole matter. He spread the report abroad so that it was impossible for Jesus to enter a town openly. He remained outside in deserted places, and people kept coming to him from everywhere. LENTEN PENANCE SERVICE Please join us for our Lenten Penance Service on Wednesday, March 21st, 2018 at 12:00 P.M. Confessions will be heard until 1:30 P.M. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - DAY OF REFLECTION Our parish is sponsoring a Day of Reflection so we can travel together on this Lenten journey called COME HOME. Date: Wednesday, ruary 28th, 2018 Time: 9:30 A.M. 2:45 P.M. in the Parish Hall Start the day with donuts and coffee. In the morning, Lenten talks and table discussions. Afternoon program includes Rosary, reflective music, and ends with Mass. The cost is $5.00 soda, water, coffee, tea and donuts will be provided. Please bring your own bagged lunch. To register, call Madeline Gardner at 732-608- 6840; please leave your name and how many will be attending. We hope to see you there! FAITH SHARING GROUP As part of the Lenten series, those who are interested, are invited to come to a faith-sharing group the following two Wednesdays after the Day of Reflection. Dates: Wednesday, March 7th & March 14th, 2018 Time: 1:00 P.M. 2:30 P.M. in the Parish Hall Coffee and tea will be served. To register, please call Madeline Gardner at 732-608-6840. Wishing you a blessed Lenten season!
Page 7 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: 11 Our Lady of Lourdes 12 St. Saturninus & Companions, Martyrs St. Apollonia 13 St. Catherine DeRicci, Virgin St. Giles Mary of St. Joseph 14 Sts. Cyril, Monk & Methodius, Bishop St. Valentine, Priest & Martyr 15 St. Claude de la Columbiere, Priest 16 St. Onesimus, Martyr St. Gilbert of Sempringham, Priest 17 Seven Founders of the Order of Servites OUR LADY OF LOURDES On December 8, 1854, Pope Pius IX proclaimed the dogma of the Immaculate Conception in the apostolic constitution Ineffabilis Deus. A little more than three years later, on ruary 11, 1858, a young lady appeared to St. Bernadette Soubirous. This began a series of visions. During the apparition on March 25, the lady identified herself with the words: I am the Immaculate Conception. St. Bernadette was a sickly child of poor parents. Their practice of the Catholic faith was scarcely more than lukewarm. St. Bernadette could pray the Our Father, the Hail Mary and the Creed. She also knew the prayer of the Miraculous Medal: O Mary conceived without sin. During interrogations St. Bernadette gave an account of what she saw. It was something white in the shape of a girl. She used the word aquero, a dialect term meaning this thing. It was a pretty young girl with a rosary over her arm. Her white robe was encircled by a blue girdle. She wore a white veil. There was a yellow rose on each foot. A rosary was in her hand. St. Bernadette was also impressed by the fact that the lady did not use the informal form of address (tu), but the polite form (vous). The humble virgin appeared to a humble girl and treated her with dignity. Through that humble girl the Virgin Mary revitalized and continues to revitalize the faith of millions of people. People began to flock to Lourdes from other parts of France and from all over the world. In 1862 Church authorities confirmed the authenticity of the apparitions and authorized the feast of Our Lady of Lourdes for the diocese. The Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes has become a place of pilgrimage and healing, but even more of faith. Church authorities have recognized over 60 miraculous cures, although there have probably been many more. To people of faith this is not surprising. It is a continuation of Jesus healing miracles now performed at the intercession of his mother. Some would say that the greater miracles are hidden. Many who visit Lourdes return home with renewed faith and a readiness to serve God in their needy brothers and sisters. There still may be people who doubt the apparitions of Lourdes. Perhaps the best that can be said to them are the words that introduce the film The Song of Bernadette: For those who believe in God, no explanation is necessary. For those who do not believe, no explanation is possible. PRAYER Merciful God, come to the aid of our frailty. May we who keep the memory of the Immaculate Mother of God, rise from our iniquities with the help of her intercession. Amen. ST. VALENTINE Priest & Martyr St. Valentine, a Roman priest, together with St. Marius and his family, assisted the martyrs who suffered during the reign of Emperor Claudius II in the 3rd century. Being apprehended, he was sent to the Prefect of Rome, who commanded that he be beaten with clubs and afterward beheaded. He suffered martyrdom about the year 270. The custom of sending valentines on this day is the revival of an ancient pagan practice, which consisted in boys drawing the names of girls in honor of their goddess, ruata Juno, on ruary 15th. To abolish this practice names of saints were substituted on billets drawn upon this day.
Page 8 Our Faith FROM THE OFFICE OF BISHOP DAVID O CONNELL 2018 ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL Dear Sisters & Brothers in Christ, It s never easy to ask people for financial support, no matter how good or worthy the cause. You would think that, by now, I d be used to it, given that I ve had a lot of practice here as Bishop and during my many years as a university president. In both cases, I believed deeply in the reasons prompting my asking people for help. In the university, however, there was a regular revenue stream to support the activities of the institution, never enough of course. In the Diocese, most of our activities and operations depend primarily upon the kindness and generosity of the faithful we try to serve without a regular source of revenue to offset steadily increasing expenses. As your Bishop, I have tried to be a watchful, careful steward. I turn to you once again, as I do every year at this time, to seek your help so that the Diocese, in turn, can serve you and so many faithful throughout the four counties. It would be much harder to do this if I didn't believe so deeply in what we do in the Diocese. The goals and the vision that supports them are, simply stated, handing on the Gospel and our Catholic faith through the Church s ministries what the Church calls evangelization. Every generous contribution and sacrifice made by you to the Annual Catholic Appeal strengthens the ability of the Diocese to preach, live and witness to the Gospel of Christ in word AND in action. If that means something to you as a Catholic, I invite you to be generous once again as you have been before. The longer I am your Bishop, the clearer it becomes that real evangelization can take place with God s grace and your involvement. It is said that Pope St. John Paul II told us what to do; Pope Benedict XVI told us why; and Pope Francis tells us to just do it! Can you, will you help me? Gratefully yours in Christ, Most Reverend David M. O Connell, C.M. Bishop of Trenton - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL VIDEO The Annual Catholic Appeal video will be shown during all Masses the weekend of ruary 17th -18th, 2018. We thank you in advance for your support! BE FAITHFUL TO THE GOSPEL Turn away from sin and be faithful to the Gospel. These are the words most often used as we are signed with ashes. It is a call to conversion, a call to follow Christ, a call to change our lives. No one heard this call and followed it more devotedly than St. Francis o Assisi. He began with the most basic interpretation of a text, but he didn t stop there. He began by throwing aside his tunic, shoes, and walking staff, but over time discovered the many ways in which possessions can keep us from seeking God. He began by carrying stones and fitting them into the crumbling walls of Assisi s churches, but over time he inspired his followers to reinvigorate the Church. PRAY WITH ST. FRANCIS Most High, Glorious God, bring light to the darkness of my heart, give me right faith, certain hope, and perfect charity. Amen. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ASH WEDNESDAY SCHEDULE Wednesday, ruary 14, 2018 7:00 A.M. Mass 8:30 A.M. Mass 12:00 P.M. Mass 5:00 P.M. Communion Service * Please note that confessions will not be heard on Ash Wednesday. *
Page 9 2019 MASS BOOK The new individual Mass book for 2019 will be opened on: Friday, ruary 16, 2018 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. and on Wednesday, 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. and 11:30 A.M. There will no longer be a 1:00 P.M. Mass on Sunday, STARTING IN 2019. Saturday evening Vigil Masses at 4:00 P.M. and 5:30 P.M. will remain the same. Thank you for patience and understanding! ST. MAXIMILIAN KOLBE CHURCH TRIP TO WOODLOCH PINES RESORT HAWLEY, PA 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 & Dinners Book Early! Availability is Limited! $100.00 per person deposit (fully refundable) For additional information, please call Carmen at 732-244-0404! REQUEST FOR 2017 TAX STATEMENTS Kindly fill out the form and return to the Parish Office! ST. PATRICK/ST. JOSEPH DINNER DANCE We invite you all to our St. Patrick and St. Joseph Dinner Dance! Date Sunday, March 18th, 2018 at 3:00 P.M. in the Parish Hall Choice of: Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner or Chicken Parmigiana Dinner Cost $20.00 BYOB, Coffee, Tea, Soda, Water & Dessert will be served. Music and dancing by Piper Alley. 50/50 tickets available to purchase! Tickets will be on sale before and after the 4:00 P.M. Mass on Saturdays and 10:00 A.M. Mass on Sundays, beginning on ruary 17th to March 11th, and Tuesdays and Thursdays in the foyer of the Parish Hall, beginning on ruary 20th to March 15th, from 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. Reserved seats are available. We hope to see you there! LOURDES VIRTUAL PILGRIMAGE EXPERIENCE St. Justin the Martyr RC Church 875 Fischer Blvd., Toms River, NJ 08753 Monday, ruary 19th, 2018 North American Lourdes volunteers will present a one and a half hour Virtual Pilgrimage to Lourdes, France. During this guided Lourdes experience you will immerse yourself in the gospel message of Lourdes as given by Our Lady to St. Bernadette. You will have the opportunity to touch the Grotto Rock and to experience the healing grace of Lourdes water. Each attendee will receive a small bottle of Lourdes water. A plenary indulgence is granted to the faithful, under the usual condition, who attend a Lourdes Virtual Pilgrimage with North American volunteers. To help fulfill the conditions, Confessions will be available from 5:45 to 6:30 P.M. As part of this spiritual opportunity to draw nearer to God with Our Lady and St. Bernadette the evening will consist of the following: 5:45 6:30 P.M. - The Sacrament of Reconciliation 6:00 6:30 P.M. - Candlelight Rosary 6:30 P.M. - Lourdes Virtual Pilgrimage Holy Sacrifice of the Mass after the Pilgrimage Refreshments to follow in the Parish Hall To register, please call St. Justin s Parish Office at 732-270-3980.