Page 2 April 9, 2017 Palm Sunday MASSES for the WEEK It is a holy and wholesome thing to pray for the living and the dead. (II Mac. 12:46) Sunday, April 9, 2017 7:00 AM Robert & Margaret Symonds Req. Daughter, Eileen Sibert 8:30 AM Simon Briffa Req. Mom and Dad 10:00 AM Deacon Raymond Shea Req. Daughter, Maureen Grabosky 11:30 AM Anthony Grossi Req. Friends 1:00 PM James Gildea (9th Anniversary) Req. Wife, Elizabeth and Family Monday, April 10, 2017 7:00 AM Vincent Ingra Req. Elsie and Carol Ingra 8:30 AM Deceased Members Renz Family Req. George and Jane Renz 9:30 AM Multiple Intention Mass Tuesday, April 11, 2017 7:00 AM Bessie & Jerome Santacroce Req. Daughter, Jemma Kasper 8:30 AM Charles Macaluso Req. Wife, Lorie and Children Wednesday, April 12, 2017 7:00 AM Marie Kliewe (20th Anniversary) Req. Sons, Philip and John 8:30 AM Living & Deceased Mbrs. Shea Family Req. Maureen Grabosky Thursday, April 13, 2017 Holy Thursday 7:00 AM No Mass 8:30 AM No Mass 4:00 PM Mass of the Lord s Super Friday, April 14, 2017 Good Friday Service 7:00 AM No Mass 8:30 AM No Mass No Stations of the Cross and No Adoration 3:00 PM The Lord s Passion (Service) Saturday, April `15, 2017 Holy Saturday 7:00 AM No Mass 8:30 AM No Mass 12:00 Noon Blessing of Food No Confession 7:00 PM Easter Vigil Mass All Parishioners Living & Deceased Sunday, April 16, 2017 Easter Sunday 7:00 AM All Parishioners 8:30 AM All Parishioners 10:00 AM All Parishioners 11:30 AM All Parishioners 1:00 PM All Parishioners
Page 3 Multiple Mass Intention Monday at 9:30 AM April 10, 2017 In Memory of: Rev. Francis E. Santitoro The Santitoro Family (Living & Deceased) Rev. Frank Porazzo, & Porazzo Family Kathleen & Anthony Jackomin Joseph P. Flaherty Steven Kilianski, Req. Grandmother Grace Stegura, Req. Husband, Charlie Thomas Grimaldi, Req. Dorothy Vanblarcom Ann Pavlu, Req. Concetta Massenzio Robert & Ann Sheridan and Family, Req. Family John Wolek, Req. Catherine Wolek James Cucco, Req. Ada Cucco Fred Kustowski, Req. Wife, Mary Albert DeFelice, Req. Wife, Angela Sophia DeFelice, Req. Mom Maria Corvino, Req. Angela, Sister Paulina Paduara, Req. Friend, Angela Margaret Ferraro, Req. Silver Ridge Park First Aid Squad James Gannon, Req. Mom & Dad Tom & MaryBeth Gannon, Req. Mom & Dad Carmella (Millie) Brown Holtz, Req. Jerry & Rose DelGaudio Carmella & Dominic Cusano (Birthday) Req. Daughter, Maryann Chip Koviac, Req. Marie DiGenio Richard Szot, Req. Zenon & Alina Kowalski James Elmi, Req. Betty Coughlin Jerry Bivona, Sr., Req. MaryAnn & Joe Marsh Anna Dolack, Req. Maria & Jonathan Wood and Family Cole Alberti (Get Well), Req. Great Grandfather Carl Federici, Req. Ray and Gloria Belvin Betty DeFelice (Healing), Req. Joan Giblin Robert Liota, Req. Bob & Estelle Russoniello Stephen Warco, Req. Jane Oberschmidt In Thanksgiving, Mary, Joseph, Jesus, & St. Theresa, Req. Agnes Kelly Dayrl Cormier, Req. Jerry & Rose DelGaudio Timothy Lee Meyers, Req. Patricia Reddy and Family John Cecilia Bogovich, Req. Katherine Albaneze Thomas Srsich, Req. Katherine Albaneze Carmella Direnzo, Req. Rampino and Mitariten Families Roberta Russell, Req. Alice Weed SPECIAL INTENTIONS WEEK of April 8, 2017 to April 14, 2017 Sanctuary Candle Church Robert Berg, Req. Wife, Pat Sanctuary Candle Chapel Rev. Francis E. Santitoro & Marie Santitoro, Sister Req. Andre & Ann Santitoro Vespetti Altar Candles Chapel Joseph Randaisi, Req. Wife, Pearl Bread and Wine Church Robert Berg, Req. Wife, Pat Bread and Wine Chapel Larry Sivilli, Req. Mike Pafumi Altar Candles Church Robert Berg, Req. Wife, Pat
PARISH NEWS Page 4 PARISH NEWS ALTAR ROSARY SOCIETY Our next meeting will be on April 19, 2017 at 1:00 PM. Our special guest speaker will be Sister Pat Dotzauer, SC, Assistant Administrator and Program Director of Maris Stella Retreat Center in Harvey Cedars, L.B.I, NJ. Cake and coffee will be available before the meeting begins. On June 21st we will be attending the Villa Amalfi Restaurant for Lunch at 12:30 PM The price for the luncheon is $25.00 per person, and tickets are available now. Rosalie Fuentes (732) 505-4432 TRIP TO ST. PADRE PIO CENTER Join the Altar Rosary Society on Wednesday, May 10, 2017 for a bus trip to St. Padre Pio Center in Barto, Pennsylvania. The cost for the bus trip is $55.00 per person which includes lunch at the Center. This trip is open to all parishioners and friends. For reservations or additional information call: Josephine Roeder (732) 349-9179 HOLY NAME SOCIETY Our meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 3rd at 12:30 PM. We hope all our members will be there. SHREDDING EVENT Do you have papers or documents that need shredding? Quinn Hopping Funeral Home, 26 Mule Road is having a shredding event on Tuesday, April 18th (11:00 AM to 1:00 AM ) at their site. The cost is free bring your important papers that need to be shredded, it would be less of an hassle for you. Stop by! THE LEGION OF MARY The Legion of Mary is pleased to offer a weekly visitation of the Blessed Mother s statue to homes within the Parish Community. Our meetings take place on Mondays from 9:30 AM to approximately 11:00 AM. Jean Hanna (732) 473-9755 ATLANTIC CITY TRIP TO RESORTS Date: Monday, May 1, 2017 Cost: $23.00 Coins: $25.00 Tickets are sold by the Parish Auditorium on Tuesdays from 9:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. or call: Mr. Sandy Monda (732) 349-0143 The bus leaves for Atlantic City from St. Maximilian Kolbe Church promptly at 9:15 A.M. Note: All Cancellations are non-refundable. ADORATION OF THE EXPOSED BLESSED SACRAMENT The Adoration of the Exposed Blessed Sacrament is to join the Holy Father in praying for the unborn children. On Good Friday, April 14, 2017 the Station s of the Cross and the Adoration has been canceled. The Lord s Passion Service will be held at 3:00PM PARISH OFFICE The Parish Office will be closed on the following dates. Thursday, April 13th Friday, April 14th Monday, April 17th Happy Easter JOIN THE CHOIR If you are interested in joining the choir we are inviting you to consider the Music Ministry. Our choir practices are on Tuesday at 1:00 PM. Consider joining the choir. The Music Ministry is bless and honored having you sing with them, for the glory of God. Visit with Tars Pono our Music Director! MARCH MONTHLY RAFFLE 1st Prize #003704 Amount: $353.00 2nd Prize #000541 Amount: $212.00 3rd Prize #003700 Amount: $141.00 Congratulations to all our March Monthly winners.
Page 5 bingo.bingo. bingo Bingo is held on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons in the Parish Hall auditorium. Doors open at 10:00A.M. and the games begin at 12:00 Noon. Food is also available for purchase. Bingo will not be held on Holy Thursday, April 13th. WEEKLY DEVOTIONS The weekly devotions of Bread and Wine; Altar Candles, Sanctuary Candles and Flowers are available for 2017 for the Church and Chapel. Stop by the Parish Office during our business hours to request your special week. SECOND COLLECTION The second collection this weekend is for Parish Development and Maintenance. ARTS AND CRAFTS The Arts and Crafts group needs Volunteers to help create items for our yearly sales. The group meets on Monday mornings 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM. Revenue from our sales are always donated to the Church. However, we need more helping hands to continue our work. With enough volunteers, we are also considering making comfort shawls. Please join us. You will meet a group of talented ladies who will be very happy to see you. 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 to see the mausoleum kindly call our Parish Office for an appointment. (732) 914-0300 Mausoleum Open Hours Weekdays Monday to Friday Saturday: Sunday: 6:00 AM to 3: 35 PM 6:00 AM to 5:45 PM 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS 20/20 Project The Knights of Columbus will participate in a Culture of Life Initiative by attending as an organization the 8:30 am Mass on the 20th day of each month, in support of the New Jersey State Knights of Columbus 20/20 Project. _ ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL The Annual Catholic Appeal helps to fund the ongoing operating expenses of the diocese from day to day. Funds received in this campaign will be dispersed as described during the 12 month period. Clergy Personnel The Ministry of Clergy Personnel assists the Bishop every day in the assignment of priests and deacons in the diocese, handles all personnel matters pertaining to active and retired priest and works with priests from outside the diocese who seek to minister in the diocese. The Ministry of Clergy Personnel keeps priests and deacons informed of events in the diocese specifically for its clergy, assists in the continuing education of clergy, the annual convocation of priests and in working throughout the diocese. Your gift supports the Bishop, priests and deacons in serving all parishioners in the Diocese of Trenton. PALM SUNDAY From ancient times the palm tree, because of its graceful trunk, was considered a princely tree and its branches became a symbol of victory and were also used for decoration. Victorious Roman soldiers carried palm branches when parading in Rome. As far back as the fourth century, Christians in Jerusalem reenacted this event in the place where it actually happened. They gathered on the Mount of Olives in the late afternoon carrying palm branches and went through the gates of the city to the Church of the resurrection. The reenacting of Christ s entry into Jerusalem spread to Churches around the world.
WERE YOU THERE????? Were you there when they crucified my Lord? Were you there when they crucified my Lord? Oh, sometimes it causes me to tremble, tremble, tremble. Were you there when they crucified my Lord? Page 6 Were you there when they nailed Him to the tree? Were you there when they nailed Him to the tree? Oh, sometimes it causes me to tremble, tremble, tremble, Were you there when they nailed Him to the tree? Were you there when they pierced Him in the side? Were you there when they pierced Him in the side? Oh, sometimes it causes me to tremble, tremble, tremble. Were you there when they pierced Him in the side? Were you there when the sun refused to shine? Were you there when the sun refused to shine? Oh, sometimes it causes me to tremble, tremble, tremble. Were you there when the sun refused to shine? Were you there when they laid Him in the tomb? Were you there when they laid Him in the tomb? Oh, sometimes it cause me to tremble, tremble, tremble. Were you there when they laid Him in the tomb? Hymn - The Magnificat LIVING HOLY WEEK The Washing of Feet Although the practice of washing of the feet had fallen into disuse for a long time in parish celebrations, it was restored in 1955 by Pius XII as a part of the general reform of the Holy Week Liturgies. The Gospel read at the Holy Thursday liturgy depicts Jesus as the Teacher and Lord who humbly serves His disciples to performing this extraordinary gesture which goes beyond the laws of hospitality. In an understandable way of accepting the evangelical command of the Lord, who came to serve and not to be served. GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE On Good Friday, Mass is not celebrated anywhere in the world. Instead the solemn Liturgy of the Lord s Passion in celebrated normally in the afternoon, Holy Communion is distributed from the bread that was consecrated at the Mass on Holy Thursday. Even though Good Friday is not a holy day of obligation most Churches are filled to capacity for this powerful celebration of the passion and death of our Lord. In 1482 the feast was added to the Roman Missal under the title of Our Lady of Compassion. In 1814, Pope Puis VII changed the feast s name to Our Lady of Sorrows, in thanksgiving for his release from prison in France where he had been held by Napoleon. The Holy Father extended the feast to the whole Church. The feast of Our Lady of Sorrows was eventually moved to September 15 by Pope Pius X in 1913. The Season of Lent THE ENTRANCE INTO JERUSALEM Six days before the Passover, When the Lord came into the city of Jerusalem, the children ran to meet Him. In their hands, they carried palm branches and with loud voices cried out. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed are you who have come to your abundant mercy. O gates, lift high your heads, grow higher, ancient doors. Let Him enter, the King of glory! Who is this King of glory? He is the Lord of hosts, He is the King of glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed are You, who have come in Your abundant mercy. (Psalm 24 (23) 9-10 SPY WEDNESDAY The Wednesday of Holy Week is sometimes referred to as Spy Wednesday. Judas went to the chief priests on the day before the Last Supper and offered to hand Jesus over for 30 pieces of silver. Lent 2011
Page 7 The Life of Jesus Matthew 27: 33-35,37-38, Mark 15: 22-28; 23:33, Luke 22:33, John 19: 17-22 THE CRUCIFIXION Jesus finally reached the Place of the Skull where He was to suffer death. Following the custom of the Jews, He was first offered a cup of wine mixed with myrrh which was supposed to serve as a narcotic and to lessen the suffering of the condemned. Jesus put His lips to the cup, but He did not drink it for the world was to be cheated of none of His suffering. Jesus was then stripped of His clothes, laid Him out-stretched on the cross, and drove nails through His hands and feet, fixing them to the planks. Having completed the rudest part of their chore the executioners heaved the cross upright on the ground, dropped it into a hole which had been dug and stamped the earth around the foot of the cross. Then they crucified two other thieves in the same way and set up crosses on either side of Christ. Above the head of Jesus they placed a plague in Hebrew, Greek and Latin., Pilate s inscription of the charge against Him, Jesus of Nazareth, the King of the Jews. When the Jews saw the plaque, they were offended and sent a delegation to Pilate asking him to change it. Pilate said, I am the King of the Jews. What I have written, I have written. As His enfeebled body struggled against the advance of death, nature reflected His anguish. Though it was only a little past midday, the sun was now completely obscured and the whole countryside was enveloped in a hazy twilight. The crowd which had gathered on Golgotha was only half discernible to the mysterious dark, but the crowd of Christ stood clearly silhouetted against the gloom. Summary The title over the head of Christ on the cross was meant to be a description of His crime, the reason for His shameful death. But, as the providence of God arranged it, the title accurately expressed Christ s position as head of the old Israel and of the new Israel. The Life of Christ Catholic Press TO THE LORD OF LIFE WE PRAY: You offer to Your people the Bread of Life, bring us out of death, we pray. When we eat this bread and drink this cup we proclaim Your death, until You come again. Now began the darkest hours of Jesus suffering. He was astride a kind of support which prevented His transfixed limits being torn from the spikes by the weight of His Body. But the weight of His weary arms alone deepened the wounds of the nails and crushed the plexus of tiny nerves in His palms, the slightest movement intensified His agony a thousand fold. You offer to Your people the Word of Love, heal our deafness, we pray. You offer to Your people communion in Your Body, save us from division, we pray. You offer to the world the promise of eternal life, take to Yourself all those who have died, we pray. The Magnificat
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: April 9 St.Pierre Teilhard dechardin April 10 St. Magdalen of Canossa April 11 St. Stanislaus, Bishop April 11 St. Gemma Galgani April 12 St. Julius, Pope April 13 St. Martin I, Pope April 14 Sts Tiburtius, Valerian & Maximus April 15 St. Paternus, Bishop ST. STANISLAUS Bishop of Poland and Bishop of Cracow Stanislaus was born into a noble family. He was educated in Liege then later ordained a priest and made a canon of Cracow Cathedral. Stanislaus was named Bishop of Cracow. He was a zealous reformer, an ardent preacher and a friend of the poor, but Stanislaus was plagued with the challenge of attempting to connect the conduct of King Boleslaus. King Boleslaus was known as the cruel king and noted for his vindictiveness and lustful way of life. Stanislaus repeatedly rebuked the king and the monarch made hollow promises he would reform, but continued his ways. Stanislaus joined the Polish nobles in a plot to overthrow the king, but this was never verified. According to legend King Boleslaus was excommunicated by Stanislaus. Enraged Boleslaus ordered three guards to execute this inferring individual in the chapel of St. Michael, where he had taken refuge. When the guards refused, it drove the king into a frenzy. King Boleslaus himself, rushed into the church and killed Stanislaus. In retaliation, Pope Gregory VII put Poland under an interdict until Boleslaus was finally driven into exile. ST. MAGDALEN OF CANOSSA Foundress of Daughters of Charity Canosian Born into a noble Italian family, Magdalen was five when her father, the Marquis of Canossa died. Her mother soon remarried, abandoned her children and their uncles hired a harsh unsympathetic governess to raise them. At the age of fifteen, Magdalen announced to her family that she wanted to be a Nun. She entered the Carmel Order but soon returned home to handle her father s estate. Wanting to rid the world of poverty, Magdalen began working with troubled girls in dangerous areas of the city, Before long she was serving in hospitals, buying catechisms for local churches and bringing food to the poor. Other women joined Magdalen and later she started a small school to educate girls and give them religious instruction. The school was successful and became the foundation of the Canossian Daughters of Charity, The purpose of the charity was three-fold: To educate the poor; To serve the sick; and to teach catechism. Over the next 20 years Magdalen founded houses across Italy and arranged a training program for teachers in rural areas. She wanted to eradicate moral poverty. Magdalen always personally served the most neglected children willing to become poor with the poor, as Pope Pius once wrote. Magdalen saw Jesus love in everyone. The Canossian Daughters of Charity continues around the world today. Lord, With the inspiration of Magdalen of Canossa free us from the narrow sphere of our own comfort and open our hearts to less fortunate. Help us to erase spiritual as well as material poverty and create a just world for everyone. Amen
Page 9 Our Faith PRAYER OF THE FAITHFUL That the suffering and Death of Jesus Christ will strengthen the Church in holiness and give her new growth. HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE Sunday April 9, 2017 Palm Sunday Masses 7:00, 8:30,,10:00, 11:30 AM and 1:00 PM For those who are to be baptized and received into the Church at the Easter Vigil that these final days of preparation will be a time of transforming grace. That civil authorities will use their power to protect the poor, oppose injustice, preserve freedom, and promote lasting peace. That Christians everywhere will live this Holy Week with special reverence, self giving and devotions. That God will shelter all persecuted Christians and make their witness effective for the redemption of all. That our Lenten discipline will continue to transfigure the way we live so as to bring forth ever deeper conformity to Christ. Out of the depths of the world s sin, we pray and we believe. Out of the depths of the world s faithlessness, we pray and we believe. Out of the depths of the world s illusions, we pray and we believe. + Out of the depths of the world s weariness, we pray and we believe. _ Merciful Father, Your Son has redeemed the world. Help us to take up His cross and to be united to Jesus in His Passion, with Mary His mother, for Jesus is our Lord, now and for ever. Amen. The Lenten Season _ MONDAY April 10, 2017 7:00 AM & 8:30 AM Morning Masses 9:30 AM Multiple Intention Mass Tuesday April 11, 2017 7:00 AM & 8:30 AM Morning Masses Wednesday April 12, 2017 7:00 AM & 8:30 AM Morning Masses Confessions: 1:00 PM 2:00 PM Holy Thursday April 13, 2017 Parish Office Closed No Morning Masses No Bingo Mass of the Lord s Supper 4:00 PM Good Friday = April 14, 2017 Parish Office Closed No Morning Masses No Stations of the Cross No Adoration The Lord s Passion 3:00 PM Holy Saturday April 15, 2017 NO Morning Masses Blessing of Food (No Mass) 12:00 Noon No Confessions No Afternoon Masses 7:00 PM Easter Vigil Mass Easter Sunday Masses April 16, 2017 7:00 AM 8:30 AM 10:00 AM 11:30 AM and 1:00 PM