St. Justin the Martyr Roman Catholic Church 975 Fischer Boulevard, Toms River, NJ 08753 May 13, 2018 SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER Pastor: Reverend Mark A. Kreder Parochial Vicar: Reverend Thomas J. Barry, Jr. Deacons: James Campbell; James Gillespie Frederick C. Ebenau, Sr.; Richard Hauenstein Pastoral Associate: Deacon James Gillespie Religious Education: Ellen Noble Trustees: Jean Glynn, William Anderson Music Director: Angela Petti Sacristan: Carol Lewandowski PARISH OFFICE HOURS: Monday ~ Thursday 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon and 1:15 PM to 4:00 PM; Friday 9:00AM-12:00 Noon REGISTRATION: All are welcome! Sponsorship letters for the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation or Matrimony will only be issued to registered parishioners. Please contact the Parish Office to register and please also notify the Parish Office of a change of address or if you plan to move from the parish so that we may keep our records updated. Hail Mary, Full of Grace, The Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners now, and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Transcript
St. Justin the Martyr Roman Catholic Church 975 Fischer Boulevard, Toms River, NJ 08753
May 13, 2018 SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
Pastor: Reverend Mark A. Kreder
Parochial Vicar: Reverend Thomas J. Barry, Jr. Deacons: James Campbell; James Gillespie
Frederick C. Ebenau, Sr.; Richard Hauenstein Pastoral Associate: Deacon James Gillespie
Religious Education: Ellen Noble Trustees: Jean Glynn, William Anderson
Music Director: Angela Petti Sacristan: Carol Lewandowski
PARISH OFFICE HOURS: Monday ~ Thursday 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon and 1:15 PM to 4:00 PM; Friday 9:00AM-12:00 Noon
REGISTRATION: All are welcome! Sponsorship letters for the Sacraments of Baptism,
Confirmation or Matrimony will only be issued to registered parishioners. Please contact the Parish Office to register and please also notify the Parish
Office of a change of address or if you plan to move from the parish so that we may keep our records
updated.
Hail Mary, Full of Grace, The Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit
of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners now,
and at the hour of our death. Amen.
MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK SUNDAY, May 13 SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER; Mother’s Day 7:30am Mother’s Day Novena
9:00am Maria Delviscio Patricia Kruger
10:30am Margaret Ebenau Maria Teresa Sarle Jack Cioffi (living)
MONDAY, May 14 St. Matthias, Apostle 8:30am Mother’s Day Novena
TUESDAY, May 15 Easter Weekday; St. Isidore 8:30am Mother’s Day Novena
WEDNESDAY, May 16 Easter Weekday 8:30am Mother’s Day Novena
THURSDAY, May 17 Easter Weekday 8:30am Mother’s Day Novena
FRIDAY, May 18 Easter Weekday; St. John l, Pope & Martyr 8:30am Mother’s Day Novena
SATURDAY, May 19 Easter Weekday 9:30am People of the Parish 5:00pm Mother’s Day Novena (Adult Choir/ instruments)
SUNDAY, May 20 PENTECOST SUNDAY 7:30am Bernie Kenny
Lewis Wetzel 9:00am Rose Leone
Joseph Keough, Sr. 10:30am Michael DeCanio Elizabeth DeCanio
12Noon Mother’s Day Novena
PARISH OFFICE: 732-270-3980 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: 732-270-3797
PARISH WEBSITE: www.stjustin.org
MASS SCHEDULE: Saturday Vigil: 5:00PM Sunday: 7:30AM, 9:00AM, 10:30AM, 12:00Noon Monday-Friday:8:30AM; Saturday: 9:30am Holy Days: Announced
BAPTISM: Parents are required to attend a Baptism Preparation Session. Godparents/Sponsors are invited and strongly encouraged to attend. Please call the Parish Office as early as possible to make arrangements.
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: Saturdays: At 3:30PM
INTERESTED IN BECOMING A CATHOLIC? Adult R.C.I.A. program: Contact Parish Office Children R.C.I.A. program: Contact Religious Ed.
MARRIAGE: The Sacrament of Marr iage requires a time of spiritual preparation. According to the Common Policy adopted by the Bishops of New Jersey, this preparation requires attendance at a marriage preparation program (Pre-Cana) as well as sessions with the parish deacon or priest. Therefore, couples should make arrangements at the Parish Office one year before the planned wedding date and before finalizing any social plans.
MISSION STATEMENT: The goal of Saint Justin the Martyr Parish is that each member grow in the Grace through Jesus Christ, and in so doing cooperate with the Holy Spirit in giving glory to God, in experiencing the salvation of their soul, and in building up the Body of Christ.
MONTHLY FOOD COLLECTION: Every third weekend of the month.
514 page 1
The Altar Bread, which will become the Body of
Christ at the Masses celebrated during the week
and
The Sanctuary Candle which burns near the Tabernacle in Church,
as a reminder of the Lord’s Presence in the Most Holy
Eucharist, is for Wedding/Marriage Blessings for
Stacy & Larry Meo
requested by family
Our Parish will be holding our May Crowning of the
Blessed Virgin Mary Today, Sunday, May 13, 2018,
after the 12Noon Mass Please join us in honoring our
Blessed Mother in this beautiful ceremony! All those attending
the May Crowning will be given a flower to present to Our Lady.
514 page 2
late! As long as we enjoy the breath of life, we can atone for our own sins, offer sacrifices for the forgiveness of the sins of others, even the dead … and, above all, start anew.
SACRIFICE FOR ALL WHO SACRIFICED FOR YOU. No one is perfect; most fall far from the mark; some even have bitter, hurtful memories of the faults of deceased family members. All the more reason to place everything and everyone in God’s all-powerful, all-merciful, all-knowing, almighty hands! Only God can sort it out; only God, who alone knows what is deep within us, can properly mete out justice with compassionate mercy. That’s why we must pray -and offer sacrifices - for our own sins and the sins of others … even as our deceased loved ones offer prayers for us who did [do] not always live up to their expectations.
WE AWAIT A GRAND FAMILY REUNION. Until God gathers us together in the eternal joys of His Heavenly Kingdom, we gather around earthly Altars to ‘stay connected’ with each other: with those on earth, and with those whose earthly journey has ended. For since all are alive in Christ; we are only a prayer away! We Catholic Christians also have the added benefit and joy of the Sacraments, especially the Eucharist, which unites us with the Risen Lord, with the Angels and Saints, with my deceased parents and loved ones, and with each other. Father Tom and I extend our best wishes to all mothers! In Christ,
Prayer over the Offerings - For the Priest’s Parents
Receive, O Lord, the sacrifice we offer you for my father and mother (our parents);
grant them everlasting joy in the land of the living and unite me (us)
with them in the happiness of the Saints. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Prayer after Communion - For the Priest’s Parents
May participation in this heavenly Sacrament obtain perpetual light and rest for
my father and mother (our parents), we pray, O Lord, and bring me (us), along with them,
to the fullness of your everlasting glory. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
From the Pastor 7th Sunday of Easter Mother’s Day May 13, 2018
Like many of you, my mother has gone on to her eternal reward, which she certainly deserved after she raised me! Since we cannot have a mother without a father, and since, also like many of you, both my parents are deceased, I invite my fellow
‘orphans’ to pray this Mother’s Day by offering and reflecting on the orations a Priest is honored to say at Masses for his deceased parents. My parents, Vincent and Mildred [wedding photo above] were married on February 12, 1944, in Saint Ann Church in Newark, NJ
These orations may be prayed by anyone for their deceased parents; ideally, you should gather - even via phone or the internet - with your siblings to offer these prayers, adapting them for the singular or plural as needed. Our prayers for our deceased parents [and for all loved ones] is the greatest gift we can give them, as the dying Saint Monica told Saint Augustine, her son: “Bury my body wherever you will, do not be concerned about that. One thing only I ask you , that you remember me at the altar of the Lord.”. To have a Mass offered, or to memorialize a sanctuary lamp, votive candle or other item in memory of your parents or anyone else, contact the Parish Office.
HONOR THY FATHER AND MOTHER. The 4th
Commandment does not expire when our parents expire; our prayers for them and their eternal rest must go on for as long as we live! And isn’t it true that the older we get, the more we realize how hard they had it; how thankless was their job; how often we neglected to say thank you? Luckily, with God, it is never too
Collect - Masses for the Dead: For the Priest’s Parents
O God, who commanded us to honor father and mother,
have mercy in your compassion on my father and mother (our parents),
forgive them their sins, and bring me (us) to see them one day
in the gladness of eternal glory. Through our Lord Jesus Christ … and ever. Amen.
Readings for the Week of May 13, 2018 Monday: Acts 1:15-17, 20-26; Ps 113:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8 Tuesday: Acts 20:17-27; Ps 68:10-11, 20-21; Jn 17:1-11a Wednesday: Acts 20:28-38; Ps 68:29-30, 33-35a, 35bc-36ab Thursday: Acts 22:30; 23:6-11; Ps 16:1-2a, 5, 7-8, 9-10, 11; Friday: Acts 25:13b-21; Ps 103:1-2, 11-12, 19-20ab Saturday: Acts 28:16-20, 30-31; Ps 11:4, 5, 7; Jn 21:20-25 Sunday: Vigil: Gn 11:1-9 or Ex 19:3-8a, 16-20b or Ez 37:1-14 or Jl 3:1-5; Ps 104:1-2, 24, 35, 27-28, 29, 30; Rom 8:22-27; Jn 7:37-39 Day: Acts 2:1-11; Ps 104:1, 24, 29-30, 31, 34; 1 Cor 12:3b-7, 12-13 or Gal 5:16-25; Jn 20:19-23 or Jn 15:26-27
The following students received the Sacrament of Confirmation on May 1, 2018. Minister of the Sacrament
Most Reverend David M. O’Connell
Eileen Aguado Frederick Ecke V Duythinh Nguyen Siyra Aiello Salvatore Esposito Thomas Nigro Kaitlyn Alena Hailey Faulkner Amanda Olsen Brendan Anirina Edgar Flores Anna Orlando Alyssa Apruzzi Michael Gallo Angelina Padilla Matthew Bagdi Gage Grosso Allison Piccola Vanessa Barberi Gianna Gullace Thomas Pravata Natalie Barr Kyle Healy Dale Reinhard Jada Barrera Julia Herczeg Rachel Romeo Sabrina Barreres Kayleigh Hinkson Gabriella Rosario Angelina Befumo Costantino Iannone Nicole Rosas Ian Bohnsack Allison Jackson Bryan Ruch Justin Borges Emily Ketcham Julian Saar Brielle Bullock Edward Kinney IV Dominick Saldida Stephen Byron Joseph Kugel Antonino Scala Nicholas Capone Zachary Laprise Eric Scanlon Dante Carr Sean LaVigne Joseph Schnur Jamie Cataldo Julie Lees Gavin Singer Erin Cochran William Lozzi Jackson Sohl Tyler Corblies Marissa Marrone Kai Spinney Jacob Cornelius Madelyn Martin Hayla Steed Kiersten Daley Matthew Mc Donough Kelleen Sullivan Nicholas De Lorenzo Amanda Medrzykowski Kayla Sunday Brian Deem Anthony Mileto Carl Van Arsdale Kayla DeSousa Victoria Moretti Evan Vega Ryan Dever Lauren Moroney Christine Vincent Nicholas Di Corcia Carly Muller Colleen Walsh Luca Durazzo Matthew Murphy Emily Ynaya
514 page 3
The Easter Season and the spring season are typically the
time we celebrate first communions, confirmations and ordinations. Our priests
and deacons will be celebrating the anniversary of their
ordinations in the months of May and June. Please keep them in your prayers and thank them for answering
God’s call to serve Him and His Church and for their
service to our parish.
Name Anniversary Years Date Ordained Father Mark Kreder May 17, 2003 15 Father Thomas J. Barry, Jr. June 3, 2017 1 Deacon Rich Hauenstein May 12, 1984 34 Deacon Fred Ebenau May 14, 2005 13 Deacon James Campbell May 13, 2006 12 Deacon James Gillespie May 14, 2011 7
The members of the St. Vincent de Paul Society extend their sincere thanks to our CCD children for their generous contributions to our pantry…
2 whole shopping carts filled with groceries! A special thanks also to members of a teamster's union who donated many cases of food to us. We are grateful to those who think of us and the needs
of others. All donations help.
Our request this month is for: canned tomatoes, pancake mix, syrup, soap, shampoo and conditioner,
tooth paste and detergent.
To everything there is a season and a time to every purpose under heaven
Ecclesiastes 3:11
“...a time to be born…” Everly Sage Grierson, Joseph Anthony Fabrizzio,
Benjamin Michael DelloRusso-Campaniello, Nicholas Matthew Broderick
“...a time to love…”
…”and a time to be born to Eternal Life…” Rosemary Lynn Chencharik, Richard G. Campisano, Jr.
Those who have died in the Service of our Country.
“...and a time for peace in all the world…” pray for our servicemen and women at home and abroad,
David Cozad, Jason Howie, Daniel Robert Costello, Mark Caruso, Rick DiSanti, A.J. Elbert, Ryan Buckley,
Eric P. Fenske, Louis Graffeo, Michael Griffing, Alexandria Del’Romero Hughes, Audrey Hughes,
Antoni Jedra, Charles Jones, Ian Krong, Armando Leonor, Walter Reed, Tyler Brandon Sansone,
Trevor Smida, Christopher Sylvester, Nick Roma Nick Panzara, Brian Macnab, Greg Hermack, John DiMicelli,
John M. Budenas, Robert Tront, Joey Colosimo Michael Anthony DeAnni, Kieran Murphy, Colin Berrios
and for our President and elected Leaders of our Country.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS
Vacation Bible School – July 9th – 13th 9:00am – 12Noon
“SPLASH CANYON” Music – Bible Activities – Crafts – Games – Snacks
Children entering Grades K-6 may register for a fee of $15.00 ($5.00 per additional sibling) and checks should be made payable to Saint Justin’s. Registration forms
were distributed through our religious education program and are also available in the parish office and in the
Narthex. A registration form must be completed and returned to the parish office. If you are an adult who
wishes to volunteer, please contact our office immediately so we may have you in full compliance with
our child protection policy in the diocese. If you are a student in Grades 7-12 and are interested in volunteering,
please contact our office at (732) 270-3797.
VBS Adult Volunteer Meeting Those adults who are interested in volunteering for our
VBS – “Splash Canyon” this summer are asked to attend a meeting which will be held on Monday, May 21st at
6:00pm in the education building.
Volunteers Are Needed To help un-decorate the church Saturday, May 19th, 10:00am
Please call the Parish Office to leave your name and phone number. Thank You!
514 page 4
Pictured with Fr. Mark and Fr. Tom are students from our St. Justin’s Center of Learning/Holy
Innocents Society who made the sacraments of First Eucharist and Confirmation at Mass on May 5th
St Justin’s Center for Learning THE HOLY INNOCENTS SOCIETY
“Holy Innocents Centers throughout the Diocese provide those persons age seven or above with
intellectual, cognitive and/or developmental disabilities, with religious education geared to their individual
learning ability.” Dedicated volunteers are needed to prepare the students for reception of the Sacraments, and prepare them to take an active role in the church community. The program meets in the Parish Hall on
Saturdays, from 9:45am-12 Noon .
If you feel God could be calling you to this special ministry, please contact Walt or Pat at 732-255-6216
This Weeks Suggestions on FORMED
MOTHER’S DAY Study: The Bible and the Virgin Mary
Study: YDisciple: True Beauty – Womanhood Read: Mary: God’s Yes to Man
Read: The Catholic Family Handbook Read: Discovering God Together
Read: How to Raise Good Catholic Children Read: Love, Marriage, and the Catholic Conscience
Read: A Mother’s Rule of Life Listen: Marriage and Family
Listen: How to Save Your Marriage Before Meeting Your Spouse
Listen: Real Womanhood Listen: Feminine Genius
ST. BERNADINE OF SIENA
Read: The Young People’s Book of Saints
Click the FORMED icon on the home page of our website to sign up: www.stjustin.org
7PM in the Religious Ed. Bldg. Wednesday, July 11, 2018
(There is no Baptismal Workshop in June)
Registration for Workshop is Required he Parish Office at 732-270-3980 to attend
PARISH MINISTRY MEETINGS
ST. JUSTIN’S BEREAVEMENT GROUP generally meets the 2nd and 4th Mondays from 7:30pm
to 9:00pm in St. Justin’s Conference Room. Anyone who has lost a loved one please come join us in prayer,
sharing, Next meetings: Monday May 14th, June 11th
ST. JUSTIN’S SENIORS Generally meet the third Tuesday of each month, from
11:30 to 12:00 with coffee/tea & sweet. Meeting starts at 12:00p.m. We have guest speakers, play some games or plan trips. On Oct. 16, 2018 trip to Smithville (1 hour to tour) buffet lunch then on to the Golden Nugget casino in
Atlantic City, with $25.00 play money and $5 food comp. Cost is $70, all money must be in by June 30th. Our June luncheon will be on June 19th at the Clarion
Hotel at 12:00 to 4:00 pm. Cost is $25, payable before the luncheon. Please bring a non-perishable item for the St. Vincent dePaul Society to our meetings. God Bless and plan to attend our events as soon as possible. Info call
Barbara 732-929-0298 or 732-232-3733 Next meeting: May 15th, 11:30am, Par ish Hall
ST. JUSTIN’S SHAWL MINISTRY Attention knitters and those who crochet. If you do
needlework please help us make shawls & lap blankets for distribution to grieving families of deceased
parishioners. This beautiful ministry is greatly appreciat-ed by those who receive the shawls. For further info call
Fran: 848-241-3976 or 732-492-0329 Next Meeting: Wednesday, May 16th, 7pm
St. Justin’s Conference Room
ST. JUSTIN’S MEN’S FAITH GROUP Come join other men of the parish in sharing your faith.
Next Saturday Morning Meeting: May 19th Next Monday Evening Meeting: June 4th, 7pm-9pm
St. Justin’s Conference Room
ALTAR ROSARY SOCIETY Next Meeting Wednesday, May 23rd 6:30pm.
Pray the Rosary in Church, followed by our meeting in the Parish Hall. New members always welcome! For
further information contact: Pat: 732-270-4061
ST. JUSTIN’S TEEN YOUTH GROUP invites all Grade 8 through 12 youth to become part of the
“Youth Group.” Bring a Friend! Next Meeting: Sunday: June 3, 6pm, St. Justin’s Conference Room
MENDING THROUGH FAITH Family and Friends who have lost their Loved Ones
through addiction meet once a month to help mend their broken hearts through faith. The next meeting is
scheduled for: Monday, June 4th, 7pm. in the Religious Ed Building All Family and Friends are welcome. For further information call or text Kate Miick
at 732-232-8614 or Diane Noonan at 732-503-1536.
BUS TRIP TO Resorts Casino
Benefiting The Rosary Altar Society
Tuesday, June 5th 2018
$30 Tickets, Receive $25 in Slot Play
Bus Leaves St. Justin’s Parking Lot at 1pm
call Bernie at 732-255-4363 or 732-232-3758
The Respect Life Cohort of the Roman Catholic Churches of Toms River
Invites You to: Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat
Healing the Wounds of Abortion Wednesday, May 23, 7:30pm
Where: St. Joseph’s Church, Toms River, in the Parish Ministry Center 509 Hooper Ave.
Presented by Judy Warenkiewicz , coordinator of Rachel’s Vineyard in the Trenton Diocese area.
No pre-registration or RSVP is necessary, Bring a friend! The psychological and spiritual wounds of abortion can
be crippling. It can also have a devastating impact on the father or grandparents of the aborted child and friend/s of the mother. Rachel’s Vineyard offers a chance to focus on this painful time in your life through a supportive
non-judgmental process, in an atmosphere of confidentiality, understanding, and compassion. It is designed to help both women and men experience the
mercy and compassion of God. For further info or questions contact: Betty Sweeney: 732-270-1972, or
Rachael Hendricks, coordinator Respect Life Ministries, Diocese of Trenton [email protected]
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church is holding their annual Spring and Summer Clothing giveaway
Saturday June 2nd, 2018 9:00AM until 12Noon At Donovan Catholic High School Cafeteria
Located on Terrace Ave., Toms River ALL ARE WELCOME—Donations accepted
Friday June 1st, from 4pm till 7pm at Donovan Cafeteria only.
Raise Your Voice for the Lord! St. Justin Adult and Children Choirs
