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 ~ 4:00 p.m.
Sunday ~ 8:00 & 10:30 a.m. Saturday Confessions ~ 3:00 p.m.
Our Mission Statement
We Worship ~ We Teach ~ We Care
September 25th, 2016 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time
ST. MAXIMILIAN KOLBE, PRIEST AND MARTYR, PRAY FOR US
Reverend Sean G. Carpenter ~ Pastor
Deacon Frank Gisoldi ~ [email protected]
Deacon Tom Amoroso
Mrs. Lynnette Smith
Coordinator of Religious Education/ Pastoral Associate ~ [email protected]
Marion Colvin
Office Manager ~ [email protected]
John Marcinkowski, Jr. Coordinator of Music ~ [email protected]
LOOKING BEYOND OURSELVES The message found in today’s readings is an oft-told story. Citizen Kane, Daddy Warbucks, and King Midas are only a few of the familiar fictional characters who thought enormous wealth could buy happiness and fulfillment. Daddy Warbucks admitted stepping on a few people in his climb to the top. Kane tried to buy the printed word and stardom for his young wife, while King Midas conjured immense wealth and tragedy by his very touch. We learn clearly in today’s readings that none of this is really possible. True happiness comes from caring for someone other than ourselves. It comes from the pursuit of the virtues Paul described to Timothy: faith, love, gentleness, godliness, righteous-ness, and endurance. The Gospel reminds us that we dare not ignore the needs of others, acting as though we don’t notice their suffering. God’s call to us is much too clear to disregard for even one more day. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
September 25, 2016 26th Sunday
in Ordinary Time
St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish Staff
TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION We’ve been thinking about names lately, and there is hardly any tradition older than changing one’s name when accepting a new vocation in life. In the time of Jesus, people would normally wait until the eighth day after birth for the naming of a child, partly because of the fragility of infant life, when the eighth day would mark the end of a survival crisis, and also because the elders would look for some clues as to the child’s identity. In Jewish life then as now, it was not the custom to name a child after a living parent; notice there are no “juniors” in the genealogy of Jesus. Remember also how the relatives complained to Zachary and Elizabeth that no one in their family was ever named John. Then there are the changed names, Abram became Abraham, Sarai became Sarah, Saul became Paul, Simon became Peter. This spills over into Western culture in many ways, such as British royalty taking new names at coronation. It’s anybody’s guess, for example, whether the Prince of Wales intends to be King Charles II, or become Henry, or Edward, or George if he wishes. Members of religious orders have until recent years swapped baptismal names for new ones, and the latest pope made a switch as well. Secular life has many parallels, and movie stars like Cary Grant, Judy Garland, and John Wayne might not have shone so brightly as Archie Leach, Frances Gumm, and Marion Morrison. There are some compelling reasons in our tradition for taking a new name when undertaking a new mission, yet also a clear preference for choosing the right baptismal name from the start! Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
UNRECOGNIZABLE…….
All God’s angels come to us disguised. —James Russell Lowell
A “Blue Mass” To honor, pray for, and bless all Police Officers, Firefighters, and EMS Responders, this mass will be held at Our Lady Queen of Peace Church in Brodheadsville at 7 pm on Tuesday, Sept. 27. All those in attendance will be given a special blessing towards the end of Mass. All those who have served are encouraged to wear their uniform.
ST. MAXIMILIAN KOLBE, PRIEST AND MARTYR, PRAY FOR US
Saturday Confessions at 3:00 pm
Weekly Collection 09/11/16…………… $ 5,487.
Capital Improvement………………….. $ 147.
Diocese Collection for Care & Ed…...… $ 100.
Diocese Collection-Church in Europe… $ 626.
Thank You for Your Generosity
First Friday Adoration will be held after the
9:15 am Communion Service each month.
September 24th through October 2nd
Saturday 4:00 pm Patricia M. Binns by Bill & Eileen Binns Sunday 8:00 am For The Parishioners 10:30 am Michael Kovich by Tom & Lynnette Smith Monday 9:15 am In Thanksgiving to St. Jude & St. Anthony - by Therese Jones Tuesday 9:15 am Dennis King by Nicholas and Mary Ann Pullen Wednesday 9:15 am Alice Hoban Rinehimer by Carol & John Baab Thursday 9:15 am Nicholas Hicks by Toni Rolon Friday 9:15 am Communion Service Saturday 4:00 pm Joseph Scarperia by Mary Mosbach Sunday 8:00 am For The Parishioners 10:30 am Madeline & Ed Carnovali by John & Elaine Barattini
“Rather, when you hold a banquet, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, the blind; blessed indeed will you be because of their inability to repay you. For you will be repaid at the resurrection of the righteous.” ~ Luke 14:12-14
Saturday: Eccl 11:9 — 12:8; Lk 9:43b-45 Sunday: Am 6:1a, 4-7; Tm 6:11-16; Lk 16:19-31 Monday: Jb 1:6-22; Lk 9:46-50 Tuesday: Jb 3:1-3, 11-17, 20-23; Lk 9:51-56 Wednesday: Jb 9:1-12, 14-16; Lk 9:57-62 Thursday: Dn 7:9-10, 13-14 Jn 1:47-51 Friday: Jb 38:1, 12-21; 40:3-5; Lk 10:13-16 Saturday: Jb 42:1-3, 5-6, 12-17; Lk 10:17-24 Sunday: Hb 1:2-3; 2:2-4; 2 Tm 1:6-8, 13-14; Lk 17:5-10
ST. MAXIMILIAN KOLBE, PRIEST AND MARTYR, PRAY FOR US
Parish Life
CCD CLASS TIMES � Pre- K/K Classes are held in the first classroom during 10:30 Mass. � Grades 1-5 meet from 9 - 10:15 am. � *Grades 6, 7, & 8/Confirmation will meet from 11:30 am – 1:00 pm. (*If they attend 10:30 Mass, please send a snack/lunch for your child to eat before class begins.)
NOTE NEW TIME for SCRIPTURE SHARING
Tuesday mornings @ 10 am in the parish hall. All are welcome to join us as we prayerfully reflect on
the Scriptures for the coming weekend.
DIOCESAN CONGRESS ~ Saturday, October 8, 2016
“The Revolution of Tenderness”
More details about the Saturday program can be found at dioceseofscranton.org. & on the brochures available in the Parish Office & exits of the church. 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. 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.
A PRE-JORDAN SESSION for parents who desire to have their children baptized will be held downstairs in the parish hall on Thursday, October 13th at 7 pm. Godparents are encouraged, but are not required to attend. During this brief session, we will reflect on the significance of bringing a child for baptism, discuss the desirable qualities and identify the necessary qualifications for godparents, and talk about how your Parish Family seeks to assist you in your role as the primary educator of your child in the faith. Please call the Parish Office to register for this session; the next Pre-Jordan will be in January.
WHO SHOULD REGISTER FOR CLASSES? HOW DO WE REGISTER?
Updated forms must be completed each year for all CCD students. Classes for Pre-K/K are optional. Public School students in Grades 1-8 (as well as any older students who are not confirmed) need to register for classes. Catholic School Students in
Grade 8 or above who are not confirmed must register for the Sacrament Preparation Group and participate in special sessions, retreats, group service projects, and liturgical rites. Catholic school parents are required to attend parent meetings. Catholic School students who will be preparing for First Reconciliation and First Communion this year do NOT need to register for Sunday classes; they WILL be expected to attend 4 Saturday Sessions – two for Reconciliation and two for Eucharist. We ask all Catholic School Families to please notify the office to make sure we have you on our list of school families so you are not overlooked when important information is dispersed.
ALL AFTERNOON STUDENTS (6 & 7 & CON.) will participate in the Stop the Hate Vigil at 3:30 this Sunday afternoon. This event will take the place of the usual 11:30 am Class Sessions this week. Family members are encouraged to attend with the students.
THE BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP meets downstairs in the Parish Hall on the second Wednesday of the month at 10 am; our next session will be on Wednesday, October 12th. It is not necessary to be a member of St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish in order to attend this ecumenical group. The format is open and ongoing (not limited to a fixed number of sessions) and the content of the meeting is selected to address the needs of those present. Anyone who has experienced a loss due to death, divorce, or separation is encouraged to attend. The compassionate presence of people who have journeyed through the bereavement process offer support for the newly bereaved and for those who may have delayed the process or who still need assistance. For more info, please call Lynnette at 646-6424 (office) or at 839-9346 in the evening.
ST. MAXIMILIAN KOLBE, PRIEST AND MARTYR, PRAY FOR US
Parish Life
Sanctuary Light Available for $20. for two weeks
Bread and Wine For The Unborn
Altar Flowers Available for $100 for one week
Week of September 25th
Parish Life
Sun. 25th - Commissioning of Catechists
at 10:30 Mass
- Stop the Hate Vigil @ St. Max - 3:30 pm
Mon. 26th - Confirmation Parent Meeting - 7 pm
Tues. 27th - Blue Mass @ OLQP - 7 pm
Sat. Oct. 1st - Blessing of Animals @ 1:30 pm
at St. Max Parish Life & Ministry Formation: “Serving one another by supporting our
parish communities.” Our Catholic life begins and ends in the Parish because a Parish is the gathering of God’s faithful people. Today, more than ever, we must
connect with our fellow parishioners, reinforcing our faith and keeping it vital for the next generation of Catholics. It is crucial that we foster a rich parish life, where neighbors, families and friends come together in the spirit of Catholic fellowship. The Office for Parish Life assists in all aspects of Liturgy & Worship, Service & Social Concerns, Community & Family Development. Your gifts fund such programs as networking & training for Youth Ministry Leaders, Directors of Religious Education, Music and Liturgical ministry, Bereavement Support, Social Concerns and Parish Councils.
Columbus Day Weekend St. Max Craft Fair
Sat. Oct. 8th - 10 to 6 Sun. Oct. 9th - 9 to 1
~ Items for Christmas Gifts ~ White Elephant Sale
(find a Treasure) ~ Bake Sale ~ Kitchen Will Be Open
~ Raffle Tickets for Afghan are On Sale Now (All this and more at very reasonable prices).
ITEMS FOR THE WHITE ELEPHANT SALE WILL BE ACCEPTED OCTOBER 3rd THROUGH OCTOBER 6th. We ask that items be useable, not broken and clean so that they are ready to be on display. The committee does not have the manpower to clean or repair items to be ready for display.
~Thank You for your cooperation. All proceeds are for the benefit of St. Max
Is God calling you to take a Spiritual Time Out? Do you need a “Faith Lift?”
Give yourself—or someone you love— the “Gift of Cornerstone!”
Past participants have shared these insights: • “The Cornerstone experience was all you said it would be and more! Please extend my thanks to your team for all their hard work. They made the program come alive!” • “ I was a dry sponge and you all filled me! Now it is time I begin to wring out this sponge!” • “You showed me to keep looking for God in my life, to be aware of the many surprises He has in store for me, and to make amends for the past. The time together was uplifting. The bonds of sisterhood formed will last forever.” • “For many days afterwards I felt enveloped by the love of Jesus, the Holy Spirit, and God the Father; even now I feel their presence.” Applications are available by the exits of the church and downstairs in the office area. Please prayerfully consider attending the 2016 Women’s Cornerstone on Friday evening, October 21 through Saturday, October 22. 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. For additional info, call June @ 570-646–0379 /Lynnette @ 570-839-9346. Questions? Look for the women wearing “Ask me about Cornerstone” badges at Mass!
ST. MAXIMILIAN KOLBE, PRIEST AND MARTYR, PRAY FOR US
Parish Life
Meetings are the 1st & 3rd Mondays
of the month @ 7 pm in the parish hall. ~ http://knights13752.webs.com/
~Facebook at KnightsofColumbus Pocono Pines
St. Max Prayer Shawl First and Third Tuesdays of each month at 7 pm in the Parish Hall.
The next meeting will be on October 4th
Prayers for Military and Government Service
Parish Life
Airman Patrick Alminde ~ Sgt. Joshua Ponce
Seaman Nicole Beckman ~ Cpl. John P. Bramley Lt. Col. Christopher Yuskaitis
Lt. Joseph V. Yuskaitis, Jr. - Major Thomas M. Smith 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
Marine Recruit - Ezekiel Oser Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands.
ST. MAX PRAYER MEETING
The next meeting will be on Saturday, October 1st @ 2 pm Prayer - Song - Praise
Meetings end prior to the 4 pm Saturday Mass. For more information call Diane 570-646-4707
or Peggy @ 570-646-1623.
SAVE THE DATE
OCTOBER 27, 2016 St. Max is sponsoring a trip to
“Sight & Sound” to enjoy
“SAMSON” Tickets are $110. and include the show, lunch & bus. (Martz bus with restroom facilities). Contact Joan Rinehimer @
570-646-2520.
Social Concerns Fall Events Scheduled Oct. 8 & 9: Family Promise Essential Collection – at all weekend Masses. Their wish list includes: Paper towels; Sponges, Bath Soap (bars); Body Wash; Individually wrapped Toothbrushes; Toothpaste – 4-5 oz. size tubes; Arm & Hammer Laundry Detergent – large size; Bath size towels – neutral colors; and, Clorox Wipes.
October 23: Free Community Dinner ~Grilled chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, green
beans, salad, bread, beverage and dessert. More information about making reservations
will be in a future bulletin.
Many Thanks to the Golf
Committee for a
Very Successful Event.
Over $22,000. was raised for
St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish.
2016 Committee Members : Mike Castellano ~ Hank Christel Pat Connors ~ Colin Devereux Joanne Guerra ~ Mike Kummer
Palma Mazzolla ~ Frank McDevitt
THANK
YOU
Weis & Mr. Z’s Receipts
We are pleased to report that we
recently received a check for $601.91 from Weis/Mr. Z’s due to the cooperation of our parish
members who saved and turned in their receipts. They do add up as
Joan Hild will agree. Many Thanks to Joan who conscientiously
compiles the receipts to turn in for our rebate.
Ecumenical / Interfaith
ST. MAXIMILIAN KOLBE, PRIEST AND MARTYR, PRAY FOR US
FOOD PANTRY NEWS Location: Five Loaf House: 133 Fire House Rd. The Next Distribution date - Oct. 10th & 11th
Food & Clothing Donations are accepted on Mon/Tues/Wed 9 am -11 am, or call 570-646-7456.
ONLY infant clothing and school uniforms can be accepted at this time.
Parish Life
Amy Hatlee ~ Jack Carey Claire Abbazio ~ Kevin Kret
Betty Lou Torpey Joan Harrigan ~ Fr. Urban
Darrin Rockefeller Deacon Frank ~ Temi Miller
Charles Knopp Brodie Direnzo ~ Frank Ware
Fr. Paul McDonnell ~ Fr. Tom McLaughlin Richard Snell ~ Alice Perrone ~ Noah Direnzo
Inge Menapace ~ Margaret Broderick Msgr. Jerry Sherba ~ Samson Colborn
Joe Miller ~ Antonia Lucia ~ Violet Sloat Caroline Bruno ~ Joe Filocco
Paul Fulton ~ Joseph McKenna Bobbie Morin ~ Daniella Maldanado ~ Kyle Brennan Bill Gleason ~ Fr. Kevin Mulhern ~ Theresa Spicci
George Ondrajka ~ 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 [email protected]. Also, if you or someone you know is in need of a hospital visit, please call the office and let us know who it is and in what hospital.
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.
Visit the St. Maximilian Prayer Garden at the Rectory across the church parking lot.
Questions about purchasing pavers? Call the office @ 570-646-6424
Family Service Association of NEPA will host its 7th Annual National Family Week Conference on Friday, Nov. 18th at Genetti Best Western Hotel in Wilkes Barre from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. ~“Human Trafficking: From Denial to Engagement” will offer 9 different workshops. CADC Continuing Education Credits will be offered. For more information, call 570-823-5144 or email: [email protected]
Columbus Day Weekend St. Max Craft Fair
October 8th & 9th ~ Items for Christmas Gifts
~ White Elephant Sale (find a Treasure)
~ Bake Sale ~ Kitchen Will Be Open ~ Raffle Tickets for Afghan are On Sale Now
(All this and more at very reasonable prices). ITEMS FOR THE WHITE ELEPHANT SALE WILL BE ACCEPTED OCTOBER 3rd THROUGH OCTOBER 6th. We ask that items be useable, not broken and clean so that they are ready to be on display. The committee does not have the manpower to clean or repair items to be ready for display.
~Thank You for your cooperation. All proceeds are for the benefit of St. Max
Parish Life
St. Maximilian Kolbe
October 1st @ 1:30 pm
Join Father Sean - October 10-18, 2016 ON A PILGRIMAGE TO POLAND
Call the Parish office if you would like more info.
