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St. Maximilian Kolbe Church Christ the King Catholic Mausoleum 130 St. Maximilian Lane, Toms River, New Jersey 08757 Monday - Friday 9 am - 3 pm (732) 914-0300 Fax #: (732) 240-9517 Website: www.saintmaximiliankolbe.org August 26, 2018 Pastor Rev. Stephen M. Piga In Memoriam: Rev. Francis E. Santitoro Founding Pastor - 1985 Parochial Vicars Fr. Carlos Castilla Fr. Vince Coppola, CSC Deacons Stanley Kwiatek Albert Pacitti Assistant to the Pastor Josephine Micciulla Trustee Carol Petrocelli Eleanor Shea Music Director Mr. Tarcisio Pono Masses Saturday 7:00 AM, 4:00 & 5:30 PM Sunday 7:00, 8:30, 10:00, 11:30 AM & 1:00 PM Weekdays 7:00 AM (Mon., Tues. & Wed.) 8:30 AM (Wed., Thurs. & Fri.) 9:30 AM (Mon. Multiple Intention Mass) Vigil Mass 4:00 & 5:30 PM Holy Day 7:00, 8:30, 10:00 & 11:30 AM Novena Miraculous Medal - Monday 7:00 AM Eucharistic Adoration Fridays 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM Baptisms - First Sunday of the month Confessions - Wednesdays 1:00 – 2:00 PM - Saturdays 3:00 – 3:45 PM Weddings - Contact parish priest 1 yr in advance Prayer to St. Maximilian Kolbe We rejoice in your elevation to the honors of the altar, dear St. Maximilian Kolbe. We thank you and praise God for your loyalty to Christ, your devotion to Mary Immaculate, your total surrender to the divine will. In the midst of painful trials, you had the courage to say: “For Jesus Christ I am prepared to suffer still more.” Generous to the end, you volunteered to lay down your life for a prisoner sentenced to die by starvation. With confidence in your power of intercession, we now present our needs to you. (Here mention your prayer request.) Obtain for us also to abide always in God’s friendship, that we may glorify Him with you in heaven for all eternity. Amen.

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St. Maximilian Kolbe Church

Christ the King Catholic Mausoleum 130 St. Maximilian Lane, Toms River, New Jersey 08757

Monday - Friday 9 am - 3 pm (732) 914-0300 Fax #: (732) 240-9517

Website: www.saintmaximiliankolbe.org

August 26, 2018 Pastor Rev. Stephen M. Piga

In Memoriam: Rev. Francis E. Santitoro Founding Pastor - 1985

Parochial Vicars Fr. Carlos Castilla Fr. Vince Coppola, CSC

Deacons Stanley Kwiatek Albert Pacitti

Assistant to the Pastor Josephine Micciulla

Trustee Carol Petrocelli Eleanor Shea

Music Director Mr. Tarcisio Pono

Masses Saturday 7:00 AM, 4:00 & 5:30 PM Sunday 7:00, 8:30, 10:00, 11:30 AM & 1:00 PM Weekdays 7:00 AM (Mon., Tues. & Wed.) 8:30 AM (Wed., Thurs. & Fri.) 9:30 AM (Mon. Multiple Intention Mass) Vigil Mass 4:00 & 5:30 PM Holy Day 7:00, 8:30, 10:00 & 11:30 AM

Novena Miraculous Medal - Monday 7:00 AM

Eucharistic Adoration Fridays 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM

Baptisms - First Sunday of the month

Confessions - Wednesdays 1:00 – 2:00 PM - Saturdays 3:00 – 3:45 PM

Weddings - Contact parish priest 1 yr in advance

Prayer to St. Maximilian Kolbe We rejoice in your elevation to the honors of the altar, dear St. Maximilian Kolbe. We thank you and praise God for your loyalty to Christ, your devotion to Mary Immaculate, your total surrender to the divine will. In the midst of painful trials, you had the courage to say: “For Jesus Christ I am prepared to suffer still more.” Generous to the end, you volunteered to lay down your life for a prisoner sentenced to die by starvation. With confidence in your power of intercession, we now present our needs to you. (Here mention your prayer request.) Obtain for us also to abide always in God’s friendship, that we may glorify Him with you in heaven for all eternity. Amen.

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Sunday, August 26, 2018 7:00 AM Jean & James Kimmins Req. Family 8:30 AM Thomas E. Aiosa Req. Wife, Mary & Children 10:00 AM Ceferino Odchigue Req. Family 11:30 AM Anne M. Berardone (25th Anniv.) Req. Arlene Z. Toth 1:00 PM Stanley W. Kwiatek, Sr. Req. Deacon & Mrs. Stanley Kwiatek, Jr. Monday, August 27, 2018 7:00 AM Foo S. Siam Req. Wife & Children Gustav Carlson (15th Anniv.) Req. Wife & Family 9:30 AM Multiple Intention Mass Tuesday, August 28, 2018 7:00 AM Kathleen & Anthony Jackomin Req. Family Helen Lee Nemecek (34th Anniv.) Req. Sons, John & Philip Wednesday, August 29, 2018 7:00 AM Susan & Dominic Rocco Req. Anthony & Joseph Vispetti 8:30 AM Mary Boyle Req. Family

Thursday, August 30, 2018 8:30 AM Alice Nostawa (Happy Birthday) Req. Frank & Family Brandon Wieboldt Req. Fran & Friends Friday, August 31, 2018 8:30 AM Carmine A. Gerace Req. Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence D’Auria Saturday, September 1, 2018 7:00 AM Raymond Venturi Req. Josephine Venturi Salvatore Grillo Req. Wife & Family 4:00 PM Theresa Kuznicki Req. Kathleen Heart 5:30 PM Louis Caprio Req. Rita Wever Sunday, September 2, 2018 7:00 AM Paul Villaro Req. Marilyn Alvino 8:30 AM Norah Kelly Req. Linda & Frank Antonucci 10:00 AM George Janicello Req. The Trombino Family 11:30 AM Sophie “Honey” Churpakovich Req. Husband, George 1:00 PM Joseph Janonis Req. Wife, Mary

August 26, 2018

21st 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)

DAILY READINGS Sunday, 8/26/18— Jos 24:1-2a, 15-17, 18b; Eph 5:21-32 or 5:2a, 25-32; Jn 6:60-69 Monday, 8/27/18— 2 Thes 1:1-5, 11-12; Mt 23:13-22 Tuesday, 8/28/18— 2 Thes 2:1-3a, 14-17; Mt 23:23-26 Wednesday, 8/29/18— 2 Thes 3:6-10, 16-18; Mk 6:17-29 Thursday, 8/30/18— 1 Cor 1:1-9; Mt 24:42-51 Friday, 8/31/18— 1 Cor 1:17-25; Mt 25:1-13 Saturday, 9/1/18— 1 Cor 1:26-31; Mt 25:14-30

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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

Stella & Andrew Turco, Req. Son & Family Alphonse & Angelo Dandrea,

Req. Ann Bederka Shannon Whooley, Req. Grandparents John Fink, Sr. & Family, Req. Children Daniel Kelleher, Req. Peggy Bischak

Dolores Dentzau, Req. Paul DeDominicis Scott Schumann (Healing),

Req. Angela Fruscione & Daughters Linda & Bob Schumann (Healing), Req. Angela Fruscione & Daugthers

Ron & Ileen Angarone, Req. Angela Fruscione & Daughters

Michael McKenna, Req. Edward & Patricia Mount

Chadwick Dunn, Req. Madeline LoPresto Barbara McCaffrey Welsh,

Req. Irene & Al Vulpis Evelyn Gerber, Req. Grateful Neighbor

Lois Malfitano, Req. Albert Jr. & Minnie Malfitano

Bernard Kerrigan, Req. Lilly O’Keeffe

SPECIAL INTENTIONS — WEEK of August 25, 2018 to August 31, 2018

Altar Candles—Church Theresa Roche (20th Anniv.),

Req. Jean Kuczewski

Richard, Grace & Betty Bifalco,

Req. Lilly O’Keeffe William Foote III, Req. Lynn Ruggiero

Salvatore Picaron (Good Health), Req. Mary Stipp

Anita Crowell, Req. Joan Souls in Purgatory, Req. Evelyn Alois

James Gonzalez, Req. Frank & Patricia Chernesky

Edna McCracken, Req. Family Harland & Karen Breitkreutz, Req. Family

Linda Lopez, Req. Brother, Neil Cassidy William A. Teeling, Req. Lynn Ruggiero

Mary DeMaio, Req. Rose & Chester Magda Sadie DeLitizia, Req. Mary Sanservino Mr. & Mrs. Lenty, Req. Janina Ternes

Marian Bunce (Healing), Req. Betty Kleinfeld Dorothy Johnson (Healing),

Req. Betty Kleinfeld Frank Greger, Req. The Stansbury Family

Jane Renz, Req. Husband, George Guy Izzo, Req. The O’Keeffe Family Nancy Jasinski, Req. John O’Leary

Tom & Mary Beth Gannon, Req. Mom & Dad James Gannon, Req. Mom & Dad

++++++++++++++++++++ Please join us in praying for the

intentions mentioned in this bulletin. ++++++++++++++++++++

Multiple Intention Mass Monday at 9:30 A.M.

August 27, 2018

Sanctuary Candle-Church Rev. Francis E. Santitoro & Maria Santitoro, Sister

Req. Andre & Ann Santitoro–Vispetti

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PARISH NEWS

ALTAR ROSARY SOCIETY WE WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!

We would greatly encourage all the wom-en in our parish to join the Altar Rosary Society in promoting the devotion of the Blessed Mother and sharing the Good News of her Son! We meet on every first Sunday at 8:00 A.M. to recite the Rosary prior to the 8:30 A.M. Mass. Just a reminder: Our next scheduled meet-ing is on Wednesday, September 19th in the Par-ish Hall at 1:00 P.M. We welcome all members to join us in praying the Rosary and socializing over coffee, tea and cake. Since we just collected diapers and wipes in June, we would like to collect monetary dona-tions at our September meeting, instead of having a Baby Shower at our October meeting. The pur-pose is to present a check to “The Sisters of Life”, who will be visiting our parish in early October. We hope to see you in September! 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 vis-itation 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

PARISH NEWS

ATLANTIC CITY TRIP TO RESORTS Date: Monday, October 1, 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 non-refundable.

_______________________________ EUCHARISTIC ADORATION

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 deep-en our hunger for Communion with Christ and the rest of the Church.

1. What was the first feature length film broadcast on television?

2. What is the most common mammal in the U.S.? 3. What hymn was written by John Newton in

1748? 4. How many stitches are on an official Major

League baseball? 5. How many books comprise the New Testament

of the Bible? 6. Which city had the world’s first paved streets? 7. How many U.S. state capitals are named after

U.S. Presidents? 8. How many different time zones are there in the

world? 9. What is the body’s strongest substance? 10. What is the last word in the Bible’s New Testa-

ment? (Answers on Page 9)

T R I V I A

Eucharistic Adoration begins at 12:30 P.M. every Friday in the Chapel and concludes at 2:00 P.M.

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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 3:00 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 trans-ferring 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, September 8th, 2018. We begin with the recitation of the Rosary at 9:40 A.M. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ST. MAXIMILIAN COLUMBIETTES

We are an organization of Catholic women dedicated to our Patronesses, Blessed Virgin Mary, St. Therese 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 10:00 A.M. in the Parish Hall. Please note that we will not have meetings during the summer months. The meetings will re-sume again on Saturday, September 15th, 2018. If you are interested in joining the Colum-biettes or would like additional information, please call:

Patricia Guerin (732) 505-9251 ______________________________

PARISH PLAY PRACTICE

Calling all cast members! Please attend the Parish Play practice on Monday, August 27, 2018 at 1:00 P.M. in the Parish Hall. Please bring your copy of the play with you! Thank you!

Madeline Gardner (732) 608-6840

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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.

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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 for Parish Development and Maintenance. We thank you for your continued generosity!

__________________________________ ARTS AND CRAFTS

We look forward to seeing you when we resume our meetings on Monday, September 10th, 2018. At that time we will be busy preparing for our All Season Craft Sale, which will take place on Saturday, November 3rd and Sunday, November 4th, 2018. We hope to see you there! Have a happy and healthy summer! For additional information, please call:

Kathleen Petrone (732) 341-8785 _____________________________

Also, our American Bishops are asking all Catholics to pray every Friday in August and September, 1 Our Father, 1 Hail Mary, and 1 Glory Be, to support the Church’s pro-life ef-forts in our country. So every Friday during the 8:30 A.M. Mass we will do this. If you are not able to join us at Mass, please pray at home! Blessings, Fr. Steve

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The Life of Jesus

Many of Jesus' disciples who were listening said, "This saying is hard; who can accept it?" Since Jesus knew that his disciples were mur-muring about this, he said to them, "Does this shock you? What if you were to see the Son of Man ascend-ing to where he was before? It is the spirit that gives life, while the flesh is of no avail. The words I have spoken to you are Spirit and life. But there are some of you who do not believe." Jesus knew from the beginning the ones who would not believe and the one who would betray him. And he said, "For this reason I have told you that no one can come to me unless it is granted him by my Father." As a result of this, many of his disciples returned to their former way of life and no longer accompanied him. Jesus then said to the Twelve, "Do you also want to leave?" Simon Peter answered him, "Master, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life. We have come to believe and are convinced that you are the Holy One of God."

PRAYER TO BRING JESUS CHRIST

INTO OUR DAY

Lord Jesus, present before me in the Sacrament of the Altar, help me to cast out from my mind all thoughts of which You do not approve and from

my heart all emotions which You do not encourage. Enable me to spend my entire day as a co-worker with You, carrying out the tasks that

You have entrusted to me.

Be with me at every moment of this day: during the long hours of work, that I may never tire or

slacken from Your service; during my conversations, that they may not become for me occasions for meanness toward others; during the moments of worry and stress, that I may remain patient and spiritually calm; during periods of

fatigue and illness, that I may avoid self pity and think of others; during times of temptation, and

that I may take refuge in Your grace.

Help me to remain generous and loyal to You this day and so be able to offer it all up to You with its successes which I have achieved by Your help and its failures which have occurred through my own

fault. Let me come to the wonderful realization that life is most real when it is lived

with You as the Guest of my soul. Amen.

John 6:60-69

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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 26 St. Caesarius of Arles, Bishop Aug 27 St. Monica, Widow Aug 28 St. Augustine, Bishop & Doctor of the Church Aug 29 The Passion of St. John the Baptist Aug 30 St. Fiacre, Hermit St. Jeanne Jugan Aug 31 St. Aristedes Sts. Joseph of Arimathea & Nicodemus Sept 1 St. Giles, Abbot

________________________________ ST. MONICA

Widow St. Monica came into the world in the year 333. As soon as she was old enough she was married to Patricius, a pagan citizen of Tagaste. Although Patricius was a man of high temper, she bore all trials with great patience. Her example and gentle conduct exercised such an influence over him that he was fi-nally converted to Christianity. He died the year af-ter his Baptism. The great cross of her life was the conduct of her son, Augustine, who was 17 years of age when his father died in 371. His mother prayed long and fer-vently for his conversion. When he left her in Africa to go to Italy, she followed him and found him at Mi-lan, where the words of St. Ambrose had already con-vinced him of the falsehood of Manichean doctrines, which he abandoned without being entirely convert-ed. In August, 386, St. Monica had the long covet-ed happiness of seeing her son return to God. He was baptized by St. Ambrose on Easter eve the fol-lowing year and soon after, with his mother and some friends, he sent out for Africa. St. Monica’s work was now down; her son was converted; the sinner had be-come a saint. She fell sick on the road and died at Ostia, where they were to embark, in 387. PRAYER God, Comforter of the afflicted, You accepted St. Monica’s tears to bring about the conversion of her son St. Augus-tine. Through their intercession, grant that we may have contrition for our sins and experience the grace of Your pardon. Amen.

ST. AUGUSTINE OF HIPPO

Bishop & Doctor of the Church St. Augustine was born on November 13, 354, at Tagaste in Africa. In spite of the piety of his holy mother, St. Monica, he fell at an early age into the greatest disorders, and even at a later period became a heretic of the sect of the Manicheans. Unfortunate-ly, his father, Patricius, was then an idolater, so that the youth met with little or no restraint on his side. In the beginning of 370 he continued his studies at Carthage and the following year his father died, after being converted to Christianity. Some time later, St. Augustine took up resi-dence at Carthage and opened a school of rhetoric. Here God’s grace and the prayers of his mother, who had followed him to Italy, as well as the instructions of saintly friends, particularly of St. Ambrose, effect-ed his conversion. He abandoned the sect of the Manicheans, and after some time gave himself en-tirely to God and was baptized by St. Ambrose on Easter Eve, 387. On his return to Africa, the saint lost his mother at Ostia in the same year, and in 388 he ar-rived at Carthage. At Tagaste he began to live a com-munity life with some of his friends. He was or-dained in 390 and moved to Hippo where he estab-lished another community with several of his friends who had followed him. Five years later he was con-secrated Bishop and made coadjutor to Valerius, Bishop of Hippo, whom he succeeded the following year. From this period until his death his life was one of ceaseless activity. He governed his church, preached to his people, and wrote voluminous works that touched many lives. His humility prompted him to write his Confessions about the year 397, which is a detailed account of his early years. He exerted his zeal against the various errors of his day, and was a true defender of the Faith. This multi-faceted religious genius and devout servant of God died on August 28, 430. PRAYER Lord, renew in Your Church, the spirit which You inspired in St. Augustine, Your Bishop. Filled by this spirit, may we thirst after You as the true Source of wisdom. Amen.

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Our Faith

the Spirit of God speaking to his heart. Confident of God’s grace, he had the courage to speak words of condemnation, repentance, and salvation. REFLECTION Each of us has a calling to which we must listen. No one will ever repeat the mission of St. John the Baptist, and yet all of us are called to that very mis-sion. It is the role of the Christian to witness to Je-sus. Whatever our position in this world, we are called to be disciples of Christ. By our words and deeds, others should realize that we live in the joy of knowing that Jesus is Lord. We do not have to depend upon our own limited resources, but can draw strength from the vastness of Christ’s saving grace. ___________________________________

REFLECTING AND SHARING THE SUNDAY’S SCRIPTURES

Since many parishioners have requested a Bible Study, and also a Faith Sharing Group, we are pleased to announce that these two compo-nents of our faith will be brought together for all to experience. As we learn more about each of the Sunday Readings, time to reflect and share our experiences can help to understand how God continues to bring us closer to Him and each oth-er. Our first Bible & Faith Sharing Group will meet on Thursday, August 23rd, 2018 from 1:00 P.M. to 2:30 P.M. in the church. Nothing is needed except for an open heart. Handouts per-taining to the week’s Scriptures as well as other material will be available. From time to time, a video on a given as-pect of our faith will be presented apart from our weekly gathering. These presentations will af-ford us with even a greater depth of knowledge. Let’s share this spiritual time together! Fr. Vince

THE MARTYRDOM OF

ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST The drunken oath of a king with a shallow sense of honor, a seductive dance and the hateful heart of a queen combined to bring about the martyr-dom of St. John the Baptist. The greatest of proph-ets suffered the fate of so many Old Testament prophets before him: rejection and martyrdom. The “voice crying in the desert” did not hesitate to accuse the guilty, did not hesitate to speak the truth. But why? What possesses a man that he would give up his very life? This great religious reformer was sent by God to prepare the people for the Messiah. His vo-cation was one of selfless giving. The only power that he claimed was the Spirit of Yahweh. “I am baptizing you with water, for repentance, but the one who is coming after me is mightier than I. I am not worthy to carry his sandals. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire” (Matthew 3:11). Scripture tells us that many people fol-lowed St. John looking to him for hope, perhaps in anticipation of some great messianic power. St. John never allowed himself the false honor of re-ceiving these people for his own glory. He knew his calling was one of preparation. When the time came, he led his disciples to Jesus: “The next day John was there again with two of his disciples, and as he watched Jesus walk by, he said, ‘Behold, the Lamb of God.’ The two disciples heard what he said and followed Jesus” (John 1:35-37). It is St. John the Baptist who has pointed the way to Christ. St. John’s life and death were a giving over of self for God and other people. His simple style of life was one of complete detach-ment ment from earthly possessions. His heart was centered on God and the call that he heard from

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BISHOP’S ANNIVERSARY

BLESSING MASS

October 7, 2018 (Ocean/Monmouth) October 21, 2018 (Burlington/Mercer)

3:00 P.M.

All couples celebrating their 1st, 25th or 50th plus Wedding Anniversary during the 2018 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 from Ocean and Monmouth Counties may attend the Sunday, October 7th,

2018 Mass and Blessing at 3:00 P.M. at the Co-Cathedral of St. Robert Bellarmine in

Freehold, NJ. Couples from Burlington and Mercer County may attend the Mass and Blessing at St. Mary Cathe-dral in Trenton on Sunday, October 21, 2018 at 3:00 P.M. Couples must register through their

home parish. Registration is open until September 15, 2018.

Happy and Blessed Anniversary to you all!

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Mo., and Madison, Wis.) 8. 24 9. Tooth enamel 10. Amen

NEW YEAR’S EVE ON

THE MIGHTY MISSISSIPPI! Aboard the All-Suite American Duchess!

December 30th, 2018—January 3rd, 2019

Visit New Orleans, LA, St. Francisville, LA and Nottoway, LA. Enjoy New Year’s Eve with décor confetti, champagne, newfound

friends, fantastic food, and refrains of “Auld Lang Syne”. Be one of the few who can claim to have celebrated New Year’s Eve

aboard a paddlewheel riverboat.

TOUR INCLUDES New Year’s Eve Gala & Dinner

River Fireworks Shore Excursions (except premium excursions)

Beer and Wine with Meals All Shows On Board

NOT INCLUDED

Bus to/from St. Maximilian Kolbe Church and to/from airport ($50.00 per person)

Group airfare based on 10 passengers (Approximately $500.00 per person if booked

prior to September 15th, 2018) Insurance based on age

Prices start at $999.00 per person,

plus $129.00 port taxes.

Deposit: $500.00

For additional information, please call:

Barbara Kwiatek, CTC, MCC (848) 227-3963

T R I V I A A N S W E R S

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Michael T. Sutton, Manager, N.J. Lic. No. 4128 David Kalinowski, Director, N.J. Lic. No. 3925 Steven J. Andrews, Director, N.J. Lic. No. 4435

Benjamin “Matt” Wade, Advance Planning Director, N.J. Lic. No. 5028

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