St. Maximilian KolbeSt. Maximilian Kolbe ParishParish

Mass Schedule: Saturday 4:00 pm

Sunday 8:00 am & 10:30 am Saturday Confessions 3:00 pm

5112 Pocono Crest Road PO Box O

Pocono Pines, PA 570-646-6424

MISSION STATEMENT We Worship ~ We Teach ~ We Care

November 11, 2018

ST. MAXIMILIAN KOLBE, PRIEST AND MARTYR, PRAY FOR US

Reverend Sean G. Carpenter ~ Pastor

Deacon Frank Gisoldi

Deacon Tom Amoroso

Melissa Laverty Pastoral Associate ~ St.MaxMelissa@outlook.com

Coordinator of Religious Education

Marion Colvin Office Manager ~ mcol@ptd.net

John Marcinkowski, Jr.

Coordinator of Music ~ jjm1105@ptd.net

November 11, 2018

32nd Sunday

in Ordinary Time

St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish Staff

GOSPEL MEDITATION

In 1 Samuel, God advises the prophet Samuel not to observe as men see but as God sees. He tells him to "look to the heart." This is the movement of this Sunday's Gospel reading. "Beware the scribes," Jesus advises. He points out their public greetings and "seats of honor," which stands in sharp contrast to their private greed. For the Jewish people of Jesus' day, honor resides at the top. Power and prestige created a high profile back then as it still does today. After his warning, Jesus turns his disciples' attention elsewhere: a poor widow. "She, from her poverty, has contributed all she had." While the scribes donated large sums to the temple, they did so "from their surplus wealth." This woman -- in her faith and devotion -- offers "her whole livelihood." Jesus invited his disciples to see with God's eyes, to recognize a holy life in people the world overlooks. Here -- in the poor, the vulnerable, the marginalized -- God waits hidden. Today's Gospel begs a few questions. What do we see? Whom do we value? Are we impressed by the pomp and circumstance of modern day Pharisees? Do we ignore their self-righteousness because it looks impressive, even seems somewhat helpful? The point isn't to judge the scribes, of course. God can see their hearts as well, and those assessments are firmly his responsibility. The point is to turn our eyes from the typically honored to the rarely respected. Are we disinterested in the poverty of the modern day widows? Do we ignore their faith because we forget to look for it? This Sunday, consider the widows in your own life. Who can you see with God's eyes?

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"Amen, I say to you, this poor

widow put in more than all the other contributors to the treasury."

~Mk 12:43b

ST. MAXIMILIAN KOLBE, PRIEST AND MARTYR, PRAY FOR US

November 10th through November 18th

Weekly Collection 10/28/18…………... $ 4,320.

Add’l. Collection for Mission Sunday.. 26.

Thank You for Your Generosity

Saturday: Phil 4:10-19; Lk 16:9-15

Sunday: 1 Kgs 17:10-16; Heb 9:24-28; Mk 12:38-44

Monday: Ti 1:1-9; Lk 17:1-6

Tuesday: Ti 2:1-8, 11-14; Lk 17:7-10

Wednesday: Ti 3:1-7; Lk 17:11-19

Thursday: Phlm 7-20; :7, 8-9a, 9bc-10; Lk 17:20-25

Friday: 2 Jn 4-9; Lk 17:26-37

Saturday: 3 Jn 5-8; Lk 18:1-8

Sunday: Dn 12:1-3; Heb 10:11-14, 18; Mk 13:24-32

Saturday 4:00 pm

Anne Marie Alcamo by Nat Alcamo

Sunday 8:00 am All Souls Intentions

10:30 am For The Parishioners

Monday 9:15 am All Souls Intentions

Tuesday 9:15 am Eugene Gartner & Daughter Denise by Joan Gartner

Wednesday 9:15 am Edward Baker by Pat Baker

Thursday 9:15 am Ronald Sharky by Cookie Litwienski

Friday 9:15 am Communion Service

Saturday 4:00 pm John & Christina McKenna by Mary Howe

Sunday 8:00 am For The Parishioners

10:30 am Pat Hannon by Pat Gallagher

Confessions -Saturday 3 pm

First Friday Adoration held after 9:15 am Communion Service each month.

9:15 am mass will still be celebrated when we have a funeral mass that day.

St. Albert the Great - Feast Day Nov. 15th

Albert was a scientist, philosopher, astrologer, theologian, spiritual writer, ecumenist, and diplomat. ... Albert was beatified in 1622. He was canonized and proclaimed a Doctor of the Church on December 16, 1931, by Pope Pius XI and the patron saint of natural scientists in 1941.

ST. MAXIMILIAN KOLBE, PRIEST AND MARTYR, PRAY FOR US

Faith Formation

SCRIPTURE STUDY OPPORTUNITIES AT ST. MAXIMILIAN KOLBE PARISH

FAITH FORMATION FOR 2018-2019 Faith Formation Classes for the 2018-2019 school year are underway fo r s tuden t s in p re -k and kindergarten through grade 8, Youth Group (grades 9-12) and Junior Youth Group (grades 6-8) .

Registration forms are located in the narthex as well as the parish office.

FAITH FORMATION NEWS Parents of second grade students and 2019 Confirmation candidates, mark your calendars for the following dates: • Saturday, December 8: First Penance Retreat,

10:30 a.m. • Saturday, December 22: Celebration of the

Sacrament of First Reconciliation • Saturday, March 30: First Communion Retreat, 10

a.m. • Sunday, April 28: Celebration of the Sacrament of

First Communion, 10:30 a.m. Mass

JEFF CAVINS BIBLE STUDY CONTINUES... Saturday mornings at 10 a.m. and now Tuesday evenings at 6:30 p.m. For those who have not yet had the opportunity to participate, new sessions will be introduced next spring, summer and fall. For more information, contact June Schott at 570-646-0379.

Parish Life

And, Join us for the New LITTLE ROCK SCRIPTURE STUDY every Tuesday morning at 10:15 a.m.

in Our Lady of the Lake Hall. Using both videos and written materials, this program is designed to help bring Catholics to a greater understanding of the Bible and an awareness of God’s living presence in the Scriptures, as well as an appreciation of how the Bible can be applied to daily life. For more information, call or stop by the parish office.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CANCELLATION PROCEDURES

Parents, in the event of inclement weather, you will receive an email from Melissa, Coordinator of

Religious Education, if classes are cancelled. If you do not receive regular emails from the parish, kindly contact the parish office to ensure we have your most recent email address. You may also call the parish office on Sunday morning

to check if classes are cancelled for the day.

UPCOMING PRE-JORDAN SESSION In order to understand and appreciate the Sacrament of Baptism, expectant parents are required to attend Baptism preparation. A Pre-Jordan session will be held for all parents preparing for their baby’s baptism on Sunday, November 18, at 12 p.m. in the parish hall. Since parents are seen as their

child’s primary teachers, the Pre-Jordan preparation session seeks to offer parents both the support of the community and an opportunity for reassessing their own faith and responsibilities. The session includes a review of the history and theology of the Sacrament of Baptism as well as detailed information for the actual Baptism. For more information, contact Melissa Laverty in the parish office.

CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF POLAND’S INDEPENDENCE

On Sunday, November 11, the Polish community of St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish will celebrate 100 years of Poland’s independence. At the 10:30 a.m. Mass that day, the second reading and two of the intercessions will be done in Polish. English translations will be distributed prior to Mass. In addition, there will hymns sung in Polish prior to the start of Mass. Then, at 2 p.m. that day enjoy the presentation, Poland’s Freedom — 100 Years and Beyond, immediately followed by a dinner featuring delicious Polish foods in the parish hall. Reservations for the dinner are no longer being accepted, but be sure to join us for the presentation!

ST. MAXIMILIAN KOLBE, PRIEST AND MARTYR, PRAY FOR US

Parish Life

Jay Crandall ~ Daniella Maldanado Betty Colburn ~ Bill Gleason

Darrin Rockefeller ~ Kyle Brennan Sr. Marietta ~ Lou Larson ~ Robyn Mappa

Joseph McKenna ~ Louis Siroco Bob Ruezinsky ~ Fr. Urban

Margaret Broderick ~ Cecilia McIlvenny Frank Ware ~ Richard Snell - Kim Maria Giganti

Michael F. Romano ~ Vivian Kanopp Violet Sloat ~ Marin Stober ~ Kathleen Hanratty Jennifer Royall ~ David Mancuso ~ Paul Fulton

Deacon Frank ~ Antoinette Gisoldi ~ John Schriever Lisa Champne ~ Rosa Santos ~ Leslie Fox

Crystal Martinez ~ Penny Staph ~ Carolyn Donahue Sharon Jones ~Terry & Jeanie Howe ~ Gunner Gonzalez

Irene Halupa ~ Alice & Eileen O’Neill Jim McLaine ~ Samson Colborn ~ Darlene Delaney

Joan Harrigan ~ Jamie Nderitu ~ Grace Bush

Our duty is not to see through one another, but

to see one another through.

Should not shepherds take care of the flock? ...My sheep...were scattered

...and no one searched or looked for them. ~Ezekiel 34:2,6

Parish Life

“Footprints” by Margaret Fishback Powers

at St. Max Sun., Nov. 11th - Polish Celebration - 2 pm

Tues., Nov. 13th -Women’s Cornerstone - 6:30 pm

Wed., Nov. 14th -Bereavement Support Meeting - 10 am

-Men’s Cornerstone - 7 pm

- Adult Choir - 7 pm

Sat., Nov. 17th - Immaculata Prayer Meeting - 2 pm

Sun., Nov. 18th - Pre-Jordan 12 pm

This Sunday We Celebrate 100 Years of Poland Regaining Independence

….A Rewarding Ministry If you would like to be involved in this meaningful ministry of bringing Holy Communion and giving comfort to those who are unable to attend mass, please consider this ministry. A few hours once or twice a month on a Friday afternoon is all it takes. Jesus' words, “It is more blessed to give than to receive” (Acts 20:35). There is more joy in serving than in being served. Our Parish has a group of nine people who visit the nursing home at this time. We would like to reach out to other facilities in the area, but we need more volunteers to do this. Please call the Parish office if you would like to offer your assistance. ~Thank You

What is the Christian attitude towards violent conflicts? In the Beatitudes, Jesus teaches us "Blessed are the peacemakers" and to "love your enemies." All human beings are made in God's image and likeness. We are one human family -- brothers and sisters despite what divides us. Christians have the obligation to prioritize peaceful means to resolve conflicts. War wreaks a toll on a nation. Civilians bear a disproportionate burden of this cost during the war itself and as the nation rebuilds. However, those in authority have the obligation to protect the innocent. During the gradual fall of the Roman Empire, theologians began to theorize that war could be just if it was a defensive measure of last resort. The "Just War Theory" was later expanded by St. Thomas Aquinas, who also included moral obligations during the war itself, including the protection of civilians. Those in public authority have the obligation to carefully examine their motives, agendas, and rationale for violent force. Should a cause be just, those who fight and defend under such circumstances must be valued and honored. They deserve our support both during and after the war.

RECOGNIZE GOD IN YOUR ORDINARY MOMENTS What does sacrifice look like? I think of those who serve in the Armed Forces. They have sacrificed much for my freedom and to work towards real peace in our world. I think of those in service to our Church: priests, deacons, and religious. Their lives are dedicated to prayer and good works so that the Good News might not only be preached but be seen in the love they display toward God and their fellow brothers and sisters. I think of parents who stay up long nights with sick children and then one day find them-selves staying up even longer as they wait for them to return home. I think of teachers who work hard to educate the next generation of citizens with low salaries and little respect. I can see sacrifice all around me. I think you can see it, too, if you look. However, I also see too many seeking to get ahead at the expense of others. I see those who have so much and only crave for more. I see those caught up in themselves to the point where families fall apart, friendships disappear, and people literally die from a lack of compassion. I see many who have forgotten where all their gifts in this world came from, if they even knew in the first place. I think of all those who sacrifice and see all those who do the opposite. May our eyes see more of those who are generous. May we never focus on those who have forsaken others more than those who have given freely to others. May the witness of true sacrifice show us the way to the Father and to a world full of His love.

ST. MAXIMILIAN KOLBE, PRIEST AND MARTYR, PRAY FOR US

Parish Life Parish Life

HA Valerie Novak ~ Sr. Airman Charlie Maldanado Alston Smart, Jr.~ Eugene Maslar, Jr ~Sgt. Matthew Price

1st Lt. Mark Gaido ~ Lt. JG Michael Huf Airman Patrick Alminde ~TECH Sgt. William D. Olsen

Seaman Nicole Beckman ~ Cpl. John P. Bramley Lt. Joseph V. Yuskaitis, Jr. - Major Thomas M. Smith

2nd Class Petty Officer DC2, Jeffrey Royall Sgt. Amber Keppol ~ Sgt. Andrew Malave

Prayers for Military

and Government Service

Sanctuary Light In Memory of Max & Lena Seebacher by The Seebacher Family

Bread and Wine For The Unborn Altar Flowers Offered in Celebration of

100 Years Poland Regaining Independence

Meetings are the 1st & 3rd Mondays

of the month @ 7 pm in the parish hall.

~ http://knights13752.webs.com/

~Facebook: Knights of Columbus Pocono Pines

Week of November 11th

Welcome to St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish If you would like to join our parish, registration forms may be found in our church narthex and in the parish office or if you prefer, register online at www.stmaxkolbepoconos.org. You may also call the parish office (570-646-6424) and we would be happy to send you a registration form.

ST. MAXIMILIAN KOLBE, PRIEST AND MARTYR, PRAY FOR US

FOOD PANTRY NEWS Location: Five Loaf House

133 Fire House Rd., Pocono Pines Next Distribution date - November 12 & 13

Monday - 8:30-11:00 am; 12:00-2:00 pm; 4:00-5:00 pm; Tuesday - 8:30-11 am

Food Donations are accepted on Mon/Tues only, from 9 am -11 am, or call 570-646-7456.

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.

Around The Diocese

HALOS - Child Loss Chapter Hope After a Loved One’s Suicide

For parents, grandparents and adult siblings who have experienced loss of a child or sibling to suicide. The group meets on the 4th Thursday of the month from 6:30 to 8:30 pm at the Hughes Library in Stroudsburg. Call to register with Alice Keyes at 570-236-1168 or email alicekeys00@gmail.com

Ecumenical / Interfaith

INSPIRATION FOR THE WEEK

We are all generous, at least to some degree. Most of us when asked for something -- whether it be our time, our talent, or our treasure -- assess whether we can "afford" to fulfill the request and still preserve our own needs. Have we ever given the last bit of what we had knowing that we will have to do without so that someone else can benefit? We all tend to be a little covetous of our time, talent, and treasure. There are people throughout history who have given every-thing away only to find that they have received much more in return. St. Francis of Assisi is a prime witness. The Scriptures today bring us two widows who do the same. Do we see in people such as this examples of foolishness or wisdom, inspiration, and hope?

Bulletin submissions can be emailed to mcol@ptd.net or brought into the parish office. Please submit two weeks prior to publication date otherwise we cannot

promise publication date desired. ~ Thank You

Pocono Alliance Campaign is raising money to provide free milk for clients of the Monroe County Food Pantries. In 2017 they raised $8,800 which provided 22,000, 1/2 gallons of milk. At the TOMEC Food Pantry, we have not had to pay for milk all year due to this program. The goal for 2018 is to raise $10,000 which will provide 25,000 1/2 gallons of milk. If you would like to make a donation to this campaign, see the info listed below: ~ $25 buys 62.5 half gallons; ~ $100 buys 250 1/2 gallons. ~ 100% of the donation goes to Pocono Alliance if you write a check: Pocono Alliance 912 Main St, Suite 300, Stroudsburg PA 18360. ~ 95% of the donation goes to Pocono Alliance if you use PayPal. ~ 92% of the donation goes to Pocono Alliance if you use GoFundMe: GoFundMe.com/fill-a-glass-with-hope.

Lackawanna County’s Area Agency on Aging provides resources for grandparents and other older adults who are raising younger family members. Parents a Second Time (PAST) offers support groups and other assistances to families in the county and in surrounding areas. Please consider sharing these resources with parishioners or providing a bulletin announcement to advertise these opportunities.

God never goes back on His Love !

~Pope Francis

May our eyes see more of those who are generous. May we never focus on those who have forsaken others more than those who have given freely to others. May the witness of true sacrifice show us the way to the Father and to a world full of His love. ~Tracy Earl Welliver, MTS