St. Justin the Martyr Roman Catholic Church 975 Fischer Boulevard, Toms River, NJ 08753

July 29, 2018 SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

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 Director of Sacred Music: 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.

MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK

SUNDAY, July 29 SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 7:30am Baby Jameson Xavier Caldas Patricia Marcenak Fortunato Pellicano 9:00am Louis Varga

(Children’s Choir) Russell Pagano

10:30am Vivian DeStefano (Adult Choir) Margaret Patterson

12Noon James Bates James A. Torella MONDAY, July 30 Weekday; St. Peter Chrysologus, Bishop & Doctor of the Church 8:30am Robert C. Finley Frank Neveroski

TUESDAY, July 31 St. Ignatius of Loyola, Priest 8:30am Maureen Schmid Doreen Juhr

WEDNESDAY, August 1 St. Alphonsus Liguori, Bishop & Doctor of the Church 8:30am The Holy Souls in Purgatory Robert C. Finley

THURSDAY, August 2 Weekday; St. Eusebius of Vercelli, Bishop; St. Peter Julian Eymard, Priest 8:30am Anthony Falletta, Jr. Robert Finley

FRIDAY, August 3 FIRST FRIDAY; Weekday 8:30am Purgatorial Society

SATURDAY, August 4 FIRST SATURDAY; St. John Vianney, Priest 9:30am People of the Parish

5:00pm Marie Casella Joell Lanfrank

SUNDAY, August 5 EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 7:30am Maria Lucia Perucci Carmen DeRosa 9:00am Daniel P. Kelly

(Children’s Choir) Francis H. Monahan

10:30am Margaret & James Torella (Adult Choir) Joseph Olinski

12Noon Anne Marie Neveroski Rose Bas

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.

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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, the reminder of the Lord’s Presence in the Most Holy

Eucharist, is offered in Health Blessings for

Dennis Becht (living)

requested by Angela Petti

Birthright will be holding a Flower Sale after all Masses

THIS WEEKEND

Please support this worthy cause

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Saint Peter Chrysologus was an adult convert to the faith; he was baptized, trained and ordained Deacon by his hometown Bishop of Imola, Cornelius, whom Peter revered as a spiritual father. In 430, when the Archbishop of Ravenna [the then-capitol of the Western Roman Empire, not Rome] died, Cornelius took the then Deacon Peter with him to Rome. Peter so impressed Pope Sixtus III that he named him Archbishop of Ravenna, not the man chosen by the local clergy and people, as was the custom at the time. In Ravenna, Peter was received warmly by the Western Roman Emperor Valentinian III and his mother Galla Placidia, who gave Peter the nickname ‘Chrysologus’ because of his preaching skills.

We still have 176 of his sermons, in which he beautifully but briefly explained the Incarnation, the Creed, the place of Mary and John the Baptist in God’s plan of salvation, the penitential value of Lent, Christ’s Eucharistic presence and the primacy of Saint Peter the Apostle and his successors. But his most famous saying is: “The man who wants to play with the devil will not be able to rejoice with Christ.”

This adage, akin to our axioms, that combine “dancing with the devil” and having to “pay the piper” was Saint Peter Chrysologus’ gentle but firm challenge to those who lived immoral or lawless lives in his days. Since his words also apply to our own times, no wonder Pope Benedict XIII, in 1729, declared him a Doctor of the Church and the ‘Doctor of Homilies.’ As we honor him, pray that all homilists always imitate his beauty - and brevity - in preaching! Saint Peter Chrysologus, pray for us.

In Christ,

Collect - Saint Peter Chrysologus, Bishop & Doctor of the Church

O God, who made the Bishop

Saint Peter Chrysologus an outstanding

preacher of your incarnate Word, grant, through his intercession,

that we may constantly ponder in our hearts

the mysteries of your salvation

and faithfully express them in what we do. Through our Lord Jesus … forever and ever.

Amen.

From the Pastor 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time - B July 29, 2018

SAINTLY NICKNAMES.

While we take for granted that everyone has a surname [or, as we call it, a ‘last’ name], and while there is evidence that ancient Romans had surnames, the widespread use of surnames, at least in Western civilizations, did not become the norm until

the 11th

Century. Generally speaking, one’s surname was based on, or gave some clue to, a person’s: patrimony or father’s ancestry; location, such as place of birth, residence and/or workplace; occupation or job; and/or civic status. Some surnames were adjectives that described a person’s size; skin, eye or hair color; temperament; or some other notable characteristic: i.e., ‘the Red.’

‘Surnames’ of sorts are also used by the Church to designate some Saints, like Saints Leo, Albert and some say John Paul, who are given the ‘surname’ ‘the Great.’ Others, to differentiate them from Saints with the same first name, are known by their place of birth or ministry, like Saints Augustine of Canterbury, Bridget of Sweden, or Theresa of Avila. Some ‘surnames’ highlight a Saint’s ‘theme’ or ‘style,’ like Saints John of the Cross; Joseph the Worker, Justin Martyr or Paul of the Cross.

This week, on July 30, we honor Saint Peter Chrysologus who, like Saint John Chrysostom, have ‘surnames’ that aptly describe their eloquence in preaching. The Latin word ‘chrys’ is based on the Greek word ‘khrys,’ which means ‘gold’ or ‘golden’ from which we get ‘chrysanthemum’ or ‘golden flower.’ Saint John Chrysostom’s surname means ‘golden tongued’ and Saint Peter Chrysologus’s surname means ‘golden word.’ [‘Logos’ is Greek for ‘word.’]

Now that we got that squared away, here is the Collect for Saint Peter Chrysologus: a 5

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Century Italian bishop known for testifying courageously to Christ's full humanity and divinity during a period of doctrinal confusion in the Church. He was born in Imola, Italy, in 406 and died there on December 2, 450.

“From Friday, August 3, 2018 to Friday, September 28, 2018, Catholics will be urged to participate in a 9-week effort of prayer, fasting and education… to

move our nation closer to the day when every human being is protected in law and welcomed in

life. Using the USCCB Call to Prayer network, participants will receive a weekly email or text

reminder to pray and fast along with a fact about Roe vs. Wade to share with others including their

two U.S. Senators (through the NCHLA/Human Life Action). Sign up will be quick and easy at

www.usccb.org/pray Visit TRENTONMONITOR.COM to see Bishop David

O’Connell’s message on the USCCB call to prayer.

Readings for the Week of July 29, 2018

Monday: J er 13:1-11; Dt 32:18-19, 20, 21; Mt 13:31-35 Tuesday: J er 14:7-22; Ps 79:8, 9, 11 and 13; Mt 13:36-43 Wednesday: J er 15:10, 16-21; Ps 59:2-3, 4, 10-11, 17, 18; Mt 13:44-46 Thursday: J er 18:1-6; Ps 146:1b-2, 3-4, 5-6ab; Mt 13:47-53 Friday: J er 26:1-9; Ps 69:5, 8-10, 14; Mt 13:54-58 Saturday: J er 26:11-16, 24; Ps 69:15-16, 30-31, 33-34; Mt 14:1-12 Sunday: Ex 16:2-4, 12-15; Ps 78:3-4, 23-24, 25, 54; Eph 4:17, 20-24; Jn 6:24-35

Jeremiah 1:5 —”Before I formed you in the womb, I knew you.”

St. Justin the Martyr Parish will offer a Memorial Mass for the 3,000 babies that were aborted in the Toms River abortion

clinic. The Mass is also in memory of the 100 babies that were aborted in Loveladies, NJ and found in the trash in 1984, and were buried in Ocean County Memorial Park Cemetery in Toms River, N.J. by RIGHT TO LIFE.

Please join us for this most solemn Mass: Monday, August, 6, 2018

6:30pm — Rosary for Life (Joyful Mysteries) 7:00pm—Memorial Mass

Refreshments to follow in the Parish Hall *Volunteers needed to bake!

Thank You!!

*Please call St. Justin’s parish office at 732-270-3980 to sign in for this spiritual event.

A sign-up sheet is also available in the Narthex

Raise Your Voice for the Lord!

St. Justin Adult and Children Choirs Join Now…

St. Justin Adult Choir Rehearsal: Tuesdays 5:45pm: Commitment: Rotating Masses

St. Justin Children’s Choir Rehearsal: Mondays 5:45pm: Commitment: 9am Mass on

Sunday and 6pm Christmas Eve & 7pm Holy Thursday Masses

Do you feel God is calling you to this ministry?

CONTACT ANGELA: 732-797-0978 Or email: music@stjustin.org

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The Flowers Adorning the Altar

are in Loving Memory of

Tony Falletta, Jr.

requested by mom & dad

The Missionary Sisters of the Holy Rosary

wish to thank you for your generous response to their mission appeal. Your interest and concern is a real source of encouragement to them and their many missionary endeavors throughout the world.

Please be assured of a continuous remembrance in the prayers of all the Sisters. May

God continue to bless you and your families. To date we have received $10,179.53.

RESPECT LIFE NEWS President Trump is working to stop Planned

Parenthood from receiving taxpayer money to pay for abortions under the Title X Program. Please contact

our Legislators and tell them that you do not want your taxes paying for abortion:

SENATOR CORY BOOKER (202-224-3224)

e-mail - www.Booker.senate.gov.

SENATOR ROBERT MENENDEZ (202-224-4744) e-mail-www.menendez.senate.gov.

ASSEMBLYMAN THOMAS MACARTHUR (202-225-4765) e-mail-www.macarthur.house.gov.

Thank you and God bless your efforts to save the unborn babies.

To everything there is a season and a time to every purpose under heaven

Ecclesiastes 3:11

“...a time to be born…” Charlotte Ann Applegate, Carter Brian Sandberg,

Mateo Maldonado Restrepo, Angel Maldonado Restrepo, Gianna Marie Reilly, Haven Rose Morine,

Sienna Catherine Hopkins “...a time to love…”

…”and a time to be born to Eternal Life…” Raymond Talty, Peter Gudzak, Sr.

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

Volunteers Needed Have you ever considered the

Catechetical Ministry? Many volunteers are needed to staff this program. If you have

a willingness to share our Roman Catholic faith with

children, then we ask that you be open to the

opportunity to respond to God’s calling to this ministry

and give it serious thought and prayer. We offer training, support and encouragement, along with all the materials

needed for lesson preparation. We have a need for classroom aides, catechists and building aides.

Please contact us at (732) 270-3797 if you can help fill this need.

Daytime Registration for New to our Program Students

Students entering Grade 1 for the 2018-19 program year may register in our parish office Monday-Thursday from 9:00AM-12Noon and 1:15-4:00PM. You must register as

a family first and a Certificate of Baptism must be presented at the time you are registering for

religious education classes.

Re-Registration for 2018-19 Program Year We remind our parents/guardians of those students

returning next year to please return their registrations via the mail. If you have a specific choice for Grades 1-3

and 4-6 we encourage you to register as soon as possible so we may meet that request.

TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALLGAME!

St. Justin's 7th Annual Parish Night at the BLUE CLAWS GAME

August 21st (Faith and Family Night) Time: 7:05pm; Cost $10/ticket (if purchased at the gate $13-- Save $3 person)

This night is also Silver Sluggers Tuesday: Seniors 60+ eat free. (vouchers will be handed out at gate

behind home plate at the game); Children 12 and under receive a voucher for a free meal

at the time of ticket purchase! Bring it to the game, cannot be replaced if forgotten or lost.

Altar Servers and Youth Group members will receive a free ticket and a complimentary ticket for one

parent/guardian to attend with them. Tickets can be purchased at the Parish Office during regular

business hours and after all Masses the weekend of: August 18/19

Flyers are available in the narthex & downloadable from our website: www.stjustin.org.

If you cannot attend the game but would like to sponsor a family, call the Parish Office.

CALLING YOUNG ADULTS (18 and older) who believe they have an

interest in working with the youth of the Diocese of Trenton, please contact Fr. Tom Barry,

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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 and sharing, Next meeting: August 13th & August 27th

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, August 6, 7:00pm.

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.

MEN’S FAITH GROUP

Monday, August 6th, In lieu of the meeting, we will be attending the Memorial Mass for the 3,000 babies that were aborted, (see article pg. 4) at 7pm in the church. At 6:30pm

there will be a Rosary for Life. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be Tuesday, September 4th, 7pm in St. Justin’s Conference Room. Come join other men from the Parish for prayer, discussions and brotherhood as we live out,

learn and share our Catholic Faith.

ST. JUSTIN’S SHAWL MINISTRY Our Shawl Ministry will meet on August 8th at 7pm.

Please call Fran for details: 848-241-3976 or 732-492-0329

BUS TRIP TO Resorts

Benefiting Altar Rosary Society

Tuesday, August 7, 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 NEXT BAPTISMAL WORKSHOP 7PM in the Religious Ed. Bldg. August 1, 2018

Registration for Workshop is Required call the Parish Office at 732-270-3980 to attend.

Sign up for FORMED on our website: www.stjustin.org Click the FORMED icon on the home page

For further info or questions, contact bulletin@stjustin.org

Bishop’s Anniversary Blessings All

couples celebrating their 1st, 25th or 50+

wedding anniversary during the 2018 calen-

dar year are invited to gather with family

and friends to share the Eucharist, renew your sacred

wedding vows, and receive Bishop O’Connell’s Episco-

pal Blessing. Anniversary Couples from Ocean and Mon-

mouth Counties may attend the Sunday, October 7, 2018

Mass and Blessing at 3:00 pm at the Co-Cathedral of St.

Robert Bellarmine in Freehold. Couples must register

through their home parish; registration opens July 1 and

will be available until September 15, 2018.

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ST. JUSTIN THE MARTYR RCIA PROGRAM

St. Justin’s RCIA (Rite of

Christian Initiation for Adults) is always ready to accept those inquiring into becoming fully initiated Catholic Christians.

For further information contact the Parish Office for adults (732) 270-3980 and the Religious Education

Office for children (732) 270-3797

ATTENTION ALL MINISTERS OF LITURGY

Sign-up sheets are posted in the Sacristy, for the August 15th, Holyday,

The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, for anyone who serves at Mass as

Extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist, Lector, Usher, or Altar Server.

Please sign-up for the Mass that you will be attending!

Thank you for your service to your Ministry!