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

October 14, 2018 TWENTY-EIGHTH 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.

Today’s Gospel: Mark 10:17-30; or 10:17-27

Jesus teaches his opinion of riches, prompted by a young man who runs up to

Him. The man receives Jesus’ love, together with an invitation to be a disciple. Unfortunately, the rich young man preferred his possessions.

Reflection by Rev. Leonard N. Peterson

SUNDAY, October 14 TWENTY-EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 7:30am James Rooney Jane Convery 9:00am Victor Leone

Edward Ferris

10:30am Benjamin Montenegro Doris Prezotos

12Noon Jennie Ferruggia (Adult Choir) Christine DeName

MONDAY, October 15 St. Teresa of Jesus, Virgin & Doctor of the Church 8:30am Cassandra Costello Marion & Bill Gibbs

TUESDAY, October 16 Weekday; St. Hedwig, Religious; St. Margaret Mary Alacoque, Virgin 8:30am Robert Finley Theresa McShane

WEDNESDAY, October 17 St. Ignatius of Antioch, Bishop & Martyr 8:30am Herb Joachim Carlo Segreto

THURSDAY, October 18 St. Luke, Evangelist 8:30am The Inaugurato Family Norman Vaz

FRIDAY, October 19 Saints John de Brebeuf and Isaac Jogues, Priests & Companions, Martyrs 8:30am Dorothy Gasalberti Thomas & Helen Soles SATURDAY, October 20 Weekday; St. Paul of the Cross, Priest; BVM 9:30am People of the Parish

5:00pm Francis Xavier Duddy Neal & Elaine MacMilian

SUNDAY, October 21 TWENTY-NINTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Laity Sunday; World Mission Sunday 7:30am Mary & Joseph Colletti, Sr. Bridget Santos 9:00am John Kolmansberger

Bertel Hertz

10:30am Herb Mott (Adult Choir) Michael Sangermano

12Noon Vincent Branciforte Walter Recker

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 Loving Memory of

deceased members of the Pais & Russo Families

requested by Angela Petti

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abandonment and mockery, is mindboggling. No wonder when those unaccustomed to a Crucifix or the Stations of the Cross saw the movie The Passion of the Christ, they were shocked by the sheer brutality of a Roman crucifixion. That’s why we need an image of Christ crucified in our homes and elsewhere - as a reminder of all Jesus suffered to redeem us!

WE SHARE IN CHRIST’S SUFFERINGS. Just as Jesus endured many crosses in His life before being nailed to that ultimate Cross, Saint Paul of the Cross endured many hardships; God certainly does not make it easy for those who seek to do His will! The Italians to whom he preached were far from receptive to his words; they mocked his pious practices and public penances; many Church authorities thought his desire to add a fourth vow: to spread the memory of Christ’s passion among the faithful, to the tradi-tional three vows of poverty, chastity, and obe-dience, was odd. Yet through constant prayer and penance, he persevered. Where do we find the strength to do what we believe is God’s will?

HOW TO FAITHFULLY ‘CLING TO CHRIST.’ Do we use the Sacraments and sacramentals [Stations of the Cross, a Crucifix, holy image, etc.] to ‘cling to Christ?’ Do we ‘do penance’ and ‘offer things up’ for our own sins and the sins of others? Saint Paul of the Cross, pray for us!

In Christ,

Prayer over the Offerings - Saint Paul of the Cross

Look upon the sacrificial gifts we offer,

almighty God, in commemoration of Saint Paul of the Cross and grant that

we who celebrate the mysteries of the

Lord’s Passion may imitate what we now enact.

Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Prayer after Communion - Saint Paul of the Cross

O God, who in Saint Paul have wonderfully made

known the mystery of the Cross, graciously grant that, drawing strength from this

sacrifice, we may cling faithfully to Christ

and labor in the Church for the salvation of all.

Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

From the Pastor 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time - B October 14, 2018

On October 20 we honor Saint Paul of the Cross (1694-1775), a visionary, mystic and Priest-founder of the Order called the Congregation of the Passion, better known as the Passionists. He was

nicknamed ‘of the Cross’ [his surname is Daneo]

because he often carried a huge wooden crucifix with him while on preaching missions. Many Protestants - and even some Catholics - ask why we are so obsessed with the Crucifixion. They ask: shouldn’t the Cross be empty as a sign of Christ’s Resurrection? Why dwell on all that pain and sorrow, suffering and death?

Perhaps such ‘Bible’ churches and ‘positively pleasant thinking’ Catholics need to get back to the Bible! For as the original Saint Paul: Saint Paul the Apostle said: “We proclaim Christ crucified, a stumbling block to Jews and foolish-ness to Gentiles, but to those who are called, Jews and Greeks alike, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God.” [1 Corinthians 1:23-24] It seems people in Saint Paul the Apostle’s time - and in Saint Paul of the Cross’ time - and in our own time, prefer ’cheap grace’ and salvation without paying the price of redemption. Read on to see how the orations for Saint Paul of the Cross’ feast day help us overcome the ‘stumbling block’ and ‘foolishness’ of Christ crucified.

THE CROSS: THE SOLE WAY TO SALVATION. One of the many flaws in human nature is: we believe we can get something for nothing or that God ‘owes’ us! To combat this selfish, self-centered, arrogant mindset, we must reflect on Christ crucified, which makes our pains and sorrows, our sufferings and woes, our sacrifices and injustices, seem like nothing! That Jesus so willingly accepted the horror of a crucifixion and vicious scourging, humiliation,

Collect - Saint Paul of the Cross, Priest

May the Priest Saint Paul, whose only love

was the Cross, obtain for us your grace, O Lord, so that, urged on more strongly

by his example, we may each embrace

our own cross with courage. Through our Lord Jesus … forever and ever. Amen.

Readings for the Week of October 14, 2018 Monday: Gal 4:22-24, 26-27, 31–5:1; Ps 113:1b-2, 3-4, 5a and 6-7; Lk 11:29-32 Tuesday: Gal 5:1-6; Ps 119:41, 43, 44, 45, 47, 48; Lk 11:37-41 Wednesday: Gal 5:18-25; Ps 1:1-2, 3, 4 and 6; Lk 11:42-46 Thursday: 2 Tm 4:10-17b; Ps 145:10-11, 12-13, 17-18; Lk 10:1-9 Friday: Eph 1:11-14; Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 12-13; Lk 12:1-7 Saturday: Eph 1:15-23; Ps 8:2-3ab, 4-5, 6-7; Lk 12:8-12 Sunday: Is 53:10-11; Ps 33:4-5, 18-19, 20, 22; Heb 4:14-16; Mk 10:35-45 or MK 10:42-45

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Respect Life News

The full NJ STATE ASSEMBLY is once again planning to vote on the Physicians Assisted Suicide Bill on

Monday, October 29th. Please call Assemblymen Wolfe and McGuckin (732-840-9028) and THANK Them for

always voting AGAINST this disgraceful bill. Anyone wishing to come to Trenton on the 29th

to speak with the legislators please contact Betty for more information

732-270-1972

WILL YOU TAKE A BABY BOTTLE……

And help the homeless, pregnant mothers of

Good Counsel Homes?

This weekend we welcome a representative, speaking on behalf of Good Counsel Homes. Good Counsel operates Catholic homes for homeless pregnant women and their babies and a national toll-free help line (800-723-8331). Baby bottles will be distributed to fill to assist their valuable pro-life ministry. For more information or to donate online please go to www.goodcounselhomes.org Also, to help spread the word LIKE Good Counsel Homes on Facebook or follow on Twitter, Pinterest or Instagram. Good Counsel also offers hope and healing for those

who are suffering after abortion. Lumina, which

means light, offers help for men, women and siblings

who are feeling pain because of an abortion in their

life or family. Confidential, compassionate help may

be found for anyone at 1.877.Lumina.1

(1.877.586.4621) or at www.LuminaHope.org or

www.PostAbortionHelp.org

INTRODUCING SOCIAL SUNDAYS

Join us as we begin a new event this year! Social Sunday will be a monthly event, and will take place in the Parish Hall after every

Sunday Mass. Each month a different ministry will host the Social Sunday.

Our first one will be on October 21st and the Altar-Rosary Society will be our host. Stop by the parish hall for some

fellowship and light refreshments!

The Flowers Adorning the Altar

are in loving memory of the

Mary & Adam Korab

requested by family

St. Justin’s Autumn Dinner Dance (Adults 21 and over)

Saturday, November 10th, Ticket Cost $25

6:30pm to 10:30pm, Parish Hall

Fun, Friendship, Contests,

Delicious Food & fundraising for St. Vincent de Paul Society

Music by “The D-Cees” - Enjoy listening & dancing to hit songs

from the 50’s to the 90’s

Tickets on sale after Masses the weekends of: October 20/21, 27/28, November 3/4 and in the

Parish Office during regular business hours.

Volunteers needed for set-up/clean-up (call parish office)

ATTENTION ALL MINISTERS OF LITURGY Sign-up sheets are posted in the Sacristy, for Masses for ALL SAINTS DAY November 1st Please sign-up for the Mass that you will be

attending! Thank you.

Confirmation Candidates

CHRISTMAS CARD CREATIONS

On Sunday, November 18th, from 5:00-7:00pm our

Confirmation Candidates will be making Christmas Cards for the following people:

Shut-ins, military and the sick. If you know of anyone who could use some Christmas Love Please call the

parish office and leave their name and address.

Christmas Giving Tree If you, or a family you know,

WITHIN OUR PARISH, are in need of help for Christmas,

Please contact Betty at: 732-270-1972

All calls must be placed by the Deadline - Nov. 30th

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

Ecclesiastes 3:11

“...a time to be born…” Gabriel James Villanueva

…”and a time to be born to Eternal Life…” Darin Scarito, Maureen Kluxen

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, Cody Fisher, 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

Epiphany Pageant Practice Students in Grade 1 are asked to attend a practice for their

Epiphany Pageant. The practice will take place on October 18th in the Parish

Hall from 6:00-7:30 p.m.

Sacrament of First Reconciliation Parent Meeting Parents/Guardians of students preparing for the

Sacrament of First Reconciliation are asked to attend a parent meeting which will take

place in the Parish Hall on October 22nd at 7:00 p.m.

St. Justin’s Sixth Annual

TRUNK OR TREAT Friday, October 26th, 2018

(children to Trick or Treat from Car to Car)

Food Served: 6:00pm Trunk or Treat: 6:30pm

Costume Contest: 7:00pm

Rain or Shine! (In the event of rain we will not have the car decorating contest. Treats will be handed out in the parish hall)

We are in need of volunteers to decorate their cars so that the children can receive treats (provided by St. Justin’s).

Prizes will be awarded for the best decorated car. Why not try a bible theme?

PRIZES – FOOD – FUN

Hot dogs need to be pre-ordered and paid in advance. Refreshments will be sold. Children can have their face

painted, bones will be rattling to spooky music.

Anyone interested in helping the day of event, please leave your name & number at the Parish Office.

Registration deadline October 19th

Informational flyers distributed through Religious Education and also available in church Narthex,

Parish Office, and our website: www.stjustin.org.

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THE NEXT BAPTISMAL WORKSHOP

November 7, 2018

7PM in the Religious Ed. Bldg.

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

St. Justin’s FAMILY NIGHT BINGO!

Friday, November 2nd, Parish Hall Doors Open & Food Served

At 5:30pm Games: 6:00pm Dessert: 7:00pm

Cost is $5.00 per family, which includes Bingo cards and dessert.

(a package of 10 additional boards can be purchased for $5 night of event)

Hot Dogs must be pre-ordered and paid in advance at $1.00 per hot dog. Soda & water may be purchased that night.

THIS IS A FAMILY NIGHT THEREFORE ALL

CHILDREN MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT.

For more info contact the parish office or Susan at 908-591-4271. Anyone wishing to volunteer at the event, please call the Parish Office and leave your name & number. Flyers available in narthex & parish

website www.stjustin.org REGISTRATION DEADLINE: October 29, 218

Are you looking for a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ? Perhaps God is calling you to

discern a vocation in the Lay Carmelite Order of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Mt. Carmel.

Carmelites are active contemplatives! Mary is invoked by Carmelites as

Mother, Patroness and Sister. Through Mary, Carmelites learn a new way of

living for God and of loving others after the example of Jesus her Son.

For more information, please contact Linda at 732-668-6008.

PARISH MINISTRY MEETINGS 2

TEEN YOUTH GROUP St. Justin’s Youth Group is open to all students in Grades

8th – 12th. Youth group meetings are held on specific Sunday evenings from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. in the St. Justin Conference Room. Join us for fun, faith

sharing, education, prayer, games, team building, fellow-ship, talks and special events. The Youth Group will be attending the Opening Mass for the Year of Youth on October 14th. Next Meetings: October 21st & Nov. 4th

Contact Deacon Fred for further info.

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: Oct. 22nd

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

7pm, in St. Justin’s Conference Room. Please call Fran for information 848-241-3976 or 732-492-0329

ST. JUSTIN’S ALTAR-ROSARY SOCIETY Next Meeting: Wednesday, October 24th, 6:30pm in the Parish Hall. Join us for the beautiful Living

Rosary and induction of new members. We are a faithful group of women striving to live our Catholic faith

thru prayer and good works. Please join us! Contact Pat McDonald: 732-270-4061

ST. JUSTIN’S SENIORS We will be away for our bus trip in lieu of October Meeting. Next Meeting: Tuesday, November 13th,

(due to the Thanksgiving holiday) in the Par ish Hall We welcome all 52 (+) years Y oung to join us At this

meeting we will be welcoming a guest speaker. Starting at 11:30 with coffee and pastry, followed by our meeting

which starts at 12 noon. Questions: call Barbara at 732-232-3733/732-929-0298

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, November 5th 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

The next regularly scheduled meeting will be Monday, November 5th 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.

BUS TRIP TO Golden Nugget Casino Benefiting St. Vincent de Paul

Tuesday, November 6, 2018

$30 Tickets, Receive $25 in Slot Play $5 Food Comp

Bus Leaves St. Justin’s Parking Lot at 1pm

call Bernie at 732-255-4363 or 732-232-3758

Raise Your Voice for the

Lord!

Is God calling you to be part of

this beautiful ministry?

(Pictured children’s choir recent movie and dinner

night, St. Justin’s Conference Room ) St. Justin Adult and Children Choirs Join Now…

CONTACT ANGELA: 732-797-0978

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The Maturing of Your Soul Pilgrimage into the Last Third of Life

For Citizens 65 and Older October 31, 2018—-9:30am to 2:30pm

St. Maximilian Kolbe RC Church 130 St. Maximilian Lane, Toms River, NJ

“The Maturing of Your Soul,” offered by Sister Marcy Springer SSJ. A Sister of St. Joseph for more than 50

years. She I currently the Director of Francis House of Prayer, A Trenton Diocesan Spiritual Center; an

instructor for Diocesan Diaconate Training Program; Spiritual Director; leader of retreats.

Topics: Transforming Loneliness, 5 Spiritual Practices for Aging Well, Spiritual Eldering Living with Limitations, Leaving Your Legacy and more!

Non-refundable donation of $10 payable at the door, includes hot & cold beverages. Bring a bag lunch and a

friend! Call St. Max parish office to register: 732-914-0300 or register at the door.

Around the Town

FLU SHOTS, WILL BE AVAILABLE NOVEMBER 8TH

10:00AM TO 12NOON IN THE PARISH HALL

10th Annual Donovan Catholic PTA Harvest Gift Auction

Thursday, October 25th, Days Hotel 290 Rt. 37E, Toms River, NJ

Door open and Gift Preview starts at 5pm; Dinner served at 6:30pm. Ticket Price: $40/person. Included in the ticket price are Complimentary Auction Tickets for a

chance to win FABULOUS PRIZES and A Delicious Sit down Dinner. For tickets, contact Mrs. Christine

Swenson, PTA Treasure at 732-674-1473 or email at pta@donovancatholic.org.

Proceeds go to support the Donovan Catholic Community