Our Clergy

Father Peter M. Joyce, Pastor †

Reverend Jose Ainikkal, C.M.I.

In Residence, St. Casimir Church †

Reverend Leonard Peterson

Retired Associate

March 31, 2019

The Parish of Saint Maximilian Kolbe

Holy Week Schedule

Palm Sunday Weekend, April 13/14, 2019 No Mass changes to weekend schedule

Diocesan Chrism Mass, Tuesday, April 16, 2019 4:00pm Our Lady of Hope Parish, Blackwood, New Jersey Please call the parish office if planning to attend this Mass. 609-390-0664.

Holy Thursday, April 18, 2019 7:00pm Resurrection Church, Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord’s Supper, followed by Adoration in the Extension with Reposition at 10:00pm.

Good Friday, April 19, 2019 3:00pm Resurrection Church, Good Friday Service and Veneration of the Cross. 7:00pm Resurrection Church Tenebrae-Our Lord’s Entombment

Holy Saturday, April 20, 2019 8:00pm Resurrection Church, Easter Vigil Mass

Easter Sunday, April 21, 2019 6:00am Sunrise Mass, Location: East Williams Road Beach, Strathmere, NJ 8:00am Resurrection Church Mass 8:30am Saint Casimir Church Mass 9:30am Resurrection Church Mass 10:30am Saint Casimir Church, Spanish Mass 11:00am Resurrection Church Mass

NO 5:00PM MASS ON EASTER SUNDAY

Wednesday, April 3

Choir 7:00pm COTR

Church of The Resurrection

Saturday, March 30, 2019 4:00pm Ann & Edward Sharp by Ken & Angela Sharp & Family Sunday, March 31, 2019 8:00am Carl Norman by the DeAnnuntis Family 9:30am Joel L. Demore by Dot Nagle 11:00am Joseph Kamrad by Jean & Jim Joyce 5:00pm Mary Machion by Jim & Maryann Monday, April 1, 2019 8:30am Communion Service Tuesday, April 2, 2019 8:30am Sarah Jurasinski by Lynn Katrinak Wednesday, April 3, 2019 8:30am Mary Nicholas by Chris, Chrissy & Jake Alexander Thursday, April 4, 2019 8:30am Antoinette Sembello by Fred & Kathleen Latella Friday, April 5, 2019 8:30am Basil Mangano by the Holmes Family Dominic Chiango by Dianne & Niles Webb Elisabeth Antczak by Marie Zelinski Lourdes Vergara by Loretta Beisel The Souls in Purgatory Mary Olejarz by daughter, Lorraine Saturday, April 6, 2019 4:00pm Loretta Montgomery by Bill & Lucy Wilent Sunday, April 7, 2019 8:00am James Battersby by Carol & Janene Battersby 9:30am Anne Marie Reymann by the Family 11:00am Charles F. Farrell III by Betsy & Tim O’Shea 5:00pm Caroline Graham by Dave Nagle & Family

Saint Casimir Church

Saturday, March 30, 2019 5:30pm Jacek Kubiak by The Markowski Family Sunday, March 31, 2019 8:30am For Our Living & Deceased Parishioners 10:30am Stanley Olejarz by daughter, Lorraine Monday, April 1, 2019 7:30am For Our Living & Deceased Parishioners Tuesday, April 2, 2019 7:30am Norris by his Wife Wednesday, April 3, 2019 7:30am For Our Living & Deceased Parishioners Thursday, April 4, 2019 7:30am For Our Living & Deceased Parishioners Friday, April 5, 2019 7:30am For Our Living & Deceased Parishioners Saturday, April 6, 2019 5:30pm Philomena Giangiacomo by Lisa Sunday, April 7, 2019 8:30am Fred & Anna Schalek by Fred & Rosemary 10:30am For Our Living & Deceased Parishioners

This Week at the Parish

Mass Intentions

Tuesday, April 2 Miraculous Medal 9:00am COTR

Charismatic Prayer 9:00am COTR Class 2

Lenten Penance Service 7:00pm COTR

Thursday, April 4 Sunday by Sunday 9:15-10:45am COTR Class 2

Vitality 7:00pm COTR Ext.

Friday, April 5

First Friday Adoration 9-4:30pm COTR Lenten Meditation Group 2-3:00pm COTR Class 6

Stations of the Cross 6:00pm SC Stations of the Cross 7:00pm COTR

Sunday, April 7

After many years of

service to our Parish

Community, Monsignor

Conahan announces his

retirement from active

ministry. Please join him as he celebrates a Mass of

Thanksgiving at Saint Maximilian Kolbe Parish on

Sunday, April 7

11:00am

Church of the

Resurrection.

Following Mass, all are

invited to stay for a lite lunch

with finger foods and

desserts in the church

extension.

Monsignor Conahan’s Retirement Mass and Lunch 11:00am COTR

Trivia Night 6:00pm COTR

Diocesan Chrism Mass

Tuesday, April 16 at 4:00pm

Our Lady of Hope Parish, Blackwood If you would like to attend the Chrism Mass, please call the Parish office at

609-390-0664 by Wednesday, April 3.

Please pray for Private Andre Alampiev, Devin Bradley, Francis Campbell, Matthew Catanoso, Bishop Joseph L. Coffey, Lt. Joseph D, Cotton, James J. Duggan, MMN3 Dominique P. Evans, Brandon Farrell, SPC Erin Gleason, PFC Brent Gunsell, Michael Hagan, Jr., USCG Vinny Iannace, Jake Johnson, Zachary Johnson, Kevin Kennedy, Nicholas Kling, TSgt Bryan Lemmon, PFC Alicia Magill, Lt. Colonel Stephen Martenz, PFC Brendan Meyers (Reserves), LCpl. Andrew Morrill, David Matthew Murray, Douglas Philip Murray, Max O’Sullivan, Nick O’Sullivan, Ellen Pfeifle, Michael Quirk, PFC Matt Rash, PFC, Major Matthew Speed, 1st Class Blake Taylor, Stephen Town-send, and Corporal Jacob Williams. Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands. Protect them and their families for the selfless acts they perform for us in our time of need. We ask this in the name of Jesus, our Lord. Amen

Dustin Allegretto Joseph Costello Lucille Costello Lou Elbertson Clare Flood Ed Keidat Kathy Keidat Pam Leypoldt Loretta Musso Dianne Norris Cathy Prost Thomas Quinlan Guy Sacco

Maria Sacco Joe Schweibinz Dawn Scull Mike Shimp Gina Shinn Joy Simmerman Florence Storms Donna Strunk Jason Switek Kathy Thorne Valerie Lisa Gaunce Zagami

Prayer and Faith Formation

Pray for the Sick

The Stations of the Cross This liturgical practice of the Stations of the Cross commemorates 14 key moments on the day of Christ’s crucifixion. Most Stations concern Christ’s final walk through the streets of Jerusalem, while carrying the Cross.

Resurrection Church Fridays at 7:00pm April 5 Outside Stations (weather permitting) April 12 Choir Stations

Saint Casimir Church Fridays at 6:00pm April 5 Traditional Stations April 12 Traditional Stations (Via Crucis)-Spanish

LENTEN MEDITATION GROUP

Fridays during Lent—April 12 2-3pm, Resurrection Church, Class 6

All are welcome to enter into Silent Prayer

with us. Deborah Paulson: 484-883-8905

Thursdays Church of the Resur rection from 9:15 -10:45am. Sunday By Sunday invites adults to reflect and have discussion on

the Sunday gospel. Contact Deborah Paulson at 484-883-8905

FIRST FRIDAY EUCHARISTIC ADORATION

Exposition of the Most Blessed Sacrament will take place on

Friday, April 5

in the Parish of Saint Maximilian Kolbe at Resurrection Church from

9:00am to 4:30pm, with Benediction at closing.

Volunteers are needed to commit to a half hour or more of adoration time.

The sign-up book is placed in the gathering area of the church the weekend before First Friday.

Lenten Parish Penance Service

Saint Maximilian Kolbe Parish Resurrection Church at 7:00pm

“In failing to confess, Lord, I only hide You

from myself, Not myself from You.” Saint Augustine

Tuesday, April 2

The Ecumenical Pastors’ Fellowship, is sponsoring Lenten Soup Dinners with featured speakers from 6-8pm every Wednesday night dur ing the Lenten Season. The hosting Church will provide the soup and bread. Those attending the event are asked to bring a salad and/or dessert to share with everyone.

April 3, 2019- Sea Isle City United Methodist Church 4102 Central Avenue, Sea Isle City Speaker: Father Peter Joyce April 10, 2019-Petersburg Wesley United Methodist Church 400 County Highway 610, Petersburg Speaker: Reverend William Walters

Parish Fellowship & Community Outreach

A Bag full of Blessings

Please join us as we collect and package

needed items to create Blessing Bags for our

homeless popula!on in Cape May County.

*Donate travel or small sized items from the

list below. Drop off the items in the blue box in church

near the Religious Ed office Toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorant, shampoo, wet

wipes/baby wipes, women’s personal care items, lip

balm, bar soap, washcloths, combs, sunscreen, so!

granola/fruit bars, beef jerky, mints/gum, cracker packs,

tuna pouches, gallon Zip lock bags.

On April 14, 2019 a!er the 5:00pm Mass

Join us to assemble the Blessing Bags at Saint

Maximilian Kolbe in Marmora.

Ques!ons? Call Agnes at 609-390-2203

Food Blessings Saint Maximilian Kolbe Parish

Holy Saturday April 20 Saint Casimir Church 9:00am Resurrection Church 11:00am

Saint Maximilian Kolbe Parish’s Annual Easter Egg Hunts

For Children, Ages Toddler to 9 years Saturday Morning, April 20

Parents, bring your cameras, Children, bring your Easter Baskets.!!

10:00am

Church of the Resurrection, Marmora Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus

Monsignor Zegers/Resurrection Council 9113

The Thrift Shop is looking for donations of Easter Candy and small toys for the

annual Easter Baskets.

Please return your donations to the churches in a bag marked “For the Thrift Shop” prior to Monday, April 8, 2019

Cash donations (check made out to “SMK Thrift Shop”) are also welcomed. Any questions, call Sara at 861-5992.

Easter Food Baskets The Food Pantry at Saint Casimir

is starting to accept food donations for Easter Food Baskets to help those in need this holiday season. Donated Shoprite and Acme Hams & Turkeys would especially be appreciated. Please drop your donations during regular pantry hours Sign-ups for baskets April 2-13 Tues., Thurs., & Sat., 9:30-Noon Pick up days are: April 16-17-18 From 9:30-Noon

Questions? Call the parish office at 390-0664

FINAL SIGN UP FOR THE SEDER Tuesday, April 9, 6:00pm. Church of the Resurrection Extension

Reservations maybe made after Mass on March 30/31, or by calling the Parish Office, 609-390-0664.

Tickets are $20.00 per guest which will be due at the Time of Reservation.

RSVP by tomorrow, Monday, April 1.

For questions, please call Annamaria Fennekohl at 609-457-5921.

Thursday, April 4, 2019 at 7pm

Come hear about the available programs and resources funded by the Diocese of Camden that aid seniors and persons with disabilities, helping them to remain healthy, safe and secure in their homes.

Programs and Resource Services VITALity Provides: · Resource and Referral Help Line · Care Coordination and Consultation · Hospital Chaplaincy Program · Stephen Ministry Program · Ministry for the Deaf and Persons with Disabilities · Support for Families with Aging Children with Autism · Parish Nursing Program · Senior Social Day Programs · Senior Health & Well Being Membership Program

Church of the Resurrection

200 Tuckahoe Rd, Marmora

Please RSVP to the Parish Office: 609-390-0664

by Tuesday, April 2, 2019

News

All Food donations brought to our Parish will be distributed through the food pantries of St. Casimir and Resurrection Church. Donations of Shoprite and Acme Hams and Turkeys would also be appreciated!

April 7, 6:00pm-7:15pm

Resurrection Church Extension 5:00pm Mass will end with the “Blessing of the Brains” and then the fun begins! All ages welcome.

Form a team or come alone. Bring your knowledge and a snack!

The 1st Prize Team is invited to a BBQ hosted by Father Pete!

The new safe environment training program for adults is VIRTUS® Protecting God’s Children. This replaces CAP. If you have never been fingerprinted for the Diocese of Camden and you have never attended a CAP session, you are considered a “first time user.” First time registrants need to go on the Diocese of Camden website click on the VIRTUS link located at the bottom of the website and follow the directions. If you have been fingerprinted for the Diocese of Camden and/or you have attended a CAP session, you are considered to have an existing account. Contact your parish or school safe environment coordinator who will provide you with instructions. Your parish or school safe environment coordinator is Agnes Bross and the contact information is cotrreliged@yahoo.com or (609)390-2203.

Please join our volunteers for Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich making, to benefit the

Atlantic City Mission. Wednesday, April 10 from 5-6pm

Church of the Resurrection

Join the Knights of Columbus Monsignor Zegers/Resurrection Council 9113 meets on the 2nd Wednesday of every month. The next meeting is: Wednesday, April 10 at 7:30pm

Double Classroom of the Church of the Resurrection. We invite all new members and those that want more information on our Council. Please remember to bring your registration forms or call: Gary Mruz at 609-425-2632 for information.

ATTENTION PARISHONERS Pastoral Council Open Meeting Thursday, April 11 at 7:00pm Saint Casimir Lower Church

This is your opportunity to give your valued ideas, suggestions, and observations

to the Council. All are Welcome!!

Solve your gift giving problems with any of the following Shop Rite, Acme, Crab Trap, Island Shore Chinese, Boulevard Liquors, Panzini’s Pizza House (formerly Soprano’s

Pizzeria), Tuckahoe Inn and Reflections. You can purchase cards with cash, checks or credit cards after all Masses or in our Parish Office at Resurrection Church, Monday-Friday from 9am to 5pm. If you would like to purchase gift cards in bulk, please call the parish office so we can order ahead and have them available for you.

ANNUAL LENTEN COLLECTION Next Weekend, April 7, 2019

This year the Lenten Collection will benefit:

Pastoral Solidarity Fund for the Church of Africa: The fund supports pastoral projects that strengthen communities in their faith and foster lasting peace and reconciliation in a continent often marked by division and tension. Church in Latin America: The 2019 campaign highlights the faith of Latin America and the many opportunities we have to share faith with them. In addition to offering our help and support to the Catholics of Latin America, we have much to learn from them