St. Justin the Martyr Roman 975 Fischer Boulevard, Toms River, NJ 08753 SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2019 TWENTY-NINTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Today’s Gospel: Luke 18: 1-8 Reflection by Rev. Leonard N. Peterson

The unjust judge in Jesus’ parable only does the right thing because the powerless widow pestered him persistently. So, Jesus asks, how much more will our persistent praying affect our just and holy God? And also, will we persevere in our faith over the long haul of our lives?

PARISH OFFICE HOURS: Pastor: Reverend Mark A. Kreder Monday ~ Thursday 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon and Parochial Vicar: Reverend Daniel Price 1:15 PM to 4:00 PM; Friday 9:00AM-12:00 Noon Deacons: James Campbell; James Gillespie Frederick C. Ebenau, Sr.; Richard Hauenstein REGISTRATION: All are welcome! Sponsorship Pastoral Associate: Deacon James Gillespie letters for the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation or Religious Education: Ellen Noble Matrimony will only be issued to registered Trustees: Jean Glynn, William Anderson parishioners. Please contact the Parish Office to Director of Sacred Music: Angela Petti register and please also notify the Parish Office of a Sacristan: Carol Lewandowski change of address or if you plan to move from the parish so that we may keep our records updated

The Altar Bread, which will become the Body of Christ at the Masses celebrated during the week is offered

MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK in loving memory of

SUNDAY, October 20 Robert Sherrier TWENTY-NINTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME requested by Susan & Jim Keogh & family 7:30am Mary & Joseph Colletti, Sr. Domenico Panza 9:00am Joseph Abradi Nicholas Karagias, Living The Sanctuary Candle 10:30am Eleanor Jinx Rodgers (Adult Choir) Dr. William Walsh which burns near the Tabernacle in

12Noon William & Marion Tomastyk Church, as a reminder of the Lord’s Francis Zavier Duddy Presence in the Most Holy Eucharist, is offered in celebration of MONDAY, October 21 Weekday; 85th Birthday Blessings for

8:30am Susan Dolan Peg McMahon Marie Paparazzo

TUESDAY, October 22 Weekday; St. John Paul ll, Pope MONTHLY FOOD COLLECTION: 8:30am Barbara Keseday Erin Haber (living) Every third weekend of the month.

WEDNESDAY, October 23

Weekday; St. John of Capistrano, Priest 8:30am Joan Ellen Gassert PARISH OFFICE: 732-270-3980 Frank Bonaccorso RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: 732-270-3797 PARISH WEBSITE: www.stjustin.org THURSDAY, October 24

St. Anthony Mary Claret, Bishop 8:30am John Kolmansberger MASS SCHEDULE: Saturday Vigil: 5:00PM Annette DiTucci Sunday: 7:30AM, 9:00AM, 10:30AM, 12:00Noon Monday-Friday:8:30AM; Saturday: 9:30am FRIDAY, October 25 Holy Days: Announced Weekday 8:30am Eric Tosi BAPTISM: Parents are required to attend a The Tosi Family (living) Baptism Preparation Session. Godparents/Sponsors are invited and strongly encouraged to attend. Please call the SATURDAY, October 26 Parish Office as early as possible to make arrangements.

Weekday; BVM SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: 9:30am People of the Parish Saturdays: At 3:30PM 5:00pm Andrew Nadzan, Jr. Bernard & David Gupko INTERESTED IN BECOMING A CATHOLIC? Adult R.C.I.A. program: Contact Parish Office SUNDAY, October 27 Children R.C.I.A. program: Contact Religious Ed. THIRTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 7:30am Pasquale Cosentino MARRIAGE: The Sacrament of Marriage requires a Marie Bianco time of spiritual preparation. According to the 9:00am Zulma & Carmelo Pais Common Policy adopted by the Bishops of New Robert Skrable Jersey, this preparation requires attendance at a 10:30am Josephine Foley marriage preparation program (Pre-Cana) as well as (Adult Choir) Daniel McGarry sessions with the parish deacon or priest. Therefore,

12Noon Grace & Albert Neuhaus couples should make arrangements at the Parish Office one Ray McKelvey 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 RIGHT TO LIFE WILL BE SELLING CAR through Jesus Christ, and in so doing cooperate with the RAFFLE TICKETS AFTER ALL MASSES Holy Spirit in giving glory to God, in experiencing the NEXT WEEKEND, PLEASE SUPPORT salvation of their soul, and in building up the Body of Christ. THIS WORTHY CAUSE 514 page 1

From the Pastor stage was quite bleak: The Black Plague claimed 29th Sunday in 30% of the world’s population; the Church was Ordinary Time - C October 20, 2019 in open schism with two, and sometimes, three

4 men claiming to be Pope; and the Turks were A JACK OR JOHN OR forcibly trying to convert much of Europe to JUAN OF ALL TRADES. Islam. So, Saint John began a systematic There is so much more preaching tour through parts of , , to the Saint about , , , , and Russia. whom many know just He had great success in reawakening and one thing: how, on or restoring the Catholic Faith through the efforts near his Feast Day, of his Franciscan Renewal, which called for October 23, the regular Confession or Penance and the worthy swallows fly from the reception of Holy Communion. While he was California Mission not able to restore unity between and the named in his honor to ‘summer’ in Argentina. East, he did, at least, get both sides talking. They usually return - on or near Saint Joseph’s A FIERCE MILITARY LEADER & CHAPLAIN. As vari- Feast Day, March 19 - to the Franciscan Mission ous Popes sought to thwart the Muslim invasion of San Juan of Capistrano. First, pray his Collect; of Europe, they turned to the military skills Saint then we’ll note the traits and attributes, John had learned from his knighted father and successes and failures, for which San Juan his civic roles. From his religious training he should be known. was also ‘a natural’ at providing sacramental Collect - Saint John of Capistrano, Priest and spiritual grace to the Crusaders in his role O God, who raised up Saint John of Capistrano to as a . [He is also one of the comfort your faithful people in tribulation, place Patron Saints for Military Chaplains.] us, we pray, under your safe protection and keep your Church in everlasting peace. Through our After Mohammed II conquered Constantinople Lord Jesus … for ever and ever. Amen. and was marching toward , Saint John

rallied the troops and led the prayers by which SON & SCHOLAR, LAWYER & CIVIC LEADER & they besought God’s help. He personally led a HUSBAND. Born in Italy in 1386 to a German or section of the army in its historic victory on French knight who died when he was young, August 6, 1456. But his defense of Belgrade Saint John of Capistrano’s mother made sure he came at a great cost: Saint John became ill, and was well educated. After studying civil and died in 1456, at the age of 71 on what is now Church law, he became a lawyer [he’s a Patron his Feast Day: October 23. [In ‘now’ politically Saint of Lawyers, Judges & Jurists] and was incorrect imagery, he was often portrayed in art made governor of when he was just 26. standing over - or on - a Muslim turban.]

After negotiating a peaceful deal between HIS BROTHERLY ADVICE TO PRIESTS. The Office of opposing factions, he made many enemies … Readings for his Feast Day comes from his and after being married briefly to a woman who treatise ‘Mirror of the Clergy.’ It includes two died of the then horrific Black Plague … he be- powerful lines: “[T]he unclean, immoral cleric is gan to question - and change - his life’s direction. trampled underfoot like worthless

A FRANCISCAN & PAPAL ENVOY. After a dream in manure.” [He certainly didn’t mince words!] which Saint appeared to him, he The other line states: ”Presbyters who are born abandoned his possessions and his career to leaders deserve to be doubly honored, enter the Franciscan Order in 1416. He was especially those who labor in preaching and mentored by Saint Bernadine of Siena, who teaching.” Saint John of Capistrano, pray for us. helped promote the moniker IHS - the first three In two weeks, the Diocese of Trenton will be letters of the name of ‘Jesus’ in Greek. Saint launching its vocation awareness program, John began preaching as a Deacon in 1420 and “Called by Name.” More information will follow, was ordained a Priest in 1425. After defending but please give some thought of men who his mentor against false charges, he caught the possess qualities of a priest. You will be asked to attention of the Pope, who sent him to the offer their names so we can pray and they can Council of Florence, which sought to heal the discern whether God is calling them to 1054 Great Schism between Eastern [Orthodox] priesthood. In Christ, and Western [Roman or Latin] Christendom . EXTENSIVE TRAVELER & PREACHER. The world 514 page 2 Readings for the Week of October 20, 2019 Mass for Parents and Monday: Rom 4:20-25; Lk 1:69-70, 71-72, 73-75; Lk 12:13- 21 Families of Tuesday: Rom 5:12, 15b, 17-19, 20b-21; Ps 40:7-8a, 8b-9, 10, Deceased Children

17; Lk 12:35-38 On Wednesday, Wednesday: Rom 6:12-18; Ps 124:1b-3, 4-6, 7-8; Lk 12:39-48 Thursday: Rom 6:19-23; Ps 1:1-2, 3, 4 and 6; Lk 12:49-53 November 13, 2019 Friday: Rom 7:18-25a; Ps 119:66, 68, 76, 77, 93, 94 at 7:00 pm, Saturday: Rom 8:1-11; Ps 24:1b-2, 3-4ab, 5-6; Lk 13:1-9 We will have a Mass for parents and Sunday: Sir 35:12-14, 16-18; Ps 34:2-3, 17-18, 19, 23; families of deceased children; anyone who mourns 2 Tm 4:6-8, 16-18; Lk 18:9-14 the loss of a child. All are invited, but if you wish to have your child’s name mentioned at the Mass, The Flowers you will have to register in advance. Adorning the Altar are Please contact Marion Muoio at 732-341-7655 to register, and also let her know in Loving Memory of if you are interested in working on refreshments after the Mass. Joseph & Jeanette Navickas

This will be an opportunity to share your grief and requested by Arlene & Alan Sohmen tears over losing a child. Every child of God is

made in the image and likeness of God, loved by The Fabulous 50’s Doo-Wop God, and is claimed by God and embraced by God Dinner Dance Party! for all eternity. Our faith tells us that one day we Saturday, November 9th will be reunited with all our loved ones in the joy 6:30pm to 10:30pm that will never end Ticket Cost $25/person (adults 21 & over) ATTENTION ALL MINISTERS OF LITURGY FEATURING: DJ LOUIE Eucharistic Ministers, Lectors, Ushers, &

Altar Servers Sign-up sheets are posted in the Sacristy, Let’s Twist the Night Away with for Masses for ALL SAINTS DAY Friday, November 1st Great Company, Delicious Food, Fun & Prizes Please sign-up for the Mass that you will be attending!

(proceeds for St. Justin’s St. Vincent de Paul Society)

Optional: Dress up in 50’s Attire Simon’s Soup Kitchen will once again begin serving on Tuesday, October Dinner Menu: 22nd. Dinners are served every Tuesday Tossed Salad w/Balsamic Dressing Cheese Ravioli w/Marinara and Friday evenings at Our Lady of Grated Cheese Available Perpetual Help, Grant Avenue in Chicken Franchaise Seaside Heights starting at 5:30 pm. Eggplant Rollatini Anyone in need of a hot meal is welcome Italian Sausage, Peppers & Onions Roasted Potatoes w/Mixed Vegetables Social Sunday This Week— Italian Bread & Butter Join us after all Masses in the parish hall for light refreshments and fellowship. Homemade Desserts Coffee, Tea, Soda, Water Included Hosted by our Religious Education Dept. (volunteers needed to bake, please call Patti @ 732-678-7367) Please fill out our bulletin insert this week. In an effort to

volunteers needed for clean-up keep our records up to date, please complete the form (call the parish office to volunteer) (make sure to include your email address) Kindly return your updated info to the hopper box Tickets on sale in the narthex after Masses: located in the narthex Weekends of Oct. 19th & 20th, Oct. 26th & 27th Also check out the back of the insert for the latest update Nov. 2nd & 3rd. Also in the parish office on FORMED! Sign up today for this free gift from your

parish. Don’t miss out on all the wonderful content! Christmas Giving Tree

If you, or a family you know, Ocean County Library’s Home Borrowers Service WITHIN OUR PARISH, The O C Library provides outreach services by assisting are in need of help for Christmas, homebound residents with receiving library material via Please contact Betty at: 732-270-1972 trained volunteers. Please contact Gwen at 732-349-6200 All calls must be placed by the ext. 5535 for services or to volunteer. Deadline - Nov. 15th 514 page 3 To everything there is a season and a time to every purpose under heaven Ecclesiastes 3:11

“...a time to be born…” “...a time to love…”

…”and a time to be born to Eternal Life…” Elizabeth Herczeg

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, Jason Howie, Daniel Robert Costello, Mark Caru- so, 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, Greg Hermack, John DiMicelli, John M. Budenas, Robert Tront, Parish Alaska Northbound Glacier Cruise Joey Colosimo, Michael Anthony DeAnni, Kieran Murphy, 7 Nights Aboard the Celebrity Millennium Colin Berrios, Kevin Kreder, Christopher Wright July 31, 2020 to August 7, 2020

And for our President and elected Leaders of our Country. July 31-Embark from Vancouver, British Columbia

August 1 Cruising through the Inside Passage

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS August 2—Ketchikan, Alaska Important Dates for October August 3– Icy Strait Point, Alaska October 21st Sacrament of First Reconciliation August 4– Juneau, Alaska August 5– Skagway, Alaska Parent Mtg. August 6—Hubbard Glacier (Cruising) 7:00pm – Parish Hall August 7—Disembark in Seward, Alaska for deluxe October 24th Trunk or Treat Set Up** th motor coach scenic drive to Anchorage October 25 Trunk or Treat* October 28th Sacrament of Confirmation Parent Cruise Pricing: (rates are per person, based on double Meeting. occupancy) Interior Stateroom $1298; Ocean View 7:00pm – Parish Hall Stateroom $1498; Veranda Stateroom $2298. Includes October 30th NO CLASSES Transfers, Cruise Taxes & Fees. Book your airfare st through EO. Additional $998 Roundtrip from Newark October 31 NO CLASSES**CPII students interested in volunteering please contact office For full information brochures are available in the Narthex and downloadable from our website CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD (CLOW) www.stjustin.org CLOW is offered year round for children in Grades K to 3. We invite all children of the parish to join us. To sign up for this free gift from your WHAT IS CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD? parish visit www.stjustin.org It is an age appropriate program where the Sunday scriptures are read from the Children’s Lectionary. This allows the children to understand the Gospel message and participate at their own level.

WHERE DOES IT TAKE PLACE? It takes place in a room set apart from the main congrega- tion i.e. the Conference Room or the Parish Hall. The children are invited to leave after the Introductory Rites. They are brought back into the assembly prior to the Liturgy of the Eucharist.

WHEN DOES IT TAKE PLACE? Every Sunday at the 9:00am Mass.

WHO LEADS CLOW Staff and volunteers from Saint Justin’s parish who are fully background checked and in full compliance with the Diocese of Trenton 514 page 4 PARISH MINISTRY MEETINGS For info on events happening in our

cohort parishes listed below, visit our ST. JUSTIN’S TEEN YOUTH GROUP website www.stjustin.org click the Next Meetings: Sunday, October 20th & Nov. 3rd— RCCTR tab

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. in St. Justin’s Conference Room. At St. Luke’s: 6th Annual Celebration for Healthcare Open to all students in Grades 8th – 12th. Professionals—Sunday, October 20, 2019 at 2:00pm Info: see Deacon Fred Ebenau At Donovan Catholic: Tickets now available to Mame ST. JUSTIN’S ALTAR-ROSARY SOCIETY Next Meeting: Wednesday, October 23rd ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL NEEDS HELP 6:30pm . Join us for the beautiful Living Through your support of the Annual Catholic Appeal, you Rosary and induction of new members.in the partner with the Diocese & your parish to make the corporal church, followed by our meeting in the parish hall. works of mercy tangible for people who are most in need. The We are a faithful group of women striving to live 2019 Annual Catholic Appeal Contributions are down 20% our Catholic faith thru prayer and good works. across the Diocese. Please take a moment to consider how We would love to have you join us! you can help if you have not done so already. God bless you for your consideration. New members always welcome! For further

information call the parish office. St. Joseph’s Cemetery & Mausoleums in ST. JUSTIN’S BEREAVEMENT GROUP Toms River has recently been designated Next meetings: Monday, October 28th, & Tuesday, as an official Wreaths Across America November 12th (note date change) 7:30pm in St. Justin’s location. The mission of Wreaths Across Conference Room, Anyone who has lost a loved one please America is to Remember, Honor and come join us in prayer & sharing. Teach. Each year in December beautiful ST. JUSTIN’S MEN’S FAITH GROUP evergreen wreaths are laid on the graves Monday, November 4th, 7:00pm, St. Justin’s of veterans at more than 1500 cemeteries across our Conference Room Come and See. Join other Men from the nation. You are invited to join this effort by sponsoring Parish for prayer, discussions and brotherhood as we live out, wreaths that will be laid to honor the 1,600 veterans laid learn and share our Catholic Faith. to rest in St. Joseph’s cemetery. Your generosity will help us to Remember, Honor and Teach the legacy of our men MENDING THROUGH FAITH and women who served our country. and know that you Family and Friends who have lost their Loved Ones through th addiction The next meeting is scheduled for: Monday, are all invited to St. Joseph’s Cemetery on December 14 November 4th, 2019 at 7:00 pm in the Religious Ed for the wreath laying ceremony. Building For further info call or text Kate Miick at Join us by sponsoring veterans’ wreaths online at: 732-237-4080 or Diane Noonan at 732-503-1536 www.wreathsacrossamerica.org and use location code NJSJTR. Make sure to include the location code on WOMAN OF FAITH the order so the wreaths will be credited and delivered Next Meeting, Wed., November 6th, 2019 in St. Justin’s to our location. Or Conference Room., 7:00pm to 8:30pm. We will be sharing Make a check payable to : Wreaths Across America, our faith through prayer, readings & discussions as we explore PO Box 249, Columbia Fall, ME 04623 the role of women throughout Biblical & Modern times, in Pricing: Individual Wreath: $15.00 order to uplift, share and encourage our Sisters in Faith in daily Family (4 Wreaths) $60.00 life. For more info: Linda (732) 232-7014. Small Business (10 Wreaths) $150.00 ST. JUSTIN’S SHAWL MINISTRY Corporate (100 Wreaths) $1,500.00 Next Meeting—Wednesday, November 13th 7:00pm, Grave Specific Requests are not accepted, but you can St. Justin’s Conference Room. If you like to knit or request “In Honor of” or “In Memory of” for an crochet, or would like to learn, please joint us. additional $2.00. Put location code: NJSJTR on check. Please call Fran: 848-241-3976 or 732-492-0329 Questions: 877-385-9504

ST. JUSTIN’S SENIORS Next meeting will be November 19th in the parish hall. Do you consider yourself a naturally caring, Beginning at 11:30 with coffee, then the meeting at 12:00. We compassionate and giving person? If so, come & share welcome our new members. Anyone 52 years young. your gifts with people in need by joining St. Justin Please bring a non-perishable item for the St. Vincent dePaul Conference of the St. Vincent de Paul Society. If you are Society. Any questions, call Barbara 732-929-0298/ interested, contact our St. Vincent DePaul Society at 732-232-3733. 732-929-1119

BUS TRIP TO Golden Nugget Casino

THE NEXT BAPTISMAL WORKSHOP Benefiting Altar Rosary Society 7PM in the Religious Ed. Bldg. Tuesday, November 5, 2019 $30 Tickets, Wednesday, November 6th, 2019 Receive $25 in Slot Play, $5 Food Voucher Bus Registration for Workshop is Required call the Parish Leaves St. Justin’s Parking Lot at 11am For Office at 732-270-3980 to attend info/questions call Maryann: 732-270-3404 or Kim: 732-664-2311 514 page 5