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TWENTY-FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Mk 9:30-37

Jesus and his disciples left from there and began a journey through Galilee,

but he did not wish anyone to know about it.

He was teaching his disciples and telling them,

“The Son of Man is to be handed over to men

and they will kill him,

and three days after his death the Son of Man will rise.”

But they did not understand the saying,

and they were afraid to question him.

They came to Capernaum and, once inside the house,

he began to ask them,

“What were you arguing about on the way?”

But they remained silent.

They had been discussing among themselves on the way

who was the greatest.

Then he sat down, called the Twelve, and said to them,

“If anyone wishes to be first,

he shall be the last of all and the servant of all.”

Taking a child, he placed it in the their midst,

and putting his arms around it, he said to them,

“Whoever receives one child such as this in my name, receives me;

and whoever receives me,

receives not me but the One who sent me.”

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Take a Step

This is just a reminder that our diocesan assessment and property insurance bills of $350,000 still have to be paid. Please take a step and give generously to these two collections. If possible, please increase your weekly offering by 20% or more.

NEW Burning Questions Program

In early October, we will begin the “Burning Questions” program – a back-to-basics program designed to provide information/clarification of our catholic faith/theology/traditions. For about ten minutes before each Mass, the priest/deacon will review a variety of topics for the ongoing spiritual growth of all.

Are there specific topics you would like to be clarified or learn more about, such as: the sacraments, moral issues, confession, the Mass, etc.? This is your opportunity to refresh/expand your knowledge of the catholic faith/theology/traditions. Please submit your questions or specific topics of interest in the Sunday collection basket or mail to (PO Box 924, Manville, NJ 08835) or drop off at parish office (98 S. Second Ave.) or email to pastor@CTRmanville.com For questions/concerns call the office at 908-725-0072.

NEW Parish Survey

The Parish Pastoral Council has developed a survey to learn about your satisfaction with parish life, ministry needs, and how we can become an even more vibrant parish community.

This short survey contains only 6 questions and should take only a few minutes of your time to complete.

PARISH SURVEY

We encourage everyone in the family to complete a form and return it no later than September 3. This will give us a perspective of the needs of all our parishioners.

You can respond anonymously; however, if you are requesting information, your contact information is required.

Please take this request seriously and be part of the effort to create a more vibrant, holy parish. May the Holy Spirit guide you in your response.

Fundraiser Mega Raffle Tickets

Please consider setting aside a few extra dollars to support this fund-raising event. Tickets can be ordered by completing the form and returning it with your payment to the Parish Office before October 2, 2021 or purchased through the Online Giving.

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Gospel Reflection

On Wednesday of this week, click onto the parish’s webpage, as we have an important message for you taken from the readings for next Sunday’s Mass.

Weekend Mass Schedule

Until further notice, All Masses will be held at Sacred Heart Church. A revised Mass schedules will be in effect.

5:00 p.m. – Saturday Vigil Mass (English)

7:00 a.m. – Sunday Mass (Polish)

9:00 a.m. – Sunday Mass (English)

11:30 a.m. – Sunday Mass (Polish)

Please read COVID -19 restrictions:

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Monday – Friday Weekday Mass Schedule

8:00 AM Mass in Polish

11:00 AM Mass in English

Support the CTR Parish

Thank you for the contributions you have either mailed in or donated through the on-line giving during this pandemic. Please be generous.

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2021 Bishop’s Annual Appeal

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Religious Education

Please register your child for Religious Education if you have not already done so.

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New Directives COVID - 19

Currently, no masks or social distancing are required during Mass.
Beginning on Friday, June 4th, parishes will return to full capacity for seating. A section of pews will be designated for a while for those who would prefer to keep a greater distance
The Sign of Peace during Eucharist is encouraged – but it is not necessary for the faithful to shake hands
The Precious Blood is not to be distributed to the faithful at this time.
The holy water fonts will remain dry at this time.
Live-streaming of the Mass will continue.
Those who are compromised or sick should not attend Mass in person.
Beginning with the Vigil Mass on Saturday, June 5th the obligation to participate in Mass on Sundays is restored.
Anyone who has a concern about returning to Mass should discuss the matter with his or her pastor or confessor.
Let us pray for all affected by Covid-19

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LATEST NEWS

MEGA RAFFLE

We have reached the point where we can see a glimmer of light at the end of the COVID pandemic tunnel; and we hope and pray that in the next few months ahead, we will see more normalcy return to our lives.

As churches begin to reopen to their full size capacity, as people return to their workplaces, we know that like our parish, many still suffer financially. Because of the decrease in revenues due to covid-related cancellations of fund-raising activities and a significant decrease in weekly and other offerings, the success of our Annual Mega Raffle is critical to help improve our bleak financial picture. Your parish is in need of your support of our Annual Mega Raffle to reach our sales goal of 2,000 tickets.

The price of a ticket is $25.00 and with total sales of 2,000 tickets, the 25 payouts will be $5,000, $3,750 and $2,500 for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd prizes respectively, and a maximum payout of $625 to each of the remaining 22 winners. The parish could realize revenues of $25,000, but only with your help and support. The Mega Raffle drawing will take place at Christ the King School on October 10 at 3 PM. Last year, with your help, we were able to sell 1,540 tickets bringing in $19,250 for our Parish.

We once again turn to you for your continued generosity. Please consider setting aside a few extra dollars to support this fund-raising event. Tickets can be ordered by completing the MEGA RAFFLE FORM and returning it with your payment to the Parish Office before October 2, 2021. Tickets can also be purchased through the ONLINE GIVING.

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St. Joseph Novena

St. Joseph is the husband of the Virgin Mary and legal father of Jesus. In a new Apostolic Letter titled “Patris corde” (“With a Father’s Heart”), Pope Francis has proclaimed a special “Year of St Joseph,” from the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception December 8, 2020 to the same feast in 2021. To celebrate the 150th anniversary of declaration of St Joseph as Patron of the Universal Church by Blessed Pope Pius IX.

Throughout the year we strive to honor St. Joseph as the guardian and protector of the Church and her faithful with heartfelt prayer and devotion, encouraging all to take his virtuous life as our model for fulfilling our personal vocation to holiness. As we prepare for the Solemnity of St. Joseph let us pray the novena that honors him asking to intercede for us, to obtain God’s blessing on us.

ST JOSEPH NOVENA CLICK HERE

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FROM THE PASTOR'S DESK

We are one in Christ the Redeemer!

Dear Friends!

This summer, after more-than 15 months of the pandemic, my heart is full of gratitude for the faithfulness, and fortitude of the people at Christ the Redeemer Parish. I am proud of the members of our parish for their determination, creativity, and energy as they helped us to find new ways to carry out our mission, to take it online, and to try to make it personal, relevant, and accessible. Your generosity and support of CTR Parish helped us withstand this difficult time. Your engagement, and participation in church and online worship services became a part of the blood that connected the body of Christ to the CTR community.

Today we experience hope as the COVID restrictions are lifted. Once again, we can gather in healthy and safe ways. Among many recent events that demonstrated the grit of CTR Parish I want to mention the Holy Triduum, First Communion, Confirmation, Corpus Christi Mass, and Procession, and the first post-pandemic Parish Picnic.

As people of faith, we need to look forward and work towards upcoming events that will convey our love and trust in God’s providence and unity as Christ the Redeemer Parish. During next weeks, we are planning:

June 27th – OLPH Celebrations with Procession
July 3rd - Patriotic Rosary
July 16th – Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel
July 18th - Patronal Parish Feast of Christ the Redeemer
July 28th-31st – 53rd Parish Summer Festival
August 6th - Feast of Transfiguration of the Lord
August 15th - Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
August 26th - Feast of Our Lady of Czestochowa

Currently we are working on our 53rd Summer Festival. So, if you can help, do not hesitate, to call the parish office, register online, spread the word and let everyone know that the Summer Festival will take place this year and will be like never before.

Thank you all for your continuing support of Christ the Redeemer Parish. Please continue to pray for those who lost their loved ones and are those battling the coronavirus. They need our prayerful support. Despite all the obstacles let us make the summer months a time to be recreated physically as well as spiritually. May God bless you and keep you safe and healthy with a restful and refreshing summer.

With prayer sincerely yours,

Fr. Stan

OBITUARY AND UPCOMING FUNERALS

Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, And let perpetual light shine upon them. May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

In the face of death, the Church confidently proclaims that God has created each person for eternal life and that Jesus, by his death and resurrection, has destroyed death forever.

Christians celebrate the funeral rites to offer worship, praise and thanksgiving to God for the gift of life which has now been returned to God, the author of life. We pray for the person who has died - asking for the forgiveness of sin and the gift of everlasting life.

To make arrangements for a funeral liturgy, please contact the parish office at 908-725-0072

FUNERAL LITURGIES AT CHRIST THE REDEEMER PARISH:

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to CHRIST THE REDEEMER PARISH
via our ONLINE MEMORIAL DONATIONS system.
An acknowledgment of your donation will be sent to the family.

MEMORIAL DONATION

Bernard "Bernie" J. Bagienski

August 23, 2021

Bernard “Bernie” J. Bagienski, 89, entered into eternal life on August 23, 2021 at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Bruswick. Son of the late Joseph and Sophia (nee Kochanowska) Bagienski, he was born and raised in Shenandoah, PA.

Funeral services for Bernie will be private; however his family would like to thank everyone for their prayers and support.