Bartimaeus did not know it at the time, but when he decided to follow Jesus, our Lord was approaching the most difficult part of his journey. Jericho was only about twenty miles from Jerusalem. The verse that immediately follows today's Gospel says that Jesus sent two disciples into Jerusalem to get the beast of burden that would bear Jesus into the holy city . Bartimaeus may have been one of those two! Scripture scholars point out that the fact that his name is given by Mark in this Gospel suggests he became a prominent disciple. His faith is clearly apparent, as he calls Jesus by a messianic title -–" Son of David"-- and is the only person in Mark to address him as "Master." Though blind, he was able to see Jesus as the Messiah and was willing to throw aside his old life (symbolized by his cloak, where he held the coins he collected) and follow him without knowing where he was leading him. Bartimaeus's requests, "Master, I want to see," can be ours today (Mark 10:51). We may not be physically blind, but we may fail to see the answers to the big questions of life. Jesus offers us the chance to see what may elude us. Note that Bartimaeus immediately followed Jesus on the way; he just wanted to see the way. Like him, we want to see the way.
Last Sunday, with the participation of our Bishop Ordinary David O’Connell and Bishop Andrzej Zglejszewski from Long Island-NY, we experienced a beautiful Jubilee celebration of the 100th anniversary of our Church and the 120th anniversary of our Parish. During the Mass, Bishop David O’Connell blessed the paintings of Merciful Jesus painted in Łagiewniki and the Black Madonna painted in Częstochowa. The frames were also carved in Poland and covered with 24-karat gold. At the end of the Holy Mass, Bishop Andrzej Zglejszewski presented our Parish with the relics of Blessed Father Michał Sopoćko, confessor of Sister Faustina, for which we are extremely grateful.
I would like to thank everyone who contributed in any way to the enhancement of this beautiful celebration. To all of you, my Dear Parishioners, I offer my heartfelt thanks, God bless you!!!
Saturday, November 2nd is All Souls Day; however, we will have devotions on Sunday, November 3rd at 5 pm, during which time the names will be read. Please return the envelopes with the names of your deceased family and friends. An envelope has been included in your monthly packet mailed to you. Additional All Souls Day envelopes are available in the church at all the entrances.
Sunday, November 3rd, 2024 we will be at the Ewing Cemetery, Eggerts Crossing Rd., after the 11 am Mass. We invite everyone to come and pray for all our faithful departed whether buried here or abroad.
The niches in the columbarium at the New Cemetery on Eggerts Crossing Rd. in Ewing are now available. There are single and double niches. For more information please call the Parish Office at 609-396-9068.
Daylight Savings Time ends and Standard Time begins next Sunday, November 3, 2024. Please be sure to turn your clocks back 1 hour before going to bed on Saturday night.
The Parish Office is accepting 2025 Mass Intentions. We will continue using the same process implemented previously. Forms are in back of the Church and on our website
My Dear Parishioners! Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ!
Easter is the celebration of the greatest feast of Christianity.
He who on Good Friday was scourged as a criminal and crowned with thorns,
Nailed to the wood of the cross, now greets us with the words:
I am risen, Alleluia!
Christ has triumphed over Satan's pride and life has conquered death, Alleluia!
Jesus Christ, the stone rejected, has become our way, truth and life, Alleluia!
As we celebrate this joyful day,
may you know the peace and love of the risen Lord in your hearts and homes
as you gather to share the blessed food
in the Easter meal.
May the joy of risen Christ be yours this Easter Season!
Have a wonderful Easter!!!
Your Pastor - Fr. Jacek
Anna Burzawa, Dylan Cascno, Tim Cicon, Sr., Mark Cicon, Dorothy Dominski, Bartoszek Dudek, Zenon Dzięgielewski, Sabina Dziewięcka, Helen Jamieson, Charles Kowalski, Sue Lynch, Adam Matusz, Marie Niwore, Dan Piestor, Lucy Siemientkowski, Anthony Sikora, Pat Sikorski, Diane Silver, Joseph P. Strycharz, Kelly Ann Strycharz.
Please call the Rectory Office to add or remove names from the list.
Monday • Tuesday • Thursday
9 AM – 12 PM | 1 PM – 4 PM
Wednesday and Friday - CLOSED
Call: (609) 396-9068
Email: sthedwig@comcast.net
Tuesday & Wednesday
- 5:00-6:30 pm
Director: Mr. Walter Czajkowski
Tel.: 609-775-5087
Email: walterc9012@gmail.com
Please download forms here. Fill out the form and include your donation of $10 per Mass. Requests should be placed in an envelope marked “Mass Intentions” and: