Prayer for Independence Day
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Prayer for Independence Day
July 3, 2016 Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 1883-2016 Prayer for Independence Day Lord, I pray that I never take my freedom for granted. May I always remember that my freedom was purchased at a very high price. My freedom cost others their very lives. Lord, bless those who have served and continue to give their lives for our freedom. Meet their needs and watch over their families. Amen Pastor: Reverend G. Scott Shaffer x2203 Parochial Vicars: Reverend Carlos Aguirre x2221 Reverend Jerome Guld x2219 Deacon Romeo D. Aquino x2210 Deacon Francis J. Babuschak x2253 Deacon Robert M. Barnes x2228 Deacon Thomas A. Genovese x2255 Deacon Gerard Luongo x2251 Deacon Frank J. McKenna x2212 Deacon Patrick J. Stesner, Sr. x2250 Deacon Michael A. Taylor x2254 Parish Office Hours: 9:00am - 4:30pm M-F 685 Hooper Avenue Toms River, NJ 08753 Tel: 732-349-0018 ext. 2204 Fax: 732-286-7064 Email: [email protected] www.stjosephtomsriver.org Reconciliation/Confessions: Saturday: 4:00-4:45pm & 6:00-6:30pm Mass Schedule Weekdays: 7:00am & 9:00am Saturday: 8:00am Saturday: 5:00pm Sunday: 7:30am, 9:00am, 10:30am, 12:00noon, 5:00pm 6:30pm (Mass in Spanish) Misa en Espanol Devotions: Miraculous Medal & St. Jude Novenas: Tuesday 9:00am Holy Hour 3:00pm Sunday in the Adoration Chapel: Intentions: 1st Sunday for Families; 2nd Sunday for Life; 3rd Sunday for Our Nation/ Country; 4th Sunday Priests/Vocations Prayer in the Presence: 2nd Tuesday 7:30pm Holy Days: Mass times to be announced St. Gertrude, Island Heights (Summer Months) Saturday 5:30pm, Sunday 9:00am Parish Schools: St. Joseph Grade School (SJGS) Michele Williams, Principal, 732-349-2355 Donovan Catholic Dr. Edward Gere, Principal, 732-349-8801 WHAT’S IN YOUR HEART? “Rejoice! Exult!” the Book of Isaiah encourages us this week. Millions of Catholic Christians did just that when Pope Francis first emerged onto the balcony of Saint Peter’s Basilica, largely because of his warm, genuine, and humble demeanor, his choice of a papal name, his prayerfulness, and perhaps most of all the hope he inspires. Joy has a lot to do with hope. What makes you joyful and hopeful? WHERE WE LIVE, SERVE, & WALK TOGETHER IN FAITH. ST. JOSEPH’S PAGE TWO FROM THE PASTOR My Dear Parish Family, I am writing this on Monday, June 27. Our first day of our Summer Intensive Religious Education program is just about complete and I am getting ready to go over to Church for our closing talk and prayer. It’s almost hard for me to describe the feelings I have today. This morning, as predicted, was the chaos of First Day. The parking lot was jammed with parents bringing their young ones to the church. Over 500 children had to find their seats and their teachers! It was wonderful to see what happened as we quieted them for a prayer. The noise abated and within 5 minutes all the kids were on their way to the classrooms for prayer, instruction, music, activities and more. I am grateful for all the teachers, administrators and volunteers for being a part of this great endeavor. In a few weeks, we will be introducing a new Gloria to be sung at Mass. It is part of the Mass of Sorrento that I composed a number of years ago. We have been singing all the other parts of the Mass for the last few years, but haven’t as yet introduced this Gloria. I hope you like it and join in singing God’s praises. Monday we celebrate the Fourth of July or Independence Day. This holiday commemorates the fact that in 1776, the Continental Congress, representing the 13 colonies, approved the Declaration of Independence — the first step on the road to freedom as a sovereign nation. It seems fitting to revisit the most famous words from the document; words that have guided us since that time: We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness Pray for our country and the ideals on which it was founded. And let us pray for one another, as we look to the future. God bless you all. Fr. Scott . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MASS INTENTIONS Monday, July 4 (Independence Day) 9:00 Alfons Henn req. by his Wife Tuesday, July 5 7:00 Mark Barrett req. by Felix & Terry Vea 9:00 Alfred McGarry req. by Family Wednesday, July 6 7:00 Blanca Hernandez req. by Family 9:00 William J. Hemberger req. by Dottie & Ken Bruder Thursday, July 7 7:00 Belle Micucci req. by Joe & Diane Orsini 9:00 For the Deceased Members of the Corbett Family req. by Family Friday, July 8 7:00 Izabel Bussin req. by her Sister, Kinga 9:00 Thomas Clarke req. by his Wife, Mary Saturday, July 9 8:00 Charles Hayes req. by Family 5:00 William Healy req. by Family St. Gertrude, Island Heights 5:30 Charlotte Iversen req. by the Bruder Family Sunday, July 10 7:30 Robert Tomaschek req. by Mr. & Mrs. Frank Iadevaia 9:00 Ana & Kuzma Bajcic req. by Marija Taraskiewez 10:30 Andrew Rekawek req. by his Wife 12:00 Angelo Mascaro req. by Diana Werner 5:00 Parishioners 6:30 Silvestre Pacheco req. by Herlinda Vargas St. Gertrude, Island Heights 9:00 Alice Bartels req. by the Wojton Family PRIEST/CELEBRANT SCHEDULE Subject to Change July 9/10 Fr. Scott Fr. Tom Fr. Jerome Fr. Scott Fr. Jerome Fr. Scott Fr. Scott Fr. Garry Fr. Jorge 5:00 PM 5:30 PM St. Gertrude 7:30 AM 9:00 AM 9:00 AM St. Gertrude 10:30 AM 12:00 Noon 5:00 PM 6:30 PM July 16/17 Fr. Jerome Fr. Tom Fr. Jerome Fr. Scott Fr. Tom Fr. Joe Fr. Garry Fr. Garry Fr. Jorge PAGE THREE MARRIAGES Are you engaged and planning to marry in the Church? Don’t put off making your arrangements. Call the parish office as soon as possible: 732-349-0018 ext. 2202. And, if you are thinking of having a “destination wedding,” please call us first. We can offer some helpful information. We congratulate those who were recently married here at St. Joseph’s Church: Mr. & Mrs. Ronnie Quacquarini, Jr. BANNS OF MARRIAGE I III Nicolas Vargas & Florencia Palacios Michael Marinaro & Angelica Papa BAPTISMS The Sacrament of Baptism is regularly celebrated on the 1st, 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month at 1:30 PM. For more information or to schedule a Baptism and Baptism Prep Class, please call 732-349-0018 x2202. BAPTISM PREPARATION CLASS for Parents is required and held on the First Tuesday of each month at 7:00 PM in the Church. We welcome the newest members of our parish family who were baptized here at St. Joseph’s Church: Silas Patton Applegate Reese Elizabeth Berkheiser Antonia Filomena D’Anton Noah Sullivan Konopka John Michael Maguire Lane Avery O’Neill Patalina Anamaria Vega Please be mindful that the Parish Office will have shortened hours on Fridays during the months of July & August. Our hours on Fridays will be 8:30am-12:30pm READINGS FOR MASSES THIS WEEK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ST. JOSEPH’S IN MEMORIAM Please remember in your prayers those who have died. Jean Casaletto Dolores Kratz Richard Minasi Jack Prell Beverly Vidal And for all the deceased members of our parish, the souls in purgatory and those who died in service of our country, may God grant them eternal rest. Amen. MEMORIAL OPPORTUNITIES Flowers and/or Sanctuary Candles The week of July 4– July 10, 2016 The Blessed Mother Votive Candle will burn in memory of Kenneth Kraentler req. by Family. The St. Joseph Votive Candle will burn in memory of Jerry Smith req. by Family. The Tabernacle Lamp will burn in memory of the Members of the Perpetual Enrollment. If you would like the Tabernacle Lamp or votive candle of the Blessed Virgin Mary and St. Joseph statues to burn in honor/memory of a loved one for one week, please contact the parish office at x2202 to reserve. Intentions will be listed in the bulletin. If you would like flowers placed in front of the altar in honor/memory of a loved one for one week, please contact the parish office at x2202. SUNDAY Is 66:10-14c; Gal 6:14-18; Lk 10:1-12, 17-20 or 10:1-9 MONDAY Hos 2:16, 17b-18, 21-22; Mt 9:18-26 TUESDAY Hos 8:4-7, 11-13; Mt 9:32-38 WEDNESDAY Hos 10:1-3, 7-8, 12; Mt 10:1-7 THURSDAY Hos 11:1-4, 8c-9; Mt 10:7-15 FRIDAY Hos 14:2-10; Mt 10:16-23 SATURDAY Is 6:1-8; Mt 10:24-33 ST. JOSEPH’S PAGE FOUR PARISH NEWS Veritas Men's Faith Sharing Group The Veritas Men's Faith Sharing Group welcomes all men age 18 and over to their meetings. The next meeting is Monday, July 18th from 7:00pm to 9:00pm at 16 Lafayette Avenue (behind church). The topic is Be a Man for Jesus presented by Ray Zuhowski. Please join us for an evening of prayer and fellowship. New members are always welcome! Light of Life Prayer Group We come together to praise, worship and give thanks to the Lord for His goodness through scripture, songs and prayer using the gifts the Holy Spirit has bestowed on us to build up the Body of Christ. Come join us every Wednesday at 7:30 pm in Room G. For questions contact Janice at 732-929-3877. Flame of Love Prayer Group The Flame of Love Prayer Group meets every Monday at 7:30pm downstairs in Room G of the Church. We come together to address ourselves to the Lord, to ask His help and to give Him praise and thanks. Call Doris & Richard at 732-349-6860 for more info. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Thank you to everyone who made the first week of our Summer Session such a success. Our students and catechists had a true faith-filled journey. We made many joyful noises. We are in need of empty Altoid Mint tin boxes (1.76oz). Please drop them in the box in the Gathering Space!!! Many thanks!!! RELIGIOUS EDUCATION FALL PROGRAM REGISTRATION Registration for the Fall Session (day and time to be announced) will re-open on Monday, August 1, 2016 and conclude on Wednesday, August 10, 2016. Please monitor this column for the announcements regarding the day and time of our Fall Program. IS JESUS CALLING YOU? We are in need of Adorers for the following hours: Sunday 2:00-3:00am 1:00-2:00pm 2:00-3:00pm Wednesday 3:00-4:00am 1:00-2:00pm Friday 2:00-3:00am Saturday 6:00-7:00am 12:00-1:00am 11:00am-12:00noon Call John & Peggy 732-581-9463 or Ann 732-473-9727 The church is the new creation, it is life and joy, it is the sacramental fellowship in which we share the ultimate purpose of God, made real for us now in our hearing the Word and sharing the Sacrament. –Archbishop Rowan Williams Prayer & Mercy Ministry All are invited including those who are sick, handicapped, homebound and elderly to join this spiritual ministry which offers their prayers, joys, sacrifices, and sufferings to God for the needs of our Parish and of the universal Church. Members will be formally mandated at Mass (for those who are able to attend or privately at home). If you are interested in joining, please call Celine, Pastoral Care at 732-349-0018 x2223. Pleasant Plains Volunteer Fire Dept.’s 25th Annual Family Chicken Barbecue Saturday, July 16 12:00noon—7:00pm (last serving of chicken at 6:00) 40 Clayton Avenue, Toms River Food & Entertainment Adults $9.00 / Children Under 12 $6.00 For more info call 732-664-2237 P A G E F IV E ST. JOSEPH’S . . . . DONOVAN CATHOLIC . . NEWS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lord, . . . We thank You for the blessings of liberty, . for this generation and for the generations to come. .. . We thank You for our independence, . . peace and for all those who have bravely given their . . . lives in the defense of freedom and justice. . . Amen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SAVE THE DATES . . . Summer Production . . “Into the Woods” . . August 4 & 5 . . . A “Jolly Holiday” Breakfast . . For children, families, . . and those young at heart . . October 29 . . nd . 2 Annual Veteran’s Luncheon . . Honoring our military . . November 6 . . . Fall Production . . Disney’s, “Mary Poppins” . . November 17, 18, 19, & 20 . . . Stay tuned...More information forthcoming . . ! y l u J f o h t 4 Happy www.donovancatholic.org ST. JOSEPH GRADE SCHOOL NEWS GENTLY USED UNIFORMS AND SCRIP CARD SALE In SJGS Cafeteria Thursday, July 18 @ 8:30-11:00AM SJGS SUMMER OFFICE HOURS Monday – Thursday 8:00AM-1:00PM PreK 2-DAY PROGRAM FOR THE 2016-2017 SCHOOL YEAR STILL AVAILABLE! Surround your child early in a positive, nurturing environment that establishes a love of learning. Our PreK Program will bring your child closer to God as we: Develop kindergarten readiness skills Encourage personal and social development Foster responsibility and independence Promote health and safety Provide hands on experiences Cultivate playing and sharing Build self esteem SJGS KINDERGARTEN FOR SEPTEMBER IS FILLING UP! Come see all we have to offer! Enrollment still available for the 2016-2017 school year. If you are interested or know of someone who is interested in registering, please contact: Ms. Juliann James 732-349-2355 x2012 or email [email protected] www.stjoeschooltr.org ST. JOSEPH’S PAGE SIX EXCERPT FROM “MERCY AND TRUTH SHALL MEET” BISHOP DAVID M. O’CONNELL, C.M. The Catechism reminds us: In Jesus Christ, the whole of God’s truth has been made manifest. “Full of grace and truth,” he came as the “light of the world,” he is the Truth. … To follow Jesus is to live in “the Spirit of truth,” whom the Father sends in his name and who leads “into all the truth.” To his disciples Jesus teaches the unconditional love of truth … (CCC 2466). Man tends by nature toward the truth. He is obliged to honor and bear witness to it: “It is in accordance with their dignity that all men, because they are persons . . . are both impelled by their nature and bound by a moral obligation to seek the truth, especially religious truth. They are also bound to adhere to the truth once they come to know it and direct their whole lives in accordance with the demands of truth (CCC 2467).” Wedding of the Sea A 3-Day Celebration Event, August 14-16 Sound Interesting? Visit Facebook.com/ACWeddingofthesea for additional information DIOCESE OF TRENTON COUNSELING SERVICES Through a joint effort of the Diocese of Trenton and Catholic Charities, licensed professional counselors are available to help parishioners with difficult issues such as bereavement, marital and family problems, elder care, stress of job loss. The service can be accessed by contacting the Parish Office who will provide additional information and a referral. The fee is $75 per session. If needed, financial assistance for this short term counseling (up to 6 sessions) is available through the Diocese of Trenton Parish Counseling Services. ST. JOSEPH’S SOCIAL CONCERNS ANNUAL BACK TO SCHOOL DRIVE Volunteers will be in the gathering space following each Mass on Saturday, July 16 and Sunday, July 17 Items needed by the students are: Crayons #2 Pencils Erasers 12” Rulers Pencil Sharpeners 5” Blunt Scissors Book Covers and/or Book Socks Glue Sticks Colored Pencils Calculators Marbled Composition Books Pocket Folders 2-Subject Notebooks 5-Subject Notebooks Pens: Black & Blue Wide Ruled and College Ruled Loose Leaf Paper Book Bags 3 Ring Binders Fine Tip Markers Pencil Cases or Boxes Small Dictionary Ruled Index Cards Yellow, Pink or Orange Highlighters Pencil Sharpeners These items will benefit students from St. Joseph’s Grade School, Donovan Catholic and students attending Toms River Public Schools. Thank you PAGE SEVEN ST. JOSEPH’S AROUND TOWN Senior Spirituality & Education Day Hope Center Jewelry Donations Needed The Hope Center is once again sponsoring their jewelry sale at the Ocean County Historical Society’s, Old-Time Antique and Collectibles Fair to be held Saturday, September 3, 2016. If you have any new or gently used jewelry to donate, please bring it to the Parish Office, Mon-Fri, 10am-3pm. Marriage Encounter Weekend A Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend gives you the time and tools to revitalize romance, deepen communication, and nourish the spirituality in your marriage. The next Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend will be held July 22 - 24. Call 732-904-9636 for registration and information or visit: www.aweekendforyourmarriage.org. The Diocese of Trenton Department of Pastoral Care invites all maturing adults 55+ to join them for a day of inspiration, entertainment, food & friends on Thursday, July 14, 10:00am – 3:00pm. (Reg. at 9:15am) at St. Dominic Parish, Brick. The day will include Presenter, Rev. James A. Wallace, C.Ss.R., Rector & Director of San Alfonso Retreat House in Long Branch, along with Entertainment by Moreno Fruzzetti and a prayer exercise of gentle movement. The day concludes with Mass. $12.00 includes lunch & beverages. Register at: www.dioceseoftrenton.org/pastoralcare. Singles Journey Singles Journey is a support group for adults over 50 that are widowed, divorced or never married. Formed 20 years ago, the group meets at St. Mary's Church, Rt. 34 Colts Neck each Sunday at 11:45am in the Parish Hall Building, Room 10. All are welcome! HUMAN TRAFFICKING ALERTS World Day Against Trafficking in Persons (July 30) designated by the United Nations General Assembly, Dec. 2013. “Every country must join together to overcome this transnational threat by supporting and protecting victims while pursuing and prosecuting the criminals. Let us resolve to act as one in the name of justice and dignity for all.” UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon Access the web site sistersagainsttrafficking.org….U.S. Catholic Sisters Against Human Trafficking. SHOP WITH SCRIP Consider helping SJGS with your weekly grocery order. ShopRite and Stop & Shop gift cards are available for purchase in the Carpenter Shop. 5% of each card purchased goes back to SJGS. Don’t forget to save those BOXTOP LABELS too! Every label helps SJGS! The Donation Box is located in the Church vestibule. Thanks for considering SJGS when doing your shopping! ST. JOSEPH’S PAGINA OCHO MENSAJE DEL PARROCO Estimada Familia Parroquial, Esta semana comenzamos el programa de la doctrina de verano. Más de 500 niños están participando en el programa. Le doy gracias a todos los maestros y servidores que están ayudando y muchas bendiciones a todos. El lunes celebramos el día de la Independencia de los Estados Unidos. En este día conmemoramos que en el año 1776, el Congreso Continental representado por 13 colonias, aprobó la Declaración de la Independencia – el primer paso en el camino de la libertad como nación soberana. Las palabras más famosas de esta “Declaración de Independencia” son: “Sostenemos como evidentes por sí mismas dichas verdades: que todos los hombres son creados iguales; que son dotados por su Creador de ciertos derechos inalienables; que entre estos están la vida, la libertad y la búsqueda de la felicidad; que para garantizar estos derechos se instituyen entre los hombres los gobiernos, que derivan sus poderes legítimos del consentimiento de los gobernados; que cuando quiera que una forma de gobierno se vuelva destructora de estos principios, el pueblo tiene derecho a reformarla o abolirla, e instituir un nuevo gobierno que base sus cimientos en dichos principios, y que organice sus poderes en forma tal que a ellos les parezca más probable que genere su seguridad y felicidad.” Oremos por las ideas en las cual este gran país fue fundado. Y oremos por cada uno de nosotros, al mirar hacia el futuro. Que Dios los bendiga. Fr. Scott Tomado de la carta del Obispo David O’Connell “Misericordia y la Verdad se Reunirá” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HORARIO DE MISAS En la Semana: 7:00am & 9:00am. Todos los días de la semana (inglés). Sábado: 8:00am, 5:00 Domingo: 7:30am, 9:00am, 10:30am, 12:00pm, 5:00pm (ingles) Domingo: 6:30pm español OFICINA HISPANA HORARIO Martes, Miércoles y Jueves de 11am a 3pm 732-349-0018 X2213 SACRAMENTOS Bautizos (en español): El Sacramento del Bautismo se celebra en la Misa de los domingos a las 6:30 pm. Para más información, llamar a la oficina Hispana. Unción de los Enfermos Y Reconciliación/ Confesión - Comuníquese con la oficina hispana para hacer una cita. Matrimonios: Las parejas que desean contraer matrimonio deben solicitar una cita con el Padre Carlos. Comuníquese con la oficina hispana para hacer una cita. SITUACIONES CRITICAS; si tiene problemas de alcoholismo, violencia domestica, jóvenes en crisis, etc. Llamar a la oficina hispana para pedir ayuda…. SI NECESITA AYUDA con: comida, pago de renta, utilidades, etc. Comunicase con la Oficina Hispana. ADORADORES PARA EL SANTISIMO Comuníquese con Caridad L. Barillas 732-349-0018 x2213. El Catecismo nos recuerda: En Jesucristo la verdad de Dios se manifestó en plenitud. “Lleno de gracia y de verdad”, él es la “luz del mundo”, la Verdad. El que cree en él, no permanece en las tinieblas. El discípulo de Jesús, “permanece en su palabra”, para conocer “la verdad que hace libre” y que santifica. Seguir a Jesús es vivir del “Espíritu de verdad” que el Padre envía en su nombre y que conduce “a la verdad completa” Jesús enseña a sus discípulos el amor incondicional de la verdad… (CCC2466) El hombre busca naturalmente la verdad. Está obligado a honrarla y atestiguarla: “Todos los hombres, conforme a su dignidad, por ser personas, se ven impulsados, por su misma naturaleza, a buscar la verdad y, además, tienen la obligación moral de hacerlo, sobre todo con respecto a la verdad religiosa. Están obligados también a adherirse a la verdad una vez que la han conocido y a ordenar toda su vida según sus exigencias”… (CCC 2467).” Lecturas: Decimocuarto Domingo en Tiempo Ordinario Domingo Is 66:10-14c; Gal 6:14-18; LC 10:1-12, 17-20 Lunes Os 2:16, 17b-18, 21-22; Mt 9:18-26 Martes Os 8:4-7, 11-13; Mt 9:32-38 Miércoles Os 10:1-3, 7-8, 12; Mt 10:1-7 Jueves Os 11:1-4, 8c-9; Mt 10:7-15 Viernes Os 14:2-10; Mt 10:16-23 Sabado Is 6:1-8; Mt 10:24-33 PAGINA NUEVE ST. JOSEPH’S ANUNCIOS DE VIDA COMUNITARIA MISA DE HOY DOMINGO, 3 de julio es ofrecida por los difuntos: Jesús Moreno y Blanca Hernández Intenciones para la Misa en el año 2017 Si desea reservar una Misa, llamar a la Oficina Hispana. Horas de Oficina durante el verano Viernes de 9-12pm GRUPO DE ORACION NUEVO DIA Y HORA DIA: LUNES HORA: 7:30PM LUGAR: 16 Lafayette CHARLA DE INMIGRACION Necesita ayuda sobre Inmigración? Caridades Católicas ofrece servicios de apoyo de Inmigración, asistencia legal, ayuda con ciudadanía, servicios de traducción y permisos de trabajo. Nueva Ley De Obama Para Jóvenes de 15 a 29 años. Martes, 19 de Julio a las 6:00 pm Iglesia de St. Joseph, Salón G sótano de la Iglesia NUESTRA SEÑORA DE LOS ANGELES PATRONA DE COSTA RICA RESERVE EL DIA Día: Martes, 2 de Agosto Hora: 7pm Lugar: Iglesia San José, Toms River Habra procession, Santa Misa y un Compartir. Vida de Santa María Goretti María nació el 16 de octubre de 1890, en una provincia de Italia, tercera de siete hermanos. De familia pobre, pero ricos en fe y virtudes cultivado por la oración en común, rosario diario, Misa dominical y la Sagrada Comunión. Al día siguiente de su nacimiento fue bautizada y consagrada a la Virgen. A los seis años recibió el Sacramento de la Confirmación. Al morir su padre, su madre tiene que trabajar todo el día, y Maria cuidaba de sus hermanos, y siempre buscaba tiempo para arrodillarse y elevar a Dios sus plegarias,. Maria siempre llevaba alrededor de su muñeca el Santo Rosario, y contemplaba el Crucifijo, cual era su fuente de nutrición de Dios y horror al pecado. Durante las comidas, no se sentaba a la mesa hasta que no había servido a todos, ella se servía las sobras. El hijo de una familia del pueblo que tenia 16 años comenzó a hacerle proposiciones deshonestas a la inocente Maria. Ella al darse cuenta, comenzó a rechazar su adulación y amenazas. El joven amenazo a Maria con matarla si le decía a su madre. Maria se refugio en la oración. En la víspera de su muerte, María le pide a su madre llorando que no la deje sola, pero no le da explicaciones. Esta lo considera un capricho y no le da importancia. El 5 de julio, el joven espero a que Maria estuviera sola para Agredirla. Los reproches de Maria le dieron ira y él la arrastro por el piso, la amordaza y esgrime un puñal. María tiembla pero no sucumbe. Furioso, el joven intenta arrancarle la ropa, pero María se deshace de la mordaza y grita: No hagas eso, que es pecado... Irás al infierno. Él levanta el arma y dice: Si no te dejas, te mato. Ante aquella resistencia, le atraviesa a cuchilladas. La niña se pone a gritar: -¡Dios mío! y cae al suelo. María recibió catorce heridas graves y quedó inconsciente. Al recobrar el conocimiento, le dijo a su madre que el agresivo era el joven Alessandro. En el hospital, María no se lamenta, no dejaba de rezar y de ofrecer sus sufrimientos a la Santísima Virgen. El sacerdote que estaba a su lado, en el momento de darle la Sagrada Comunión, le preguntó: -María, ¿perdonas de todo corazón a tu asesino? Ella respondió: Sí, lo perdono por el amor de Jesús, y quiero que él también venga conmigo al paraíso. Quiero que esté a mi lado... Que Dios lo perdone, porque yo ya lo he perdonado. Maria recibió la Eucaristía, y dijo “Papa”. Murió el 6 de julio de 1902.