Visit our Website: www.stmaryscoltsneck.org THE PARISH OF SAINT MARY A Catholic Community Proclaiming the Greatness of God in our Time One Phalanx Road Colts Neck, NJ 07722 Phone: 732-780-2666 Fax: 732-780-0394 Bishop of the Diocese of Trenton: Most Reverend David M. O’Connell, C. M. Pastor: Reverend Fr. Jeffrey E. Lee Pastor Emeritus: Reverend Fr. William J. Bausch Parish Office hours Mon. - Thurs. 8:30 am - 7:30 pm Open Sunday 9 am - 12 noon. (Except where noted) Deacons: Fred Sorrentino Vincent Rinaldi Trustees: Bill LaMorte Irene Weller Sacraments: Penance & Reconciliation Saturday 3 pm or by appointment. Advent Service - 16 Priests Sunday, 4 December 3 pm Marriage Contact the Parish Ofϐice one year in advance for information & guidelines. Baptism Contact the Parish Ofϐice for information & required paperwork two months in advance. There are no Baptisms during Advent or Lent, please plan accordingly. Parish Membership: New Parishioners welcome! Next Orientation is Nov. 20, 2016 • Contact Parish Ofϐice Registration is required Standard Time Mass Schedule • Sat. 4 pm Mass Sat. Penance/ Reconciliation 3 pm • Sun. 8 am, 10 am, 12 noon & 5 pm Mass No Sunday 5pm Mass on the following days: Nov. 27, Dec. 25, & Jan. 1 Join a small faith sharing group for the four weeks Advent Prepare for the coming of our Lord Contact: Linda Dickinson-Pancila 732-780-2666 x 305 or email [email protected]more information see page 7 The Parish Office is closing for Thanksgiving Wednesday, 23 November at 12 noon. Remaining closed Thursday, 24 November & Sunday, 27 November. Reopening on Monday, 28 November NOVEMBER 20, 2016 OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, KING OF THE UNIVERSE
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Visit our Website: www.stmaryscoltsneck.org
THE PARISH OF SAINT MARY A Catholic Community Proclaiming the Greatness of God in our Time
No Sunday 5pm Mass on the following days: Nov. 27, Dec. 25, & Jan. 1
Join a small faith sharing group for the four weeks Advent
Prepare for the coming of our Lord
Contact: Linda Dickinson-Pancila 732-780-2666 x 305 or email [email protected]
more information see page 7
The Parish Office is closing for Thanksgiving Wednesday, 23 November at 12 noon. Remaining closed Thursday, 24 November & Sunday, 27 November. Reopening on Monday, 28 November
NOVEMBER 20, 2016 OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, KING OF THE UNIVERSE
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CHURCH
CHRIST CHAPEL
To add a family member to the sick list, please call or e-mail the Parish Office.
A person is put on the list for 8 weeks unless a renewal call is received. Thank you! 732-780-2666 or
Please pray for the follow-ing members of our parish family who are ill:
Jacqueline Andras Bill Barnett John Beckley Sal Castro Natalie Chiaino Jo Clement Linda Damen Logan Dayton John DeStefano Kaitlin Donahue Nagle Gary Federico Ruth Fiedler Dawn G Jim Gardner Mario Geneve Emily Gioacchini Shawn Hamlin Tom Hudak Judith Joyce
Julianna K Mary Klein Lori Lettieri Pauline Madzin Arnold Marchsi Leonidas Mavrookas Harold McBride John McInerney Marjorie Messler Joanne Neustater Tere Nolan Lori Romer John (Jack) Sadlon Juliana Schmitt Lou Schmitt Mary Jo Scibetta Owen Shoemaker Kevin Venancio Nancy Vida
Mass Intentions for the Week 21 November - 27 November
For * Requested by
Monday, 21 November 9:00 AM – Chapel The Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Michael Gallaro * Marie Nogueira Barbara Varga *Carol Donahue Mary DeForte * Edwin Sevillano
Tuesday, 22 November 9:00 AM – Chapel St. Cecilia Margaret Boyle * Aiello Family Mrs. Rose DiPiero * Mr. and Mrs. John Connors
Wednesday, 23 November 9:00 AM – Chapel St. Clement I; St. Columban; Blessed Miguel Agustín Pro Mr. and Mrs. A. Leo * Family Helena Haupt * Jane and Neil Slattery
Thursday, 24 November 9:00 AM – Church St. Andrew Dung and Companions; Thanksgiving Day Irene F. & Edward W. Moskal I * Barbara & Edward W. Moskal II Elaine Shapiro * Coseglia Family
Friday, 25 November 9:00 AM – Chapel St. Catherine of Alexandria Diana Calhoun * Family The Abela Family * Cindy Newman
Saturday, 26 November 4:00 PM – Church Blessed Virgin Mary Nelson Bowdish * Barbara Saake Mary Colando * Heide and Al Lohn Julia Walsh * Ginny and Bill LaMorte
Sunday, 27 November – Church First Sunday of Advent 8:00 AM Erma Mascaro * Mascaro Family Amelia Graffea * Mr. and Mrs. Robert Celenza Edna and Wright Poinsett * Sue Levine
10:00 AM Patricia Ann Madzin * John and Kathleen Walsh William O’Doherty * Susan and Neal Brunner and Family William O’Sullivan * Susan and Neal Brunner and Family
12:00 PM James Striano * Widmeier Family Joan Garbarino * Mr. and Mrs. Richard Newman Helen and Abramo Grande * Angela Mazzeo
5:00 PM ( NO MASS)
Frank Baron Irene Baron
Mr. and Mrs. Taft Tracy Borut
Sanctuary Lamp Intentions
Available for the remainder of 2016:
In Christ Chapel 11/27 & 12/4
Rest in Peace
Please remember in your prayers, those who entered into their new and eternal life
in Christ recently.
Joseph J. Jurgulewicz, father of Janet Jurgulewicz
Connie Stambuli, mother of Mary Greenspan
Janet Jurgulewicz's father, Joseph J. Jurgulewicz, Sr., died on 11/07/16.
Janet requested that Mass Cards and condolences be sent to:
Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Jurgulewicz, Jr. 51 Cheese Lane Hamburg, PA 19526
27 November: First Sunday of Advent Is 2:1-5; Rom 13:11-14; Mt 24:37-44
Question for Children: What can you do to be ready for God to come into your heart and your life?
Question for Youth: The Gospel tells us we don’t know when the Son of Man will return. If he were to arrive today, would you be ready for him? What is one thing you can do during Advent to prepare for his coming?
Question for Adults: As you prepare to re-welcome Christ into your heart while you prepare for Christmas, what does Isaiah call you to do? What does Isaiah call us as a people to do? - Lifelong Catechesis
Lifelong Catechesis Week of 21 November - 27 November
That we help build God’s kingdom on earth, but also invest our gifts in God’s eternal kingdom.
Musical Notations - New Years Transitions
Well, here we are again! We conclude another liturgical year with the Solemnity of Jesus Christ, King of the Universe and transition into Advent with the readings for Year A. In the new missals, you will find the order of the Mass in front (as we do in the Breaking Bread Missal) with years A, B, & C readings grouped together by year letter. Music appropriate for the season is located in the back of the missal, as well as various Mass settings. You'll be seeing these new missals next week!
Christus Vincit is heralded at the choir Mass this weekend for the Solemnity. It first existed as a chant, and there have been a number of motet settings throughout the centuries.
More on the missals & Advent next week. On behalf of the Music Ministry, we wish you & your families a wonderful, bounteous Thanksgiving! Praise God through whom all blessings flow!
Until next time… Lauren Walters
Altar Server EMs of Holy Communion Reader 1
Reader 2 Greeter
Saturday, 4:00 PM (Church)
Mark Hines William Hines
Louise Habrack - Center Cup Helene Lind - Organ Host Emily Santangelo - Center Host Justine Buzzetta - Tabernacle Host Susan Murphy - Organ Cup Paul Fournier - Tabernacle Cup Monty Matrisciani - Alternate
Bruno Savo John Carlucci
Margaret Caponegro NOT FILLED
Sunday, 8:00 AM (Church)
Abigail Cowles NOT FILLED
Joseph Flanagan - Center Cup Michael Staub - Organ Host Lisa Aldridge - Center Host Susan Osmulski - Tabernacle Host Gail Hall - Organ Cup Paul Osmulski - Tabernacle Cup Maureen Staub - Alternate
Rita Duenas Mary Ellen Griffin
Tina Repetto NOT FILLED
Sunday, 10:00 AM (Church)
Patrick Dickinson Kathryn Ortenzio
Barbara Moskal - Center Cup Dolores Addler - Organ Host Joseph Merante - Center Host Gregory Calderaro - Tabernacle Host Winifred O'Doherty - Organ Cup Helen DeCerce - Tabernacle Cup Carol Donahue - Alternate
Julia Cullen Christopher Aquinas
Mary DeSalvatore Muriel Rogers
Sunday, 12:00 PM (Church)
Tommy Zita NOT FILLED
Irene Weller - Center Cup Margaret Hernandez - Organ Host Patricia Balbo - Center Host Monica Barr - Tabernacle Host Dawn Reinhardt - Organ Cup Anna May Schellenberger - Tabernacle Cup Diane Antico - Alternate
Michael Zarraga
Dan Mazzeo
Donna Murphy NOT FILLED
Thursday, 9:00 AM
THANKSGIVING
Ushers
Jim Davis John Grabowski Bob Lind Ralph Martucci Frank Sikorskas
Hugh Murphy James Pifer George Watts Joe Young
Vince Cerulo John Orrico Greg Penczak Allan Ryan Joe Walsh Jack Zumba
John Barr James Dolan Joe Mancino Joseph Rinaldo William Starce
Worship Ministry Schedule: November 24 - November 27: Thanksgiving & First Sunday of Advent
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The Catholic Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation has three elements: conversion, confession and celebration. In it, we find God's unconditional forgiveness, and as a result we are called to forgive others.
In this sacrament, the outward sign is the absolution, or forgiveness of sins, that the priest grants to the penitent (the person confessing his or her sins); the inward grace is the reconciliation of the penitent to God.
To receive the sacrament worthily, three things are required of the penitent: • To be contrite—or, in other words, sorry for his or her sins. • To confess those sins fully, in kind and in number. • To be willing to do penance and make amends for his or her sins. Since Advent is a time for preparation, Penance and Reconciliation helps make us ready in mind, heart and soul for the coming of Christ, which we will soon celebrate in the Mass of Christmas.
All are invited to participate in the Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation at the parish Penance and Reconciliation Service held this Advent
Sunday, 4 Dec 2016 at 3 pm
Sixteen (16) priest confessors will be available to you for your convenience to reduce wait times. To prepare yourself, please take some time out prior to attending the Penance and Reconciliation Service to examine your conscious.
Please visit our website for a short video on the Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation. Penance and Reconciliation page via the following:
Two Weeks until the Advent Penance and Reconciliation Service
Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe -
KINGSHIP
The book of Samuel recounts for us today the anointing of David as king of Israel. It was the elders of Israel who declared David king that day, but it was God who called David to shepherd Israel. Thus
mandated by the citizens of his kingdom and by his God, David took his place in a long line of kings.
The apostle Paul speaks to us of kingship as well, but on a much higher plane: the kingship of Jesus our Lord. As great as David was, he and all earthly monarchs who came before and after him in their kingdoms around the world are minor kings by comparison to the true King. And lastly, we hear the story of that true King in perhaps his weakest moment: near death, hanging on a cross, taunted by a common criminal and by the world at large.. Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch
Advent begins next Sunday, 27 November!
Prepare Ye the Way of the Lord!!
The word Advent itself means coming. Advent signifies the coming of Jesus in Bethlehem, Jesus’ future coming at the end of the world, and his present coming in the hearts of all people who desire him. The Council of Tours in 567 set aside a time before Christmas when people could prepare themselves physically, mentally, and spirituality to celebrate the Incarnation: God loves us so much that God was willing to “dwell among us” as a human being. What a lift for all humanity! And, without the Incarnation we could not expect either the crucifixion or the Resurrection, i.e., our salvation!
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Quovadis… My Dear Parishioners:
Today we celebrate the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ the King of the Universe. The good thief asked, “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.” This Solemnity celebrates Christ as King, his kingdom has come. We are living in God’s kingdom now. But we are called not to simply pay homage to our exalted King, but to do as he did. This means that each day we must live in self-sacrifice because only through the cross is God’s reign at hand. Living the paschal mystery means living the cross. Just as the cross was the means to Jesus’ exaltation, so is the cross the means to our own entry into Paradise. When self-sacrifice seems to swallow us up and we are tempted to choose a self-serving attitude, all we need to do is remember that the cross is THE door to Paradise…THE only way.
Thanksgiving Day is observed this week. As Roman Catholics we give thanks each and every time we celebrate the Eucharist. Being a thankful people is so essential to being a Christian Community. May we continue to cultivate in our lives and in the lives of our children and young people an attitude of gratitude. Please join us for the Annual Thanksgiving Ecumenical Service being hosted by The Colts Neck Reformed Church this year. The homilist will be our very own Deacon Fred Sorrentino. Details are in the bulletin. Also, come to Mass Thanksgiving Day Morning at 9 am so that, together as a community of faith, we can give thanks and praise to Almighty God for the many blessings we have received in our lives, most especially the great gift of faith. Many thanks to all those who have participated in our Thanksgiving Food Drive and all those who
coordinated our efforts as well as those who generously delivered these food items.
The Liturgical Season of Advent begins next weekend. It is the beginning of a new Liturgical Year. This coming week our parish church buildings, office and exterior sites will begin to be prepared for the Advent-Christmas Seasons. It is a great task requiring much time, energy and cooperation. It is very important for us to include parishioners, new and experienced, in completing these essential tasks. I hope that we will be willing to invite and welcome young adults and families to receive the mantle of responsibility for some of these aspects of parish life. It is in this way that they continue to learn from some of our long term parishioners all of the details of preparing for the various liturgical seasons. It is wonderful to experience this passing on of the customs, traditions and pride that characterize our Catholic Community. It is one of our more immediate goals to put in place a way for us to learn the interests of our parishioners and to assist them in their desire to share Time & Talent in our parish.
As the pace begins to pick up in preparation for the Solemnity of Christmas, make sure that you are pro-active in providing for your spiritual preparation. Make time to celebrate the Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation (confession). Our Penance Service is scheduled for Sunday 4 December 2016 at 3 pm in our parish church. I will be joining my family in southern Maryland for Thanksgiving Day this year. My brother and his family will be hosting us. Have a great week. Let us remember one another in prayer. Happy Sunday. Peace. Father Jeff
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Spiritual Reading
Tuesdays at 10:00 am- 11:45 am Room #17 Allwomenareinvited
Facilitators take turns leading the group: • Sr.M.FrancisLomeo,RGS (SistersoftheGoodShepherd)• TreasureHermanWithSr.Fran,wereadaninspirationalbook(selectedbythegroup)anddiscussit.WithTreasure,weuse“AtHomewiththeWord”and“Exploring”,whichfollowstheweeklygospelsandincorporatesthoughtfulquestionsforthegrouptoponderanddiscusshowthisparticulargospel“works”inourownlives.Prayertimewhereeveryonehastheopportunitytooffertheirintentionsisalsoincorporated."Wrapitup”isaround11:45amwhenallareinvitedtogotolunchtogether.SpiritualReadingisaclose-knitgroup,andeveryone(newjoineroroldmember)ismadetofeelwelcomed,loved&prayedfor!TreasureHermantreasher@[email protected]
Confirmation Prep. Grades 7 & 8
Group A December 11, Mass 5 -7:30 pm
Group B December 4, 2:30 - 5 pm (Penance & Reconciliation)
Join a small faith sharing group this Advent
There are four weeks of Advent to prepare for the coming of our Lord.
Why not join an Advent faith sharing group to read the Scripture of the Advent season, pray together and share faith?
There is no fee. All materials are provided. Group meetings can take place at the parish or in your home. Depending on each facilitator’s schedule the groups will meet once a week during the weeks of Advent: Nov 27th, Dec.4th, Dec. 11th, and Dec. 18th.
All adults are welcome.
Past facilitators please check in with your interest in facilitating a group this Advent. New facilitators - If you are interested facilitating a group, please contact: Linda Dickinson-Pancila 732-780-2666 x 305 or email [email protected] Tom Kinlin tomkinlin@ver izon.net
Please consider this wonderful way to ready our hearts for the coming of our Lord and Savior!
Visit the parish website for a registration form or fill out form below. Email info or drop off form at parish office.
Participant Information: Name: _________________________________________ Address: _______________________________________ City: _______________ State________ Zip___________ Email: _________________________________________ Phone: ________________________________________ Circle all that apply: Day/Evening Day of Preference: Mon Tues Weds Thurs Fri Special Needs: __________________________________ I would like to facilitate a group? Y/N send me more information. Send me more information.
Feast of Christ the King
“Jesus answered, ‘My kingdom does not belong to this world.” (John 18:36)
How often do we put all our time and energy into building a kingdom here on earth,
forgetting that life here is short? The real kingdom is in the next life. Yet, how much time and energy do we invest in working
for that eternal kingdom?
Little Church
Children post-diaper through school age are welcome during the 10AM Mass.
Groups A & B Joint Party December 18, Mass 5 pm - 7:30 pm
Group B January 22, Mass 5 pm - 7:30 pm
Group A January 8, Mass 5 -7:30 pm
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Please remember The Parish of Saint Mary
in your Will and Estate planning.
THANK YOU for the Sacrificial Stewardship Offerings as we support
the ministries, programs and facilities of our parish. May God Bless you for the sacrifices that you make.
Sharing Our Treasure 12/13 November 2016
34th Sunday Ordinary Time
Included in next week’s offertory will be the collection for the Human Development Appeal.
Total Pledged: $1,017,134.00
Total Pledges: 105 Average: $9,686.99
Please take a pledge card from the credenzas at the rear of the Church and prayerfully fill it out. Please drop the pledge card in the basket during
the offertory collection.
Contact Deacon Vin Rinaldi for more information 732-780-2666
In order to fully fund the projects designated for the parish rebate, the parish goal is closer to
$2,250,000.00
Weekly Sacrificial Stewardship $14,557
Envelope Contributions $ 11,579
Electronic/Online Contributions $ 1,422
Loose Contributions $ 1,556
Average Contribution per Household this week $32.10
# of Contributing Households 405
# Registered Parishioner Households 2,003
A PLEA FROM YOUR SAINT MARY'S
PRISON MINISTRY
We need 2017 calendars for the imprisoned in NJ State Prison.
Why?.......
They use them to remember when meds should be taken, visitations, court appearances or just to
keep track of time! (Only calendars without spiral binding, please.)
Also needed, greeting cards not suggesting a donation, for all seasons to send to loved ones. Two donation locations Box in the Gathering Space Ushers Room Parish Office
Your help will mean more than you could imagine. Thank you, and God bless you and your families.
Parent’s Night Out
When: Friday Dec. 2, 2016, 6:30-10:00 pm
Cost $30.00/per child (child does not have to be enrolled in Future
Generation to participate) Drop your child off at the center while you take some time for you. Enjoy a date night, holiday shopping, or
taking time to breathe. Children will be fed pizza, watch movies, do arts and crafts and participate in a cooking
activity. Event will be staffed by Future Generation employees.
**Please be advised that we need AT LEAST 5 children to enroll in order to run this event.
Summary of Sponsorship: 2016 59 Families to date Previous yrs 2015 - 66 Families 2014 - 77 Families
We prepare for everything we consider important in life. And that includes Christmas. We shop for gifts, bake cookies, decorate our trees, and visit family and friends until we’re ready to drop.
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‘Tree of Love’
The Tree is up this weekend !
Purchase individual gift items for individuals from tags that are placed on the Christmas Tree of Love. Parishioners may take as many tags off the tree as you desire. Return gift with the tag by Dec. 4th.
Please do not go over the value noted on the gift tag.
Thank you, for your generous support.
Outreach Opportunities this Christmas
Advent Pancake Breakfast December 11, 2016
Madonna Hall 8:30AM to 1:30PM
Join us for a great community event featuring hospitality, great food, crafts and a special guest - a visit from St. Nicholas. Tickets: $5.00 in advance *$10 at the door Children ages 5 and under free
**Tickets are for sale at AGAPE, On-line and in the Parish Office.
Spend four days (March27th-30th) with your Domestic Church Media Family on a prayerful Lenten Pilgrimage to the holy sites of EWTN!
We'll pray at Mother Angelica's tomb, be part of the "EWTN Live" television program with Fr. Mitch Pacwa, have a tour of the studios, and visit the Ave Maria Grotto with over a hundred mini replica's of various Catholic shrines! This is a wonderful opportunity to make new friends and grow spiritually, and we hope you will join us! The cost is $1095 for double occupancy. Call or email: 800-653-0017 / 603-239-3221 [email protected]
Join members of your Domestic Church Media family on
pilgrimage to EWTN…
Holy Cross Church Invites you to "Praying as a Family" Monday, 5 December
Holy Cross Gym 30 Ward Avenue Rumson
The Dominican Sisters of Nashville, TN are making a much anticipated visit to Holy Cross to share their special love for Jesus. Parents & grandparents, teachers and friends, come to learn and be inspired by the Sisters, who will help you pray with your children and grandchildren in a more meaningful way.
Free to attend. Beautifully illustrated books available in English Spanish for $20. Register with the church office at 732-842-0348.
December 2-4, 2016 - ADVENT SILENT WEEKEND - In December stillness, this weekend provides time away from our daily cares to listen to Isaiah’s dream, awaiting the birth of God’s Anointed One. This retreat offers time for reflection, Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Mass. Arrival: 6:30 – 7:00 p.m. Departure: 1:00 p.m. (Presenters: Staff and Visiting Directors) Cost: $210 December 8, 2016 - STIRRING THE STORY OF CHRISTMAS IN OUR HEARTS - This day you will hear the “Stirring Story of Christmas” as your hearts are waiting at a time where words of assurance, balm for a despairing heart and the Christ is born again in the power of hope and the candle of compassion. Lunch included. Arrival: 9:30 a.m./Departure: 2:00 p.m. (Presenter: Sr. JoAnne Jones, RSM, Ph.D) Cost: $45 Please call St. Joseph By the Sea at 732-892-8494 to register or for additional information
