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TODAY’S LITURGY: Lent I

READINGS: RED HYMNAL # 791

Processional Hymn: Credo # 171 Draw near O Lord our God

Gradual (Psalm 51) Be merciful O Lord for we have sinned

Offertory Hymn: Credo # 159 Remember you are dust

Communion Hymn: Credo # 175 Hosea Recessional Hymn: Credo # 351 This is our accepted time

THE INTERCESSIONS:

With confidence and trust in the mercy of God let us pray saying: LORD HAVE MERCY

For the Holy Catholic Church, for our Holy Father and our Bishop and all Priests, who exercise the ministry of the absolution of penitents. Let us pray to the Lord: LORD HAVE MERCY

For the mission of the Church, that all Christian people may know the forgiveness of sin, and by prayer, fasting and charity, seek to bring others to Christ. Let us pray to the Lord: LORD HAVE MERCY

For this nation and for its leaders, that we may walk as a people in the ways of justice and peace, and formed in the truth of Christ. Let us pray to the Lord: LORD HAVE MERCY

For those preparing for the Paschal Sacraments, that they may experience the mercy and love of God. Let us pray to the Lord: LORD HAVE MERCY

For our Armed Forces, all police, fire and emergency services within our community, that they may me be protected from all harm and shielded from all danger. Let us pray to the Lord: LORD HAVE MERCY

For the sick and suffering, that united to the suffering of Christ, that they may know healing and strength. Let us pray to the Lord: LORD HAVE MERCY

For the faithful departed, that freed from all earthly fetters they may rest in peace. Let us pray to the Lord: LORD HAVE MERCY Father, we are your children who turn to you with love and affection. Free us from sin, and make us holy and pure in Your sight, through Christ our Lord. AMEN

PLEASE TAKE NOTE Father Dan is recuperating from his recent cancer surgery on Friday, and must take at least a few

days to rest and regain his strength. We will have the morning Mass throughout the week at 8:00 am, but there will be

NO 12:00 pm or 7:00 pm MASS OR ADORATION THIS MONDAY ONLY.

Father Michael will say the morning Mass this week. Hopefully Father Dan will be up and run-ning by Friday to resume the normal schedule.

Mass Intentions Monday 3/2 8:00 am Liv. Mem. of DeRupo, Caruso & Amore Families by Lucille DeRupo

Tuesday 3/3 8:00 am Boyd Hastings by Bob and Shirley Corcoran

Wednesday 3/4 8:00 am Boyd Hastings & Frances Caruso by Parish Choirs 7:00 pm Novena/ Bible Study

Thursday 3/5 8:00 am John Nadel by Margaret & Ken Jenkins

Friday 3/6 8:00 am Marjorie L. Casey by Family 12:00 (Latin) Joseph & Anastasia O'Brien by Patrick & Marie 7:00 pm William Bannon by Susanne

Saturday 3/7 8:00 am John Scrivanic by Maria Picinic

Lent II Vigil 5:00 pm Sal Fiore by Family 6:30 pm Liv Int. Evelyn Marella (B'day) by Lynn Thompson John O'Halloran by the Reed Family Danny Cara by Rose Cammarer i Angela Aviles by Bill & Julie Fehlhaber Joseph Katyl Jr. by Pat & Rich Kirch Mafilda Cavangh by Emma Finnerman & Family Rose Cucciniello & Dorothy Lipka by Madeline & Wayne Sunday 3/8 7:30 am Ellen Ciok by Michael & Family 9:00 (Latin) Grazia & Francesco Mamo by Manny & Charmaine 10:30 am Mark Millay by the Millay Family 12:00 Noon Pro Populo

My Dear Parishioners: This week we have begun the yearly journey of Lent. The word Lent means Spring, and like the seasonal Spring, it is a time of anticipation; looking for life after the long winter sleep. Like Spring Lent calls forth life from us . During this time we recall the forty days in which Jesus remained in the desert in faithful prayer and fasting. These days in the wilderness prepared Christ to face, with courage ,the ministry He was to begin. Our Lenten observance begins with the words we heard on Ash Wednesday “remember that you are dust and unto dust you shall return”. These words are not a put down, or to insult our dignity, but rather they remind us of a very real and often overlooked fact of life; that our body is limited, it is finite, it will one day decay and turn to dust. It is a common fact that we entered this world and that we will surely leave this world one day. Lent reminds us that this old world is not our permanent home. That we are headed to God, and that we must travel this earthly life with our eyes fixed on that life that will have no end. Lent reminds us of the important things of life are not possessions we can collect, but the riches that will follow us into eternity. Lent not only reminds us of Heaven, but is firmly rooted in the practicality of human life. Someone once said that a person could be so heavenly minded, that they are no earthly good. Lent tells us that with our spiritual eyes fixed on Heaven, we must be rooted in the practical here and now, by our charity and concern for the poor and needy. The three facets of Lent are really three sides of one reality, our desire to become one with Christ. Praying: A renewed life of prayer requires time. Set time this Lent to really pray. Don’t listen to the radio on the way to work, but spend those few minutes in prayer, take along a small copy of the New Testament. Take a few extra moments at home to pray. Pray before and after meals. Say the Rosary as a family. Fasting: Fasting puts us in contact with our spir itual hunger for God. Allow God a little space to work in you. Try keeping the Fast of 1 full meal and 2 small collations (just enough) during the days of Lent. Fast not only from food or treats, but also from TV one evening a week, or at least a half an hour. Spend time together as a family, or come here where so many wonderful things are going on. Fast from some little vice like smoking or drinking caffeine or some little vice you want to overcome. If we can get into the habit of saying ‘NO’ to the little things, we will have the moral fiber to say ‘NO’ when real temptations comes knocking at our door. Today we read about the Fall of Adam and Eve, centered around a Temptation, Eve gave in to the lie and deception of the devil, she said yes when she should have said no. Penance strengthens us to say NO to temptation, and to better say YES to Jesus Christ in our daily walk. Charity or Almsgiving: All of our Spir itual exercises must find its expression in practical works of charity. Perhaps you can look at your financial commitment to your parish. Do I give to charity? Charity must be in our words and our actions. Lent is a time for us to grow in a closer relationship with Jesus Christ. Use it well and wisely. God bless you. Your friend and Pastor, Fr. Dan Hesko

WEEKLY OFFERING The first collection last week: $7,831.00 The second collection $1,991.50 The second collection today: Black & Indian Mission. The second collection next week : Building Fund Thank you for your support of your parish. God is generous to the generous of heart.’ Let us be generous in what we are and what we have, our time, talents and treasure.

PLEASE REMEMBER TO MAIL IN YOUR ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL

PLEDGE CARD Cards are available in the Narthex of Church.

O Worship the Lord in the Beauty of Holiness

The Sanctuary Light will burn this week in memory of Fred and Augusta Schwab by Mary Rose

The Blessed Mother Votive light will burn this week in memory of the Rev. P. Fitzpatrick by Susanne

The Sacred Heart Votive Light will burn this week in honor of Brendan Patrick Sestito (B’day) Gift of Dad

No Flowers are on the Altar during Holy Lent

WENDESDAY BIBLE STUDY 7:45 to 8:30pm.

Wednesday evening after the 7:00pm evening Mass. All are welcome. Join us as we study God’s Holy Word.

SPIRITUALITY WITH LENTEN SOUP March 9th from 7:00 to 9:00pm and the following four Thursdays. 1) “Living Aging” we will use Loretta LaRoach, sharing

experiences and Lectio Divina Prayer. Jackie Callahan. 2) The Power of Prayer and Water, shar ing and Lenten healing prayer experience. Peg Bergin March 16th 3) Where We Find Beauty in Our Lives: Shar ing and Lectio Divina Prayer. Jackie Callahan March 23rd. 4) Dealing With Stress: We will use “Life is short ” by

Loretta LaRoach. Sharing and Lectio Divina Prayer. Peg Bergin

5) March 30th Listening to your Life: Shar ing and closing prayer experience Peg and Jackie April 6th

We will be studying the Old Testament Prophecies con-cerning the Passion of Christ and how they are fulfilled in the Gospels

The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass Sat. 5:00pm & 6:30pm

Sun: 7:30am; 9:00am (Latin) 10:30am & 12:00noon

Daily: Mon.– Sat. 8:00am Monday & Friday 12:00 (Latin)

Eucharistic Adoration: Monday 8:30am-7:00pm

Novena Mass; Mon., Wed. 7:00 pm; Sat. 8:00 am

Confessions: Sat. 3:00 -4:00 in Lent Mon & Fri 6:00 Friday Lenten Mass 7:00 pm

STATIONS OF THE CROSS FRIDAYS IN LENT AFTER THE NOON AND 7:00 pm Masses

We are always in need of Altar Servers. See Fr . Dan for more information. If you are unable to serve your assigned Mass try to get a replacement and notify the parish office of your replacement. TODAY February 29/March 1 5:00pm Visitor 6:30pm Fr. Michael 7:30am Fr. Michael 10:30am Fr. Michael 12:00pm Fr. Michael Altar Servers: 5:00pm A.Gibilisco A.Gibilisco R. Hussey 9:00am Louis L. Pat B. 10:30am J. DeSanto S. Wickham A. Gibilisco 12:00Noon A. D’Annunzio A. Gibilisco

NEXT WEEK March 7/8 5:00pm Fr. Dan 6:30pm Fr. Michael 7:30am Fr. Dan 10:30am Fr. Mat 12:00pm Fr. Mat Altar Servers: 5:00pm A. Gibilisco A. Alex R. Hussey 9:00am Joey B. Dan B. 10:30am S. Wickham L. Lusquinos A. Gibilisco 12:00Noon A. Gibilisco A. Gibilisco

THAT MAN IS YOU MEN’S ENRICHMENT

Saturday Morning 6:30am to 8:00am. In the school building. All Men Welcome. Becoming a Man after God’s own Heart.

This program has been a tremendous blessing to so many men from our Parish.

How about giving it a try?? A Great Idea for Lent!

In your charity please remember to pray for: Rev. Joy Chacko, Ryan Thaddeus Murphy, Eileen Walters, Dawn Lapore, Ed Corso, Janice Dolnick, Michael Marciano, Elayne Allen, David Burke, Maria Lonseth, Grace Orlando, Patrick Corr, SueAnn Corso, Patti Sheehan, Jean Lytwyn, Wayne Wildrick, Connie Kenworthy, Ryan Hanson, Eddie Zaborney, Amelia Tobia, Margaret Alfano, Tom Latin, Catherine Olski, Pat Brokken, Corrine Hoffman, Debbie Miotta, Kevin Moran, Rachel O’Brien, Gina Tobia, Victo-ria Powers, Ann Bolger, Jim Murphy, Marge Brand, Ruth Alaia, Michael Brothers, Theresa Marks, Sheila Buxton, Taryn Hussey, Maureen Farrell, Rich Callahan, and for the faithful departed: Mike Smith, James Gr iffin

God, our loving Father, look with kindness on our brothers and sisters who seek Your care. In Your mercy grant health to the sick; comfort to the sorrowful, peace to the troubled, joy to the weary and eternal rest to those whose work on

Prayer for those serving in our Military

Please remember to pray for our parishioners and friends serving this nation at home and abroad. Cpl. Brendan Reiss, Sinead Slade, CDR Michael Dwan; USN Major Mark Paige; USMC Patrick Gallagher; Staff Sgt. Matthew Santilli; Master Sgt. Albert DiMaggio; Lieutenant Colonel

Bayard Smith; Dallas Jamison; Sgt. Timothy Hayes; Major Carlo Brancato; USMC Sgt. Brian Ruane. Prayer: O God who art the lover of peace and concord, grant to these thy servants who serve this nation, grace and strength. Preserve them we pray and shield them from all danger of body and soul; and hasten the day when they shall return to their homes and loved ones, through Christ our Lord. Amen

PRAYER FOR OUR OFFICERS O Almighty God, Whose great power and eternal wisdom em-braces the universe, Watch over all policemen and law enforce-ment officers everywhere. Protect them from harm. In the performance of their duty to stop crime, robbery, riots and vio-lence. We pray, help them keep our streets and homes safe, day and night. We com-mend them to your loving care because their duty is dangerous. Grant them strength and courage in their daily assign-ments. Dear God, protect these brave men and women. Grant them your almighty protection. Unite them safely with their families after duty has ended. Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen

BAYSHORE WIDE PENANCE 24 HOURS OF CONTINOUS

CONFESSIONS from 3:00 PM March 20th to

3:00 PM March 21st. St Mary’s Church; New Monmouth

All the Priest of the Deanery will be there at various times to hear Confessions.

Friday Stations of the Cross Make the Stations every Friday after the Noon and Evening Mass Stations begin at 12:45 and 7:30. Follow Christ in this venerable Lenten practice, as He made the Journey to Calvary for our Salvation The Stations of the Cross are synonymous with Lent. This devotion is also known as the "Way of the Cross", It commemorates 14 key events on day of Christ's crucifixion. The majority concern His final walk through the streets of Jerusalem, carrying the Cross. The Stations originated in medieval Europe when wars and persecution prevented Christian pilgrims from visiting the Holy Land. European artists created works depicting scenes of Christ's journey to Calvary. The faithful installed these sculptures or paintings at intervals along a procession route, inside the parish church or outdoors. Performing the devotion meant walking the entire route, stopping to pray at each "station." Today, images of the Stations are on display in almost all Catholic churches. They serve mainly as a focus for Lenten worship services. But the Stations can also be performed privately, at any time of the year, even at home.

LENTEN REGULATIONS 2020 Ash Wednesday is February 26. 2020. Below are some of the rules and regulations binding on Roman Catholics on Ash Wednesday and throughout the penitential season of Lent. Roman Catholics must fast and abstain from meat on Ash Wednesday, Wednesday, February 26, 2020 and Good Friday, April 10, 2020. Addition-ally, they must abstain from meat on all Fridays during Lent. Ash Wednesday is one of two yearly days of obligatory fasting and abstinence for Roman Catholics, along with Good Friday. According to the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, the norms of fasting are obligatory from age 18 until age 59. Fasting means a person is permitted to eat one full meal. Two smaller meals may also be taken, but they are not to equal that of a full meal. The rule of abstinence from meat is binding upon Catholics aged 14 and onwards. “Those that are excused from fast and abstinence outside the age limits include the physically or mentally ill including individuals suffering from chronic illnesses such as diabetes. Also excluded are pregnant or nursing women. In all cases, common sense should prevail, and ill persons should not further jeopardize their health by fasting.” The other obligatory day of fasting and abstinence is Good Friday, the day on which Catholics remember the death of Jesus on the cross. On the U.S. Bishops website, they explain the Good Friday fast should, when possible, last through the Easter Vigil on Holy Saturday night. While those are the only two days of full fasting and abstinence required, all of Lent should be a time of spiritual formation and preparation for Easter. “For all other weekdays of Lent, we strongly recommend participation in daily Mass and a self-imposed observance of fast-ing,” THE EASTER DUTY: To Make your Confession at Least once a year. (If once a year it is to be done between Ash Wed and Pentecost). To Receive Holy Communion at least once in the year. (Easter). The Emphasis here is Receive Holy Coming, NOT JUST GOING TO MASS ONCE A YEAR. That would be a serious mortal sin.

For those not receiving Holy Communion we offer the following prayer. My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament. I love You above all things, and I desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally, come spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as already there and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You. Amen (St. A lphonsus Ligouri) PARISH OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Friday 8:30am- 4:00pm OFFICE ADDRESS: 130 Bray Avenue, Middletown N.J. CONTACT: Parish Office: 732-787-1318 Fax: 732-787-2851; Rel. Ed/Ministry: 732-769-6262; Parish Hall: 732-769-6125; Thrift Shop/Pantry: 732-787-2836; Web Site: www.stcathek.org; Email: stcathek1@aol.com Ministry to the Sick and Homebound: To arrange Communion for the homebound, or for the Sacrament of the Sick, call the parish office. Sacrament of Baptism: Arrangements must be made through the parish office. Infants should be baptized as soon as possible. Sacrament of Matrimony: According to Diocesan policy, marriage arrangements must be made at least nine months prior to the wedding date through the parish office. Either the man or woman must be registered in our parish. Annulment Advocacy : To discuss Church Annulment procedure, or for information concerning Church Validation of a civil marriage, call the parish office to arrange a meeting with Fr. Dan. FORMED: A Catholic Media Program you can access 24/7 from your computer , I-phone etc. Go to www.stcathek.formed.org click ’register’ follow prompts and enjoy.

Parish Staff Pastor: V. Rev. Daniel C. Hesko, VF Deacons Rev. Mr. John Orlando Rev. Mr. John McGrath (retired) Religious Education: Mrs. Jackie Callahan, M.A. Mrs. Kathleen McGuire Parish Office: Mrs. Julie Fehlhaber Ms Peggy Rosenberg Music Director: Mrs. Karen Ohrn

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