Weekly Collec�on and A�endance May the good Lord bless you for your generosity and presence!
St. Jerome St. Mary of the Assumption
Saturday/Sunday, March 2/3, 2019
5:00pm Mass $1,414.00 108 people
7:30am Mass $2,757.00 102 people
11:00am Mass $1,556.00 143 people
Online Giving $490.00 25 families
Totals $6217.00 353 people
Saturday/Sunday, March 2/3, 2019
5:00pm Mass $1,057.00 80 people
8:00am Mass $1,268.00 92 people
10:00am Mass $1,481.00 115 people
Online Giving $337.00 17 families
Totals $4,143.00 287 people
Debt Reduc�on: $1,720.00 —Thank You!
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Dear Friends in Christ,
Peace and Joy to you and your loved ones!
The time has come. Lent has started. These are days to save and
savor. These are days asking us to set aside some time for God and reflect on his
blessings upon us. These are days calling us to fasting and feasting, to conversion and contemplation,
to watching and waiting, to lingering and listening, to silence and singing, to reconciling and rejoicing.
I would like to invite you to join us in this sacred season through prayer, worship and Holy
Mass. We need you, your friends, your family, and your loved ones as we gather together during these
most sacred days.
We have two beautiful places of worship—St. Jerome’s in West Long Branch and St. Mary’s in
Deal. Join us. Visit us. Pray with us.
Lasting memories have already been carved for us at those altars when we received our
sacraments. Our sincerest petitions have been carried as we walked those sacred aisles, and our
heartfelt prayers have been heard from those pews.
Other than our regular Mass schedules, we have added some Lenten devotions to make this Lent the best ever for you. We will have the Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament at St. Mary’s Church
during these Wednesdays after the 9 A.M. Mass. There will be Stations of the Cross at 11:30 A.M.
followed by Benediction. Confessions will be held in between these times.
At St. Jerome’s Church, we will have Soup, Speaker and Stations on Friday evenings. Simple
soup at 6 P.M., followed by a short reflection and a 7 P.M. Eucharistic Adoration, Stations of the Cross
and Benediction. Confessions will be held at 5 P.M.
Allow me to end with what St. Paul wrote to the people of Corinth. This was also the Second
Reading this Ash Wednesday. He said, “Working together, then, we appeal to you not to receive the
grace of God in vain. For he says: In an acceptable time I heard you and on the day of salvation I
helped you. Behold now is a very acceptable time, behold, now is the day of salvation.”
God loves you always and in all ways.
Fr. PJ
P.S. We will have the Blessing of our New Stations of the Cross at St. Jerome’s Church during the 11
A.M. Mass. Thank you, Mr. Bill Rhoads, for your generous and heartwarming donation to our place of
worship.
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MMass Inten�ons
Saturday, March 9
5:00pm Gertrude Vona (Anniversary) Req. by Roseanne & Dick English
Buddy Crochet Req. by Tony & Gretchen DiCesare
Sunday, March 10
7:30am Joan Marie Luciano (1st Anniversary) Req. by Our Lady of Hope Parish
Ted L. Ferraro Dennis & Doreen Flanagan
11:00am Donald Cur�s Req. by Marie Cur�s
James Wallace Req. by the Wallace family
Mrs. Helen Rodney Req. by Walter & Be�y Pawlukanis
Wednesday March 13
8:30 am Living and Deceased Parishioners William Stanton
Req. by Irene Ciarla
Friday March 15
8:30 am Marion Karbowiak Req. by Irene Ciarla
Luznith Valle Req. by Our Lady of Hope Parish
12:00 pm ADORATION TODAY A�er Mass un�l 12:00 Noon
Saturday, March 16
8:30 am Peter West Req. by the Monteleone family
Frank Rocco Req. by Felipe Morales
5:00 pm Alice A. Ronan Req. by the Ronan family
Buddy Crochet Req. by the McKelvey family
Sunday, March 17
7:30 am Ted L. Ferraro Req. by the Swinton family
Sylvia Pataky Req. by Jim & Jean Harmer
11:00 am Frank Bulzis Req. by Doreen & Mark
Donald Cur�s Req. by Marie Cur�s
Server Schedule
Saturday March 16 5:00 pm
Lector Chris Scholtz Amanda Prascsak
Extraordinary Ministers
Deacon Lou Rich Detura
Altar Servers Erin White Shannon White Allen Antony Rebecca Rodriguez
Sunday, March 17 7:30 am
Lector Theresa Meire
Extraordinary Ministers
Dennis Flanagan Ted Ferraro
Altar Servers Kevin Hagerman Nicole Knox Riley Mandeville
Lector Marie Cur�s Joe Cronin
11:00 am
Extraordinary Ministers
Doreen Bulzis Mark Bulzis
Altar Servers Richard Wallace John Ferro Samuel Ferro
The "St. Jerome Rosary Altar Society," invites everyone to reserve flowers in front of the Blessed Mother and Sacred Heart Statues. The dona�on is $12 each and can be for loving memorials, birth-days, anniversaries, or any special inten�ons.
Please contact Donna Tomaino for available dates at 732-996-6037 or email: tomaino�[email protected]
ALTAR PRIVILEGE
March 16 …....Suzanne and Mary Fitzsimmons March 23………………………………….….Terry Reese
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Speaking of Marriage and Family Life Do you try to a�end Mass together?
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Be Blessed as You
Present the Gifts
Would you like to present
the Bread and the ine at
mass ? Please see Vito or any of our ushers
for your preferred Mass weekend time.
Adult Faith Forma�on News! Explore the Mysteries,
Discover the Meaning, and
Experience the Riches of the Mass
Raise the bar on your fitness rou�ne this Lent!
Register for . . .
A Biblical Walk Through the Mass
(a 5-part DVD series by Dr. Edward Sri)
When? & Where?
TUESDAY EVENINGS beginning 3/12/2019 : 7:00PM - 8:30PM in the SJ rectory mee�ng room
Required Study Resource A Biblical Walk Through the Mass Student Pac
(includes Dr. Sri’s book + study workbook) ($19.95+s/h)
Order Resources Thru Ascension Publica�ons (1st �me par�cipants only)
Website: ascensionpress.com or Phone: 1-800-376-0520 (Mon-Fri 8AM-6PM)
IMPORTANT: Do Not Hesitate to order your study resources -- you will need them for the 1st session.
To Register / Ask Ques�ons / Get Help Ordering Contact: Chris�ne Scholtz
PLEASE JOIN US! Observe Lenten Fridays at St. Jerome Church On Friday evenings, we will be hosting a simple Lenten Soup Supper, beginning at 6:00PM, in the school cafeteria. Following the supper, everyone is welcome to attend the Stations of the Cross in St. Jerome Church.
Confessions will be held at 5PM.
Please join us for St Jerome School PTA 38th Annual Gift Auction & Fashion Show
Saturday, April 13, 2019
11am-4pm
Ocean Place Resort, Long Branch, NJ
Enjoy a gourmet lunch with friends and families while trying your luck at stunning gifts like Tory Burch, Coach, Vera Bradley, flat screen TVs, laptops, American Girl dolls and more!
For questions or tickets please contact Kris Vining 732.599.8395
5:00 pm Michael O’Sullivan Req. by Marjorie & Paul Edelson
Jae-Hee Lee Req.. by Helen Kong
Sunday, March 10
8:00 am Jerome Foley & Arlene Solecki Req. by Mary & Bob Wai�
James Amadruto Req. by Ursula & Chris Carkhuff
Calvin & Jennie Applegate Req. by David Applegate
10:00 am Patricia Cernigliaro Req. by Our Lady of Hope Parish at St.
Mary’s Bob Moore
Req. by Michelle & Chris Rogers Judith Hazelrigg
Req. by the Sylvia family
Monday, March 11
9:00 am Terry Lawden Ted F. Randazzo
Req. by Flavia DeMola & Anthony & Pamela Mauro
Tuesday, March 12
9:00 am Ethel Cavanagh Req. by her son
Wednesday, March 13
9:00 am Blessings for Sandra Trapp Req. by Ed Sullivan
Thursday, March 14
9:00 am Leo & Florence Morrissey Fr. John Beck Robert Tomaino (birthday)
Req. by Pat Serafino
Saturday, March 16
5:00 pm Judy Hazelrigg Req. by Marjorie & Paul Edelson
Randy Siciliano Req. by Richard & Margaret Buckley
Sunday, March 17
8:00 am Heather Melofchik Sullivan Req. by Ed Sullivan
Jean & Bill Duffy Req. by Elizabeth Hardy
10:00 am Judith Hazelrigg Req. by Mr. & Mrs. Freddy Guiscardo
Alyce & Joseph Shenan Req. by the Hughes family
Charles Kenworthy Req. by Michelle & Chris Rogers
Mini Meditation
On the Disappearance of Sin
“Even theologians in our day have discussed the possibility of replacing confessing sin with
conversations with psychologists and sociologists. Sin does not really exist. There are only problems and these can be settled with the help of experts. Sin has disappeared and with it
forgiveness. And behind that disappearance there is the disappearance of a God who is turned
toward man.”
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI
Here’s One Positive Encouragement
Do you have spiritual pride? You will probably say yes. Now think about what spiritual pride means to you. Does it mean a feeling or deep pleasure or sa�sfac�on in your religious beliefs? If so, then you are probably sharing with others the same defini�on that they have and feel confident in your beliefs and religion. Do you act with prejudice and distain or lack of tolerance to others who do not believe or worship as you do? Having pride in yourself or in something is very commendable, but if your pride leads to the distain of others, this pride fullness will also lead you away from God and negate your pride and spirituality. If this confuses you, just remember God wants you to do onto others as you want others to do onto you. Respect others' feelings.
POPE FRANCIS PRAYER INTENTIONS FOR MARCH
Recognition of the Right of Christian Communities
That Christian communities, especially those who
are persecuted, feel that they are close to Christ
and have their rights respected.
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This week we take up The Catholic Relief Services Collec�on to help Jesus in disguise. This collec�on helps six Catholic agencies provide relief and support to struggling communi�es and work for peace and reconcilia�on among our marginalized brothers and sisters here and around the world. Please prayerfully consider how you can support the collec�on. Learn more about the collec�on at www.usccb.org/catholic-relief.
Theme: Never REACH OUT your hand unless you are willing to EXTEND an arm.
Why is the Annual Catholic Appeal important?
As members of our diocesan family, we are called upon to love and serve all of our brothers and sisters – both within our Catholic community and beyond. Your contribu�on to the Annual Catholic Appeal allows our diocese to con�nue to serve as a resource to the parishes and other organiza�ons in their efforts to provide service, evangeliza�on and outreach to people throughout Burlington, Mercer, Monmouth and Ocean Coun�es.
We will have Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament at St. Mary’s Church Wednesdays
during lent after the 9 A.M. Mass. There will
be Stations of the Cross at 11:30 A.M.
followed by Benediction. Confessions will be held in between these times.
March 13, 20 & 27 April 3, 10 & 17
All are Welcome San Alfonso Retreat House 2019 Day of Recollec�on:
Now that we have begun our 2019 Lenten journey, please consider joining Our Lady of Hope parishioners, family, and friends for a Day of Recollec�on at San Alfonso Retreat House, 755 Ocean Avenue, Long Branch. This event is scheduled for Thursday April 11, 2019. Gathering will begin at 9:30 a.m. with coffee/tea and pastries upon arrival. The remainder of the day will include prayer, rosary, reconcilia�on, and Mass. Departure �me is approximately 3:30 p.m. The cost, including lunch, is $35.00 per person. Cash payments or by check made payable to San Alfonso Retreat House. Payments will be collected on that day.
If you are planning to a�end or have ques�ons, please contact Joann Fischer 732-531-3476 as soon as you can. Retreat house personnel have requested a count of those who will be a�ending in order to prepare accordingly.
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UNITED IN PRAYER
Please pray for the sick, the homebound and those who have requested us to remember them in prayer, especially: Monico Rodriguez, Carmella Mariani, Ashley Cusack, Jean Kolibas, Donna Curtis, Silvio Varone, Laurel Varone, Chad Clarke, Josephine Santandrea, Kathleen Moran, Eileen Lomet, Fr. Fred Jackiewicz, Robert Steiner, Kathy Ryan, Lorry Steiner, Jim Malespina, Jim Vecchione, Vinny Stasio, Eugene Andrea, John Clark, Joan Malespina Marie Miltner, Vilda Malic, Joel Rivera, Peter Gangemi, Jane Pearson, Francis Tarasiewicz, Bob Waitt, Maryanne Cardamone, David Walther, Lori Kelly, Carole Evangelista, Marie Siciliano, Maureen Walther, Regina Roche and family, Frank Marsico, John Mauceri, the Mazza family, the Frankfort family, Raymond Hardy, Maritza Hernandez, Jeffrey White, Anna Oleinik, Peggy Morgan, Peggy Hildebrand, Augustus Maggio, Hayden Hawes,, John Shaw, Jeanine Hayes, Wendy Lewelyn, Phil Wilderotter, John Murphy, Frank Signorelli, Steve Lazar, John Fiedler, Myra Walther, Samy Yanni, Rose DiLieto, Annie Villarroel, , Diane Latshaw, Dr. Jai Jeen Rhee, Sarah Walther, Father Ray Wadas, Nate Valcich, Marta Otero, Sam Geffrey, Frank Edwards, Linda Hopkins, and Jean Lenzo,.
Also, we continually keep in our prayers all those who are serving in the Armed Forces.
Pro Life – RIGHT TO LIFE
The campaign vigil of 40 DAYS FOR LIFE is beginning this Lenten season on March 6th, Ash Wednesday and extends through April 18th, Palm Sunday. 40 DAYS FOR LIFE is a worldwide effort to end the scourge of abor�on!
As Catholics we are called to pray, fast, and to stand up for Life.
St. Michael’s and Our Lady Of Hope Parishes are again partnering with other local parishes conduc�ng this peaceful, prayerful, vigil at Planned Parenthood at 69 Newman Springs Rd. in Shrewsbury, where the abor�ons are performed.
Now more than ever, babies, their moms, and all, need us there praying. Please come and join us on Mondays at Planned Parenthood for one hour, between the hours of 8AM- 6PM, during Lent.
“IF NOT NOW… WHEN?”
WILL WE STAND UP AND SPEAK UP FOR THOSE WHO CAN’T SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES!
For informa�on or to sign up call: Mary Richards
723-222-1562 or email: mrichards0302@ gmail.com
GO TO CONFESSION
Addi�onal Confession Dates and Times
St. Jerome’s Church
Fridays, 9 to 12 Noon and 5 P.M.
St. Mary’s Church
Wednesdays, 9 to 11:30 A.M.
Cohorts Mass - Celebrate with our neighboring Parishes
Tuesday, March 12, 2019 @ 7:30 PM
St. Dorothea’s Church in Eatontown
St. Jerome, West Long Branch • St. Mary, Deal • St. Dorothea, Eatontown • Christ the King, Long Branch • Precious Blood, Monmouth Beach • St. Michael, West End
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The Seven Elements of Parish Life The essence of parish life is formed by seven essen�al elements: Evangeliza�on, Worship, Word, Community, Service, Stewardship, and Leadership. These elements constantly interrelate in parish life, each nurturing and suppor�ng the other, with the communal celebra�on of Sunday Eucharist at the center.
WORSHIP
‘Worship itself is evangeliza�on, a communal witness to the sovereignty of God, the abiding presence of Jesus Christ, and the power of the Holy Spirit at work in the Church. The spiritual life of a parish animates its mission. Personal and communal prayer is essen�al to the building up of the Body of Christ. In the celebra�on of The Eucharist, sacramental and liturgical rites, individuals gather together to manifest a communal proclama�on of faith. Worship gives expression to the faith of the community and its degree of commitment to furthering the Kingdom of God.’
Descriptors of Worship in Parish Life The following “descriptors” are indicators that point toward concrete ways in which worship gets lived out in a parish: �� 1. The Sunday Eucharist is a priority in the life of the parish and is celebrated with full and ac�ve
par�cipa�on of the parishioners. �� 2. Competent individuals are responsible for every aspect of liturgical celebra�ons. �� 3. Parishioners serve in many liturgical roles at liturgy. �� 4. Liturgical ministers are well trained and effec�ve in their ministries. �� 5. Preaching is directly related to the scriptures and to the real life experience of the people. �� 6. The worship space is able to accommodate the rites of the Church in a dignified and liturgically
suitable manner. �� 7. Liturgical art and environment are marked by noble simplicity. �� 8. Worship aids are contemporary and in good condi�on. �� 9. Quality in music, including instruments, musicians, and hymn selec�on, enables the assembly to
par�cipate in sung prayer. �� 10. All the sacraments are celebrated regularly, with a�en�on given to making them true expressions of
the life of the parish. �� 11. Liturgy of the World with Children is celebrated with young members of the parish. �� 12. Devo�onal prayer is encouraged, but does not interfere with the primary sacramental celebra�ons of
Fr. P.J. and the OLOH Pastoral Council would appreciate your feedback. Please check the box next to the number of the descriptor if you see or experience these descriptors of worship being “lived out” in our parish. You may drop your feedback (cutout from the bulle�n for your convenience) in the “ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS” box in the back of church at your convenience. Thank you for your con�nued support of our parish programs and ministries.
Please Signup to volunteer for the Family Promise Pro-gram which will be at the church from March 10th to March 17th. Come and help the Homeless!
St. Dorothea (www.stdorothea.org) Adoration every Tuesday 11-6:45pm in the Church. Evening Mass Tuesday, in Church and Friday, in Meet-ing Room at 7pm.
Lenten Dinners begin on March 8 from 5-7pm in the Meeting Room. March 12 Cohort Mass at 7PM, Fellowship in the Mee�ng Room following Mass. Everyone is welcome
St. Michael (www.stmichaelnj.com)
Christ the King • Precious Blood • St. Dorothea St. Jerome • St. Mary • St. Michael
UPCOMING EVENTS Christ the King (www.cklb.org)
Divine Mercy of New Jersey Healing Ministry will be visiting us on Sun, Mar 10th for a 3pm Healing Mass at Holy Trinity Church followed by anointing of the sick, Chaplet & Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament.
All are invited to participate in the Immaculate Heart of Mary Novena on Wednesday, March 13th, from 3:00 to 4:00 pm at the Sacred Heart of Jesus & Mary Chapel.
Mass to celebrate the Feast of St. Joseph with the distribution of St. Joseph’s bread will be on Tues, Mar 19th, 12:10 pm at Holy Trinity Church. Distribution of St. Joseph’s bread at Our Lady Star of the Sea Church will be on Sat, Mar 16th at the 4:00 pm mass.
All donations, contributions, and payments to the parish should be made
payable to:
The Parish of Our Lady of Hope
Free stair li� available. Requires assembly. For details, call 732-859-7538.
Prayer for Lent
Generous Father, you constantly shower us with your abundant graces. Grant, we pray, that our Lenten sacrifices, prayers and reflection will help us to better recognize the graces of this season. May we share what you have given us with those less fortunate. And help us, Father, to walk confidently on our path, leading us closer to you as we prepare to welcome your son, our risen Savior, this Easter.
AMEN
Save the Date Knights will be serving a St. Patrick Dinner on Saturday, March 16th from 6pm in the St. Dorothea’s Family Center. Dinner will feature Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner.
All are welcome.
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