Mary, Mother of the Church Parish ST. MARY 45 Crosswicks Street Bordentown, N.J. 08505 HOLY ASSUMPTION 1290 Hornberger Avenue Roebling, N.J. 08554 REV. MARTIN O’REILLY, Pastor REV. CESAR R. ANSON, Parochial Vicar REV. STEPHEN SCHULER, SVD, Weekend Assistant Deacons Gary T. Richardson Ronald Schwoebel Parish Office: 609-298-0261 Fax: 609-298-7178 www.mmotcp.org Retired Deacons Lawrence W. Finn Thomas F. Shea Ronald Zalegowski Monday: Hos 2:16, 17b-18, 21-22; Ps 145:2-9; Mt 9:18-26 Tuesday: Hos 8:4-7, 11-13; Ps 115:3-10; Mt 9:32-38 Wednesday: Hos 10:1-3, 7-8, 12; Ps 105:2-7; Mt 10:1-7 Thursday: Hos 11:1-4, 8e-9; Ps 80:2ac, 3b, 15-16; Mt 10:7-15 Friday: Hos 14:2-10; Ps 51:3-4, 8-9, 12-14, 17; Mt 10:16-23 Saturday: Is 6:1-8; Ps 93:1-2, 5; Mt 10:24-33 Sunday: Is 55:10-11; Ps 65:10-14; Rom 8:18-23; Mt 13:1-23 [1-9] READINGS FOR THE WEEK
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Mary, Mother of the Church Parish ST. MARY
45 Crosswicks Street Bordentown, N.J. 08505
HOLY ASSUMPTION 1290 Hornberger Avenue
Roebling, N.J. 08554
REV. MARTIN O’REILLY, Pastor REV. CESAR R. ANSON, Parochial Vicar
REV. STEPHEN SCHULER, SVD, Weekend Assistant
Deacons Gary T. Richardson Ronald Schwoebel
Parish Office: 609-298-0261
Fax: 609-298-7178 www.mmotcp.org
Retired Deacons Lawrence W. Finn Thomas F. Shea
Ronald Zalegowski
Monday: Hos 2:16, 17b-18, 21-22; Ps 145:2-9; Mt 9:18-26 Tuesday: Hos 8:4-7, 11-13; Ps 115:3-10; Mt 9:32-38 Wednesday: Hos 10:1-3, 7-8, 12; Ps 105:2-7; Mt 10:1-7 Thursday: Hos 11:1-4, 8e-9; Ps 80:2ac, 3b, 15-16; Mt 10:7-15
Friday: Hos 14:2-10; Ps 51:3-4, 8-9, 12-14, 17; Mt 10:16-23 Saturday: Is 6:1-8; Ps 93:1-2, 5; Mt 10:24-33 Sunday: Is 55:10-11; Ps 65:10-14; Rom 8:18-23; Mt 13:1-23 [1-9]
READINGSFORTHEWEEK
M Saturday Vigil: Holy Assumption—4:00 PM St. Mary—5:00 PM Sunday: Holy Assumption—10:30 AM St. Mary, 7:30, 9:30, and 11:30 AM S R
Holy Assumption—Saturday from 3:00-3:45 PM St. Mary—Saturday 4:00-4:45 PM; also by appt.
W M : M F St. Mary, Bordentown 7:30 AM Chapel of Saints Holy Assumption, Roebling 8:30 AM
(Monday -Eucharistic Service)
No morning Mass on Saturdays
Eve of the Holy Day: St. Mary, Bordentown 7:00 PM Holy Day: St. Mary, Bordentown —7:30 AM
Holy Assumption, Roebling —8:30 AM & 7:00 PM
B Baptisms are celebrated on 1st & 3rd Sundays of the month, 1:00 PM at St. Mary Church; and on the 3rd Sunday during the 10:30 AM Mass at Holy Assumption. Please call the rectory office to register, provide the required documents, and schedule a Baptism Prep class.
M Arrangements are to be made at least 1 year in advance.
S C /C Urgent calls any time of day or night. Arrangements for Anointing of the Sick and Holy Communion for those confined to the home are to be made by contacting the rectory.
A B S The chapel is open daily. The Blessed Sacrament is exposed for solemn adoration: Mon.-Fri. 8:00-8:45AM; Sat. 8:00-10:00AM. Evening hours are Wed. 7-8 PM Quarterly, special adoration times & events are offered.
P R We welcome new parishioners to the parish, and we ask them to register as soon as possible. If you are not registered, we are not able to issue letters for sponsorship for the Sacraments or character references to schools or for employment. If you move from the parish please notify the rectory.
PARISH ORGANIZATIONS & MINISTRIES
Altar Linen Ministry Barbara Boldizar 609-499-0900 (HA)
Helene Shea 609-298-7612 (SM)
Altar Rosary Society Donna Frappolli 609-221-1957 (HA)
Music Ministry Jesús Alfonso Gonzalez, Coordinator 609-222-2335
Secular Franciscan Order
Contact the Parish Office—609-298-0261
Sports Committee—CYO John Bacovin 609-638-9054
St. Vincent de Paul Society Jeff Burns 609-298-1414
Word of Life Prayer Group Pat Baylog 609-298-4249
M E W ALLPARISHMEETINGSANDEVENTSARESUSPENDEDUNTILFURTHERNOTICE T C U F C S .
NEW MASS SCHEDULE
ST. MARY CHURCH - BORDENTOWN
Masses Open to the Public WEDNESDAY: 12:30 pm SATURDAY: 5:00 pm SUNDAY: 8:00 am SUNDAY: 9:30 am Drive-To Communion After Mass
Masses Closed to the Public MON-TUES-THURS-FRI: 12:30 pm
All Masses Live Streamed: www.mmotcp.org
HOLY ASSUMPTION - ROEBLING
Masses Open to the Public WEDNESDAY: 9:30 AM SATURDAY: 4:00 pm SUNDAY: 9:30 am SUNDAY: 11:00 am Drive-To Communion After Mass 11:00 am Mass on Sunday is Recorded and can
be viewed on our Facebook Page: Mary Mother of the Church Parish – Bordentown,
Roebling, and Florence
Monday, July 6 at 12:30 pm
Geraldine Cippulo rb/ John & Susan Pushman
Tuesday, July 7 at 12:30 pm Joseph “Bob” Matthews (A) rb/Maria Shoesmith
Fr. Martin O’Reilly, Pastor ......................................... ext. 16 …………………………………[email protected] Fr. Cesar Anson, Parochial Vicar ............................... ext. 10 ………………………….………[email protected] Larry Denney, Financial Consultant ........................... ext. 15 ……………………………………[email protected] Margaret Zola, Business Manager & CRE ................. ext. 18 ............................................................ [email protected] Cathy Alphonse, Accounts Payable/Receivable ......... ext. 11 ..................................................... [email protected]
Jesus Alfonso Gonzalez, Music Coordinator & Cantor …………………………………..…[email protected] Richard Mercantini, Maintenance ………………………….…….…[email protected] Carol Schulz, Bulletin Coordinator & RE Assistant…....ext. 17 ………………………………………[email protected] Peggy Schwoebel, Parish Secretary/ ….Bereavement Support……..……………...………….ext.10 ……………………………………[email protected] Patricia Solimine, Baptism & Wedding Coordinator…..ext. 12 ……………………………………[email protected]
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Sanctuary Candle
Men & Women in the Armed Forces Dina & Tersina DiPietro
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HOLY ASSUMPTION & ST. MARY CHURCHES OPEN FOR PRIVATE PRAYER
St. Mary Monday-Thursday: 9 am to 12 noon & 1:15 pm to 2:30 pm Friday: 9 am to 12 noon
Holy Assumption
Monday-Friday: 9 am to 2:30 pm
ENTER THROUGH MAIN DOORS ONLY
PARISH OFFERINGS
Due to the early submission of the bulletin the collection totals for the
weekend of June 28th were not available when the bulletin was printed. They will
be included in next week’s bulletin.
Thank you for your generous support.
PLEASE CONTINUE TO CHECK OUR WEBSITE, FACEBOOK PAGE, OR WEEKLY BULLETIN FOR MASS SCHEDULES AS CHANGES ARE LIKELY TO OCCUR AS WE MOVE FORWARD THROUGH RE-OPENING.
Dear Sisters and Brothers, Happy 4th of July weekend. I do hope you will get a chance to spend some me with family and friends. This year, 2020, has been a quite a challenging year to date, with the Coronavirus shu ng everything down, the tragic death of George Floyd and the racial tension that followed and the tearing down of monuments, both poli cal and religious, has le this na on feeling broken and very fragile. Many people are feeling afraid, afraid for themselves and afraid for their children and their families. The 4th of July should not just be about independence but the birth of freedom, the birth of new ideals, the birth of all peoples coming together to live as one people and striving to make a na on where all people are treated equally and with respect. The declara on of 1776 for independence from Britain and the struggle that followed didn’t end in 1783, it con nues to this day and will always con nue because a na on that is as mul cultural as America there will always be a cry for equality, for recogni on and acceptance. My prayer this 4th of July is that God will provide for us the leadership that will, in the words of St Paul, ‘Use words that build up, not words that tear down,’ and help us all to live as united people of America. A li le prayer from ‘The Book Of A Thousand Prayers.’
God of hope, you have given the rainbow as a symbol of your faithfulness; in its colors, you have shown us the variety of human life and your call to unity; its span between heaven and earth reminds us that our hopes for the future are founded on your grace; you have tuned your face from judgement to redemp on and have called us to be peacemakers.
We pray for people whose humanity is denied by others; for those persecuted or imprisoned because of their religion or their poli cs; for those who try to oppress and manipulate others and in so doing lose sight of their own humanity; for those who work for peace and jus ce, whatever the cost.
Lord God, make us your rainbow people, glorying in our God-given variety, passionate for peace, trus ng in your grace, in the name of Jesus Christ, the hope of the world.
(Pa erns and Prayers for Chris an Worship)
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For Envelope Users and On-Line Giving Participants Upcoming Donation Designations
PLEASE CONSIDER ON-LINE GIVING
July 12 Weekly July 19 Weekly St. Vincent DePaul: Helps the poor and needy in our local communities. July 26 Weekly August 2 Weekly Building Maintenance: Keeping our places of worship warm, dry and comfortable. August 9 Weekly August 15 The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary August 16 Weekly St. Vincent DePaul: Helps the poor and needy in our local communities. August 23 Weekly August 30 Weekly
THE SICK who have been recommended to our prayers…
David Csik, Jr., Maria Corbett, Nancy Walls, Patricia Gates, Nichole Lynn Cochran, Fr. Mike Burns, Ronald Bell, Jr., James Ryan Tomlinson, Edward Gernhardt, Michael Nuzzi, Joan DeLorenzo, Bill Carter, Virginia Csik, Patty Chamberlain, Edna Weiss, Louis MacArthur, Pearl Tusim, Sam Eleuteri, Ryan Misner, Patrick Rogers, and all of the sick of the parish.
In the Gospel today we hear Jesus say: “Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest.” Your gifts to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul brings peace to those who are overwhelmed with life’s
burdens.
If you were anyone you know in the Bordentown, Florence or Roebling areas needs assistance please have
them call our confidential hotline at 609-298-1414
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DID YOU KNOW?
BULLETINS ARE NOW ALSO BEING SENT BY EMAIL TO THOSE PARISHIONERS WHO HAVE SUPPLIED US WITH AN EMAIL ADDRESS. IF YOU KNOW OF ANYONE WHO WOULD LIKE THE BULLETIN DELIVERED VIA EMAIL, PLEASE HAVE THEM CALL THE PARISH OFFICE TO ADD THEIR EMAIL TO THE DATABASE.
Mary, Mother of the Church Community Food Pantry
St. Mary Site Current needs: canned carrots, beets, sauerkraut, beef stew, chicken, Spam, sardines, white bread, and strawberry jelly. Thanks to the con nued generosity of our parish community, St. Mary’s Food Pantry con nues to operate during this me of tremendous need. Any resident of the Northern Burlington County area who is need of supplemental food can visit the pantry weekly.
Pantry is Open: M-W-F 2-3 PM Tuesday & Thursday 9-10 AM & 6-7 PM
Saturday 9-10 AM
Holy Assumption Site Current needs: cereal, pasta sauce, canned fruit, canned vegetables, juice and snacks. If you’d like to drop off food, please bring it to the pantry on Mondays between 10 and 11 am. Thank you!
Pantry is Open: Tuesday 2-3 PM
Since each Food Pantry operates separately in different loca ons, please bring all dona ons to the church
reques ng the items needed. Thank you for your continued generosity!
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It’s not too late to get your ticket for the Super 50/50 Drawing. July 13, 2020
For tickets, please contact the parish office.
Super
MARY, MOTHER OF THE
CHURCH IS NOW OPENING FOR THE
CELEBRATION OF
WEDDINGS & BAPTISMS If you would like to schedule a
wedding or baptism, please contact Patricia Solimine at the Parish Office
609-298-0261 - Ext. 12
During the Covid 19 pandemic, in addition to onsite services, Catholic Charities has established TeleHealth
and TeleMental Health services. Call 800-360-7711.
Food Pantries are distributing prepackaged food bags. Mornings in Burlington from 9:30-11:30 and in Mercer
and Ocean Counties 9-12. For directions and information on additional services go to:
www.catholiccharitiestrenton.org
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…… Religious Education News …… LESSONS AND ACTIVITIES CAN BE FOUND
UNDER THE R.E. CURRENT EVENTS TAB ON OUR WEBSITE
1st – 8th Grade – Summer Faith Adventure Story of David video and follow-up questions Cookie video and recipe
VOLUNTEERS ARE ALWAYS NEEDED IN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION! Please consider volunteering. We have a wonderful program for Catechists, Aides and Hall Monitors. The success of our program is dependent on the willingness of individuals to help out. All volunteers need to be fingerprinted and attend a “VIRTUS” Safe Child workshop before being allowed to volunteer. (Fingerprinting and VIRTUS information can be found on our RE website.) Volunteering is a rewarding experience to share your faith with our parish youth. High School and College age volunteers will excel this year since we will be going digital – this is right up their alley. 2020-2021 REGISTRATION As we look forward to the Fall we must be conscious of what is happening in the world around us. Based on concerns for the health and safety of our families and the physical distancing guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and the Diocese of Trenton, I continue to monitor and watch for guidance. While these adjustments continue to change, I cannot at this time comment on registration or in-class learning. Please remember that all changes will be made to protect our students and volunteers against the spread of COVID-19. What I can promise is a superior Catholic education during these unprecedented times. I hope to hold Re-Registration in July, continue to monitor your email and the above noted communications. Always remember we are one CATHOLIC family. We will get through this, as with all the challenges before us, together. Live our Creed.
The Fall will bring many favorable changes to the curriculum. 1st-6th grade will now be using Christ in Us by Sadlier. This new program comes with detailed class plans and a digital portal for Catechist, parent and child. Faithful, compre-hensive, structured, and effective catechesis is delivered through a variety of instructional models, supported by digital portals for all users, providing the ability to adapt to the real-time needs of their learners and their learning environ-ments. 7th grade will now be adding in a minimal amount of Decision Point, currently used solely by our 8th grade classes. Class time will also be reduced to aide in the amount of time children are dropped off for class and picked up after Mass. All the specifics will be included in the Registration Packet, estimated for mid-July. Class to Mass will continue but all the grades will be required to attend Mass after class putting the focus on Mass.
FREE SUMMER VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL Since we will not be hosting VBS this year, I want to offer parents a weekly program they can do from the safety of their own home with their whole family. Holy Heroes is offering a FREE program with outline, videos, lesson discussions, songs, snacks, crafts, activities and games. To register, go to www.holyheroes.com scroll to the bottom of the page and click the link for Summer Faith Adventure.
You’ll be able to choose from one of the summer camp weeks: June 15-19, June 22-26, or July 20-24. I’ve signed myself up, I hope you will too.
Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed the man who seeks refuge in him. [Psalm 34(33):9]
September 9 December 16 March 10 October 21 January 20 April 21 November 18 February 10 May 5 For this year’s Monthly Spiritual Exercises, we will use, The Ignatian Adventure and The Jesuit Guide to Almost Every-thing. These two Jesuits will lead us with exquisite expertise through the Exercises of St. Ignatius. Donation: $175. TEILHARD READING GROUP 9 Fridays 1:00 – 2:30 PM September 11 December 4 March 5 October 2 January 8 April 9 November 6 February 5 May 7 Our study of Teilhard continues this year with the reading of Louis Savory’s Teilhard de Chardin on the Gospels, The Message of Jesus for an Evolutionary World. Please join our lively discussions about Teilhard’s vision of God’s plan for the ongoing growth and evolution of all creation into full union with God in Christ. Donation: $175, includes book.
SPIRITUAL READING GROUP 9 Fridays 6:30 – 8:30 PM September 11 December 4 March 5 October 2 January 8 April 9 November 6 February 5 May 7 Good spiritual reading is a must for spiritual growth. This will be fun as well as fruitful. Can you devote one Friday night a month to this pursuit? Donation: $225, includes all books. The Wounded Healer………. Henri Nouwen The Drawing of This Love…….. Julian of Norwich Essential Writings……….. James Martin, SJ Upstream …………Mary Oliver
LIVING CONTEMPLATIVELY 9 Saturdays 9:15 AM – 3:30 PM September 12 December 5 March 6 October 3 January 9 April 10 November 7 February 6 May 8 This program calls out to those who desire to live more contemplatively in the world, to grow in union with God and others, and to become more aware, intentional, and free. Wonderful spiritual reading will support our contemplative prayer throughout the year. Bring a bag lunch. Tuition: $325 To register, call 609-877-0509. Please check www.FHOP.org for our other offerings!
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THE RIGHT DIRECTION If we walk one step toward God, God will run ten steps toward us. —Anonymous
Blessed are the mask wearers, for they help keep persons of sacred worth from dying alone and scared, separated from family and friends. Blessed are those who care for the sick and comfort the dying, for they are the presence of Beloved Community. Blessed are those who mourn the dead rather than minimize their death, for they will retain their humanity. Blessed are the scientists searching for treatments and vaccines, for they are bearers of hope. Blessed are the food providers for those who can and cannot pay, for they are sustainers of life. Blessed are those who keep their distance, for they allow our beloved ones to remain close. Blessed are those who refuse to profit unjustly from the pandemic, for they bear witness to justice and common decency. Blessed are employers who keep workers safe, for they value life over profit. Blessed are leaders who make compassionate decisions based upon knowledge and evidence, for they forge a wise path. Blessed are the truth tellers, for they provide the best information possible to keep all of us safe. Blessed are those who do not use the pandemic to divide us, for they work for the common good of all.
St. Mary Mass Schedule Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday 12:30 pm CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC Wednesday 12:30 pm Open to the Public—Capacity Limited Saturday 5:00 pm Open to the Public—Capacity Limited Sunday 8:00 am Open to the Public—Capacity Limited Sunday 9:30 am Open to the Public—Drive-To Communion After Mass (Follow Instructions for Drive-To Communion)
ALL MASSES AT ST. MARY CHURCH ARE LIVE-STREAMED AND AVAILABLE FOR VIEWING AT THOSE TIMES
Holy Assumption Mass Schedule Wednesday 9:30 am Open to the Public—Capacity Limited Sunday 9:30 am Open to the Public—Capacity Limited Sunday 11:00 am Open to the Public—Drive-To Communion After Mass (Follow Instructions for Drive To Communion)
THE 11:00 MASS AT HOLY ASSUMPTION IS RECORDED AND AVAILABLE FOR VIEWING ANYTIME ON OUR FACEBOOK PAGE: Mary, Mother of the Church—Bordentown, Roebling, Florence
INSTRUCTIONS FOR MASSES THAT ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
• Face Masks are Required • Stewards will be on site to facilitate seating. Families may sit together—all
others should practice social distancing. • Please understand that when capacity has been reached, no one else will be
admitted to the church.
Instructions for Receiving Communion at Mass Open to the Public • Holy Communion will be distributed at the END of the Mass not within the
context of the Mass where this usually takes place. • All those receiving Communion will be directed by the Stewards down the
center aisle. • Communion will be distributed in the hand. • As soon as you have received, please exit by the side doors.
Mass Schedule and Instructions To Remain In Place Until Further Notice
For easy reference this information can be found on our Website and Facebook Page.
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