1 St. Martha Church THE CATHOLIC COMMUNITY OF SAINT MARTHA May 24, 2015 | Pentecost Sunday MASS SCHEDULE Sunday Mass: Saturday Vigil 5:00 pm Sunday 7:30 am 9:00 am 10:30 am 12:00 noon 4:00 pm Daily Mass: Monday thru Saturday 8:00 am First Friday Mass: 8:00 am 10:00 am SACRAMENTS Anointing of the Sick: Please call the parish office to make arrangements. Baptisms: 1 st & 3 rd Sundays at 1:15 pm. Please call the parish office to make arrangements. Parents’ Preparation Session is on the last Friday of the month at 7:00 pm. Confessions: Saturday, 3:00-4:00 pm or by Appointment Marriages: Please call the parish office to make arrangements one year in advance. DEVOTIONS Exposition & Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament: Fridays, 8:30 am - 9:30am Novenas: Follows 8:00 am Masses – Miraculous Medal (Wednesday) & St. Jude (Friday) Rosary: Monday-Saturday 7:35 am & following 8:00 am Mass; Sunday 7:05 am CLERGY & PASTORAL STAFF Pastor: Rev. David Swantek Assisting Priests: Rev. Bill Bausch Rev. Dominic Fuccile Rev. Gerry Marchand Rev. John Spino Deacons: Fran Groff Ted Kotz Staff: Director of Religious Education: Georgina Kotz Religious Education Secretary: Liz Caracciolo Coordinator of Youth Ministry: Bob Morris Director of Liturgical Music: Lou Letizia Business Manager/Accountant: Nancy Dormanski Parish Secretaries: Mary Nelson Fran Olson OFFICE HOURS Monday thru Friday 8:00 am – 4:00 pm Tuesday 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Wednesday 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm Saturday 9:00 am – 12:00 noon SPECIAL HOLIDAY SCHEDULES & INCLEMENT WEATHER CLOSING: Please telephone the Parish Office 3800 Herbertsville Road Point Pleasant, NJ 08742-5499 Phone: 732-295-3630 Fax: 732-295-9315 www.saintmartha.net The parish office will be closed on Monday, May 25 – Memorial Day. We welcome all who seek to grow in faith and love just as St. Martha welcomed Jesus into her home. If you’d like to join our parish please call 732-295-3630.
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THE CATHOLIC COMMUNITY OF SAINT MARTHA May 24, 2015 | Pentecost Sunday
MASS SCHEDULE
Sunday Mass: Saturday Vigil 5:00 pm Sunday 7:30 am 9:00 am 10:30 am 12:00 noon 4:00 pm Daily Mass: Monday thru Saturday 8:00 am
First Friday Mass: 8:00 am 10:00 am
SACRAMENTS Anointing of the Sick: Please call the parish office to make arrangements. Baptisms: 1st & 3rd Sundays at 1:15 pm. Please call the parish office to make arrangements. Parents’ Preparation Session is on the last Friday of the month at 7:00 pm. Confessions: Saturday, 3:00-4:00 pm or by Appointment Marriages: Please call the parish office to make arrangements one year in advance.
DEVOTIONS Exposition & Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament: Fridays, 8:30 am - 9:30am Novenas: Follows 8:00 am Masses – Miraculous Medal (Wednesday) & St. Jude (Friday) Rosary: Monday-Saturday 7:35 am & following 8:00 am Mass; Sunday 7:05 am
CLERGY & PASTORAL STAFF Pastor: Rev. David Swantek Assisting Priests: Rev. Bill Bausch Rev. Dominic Fuccile Rev. Gerry Marchand Rev. John Spino Deacons: Fran Groff Ted Kotz Staff: Director of Religious Education: Georgina Kotz Religious Education Secretary: Liz Caracciolo Coordinator of Youth Ministry: Bob Morris Director of Liturgical Music: Lou Letizia Business Manager/Accountant: Nancy Dormanski Parish Secretaries: Mary Nelson Fran Olson
SPECIAL HOLIDAY SCHEDULES & INCLEMENT WEATHER CLOSING: Please telephone the Parish Office
3800 Herbertsville Road Point Pleasant, NJ 08742-5499
Phone: 732-295-3630 Fax: 732-295-9315
www.saintmartha.net
The parish office will be closed on Monday, May 25 – Memorial Day.
We welcome all who seek to grow in faith and love just as St. Martha welcomed Jesus into her home. If you’d like to join our parish please call 732-295-3630.
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MAY 23-24 PENTECOST SUNDAY Reg. Collection: Support of St. Martha Church 2nd Collection: Father’s Day Remembrance
MASS INTENTIONS
Saturday, May 23 5:00 pm Mary & Brunson Powner Sunday, May 24 7:30 am People of the Parish 9:00 am Bergit Koreivo 10:30 am Russell Deane 12:00 pm Phyllis Foligno 4:00 pm Don Clark Monday, May 25 8:00 am Veterans and Service Men and
Women of the Parish Tuesday, May 26 8:00 am John Bednar Wednesday, May 27 8:00 am Alexander Moskov Thursday, May 28 8:00 am Ted Lane Friday, May 29 8:00 am Esther & Ed Burke Saturday, May 30 8:00 am Michael White
MEMORIAL GIFTS: MAY 23 - 29 Flowers to Mary: Raymond Barnes Tabernacle Candle: George J. Jacobs
OUR DEARLY DEPARTED Please remember in your prayers the recently deceased members of our parish, especially Joseph Caruso, Robert J. Laib, Cornelius Egan, Francis “Frankie” Paul Licata III, and Al-fred Rola.
LOW-GLUTEN HOST
Available upon request before Mass in the sacristy
READINGS FOR THIS WEEK Sun: 1st Reading Acts of the Apostles 2:1-11 2nd Reading 1 Corinthians 12:3b-7, 12-13 Gospel John 20:19-23 Mon: 1st Reading Sirach 17:20-24 Gospel Mark 10:17-27 Tue: 1st Reading Sirach 35:1-12 Gospel Mark 10:28-31 Wed: 1st Reading Sirach 36:1, 4-5a, 10-17 Gospel Mark 10:32-45 Thur: 1st Reading Sirach 42:15-25 Gospel Mark 10:46-52 Fri: 1st Reading Sirach 44:1, 9-13 Gospel Mark 11:11-26 Sat: 1st Reading Sirach 51:12cd-20 Gospel Mark 11:27-33
Need Help? Call St. Vincent de Paul at 732-295-
3630 ext 33. Our parish is here to help.
ST. GREGORY’S PANTRY NEEDS Diapers, juices, baby food, powder, wipes, etc.
ST VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY’S MEGA FIFTY FIFTY Tickets will be on sale outside of church today. The drawing will be held May 31st at 1:30 pm. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS GIFT AUCTION
There will be a Gift Auction hosted by the Knights of Columbus to benefit the knight’s chari-table activities.
Donations are being requested. All items must be new. Prizes in the past have included bicy-cles, boogie boards, small appliances, gift bas-kets, gift cards, and many other items. Donations can be dropped off at the parish office.
The gift auction takes place on Saturday, June 20. The doors will open at 6:00 pm and the auc-tion will begin at 7:30 pm. Admission is $10 and includes a sheet of tickets and light refreshments. Feel free to bring your own dinner.
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COME HOLY SPIRIT
Ever notice how, at mass, the
priest prays to the Father, in the
unity of the Holy Spirit, and through
Christ our Lord? If it sounds like a
formula. . .it is. Jesus comes, from
the Father, born as one of us ‐ from
a mom just as we all were born from
a mom. He lived, ate, laughed,
played soccer, listened to music,
looked at the stars, and grew up
near the water ‐ just like us. He
gave his life ‐ which was both
human and divine‐ for us and rose
from the dead returning to the
Father.
Through the sacraments and the
power of the Holy Spirit, Jesus still
remains with us ‐ in Holy
Communion, in the Bible, and
wherever we, as Christians, gather
in his name. It is the Holy Spirit ‐
the third person of the Trinity‐ who
is powerfully making Christ present
to us in these ways.
This is why at mass we say our
prayers ‐ "to the Father, in the unity
of the Holy Spirit, through Christ
our Lord." Jesus is our way to the
Father, and our relationship with
Christ is in the very love and Spirit
of God ‐ the Holy Spirit. Our
challenge and mission in this life is
to live always open and full of the
love of God. It says in the Bible,
"the Love of God has been
poured into our hearts through the
Holy Spirit that has been given to
us"(Romans 5:5). This happened to
your soul and mine at Baptism,
again at Confirmation, and renewed
through Christ in every Eucharist.
Why this heavy theology Fr.
Dave? (well, it is Pentecost, the
exalted solemnity in our religious
life celebrating Jesus' sending the
Holy Spirit onto the Apostles and
into the world) But I can't help but
think of Heaven and it's connection
to the events we remember today.
Frank Sheed, a good Irish Catholic
writer (akin to C.S. Lewis in my
opinion), writes: "When we come to
die there is only one question that
matters – have we sanctifying grace
in our souls? If we have, then to
heaven we shall go. If we have not,
then to heaven we cannot go b/c
our souls lack the powers that living
in heaven calls for.
It would be no advantage to find
a kind gate‐keeper if we did not
have the powers to live once we got
in. We need super‐natural life, and
we must get it here upon earth. To
die lacking it means eternal failure."
We all want to make it to
heaven; that's part of why we come
to mass. We are given here a new
power ‐ a new, higher life is blown
into our souls, poured into our
hearts, so that we can come to the
Father, in the unity of the Holy
Spirit, through Christ our Lord.
There, with the Trinity, the angels,
our ancestors and family members
who have gone before us in faith,
the party begins. . . and I can't wait
to taste the Doritos in Heaven!
Happy Pentecost Everyone.
In Christ,
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W P T R D D Q E W Y L K G H I I N A R D W B G N N E O F S E I E O A G O I H A L W B D T A F L W D T S Y Y O X Q O Y S L N Z C K U N T Y A N M E A C V N B J S E P P V D T O P K J E V A S X O G S U S P I R I T J J F E R N F W P M S R N S E F E S O C B W Z X M B B T D E S G N I K I V V O E N L V N X G A H T R A M U R F O R T I T U D E C E
Words to Find: This week, see if you can find the 7 gifts of the Holy Spirit: Wisdom, Understanding, Counsel, Fortitude, Knowledge, Piety, Awe (fear of the Lord) There are a few special words hidden above as well - see if you can find them. ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY
Inspired by Gospel values, this lay organiza-tion leads all to join to grow spiritually by offer-ing person-to-person service to those who are in need and suffering. All requests are held confi-dential. 732-295-3630 x33 ST VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY’S MEGA FIFTY FIFTY
This is the conference's major fund raiser and only 500 tickets will be sold. Tickets for $100 or $25 shares can be purchased by leaving a mes-sage at 732-295-3630, ext. 33 and someone will return your call.
The drawing will be held May 31st at 1:30 pm.
MUSIC NOTES from Lou’s Desk 732-295-3630 Ext 36
Jesus, The Bridge Over Troubled Water
We have all heard the song “Bridge Over Troubled Waters” by Simon and Garfunkel. There isn’t a person in this world who has not felt down and out when the pressures of life get the best of them. In taking a closer look at the lyr-ics, we can easily translate them into Christian principal.
“When tears are in your eyes I’ll dry them all.” Perhaps we can rephrase that by saying “When tears are in our eyes Jesus dries them all.
”I’m on your side when times get rough, and friends just can’t be found.” Christ is always on our side when the chips are down and at times we feel alone.
“Like a bridge over troubled waters I will lay me down.” True friends will go out on a limb, just as Jesus sacrificed his life for our redemption.
JACK HANEY/FRANK CICALESE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
The Knights of Columbus, St Martha Council will be offering a scholarship to students in 8th grade that will be attending a Catholic high school next year. The scholarship could award up to $1,000.
Please submit a simple nomination letter from a teacher, parent, coach or other supervisor by June 15 to St. Martha Parish / Knights Scholar-ship, 3800 Herbertsville Rd, Point Pleasant, NJ 08742 or drop them off at the parish office. A formal application will then be mailed to the candidate.
Breathe in me, O Holy Spirit, that my thoughts may all be holy. Act in me, O Holy Spirit, that my work, too, may be holy. Draw my heart, O Holy Spirit, that I may love but what is holy. Strengthen me, O Holy Spirit, to defend all that is holy. Guard me, then, O Holy Spirit, that I always may be holy. Amen.
- St. Augustine
Faith at Home: Next week is the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity. Make cloverleaf rolls for dinner.
Registration for Religious Education for 2015-2016 is now open. Forms may be found at the entrances of the church. Deadline is June 12. If you have a child entering first grade this year, be sure to register. Preparation for sacraments is a two-year program.
Grade 7: The next session is Thursday, June 4. Remember that your Service Reflection paper is due! Remainder of Gospel Reflections for this year are due by the end of July.
Grade 8: The last session for this year is May 28. Please turn in any assignments that are due (Gospel reflections, sponsor information, Saint paper, letter to Father Dave). Service Reflec-tions are due June 1. HOLY INNOCENTS Did you know that St. Martha’s offers a program for children with special needs that provides in-struction so all children of God can make their sacraments? Contact Kathy Jobes at 732-458-0707, Stephanie Correa at 732-279-6406, or Michele Kozal at 732-370-1148.
YOUTH MINISTRY
with Bob Morris All High School Youth Are Welcome!!
take time from whatever you are doing this weekend to pray for the souls of those veterans that gave their lives for us.
Anna White Scholarship Update: All the can-didates were well-qualified and were very im-pressive during their interviews, making it a diffi-cult choice for those of us on the committee, but we have made our decision and we are proud to announce the winner is Tyler McKelvey. Congratulations to Tyler!
Tyler worships here every week, and is graduating from Brick Memorial High School; he currently has a 4.0 GPA. He will be attending Ocean County College next year and after completing his studies there, he plans to attend The College of New Jersey (TCNJ). He will major in Mathematics and he intends to be an actu-ary. Best of luck to Tyler!
The Holy Spirit keeps the church ever new
and ever young. The Holy Spirit fills the church with life and joy and really is the Supreme Youth Minister. Let’s all pray that the Holy Spirit revives the faith among our young people and our own youth ministries.
Prayer “Come Holy Spirit renew the hearts of your
faithful, kindle in them the fire of your love and you shall renew the face of the earth.”
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AROUND THE DIOCESE May 24 – Discernment Meeting for those being
called to the priesthood, St. Mary Parish, Barnegat, [email protected] or 609-406-7449
June 13 – Charismatic Rally and Retreat Day at the Great Auditorium in Ocean Grove, www.dotccr.org
June 14-20 – “Joy to the World” Preached Re-treat at Maris Stella Retreat Center, 609-494-2917 or [email protected]
July 6-12 – Silent Directed/Private Retreat at Maris Stella Retreat Center, 609-494-2917 or [email protected]
August 17-23 – Private Retreat at Maris Stella Re-treat Center, [email protected] or 609-494-2917
SHARING OUR TREASURE Weekend of May 16/17 Weekly Offerings $ 18,918.19 Bequests $ - Religious Education $ 605.00 EASTER COLLECTION HISTORY Easter 2012 $ 43,910.00 Easter 2013 $ 39,477.00 Easter 2014 $ 42,056.00 Easter 2015 $ 46,338.00 “Give and gifts will be given to you … For the measure with which you measure will in return be measured out to you.” Luke 6:38
ORGANIZATIONS
ANNULMENT MINISTRY: please contact the office to learn more. 732-295-3630.
BEREAVEMENT GROUP: meets the 1st Sunday of the month at 10:00 am. Please call the office to sign up. 732-295-3630.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS meets 2nd Wednesday of the month at 7:30 pm.
MOM’S BIBLE STUDY Tuesdays, (9:30 am -11:00 am) Information: Sue Byington (908-489-9288).
PARISH BIBLE STUDY Tuesdays, 7:30 pm–9:00 pm. Info: Michael Tuohy, 908-902-1725.
PRECANA CONFERENCE AT ST. MARTHA CHURCH Next session is Nov. 7, 2015 at 10:00 am. To reg-ister, go to www.dioceseoftrenton.org/mar riage-preparation-events/ and scroll down to Nov. Questions - call AnnMarie at 732-206-0053.
R.C.I.A. A process of prayer, study and spiritual formation prepares adults for entrance into community with the Church. Any adult inter-ested in learning about our Catholic faith is in-vited to call the Parish office.
RESPECT LIFE COMMITTEE meets Tuesday, Novem-ber 10, at 1:00pm.
ROSARY ALTAR SOCIETY meets 1st Monday at noon. Call Sharon Hettenbach, 732-892-6490.
ROSARY MAKERS meets every other Friday at 10:00 am. Call Sharon Hettenbach, 732-892-6490.
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