16 March 2014 Saint Mary’s Church A Christian Community in the Roman Catholic Tradition One Phalanx Road, Colts Neck, NJ 07722 Parish Office: 732-780-2666 Fax: 732-780-0394 Website: www.stmaryscoltsneck.org Follow us on Facebook: St. Mary’s Parish, Colts Neck Eucharist Saturday Vigil • 5:00 PM Sunday • 8:00AM, 10:00AM and 12:00Noon Monday through Friday • 9:00AM Holy Days as Announced in Bulletin Penance & Reconciliation Saturday • 4:00PM or by appointment Marriage Contact the Parish Office one year in advance Infant Baptism Second Sunday at 12:00Noon Mass All Other Sundays immediately following 12:00Noon Mass There are no Baptisms during the Lenten Season Registered Parishioners contact Parish Office in advance Parish Membership New Parishioners are always welcome! Pre-registration is required. Contact the Parish Office regarding the Orientation Program Most Reverend David M. O’Connell, C. M. Bishop of the Diocese of Trenton Pastor 732-780-2666 Reverend Fr. Jeffrey E. Lee Pastor Emeritus Reverend Fr. William J. Bausch Deacons 732-780-2666, ext. 308 Fred Sorrentino James V. Gallagher Trustees Helen DeCerce John Carlucci Pastoral Associate for Worship, Outreach & Evangelization 732-780-2666, ext. 309 Deacon Vincent Rinaldi [email protected]Music Ministries 732-780-2666, ext. 327 Lauren Walters [email protected]Social Concerns 732-780-7343, ext. 320 Roger Zurro, Committee Chairperson Pastoral Associate for Faith Formation 732-780-2666, ext. 312 Michele McCue [email protected]Coordinator of Adolescent Catechesis and H.S.Youth Ministry 732-780-7343, ext. 328 Cristie Ritz-King [email protected]Coordinator of Children’s Catechesis and Ministry 732-294-8841 Jan Santanello [email protected]Spiritual Ministry 732-780-7343, ext. 322 Sister Helen Clifton, SSJ [email protected]Pastoral Coordinator for Community Building & Communications 732-780-2666, ext. 305 Linda Dickinson-Pancila Business Manager 732-780-2666, ext. 314 Joseph Noble [email protected]Secretary & Bulletin Editor 732-780-2666, ext. 310 Ellen Fink [email protected][email protected]Communications & Calendar Coordinator 732-780-2666, ext. 311 Catherine Love [email protected][email protected]
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16 March 2014
Saint Mary’s Church A Christian Community in the Roman Catholic Tradition One Phalanx Road, Colts Neck, NJ 07722 Parish Office: 732-780-2666 Fax: 732-780-0394 Website: www.stmaryscoltsneck.org Follow us on Facebook: St. Mary’s Parish, Colts Neck
Eucharist Saturday Vigil • 5:00 PM
Sunday • 8:00AM, 10:00AM and 12:00Noon
Monday through Friday • 9:00AM Holy Days as Announced in Bulletin
Penance & Reconciliation Saturday • 4:00PM or by appointment
Marriage Contact the Parish Office
one year in advance
Infant Baptism Second Sunday at 12:00Noon Mass
All Other Sundays immediately following 12:00Noon Mass
There are no Baptisms during the Lenten Season
Registered Parishioners contact Parish Office in advance
Parish Membership New Parishioners are always welcome!
Pre-registration is required. Contact the Parish Office regarding the
Orientation Program
Most Reverend David M. O’Connell, C. M. Bishop of the Diocese of Trenton Pastor 732-780-2666 Reverend Fr. Jeffrey E. Lee Pastor Emeritus Reverend Fr. William J. Bausch Deacons 732-780-2666, ext. 308 Fred Sorrentino James V. Gallagher Trustees Helen DeCerce John Carlucci Pastoral Associate for Worship, Outreach & Evangelization 732-780-2666, ext. 309 Deacon Vincent Rinaldi [email protected] Music Ministries 732-780-2666, ext. 327 Lauren Walters [email protected] Social Concerns 732-780-7343, ext. 320 Roger Zurro, Committee Chairperson Pastoral Associate for Faith Formation 732-780-2666, ext. 312 Michele McCue [email protected] Coordinator of Adolescent Catechesis and H.S.Youth Ministry 732-780-7343, ext. 328 Cristie Ritz-King [email protected] Coordinator of Children’s Catechesis and Ministry 732-294-8841 Jan Santanello [email protected] Spiritual Ministry 732-780-7343, ext. 322 Sister Helen Clifton, SSJ [email protected] Pastoral Coordinator for Community Building & Communications 732-780-2666, ext. 305 Linda Dickinson-Pancila
This Week at St. Mary’s Please note: The Parish Office is open from 8:00AM to 4:00PM Monday through Friday.
Sunday, 16 March: Little Church at 10:00AM; Singles Journey at 11:45AM; GA at 6:30PM; Gam-anon at 6:30PM; Operation Provide Comfort at 6:30PM Second Sunday of Lent Monday, 17 March: AA at 9:30AM; Christian Yoga at 10:00AM; Al-anon at 12:00PM; Children’s Choir at 5:45PM; Carmelites at 6:30PM; Teen Talk at 7:00PM Tuesday, 18 March: Jesus, Mommy & Me at 9:30AM; Spiritual Reading at 10:00AM; Adult Choir at 7:45PM; GA at 8:00PM Wednesday, 19 March: Liturgy of the Hours at 8:30AM; Yoga at 9:00AM; Girl Scout Leaders at 9:30AM; RCIA at 10:00AM; Prayer Shawl at 10:00AM; Italian Classes at 10:30AM; AA at 11:30PM; New Horizons Bridge at 1:00PM; Stations of the Cross at 7:00PM; AA at 7:30PM; Families Anonymous at 7:30PM Thursday, 20 March: Men’s Morning Office at 6:30AM; Walking with Purpose at 12:30PM & 7:30PM; RE at 4:30PM; Colts Neck Support at 7:30PM Friday, 21 March: Women’s Morning Office at 6:30AM; Lectio Divina at 8:30AM; Sophia’s Circle at 10:15AM; AA at 7:30PM; Adoptive Parents Support Group at 7:30PM Saturday, 22 March: No scheduled events
Sunday, 23 March: Little Church at 10:00AM; Singles Journey at 11:30AM; GA at 6:30PM; Gam-anon at 6:30PM; Third Sunday of Lent; RCIA First Scrutiny
Announced Masses for the Week
Monday, 17 March at 9:00AM Mary Coseglia by her Family Harold Fagan by his Family Ed O’Brien by Mr. & Mrs. John F. Connors
Tuesday, 18 March at 9:00AM Julia Camarata by Barbara Saake Dorothy Aldi by Marilyn & Carl Simone Carolyn Bilton by Pat & John Steed Wednesday, 19 March at 9:00AM Joe Howe by Marilyn & Carl Simone John Norek by Mr. & Mrs. John F. Connors Rosa Maneri by the Cappelleri Family Thursday, 20 March at 9:00AM Catherine Pancetti by Robert & Barbara Squillare Aura Inez deValbuena by Una McCloud Dorothy Aldi by the Pellegrino Family Friday, 21 March at 9:00AM Julia Cargiulo by Gail & Bill Cargiulo Vincent Andrews by the Vickers Family John Norek by Agnes Szatkowski Saturday, 22 March at 5:00PM Father Xavier by Gail & Bill Cargiulo Andrew Hager by Carla & Peter Hussey Jim Womick by Angela & Tom Kinlin Sunday, 23 March 8:00AM Veronica Grabowski by her Family Father Xavier by Eileen & Mike Stivala Nicholas “Dusty” Rhodes by the Molfetta Family 10:00AM Antonia & Peter Kurkoski by Janet Anne Jurgielewicz George Capra by Patricia Pope Mary Beth Koch by Gloria & Ted Ziemienski
12:00Noon Mass Offered for Living and Deceased Members and Benefactors
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23 March 2014 — Third Sunday of Lent
Scripture Readings John 4:5-42
Reflection Questions Adults Where have you found a source of “living water” for your own journey of faith? Children When has your belief in Jesus helped make you stronger?
Lifelong Catechesis
IN LOVING MEMORY Please remember in your prayers,
Rudy Schellenberger, husband of Anna May, and Elizabeth E. J. Pifer, mother of Jim, who entered into their new and eternal life in Christ recently.
" ... For It Is In Giving That We Receive ..." (From Prayer of St. Francis)
Truer words were never spoken. Lent tells us what matters isn’t our money in the bank, but what we do with it. For us Christians, we can add what matters is how we use it to help others. Thus, the
DIOCESAN ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL.
The Annual Catholic Appeal’s purpose is to assist Catholic Charities, Prison Ministry, Catholic Education students, Youth and Young Adults, Evangelization through TV programming, Pastoral Care of the aged and sick, Seminarians and Financially Stressed Parishes. (For details, refer to the pamphlet, “Act of Faith, Works of Love”.) Not a penny for anything else!
Donate by completing a card found in the Gathering Space and plac-ing in the offertory basket; pay on-line at www.dioceseoftrenton.org/catholicappeal; send in a check or money order payable to Annual Catholic Appeal to diocesan office (see address in pamphlet) or phone 609-403-7197. God’s blessings.
As of February 28: Donations $51,296 (72% of goal) Donors 127 (average donation of $404) Year Goal: $71,276 From your sisters and brothers throughout our Diocese, their heartfelt thanks and prayers.
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My Dear Parishioners: Today we celebrate the Second Sunday of Lent. Former astro-nauts commented about how the excitement of going into space dwarfed the fear of dan-ger, but the fear was there nonetheless. This is the risk of venturing forth. Jesus com-mands the disciples to “Rise, and do not be afraid.” The journey of discipleship has its dangers (temptations/ridicule) but we still venture forth on the journey to eternal glory. We trust in God’s guidance (given through Law, prophets, teachings of Jesus, gospel liv-ing modeled by others) and surrender our-selves into God’s hands. All we need do is lis-ten. Listening to God can come through the readings and homily on Sunday. It can come through our own practice of taking some time every day to read God’s word in Scripture. It might come through the guidance we seek in spiritual direction. There are many ways God makes known the divine will for us. Listening means all these things but, most importantly, it means that we keep our eyes focused on the vision of Jesus transfigured and know that God, in great love and divine mercy, intends that we share in that same glory. We cannot lose sight of Jesus himself.
As we continue our journey through this Sea-son of Lent, consider participating in daily Mass in our parish. This is an awesome way to deepen our prayer life and get to know other parishioners. Remember in your prayer those who are preparing for the Sacraments of Initiation this year, especially Hannah Quin-cannon of our parish. This is a special time of grace for all those discerning full communion with the Roman Catholic Church and for our particular parish. In the coming weeks we will be inviting parishioners to take on various roles in the celebrations of Holy Week, The Paschal Triduum and Easter. Please be gen-
erous in responding yes to these invitations. Our community prayer is the responsibility of all of us. We are so blessed to be a commu-nity that is welcoming and prayerful. Let us continue to build upon these aspects of our life together so that we might continue to wel-come new members as well as those who are returning to our community.
We have completed the implementation of the Children’s Liturgy of the Word (CLOW) at the Saturday 5:00pm; Sunday 10:00am & 12:00 Noon Masses each weekend throughout the year. This is a great opportunity for families to participate in the Sunday Eucharist. Chil-dren ages 4-12 are dismissed from the congre-gation to hear the Readings, a reflection, and say the Creed together while the adult com-munity remains in the congregation. The children are re-united with the congregation for the Liturgy of the Eucharist. We accom-modated 60 or so children last weekend. A few parents commented to me how helpful this is for them as they try to bring their chil-dren to Mass each Sunday. I am also hopeful that this will also help the children of our par-ish to continue to grow in their faith together as we strive to build up the community of our church through worship and faith formation. Many thanks to those parishioners who are generously sharing their time and talent to provide for the needs of our children.
We continue to make progress in reaching our goal for this year’s Annual Catholic Appeal 2014. Every gift matters. Please make your gift to the 2014 Annual Catholic Appeal this week. Thank you to those who have already made their gift to the 2014 ACA. Thank you for all of your support. Have a great week. Let us remember one another in prayer.
Peace. Father Jeff
Quo vadis...
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Sick List: Please pray for the following members of our parish family who are ill:
Estelle Appel Sam Barbara Elena Caldera Natalie Chiaino Jo Clement Eleanor Corley Eleanor Crawford Joyce Daniele Logan Dayton John DeStefano Jean Evans
Raymond Evans Margaret Gesner Leanne Green Shawn Hamlin Lori Lettieri Marge Messler Joseph John Mer- ante Robert Monaco Irene Moskal Richard Muir
Tere Nolan Tom Nolan Glenn Posner Linda Sobel Rachel Stanco Robert Stalzer Jerry Stoia Nancy Vida Kathleen Walsh
If you would like a family member who is not a parishioner to be placed on the sick list, please call the Parish Office. A person will be put on the list for eight weeks and then removed unless a renewal call is received. Kindly call 732-780-2666 X314 to renew. Thank you.
WORSHIP, OUTREACH & EVANGELIZATION
PRISON MINISTRY LENT IS MORE THAN “GIVING-UP”
IT IS EQUALLY “GIVING” As you read this, men are languishing in prison, separated from family and the sacraments. St. Mary’s Prison Ministry visits them each Friday to remind them of God’s mercy, love and Christian concern. In the name of the merciful Lord, join us. Lent will never be the same if you do. Depart 8:00AM. Return by 3:00PM. John Carlucci 732-845-9644 for details.
*Lent & Easter Dates at a Glance*
Eucharistic Adoration Wednesdays, March 19, 26 -10am – 12:00noon
Stations of the Cross Wednesdays, March 19 & 26 - 7:00pm - Church
Lectio Divina Fridays, March 21 & 28 - 8:30-8:50am – Church
Penance & Reconciliation Service Sunday, March 30 – 3:00pm and 6:30pm - Church
Stations of the Cross Wednesday, April 2 - 7:00pm - Church
Lectio Divina Fridays, April 4 & 11 - 8:30-8:50am - Church
Faith, Food & Fun — Pasta Dinner Saturday, April 5 - 6:00pm – Madonna Hall
Bereaved Stations of the Cross Wednesday, April 9 - 7:00pm – Church
Living Stations of the Cross — Youth Ministry Friday, April 11 - 7:00pm - Church
Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, April 12 - 10:30am – Madonna Hall
Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord, April 12/13: Palm distribution – all Masses
Palm Cross Making Sunday, April 13 - after all Masses – Parish Hall
Chrism Mass Monday, April 14 – 7:30pm – Cathedral, Trenton
Holy Thursday – Solemn Mass of the Lord’s Supper April 17- 7:30pm – Church
Good Friday of the Lord’s Passion and Death April 18 – 12:00noon – Church
Outdoor Stations of the Cross Friday, April 18 – 3:00pm- beginning in the Church
Holy Saturday, April 19: Morning Prayer 9:00am Chapel Blessing of the Food 9:00am Chapel Solemn Easter Vigil of the Lord’s Resurrection 7:45pm
Easter Sunday, April 20: All Masses held in Church 7:30am, 8:45am, 10:15am and 12noon
Morning Office MILLIONS OF RELIGIOUS AND LAITY CANNOT ALL BE WRONG!—As a Lenten “fortifier”, meet with your fellow parishioners each Wednesday at 8:30AM in the Church to pray the “Morning Office,” joining millions around the world. Find His peace in praying the very prayers our Lord Jesus prayed.
*Eucharistic Adoration* Have you heard Jesus is with us in a special way every Wednesday from 10:00am to 12:00pm
You are invited this Lent to take time out of your busy day to visit with Jesus who is present in body, soul and divinity in the consecrated host.
Contact Amy: [email protected] See Catechism of the Catholic Church CCC 1373-1381 and 1418 for more information.
Counseling—Maureen Waters, LCSW is available for appointments on Thursdays in the late afternoon and early evening here at St. Mary’s and is presently accepting new clients. All counseling sessions are confidential. To sched-ule an appointment, please call 732-747-9660 ext. 110, and the Catholic Charities supervisor will refer you to Mrs. Waters.
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RELIGIOUS ED is located in Room 11 of the Family Life Center. At present, the RE office hours vary—please call for an appointment until further notice. Phone (732) 294-8841 or e-mail: [email protected] or [email protected]. Follow us on Facebook: St. Mary’s Parish, Colts Neck. Classes for grades 1-5 take place Monday through Thursday 4:30-5:45pm, September-April. *Application for the Summer Intensive Religious Education Program (Grades 3-6) can be found on the bottom left of the RE page of the parish website. Click on “Registration 2014” and the application can be found on the bottom of the page. Please check your emails for a description of the application process!
FAITH FORMATION / LIFE LONG LEARNING NEWS
Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation Sunday, March 30th
3:00PM and 6:30PM
We encourage all parishioners to participate in this service in preparation for Easter. Sixteen priests available for individual confessions. Join us for this communal celebration. View short movie on website.
Chrism Mass Trenton Cathedral — April 14th
Join us at St. Mary of the Assumption Cathedral in Trenton for 7:30PM Mass to celebrate the blessing of the Chrism oil which will be used during Confirmation. You may travel on your own or join us on the bus which will depart 5:30PM and return approximately 10:00PM.
All are invited to attend an evening of ...
Faith, Food & Fun!! What: Pasta Dinner catered by Orlando’s. Gluten-free option available upon request. Age-based group presentations on
“The Parable of the Prodigal Son”
Theme: What do we mean by Forgiveness? When: Saturday, April 5, 2014 immediately following 5:00PM Mass to 8:00PM Where: Madonna Hall Tickets: Adults & Children 13 and up -- $5.00; Seniors & Children 7-12 years $3.00; 6 & under: FREE
Tickets are available for purchase during Religious Education and in the Parish Office.
Jesus, Mommy and Me A formation/playgroup for infants through preschool will meet on Tuesday, March 18th at 9:30AM in Paul’s Place and will include a Lenten craft. Please contact parish volunteer: Elana Eng at [email protected]
Living Stations
Once again the youth of St. Mary's will present their version of Living Stations on Friday, April 11th at 7:00PM in the church.
If you are interested in participating as an actor,
behind the scenes or adult volunteer, please contact Cristie at [email protected].
Practices: Monday nights and a few rehearsals on different nights closer to show time.
True Love Waits has been cancelled due to small turn-out. Another session will be offered as soon as possible.
Five Recommended apps for Catholics
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DIOCESAN YOUTH CONFERENCE at Monsignor Dono-van High School in Toms River on March 30th Grades 8-12. There will be fellowship, leadership, learning and, of course, a lot of fun. For registration information:
Average Contribution per Household this week $35.73
# of Contributing Households (# envelopes & # online) 388
# of Registered Parishioner Households 1,882
Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, April 12, 2014 at 10:30AM Meeting in Madonna Hall
Sign up: Weekends of March 29/30 April 5/6 after all Masses
Fellowship, live rabbits, faith-filled craft, snack and hunt.
Don’t forget to bring your own basket!
Cathy: [email protected] for more information and if you wish to help with the event.
Community Service hours available.
Martha Mary Guild is “Bulleting” to Broadway!
Act now - there are only 32 tickets for the May 21st show! The next trip for the Guild is to see the new musical comedy “Bullets Over Broadway”, which was written by Woody Allen and is directed by Susan Stro-man. Send your $119 check (made out to the Martha Mary Guild) to Elia (732-308-0789) or Treasure (732-946-8982) ASAP. This great price includes the ticket and bus.
BOOK CLUB
As we approach the end of our Walking with Purpose: Choosing the Better Part, Course 101, we are looking to the future.
Almost three months ago, fifty-eight women came to-gether, many meeting for the first time, to become closer to God and one another, and to study the Bible. It has been a thrill to be part of such an uplifting, thought pro-voking process. Many of our members have asked, “What Now?” So we have decided to offer a book club which will last for six weeks. The book and discussion is: Walking with Purpose: Seven Priorities that Make Life Work, by Lisa Benninkmeyer. We welcome all of the women of our Parish to join!
Meetings: Thursdays, May 1 to June 5 Madonna Hall Babysitting Available
Book Cost: $3.00 (other materials provided)
More Info: www.walkingwithpurpose.com
To join the Book Club, call Molly Aiello 732-598-6808 or Angela Kinlin 732-946-9196.
An Urgent Request From the Martha Mary Guild—After many years of faithful service, Kathy Faistl and Maureen Vigli-etta have “retired” from chairing the Refreshments committee. Their monthly set-up was greatly appreciated and they are truly missed! Now it is time for other members to fill in this gap, if we want to continue enjoying refreshments at meet-ings. This position involves making calls to the list of volunteer bakers and getting to the meeting ahead of time to start the coffee pot and set out the “goodies”. Won’t you please consider taking on this task? For more information call Ellen Balestiero at 732-946-2671 or Barbara Matuscak at 732-739-3685.
CBC - Community Building Committee needs you!!!
CBC Brainstorming Meeting Wednesday, March 19 - 1pm or 7:30pm
Meeting will run 60 minutes ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
Do you like to plan events? Are you a people person? Do you work well with others?
Do you have new ideas for social events for all ages? --------------------------------------------------------------
Time Commitment: Looking for 50 people to plan and run community building events for the parish. Each new member of CBC will choose one event per year to work on and plan with other members.
If you are interested in coming aboard, please join the meeting on 3/19 at 1:00PM or 7:30PM. RSVP your attendance and interest to:
Linda Dickinson-Pancila Coordinator of Community Building and Communications 732-780-2666 x 305 [email protected]
Let’s build community together at St. Mary Parish!!
