The Parish Family of

St. Catharine and St. Margaret Spring Lake, New Jersey

Rev. Harold F. Cullen, Pastor

THIRTY-THIRD Sunday in Ordinary Time

November 15, 2015

Mass Schedule

St. Catharine Church 215 Essex Ave, Spring Lake, NJ 07762

Saturday: 5 PM

Sunday: 7 AM, 9 AM, 10:30 AM

Monday- Saturday (except Wednesday): 8 AM

Friday & Saturday: 6:45 AM

St. Catharine Chapel Sunday: 12 Noon

Wednesday: 8 AM & 12 Noon

Monday - Friday 12 Noon

St. Margaret Church 300 Ludlow Ave. Spring Lake, NJ 07762

Saturday: 4:30 PM

Sunday: 8:30 AM, 10 AM, 11:30 AM

Sacrament of Reconciliation St. Catharine Chapel, Saturday 3:30 – 4:30 PM

St. Margaret Church, Saturday 3:00 – 4:00 PM

www.stcatharine-stmargaret.org ContactUs@stcatharine-stmargaret.org

732-449-5765

Parish Directory Rev. Harold F. Cullen PhD, Pastor

Rev. William Dunlap, Associate Pastor

Rev. Charles Weiser, Senior Priest

Rev Dennis Gallagher, Weekend Assistant

Rev John Morley, Weekend Assistant

Rev Martin Padovani, Weekend Assistant

Rev William Dowd, Weekend Assistant

Edward Jennings, Deacon

Dr. John Little, Deacon

Rich Baier, Buildings

Richard Cambron, special projects

Marilyn L. Castellano, Ed.D, Principal

Patricia Rowan, Vice Principal

Tammy Sablom, Religious Education

Sister Margaret Tierney, SC Pastoral Care

Lisa DeFillippo Cole, HR/ Publicity

Mark McNulty, Youth Ministry

NEW PARISHIONERS: Welcome! We encourage all new families who

move into St. Catharine - St. Margaret Parish to

call the rectory to register in the parish.

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Please remember our sick: Joanne Dolan, Rev. Francis Burla, Mary Ann Conte, Richie Burgess, Judy Brenner, Sue Nolan, Anne Gilligan Ball, Dawn Marie Reh, Patrick Lewis, Nancy Villante, Kurt Alberts, Myra Amato, Bernie Spang, Thomas Byrne, Fr. Charles Weiser, Henry Schroeder, Tiffany Hanke Benner, Bob Patrignelli, Brian J. Mahoney, Daphne Nesnay, Caitlin Burkard, Megan Modeen, Michael Galvin**

Please pray for the deceased: Regina McBride, Louis Hughes, Jr., Grayce Baratta, Wayne Anastasia, Joseph Dolan, Robert Cox, Mary Bonczak, Patricia Quinn** Names remain on the sick and deceased at the request of parishioners for one month (4 weeks). If extended prayers are needed, please send a note or call. Thank you.

Members of our Parish who have family or friends in the service have given us their names which can be found in our Remembrance books in both churches in front of

one of the side altars. We encourage you to stop there, say a prayer for those listed and for all our service people. To add a name to our prayer list, please call Barbara 732-449-5392 or Karen 732-685-7065 or parishcouncil@stcatharine-stmargaret.org.

~MASS INTENTIONS~

ST. CATHARINE CHURCH MONDAY, November 16 8:00 AM Lorraine McDevitt 12:00 PM (Chapel) Bea Bryde

TUESDAY, November 17 8:00 AM Charles Shiro 12:00 PM (Chapel) David George Santich

WEDNESDAY, November 18 8:00 AM (Chapel) Nathan Hale, Jr. Frank Fuda Stephen Negrey Alida Scheuermann Vincent & Helen Graziano Donald Nies 12:00 PM (Chapel) Eileen MacDonald McCants

THURSDAY, November 19 8:00 AM Carla Garrison 12:00 PM (Chapel) Jack Rosa

FRIDAY, November 20 6:45 AM SI of Dr. Michael Cahill 8:00 AM John Gardell Anna Hong Thi Lang Leona O’Connor Edward F. Donohue, 8th Annv. Grace Rimassa Leona O’Connor 12:00 PM (Chapel) Kathleen O’Donnell, 1st Annv.

SATURDAY, November 21 6:45 AM Maryann Alworth 8:00 AM Anna Hong Thi Lang 5:00 PM Martin Teevan

SUNDAY, November 22 Christ the King 7:00 AM Peter Ryan 9:00 AM Granville Michael Magee 10:30 AM Mildred Rospos 12:00 PM (Chapel) Bodden Family

ST. MARGARET CHURCH SATURDAY, November 21 4:30 PM Edward B. Jr., & Douglas P. Ledden

SUNDAY, November 22 Christ the King 8:30 AM Margie Masterson 10:00 AM Philip Henry 11:30 AM David Kane, 9th Annv.

Sr. Faida taught the seventh grade girls an African dance which they performed during the Offertory Procession at the First Friday November Liturgy at St. Catharine School.

We are blessed to have a thriving and successful religious education program at St Catharine-St Margaret parish. This year we have approximately 430 students enrolled in the religious education program.

Since the publication of the English edition of the Catechism of the Catholic Church in 1992, the number of guidelines, standards and curricula, and formation programs have grown dramatically, providing content and structure for handing on the faith, and training those who work in catechesis. Currently most of the teachers in our CCD program, have completed the courses of study provided by the Diocese, and are certified.

Standardization and certification have brought about great gains in terms of the expertise and effectiveness of those who are teaching the faith to our children and passing on the faith to the next generation. We are aware also, of the danger of trying to make a profession out of a ministry. Some critics have questioned whether the church in the USA is modeling itself on our closest secular counterpart – the U.S. educational system. The array of certification programs, competency standards, evaluations, mission statements, strategic plans and “best practices” in the race for educational excellence seems to some to reflect the concerns, and the ethos of the secular society in which we live.

We must always remember that no matter how well trained are our catechists, we must avoid the institutional mindset and include in our teaching model an emphasis on salvation history, biblical narrative and liturgical life, as a way of not just teaching about the faith but also making the faith come alive for a new generation of young Christians. Pope Paul V1 recognized this when he appealed to everyone involved in handing on the faith to the next generation, to move beyond the conventional notions of teaching to offer the world an “authentic witness of life that goes beyond societal norms” and gives “hope

in something that is not seen and that one would not dare to

imagine” (Evangelii Nuntiandi, No. 21)

We pay tribute to, and thank, on behalf of our parish, Fr Will and Tammy Sablom and the dedicated and generous catechists who have assumed the awesome responsibility of passing on the faith to the next generation in our parish.

Fr Harry Cullen.

Thanksgiving Day Mass

We are having a special festive Thanksgiving Mass on

Thanksgiving morning at 9.30am. After you have put the

turkey in the oven, pack up your family and bring them to

St. Catharine Church at 9.30AM. What better way to put

your family in the festive Thanksgiving mood than by

starting the day in thanks around the altar.

Keep Christ in Christmas As creeping secularization chips away at the religious significance of Christ-mas, the tradition of honoring the birth of Jesus by saying or displaying the word “Christmas” is being pushed from the public square. The battle for Christmas is not new to the Knights of Columbus, which has publicly promoted the true meaning of Christmas for more than 40 years through its multi-faceted “Keep Christ in Christmas” program. The Order’s public service Christmas announcements have reached millions of television viewers and radio listeners since they began airing in the 1980s. In doing our part lo-cally, the Knights of Columbus Council 5611 will be selling "Keep Christ In Christmas" car magnets and stickers after all Masses the weekends of November 21-22 and 28-29. The cost is $5.00 per item. It is our hope that every car in the parish proudly displays these items during the CHRISTMAS

season.

Turkey Collection for

Mother of Mercy Parish, Asbury Park

For the past few years we have been collecting turkeys on behalf of Mother of Mercy Parish. We also have been collecting food each month for this parish. The St. Vincent de Paul Society, of Mother of Mercy Parish, distributes donated turkeys and other makings for Thanksgiving Dinners to needy families in the Asbury Park community. This year will be collecting turkeys and other related Thanksgiving foods for Mother of Mercy Parish on November 24, 2015. The collection point will be in St. Margaret’s Parking lot. Donations can be dropped off from 9:00 AM to noon. Please consider a donation to this outreach effort.

St. Rose High School

Make Up Placement Exam

Saturday November 21 at 8:00 am, St. Rose High School will be holding a make up High School Placement Test for 8th graders who are applying for the 2016-2017 academic year. The event will be held in library and is open to any student who has St. Rose as a first choice school. Please call Ms. Mattson at 732-681-2858 for information, or visit www.strose.k12.nj.us.

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Calendar MONDAY, November 16 Cheerleaders SCS Gym 2:30 PM Girl’s V Bball SCS Gym 4:00 PM Boy’s V Bball SCS Gym 5:30 PM

TUESDAY, November 17 Pastoral Care Allaire 8:30 AM Healthy Bones Hall 10:00 AM Pastoral Care Brandywine 10:00 AM Blood Pressure Screening Convent 12:30 PM Classics Yoga Hall 1:30 PM Girl’s JV Bball SCS Gym 2:30 PM CCD K-5th Grade School 4:30 PM CCD 8th Grade School 6:30 PM CCD 6th & 7th Grade School 7:00 PM

WEDNESDAY, November 18 Women’s Bible Study Convent 9:00 AM Pastoral Care Sunrise 10:30 AM Girl’s JV Bball SCS Gym 2:30 PM Girl’s V Bball SCS Gym 4:00 PM CYO School 7:15 PM

THURSDAY, November 19 Healthy Bones Hall 10:00 AM Pastoral Care Wexford 10:00 AM Altar Sew/Craft Guild Hall 12:00 PM Bereavement Session Convent 1:30 PM Daisy Troop School 2:30 PM Girl’s JV Bball SCS Gym 2:30PM Boy’s V Bball SCS Gym 4:00 PM Boy’s JV Bball SCS Gym 5:30 PM Daughters of Cath/Marg Hall 7:00 PM Adult Choir Convent 7:30 PM

FRIDAY, November 20 Cheerleaders SCS Gym 2:30 PM Girl’s V Bball SCS Gym 4:00 PM Boy’s V Bball SCS Gym 5:30 PM

SATURDAY, November 21 Social Concerns will be giving out frozen food containers after masses Knight of Columbus will be selling Christmas magnets & bumper stickers after masses. Boy’s JV Bball SCS Gym 8:30 AM Boy’s V Bball SCS Gym 10:00 AM

SUNDAY, November 22 Social Concerns will be giving out frozen food containers after masses Knight of Columbus will be selling Christmas magnets & bumper stickers after masses. Boy’s V Bball Game SCS Gym 1:00 PM Boy’s JV Bball Game SCS Gym 2:15 PM Girls’ JV Bball Game SCS Gym 3:30 PM Girl’s V Bball Game SCS Gym 4:45 PM

November 7/8, 2015 Regular Collection $19,855.50

Second Collection $ 3,698.00

Total Collection $23,553.50

First Collection Summary By Mass

St. Margaret’s

Saturday 4.30PM $ 2,458.00

Sunday 8.30AM $ 1,612.00

Sunday 10.00AM $ 2,253.00

Sunday 11.30AM $ 1,060.00

Total St Margaret’s $ 7,383.00

St. Catharine’s

Saturday 5.00PM $ 2,199.00

Sunday 7.00AM $ 1,908.00

Sunday 9.00AM $ 1,224.00

Sunday 10.30AM $ 1,191.00

Sunday 12.00PM (Chapel) $ 1,827.00

Total St Catharine’s Church $ 8,349.00

Second Collection

Total Cash Second Collection $ 1,382.00

Total Checks Second Collection $ 2,316.00

Total Second Collection $ 3,698.00

Miscellaneous

Contributions that come in the mail $ 3,241.50

Loose Cash $ 882.00

Total Miscellaneous $ 4,123.50

Spring Lake Classics Events Chair Yoga Class will meet on Tuesdays in St. Margaret's Hall at l:30 PM. Call Eileen Ryan at 732 449-3496.

The Classics Annual Christmas Dinner

Sunday, December 13th 5 PM at Doolan's.

$40 includes a cocktail hour with unlimited soft drinks and a cash bar, full dinner with a choice of entree, desert and coffee or tea. There will be live entertainment! Pick up a flyer from

the rack in the rear of the churches or download it on line and send the tear-off in as directed. This is our most elegant event. Don't miss it!

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St. Catharine and St. Margaret Parish

215 Essex Avenue

Spring Lake, New Jersey 07762

Is pleased to announce a new Mausoleum is now open at St. Anne Cemetery

1610 Allenwood Rd. Wall, NJ 07719

A limited number of select Chapel and Garden spaces are still available. For information please call Gregg on his cell at 908-309-6268, or in the Rectory office at 732-449-5765, ext. 115.

Daughters of St. Catharine—

St. Margaret Our next meeting is

Thursday, November 19, 2015 @ 7:00PM St. Margaret Hall

Guest Speaker: Celeste Miller, Esq.

Celeste Miller, Esq. will be discussing Wills, with and

without when passing. WHAT IS A REVOCABLE

TRUST, or a LIVING TRUST?? Come and find out.

Bring yours as well.

Also if you would like to bring refreshments to the

meeting please let Gretchen know the week prior.

Thanks! We had over 45 attend our last meeting and had

two men also attend!! If there is a topic your husband or

friend wants to hear, by all means, have them come! Yes,

this is a meeting for women but I could never turn away a

person who wants to learn or contribute!! Our own Parish

Counsel was also in

attendance. Thank you!

If you DID ATTEND, however, and DID NOT SIGN

THE ATTENDANCE SHEET please email me or call me

to give me your email. This is very important in case I

need to reach you for whatever reason! This is NOT

shared, only for my use. Thanks for your cooperation.

For questions or more information, please call

Gretchen Stevens at 732-213-7475 or email

Gretchenstevens22@gmail.com.

PLEASE NOTE: Father Martin Padovani’s Books “Healing

Wounded Emotions” ($13.00), and Healing Wounded

Relationships” ($13.00) will be available to purchase.

Knights of Columbus Msgr. Thomas U.

Reilly Council 5611 Spring Lake

Thanksgiving Day Dinner Event

GRATIS DINNER FOR SENIORS ON

THANKSGIVING DAY

Owner Bill Passaic is again generously opening the dining room of his Harrigan's Pub to provide a memorable dinner for seniors this Thanksgiving Day, November 26. A complete, scrumptious, sit down turkey dinner with all the trimmings will be served at noon. Reservations are required. Seating is limited. Knights of Columbus Msgr. Thomas U. Reilly Council No. 5611 will coordinate the event and provide rides for those who need them. Please call Greg Tompkins for reservations and rides at 732-567-2896.

Happy 100th Birthday

JANET LUCAS KOKOLL

Janet Kokoll calls herself a proud Polish Woman, and that she certainly is! Born in Newark, New Jersey, on November 23, 1915, Janet married her husband Anthony Kokoll in 1935. They lived in Newark for the first years of their marriage and then moved to Hillside when their 4 children started arriving. Marcia was the first child, then came Anthony, Kenneth and Robert Peter, the only one to leave New Jersey.

As the children grew, in 1953 Anthony and Janet moved the fam-ily to the house in which Janet lives today. The children enjoyed living in Spring Lake Heights and all 4 attended St. Catha-rine School. Janet was a very involved volunteer at St. Catha-rine’s. She taught CCD, was a member of Catholic Daugh-ters and was a chaperone for many CYO functions. She worked in the cafeteria at St. Rose High School while her children were there. She was a nursing volunteer at Camp Kilmer during World War II. She also worked at Monmouth Medical Center for 10 years, and later at Manasquan Savings Bank.

She finally retired in 1980.After Janet’s husband, Anthony, died suddenly from a heart attack in 1975, she was content to watch her family grow with the addition of 8 grand-children.

Janet lives a quiet life now. Her oldest son Anthony lives with her as does her pet cat Muffy, who makes sure that no one disturbs her. Janet’s greatest pleasure these days is watching Mass every day on EWTN. She loves visits from old friends and is happy to have them bring her all the latest news!

Happy Birthday Janet!

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Parish Liturgy Committee We have established a parish Liturgy Committee

to anticipate and plan our liturgical celebrations

in both churches of the parish. If you are

interested in becoming involved in this most

important task, please consider volunteering. You

can give your name to Mary at the office 732 449

5765 or just show up at our next meeting—which

will be published in the Bulletin in the weeks

ahead.

Parish Spirituality Committee We have also formed a Spirituality committee to

plan lecture series, spiritual renewal events and

musical events for the members of the parish. If

you would like to be involved in this exciting

activity, call Mary at the Rectory 732 449 5765 or

just show up at our next meeting—which will be

published in the Bulletin in the weeks ahead. Mary’s Child Pro-Life Ministry

“Stand up and be counted.” My husband always has the same answer when I ask him if his football team is winning: “Yes, they are always winning…until they lose.” We often feel this way as defenders of innocent life…that we are winning--like when we found out over 500 babies were rescued during the recent 40 Days for Life prayer vigils held nationwide...but then we continue to feel the heart-wrenching loss of millions of our unborn brothers and sisters each year. Who was it that said, “The only thing necessary for evil to triumph is for good people to do nothing?” Elie Wiesel? Referring to the Nazi Holocaust? The same can be said today if we believe that our unborn brothers and sisters are worth not only our love but our very lives dedicated to defending and protecting them in any way we can. They need everyone’s help. So please join us as we plan another trip to the

March for Life in Washington, D.C.

Friday. January 22, 2016. Please also consider joining our ministry or assisting us in other ways. You can contact us at maryschildprolifeministry@gmail.com or contact your parish representative to our ministry. On behalf of the babies, thank you.

Thanksgiving Day Mass

November 26, 2015

9:30 AM

St. Catharine Church

All are Welcome!

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Liturgical Ministry Schedule for St. Margaret Church Saturday, November 21st & November 22nd

SAT. 4:30PM SUN. 8:30AM SUN. 10:00AM SUN. 11:30AM

Celebrant Fr. Cullen Fr. Cullen Fr. Gallagher Fr. Dunlap

Altar Server

Jeffrey Vitale James Vitale Bobby Marks

Michael White Joseph White Michael Liddy

Chris Clark

Julia Ventura Noelle Ventura

Michael Forrester

Lector Michele McMahon Joseph Liddy Steve Mazur Thomas Panepinto

Eucharistic Minister

Carol Gerrard Candace Brandmayr

Rudy Talarico

Maureen Liddy Florence Tedesco

Virginia Cox

Patricia Seltzer Carl Agliozzo

Marie Agliozzo Sandra Keary

Greg Scheuermann Nate Novak Jesse Novak

Liturgical Ministry Schedule for St. Catharine Church Saturday, November 21st & November 22nd

SAT. 5:00PM SUN. 7:00AM SUN. 9:00AM SUN. 10:30AM

Celebrant Fr. Dowd Fr. Morley Fr. Weiser Fr. Padovani

Altar Server Kailynne Ceis

Joseph Francolino Shane Kileen

Elizabeth Perry Tommy Perry

Russel Parentela Nathaniel Riehl Erin Paniscotti

Shane Leddy Olivia Confrey

Lector Gia Beyer Jane Kulaga Isabella Maguire Bob McLaughlin

Eucharistic Minister

Sr. Margaret Tierney Rachelle Maget

Bill King Pam King

Ruthanne Wagner John Briscoe

Kathleen Briscoe John Hillyard

Myles Dolan Ellie Vermeire

Gail Crotty

Geraldine Quigley Adelaide Sangiorgi Mary Ann Conte

Maureen Lally

Liturgical Ministry Schedule for St. Catharine Chapel Sunday, November 22

12 NOON

Celebrant Fr. Padovani

Altar Server

Kellen Hogan Declan Hogan

Olivia Maddalone

Lector Madeline Magnier

Eucharistic Minister

Maureen Schroeder Rosemary Frontero

Theresa Abel

Mater Dei Prep Placement Test Mater Dei Prep Placement Test on Nov. 21st at 9:00 AM. Placement Test registration is part of your Mater Dei Prep application. To learn more and apply visit our website at www.materdeiprep.org. If you have any additional questions or to schedule your campus tour contact, Ms. Chr ist ine Alt land, 732 -671-9100 x17 or caltland@materdeiprep.org.

THANK YOU! The St. Vincent de Paul Society at St. Denis Church would like to thank all of our neighbors that submitted very generous bids in our silent auction for the Giant Football tickets. We

would also again, like to thank the family that generously donated the tickets to us. The highest bidder submitted a bid of $1200. This bid will help many needy families, especially with the holidays and winter approaching. Thank you and God Bless.

CYO Christmas Wreath Sale!

The Parish Youth Group will be selling Christmas Wreaths on December 5th & 6th after all masses. Your generous support of this fundraiser in the past has helped to fund our various programs. Please call Mark McNulty for more information 732-610-0360.

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Baptisms: Baptisms are usually on the 2nd & 4th Sundays of each month at 1:30 PM. Baptism Preparation Class must be taken before the Baptism. We urge parents to take the class before the baby’s birth. Please call 732-

449-5765, ext 102 to arrange for Baptisms and the Preparation Class.

Marriages: Those planning marriage should notify the parish at least one year in advance. The Church sees marriage in one’s own parish as the most proper arrangement, therefore, people who reside in St. Catharine - St. Margaret Parish have a right to be married here. Others should receive the sacrament in their own parishes. The bride, the groom, or their parents must be registered and living in this Parish for at least one year. Pre-Cana or Engaged Encounter Weekend is required as is participation in FOCCUS; a self-diagnostic inventory designed to help couples learn more about themselves and their unique relationship. Please call 732-449-5765, ext. 166.

Children’s Liturgy of the Word: All children, ages 4 and up are invited to attend the Children's Liturgy of the Word at the 10:00 AM Mass

in St. Margaret Church. There is no fee or registration required.

Miraculous Medal Novena: After the 8:00 AM Mass on Monday.

Queen of Peace Rosary: Sunday at 3:00 PM, St. Catharine Church.

Eucharistic Devotion: Weekly Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament is held EVERY Wednesday after the 8:00 AM Mass in the Chapel, Benediction at 4:00 PM.

Offertory Participation: Parishioners are encouraged to bring the Offertory Gifts up to the altar at the masses, especially if mass is in memory of your loved ones. If you would like to do this please ask the ushers before the mass begins.

If you are going into the hospital, our priests will be happy to anoint you by appointment before admittance. If you are IN the hospital, please call us to let us know so we can visit you, since hospitals no longer list patients’ parishes. If you wish someone to visit you or your loved one in your home or assisted living, please notify us directly. Sr. Margaret Tierney, Ext. 124

Bereavement Support Group The next Bereavement Session is Thursday, November 19, at 1:30 pm in the convent. If you have lost a loved one do not feel alone in your journey, we are here to support you. Call Sr. Margaret Tierney, Ext. 124.

St. Catharine - St. Margaret Men’s Group Meets in St. Margaret Hall at 7:00 PM on the 2nd Wednesday of the month for prayer and discussion of the Scripture Readings for the following Sunday Liturgy.

All men are welcome

PARISH INFORMATION PASTORAL CARE: 732-449-5765

Selective Seconds: High quality, new & gently used furniture & home décor accessories that range from contemporary to classic. Every purchase through this non-profit organization benefits those in need who too often go without life’s basic necessities. Call 732-894-9393 for more information.

Health Ministry

Blood Pressure Screenings are held on Tuesdays from 12:30-1:30 PM in the Convent. Just walk in!

YEAR OF MERCY PILGRIMAGE Join Father Daniel Gowen on a trip to Ireland, April 18-28, 2016. For more information, contact Graycar Travel 800-214-6723.

Trip to France You are invited to travel to France on a pilgrimage with Father Garry Koch and Sister Margaret Tierney April 4-14th. The trip will include Lourdes, Lemieux, Mt. St. Michel, Notre Dame, Sacre Coeur, Paris-Rue de Bac and many more excursions like Normandy.

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St. Catharine ~ St. Margaret Parish Family 215 Essex Avenue Spring Lake, New Jersey 07762

PARISH ADMINISTRATION Street and Telephone Numbers Rectory, 215 Essex Avenue 732-449-5765 Convent, 211 Essex Avenue 732-449-5765, ext 126 School, 301 Second Avenue 732-449-4424 Religious Education Office, School 732-449-4424, ext 305, 310 St. Catharine Cemetery, W Chicago Blvd. Sea Girt 732-681-6269 St. Anne Cemetery, Allenwood Road, Wall 732-681-6269

PARISH WEBSITE: WWW.STCATHARINE-STMARGARET.ORG PARISH E-MAIL: ContactUs@stcatharine-stmargaret.org PARISH BULLETIN: www.cindygraves@optonline.net PASTORAL COUNCIL E-MAIL: parishcouncil@stcatharine-stmargaret.org SCHOOL WEBSITE: stcatharineschool.org RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: religioused@stcatharine-stmargaret.org

RECTORY OFFICE HOURS: Monday - Friday 9 AM -4:00 PM. Evenings and Saturdays by appointment. If you wish an appointment with a priest, please call beforehand. On Holy Days & Holidays, the rectory office is closed.

PARISH ORGANIZATIONS Altar Sewing & Crafts Guild Madelyn Curtis 732-449-0059 Bereavement Group Sr. Margaret Tierney 732-449-5765 x124 St. Catharine Classics Margaret O’Regan 732-449-3824 CYO Youth Group Mark McNulty 732-449-5765 x125 Daughters of St. Catharine- Gretchen Stevens 732-213-7475 Finance Council PJ McMenamin 908-230-4085 Health Ministry Cathi Breslin 732-449-6824 Marion Mullarkey 732-449-8406 Holy Innocents Society Tom Dorney 732-449-9589 Knights of Columbus Angelo Moliterno 732-974-7258 Men’s Prayer Group Bill Pavincich 732-449-5623 Pastoral Council Susan Marks 732-449-3491 Mary’s Child Pro-Life Ministry Pat Wright 609-752-7833 School PTA Janet Schneider 732-359-7707 Social Concerns Dave Wright 732-282-1998 Third Order of Mt Carmel James Morrissey 732-489-2031 Women’s Bible Group Catherine Pavincich 732-449-5623

~MASS SCHEDULES~ St. Catharine Church Saturday: 5:00 PM Sunday: 7 AM, 9 AM, 10:30 AM Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday: 8 AM Friday & Saturday: 6:45 AM

St. Catharine Chapel Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday, 12 Noon Wednesday: 8:00 AM & 12 Noon Sunday: 12 Noon

St. Margaret Church Saturday: 4:30 PM Sunday: 8:30 AM, 10 AM, & 11:30 AM

St. Catharine School Weekday Mass for individual classes: 9:00AM on Wednesdays and Fridays during the school year.

PARISH MISSION STATEMENT “We, the Catholic community of St. Catharine ‑ St. Margaret, gather in Christ's name to nurture spiritual growth through the various stages and challenges of life.

We are committed through liturgy, sacraments and parish activities ‑ to proclaim the message of the Gospel, to provide a quality Catholic education for children and adults, to continue to build community and to serve those in need.

Rich in the traditions established in this community during the last century, we challenge ourselves to live our faith in loving service to the community's residents and its many summer visitors.

We affirm our concern for all members of the Mystical Body of Christ everywhere and particularly those who require assistance.

And always, we seek to know and love God and to love our neighbor as Jesus taught us.”

Remember St. Catharine’s in Your Will Have the following statement included in your will: “I leave to the St Catharine School/Parish , Spring Lake, NJ, the sum of $___________or_______ percent of the residue of my estate, whichever is greater, for its religious, educational and charitable works”. Stock may also be donated to the parish.

On the lighter side……..

The doctor examined the woman. Then he took the

husband aside and told him: “I don't like the look of

your wife at all.” “Me neither, Doc,” he answers “but

she's good with the kids, and she's a great cook!”

PARISH CONTACTS RECTORY 732-449-5765 Administration Ext. 169 Adult Education Ext 102 Archives Ext 401 Baptisms Ext 102 Bookkeeping/Finance Ext. 107 Buildings & Grounds Ext 104 Bulletin Ext 110 Envelopes, Registration Ext 109 Funerals Ext 102/101 Music Office Ext 103 Pastoral Care Ext 124 Publicity Ext 169 Scheduling Ext 173 Tax Letters Ext 178 Weddings Ext 166 Youth Ministry Ext 125