Visit our Website: www.stmaryscoltsneck.org THE PARISH OF SAINT MARY A Catholic Community Proclaiming the Greatness of God in our Time One Phalanx Road, Colts Neck, NJ 07722 Phone: 732-780-2666 Fax: 732-780-0394 Parish Office hours Mon. - Thurs. 8:30 am - 7:30 pm Open Sunday 9 am - 12 noon. Deacon: John Wedemeyer Trustees: Bill LaMorte Irene Weller Sacraments: Eucharist Detailed Mass times listed on page 2 Penance & Reconciliation Saturday 3 pm or by appointment. Marriage Contact the Parish Office one year in advance for information & guidelines. Baptism Contact the Parish Office for information & required paperwork three months in advance. There are no Baptisms during Advent or Lent, please plan accordingly. Parish Membership: New Parishioners are welcome to register at the office at any time. New Parishioner Orientation (quarterly) - will be held November 25, 11 am Contact Parish Office at [email protected]Registration is required. Bishop of the Diocese of Trenton: Most Reverend David M. O’Connell, C. M. Pastor: Reverend Fr. Jeffrey E. Lee Pastor Emeritus: Reverend Fr. William J. Bausch Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation Service held Sunday, Dec. 9, 2018 at 3 pm Sixteen (16) priest confessors will be available to you for your convenience . See page 5 Join a small faith sharing group for the four weeks of Advent Prepare for the coming of our Lord See page 6
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Visit our Website: www.stmaryscoltsneck.org
THE PARISH OF SAINT MARY A Catholic Community Proclaiming the Greatness of God in our Time
Penance & Reconciliation Saturday 3 pm or by appointment.
Marriage Contact the Parish Office one year in advance for information & guidelines.
Baptism Contact the Parish Office for information & required paperwork three months in advance.
There are no Baptisms during Advent or Lent, please plan
accordingly.
Parish Membership: New Parishioners are welcome to register at the office at any time. New Parishioner Orientation (quarterly) - will be held November 25, 11 am
Contact Parish Office at [email protected] Registration is required.
Bishop of the
Diocese of Trenton: Most Reverend
David M. O’Connell, C. M.
Pastor: Reverend Fr. Jeffrey E. Lee
Pastor Emeritus: Reverend Fr. William J. Bausch
Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation Service held
Sunday, Dec. 9, 2018 at 3 pm Sixteen (16) priest confessors will be available to you for your convenience .
See page 5
Join a small faith sharing group for the four weeks of Advent
Prepare for the coming of our Lord
See page 6
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Please pray for the following
members of our parish family
who are ill:
Mass Intentions for the Week November 26 - December 2
For * Requested by
To add a family member to the sick list for 8 weeks, please call or e-mail the
St. Catharine of Genoa 108 Middletown Rd., Holmdel
Saint Mary Parish One Phalanx Rd., Colts Neck
St. Gabriel 100 N. Main St., Marlboro
St. Benedict 165 Bethany Rd., Holmdel
Irene Baron Eileen Beckley John Beckley Sal Castro Logan Dayton John DeStefano Lynette Colaco-Desouza Kaitlin Donahue Nagle Susan Endlicher James Fiedler Emily Gioacchini Bob Golar Edward Habrack Tom Hudak Carl Johnson
Theresia Kopp Bridget Korn Lori Lettieri Donna Lodi Vincent Loretta Pauline Madzin Leonidas Mavrookas Mary Joan McNamara Tere Nolan Stephen Petrovcin Stellanne Scalia Owen Shoemaker Christine Shrewsbury Lauren Vinci Irene Weller
Monday, November 26 – Chapel 9 AM Rose Belviso * Josephine Bogacz John DeGrassi * Arianna Vig
Tuesday, November 27 – Chapel 9 AM Sal Aiello * Aiello Family Rita Bausch Anderson * Marilyn and Carl Simone
Wednesday, November 28 – Chapel 9 AM Ruth Fiedler * Julia Barron Mae Valenziano * Neil and Jane Slattery
Thursday, November 29 – Chapel 9 AM Intentions of the Bigelow Family * Robert and Cathy Ann Thompson Ralph J. “Corky” Chiarello * Rosa Amodio
Friday, November 30 – Chapel 9 AM St. Andrew Elizabeth Bracco * Antonia Ventresca Frances Waldron * Muschowik Family
Saturday, December 1 – Church 4 PM Blessed Virgin Mary; First Saturday Sharon Sturchio * Barbara Saake Ruth Ridgway * Palma Ridgway Raymond Leonardo * Joe Leonardo
Sunday, December 2 – Church First Sunday of Advent 8 AM Albruno/DeStefano Families * Mr. and Mrs. Franceschetti Corazon Hidalgo * Drs. Gener and Elvira Dapul
10 AM Lawrence Patrick Dickinson * Dickinson Family Francisca Lujan * Maria Yaninas Mae Mascaro * Marie Mascaro
12 PM Robert A. McNamara * McNamara Family Rosaria and Salvatore Pati * Gerbino Family Cory Aufiero * Parker Family
ORIGINALITY Remember that God prefers the poverty of our hearts to the most sublime thoughts borrowed from others.
December 2nd - First Sunday of Advent; Jer 33:14-16; 1 Thes 3:12 -- 4:2; Lk 21:25-28, 34-36
Questions for Deeper Reflections:
Question for Children: Is it difficult or easy for you to tell the truth? How does Jesus help you?
Question for Youth: Today we celebrate Christ the King. How much do you let Jesus' truth rule your life? How difficult is it for you to follow Jesus?
Question for Adults: What is the truth for you? How do you live the truth everyday?
-Lifelong Catechesis
Lifelong Catechesis Week November 26 - December 2
Sanctuary Lamps
Consider donating the sanctuary lamp that burns in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament in the Church or Christ Chapel in memory of a loved one who has died or to honor a living person. These intentions are on a weekly basis starting with the Sunday, therefore a new request is published each week in the bulletin.
The suggested donation for Sanctuary Lamp is $25.
Cards available to present. Upcoming availability
Church
Those in Active Military Service
Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands, Protect them as they protect us.
Bless them and their families for the sacrifices they make for us in our hour of need
and give us peace. We ask this in the Name of Jesus,
Our Lord and Savior. Amen
If there is a family member you wish to be placed on the list, please call the Parish Office at 732-780-2666. Please include rank and branch of service.
Pray for Our Military SN Colton Boag, USCG
Chief Blake Conley, USN Lt. Col. John Anthony Coppola, US Army
Major Douglas Coppola, US Army SN Christian Houlihan, USN
Pvt Michael John Mento, US Army 1st Lt. Adam Sjoholm, US Army 2nd Lt. Ryan Tanguay, US Army
Staff Sergeant Stephen Witherow, USAF Lance Corporal Edward Zarzecki
Andrew J. Macirowski, Pastoral Coordinator for Worship & Music / Principal Organist
The children’s choir will sing on Christmas Eve at the 5 PM Mass. Rehearsal are the first 3 Sundays of Advent, following the 10 AM Sunday Mass. Email Andrew Macirowski, [email protected], to sign up.
Children in grades 3-8 who love to sing!
Christus Rex Our Lord, Jesus Christ, King of the Universe
This weekend, we celebrate the Solemnity of Our Lord, Jesus Christ, King of the Universe. This title of Jesus refers to his place in the kingdom of Heaven, seated at the right hand of God the Father. The holy day was instituted in 1925 by Pope Pius XI to remind the faithful that their allegiance is to their spiritual ruler in heaven, and that earthly rulers are fleeting. This solemnity is one of most important in the Roman Catholic calendar, as it not only reaffirms our faith in Christ, ruler and redeemer of all, but also ends the liturgical year, with the following Sunday always being the first Sunday of Advent and the first Sunday of the new liturgical year. Similar to the Solemnity of Corpus Christi, many institutions hold eucharistic adoration on this day. On this day is also sung one of the churches oldest and longest hymns, Laudes Regiae, The Royal Praises. Christus Vincit - Christ conquers (sin and death) Christus Regnat - Christ reigns (for eternity) Christus Imperat - Christ commands (and leads his people) And English version was composed by Monsignor Martin B. Hellgriel in 1941; we know this as “To Jesus Christ Our Sovereign King” and also sing this on this great day.
ORIGINALITY Remember that God prefers the poverty of our hearts to the most sublime thoughts borrowed from others.
--St. Peter Julian Eymard
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Worship Ministry Schedule: Week of December 1 - 2: First Sunday of Advent
Altar
Server EMs of Holy Communion
Reader 1
Reader 2 Greeter Cantor
LWD
Usher
Saturday, 4:00 PM (Church) First Sunday of Advent
Michael Buzzetta Anthony Buzzetta Alexander Lennon
Emily Santangelo - Center Cup Helene Lind - Organ Host Justine Buzzetta - Center Host Irene Weller - Tabernacle Host Louise Habrack - Organ Cup Susan Murphy - Tabernacle Cup Rosemarie Estephan - Alternate
John McCrae
Charles Young
Margaret Caponegro NOT FILLED
Marybeth Jacobson
Fernando Pinguelo
John Grabowski Jim Davis Bob Lind Frank Sikorskas NOT FILLED NOT FILLED
Sunday, 8:00 AM (Church) First Sunday of Advent
NOT FILLED Daniel Cowles NOT FILLED
NOT FILLED - Center Cup Maureen Staub - Organ Host Mike LaCava - Center Host Gina Shute - Tabernacle Host Gail Hall - Organ Cup Rosanne LaCava - Tabernacle Cup Michael Staub - Alternate
Christopher Aquinas
Anthony Bongiorno
NOT FILLED NOT FILLED
David Maliakel
Michael Boliver George Watts James Pifer Jim Boliver NOT FILLED NOT FILLED NOT FILLED
Sunday, 10:00 AM (Church) First Sunday of Advent
Gabriella Penczak Jonathan Stubbs NOT FILLED
Heide Lohn - Center Cup Winifred O'Doherty - Center Cup Carol Donahue - Organ Host Barbara Moskal - Center Host Richard Yaeger - Tabernacle Host Gregory Calderaro - Organ Cup Chris Barnett - Tabernacle Cup Amy Orrico - Alternate
Phil Limeri Dering Sprague
Muriel Rogers NOT FILLED
Magnificat Choir
Andrea Donner
Leigh Gavinelli John Orrico Greg Penczak Jack Zumba Charlie Gavinelli Allan Ryan Vince Cerulo Jamie Steiner NOT FILLED
Sunday, 12:00 PM (Church) First Sunday of Advent
Christopher Montefusco Allen Montefusco NOT FILLED
Sandra Montefusco - Center Cup NOT FILLED - Organ Host NOT FILLED - Center Host Anna May Schellenberger - Tabernacle Host NOT FILLED - Organ Cup NOT FILLED - Tabernacle Cup NOT FILLED - Alternate
Alicia Mendez
T Mullen Donna Murphy Tina Repetto
David Maliakel
Maria Greenstein
James Dolan Joe Mancino Joseph Rinaldo William Starce NOT FILLED NOT FILLED NOT FILLED
All are invited to participate in the Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation at the parish Penance and Reconciliation Service
held this Advent on
Sunday, December 9, 2018 at 3 pm.
Sixteen (16) priest confessors will be available to you for your convenience to reduce wait times. To prepare yourself, please take
some time out prior to attending the Penance & Reconciliation Service to
examine your conscience.
Two weeks until Advent Penance and Reconciliation Service
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Dr. Jim Bridges Pastoral Coordinator of Faith Formation and Religious Education
The infancy narratives are arguably the most beautiful and intriguing passages in the Gospels. Within these narratives we encounter the Gospels of Matthew and Luke in miniature. Journey with us as Dr. Jim Bridges guides us through an exploration of the compositions casting light on their theological purpose. From the child in the manger to the Magi’s search for the infant Jesus, the evangelists create two unique narratives that reveal the importance of Jesus of Nazareth. Come experience the narratives that captured our imagination for nearly 2000 years.
Part One Sunday, December 9, 7:00-8:30 pm
or Monday, December 10, 10:00-11:30 am Part Two
Sunday, December 16, 7:30-9:00 pm or Monday, December 17, 10:00-11:30 am
In Madonna Hall
Why not join a faith sharing group this
Advent?
All materials are provided. Groups meet once a week during Advent, either at the parish or in your home, depending on each facilitator’s
schedule. No fee. Materials available at Agape & the Parish Office.
New and past facilitators please check in with your interest for this year.
Please consider this wonderful way to ready our hearts for the coming of our Lord and Savior!
Confirmation Prep Grades 7 & 8 Next few sessions
Date Group Time 11/18/2018 A 5-6:30 p.m.
11/25/2018 No Class Thanksgiving break
12/2/2018 B 5-6:30 p.m.
12/9/2018 A/B
Advent Penance service arrive & sign in by 2:30p.m
12/16/18 A 5-6:30 p.m.
ATTN: 7th and 8th Grade Confirmation Students and Family
There will be a wrapping party to wrap presents for the two families sponsored by the Confirmation
classes on Wednesday, December 12 from 7-9 pm in the parish hall. All are welcome and service hours will be awarded. Please bring your service sheets.
Pizza will be supplied but we need a firm head count. Students in Group A should email Mrs. Farrow at [email protected] and students in Group B should email Mrs. Cowles at [email protected] to confirm your child's participation.
Thanks to everyone for your donations. We had a great response. If you haven't had an opportunity to drop off your donations, you may do so at the wrapping party.
Thanks very much!
2nd Grade Students and Families
Several families were unable to attend the meeting on November 6. Therefore, an extra
First Penance review & practice for any children needing or desiring it, has been scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 4, at 4:40 pm.
The Tuesday 2nd grade classes will participate as part of class. Those Summer Intensive students needing review are welcome.
It will only last about 15 minutes.
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Quo vadis… My Dear Parishioners: Today we celebrate The Solemnity of our Lord Jesus Christ the King. Self-giving service is a small price to pay for our share in this eternal glory. Living the paschal mystery means that we don’t count the cost but always find strength, hope, encouragement in the glimpse of final victory that we are repeatedly given throughout the liturgical year. Living the paschal mystery means that we see the victorious Christ even in the everyday trials and difficulties that we face. Living the paschal mystery means that we are ever faithful to the rhythm of dying and rising as it unfolds every day—in our prayer, work, leisure. Living the paschal mystery means that we are “priests” (that is, mediators) for those whom we meet—that we are the body of Christ leading others to holier lives and happier commitment. If someone should then ask us, "“What have you done?” (see gospel) our answer would come quickly and surely—we have served our King.
As we conclude this Month of All Saints and All Souls, I take this opportunity to thank those involved in our Parish Consolation Ministries. Next weekend we begin the Season of Advent. This marks the beginning of a new liturgical year. The Lectionary Cycle of scripture readings for Sundays and Solemnities will be taken from Cycle C and the weekday readings from Year I. Many thanks to all of our parish volunteers who have assisted us in preparing our parish community for a new liturgical year beginning with Advent.
Several weeks ago we presented our Parish Sacramental Registers for inspection by the Episcopal Vicar for Monmouth County, Reverend Msgr. Edward Arnister who reviewed each of them and imparted his signature on each. Additionally, we provided the required documentation for the nomination of two Lay Trustees who are representative of the parish congregation in accord with NJ Civil Law by the President or Vice President acting as delegate. The trustees serve for a maximum of 6 years. Our Parish Lay Trustees are Irene Weller and Bill LaMorte. The re-appointment of the Pastor as the Secretary/Treasurer in accordance with NJ Civil Code was also executed. Each Roman Catholic Parish in NJ is established by both Canon Law and Civil Law. The Most Reverend Bishop appoints a pastor to serve the community in the name of the Bishop who is the head of the Local Church which is the Diocese. The Pastor also serves as Secretary-Treasurer in accord with NJ Civil Law with the Most Reverend Bishop as President and the Very Reverend Vicar General as Vice President. I share this with you so that you are aware of how parishes are established and how oversight is exercised.
Thank you for your continued stewardship so that we can care for our parishioners needs and keep our facilities up to date and safe for all. May this new liturgical year continue to draw us into the mystery of God’s love manifested to us in the Incarnation. Have a great week. Let us remember one another in prayer. Happy Sunday. Peace. Father Jeff
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THANK YOU for the Sacrificial Stewardship Offerings as we support the ministries, programs and facilities of our parish.
May God Bless you for the sacrifices that you make.
Sharing Our Treasure
For end of the year charitable giving opportunities, please consult your financial
advisors. Consider our parish for your end of year charitable gift.
Included in this week’s offertory will be the collection for the Appeal for the Support for Religious Retirement.
Next Saturday is the Parish Fall Clean-Up Saturday, December 1, 9 am-1 pm
For more information or to sign up contact: Edwin at [email protected]
Join us to PICK UP leaves and branches from the parish grounds before the winter months. Please bring rakes to the event. Adults with equipment to cut fallen branches, leaf blowers, and shears/loppers are needed.
Two Hour Shifts & Community Service HOURS Available. Group Leaders needed & National Honor Society leadership hours available.
As a church that seeks to serve, we want to provide you the convenience of being able to
give the way you want, whenever you want.
Getting started is easy—just visit our website,
http://giving.parishsoft.com/smcn
When you sign in your gift will transfer directly into the parish bank account. And you won’t have to remember to write a check or stop by the ATM on Sundays! Plus earn cashback, miles, or points when using your credit card!
Also if you still want to place something in the offertory basket, just pick up our “I GAVE
ONLINE” cards at the Parish Office and use that at collection time.
NOTE: Current online donors will have to log in and create a new account, set-up a
new recurring gift with ParishSOFT Giving, and cancel their account with the Legacy System. Please call the Parish Office if you need assistance, 732-780-2666.
No worries, old and new donations will be
merged in your parish contribution record
for the end of year tax statement
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Christmas Sponsor-A-Family
Purchase gifts for a family. You select the size of the family you wish to sponsor (2-6 people). Several families or a group of people can sponsor a larger family. Gifts per person are usually a value of $50 and based on a list of needed items prepared by the family. This program adopts families from Aslan Youth Ministries, The Center in Asbury Park, Family Resource Associates and the Highpoint School. The goal is to sponsor families in need at Christmas. If you, your family, your neighbors, coworkers, or friends would like to sponsor a family in need this holiday season, please contact co-chairs:
“Light Up a Memory” has become a beautiful Christmas tradition at St. Mary’s and is now in its 11th year, thanks to the support of an enthusiastic community. It is heartwarming to see the hundreds of lights sparkle during the Christmas season. For a contribution of $10.00 per light, people are invited to sponsor a light in memory of someone deceased or in honor of a living person. All of the names will be inscribed in the Light Up a Memory book, which will be displayed in The Parish of Saint Mary Gathering Space. A lovely card of acknowledgement is provided with each $10.00 donation. There will be a tree Lighting Ceremony on Sat., Dec. 15, after the 4:00 Mass, with music provided by St. Mary’s Choir. Refreshments will be served in the Gathering Space after the ceremony. These “memories” will glow until the feast of “Little Christmas” on Jan. 6.
The deadline to reserve a light is Monday, Dec. 3, so call the parish 732-780-2666, Molly Aiello 732-598-6808 or Freda O’Doherty 732-577-9541.
Everyone is welcome to participate in this wonderful tribute to our loved ones.
Saint Mary Parish Sewing Circle Next meeting Tuesday, Nov. 27, 1-3 pm.
WHAT DO I NEED TO KNOW: Most projects are simple sew. No sewing experience, no worries, we will teach you!
WHEN and WHERE: The ministry meets in Meeting Room #11 twice a month (Meetings are held the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month from 1- 3 pm.
Hannah de Groot, a senior at Penn State University and active parishioner is very involved in Penn State's THON-- a 46-hour dance marathon, held in February, benefitting childhood cancer. For more information see Four Diamonds https://www.fourdiamonds.org To help in raising money this year she is conducting a clothing drive. The clothes will be processed by A&E Clothing Corporation which specializes in processing used clothing and goods based on the weight of the contribution.
There will be a collection box in the Gathering Space to receive donations from
Nov. 19 - Dec. 14.
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‘Tree of Love’
The Tree is up this weekend !
Purchase individual gift items for individuals from tags that are placed on the Christmas Tree of Love. Parishioners may take as many tags off the tree as you desire.
Return gift under the tree with the tag firmly attached by Dec. 2nd.
Please do not go over the value noted on the gift tag.
