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
sixteenth SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 19 July 2015
Mass Schedule: Eucharist Bulletin Deadline: Electronic format by 12Noon Thursday of the prior week (10days) Weekend Saturday 5:00 PM (Anticipatory) [email protected] Sunday 8:00AM, 10:00AM, 12:00Noon Sacraments: Weekday Monday through Friday 9:00AM in Christ Chapel unless otherwise noted. Penance & Reconciliation Funerals in the Church. Saturday 4:00PM or by appointment.
Parish Membership: New Parishioners are Marriage always welcome! Registration is required. Contact the Parish Office one year in advance for Contact Parish Office. information and guidelines.
The next New Parishioner Orientation is Baptism August 9, 2015, 11:00AM. Contact the Parish Office in advance for information
Parish Office: 732-780-2666 and required paperwork. Baptisms take place the [email protected] second Sunday during 12:00Noon Mass and all other Sundays immediately following 12:00Noon Mass. Visit our Website: www.stmaryscoltsneck.org
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Bishop of the Diocese of Trenton: Most Reverend David M. O’Connell, C. M.
Pastor: Reverend Fr. Jeffrey E. Lee
Deacons: Pastor Emeritus: Reverend Fr. William J. Bausch Trustees: Fred Sorrentino The Parish Office hours are Monday through Thursday 8:30AM to Susan Coleman Vincent Rinaldi 7:30PM and Sunday 9AM-12NOON. Bill LaMorte James V. Gallagher The office is closed on Friday and Saturday.
Mass Intentions for the Week Please pray for the following 20 July - 26 July members of our parish family who are ill: Monday 20 July at 9:00 AM in the Chapel Eleanor and Patrick Walsh by Maureen Beyer Izilda Alberti Lori Lettieri Richard Bucco by Kathy Maher Jacqueline Andras Arnold Marchesi
Tuesday 21 July at 9:00 AM in the Chapel Joan Blatz Leonidas Mavrookas Eleanor Corley by Maureen Beyer Florence Brillante Barbara Matuscak Marjorie Messler Wednesday 22 July 9:00 AM in the Chapel Jennie Borowski Carol Eyres by Her Family Natalie Chiaino John McInerney Anthony Citro Nicole Montagna Thursday 23 July 9:00 AM in the Chapel Jo Clement Tom Nolan Louis A. Miele, Sr. by Lisa Ortenzio Eleanor Crawford Tere Nolan Friday 24 July 9:00 AM in the Chapel Linda Damen Frances Renna Gasper Uccello by Rev. Fr. Jeffrey E. Lee John Diana Lori Romer Saturday 25 July 5:00PM John DeStefano Jim Schatzle Sharon Sturchio by the Basie Girls Tommy Dwyer Lou Schmitt Jack Murphy by Susan and John Murphy Giuseppe Gavinelli Hayden Sprat Sunday 26 July Margaret Gesner Hudson Sprat 8:00AM Shawn Hamlin Linda Sobel Mary Connelly by Jane and Jack Davis Tom Hudak Robert Stalzer Frances Grubb by Rose and Phil Walch James Fiedler Rev. Fr. Paul Zilonka 10:00 AM Joseph Jurgielewicz For the Living and Deceased Members and Benefactors Mary Lou Kaye by Rose Ann and Vince Scotti To add a family member to the sick list, please call the Jean Russell by Pat and John Steed Parish Office. A person is put on the list for 8 weeks un- less a renewal call is received. 732-780-2666 Thank You 12:00 PM Thomas Gassert by Janet and David Henderson Cara Apgar by Gloria and Ted Ziemienski Those in Active Military Service
IN LOVING MEMORY Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands, Please remember in your prayers, those who Protect them as they protect us. entered into their new and eternal life in Bless them and their families for the sacrifices they make Christ recently. for us in our hour of need John J. Higgins, husband of Marian and give us peace. We ask this in the Name of Jesus, NEXT AGAPE is AUGUST 9! Our Lord and Savior. Amen If there is a family member you wish to be placed on a Join fellow parishioners after all Sunday list, please call the Parish Office at 732-780-2666. Masses for donuts, bagels, coffee/ Please include rank and branch of service . beverages and fellowship in the Parish Hall and outside in the courtyard. Pray for Our Military Volunteer to help: [email protected] Lance Corporal Scott MacConnell Ministries/committees sign up to participate: Lance Corporal Edward Zarzecki Linda at [email protected]
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Worship Ministry Schedule: 25 July - 26 July: SEVENTEENTH Sunday in Ordinary Time
Altar Reader Reader EMs of Holy Communion Greeter Cantor Usher Server 1 2
Mark Trudy Matrisciani - Center Cup Bruno NOT Frank Baker Kathy Jack Davis Hines Monty Matrisciani - Organ Host Savo FILLED Margaret Woolston Jim Davis Saturday, William Mary Fournier - Center Host Caponegro Ralph Martucci 5:00 PM Hines Paul Fournier - Tabernacle Host Joseph Powell (Church) Rosemarie Estephan - Organ Cup Suzanne Schlesinger - Tabernacle Cup Heather Paul Osmulski - Center Cup Mary Elana John Kathi Michael Boliver Boliver Marsha Grigoli - Organ Host Ellen Eng Rodeck Blinn Michael DiScenza Sunday, NOT Michael Stivala - Center Host Griffin Carol James Pifer 8:00 AM FILLED Catherine Rinaldi - Tabernacle Host Rodeck Joe Young (Church) Gina Shute - Organ Cup Susan Osmulski - Tabernacle Cup Kathryn Mary Aiello - Center Cup Julia Kevin Muriel Ellen Vince Cerulo Ortenzio Carol Donahue - Organ Host Cullen Swan Rogers Balistiero Eleanor Crawford Sunday, Valeska Barbara Moskal - Center Host Denise Leigh Gavinelli 10:00 AM Yaninas Richard Yaeger - Tabernacle Host Smith John Orrico (Church) Sue Fitzpatrick - Organ Cup William Spence Gregory Calderaro - Tabernacle Cup Joe Walsh Jack Zumba Tommy Irene Weller - Center Cup Annette Agnes Donna Jerry Aldi James Austin Zita Mafalda Coseglia - Organ Host Raynor Duffy Murphy John Barr Sunday, NOT Diane Antico - Center Host Anna May Joe Mancino 12:00 PM FILLED MaryJoan McNamara - Tabernacle Host Schellen- Anthony Mendoza (Church) Patricia Balbo - Organ Cup berger Joseph Rinaldo Marycatherine Noble - Tabernacle Cup William Starce
Interested in joining a liturgical ministry? Please contact Deacon Vin Rinaldi for more information… [email protected]
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Deacon Vincent Rinaldi [email protected]
Social Concerns: Roger Zurro Music Ministry: Lauren Walters [email protected] Organist: Andrew Macirowski
Bishop’s Anniversary Blessings 2015 Liturgical Ministry: Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion October 11 – Mercer/Burlington October 25 - Ocean/Monmouth Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, All couples celebrating their 1st, 25th or 50th sometimes erroneously referred to as Eucharistic Wedding Anniversary during the 2015 Ministers (a priest is the only ‘Eucharistic’ Minister calendar year are invited to gather with family and friends to share the Eucharist, (Can900§1/RS156)), have a very important role in renew sacred wedding vows, and receive assisting with the distribution of the Blessed Bishop David O’Connell’s Episcopal Blessing. Sacrament at Mass. “In every celebration there
Anniversary couples from Burlington and Mercer should be a sufficient number of ministers so that it Counties: register through the parish to attend the may be distributed in a reverent and orderly manner. Mass and Blessing at Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Assumption on Sun., Oct. 11, 2015 at 3pm Bishops, priests, and deacons distribute Holy (registration deadline: Sept. 25). Communion in virtue of their office as ordinary
Couples from Ocean and Monmouth Counties: ministers of the Body and Blood of the Lord.” In Register through the parish to attend the Sun., Oct. essence, the role of the “EMHC” is to assist the 25, 2015 Mass and Blessing at 3:00 pm at St. Robert priest in the distribution of Holy Communion when Bellarmine Parish in Freehold (registration deadline: other priests or deacons (ordinary ministers) are not Oct. 5, 2015). Contact Deacon Vin Rinaldi to register. available or when numbers of persons receiving necessitate more ministers for “reverent and orderly” Mother, Teacher, Family: Nature distribution. Some EMHC’s also bring Communion and the Role of the Church to the sick, homebound, and imprisoned. Taken in part from USCCB and Diocese of Trenton Documents JOIN US FOR “HOLY HOUR” which will consist of Scripture reading, silent prayer, music, If you or someone you know is interested in becom- intercessions and personal testimonies. Thursdays at 7PM ing an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion, Ocean County: JULY 23, St. Joseph, Toms River please contact Suzanne at [email protected] or Monmouth County: SEPT 3, Star of the Sea, Long Branch Deacon Vin at ext 309, parish office. It is a truly www.dioceseoftrenton.org/wmf2015/ or 609-403-7155 special ministry, won’t you consider joining? www.worldmeeting2015.org CHOIR CAMP at St. Mary’s Parish Classes will be offered from 12:30 – 1:30pm on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays after RE Summer Session II August 3- 14. In these 60 minute classes students will learn: The basics of good vocal techniques – sing anytime, anywhere! The foundations of solfeggio and sight reading both chant and modern notation Rhythmic patterning Cost: $30 per child, with a Musical styling over 8 centuries minimum of 20 participants. Musical settings of the Mass Sibling discounts: add $15 for Common church hymns, songs, psalms & chants each sibling once the minimum How Catholicism has shaped even the modern music of today is reached. Instrumentation at Mass – organ, piano, bells, etc. – yes, students will have the Enrollment deadline: August’s opportunity to play each of the instruments! session deadline is July 31st. What is the role of the sung leadership in a Mass: cantor, schola cantorum, choir...
Students will be asked to rehearse music on their own, provided with learning tools, so that they might lead Mass the following Sunday after the Choir Camp that follows each of the Summer Intensive Sessions…plus an exciting oppor- tunity that’s TOP SECRET! Open to all children enrolled in religious education at St. Mary Parish, Colts Neck.
Questions, please email Lauren Walters at [email protected]
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Father William Bausch, Pastor Emeritus, is Solemnity of the celebrating his 60th Anniversary as a Priest. Assumption, of the Come celebrate with us! Blessed Virgin Mary
Fr. Bausch will celebrate this weekend’s Friday, 12Noon Mass. After Mass, join us for a 14 August simple repast in Madonna Hall. 7:00pm **He earnestly requests that you do not give any gifts of any sort whatsoever. You who The Most Reverend have journeyed with him are gift enough. Bishop of Trenton, David O’Connell will join us at The The following Books will be for sale with all profits going Parish of Saint Mary to celebrate to Catholic Relief Services: the Vigil Mass for the Solemnity Cash and checks only. No credit cards of the Assumption.
Stories and Spirituality
The Yellow Brick Road. Highly recommended. Dealing with the spiritual journey, it is good for individual reading and group dis- The Basilica of the National Shrine cussion. $24.95 sale $20.00 of the Immaculate Conception Storytelling: Faith and Imagination. Highly recommended. This WELCOMES YOU! book connects faith, imagination and spirituality through the medi- th um of wonderful stories. $20.00 sale $15.00 join us on November 7 A World of Stories for Preachers and Teachers. Recommended. for the Diocesan Pilgrimage
An anthology of wonderful stories. To use, meditate on & share. Please reserve your place on the bus, $5 per person. $29.95 sale $24.00
In the Beginning, there were Stories: Thoughts about the Oral Traditions of the Bible. Recommended. This book takes you a bit More information [email protected] into the ways of God’s Storytelling. $16.95 sale $10.00
The Homily Collection for Reading and Inspiration
Once Upon a Gospel. Highly recommended award-winning Missionary Co-op Weekend book. Homilies that inspire as well as make you think. is August 8/9, 2015 $34.95 sale $25.00 Story Revealed. Recommended. The same as above. There will be a second collection $29.95 sale $20.00 that weekend.
Anthology of the Saints and Should be Saints. Recommended. Visiting us this year is Fr John Rausch representing A look at some well-known and off-beat saints and those who are Glen Mary Home Missions who brings Catholic close to it. $19.95 sale $15.00 Services to rural areas within the US where the Thoughtful Reading Church is not effectively present. http://www.glenmary.org/about-us/ Pilgrim Church. Recommended for those who want a look into the history of the Catholic Church from its beginning. Thank you so very much in advance $34.95 sale $20.00 for your generosity. Brave New Church. Recommended. Catholic Press Association Make checks payable to Saint Mary Parish first-prize winner, recently revised edition. Takes on contemporary Please write Mission Appeal on the memo line. issues like the priest shortage, a married clergy, parish closings, shifting roles of men and women, scandal and changes in the Mass, Pope Francis and so on. Worth reading for the Catholic who wants to understand the contemporary scene. $17.95 sale $14.00 Sages, Scholars, and Searchers: Why the Bible is the Atheist’s Best Friend. Not recommended to the average reader because it is more academic and scholarly—and perhaps controversial. High- lights the issues posed by modern archaeological and scientific findings. Lots of interesting information, but not for everybody. $24.95 sale $20.00
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My Dear Parishioners: Today we celebrate 23 years following the untimely death of the Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Father Raymond Griffin. Since his Time. We all need to go off to a “deserted retirement he has continued to serve God’s place” occasionally to “rest a People through his writing, preaching and while.” Whether this means taking some celebration of the Eucharist. He has been time alone each day to pray and rest in very kind to me since my appointment as God, making Sunday truly a day of rest, or pastor and I enjoy the times when we are setting aside a few days a year to make a able to get together. His tenure as a retreat, all of us need time to regain our diocesan priest has shaped several strength so we can take up our own generations of parishioners throughout shepherding tasks. If the mission Monmouth County and beyond. Ad overwhelms us, we will be unable to multos annos! We also welcome those persevere. Achieving a balance between youth who are participating in the Service- the work of discipleship and the need to Worx program this coming week as they rest from weariness can be no easy task in join us at the 12:00 noon Mass. itself. Like Jesus, we are called to shepherd - to care, teach, heal, listen, etc.- I have been advised that His Excellency, and, also like Jesus, we are called to The Most Reverend Bishop of Trenton make our life one characterized by will celebrate the Vigil Mass for the self-giving. Somehow we are to balance Solemnity of the Assumption, Friday, 14 this with rest, with time to replenish our August 2015 at 7:00pm. We will process to spirit and energy. Self-giving and rest are the Grotto and Prayer Garden following two parallel poles to the dying and rising this Mass at which time the bishop will dynamic of the paschal mystery. Too bless this renovated place of prayer. I much dying can crush us. Too much rest invite and encourage all to come and can lull us into being uncaring honor the Blessed Virgin Mary on the shepherds. Gospel living faithful to the Solemnity of the Assumption - the mission Jesus has given us requires that we patroness of our Diocese of Trenton, join balance contemplation and action. In in the blessing of our renovated grotto and other words, the mission itself includes prayer garden and greet our Bishop of the Diocese of Trenton, David M. O’Connell. downtime. This is how we have fresh encounters with the Jesus who cares - by Please consult other parts of the bulletin taking time to rest in him. Let him regarding the Glen Mary Home Missions shepherd us. Appeal 8/9 August and how to make a
This weekend we extend our heartfelt contribution to assist the 9 surviving prayerful congratulations to our Pastor children of Tamara Seidle. Thank you for Emeritus Father William Bausch as he your generous stewardship. Have a great celebrates the 60th Anniversary of week. Let us remember one another in Ordination to the Priesthood. Father prayer. Happy Sunday. Peace. Father Jeff Bausch served our Colts Neck Parish for
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Pastoral Associate for Faith Formation & Life Long Learning Michele McCue [email protected]
Coordinator of Children's Catechesis & Ministry: Jennifer Schlameuss-Perry [email protected]
Coordinator of Adolescent Catechesis and Ministry: Mathew Butler [email protected]
Summer program offerings for all ages from Volunteers Needed Matt Butler, Coordinator of Adolescent for Children’s Faith Formation!!
Catechesis and Youth Ministry. 7th/8th grade Fall Confirmation Preparation Sessions Kettle Bell Training Facilitators needed (no more than twice a month) for 7th Mondays and Wednesdays, through August 12th at 7pm. and 8th grade sessions. Program will meet on Sunday Introduction to Kettle Bells with Cross Fit Certified Kettle evenings from September to May beginning Sunday Sept. Bell Instructor Matt Butler; a great opportunity to stay fit 20, Group A and Sunday, Sept. 27, Group B from 5- and have fun! (NO COST) 6:30PM until November 1st when Mass for the parish, including Confirmation candidates and their families will An Introduction to Brazillian Jiu-jitsu th begin - Preparation Class will then begin immediately Sundays through Aug 9 following the 12pm after Mass & run until 7:30PM. (5PM Sunday Mass is Mass,1:15pm to 2:30pm. Five week introduction to during Standard Time, thus running from Nov 1st until th Brazillian Jiu-jitsu class!! (NO COST) March 6 )
**Athletic Consent Form/permission slip must be filled out Facilitators lead group discussions on topics presented in & brought to the first event you attend** the large group. All planning is done for you. Training meeting will be held prior to Sept. If you have a 7th/8th 2015/16 Religious Ed Programs grader, this is the perfect opportunity for you to get in- volved, share your faith, and facilitate a junior high group. Registration for all programs is ongoing! Matt Butler Late fees began as of July 1, 2015. Religious Education Office & Faith Formation Team No registrations for returning students Volunteers—Be part of the team of volunteers that helps . make our parish great. Answer phones, take messages, taken after September 1, 2015 make copies and do other tasks that make our offices run Thank you, for your cooperation. smoothly! Help out once a week, every other week or even once a month. Michele McCue
Call 732-780-2666 or use e-mails listed above! Lifelong Catechesis Week of 20 July
7/20 Mon Ex 14: 5-18; Mt 12: 38-42 Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
7/21 Tues Ex 14: 21 to 15: 1; Mt 12: 46-50 COME JOIN US IF YOU… have not been baptized into the Catholic Church, 7/22 Wed Sg 3: 1-4; Jn 20: 1-2, 11-18 have been baptized but have not yet received the 7/23 Thurs Ex 19: 1-2, 9-11, 16-20b; Mt 13: 10-17 sacraments of Holy Communion or Confirmation, have been baptized in another Christian Church and would 7/24 Fri Ex 20: 1-17; Mt 13: 18-23 like to become a member of the Catholic Church
26 July 17th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME To learn more, please contact Michele McCue [email protected] 2Kgs 4: 42-44; Eph 4: 1-6; Jn 6: 1-15
Question for Children: Prayer is talking with God and listening Women's Self-Defense Class th to God in our hearts. Where do you talk to God and how do Friday, July 24 , 6pm to 8pm. Women's Self-Defense Class at Christian Brothers Acad- you listen to what God says to you? emy taught by Third-Degree Brazillian Jiu-jitsu Black Belt Question for Youth: Jesus teaches us how important it is to Instructor and former Brick Memorial standout wrestler pray. How do you ask God for what you need? How do you Bill Scott. Assistant instructors with law enforcement background will be present to help teach and answer any listen for his response? questions you might have. It is a great two hour learning Question for Adults: Jesus teaches us how to pray. When this experience. There is a suggested donation of $20 for past week did you take the time to pray, to talk to and listen to The GI's Without Borders Charity. (It will benefit the kids of Costa Rica who can not afford to purchase a GI, the God? traditional uniform) email Matt to register.
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Have you received your Sharing Our Treasure 11/12 July 2015 SUPER 50/50 tickets in the mail? If not, please contact the parish office 732-780-2666 as
Weekly Sacrificial Stewardship Offering $14,380 soon as possible. Please sell or purchase all four of your Envelope Contributions $ 10,825 tickets. Additional tickets to sell to family, friends, co- workers are available in the parish office. Electronic/Online Contributions $ 2,400 Loose Contributions $ 1,155 Ticket Drawing: Sept 20, 2015, Agape at 1:15pm
Average Contribution per Household Volunteers needed to sell Super this week $ 35.55 50/50 tickets at # of Contributing Households 372 25th Colts Neck Fair (# envelopes & # online) Thursday August 20, 4-11pm Fireworks # of Registered Parishioner Households 1,916 Friday, August 21, 4-11pm Saturday August 22, 4-11pm Through your Sacrificial Stewardship offerings a Parish Sunday, August 23, 2-8pm donation was sent to the Family of Tamara Seidle to purchase funeral clothing for the nine children. You can Please contact Roland to sign up contribute to further assist this family by sending a check made payable to Saint Mary Parish with [email protected] Tamara Seidle in the memo line. From the Prison Ministry: THANK YOU for the Sacrificial Stewardship “Robert R. Reldan (Bob) is a prisoner at NJ (Maximum Security) State Prison. Bob has been an inmate for 40, plus, years - more Offerings as we support the ministries, programs important he is a truly gifted poet, having received national and facilities of our parish. May God Bless you for recognition from many poetry associations. I have known Bob the sacrifices that you make. for 18 yrs and can attest that he is more than a sum of ‘his parts.’ I dare say that after reading Bob's On Turning 75 many may
Please remember have a different attitude toward inmates ... and perhaps feel God's nudge to become a ‘Prison Chaplain.’ The Parish of Saint Mary in your Will and Estate planning. At the very least is that, one hopes some will realize that incar- cerated men and women are no less children of God than we.” -John Carlucci
Have you moved? On Turning 75 Changed your phone # or email address? An old man sits on the beach With the sun caressing his face To update your information on the parish database, email And the sound of lapping waves [email protected], drop a note in the Caressing his ears
collection basket Attn: Parish Office or call 732-780-2666. Blue sky and gold sun Bounce off each grain of sand Teasing his eyes MANY THANKS TO THE ADDITIONAL The moment is magnificent.
FAMILIES WHO DONATED TO THE ACA. WE NEED From the periphery of his vision A figure intrudes … TOTAL NUMBER OF DONORS IS NOW 262 YOUR HELP! No special It is a young man If you have not donated yet, PEASE, for the sake of many, Striding steadily toward the surf. training DO SO NOW. WE NEED YOU…THEY NEED YOU. A foot, an ankle, a knee needed, only Is dampened For your convenience, you may donate directly on the love of A hip, a waist, a chest www.dioceseoftrenton.org/catholicappeal or His Word. Are wet.
use the ACA envelopes on the table by the sacristy. For info call – A mouth, a nose …some hair submerges --- the young man’s intent, John Carlucci Now shockingly clear … and 732-845-9644 A race across the sand begins.
Save him! …Offer aid! … Save him! Is my mantra …Save him! “The sky is blue, the air is good” I shout To no avail … he is gone … youth swallowed. If you wish to volunteer in the parish in some Wasted. capacity please contact Linda Dickinson-Pancila at But … I saw his face [email protected] And he was me.
732-780-2666 All ages welcome! By Robert R. Reldan
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Pastoral Coordinator for Community Building and Communications: Linda Dickinson-Pancila [email protected]
Our Common Home GARDEN CLUB every Wednesdays at 5pm “Pope Francis in Laudato Si’ throughout the Summer. Join us to help maintain the Butterfly Garden which is stated, ‘It is my hope that this located behind the Chapel and is enjoyed daily by those Encyclical Letter . . . can help us who attend morning Mass. It is in need of much love and to acknowledge the appeal, care, weeding mulching, beautifying. Contact Linda at immensity and urgency of the [email protected] challenge we face.’ [15] The urgency is not only on a global Singles Social Gatherings: Join with other singles for scale but relates to the local level social activities. Meet new people, build community and plan as well. As the pope mentioned, ‘Since the world has fun filled activities. been given to us, we can no longer view reality in a Contact Kim: [email protected] 732-618-7983 for a purely utilitarian way, in which efficiency and complete listing of all upcoming events. productivity are entirely geared to our individual ALL welcomed: widowed, divorced, never married!!! benefit.’ [160] Change is taking place through efforts at recycling, developing renewable energy and curbing Sewing Circle upcoming meeting dates. New members welcome!! consumption, but much more is possible. Each person can make a difference because whatever happens on the July 28 1:00pm to 3:00pm Room 11 local level can have a ripple effect that will influence not Contact Kathy [email protected] for more information & to join only the surrounding area but perhaps the world at large.”
Moving the Conversation Into Action The King and I
The Encyclical offered suggestions “such as avoiding the On September 30, the Martha use of plastic and paper, reducing water consumption, Mary Guild is going to NYC to separating refuse, cooking only what can reasonably be see the wonderful new version of consumed, showing care for other living beings, using a long-time favorite: “The King public transportation or car-pooling, planting trees, turn- and I”, which has won ing off unnecessary lights. . .” 4 Tony Awards –
Tom Sweetser, SJ and Debora Elkins Best performance for an actress in a leading role in a musical – Kellie O’Hara Attention all bargain hunters! Best costume design of a musical Mark your calendars for the Martha Mary Guild’s annual Cloth- Best revival of a musical th th ing/Linen Sale on September 10 , 11 & 12th. Madonna Hall, Best performance by an actress in a featured role in a will have a large assortment of very inexpensive ladies’, men’s musical – Ruthie Ann Miles & children’s clothing, shoes and accessories. The linens, jewel- ry and “Boutique” will be in the Parish Hall. A wonderful As most people will remember, it is “the story of Anna, a selection of designer labels and new items can be purchased in British governess, who tries to help an Eastern king come to terms with the modern world”. The music, dancing, costumes the Boutique - at great prices! and children are all spectacular. This is a winner, even if one Pictured are the various Chairs has seen it before! September may seem like a long way off, of this huge sale – but the tickets go quickly, so be sure to send in your $152.00 General Co-chairs: Kathy check soon. With the cost of Broadway shows today, this is a Adleman & Sue Coleman, deal, for it includes transportation. Jewelry: Barbara Varga, Publicity: Ann Marie Dayton, For more information, call Signs: Barbara Keefe, Boutique: Elia Gallello at 732-308-0789 or Freda O’Doherty & Jane Slattery Treasure Herman at 732-946-8982. and Linens: Treasure Herman. This annual Sale is very important to the Guild because the St. Mary’s VARIETY SHOW needs volunteers: stage proceeds are donated to several worthy organizations that assist crew, lights, ads, announcements, flyers, tickets, set-up, clean- women and children. up, program book, and more… When a committee is in place, Remember these dates: the Cover Design Contest will take place. Audition dates and Thursday, September 10: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. show date coming in the FALL. Friday, September 11: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Contact Joe Rugarber 732-637-8655 or email Deacon Jim Saturday, September 12: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Gallagher [email protected]
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SAVE THE DATE: Neighbors Helping Neighbors Golf Outing Aug 25, 7:05 pm, September 21st, 2015 Faith & Family Blue Claws Deal Golf & Country Club
Baseball Game adults $10, children $8, 11:30 Lunch, Choice 7:30am or 12:30pm Shotgun Start Seniors eat free. To purchase tickets, Reception to follow. Sponsorship contact [email protected] or call opportunities available - Linda 732-780-2666 contact Joe Marmora at 732-775-0525
IT’S A FAMILY DAY OUT! WHY NOT JOIN US? TRENTON DIOCESAN COUNCIL OF PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATIONS 2014 RECIPIENT OF THE NCEA DISTINGUISHED HOME A Brush with AND SCHOOL AWARD Kindness “Keys of Change: Past, Present & Future” The oldest Diocesan PTA in the United States will be “90 Habitat for Humanity is establishing a faith based ministry with Years Old” this fall. The Trenton Diocesan PTA will celebrate local churches in Monmouth County, and has contacted The this momentous occasion with Mass on Saturday, September Parish of Saint Mary for volunteer support. 19, 2015, with the Most Rev. David M. O'Connell, C.M., Bish- Assistance is now being offered to those who are in need of op of Trenton, as celebrant. Mass will be at the Cathedral of exterior home repairs but cannot afford them. Services, such as Saint Mary of the Assumption located at 151 N. Warren Street deck repair, exterior painting, gutter or trim repair, storm door Trenton, New Jersey at 9:30 a.m. The business meeting will repair/replacement are available to those who meet the income take place at the War Memorial Building in Trenton following guidelines according to family size. Mass. Past Diocesan Presidents, Pastors, Regents, Unit Presi- dents, and members are cordially invited to attend along with Worker/volunteers are needed. If you would like more the current PTA membership. information about joining this faith-based mission to help less fortunate families as part of the St. Mary team, please contact Monmouth/Ocean Regions, please contact Linda Anzano at the Parish Coordinator - Deacon Paul Daniele- Retired - 732-779-3425 or [email protected] through the Office of Social Concerns at 732-780-7343-x320, Renew friendships, recall wonderful memories and take part th or send an email to [email protected]. and celebrate the 90 Diocesan Conference!
Project Backpack Collection through - July 26th
Backpacks Binders Colored pencils
Large/fine line markers Marble or Loose leaf paper spiral notebooks Glue/glue sticks Pencils Rulers Pencil pouches Pens Highlighters Index cards
Erasers Crayons Folders This year it is preferred that you purchase supplies for donation then drop off any school sup- plies in boxes located in the parish hall and the Rotunda outside the parish office. Collections will be taken from through July 26th . Checks made payable to Saint Mary Parish with Project Backpack in the memo line will be used to purchase additional school supplies for donations. All donations go to students in the Freehold area. Contact: Aileen at [email protected] Community Service Volunteers welcomed!