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
[email protected] 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 : Worship schedule inside. Refer to website for more detailed information www.stmaryscoltsneck.org
The 23nd Sunday in Ordinary Time “He has done all things well. He makes the deaf
hear and the mute speak.”
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Abbreviated Labor Day Weekend Mass Schedule
Saturday Sept 4th 5pm Sunday Sept 5th 10am
Labor Day, Monday September 6, daily Mass will be celebrated at 9 AM in the Chapel. Happy Labor Day! The Parish Office will be closed Sunday and Monday, reopening Tuesday September 7 at 2 PM. www.stmaryscoltsneck.org Sept 5, 2021 2
Mass Intentions for the Week of Please pray for the following Sept 5- Sept 12 members of our parish
family who are ill:
Saturday, September 4 – 5 PM Church Kathleen Amatel Anton Kopp Intentions of Leonidas Mavrookas * Suzanne Janice Basilice Bridget Korn Schlesinger Fr Bill Bausch Bob Lind Antoinette Lijoi * Jon and Mary Kopko Eileen Beckley Lori Lettieri Logan Dayton * Susan and Bob Monaco John Boyle Donna Lodi
Anne Boyle Melissa Love Sunday, September 5 – 10AM Church Christen Chellis Leonidas Mavrookas Blake Conley Ludwig Mendola Pro Populo Kaitlin Donahue Nagle Walter Moeller Elle Moeller * Reinhardt Family Robert A. McNamara and Mary Joan McNamara * Sharon Evangellista Kevin O’Shea McNamara Family Joann Feliciti Stanley Rembisz Cynthia Fiedler Owen Shoemaker Monday, September 6 – 9 AM Church/ Chapel James Fiedler Victoria Slater Erma Gallo * Lorraine Lee Emily Gioacchini Gerard P. Thompson
Tuesday, September 7 – 9 AM Chapel Edward Habrack Seneida Tomasetti Souls in Purgatory * Mary Soyka Tom Hudak Lauren Vinci Arthur Groll * Cheryl and Rick Joyce To add a family member to the sick list for Wednesday, September 8 – 9 AM Chapel 8 weeks, please call or e-mail the Parish John Green, Jr. * Mary Ellen and Vincent Claps Office. Thank you! 732-780-2666 or [email protected] Thursday, September 9 – 9 AM Chapel Suzanne Fountain * Jean and Chet Galloway Souls in Purgatory * Mary Soyka Mass Intention Request ONLINE
Available through the link below is an online form Friday, September 10 – 9 AM Chapel to request Mass Intentions for the remainder of William Urbach * Susan and Bob Monaco Pauline Maria Lilly Savarimuthu * Maria Yaninas and the 2021 calendar. Family Mass Intention Request Saturday, September 11 – 5 PM Church Abel Rodriguez * Maria Yaninas Lawrence Patrick Dickinson * Dickinson-Pancila Family Rest In Peace Dorothy Deckert * John and Susan Murphy Please remember in your prayers those who have recently passed. Sunday, September 12 – Church 8 AM Walene and Sil Lutkewitte * Robert Lutkewitte and Mary Ann Barone Family Stephen Parkes * Thomas Parkes and Family Anne H. Geddes * Jay and Joyce Flynn Parish Office Hours 10 AM Monday 9 am – 2 pm Sergio and Francisco Dos Santos * Dos Santos Family Luigi Cantatore * Gabbard Family Tuesday 2 pm -7:30 pm Rosa Mazzone * Addy Scalisi Wednesday 9 am – 2 pm Thursday 9 am – 2 pm 12 PM Sunday 9 am -12 noon Pro Populo No office hours on Friday or Saturday www.stmaryscoltsneck.org Sept 5, 2021 3
Lifelong Catechesis Week Sept 5-Sept 12 Almighty and eternal God, those who take refuge in you will be glad READINGS FOR THE WEEK and forever will shout for joy. 6 Mon Col 1:24—2:3/Lk 6:6-11 (437) Protect these soldiers as they discharge their duties. 7 Tues Col 2:6-15/Lk 6:12-19 (438) Protect them with the shield of your strength 8 Wed Mi 5:1-4a or Rom 8:28-30 and keep them safe from all evil and harm. 9 Thu Col 3:12-17/Lk 6:27-38 (440) May the power of your love enable them to return home 10 Fri Lk 6:39-42 (441) in safety, that with all who love them, Sunday Sept 12th - TWENTY FOURTHSUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME they may ever praise you for your loving care. Questions for Deeper Reflection We ask this through Christ our Lord. Question for Children: Jesus says that in order to be one of his followers, we must be close to him. When do you feel closest to Jesus?
PRAY for Military & First Responders Question for Youth: Jesus tells his disciples that they must renounce their possessions in order to be His disciple. If you had to, could you SN Colton Boag, USCG leave everything behind to be with God? What would hold you back? LCpl Devon Francis Chrzan, USMC How much of a struggle would it be? Lt. Col. John Anthony Coppola, US Army Question for Adults: Today's Gospel is demanding. How do you as Major Douglas Coppola, US Army a modern man or woman "denounce your possessions?" What does Lt. Mary Herman, USN this mean for you? SN Christian Houlihan, USN Ensign Jason Joseph Howe, USN Sanctuary Lamp SPC Michael John Mento, US Army SPC Nicholas Poskonka, US Army Consider donating the sanctuary lamp that Captain Richard Savo, US Army burns in the presence of the Blessed 1st Lt. Adam Sjoholm, US Army Sacrament in the Church or in the Chapel in Captain Ryan Tanguay, US Army honor of a living or deceased loved one. TSgt Stephen Witherow, USAF LCpl Edward Zarzecki, USMC Request Envelopes available at the office. The suggested donation is $25. If there is a family member you wish to be placed on Honor a loved one
the list, please contact the Parish Bulletin at 732- 780-2666 or [email protected]. Intentions are available in the Church & Chapel 9/26-10-2,10/2-10/9,10/23-10/30 Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults Church The RCIA process involves not just the newcomer or
"inquirer" but all the members of the community who Special Intention by prayer and personal example help the inquirer find his or her place in the Church.
Typical tasks and responsibilities: Listening and preparing adults in a process to be received into .New Parishioner Orientation the Catholic faith and parish community. Tuesday September 7, 2021 6:00 PM Madonna Hall Required training or skills: 1.5 hr. training session, weekly. Attendance is mandatory for those Approximate time commitment: dependent on looking to become parishioners at those who are seeking initiation or welcome into the Parish of St. Mary. the Catholic community. Contact Rose Farrow on 732-780-2666 for more Please Contact the Parish Office information on this program. if you wish to attend 732-780-2666 www.stmaryscoltsneck.org Sept 5, 2021 4
Andrew J. Macirowski Pastoral Coordinator for Worship & Music / Principal Organist [email protected] [email protected]
Pope Saint Gregory the Great served as Pope from 590-604, and his memorial is celebrated on September 3rd. He is the patron saint of musicians, especially singers, students and teachers. Although his tenure was short, he is noted for multiple accomplishments:
Emphasized missionary work in Great Britain Frequently gave alms to the poor, and suggested that each church have a deacon who would be ordained for the purpose of service to the poor and needy Fed the hungry during a Roman famine in the mid-590s, using the farming assets of the Church of Rome. Heavily involved in the liturgy of the Church, he began to establish the collecting of chants used throughout the various regions and constructed the standard for which specific chants would be used for specific services.
Although the specific way of notating this music would come centuries later, the term Gregorian Chant is attributed to him and remains the official musical form of the Roman Catholic Church to this day.
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Covid-19 Protocols at St Mary Parish Sacred Relics Of The Saints: Treasures Of The Church
St. Ann Parish presents a teaching and exposition of There are directives from the Diocese where masks Sacred Relics on Thursday September 16 at 6:30 are not required for fully vaccinated persons. If not PM. Father Carlos Martins of the Companions of
fully vaccinated, persons are strongly encouraged to the Cross will be here with an extraordinary Vatican collection of over 150 relics, some as old as 2000 follow CDC guidance and wear a face mask in years. Among the treasures will be relics of St. Ann, public settings. St. Joseph, St. Maria Goretti, St. Therese of Lisieux (the “Little Flower”), St. Francis of Assisi, St. St Mary will continue with the electronic bulletin that Anthony of Padua, St. Thomas Aquinas, and St. is timely emailed to our parishioners each week. If Faustina Kowalska. There will also be a portion of the Veil of Our Lady and one of the largest you should require a printed copy, please contact remaining pieces of the True Cross in the world. the parish Office (732-780-2666 ) and one will be made available to you. Those in attendance will be able to examine and venerate each relic. Throughout history, many healings have been worked in the presence of relics; If you are not receiving the e-bulletin via email and thousands have occurred through this please email or call the parish office and we will add ministry. Do not miss this opportunity. You are you to our distribution list. encouraged to bring your articles of devotion (such as rosaries, holy cards, etc.) and pictures of ill friends/family members, which you will be able to touch to the reliquaries as a means of intercession. Church of St. Ann 311 Carr Avenue,Keansburg, NJ 07734 Bishop’s Anniversary Blessings 2021; October 10, ,(732) 787-0315 Ocean/Monmouth
All couples celebrating their 1st, 25th or 50+ Afghanistan: Pope launches appeal for fasting, prayers for God's mercy wedding anniversary during the 2020 or 2021 calendar year are invited to share the Eucharist, VATICAN CITY • With increased violence unfolding in Afghanistan, Pope Francis appealed to all Christians to reaffirm your sacred wedding vows, and receive fast and intensify their prayers. Bishop O’Connell’s Episcopal Blessing. "I ask everyone to continue to help the needy and to pray that dialogue and solidarity may lead to the establishment of a Couples from Ocean and Monmouth Counties may peaceful and fraternal coexistence and offer hope for the country's future," he said, after praying the Angelus with attend the Mass and Blessing at the Co-Cathedral of visitors in St. Peter's Square Aug. 29. St. Robert Bellarmine in Freehold on Sunday, He said he had been following the news out of Afghanistan October 10, 2021 at 3 pm. Due to the Covid-19 "with great concern." pandemic, attendance at Mass is limited but both "I take part in the suffering of those who are grieving for the events will be livestreamed. Couples may register persons who lost their lives in the suicide attacks that happened last Thursday and of those who are seeking help and through their parish or online pending approval of protection," he said. their parish. The Pope was referring to the Aug. 26 attack when a suicide For more information or to register online go to bomber detonated an explosion among the crowds of people desperate to leave the country at the gate of the Hamid Karzai www.dioceseoftrenton.org/bishops-anniversary- International Airport. The blast killed at least 169 civilians and blessing. The registration deadline for all 13 U.S. service members, who were set to withdraw from the country by Aug. 31. Thousands of Afghans were seeking to be anniversary couples is September 15, 2020. evacuated as well. The Islamic State claimed responsibility, saying the suicide bomber was targeting Afghan collaborators with the U.S. army.Read www.stmaryscoltsneck.org Sept 5, 2021 6
Worship Schedule: Sept 11/12 Twenty Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Altar Server Cantor Reader 1 EMHC Reader 2 Mark Hines Magnificat Choir Bruno Savo Kathy Maher Emily Santangelo - William Hines Organ Host Saturday, 5:00 NOT FILLED Louise Habrack - PM (Church) Tabernacle Host Susan Murphy - Alt
Michael Buzzetta Taylor Kurilew Kevin Swan Rita Duenas Rosanne LaCava - Jack Schatzle Organ Host Sunday, 8:00 AM Jimmy Schatzle Justine Buzzetta - (Church) Tabernacle Host Mike LaCava - Alt
Gabriella Taylor Kurilew Steve Rumsby Barbara Schaflin Winifred O'Doherty - Penczak Organ Host Sunday, 10:00 AM Danek Yaninas Heide Lohn - Tabernacle (Church) Host Barbara Moskal - Alt
NOT FILLED Taylor Kurilew Richard Gerbino Carl Simone Monica Barr - Organ NOT FILLED Host Sunday, 12:00 PM Anna May (Church) Schellenberger - Tabernacle Host NOT FILLED - Alt
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Religious Education Fall 2021- May 2022
Julia Cullen, Pastoral Coordinator of Religion Education - Grade 1 –8 [email protected] 732-780-2666 X 309 Fall RE Orientation—Grades 1-6 FIRST COMMUNION UPDATE September 19th-
Begins with the 12pm mass, and continues First Communion will be held in after in the church October 2021 for the current year
2nd graders, as well as any family that chose to Fall RE Orientation—Grades 7-8 defer their child last year. September 12th-5 pm As per our lottery, we have set the following 4 Communion Masses:
Sunday 17 October 2021 10am or 12pm Sunday 24 October 2021 10am or 12pm
1st and 2nd graders are on campus and have a choice of time on Tuesdays as follows: 4:30-5:40 pm Or 5:50-7:00pm
3rd - 6th graders have weekly virtual LIVE classes through Google Classroom.
The two choices are:
Tuesday 4:30-5:30 Or Wednesday 6:00pm -7:00 pm
Rose Farrow, Coordinator of Faith Formation for Youth Catechesis & Service - Grade 7 & 8 [email protected] 732-780-2666 X 310
Confirmation Prep Classes Fall 2021 - Spring Requirements: 2022 Students and parents need to attend approximately Classes will be offered both on campus in three larger group functions throughout the year. -person and in the live remote Google classroom format Students need to attend Penance and Reconciliation
On campus/in person option will be offered on services, complete written Homily reflections, and Mondays 4:15-6:15 pm any independent work assigned by the instructor.
Live remote Google Classroom option will be offered on Sundays from 5:00-7:00 pm. We are pleased to announce the celebration Classes will be held every other week (as the calendar of the Sacrament of Confirmation: permits taking into account holidays) from September through May. Date: Friday, 15 October 2021 Time: 4:00pm sharp Please check the parish website for all the latest Celebrant: Rev. Monsignor Joseph N. Rosie details about registration and how to go to your MY
OWN CHURCH portal. LINK TO WEBSITE
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The 2021-2022 Pastoral Care Spiritual Companionship program w ill meet Counseling weekly Thursdays Pastoral Care Spiritual starting Companionship September 23, 2021 through April 2022
Counseling is a ministry Adult Women Programs will run which provides spiritual consolation and simultaneously - Daytime sessions - 10 - 11:30 am & Evening Session - 7:00 - recovery resource information for those who 8:30 pm thirst for grace and healing. Program Participants will: Opening Your Heart this 22-week foundational course is designed for Understand the spiritual dimension of the women new to WWP as well as those trauma, including its devastating with more Bible study experience. physiological and psychological effects. Keeping in Balance this 22-lesson Learn to cope with current issues through Offered in January 2021 at study, we’ll explore Biblical ideas for motivation, interview, and listening. managingthe Parish life’s paceof Saint and Mary pressure Effectively work to transform their way of while living with calm and steadiness. life by following the Will of God
Register now for the 2021-2022 program or Establish a recovery plan for more information please “Together, We Make a Difference” email:[email protected] Learn more & sign up
Outreach Ladies of the Parish: You’re invited to There are many opportunities for parishioners of be part of the Women’s Morning Office Saint Mary to “reach out” into the community to help those in need! Women of the Parish gather in the Chapel of St Learn more about the Charitable Appeals & Mary each Friday morning, 7:30 am –8:15 am Outreach Ministries at The Parish of Saint Mary: for “Song, Scripture, Reflection, Eucharist, Sharing and Prayer” for the people of the parish and beyond our community. It’s a Martha Mary Guild wonderful way to begin a new day! We also offer this virtually via Zoom on Saturday Food Collection mornings at 10:15 to 11:15am.
Prayer Shawl Ministry It is still a wonderful way to come together no matter where we are!! Come Join us! Sewing & Quilting Ministry Contact Barbara Schaflin for more information- [email protected] or on 908-415- 7072
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Quo vadis…
My Dear Parishioners, regular walks is a nice way for fresh air and some good exercise. Today we celebrate the Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time. In terms of Christian Our staff have been working diligently discipleship, we must hear and come to know throughout the summer months to care for the Jesus before we can proclaim who he is. needs of our parishioners. They are preparing Looking to mighty deeds that we think may be for upcoming events this fall and winter. I unfolding around us today—reports of have been encouraged by the spirit of miracles, etc.—is not where this gospel leads cooperation and teamwork they exemplify. I us. Rather, the gospel leads us to see Christ in trust that their hope-filled spirit is a source of the little things around us—the caring touch, leaven to all in our parish community. the encouraging smile, the unexpected friendly phone call—and interpret these as This coming Saturday, 11 September 2021 is “mighty deeds.” We ought to be “astonished” the 20th anniversary of that day when our today by the many manifestations of God’s country was attacked and innocent life was presence in and through the people around us. taken from among us. We will offer prayers for We ought to be astonished at how God uses us those who died that day as well as for their as instruments to proclaim the good news of survivors whose lives were forever changed. salvation. We ought to be so keyed into Jesus’ The Colts Neck Township will host a presence that we, too, cannot contain memorial beginning at 6:00pm on the grounds ourselves but must proclaim these mighty of the Township Administration Complex. I deeds. encourage you to participate in a sign of solidarity with all those who remember that This weekend we observe the Labor Day civic day and how it has changed our country and holiday. It is a time for us to reflect on the gift our world. of human labor and how we participate in the labor force contributing to the betterment of Our thoughts and prayers are with all those society. We will observe an abbreviated Mass who are or will be returning to school. Let us Schedule this weekend: Saturday 5:00pm; support our young people in their desire to Sunday 10:00am. Please make a note of this in learn the subjects that will enable them to be your personal schedule. productive citizens and successful in their careers. Let us pray for their teachers and It is hard to believe that summer is quickly guides to encourage their students as they seek coming to a close. We have had a wonderful the truth about our great country and the string of beautiful days, some mild weather responsibility to hand on the gift of freedom to and some extremely hot an humid weather. generations who will follow us. Have a great This year there has been a larger than usual week. Let us remember one another in prayer. number of butterflies on our campus. There Happy Sunday. also seems to be an increase number of mosquitos around town. Make some time to Peace, enjoy the nice days ahead for us to enjoy. Take Father Jeff the time to enjoy the outdoors during the months of September and October. Taking
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Temporal Administration, Stewardship & Outreach Edwin A. Sevillano [email protected]
Sharing Our Treasure Aug 29, 2021
Weekly Sacrificial Stewardship $13,407 Envelope Contributions $7,636 As of Aug 29, 2021
Electronic/Online Contributions $5,262 Goal: $ 75,000 Pledged: $78,646 Loose Contributions $509 Weekly Avg. Contribution per Household $48.31 # donors: 188 Average gift: $418 # of Contributing Households 267 Paid to date: $69,473 # Registered Parishioner Households 997 We have reached our goal this year! If you THANK YOU for the Sacrificial Stewardship have not made your pledge yet you can do Offerings as we support the ministries, programs and facilities of our parish. May God Bless you for so now. Please select St Mary Catholic the sacrifices that you make. Church in the Parish Affiliation drop down menu so our parish can receive credit for Included in this week’s offertory will be the your gift. Please continue to make your collection for pledge payments so we can receive an ACA Catholic University of America. rebate. Please be generous. Thank you for your generosity!
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Many firms and corporations “I can do things you cannot; you can do offer matching gift programs to things I cannot; but together we can do benefit religious organizations, great things.” charities and other nonprofits to promote philanthropy amongst In a world where fewer people believe in God their employees. St Mary Parish is a registered and his Church, our mission to share our Faith charitable organization with the IRS and is also has never been more critical. By reaching out to listed in GuideStar which is required by some of our brothers and sisters and responding to their the corporate matching gift programs. Please temporal and spiritual needs, we give witness to consult with your employer to sign up for their the power of God’s love. matching gift program. If you have any question or need help signing St Mary Parish for corporate matched contributions, please contact Edwin at the Parish Office, 732-780-2666 x312. Shop now
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A 12-WEEK PROGRAM FOR THE DIVORCED AND SEPARATED
WHAT IS IT? The program is called “Surviving Divorce: Hope and Healing for the Catholic Family”. It is a DVD series developed by Rose Sweet, a dynamic author and speaker who has developed this series to help Christians and their families heal from divorce!
We meet weekly on Monday nights for twelve consecutive weeks beginning on September 13, 2021 from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. at St. Mary Mother of God Church in the Chapel Basement located at 26 Leonardville Road, New Monmouth (entrance in the back).
To Register: Email: [email protected]
More info, call: Ray DeSibio 732-939-3467 or Rich DeGennaro 732-540-9204
Martha Mary Guild: Who are We? Offerings at Francis House of Prayer
JESUS: THE WAY, THE TRUTH, AND THE LIFE
10 Mondays - 9:30 – 11:30 AM
September 13 December 20 April 4 October 11 January 10 May 2 The We are: November 8 February 7 June 6 women who serve March 7 women who give women who organize Trenton Diocesan Spiritual Center and Retreat House women who lead 84 Walnford Road • Allentown, NJ 08501 prayerful women 609-877-0509 or [email protected] welcoming women
women who have fun There are many ways to participate in Martha Mary Please check www.FHOP.org for registration, directions and for our other offerings! Guild activities. All Christian women are most welcome. All programs will be offered online and in person Our first meeting will be September 15, 2021. unless otherwise indicated. www.stmaryscoltsneck.org Sept 5, 2021 12
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Take Action Now to Protect the Hyde Amendment
The Hyde Amendment, contained in the federal government’s annual appropriations legislation, prohibits federal funding of domestic abortions, We are proud to announce that Robert except in cases of rape, incest or to save the life of the mother. It is a bipartisan provision that has been Lauricella will be the next Lay Director part of federal appropriations for 45 years (since of the Trenton Cursillo Movement. 1976) and enjoys overwhelming public support. Robert’s installation will be at Mary Now some members in Congress want to take away Mother of God Church at a Mass on these laws that both Democrats and Republicans th have supported for nearly half a century. If Friday, September 10 at 7:00 PM. successful billions of taxpayer dollars could be used to pay for abortions. All are invited. A reception will follow.
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops is asking all Catholics and people of good will to sign a SAINT MARY, MOTHER OF GOD petition to let Congress know they support the CHURCH Hyde Amendment and do not want tax dollars 19 Cherry Tree Farm paying for abortions. Road, Middletown, NJ 07748 Take Action