May 17, 2015 - St. Benedict Catholic Church and School

 The Sacrament of Matrimony
To celebrate the Sacrament of Matrimony, please
contact the Parish Office to make arrangements at least
one year prior to the intended date of the wedding.
Marriage preparation includes attending Pre-Cana and
sessions with the priest or deacon.
Our Mission
Guided by the Gospel and strengthened by the
Eucharist, we the Catholic people of St. Benedict
worship God with joy, excitement and commitment. We
welcome and reach out to each other and those beyond
our community. Challenged by our call to stewardship we
strive to receive God’s gifts gratefully; nurture God’s gifts
responsibly; share God’s gifts generously and return
God’s gifts with increase. Living our faith in Jesus Christ,
we spread the Good News by providing hope, spirituality,
education, hospitality and social justice.
Very Reverend Daniel F. Swift, VF, Pastor
Reverend Daniel E. Kirk, STL, Associate Pastor
Deacon Richard L. Morris, Permanent Deacon
Deacon Raymond R. Pelkowski, Permanent Deacon
Deacon Stephen G. Scott, Permanent Deacon
Parish Office
Office Hours: Monday to Friday
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Voice: 732/264-4712; Facsimile: 732/264-9080
Mrs. Lorrie McGee, Administrative Assistant
email: [email protected]
Mrs. Eileen Cannarozzo, Administrative Assistant
email: [email protected]
Mrs. Margaret Roddy, Administrative Assistant
email: [email protected]
Mr. Bob Cognat, Facilities Manager
Mr. Tony Malone, Business and Finance Manager
Mrs. Jennifer DeBiase, IT & Help Desk Manager
Mrs. Lori Ulrich, Minister of Evangelization and Marketing
Masses
Saturday Vigil: 5:00 p.m.
Sunday: 8:00, 9:30, 11:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
Monday - Saturday: 9:00 a.m.
The Sacrament of Baptism
The Sacrament of Baptism is celebrated on the second
and fourth Sundays of the month at 2:00 p.m. Parents
must attend a Baptismal Preparation Class at any
Catholic Church. Baptismal Preparation Classes are
held at St. Benedict on the first Monday of the month at
7:30 p.m. in the Father Anderson Library. Godparents
must obtain a sponsor eligibility certificate verifying they
are practicing Catholics who have been confirmed. A
date for Baptism will not be confirmed before sponsor
eligibility certificates are received at the Parish Office.
The Sacrament of Reconciliation
First Friday: following the 9:00 a.m. Mass.
Every Saturday: 4:00 – 4:30 p.m. and by appointment.
165 Bethany Road
St. Benedict School
St. Benedict School is staffed by a state certified lay
faculty, and has earned Middle States Accreditation.
They provide Catholic education from kindergarten
through eighth grade, as well as an extended day
program.
Voice: 732/264-5578; Facsimile: 732/264-8679
Ms. Mary Ellen Lilly, Principal
Mrs. Francine DeMuria, Administra ve Assistant
email: [email protected]
Mrs. Monica Hurni, Administra ve Assistant
email: [email protected]
Religious Education
The Religious Education Program provides religious
formation and sacramental preparation for children from
first through eighth grade.
Mrs. Denise Contino, Director of Religious Educa on
email: [email protected]
Mrs. Carol Cesario, Administra ve Assistant
email: [email protected]
Catholic Youth Organizations (CYO)
The Junior CYO is open to all students in Grades 6-8 for
monthly meetings, as well as social and service
activities. The High School CYO is open to all students
in Grades 9-12 for monthly meetings, as well as social
and service activities. Mrs. Lori McCahill, CYO Minister
Voice: 732/264-4712, ext. 27
email: [email protected]
Music Ministry
The Contemporary Choir sings every Sunday at
11:00 a.m. Mass and rehearses on Tuesday at
8:00 p.m. in the Choir Room. The Youth Choir sings at
every Children’s Mass (offered approximately once a
month) at the 9:30 a.m. Mass and rehearses on Friday
at 4:00 p.m. in Church. To audition for the
Contemporary Choir, please contact Tom O’Brien, Choir
Director at 908/601-4366. If you are interested in the
Youth Choir, please contact Ellen Remick, Choir
Director at 732/888-1828.
Ministry to the Sick and Homebound
Please contact the Parish Office to request pastoral
visits to those who are sick either at home, Bayshore
Community Hospital or a local nursing home.
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion are
available to bring Holy Communion on a regular basis.
St. Vincent dePaul Society
A social ministry SVdP provides spiritual, food
distribution, emergency financial and other services to
those in need. For questions or to volunteer contact
Patti Dickens – [email protected]. For emergency
assistance, please contact 732/264-4712, ext. 33, leave
a message and your call will be returned.
Holmdel, New Jersey 07733
www.stbenedictnj.org
SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
MAY 17, 2015
Saturday, May 23rd
9:00 a.m.
Anthony Latacz
req. The Dalton and Latacz Families
Michael Vassallo
req. The Vassallo Family
Kevin Gallogly req. Clergy, Staff and
Parishioners of St. Benedict
MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK
Saturday, May 16th
8:00 a.m.
Sara LaCerra req. Clergy, Staff and
Parishioners of St. Benedict
RoseMarie Barbieri
req. Joseph and Alma Russo
Rob Keane req. The Gill Family
5:00 p.m.
5:00 p.m.
Jack McGagh req. The Roddy Family
Sunday, May 24th
8:00 a.m.
Mary Weldon req. Jim and Chris Neff
9:30 a.m.
Maureen McCabe
req. The Roddy Family
11:00 a.m.
Rose Hogan req. Family
12:30 p.m.
Mario Grano req. Family
Sunday, May 17th
8:00 a.m.
Frances X. Journick
req. The Carney Family
9:30 a.m.
James D. Lynch req. The Family
11:00 a.m.
Deacon Herbert Schwarz
req. The Schwarz Family
12:30 p.m.
Rosario A. Cavallo req. Family
Beginning Sunday, June 14th, St. Benedict will use a
new bulletin company, Liturgical Publications, Inc.
As a result the bulletin will streamline to 13 pages.
To save space Prayer Intentions will now be kept in a
Prayer Intentions book in the Gathering Space.
Please list your prayer intentions there.
Monday, May 18th
9:00 a.m.
Pro Populo1
Eugene Cattani req. Family
Rob Keane req. The Bare Family
Tuesday, May 19th
9:00 a.m.
Jack Delaney req. The Vassallo Family
Kunka Dentcheva
req. The Laskowski Family
Harry White
req. Sharyn and Paul Liberator
Memorial Intentions
Altar Flower Intention
In Loving Memory of Krystyna Krolicka
req. by The Guardino Family
Bread and Wine Intention
In Loving Memory of Anthony Latacz
req. by The Dalton and Latacz Families
Wednesday, May 20th
9:00 a.m.
Terry DeLucia
req. Francine O’Brien and Family
Robert Manning
req. Jim and Marion Manning
Mary Formisano
req. Bob and Donna Nihen
Prayer Intentions
Please remember in your prayers the deceased
members of the parish, and their relatives and friends,
especially Elizabeth Haberstroh.
Please pray for the sick, the homebound and those who
have requested us to remember them in prayer,
especially: Bishop O’Connell, Paula Abel, Frances
Montagno-Adario, Catherine Anderson, Dino Angelli,
Jennifer Aquiline, Margaret Arbuthnot, Carol Armanno,
Diana Armenakis, Carol Atzingen, Doris Bachlet, Karl
and Carla Baer, Bob Bark, Maureen Barry, Gloria Bebel,
Syndi Bedle, Elizabeth Begin, Maureen Bender, Jackie
Berrios, Kristen Billyer, Gary Bogdansky, John Bolendz,
Arrol Borden, Dean Boturla, Elaine Bowen, Baby Niamh,
Father John Boyle, Joyce and Ray Bradley, Jeanmarie
Brady, Ben Bravo, Fran Bucco, Helen Buczynski,
Courtney Bulinsky, James Burke, Karen Burke, Edward
Butler, Nicki Butterly, Sheila Buxton, Emily Calabro,
Henry Caldaro, Mary Caliendo, Helene Callari, Sal
Campanella, Marie Campbell, Christine Cannavale,
Adrienne Carroll, Alice Carroll, Carol Caruso, Aurora
Castorina, Fabian Ceballos, Lauren Cerra, Rose Chiaia,
Cindy Chiarello, Vic Cipriaso, Joanne Clark, Steven
Clarke, Catherine Connolly, Peggy Conover, Thomas
Conover, Lexis Contini, Andrew Cook, Christopher
Coon, Karen Costa, Tina Costa, Roberta Cranmer,
Thursday, May 21st
9:00 a.m.
Erich W. Benedict
req. The Vassallo Family
Lilia Cagas req. Kathy O’Melia
Richard Bator req. Lars Updale
Friday, May 22nd
9:00 a.m.
Kristi Mulhern
req. The McDaniels Family
Stephanie Dombroski
req. Larry and Jo-Ann Egan
Harry White req. The Mackey Family
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Michael Ciccolella
req. Dominic and Marie Tropea
For the People of St. Benedict
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Genevieve Salviolo, Evan and Eric Sanborn, Delfin
SanJose, Lisa Schillizzi, Kathleen Shea, Muriel Shea,
John Sheehy, Maureen Shepherd, Russell Shewchuk,
Cole Siegel, David Silver, Robyn Simon, Gloria
Sinacore, Steven Sirotic, Zachary Slane, Anna
Slobodzian, Colleen Smialowitz, Joseph Smialowitz,
John Smutz, Angelo Soldi, Joseph Sosidka, Carol
Soviero, Ann Spade, Lewis and Cynthia Spieler, David
Storicks, Colleen Sullivan, Mike Sullivan, Albert Sutter,
Emily Szpet, Carol Tafero, Toni Marie Thaket,
Raymond Thomas, Theresa Thorstensen, Margaret
Thynne, James Tierney, Barbara Toomey, Sabas
Tordesillas, Daniela Toscano, Joyce Trasky, Ronnie
Tretola, Dominic Tropea, Christopher Trubac, Fran
VamVakas, Vita Varia, Chris Varriano, Gianluca Vasta,
Ernest Veca, Hipolita Velazquez, Vittoria Ventura,
Kristin Caparro-Vicari, Marie Walker, Brian Walsh, Jack
Walsh, James Walsh, Morgan West, Samantha Whelan,
Eleanor Wild, Claudia Williams, Kenneth Williams, Andy
Wojciechowski, Craig Wright, Debbie Yanchuk
Prayer Intentions continued
Will Cronrath, Lori Cuffari, Rosealia D’Angelo, Elizabeth
Daley, Frank Dalton, Francine Danish, Jean Davidson,
Margaret DeBevoise, Judy DeFeo, Jack DeJovin, Celeste
DeLeonibus, DeSeta Family, Mary Desmond,
Thomas DiCarlo, Pat Diemer, Natalie DiGennaro, Charlie
Donaldson, Irene Kolaz-Dougherty, Robert Downey,
Robbie Drescher, Cliff Drysielski, Linda Drysielski, Gloria
Eebel, Jake Eggie, Katherine Engelhardt, Caroline
English, Joanne Ericson, Lucas Ertle, AnneMarie
Facendo, Mary Fallon, Caitlin Faria, Michelle Farrell, Jean
Fatigante, Sophia Fecher, Michael Fecile, Sharon Ferriole,
JoAnn Filippo, Mary Finnigan, Kathleen Fitzpatrick, Cindy
Flanngan, Ruth Fluet, Ethan Folk, Thomas Fox, Mary Alice
French, Ron Galassa, Charlene Gallagher, Josie Gallo,
Kevin Gallogly, Dolores Geise, Joan Gern, James Gibson,
Pat Gilbert, James Gilligan, Jane Gleason, Maureen
Glende, MaryAnn Goetz, Carmine Grecco, Robert Greco,
Joseph Grena, George S. Griffiths, Ltc. Charles Grinnel,
Diane Gruber, Linda Guerra, Richard Scott Gunther, Alice
Halloran, Joe Handley, Frank Hines, Regina Holland,
Anna Hoover, Leo Howrigan, Karen Hulse, Joseph Hunter,
Andrew Hurni, Timothy Hussey, Leonard Hutchins, Chris
Illingworth, Cole Illions, Gail Imbro, Ron Jackman,
Constance Yahara-Joans, Lisa Johnson, Kim Jones, Olivia
Jones, Linda Kaminsky, Francesca Karpicki, Donna
Kendall, Stanley Kendall, Mary Kenny, Georgianne Kerr,
Renee Kojola, Joseph Kondek, Kevin Kret, Evelyn
Krzyston, John Ksenicz, Sheryl Ksenicz, Jeanne Labriola,
Joan Labruno, Helen Lacosta, Elizabeth Lamura, Rose
Landi, Jennifer Larkin, Lana Larkin, Larry Laws, Edward
Leahy, Annie Leonard, Sue Lewan, Edward Linsky, Fay
Lods, Pasqualino Lombardi, Mildred Lomicky, Rita
Lomicky, Alex Long, David Long, Frank Loperena, Jennifer
Louvavo, Eileen Lynch, Lou Magrino, Betty Maniscalco,
Catherine Mannino, Anna Mantani, Anthony Marcelo,
Steve Marcowitz, Diane Mariani, Kenneth Martin, Madeline
Masi, Valerie Sullivan Mathews, Mauriello Family, Jim
Mayer, Mathew McBride, Seana McCallam, Bill McCarthy,
Patricia McCarthy, Christine McCollum, Eleanor McCoy,
Lois McDowell, Brian McGuire, Sarah McHugh, Kathleen
McKeever, Ann McMenamin, Bill Merritt, Raymond
Michaud, Geraldine Mickley, Kathleen Milner, Brenda
Mittenhuber, Keith Mohsinger, Nicole Montagna, Margaret
Moreno, Father Morty, William Mueller, Sr., Dara Mullen,
Gert Mullin, Carole Murphy, Kristin Murray, Eamon Nally,
Christina Nanfeldt, Dolores Nanfeldt, Marie Nanfeldt,
Marcy Nicholson, Joy Nocek, Helen Nowak, Helen
O’Connor, Richard Oehling, Thomas O’Hara, Robert
O’Neill, Nico Oneto, Ray Orpen, Frances Page, Regina
Paglia, Angelo Paino Jr., Joy Palumbo, Annmarie
Pandolfino, Jeanette Paone, Ernest Parod, Lucille
Peterson, Walter Pilate, Sophie Piller, Frank Pino, Mary
Plaza, Genevieve Polkosky, Tommy Pompei, Nicole
Potochar, Bill and Alicia Powell, Anna Power, Eddie
Power, Paula Pradhan, Barbara Priggre, Helen
Radziewicz, Andria Raffetto, Christian Rastelli, Edward
Rath, Gregory Recco, Robert Reddington, Kenneth Reilly,
Dolores Restivo, Domenica Reyes, Brian Rhatigan, Jane
Rice, Delma Richardi, Vicky Rosa, Catherine Ross,
Dolores Ruddy, Mimi Salek, Michelle Saluka,
Parish Meetings
Advancement and Alumni Affairs
The next meeting of the Advancement and Alumni
Affairs Committee will be held on Tuesday, May 19th at
7:00 p.m. in the St. Benedict room of the Father
Anderson Library.
School Board Meeting
The next meeting of the School Board will be held on
Tuesday, May 19th at 8:00 p.m. in the St. Benedict room
of the Father Anderson Library.
Finance Council
The next meeting of the Finance Council will be held on
Tuesday, May 26th at 7:30 p.m. in the St. Benedict room
of the Father Anderson Library.
Baptism Preparation Class
The next Baptism Preparation class will be held on
Monday, June 1st at 7:30 p.m. in the Church.
Parish Council
The next meeting of the Parish Council will be held on
Tuesday, July 7th at 7:00 p.m. in the St. Benedict room
of the Father Anderson Library.
Anointing of the Sick
If for any reason you would like to receive the Anointing
of the Sick, please see either Father Dan or Father Kirk
before or after Mass.
Blessing Your Marriage
If you have been married civilly or in another religious
tradition and would like to have your marriage blessed
by the Catholic Church, please contact Father Dan or
Father Kirk by calling the Parish Office.
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Sunday Stewardship Sermon
Seventh Sunday of Easter
Before he ascended into heaven, Jesus instructed his
disciples to proclaim the Gospel to all of creation. As
stewards of this legacy, we too are called to give witness to
the Gospel of Jesus Christ in our words and actions; in
how we live and how we treat others. Are we sharing the
life of Christ with others in our day-to-day lives? In what
ways do we see ourselves proclaiming the Gospel? In
what ways can we do better?
Disease of Celiac Sprue
Those who have been diagnosed with Celiac Sprue have
the opportunity to receive a low gluten host at Holy
Communion. Please see one of the priests prior to Mass
to identify yourself and so directions can be given for you
to receive the Blessed Sacrament.
Adoption Connections
Adoption Connections is a support group for all members
of the adoption triad (birth parents, adoptive parents,
adoptees) including pre-adoptive parents who are
exploring the different pathways to adoption. Attendees
can learn more about the adoption process, international
vs. domestic and closed vs. open and semi-open
options. We also explore issues related to
raising children such as answering adoption related
questions in an age appropriate way. The group
facilitators are adoptive parents and St. Benedict
parishioners. The group meets on the 2nd Friday evening
of each month at 7:30 p.m. in the Monte Cassino room of
the Father Anderson Library. For information contact
Tricia and Dan Zichello at 917/601-8866 or
[email protected].
First Friday Confession
Confession will be available on First Fridays immediately
following the Mass.
Cry Out to the Lord, All the Earth
As part of our effort to further our understanding and
improve our worship, we’re looking to get more people
singing at Mass and thought that many people might have
some songs they like (and will sing) at Mass. If you have
suggestions, reactions to the music (positive or negative)
send an email [email protected].
Appreciating Our Military
If anyone knows a member of the Military
who has recently returned from their tour
of duty and will be attending Mass here,
please see Father Dan or Father Kirk
before the Mass so he/she can be thanked
and recognized for their service to our
country from the altar.
Shut-Ins Anyone?
Inevitably there are parishioners in every parish who
cannot come to Mass because of ill health or lack of
transportation. If you know of someone like this, please
contact the Parish Office so the parishioner will have the
opportunity to pray with an extraordinary minister of the
Eucharist and receive Holy Communion regularly, and on
occasion, be visited by one of the priests.
Merciful Savior Prayer Group
The St. Benedict Merciful Savior Group will meet every
Monday, except when a holiday falls on a Monday, at
7:30 p.m. in the Chapel. For further information, please
call Sal and Janice Alagona at 732/ 264-5744 or
Geri Ventura at 732/566-6642.
Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting
There are three Alcoholics Anonymous meetings held at
St. Benedict each week. Meetings are Monday at
8:00 p.m., Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. and Friday at 5:45 p.m.
Alcoholics Anonymous meetings will take place in the
Monte Cassino room of the Father Anderson Library.
Prayer Intention Group
The Prayer Intention Group meets on the second
Wednesday of each month after the 9:00 a.m. Mass in the
Chapel to pray for one another’s special intentions.
Updating Email
At all Masses the weekend of May
2ndand 3rd, parishioners were asked to
write their email address on their
envelopes as we would like to begin
communicating with parishioners via
email. To update your email address,
kindly write your new address on the same side of the
envelope where you indicate your gift amount. Thanks in
advance for your cooperation.
Prayer Shawl Ministry
The Prayer Shawl Ministry meets on alternate Tuesday
mornings to knit or crochet shawls for those who are ill or
have lost a loved one. If you would like a shawl for
someone or would like to join us on Tuesdays, please call
Caroline Cattani at 732/566-2085 or Ann Piro
at 732/264-8287.
Parish Registration – All Are Welcome!
“God is rich in mercy, because of His boundless love for
us. ” Ephesians 2:4 tells us God’s love knows no
boundaries and neither does St. Benedict. New
parishioners, regardless of where they live, are always
welcome and are encouraged to register at St. Benedict.
Registration forms are available in the Gathering Space,
the Parish Office and on our website at stbenedictnj.org.
Church Offertory Collection for Sunday, May 10th
Donations in Cash
$1,375
Donations in Envelopes
$14,168
Average Envelope Gift
$24.94
Number of Envelopes
568
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Legion of Mary
~To Jesus through Mary~
St. Benedict's Legion of Mary, entitled, “Our Lady of Victory
Praesidium,” is accepting new members. The purpose of
the Legion is to perform spiritual works of mercy. If
interested, please contact Cathy Ahearn at 732/530-1087.
St. Benedict parishioners are praying for vocations.
Families have agreed to take an icon of St. Benedict and
prayer cards home with them after Sunday Mass. The
family will pray together for vocations every day for a
week. The icon should be returned to the sacristy every
Sunday so it can be taken by the next family. Please sign
the roster in the Gathering Space to Pray for Vocations.
A Legionary Minute
May is the Blessed Mother's month. We can turn to our
beautiful Heavenly Mother for guidance and love. Below is
a very powerful prayer we can recite during the course of
this month to help us grow close to Her.
This week (May 17th—May 22nd)
The Mariano Family
The Domashinski Family
The Brescia Family
The Chivi Family
The Barrett Family
The Cooper Family
The Memorare
REMEMBER, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was
it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored
thy help, or sought thy intercession was left unaided.
Inspired with this confidence, I fly to thee, O Virgin of
virgins, my Mother; to thee do I come; before thee I stand,
sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate,
despise not my petitions, but in thy mercy hear and answer
me. Amen.
Next Week (May 24th—May 29th)
The Mariano Family
The Domashinski Family
The Brescia Family
The Chivi Family
The Barrett Family
The Cooper Family
Adoration of the Blessed
Sacrament
Jesus chose the desert as a place to
pray in solitude. He fought
temptation, the temptations of the
devil himself. He taught us how to
be victorious overt temptation. We
must desire victory over it. Call upon
the Lord to help you fight temptation,
any temptation, every temptation. Often we crowd out the
opportunity to be victorious for Christ. We allow “My
schedule”, “My time”, “My life” to come before the voice of
Christ which says, “Come to Me”. When we permit this,
temptation wins. Think about it! Try to pray as
St. Augustine prayed, “God, give me the grace to triumph
over my enemy, temptation.” Desire victory. Go for it!
“Vocations are born in prayer and from prayer; and only
through prayer can they persevere and bear fruit.”
Pope Francis
Is God Calling You?
Whether you are seriously
discerning God’s Call to the
priesthood, or just curious about
how God is calling you to serve Him
in some aspect of your life, come
and join us to learn more about this
exciting and powerful approach to
life in the Lord!
If you are a faithful, single, Roman Catholic man, between
the ages of 18 and 40, and are asking yourself whether
God is calling you to be a priest, you are cordially invited
to attend this month’s discernment meeting on Sunday,
May 24th, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Saint Mary Parish, at
747 West Bay Avenue, Barnegat. Join Rev. Msgr.
Kenard Tuzeneu as he shares in his ministry of the
priesthood, followed by great fellowship, and conclude
with a meal.
FOR THOSE INTERESTED IN GIVING UP ONE HOUR A WEEK TO OUR LORD
OR QUESTIONS REGARDING SCHEDULING,
PLEASE CALL KATHY, 732/739-3381.
QUESTIONS CONCERNING ADORATION OR THE REAL PRESENCE OF OUR
LORD EMAIL INQUIRIES TO
DEACON STEVE SCOTT, [email protected].
Please register with the Vocation Office at
vocations@dioceseoftrenton or by calling 609/406-7449.
Join us at this exciting time as you discover this awesome
way of serving the Lord and respond to His invitation! We
look forward to seeing you!
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C A T H O L IC Y O U T H
O R G A N IZ A T IO N
Volunteers
The Religious Education program is looking for volunteers
for the 2015/2016 school year; we need Catechists in
grades 1, 3, 4, and 7, classroom aides in all the grades,
and hall monitors. If you are interested please call the
Religious Education office or contact Denise Contino at
[email protected]. High School students are
welcome!
Junior CYO
On May 1st we celebrated the end of our 9th year with our
Junior CYO. What a huge success our year was, we’re
still the largest CYO in New Jersey. We said goodbye to
8th grade board members President Logan Gallagher and
Ryan Granito, Spirituality Leaders, Michael O’Brien, Jack
Roddy and Megan Sutherland, Service Leaders, Kathryn
Kurowski, and Jenna Ryan. These Junior CYO members
gave of their time and talent with faith and dedication and
our ministry is the success that it is because of their
commitment. Thank you to board members, ministry
members, Fr. Dan, Fr. Kirk and the parish for their
overwhelming support to our ministry. Don’t forget our
Project Weed be Gone service project that will last over
the summer and monthly events in July and August.
Registration 2015/2016
Registration for the 2015/2016 Religious Education
Program is underway. Registration forms have been
mailed home to all families that are currently registered.
Forms are available in the Gathering Space, in the
Religious Education office and on our website at
www.stbenedictnj.org. For all new families coming into the
Religious Education Program a copy of your child’s
Baptismal Certificate is required. If you have any
questions please contact the Religious Education Office at
732/264-4714 x24/26 and we will guide you through the
process.
Thank You Adult Members
The Junior CYO is very sad to say goodbye to Mary
Granito, Francine O’Brien, Margaret Roddy, Maureen
Ryan and Alyce Sutherland. All these volunteers
dedicated their time and efforts in providing a spiritual
atmosphere for our CYO. Mary Granito and Margaret
Roddy have been with CYO since its inception nine years
ago. A heartfelt thank you to all, for their faith, service and
dedication.
High School CYO
There will be an end of year party for the High School
CYO on Thursday, May 21st from 6:00-7:30 p.m. Pizza
will be served. We will say goodbye to our dedicated
board members that helped us so diligently this year and
welcome new board members for another exciting year.
Please respond to the party either by email to
[email protected] or by using the sign up sheet
on the CYO table in the Gathering Space.
Communion Closet
We have approached the Diocese to partner with less
privileged parishes to provide a “communion closet”; gently
-used communion dresses, veils, suits, ties, and shoes for
children whose parents lack the means to incur this
expense. We realize that many of you may want to keep
the dress/suit as a memento of that day or hand it down to
others but if this is not the case, we ask you to bring
whatever you can to the Gathering Space before Mass on
any of the following weekends: May 16th, 17th, and May
23rd and 24th. There will be a labeled bin in the Gathering
Space for your donation. Even suits worn for other special
occasions (Christmas, Easter, a family wedding, etc.) that
you think could be worn for a communion will be gratefully
accepted and cherished by the recipient. Please email us
(Louise and Dineen) at [email protected] and
[email protected]. On Sunday, May 3rd the HS CYO went to see the play
Aladdin. Over 20 members enjoyed a fantastic day
enjoying the play and sights of New York City. A
tremendous thank you to Marissa Delgado for facilitating
this great trip for our CYO members.
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Knights of
Columbus
K of C Meeting
The next Knights of Columbus business meeting will be held
on Thursday, June 4th at 8:00 p.m. in the School Library.
The meeting will be preceded by the praying of the Rosary
at Bayshore Healthcare Center. Please meet in the
Bayshore Healthcare Center lobby at 7:00 p.m.
Items Collected by the K of C
The K of C collects unwanted glasses, watches, hearing
aids, and jewelry for Eyes for the Needy and canceled
stamps for Hospitalized Veterans. Please place these items
in the proper basket in the church storage closet by the
candles in the rear of the church. Please do not combine
eyeglasses and stamps as different members are
responsible for these projects. Please do not deposit
religious cards you receive from organizations that offer
Masses for loved ones for a donation. THEY WILL BE
DISCARDED.
Phone Cards For Our Troops
The Council is accepting donations in order to purchase
phone cards for our troops serving overseas. Please contact
Jim Manning at 732/739-9712 if you would like to make a
donation.
Knights of Columbus Community Service
If you are a parishioner or know of any parishioners in our
parish who need help with home maintenance tasks please
contact Guido Scrivanich at 732/483-4127.
The Knights Want YOU
The K of C has become the world's foremost Catholic
fraternal benefit society. The Order has helped families
obtain economic security and stability through its life
insurance, annuity and long-term care programs, and has
contributed time and energy worldwide to service in
communities. Locally, the Knights include men from
St. Benedict Parish who have given their time to support
many charitable fund raising efforts for over 20 years.
Please visit us at www.facebook.com/kofcholmdel for
information on our charitable works and how you can
become a member.
Breakfast Buffet Every Month
Thank you, St. Benedict Parishioners, for supporting our
Pancake Breakfasts. The proceeds from EVERY K of C
breakfast buffet support those in need, including
Birthright, the Developmentally Disadvantaged, Manna
House, Boy Scout Eagle Projects at St Benedict, our
annual Basketball Free-Throw and Youth Soccer
Challenges and other Church and community programs.
Thank you to IHOP in Keyport for donating the pancake
batter for our monthly breakfasts. We are pleased to
continue the monthly Breakfast buffets on the 3rd
Sunday of every month, year round. Prices are $6.00
per adult, $5.00 per child or $18.00 per family.
Prayer for Religious Liberty
O God our Creator,
from your provident hand we have received
our right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
You have called us as your people and given us
the right and the duty to worship you, the only true God,
and your Son, Jesus Christ.
Through the power and working of your Holy Spirit,
you call us to live out our faith in the midst of the world,
bringing the light and the saving truth of the Gospel
to every corner of society.
We ask you to bless us
in our vigilance for the gift of religious liberty.
Give us the strength of mind and heart
to readily defend our freedoms when they are
threatened; give us courage in making our voices heard
on behalf of the rights of your Church
and the freedom of conscience of all people of faith.
Grant, we pray, O heavenly Father,
a clear and united voice to all your sons and daughters
gathered in your Church
in this decisive hour in the history of our nation,
So that, with every trial withstood
and every danger overcome—
for the sake of our children, our grandchildren,
and all who come after us—
this great land will always be “one nation, under God,
indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.”
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen
Under God T-Shirts
A NJ Judge refuted an attempt to remove “Under God” from
the Pledge of Allegiance, stating that it does not violate
rights guaranteed to individuals under the NJ Constitution.
Judge Bauman stated that our nation was founded on a
belief in GOD. St. Benedict Council #11349 have
several “Under God” shirts remaining for sale ($12), which
can be purchased at our Monthly Buffet Breakfast or by
contacting Jack Lietz at 732/583-4602. Additional orders will
be placed per interest.
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Birthright Supplies
Birthright provides free and confidential support to
women who are distressed by an unplanned pregnancy.
Birthright provides emotional support, free pregnancy
testing, maternity and baby clothes. It also provides
information and referrals to help their clients meet legal,
medical, financial and housing needs. There is a
continuous need for diapers and seasonal maternity
clothes. There is a bin in the gathering space for diapers
and maternity clothes only. All other baby supplies may
be donated to St. Vincent de Paul. Birthright of Freehold
is located at 49 East Main St, Phone: 732/462-2888.
Respect Life News
Harrisonburg, Va, May 4, 2015
(LifeNews.com) - The Constitution was
designed to protect both religious rights
and free speech, but city officials in a
town in Virginia papered to abrogate
both when they filed criminal charges
against a church that dared post a
pro-life sign on its own properly. Valley
Church of Christ is located at the corner
of Virginia Avenue and Acorn Drive in the City of
Harrisonburg. To show its strong religious beliefs in the
sanctity of human life, the church put up two signs on a
chain link fence running along the Acorn Drive side of the
property. One sign shows an unborn baby cradled in a pair
of hands with a quote from Mother Teresa: “It is a poverty
to decide that a child must die so that you may live as you
wish.” The other sign quotes Jeremiah 1:5, “Before I formed
you in the Womb I Knew You,” with a picture of the face of
a baby. Zoning officials with the city of Harrisonburg,
Virginia threatened criminal charges at a local church over
its display of pro-life messages on private property. On
April 20, 2015, the church received a letter from the City’s
zoning inspector advising the church that a complaint had
been received about the signs and that the church was in
violation of a section of the City’s sign ordinance which
prohibits banners, pennants and flags. However, the
section cited by the City contains several exemptions from
the prohibition, allowing national flags, flags of political
subdivisions, corporate/business flags, flags of civic and
charitable organization, and banners pertaining to holidays
or civic events. The City’s letter ordered that the church
correct the “violation” within 10 days or it could be charged
with a Class 1 misdemeanor, which carries a penalty of up
to 12 months in jail and a fine of up to $2,500.
Thankfully, attorneys intervened on behalf of the church
and the city backed down.
60 PLUS CORNER
Help for People with Medicare (SHIP) is a State Health
Insurance Program that provides FREE, objective,
confidential help to Medicare beneficiaries who have
problems or questions with Medicare, Medigap, Medicare
Advantage Plans, Part D and Long-Term Care. Please
call the Parish Office for more information.
Assisted Transportation In conjunction with a grant
received from the Monmouth County Office on Aging,
St. Benedict provides transportation to seniors in the
Bayshore area who are unable to schedule with SCAT.
We provide transportation to doctor appointments, the
grocery store, St. Benedict Food Pantry, the bank and the
pharmacy to pick up prescriptions. Contact Lorrie McGee
at 732/264-4712 ext. 37.
The Food Bank will provide a case manager for
St. Benedict to assist anyone who is eligible or might be
eligible for SNAP - Senior Nutrition Assistance Program.
Please call the Food Pantry 732/264-4712 ext. 34
between the hours of 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. to make an
appointment.
Our Promise to Protect
Healing the Wounds of Abortion
Rachel’s Vineyard is a safe place to renew, rebuild and
redeem hearts broken by abortion. This retreat offers a
supportive, confidential and non-judgmental environment
where women and men can begin to experience the
process of healing. Rachel’s Vineyard retreat will begin on
Friday, June 12th at 7:00 p.m. and conclude on Sunday,
June 14th at 4:00 p.m. Fee for the retreat is $130.00. For
registration and/or further information, please contact:
Judy Warenkiewicz at 732/536-6871 or
email: [email protected]
THE DIOCESE OF TRENTON is committed to the
initiatives outlined in the U.S. Bishops’ Charter for the
Protection of Children and Young People and to its own
policies and guidelines in regard to the reporting and
investigation of sexual abuse allegations involving
minors. If you have been sexually abused as a minor by
a member of the clergy or anyone representing the
Catholic Church, or if you know of someone who was, you
can report that abuse through the diocesan
ABUSE HOTLINE: 1-888-296-2965
or via e-mail at [email protected].
Reigning Mercy
Have you suffered an abortion? Experience God’s love
and mercy and begin the journey of healing. Please call the
Sisters of Life 888/575-0075.
The Diocese of Trenton reports any allegations of sexual
abuse to the appropriate law enforcement agencies.
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Virtual Thrift Shop
St. Benedict Virtual Thrift Shop is a service for those
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wishing to donate clean, working household goods.
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL
Clothing may be donated via the clothing bin located
behind the food pantry. We connect donors with
individuals in need of goods. Donors and recipients should
Today as we celebrate the feast of the Ascension we are
call 732/264-4712 ext.13 and leave a message. When
reminded that Christ’s saving work on earth continues
leaving your message please speak slowly and clearly.
through his disciples…and now through us.
Volunteers update our list weekly and will call if there is a
match. Due to space restrictions and limited volunteer
Food Pantry Hours
help we are unable to pick up, deliver or warehouse any
The Food Pantry is closed on Mondays and Saturdays.
The Food Pantry will be open Tuesday through Friday from donations at this time. Please do not drop off any items at
the pantry. without prior approval.
10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and Tuesday evenings from
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Have You Been Impacted by Hurricane Sandy?
We may be able to help! The Diocese of Trenton in
SCRIP Cards
The St. Vincent DePaul Society is providing food gift cards conjunction with the Society of St. Vincent de Paul and
several other Catholic agencies are prepared to assist
to area supermarkets for many of our pantry visitors.
Parishioners are asked to use Scrip envelopes in the back you. Hurricane survivors are asked to call the St. Vincent
de Paul helpline in their area for an appointment. You can
of Church and make a donation. Scrip envelopes can be
find the helpline in your area by sending an email to
placed in the collection basket or at the Parish Office.
[email protected] or by going to
www.dioceseoftrenton.org and clicking on “Diocesan
Volunteer Drivers / Loaders
Hurricane Sandy Long Term Recovery Plan.” You can
Volunteer help is needed: to assist in picking up food at
also call 609/267-3053, ext. 487. This will allow for
ALDI'S, Hazlet and loading it onto church van; to drive
church van to the Food Bank (Neptune) to pick up food; to sufficient time with each survivor.
help unload food as it comes to Food Pantry. This is
Used Cars Needed for Transportation
mainly done on Monday mornings. Please call Jack Lietz
Love In the Name of Christ (INC) since 1995 has been
at 732/583-4602.
giving out cars to verified needy people in Monmouth
County that desperately need transportation. There is no
St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry-Bag Ministry
For your convenience, bags are left at all the Church doors other program that we offer that changes lives as quickly
as providing a car for transportation. The donor gets the
on the 1st Sunday of each month. We welcome any
full fair market value of the car as a tax deduction. If you
donations for our pantry. Please consider supporting this
would like to make a difference for one of “our neighbor’s
ministry by providing a few of the items listed.
in need” please call 732/542-7012 ext. 206.
Items Needed:
Diapers—all sizes
Baby Wipes
Donate Your Used Furniture
Baby Food—stages 2/3
Kid’s Cereal
Donate your good used furniture to “Furnished With Love”
Coffee
Tea
a ministry of Love INC. Free pickup and tax receipt is
Juice (all kinds)
Soup (variety)
issued. Call 732/222-1923 to schedule pickup at our
Toilet Tissue
Toothpaste and Brushes
“Furnished With Love Store.” Or come shop in our store
Dish Detergent
Laundry Detergent
located at 583 Broadway, Long Branch. The quality of our
merchandise is excellent and at great prices and we also
Please return your donation in the bags provided. If you
carry NEW mattresses. With a purchase you will know that
would like more information about the Bag Ministry or the
works of St. Vincent de Paul, please contact our President, the money helps others with rent assistance and other
areas of need in Monmouth County. www.loveincnj.org.
Patti Dickens at [email protected].
St. Catharine’s Employment Resource Committee
St. Catharine’s Church, 108 Middletown Road, Holmdel
offers an employment resource workshop at 7:00 p.m. on
the second and fourth Monday of each month in Room 15.
Guidance is offered for resume writing, networking and
employment skills. Spiritual support is also provided.
Contact:
Deacon Tom [email protected]
Vin Pizzolo—[email protected].
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Annual Catholic Appeal 2015
Father Dan is pleased to announce that St. Benedict is one
of the first parishes in the Diocese of Trenton to once again
surpass its Annual Catholic Appeal goal of $90,000 by
pledging to date $108,497. Since the goal has been
surpassed, fifty percent of all gifts received going forward
will be returned to St. Benedict in a parish rebate.
Kateri Day Camp
You can brighten the summer for a local child. The Sisters
of the Good Shepherd at Collier Youth Services in
Wickatunk (Marlboro) ask your help in giving
disadvantaged Monmouth County children a safe and fun
summer at Kateri Day Camp. Camp costs include
transportation, programs and activities, staff and two
healthy meals each day. Our camp begins at the end of
June.
Your donation will make a difference in a child’s life.
$40 = one day of camp
$200 = one week of camp
$400 = two weeks of camp
Visit www.collieryouthservices.org to donate online or mail
your contribution to:
Congratulations to all those couples who have been
married in St. Benedict 40 years ago in May 1975.
Collier Youth Services
Campership Appeal
P.O. Box 300
Wickatunk, NJ 07765-0300
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Dyas
Mr. and Mrs. James Johnson
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Conte
Mr. and Mrs. James Bickel
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Hurster
Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Formon
Save the Date
Congratulations to all those babies who have been
baptized in St. Benedict 40 years ago in May 1975.
Valerie Lorraine Adeler
John Anthony Coppola
Jennifer Dawn Lehotay
Tara Michelle D’Agostino
Kristen Antoinette Sanchez
Maxime Scarpa
Love Is Our Mission:
The Family Fully Alive
Memorial Day Mass
Mark your family calendar for the eighth World Meeting of
Families! Philadelphia is proud to welcome families from
around the world to this event on September 22-27, 2015.
The theme is "Love Is Our Mission: The Family Fully
Alive." Families can look forward to speakers,
celebrations, activities for kids, and prayer, all of which
will bring renewal and transformation for you, your loved
ones, and the world. Visit the official World Meeting of
Families website at: www.WorldMeeting2015.org to learn
more and to sign up for regular updates on how you can
participate. All are welcome!
Saint James Catholic Church will be celebrating a
Memorial Day Mass for the deceased buried in Mount
Olivet Cemetery on Monday, May 25th at 10:00 a.m. in the
North Chapel Hill section of the cemetery in front of the
Mausoleum. In case of rain Mass will be celebrated at
St. James Church, 94 Broad St., Red Bank at 10:00 a.m.
Pilgrimage to the Miraculous Shrines of Fatima and
Lourdes
Join Monsignors Sirianni and Gervasio on a fully escorted
trip to the Miraculous Shrines of Fatima and Lourdes from
October 6th through 17th, 2015. Price of the trip is
$3263.00 per person/Dbl. Occupancy. This price includes
airfare, hotel, transportation, 10 breakfasts and 8 dinners.
Please contact Graycar Travel for additional information
at 800/214-6723.
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