September 27 - St. Mary Parish
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September 27 - St. Mary Parish
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 TWENTY-SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 27 SEPTEMBER 2015 MassSchedule:Eucharist BulletinDeadline:Electronicformat by12noonThursdayofthepriorweek(10days) WeekendSaturday5:00PM(Anticipatory) [email protected] Sunday8:00AM,10:00AM,12:00noon WeekdayMondaythroughFriday9:00AMin Sacraments: ChristChapelunlessotherwisenoted. Penance&Reconciliation FuneralsintheChurch. Saturday4:00PMorbyappointment. ParishMembership:NewParishionersarealways Marriage welcome!Registrationisrequired. ContacttheParishOf iceoneyearinadvancefor ContactParishOf ice. informationandguidelines. ThenextNewParishionerOrientationis Baptism 25October,2015,11:00AM. ContacttheParishOf iceinadvanceforinformationand requiredpaperwork.Baptismstakeplacethesecond ParishOf ice:732-780-2666 Sundayduring12:00noonMassandallotherSundays parishof [email protected] immediatelyfollowing12:00noonMass. Visit our Website: www.stmaryscoltsneck.org www.stmaryscoltsneck.org 27 September 2015 Page Two Bishop of the Diocese of Trenton: Most Reverend David M. O’Connell, C. M. Pastor: Reverend Fr. Jeffrey E. Lee Deacons: Fred Sorrentino Vincent Rinaldi James V. Gallagher Trustees: Susan Coleman Bill LaMorte Pastor Emeritus: Reverend Fr. William J. Bausch The Parish Office hours are Monday through Thursday 8:30AM to 7:30PM and Sunday 9AM-12NOON. Mass Intentions for the Week 28 September - 4 October Please pray for the following members of our parish family who are ill: Monday 28 September 9:00AM in the Chapel Helen and Richard Bernius by Gail and Bill Cargiulo Bill O’ Doherty by Freda O’ Doherty Tuesday 29 September 9:00AM in the Chapel Frances DeSimone by Joann and Robert Buhler Mary Connelly by AnnMarie and Vincent Vita Wednesday 30 September 9:00AM in the Chapel Patricia Rothmann by Gail and Bill Cargiulo Roy Masterson and Daniel McGuire by Laura Discenza Thursday 1 October 9:00AM in the Chapel Mario Sinatra by the Gibson Family William (Bill) Chappel by Gloria and Ted Ziemienski Friday 2 October 9:00AM in the Chapel Rev. Fr. Raymond S. Bianchi by Rev. Fr. Jeffrey E. Lee, Staff and Parishioners Saturday 3 October 5:00PM in the Church Margaret Kovalsky by the Discenza Family Gertrude Rimmele by Barbara Saake Susan Schatzle by Irene Sessa Sunday 4 October in the Church 8:00AM James Resko by his Family For the Living and Deceased Members and Benefactors Giuseppe Gavinelli by Charlie Gavinelli 10:00AM Sergio Dos Santos by the Zarantonello Family Ernest Gasperine by Ginny and Bill La Morte Carl Valenziano by Tracy and Mike Borut 12:00PM Robert A. McNamara by the McNamara Family Sally Jean Ivanov by Jennifer and Steven Stubbs Martin J. Stubbs by Jennifer and Steven Stubbs Izilda Alberti Jacqueline Andres Mary Barbagallo Bill Barnett Joan Blatz Jennie Borowski Florence Brillante Natalie Chiaino Anthony Citro Jo Clement Linda Damen John DeStefano Tommy Dwyer Ruth Fiedler Margaret Gesner Emily Gioacchini Tom Hudak Joseph Jurgielewicz Lori Lettieri Angela Liguori Angela Kinlin Arnold Marchesi Barbara Matuscak Leonidas Mavrookas John McInerney Marjorie Messler Tom Nolan Tere Nolan John Orrico Frances Renna Lori Romer Lou Schmitt Jim Shatzle Linda Sobel Hayden Sprat To add a family member to the sick list, please call or e-mail the Parish Office. A person is put on the list for 8 weeks unless a renewal call is received. Thank you! 732-780-2666 or [email protected] Rest in Peace Please remember in your prayers, those who entered into their new and eternal life in Christ recently. Vincent Salvo, father of Rosanne Longobardi Christopher LaSalle, brother of Michael LaSalle Pray for Our Military Welcome to the newest members of our St. Mary’s family who were Baptized recently: Julianna Catherine Savage Luca Ray Montana Lance Corporal Scott MacConnell Lance Corporal Edward Zarzecki If there is a family member you wish to be placed on a list, please call the Parish Office at 732-780-2666. Please include rank and branch of service. www.stmaryscoltsneck.org 27 September 2015 Page Three Worship Ministry Schedule: 3/4 October: Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time Altar Server Saturday, 5:00 PM (Church) Sunday, 8:00 AM (Church) Sunday, 10:00 AM (Church) Sunday, 12:00 PM (Church) EMs of Holy Communion Reader 2 Greeter Cantor Usher Daniel Cowles Abigail Cowles Louise Habrack - Center Cup Frank Baker - Organ Host Irene Weller - Center Host Suzanne Schlesinger - Tabernacle Host Emily Santangelo - Organ Cup Maria Thompson - Tabernacle Cup John Carlucci John McCrae Margaret Caponegro NOT FILLED Kathi Blinn Jim Davis Jack Davis John Grabowski Bob Lind Ralph Martucci Heather Boliver NOT FILLED Joseph Flanagan - Center Cup Carol Rodeck - Organ Host Michael Stivala - Center Host Joyce Flynn - Tabernacle Host Paul Osmulski - Organ Cup Susan Osmulski - Tabernacle Cup Carl Simone Annette Raynor Tina Repetto John Rodeck Anne Baker George Illmensee James Pifer George Watts Joe Young Patrick Dickinson Jackie Drudy (sub req.) June Zeringue - Center Cup NOT FILLED - Center Cup Linda Dickinson-Pancila - Organ Host Mary Aiello - Center Host Helen DeCerce - Tabernacle Host Mathilda Said - Organ Cup Dawn Reinhardt - Tabernacle Cup Christopher Aquinas Julia Cullen Andrew Befumo, Jr. Muriel Rogers Kristen Kohm Vince Cerulo Eleanor Crawford Leigh Gavinelli Allan Ryan William Spence Joe Walsh Jack Zumba Tommy Zita NOT FILLED Marycatherine Noble - Center Cup Monica Barr - Organ Host MaryJoan McNamara - Center Host Patricia Balbo - Tabernacle Host Anna May Schellenberger - Organ Cup Sandra Montefusco - Tabernacle Cup Stanley Drusdow Donna Murphy NOT FILLED Marybeth Jacobson John Barr James Dolan Lee Gesner Joe Mancino Joseph Rinaldo William Starce Catholic Schools Mass Tue sd ay, Octo b e r 7th, 10:30am at the Cathedral in Trenton Lifelong Catechesis Week of 28 September - 4 October 9/28 Mon Zec 8: 1-8; Lk 9: 46-50 9/29 Tues Dn 7: 9-10, 13-14; Jn 1: 47-51 9/30 Wed Neh 2: 1-8; Lk 9: 57-62 10/1 Thurs Neh 8: 1-4a, 5-6, 7b-12; Lk 10: 1-12 10/2 Fri Reader 1 Ex 23: 20-23; Mt 18: 1-5, 10 th 4 October 27 SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Gn 2: 18-24; Heb 2: 9-11; Mk 10: 2-16 Question for Children: Jesus teaches us that our faith is is powerful and with it, we can do great things. We can forgive, love, and share with others. Which of these do you do most often? Question for Youth: The Gospel tells us even a little bit of faith is enough to make amazing things happen. How are you keeping your faith alive and growing? What good things happen in your life because of your faith? Question for Adults: Being “in Christ” means living as Christ teaches. What signs do you see in your life of generosity, forgiveness, hospitality, or any other of Jesus’ teachings? The Diocese of Trenton Office of Vocations invites you to the Ocean County Holy Hour for Vocations The Holy Hour will consist of Scripture reading, reflection, recitation of the Rosary, meditation & closing Benediction. Location: St. Dominic Parish, 250 Old Squan Road, Brick, NJ 08724 Date: Wednesday, October 28, 2015 Time: 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. For further information, please contact the Office of Vocations at [email protected] or call (609) 406-7449. Feast of St. Francis of Assisi Blessing of the Animals Oct 4th * 11:15AM Join us at the Meditation Garden in front of the St. Francis of Assisi statue. Please bring your favorite pets to be blessed. Leashes and carriers are suggested since there is usually a good turnout of furry creatures. www.stmaryscoltsneck.org 27 September 2015 Page Four Pastoral Associate for Worship & Evangelization Deacon Vincent Rinaldi [email protected] Social Concerns: Roger Zurro Music Ministry: Lauren Walters [email protected] Organist: Andrew Macirowski Questions about the Scriptures used during Mass How is the Lectionary arranged? The Lectionary is arranged in two cycles, one for Sundays and one for weekdays. The Sunday cycle is divided into three years, labeled A, B, and C. 2014 was Year A. 2015 was Year B, 2016 is Year C, etc, keeping in mind the Church Year begins 1st Sunday Advent. In Year A, we read mostly from the Gospel of Matthew. In Year B, we read the Gospel of Mark and chapter 6 of the Gospel of John. In Year C, we read the Gospel of Luke. The Gospel of John is read during the Easter season in all three years. The first reading, usually from the Old Testament, reflects important themes from the Gospel reading. The second reading is usually from one of the epistles, a letter written to an early church community. These letters are read semi-continuously. Each Sunday, we pick up close to where we left off the Sunday before, though some passages are never read. The weekday cycle is divided into two years, Year I and Year II. Year I is read in odd-numbered years (2015, 2017, etc.) and Year II is used in even-numbered years (2014, 2016, etc.) The Gospels for both years are the same. During the year, the Gospels are read semi-continuously, beginning with Mark, then moving on to Matthew and Luke. The Gospel of John is read during the Easter season. For Advent, Christmas, and Lent, readings are chosen that are appropriate to the season. The first reading on weekdays may be taken from the Old or the New Testament. Typically, a single book is read semi-continuously (i.e., some passages are not read) until it is finished and then a new book is started. The year of the cycle does not change on January 1, but on the First Sunday of Advent (usually late November) which is the beginning of the liturgical year. In addition to the Sunday and weekday cycles, the Lectionary provides readings for feasts of the saints, for common celebrations such as Marian feasts, for ritual Masses (weddings, funerals, etc.), for votive Masses, and for various needs. These readings have been selected to reflect the themes of these celebrations. -USCCB October is Respect Life Month. October 4, 2015 - Respect Life Sunday is celebrated in the Diocese of Trenton and in all parishes throughout the United States. The 2015 USCCB theme is "Every Life is Worth Living." This is an opportunity for all to focus on the great gift of human life. For more information see www.usccb.org/ respectlife or www.dioceseoftrenton.org/respectlifeministry or call 609-403-7192. Life Chain- October 4, 2015, Sunday - 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. - St. Veronica's 25th Annual Life Chain event. Life Chain is a peaceful and prayerful witnessing against abortion and for greater respect for all human life. Signs provided by the Life Chain National Office are held along Route 9 in front of St. Veronica's rectory while praying for 1 hour. Refreshments are served afterwards. This event can be used for service time credit with proper permission. For additional information contact Hu at 732-367-2565. September 23, 2015 to November 1, 2015/40 Days for Life in the Diocese of Trenton. This fall, people throughout the country are invited to take part in the 40 Days for Life effort. We are asked to commit to prayer and fasting for an end to abortion in America. In addition to 40 days of prayer and fasting, please consider volunteering to pray outside one of the 40 Days for Life campaign locations for one or more hours during the 40 days. Spread the word to others about this important life–saving effort. www.40daysforlife.com Monmouth County: Planned Parenthood, 69 E. Newman Springs Road, Shrewsbury, NJ. Local Contact - Monmouth 40 Days 732-610-7437 [email protected] www.stmaryscoltsneck.org 27 September 2015 Page Five Quovadis… My Dear Parishioners: Today we celebrate the Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Through our baptismal anointing we truly are prophets (see first reading). All of us are commissioned to speak and do deeds in the Lord’s name. Thus, baptism is more than initiation into a group—it is the transformation of ourselves into disciples of Christ who follow the Teacher by faithful service “in [his] name.” As a follower of Christ, this means doing something so great as volunteering for one of the liturgical ministries or so simple a task as taking the garbage out without being asked. The month of October provides us with the opportunity for us to reflect on the life and witness of Saint Francis of Assisi as well as Our Lady of the Rosary. Next weekend, we observe Respect Life Sunday. There are many ways in which we show our respect for the dignity of human life. Our sharing of clothes and other essential items, our service at soup kitchens, Chastity Awareness, and certainly our steadfast position against Abortion and the Death Penalty. While these are some of the most difficult issues of our day, let us pray for an openness to God’s will for us in our lives to be faith-filled witnesses, especially concerning the dignity of every human life from conception through natural death. Next weekend, I am scheduled to present our Stewardship Report at all of the Masses. Each year this is a way for me to preface the choices we have made and the results of those choices as they affect our parish. As stakeholders, each of us has a right to this information. It demonstrates the progress that is being made. Our annual Stewardship Newsletter is being prepared and should be at your homes in the coming weeks. Please read it. It is your right to know this information and the overall condition of our parish. Should you have questions, please ask one of our trustees or a member of the parish staff. Last week, we had the opportunity to celebrate the Sacrament of Penance & Reconciliation with our candidates for the Sacrament of Confirmation, their sponsors and their parents. This coming week, we will welcome His Excellency, The Most Reverend Bishop of Trenton who will confer this sacrament upon our candidates. Let us pray for these young women and men, their sponsors and families who are the future of our catholic church. May the descent of the Holy Spirit upon them give them what is needed to live their lives as committed Roman Catholics and bring God’s steadfast love into a world that longing. Let us pray for His Excellency, that God’s grace will flow through him to these candidates and to our parish community. This weekend, we welcome His Holiness, Pope Francis to our land and into our homes. May this Apostolic Visit inspire us to greater fidelity in sustaining the communion of the Catholic Church in our communities and throughout the world. May the message of Mercy continue to inspire all citizens of our great land. Let us continue to pray for the Holy Father as he proclaims Christ to a world that has been made suspect and even hostile to the Christian Message. Have a great week. Let us remember one another in prayer. Happy Sunday. Peace. Father Jeff www.stmaryscoltsneck.org 27 September 2015 Page Six 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: Matthew Butler [email protected] Middle School and High School Students, Do you need Community Service Hours? SERVICE DATES: Parent Volunteers needed as well. Prayer for Confirmation Candidates Holy Spirit, Prepare our Candidates to fully receive the gifts of Wisdom, Understanding, Counsel, Fortitude, Knowledge, Piety, and Fear of the Lord, and to begin a life of service to Jesus, Our Lord. ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Prepare them to receive the joy of your presence and the fruits, which you offer to them. Help them to trust that you will come to dwell within them so that they may count on your guidance every day of their lives. ♦ Show them how to become better disciples of Jesus Christ, sharing your love with our world and with each person they meet. ♦ Fitness Activities Come, Holy Spirit! Continuation of the 7 Gifts of the Holy Spirit 5 & 6 of the Seven Gifts Knowledge is awareness of God’s plan. It is not simply an accumulation of facts but rather an understanding of God’s purpose and how we ought to respond. Knowledge helps bring to light temptations and to discern whether to give in or live a life worthy of God’s approval. Reverence is our obedience to God and our willingness to serve him. It is not just obedience through a sense of duty but rather obedience out of love and devotion. It facilitates a deeper respect for God and the Church. Confirmation 2015 Candidates ♦ ♦ ♦ Sunday, October 18th- Crop Walk Saturday, October 24th - Halloween Halls Oct 25, Nov 29 & Dec 27 - AGAPE in Parish Hall Wednesday, November 4th – The CBA Hunger Banquet November 13 - Fall Festival Dinner (set-up, clean-up) November – Thanksgiving Basket Food Collection at St. Mary Parish, Sorting and Packing dates TBA November/December – Sponsor a Family/Christmas Present Drive at St. Mary Parish December 13 - Advent Pancake Br eakfast Sept 27 - 1-3pm : FULL Confirmation Practice in Church Sept 29 - 6-8pm : Practice for candidates only OCT. 1 - Confirmation 4 pm: Candidates, Parents and Sponsors arrive in Spiritual Center by 2:30pm Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life.- Proverbs 4:23 MatthewButler,CoordinatorofAdolescentCatechesisand MinistryforTheParishofSaintMary,isputting strengtheningofthebodyintoaction.Thefollowingare variousFitnessofferingscoordinatedforboththeyouthand familiesoftheParish. ToregisterforthefollowingFitnessofferings [email protected] • Track&FieldClinic Forkidsages8tohighschool.CBACoachAndrew CusickandparishionerWillLutkewittewillfacilitate. When:Thursday,Oct.15 th Time:6-8pm • FamilyFitnessNight When:Monday,October19 ththroughMonday, December14th Time:7pmto8pm • BrazilianJiu-jitsuclass When:Sunday,October25 ththroughSunday, December13th(exceptThanksgivingSunday) Time:1:30pm-2:30pm Lecture Series * September 27, October 4, 11, 18 & 25 from 5-6pm Sunday evenings Where and When: Helen Hayes Theater, in Spiritual Center Matt Butler, Coordinator of Adolescent Catechesis and Ministry, has arranged for excellent speakers to present a lecture series during our 7th and 8th grade classes on Sunday evenings. Although this series has been scheduled for the convenience of our 7th and 8th grade parents, all adults are welcome to these presentations. • • • • • There is no fee- please come and bring a friend!! Sunday, September 27 Topic: Christ in the Home by Brother Frank Byrne, Pr esident of Chr istian Br other s Academy. Sunday, October 4th Topic: How to Cultivate Hope by Mary Ellen Bennett, LPC Sunday, October 11th Topic: Theology and History by Mr Gregg Higgins, Head of Theology Dept, CBA & author of 7 books. Sunday, October 18th Topic: Faith and Film by Jim Tortorici, CBA Religion Teacher Sunday, October 25th Topic: Faith in the Sports Arena by Bob O’Connor and Vito Chiaravalloti th www.stmaryscoltsneck.org 27 September 2015 Spiritual Adoption - Week 3 At the moment of my conception my single cell contains 46 chromosomes that determine the ·details of my human development: whether I am a boy or girl, what I will look like, my personality and my emotional make-up. I know that God has made me perfectly in His Image! Keep praying for me! Pilgrimage NOVEMBER 7, 2015 Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, DC. WE WILL: * Leave the par king lot at 6AM * Return that evening. Would like more information? Please email Michele at [email protected] or call 732-780-2666x 312 at your earliest convenience! Inquiry Session Sept. 23rd, 7PM Are you a non-Catholic who would like to learn more about the Catholic faith? Are you a Catholic who didn't receive Communion and Confirmation? Come and See what the Church is all about! We will have our first informal RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) Inquiry Session on Wednesday, September 23, at 7 PM in the Faith Formation Office. Registration is not necessary, but if you would like more information, please call Jen or Michele at 732-780-2666. Feel free to bring a friend! All children ages 4 to 12 are encouraged to join us! LWD is in need of catechists, particularly for the 5PM Sat. Mass Once again, we are forming Advent small faith sharing groups. It is a busy, busy season, but one wonderful way of focusing on the true meaning of Christmas is to explore the Word of God! Interested in facilitating a faith sharing group? Snacks & drinks will be on board, plus there is a great cafeteria in the Basilica for lunch, or you may bring your own meal and refreshments. The cost for the trip is $5 per person for parishioners & $10 for non-parishioners. RSVP 732-780-2666 X312 or [email protected] Drop off Checks to the parish office made payable to Saint Mary Parish with Pilgrimage Nov 7 in the memo line. Liturgy of the Word Dismissal Advent Faith Sharing Groups Facilitators Needed! In order to accomplish this, we will need more facilitators. Facilitators do not have to be experts in any sense of the word; they just keep the group focused and moving. You can meet at the parish or in your home- there would be 4 meetings in total scheduled at your convenience. Facilitators will receive all of the materials they will need for their group. After praying daily for nine months we will have a baby shower. Gifts and donations will be given to Good Counsel Homes. Held weekly at the following Masses: • Saturday 5pm • Sunday 10am • Sunday 12noon Page Seven Advent faith sharing groups may be co-ed, or not! Please help keep the Advent season holy by helping others find God in their lives during this hectic time! Walking with Purpose Bible Study Join the women of Saint Mary Parish! The Fall program begins October 1 and meets Thursdays at either 12:30pm or 7:30pm Questions or to register contact: Angela 732-946-9196 Molly 732-598-6808 To purchase your materials for the year, visit WWP website www.walkingwithpurpose.com Little Church Children post-diaper through school age are welcome during the 10AM Mass. Please register on-line for this program Registration Link is found in Formation Tab, under registration, & located at the bottom of the page Jesus, Mommy and Me Returns October 5th 9:45-11:30AM Meets the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month in Room 11. Faith-filled playgroup for children birth to three years. Pre-registration is not necessary attend whenever you wish. Contact St. Mary’s volunteer, Elana Eng at [email protected] www.stmaryscoltsneck.org 27 September 2015 Sharing Our Treasure 19/20 September 2015 Weekly Sacrificial Stewardship Offering $16,071 Envelope Contributions $ 11,542 Electronic/Online Contributions $ 3,440 Loose Contributions $ 1,089 Average Contribution per Household this week $36.72 # of Contributing Households 408 # of Registered Parishioner Households 1,930 Please remember The Parish of Saint Mary in your Will and Estate planning. THANK YOU for the Sacrificial Stewardship Offerings as we support the ministries, programs and facilities of our parish. May God Bless you for the sacrifices that you make. September 27, 2015 * Stewardship Awareness Sunday “Anyonewhogivesyouacupofwatertodrinkbecause youbelongtoChrist,amen,Isaytoyou,willsurelynot losehisreward.” (Mark 9:41) Stewardshiplivesre lectthelifeofJesus.Remember,we weremadeinHisimage.Wetendtoforgetthis.When othersseeyou,dotheyseethefaceofJesus?Whenyou lookatothers,doyouseethefaceofJesusinthem? Since last record on donors to Catholic Appeal 2 more donors have pledged their assistance, bringing total of Donors to 277. To date, pledges total $60,238, just $11, 000 short of our goal of $71,266. Please help up meet our goal. Many need us! Use an ACA envelope found on church credenzas, or contribute on www.dioceseoftrenton.org/catholicappeal FOOD COLLECTION NEXT WEEKEND Please place your food donations on the table in the parish hall. Thank you Page Eight Saint Mary Parish SUPER 50/50 drawing was held at AGAPE on Sept. 20 Gross Receipts Total Prize $ 62,200 $ 31,100 First Prize 60% Second Prize 30% Third Prize 10% $ 18,660 $ 9,330 $ 3,110 Thank you to the 529 parishioner households for their support of the St. Mary Parish SUPER 50/50. As of Sept 20, 2015 the following parishioners sold or purchased 50/50 since our last reporting. THANK YOU, to the parishioner households that sold additional books of tickets. Albolino, Michael Antenucci, Alison Austin, James & Theresa Basile, Charles & Laura Bellisario, Paul & Patricia Berg, Edward & Maureen Bilodeau, Paul Boliver, James & Kimberly Brennan, Joyce Brock, Ed & Jean Brunner, Neal & Susan Cannizarro, Michael & Melissa Cowles, Martha Deitrich, Eric & Marcela Demizio, Craig & Claudine Doherty, John & Maria DuBois, Jack & Eileen Duffy, Larry & Karen Durski, Bob & Patty D'Urso, John & Jean Farrow, Jim & Rosemarie Finnegan, Sean & Maureen Fitzpatrick, Rob & Kim Flynn, Greg & Alba Habrack, Ed & Louise Hall, Tom & Gail Higgins, Dan & Jackie Leccese, Frank & Regina Loew, Dolores Lopes, Mario & Linda Mogensen, Bill & Kathy Molloy, Steve & Pam Nicoletta, Jimmy & Tricia Noble, Joe & Mary Kay Papeleo, Ron & Vickie Pastore, Keri Perillo, Louis & Joan Pierro, Ralph & Ann Pinguelo, Fernando & Janine Quigley, Joseph & Rachelle Raynor, Kevin & Annette Savo, Gino & Christine Schatzle, Jim Schauer, Joseph & Alana Senatore, Wayne & Anne Simonson, Karen Smith, Denise Stagliano, Bill & Linda Staub, Michael & Maureen Vlahos, Tony & Michelle Williams, Brian & Lisa Wilson, Chris & Tricia Winther, Sean & Peggy Yaeger, Rich & Mary Young, Brian & Lauren Zamarra, Joseph & Mary Zilinski, Alex & Toni Many blessings to you for your continued stewardship to Saint Mary Parish! www.stmaryscoltsneck.org 27 September 2015 Page Nine Pastoral Coordinator for Community Building and Communications: Linda Dickinson-Pancila [email protected] Martha Mary Guild Welcomes New Members Wednesday, October 14th, 2015 Singles Social MEET and GREET • • Sun. Oct. 4, Football & snacks at the Fir eside Bar & Grill in Marlboro, NJ Route 79, 12:30pm meet at St. Mary Parish Sat. Oct. 17, Chatswor th Cr anber r y Festival Join with other singles for social activities. Meet new people, build community & plan fun filled activities. Contact Kim: [email protected] 732-618-7983 to join. ALL welcomed: widowed, divorced, never married. Upcoming COMMUNITY BUILDING Events!! Why not join us in planning fun events for the whole community? Halloween Halls – Sign-up after Masses Saturday, October 24 immediately following the 5pm Mass. Children attend Mass in costume then parade to Trick or Treat from rooms, tables, and if needed trucks in the parking lot. There will be refreshments, games and crafts. Join the team to help! Parishioners are needed to decorate a table, room, or trunk and hand out candy. Bakers are needed for themed dessert items. Sign up at AGAPE! Emma Tucker [email protected] Fall Festival Pot Luck Dinner – Tickets on sale Parish Office Friday, November 13 at 7pm. Adults only! Tickets are $5 per person and a dish of Autumn inspired food to share with the group. Join friends at a table, share a fall inspired meal, and have fun! Committee members needed to coordinate details, decorations, entertainment, tickets etc… Light Up a Memory Saturday, December 12. Pur chase candles on the Memory Tree for loved ones. All are invited to the joyous tree lighting ceremony outside at the Memory Tree. Join us for music by our choir and a reception, with delicious refreshments in the Gathering Space. The Martha Mary Guild’s October meeting is traditionally a “four-fold evening”. New members are welcomed with a special ceremony in the Spiritual Center Chapel, conducted by Fr. Jeff or a Deacon and “old members” recommit to the Guild. Then everyone goes to Madonna Hall for a delicious Pot-Luck Supper, as a fitting welcome to the new members. (Kindly take your “pot-luck” dishes to Madonna Hall kitchen beforehand.) After the feast, there is a fun Fashion Show, with members modeling what they purchased at the September Clothing Sale. Pictured above are participants from a previous show. If any members wish to participate in the Fashion Show, please call Sue Coleman at 732-946-4238. This year’s meeting will be on Wednesday, Oct. 14, with the rosary in the Spiritual Center Chapel at 6:30 p.m., followed by the ceremony, dinner and show. Come and join us and see what the Guild is all about! The Martha Mary Guild sincerely thanks everyone who contributed to the Clothing/Linen Sale in anyway - the donors, the customers, the many workers – including Freda O’Doherty, Jane Slattery, Peggy Caponegro and their “Boutique Bunch”, Treasure Herman and her “Linen Ladies”, and the “Gem” who took care of the jewelry table: Barbara Varga. Congratulations and kudos to the dedicated and hardworking General Chairs: Sue Coleman and Kathy Adleman. They kept everything going smoothly - from set-up to clean-up! A special thank you to the husbands and to the strong young men from Matthew Butler’s Youth Group (including some parents) who helped to set up and then came in on Saturday to help us “bag it up”. Many charitable organizations will benefit from everyone’s hard work! Clothes were donated to: Birth Right Catholic Workers Covenant House Dress for Success Lunch Break in Red Bank Phillippini Missions Sisters Academy St. Vincent de Paul at Christ the King in Long Branch Advent Pancake Breakfast – Tickets on sale Parish Office Sunday, December 13. Please join the committee that brings you the best Pancake breakfast in town!! Men always make the pancakes!! All ages invited to help coordinate. Please contact Linda for more info. & to help out with any upcoming event [email protected] GARDEN CLUB Meets every Wednesday at 5pm throughout the Fall. Help maintain the Butterfly Garden behind the Chapel. Contact Linda for more info. [email protected] FALL CLEAN UP date to be announced • • Participants and team leaders needed. Help remove fall leaves & fallen branches before the winter months. Community service & leadership hours given. All outside groups/troops welcome to help! [email protected] www.stmaryscoltsneck.org 27 September 2015 Page Ten Divorced & Separated Support Group St. James in Red Bank is pleased to offer a support group to all Divorced and Separated Catholics being run by a parishioner who has been trained at the Diocesan level. The group will meet consecutive Tuesdays, starting September 29, 2015 from 7 - 9pm, ending in early December (late attendees ar e welcome up until October 12th). If interested, please send an email to: [email protected]. 500th Birthday Anniversary Celebration Retreat Saint Teresa of Avila “Let nothing disturb you” October 3, 2015St. Mary’s Madonna Hall 8:30 am – 3:30 pm Celebration of Mass- Presentations - Food Celebrant - Fr Patrick McMahon, O.Carm • • • President of the Carmelite Theological Studies, Washington, DC President of Institutum Carmelitanum, Rome, Italy, Head of Institutum Carmelitanum Please Call Denise-for reservations/brunch $15.00 per person - seating is limited 732-364-5548 CATHOLIC WOMEN OF ZION—CHAPTER I at St. William the Abbot Church 2015 UPCOMING DAY RETREATS Oct 3 CWOZ I - Outreach St. William the Abbot, Howell, NJ 9:00 - 1:00 PM Questions please contact: Mary Ann Collett, MSW, MA, CLEM, Director of Catholic Women of Zion at: www.cwoz.org Upper Room Spiritual Center 3455 West Bangs Avenue, Building 2 Neptune, NJ 07753 e-mail: [email protected] www.theupper-room.org A Woman’s Gathering This Saturday morning program provides women a time to be with other women, to pray with each other, to share with each other and to support each other. The program includes prayer on a particular theme relevant to women, sharing and brunch. Presenters: Women’s Gathering Core Group Date: Satur day, October 3, 2015 Time: 10am-12noon Fee: $15~ $25 Catholic Child Care Services Rolling Registration is now open please call 732-780-0135 to register, to set up an appointment and for more information. CATHOLIC CHILDCARE CENTER Open House: Satur day, Oct. 3, 6-8 pm immediately following 5pm Mass Save the Date: Saturday, OCT 17 PARENT’S NIGHT OUT: Parents enjoy a night out while we look after your children ages 2-12 years from 6-10 pm. Pizza will be served. Kids will participate in activities and a movie. Join us immediately following 5pm Mass from 6-10pm. Call for more information and to reserve a spot. 732-780-0135 400 Route 35 North South Mantoloking, NJ 08738 October 2-4, 2015 – Yoga Retreat For Women - This weekend of Yoga, breathing, and meditation is for you if you are hungry to learn how to live fully and passionately. There is time and space during the weekend to play, challenge and know when to let go of the things that no longer serve you. This retreat benefits both those new to yoga and those who already practice. Our time together will encourage soul-seeking, creativity, devotion and body-mind practices that support a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Massage will be available upon request for Saturday and Sunday. Wear comfortable clothing and be prepared to be outdoors on occasion. Bring a yoga mat and a light blanket. Mass included. Fee $235 Arrival: 6:00 pm Departure: 1:00 pm (Presenter: Robin Conover, R.Y.T.500) October 9-14, 2015 AUTUMN SILENT DAYS of PRAYER For those desiring time alone with God in the silent mystery of Autumn at the shore. Six-day silent retreat, private or directed. Eucharistic Liturgy and Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament will be included. Supper served on Friday, October 9 at 5:30 p.m. Please indicate the desired type of retreat when registering. Arrival: 4:00 p.m. Departure: 10:00 a.m. (Presenters: Staff and Visiting Directors) Cost: $510 Please call St. Joseph By the Sea at 732-892-8494 to register or for additional information.