April 10, 2022: Palm Sunday of the Lord's Passion

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 parishoffice@stmaryscoltsneck.org

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 Parish Trustees: Roger Zurro & Annette Raynor Worship schedule inside.

Refer to website for more detailed information www.stmaryscoltsneck.org

Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord

April 10, 2022 Baptism Preparation Sessions St Mary is offering a Baptismal Preparation Session on:

APRIL 12 2022 at 6:00 PM Pre-registration is required a. week in advance.

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Solemn Easter Vigil of the Lord’s Resurrection Saturday, April 16, 7:30 pm * no 4:00 pm Mass or Confessions Easter Sunday of the Lord’s Resurrection Sunday, April 17, 2022  7:30 am Mass  8:45 am Mass  10:15 am Mass  12:00 pm Mass

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Mass Intentions for: Saturday, April 9th-April 17th For * Requested by

Saturday, April 9 – 4 PM Church Anthony Carnevale * Diane Carnevale George C. Rimmele * Barbara Saake Sergio Dos Santos and Maria Ferreira * Dos Santos Family Sunday, April 10 – Church 8 AM Joseph T. Walsh III * Maureen and Michael Staub Deceased Members of DeStefano/Albruno Families * Mr. and Mrs. M. Franceschetti Jean Brock * Ed Brock 10 AM Pro Populo Hannah Bannon * Freda O’Doherty 12 PM Rose Dugo * Maureen and Anthony Haddad Maria A. Pellicone * Mom and Dad Monday, April 11 – 9 AM Chapel Mary Downey * Farrow Family

Tuesday, April 12 – 9 AM Chapel Don Pucillo * Alexis and Dennis Sargisoff Wednesday, April 13 – 9 AM Chapel Vera D’Amato * Smythe Family Thursday, April 14 – 7 PM Church

Holy Thursday; The Sacred Paschal Triduum Offered for the People of the Parish Friday, April 15 – 12 noon Church

Friday of the Passion of the Lord (Good Friday) Offered for the People of the Parish

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Please pray for the following members of our parish family who are ill: Kathleen Amatel Courtney Barker Michael Barker Janice Basilice Fr Bill Bausch Eileen Beckley Rita Bonamo Anne Boyle Christen Chellis Blake Conley Kaitlin Donahue Nagle Sharon Evangellista Joann Feliciti Cynthia Fiedler James Fiedler Emily Gioacchini Edward Habrack

Tom Hudak Elizabeth Lind Huseby Bridget Korn Bob Lind Lori Lettieri Donna Lodi Leonidas Mavrookas Ludwig Mendola Walter Moeller Kevin O’Shea Stanley Rembisz Owen Shoemaker Victoria Slater Gerard P. Thompson Seneida Tomasetti Lauren Vinci Debra Zadlock

To add a family member to the sick list for 8 weeks, please call or e-mail the Parish Office. Thank you! 732-780-2666 or parishbulletin@stmaryscoltsneck.org

Mass Intention Requests Requests can be made in person by stopping at the parish office, or online HERE. The suggested stipend is $10.

Saturday, April 16 – 7:30 PM Church

The Easter Vigil in the Holy Night; Holy Saturday Offered for the People of the Parish Sunday, April 17 – Church

Easter Sunday: Resurrection of the Lord 7:30 AM, 8:45 AM, 10:15 AM & 12:00 PM All Masses offered for the People of the Parish

Parish Office Hours Monday 9 am – 2 pm Tuesday 2 pm -7:30 pm Wednesday 9 am – 2 pm Thursday 9 am – 2 pm Sunday 9 am -12 noon No office hours on Friday or Saturday

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Almighty and eternal God, those who take refuge in you will be glad and forever will shout for joy.

Protect these soldiers as they discharge their duties.

Protect them with the shield of your strength and keep them safe from all evil and harm.

May the power of your love enable them to return home in safety, that with all who love them, they may ever praise you for your loving care.

We ask this through Christ our Lord.

PRAY for Military & First Responders SN Colton Boag, USCG LCpl Devon Francis Chrzan, USMC Lt. Col. John Anthony Coppola, US Army Major Douglas Coppola, US Army Lt. Mary Herman, USN SN Christian Houlihan, USN LT. Jason Joseph Howe, USN SPC Michael John Mento, US Army SPC Nicholas Poskonka, US Army Captain Richard Savo, US Army 1st Lt. Adam Sjoholm, US Army Captain Ryan Tanguay, US Army TSgt Stephen Witherow, USAF LCpl Edward Zarzecki, USMC If there is a family member you wish to be placed on the list, please contact the Parish Bulletin at 732780-2666 or parishbulletin@stmaryscoltsneck.org.

Church: Agnes and Nick Pellicone Requested by Pellicone Family

Chapel: Stella and Agrippino Culosi Requested by Pellicone Family

Grotto Candles The Grotto Candles are available for your prayer intentions.

Offering is $3.00 per candle.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK 10 Sunday: PALM SUNDAY OF THE LORD'S PASSION Isaiah 50: 4-7 / Philippians 2: 6-11 / Luke 22: 14 -- 23: 56 or Luke 23: 1-49 11 Monday: Isaiah 42: 1-7 / John 12: 1-11 12 Tuesday: Isaiah 49: 1-6 / John 13: 21-33. 36-38 13 Wednesday: Isaiah 50: 4-9a / Matthew 26: 14-25 14 Thursday: Holy Thursday. Exodus 12: 1-8. 11-14 / 1 Corinthians 11: 23-26 / John 13: 1-15 15 Friday: Good Friday. Isaiah 52: 13 -- 53: 12 / Hebrews 4: 14-16; 5: 7-9 / John 18: 1 -- 19: 42 16 Saturday: Easter Vigil. Genesis 1: 1 -- 2: 2 or 1: 1. 2631a / Genesis 22: 1-18 or 22: 1-2. 9a. 10-13. 15-18 / Exodus 14: 15 -- 15: 1 / Exodus 15: 1-2. 3-4. 5-6. 17-18 / Isaiah 54: 514 / Isaiah 55: 1-11 / Isaiah 12: 2-3. 4. 5-6 / Baruch 3: 9-15.

32 -- 4: 4 / Ezekiel 36: 16-17a. 18-28 / Romans 6: 3-11 / Luke 24: 1-12

FOR DEEPER REFLECTION: Question for Children: In your own words, what does the suffering and death of Christ mean to you?

Question for Youth: How can you spend time with each member of your family this week in a way that will communicate your love for them?

Question for Adults: What sacrifices have you made this week to show your love for others? What sacrifices have others made for you?

Consider donating the sanctuary lamp that burns in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament in the Church or Chapel in honor of a living or deceased loved one.

One intention is accepted per week (Sunday - Saturday) for the Lamp.

The suggested donation is $25.

Request online HERE. Available weeks listed below: Church - 5/15, 5/29, 6/12 Chapel - 5/22, 6/5, 6/26

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Andrew J. Macirowski Pastoral Coordinator for Worship & Music / Principal Organist Worship@stmaryscoltsneck.org Music@stmaryscoltsneck.org As we enter Passiontide and prepare for the events of Holy Week and the great Solemnity of Easter, let us be mindful of the importance of every single day which brings us closer to the Resurrection of the Lord.

To aid in the participation of these great days ahead, worship aids have been prepared for each of these days.

In an effort to be good stewards of the environment, these are being made available in digital format, and can be accessed at the links below.

Palm Sunday: The Lord’s Entrance into Jerusalem and Passion Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord’s Supper Good Friday of the Passion of the Lord The Way of the Cross on Good Friday Paschal Vigil in the Holy Night Easter Sunday: The Resurrection of the Lord

SATURDAY MASS The Saturday anticipatory Mass remains at 4:00 pm through Palm Sunday (April 9).

Saturday 23 April the Spring-Summer Mass Schedule begins with the Mass time at 5:00 pm through the Summer.

The Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation will be at 4:00 PM

The Parish Office will be closed Sunday, April 10, Palm Sunday, and Sunday, April 17 in observance of Easter.

Saint of the Week: Cyril of Jerusalem, Bishop and Doctor, c. 315-386 Cyril is thought to have been the son of Christian parents and, if not born in Jerusalem, he certainly was raised there. He received an excellent education from his parents which helped to prepare him for his coming trials.

Ordained by St. Maximus, the bishop of Jerusalem, one of Cyril’s first duties was to instruct the catechumens as they prepared for the reception of the sacraments at the Easter vigil (what we call the period of Purification and Enlightenment) and during the Easter season after the sacraments have been received (Mystagogy). Much of what we know about the way the catechumens were prepared for baptism in the early Church has been gleaned from the writings of Cyril...

Read more HERE.

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Worship Schedule: Triduum/Easter Sunday Thursday, April 14th through Sunday, April 17th Altar Server

Cantor

Reader 1

Reader 2

Thursday, 7:00 PM (Church)

Jonathan Stubbs Alexander Lennon 2-4 Servers still needed

Taylor Kurilew + Choir

Richard Gerbino

Julia Cullen

Alternate—Linda Dickinson-Pancila

Friday, 12:00 PM (Church)

Jonathan Stubbs Alexander Lennon 2-4 Servers still needed

Jill Russo + Choir

Rita Duenas

Julia Cullen

Alternate—Linda Dickinson-Pancila

Saturday, 7:30 PM (Church)

Mark Hines William Hines Jonathan Stubbs 1-3 Servers still needed

Andrew Macirowski + Choir

Richard Gerbino Rita Duenas Julia Cullen Jennifer Stubbs

4 additional readers requested

2 Ministers Needed

Sunday 7:30 AM (Church)

Jonathan Stubbs Server needed

Bridget Farrow

Annette Raynor

Jennifer Stubbs

3 Ministers Needed

Sunday 8:45 AM (Church)

Ashley Austin Daniel Austin

Christina Rivera

Sunday 10:15 AM (Church)

Gabriella Penczak 1-3 Servers still needed

Taylor Kurilew + Choir

Sunday 12:00 PM (Church)

Jack Schatzle Jimmy Schatzle

Taylor Kurilew + Choir

New Parishioner Orientation Sunday, May 1, 2022 11:00AM at Madonna Hall Attendance is mandatory for those wishing to become parishioners at the Parish of St. Mary.

Please contact the Parish Office if you wish to attend 732-780-2666

Rita Duenas

Reader requested

Barbara Schaflin

Reader requested

T Mullin

Richard Gerbino

EMHC

Organ Host—Susan Murphy Tabernacle Host—Louise Habrack Tabernacle Host—Minister Needed

Organ Host—Linda DickinsonPancila Tabernacle Host—Monica Barr Tabernacle Host—Minister Needed Alternate/Narthex—Minister Needed Organ Host—Patricia Gesner Tabernacle Host—Irene Weller Tabernacle Host—Ron Gabbard Alternate/Narthex—Lee Gesner

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Lenten Regulations Create a free account: www.stmaryscoltsneck.formed.org Parish Access Code: KQ4VQ3

The Catholic Church in the United States requires of us as baptized Catholics to observe the following: The days of fast (only one full meal per day) and abstinence (no meat) are Ash Wednesday (March 2) and Good Friday (April 15). All other Fridays of Lent (March 4 through April 8) are days of abstinence (no meat).

Fast—consume only one full meal. Water may be taken throughout the day

Elements of the Catholic Mass is designed to help the faithful better appreciate the beauty of the Mass.

Featuring Fr. Douglas Martis, former director of the Liturgical Institute, the program consists of thirty-one beautifully produced short videos. Each episode comes with a discussion guide with references, Elements of the Catholic Mass is ideal for personal faith formation or family / group discussion.

Click HERE for this week’s episode.

Abstinence– consume no meat; this obligation prohibits the eating of meat but not eggs, milk products or condiments of any kind, even though made from animal fat.

Baptized Catholics between the ages of 18 and 59 are obliged to fast and those from the age of 14 are also obliged to abstain.

Next Walking With Purpose Program: Ordering Your Priorities, Building a Life Well Lived is a practical eight (8) lesson Bible Study Program that will help you put the most important things in life first.

You will discover not only what matters most in life but also how to prioritize those things. Feel satisfied at the end of the day that you loved those around you with your heart and with your schedule. Create a life from which you do not need to escape.

Link to program and to order the book: https://walkingwithpurpose.com/bible-study/?id=adultwomen#_tabs_contents-43-20772 Program begins in May and run for 8 weeks: May 12, 19, 26, June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30.

Please register HERE.

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Faith Formation Julia Cullen

Pastoral Coordinator of Religion Education Grade 1–8 ReligiousEd@stmaryscoltsneck.org 732-780-266 X 309

Parish Easter Egg Hunt April 24, 2022 Begins at the 12pm mass & continues in Madonna Hall & on the parish grounds

Photo Booth & Food More info and sign ups on next page

May Crowning May 7, 2022 4pm Madonna Hall-craft Continues at 5pm Mass RSVP Here

Liturgy of the Word Dismissal is the practice of having the children, ages 4-12, leave the Sunday assembly during the Liturgy of the Word and gather in a separate environment to engage in the Liturgy of the Word at a level more appropriate to the children’s understanding.

Rose Farrow

Coordinator of Faith Formation for Youth & Adult Catechesis YouthRE@stmaryscoltsneck.org 732-780-2666 X 310

Fall Registration/ReRegistration Opened on 1 April 2002 At the discounted price For grades 1 to 8 - first come first serve Classes will close when filled Sign-up link is on website & in the RE Newsletter First Communion Prep Grade 1 & 2 - On Campus Early or Late option Tues 4:30 to 5:40pm OR Tues 5:50 to 7pm Grade 3 to 6 – Live Google Classroom Tues 4:30-5:30pm OR Wed 6-7pm Confirmation Prep Grade 7 & 8 – On Campus Monday’s 4:15-5:45pm Live Google Classroom – Sunday’s 5-6:30pm

Join us every Sunday at the 10am mass

The Sacrament of First Holy Communion will be celebrated on October 9, 2002 at the 10am mass October 16, 2022 at the 10am & 12pm mass The Lottery to pick your day and time will be on May 7, 2022 at 4pm in Madonna Hall,, followed by the 5pm

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ST. MARY PARISH Sunday June 5, 2022

SHARING GOD’S LOVE Join the celebration as we commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Parish of St. Mary.

Reconnect with old friends and make new ones as we gather for faith, food, fun, music and our St. Mary family.

3 PM Solemn Mass presided by the Most Reverend David O’Connell, Bishop of Trenton (this will be the only Mass on June 5th) Mass will be followed by an outdoor festival with food trucks and attractions for young and young at heart. We will have music throughout the afternoon.

Be sure to bring your own chairs or a blanket

Get your tickets now! $5 donation to reserve your spot for anyone 6 years and older.

Limited capacity, first in first served.

RESERVE YOUR TICKETS HERE We Need Your Help: Many volunteer opportunities available for our Jubilee celebration.

Short shifts. Hours available for students. To volunteer please contact Justine Buzzetta (justinept@gmail.com) or Alyssa Sans (alyssa.sans@gmail.com)

For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him might not perish but might have eternal life. –John 3:16 As we enter Holy Week, we remember how our Lord suffered and died so that each and every one of us might be saved from sin and have eternal life. Reflect on God’s infinite love for you. How have you responded to that love this Lent, and how can you share it with others? Visit crsricebowl.org to learn more.

Please place your Lenten offerings in your Rice Bowl, count them at the end of Lent, make a check to St. Mary Parish for the total amount and drop it in the collection Basket. Alternatively you can make your donation using our online giving platform at https:// goo.gl/VFak28. Thank you for your generosity!

SPRING 2022 Bereavement Support Group held by Ministry of Consolation

Participate in a 9-week program for those who are grieving the death of loved ones and want to work through the tasks of grief in a structured way.

The program will meet 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm in the Spiritual Center. Starts Tuesday, April 26.

For more information contact & pre-registration contact: Marilyn Simone at 732-547-4668

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Taking a Trip Down “Memory Lane”

2022 *Holy Week Dates at a Glance* Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion, April 9/10: Saturday Penance & Reconciliation 3 pm Sat 4 pm, Sunday 8 am , 10 am , 12 noon Palm blessing & distribution— All Masses held in Church

Monday, April 11- 9:00 am Mass - Chapel

Tuesday, April 12- 9:00 am Mass - Chapel Wednesday, April 13- 9:00 am Mass - Chapel Holy Thursday April 14- NO 9:00 AM Mass - 7:00 pm Mass in the Church Good Friday April 15- NO 9:00 AM Mass Commemoration of the Lord’s Passion - 12:00 pm in the Church Outdoor Stations of the Cross— 3:00 pm Holy Saturday April 16 - 9:00 am Prayer Service, - Chapel Blessing of the Food, decorating of the Church NO Penance & Rec. on Holy Saturday Solemn Easter Vigil of the Lord’s Resurrection Saturday, April 16, 7:30 pm Vigil Easter Sunday of the Lord’s Resurrection Sunday, April 17, 2022  7:30 am Mass  8:45 am Mass  10:15 am Mass  12:00 pm Mass

URGENT NEED IN UKRAINE Your help is needed in Ukraine where there are already more than 2.9 million people in need of assistance!

Your prayers and support will make so much difference. Please give a vital gift today!

Please donate HERE.

A real treat is planned for the April 13th meeting of the Martha Mary Guild! There will be a special program including slides and pictures from Fr. Bausch, former beloved pastor and founder of the Martha Mary Guild. Many members were part of St. Mary’s during Fr. Bausch’s pastorate, but even those who weren’t will surely enjoy the stories of the past years.

Members are encouraged to pray the rosary (especially for the people of the Ukraine and Russia) in the Spiritual Center at 11:30 a.m. This will be followed by BYOL (Bring Your Own Lunch), with refreshments supplied by the Guild. The program will start around 12:30.

Each month, our generous members contribute various gifts for worthy organizations. This month , we are collecting children's books (ages 5-13) for Collier's summer camp. Many thanks for your many gifts!!

All ladies of the parish and our Cohorts are invited to join us.

Sunday, April 24 following the 12 noon Mass Join us for a visit from the Easter Bunny, refreshments, photo booth & the Easter Egg Hunt Location: Madonna Hall & Parish Grounds

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Quo vadis…

My Dear Parishioners: This weekend we celebrate Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion and Death. For most of us Holy Week unfolds like many other weeks; we still contend with work, school, preparing meals, doing laundry, cranky folks, the usual triumphs and set backs. These readings for Palm Sunday invite us to make this an extra-ordinary week—a week that concentrates in a few days the ultimate meaning of our whole lives. We must slow ourselves down and make choices so that this week doesn’t go by without our taking the time to enter into its meaning. We celebrate in the liturgies what we live every day—all the dying to self that characterizes truly faithful disciples of Jesus. We are invited to move beyond Simon Peter’s empty “Lord, I am prepared…to die with you” to making this dying the very heart of our living.

Many thanks to all those who have participated in the Spring Clean up of our Parish Campus. Those who participated accomplished a lot; however, we were able to accomplish about 40% of what was needed. Therefore, we will need to hire workers to finish the job.

Maintaining 25 acres is a huge responsibility. Sharing in the “grunt work” saves you, our parishioners, a lot of $$ each year. Your time and talent is greatly appreciated. Think about participating in the Fall Clean Up. Out Lenten Penance and Reconciliation was very well attended. I am grateful to the priests who generously come to serve you in being reconciled. Thanks to our staff members for keeping it very organized and efficient. It is a wonderful way for us to witness to one another and our children of how important God’s Mercy is for us and in turn how important it is for us to be ambassadors of reconciliation.

As the Season of Lent 2022 draws to a close, let us keep the momentum by continuing our personal prayer, encountering Christ in the rich sacramental life of the Church, and by supporting one another in preparing our community to welcome new members in our gathering for communal prayer. There is room enough for everyone to get involved and share in the responsibility for providing opportunities for each of us to encounter the sacred. Make your participation in these Sacred Rites a priority this week. Plan your baking, cooking, cleaning, shopping in advance so that you might join with us in prayer as we meditate on these central mysteries of our faith. The Chrism Mass will be celebrated at Saint Robert Bellarmine Parish, Monday, 11 April at 7:30pm. During this Mass the priests of the diocese

renew their commitment of service and His Excellency, the Most Reverend Bishop Blesses the Oils of Catechumens and the Sick; Consecrates the Sacred Chrism.

All are welcome to come and be part of this ancient tradition of our Church. Preparation for the upcoming services have required our staff and volunteers to prepare countless worship aids to encourage our full, conscious and active participation in the liturgy. Please, please assist us in keeping our church buildings in order by tidying up after the masses: returning the kneelers to the upright position and whatever else might need to be done. I continue to notice the increased participation in our parish food collection for the poor and needy. You may bring these items at your convenience. The receptacle is located in the gathering area.

Or, like myself, you may schedule your support of the poor and needy online as you wish…weekly, monthly, yearly. Our Holy Thursday Collection is completely directed for support of the poor and needy. This is the one time collection each year from our parishioners for charitable appeals. The difference between what is collected and what is needed is taken monthly from our Sunday Stewardship Offering. Thank you for your generous care of the poor and needy in our midst.

A quad-fold mailer has been sent to each of our registered households for your convenience and reference.

Please put it in a conspicuous location within your household and refer to it. You have received a special envelope for the Solemnity of Easter. Please use that envelope to make your gift to our parish for this Solemnity. I suspect we may have a few visitors next weekend for our celebrations of Eucharist. Please be welcoming and hospitable to all of our guests. Encourage them to participate by your example. Lead them by your own decorum about proper dress and restraining from excessive talking during the mass. Plan to arrive at mass EARLIER THAN USUAL in order to find a parking spot without unnecessary rushing around and interrupting those who have already gathered for prayer by arriving after the mass has begun. All of these things help us to put our best forward. You are the Church. You are the greatest asset of our community.

Continue to distinguish yourself as a community of prayer and service by your own example. Our parishioner Stanley Drusdow celebrates his 100th birthday this year and was recognized by the Colts Neck Senior Citizens this past week. Many more years of Strong faith and good health to Stan! Have a great week. Let us remember one another in prayer. Happy Palm Sunday. Peace! Father Jeff

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Temporal Administration, Stewardship & Outreach Edwin A. Sevillano TemporalAdmin@stmaryscoltsneck.org Sharing Our Treasure April 3, 2022 Fifth Sunday of Lent Weekly Sacrificial Stewardship

$18,166

Envelope Contributions

$9,774

Electronic/Online Contributions

$7,588

Loose Contributions

$804 338 $51.37

# Registered Parishioner Households

987

Building and Mortgage Reduction Collection $3,459 Our monthly payment is $7,966.26.

Included in this weekend’s offertory will be the collection for the Holy Land appeal.

Please be generous.

"Blessed are they who have kept the word with a generous heart and yield a harvest through perseverance."

Luke 8:15 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.

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The 2022 Annual Catholic Appeal is well underway. To date 143 parishioners have $44,850 already pledged. This is approximately 60% of our goal of $75,000. The outpouring of support from many parishioners like you helps sustain the important ministries across the Diocese of Trenton. Our goal, $75,000, can only be achieved through YOUR generosity!

If you have not yet made a gift, there are pledge forms available in the back of church, or you can visit www.dioceseoftrenton.org/ catholicappeal to send your gift electronically.

Make sure to select St. Mary Catholic Church, Colts Neck in the Parish Affiliation box so we can receive credit for your gift.

Your gift will truly make a difference. Thank you for your prayers and support.

HOLY THURSDAY COLLECTION The Holy Thursday collection is a one-time major collection allocated in support of the Poor & Needy.

Holy Thursday Collection envelopes can be found in the quarterly mailing packets.

Online givers - please make your donation in support of this cause by selecting “Poor & Needy” in your online giving accounts.

During Lent, we are asked to focus more intently on "almsgiving," which means donating money or goods to the poor and performing other acts of charity.

As one of the three pillars of Lenten practice, almsgiving is "a witness to fraternal charity" and "a work of justice pleasing to God." (Catechism of the Catholic Church, no. 2462).

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BLESSING BAG BRIGADE As part of the Confirmation Prep Program this year’s students will be participating in a packing event for The Blessing Bag Brigade. The Parish of St. Mary will be a general collection site for the month of April. We would be grateful for any donations.

All donations are to be dropped off in the rear of MADONNA HALL. Please do not leave any donations in the Narthex of the church as the parish has several weddings as well as the Triduum and Easter celebrations to prepare for. The complete list is above and an Amazon Wish List has been created for your convenience. If you choose to purchase from the Amazon wish list the items will be delivered directly to the parish by choosing Blessing Bags Gift Registry Address. The dollar stor e, bulk stores (Costco, Sam’s, BJ’s) and Walmart are great places to find many of the items off the list in bulk or travel sized.

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Parking head-in on the grass: It is so wonderful that we are blessed with many parishioner families & visitors to our parish during Holy Week and the Triduum.

Please be reminded that all staff, ministry volunteers & choir members should park head-in on the grass around the parish campus. Visitors are invited to do the same for additional parking especially on: Palm Sunday

& Easter Day

We are looking to hire Certified Teachers for Fall Religious Education Program    

Paid positions available for the fall weekly program starting the end of September 2022 and continuing to the beginning of May 2023 In person and live online classes available to teach Looking for Certified teachers in our community whose faith is alive and active who are also certified in catechesis (we will get you certified) All positions afternoon and evenings, Sunday thru Wednesday

For more details, please contact Julia Cullen Coordinator of Faith Formation/Religious Education ReligiousEd@stmaryscoltsneck.org 732-780-2666 X. 309

Are you looking for a safe, loving, educational and nurturing environment where your child will get the attention and care that they deserve?

Join our family today!

Flexible schedule for children 2 and up.

Small class sizes.

Research based curriculum.

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Offerings at Francis House of Prayer Trenton Diocesan Spiritual Center and Retreat House 84 Walnford Road • Allentown, NJ 08501 609-877-0509 or FHOP@verizon.net

Please check www.FHOP.org for registration, directions and for our other offerings!

All programs will be offered online and in person unless otherwise indicated.

THUNDER IN THE SOUL (ZOOM ONLY) 4 Tuesdays 7:00 – 8:15 PM April 19 May 10 May 24 June 7 As the gift of Spring deepens our awareness of life’s miracles, nurture the growth of your own spirit with the profound wisdom of Abraham Heschel. Using a compilation of his works through the publication, “Thunder in the Soul,” we will seek a deeper knowledge of God. Donation: $50.

LOVING CHRIST: THE HEART OF THE UNIVERSE Wednesday, April 20 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM We will explore Christ as the pattern of birth, death and emerging new life. Christ is at the heart of the universe pulling everything together enfolded in love. We will reflect on the writings of Teilhard de Chardin, Ilio Delio, Richard Rohr. Donation: $25, includes lunch; Zoom $20.

PAUSING FOR THE SACRED 4 Mondays 3:00 – 4:30 PM April 25 and May 2, 9, 16 Set a new pace for yourself with the lessons contained in the book, Seven Sacred Pauses: Living Mindfully Through the Hours of the Day by Macrina Wiederkehr. We will learn to pause and “breathe in” the sanctity of each moment as we turn our attention to God’s Presence in the seven sacred hours of the day. Donation: $60.

LIFE-GIVING WATER: REJOICING IN THE GIFT OF BAPTISM Wednesday, April 27 9:30 AM – Noon Jesus used water often and creatively to heal, to cleanse, to change into wine, to drink and to be baptized. During this Easter Season, we will soak in the life-giving waters of grace, celebrate the gift of our own Baptism, and ponder what it means today to be Baptized into Christ. Donation: $20.

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St. Joseph By the Sea Retreat Center 400 NJ-35, South Mantoloking, NJ 08738 April 29-May 1, 2022 - GIFT FROM THE SEA – WOMEN’S CONTEMPLATIVE WEEKEND “Patience, patience, patience, the sea teaches. Patience and faith.” Anne Morrow Lindbergh, Gift From the Sea - Come and be inspired by the classic book, Gift From the Sea. Explore insights about wholeness, balance of life, work, relationships and spiritual guidance. Please come having read the book. Mass included. Arrival: 5:00-6:00 p.m./ Departure: 1:00 p.m. (Presenter: Paulette Cicero, M.Th., CSD) Cost: $350 Please or call St. Joseph By the Sea at 732-892-8494 to register or for additional information .

Offerings at The Upper Room Spiritual Center 3455 West Bangs Avenue, Building 2 Neptune, NJ 07753 www.theupperroom.org To register for all programs please call (732) 922-0550 or email office@theupper-room.org Contemplative Centering Prayer Within a loving community, this prayer practice provides a simple and gentle method to quiet our minds and hearts, so that we create a space within us for God. We sit for 30 minutes of prayer, followed by reflection.

Presenter: Sun-Hwan Spriggs Date: Tuesday April 26 (in-person) Time: 10:00am – 2:00pm (in-person) Fee: $30

Saint Leo the Great Religious Store 50 Hurleys Lane Lincroft, NJ 07738 Contact Us at 908-770-1989 Email: store@stleothegreat.com Please call the store and speak with our staff if you have any questions.