Bishop of the Diocese of Trenton: Most Reverend David M. O’Connell, C. M.
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
Pastor: Reverend Fr. Jeffrey E. Lee Pastor Emeritus: Reverend Fr. William J. Bausch Deacons: John Wedemeyer Vincent Rinaldi
Trustees: Bill LaMorte Irene Weller
Parish Office hours Mon. - Thurs. 8:30 am - 7:30 pm Open Sunday 9 am - 12 noon.
Parish Membership:
New Parishioners are welcome to register at the office at any time. New Parishioner Orientation (quarterly) - will be held April 15, 11 am Contact Parish Office at parishoffice@stmaryscoltsneck.org
Registration is required.
Sacraments:
Eucharist
Detailed Mass times listed on page 2
Penance & Reconciliation
Saturday 4 pm or by appointment.
Marriage
Contact the Parish Office one year in advance for information & guidelines.
Baptism
Contact the Parish Office for information & required paperwork three months in advance. There are no Baptisms during Advent or Lent, please plan accordingly.
Mary: A Biblical Walk with the Blessed Mother
8 Week Bible Study Series Tuesdays 7:30 pm or Wednesdays 10:00 am May 1 through June 20 AGAPE Sunday, 15 April a er the 8 & 10 am Masses
Contact faithforma on@stmaryscoltsneck.org
Visit our Website: www.stmaryscoltsneck.org
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Mass Inten ons for the Week 16 April - 22 April For * Requested by
Monday, April 16 – Chapel 9 AM Elena Sanfilippo * Alice Ganley
Tuesday, April 17 – Chapel 9 AM Income Tax Day Special Intention * Ginny and Bill LaMorte Maria De Grassi * Arianna Vig
Wednesday, April 18 – Chapel 9 AM James A. Finan * Audrey and Family
Thursday, April 19 – Chapel 9 AM Thomas Bracco * Bracco Family Mark Salinas * Alicia Salinas Henry Lohn * Ken and Muriel Rogers
Friday, April 20 – Chapel 9 AM J. Jerry Foley * Lorraine Lee
Saturday, April 21 – Church 5 PM St. Anselm Intentions of Leonidas Mavrookas * Suzanne Schlesinger Henry Lohn * Rorie and Jack Coppola Gisela Jakubowski * Barbara Saake
Sunday, April 22 – Church Fourth Sunday of Easter; Earth Day; World Day of Prayer for Vocations
8AM Pro Populo Mary and Michael Stivala * Mike and Eileen Stivala Jack Sadlon * Jim and Betty Pifer
10 AM Charles Zumba * Irene and Joe Walsh Deceased Vickers Family * Carmel and Peter Vickers Mary Matlosz * ABC Spectrum Preschool
12PM Raymond Mancini * Bruce and Lee Parker Ron Ragusa * Ann Rippa
Baptism after 12 noon Mass Dalton George Mendl
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Please pray for the following members of our parish family who are ill: Kay Amatel Greg Hanas Eileen Beckley Tom Hudak John Beckley Charlie Kelley Deborah Blasucci Theresia Kopp Daniel Brown Bridget Korn Harry Brown Lori Lettieri Irene Baron Donna Lodi Sal Castro Pauline Madzin Jo Clement Leonidas Mavrookas Logan Dayton John McInerney John DeStefano Mary Joan McNamara Kaitlin Donahue Nagle Regina Moeller Sarina Dormelus Walter Moeller Glenn Duenas Tere Nolan Ruth Fiedler Ann Pancila James Fiedler Owen Shoemaker Inez Fieramosca Christine Shrewsbury Emily Gioacchini Remmington T. Edward Habrack Jay Vida 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
Welcome to the newest member of our Saint Mary Parish family who was Baptized recently: Paul Edgar Marano Jaxon James DeNeen
Pray for Our Military SN Colton Boag, USCG Chief Blake Conley, USN Lt. Col. John Anthony Coppola, US Army Pvt Michael John Mento, US Army 1st Lt. Adam Sjoholm, US Army 2nd Lt. Ryan Tanguay, US Army Staff Sergeant Stephen Witherow, USAF Lance Corporal Edward Zarzecki
If there is a family member you wish to have placed on the list, please call the Parish Office at 732-7802666. Please include rank and branch of service.
Future Generation Early Learning Center at The Parish of Saint Mary is currently enrolling for the 2018 Summer Camp Season! Our summer camp includes different weekly themes and incorporates fun learning activities and weekly field trips. Enroll for the entire summer or specific weeks. Flexible schedules available. Call 732-780-0135
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Parish Of ice: 732-780-2666 parishof ice@stmaryscoltsneck.org
Bulletin Deadline: Electronic format by 12 noon Thursday of the prior week (10 days before). parishbulletin@stmaryscoltsneck.org Bulletin Editor: Catherine Love Liturgical & Worship Ministries Contact: Andrew J. Macirowski Worship@stmaryscoltsneck.org
Music Ministry Contact: David Maliakel Music@stmaryscoltsneck.org
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9th Annual Golf Outing & Summer Social Monday, 4 June 2018 Battleground Country Club, Manalapan Sign-ups are open Online Golf Registrations Sponsors Summer Social Tickets Cocktails & Dinner Volunteers
Adult Faith Formation Contact: Jim Bridges FaithFormation@stmaryscoltsneck.org
Religious Education Contact: Jim Bridges ReligiousEd@stmaryscoltsneck.org
Temporal Administration, Stewardship & Outreach Contact: Edwin A. Sevillano TemporalAdmin@stmaryscoltsneck.org
Sanctuary Lamp Intentions Consider donating the sanctuary lamp that burns in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament in the Church or in the Chapel in honor of a living or deceased loved one.
The suggested donation is $25. Candles are available in the: Church & Christ Chapel: 4/29-5/5, 5/6-5/12, & 5/13-5/19
Christ Chapel In Memory of Uncle Mar n Calabro Christopher, Janet, Suzanne
Or enter the following directly into your browser https://goo.gl/czGdib
Scan QR code above for more information
Join us in this important fundraiser to support the parish mission and ministries! For more information please contact: Ken Camarco kvcamarco@gmail.com 732-570-2052 Edwin A. Sevillano TemporalAdmin@stmaryscoltsneck.org 732-780-2666 x312
Rest in Peace Please remember in your prayers, those who entered into their new and eternal life in Christ recently. Anna D’Amaro, mother of Laura Hanlon Helen M. Viggers, mother of Leigh Gavinelli
Church In Memory of Victor Munger Christopher, Janet, Suzanne
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Liturgical & Worship Ministries Andrew J. Macirowski Worship@stmaryscoltsneck.org
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BELIEVING IN JESUS CHRIST Throughout the Easter season, all three of the Sunday readings are taken from the New Testament--the Christian scriptures. Together they explore what it means to believe in Jesus as the Christ, the One who fulfilled the prophecies of the Jewish scriptures. Today's selections refer to our human weakness, yet they emphasize the forgiveness and peace that are available to those who put their faith in "Jesus Christ the righteous one" (1 John 2:2). In the Acts of the Apostles Peter invites everyone to "repent, therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be wiped away" (Acts 3:19). The First Letter of John calls Jesus Christ "expiation for our sins" (1 John 2:2). Finally, in the Gospel Jesus greets the disciples with "Peace" and urges them to preach "repentance, for the forgiveness of sins" (Luke 24:47). Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.
Lifelong Catechesis Week 16 April - 22 April
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
have not been baptized into the Catholic Church,
have been baptized but have not yet received the sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist
have been baptized in another Christian Church & would like to become a member of the Catholic Church
The RCIA is a conversion journey - a time for learning, sharing, bonding with others and living your faith more deeply. To learn more, please contact the Faith Formation office at:
faithformation@stmaryscoltsneck.org
Monday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Friday:
READINGS FOR THE WEEK Acts 6:8-15; Jn 6:22-29 Acts 7:51 -- 8:1a; Jn 6:30-35 Acts 8:1b-8; Jn 6:35-40 Acts 8:26-40; Jn 6:44-51 Acts 9:1-20; Jn 6:52-59
22 April—Fourth Sunday of Easter Acts 4:8-12; 1 Jn 3:1-2; Jn 10:11-18
Questions for Deeper Reflections: Question for Children: Jesus tells us he is the Good Shepherd, but how do you experience God guiding and protecting you? Question for Youth: How do you feel about Jesus' being your shepherd? What does it mean to you that he lays down his life for you? Question for Adults: What qualities of God does the image of the Good Shepherd suggest? How do you experience God in this way? -Lifelong Catechesis
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Worship Ministry Schedule: April 21 - April 22: Fourth Sunday of Easter Altar Server
Reader
Reader
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2
EMs of Holy Communion
Greeter
Cantor
Usher
LWD
Monty Matrisciani - Center Cup Susan Baker - Organ Host Rosemarie Estephan - Center Host Emily Santangelo - Tabernacle Host Helene Lind - Organ Cup Louise Habrack - Tabernacle Cup Susan Murphy - Alternate
Carl Simone
Bruno Savo
Margaret Caponegro NOT FILLED
David Maliakel
Heather Boliver Abigail Cowles Daniel Cowles
Gail Hall - Center Cup Maureen Staub - Organ Host Catherine Rinaldi - Center Host Marsha Grigoli - Tabernacle Host Gina Shute - Organ Cup Martha Cowles - Tabernacle Cup Jane Sla ery - Alternate
John McCrae
Rita Duenas
NOT FILLED NOT FILLED
David Maliakel
Barbara Moskal - Center Cup Edward Moskal - Center Cup Chris Barne - Organ Host Maureen Geiger - Center Host Mary Aiello - Tabernacle Host Dolores Addler - Organ Cup Sue Fitzpatrick - Tabernacle Cup Helen DeCerce - Alternate
Ma Yaninas
Dan Mazzeo
Mary DeSalvatore Muriel Rogers
Meghan Kryscnski
Andrea Donner
Sunday, 10:00 AM (Church)
Gabriella Penczak Valeska Yaninas Tesya Yaninas
Leigh Gavinelli John Orrico Greg Penczak Jack Zumba Charlie Gavinelli Allan Ryan Vince Cerulo NOT FILLED NOT FILLED
Diane An co - Center Cup Lee Gesner - Organ Host Joseph Merante - Center Host Patricia Gesner - Tabernacle Host Patricia Balbo - Organ Cup Anna May Schellenberger Tabernacle Cup NOT FILLED - Alternate
Stanley Drusdow
Charles Young
Donna Murphy Tina Repe o
NOT FILLED
Maria Greenstein
Sunday, 12:00 PM (Church)
NOT FILLED Tommy Zita NOT FILLED
James Dolan Joe Mancino Joseph Rinaldo William Starce NOT FILLED NOT FILLED NOT FILLED NOT FILLED
Saturday, 5:00 PM (Church)
Sunday, 8:00 AM (Church)
Liturgy of the Word Dismissal Held weekly at the following Masses:
Saturday 5 pm Sunday 10 am Sunday 12 noon Children are dismissed to hear the Gospel proclaimed and explained on their level of understanding. All children ages 4 to 12 are encouraged to join us! The CDC has stated there is another month of Flu season. Therefore, the distribution of the Precious Blood (Chalice) & the Sign of Peace at all daily & weekend Masses is discontinued until April 28/29. Thank you for your cooperation!
Fernando Pinguelo
John Grabowski Jim Davis Bob Lind Frank Sikorskas NOT FILLED NOT FILLED NOT FILLED
Patrick Dickinson Sophia Lennon NOT FILLED
Michael Boliver George Watts James Pifer Jim Boliver NOT FILLED NOT FILLED NOT FILLED NOT FILLED
The Celebration of First Eucharist will be during the following Masses: Sunday, 29 April 10:00 am & 12:00 noon Sunday, 6 May 10:00 am & 12:00 noon
“When you have received Him, stir up your heart to do Him homage; speak to Him about your spiritual life, gazing upon Him in your soul where He is present for your happiness; welcome Him as warmly as possible, and behave outwardly in such a way that your actions may give proof to all of His Presence." - St. Francis de Sales
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Dr. Jim Bridges Pastoral Coordinator of Faith Formation and Religious Education FaithFormation@stmaryscoltsneck.org ReligiousEd@stmaryscoltsneck.org
Religious Education Registration Apply on-line through My Own Church Portal Summer Intensive continues on-line Summer Registration ends 7:30 pm May 15 Grade 1-6 - Reduced Tuition has ended Grades 2 & 4 in August session CLOSED Grade 1 in July session CLOSED Limited availability in other grades (first come first serve) Registration & Re-Registration will soon commence for the Fall 2018-2019 year. Please anticipate your needs and complete the process in a timely manner so that we might provide for the needs of all our children & families. Reduced Tuition starts May 1, 2018. Grades 1 & 2: Two year First Penance &
Reconciliation and First Eucharist Preparation. Grade 3 - 6: Faith and Life OnLine Program Grade 7 & 8 : Confirmation Preparation The My Own Church Bu on on the parish website
may be found
www.stmaryscoltsneck.org Located under the Parish Resources Block. Select The Parish of Saint Mary, Colts Neck from the dropdown menu (fourth from the bo om), and fill in the required informa on. Ques ons? See the help page link or call the parish office.
Confirmation Prep. Grades 7 & 8
REMINDER Missionary Childhood Associa on (MCA) Fall of 2017 the on Campus Religious Education Grades 1 & 2 and Confirmation Preparation Grades 7 & 8 received the Mite Box. Count what was collected in your mite box and instead of returning the mite box, please make one check payable to St Mary Parish with the nota on ‘MCA’ in the memo line. Please enclose the check in an envelope and send it with your child on the FIRST class back a er Easter Break. St Mary Parish will in turn send one check to the Missionary Childhood Organiza on.
All dona ons are due April 15, 2018! 2018 First Eucharist Families The following are the MANDATORY rehearsal, dates, for the four First Holy Communion Masses which will be held in the Church. Make arrangements to attend the corresponding rehearsal to your assigned date for First Holy Communion. 29 April - 10:00 am Mass: Rehearsal is Monday, 23 April - 5:50 - 7:00 pm. 29 April - 12 noon Mass: Rehearsal is Tuesday, 24 April - 5:50 - 7:00 pm. 6 May - 10:00 am Mass: Rehearsal is Monday, 30 April - 5:50 - 7:00 pm. 6 May - 12 noon Mass: Rehearsal is Tuesday, 1 May - 5:50 - 7:00 pm.
Next few sessions Date 4/15/2018 4/22/2018 4/29/2018
Group Session B A B
13 14 14
5-7 pm 5-7 pm 5-7 pm
Reminder for ONLINE RE Students. Deadline for comple on of the Online Learning Program is Tuesday, 1 May.
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Quo vadis… My Dear Parishioners: Today we celebrate the Third Sunday of Easter. Our belief in the Risen One is not some elite intellectual exercise but an embodied faith expressed in actions. Our faith is seen both in us by our assent to God’s will and in our actions by our witness to repentance and forgiveness of sins. Forgiveness is part of the reality of resurrected life; it is the effect of death and resurrection. We should walk and act like a forgiven people. Repentance-and-forgiveness does not belong simply to Lent—there, that’s over for another year. It is as much a part of the Easter mystery. Forgiveness is the virtue that enables us not to allow past hurts to determine our decisions and actions in the here and now. Forgiveness opens up the space for creating together with the one forgiven a new future where we can “fall peacefully asleep”. Forgiveness is a resurrection activity. This is how Jesus is known. As we continue to journey throughout the Easter Season, may we be particularly attentive to the proclamation of the Sacred Scriptures. The message is poignant. Jesus continues to be revealed and it is the responsibility of the Apostles and the Disciples to carry on the mission for which Jesus offered his very life. In some small way we are faced with a similar challenge. We must continue the mission of our forebears who built the church in our midst. Through our faithful stewardship of time, talent, and treasure we must be bold in the proclamation of our faith not only with words but most especially in our deeds. The faithful
and reverent celebration of the liturgy is the primary way in which we re-commit ourselves week after week. There have been so many favorable comments about the way in which our parish community prays when we celebrate the Eucharist together. From the singing to the hospitality, you are the face of our community. I thank you for the positive attitude that you are cultivating. You are helping us to welcome and sometimes re-welcome members to our parish community as new parishioners. May God continue to bless us with a spirit of outreach to the alienated and the marginalized and to welcome new members to OUR PARISH OF SAINT MARY. Thanks to all those who came out for our Spring Clean Up last weekend. Many hands make light work. This is a great way for parishioners of all ages to come together so that our campus continues to be environmentally pleasing. Our Easter Egg Hunt was very well attended. It was so great to see the children from toddlers to pre-teens enjoying some time together. Thanks to The Cowles Family for coordinating this event and to the scores of people who assisted them, especially our teens and young adults. To all those who have generously supported our Easter Collection 2018 I offer a great big Thanks! To those who have not yet done so, I offer a great big invite to do so as soon as possible. As is our parish custom we will offer a report on this important collection in the weeks ahead. Have a great week. Let us remember one another in prayer. Happy Sunday. Peace. Father Jeff
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Sharing Our Treasure Second Sunday of Easter 8 April Weekly Sacrificial Stewardship
$12,956
Envelope Contribu ons
$ 9,258
Electronic/Online Contribu ons
$ 2,641
Loose Contribu ons
$ 1,057
Ave. Contribu on per Household this week $30.60 # of Contribu ng Households
388
# Registered Parishioner Households
1,253
Building & Mortgage Reduc on Fund $5,573 (Our monthly mortgage payment is $6,289.04) Holy Thursday collec on for the Poor and Needy
$5,119
Included in this week’s offertory will be the collec on for Catholic Home Missions. We are grateful to those who forwarded their dona ons while on vaca on. THANK YOU for the Sacrificial Stewardship Offerings as we support the ministries, programs and facilities of our parish.
The EASTER Collection will be announced shortly. If you have not made your gift, please do so as soon as possible. Thank you and God Bless.
Catholic Social Services
IN ACTION!
Diocesan Parish Counseling Services: Parishioners have access to short term counseling (up to 6 sessions) at locations throughout the Diocese. The program was developed by Catholic Charities and the Diocese of Trenton. Licensed counseling professionals are available to help parishioners through difficult issues such as marital problems, raising children, eldercare, bereavement or the stress of job loss that can be successfully addressed by brief counseling support. Pastors and parish priests of the Diocese can refer parishioners to the parish counseling services. Parish Emergency Assistance Program (PEAP): Emergency financial assistance to individuals through the parish and coordinated by Catholic Charities is available. Diocesan Social Service Workshops: Information and resources to parishes and Catholic Social Service agencies are available to enhance Diocesan Catholic Social Service. Home Health Nursing Program: Free, in-home nursing and home health services are available to Seniors in Greater Trenton through Mt. Carmel Guild. Emergency Assistance: People in Mercer County are able to receive food through Mt. Carmel Guild. Over 30,000 received food through this program last year. Your gift gives them a place to turn to in their need.
Our FTMM goal included 3 years ( 2016-2018) of the ACA. We encourage our parishioners— especially those who did not make a pledge to the FTMM — to support this year’s ACA and respond to Our Bishop’s call. Thank you for your generosity!
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Biblical Encounters with our Merciful God
Join us in a Farewell for Deacon Vincent Rinaldi following the 10 am Mass at AGAPE on Sunday, April 15 Come and wish Deacon Vin a hear elt farewell as he transfers from the Parish of Saint Mary, Colts Neck, to the Co-Cathedral of Saint Robert Bellarmine, Freehold.
What is AGAPE? [ah-gah-pey, ah-guh-pey] As defined in the dic onary Agape means: the love of Chris ans for other persons, corresponding to the love of God for humankind; unselfish love of one person for another, brotherly love; love feast; a communal meal in the early Church taken in commemora on of the Last Supper. Next Agape Gatherings: June 24
Easter Egg Hunt Was held on
Sunday, 8 April
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Session 2 Mercy from Jesus to Paul (and beyond) April 17 at 7 pm April 18 at 10 am All sessions will be in Madonna Hall The Parish of Saint Mary – Colts Neck Presenter: Jim Bridges, Ph.D. Each session will last approximately 90 minutes. Free admission
CHURCH God sends no churches from the skies, Out of our hearts they must arise. --Anonymous
Prayer Shawl Ministry on Wednesday, April 18 at 10 am in Room 11 Members meet once a month on the 3rd Wednesday (10-12 noon) of the month, but a endance is not mandatory. We accept dona ons of yarn and new members are always welcome. Come join us for pray, work and fun. Ministry Contact: Kathy Adleman kathya23@optonline.net
Tickets are $25. The cket includes admission to the event as well as a bag full of great resources from the Dynamic Catholic Ins tute on the day of the event! Purchase ckets from the parish oďŹƒce or visit DyanamicCatholic.com .
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3455 W Bangs Ave, Neptune City, NJ 07753 (732) 922-0550 The Upper Room Spiritual Center is sponsored by the Diocese of Trenton. Centering Prayer Come to learn and pray with Fr. Thomas Keating (DVD) as he leads us deeper into our center and transformation in Christ. Facilitator: Sun Spriggs Date: Tuesday, April 17, 2018 Time: 10 am - 2 pm Fee: $35-$50 (continental breakfast & light lunch included) Knitting and Prayer Learn how to combine your knitting/crocheting skills, prayer and compassion and be rewarded with the satisfaction of creating a prayer shawl. Little or no experience required. Facilitators: Date: Time: Fee:
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12th Annual Pastoral Care Retreat ~FRIDAY MAY 4, 2018~ Day of Reflection and Renewal at the Shore Pastoral Caregivers - Come and experience a day of prayer, reflection and renewal with other pastoral ministers, volunteers as well as professional. Come, be refreshed at the shore and enjoy a retreat day made just for you! There will be some food for thought, some time to walk on the beach, some inspiration, some tools to support you in your ministry and time to be alone with God. San Alfonso Retreat House, 755 Ocean Avenue, Long Branch, NJ 9:30 am - 3:00 pm (Arrive: 8:45 am for registration & continental breakfast) Retreat with Mass - Celebrant: Fr. Martin McGeough, CM REGISTRATION FEE: $45 (Deadline: April 25th) Includes: *Retreat *Mass *Continental Breakfast * Hot Lunch * Oceanfront Venue Register Online at: www.dioceseoftrenton.org/pastoral-care
Lois Dougherty and Mary Reidy Wednesday, April 18, 2018 1:30-3:30 pm Free Will Offering
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Life in the Spirit Seminars at Saint Mary, Mother of God Church, Middletown, on Sunday a ernoons April 15 – May 27, 2:30 – 4:30 PM. The seminars present the basic Gospel truths & include dynamic teachings, powerful tes monies, discipleship groups for women - men - young adults - teens, & child care to assist younger families. Register today by calling the Parish Office on 732 671-0071, ext.221. Suggested dona on is $15.00.
Friday, April 20, 2018 at 7:30 pm St. Anthony of Padua’s Society of St. Cecilia presents Mozart’s Requiem featuring the combined choirs of the Oratory of St. Anthony of Padua and the Diocesan Festival Choir and Orchestra of St. Cecilia under the direction of Mr. Shawn Mack on Friday, April 20, 2018 at 7:30 pm at the Church of St. Anthony of Padua, 121 Bridge Avenue, Red Bank, NJ (732) 747-0813). Admission Adults $20, Seniors & Students $15. Church is handicapped accessible.