Temporal Admin., Stewardship & Outreach

Sharing Our Treasure

March 26, 2023 – Fifth Sunday of Lent

Edwin A. SevillanoTemporalAdmin@stmaryscoltsneck.org

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 at https://tinyurl.com/2wv5kyu5 or scan the QR code here >>

Thank you for your generosity!

This weekend we will have a second collection box for our monthly Building & Mortgage Reduction Collection. Our monthly mortgage payment is $7,966.26. Please be generous.

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

"But if Christ is in you, although the body is dead because of sin, the spirit is alive because of righteousness."

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.

Sunday Office Hours

Due to personnel availability to cover our Sunday office hours, the parish office will only open once per month on Sundays

This limited Sunday schedule is being kept recognizing the need of some of our parishioners who are unable to come to the office during weekdays. Sunday office hours will continue to be monitored and adjusted in the future should it be needed.

Please remember you can always request Mass intentions online at https://bit.ly/3VX9egP.

The Parish Office will be open on Sunday, April 2, 2023. Thank you for your cooperation.

2023 EASTER Collection

Our Holy Week mailer has been sent out to our parishioners two weeks ago. Kindly return your Easter offering envelope or make your gift through our online giving system at https://flowcode.com/p/z25W7Dti

Thank you and God Bless.

As of March 27, 2023

Goal: $75,000

Pledged: $33,775

% of goal: 45%

# donors: 123

Average gift: $275

Paid to date: $29,465

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.

Modern Day Simon Of Cyrene

Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week. As we walk with Jesus this week, we remember the countless women, children and men who carry heavy crosses even today: crosses of hunger, of vulnerability to climate change, or of a lack of resources. How like Simon of Cyrene can you help to carry the crosses of our sisters and brothers in your local community and around the world? Visit crsricebowl.org to learn more.

Please collect your offerings during Lent in the Rice Bowl provided. At the conclusion of Lent count the total offering, write a check to St Mary Parish for the total amount indicating CRS Rice Bowl in the memo line and drop it in the offerings box by April 16

Alternatively you can make a donation online at https://goo.gl/VFak28. Thank you for supporting Catholic Relief Services.

MARTHA MARY GUILD CLOTHING SALE WE NEED YOU!

The Martha Mary Guild is hoping to bring back the popular Clothing Sale in September. However, much help is needed! Ladies of the parish, please consider giving an hour or two of your time to help sort (Aug.21-25 & 28-31) and sell (Sept. 7,8,9). Our youth (12 & older) are a tremendous help and can gain community service hours. Kindly contact the parish office before May 15. We can't do it without you!! Thank you.

P.S. One more caller is needed to notify ladies about upcoming meetings. Call Kathy at 732946-8631 or Ellen at 732-946-2671. Won't you please consider doing this!?!

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. 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—April 1 & 2 Easter—April 9

Sunday,May7,2023 11:00AMatMadonnaHall

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

Divine Mercy Sunday Celebration

The Divine Mercy Society of St. Mary Parish, Mary, Mother of God Church, 19 Cherry Tree Farm Rd, Middletown, would like to invite everyone to our Divine Mercy Sunday services on Sunday, April 16, at 2:30 pm, which will include Exposition and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament, reciting of The Divine Mercy Chaplet and Veneration of St Faustina's relic. Please join us as we reflect on how God's mercy can overcome sin and help us face with confidence the difficulties and trials of daily life.

St Padre Pio Prayer Group of St Ambrose Parish

Come join us in prayer as we celebrate mass together in honor of St Padre Pio by Celebrant Fr. Jack C. Grimes. Mass will be celebrated on Saturday April 15, 2023 at 9:00 AM followed by veneration of a first class relic of St Padre Pio.

St Ambrose Parish

83 Throckmorton Lane, Old Bridge NJ 08857 (732)679-5666

Our Promise to Protect

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 abuseline@dioceseoftrenton.org.

The Diocese of Trenton reports any allegations of sexual abuse to the appropriate law enforcement agencies. Anyone with an allegation is also encouraged to provide that information to local law enforcement authorities.

Child Protection Efforts

Holy Land Discovery Tour

September

Catholic Itinerary

Mass is included. The roots of your faith will come to life on this extraordinary journey through Israel. Starting from Tel Aviv, visit some of the main archaeological, historical, and biblical sites, and follow in the footsteps of Jesus as you learn more about His life and ministry. To stand in the very places where history unfolded is a true highlight as you visit important sites of the Gospel, such as Nazareth, the Sea of Galilee, Cana, the Mount of Beatitudes, the River Jordan valley, Bethlehem, and last, but not least, Jerusalem. This extraordinary Israel tour is designed for value-minded travelers. Hotels, Bus Transportation, Guides, Historians, 7 Breakfasts, 4 Dinners are included.

Land price starts at $1979 per person (based on double occupancy). An $850 deposit per person will hold your space. For more information and reservations, call Brian at Catholic Cruises and Tours: 1 (860) 3991785.