April 24, 2022: Second Sunday of Easter

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.

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Second Sunday of Easter

April 24, 2022 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

Baptismal Preparation Session St Mary Parish is offering our next Baptismal Preparation Session on:

TUESDAY MAY 10, 2022 at 6:00 PM Pre-registration is required a. week in advance.

Contact Us

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April 24, 2022

Mass Intentions for: Saturday, April 23rd-May 1st For * Requested by

Saturday, April 23 – 4 PM – Church Janet and Ralph DeBiase * Diane Carnevale John Grabowski, Sr. * Grabowski Family Joseph Turkovic * Diane Carnevale Sunday, April 24 – Church 8 AM Cindy Boyle * Aiello Family Mary and Michael Stivala, Sr. * Eileen and Michael Stivala, Jr. Robert Arcoleo * Ed Brock 10 AM Albert Haycook * Dot and Tom Tanguay Mary Jo Towne * George Towne Olga Pereira * Aida Pereira-Ruggieri 12 PM Pro Populo Maryann Barone * John and Fran Pollina Robert Deedy * Rev. Fr. Jeffrey E. Lee, Staff and Parishioners Monday, April 25 – 9 AM Chapel Mark Jones * Valenziano Family

Tuesday, April 26 – 9 AM Chapel Helen D. Piatkowski *Maria and Richard Gerbino Special Intention Wednesday, April 27 – 9 AM Chapel Edward Littler * Tom and Angela Kinlin Thursday, April 28 – 9 AM Chapel Mercedes Acayturri * Yaninas Family Friday, April 29 – 9 AM Chapel Vincent J. Petolino * Francine and Joseph Corcoran Saturday, April 30 – 4 PM Church Pro Populo Jose Muniz * Drs. Gener and Elvira Dapul Virginia and William Endlicher * Catherine Love Sunday, May 1 – Church 8 AM Francisca Vera * daughter Rita Duenas Louis Carotenuto, Sr. * Neil and Jane Slattery Robert Arcoleo * Ed Brock 10 AM Joseph Walsh III * Marilyn and Carl Simone Cecilia LaMorte * Freda O’Doherty Jeremiah Kelleher * Carmel and Peter Vickers 12 PM Robert A. and Mary Joan McNamara * McNamara Family George Schumacker * Weller Family Emily Maida * Mr. and Mrs. M. Franceschetti

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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 Sr. Sue Ellen Ennyson 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 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.

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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3 Lifelong Catechesis Week of April 24th-April 30th

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.

The Sanctuary Lamps this week are burning for:

Church: Special Intention Chapel: Luke Anthony Mielke Requested by * Dynof Family

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

Offering is $3.00 per candle.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK 24 Sunday: SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER Acts 5: 12-16 / Revelation 1: 9-11a. 12-13. 17-19 / John 20: 19-31 25 Monday: 1 Peter 5: 5b-14 / Mark 16: 15-20 26 Tuesday: Acts 4: 32-37 / John 3: 7b-15 27 Wednesday: Acts 5: 17-26 / John 3: 16-21 28 Thursday: Acts 5: 27-33 / John 3: 31-36 29 Friday: Acts 5: 34-42 / John 6: 1-15 30 Saturday: Acts 6: 1-7 / John 6: 16-21

FOR DEEPER REFLECTION: Question for Children: Jesus appeared to the disciples even though they were afraid and locked in the closed room. How can you show Jesus to another person this week by how you act?

Question for Youth: Thomas didn’t believe because he hadn’t seen Jesus with his own eyes. How hard is it for you to believe in God without being able to see God? How do you see God in the words and actions of others?

Question for Adults: Jesus said: "Blessed are those who have not seen and yet believe." Give one example of how you will show your belief in Jesus this week - how you are being sent forth.

SATURDAY MASS 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

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, 7/3 Chapel - 5/22, 6/5, 6/26, 7/10

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Andrew J. Macirowski Pastoral Coordinator for Worship & Music / Principal Organist Worship@stmaryscoltsneck.org Music@stmaryscoltsneck.org Divine Mercy Sunday is celebrated on the Sunday after Easter, the Octave Day of Easter. It is originally based on the Catholic devotion to the Divine Mercy that Saint Faustina Kowalska of the Blessed Sacrament reported as part of her encounter with Jesus, and is associated with special promises from Jesus and indulgences issued by the Church.

The devotion was actively promoted by Pope Saint John Paul II. On April 30, 2000, Sister Faustina was canonized and the Sunday after Easter was declared as Divine Mercy Sunday.

In the years since, the devotion has grown, with many Catholics reciting the Divine Mercy Chaplet as part of their prayers, especially during adoration or in preparation for or after the sacrament of penance and reconciliation.

A growing number of churches hold special services on this day. Votive Masses, penance and reconciliation services, Eucharistic adoration, concerts, liturgy of the hours with the people, etc.

A Plenary Indulgence may also be obtained by: Going to confession, attending Mass and partaking in Holy Communion, to pray for the intentions of the Holy Father, while:  In any church or chapel take part in the prayers and devotions in honor of the Divine Mercy.  In the presence of the Blessed Sacrament, exposed or reserved in the tabernacle, say an Our Father and Creed. ...in both cases, adding a devout prayer to the Merciful Lord.

As we continue on our Easter experience, let us remember the Mercy of Jesus.

Saint of the Week: Stanislaus, Bishop and Martyr, 1030-1079

“Easter Duty” The Catholic Church requires of us as baptized Catholics to observe the following: The obligation, the privilege really, of receiving the Eucharist at least once a year --- often called “Easter duty” --- for those in the state of grace should still be fulfilled during the period from the First Sunday of Lent, March 5-6, 2022 to Trinity Sunday, June 12, 2022. However, the Church’s law does permit this precept to be fulfilled at another time during the year when there is a just cause.

Stanislaus was the only child of noble family from a town near Cracow, Poland. Childless for many years of marriage, his parents’ prayers were answered with his birth. In thanksgiving, they dedicated his life to God. Stanislaus was educated in Gnesen and in Paris and was ordained by Bishop Lambert Zula of Cracow who gave him a canonry and later appointed him his archdeacon and preacher. The young priest soon became known for his preaching and he was able to bring about a reformation of the morals of the people of Cracow including many clergy.

Bishop Lambert wished to resign his episcopacy in favor of Stanislaus, but the priest would not hear of it. Nevertheless, upon the death of Lambert, he was overwhelmingly chosen bishop by the people.

Read more HERE.

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Worship Schedule: Third Sunday of Easter Saturday, April 30th & Sunday, May 1st Altar Server

Cantor

Reader 1

Saturday, 5:00 PM (Church)

Mark Hines William Hines

Marybeth Jacobson

Kathy Maher

Bruno Savo

Organ Host—Susan Murphy Tabernacle Host—NOT FILLED Tabernacle Host—NOT FILLED Alternate—Emily Santangelo

Sunday 8:00 AM (Church)

Ashley Austin Daniel Austin

Carly York

Kevin Swan

Rita Duenas

Organ Host—Maureen Staub Tabernacle Host—Lisa Aldridge Tabernacle Host—Michael Staub Alternate—Justine Buzzetta

Carly York

Barbara Schaflin

Carl Simone

T Mullin

Richard Gerbino

Sunday 10:00 AM (Church) Sunday 12:00 PM (Church)

NOT FILLED

NOT FILLED

Carly York

Reader 2

EMHC

Organ Host—Heide Lohn Tabernacle Host—Steve Stanley Alternate—Maureen Geiger Organ Host—Irene Weller Tabernacle Host—Lee Gesner Tabernacle Host—Patricia Gesner Alternate—Monica Barr

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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.

Struggling with a life event and in need of spiritual assistance?

Want to celebrate the Sacrament of Penance outside the normal Confession times?

Trying to find your way back to engagement with the Church?

Discerning vocation?

Looking to complete your Sacraments of Initiation and wish to chat about the journey?

St Mary is offering the opportunity for parishioners to chat with a priest who is only indirectly engaged with the parish.

If interested please contact Fr Mike Walsh by phone 732-780-2666 x205 or email frmike.walsh@stmaryscoltsneck.org

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Easter Egg Hunt We are looking to hire Certified Teachers for our 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

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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Sensory Friendly Mass Your prayers and support will make so much Sunday, April 24, 2022 , 2:00pm difference. Please give a vital gift today!

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Atlantic Highlands, NJ 07716 For more information & RSVP contact: NORMONHIS@gmail.com

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

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

Spring Movie Day May 15, 2022

Begins at the 12pm mass & continues in the theater with faith filled cartoons.

Sign Up HERE

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 The completed Intergenerational Participation form is to be submitted no later than

1 June 2022 The form to be completed can be found HERE

Liturgy of the Word Dismissal Join to celebrate the completion of the 2021-2022 Religious Education Year at the 50th Anniversary Picnic on

Sunday, 5 June 2022 More info on page 8

This 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.

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 mass

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ST. MARY PARISH Sunday June 5, 2022 Pentecost Sunday 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

THANK YOU Our community changed lives this Lent through CRS Rice Bowl, and we want to say THANK YOU! Don’t forget to turn in your CRS Rice Bowl donation in our collection boxes by April 24, 2022.

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

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

Limited capacity, first in first served.

RESERVE YOUR TICKETS HERE

SPRING 2022 Bereavement Support Group held by Ministry of Consolation

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) 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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Quo vadis…

My Dear Parishioners:

Church celebrates the Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism, Confirmation & Eucharist.

We will celebrate First Communion and Confirmation in the fall. Continue to pray for our community that God will guide us and strengthen us as we welcome new families and help them in forming their children in the faith of Jesus Christ. A special word of thanks to our parish staff and those volunteers who work regularly with them for providing us with a wonderfully enriching Lenten Season, Holy Week, Triduum and Easter Sunday. Many thanks for the home made goodies that were shared with us at the parish house for Easter. I appreciate the positive comments about how we are celebrating Easter. Welcome to all of those families participating in our Annual Easter Egg Hunt this weekend. Thanks to all those who work to promote and provide this opportunity for our parish families.

Today we celebrate the Second Sunday of Easter. Traditionally this Sunday was known as “Low Sunday” thus ending the Easter Octave (8 Days). More recently under the pontificate of the late Pope John Paul II this Sunday has become known as “Divine Mercy Sunday” honoring the polish nun Maria Faustina who was recently honored with formal canonization and the title of “Saint” in the universal church. Most of us won’t cure anyone when our shadow falls upon them.

But this doesn’t mean that we don’t continue the works of Jesus that lead others to believing. Any good we do for others is overshadowing them with the goodness of Jesus. Any good we do brings this same new, resurrected life to others. We are empowered to do so through the Holy Spirit. All we need do is surrender to God’s action within us. We have these fifty days of Easter to come to greater belief. We have our whole lifetime to mani- Many thanks to all who have participated in fest the good works of our belief. the Holy Thursday Annual Collection for the Poor & Needy. These funds provide reWe continue to enjoy the radiant splendor of sources for our parish community to respond the Easter Celebration. What an awesome to many requests for assistance. Additional experience it has been for us. The Triduum funds come from the weekly Sunday Stewcontinues to grow in attendance and the par- ardship Offerings something that the parish ticipation of so many added to the prayer financial council has worked very hard to inand worship. Some have given freely of their clude in our annual budget. Also, the 2022 time and talent so that we could not merely Easter Collection results will be published observe the triduum, but truly celebrate for your review in a few weeks. Thank you to these rites in all their fullness. It is important all those parish families who have participatthat we increase those who help to prepare ed. Those who have not yet participated and celebrate these sacred rites. Remember- should do so in the coming weeks. Thank ing the liturgy is our response to God’s pres- you for your continued sacrificial sharing. ence, we continue to learn and improve how Have a great week. Let us remember one anand what we do during these most holy days. other in prayer. Happy Sunday. Peace.

The Easter Season is a time when the Father Jeff

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Temporal Administration, Stewardship & Outreach Edwin A. Sevillano TemporalAdmin@stmaryscoltsneck.org Sharing Our Treasure April 17, 2022—(non-Easter) Stewardship Offering Weekly Sacrificial Stewardship

$8,315

Envelope Contributions

$2,489

Electronic/Online Contributions

$5,827

Loose Contributions

$0 159 $52.30

# Registered Parishioner Households Holy Thursday Collection For the Poor and Needy

990 $3,538

Included in this weekend’s offertory will be the collection for the Catholic Home Missions appeal. Please be generous.

Next weekend is our monthly Building and Mortgage Reduction collection. Our monthly payment is $7,966.26. Please be generous.

"Share your bread with the hungry, shelter the oppressed and the homeless." Isaiah 58:7 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.

Please remember in your prayers those who have recently passed.

Dorothy Hasemann Robert Gammer

The 2022 Annual Catholic Appeal is well underway. To date 158 parishioners have $48,885 already pledged. This is approximately 65% 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.

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The EASTER Collection

We will provide you with a report of this collection at the conclusion of the Easter Season.

We are grateful to all who contributed; if you have not yet participated, please do so this coming week so that we can offer a timely proper accounting to you.

Thank you and God Bless.

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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.

Colts Neck Shade Tree Commission Sapling Giveaway Saturday, April 23, 2022 Please join the Shade Tree Commission on Saturday, April 23, 2022 from 9:00 am – 11:00 am for the Sapling Tree Giveaway at Town Hall, 124 Cedar Drive, Colts Neck. This event is open to Colts Neck residents ONLY.

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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.

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.

GREAT POETRY READING DAY Thursday, April 28 1:00 – 3:00 PM Step away from your usual routine and escape into a paradise of poetry. On this national day dedicated to poetry, explore the spiritual poetry penned by authors such as Jessica Powers, Catherine of Siena, Mary Oliver, Teresa of Avila and many others. Recognize and rejoice in the ways God's Word continues to take root in word and in deed. Donation: $15.

ST. JOSEPH: THE WORKER AND THE DREAMER Tuesday, May 3 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM How well do we know St. Joseph? He was, literally, a man of no words! Yet, for centuries we have revered him as “the second-greatest saint.” Mary’s month begins with Joseph, and their partnership gives us a perfect picture of the “active-contemplative life” to which each of us is called. Join us for this morning retreat for a deeper look at Joseph’s role in God’s Dream and our own role, too. Donation: $25 includes lunch; Zoom $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 .

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