A Catholic Community Proclaiming the Greatness of God in our Time
OnePhalanxRoad,ColtsNeck,NJ07722
Phone:732-780-2666 Fax:732-780-0394
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: Annette Raynor & Roger Zurro
DIVINE MERCY
SUNDAY & SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER
APRIL 7, 2024
DONATE BAKED GOODS
We need baked goods for our RE Easter Egg Hunt this weekend, April 7!
Tell us what you are donating HERE. Drop-off anytime before 12:00PM Mass on April 7 in MH.
Mass Intentions for:
Saturday, April 6, 2024 - Sunday, April 14, 2024
Saturday, April 6 - 4PM
George C. Rimmele *Barbara Saake
Peggy Topkins *The Gioacchini Family
Anna Ullrich *Carol Ward
Sunday, April 7 - 8AM
Kathleen Walsh *Staub Family
Helen and John Sionas *Eileen and Michael Stivala, Jr.
Robert Rumsey *Jane Slattery
10AM
Pro Populo
Rosalie LaPorta *Diane Carnevale
Luke Frewin *Carmel & Peter Vickers
12PM
Special Intention *Bob Amling
Robert A. & Mary Joan McNamara *The McNamara Family
Deceased members of the Gabbard & Cantatore families *Gabbard family
Monday, April 8 - 9AM
Anthony Carnevale *Diane Carnevale
Marie Buckley *The Farrell Family
Tuesday, April 9 - 9AM
Maria Pannullo *Linda and William Stagliano
Wednesday, April 10 - 9AM
Stefania White *Diane Carnevale
Laurie Tobia *John Tobia
Thursday, April 11 - 9AM
Ted Ziemienski *Lazarus Ministry
Friday, April 12 - 9AM
Francis Tripodi *Providence Zumbo
Saturday, April 13 - 4PM
Rose Nastri *Jack and Rorie Coppola
Albert Herman *Francine and Joe Corcoran
Alessandro Romano *Children, Grandchildren & Family
Sunday, April 14 - 8AM
DeStefano/Albruno Families
*Mr. and Mrs. Franceschetti
Father Xavier *Eileen and Michael Stivala, Jr.
Pasquale Pace *The Sarapochillo Family 10AM
Charles James Gobat *James M. and Susan Gobat
Marietta Sciascia *Dawn Burtone
Mimi Pellicano *Gabbard family 12PM
Pro Populo
Ana Schaffer *Shawn and Nadine Rembecky
Laurie Tobia *John Tobia
Mass Intention Requests Requests can be made in person by stopping at the parish office, or online HERE. Suggested stipend is $10.
Pleaseprayforthefollowingmembersofourparishcommunitywhoareill:
Jack Coppola ~
Bill Donahue ~
Kaitlin Donahue Nagle ~
Lori Lettieri
Lauren vinci ~
Elizabeth DeStefano ~
TOM JACOBSON ~
Dawn Reinhardt
Gloria Ziemienski ~
Jeff McBride ~
Owen Shoemaker ~
Ginny Hamlin
Gerard Thompson ~
Melissa Love ~
Fran Raleigh
Toaddorremoveafamilymemberfromthesicklistpleasee-mailONLY parishbulletin@stmaryscoltsneck.org Please,also,keepusupdatedonyourlovedone’shealth. Nameswillberemovedfromthelistafter3months.ThankyouforkeepingourParishinformed.
Chrism Mass
March 25, 2024
Lifelong Catechesis - Week of April 7 to April 13
READINGS FOR THE WEEK:
7 Divine Mercy Sunday
Acts 4:32-35/1 Jn 5:1-6/Jn 20:19-31
8 Monday: Is 7:10-14; 8:10/Heb 10:4-10/ Lk 1:26-38
9 Tuesday: Acts 4:32-37/Jn 3:7b-15
10 Wednesday: Acts 5:17-26/Jn 3:16-21
11 Thursday: Acts 5:27-33/Jn 3:31-36 [Saint Stanislaus]
12 Friday: Acts 5:34-42/Jn 6:1-15
13 Saturday: Acts 6:1-7/Jn 6:16-21 [Saint Martin I]
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
AMT Colton Boag, USCG
LCpl Devon Francis Chrzan, USMC
Col. John Anthony Coppola, US Army
TSgt Stephen Witherow, USAF
LCpl Edward Zarzecki, USMC
FOR DEEPER REFLECTION:
Question for Children: How can you believe in Jesus whom you have never seen?
Question for Youth: Jesus' words of greeting were "Peace be with you," followed by the invitation to forgive sins. How does forgiveness bring peace to you? How does it change the world?
Question for Adults: What strengthens your faith? Why do you believe in Jesus?
Lt. Col. Douglas Coppola, US Army
Lt. Mary Herman, USN
SN Christian Houlihan, USN
LT. Jason Joseph Howe, USN
SPC Michael John Mento, US Army
LTJG Matthew Motola, USN
LCpl Bradley O’Ree, USMC
SPC Nicholas Poskonka, US Army
Captain Richard Savo, US Army ~
1st Lt. Adam Sjoholm, US Army ~
Captain Ryan Tanguay, US Army
This week the Sanctuary Lamp burns for…
Church:The Intentions of Carlucci Family Requested by: Richard & Maria Gerbino &
Chapel:Albert Auer
Requested by: Schaflin Family
Sanctuary Lamp
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.
Worship & Music
Andrew J. Macirowski - Pastoral Coordinator for Worship & Music / Principal OrganistWorship@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 of Jesus that Saint Faustina Kowalska of the Blessed Sacrament reported as part of her encounter with Christ, 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.
This year, we are pleased to offer the following: 12 Noon Mass concluding with exposition of the Blessed Sacrament followed by a period of adoration.
2:30PM - Divine Mercy Chaplet
3:00PM - Benediction
As we continue on our Easter experience, let us remember the Mercy of Jesus. May the peace of Christ be with all.
Peter Chanel, Priest and Martyr, 1803-1841
The Peter was the fifth child of Francis and Mary Ann Chanel, peasants living in Cluet, France. Mary Ann recognized that her son could perform great service to God and she dedicated him to Mary. His education was turned over to the priest in their parish who saw him through his elementary schooling. Peter then chose to enter the seminary where he was esteemed by both students and faculty.
After his ordination in 1827, Peter was assigned to a rundown and lax country parish which, by simply caring for the sick, he completely revitalized in three years.
Peter’s ambition had always been to become a missionary, however, and when the Society of Mary (Marist) order was founded, Peter joined in 1831.
Peter’s first duties with the Marists were not exactly what he had envisioned. His assignment was to teach at the Marist seminary, which he did for five years. In 1836, the Marists were given the New Hebrides islands in the Pacific as area for their - Read More HERE.
Ministry Schedule: 3rd Sunday of Easter
April 13 & 14
Saturday, 13 4PM 2 SERVERS NEEDED
Bridget Farrow
Jennifer Stubbs
Charles Young
Sunday, 14 8AM 2 SERVERS NEEDED
Diane Dragone
Rita Duenas
Annette Raynor
OH - Susan Murphy
TH - Louise Habrack
TH - Elvira Dapul, MD
ALT - Emily Santangelo
OH - Justine Buzzetta
TH - Marsha Grigoli
TH - Jane Slattery
ALT - Mary Aiello
OH - Fran Vaina
TH - Winifred O’Doherty
Sunday, 14 10AM Gabriella Penczak & Rj Vaina Carly York
Barbara Schaflin
Steve Rumsby
Sunday, 14 12PM 1 SERVER NEEDED Carly York
NewParishioner Orientation
Sunday,May5,2024,11:00AM atMadonnaHall
Attendance is mandatory for those wishing to become parishioners at the Parish of St. Mary.
For more information click HERE.
Please remember in your prayers those who have recently died.
JohnC.Palladino
Paul Tonacci
Richard Gerbino
TH - Tom Nathanson
ALT - Linda Dickinson-Pancila
LWD - Amy Linquito
OH - Lee Gesner
TH - Patricia Gesner
TH - Irene Weller
ALT - Ron Gabbard
Baptismal Preparation Session
St Mary Parish is offering our next Baptismal Preparation Session on:
SUNDAY, MAY 5, 2024 at 1:00 PM
Pre-registrationisrequired aweekinadvance. ContactUs
Sacrament of Baptism
Parents wishing to baptize their children must be registered parishioners of St Mary Parish. Please contact the Parish Office at 732-780-2666 x329 at least 3 months in advance of the desired date for baptism. More information can be read HERE.
OfficeHours
Reminder, Office Hours are 2:00 PM to 7:30 PM every Tuesday and 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM every Monday, Wednesday, & Thursday. NO Friday’s or Saturday’s. Also, one Sunday a month from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
This month is Sunday, April 7.
Faith Formation
Julia Cullen - Pastoral Coordinator of Faith Formation / Religion Education
RE CALENDAR:
i = Intergenerational Grades 1-6
S = Service Project Grades 7 & 8
6 April, 2024
i Spring Clean-up
See page 11 to sign-up
7 April, 2024
i Annual Easter Egg Hunt
Beginning at 12PM mass, following in MH
8 April 2024
Parenting Courageously
Mandatory Parent Meet for Confirm. Prep MH, 7:00PM
13 April 2024
S Mandatory for 7th & 8th Grade Court Yard, 9:00AM
14 April 2024
Happiest Middle Schoolers
Mandatory Confirmation Prep Talk Church, 10:00AM
28 April 2024
i Spring Movie Day
Beginning at 12PM Mass, following in Spiritual Center Theatre
28 April 2024
Bible Project Display
28 April 2024
Confirmation Interviews Spiritual Center, 2:00PM
ReligiousEd@stmaryscoltsneck.org
732-780-2666 X 309
As we continue through Easter season, we hope to see all of our RE families at the Easter Egg Hunt on Sunday, 7 April beginning with the 12PM Mass and following in Madonna Hall. Please, continue to sign-up to donate baked goods, candy, and juice.
DONATE HERE
Also, thank you to all who gave their time to help out with the event and offered to help clean-up. We couldn’t provide such wonderful community building events without all of your generosity.
All RE classes resume next week on Tuesday, 9 April. Please be reminded that as our RE year comes to a close, INTERGENERATIONAL recording sheets are due by 1 June 2024. Find the link HERE or online under ‘RE Overview.’
RE Re-Registration/Registration opened on1 April 2024
May Day Crowning
May 4, 2024
Join us in Madonna Hall at 3:00PM for a craft, followed by 4:00PM Mass. After Mass in the Narthex is the crowning of Mary. Save the date! Sign-up sheet to be provided.
Link to register can be found HERE or in the banner on our website.
Grade 1 & 2- every Tuesday on campus/in person, beginning 17 September 2024 through April 2024 from 4:50 PM to 6:00 PM
Grade 3,4,5,6- every Tuesday virtually through Google classroom beginning 17 September 2024 through April 2024 from 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Confirmation Prep (Grade 7,8)- bi-monthly beginning September 2024, Sunday Virtual option 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM or Tuesday on campus/in person option 4:15 PM to 5:45 PM
Rose Farrow - Coordinator of Faith Formation / Youth & Adult Catechesis
We are pleased to announce the celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation:
Date: Friday, 18 October 2024
Time: 4:00PM sharp
Celebrant: Reverend Fr. Jeffrey E. Lee
Please keep the Confirmandi in your prayers
Evening with the Beautiful Eucharist: Feeding the Masses
Join us and other adults in faith sharing on one example of the impact of Christ’s teaching about the Eucharist. This event is set for Tuesday April 23, 2024 in Madonna Hall at 7:00PM.
All are welcome.
To sign-up click HERE
We look forward to seeing you there!
As a parish, we welcome:
Ryder Grigoli, Tanner Grigoli, Christopher Cascone, Kimberly Cascone to the Holy Catholic Church. Please, continue to keep all our new Catholics and their sponsors in your prayers for their continued growth and commitment to the Faith.
April 13, 2024
The success of this service project is dependent on the generosity of the parish. Thank you for any donations.
Blessing bag Brigade is dedicated to showing compassion and humanitarianism towards those in need. Committed to aiding the homeless and educating the public. Help us exceed last year’s 378 completed Blessing Bags.
The following is a list of requested donations and the RE breakdown:
Men’s socks (8th grade)
Travel size deodorant (7th Grade)
Small (8oz.) water bottles (6th grade)
Travel size shampoo (5th grade)
Travel size toothpaste (4th Grade)
Toothbrushes (3rd grade)
Snack bars/breakfast bars (2nd grade)
Soap/travel size body wash (1st grade)
Travel size lotion
Disposable Razors
All donations can be dropped off in the rear of MADONNA HALL. Please do not leave any donations in the Narthex of the church prior to Easter celebrations. There is an Amazon Wish List HERE for your convenience. Deadline is 8:30AM, April 13,2024.
“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, February 18, 2024 to Trinity Sunday, May 26, 2024. However, the Church’s law does permit this precept to be fulfilled at another time during the year when there is a just cause.
2024 Easter Schedule
Second Sunday of Easter
Saturday April 7-4:00pm Mass
Sunday, April 8-8am, 10am, 12pm Masses
Eucharistic Adoration &Easter Egg Hunt, following 12pm Mass
Chaplet of Divine Mercy 2:30pm, 3:00pm Benediction
Divine Mercy Prayer
“You expired, Jesus, but the source of life gushed forth for souls, and the ocean of mercy opened up for the whole world.
O Fount of Life, unfathomable Divine Mercy, envelop the whole world and empty Yourself out upon us. Amen,” (Hallow.com)
Palm Sunday
Quo vadis for April 7. . .
My Dear Parishioners:
Today we celebrate the Second Sunday of Easter and the Eighth Day of the Easter Octave. More recently this Sunday has come to be known as Divine Mercy Sunday for those who have a devotion to Saint Faustina and the revelation of Jesus made known to her. The remarkable thing about belief is that it always has room for unbelief. Like mystery itself, belief isn’t something we have and that’s it. There’s always room to grow in our belief just as there’s always room for our unbelief. We call Thomas “doubting Thomas” and so he was. Truth be told, so are all of us. There come times in our lives when we are simply overcome by emptiness and absence perhaps the death of a loved one, the painful illness of a small child, or loss of a job. At these times doubt or unbelief are natural. This doesn’t mean we have lost our faith, it means that doubt or unbelief can be metaphors for dying. Like Thomas, when we come to profound belief we know as rising. What moves us from unbelief to belief? Also like Thomas, encounter with the risen Christ. In our times of doubt or unbelief we need to keep our eyes focused on the risen One and, in due time, we know the Lord is with us inviting us to belief.
Many thanks to all those scores and scores who helped to prepare our worship for the Triduum and Solemnity of Easter. Preparing our parish facilities and our community is not an easy responsibility. Those who helped with arranging flowers and plants; those who helped with set up and cleaning; those who prepared the sacristy and the sacred vessels/vestments; those who served in various liturgical and support roles; those who shared their sewing talent…the quiet stewardship of many enable us to offer our very best. We had encouraging attendance throughout the Triduum. It was edifying to see so many people gathering for worship each day. What a wonderfully prayerful experience for us on Holy Thursday and the Easter Vigil as we celebrated the Liturgy. The Good Friday Service and the Way of the Cross call us back as we reflect on Christ’s suffering for our salvation. Your stewardship enables our parish to continue to grow as well as making great things happen in our midst.
His Excellency, The Most Reverend Bishop David O’Connell thoroughly enjoyed his recent visit to pray with our community. He enjoys leading us in prayer and celebrating the Eucharist. I appreciate the bishops willingness to take time from his schedule to visit our parish community. Let us continue to pray for His Excellency as he strives to serve and lead the People of God in our Diocese of Trenton.
Don’t forget that the Spring clean up is this coming Saturday, 6 April 2024. It si a great opportunity to meet other parishioners and help us care for our beautiful 25 acre campus. The date is schedule to comply with the township pick up of leaves, branches etc. Thank you for sharing your time and teaching our children and young people the importance of caring for our environment.
Following the 12:00 noon mass this weekend we will conclude with an indoor Eucharistic Procession from the altar of reservation to the altar of celebration. Eucharistic Adoration will continue throughout the afternoon. Eucharistic Benediction will be imparted at 3:00pm. All are invite to come and enjoy some quiet time with the Lord. Also, the Easter Egg hunt will commence at and following the 12 noon mass this weekend. Many thanks to all those who have prepared this event for our parish children. Thanks also to Mr. Robert Cioffi of the Colts Neck Pharmacy for generously donating candy for this event.
If you have not made your gift to the Church for the Solemnity of Easter, please do so as soon as possible. We will render an accounting to you in the coming weeks. Many thanks to all those who have so very generously participated in the 2024 Annual Catholic Appeal. If you have not made your pledge/gift, please do so as soon as possible. On a personal note, I am grateful to all those who have graciously remembered my birthday as well as those who have sent gracious remembrances to the parish house for the Solemnity of Easter to me personally. Have a great week. Let us remember one another in prayer. Happy Sunday. Peace.
Father JeffTemporal
OurmonthlyBuildingandMortgageReductioncollectionis thisweekendApril6&7.Ourmortgagepaymentis $7,926.66.Pleasebegenerous.
"I will bless you abundantly and make your descendants as countless as the starsof the sky and the sands of the seashore; your descendants shall take possession of the gatesof their enemies, and in yourdescendants all the nations of the earth shall find blessingall thisbecause you obeyed my command." Gen 22:17-18
As of March 31, 2024
Goal: $75,000
Pledged: $57,136.00
% of goal: 76%
# donors: 143
Average gift: $378.38
Paid to date: $47,499.00
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.
SevillanoTemporalAdmin@stmaryscoltsneck.org
Sign-in for our Online Giving system to make your parish offerings from your bank account or Credit Card!
To set up an online giving account please visit
https://giving.parishsoft.com/smcn
Alternatively, just Text SUNDAY to (732)-889-7800 and follow the instructions to complete your offering. Should you require our assistance setting up your new account, please call the parish office at (732)-780-2666.
You can also download the ConnectNow Giving App for Android or iOS.Thank you for your continuous support!
2024 EASTER Collection
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.
Kindly return your Easter offering envelope or make your gift through our online giving system.
We will provide you with a report of this collection at the conclusion of the Easter Season. Thank you and God Bless.
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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 in the church this weekend April 6 and 7. Please count the total offering in your Rice Bowl, 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 7
Alternatively you can make a donation online at https://goo.gl/VFak28. Thank you for supporting Catholic Relief Services.
Speak with a Priest
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 are 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
"Colts Neck's Finest" to Speak at the April Martha Mary Guild Meeting
All women of the parish and our Cohorts are welcome to attend the Martha Mary Guild meeting on Wednesday, April 10. An officer from the Colts Neck Police Department will be there to talk about what's going on in Colts Neck and the surrounding areas and to give us very important guidelines on personal safety in and out of our homes. This is vital information, especially as we age and as many women are widowed.
Join us at 11:30AM for the rosary in the "old chapel", which will be followed by BYOL (Bring Your Own Lunch), with refreshments and desserts supplied by the Guild.
Another important aspect of this meeting is the voting of our slate of officers for 20242026. The presentation will follow (around 12:30PM).
Come for the presentation and for the camaraderie! You'll be glad you did!!
The Chosen airs Monday 1:00PM, Friday 5:30PM & Saturday 5:30AM
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Prayer Programming
Divine Office
Pray the Liturgy of the Hours everyday with Bishop Robert Reed.
Morning Prayer at 9:00AM
Evening Prayer at 7:30PM
Night Prayer at 11:00PM
The Rosary
Daily at 3:00AM, 10:00AM & 6:30PM
Stations of the Cross
Every Friday at 12:00PM (noon)
Daily Mass: Monday - Saturday at 9:30AM
“Revival is a sovereign act of God in response to the prevailing prayers of his people. Today, you are invited to join a team of spiritual advocates fervently interceding on behalf of the National Eucharistic Revival. Thousands of passionate Catholics have already signed up to pray! Help us cover the whole movement in prayer, fasting, and penance.
SIGN UP HERE
Your Life and the World Will Never Be the Same
This summer, May 17 - July 16 join the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage. Local communities are gathering tinder in response to God’s invitation for renewal, calling on the Holy Spirit to bring the flame.
Use this interactive map to explore each of the four unique routes of the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage. Then register to attend the events happening near you! Read more HERE.
To find more information about the movement, click HERE.
