The parish of saint Mary
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
April 27, 2025 Rest in peace Pope Francis December 17, 1936 - April 21, 2025
Statement of His Excellency, The Most Reverend Bishop of Trenton on the death of His Holiness, Pope Francis Read more
Mass Intentions for:
Saturday April 26 2025 - Sunday May 4 2025
Saturday, April 26 - 4PM
Pro Populo
John M. Grabowski, Sr. * The Grabowski Family
Robert O'Brien * Barbara Saake
Sunday, April 27 - 8AM
DeStefano/Albruno Families * Franceschetti Family
Mary & Michael Stivala, Sr. * Eileen & Michael Stivala, Jr.
Ciro Ficarra * Linda & William Stagliano
10AM
Frank J. Donahue * Carol Donahue
Ronald Brier * Turkovic Family
Frank Oswald * Linda & William Stagliano
12PM
Grace & Joe Nathanson * Nancy & Tom Nathanson
Loving Family Members * Janet Munger
Mary Jo Towne * George Towne
Monday, April 28- 9AM - Chapel
Mercedes Acayturri Vigil * Maria Yaninas & Family
Carmel Vickers * Michele Telesca
Tuesday, April 29– 9AM - Chapel
Brendan C. Cassidy * Sessa Family
Carmel Vickers * Jack & Rorie Coppola
Wednesday, April 30 - 9AM - Chapel
Robert Monaco MD * John & Molly Aiello
Loving Family Members * Janet Munger
Thursday, May 1 - 9AM - Chapel
Doris F. Ciesielski * Susan & James Gobat
Frank Donahue * Muriel & Ken Rogers
Friday, May 2 – 9AM - Chapel
Vincent J. Petolino * Francine & Joseph Corcoran
Nicholas Cappelleri * Cappelleri Family
Saturday, May 3 - 4PM
Paul Saake * Barbara Saake
John Grabowski * Janet Munger
Sergio Dos Santos & Jose Moreira * Dos Santos Family
Sunday May 4 – 8AM
Pro Populo
Emily Maida * Franceschetti Family
Father Xavier * Eileen & Michael Stivala, Jr.
10AM
Tadeusz Pietras * Family, wife, sons, grandsons & daughter in law.
Rosemary Zera * Carol Condiracci
Florence & William O'Sullivan * Freda O'Doherty
12PM
Robert A. & Mary Joan McNamara * The McNamara Family
Maria & Camillo Gerbino * Richard & Maria Gerbino
Bob Walsh * Maureen Beyer
Stanislaus, Bishop and Martyr, 1030-1079
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.
Read More HERE
MASS INTENTIONS AND SANCTUARY LAMPS (MEMORIALS)
Mass intentions for all occasions (birthdays, anniversaries, sickness, etc.) for the deceased or living can be requested online HERE Please scroll down to the preferred date and time, whether daily Mass or weekend Mass. Intentions are available from the next couple of weeks until December 2025. The stipend per mass intention is $10
Consider requesting a Sanctuary Lamp in memory of a deceased person or in honor of a living individual. Sanctuary lamps burn permanently in the Church and Chapel. Requests can be made for a week, starting Sunday and ending the following Saturday. The stipend per sanctuary lamp is $25. Requests can be made online HERE
Mass intentions and sanctuary lamps can also be requested in person at the Parish office during business hours.
Lifelong Catechesis - Week of April 27 May 3
READINGS FOR THE WEEK:
Second Sunday of Easter April 27
Acts 5:12-16/Rv 1:9-11a, 12-13, 17-19/Jn 20:19-31
Monday April 28
Acts 4:23-31/Jn 3:1-8
Tuesday April 29
Acts 4:32-37/Jn 3:7b-15
Wednesday April 30
Acts 5:17-26/Jn 3:16-21
Thursday May 1
Acts 5:27-33/Jn 3:31-36
Friday May 2
Acts 5:34-42/Jn 6:1-15
Saturday May 3
1 Cor 15:1-8/Jn 14:6-14
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
Col. John Anthony Coppola, US Army
TSgt Stephen Witherow, USAF
LCpl Edward Zarzecki, USMC
Ann Romano
Jack Coppola
Kaitlin Donahue Nagle
Nancy Niven
David Niven
Lorraine & Alan Smith
Lori Lettieri
Lauren vinci
Dawn Reinhardt
Helen Prill
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.
Life Long Catechesis
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
PATTY Kamertz
Rose walch
Joyce daniel Edward Habrack
Jeff McBride
Owen Shoemaker
Peter Vickers
Debby Tanico
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Worship & Music
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 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.
As we continue onward though our Easter experience, let us remember the Mercy of Jesus. May the peace of Christ be with all.
“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 9, 2025 to Trinity Sunday, June 15, 2025. However, the Church’s law does permit this precept to be fulfilled at another time during the year when there is a just cause.
Liturgy of the Word Dismissal
Coffee and Donut info Day 18 May 2025
We are in need of more facilitators and invite all interested in learning more about joining this wonderful ministry.
Please join us on 18 May 2025 beginning at the 10am mass and following in the Spiritual Center. Please RSVP HERE to this casual question and answer session. Learn firsthand from facilitators what this ministry is all about and how to minister to children, ages 4-12, during the Liturgy of the Word. Where children engage at a level more appropriate to their understanding.
Ministry Schedule: Third Sunday of Easter
Saturday May 3 & Sunday May 4
Saturday, 3 4 PM
Jacob Barasky George Brarasky
Choir/ Cantor Mary Ellen Griffin
Charles Young
Sunday, 4 8 AM
Jack Main NOT FILLED
Carly York
Kevin Swan
OH - Susan Murphy
TH - Monica Barr
TH - Jane Slattery
ALT - Tom Nathanson
OH - Justine Buzzetta
Rita Duenas
Sunday, 4 10 AM
Olivia Linquito NOT FILLED
Carly York Julia Cullen
Sunday, 4 12 PM
Jonathan Stubbs NOT FILLED
Second Sunday Of Easter
Carly York
Almighty and everlasting God, who in the Paschal mystery established the new covenant of reconciliation: Grant that all who have been reborn into the fellowship of Christ's Body may show forth in their lives what they profess by their faith; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
(LectionaryPage.net)
Barbara Schaflin
TH - Marsha Grigoli
TH - Michael Staub
ALT– Maureen Staub
OH - Linda Dickinson - Pancila
TH – Steven Stanley
TH - Carol Donahue
ALT – Maureen Geiger
OH - Nick Turkovic
Richard Gerbino
Jennifer Stubbs
TH - Patricia Gesner
TH - Lee Gesner
ALT– Liz Turkovic
Baptismal Preparation Session
St Mary Parish is offering our next Baptismal Preparation Session on: Tuesday, April 29, 2025 @ 6:30 PM Pre-registrationisrequired aweekin advance. ContactUs
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
Faith Formation
Julia Cullen - Pastoral Coordinator of Faith Formation / Religion Ed ReligiousEd@stmaryscoltsneck.org 732-780-2666 X 309
As we begin the season of Easter, we look forward to seeing all Religious Education families at the Easter Egg Hunt this weekend!
We are still collecting for The Blessing Bag Outreach project, please seepage7fordetails.
Confirmation Prep students will be packing the blessing bags on 3 May, followed by presenting their Bible project and Confirmation Interviews, seecalendar.
Confirmation Prep-2 (7th gr), please be reminded to keep your CHOSEN book and BIBLE in a safe place as you will need them in CP next year!
We hope to see all RE students at our May Crowning, please sign up with the link in the calendar. There are only a few Intergenerationals left before the digital recording sheets are due…
Religious Education Fall Program- 25/26
Registration/Reregistration LINK
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION LINKS
2024 - 2025
• 2024 - 2025 RE Calendar grades 1-8
• 24/25 Fall RE Calendar grades 1-6
• Parent - Student 24/25 Handbook
• Intergenerational List
• Intergenerational Recording link
Religious Education Calendar
27 April 2025
Easter Egg Hunt-Intergenerational beginning at the 12pm mass, SIGN-UP
Students & Parent Volunteer LINK for the Easter Egg Hunt
3 May 2025
• Blessing Bag Outreach - 9am packing (CP only)
• May Day Crowing- 3pm craft Madonna Hall, followed by 4pm mass in the church SIGN-UP
• FHC Lottery - following 4pm mass (2nd gr. only)
4 May 2025
• 7th gr Bible Project display 1pm, Madonna Hall
• 8th gr Confirmation Interviews 3pm, Spiritual Center
11 May 2025
Spring Movie Day-Intergenerational Spiritual Center Theater following 12:00pm mass, SIGN-UP
15 May 2025
Intergenerational digital recording sheet due Link in box below
CP-2
Confirmation Interviews
Sunday, 4 May 2025
Please, report to the Spiritual Center at your assigned time based on last name. ALL Confirmation paperwork is due at this time. 3:00 pm A-C 3:20 pm D-K 3:40 pm L-N 4:00 pm O-S 4:15 pm T-Z
We are pleased to announce the celebration of the
Sacrament of First Holy Communion
Date: Sunday,5October2025
Time: 10:00am
Date: Sunday,12October2025
Time: 10:00am
Date: Sunday,19October2025
Time: 12:00pm
Celebrant:
ReverendFr.JefferyE.Lee
Religious Education Fall Program - 25/26
EARLY Registration/Reregistration Closes on 30 April 2025
See page 6 for link
Confirmation Prep – 1 & 2
CP-1 (7th grade): Bible display begins at 1pm on 4 May. projectsmustbehandedinbefore1pm
CP-2 (8th grade): Confirmation Paperwork is due on 4 May 2025 at the Confirmation Interviews. fortimeslots,seethebottomofpage6
Service hours & Volunteer Opportunities
7th, 8th, HS and up...
Summer RE assistant/volunteer: July Virtual or August on-campus SIGN UP
Blessing Bag Pack Day: 3 May 2025, 9AM Outside Madonna Hall weather permitting
Please support the Confirmation Prep Spring Service Project
Gathering Items now until – May 3, 2025
Blessing Bag Outreach 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 300+ completed Blessing Bags.
The following is a list of requested donations and the Religious Education breakdown:
Men’s socks & travel size lotion (8th grade)
Travel size deodorant and disposable razors (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)
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 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. If you are bringing your donations to the parish there will be an area set up in the rear of Madonna Hall for Blessing Bags. The dollar store, 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. Deadline is 8:00 am, May 3,2025.
Rosemarie Farrow - Pastoral Coordinator of Pastoral Care & Outreach
R.Farrow@stmaryscoltsneck.org
732-780-2666 x 310
How Is a New Pope Chosen?
When a pope dies or resigns, the governance of the Catholic Church passes to the College of Cardinals. Cardinals are bishops and Vatican officials from all over the world, personally chosen by the pope, recognizable by their distinctive red vestments. Following a vacancy in the papacy, the cardinals hold a series of meetings at the Vatican called general congregations. They discuss the needs and the challenges facing the Catholic Church globally. They will also prepare for the upcoming papal election, called a conclave. Decisions that only the pope can make, such as appointing a bishop or convening the Synod of Bishops, must wait till after the election. In the past, they made arrangements for the funeral and burial of the deceased pope. Four rounds of balloting are taken every day until a candidate receives two-thirds of the vote. In the past, 15 to 20 days after a papal vacancy, the cardinals gathered in St. Peter's Basilica for a Mass invoking the guidance of the Holy Spirit in electing a new pope. Only cardinals under the age of 80 are eligible to vote in a conclave. They are known as the cardinal electors.
For the conclave itself, the cardinal electors process to the Sistine Chapel and take an oath of absolute secrecy before sealing the doors. The cardinals vote by secret ballot, processing one by one up to Michelangelo's fresco of the Last Judgment, saying a prayer and dropping the twice-folded ballot in a large chalice. Four rounds of balloting are taken every day until a candidate receives two-thirds of the vote. The result of each ballot are counted aloud and recorded by three cardinals designated as recorders. If no one receives the necessary two-thirds of the vote, the ballots are burned in a stove near the chapel with a mixture of chemicals to produce black smoke. When a cardinal receives the necessary two-thirds vote, the dean of the College of Cardinals asks him if he accepts his election. If he accepts, he chooses a papal name and is dressed in papal vestments before processing out to the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica. The ballots of the final round are burned with chemicals producing white smoke to signal to the world the election of a new pope The senior cardinal deacon, currently French Cardinal Dominique Mamberti, Prefect of the Supreme Tribunal of the Apostolic Signatura, announces from the balcony of St. Peter's "Habemus Papam" ("We have a pope") before the new pope processes out and imparts his blessing on the city of Rome and the entire world. USCCB.org
Camerlengo, cardinal, other catholic terms explained Here's brief explanation of several other relevant catholic phrases, provided by the Conference of Catholic Bishops.
1. Canon law: A code of ecclesiastical laws governing the Catholic Church.
2. Cardinal: Highest-ranking Catholic clergy below the pope. By church law, cardinals are regarded as the pope's closest advisors.
3. Camerlengo: A cardinal in the Roman Catholic Church who is appointed by the Pope to oversee the day-to-day administration of the Holy See during a papal interregnum (the period between the death or resignation of one Pope and the election of a new one). The camerlengo is responsible for confirming the Pope's death, overseeing the transition, and preparing for the conclave.
4. Conclave: The gathering of the world's Catholic cardinals, after the death of a pope, to elect a new pope. Only cardinals under the age of 80 are allowed into a conclave under current church rule.
5. Consistory: A meeting of cardinals in Rome.
6. Eastern Catholic Churches: The Catholic Churches with origins in Eastern Europe, Asia and Africa that have their own distinctive liturgical, legal and organizational systems.
7. Faculty: Church authorization, given by the law itself or by a church superior, to perform certain official church acts.
8. Holy See: The primary official term of reference for the Diocese of Rome, as the chief diocese of Catholic Christendom; used to refer to the pope and the Roman Curia.
9. Novendial/The Novemdiales: Nine-day mourning period in observation of the death of a pope.
United States Conference of Catholic Bishops: The national membership organization of the Catholic bishops of the United States, through which they act on pastoral, liturgical and public policy matters affecting the Catholic Church in America.
More information:
The Internet's Top Questions About the Pope
Quick Step-by Step Guide to How a Pope is Elected
2025OctaveMassSchedule
Weekday Masses of the Octave
Monday, April 21 to Friday, April 25 9:00am-Chapel
Second Sunday of Easter
Saturday April 26-4:00pm Mass
Sunday, April 27-8am, 10am, 12pm Masses Easter Egg Hunt following 12pm Mass
It's Planning Time for the Martha Mary Guild Clothing Sale
The annual Sale will be Sept. 4 - Sept. 7, but right now, during Spring cleaning time, is the perfect opportunity to set aside clean, usable men's, women's and children's clothes, shoes and accessories. (No household items, please!) Collection days will be Aug. 17 - Sept. 3 in Madonna Hall. Many helping hands are needed to sort and arrange the clothes. This is a great chance for Confirmation candidates to fulfill their Community Service. We welcome you!
Please email MarthaMaryGuild@gmail.com with the days and times you'll be available. We thank you, and remember, you will not only be doing a wonderful kindness, but you will also have fun!
CRS RICE BOWLS
SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER
CRS Rice Bowl is celebrating 50 years of helping Catholic faith communities bring Lent to life and encounter God through our global family. During the 40 days of Lent, let us journey together through CRS Rice Bowl to meet people in Nigeria, Guatemala and Bangladesh who are rising above the challenges of hunger and malnutrition.
Please make your CRS Rice Bowl offerings by Sunday April 27. Thank you for your support!
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My Dear Parishioners:
Quo vadis...
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 manifest the good works of our belief.
We continue to focus our prayer on the repose of the soul of His Holiness Pope Francis. This is a time of prayerful reflection on the life and ministry of Jorge Bergoglio and the Apostolic Service of Pope Francis. Equally important is a time of prayerful reflection on the Petrine Ministry exercised by the Bishop of Rome who is the Pope. As Roman Catholics we believe fervently that the Holy Spirit is hovering over us during this period of prayerful deliberation. Let’s try to remain above the noise that will be generated these coming days.
We continue to enjoy the radiant splendor of the Easter Celebration. What an awesome experience it has been for us. The Triduum continues to grow in attendance and the participation of so many added to the prayer and worship. Some have given freely of their time and talent so that we could not merely observe the triduum, but truly celebrate these rites in all their fullness. It is important that we increase those who help to prepare and celebrate these sacred rites. Remembering the liturgy is our response to God’s presence, we continue to learn and improve how and what we do during these most holy days. The Easter Season is a time when the 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.
A recent article in the Monitor, our diocesan publication, highlighted mass attendance trends since the pandemic. Our parish numbers suggested a 22% increase in attendance since before the pandemic. While our weekly attendance varies greatly week to week, I think the following are considerations to support this increase: the COVID lockdown was a wake up call…we often take our access to receiving the Eucharist fore granted; the number of homes sold in 07722 and new families moving into our community; and the strong focus on the Eucharist as the center of Catholic Life, especially for our RE students and those who are required to write homily summaries twice per month. I am greatful to all of you for all that you do and your prayerfulness.
Many thanks to all who have participated in the Holy Thursday Annual Collection for the Poor & Needy. These funds provide resources for our parish community to respond to many requests for assistance. Additional funds come from the weekly Sunday Stewardship Offerings something that the parish financial council has worked very hard to include in our annual budget. Also, the 2025 Easter Collection results will be published for your review in a few weeks. Thank you to all those parish families who have participated. Those who have not yet participated should do so in the coming weeks. Thank you for your continued sacrificial sharing. Have a great week. Let us remember one another in prayer. Happy Sunday. Peace. Father Jeff
Sharing Our Treasure Sunday, April 20 (non-Easter) Stewardship Offering
Sign-in for our Online Giving system to make your parish offerings from your bank account or Credit Card!
# Registered Parishioner Households 910
Holy Thursday Collection for the Poor and the Needy $4,197
Included in this weekend’s offertory will be the appeal for Catholic Home Missions. Please be generous.
"Jesus came over and took the bread and gave it to them, and in like manner the fish. This was now the third time Jesus was revealed to his disciples after being raised from the dead." Jn 21:14
Stewardship: Please Remember Our Parish this - Easter -
Our 2025Easter Collection is amajor annual collection tosupport ourparish. It helps tofund capital projects as well as ourregular operational expenses. Kindly usethe Easter envelope your received inthe mail for your offering and drop it inthe collection box as you cometo celebrate our Easter liturgies. Alternatively, you maymake an offering electronically at our onlinegiving systemHERE
GROTTO CANDLES
Thank you for your generosity and HAPPY EASTER!
The Grotto Candles are available for your prayer intentions. Offering is $3.00 per candle.
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 Connect Now Giving App for Android or iOS.Thank you for your continuous support!
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THANK YOU ! For all your efforts in supporting the Annual Catholic Appeal! Please continue to make your pledge payments so that our parish can receive the maximum rebate. If you haven't made a pledge yet please go to 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. Thank you for your prayers and support
Join us for a powerful multi-generational rally with Bishop David O’Connell in the Diocese of Trenton, the heart of the Garden State! Saint Mary, Mother of God Church –Middletown, NJ. Saturday, June 7, 2025. Come and be renewed by the Holy Spirit as generations gather in unity, worship, and revival!
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Pentecost Rally – Garden Revival – 50 days from Easter