Bulletin for August 22, 2021

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 : Worship schedule inside.

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The 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time

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Aug 22, 2021 "Master, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life. We have come to believe and are convinced that you are the Holy One of God ."

COVID-19 Vaccines will be offered at St Mary on Sunday August 22.

More info on page 12.

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Aug 22, 2021

Mass Intentions for the Week of Aug 22– Aug 29 Sunday, August 22 – Church 8 AM John Grabowski * Eileen and Michael Stivala Santiago Tapia * Rita Duenas Joseph Walsh III * Neil and Jane Slattery 10 AM Mary Joan McNamara * Tom and Dot Tanguay Souls in Purgatory * Mary Soyka Frank Baker * Marilyn and Carl Simone Baptism-William Matthew Stanton 12 PM Ms. Marilyn Newby * Mr. and Mrs. Franceschetti Isabel Amling * Ken Morgan John Soltis * Anna Marie and Vincent Vita Monday, August 23 – 9 AM Chapel Joseph Buyes * Susan and Bob Monaco Intentions of Joshua Durkin * Mario and Meredith Geneve Tuesday, August 24 – 9 AM Chapel Joseph Cusick * Beyer Family Souls in Purgatory * Mary Soyka Wednesday, August 25 – 9 AM Chapel Stefne Jurgielewicz * Joan Bowers Raphael Canta * Marianna Zanobi Thursday, August 26 – 9 AM Chapel Arnold Kleeberg * Jack and Rorie Coppola Vincent Intrabartolo * Jack and Rorie Coppola Friday, August 27 – 9 AM Chapel Tom Telesca * Michele Telesca Pauline Maria Lilly Savarimuthu * Rorie and Jack Coppola Saturday, August 28 -5 PM Church Rose Rimmele * Barbara Saake Mary Joan McNamara * Carmelites of Pure Heart of Mary Roberto Arena * Marie Nogueira Sunday, August 29 – Church 8 AM Pro Populo Jean Brock * Ed Brock Thomas Carey * Hugh Murphy 10 AM Dorothy Gabbard * Gabbard Family Anna Borkowski * Carmel and Peter Vickers Father Robert Gray * Gray Family 12 PM Margaret Eastman * Jon and Mary Kopko William Burke Sr. * Michael Clementi William Burke Jr. * Michael Clementi Baptism-Giovanni Salvatore Pezello and Mia Josephine Pezello

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Please pray for the following members of our parish family who are ill: Kathleen Amatel MaryAnn Barone Janice Basilice Fr Bill Bausch Eileen Beckley John Boyle Anne Boyle Christen Chellis Blake Conley Kaitlin Donahue Nagle Sharon Evangellista Joann Feliciti Cynthia Fiedler James Fiedler Emily Gioacchini Edward Habrack

Tom Hudak Anton Kopp Bridget Korn Bob Lind Lori Lettieri Donna Lodi Melissa Love Leonidas Mavrookas Ludwig Mendola Walter Moeller Kevin O’Shea Stanley Rembisz Owen Shoemaker Victoria Slater Gerard P. Thompson Seneida Tomasetti

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 Request ONLINE Available through the link below is an online form to request Mass Intentions for the remainder of the 2021 calendar.

Mass Intention Request GROTTO CANDLES The Grotto Candles are available for your prayer intentions.

Offering is $3.00 per candle.

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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Aug 22, 2021

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 Ensign 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.

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults The RCIA process involves not just the newcomer or "inquirer" but all the members of the community who by prayer and personal example help the inquirer find his or her place in the Church. 

Typical tasks and responsibilities: Listening and preparing adults in a process to be received into the Catholic faith and parish community.

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Required training or skills: 1.5 hr. training session, weekly.

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Approximate time commitment: dependent on those who are seeking initiation or welcome into the Catholic community.

Contact Rose Farrow on 732-780.2666 for more information on this program.

3 Lifelong Catechesis Week Aug 23– Aug 29 READINGS FOR THE WEEK

23 Mon 1 Thes 1:1-5, 8b-10/Mt 23:13-22 (425) 24 Tues Rv 21:9b-14/Jn 1:45-51 (629) 25 Wed 1 Thes 2:9-13/Mt 23:27-32 (427) 26 Thu 1 Thes 3:7-13/Mt 24:42-51 (428) 27 Fri 1 Thes 4:1-8/Mt 25:1-13 (429) Sunday Aug 29 - TWENTY SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Questions for Deeper Reflection Question for Children: How do you show that you are a follower of Jesus?

Question for Youth: Jesus tells us that being His disciple will be very hard. Of all the things that Jesus tells us about the way that we are to live our lives, what is the hardest thing for you to do? Why? Question for Adults: As you wrestle with today's Gospel, what signs do you see in your own life that you are "with God."

Sanctuary Lamp 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.

Request Envelopes available at the office.

The suggested donation is $25.

Honor a loved one Intentions are available in the Church & Chapel 8/29-9/4,9/19-9/25,9/26-10/2 .New

Parishioner Orientation Tuesday September 7, 2021 6:00 PM Madonna Hall Attendance is mandatory for those looking to become parishioners at the Parish of St. Mary.

Please Contact the Parish Office if you wish to attend 732-780-2666

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The 2022 Mass Intention Book will open on Sunday August 29, 2021 for date specific Mass Intentions within the 2022 year.

This year requests can be made via paper or online. Requests will be time stamped when received to provide order of entry into the new year book.

Parish Office Dates and Times for receiving of requests: Sunday, Aug 29, 2021 from 9-12 noon Monday, Aug 30, 2021 from 9-2 pm Tuesday, Aug 31, 2021 from 2-7 pm

You can print this form and return to the Parish Office, or pick up a form at the office. Please be sure to have several options for your desired dates so that we can accommodate you properly.

Ash Wednesday, Christmas, Easter and the Sacred Triduum are not available for intentions. It is appropriate for you or the family of the deceased to attend the mass when celebrated. The suggested stipend for a mass Intention is $10.00 and has been set by the N.J. Bishops in the Province of Newark. Stipend can be paid by cash, check, or credit card.

Every effort will be made to satisfy all requests, however in some cases the intention availability for a date you are requesting may be filled and you will be asked to choose another date.

After the initial Mass Book opening, requests may be submitted using this multi-intention form, online, or a Mass Request Envelope. Availability of dates is on a first-come first served basis. The members of the Mass Book team do not have the authority to make exceptions, so please do not ask them to do so.

If you have any questions please contact the Parish Office at 732-780-2666.

Sanctuary Lamps Consider donating the Sanctuary Lamp that burns in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament in the Church or Christ Chapel in memory of a loved one who has died or to honor a living person.

These intentions are on a weekly basis starting with the Sunday, therefore a new request will be published each week in the bulletin.

Requests for Sanctuary Lamps for 2022 will also be available with the opening of the Mass Book.

There will be a total of 104 Sanctuary Lamp Intentions: 52 weeks of the year for each of the Chapel & Church lamps. The suggested donation for a Sanctuary Lamp is $25.

Abbreviated Labor Day Weekend Mass Schedule Saturday Sept 4th 5pm; Sunday Sept 5th 10am

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Aug 22, 2021

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Andrew J. Macirowski Pastoral Coordinator for Worship & Music / Principal Organist Worship@stmaryscoltsneck.org Music@stmaryscoltsneck.org

Saint Bartholomew Saint Bartholomew, one of the Twelve Apostles, is listed in the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke, and in the Acts of the Apostles. His name means "son of Tholomai" in Aramaic, and is therefore likely a surname. The Gospel of John

calls him by his given name of Nathaniel. St. John also tells us that St. Bartholomew was from Cana in Galilee, and that he was evangelized by St. Philip.

Jesus paid him a great compliment: “Here is a true Israelite. There is no duplicity in him” (John 1:47b). When Nathanael asked how Jesus knew him, Jesus said, “I saw you under the fig tree” (John 1:48b).

Whatever amazing revelation this involved, it brought Nathanael to exclaim, “Rabbi, you are the Son of God; you are the King of Israel” (John 1:49b). But Jesus countered with, “Do you believe because I told you that I saw you under the fig tree? You will see greater things than this” (John 1:50b).

According to the Roman Martyrology, he spread the Gospel to Egypt, Ethiopia, India, Persia and Armenia, and was martyred

by King Astyages of Armenia, traditionally in Abanopolis on the Caspian sea. The church historian Eusebius writes that in the third century St. Pantaenus found

Christians in India and that they had a copy of St Matthew's Gospel written in Hebrew which, they said had been brought to them by St. Bartholomew.

St. Bartholomew is traditionally pictured in art with knives representing the instruments of his martyrdom - being flayed alive. His relics are thought to be preserved in the church of St. Bartholomew-on-the-Tiber, at Rome. His feast day is August 24th and he is the patron of skin disease and occupations which involve knives, such as tanning and bookbinding.

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Aug 22, 2021

Updated Covid-19 Protocols at St Mary Parish There are updated directives from the Diocese where masks will no longer be required for fully vaccinated persons. If not fully vaccinated, persons are strongly encouraged to follow CDC guidance and wear a face mask in public settings. Also Effective June 4, all indoor gathering limits will be removed .

Although these directives represent a reduction of pandemic restrictions, St Mary has a few requirements for Mass. 

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The Sign of Peace will resume but we encourage parishioners to replace a handshake with a reverent gesture, such as a nod or wave.

During the Our Father please refrain from holding hands or making contact with any nonfamily member.

St Mary has decided to continue with the electronic bulletin that is timely emailed to our parishioners each week. If you should require a printed copy, please contact Andrea Billitteri at the parish Office (732-780-2666 ext.

311) and one will be made available to you.

If you are not receiving the bulletin via email please email or call the parish office and we will add you to our distribution list. 

With the lifting of the dispensation from the obligation to attend Mass, we have discontinued the broadcast Mass after June 13, the Tenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. There remain many options on TV and the internet for those who choose.

As always, we thank you for your cooperation and support as we resume our normal celebration of the liturgy.

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Take Action Now to Protect the Hyde Amendment The Hyde Amendment, contained in the federal government’s annual appropriations legislation, prohibits federal funding of domestic abortions, except in cases of rape, incest or to save the life of the mother. It is a bipartisan provision that has been part of federal appropriations for 45 years (since 1976) and enjoys overwhelming public support. Now some members in Congress want to take away these laws that both Democrats and Republicans have supported for nearly half a century. If successful billions of taxpayer dollars could be used to pay for abortions.

The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops is asking all Catholics and people of good will to sign a petition to let Congress know they support the Hyde Amendment and do not want tax dollars paying for

abortions.

Take Action

Back to school on the journey back to normal We all have been hoping and praying that the effects of the pandemic would be well behind us by the time we opened our Catholic school doors for the 2021-22 academic year. Sad to say, that is not the case. Although much progress has thankfully been made in so many areas of endeavor, the pandemic continues to make its presence felt through Delta and other emerging COVID variants causing spikes in the virus in many parts of the country, including here in our own state of New Jersey.

We are fortunate that our Catholic schools will be able to resume classes and other activities “in person” rather than online this year. That fact alone will make a big difference in teaching and learning as well as in socialization so necessary and so missed last year among and within our Catholic school communities.

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Aug 22, 2021

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Worship Schedule: Aug 28/29 Twenty Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Altar Server

Saturday, 5:00 PM (Church)

Sunday, 8:00 AM (Church)

Sunday, 10:00 AM (Church)

Sunday, 12:00 PM (Church)

Cantor

Reader 1

Reader 2

EMHC

Mark Hines William Hines NOT FILLED

Marybeth Jacobson (sub req.)

Kathy Maher

Bruno Savo

Rosemarie Estephan - Organ Host Louise Habrack - Tabernacle Host Susan Murphy - Alt

Michael Buzzetta NOT FILLED NOT FILLED

David Maliakel

Rita Duenas

Kevin Swan

Justine Buzzetta - Organ Host Marsha Grigoli - Tabernacle Host Lisa Aldridge - Alt

Gabriella Penczak NOT FILLED

David Maliakel

Carl Simone

Barbara Schaflin

Barbara Moskal - Organ Host Amy Orrico - Tabernacle Host Mary Aiello - Alt

NOT FILLED NOT FILLED

David Maliakel

T Mullin

Richard Gerbino

NOT FILLED - Organ Host Monica Barr - Tabernacle Host Emily Santangelo - Alt

Ladies of the Parish: You’re invited to be part of the Women’s Morning Office Women of the Parish gather in the Chapel of St Mary each Friday morning, 7:30 am –8:15 am for “Song, Scripture, Reflection, Eucharist, Sharing and Prayer” for the people of the parish and beyond our community. It’s a wonderful way to begin a new day! We also offer this virtually via Zoom on Saturday mornings at 10:15 to 11:15am.

It is still a wonderful way to come together no matter where we are!! Come Join us!

Contact Barbara Schaflin for more information- BarbaraSchaflin10@verizon.net or on 908-415-7072

Baptism Preparation Sessions St Mary is offering Baptismal Preparation Sessions on the second Tuesday of the month at 6:00 PM and on the Fourth Sunday of the month at 1:00 PM. Kindly RSVP in advance .

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Saint of the Week– Maximilian Kolbe, Priest and Martyr, 1894-1941 Most often, we think of martyrs as those who suffered for their faith during the early days of the Church. Yet Maximilian Kolbe was a martyr in the 20th century.

Maximilian was the prior of the largest friary in the world located at Niepokalanow, a small village near Warsaw in Poland. When World War II began in 1939, Hitler's Germany quickly overran Czechoslovakia. Father Kolbe prayed for the world, but he knew that his country was going to be involved. Poland, in fact, was next.

Read Welcome to the newest member of our Saint Mary Parish family

Emilio Andres Vela

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Aug 22, 2021

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Religious Education Fall 2021- May 2022 Julia Cullen, Pastoral Coordinator of Religion Education - Grade 1 –8 ReligiousEd@stmaryscoltsneck.org 732-780-2666 X 309 Fall RE Orientation—Grades 1-6 September 19thBegins with the 12pm mass, and continues after in the church Fall RE Orientation—Grades 7-8 September 12th-5 pm

FIRST COMMUNION UPDATE First Communion will be held in October 2021 for the current year 2nd graders, as well as any family that chose to defer their child last year.

As per our lottery, we have set the following 4 Communion Masses: Sunday 17 October 2021 10am or 12pm Sunday 24 October 2021 10am or 12pm

1st and 2nd graders are on campus and have a choice of time on Tuesdays as follows: 4:30-5:40 pm Or 5:50-7:00pm

3rd - 6th graders have weekly virtual LIVE classes through Google Classroom.

The two choices are: Tuesday 4:30-5:30 Or Wednesday 6:00pm -7:00 pm Rose Farrow, Coordinator of Faith Formation for Youth Catechesis & Service - Grade 7 & 8 YouthRE@stmaryscoltsneck.org 732-780-2666 X 310 Confirmation Prep Classes Fall 2021 - Spring 2022 Classes will be offered both on campus in -person and in the live remote Google classroom format On campus/in person option will be offered on Mondays 4:15-6:15 pm Live remote Google Classroom option will be offered on Sundays from 5:00-7:00 pm.

Classes will be held every other week (as the calendar permits taking into account holidays) from September through May.

Please check the parish website for all the latest details about registration and how to go to your MY OWN CHURCH portal. LINK TO WEBSITE

Requirements: Students and parents need to attend approximately three larger group functions throughout the year. Students need to attend Penance and Reconciliation services, complete written Homily reflections, and any independent work assigned by the instructor.

We are pleased to announce the celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation: Date: Friday, 15 October 2021 Time: 4:00pm sharp Celebrant: Rev. Monsignor Joseph N. Rosie

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Pastoral Care Spiritual Companionship Counseling

The 2021-2022 program w i l l m eet week ly T hurs days s tar ting Septem ber 23, 2021 through Apr il 2022 Adult W omen Programs w ill run simultaneously - Day t i m e s es s i o n s - 10 11:30 am & Evening Sess ion - 7:00 - 8:30 pm O pening Your Heart this 22-week f oundational c ours e is des igned for wom en new to W W P as well as thos e with m or e Bible s tudy ex perienc e. Keeping in Balanc e this 22-less on study, we ’ ll ex plore Biblical ideas for m anaging lif e ’s pacOffered e and press e while living withatc alm and inurJanuary 2021 s teadiness .

the Parish of Saint Mary

Register now f or the 2021 -2022 pr ogr am or for m or e inf orm ation please em ail: lindad16@optonline.net

Pastoral Care Spiritual Companionship Counseling is a ministry which provides spiritual consolation and recovery resource information for those who thirst for grace and healing.

Program Participants will:  Understand the spiritual dimension of the trauma, including its devastating physiological and psychological effects.  Learn to cope with current issues through motivation, interview, and listening.  Effectively work to transform their way of life by following the Will of God  Establish a recovery plan “Together, We Make a Difference” Learn more & sign up

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WATCH Outreach There are many opportunities for parishioners of Saint Mary to “reach out” into the community to help those in need!

Learn more about the Charitable Appeals & Outreach Ministries at The Parish of Saint Mary: 

Martha Mary Guild

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Food Collection

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Prayer Shawl Ministry

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Sewing & Quilting Ministry

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Aug 22, 2021

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Quo vadis…

My Dear Parishioners: Today we celebrate the Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time.

Believe or leave—a pretty clear choice. What shocks us into making the right choice? The problem is, many of us make the choice to stay with Jesus but live this new, self-giving life only halfheartedly. Couched in our beliefchoice is really unbelief (in this gospel also portrayed as betrayal). Liturgy invites us to constantly assess the depth of our beliefcommitment. We judge our belief not on what we say or think but on what we do. “It is the spirit that gives life.” The Holy Spirit dwells within us and is the source of our life in Christ and of our commitment to believe wholeheartedly. Without the Spirit we would be unbelievers, returning to our “former way of life.” The Spirit enables us to enter into the rhythm of paschal mystery living—of dying and rising, of self-giving and celebrating the indwelling of God. Constant vigilance and openness to the Spirit within nudges our halfhearted response to a wholehearted one.

Many of our parishioners are preparing their children to begin or return to school. It is an exciting time and yet it can be a stressful time.

Let us remember these students, especially those who are going away from home for the first time, that they might continue to grow in wisdom, holiness and service.

I ask that you reserve Sunday, 5 June 2022, the Solemnity of Pentecost, Solemn Pontifical Mass of Thanksgiving observing the 50th Anniversary of the establishment of our Parish of Saint Mary as we know it today. The history of Catholics in Atlantic Township (later re-named Colts Neck) dates back to the 19th century with the building of our first church dating 1879, the appointment of a resident pastor 1887 which lasted a brief time, then the construction of our current parish campus

with the appointment of a resident pastor in 1972. His Excellency, The Most Reverend Bishop of Trenton has accepted our invitation to be the celebrant and homilist for this Jubilee Mass. It is my hope that we will come together in prayer to God for the many blessings of our parish community. Save the date!

We are offering opportunities for those in need with co-vid related stress to participate in some prayerful sessions here in our parish. Father Gene will be facilitating this opportunity to process grief or anxiety that has arisen due to the pandemic. Father Mike is making himself available for those who would like to speak with a priest. Perhaps something is preventing you from fully participating in the life of the church? Interest in completing the Sacraments of Initiation (Confirmation and Eucharist)?

Interested in becoming a Roman Catholic?

Greater details in the parish bulletin.

I have been meeting with couples who are preparing to celebrate the Sacrament of Matrimony here in out parish. I think there may be 17 couples or so in this process. It is an exciting time for them and for the parish.

Some have participated in our parish as children and young adults. Most will not live here after their wedding. Some might later on in their life. Let us pray for them as they begin their family life.

As always, thanks for all that you do and your faithfulness to the church and our parish. This weekend I will be hosting some members of my family. It is good for us to be together and keep strong our family ties. This coming week my priest classmate will be visiting for a few days. We have been friends for 38 years!

Have a great week. Let us remember one another in prayer. Happy Sunday. Peace.

Father Jeff

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Temporal Administration, Stewardship & Outreach Edwin A. Sevillano TemporalAdmin@stmaryscoltsneck.org Sharing Our Treasure Aug 15, 2021 Weekly Sacrificial Stewardship

$15,948

Envelope Contributions

$9,847

Electronic/Online Contributions

$5,858

Loose Contributions Weekly Avg. Contribution per Household

$244 $53.60

# of Contributing Households

293

# Registered Parishioner Households

997

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.

Corporate Matching Many firms and corporations offer matching gift programs to benefit religious organizations, charities and other nonprofits to promote philanthropy amongst their employees. St Mary Parish is a registered charitable organization with the IRS and is also listed in GuideStar which is required by some of the corporate matching gift programs. Please consult with your employer to sign up for their matching gift program. If you have any question or need help signing St Mary Parish for corporate matched contributions, please contact Edwin at the Parish Office, 732-780-2666 x312.

As of Aug 15, 2021 Goal: Pledged:

$75,000 $78,646

# donors: Average gift: Paid to date:

188 $418 $68,924

We have reached our goal this year! If you have not made your pledge yet you can do so now. Please select St Mary Catholic Church in the Parish Affiliation drop down menu so our parish can receive credit for your gift. Please continue to make your pledge payments so we can receive an ACA rebate.

Thank you for your generosity!

St. Mother Teresa of Calcutta, was known to have said: “I can do things you cannot; you can do things I cannot; but together we can do great things.”

In a world where fewer people believe in God and his Church, our mission to share our Faith has never been more critical. By reaching out to our brothers and sisters and responding to their temporal and spiritual needs, we give witness to the power of God’s love.

Thank you for your support!

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Aug 22, 2021

A 12-WEEK PROGRAM FOR THE DIVORCED AND SEPARATED

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Martha Mary Guild: Who are We?

WHAT IS IT? The program is called “Surviving Divorce: Hope and Healing for the Catholic Family”. It is a DVD series developed by Rose Sweet, a dynamic author and speaker who has developed this series to help Christians and their families heal from divorce!

We meet weekly on Monday nights for twelve consecutive weeks beginning on September 13, 2021 from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. at St. Mary Mother of God Church in the Chapel Basement located at 26 Leonardville Road, New Monmouth (entrance in the back).

To Register: Email: healingheartsfromdivorce@gmail.com More info, call: Ray DeSibio 732-939-3467 or Rich DeGennaro 732-540-9204

The We are:  women who serve  women who give  women who organize  women who lead  prayerful women  welcoming women  women who have fun There are many ways to participate in Martha Mary Guild activities. All Christian women are most welcome.

Offerings at Francis House of Prayer JESUS: THE WAY, THE TRUTH, AND THE LIFE

10 Mondays September 13 October 11 November 8

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9:30 – 11:30 AM December 20 January 10 February 7 March 7

April 4 May 2 June 6

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!

COVID-19 vaccines in tent by church front plaza. Chairs in narthex for patients waiting 15 min after inoculation.

All programs will be offered online and in person unless otherwise indicated.