The parish of saint Mary A Catholic Community Proclaiming the Greatness of God in our Time OnePhalanxRoad,ColtsNeck,NJ07722Phone:7327802666Fax:7327800394 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: Annette Raynor & Roger Zurro Worship schedule inside. Refer to website for more detailed information www.stmaryscoltsneck.org 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time August 14, 2022 The Assumption Of The Blessed Virgin Mary Solemnity Monday, August 15 9 am Mass in the Church 7 pm Mass in the Church
www.stmaryscoltsneck.org August 14th, 2022 2 Mass Intentions for: Saturday, August 13th-Sunday August 21st For * Requested by Please pray for the following members of our parish family who are ill: Toaddafamilymembertothesicklistfor 8weeks,pleasecallor e-mailtheParish Office.Thank you! 732-780-2666 parishbulletin@stmaryscoltsneck.orgor 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 Kathleen Amatel Courtney Barker Michael Barker Janice Basilice Fr Bill EileenBauschBeckley Brenda Caronna Christen Chellis Blake KaitlinConleyDonahue Nagle Sr. Suellen Tennyson Sharon Evangellista Joann EmilyJamesCynthiaFelicitiFiedlerFiedlerGioacchini Edward Habrack Tom ElizabethHudakLind Huseby Bridget Korn Bob Lind Lori Lettieri Donna Lodi Leonidas Mavrookas Ludwig Mendola Kevin O’Shea Owen LaurenSeneidaGerardVictoriaShoemakerSlaterP.ThompsonTomasettiVinci Mass Intention Requests Requests can be made in person by stopping at the parish office, or online HERE. The suggested stipend is $10. Saturday, August 13 5 PM Church Walter Schwartz * Barbara Saake Joan Fiumefreddo * Amanda and Brian Penton Margaret (Peggy) Caponegro * Tom and Angela Kinlin Sunday, August 14 Church 8 AM John Brenner * Eileen and Michael Stivala Robert Arcoleo * Ed Brock Edward Littler * Neil and Jane Slattery 10 AM Jose Muniz * Fredda Family Peter Griffin * Carmel and Peter Vickers 12 PM Pro JosephPopuloWalsh III * Martha Mary Guild Special Intention * Robert Amling Monday, August 15: The Assumption of Mary – Church 9 AM Logan Dayton * Ann Marie Dayton Joan Pinney * Drs. Gener and Elvira Dapul 7 PM Michael Moscarello * Lorraine Lee Rev. John J. Scully * Rev. Fr. Jeffrey E. Lee, Staff and Parishioners Tuesday, August 16 – 9 AM Chapel John Picinich * Mr. and Mrs. Severino Salamon Cary Johnson Hansel * Fernando Pinguelo Wednesday, August 17 – 9 AM Chapel Baiba Boyle * Farrow Family Thursday, August 18 – 9 AM Chapel Special Intention Anna Boffa * Angela and Tom Kinlin Friday, August 19 – 9 AM Chapel Janet Caruso * Lorraine Lee Saturday, August 20 – 5 PM Church Pro AnnaPopuloMerck * Barbara Saake Virginia Endlicher * Rorie and Jack Coppola Sunday, August 21 – Church 8 AM Deceased Members DeStefano/Albruno Families * Mr. and Mrs. M. Franceschetti Neil Slattery * Freda O’Doherty 10 AM Anthony J. Garito * Arlene and Family Carolyn Featherstone * Dickinson Pancila Family James Patrick Moreland * Nancy and John Doran 12 PM Rose Coppolino * Maria and Richard Gerbino Special Intention * Robert Amling
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www.stmaryscoltsneck.org August 14th, 2022 3 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 - 8/28, 9/25, 10/9 Chapel - 8/21, 9/4, 10/2 Lifelong Catechesis Week of August 14th August 20th READINGS FOR THE WEEK 14 Sunday: TWENTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Jeremiah 38: 4-6. 8-10 / Hebrews 12: 1-4 / Luke 12: 49-53 15 Monday: ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY Revelation 11: 19a; 12: 1 6a. 10ab / 1 Corinthians 15: 20 27 / Luke 1: 39-56 16 Tuesday: Ezekiel 28: 1-10 / Matthew 19: 23-30 17 Wednesday: Ezekiel 34: 1 11 / Matthew 20: 1 16 18 Thursday: Ezekiel 36: 23-28 / Matthew 22: 1-14 19 Friday: Ezekiel 37: 1-14 / Matthew 22: 34-40 20 Saturday: Ezekiel 43: 1 7ab / Matthew 23: 1 12 FOR DEEPER REFLECTION: Question for Children: What is one way you can be closer to Jesus today? Question for Youth: We are assured that God will be with us as we go through life, so what strategy do you use to keep God in mind as you deal with the ups and downs of life as a young adult? Question for Adults: Share about a time when life's struggles were so difficult for you that you nearly "threw in the towel."
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 Ensign Matthew Motola, USN 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 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.
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The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary is a Solemnity and Holy Day of Obligation in the Roman Catholic Church, celebrated every year on August 15.
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The most widely told account is that the apostles of Jesus heard of the passing of Mary and went to pay their respects. It is said that Saint Thomas (yes, the doubting one, although this may very well be a story telling device to connect the narratives) was not with the others, arriving 3 days afterwards. His late arrival led the others to decide to re open the tomb, to allow Thomas to see the body, only to find that the body was not present, leading to the belief that she had risen from the dead as had Christ, and had ascended into Heaven. While this is a touching story with many parallels to that of Christ’s resurrection and ascension, the veracity of the account is often called into question. Nevertheless, it was enough to convince authorities several centuries later to begin celebrating Mary’s ascension.
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Saint of the Week: Mary, Mother of Jesus, First Century
The greatest and first among all of our saints and a patron for all of us, Mary was chosen by God to be the mother of his son. Very little is known about Mary outside of the New Testament. By tradition, she was born in Jerusalem, the daughter of Joachim and Anne. Catholics believe in Mary's Immaculate Conception, which means that Mary was born without original sin, the only human so honored by God. In the Gospels of Matthew and Luke, we learn that the angel Gabriel came to Mary and announced that she was to be the mother of Jesus. We further learn about the angel's visit to Joseph; Mary’s journey to visit her cousin, Elizabeth, who acknowledged her as the mother of God; and about the birth and early life of Jesus. Read more HERE.
The celebration has been observed from the early days of the Church, likely beginning in the 5th century. While there is no account of Mary’s assumption in the New Testament, apocryphal texts give varying accounts of the end of life details of the Mother of Jesus.
This was later changed to a belief in the assumption of Mary. As there were no accounts of her physical body remaining on earth, it was surmised that rather than dying and rising again, the Virgin Mother of God was assumed, body and soul, into Heaven. This belief, as well as scriptural passages from the Psalms and Book of Revelation, led Pope Pius to declare with papal infallibility on November 1, 1950: “By the authority of our Lord Jesus Christ, of the Blessed Apostles Peter and Paul, and by our own authority, we pronounce, declare, and define it to be a divinely revealed dogma: that the Immaculate Mother of God, the ever Virgin Mary, having completed the course of her earthly life, was assumed body and soul into heavenly glory.” and thus we honor Mary, Queen of Heaven on this Holy Day.
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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 frmike.walsh@stmaryscoltsneck.orgemail
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www.stmaryscoltsneck.org August 14th, 2022 5 Worship Schedule: The Assumption of the BVM/21st Sunday in Ordinary Time Monday August 15th Sunday August 21 Welcome to the newest members of our Saint Mary Parish family JaneTreadwayVisscher Altar Server Cantor Reader 1 Reader 2 EMHC Monday9AM NeededServers Carly York T Mullin NeededReader Tabernacle Host Donna Sikorskas Minister Needed Monday7PM NeededServers CarlyChoirwith NeededReader NeededReader Ministers Needed Saturday 5PM Mark WilliamHinesHines Carly York CharlesYoung MaherKathy Organ Host Susan Murphy Tabernacle Host Louise Habrack Tabernacle Host Emily Santangelo Alternate Not Filled Sunday8AM BuzzettaMichael DragoneDiane DuenasRita JenniferStubbs Organ Host Justine Buzzetta Tabernacle Host Gina Shute Tabernacle Host Jane Slattery Alternate Lisa Aldridge Sunday10AM LarissaYaninasValeskaYaninas BridgetFarrow RumsbySteve SimoneCarl Organ Host Dawn Reinhardt Tabernacle Host Steve Stanley sub Tabernaclerequested Host Gregory Calderaro Alternate Sue Fitzpatrick sub req 12NoonSunday Jack JimmySchatzleSchatzle Carly York GerbinoRichard T Mullin Organ Host Irene Weller Tabernacle Host Monica Barr Tabernacle Host Patricia Gesner Alternate Lee Gesner 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. Create a free account: www.stmaryscoltsneck.formed.org Parish Access Code: KQ4VQ3 Liturgy of the Word Dismissal This is the practice of having the children, ages 4 12, leave the Sunday assembly during the Liturgy of the Word (readings) 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
www.stmaryscoltsneck.org August 14th, 2022 6 Faith Formation Julia Cullen Pastoral Coordinator of Faith Formation / Religion Education ReligiousEd@stmaryscoltsneck.org 732 780 266 X 309 Rose Farrow - Coordinator of Faith Formation / Youth & Adult Catechesis YouthRE@stmaryscoltsneck.org 732 780 2666 X 310 Next intergenerational… Movie Day Sunday, 25 September, 2022 beginning at the 12pm mass Followed by movie in Madonna Hall-RSVP to come soon! Faith Formation Calendar 8 19 August 2022 August Summer Intensive, Monday to Friday, On Campus Session 8:30am to 12:30pm 17 September 2022 Confirmation Prep Orientation Grades 7&8, 5pm in the church 18 September 2022 Fall RE Orientation, 12pm mass followed by orientation in church 18 September 2022 Confirmation Retreat 9th grade only, beginning at 10pm mass 20 & 21 September 2022 Fall Religious Education classes begin for grades 1-6 25 September 2022 Fall Movie Day Links: Diocesan Pilgrimage 11 12 22 FLYER Guide for Catholic families of opt out rights for curriculum of public school students Intergenerational List for the 22/23 school year Fall Religious Education Orientation Reminder 18 September 2022 beginning at 12pm mass
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Have you moved? Changed your phone number or email address? Missing email communication from St Mary? Help us keep our database current. To update your information in the parish database, please dropcommunications@stmaryscoltsneck.org,emailanoteinthecollectionboxtotheattentionofParishOfficeorcall7327802666. Caring for Our Parishioners Periodically, we receive calls from elderly, shutin, and/or disabled Parishioners seeking help with some needed tasks such as food shopping, transportation to medical appointments, light cleanup, or just for an hour or so of conversation and companionship. If you feel that you may have the time and interest to share of yourself in this way, please call the Office of Charitable Appeals at 732-2948841 X320
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What is the Eucharist Revival? It is a movement of Catholics across the United States to be healed, converted, formed, and unified by an encounter with Jesus in the Eucharist and sent out in mission “for the life of the world.” The National Eucharistic Revival and National Eucharistic Congress are a direct response to the Holy Father’s call for a “pastoral and missionary conversion which cannot leave things as they presently are” so that the Church in the United States might be “permanently in a state of mission” (Evangelii Gaudium, n. 25). Why is it so important for the Church today All parishes have experienced a significant decline in the number of people coming to Mass and receiving the Sacraments in the recent past. Our own diocesan assessments have shown that this is a reality. We have also heard surveys report that among the Catholics who regularly attend Mass, about two thirds do not believe or understand that the Holy Eucharist is truly the substantial Presence of Jesus TheChrist.Holy Eucharist is a foundational teaching coming from the Lord Jesus Himself, who said to His disciples as He blessed the bread and the wine at the Last Supper, “Take, eat, this is my body” and then, “Take, drink it, all of you, for this is my blood of the covenant” (Mt 26:26 27). He also said, “I am the living bread which came down from heaven. If anyone eats of this bread, he will live forever; and the bread which I shall give for the life of the world is my flesh” (Jn 6:51). For more information please visit: https://dioceseoftrenton.org/ eucharistic revival
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My Dear Parishioners: Today we celebrate the Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time. When does discipleship not divide? One answer is when the commitment to discipleship is superficial and the disciple doesn’t have the fiery passion Jesus displays in the Gospel. About this lack of passion the disciple will be judged. Our call to discipleship is not nearly as dramatic as the stories of the scriptures proclaimed today. Our judgment comes over whether we are faithful to our yes to discipleship in the small, everyday things as well as the times when the more serious things come along. Is living God’s will and establishing the kingdom the absolute priority in our lives? Can we say yes?
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The Parish Religious Education Program summer session module II is midway. This is a major effort of our parish to support parents, children and families in their search for the sacred in everyday living. It is the role of all parishioners to assist parents in transmitting our Catholic Faith to their children. We have a great tradition here at Saint Mary Parish. We need to continue to build upon that tradition through evaluation and assessment and never adopt the attitude that our work is complete or we have arrived. Conversion happens throughout one’s lifetime. Monday is the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. This is the Patron of our Diocese of Trenton and the Cathedral Church. This is also the anniversary of the re-dedication and expansion of our parish Grotto and Prayer Garden. We have scheduled mass in the morning and in the evening in our parish church for your conBrothervenience.Gregory
Sambi, OSB monk and deacon of the Church will be completing his summer internship with us on Monday, 15 August 2022. I hope that this time has been fruitful for Brother Gregory as he begins the final year of studies in preparation for ordination to the priesthood in July 2023. Take time to thank him for his presence among us. Let us pray for him and for vocations to the Lastpriesthood.weekourparish finance council met for the regularly scheduled quarterly meeting. The financial report for Fiscal Year Ending 30 June 2022 was reviewed and approved. The budget for Fiscal Year Ending 30 June 2023 was reviewed for the second time and approved. These reports will be submitted to the Diocese of Trenton for review and compliance. Work has begun on our Parish Stewardship Report to be published during the month of October 2022. I am grateful to all those who offer guidance and counsel in our financial stewardship of parish resources. We continue to welcome new members to our parish. Recently there were 10 families represented at the New Parishioner Orientation. We continue to welcome families who are preparing for the Sacrament of Baptism. Recently our Baptismal Preparation Team now consists of clergy and representation from the Parish Religious Education Team. Have a great week. Let us remember one another in prayer. Happy Sunday. Peace. Father Jeff
www.stmaryscoltsneck.org August 14th, 2022 10 “ Weekly Sacrificial Stewardship $20,959 Envelope Contributions $11,295 Electronic/Online Contributions $9,060 Loose Contributions $59.69$604341 # Registered Parishioner Households 992 Building and Mortgage Reduction Fund $3,734 "Jesus said to his disciples: 'Do not be afraid any longer, little flock, for your Father is pleased to give you the kingdom. Sell your belongings and give alms. Provide money bags for yourselves that do not wear out, an inexhaustible treasure in heaven that no thief can reach nor moth destroy. For where your treasure is, there also will your heart be." Luke 12 32 34 Sharing Our Treasure August 7 2022 -19th Sunday in Ordinary Time 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. Temporal Administration, Stewardship & Outreach Edwin A. TemporalAdmin@stmaryscoltsneck.orgSevillano As of August 8, 2022 Goal: $75,000 Pledged: $87,240 % of goal: 116% # donors: 202 Average gift: $432 Paid to date: $67,323.33 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. Please remember the Parish of Saint Mary in your will. By naming St. Mary in your will or trust, you will provide a lasting gift that will greatly help St. Mary and our parishioners. Our monthly mortgage payment is $7,966.26. 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 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! Scan QR for direct access Saint John Vianney High School OPEN HOUSE INFORMATION2022AND REGISTRATION Sat., Oct. 22, 2022 9:00am to 11:30am Thurs. Oct. 27, 2022 7:00pm to 9:00pm Register for your Open House visit - CLICK HERE
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The diversity of the human race is beyond our imagination. The singularity of the human race is at the heart of God’s imagination. We, though many, truly are one. How might we communicate this union with one another? In Gregory Boyle, S.J.’s book, The Whole Language, we are reminded the only communication needed is that of tenderness. Join us as we allow Father Boyle’s stories to find a home in our hearts.
On October 1st the Saint Aloysius (Jackson, NJ) Men’s group will be hosting a bocce tournament to raise funds for the Madonna House as they minister to poor, destitute and underprivileged children and women who live in our local communities (themadonnahouse.com). Join us at Memorial Park in Neptune City and take part in a two player team single elimination tournament in support of life. $25 per player ($50 per team) includes a shirt for each player. All profits from the day will be donated to the Madonna House. Contact David (dfurb@aol.com) for St Padre Pio Prayer Group of St Ambrose Parish Come join us in prayer as we celebrate mass together in honor of St Padre Pio by Celebrant Fr. Jack C. Grimes. Mass will be celebrated on Saturday August 20 , 2022 at 9:00 AM followed by veneration of a first class relic of St Padre Pio. St Ambrose Parish 83 Throckmorton Lane , Old Bridge NJ 08857 (732) 679 5666
Donation: $75 SILENT DIRECTED RETREAT WEEKEND 7:00 PM Friday to 1:00 PM Sunday September 30 October 2 Due to the frantic pace of contemporary life, it is essential for our spiritual and physical health to take time to pray. A weekend directed retreat offers you the opportunity to experience the graced rhythm of life in which silence and rest restore your body and God revives your soul. Liturgy, spiritual direction and optional contemplative prayer periods are included. Donation: $165/$65 non refundable deposit. Support Life-Play Bocce! Support the Madonna House while playing bocce!
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