Bishop of the Diocese of Trenton: Most Reverend David M. O’Connell, C. M.
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
Pastor: Reverend Fr. Jeffrey E. Lee Pastor Emeritus: Reverend Fr. William J. Bausch Deacon: John Wedemeyer
Trustees: Bill LaMorte Irene Weller Parish Office hours - NEW Sunday 9 am – 12 noon Mon. & Tues. 8:45 am – 7:30 pm Wed. & Thurs. 8:45 am – 6:00 pm No office hours on Fri or Sat.
Parish Membership: New parishioners are welcome to register at the office at any time. New Parishioner Orientation (quarterly) - will be held August 25, 11 am Contact Parish Office at parishoffice@stmaryscoltsneck.org Registration is required. Sacraments: Eucharist Detailed Mass times listed on page 2 Penance & Reconciliation Saturday 4 pm or by appointment. Marriage Contact the Parish Office one year in advance for information & guidelines. Baptism Contact the Parish Office for information & required paperwork three months in advance. There are no Baptisms during Advent or Lent, please plan accordingly.
Visit our Website: www.stmaryscoltsneck.org
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Mass Intentions for the Week August 3 - August 11 For * Requested by Saturday, August 3 – Church Blessed Virgin Mary; First Saturday 2:30 PM Wedding 5 PM
Intentions of Leonidas Mavrookas * Suzanne Schlesinger Mike Duffy * Agnes Duffy and Family Kathleen Zoppi * Gladys and Henry Bartoli Sunday, August 4 – Church Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 8 AM Francisca Vera * Her Daughter: Rita Duenas Nancy Lippert * Mr. and Mrs. Piotrowski John Sionas and Michael Stivala Sr. * Mike and Eileen Stivala 10 AM Pro Populo Sergio Dos Santos and Mark Zarantonello * Dos Santos Family Salvatore Sgroi * Cindy and Michael Mazzola 12 PM Robert A. McNamara * McNamara Family Frances K. Norulak * Weller Family Muffy Coseglia * Mary Joan McNamara Monday, August 5 – 9 AM Chapel Dedication of the Basilica of St. Mary Major Carol Schaub * Nancy and Harry Bauer
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Please pray for the following members of our parish family who are ill: Roger Barnett Fr. Bill Bausch Eileen Beckley Susan Condon Ted Damen Logan Dayton John DeStefano Dominick Dibrino Tom Fadale James Fiedler Emily Gioacchini Edward Habrack Tom Hudak Theresia Kopp
Bridget Korn Lori Lettieri Donna Lodi Harry Macholl Pauline Madzin Leonidas Mavrookas Mary Joan McNamara Kaitlin Nagle Paola Richmond Owen Shoemaker Christine Shrewsbury Seneida Tomasetti Lauren Vinci
Tuesday, August 6 – 9 AM Chapel
The Transfiguration of the Lord Web Grainger * Ken and Muriel Rogers Rev. John V. Bowden * Rev. Fr. Jeffrey E. Lee, Staff & Parishioners Wednesday, August 7 – 9 AM Chapel St. Sixtus II and Companions; St. Cajetan Charlie Sciacca * Bill and Gail Cargiulo Thursday, August 8 – 9 AM Chapel St. Dominic Jules Wickersty * Lee DePalma Friday, August 9 – 9 AM Chapel St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross Jack Duffy * Agnes Duffy and Family Saturday, August 10 – 5 PM Church St. Lawrence Catherine Pancetti * Rev. Fr. Jeffrey E. Lee, Staff & Parishioners Anthony P. LaMorte * LaMorte Family Fannie Colletti * Rorie and Jack Coppola Sunday, August 11 – Church Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 8 AM DeStefano/Albruno Families * Mr. and Mrs. Franceschetti Eva Menendez * Nevin and Shari O’Connor Philip Mascaro * Mascaro Family 10 AM Cory Aufiero * Clemente Family Salvatore V. Sgroi * Daria Karas Frank J. Viggiani * Rose Mary Viggiani 12 PM Pro Populo Carl Pancila * Pancila Family William Michalski * Joseph and Kathleen Soto
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
The Assumption Of The Blessed Virgin Mary Holy Day of Obligation Anticipatory Mass - Wednesday, August 14, 7 pm in the Church Holy Day Mass - Thursday, August 15, 9 am in the Church
Rest in Peace Please remember in your prayers, those who have recently died. Mary Ring
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Parish Office: 732-780-2666 parishoffice@stmaryscoltsneck.org Bulletin Deadline: Electronic format by 12 noon Thursday of the prior week (10 days before). parishbulletin@stmaryscoltsneck.org Bulletin Editor: Catherine Love Liturgical, Music & Worship Ministries Contact: Andrew J. Macirowski Worship@stmaryscoltsneck.org Music@stmaryscoltsneck.org Principal Cantor Contact: David Maliakel Adult Faith Formation & Religious Education Contact: Dr. Jim Bridges FaithFormation@stmaryscoltsneck.org ReligiousEd@stmaryscoltsneck.org Temporal Administration, Stewardship & Outreach Contact: Edwin A. Sevillano TemporalAdmin@stmaryscoltsneck.org
Sanctuary Lamps Consider donating the sanctuary lamp that burns in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament in the Church or Christ Chapel. These intentions are on a weekly basis starting with the Sunday. The suggested donation for Sanctuary Lamp is $25. Upcoming availability Church & Christ Chapel : 8/18 - 8/24, 8/25 - 8/31, & 9/8 - 9/14 Christ Chapel: 9/1 - 9/7
Christ Chapel Bill & Carol Eyres Maureen & Michael Staub
Church Irene Baron Suzanne Schlesinger
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FIRST RESPONDERS—THANK YOU PRAYER I thank God for giving you a strength That exceeds any measure. I thank God for giving you a courage That allows you to run towards danger So others can be safe. I thank God for showing us all, through you What it means to put others first. I thank God for showing us your bright light in the darkest of times. I pray that today and everyday You feel the love and support Of those whose lives you have saved and changed Of the community you protect. And of God who gives us all strength!
Angel in my Phone
PRAY for Military & First Responders SN Colton Boag, USCG Pvt Devon Francis Chrzan, USMC Chief Blake Conley, USN Lt. Col. John Anthony Coppola, US Army Major Douglas Coppola, US Army SN Christian Houlihan, USN Ensign Jason Joseph Howe, USN Pvt Michael John Mento, US Army Pvt Nicholas Poskonka US Army 1st Lt. Adam Sjoholm, US Army 1st Lt. Ryan Tanguay, US Army Staff Sergeant Stephen Witherow, USAF Lance Corporal Edward Zarzecki 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.
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Andrew J. Macirowski Pastoral Coordinator for Worship & Music / Principal Organist Worship@stmaryscoltsneck.org Music@stmaryscoltsneck.org
THE TRANSFIGURATION OF THE LORD is one of the major milestones in Jesus’ public ministry, in which he took Peter, James, and John up a mountain (generally believed to be Mount Tabor in Israel) to pray with him. There, he transfigured before them, appearing with Moses and Elijah. The voice of God the Father from heaven cried out, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased; listen to him” (Matthew 17:5). It is in this moment that Jesus is revealed to these disciples as the Son of Man, the Savior. Yet they are told to keep this encounter a secret until after his resurrection, a concept which they did not yet understand. As one of the Luminous Mysteries of the Rosary and an important aspect of Christian belief, the significance of the event is two-fold. Firstly, by exalting Jesus above all others, God reaffirms what we learned about Jesus at his baptism by John - that he is then Son of the Most High, King of the living, judge and ruler of all and serves as a sort of preview of his resurrection and glory. Second, it establishes that Jesus is the messenger of God, His voice on earth, and that all things are done through the will of the Father. Interestingly, we celebrate this great feast twice every year. The first occasion is on the Second Sunday of Lent. In each of the 3 cycles, we hear the story from the synoptic Gospels of Matthew (Year A), Mark (Year B) and Luke (Year C), and the communion antiphon references the decree from God referenced above (this is my Son, etc.). The placement of the accounts on this day are fitting, as we hear a lot in the weeks that follow about the last weeks of the life of Jesus before his crucifixion. The second time is on August 6th. The same Gospel is repeated in the respective years. When the 6th falls on a Sunday, the Feast supplants whichever Sunday in Ordinary Time the Church would normally observe that day. Although removed from the narrative through-line that we experience during Lent, the placement of this feast in the middle or Ordinary Time allows for a more joyous celebration to occur. Although not a Holy Day of Obligation, it IS an important day in the calendar of the Church, and those who are able are encouraged to attend Mass and receive the Eucharist.
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Worship Ministry Schedule: August 10 - August 11- Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Altar Server
EMs of Holy Communion
Reader 1
Reader 2
Cantor
LWD Fernando Pinguelo
Usher
Anthony Buzzetta Michael Buzzetta Jonathan Stubbs
Justine Buzzetta - Center Cup Emily Santangelo - Organ Host Suzanne Schlesinger - Center Host Susan Baker - Tabernacle Host Steve Stanley - Organ Cup Gail Cargiulo - Tabernacle Cup Irene Weller - Pres Cup
Jennifer Stubbs
Bruno Savo
Meghan Kryscnski
Abigail Cowles Daniel Cowles NOT FILLED
Michael Stivala - Center Cup Gina Shute - Organ Host Lisa Aldridge - Center Host Marsha Grigoli - Tabernacle Host Gail Hall - Organ Cup Martha Cowles - Tabernacle Cup Jane Slattery - Pres Cup
Michael Zarraga
Rita Duenas
Diane Dragone
Mary Aiello - Center Cup Helen DeCerce - Organ Host Winifred O'Doherty - Center Host Gregory Calderaro - Tabernacle Host Dawn Reinhardt - Organ Cup Dolores Addler - Tabernacle Cup Barbara Moskal - Pres Cup
Anthony Bongiorno
Kevin Swan
Sunday, 10:00 AM (Church)
Eva Garcia Jimmy Schatzle Valeska Yaninas
Magnificat Choir
Jennifer Garcia
Leigh Gavinelli John Orrico Greg Penczak Jack Zumba Charlie Gavinelli Allan Ryan Joe Walsh
Ann Byrnes - Center Cup Lee Gesner - Organ Host Maria Gerbino - Center Host Donna Sikorskas - Tabernacle Host Patricia Gesner - Organ Cup NOT FILLED - Tabernacle Cup Patricia Balbo - Pres Cup
Dering Sprague
Richard Gerbino
Bridget Farrow
Melissa Widmeier
Sunday, 12:00 PM (Church)
NOT FILLED NOT FILLED NOT FILLED
James Dolan Joe Mancino Joseph Rinaldo William Starce NOT FILLED
Saturday, 5:00 PM (Church)
Sunday, 8:00 AM (Church)
John Grabowski Jim Davis Bob Lind Frank Sikorskas Joe Mancino NOT FILLED Michael Boliver George Watts James Pifer Jim Boliver Jo Young
Abbreviated Mass Schedule Labor Day Weekend * Saturday, August 31, 2019 - 5 pm
Lifelong Catechesis Week August 5 - August 11 Monday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Friday:
Readings for the Week Nm 11:4b-15; Mt 14:13-21 Dn 7:9-10, 13-14; 2 Pt 1:16-19; Lk 9:28b-36 Nm 13:1-2, 25 -- 14:1, 26-29a, 34-35; Mt 15:21-28 Nm 20:1-13; Mt 16:13-23 Dt 4:32-40; Mt 16:24-28
Sunday, August 11 - 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time Wis 18:6-9; Heb 11:1-2, 8-19; Lk 12:32-48 Questions for Deeper Reflections: Question for Children: Jesus tells us to always be ready to hear him. What are some ways that he speaks to us? Question for Youth: If Jesus were to knock on your door today and give you a report card on your life as His disciple, what grade would you get? Where would be your areas for improvement? Question for Adults: On a daily basis, what are some ways to keep yourself “ready for God to act?” How do you pay attention to God’s often-less-than-Lifelong Catechesis obvious actions?
* Sunday, September 1, 2019 - 10 am (no 8 am or 12 noon) Bishop’s Wedding Anniversary Blessings October 6, 2019 - 3:00 pm Mass Couples celebrating their
1st, 25th or 50th Wedding Anniversary during the 2019 calendar year
….are invited to gather with family and friends to share the Eucharist, renew your sacred wedding vows, and receive Bishop O’Connell’s Episcopal Blessing. Anniversary Couples from Ocean and Monmouth Counties may attend the Sunday, October 6, 2019 Mass and Blessing at 3:00 pm at the Co-Cathedral of St. Robert Bellarmine in Freehold. Couples from Burlington and Mercer County may attend the Mass and Blessing at St. Mary Cathedral in Trenton on Sunday, October 20, 2019 at 3 pm. Couples must register through their home parish; the registration deadline for all anniversary couples is September 15, 2019.
Contact Andrew J. Macirowski to register. Worship@stmaryscoltsneck.org
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Quo vadis… My Dear Parishioners: Today we celebrate the Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. If most of us take some time to think about things, we would have to admit that the pressures of our everyday living tend to be our main focus. We are all concerned about calendars and schedules, bills and getting ahead, sickness and health. Our lives tend to be so busy that our immediate goal is to get through another day. What would happen if we would truly take some time to think about what possesses us? It takes conscious effort to reverse the question and ask, To whom do our possessions belong? To whom do we belong? In some sense these are questions about priorities and putting God truly at the center of our lives. The answers must be more than an intellectual commitment to grow in our relationship with God and have God as our center. We must stop building larger storage barns and begin changing the way we live so that our priorities are evident. Practically speaking, this probably means settling for fewer possessions. But with God at the center, we really gain everything-eternal life.
Our regular food collection continues to improve. The large bin in our gathering space serves as a subtle reminder inviting us to bring non-perishable food items for the poor and needy. You may bring your items whenever convenient for you. It need not be a specific weekend of the month. Some have even adopted the practice of having their children bring one item each week. This is a great stewardship witness! There is always a need for peanut butter, jelly, and boxed cereals. Thank you for your generous sharing so that we can assist in caring for the poor and needy. There is also a box on our website’s online giving link. I have found it easier to make a gift each month, in addition to my weekly stewardship and mortgage/building fund contribution, for the poor and needy. This is another way to serve the most vulnerable in our midst. Whatever you choose, thank you!
As we continue our journey through the summer months make sure to take time for the Lord. Going to Mass, whether here or while on vacation, is a big part of recreation during the summer months. It is also good to experience how other Roman Catholic Christians celebrate the Sacred Liturgy. Some of our parishioners have recently commented to me how much they appreciate how our parishioners pray together when we gather for the celebration of the Mass. It is true. Our congregation prays in unison and with a nice cadence that encourages others to join together. There is an ancient maxim from Prosper of Aquitaine: Lex Orand Legem Credendi Constituit; that is, The Law of Prayer Constituts the Law of Belief…or…The Way in
Last week I had the opportunity to spend some time with our Pastor Emeritus Father Bill Bausch. He is such an amazing person and a great story teller. As I was anxious to hear of his ability to live with his infirmities, he was equally interested in learning of my recent healthcare adventures. Father Bausch is synonymous with the Parish of Saint Mary. There is a lasting imprint upon us as a community of faith. As always, I assured him of our continued prayer as he lives graciously with his limitations. He is very grateful for the prayers, good wishes and many acts of kindness he receives from our parish community. Have a great week. Let us remember one another in prayer. Happy Sunday. Peace. Father Jeff
Which We Pray shows forth what we Believe. Thank you for being such good witnesses to the presence of Christ in our midst during our celebration of Eucharist.
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Dr. Jim Bridges Pastoral Coordinator of Faith Formation and Religious Education FaithFormation@stmaryscoltsneck.org ReligiousEd@stmaryscoltsneck.org
Summer Intensive- August Orientation Session Please attend the Sunday August 11th 12 noon Mass, Orientation will follow afterward in the Church.
***AUGUST SUMMER INTENSIVE - HELP NEEDED***
Are you hungry for more and just can't put your finger on how you can fill that void? Would you like to understand how you can live your faith in your daily life?
We
Our Summer Intensive Program is still in need of teen volunteers to serve as classroom aids, hall monitors, and recreational assistants. Session dates are: August 12 through August 23. We desire a commitment of a minimum of a single week. If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Bridges at FaithFormation@stmaryscoltsneck.org.
Utilizing Walking with Purpose programming, we would like to help you gain understanding about the treasures of the Catholic faith and develop a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Walking With Purpose is a Catholic Bible study created just for women supported by small group discussion. WWP has changed my life. I know who Jesus is now and how God is working through me as I raise my family in today's world. I learned how to use the Bible and have met so many wonderful women. Thank you for bringing Walking With Purpose into my life. WWP participant.
Link for more information and registering can be found at: https://stmaryscoltsneck.org Look for Walking with Purpose LOGO on right Upcoming Fall 2019-2020 programming: Opening Your Heart (for all new to WWP) Keeping in Balance (for returning participants) Fearless and Free (for advanced participants) For more information please Contact: Linda Dickinson-Pancila Lindad16@optonline.net
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Sharing Our Treasure July 28, Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Weekly Sacrificial Stewardship
$ 13,144
Envelope Contributions
$ 9,460 *
Electronic/Online Contributions
$ 2,687
Loose Contributions
$
997
Avg. Contribution per Household this week $37.84* # of Contributing Households
*321
# Registered Parishioner Households * corrected
1,101
This past week our parish transferred $3,000 from our stewardship income to support the activities of St. Mary Parish Charitable Appeals & Outreach. 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.
https://giving.parishsoft.com/smcn Sign-in for our Online Giving system to make your parish offerings from your bank account or Credit Card!
SUPPORT ST. MARY PARISH WHEN SHOPPING AT AMAZON.COM! St. Mary Parish is a registered charitable organiza on at AmazonSmile. Every me you shop at Amazon you can help support the parish. Simply shop at smile.amazon.com/ch/22-1963114 and AmazonSmile donates to St. Mary. Thank you for your support and happy shopping! We welcome all your generous donations to Saint Mary Parish. As a reminder, loose cash offerings at Mass cannot be traced to any individuals and therefore not considered for end of year statement of charitable contributions. We suggest to ALWAYS use your offering envelopes or to sign up for online giving at https://goo.gl/w4oTes. Alternatively there are blank envelopes available in church where you can fill in your name so your donations can be properly posted to your account. If you are not receiving envelopes or if you have any questions, please contact the parish office at 732-780-2666 x310.
Thank you for taking this matter into consideration!
ST MARY PARISH GOAL: $75,000 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
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Annual Catholic Appeal Update - as of 7/29/2019 Total Raised
$39,404
Pledges
170
Average gift
$232
Percent of Goal
52%
Thank you to all parishioners who have already made a pledge. If you have not done so yet you can do it here: https://www.dioceseoftrenton.org/aca-donate-page
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Men’s Morning Office (MMO) meets every Thursday morning at 6:30 am in the Christ Chapel. “Liturgy of the Hours”- meditation and prayer is led each week by one of the men, followed by communion. The service lasts about 30 minutes after which, for those that can stay, we enjoy the camaraderie of one another over coffee & donuts.
Fall 2019 The New Day - Bereavement Support Group held by - Ministry of Consolation Invites You…to participate in a nine week program for those who are grieving the death of loved ones and want to work through the tasks of grief in a structured way using the New
Day Journal, A Journey from Grief to Healing. The sessions include readings, reflection, sharing and journaling. The program will meet at 7:30 pm in the Spiritual Center’s Chapel. Starting: Tuesday, September 17, 2019 Ending: Tuesday, November 12, 2019 For information & pre-registration: Marilyn Simone at 732-.547-4668 Spiritual Reading Tuesdays at 10:00 am - 11:45 am Room #17 All women are invited
Join us for spiritual reading, discussion, praying & fellowship.
The invitation is OPEN for all men in the Parish. PLEASE come join us. We’d love to see you!
Collectible Show schedule for Summer August 10 * 9 am-3 pm Madonna Hall The Collectibles features coins, cards, and currency. FREE appraisals on collections. For more information: Jimmy Cirronella, 732-5267337 or CARDFATHER@OPTONLINE.NET
It’s Time to Gather Donations Even though the Martha Mary Guild’s Annual Clothing/Linen Sale isn’t until September 5th, 6th & 7th, this is the perfect time to start gathering your donations. Men’s, women’s and children’s clothing, shoes,
jewelry and accessories - in good, clean condition will be greatly appreciated. Kitchen, bath and bedroom linens (also in good condition) sell well too.
Facilitators take turns leading the group: Sr. M. Francis Lomeo, RGS (Sisters of the Good Shepherd) Treasure Herman
Treasure Herman treasher@aol.com
Kindly save your items for collection on Aug. 24th through Sept. 2nd. We will also be seeking help preparing for and running the Sale. This is a good opportunity for our youth to participate in helping our parish! It’s really a lot of fun! For more information, call Ien Yoe at 732-761-1515.
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NOTE: FEDERAL PRIVACY REGULATION - HIPPA (Health Insurance Portability & Accountability) prohibits all hospitals from informing churches of a pa ent’s presence unless the pa ent gives permission for the hospital to do so (hospitals no longer always ask upon admission). If you are admi ed to a hospital and would like a visit, anoin ng, and/or communion, please have a family member, or yourself, no fy the hospital or call the Parish Office.
"CALLED, BLESSED AND SENT"
3455 W Bangs Ave, Neptune City, NJ 07753 (732) 922-0550
Proverbs 31: 10-31
The Upper Room Spiritual Center is sponsored by the Diocese of Trenton.
2019 Catholic Women of Zion Women's Rally Saint Dorothea's Church/School Auditorium 240 Broad Street, Eatontown, NJ Saturday, September 14, 2019 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Mass, Praise and Worship by Joyful Praise, Healing Prayers, Vendors Continental Breakfast,& Box Lunch to be ordered online. Reservations are necessary: Admission: $35.00 (Pay at the door) Please register on line: www.cwoz.org or call and leave your phone number, spell your last name at: 732-202-8352 by Tuesday, September 10, 2019.
Speaker: Kelly Wahlquist Catholic Speaker and Author Founder of WINE: WOMEN IN the New Evangelization
Mary Ann Collett Evangelist Co-founder of: CWOZ Catholic Women of Zion
www.facebook.com/upperroomspiritualcenter God’s abundant blessings, Trudy Ahern, SSJ, Maureen Christensen, RSM, Maureen Conroy, RSM 12 Step Spirituality for Every Day Life Re-cover your relationship with God, yourself, and with others utilizing the practical tools of traditional 12 Step spirituality to foster patience, forgiveness, compassion, acceptance, trust and love. Presenter: Date: Time: Fee:
Grace Conte, M.A. Monday, August 12, 2019 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm $15 - $30 (sliding scale)
To register for all programs please call (732) 922-0550 or email office@theupper-room.org at least one week in advance.