18th Sunday In Ordinary Time by The Parish of Saint Mary

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

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Parish Office Summer Hours

Beginning Monday July 1 through the end of August, the parish office will be open 9 am to 2 pm Monday through Thursday. Tuesday evening hours will resume the Tuesday after Labor Day September 3rd. The Parish Office will also be open Sunday August 4, 9am - 1pm

Mass Intentions for:

Saturday August 3 2024 - Sunday August 11 2024

Saturday, August 3- 5PM

Michael Duffy * Jim Schatzle & Family

Karen Garrymore * Rich Luzzi

John Kenny * Pete and Kathy Kenny

Sunday, August 4 –8AM

Nicholas Slattery * Jane Slattery

Marilyn Newby * Mr. and Mrs. Franceschetti

Gloria Ziemienski * Jane Slattery

10AM

Francisca Vera * Rita Duenas - daughter

Joaquin Duenas * Michael Duenas - son

Anthony Garito * Arlene and family

12PM

Pro Populo

Robert A. & Mary Joan McNamara * The McNamara Family

Marian Morin * The Morin Family

Monday, August 5 - 9AM

Ana Macedo * Alondra Martin and the Davila Family

Tuesday, August 6- 9AM

Lydia Felix * The Felix family

Dennis Jacques * Jane Slattery

Wednesday, August 7 - 9AM

Gerry Monroy * Richard and Maria Gerbino

Doris Hudak * John and Molly Aiello

Thursday, August 8 - 9AM

Raymond Monahan * Capardi Family

Raymond Czarnecki * Adrienne Sharp

Friday, August 9 - 9AM

Edward McLeod * Uma McLeod

Eleanor Bergen * Mary & Bill Klein

Saturday, August 10 - 5PM

Pro Populo

Albert Herman * Dolores and Jim Cirronella

Lorenzo Sanchez * Lawrence and Felicia Battaglia

Sunday August 11- 8AM

Arthur Thomas * Adele and Joe Velba

Peter Kalac * Jay and Joyce Flynn

Maria de Lurdes Ramos Lourenço

10AM

Carl Pancila * Dickinson-Pancila Family

Albert Auer * Marilyn and Carl Simone

Stephen Vickers * Carmel and Peter Vickers

12PM

Special Intention * Bob Amling

Nicholas Lucarelli * Richard and Maria Gerbino

Antonina Thompson * John and Molly Aiello

Mass Intention Requests Requests can be made in person by stopping at the parish office, or online HERE. Suggested stipend is $10.

Pleaseprayforthefollowingmembersofourparishcommunitywhoareill:

Jack Coppola ~ Bill Donahue

Kaitlin Donahue Nagle

~ Lori Lettieri

Lauren vinci

TOM JACOBSON

Dawn Reinhardt

Jeff McBride

Owen Shoemaker

Gerard Thompson

Fran Raleigh

Rose walch

Joyce daniele ~ Peter vickers

Toaddorremoveafamilymemberfromthesicklistpleasee-mailONLY parishbulletin@stmaryscoltsneck.org Please,also,keepusupdatedonyourlovedone’shealth. Nameswillberemovedfromthelistafter3months.ThankyouforkeepingourParishinformed.

Lifelong Catechesis

- Week of August 4 - August 10

FOR DEEPER REFLECTION:

READINGS FOR THE WEEK:

18th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Ex 16:2-4, 12-15/Eph 4:17, 20-24/Jn 6:24-35

MONDAY August 5

Jer 28:1-17/Mt 14:13-21

TUESDAY August 6

Dn 7:9-10, 13-14/2 Pt 1:16-19/Mk 9:2-10

WEDNESDAY August 7

Jer 31:1-7/Mt 15:21-28

THURSDAY AUGUST 8

Jer 31:31-34/Mt 16:13-23

FRIDAY AUGUST 9

Na 2:1, 3; 3:1-3, 6-7/Mt 16:24-28

SATURDAY AUGUST 10

2 Cor 9:6-10/Jn 12:24-26

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

Pray for Military & First Responders

AMT Colton Boag, USCG

LCpl Devon Francis Chrzan, USMC

Col. John Anthony Coppola, US Army

TSgt Stephen Witherow, USAF

Question for Children: Why is Jesus compared to bread? How can his teachings be like food?

Question for Youth: Jesus is the bread that gives us life. How does believing in Jesus make your life different?

Question for Adults: How do you partake of the nourishment that Jesus provides? How often?

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

This week the Sanctuary Lamp burns for…

Church: RaymondMonahan

Chapel : LydiaFelix

Requestedby: TheCapardiFamily

Requestedby:TheFelixFamily

Sanctuary Lamp

Consider donating the sanctuary lamp that burns in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament in the Church or Chapel in honor of a living or deceased loved one. One intention is accepted per week (Sunday - Saturday) for the Lamp. The suggested donation is $25. Request online HERE.

Andrew J. Macirowski - Pastoral Coordinator for Worship & Music / Principal Organist

Worship@stmaryscoltsneck.org Music@stmaryscoltsneck.org Worship & Music

Summer Sounds Concert Series

Our parish will once again produce our annual summer concert, a tradition which began in 2018. Comprised of singers from other local parishes, local community choirs, and members of neighboring towns who don’t normally sing in a choir, but welcome the opportunity to join a group for a few weeks.

The concert will feature two major works. The first is Mozart's "Sparrow" Mass, K.220, which heavily features the choir and soloists, and is accompanied by strings, trumpet, oboe, and organ. The second work is by acclaimed local composer Michael John Trotta, entitled "Intimations of Immortality," with text based on the poem of the same name by William Wordsworth. The choir is accompanied by piano, strings, french horn, and oboe.

The concert will be held in the church, August 8th, at 7pm. It is free to attend, but donations are encouraged to help offset the cost of the program and to fund future endeavors. It will run approximately one hour. All are encouraged to attend a wonderful night of music making.

John Vianney, Priest, 1786-1859

John Vianney was born in a village near Lyons, France shortly before the French Revolution. His parents, poor farmers, were devout Catholics and brought up their son to be the same.

John received minimal schooling while working as a shepherd on his family farm, and he longed for more education. From an early age, he developed a desire to become a priest. At about the age of eighteen, he voiced the idea of a priestly vocation to his father, who immediately discouraged him. John was of great help on the farm, and his father could neither afford to lose him, nor to finance his education for the priesthood. Yet John did not give up on his dream.

About two years later, John got permission to attend a lower seminary that had been established in a neighboring village by the Abbé Balley, a priest who was to play a major role in John’s formation. With John’s meager educational background, learning came very hard to him, and he struggled with his subjects, particularly Latin. During the summer, on a sixty-mile pilgrimage to the shrine of St. John Francis Regis, he sought God’s help in becoming a priest. While his studies became no easier, the deep discouragement that John had felt was lifted from him and his goal was reaffirmed.

GROTTO CANDLES

The Grotto Candles are available for your prayer intentions. Offering is $3.00 per candle.

Jennifer Stubbs

TH - Ron Gabbard

TH - Irene Weller

ALT– Tom Nathanson

Baptismal Preparation Session

St Mary Parish is offering our next Baptismal Preparation Session on: SUNDAY, August 4, 2024 at 1:00 PM Pre-registrationisrequiredaweek in advance. Contact Us

Please remember in your prayers those who have recently died.

MaryBlatz & MariaRuiz

Faith Formation

Julia Cullen - Pastoral Coordinator of Faith Formation / Religion Education

Religious Ed CALENDAR

4 August 2024

August Summer Intensive opening blessing mass 12pm in the church

All students and Catechists in the August Intensive to attend

5-16 August 2024

10 day August RE

Summer Intensive On Campus Program

Monday-Friday 8:30am to 12:30pm

IMPORTANT RELIGIOUS ED LINKS

2024 - 2025

• 2024 - 2025 RE Calendar

• Parent - Student 24/25 Handbook

• Intergenerational List

• Intergenerational Recording Attendance Link

“Conversations with Father Mike”

Starting next week and every day of the August Summer Intensive !

5 August -16 August, 12 PM to 12:30 PM

All RE families are welcome to join in casual faith conversation. Coffee and cookies to be served and young children welcome. Come at your convenience.

ReligiousEd@stmaryscoltsneck.org 732-780-2666 X 309

Last weekend, we welcomed over 70 Grandparent’s and Grandchildren celebrating The World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly! Thank you to all for sharing in the celebration and for all the volunteers who helped to make it possible.

High School & College Students

As a parish community we recognize the need to support graduates in staying connected to the Catholic Church after they graduate.

With more than 80% of high school students leaving their faith in college, we need a way to connect graduates to the next step in their faith journey.

Our parish has partnered with Newman Connection. Newman Connection connects graduating high school students to the Catholic campus ministry of their chosen college (whether it is a Catholic college or not).

Connect directly with Newman Ministries HERE or scan QR code

Bring your family and friends to Faith and Family night at Blue Claws Stadium! Click HEREfor more information and to buy tickets

Mission Co-Op 2024

August 10 & 11

This year’s Mission Co-Op Appeal will be taken up at the weekend Masses of August 10/11. We are happy to welcome to our parish a member of the Religious Teachers Filippini, Sister Ella Mae McDonald, MPF. The Religious Teachers Filippini have served in the Diocese of Trenton since 1910 and have international missions in Ethiopia, Eritrea, India, Albania, and Brazil. In these countries, the Sisters operate schools, nurseries, clinics, skill-training programs for women, minister to AIDS orphans, and work to meet other spiritual and human needs. These missionary endeavors are a tangible expression of the congregation’s motto, “Go and Teach the Word of God.” The international missions depend on the generosity of donors. Thank you in advance for whatever you are able to contribute to the fulfillment of their mission.

Getting Ready for the Martha Mary Guild Clothing Sale

It’s “Spring Cleaning “time! Please remember to set aside your men’s, ladies and children’s clothes that are in good condition. The Sale will be Sept. 5, 6, 7 and 8 and we will start collecting on Aug 18.

Volunteers are needed to help sort and setup during collection days and as staff during the Sale. Our youth can earn Community Service credit. To add your name to our list of wonderful volunteers or for further information, call any of our Chairs: Kathy Adleman at 732 946 8631

Rorie Coppola at 732 933 0720

Thank you for your time and your contributions. Without you, the Guild would be unable to donate to deserving charities!

These are the organizations that benefited from the 2023 Clothing Sale:

Sisters of Mercy Convent Maintenance

Yamba Uganda

Collier Youth Services

Sisters of St. Joseph Retirement Fund

Mercy Center

Mary's Place

No Limits Cafe

Soul Kitchen

Special Olympics, NJ

Pathfinder

CONTRIBUTE HERE

The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Holy Day of Obligation

Thursday, August 15

Parish of St. Mary, Colts Neck

Anticipatory Mass Wednesday August 14, 5 PM

Holy Day Mass August 15, 12:00 noon

Saint Catharine, Holmdel

August 15, 9:00 AM Mass

August 15, 7:30 PM Mass

Quo vadis...

Dear Parishioners:

Today the Universal Church celebrates the Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. What we need before receiving Eucharist is a personal relationship with Jesus. There is a curious paradox here: on the one hand, we need to feast on Jesus who is the Bread of Life in order to strengthen our belief, our relationship with him. On the other hand, we must have a relationship with Jesus (belief) in order for Eucharist to nourish us. Belief and bread from heaven come together in Jesus, who gives himself to us. If Jesus is the bread from heaven given for us and we are the body of Christ, then we must conclude that we ourselves are to be bread from heaven that fosters eternal life for others. As God has “set his seal” on Jesus, so through baptism and confirmation has God “set his seal” on us. Jesus gives himself as bread from heaven; we give ourselves to others as bread from heaven when we confirm our belief by means of the everyday actions we do. Treating another as the body of Christ is believing. Taking time to be in touch with our spiritual needs is believing. Reaching out in compassion to others is believing. Selfgiving is believing.

This weekend there is a New Parishioner Orientation scheduled at and after the 10am mass. Attendance is mandatory for all those who have submitted a census form. I have been advised that there are about 24 households who have been in the pipeline of registering; an additional 9 households since the May NPO. I am grateful to our staff fir their time and talent in hosting this informative event. Welcome to our New Parishioners.

Next weekend we will hear the message of Sister Ella Mae McDonald, MPF and how the Church in Ethiopia, Brazil and other parts of the globe continues its mission with the prayer and finance resources from throughout the globe to assist them. I invite you to generously share your financial support in person, online as you are able. We have prepared a QR code in the narthex of the church as well as the ebulletin. Place your check made payable to St Mary with Mission Co-op in memo in the box with your weekly offering. Thank you for your steadfast prayer and your continued support of the missionary efforts of our Catholic Church.

It is hard to believe that the month of August is upon us. The summer is nearly half complete. There has been a lot of coming and going within our community. Parishioners and staff are taking time for some holiday, rest and re-creation. This is good. A time to reconnect with family and friends is good too. Don’t forget to make it a priority to participate in the Sunday mass wherever you find yourself. The Lord awaits us especially on Sunday. Make the celebration of the Eucharist a deliberate part of your summer time away.

This week we will welcome those families who have pre-registered their children for the August (in person) Summer Intensive Religious Education session. There are more than 100 children pre-registered for this session this year. The July session was a positive experience for the participants, their parents, the catechists and all involved. It is my hope that the August session will once again be a positive experience. The Church celebrates the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary on 15 August. This is the patronal observance of our Diocese of Trenton and our Diocesan Cathedral. Let us pray that Mary, Mother of the Church will continue to intercede for us. The Mass schedule for both Saint Catharine Holmdel and Saint Mary is printed in the e-bulletin. Please make a note in your schedule to participate.

Next weekend we will offer coffee and donuts following the 10am mass. It will beset up in the narthex and under the canopy of the entrance. This is a good way to build and strengthen our parish community.

Thanks to all of those who have already made a gift or pledge to the 2024 Annual Catholic Appeal. Those who have not are requested to prayerfully consider how you may participate in this important act of support of our local church in solidarity with His Excellency, The Most Reverend Bishop of Trenton. Have a great week. Let us remember one another in prayer.

Happy Sunday. Peace. Father Jeff

Next Weekend August 3 & 4 is our Annual Co-Op Mission Appeal Fund Collection

Please be Generous

“Martha, Martha, you are anxious and worried about many things. There is need only of one thing. Mary has chosen the better part and it will not be taken from her." Lk 10:42

Corporate Matching

Several 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. Thank you for your support!

Edwin A. SevillanoTemporalAdmin@stmaryscoltsneck.org

Sign-in for our Online Giving system to make your parish offerings from your bank account or Credit Card!

To set up an online giving account please visit https://giving.parishsoft.com/smcn

Alternatively, just Text SUNDAY to (732)-889-7800 and follow the instructions to complete your offering. Should you require our assistance setting up your new account, please call the parish office at (732)780-2666.

You can also download the Connect Now Giving App for Android or iOS.Thank you for your continuous support!

As of July 29 2024

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

A LENTEN PILGRIMAGE SPAIN

& PORTUGAL

With Most Reverend Donald Hying (Bishop of Madison, WI)

March 9-20, 2025

Avila, Barcelona,Toledo, Madrid, and more. Includes: Fatima Portugal as well

Together, We Can Do It

We are committed to supporting our communities and local businesses around the world. Several of our ongoing community engagement projects help support underserved families and vulnerable populations.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW BROCHURE

A few highlights include:

Eucharist Miracle (Santarem Portugal)

Birthplace of St. Anthony of Padua (Lisbon Portugal) Flamenco dinner show (Seville Spain)

The Alhambra Complex and Generalife (Granada Spain)

Sites associated with St Teresa of Avila (Avila Spain)

The Benedictine Monastery at Montserrat (Montserrat Spain)

In 1917, the Mother of God appeared to three shepherd children to bring messages of the Gospel. Visit the site of the apparition, the tombs of the children, the grotto, parish church, and more.

consecrated in 2010 by Pope Benedict XVI.

The Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius are a core offering at Francis House which deepen your capacity for prayer and intimacy with God, free you from attachments, clarify your purpose and teach discernment of spirits, the art of finding God in all things. Below are our 3 ways:

IN-PERSON OR ZOOM MONTHLY SPIRITUAL EXERCISES

10 Wednesdays 3:00 – 4:30 PM

September 11 February 5

October 9 March 5

November 6 April 2

December 4 April 16

January 8 May 7

Please give yourself the gift of this retreat that invites you to pray with Scriptures each day using the format of the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius. We will use The Jesus Way: Practicing the Ignatian Spiritual Exercises, by Karen Keen and The Gift of Spiritual Intimacy by Monty Williams, SJ. Donation: $200

34 WEEKLY ZOOM MEETINGS SPIRITUAL EXERCISES OF ST. IGNATIUS

34 Tuesdays 3:00 – 4:30 PM

September 17 – May 27

On Zoom to alleviate travel each week. In this full version, we will experience the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius which corresponds to a 30-day retreat at a retreat house. You are committing to one hour of prayer every day and a weekly meeting. We will use The Jesus Way: Practicing the Ignatian Spiritual Exercises, by Karen Keen and The Gift of Spiritual Intimacy by Monty Williams, SJ. Donation: $450

EVENING ZOOM SERIES THE SPIRITUAL EXERCISES MADE EASY

10 Wednesdays 7:00 – 8:30 PM

September 11 February 5

October 9 March 5

November 6 April 2

December 4 April 16

January 8 May 7

We will use To Walk with Christ by Laurence Gooley, SJ as our guide through the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius and read Jesuit James Martin’s The Jesuit Guide to Almost Everything, between sessions. Donation: $200

Construction on Sagrada Familia began in 1882. The famous and still unfinished church is expected to be completed in 2026. It was already

MOTHER MARY & SAINTS PILGRIMAGE to ENGLAND, IRELAND, SCOTLAND. Sept 16-27, 2024. 12 Days $4990. Includes RT Airfare from Newark, Daily Breakfasts & Dinners, Hotel accommodations, professionally guided tours, deluxe motor coach & more.

Fr Abraham Orapangkal, pastor St Mathias parish, Somerset Tour Chaplain. Daily Mass & Prayers, For more information kindly call or Email: JULIET HOBSON 732-439-2835 Email: yetjcb@icloud.com