February 11, 2024 - 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time

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 Parish Trustees: Annette Raynor & Roger Zurro

SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME - FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Reminder, Office Hours are 2:00 PM to 7:30 PM every Tuesday and 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM Mon., Wed., & Thurs., NO Friday’s or Saturday’s. Also, one Sunday a month from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Next month will be Sunday, March 3.

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Mass Intentions for: Saturday, February 10, 2024 - Sunday, February 18, 2024 Saturday, February 10 - 4PM Paul Saake *Barbara Saake Florence Luzzi *Rich Luzzi John Stutz *Jane Slattery

Thursday, February 15 - 9 AM Libero (Sam) Barbara *Family

Sunday, February 11 - 8AM Sal Aiello *The Aiello Family Darrell Peckinpaugh *Patricia Helmacy Jean Otton *Patricia Helmacy 10 AM Pro Populo Frank Donahue *Al and Heidi Lohn Sally Hennessey *Danielle Hennessey 12 PM Viola and John Barlotta *The Vazzana Family Dirce Malta da Silva *Rennhack Family Inez Marie Fieramosca *Family

Saturday, February 17 - 4 PM Al Herman *The Grabowski Family Frances Bartolo *Jack and Rorie Coppola Sergio and Antonio Dos Santos *Dos Santos Family Sunday, February 18 - 8 AM Eleanor Barnes *Adele and Joe Velba Arthur Thomas *Adele and Joe Velba DeStefano/Albruno Families * Mr. and Mrs. Franceschetti 10AM Bill O'Doherty *Freda O'Doherty Katie McDonough *Carolyn Roarty Helen O'Doherty *Florence Kevin Swan & Family 12PM Pro Populo Tom Walsh *Maureen Beyer Lillian Picinich *Severino & Maria Salamon

Friday, February 16 - 9 AM Eleanor Coleman *Carol Donahue

Monday, February 12 - 9AM Margaret Roarty *Patricia Scharpf Tuesday, February 13 - 9AM Mary Velardi *Kevin Roach

Wednesday, February 14 - 12PM (Ash Wednesday) Anne DiFedele *Rorie and Jack Coppola James Pellicano *Gabbard family 4PM - Service 5PM- Service

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

Please pray for the following members of our parish community who are ill: Jack Coppola Lori Lettieri ~ ~ Bill Donahue Francis Patrick Albano ~ ~ Kekoa Xael Kevin O’Shea ~ ~ Kaitlin Donahue Nagle Lauren vinci

Elizabeth DeStefano ~ TOM JACOBSON ~ Ted ZiEmienski ~ Dawn Reinhardt

Gloria Ziemienski ~ Jeff McBride ~ Owen Shoemaker ~ Ginny Hamlin

To add or remove a family member from the sick list please e-mail ONLY parishbulletin@stmaryscoltsneck.org. Please, also, keep us updated on your loved one’s health.

Names will be removed from the list after 3 months. Thank you for keeping our Parish informed.

EMERGENCY CLOSING INFORMATION: In the event that the Parish Office is closed and Religious Education classes or Masses must be cancelled due to inclement weather, loss of power, etc., we will attempt to keep you informed as follows: - Updated outgoing announcements on our main telephone line - (732) 780-2666.

- Parish-wide email sent to email address is on file- Notification on website: www.stmarycoltsneck.org

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Lifelong Catechesis - Week of February 11 to February 17

READINGS FOR THE WEEK:

FOR DEEPER REFLECTION:

Question for Children: What do you want to ask 11 Sunday: 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time Lv 13:1-2, 44-46/1 Cor 10:31—11:1/Mk 1:40-45 Jesus to do for you?

12 Monday: Jas 1:1-11/Mk 8:11-13 Question for Youth: How has Jesus touched 13 Tuesday: Jas 1:12-18/Mk 8:14-21 your life? How are you changed because of that 14 Wednesday: Jl 2:12-18/2 Cor 5:20—6:2/ touch?

Mt 6:1-6, 16-18 15 Thursday: Dt 30:15-20/Lk 9:22-25 Question for Adults: 16 Friday: Is 58:1-9a/Mt 9:14-15 17 Saturday: Is 58:9b-14/Lk 5:27-32 [The Seven Holy Founders of the Servite Order] 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.

Name a time when you experienced Jesus’ healing touch.

Lt. Col. Douglas Coppola, US Army ~

Lt. Mary Herman, USN ~

SN Christian Houlihan, USN ~

LT. Jason Joseph Howe, USN ~

Pray for Military & First Responders

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AMT Colton Boag, USCG ~ LCpl Devon Francis Chrzan, USMC ~ Col. John Anthony Coppola, US Army ~ TSgt Stephen Witherow, USAF ~ LCpl Edward Zarzecki, USMC

SPC Michael John Mento, US Army ~

LTJG Matthew Motola, USN ~

LCpl Bradley O’Ree, USMC ~

SPC Nicholas Poskonka, US Army ~

Captain Richard Savo, US Army ~

1st Lt. Adam Sjoholm, US Army ~

Captain Ryan Tanguay, US Army

Prayer for Ash Wednesday: “In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Grant, O Lord, that we may begin with holy fasting this campaign of Christian service, so that, as we take up battle against spiritual evils, we may be armed with weapons of self-restraint. Amen,” (United States Conference of Catholic Bishops).

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Worship & Music

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

Music@stmaryscoltsneck.org

Ash Wednesday This coming week, we observe Ash Wednesday, a day of fasting, prayer, and penitence. There is an ancient tradition, in the times of the Old Testament, of people using ashes to express grief or sorrow for sins. Pope Gregory the Great is credited for starting the custom of imposing ashes on penitents in the 6th century.

In the time before the second the Second Vatican Council, ashes were usually sprinkled on the crown of the head of men, while women (who had their heads covered in church) received ashes on their forehead. This later custom soon became the norm in most English-speaking countries, although in some parts of the world, the former is still common.

The ashes used on Ash Wednesday come from burning the palm branches from the previous year’s Palm Sunday services, and are mixed with olive oil to provide a thicker consistency. They are then blessed before the imposition on the faithful.

The imposition of ashes is a sacramental of the church. Sacramentals are sacred signs which signify effects of a spiritual nature, obtained through the intercession of the Church. (Sacrosanctum Concilium) While the bearer of ashes need not have them remain on their forehead throughout the entire day, many do, as an outward profession of faith. Sacramentals should not be confused with Sacraments or obligations. The receiving of ashes is an optional symbol of our faith - the more true importance of the day is on inner reflection on how we may observe the Lent.

Welcome to the newest members of our Saint Mary Parish family:

Vincent James Kelly

New Parishioner Orientation Sunday, May 5, 2024, 11:00AM at Madonna Hall

Attendance is mandatory for those wishing to become parishioners at the Parish of St. Mary.

For more information click HERE.

Paul Miki and Companions, Martyrs, d. 1597 During the 1550s, St. Francis Xavier evangelized much of Japan and made hundreds of thousands of converts to Christianity. Some forty years later, one of those, Paul Miki, a Jesuit scholastic studying for the priesthood, and twenty-five others died for their faith at Nagasaki. The group included Jesuit and Franciscan priests, brothers, laymen, a doctor, teachers, a soldier, old people, and young altar servers. Their nationalities included Spaniards, a Mexican, and an Indian, as well as native Japanese. Of this group of twenty-six, Paul Miki became the best known. As he was dying on the cross, Paul, who was native Japanese, preached to the crowds and prayed for his executioners.

The Shõgun who had these martyrs killed wished to wipe out Christianity in Japan, calling it a religion brought by foreigners intending to conquer the country. A great show was made of the killing. The victims were maimed and then led, bloodied, through several towns to a hill, known today as Holy Mountain, for their execution. This action was meant to terrorize the people into giving up their Christian faith.

When missionaries returned to Japan almost – Read More HERE.

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Ministry Schedule: Ash Wednesday/ First Sunday of Lent Wednesday, February 14, Saturday, February 17 & Sunday, February 18 Altar Server

Wednesday, 14 12PM (Church)

2 SERVERS NEEDED

Wednesday, 14 4PM (Church) Wednesday, 14 5PM (Church) Saturday, 17 4PM (Church)

2 SERVERS NEEDED

Sunday, 18 8AM (Church)

Alexander Lennon & Sophia Lennon

Sunday, 18 10AM (Church) Sunday, 18 12PM (Church)

George Barasky & Jacob Barasjy

1 SERVER NEEDED

Cantor

Reader 1

Reader 2

EMHC/Ashes

Carly York

Annette Raynor

Jennifer Stubbs

OH - Elvira Dapul, MD TH - NEEDED TH - NEEDED ALT - NEEDED Volunteers: Annette Raynor Julia Cullen

Carly York

NEEDED

NEEDED

Volunteers: Donna Sikorskas Additional Ministers Needed

Carly York

Annette Raynor

NEEDED

Volunteers: Annette Raynor Donna Sikorskas Additional Ministers Needed

Kathy Maher

OH - Louise Habrack TH - Susan Murphy TH - Elvira Dapul, MD ALT - Monica Barr

Rita Duenas

OH - Jospeh Flanagan TH - Michael Staub TH - Maureen Staub ALT - Cindy Ventura

Paul Tonacci

OH - Gregory Calderaro TH - Carol Donahue TH - Sue Fitzpatrick ALT - Maureen Geiger LWD - NEEDED

Carl Simone

OH - Emily Santangelo TH - Lee Gesner TH - Patricia Gesner ALT - Irene Weller

CHOIR

Carly York

Carly York

Marybeth Jacobson

Become more involved at The Parish of Saint Mary!

Please consider becoming an Altar Server Please contact Andrew Macirowski at worship@stmaryscoltsneck.org to let us know you are interested!

Jennifer Stubbs

Kevin Swan

Richard Gerbino

T Mullin

Liturgy of the Word Dismissal environment to engage in the Liturgy of the Word at a level more appropriate to the children’s understanding.

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Julia Cullen - Pastoral Coordinator of Faith Formation / Religion Education

RE CALENDAR: i = Intergenerational Grades 1-6 S = Service Project Grades 7 & 8 14 February, 2024 Ash Wednesday (See page 8 for Diaper Drive) i Fishers of Men Intergenerational in MH 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM. Sign-up HERE i S Diaper Drive in Narthex 25,26 February, 2024 Confirmation Prep Class 10,11 March, 2024 Confirmation Prep Class 17 March, 2024 i Lenten Penance & Reconciliation Service

24 March, 2024 i Palm Sunday Weaving 11:00 AM, followed by 10:00 AM Mass.

Sign up HERE 28 March, 2024 i Holy Thursday in the Church Mass of the Lord’s Supper 7:00 PM 29 March, 2024 i Good Friday Commemoration of the Lord’s Passion, 12 PM Outdoor Stations of the Cross, 3:00 PM 30 March, 2024 Morning Prayer & Blessing of Food Chapel, 9:00 AM i Easter Vigil Church, 7:00 PM

Easter Egg Hunt Volunteers We need volunteers April 7, 2024 at 11:00 AM before the 12:00 PM Mass to help set -up for the Easter Egg Hunt. Your help is greatly appreciated and necessary for this exciting event to commence each year.

To sign up as a volunteer, click HERE.

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

Registrations are Pending!

Thank you for your patience as we are still processing all summer Religious Education Re-Registrations/Registrations. You will receive a confirmation email once your registration is fully processed.

Ash Wednesday is on 14 February 2024.

Please join us for our INTERGENERATIONAL that runs from 3:30PM-4:30PM in Madonna Hall.

Attend the 4:00PM or 5:00PM Ash service in the church. Drop off your donations for the diaper drive in the Narthex.

CALLING ALL TEACHERS!!!

We are looking for teachers for our Summer Religious Ed program.

Classes run August 5-16, 2024 Paid positions are open for certified teachers who are alive in their faith. Classes are on Campus.

Kindly, contact the RE office at ReligiousEd@stmaryscoltsneck.org for more details and to sign-up.

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Rose Farrow - Coordinator of Faith Formation / Youth & Adult Catechesis

7 YouthRE@stmaryscoltsneck.org 732-780-2666 X 310

SERVICE OPPORTUNITY Are you curious or thinking of becoming Catholic?

We are here and ready to share the richness of our faith with you. If you’ve been looking everywhere for answers, and still haven’t found them, we invite you to find out what the Catholic Church offers.

RCIA is a comprehensive process, in which the Church supports and encourages the spiritual journeys of: • •

those who are unbaptized and seeking to become Catholic. those who are baptized, Catholic or in another Christian denomination, who wish to complete their Sacraments of Initiation (First Eucharist and Confirmation).

Contact Rose Farrow, Coordinator of Faith Formation at YouthRE@stmaryscoltsneck.org for more information.

Please prayerfully support…

Tanner Grigoli, Ryder Grigoli, Kimberly and Christopher Cascone as they prepare for the reception of Sacraments for full initiation into the Catholic Church.

If you or someone else you know is interested in becoming Catholic or completing their Sacraments of initiation, please contact us at (732)780-2666.

ORDER DIAPERS HERE

7 & 8 grade

Diaper Drive

ORDER DIAPERS HERE

Three packages of diapers = 1 hour Additional ½ hour for three packages of wipes (2.5 hour max) Student must bring donations to Ash Wednesday prayer service at 4:00 PM or 5:00 PM to obtain service letter or signature.

The Parish of St. Mary diaper drives runs February 10 – February 14 The greatest need is for diapers size 1,3,5, and 6 and for wipes.

Please leave diapers/wipes in the Narthex.

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Baptismal Preparation Session St Mary Parish is offering our next Baptismal Preparation Session on:

SUNDAY, MARCH 3, 2024 at 1:00 PM Pre-registration is required a week in advance.

Contact Us Sacrament of Baptism

Parents wishing to baptize their children must be registered parishioners of St Mary Parish. Please contact the Parish Office at 732-780-2666 x329 at least 3 months in advance of the desired date for baptism. More information can be read HERE.

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Ash Wednesday Wednesday, February 14, 2024 Imposition of Ashes will take place in the church at the following times: Parish of Saint Mary, Colts Neck 12:00 PM Mass 4:00 PM Prayer Service 5:00 PM Prayer Service

Saint Catharine, Holmdel 9:00 AM Mass 6:00 PM Prayer Service 7:30 PM Prayer Service

Ministers will be in church distributing ashes at the times above and will continue while there is a line of people.

Stations of the Cross and Holy Hours will begin the following week.

Lenten Confessions, Holy Hours & Stations of the Cross Lenten Holy Hours - St. Catharine February 28 - 7:00PM March 6 - 6:00PM March 13 - 7:00PM Stations of the Cross, St. Catharine Friday evenings - 7:30PM [February 16, March 1, 8, 22] February 23 - 6:30PM, NO 7:30PM Living Stations - March 22

Confessions Sun., March 10, 2:30PM - 4:00PM - St. Benedict Sunday, March 17, 3:00PM - St. Mary Thursday, March 21, 7:00PM - St. Catharine Wednesday, March 27, 7:00PM – St. Gabriel

Lenten Regulations - Guidelines of the Universal Church The Catholic Church in the United States requires of us as baptized Catholics to observe the following: The days of fast (only one full meal per day) and abstinence (no meat) are Ash

Wednesday (February 14) and Good Friday (March 29). All other Fridays of Lent (February 16 through March 22) are days of abstinence (no meat).

Fast—consume only one full meal. Water may be taken throughout the day Abstinence– consume no meat; this obligation prohibits the eating of meat but not eggs, milk products or condiments of any kind, even though made from animal fat.

Baptized Catholics between the ages of 18 and 59 are obliged to fast and those from the age of 14 are also obliged to abstain.

Those who are automatically dispensed from fast and abstinence regulations outside the age limits noted above include: the physically or mentally ill, especially individuals suffering from chronic illnesses such as diabetes. Also included in the dispensation are women who are pregnant or nursing. In all cases, common sense should prevail and ill persons should not further jeopardize their health by fasting.

All are encouraged to embrace these practices as part of our spiritual journey.

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Quo vadis for February 11. . .

My Dear Parishioners: Annual Catholic Appeal and we will view the My Dear Parishioners: Today we celebrate the video message from His Excellency, The Most Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time. The gospel Reverend Bishop of Trenton inviting our begins with a leper—one who cries “Unclean!” participation once again. I pray that each of us and must remain a social outcast. The gospel will be open to this invitation by participating as ends with Jesus taking upon himself the best we can to support our Bishop and the infirmities of humanity symbolized by his important works of our diocese. Through this “remain[ing] outside in deserted places.” Living fund our diocese has been able to carry some of the paschal mystery means changing “if you our parishes during times of financial distress. wish” to “I do will it” and then having heaped Let us be mindful of the good works that are upon ourselves the infirmities of humanity. accomplished when we come together.

Jesus commands the leper to tell no one; the The Roman Catholic Church continues to be the leper tells everyone. Jesus’ commission to us is largest (non-governmental agency) provider of to tell everyone the good news—do we tell no charitable services and care throughout the one? We must change our “wish” to “I do will world. This is something that we must continue it.” Paschal mystery living means taking up our to support and nurture in our lives and the lives cross and actually doing what Jesus did—willing of our children and young people. the good of others.

The painting of our Parish Church building is Ash Wednesday is upon us this coming week. nearing completion. It took a bit longer than Take note of the worship schedule for your originally anticipated as more repair work was convenience. Things are a bit different this year. needed. Thank you for your continued patience Our schedule for mass and services with the and cooperation during this major capital imposition of ashes has been carefully project. May we continue to work together to coordinated with St. Catharine Parish, Holmdel build the Kingdom of God in our midst. to provide the maximum convenience for our His Excellency, The Most Reverend Bishop of parishioners.

Please consult this electronic Trenton asked me to share his gratitude with you bulletin for details. Also, consider coming to for the many prayers and good wishes that have mass each day for Lent as part of your personal been offered during his recent health emergency.

Lenten Observance. Come and celebrate the He continues to make good steady progress and opportunity and gift of receiving Holy will need to make some adjustments to his Communion each weekday during the Season of schedule. Also, I had a nice conversation with Lent. During the Season of Lent the liturgical Deacon Fred Sorrentino who asked to be color is violet. We refrain from singing the remembered to all of you. It was good to hear Glory to God on Sundays so the gathering rites from him.

Have a great week. Let us are simple and quick. The recessional is in remember one another in prayer. silence to provide a more somber atmosphere. Happy Sunday! Peace.

Please be respectful of the importance for Father Jeff silence.

Later this month we will kick-off the 2024

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Temporal Admin., Stewardship & Outreach

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Edwin A. Sevillano TemporalAdmin@stmaryscoltsneck.org

Sharing Our Treasure February 4, 2024 – Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Weekly Sacrificial Stewardship

$24,335

Envelope Contributions

$14,264

Electronic/Online Contributions

$9,150

Loose Contributions

$921 365 $64.15

# Registered Parishioner Households

952

Building and Mortgage Collection

$2,636

Our monthly mortgage payment is $7,966.26.

Please, be generous. Thank you.

"But what comes out of the man, that is what defiles him.

From within the man, from his heart, come evil thoughts unchastity, theft, murder, adultery, greed, malice, deceit, licentiousness, envy, blasphemy, arrogance, folly. All these evils come from within and they defile." Mk 7:22-23

Wednesday, February 14 is Ash Wednesday An Ash Wednesday Offering Envelope can be found in your quarterly package of envelopes, or extra envelopes may be found on the tables inside the Church.

Online givers can make their Ash Wednesday donation at bit.ly/2OoATHe

Grotto Candles The Grotto Candles are available for your prayer intentions.

Offering is $3.00 per candle.

scan code 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 ConnectNow Giving App for Android or iOS. Thank you for your continuous support!

Recycle Last Years Palms A receptacle has been placed in the gathering space & by the Parish Office to collect old palms. They are to be burnt, & the ashes are to be used Ash Wednesday for the imposition of the ashes.

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.

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Report of Gifts Received as of January 16, 2024 CONGRATULATIONS & THANK YOU! Goal

$75,000.00

Pledged

$92,007.50 (123% of Goal)

Paid

$91,007.50 (121% of Goal)

Total Donors

237

Average Gift

$384

Parish Rebate Earned

$19,253.75

Thank you to all our parishioners who made a gift to the 2023 ACA! Joseph and Tina Adamo John and Mary Aiello William and Lisa Aldridge Robert Amling Renato and Kelly Apolito Vittorio and Pauline Asoli Cesar and Helen Atienza Susan Baker John and Monica Barr Anthony and Robin Bellomo Paul Bilodeau Christopher and Dinka Bodak John and Maryann Bosco Brad and Julie Boucher Joan Bowers Margaret Bradley Christopher and Tara Brown Robert and Joann Buhler Michael and Anne Byrnes Vincenzo and Lucille Camarda Lou and Jackie Cannizzaro Anna Maria Cappelleri Donna Carco Thomas and Mary Jane Carey Diane Carnevale Michael Caruso John and Kathleen Ciccarone John and Patricia Cinque Mark and Marsha Clark Kevin and Deborah Clyne Elizabeth Condon John and Agnes Connors Jacqueline Coppola John and Rorie Coppola Joseph and Francine Corcoran Mary Cortese Leonard and Nancy Coviello Paul and Grace Crosby Jason and Julia Cullen Paul and Joyce Daniele Gener and Elvira Dapul Susan Davis Ann Marie Dayton Sergio De Gioia John and Ann DeLiso Jonathan and Jessica Deliso Tony and Robin DeTulio James Dolan Carol Donahue Jason and Andrea Donner Antonio and Maria Dos

Santos Michael and Rita Duenas Agnes Duffy Walter and Judy Erhardt Frank and Toni Esposito Melvin and Carol Ann Feiler Raymond and Carol Flis James and Joyce Flynn Michael and Maria Franceschetti Carl and Judith Francolini Charles and Linda Fredda Michael and Pauline Freddo Alberto and Jennifer Garcia Arlene Garito Mario and Meredith Geneve Alphonse and Annamarie Gentile Anthony and Lila Gerbino Richard and Maria Gerbino Ron and Maria Gerhard Lee and Patty Gesner Peter and Jennifer Gioacchini Ihab Girgis Ignazio Giuffre Donna Giventer James and Susan Gobat Michael and Connie Golden Andy and Camille Greco David and Maria Greenstein Mary Ellen Griffin Angelo and Marsha Grigoli Mario and Carol Grillo John and Michele Gruenling Joseph and Barbara Hagner Timothy and Maureen Hellmann Mark and Danielle Hennessey Rosemarie Herold Mary Hoagland Thomas and Lisa Hogan Gordon and Christine Horvath Thomas and Marybeth Jacobson Steve and Chris Jannarone Donald and Janet Johnston Joseph Joyce Barbara Keefe Louis Perillo and JoAnn Kelly Michael and Cathy King

Thomas and Angela Kinlin William and Mary Klein Richard Kollarits Joanne Kondrup Michael and Rosanne LaCava Diana Laczny Bruce and Bernardine Lakefield Tom and Ann LaPorta Doug Latrenta David and Joanmary Lavitz Frank and Ella Leccese Jeffrey Lee Menotti and Dolores Lembo Joseph and Donna Leonardo Margaret Lessa Marianne Lori Lettieri Gilbert and Susan Levine Michael and Joanne Lewicki James and Carol Light Christopher and Lisa Litwin Dolores Loew Raymond and Rosann Longobardi Andrew Lotano Robert Endlicher and Catherine Love Rich Luzzi Josephine Mack Ernest Mammano Joseph and Karen Mascaro Miichael and Lauren Massaro Edward and Anne-Marie Matthews Jon and Barbara Matuscak Terrence and Barbara McGovern Michael Mokris Anthony Molinaro Robert and Susan Monaco Stephen and Annalisa Mondella Allen and Sandra Montefusco Michael and Francesca Moore Patricia Moreland Barbara Moskal T.J. Mullin John and Susan Murphy Thomas and Nancy Nathanson Richard and Janet Nici

Thomas and Joan Novellano Thomas O'Brien Kevin and Andrea O'Connor Jeffrey and Sandra O'Keefe Thomas and Susan Palisi Chris and Linda (Dickinson) Pancila Thomas and Dorothy Papalia Gregg and Kimberly Pellecchia Nicholas and JoAnn Pellicone Elizabeth Perrino John and Jane Petillo Stephanie Petillo Thomas and Pamela Petrosino Bruce and Margrith Petty Virginia Phelan Joseph Picarello Carter Hall and Stephanie Pistilli Gerald and Lorraine Plescia Ricardo Labrador and Janine Provine Richard and Lenore Putch Hank and Sue Quincannon Kevin and Annette Raynor John Relay Thomas and Catherine Rennhack Edward and Joanne Romanik John and Marietta Ruela Mike and LeeAnn Rutkin John and Monica Ryan Barbara Saake Robert and Alyssa Sans Emily Santangelo Brian and Mona Santonello Catherine Santoro James Lopusznick and Melissa Saraiva Larry and Adrian Sarapochillo Fr. Eugene Savarimuthu James Schatzle Susan Schatzman Anna May Schellenberger Juliana Schmitt George and Mary Schneider Martha Sciandra Anthony and Melissa Sciarrillo Edwin Sevillano Susanna Shamy

Francis and Donna Sikorskas Martin and Candice Simms Carl and Marilyn Simone Jane Slattery Karen Sliazis Michael and Barbara Smith Desmond and Catherine Smyth Steven and Veronica Sobieski Barbara Sofronas Angelo and Virginia Stanco Stephen and Debbie Stanley Michael and Eileen Stivala Thomas and Dorothy Tanguay Michele Telesca Demetrios and Kathy Thoresen David Timidaiski John Tobia Peter and Joanna Tonacci Russell and Darian Touhey George Towne Joseph and Karen Truncale Nicholas and Elizabeth Turkovic Roberto and Francesca Vaina Anthony Valente Joseph and Adele Velba Frank and Josephine Vento Joseph and Barbara Verga Peter and Carmel Vickers Arianna Vig Rose Mary Viggiani Brandon and Allison Villamagna Keith and Patricia Vollherbst Philip and Rose Marie Walch Msgr. Michael Walsh Chad Weber Charles and Kathy Weber Irene Weller Anne Willett Kathleen Woolston Matthew and Maria Yaninas Christopher and Carly York Theodore and Gloria Ziemienski Margaret Zipp Providence Zumbo Anonymous (9)

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Reviews are in for the “Jesus and the Eucharist” 7 week Eucharist Study!

“Watching the commentaries and testimonies in the video made me think of Faith as a lockbox that each one of us carries inside. We all have it but sometimes we are not aware of it. We may one day embark on a search for the key to it, turn it, and be ready for a life-changing experience that will forever transform us. Faith is a gift, a treasure that puts us mortals in touch with the infinite and the Eternal.” - R.Z. “I particularly liked Session 7. The emphasis on Eucharistic Adoration for Jesus to give us the courage and strength to cope with our own issues, but also to be able to go out to spread the words to others.

I liked when the video likened the Mass to a ‘taste of heaven.’ That earth and heaven kiss.” - L.L. “Reinforced my knowledge of real presence in the Eucharist and the need to evangelize this now. Happy to know there are many devout Catholics very involved with the Eucharistic Revival.” - T.M. “This course has been a blessing to me. It has shown me many connections in the Bible I have never noticed. It has allowed me to better feel His presence and love for me. It has also made me view the Eucharist in a new light. For that I am grateful.” - C.W. “Thank you so much for leading this wonderful course, Barbara. The video presentation was beautifully done, and I found it to be very inspiring.” - K.W. “I found the program very enlightening and enriching related to my past knowledge and devotion to the Eucharist. The Masses I have attended since the sessions have more meaning, and I am grateful for the new insight. I will attend another gathering soon. Thank you.” - Francine “Reinforced my knowledge of the real presence in the Eucharist and the need to evangelize this now. Happy to know there are many devout Catholics very involved with the Eucharistic Revival.” T.M. “This course has been a blessing to me. It has shown me many connections to the Bible I have never noticed. It has allowed me to better feel the presence and love for me. It has also made me view the Eucharist in a new light, and for that I am grateful.” - C.W.

We have two groups in progress now with a few more being planned for the spring.

All are welcome to join this amazing study on the Eucharist! Sign-ups coming soon!

To find more information about the movement, click HERE.

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Celebrating World Marriage Day 2024 A Message for all DoT Parishes from the Department of Evangelization and Family Life…

The Department of Evangelization and Family Life is pleased to provide all parishes with a full set of resources for a very special celebration of World Marriage Day (Sunday, February 11, 2024) and National Marriage Week USA (February 7-14, 2024). We are also spotlighting our “Encouraging Catholic Weddings (ECW)” initiative with our own ECW video series and other resources to encourage engaged couples and those in civil marriages to embrace the beauty of Catholic marriage.

Check out resources for World Marriage Day/National Marriage Week from the USCCB - https:// www.foryourmarriage.org/celebratenational-marriage-week/

HELP SAVE LIVES IN MONMOUTH COUNTY! Protect mothers and children by joining this worldwide witness of prayer, fasting, peaceful vigils, and community outreach.

Take part in 40 Days for Life in Monmouth County Vigil Location: Planned Parenthood at 69 E. Newman Springs Road, Shrewsbury, NJ 07702. Vigil Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Saturday / Sunday - at will. Local Contact: monmouth4life@hotmail.com Learn More...

40daysforlife.com/shrewsbury. Check our Resources for Educational Information, Prayer and Pregnancy Resources.

Come and Bring a Friend... or 2... or 3! 40 Days For Life/ Shrewsbury is a peaceful, prayerful witness. There is no shouting, foul language or graphic signs. As always, stay on the sidewalk or public right of way. Do not go on private property, block driveway or park in Planned Parenthood lot.

Please follow current COVID-19 Protocols.

A Mini Retreat for the Soul - Martha Mary Guild As part of a special program for the beginning of Lent, Barbara Schaflin, Program Chair and member of the Women's Morning Office group, will present a way to pray the "Litany of the Hours". This will be very appropriate for the Martha Mary Guild's February meeting, since it is on Ash Wednesday (February 14)!

Since it is Ash Wednesday, our meeting will begin in Church, where we will attend the noon Mass together and receive ashes. All women of the parish and our Cohorts are welcome to join us in the left rear of the church. Due to the Mass, the rosary will not be said at this meeting, but we will resume that beautiful custom in March.

Since 1990, Barbara Schaflin has been a part of the Women's Morning Office. When Covid hit, she created Prayer pieces for the women to use during weekly Zoom sessions. At the February meeting, she will share a very special piece, based on Macrina Wiederkehr's book, Seven Sacred Pauses. Perhaps it will transform our practice of being present and paying attention to the sacred rhythms of the day. We are looking forward to seeing many of you at Mass and then in Madonna Hall for the meeting. As usual, it's BYOL (Bring Your Own Lunch), with refreshments supplied by the Guild.

The next (12-week) training class for telephone volunteers for CONTACT (24-hour crisis intervention hotline) will begin on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, once a week for 12 weeks, every Wednesday from 6:30 -9:30 P.M. In person training will be held at St. Luke’s Church,1674 Old Freehold Rd., Toms River, NJ 08755. CONTACT, a free and confidential service, has been assisting with the needs of individuals throughout the community since 1975, by providing a safe place for callers to talk about their problems with anonymity.

Information and referrals are provided when requested. For additional information, please call the office: (732) 240-6104.

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February 11, 2024

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SUPPORT GROUP FOR ANYONE SEPARATED OR DIVORCED

St. Peter's Community Lunch: There is a significant NEED EACH WEEK for food to be donated. Click HERE for donation details or log onto our website and visit the Confirmation Prep Page. Community Service hours are provided.

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ We have many offerings for anyone experiencing the pain and hurt of losing a marriage relationship. It doesn’t matter if you are contemplating divorce, newly separated, going through the divorce process, recently divorced or divorced many years. You could have been married 4 years or 40 years, it doesn’t matter, this program has help for everyone that attends! We are currently offering a 12-Week Program Beginning Thursday, March 7, 2024 From 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm St. Leo The Great, Parish Center Meeting Room Located at 50 Hurleys Lane, Lincroft, NJ. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Our programs are run by trained and certified Facilitators who are divorced and who have completed our 12-week Program and now would like to bring the healing they received to you! To register or to have one of the Facilitators give you a call to find out more information, please email: healingheartsfromdivorce@gmail.com.

For more information to help you decide if this program is right for you, please visit: https://www.mylifechangecoach.com/divorceministry. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ We don’t ask if you’re Catholic, we only ask if you need healing! We hope you can join us, and we look forward to meeting you!

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Visit the Site Stay informed on what is happening in our Diocese. As a subscriber you can receive Digital access for $15/yr) or the Print Edition (delivered to your mailbox). There is a Monitor subscription envelope in your quarterly Offertory Envelope package.

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March 19, 2024 – HONORING ST. JOSEPH THE WORKER - In honor of our patron St. Joseph, the staff cordially invites you to join us at Eucharistic Liturgy as we celebrate this special day.

We will pray for peace and healing for ourselves and for our world. Please call to register by March 15.

SPACE WILL BE LIMITED TO 40 PEOPLE. Refreshments and Blessed Bread after the program.

Arrival: 10:30 AM Mass: 11:00 AM/Departure: 1:00 PM. (Presenters: Staff) Donation April 19-21, 2024 - RESTORE AND RENEW - Relax and renew at the beautiful St. Joseph by the Sea retreat house at the Jersey shore. The weekend is the ideal getaway from a busy life. The program consists of daily gentle yoga, mediation, walks on the beach, fellowship and breath work. You will leave refreshed and better prepared to share your best self with your family and community. Massage therapy will be available. Eucharistic Liturgy included. No Supper on Friday. Arrival: 5:00-6:00 PM/Departure: 10:30 AM (Presenter: Avita Kennedy, RYT) Cost: $375