Bishop of the Diocese of Trenton: Most Reverend David M. O’Connell, C. M. Pastor: Reverend Fr. Jeffrey E. Lee
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 Emeritus: Reverend Fr. William J. Bausch Deacons: Vincent Rinaldi John Wedemeyer
February 4, 2018
Trustees: Bill LaMorte Irene Weller
Parish Office hours Mon. - Thurs. 8:30 am - 7:30 pm Open Sunday 9 am - 12 noon.
Parish Membership:
New Parishioners are welcome to register at the office at any time. Next New Parishioner Orientation - Sunday, 11 February at 11 am Contact Parish Office at parishoffice@stmaryscoltsneck.org
Registration is required.
Sacraments:
Eucharist
Detailed Mass times listed on page 2
Penance & Reconciliation
Saturday 3 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.
Summer Intensive Religious Educa on Registra on has began. Families wishing to a end Summer RE will need a My Own Church portal login to register. See page 4 & 8 for more informa on.
14 February is Ash Wednesday Mass: 9 am Prayer Services: 12:15 pm, 4:00 pm, 5:00 pm, 6:00 pm, & 7:00 pm
Ash Wednesday Offertory Envelope can be found in the quarterly mailing of envelopes.
Join a Faith Sharing group this Lent See page 10 for more informa on.
Visit our Website: www.stmaryscoltsneck.org
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Mass Inten ons for the Week 5 February—11 February For * Requested by
Monday, February 5 – Chapel 9 AM St. Agatha Elena SanFilippo * Fred and Ottilie Sorrentino Tuesday, February 6 – Chapel 9 AM St. Paul Miki and Companions Ida Russo * Rosa Amodio Wednesday, February 7 – Chapel 9 AM Frank Cilino * Bill and Gail Cargiulo Thursday, February 8 – Chapel 9 AM St. Jerome Emiliani; St. Josephine Bakhita; International Day of Prayer and Awareness against Human Trafficking John Davis Sr. * Giuffre Family Friday, February 9 – Chapel 9 AM Rita O’Conner Kennelly * Sessa Family Saturday, February 10 - Church 4 PM St. Scholastica Pro Populo Paul Saake * Barbara Saake Robbie Gaglisti * Sophia and Ralph Sunday, February 11 – Church Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time; World Marriage Day; World Day of the Sick 8 AM Eugene Celiano * Maureen Valenziano 10 AM Sergio and Antonio DosSantos * DosSantos Family Hilda O’Doherty * Susan and Neal Brunner Amanda Gray * Freda O’Doherty 12 PM Arlene Madeline Suth * Sperber Family Mark T. Zarantonello * Family 5 PM John Davis * DeVizia Family Dorothy Deckert * John and Susan Murphy
Please pray for the following members of our parish family who are ill: Kay Amatel Edward Habrack Eileen Beckley Tom Hudak John Beckley Charlie Kelley Deborah Blasucci Theresia Kopp Daniel Brown Lori Lettieri Harry Brown Donna Lodi Sal Castro Pauline Madzin Jo Clement Leonidas Mavrookas Logan Dayton John McInerney John DeStefano Mary Joan McNamara Kaitlin Donahue Nagle Regina Moeller Sarina Dormelus Walter Moeller Glenn Duenas Tere Nolan Ruth Fiedler Owen Shoemaker James Fiedler Remmington T. Inez Fieramosca Jay Vida Emily Gioacchini 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
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.
Rest in Peace Please remember in your prayers, those who entered into their new and eternal life in Christ recently.
Baptism during 12 noon Mass Katherine Ann Bishop
Marjorie Messler Frank Spinozzi
AGAPE Ministry Leaders are looking for new co‐chairs to run this once a month gathering. (except during Lent and Advent) Contact: Jack Coppola to volunteer & for more informa on. jcoppola007@yahoo.com
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Pray for Our Military Chief Blake Conley, USN Lt. Col. John Anthony Coppola, US Army Sergeant Scott MacConnell Pvt Michael John Mento, US Army 1st Lt. Adam Sjoholm, US Army 2nd Lt. Ryan Tanguay, US Army Staff Sergeant Stephen Witherow, USAF Lance Corporal Edward Zarzecki
Music Ministry Contact: David Maliakel Music@stmaryscoltsneck.org
Adult Faith Formation Contact: Jim Bridges FaithFormation@stmaryscoltsneck.org
Religious Education Contact: Jim Bridges ReligiousEd@stmaryscoltsneck.org
Temporal Administration, Stewardship & Outreach Contact: Edwin A. Sevillano TemporalAdmin@stmaryscoltsneck.org
Those in Ac ve Military Service
Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands, Protect them as they protect us. Bless them and their families for the sacrifices they make for us in our hour of need and give us peace. We ask this in the Name of Jesus, Our Lord and Savior. Amen If there is a family member you wish to be placed on a list, please call the Parish Office at 732‐780‐2666. Please include rank and branch of service.
Lifelong Catechesis Week 5 February—11 February
Sanctuary Lamps Consider donating the sanctuary lamp that burns in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament in the Church or Christ Chapel in memory of a loved one who has died or to honor a living person. The suggested donation for Sanctuary Lamp is $25. Upcoming availability Church & Christ Chapel:
READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Friday:
1 Kgs 8:1-7, 9-13; Mk 6:53-56 1 Kgs 8:22-23, 27-30; Mk 7:1-13 1 Kgs 10:1-10; Mk 7:14-23 1 Kgs 11:4-13; Mk 7:24-30 1 Kgs 11:29-32; 12:19; Mk 7:31-37
Sunday, 11 February - 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time Lv 13:1-2, 44-46; 1 Cor 10:31 -- 11:1; Mk 1:40-45 Questions for Deeper Reflections: Question for Children: What do you want to ask Jesus to do for you?
2/11‐2/17, 2/18‐2/24 & 2/25‐3/3 Question for Youth: How has Jesus touched your life? How are you changed because of that touch?
Ed Eastman Verga Family
Question for Adults: Name a time when you experienced Jesus’ healing touch.
-Lifelong Catechesis
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Registration for Summer Intensive 2018 Religious Education will begin Feb 1st Summer Intensive 1 : July 9 – 13 & 16 – 20 Summer Intensive 2 : August 6 – 10 & 13 - 17
Grades available for the Summer Intensive Program: Grades 1‐6 (those children entering these grades in September 2018) on a first come, first serve basis. Families must be registered ac ve parishioners whose children have been in the Religious Educa on program for at least one year (with the excep on of first graders). However all families must be registered parishioners for at least 1 year prior to enrolling.
Times: Each session will include a Family Orienta on star ng with 12 noon Mass and ending at approximately 2 pm. Session 1: Sunday, 8 July 12 noon Mass ‐ 2 pm Session 2: Sunday, 5 August 12 noon Mass ‐ 2 pm Followed by classes Monday‐ Friday 8:30 am ‐12:30 pm.
Tui on:
From Feb 1st 9 am through midnight March 31st the reduced tui on is $250 per child. From April 1st through 7:30 pm May 15th the tui on rate of $300 a child will apply.
Program Expecta ons: Each family would be expected to par cipate in 4 intergenera onal events throughout the school year. Including the Advent and/or Lenten Penance and Reconcilia on services. More details are outlined on the Intergenera onal web‐page.
Registra on process: NEW for 2018 For your convenience, all registra on is online through the My Own Church Portal. Once your registra on has been received and capacity is verified an invoice will be sent back for final payment. Payment will be through the On‐line Giving Interface, Pay Pal, or a one‐ me dona on through the Parish Website. The process is completed a er payments have been applied to Family Invoices.
The My Own Church Bu on may be found on the parish website www.stmaryscoltsneck.org
First Communion Meeting Tuesday, February 6 a meeting to discuss First Communion with the 2nd Grade parents. There will be two sessions and you are free to attend whichever is more convenient for you. The first will be at 5:00 p.m. and the second will be at 6:30 p.m. Both will take place in the Theater in the parish center. Each will last approximately a half hour. Please make every effort to attend.
Confirmation Prep. Grades 7 & 8 Next few sessions Date 2/4/2018
Group Session A
9 9
2/25/2018
B No Class A
3/4/2018
B
2/11/2018 2/18/2018
Super Bowl ‐ 3:30pm Class ‐ 5pm Mass Mass at 5‐7:30PM Feb 19 ‐ President's Day
10 Mass at 5‐7:30PM Last Sunday Mass at 5 10 Class un l 7:30PM
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Music Ministry David Maliakel Music@stmaryscoltsneck.org
What are the roles of the cantor, the choir, and the congregation during the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass? The role of the congregation is to respond in prayer, both sung and spoken, at the appropriate times during Mass. In the order of the Mass, this means: Entrance Antiphon • Kyrie • Gloria • Affirmations following the readings • Antiphon of the Responsorial Psalm • Acclamation before the Gospel • Sequences• Creed • Preface Dialogue • Sanctus (Holy Holy Holy) • Memorial Acclamation • Amen • The Lord’s Prayer • Agnus Dei • Prayer before Communion • Communion Antiphon Affirmations to the Prayer after Communion, Solemn Blessings and dismissal In addition to above, there is also the singing of hymns or songs. While this is at first glance a daunting list, do remember that the Ordinary remains constant in terms of text, while the musical settings change seasonally. The role of the cantor during Mass is more accurately described as a psalmist. The cantor sings the verses of responsorial psalm, the verse before the Gospel, and the verses of psalms sung during the entrance or communion processions. The cantor also plays a very important role in the liturgies of the Triduum, as the rubrics indicate certain texts and chants to be specifically sung by the cantor, sometimes even indicating the preference that there be two cantors, one male, one female. Many carry the notion that the cantor leads the congregation during the singing of everything else, but this is a half-truth. At Low Masses, those without an organ, the cantor provides the visual and musical cues to the congregation and bolsters their singing. At Masses with an organ, the organist is the true leader of the congregation (more on the role of the organ in a future article), and the cantor as we commonly associate them as “song leader” is a luxury, but not a necessity. Try this next time you are at Mass: As the introduction to a piece of music starts, close your eyes or do not otherwise look at the cantor, and if you have a professional organist you will know when to start singing, at what tempo, and as the music continues, you will know whether or not the verse you are on is the final one. The role of the choir is two-fold. The first is to bolster the congregational singing, but to do so in a more refined and elegant manner; singing in many voice parts instead of unison, and adding descants and countermelodies as indicated by the composer. The second is to sing the parts of the Mass or other selections not designed for congregational singing. This includes, but is not limited to, the singing of a polyphonic motet, hymn or other devotional piece before Mass, or following the Communion chant. A well-rehearsed choir can elevate mood of the worship environment and at certain times of the year it is of utmost necessity to have a robust choir! It is my hope that these articles prove informative and useful. Next week we take a slight shift from all things of sound, and focus on sacred silence. As always, if there are questions, send me an email and you might just see an answer here in the bulletin. Pax. Andrew J. Macirowski Pastoral Coordinator for Worship / Organist
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Saturday, 4:00 PM (Church)
Sunday, 8:00 AM (Church)
Sunday, 10:00 AM (Church)
Sunday, 12:00 PM (Church)
Sunday, 5:00 PM (Church)
Reader
Reader
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EMs of Holy Communion
Greeter
Cantor
LWD
Usher
John Grabowski Jim Davis Bob Lind Frank Sikorskas NOT FILLED
Anthony Buzzetta Jonathan Stubbs
Monty Matrisciani - Center Cup Susan Baker - Organ Host Irene Weller - Center Host Justine Buzzetta - Tabernacle Host Rosemarie Estephan - Organ Cup Suzanne Schlesinger - Tabernacle Cup Helene Lind - Alternate
Christopher Aquinas
Dering Sprague
Margaret Caponegro NOT FILLED
Ellen Balestiero
Abigail Cowles Daniel Cowles
Jane Slattery - Center Cup Michael Staub - Organ Host Maureen Staub - Center Host Martha Cowles - Tabernacle Host Rosanne LaCava - Organ Cup Michael Stivala - Tabernacle Cup Mike LaCava - Alternate
Robert Lutkewitte
Anthony Bongiorno
NOT FILLED NOT FILLED
David Maliakel
Gabriella Penczak Valeska Yaninas Tesya Yaninas
Chris Barnett - Center Cup Sue Fitzpatrick - Center Cup Gregory Calderaro - Organ Host Richard Yaeger - Center Host Helen DeCerce - Tabernacle Host Mary Aiello - Organ Cup NOT FILLED - Tabernacle Cup Maureen Geiger - Alternate
Julia Cullen
Barbara Schaflin
Mary DeSalvatore Tina Repetto
Gina Barnett
Andrea Donner
Leigh Gavinelli John Orrico Greg Penczak Jack Zumba Charlie Gavinelli Allan Ryan Vince Cerulo
Mary Natale Tommy Zita
Joseph Merante - Center Cup NOT FILLED - Organ Host Lee Gesner - Center Host Patricia Gesner - Tabernacle Host Maria Gerbino - Organ Cup NOT FILLED - Tabernacle Cup Patricia Balbo - Alternate
Carl Simone
Richard Gerbino
Donna Murphy Anna May Schellenberger
Magnificat Choir
Fernando Pinguelo
James Dolan Joe Mancino Joseph Rinaldo William Starce
Christopher Montefusco Allen Montefusco
Susan Murphy - Center Cup Sandra Montefusco - Organ Host Terrie Austin - Center Host Diane Antico - Tabernacle Host NOT FILLED - Organ Cup NOT FILLED - Tabernacle Cup NOT FILLED - Alternate
Annette Raynor
John McCrae
Maria Greenstein
Michael Boliver George Watts James Pifer Joe Young
Marybeth Jacobson
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You're Invited! Special Travel Presentation Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018 - TIME 7:00 PM Madonna Hall St. Mary Church, Phalanx Road, Colts Neck, NJ 07722
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Since 1634, this small Bavarian village has honored its vow to God to perform the Passion Play every 10 years, and 2020 is no different.
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Quo vadis… Today we celebrate the Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time. The key to getting from our human condition (see the first reading) to being healed (gospel) is to “translate” (see Second Sunday in Ordinary Time) our sight from ourselves to Jesus. One view of paschal mystery living, then, is for each of us to go “off to a deserted place” to be with our God. It is in prayer, communion with God, that we come face to face with Jesus, get to know him and his mission, and allow it to seize us so that our own living is characterized by preaching the gospel. Like those in the gospel who come to Jesus for healing, we all come to Jesus with expectations (after all, prayers of petition are the most common). The challenge is to move beyond our expectations to what Jesus really wants to give us—the good news of salvation. We need to allow Jesus’ presence to transform us so that our every breath is a proclamation of God’s saving mystery. Most of us would not go out to neighboring towns to preach. But we can smile a simple thank you to the tired cashier in the supermarket. We can bite our tongue rather than snap at the rambunctious children. We can do something thoughtful for someone when it is not expected. Like Jesus, we can be a living gospel. My Own Church is a web based way for each parishioner household to manage their own information, such as telephone numbers, address, names of those in the household, ministries, etc…. I have been inviting all parishioners to launch this initiative for their families. Religious Education families must
launch this in order to register/re-register for RE programs. I am grateful to all for your cooperation as we strive to serve you better and become more efficient in managing information. Next weekend, the Church observes World Marriage Sunday. It is a way for us to pray for all married couples and those preparing for the Sacrament of Marriage. Marriage and Family Life is the cornerstone of the Church. Family Life has been designated by those at Second Vatican Council as the Domestic Church of the Home. This is where our faith is lived and taught. Let us encourage one another. We continue to welcome new parishioners to our parish. Next weekend is another New Parishioner Orientation. As ambassadors for Christ, join me in welcoming and encouraging these new members. A great big thank you to Jack and Rorie Coppola for their many years of oversight in preparing the Agape Sunday for our community. They have very generously shared their time and talent for us. When you see them take a moment to thank them. We are looking for coordinators of our Agape Sundays (about 8 times per year). Interested persons should contact Catherine at our parish office. Ash Wednesday is 14 February. Begin to reflect on what you might “give up” for Lent and what you might “take on” for Lent. Take the time to prepare so that the Lenten Journey can be a fruitful time that is harvested during the Easter Season. Have a great week. Let us remember one another in prayer. Happy Sunday. Peace. Father Jeff
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Sharing Our Treasure Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time 28 January Weekly Sacrificial Stewardship
$23,707
Envelope Contribu ons
$19,011
Electronic/Online Contribu ons
$ 3,309
Loose Contribu ons
$ 1,387
Every year, the good people of our Diocese accept the Lord Jesus’ invita on and respond so generously, as their means will allow, to support and grow the essen al programs, ministries and services of our Diocese. I rely on you and ask your con nued support. God bless you Most Rev. David M. O’Connell, C.M. Bishop of Trenton
Average Contribu on per Household this week $59.36 # of Contribu ng Households # of Registered Parishioner Households
376 1,269
Addi onally, because of your contribu ons, we were able to send $1,000 to the appeal for La n America .
Appeal weekend is Feb. 17/18 Our FTMM goal included 3 years ( 2016‐2018) of the ACA. We encourage our parishioners— especially those that did not make a pledge to the FTMM — to support this years’ ACA and respond to Our Bishop’s call.
Included in this week’s offertory will be the collec on for the Catholic Churches in Eastern Europe. This past week our parish transferred $3,000 from our stewardship income to support the ac vi es of St. Mary Parish Social Concerns Outreach.
Thank you for your generosity!
THANK YOU for the Sacrificial Stewardship Offerings as we support the ministries, programs and facilities of our parish.
SAVE the Date Golf Outing Monday, 4 June 2018
Saturday, February 10 9 am ‐ 3 pm Parish Hall cards, coins and stamps
The Parish of Saint Mary 9 Annual Golf Ou ng Ba le Ground Country Club th
THE TRADITION CONTINUES! Interested in joining the Golf Commi ee? Contacts: Edwin A. Sevillano TemporalAdmin@stmaryscoltsneck.org 732‐780‐2666 x312 Ken Camarco kvcamarco@gmail.com
The My Own Church Bu on on the parish website
may be found
www.stmaryscoltsneck.org Located under the Parish Resources Block. Select The Parish of Saint Mary, Colts Neck from the dropdown menu (fourth from the bo om), and fill in the required informa on. Ques ons? See the help page link or call the parish office.
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A RETREAT DAY FOR LAY LEADERS at THE CO-CATHEDRAL OF ST. ROBERT BELLARMINE
“GO DEEPER – LIVE THE JOURNEY” Sister Rita Woehlcke, SSJ
Saturday, February 24, 2018 Registra on from 8:30 AM , 9:00 AM Mass, Program 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM Followed by op onal lunch Cost: $20 ‐ Check payable to “St. Robert Bellarmine Church” RSVP by February 17, 2018
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Martha Mary Guild Mee ng FEBRUARY 14, 2018 MARY (Miriam) of Nazareth A program repor ng on contemporary reflec ons focused on a Marian Spirituality for Today
Night of Renewal Concert and Talk with Chris Bray
Rev. Ronald Cioffi, pastor of St. Joseph Parish in Keyport (1990 – 2016), will be our special guest speaker for the February mee ng. Not only is it Valen ne’s Day, but it is also the first day of Lent, Ash Wednesday.
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When: Saturday, March 10, 2018 Following the 5 pm Mass, in the Church at Saint Mary Parish
Father Cioffi will conclude with an Ash Wednesday Prayer Service and distribu on of ashes.
We cordially invite the men of our parish to join us at this special me. The rosary will be said at 11:30 am in the Christ Chapel, followed by “BYOL” ‐ bring your own lunch, with refreshments provided by the Guild. The mee ng will begin promptly at 12:30, in Madonna Hall, followed by the program presenta on at 12:45 pm.
Join a Faith Sharing group this Lent to prepare for our bap smal renewal at Easter. Groups meet at home or at the parish once a week, days or evenings, Ash Wednesday through Holy Week. Read and reflect on the scripture readings for the coming Sunday Liturgy.
All materials provided.
Facilitators needed. Simple training available if needed.
Please contact: tomkinlin@gmail.com or faithforma on@stmaryscoltsneck.org to join.
Chris Bray travels across North America leading worship and speaking at hundreds of churches, schools, conferences and retreats, for tens of thousands each year.
Meets one Intergenera onal requirement by a ending both the 5 pm Mass & the Night of Renewal.