February 5, 2023 - Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

The parish of saint Mary

parishoffice@stmaryscoltsneck.org

Pastor

Parish

Mass Intentions for:

Saturday, February 4th - Sunday, February 12, 2023

For * Requested by

Saturday, February 04 – 4 PM Church

Mary Resko * Jon and Mary Kopko

Ed Eastman * Verga Family

Paul Saake * Barbara Saake

Sunday, February 05 – Church

8 AM Neil Slattery * Widmeier Family

Jean Brock * Joe and Tami Minichini

Robert Arcoleo * Joe and Tami Minichini

10 AM Pro Populo

CarmelaAdinolfi*EugeneandDominicaNapolitano&Family

12 PM Michael Gebert * Richard and Maria Gerbino

John M. Grabowski, Sr. * Grabowski Family

Special Intention * Bob Amling

Monday, February 06 – 9 AM Chapel

Ruby Poscablo-Lim * Drs. Gener and Elvira Dapul

Tuesday, February 07 – 9 AM Chapel

Grace Migliaccio * Dr. Maria Lucarelli

Luis Cubina * Brown Family

Wednesday, February 08 -9 AM Chapel

Gerard Carney Sr. * Brown Family

Richard Walsh * Tom and Angela Kinlin

Thursday, February 09 -9 AM Chapel

Carlos Martins * Lorraine Martins

Friday, February 10 – 9 AM Chapel

Sally Hennessey * Danielle Hennessey

Bernadette Shine * Tom and Angela Kinlin

Saturday, February 11 - 4 PM Church

Julia Camarata * Charles Camarata

Mark T. Zarantonello * Family

Jean Petrovcin * Cira and Louis Vaccarino

Sunday, February 12 - Church

8 AM Marge Dedalis * Alice Ganley

Please pray for the following members of our parish family who are ill:

KathleenAmatel

MichaelBarker

JaniceBasilice

FrBillBausch

EileenBeckley

BrendaCaronna

ChristenChellis

LynetteColaco-Desouza

BlakeConley

JackCoppola

KaitlinDonahueNagle

SharonEvangellista

JoannFeliciti

CynthiaFiedler

JamesFiedler

EmilyGioacchini

TomHudak

ElizabethLindHuseby

BridgetKorn

BobLind

LoriLettieri

DonnaLodi

LudwigMendola

KevinO’Shea

OwenShoemaker

VictoriaSlater

GerardP.Thompson

LaurenVinci

LeonJankowski

ElizabethDeStefano

LouSchmitt

EdwardHabrack

FrankDonahue

Toaddafamilymembertothesicklistfor8weeks, pleasecallor e-mailtheParishOffice.Thank you! 732-780-2666 or parishbulletin@stmaryscoltsneck.org

Helen and John Sionas * Eileen and Michael Stivala

10 AM Scott MacConnell * Greenstein Family

Michael Pezzuto * Family

Peter Costanzo ****

12PM Pro Populo

Norbert Hanley * Hugh and Phyllis Murphy

Robert A. and Mary Joan McNamara * McNamara Family

PRAY for Military & First Responders

AMT Colton Boag, USCG

LCpl Devon Francis

Chrzan, USMC

Lt. Col. John Anthony

Coppola, US Army

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

Ensign Matthew Motola, USN

LCpl Bradley O’Ree, USMC

SPC Nicholas Poskonka, US Army

Captain Richard Savo, US Army

1st Lt. Adam Sjoholm, US Army

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. Please

Captain Ryan Tanguay, US Army

TSgt Stephen

Witherow, USAF

LCpl Edward Zarzecki, USMC

Lifelong Catechesis - Week of February 5th - February 11th

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

5 Sunday: Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Is 58:7-10 / 1 Cor 2:1-5 / Mt 5:13-16

6 Monday: Gn 1:1-19 / Mk 6:53-56

7 Tuesday: Gn 1:20—2:4a / Mk 7:1-13

8 Wednesday: Gn 2:4b-9, 15-17 / Mk 7:14-23

9 Thursday: Gn 2:18-25 / Mk 7:24-30

10 Friday: Gn 3:1-8 / Mk 7:31-37

11 Saturday: Gn 3:9-24 / Mk 8:1-10

FOR DEEPER REFLECTION:

Question for Children: What can you do to bring the light of Jesus into the lives of your family, friends, and people you meet?

Question for Youth: How do you feel when Jesus says that YOU are the salt of the earth and that YOU are called to be the light for others?

Question for Adults: What specific efforts do you take to maintain your light? Do you let your light dim? Why?

The Sanctuary Lamps this week are burning for:

Chapel: Jacqueline and Robert Scisco * Schaflin Family

Church: Albert Auer * Schaflin Family

SANCTUARY LAMPS 2023

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.

Mass Intention Requests

Requests can be made in person by stopping at the parish office, or online HERE.

The suggested stipend is $10.

Grotto Candles

The Grotto Candles are available for your prayer intentions.

Offering is $3.00 per candle.

Our Promise to Protect

The Diocese of Trenton is committed to the initiatives outlined in the U.S. Bishops’ Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People and to its own policies and guidelines in regard to the reporting and investigation of sexual abuse allegations involving minors. If you have been sexually abused as a minor by a member of the clergy or anyone representing the Catholic Church, or if you know of someone who was, you can report that abuse through the diocesan ABUSE HOTLINE: 1-888-296-2965 or via e-mail at abuseline@dioceseoftrenton.org. The Diocese of Trenton reports any allegations of sexual abuse to the appropriate law enforcement agencies. Anyone with an allegation is also encouraged to provide that information to local law enforcement authorities.

Child Protection Efforts

Worship & Music

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

Worship@stmaryscoltsneck.org

Ministry MembersAre Needed

Why do most people who are involved with ministry get started? One reason is that they see a need and feel that they can contribute to fill that need in their parish. Another is that they have a desire to give back to the worship community and decide to serve in that way. Yet another is the feeling that sitting in the pew is not enough and want to further serve the Lord.

Whatever the reason may be, your community has a need for volunteer ministry members. Remember the parish stewardship motto of time, talent, and treasure. Your weekly offering is the third piece. Serving in a ministry is an opportunity to offer the first two aspects.

Here is a snapshot of the ministries in our parish:

Altar Servers - Children who have made their First Holy Communion may serve at the altar of our Lord duringweekend Mass and HolyDays.

Art/Environment - Assist in the decorating of the campus for Christmas, Easter, and other special occasions, and maintain fixtures, flowers, etc throughout the year.

Music@stmaryscoltsneck.org

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy CommunionAssist in the distribution of Holy Communion at Mass and/or bring the Eucharist to the sick and homebound.

Hospitality - Assist with Baptisms, Weddings, and other events outside of regularly scheduled Masses. Music Ministry - The Choir, Chorale, and Handbell Choir are always in need of new members to sing (or ring) praise to the Lord and aid the congregation in divine worship.

Children’s Liturgy of the Word - Lead our children in understanding the weekly scriptural message.

Ushers - Guide visitors, oversee the stewardship offerings.

Readers - Proclaim the word of God at Mass; there is a need for both weekends and weekdays.

There is no such thing as too many members in a given ministry. The ones outlined above serve frequently and as such require strength in numbers in order to effectively serve our parish community. As we return prepare to enter the season of Lent, please prayerfully consider joining a ministry. If you are interested, please contact Andrew: worship@stmaryscoltsneck.org

Saint of the Week:

Scholastica, Religious, 480-543

Scholastica was the twin sister of Saint Benedict and was a member of a wealthy family from the central area of present-day Italy. Like her brother, Scholastica was drawn early on to a religious life. After Benedict founded a monastery at Monte Cassino, south of Rome, she joined a convent in Plombariola, which was a town located a few miles away from Monte Cassino. Read more HERE.

Speak with a Priest

 Struggling with a life event and in need of spiritual assistance?

 Want to celebrate the Sacrament of Penance outside the normal Confession times?

 Trying to find your way back to engagement with the Church?

 Discerning vocation?

 Looking to complete your Sacraments of Initiation and wish to chat about the journey? St Mary is offering the opportunity for parishioners to chat with a priest who is only indirectly engaged with the parish.

If interested please contact Fr Mike Walsh by phone 732-780-2666 x205 or email frmike.walsh@stmaryscoltsneck.org

Saturday 4PM

Sunday 8AM

February 5, 2023

Worship Schedule: Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Saturday, February 11th - Sunday, February 12th

Altar Server Cantor Reader 1 Reader 2 EMHC

Grace Collins Server Needed

Diane Dragone Paul Tonacci Kathy Maher

Server Needed Server Needed Carly York Anthony Bongiorno Rita Duenas

Sunday 10AM

Gabriella Penczak Server Needed

Sunday 12PM

Carly York Julia Cullen Carl Simone

Organ Host - Irene Weller

Tabernacle Host - Emily Santangelo

Tabernacle Host - Louise Habrack

Alternate - Susan Murphy

Organ Host - Lisa Aldridge

Tabernacle Host - Joyce Flynn

Tabernacle Host - Justine Buzzetta

Alternate - Joseph Flanagan

Organ Host - Carol Donahue

Tabernacle Host - Heide Lohn

Tabernacle Host - Amy Orrico

Alternate - Gregory Calderaro

Jonathan Stubbs Gonzalo Sevillano

Carly York Richard Gerbino Alicia Mendez

Ash Wednesday

Organ Host - Lee Gesner

Tabernacle Host - Monica Barr

Tabernacle Host - Minister Needed

Alternate - Patricia Gesner

Wednesday, February 22, 2023

Imposition of Ashes will take place in the church at the following times:

Parish of Saint Mary, Colts Neck

9am Mass

12:15pm Prayer Service 4pm Prayer Service

5:30pm Prayer Service

Saint Catharine, Holmdel

9am Mass

12pm Prayer Service 5pm Prayer Service

7:30pm Mass

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.

Faith Formation

Julia CullenPastoral Coordinator of Faith Formation / Religion Education

ReligiousEd@stmaryscoltsneck.org

732-780-2666 X 309

Rose FarrowCoordinator of Faith Formation / Youth & Adult Catechesis

YouthRE@stmaryscoltsneck.org

732-780-2666 X 310

Summer Intensive early registration/re-registration opened on February 1st. Classes are filling fast, so register today if you wish to enroll. Link is on page 7. We are also asking for summer volunteers, both students (7th & 8th graders) and parents. Please sign up today! A reminder to save the date for our Fishers of Men INTERGENERATIONAL on Ash Wednesday. Please RSVP below And a prayer for all of our Confirmation Prep students as they retreat together this weekend, may their faith be strengthened.

Faith Formation Calendar

22 February 2023

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION LINKS :

 Intergenerational List for the 2022-2023

 Intergenerational Participation Record

 Yearly Faith Formation Calendar - LINK HERE

 RE Fall classes 2022-2023 Grades 1-6- LINK HERE

Ash Wednesday

Fishers of Men

INTERGENERATIONAL

See Page 8 for more details

26 March 2023

Lenten Penance and Reconciliation 3pm

MANDATORY FOR ALL 7th & 8th grade

Religious Education Parent Volunteer Sign-ups:

Lenten Penance & Reconciliation (day of volunteers) LINK

Easter Egg Hunt (set up crew, volunteer at event, clean up crew) LINK

7th and 8th Grade Service Hour Sign-ups: Easter Egg Hunt LINK

Summer Intensive (July Virtual or August on Campus) LINK

Summer Intensive Religious Education Early Registration/ Re-Registration OPENS for

incoming Grades 1-6

February 1, 2023

July 17-28 Virtual program 9am to 12pm

August 7-18 On Campus program

8:30am to 12:30pm

This is the early discounted price and will end on February 28, 2023 Classes are first come, first serve. Classes will be closed when capacity is met.

Register Here for the summer intensive program. Link can be found on the website homepage or here on the weekly bulletin.

Ash Wednesday FishersofMen

INTERGENERATIONAL

This year we will be collecting in the narthex for people in need for the “Birthrite Drive”.

More info on pg. 8

Grades 1-6 are encouraged to come to Madonna Hall for a presentation and craft after receiving their ashes.

Liturgy of the Word Dismissal Facilitator Meeting

SAVE THE DATE

Sunday, February 26, 2023

beginning at the 10am mass

11 am Madonna Hall

Coffee and Donuts will be served

We invite all parents to attend this informal information meeting to consider being trained as a facilitator for Liturgy of the Word Dismissal.

Sign up here for the event

Walking with Moms in Need is an initiative through which Catholic parishes and communities "walk in the shoes" of local pregnant and parenting women in need. Everyone should know how to help moms in difficult circumstances.

While not trying to turn Catholic parishes into pregnancy centers, we can support local pregnancy centers where they exist, and we can also find and share other resources with pregnant and parenting women.

INTERGENERATIONALS ITEMS NEEDED

COLLECTIONENDSFEBRUARY22,2023

Waling with Moms in Need Collection –Donation will go to Birthright in Red Bank and Freehold

 diapers sizes 5 and 6

 women's toiletries

 baby shampoo

 baby wash

 baby lotion

 onesies - preemie through 12-mo. sizes

 bath towels

 receiving blankets

Grades7-8andHighSchoolStudents whobringadonationof4ormoreitemsfrom thelistwhenreceivingAshesonFebruary22 at4:00and5:30willreceive1hourofservice.

In an effort to support pregnant women and young families in need, the parishes of the Diocese of Trenton are strongly encouraged to participate in the USCCB’s initiative, Walking With Moms in Need (WWMN).

My Dear Parishioners:

Today we celebrate the Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time. We speak of the paschal mystery in terms of dying and rising. Perhaps the gospel this Sunday offers another way of putting it: taste or be thrown out; be a light that shines, hidden is no good for anyone. Practically speaking, this might mean that we get involved in some of the visible parish ministries, not only liturgical ones but perhaps social outreach or tutoring one of the school children. Maybe being salty or shining simply means that we take stock of our already too-busy days and reflect on what has value or meaning for the good of others and what has become habit to no real avail. Discipleship always involves ongoing discernment.

Our RCIA candidates continue their journey toward the Easter Sacraments. Let us continue to pray for them and their families. The month of February is a time for us to reflect on the great gift of God’s love present in the Sacrament of Marriage. The love of a man and a woman is a revelation of God’s love. Through their love and openness to God’s grace, family life is another way in which God’s presence is made known. The Sacrament of Marriage is not something that ought to be taken for granted. It deserves the very best we can offer as we prepare couples for this sacrament and as we support married couples throughout their life journey. Let us con-

tinue to pray for women and men who commit themselves to the noble vocation of married life. I hope that some from our parish community will participate in the Catholic Men’s Rally. It is a time for men as well as their sons to discover how God is calling them to share their faith in the family and the workplace.

Religious Education registration for the Summer Program has begun. I am grateful to our parish staff for their care in preparing the registration process and making it as accessible as possible for our parish families. Each year we evaluate the process to make it as “user friendly” as possible. We have assembled a group of committed teachers of religion to staff this program each year. The instructors are persons of faith who have obtained a teaching certificate, catechetical certificate and are fully compliant with the expectations of our church to serve the needs of our parish children.

This weekend I will be celebrating mass at Saint Catherine Parish Holmdel and Father Pat McPartland will be here at Saint Mary for the 12noon. Have a great week. Let us remember one another in our prayer.

Happy Sunday. Peace. Father Jeff

Quo vadis . . .

Temporal Admin., Stewardship & Outreach

Sharing Our Treasure

January 29, 2023 – Fourth Sunday Ordinary Time

Edwin A. SevillanoTemporalAdmin@stmaryscoltsneck.org

"Let your life be free from love of money but be content with what you have, for he has said, I will never forsake you or abandon you. "

Heb 13:5

This weekend February 4-5 is our monthly Building & Mortgage Reduction second collection. Our payment is $7,966.26. Included also in this weekend’s offering will be the Black & Native American fund collection Please be generous.

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.

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

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

Should you require our assistance setting up your new account, please call the parish office at 732-780-2666.

You can also download the ConnectNow Giving App for Android or iOS

Thank you for your continuous support!

The 2023 Annual Catholic Appeal launches February 25th and 26th throughout the Diocese of Trenton.

Each year the Bishop seeks the support of all the members of the diocese to further the work of our ministries. Each of us has a vital part in all we do in Christ’s name, and each of us can share in all we do with a gift to the Annual Catholic Appeal. Our single Act of Faith propels the works of love that build up our Church. You make that happen with a generous gift to the ACA. This year St. Mary Parish share of the goal is $75,000. As the people of the Diocese of Trenton, you have an opportunity to help others see Christ working in our midst. Please take a moment and truly reflect on any help you can give. We truly need everyone to participate. Thank you for your support, and may God continue to bless you and your family.

THANK YOU ST. MARY’S PARISHIONERS

Thank you for the recent donation to FA Open Door. Your recent generosity is appreciated as we work to help those less fortunate in our community. Best Regards, Kathy Rodman, Treasurer

Thank you for supporting Open Door’s Mission. Your donation allows us to assist the most vulnerable among us. We’re grateful you’ve decided to #BeTheOne and make a difference. 60 Turkeys with an abundance of Pantry & Thanksgiving items. Board of Trustees Freehold Area Open Door

Thank you for your generous donation of gift cards. We are so grateful that you were able to participate in our Christmas Wish List Drive. We could not have helped so many families without you. May God Bless you!

Kathy West, Director of

Client

Services, Project PAUL

On behalf of the Church of Mother of Mercy Religious Education program, I would like to thank you for your enormous generosity in donating Christmas gifts to the children of our program. With your immense contribution, we have met our goal in giving a gift to every child of our program and we could not have done it without your help. The children, their families and our catechists of the Religious Education Program are so grateful and inspired by your thoughtfulness and generosity! I am thankful that your parish has been so kind and giving with our community. May God fill your life with love, joy and peace this Christmas and throughout the new year. Thank you for your love, support, and kindness.

Sincerely, Blanca Chiriboga, The Church of Mother of Mercy, Coordinator of Religious Education

Faith at Home is a monthly resource produced by the Diocese of Trenton to encourage families to grow in the practice of the faith.

Visit the Site

THE ANNUAL BAYSHORE

SENIOR CENTER GIFT AUCTION will take place on Friday, March 3. The doors open at 6:30pm. Entrance cost is $20 and includes coffee and cake.

(100 Main Street, Keansburg)

Pre-paid ticket packages are on sale for $40. Please call Denise 732-801-4190 or Patty for more information 732-495-1490.

YOUNG ADULT RETREAT

February 10-12 2023

Marianist Family Retreat Center

Cape May Point, NJ 08212

Come join other young adults

35) married or single, to take a step back from our busy lives, This will be a time to examine your personal faith and your relationship with God, your family members and yourself.

Our time will be filled with prayer experiences, peer group discussions, Eucharist and lots of fun!

Cost $145 per person

www.capemaymarianists.org or call 609-884-3829

Some financial aid is available

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WORLD MARRIAGE DAYAND NATIONALMARRIAGE WEEK 2023

In observance of World Marriage Day (Sunday, February 12, 2023) and National Marriage Week (February 7-14, 2022), the Diocese of Trenton honors all Catholic married couples with a special web resource to enhance their marriage in three important ways: 1) Reconnect with Your Spouse, 2) Make Your Marriage Even Better, and 3) Serve Others in Your Marriage. Find all this and more at www.dioceseoftrenton.org/world-marriage-day-for-couples, and for newly married couples, be sure to visit www.dioceseoftrenton.org/newly-married-resource-page - what every couple needs to make their marriage extraordinary! (Part of the BuildingStrongMarriages.org initiative of the Diocese of Trenton)

CELEBRATING MARRIAGE FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY

Week 2 (February 11, 12) – World Marriage Day Weekend

Celebrating the Beauty of Catholic Marriage from the Catechism – read more at usccb.org under “Resources”

1605 Holy Scripture affirms that man and woman were created for one another: "It is not good that the man should be alone." The woman, "flesh of his flesh," his equal, his nearest in all things, is given to him by God as a "helpmate"; she thus represents God from whom comes our help. "Therefore a man leaves his father and his mother and cleaves to his wife, and they become one flesh." The Lord himself shows that this signifies an unbreakable union of their two lives by recalling what the plan of the Creator had been "in the beginning": "So they are no longer two, but one flesh." (Catechism of the Catholic Church)

Week 3 (February 18, 19)

Celebrating the Beauty of Catholic Marriage from the Catechism – read more at usccb.org under “Resources”

1643 "Conjugal love involves a totality, in which all the elements of the person enter - appeal of the body and instinct, power of feeling and affectivity, aspiration of the spirit and of will. It aims at a deeply personal unity, a unity that, beyond union in one flesh, leads to forming one heart and soul; it demands indissolubility and faithfulness in definitive mutual giving; and it is open to fertility. (Catechism of the Catholic Church)

Week 4 (February 25, 26)

Celebrating the Beauty of Catholic Marriage from the Catechism – read more at usccb.org under “Resources”

1644 The love of the spouses requires, of its very nature, the unity and indissolubility of the spouses' community of persons, which embraces their entire life: "so they are no longer two, but one flesh." They "are called to grow continually in their communion through day-to-day fidelity to their marriage promise of total mutual self-giving." This human communion is confirmed, purified, and completed by communion in Jesus Christ, given through the sacrament of Matrimony. It is deepened by lives of the common faith and by the Eucharist received together (Catechism of the Catholic Church).

VALENTINES FOR THE MILITARY SERVICE PROJECT

Any parishioner who has a family member serving at a Base in the USA, a Valentine Box will be sent to them if you kindly provide the parish office with the complete address. Faith Formation in partnership with Catherine J. Sas c/o Luther Memorial Church, Tinton Falls NJ/Earle Naval Base in conjunction with Chaplin Joseph Pinzl and Pastor Jace Detrie

Catholic Men for Jesus Christ Conference - February 25

Men of the Diocese of Trenton are invited to experience prayer, camaraderie and engaging speakers at the 26th annual Catholic Men for Jesus Christ Conference slated for February 25 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in St. Gregory the Great Parish, Hamilton Square. The conference, which bears the theme “Living Joy, rediscover it and live it every day,” will feature a slate of presenters including Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., who will serve as principal celebrant and homilist of the Mass.

Read more here

CATHOLIC WOMEN OF ZION CHAPTER

at Church of St. William the Abbot

YOU ARE INVITED TO CWOZ Chapter 1’s 34th Year Anniversary Retreat Day. The day consists of Mass, Adoration, Music by: Joyful Praise, Speaker, Sharing, Networking and Prayers for Healing. This month’s speaker is: Amanda O’Sullivan she was baptized in the Holy Spirit in 1998. Amanda invites us to join her as she shares:

“Boots on the Ground; Esther's

Date: Saturday, February 11, 2023 9:00 am. to 2:00 pm. Mass - 9:00am. will be celebrated by Fr. Thomas Maher

Place: Church of St. William the Abbot 2740 Lakewood Allenwood Rd, Howell, NJ 07731

Admission: $20.00 includes Box lunchpay at the door Come and bring a friend!

Reservations: are necessary-must select a Box Lunch from Selections listed on CWOZ Website www.cwoz.org at 732-475-7113 no later than Tuesday, February 7, 2023

Mary Ann Collett, Co-founder/Director of Catholic Women of Zion cwoz@cwoz.org

Arise”

St. Joseph By the Sea Retreat Center

400 NJ-35, South Mantoloking, NJ 08738

CURRENT BROCHURE CAN BE FOUND ON OUR WEBSITE – www.sjbsea.org

February 17-19, 2023 - COME TO THE QUIET –A SILENT RETREAT

Come and experience the shore in all its winter beauty! This weekend has been set aside for those desiring time alone with God. This retreat offers time for reflection; Eucharistic Liturgy and Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament will be included. Massage therapy will be available. No Supper on Friday. Arrival: 5:00-6:00 p.m./Departure:1:00 p.m. (Presenters: Staff and Visiting Directors) Cost: $325.

March16,2023-HONORINGST.JOSEPHTHEWORKER

In honor of our patron St. Joseph, the staff cordially invites you to join us at 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 13. SPACE WILL BE LIMITED TO 40 PEOPLE. Refreshments and Blessed Bread after the program. Arrival: 10:30 a.m. - (Mass: 11:00 a.m.) / Departure: 1:00 p.m. (Presenters: Staff) Donation

March 24-26, 2023 – FOOTSTEPS IN THE GARDEN

Do you ever wonder what God is doing and has done in your life even without your help? In scripture, God says, “You will be like a watered garden.” (Is 58:11-12) The blooms in the garden of life take root in the silence. Although the garden needs tending and harvesting, often in our busyness, we miss the beauty that comes on its own and the footsteps of the One who scatters seeds of hope. This weekend offers you time to explore the gardens of your life. Eucharistic Liturgy included. No Supper on Friday. Arrival: 5:00-6:00 p.m./Departure: 1:00 p.m. (Presenter: Ellen Murphy, AS, CSD) Cost: $375.

April 21-23, 2023 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 Asana practice, 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 p.m./Departure: 10:30 a.m. (Presenter: Avita Kennedy, RYT) Cost: $350

May 5-7, 2023 – WELLNESS WEEKEND FOR WOMEN

Come away to the quiet and serenity of the ocean and renew yourself in body, mind and spirit. Eucharistic Liturgy included. Massage and spiritual direction will be available. No Supper on Friday. Arrival: 5:00-6:00 pm/Departure: 1:00 pm (Presenter: Janice Santanello, M. Th., CLEM, CSG, CPC) Cost: $375.

Offerings at Francis House of Prayer

Trenton Diocesan Spiritual Center and Retreat House

84 Walnford Road

Allentown, NJ 08501

609-877-0509 or FHOP@verizon.net

Please check www.FHOP.org for registration, directions and for our other offerings!

One Day

–CLASSIC IGNATIAN MEDITATIONS

Tuesday, February 7 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM

At the heart of the Spiritual Exercises are two classic meditations by St. Ignatius: The Principle and Foundation (The Purpose of My Life) and The Contemplation for Learning to Love Like God. I would love for you to experience them and their amazing power for consolation, clarity, and peace. Give it a try! Donation: $25, includes lunch; Zoom: $20

Series-

EVENING ZOOM SERIES ALL SHALL BE WELL JULIAN OF NORWICH SERIES

4 Fridays 6:30 – 7:30 PM

February 3 March 10 April 14 May 26

It doesn’t get better than Julian of Norwich for an end of the week spiritual treat! Join with others for some consolation and peace to soothe the stress and worries of the week as we acquaint ourselves with the wisdom of Julian who insists that “All shall be well!” We will use Mirabai Starr’s Julian of Norwich: The Showings for our reading between sessions. Donation: $60

SILENT DIRECTED RETREAT WEEKENDS

7:00 PM

Friday to 1:00 PM

Feb. 10 – 12

Feb. 24

26

Sunday

March 17 – 19

April 21 – 23

April 28

30

May 5 – 7

May 12

14

May 19 – 21

June 9

11

Liturgy, spiritual direction, and optional contemplative prayer periods are included. Please register early. These fill quickly. Donation: $165/$65 nonrefundable deposit with registration.