February 6, 2022 bulletin - The Fifth 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: Roger Zurro & Annette Raynor : Worship schedule inside.

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The Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

February 6, 2022 Please see page 10 for our procedures in the event of inclement weather.

New Parishioner Orientation Rescheduled to: Sunday, February 13, 2022 11:00AM Madonna Hall

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Mass Intentions for: Saturday, February 5th - Sunday, February 13th For * Requested by

Saturday, February 5 – 4 PM Church Mary Resko * Jon and Mary Kopko Paul Saake * Barbara Saake John Grabowski, Sr. * Grabowski Family Sunday, February 6 – Church 8 AM Pro Populo Joseph T. Walsh III * Maureen and Michael Staub Mary and Michael Stivala, Sr. * Eileen and Michael Stivala, Jr. 10 AM James Edward Shamy * Susanna Shamy and Family Carolyn Ruth Shamy * Susanna Shamy and Family Mildred Pedalino * Vickers Family 12 PM Robert A. and Mary Joan McNamara * McNamara Family George Schumacker * Weller Family Dawn Stamper * Cathy Ryan Monday, February 7 – 9 AM Chapel Special Intention * Suzanne Schlesinger Tuesday, February 8 – 9 AM Chapel Don Pucillo * Lisa and Jaclyn Pucillo Wednesday, February 9 – 9 AM Chapel Cecilia La Morte * Tom and Angela Kinlin Thursday, February 10 – 9 AM Chapel Pauline Maria Lily Savarimuthu * Richard and Maria Gerbino Rev. Fr. Raymond Griffin * Rev. Fr. Jeffrey E. Lee, Staff and Parishioners Friday, February 11 – 9 AM Chapel Jimmy Concepcion * Drs. Gener and Elvira Dapul Saturday, February 12 – 4 PM Church Edward McGrory * Michele Telesca Maryann Barone * Jack and Rorie Coppola Joseph V. Brando, Sr. * Angela and Tom Kinlin Sunday, February 13 – Church 8 AM Ermelinda Verrico * Neil and Jane Slattery Deceased Members of DeStefano/Albruno Families * Mr. and Mrs. M. Franceschetti Philip Mascaro * Mascaro Family 10 AM Pro Populo Janet Marie Greco * Nancy and Harry Bauer 12 PM Patricia Bisso * Richard and Maria Gerbino James Pellicano * Gabbard Family Deceased Members of Ryan and Maguire Families * Cathy Ryan

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Please pray for the following members of our parish family who are ill: Kathleen Amatel Janice Basilice Fr Bill Bausch Eileen Beckley Rita Bonamo Anne Boyle Christen Chellis Blake Conley Kaitlin Donahue Nagle Sharon Evangellista Joann Feliciti Cynthia Fiedler James Fiedler Emily Gioacchini Edward Habrack Tom Hudak

Elizabeth Lind Huseby Anton Kopp Bridget Korn Bob Lind Lori Lettieri Donna Lodi Leonidas Mavrookas Ludwig Mendola Walter Moeller Kevin O’Shea Stanley Rembisz Owen Shoemaker Victoria Slater Gerard P. Thompson Seneida Tomasetti Lauren Vinci

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

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

Parish Office Hours Monday 9 am – 2 pm Tuesday 2 pm -7:30 pm Wednesday 9 am – 2 pm Thursday 9 am – 2 pm Sunday 9 am -12 noon No office hours on Friday or Saturday

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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.

PRAY for Military & First Responders SN Colton Boag, USCG LCpl Devon Francis Chrzan, USMC Lt. Col. John Anthony Coppola, US Army Major Douglas Coppola, US Army Lt. Mary Herman, USN SN Christian Houlihan, USN LT. Jason Joseph Howe, USN SPC Michael John Mento, US Army SPC Nicholas Poskonka, US Army Captain Richard Savo, US Army 1st Lt. Adam Sjoholm, US Army Captain Ryan Tanguay, US Army TSgt Stephen Witherow, USAF LCpl Edward Zarzecki, USMC If there is a family member you wish to be placed on the list, please contact the Parish Bulletin at 732780-2666 or parishbulletin@stmaryscoltsneck.org.

Welcome to the newest members of our Saint Mary Parish family

Thomas Massaro Leo Suarez

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

Offering is $3.00 per candle.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK 6 Sunday: FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Isaiah 6: 1-2a. 3-8 / 1 Corinthians 15: 1-11 / Luke 5: 1-11 7 Monday: 1 Kings 8: 1-7. 9-13 / Mark 6: 53-56 8 Tuesday: 1 Kings 8: 22-23. 27-30 / Mark 7: 1-13 9 Wednesday: 1 Kings 10: 1-10 / Mark 7: 14-23 10 Thursday: 1 Kings 11: 4-13 / Mark 7: 24-30 11 Friday: 1 Kings 11: 29-32; 12: 19 / Mark 7: 31-37 12 Saturday: 1 Kings 12: 26-32; 13: 33-34 / Mark 8: 1-10

FOR DEEPER REFLECTION: Question for Children: What is a way that you can follow Jesus?

Question for Youth: Following Jesus can mean leaving some things behind. What do you need to let go of to follow Jesus more fully in your life?

Question for Adults: When recently did God call you to do something that was difficult?

Rachel and Joe Verga Requested by Verga Family

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. Available weeks listed below: Church - 2/13, 2/20, 2/27 Chapel - 2/13, 2/20, 2/27

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Andrew J. Macirowski Pastoral Coordinator for Worship & Music / Principal Organist Worship@stmaryscoltsneck.org Music@stmaryscoltsneck.org Saint Valentine, officially known as Saint Valentine of Rome, is a third-century Roman saint widely celebrated on February 14 and commonly associated with "courtly love.”

Although not much of St. Valentine's life is reliably known, and whether or not the stories involve two different saints by the same name is also not officially decided, it is highly agreed that St. Valentine was martyred and then buried on the Via Flaminia to the north of Rome.

One common story is that in one point of his life, as the former Bishop of Terni, Narnia and Amelia, he was on house arrest with Judge Asterius. While discussing religion and faith with the Judge, Valentine pledged the validity of Jesus. The judge immediately put Valentine and his faith to the test.

St. Valentine was presented with the judge's blind daughter and told to restore her sight. Placing his hands onto her eyes, Valentine restored the child's vision.

Judge Asterius was humbled and broke all the idols around his house, fasted for three days and became baptized, along with his family and entire 44 member household.

The romantic nature of Valentine's Day may have derived during the Middle Ages, when it was believed that birds paired couples in mid-February, and the date possibly created to overpower the pagan holiday, Lupercalia.

Whoever he was, Valentine did really exist, because archaeologists have unearthed a Roman catacomb and an ancient church dedicated to St. Valentine. In 496 AD Pope Gelasius marked February 14th as a celebration in honor of his martyrdom.

Retrieved from Catholic.org. Reprinted in part with permission.

For 2022 - Make a goal to be more involved at The Parish of Saint Mary!

As you plan for the new year, please consider becoming a liturgical minister or part of our music ministry!

Altar Servers, Ushers, Readers, Cantors and Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion are very important to our parish and we would love you to be involved! Please contact Andrew Macirowski at worship@stmaryscoltsneck.org to let us know you are interested!

Saint of the Week: Apollonia, Virgin and Martyr, died 249 St. Dionysius wrote an account of the heavy persecution of Christians by the pagan populace in the city of Alexandria in the last year of the reign of the Emperor Philip. An enraged mob killed several older Christians who would not blaspheme God or worship the false gods. Many other Christians fled the city, leaving all of their possessions behind rather than renounce their faith. St. Dionysius noted that he knew of none who yielded to the pressure.

Among the Christians martyred at this time was Apollonia, a deaconess. The pagans first beat her severely, knocking all of the teeth out of her head. Then, dragging her out of the city, they lit a great fire and threatened to throw her into it unless she blasphemed God. Apollonia asked for a moment’s delay which, interpreted by the pagans as a sign that she was considering it, was granted. When she was freed, Apollonia threw herself onto the flames.

Read more HERE.

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'New Year' and time for a 'New Bible Study Program'!

EXODUS: Called to Freedom.

10 Sessions 30 minute videos

Did you know ….

(By Tim Gray and Scott Powell; and part of the Ascension Series in Faith Formation)

The causes of falls in the elderly include such things as muscle weakness, poor balance and vision, lack of confidence at moving about, and the effect of medication, walking on uneven ground, over-reaching, or over stepping.

Tai Chi is a low impact, weight bearing exercise; and with regular Tai Chi practice, it helps build internal strength, reduce falls, and improve the quality of life.

Barbara Schaflin, certified instructor of Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention; Diabetes; Memory; and Rehabilitation/Rejuvenation, has taught 103 participants this past year in the various disciplines. Beginner and Advanced Classes are offered Thursday mornings, in the Northax (Gathering Space) 10:0010:45; 11:00-12 Noon respectively.

Contact: BarbaraSchaflin10@verizon.net

Please remember in your prayers those who have recently passed.

Stephanie Larasso Joseph J. Boyle, brother of Sharon Burlew

ST. MARY PARISH 50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION Sunday June 5, 2022 More details to come!

Beginning: Ending:

1/2 February 2022 12/13 April 2022

Tuesday evenings, from 7:30 to 9:00 pm Wednesday morning from 10:00 - 11:30 am.

All sessions will be held on-site, in the Spiritual Center God called Israel out of slavery in Egypt to a life of freedom as his people, it was the defining moment in Israel's history.

'EXODUS: Called to Freedom,' looks through the lens of Christ and the Church to show that, more than just seeking to free his people from the domination of Pharaoh, God desired to free his people from the far more dangerous grip of sin. Presenter Tim Gray explains how the Exodus story is our story as well, because it reveals who God is and what He calls us to be. Discover the divine purpose behind the plagues on Egypt and how God's law reflects his love and concern. Learn the keys to authentic freedom, and how a proper understanding of the Exodus can illuminate one's understanding of the Christian Faith.

Please sign up using the registration link found on our website or click HERE. Each registrant will receive the textbook.

For more information, visit https://ascensionpress.com/collections/ exodus-called-to-freedom or contact Barbara Schaflin: e-mail: BarbaraSchaflin10@verizon.net

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Worship Schedule: Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Saturday, February 12th & 13th Altar Server

Cantor

Reader 1

Reader 2

Saturday, 4:00 PM (Church)

Mark Hines William Hines

Christina Rivera

Charles Young

Michael Zarraga

Organ Host—Louise Harbrack Tabernacle Host—Susan Murphy Tabernacle Host—NOT FILLED Alternate—Martha Cowles

Sunday 8:00 AM (Church)

Jack Schatzle (Sub Requested) Jimmy Schatzle (Sub Requested)

Jill Russo

Annette Raynor

Rita Duenas

Organ Host—Roasanne LaCava Tabernacle Host—Joseph Flanagan Tabernacle Host—Gina Shute Alternate—Mike LaCava

Steve Rumsby

Carl Simone

Organ Host—Sue Fitzpatrick Tabernacle Host—Dawn Reinhardt Tabernacle Host—Winifred O’Doherty Alternate—Amy Orrico

T Mullin

Jennifer Stubbs

Organ Host—Irene Weller Tabernacle Host—Ron Gabbard Tabernacle Host—Emily Santangelo Alternate—Monica Barr

Sunday 10:00 AM (Church)

Gabriella Penczak

Jill Russo

Sunday 12:00 PM (Church)

Jonathan Stubbs Jimmy Schatzle

Diane Dragone

Baptism Preparation Sessions St Mary is offering Baptismal Preparation Sessions on:

EMHC

Fall/Winter Mass Schedule: The Saturday 4:00pm Mass and 3:00pm Penance and Reconciliation schedule will run through Palm Sunday weekend.

FEBRUARY 8, 2022 Pre-registration is required. Contact Us

Create a free account: www.stmaryscoltsneck.formed.org Parish Access Code: KQ4VQ3 Elements of the Catholic Mass is designed to help the faithful better appreciate the beauty of the Mass. Featuring Fr. Douglas Martis, former director of the Liturgical Institute, the program consists of thirty-one beautifully produced short videos. Each episode comes with a discussion guide with references, Elements of the Catholic Mass is ideal for personal faith formation or family / group discussion.

Click HERE for this week’s episode.

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Faith Formation Julia Cullen

Pastoral Coordinator of Religion Education Grade 1–8 ReligiousEd@stmaryscoltsneck.org 732-780-2666 X 309

Rose Farrow

Coordinator of Faith Formation for Youth & Adult Catechesis YouthRE@stmaryscoltsneck.org 732-780-2666 X 310

Religious Education Registration begins next month.

This is the early, discounted registration for summer RE classes. Please register early to ensure that you get your first choice. It is first come first serve and classes will be closed when numbers are met.

7th and 8th grade Mini-retreat Dates and times have been set for the mandatory parent/student mini-retreat The Liturgy of The Word Dismissal is the practice of having the children, ages 4-12, leave the Sunday assembly during the Liturgy of the Word and gather in a separate environment to engage in the Liturgy of the Word at a level more appropriate to the children’s understanding.

The purpose of making the liturgical experience more accessible to the assembled children is to nourish their faith experience and to affirm their value as important participants in the liturgy of God’s Word.

We will resume this program on 30 January 2022, 10am mass Please RSVP here so we can get an idea of how many children are interested. We will add masses as the need arises.

We are still in need of a few more parent/ parishioner volunteers to help facilitate. Please call the RE office or submit your information here if you are interested.

8th grade: February 6, 2022 7th grade: February 27, 2022 One parent must attend with student.

The retreat is for both the online Google classes and the live on campus group.

The retreat will replace the regularly scheduled class times for that grade, that week (no class for 8th grade on 2/6 or 2/7, no class for 7th grade on 2/27, 2/28).

Both retreats will begin with 12:00 Mass and ending at approximately 3:00pm.

FEBRUARY Religious Education Newsletter

Please be sure that your 1st and/or 2nd grader is all set up and logged in to go virtual at any time to due to weather or other circumstances. The login information was sent out at the beginning of the school year via email and the catechist emailed an invite to the classroom for your convenience. If you need another invite, please let your child’s catechist know. If we do need to go virtual, an email will be sent out before your child's class begins.

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Pastoral Care Spiritual Companionship Counseling Pastoral Care Spiritual Companionship Counseling is a ministry which provides spiritual consolation and recovery resource information for those who thirst for grace and healing.

Program Participants will:  Understand the spiritual dimension of the trauma, including its devastating physiological and psychological effects.  Learn to cope with current issues through motivation, interview, and listening.  Effectively work to transform their way of life by following the Will of God  Establish a recovery plan

“Together, We Make a Difference”

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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

Learn more & sign up

An Invitation from The Martha Mary Guild

Please join us on Wednesday, February 9th The parish of St. Mary is blessed with the presence of Monsignor Michael Walsh – who prefers being called Fr. Mike – and the Martha Mary Guild is looking forward to the February meeting on Wednesday, the 9th. Fr. Mike was ordained in 1973 and has served in the diocese of Trenton since then. He was at St. Mary’s in Middletown for 10 years and we are happy that he has “made his way” to St. Mary’s Colts Neck!

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Father will concentrate on our Catholic culture and Lent (which begins on March 2, 2022) and RCIA, which is the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults. Many of us have heard of RCIA, but never really understood the process. Fr. Mike will enlighten everyone and answer any questions that arise.

Please note that the rosary is prayed in the “former chapel” at 11:30 a.m. This is a lovely tradition that the Guild established several years ago and we look forward to many participants. BYOL (Bring Your Own Lunch) is at noon and Fr. Mike will begin at 12:30.

Every month, the Guild collects items for various organizations and it is heartwarming to see the kindness of our members in the huge amount that always appears!

In February, we will be collecting toiletries for Fulfill and we thank you for your generosity.

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Quo vadis…

My Dear Parishioners: Today we celebrate The Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time. The dynamic of the first reading and gospel is theophany—call.

This suggests that in our own lives we must be tuned into God’s theophanies for each time God makes divine presence known there is a call to follow. If we look for shaking door frames, billowing smoke, and large catches of fish we will miss God’s theophanies! The gospel invites us to look to the simple manifestations of holiness that indicate the presence of God, for example, in the generosity of so many volunteers, in the faithfulness of husbands and wives, in the unselfishness of pastoral workers, in the uncomplaining suffering of the sick, in the gracious wisdom of the elderly. Our yes response to the call within these theophanies is to imitate these good behaviors and by doing so we extend God’s reign. Living the paschal mystery means we respond to God’s call—fulfill our baptismal commitment— in these little, everyday things. The astonishing thing about this good news is that we are all made worthy simply because God calls.

We continue to collect blessed palm that you may have in your home as we prepare for the Lenten Season. The receptacles will be located in the Narthex (Gathering Area) of the Church for your convenience.

ty for us to reflect on the importance of Christian Marriage in our Church and in our World. Let us keep those couples who are prepping for marriage in our prayer. The 2022 Annual Catholic Appeal will kick off in a few weeks. Let us renew our resolve top support His Excellency, The Most Reverend Bishop of Trenton as he continues to oversee our diocese in service to the people of Monmouth, Ocean, Burlington and Mercer Counties in Central NJ. Our Holy Father Pope Francis has requested listening sessions be held throughout the world. Our parish will do so later this month. Please consult the bulletin for more details. Plan to be a part of this historic consultation.

The blizzard of last weekend was a challenge for us and I am grateful that there was no loss of life in our area. We did not experience widespread power outages either. We were able to clear the campus in order to provide mass at 12:00 noon last Sunday. We were able to make the call on Friday Evening. Thanks again for your patience and cooperation.

I greet in a special way all of our sick and homebound parishioners. You have a special place in our common prayer.

Please pray for our parish community as we strive to live the Gospel and build the Kingdom of God. Have a great week.

Let us remember one another in prayer.

Happy Sunday. Peace.

During the Month of February we celebrate Saint Valentine Day… an opportuni- Father Jeff

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Temporal Administration, Stewardship & Outreach Edwin A. Sevillano TemporalAdmin@stmaryscoltsneck.org

EMERGENCY CLOSING INFORMATION:

Sharing Our Treasure January 30, 2022 Weekly Sacrificial Stewardship*

8,611

Envelope Contributions

3,698

Electronic/Online Contributions

4,791

Loose Contributions

122 184 46.14

# Registered Parishioner Households

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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*Blizzard - Only one Mass celebrated "Then the righteous will answer him and say, 'Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you drink? When did we see you a stranger and welcome you, or naked and clothe you? When did we see you ill or in prison, and visit you?' And the king will say to them in reply, 'Amen, I say to you, whatever you did for one of these least brothers of mine, you did for me.' " Matthew 25:37-40

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.

Support The Parish of Saint Mary through Online Giving! https://giving.parishsoft.com/smcn Sign-in for our Online Giving system to make your parish offerings from your bank account or Credit Card! You can also download the ConnectNow Giving App for Android or iOS

Thank you for your continuous support!

End Of Year Contribution Statement If you wish to receive a statement of your 2021 charitable contributions by mail, please provide a self-addressed stamped envelope to the parish office or drop it in the collection box by January 31, 2022.

Requests will be processed & mailed by the end of January.

Alternatively a 2021 total contribution accounting may be retrieved from My Own Church Portal.

An official contribution statement can also be sent by email. Please email us at: parishoffice@stmaryscoltsneck.org Please do not make your request by phone.

The Monitor is the Magazine of the Diocese of Trenton. Keep informed on all that is new and important happening in our Diocese. As a subscriber you can receive a 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.

Please consider a subscription!

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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!

All programs will be offered online and in person unless otherwise indicated.

IN-PERSON ONLY Sunday, February 13, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM This year our Valentine Celebration takes a different shape. We begin with Mass at 11:00 AM which will include the renewal of marriage vows. We follow with a delicious lunch. Donation: Love Offering.

GETTING COMFORTABLE WITH THE UNCOMFORTABLE Tuesday, February 15, 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM Spend a morning getting comfortable with “the dark night of the soul” as St. John of the Cross intended us to understand it. Discover the true meaning of God’s precious gift drawing us close through this call to deeper faith, trust and love. Donation: $25, includes lunch; Zoom: $20.

FAMILY OF ORIGIN A SERIES OF RETREAT DAYS 5 Tuesdays, 1:00 – 4:00 PM February 15 March 15 April 12 May 17 June 7 Each of the five sessions provides a time for prayer, reflection, ritual and input on an aspect of family of origin. Jan: My Beginnings; Feb: Cultivating SelfCompassion; Mar: Cultivating Empathy; April: Embracing the Family Tree; May: Celebrating & Choosing Life. Donation: $125.

"COR" STRENGTH THE "HEART" OF TRANSFIGURATION Friday, February 18 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM Join Fr. William Lago as he shares about the core values that open us up to transformation "through, with, and in" the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The day will include Scripture Study/Reflection; insights from St. Therese, St. John Neumann, St. Maximus the Confessor, St. Anastasius and spiritual author, George Aschenbrenner. There will be time for quiet reflection and meditation. We will conclude with the celebration of Mass. Led by Father Bill Lago.

Donation: $25, includes lunch; Zoom $20.

ST. MARY’S MOTHER OF GOD CHURCH – MIDDLETOWN DIVORCED AND SEPARATED MINISTRY St. Mary’s in Middletown is pleased to announce its continuing ministry for separated and divorced Catholics entitled, “Surviving Divorce: Hope and Healing for the Catholic Family”, a healing program being offered beginning on Monday, February 7, 2022 and continuing for twelve weeks on Monday evenings from 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm, ending on April 25, 2022.

IF YOU ARE SEEING THIS AFTER THE FEBRUARY 7TH DATE, IT IS NOT TOO LATE TO JOIN US! REGISTRATION OPEN UNTIL FEBRUARY 21ST TO DECIDE

VENERATION OF THE RELICS OF SAINT PADRE PIO Hosted by Church of Saint Leo the Great.

Friday, February 25 and Saturday, February 26, 2022.

SCHEDULE: Friday - 6pm Prayer Service with public veneration of the Relics until 8pm, ending with a Prayer Service.

Saturday - 8am Solemn Mass with the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick followed by public veneration of the Relics until 11am, ending with a Prayer Service. The Sacrament of Penance (Confession) will be available both days. For information and the schedule for both days, please visit www.stleothegreat.com/padre-pio. Everyone is invited!

Saint Leo the Great