January 14, 2024 - Second 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

SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME JANUARY 14, 2024

NEW TO COLTS NECK? Join Saint Mary Parish!

We welcome you and invite you to register as parishioners of St Mary!

Please find our registration guidelines in our Website under About Us/New Parishioners 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, February 4.

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Mass Intentions for: Saturday, January 13, 2024 - Sunday, January 21, 2024 Saturday, January 13 - 4 PM Marge Eastman *Verga Family Mary Resko *Jon & Mary Kopko Lynn Gioacchini *The Gioacchini Family Sunday, January 14 8 AM Gerard Boyle *The Aiello Family John Stutz *Jane Slattery Josephine Pecyno *Nancy and George Stillwell 10 AM Pro Populo Jack Brennan *Susan and Neal Brunner Antoinetta Salvatore Lardieri *Lardieri Family 12 PM Special Intention (Living (intentions of)) *Bob Amling Cecilia Rossi *The LaGrippo Family Florence Bennett *Basile Family Monday, January 15 - 9 AM Dorothy Hagar *Anne-Marie & Ed Matthews Liset Linskens *The Clyne Family Tuesday, January 16 - 9 AM S SGT Stephen J. and Eleanor Coleman *Carol Donahue Jack Duffy *Jim Schatzle & Family

Wednesday, January 17 - 9 AM Anthony Majeski *Patricia Scharpf Genoveva Domantay *Drs. Gener and Elvira Dapul Thursday, January 18 - 9 AM Donata Marinaro *Gerard Monroy Friday, January 19 - 9 AM Reverend Msgr. Frederick Valentino *Carol Ward Saturday, January 20 - 4 PM Sergio Dos Santos and Antonio Ferreira *Dos Santos Family William Schulz *Barbara Saake Gina Marie Albano *Danielle Hennessey Sunday, January 21 8 AM Juan Gutierrez *Mr. and Mrs. Mario Geneve Charlotte and Joseph Velba *Adele and Joe Velba Carolyn Pulliam *Jane Slattery 10 AM Louis Sliazis *Lia Viera Susan Duenas *Rita Duenas Maddalena Giambrone *Cathy Dell'Anno 12 PM Pro Populo Cecilia Rossi *The LaGrippo Family Thomas Shearman

Please pray for the following members of our parish community who are ill: Ludwig Mendola ~ Jack Coppola ~ Bill Donahue ~ Kekoa Xael

Kaitlin Donahue Nagle ~ Lori Lettieri ~ Francis Patrick Albano ~ Kevin O’Shea

Lauren vinci ~ Elizabeth DeStefano ~ TOM JACOBSON ~ Ted ZiEmienski

Dawn Reinhardt ~ Gloria Ziemienski ~ Jeff McBride

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.

Thank you to those who have already responded to our increased offertory program, "Hope Does Not Disappoint."

It is still not over, as our goal through this initiative is 100% This program closes January 26, 2024. participation from our parish community!

Others have not yet submitted the Commitment Card, so please take a few moments to respond by taking the steps below.

“Hope Does Not Disappoint” Increased Offertory Program

•Read the brochure •Submit your Commitment Card online •Update online giving

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Lifelong Catechesis - Week of January 14 to January 20

READINGS FOR THE WEEK: 14 Sunday: Second Sunday in Ordinary Time 1 Sm 3:3b-10, 19/1 Cor 6:13c-15a, 17-20/Jn 1:35-42 15 Monday: 1 Sm 15:16-23/Mk 2:18-22 16 Tuesday: 1 Sm 16:1-13/Mk 2:23-28 17 Wednesday: 1 Sm 17:32-33, 37, 40-51/Mk 3:1-6 [Saint Anthony] 18 Thursday: 1 Sm 18:6-9; 19:1-7/Mk 3:7-12 19 Friday: 1 Sm 24:3-21/Mk 3:13-19 20 Saturday: 2 Sm 1:1-4, 11-12, 19, 23-27/Mk 3:20-21 [Saint Fabian]

FOR DEEPER REFLECTION: Question for Children: What can you do this week to show that you are a follower of Jesus?

Question for Youth: Andrew seemed to know immediately that he should follow Jesus. Do you have that same sense of confidence in your faith in Jesus? What helps? What makes it hard?

Question for Adults: In what ways do you experience being called by Jesus? What does he want you to do?

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.

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

This week the Sanctuary Lamp burns for Robert O’Hanlon Requested by: Joanne Romanlik

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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Worship & Music

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

Music@stmaryscoltsneck.org

The Ordering of Ordinary Time During Ordinary Time, the Gospel readings are essentially sequential, picking up on one Sunday where we left off the Sunday prior. The same is true of the Epistle, with excerpts being taken sequentially from the Pauline letters to the Corinthians, Ephesians, the letters of Saints James and John, etc. This is where Ordinary comes from - meaning ”ordered”.

This provides a strong sense of continuity in the readings for the Sunday congregant. The Gospel narratives, when told in sequence like this, give us a greater understanding of the life of Jesus Christ during his public earthly ministry.

Conversely, there is the temptation for one to feel like they are experiencing the same thing week after week. While there are some points to be made there, (for example, the 19th, 20th and 21st Sundays in Ordinary Time, Year B, all have Psalm 34: “Taste and See the Goodness of the Lord” proclaimed; there are several weeks when a common communion antiphon may be chanted, etc), we must remember that the repetition serves the purpose of reaffirming our faith and why we come to Mass each and every weekend, to worship God communally and receive the Holy Eucharist.

The astute observer will note that Ordinary time this year begins on a Tuesday, following the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord, making this Sunday the Second Sunday in Ordinary Time, as it is the start of the second week of this season.

Ordinary time lasts until Lent, and then resumes after Pentecost. In order to preserve the eschatological readings during the last weeks of Ordinary Time, depending on the number of weeks between Pentecost and Advent there may a numbered week removed in order to keep those last days intact.

The music during this time also has periods of great variety or repetition as well. Some weeks, the antiphons for the entrance or communion may be very similar and certain hymns may repeat often, whereas others are more “once-a-year” offerings, such as for the Transfiguration, Presentation, or the feasts of saints which occur during this time.

Timothy, Bishop and Martyr, d. c. 97 Timothy was the son of a Greek father and Eunice, a Jewish mother who, together with her mother, Lois, converted to Christianity. These two women were responsible for Timothy’s early instruction in the faith and were commended by St. Paul in his second letter to Timothy.

Timothy was living in Lystra when St. Paul visited there around the year 47.

He joined that saint for the second and third of his missionary journeys and is frequently mentioned in the Bible in both the Acts of the Apostles and in Paul’s letters. Timothy was with Paul at the founding of the church in Corinth.

He was probably with Paul when the apostle was imprisoned in Caesarea and, later, in Rome. Timothy was himself imprisoned, but was later set free.

We can learn something from the two letter of St. Paul to Timothy, his chosen successor. In the first, Paul charges – Read More HERE.

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Ministry Schedule: Third Sunday in Ordinary Time January 20 & 21 Altar Server

Saturday, 20 4PM

1 SERVER NEEDED

Sunday, 21 8AM

Alexander Lennon & Sophia Lennon

Sunday, 21 10AM

Gabriella Penczak & Eva Tomasetti

Sunday, 21 12PM

1 SERVER NEEDED

Cantor

Carly York

Bridget Farrow

Carly York

Reader 1

Jennifer Stubbs

Paul Tonacci

Charles Young

Carly York

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

Emilia Ann O'Mahony Sophie Marie O'Mahony Caiden Colton Payne

Please remember in your prayers those who have recently died.

Leon E. Jankowski

Kathy Maher

Reader 2

EMHC

NEEDED

OH - Martha Cowles TH - Susan Murphy TH - Monica Barr ALT - Elvira Dapul MD

Annette Raynor

OH - Jane Slattery TH - Joyce Flynn TH - Marsha Grigoli ALT - Joseph Flanagan

Mary Ellen Griffin

OH - Winifred O’Doherty TH - Amy Orrico TH - Gregory Calderaro ALT - Linda Dickinson-Pancilla LWD - NEEDED

Carl Simone

OH - Ron Gabbard TH - Lee Gesner TH - Patricia Gesner ALT - Irene Weller

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

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2024 at 1 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.

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

Offering is $3.00 per candle.

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Julia Cullen - Pastoral Coordinator of Faith Formation / Religion Education

RE CALENDAR: 21, 22 January, 2024 Confirmation Prep Class 1 February, 2024

Summer Intensive Re-Registration/Registration

12:30 PM Link goes Live

14 February, 2024 Ash Wednesday i Fishers of Men Food Drive in Church Sign-up HERE 17 March, 2024 i Lenten Penance & Reconciliation Service 28 March, 2024 i Holy Thursday in the Church Mass of the Lord’s Supper 7:00 PM 29 March, 2024 i Good Friday in the Church Commemoration: the Lord’s Passion 12 noon Outdoor Stations of the Cross 3:00 PM 30 March, 2024 i Morning Prayer & Blessing of Food 9:00 AM in the Church i Easter Vigil in the Church

i = Intergenerational Grades 1-6 S = Service Project Grades 7 & 8

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

Many thanks to all who attended the Confirmation Retreat last week. It was a wonderful success and spiritually uplifting as it continues our CP students on their faith journey! We also would like to thank you for your patience as we transitioned to virtual last week due to weather in our RE classes for grades 1 & 2.

Always check emails prior to classes, as this time of year, things can change quickly.

We have the dates for Summer Intensive 2024! *Parish Religious Education Summer Intensive – Grades 1 to 6 2024 - 2025 school year* Schedule: July 15-26, 2024 VIRTUAL 9:00 AM-12:00 PM August 5-16, 2024 ON CAMPUS 8:30AM-12:30PM Come back to the bulletin February 1 at 12:30 PM for the live link. Or, find the link on our parish website at that same time!

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

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Handing out Lenten Books: Before and After Mass, February 10 & 11 four volunteers are needed to hand out Lenten Reflection Books.

Sign-up HERE.

*GRADES 1 - 8*

VALENTINE’S DAY COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT 2024 Once again, residents of Monmouth County will have the opportunity to provide Valentine’s Day cards, notes, letters, and special treats for our military members at Earle Naval Base, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst Air Force Base along with Veteran facilities in New Jersey. Last year we collected over 5,000 Valentine messages for our beloved military members!

Cards may be handmade or purchased but should include a handwritten sentiment acknowledging the love and appreciation for their military service to our country. Each group of cards and treats should be bundled in a Ziploc type bag and handed in to the parish office to obtain a service hour letter.

Service hour letter must be picked up at time of Valentine drop off.

Here are some examples of sentiments students can write inside the cards.

“Happy Valentine’s day to a true patriot” “Happy Valentine’s day to a real hero” “The commitment you’ve made means so much and is so appreciated.”

“Sincere thanks for the big sacrifices you’ve made for our nation.”

“You deserve thanks every day for your service.”

Students may drop cards off at the parish office during operating hours.

Project end date is February 1.

8th Grader’s Preparing for Confirmation!

Have you started to prepare for Confirmation?? Well now is a great time, if you haven't already, to begin working on your six conversations with your sponsor. You can find the Faith to Faith magazine with the materials handed out at orientation.

Magazine and confirmation paperwork are due

by April 28. Sponsor certificates are currently being accepted by the parish office. See our website for more information 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 - 7:00 PM March 6 - 6:00 PM March 13 - 7:00 PM

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

Stations of the Cross, St. Catharine Friday evenings - 7:30 PM February 16 & 23 March 1, 8, 15, 22 Speak with a Priest

Parking head-in on the grass

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 are 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

It is so wonderful that we are blessed with many parishioner families & visitors to our parish during Christmas. Please be reminded that all staff, ministry volunteers & choir members should park head-in on the grass around the parish campus. Visitors are invited to do the same for additional parking especially during the upcoming abbreviated Masses.

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Quo vadis for January 14. . .

My Dear Parishioners: communion that Christ calls the Church to be in the Today we celebrate the Second Sunday in World. We observe the Feast of the Conversion of Ordinary Time. We cannot truly be disciples of Saint Paul. The whole idea of conversion is not Christ unless we, too, wait to hear God’s call and something that we like to talk about or even think respond by transforming our lives, evidenced in the about. Yet, conversion is at the heart of Christian simple willingness to be obedient to God’s will. life…dying to the old ways of self and rising to news This means more than keeping commandments; it ways. It is a slow process that unfolds before us means that our whole lives are directed to waiting when we remain focused on the important and listening for God’s self-revelation. Sometimes matters of life and how faith helps us to this revelation comes through others—perhaps in interpret the everyday events of our lives. their cry for help. Sometimes the revelation comes This week our country also observe the through prayer in which we take some serious time anniversary of the Roe v Wade decision. Prayer and to listen to God. Sometimes the revelation comes support for women are an important part of our through liturgy during a homily or at the general service. While the Roe decision has been overturned intercessions which might nudge us to get out of the courts have returned this issue to the states New ourselves and reach out to others in need.

Jersey is one of those states that permits the However the revelation or call comes, if we termination of human life until the time of birth. respond we will be transformed—becoming Let us pray for a greater respect for all human life living embodiments of Christ’s dying and rising. from conception through natural death.

Then, to us, Christ says, “You are N.,” which is His Excellency, The Most Reverend Bishop of translated Christ.

Trenton will celebrate mass at the Co-Cathedral of This weekend our country observes the Martin Saint Robert Bellarmine on 19 January 2024 at Luther King Jr holiday. It is a time for us to 11:00am. All are welcome to participate. recall those prophetic leaders among us and the We begin the liturgical Season of Ordinary Time for lasting impact their lives have had on our nation. a few weeks before the Lenten Journey begins this May we always work for peace in our year. Ash Wednesday is 14 February. Perhaps these communities and pray for peace in our world. weeks can be a good opportunity to prayerfully The US Catholic Bishops have consistently, for the reflect on your own spiritual life and what you past 35 years, called Roman Catholics to consciously would like to commit to and omit from your life this work to end racial inequality. Recent events in our coming Lent? We will offer you a report of our country continue to highlight the need for a Christmas Collection in the coming weeks. Many recommitment to stronger race relations while at the thanks for all your generous support. Please be same time an increase of respect for those women patient with us as we continue to paint our church and men in law enforcement. These are trying times building.

We anticipate that the project will for us as Americans. Our religious beliefs can help conclude in about 3 weeks.. Have a great week. Let us to make our way forward as voices for peace in us remember one another in prayer. Happy Sunday! pursuit of justice.

Peace.

This week the Church prays in a special way for the Father Jeff restoration of unity among all Christians. This is an important part of our public witness to the world.

The divisions that have emerged throughout the centuries are a contradiction to the life of

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Temporal Admin., Stewardship & Outreach

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Edwin A. Sevillano TemporalAdmin@stmaryscoltsneck.org

Sharing Our Treasure January 7, 2024 – Epiphany of the Lord

Weekly Sacrificial Stewardship

$20,661

Envelope Contributions

$10,067

Electronic/Online Contributions

$9,979

Loose Contributions

$566 332 $60.38

# Registered Parishioner Households Building & Mortgage Collection

952 $5,576

Our monthly mortgage payment is $7,966.26.

Thank you for your continued generosity.

"It was not made known to people in other generations as it has now been revealed to his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit: that the Gentiles are coheirs, members of the same body, and copartners in the promise in Christ Jesus through the gospel." Eph 3:6 "

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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!

SCAM ALERT Please, be made aware of recent spam activity via email and phone. The Parish of St. Mary, their staff and their volunteers will NOT reach out to you with solicitation or unusual requests.

Kindly, report those communications as spam and delete them. Reach out to the Parish Office at (732) 780-2666 with any questions.

2023 End of Year Contribution Statement

Caring for Our Parishioners Periodically, we receive calls from elderly, shutin, and/or disabled Parishioners seeking help with some needed tasks such as food shopping, transportation to medical appointments, light cleanup, or just for an hour or so of conversation and companionship.

If you feel that you may have the time and interest to share of yourself in this way, please call the Office of Charitable Appeals at (732) 294-8841 X320

Statement of charitable contributions for calendar year 2023 will be available on or about January 16, 2024. Your personal statement can be downloaded from My Own Church portal. Please follow the instructions HERE to sign up for My Own Church and retrieve your statement.

If you wish to receive a paper statement of your 2023 contributions, please provide a self -addressed stamped envelope to the parish office by mail or drop it in the collection basket by January 31, 2024.

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

Please do not make your request by phone.

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2023 Christmas Collection: Our 2023 Christmas Collection: Thank you to all our parishioners who have made your Christmas offerings. We will publish a report of donations at the conclusion of the Christmas season. If you have not made an offering yet please do so using the Christmas offering envelope or make your gift by ACH or credit card through our online giving system at http://bit.ly/2Ec6vu5.

Thank you for your generosity!

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

The Monitor is the Magazine of the Diocese of Trenton. 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.

Please consider a subscription!

Paul’s letter to the Romans has been at the center of reflection, conversion, and controversy from the very beginning. Presented by Dr. Andrew Swafford and Jeff Cavins, Romans: The Gospel of Salvation provides an authentically Catholic way to understand this challenging epistle. Above all, it will help you enter into a more meaningful relationship with Christ.

Many Catholics fear Romans as a ‘Protestant’ Epistle of Paul, but in this lavishly illustrated and attractive study, Swafford and Cavins present Catholics with a study that is both profound yet accessible—based on the best contemporary scholarship and faithful to the Church’s tradition.

This series is 8 sessions , beginning January 16.

Sessions are Tuesday evenings 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM and Wednesday mornings 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM. To sign-up, click HERE. For additional information contact Barbara Schaflin at BarbaraSchaflin10@verizon.net

Liturgy of the Word Dismissal Ages 4-12, leave the Sunday assembly during the Liturgy of the Word (readings) and gather in a separate environment to engage in the Liturgy of the Word at a level more appropriate to the children’s understanding.

Every Sunday at the 10am mass.

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Eucharistic Revival Monthly Homily

January & February Catechetical Topic: “The Eucharist as Holy Banquet” Purpose: To present the Church’s teaching on the Eucharist as Holy Banquet. “ 1382 The Mass is at the same time, and inseparably, the sacrificial memorial in which the sacrifice of the cross is perpetuated and the sacred banquet of communion with the Lord's body and blood. But-” Click HERE for the Homily, featuring Monsignor John Dermond.

Our Next Eucharistic Revival Team Meeting is January 22 at 7:00 PM! We will be going over our small groups and their facilitators for “Jesus and the Eucharist.” All are welcome!!

‘Jesus and the Eucharist’ Small Group Bible Study will begin the end of January. After Mass this weekend, stop briefly to sign-up for a Bible Study Small Group.

A Eucharistic Revival Team Member will be there after each Mass to answer any of your questions and help you sign-up!

Otherwise, sign-up HERE NOW. Check this page of the bulletin each week to find out about upcoming meetings and events for the Eucharist Revival. Parish events will also be posted on our Facebook page.

To find more information about the movement, click HERE.

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St. Padre Pio Prayer Group of St. Ambrose Parish

Come join us in prayer as we celebrate mass together in honor of St Padre Pio

by Celebrant Fr. Jack C. Grimes. Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, January 20, 2024 at 9:00 AM, followed by veneration of a first class relic of St Padre Pio. St Ambrose Parish 83 Throckmorton Lane, Old Bridge NJ 08857 (732) 679-5666.

Bach to Broadway and Beyond will be

performing at St. Mary's Byzantine Catholic Church When: Sunday, January 28, 2024 at 3:00 PM. The quartet is led by CPNJ and Philly POPS trumpeter, Bob Gravener. The evening’s selections will include an array of beloved classics, including selections from Gabrieli, Bach, The Man of La Mancha, Caruso, and more!

Get your tickets HERE.

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

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

ZOOM ONLY EXPERIENCING GOD'S LOVE IN THE GOSPEL OF JOHN 4 Tuesdays 6:30 – 7:30 PM January 23 February 20 March 12 April 16 We will read Experiencing God's Love in the Gospel of John by Anthony Kelly, CSSR and Francis Moloney, SDB. These authors offer a profound interpretation and meditation on John’s Gospel.

Donation: $50 CHRIST’S CALL TO YOU! 5 Mondays 1:00 – 2:30 PM January 29 February 12 & 26 March 11 & 25 The new life given to Lazarus by Christ’s call to, “Come Forth,” is not a one-time event. In our reading of James Martin, SJ’s book, Come Forth, we open our hearts to hear this call in our lives.

Come explore what some see as Jesus’ greatest miracle. Donation: $75.

GROWING IN RADIANCE February 9 - 11 7:00 PM Friday – 1:00 PM Sunday One of the most important capacities for those of us who wish to live a truly mystical life is the ability to see. Openness to the many sensations in our immediate surroundings deepens our ability to access the radiance of God in all things. As we e ngage passages from Teilhard’s mystical writings, we come to know the Cosmic Christ as the source of all Radiance drawing the human family toward the light and stirring up passionate desire to join in the work of creation. Donation: $200/$75

All are welcome to a

Sensory Friendly Mass!

A Sensory Friendly Mass is designed for all families with children or adults diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder or sensory sensitivities, or other disabilities. This is a regular Sunday Mass, with a flexible environment. After the Mass, we will join for a craft and refreshments.

We invite all who are interested as a participating family or volunteer to attend our Mass. January 28, 2024 at 2:00 PM. Saint Agnes 103 Center Ave. Atlantic Highlands, NJ 07716 Please RSVP to: NorMonHIS@gmail.com