Bulletin for January 16, 2022

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 Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

January 16, 2022 Please see page 10 for our procedures in the event of inclement weather.

MARCH FOR LIFE JANUARY 21, 2022 See more

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Mass Intentions for: Saturday, January 15th - Sunday, January 23rd For * Requested by

Saturday, January 15 - 4 PM Church Mary Resko * Jon and Mary Kopko Martin and Nora Reddington * Family Antoinetta Lardieri and Angelo Salvatore * Rosetta Lardieri Sunday, January 16 – Church 8 AM Gerard Boyle * Aiello Family Susan Duenas * Mom and Dad (Rita and Michael) Deceased Members of DeStefano/Albruno Families * Mr. and Mrs. M. Franceschetti

10 AM Pro Populo Lois Palladino * John Palladino and Family S SGT Stephen J. and Eleanor Coleman * Carol and Frank Donahue 12 PM Raymond Shea * Marilyn and Carl Simone Don Pucillo * Marie and Joseph Merante Jack Duffy * Jim Schatzle and Family Monday, January 17 – 9 AM Chapel Special Intention * Suzanne Schlesinger Tuesday, January 18 – 9 AM Chapel Deirdre Caffrey * Hugh and Phyllis Murphy

Wednesday, January 19 – 9 AM Chapel Kurt Pahlitzsch * Hofsdal Family Thursday, January 20 – 9 AM Chapel Samuel Licari * James and Susan Gobat Gina Albano * Danielle Hennessey Friday, January 21 – 9 AM Chapel Sheila Seeley * Hugh and Phyllis Murphy Saturday, January 22 – 4 PM Church Arnold Kleeberg * Barbara Saake Alfredo Agustin * Drs. Gener and Elvira Dapul Joseph Ursillo * Rorie and Jack Coppola

Sunday, January 23 – Church 8 AM Fred Kreiss * Neil and Jane Slattery Helen and John Sionas * Eileen and Michael Stivala Viola and John Barlotta * Vazzana Family 10 AM Joseph Walsh III * Treasure and Al Herman Gina Albano * Danielle Hennessey Sergio Dos Santos and Antonio Ferreira * Dos Santos Family 12 PM Pro Populo Thomas O’Hara * Sheryl Fredda and Margaret Wierciszewski George Schumacker * Weller Family

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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 John Boyle 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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3 Lifelong Catechesis Week of January 17th-23rd

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

READINGS FOR THE WEEK 17 Monday: 1 Samuel 15: 16-23 / Mark 2:18-22 18 Tuesday: 1 Samuel 16:1-13 / Mark 2:23-28 19 Wednesday: 1 Samuel 17:32-33, 37, 40-51 / Mark 3:1-6 20 Thursday: 1 Samuel 18:6-9; 19:1-7 / Mark 3:7-12 21 Friday: 1 Samuel 24:3-21 / Mark 3:13-19 22 Saturday: 2 Samuel 1:1-4, 11-12, 18, 23-27 / Mark 3:20-21 23 Sunday: THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Nehemiah 8:2-4a, 5-6, 8-10 / 1 Corinthians 12:12-30 / Luke 1:1-4, 4:14-21

FOR DEEPER REFLECTION: Question for Children: Jesus is present to each of us in a different way. Tell about a time that you knew Jesus was with you.

Question for Youth: Name a moment or situation in your life where Jesus was present. What are some situations or places where you wish that Jesus was more visible?

Question for Adults: Jesus came to bring glad tidings to the poor and set free the enslaved. How has this mission of Christ in the world affected you personally?

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.

Please remember in your prayers those who have recently passed.

Michael Cutrona Donna Morris

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

Offering is $3.00 per candle.

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 - 1/23, 1/30 Chapel - 1/23, 1/30

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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), 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 begins on a Monday, 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.

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. This is also a period where the hymns have a more generic theme in terms of scriptural reference, focusing on more “big picture” ideas of Christ’s message, rather than recalling specific events.

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

JANUARY 23, 2022 Pre-registration is required. Contact Us

New Parishioner Orientation Sunday, January 30, 2022 11:00AM Madonna Hall Attendance is mandatory for those wishing to become parishioners at the Parish of St. Mary.

Please Contact the Parish Office if you wish to attend 732-780-2666

Saint of the Week: Anthony the Abbot, Ascetic Anthony lived in an out-of-the-way place, a desert in Egypt, where he spent his time in prayer and meditation on the mysteries of God. When people came to him for wisdom, he reminded them that faith is not something to be proved but it is a gift which comes to us from God. His life of fasting and prayer was an example for many. “If you think me wise,” he once said, “become what I am, for we ought to imitate the good... become what I am, for I am a Christian."

Anthony reminds us to pay attention to what God wants in our lives. He followed the inner promptings of the Holy Spirit into the monastery. Like him, we must also listen carefully and follow God’s will.

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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

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.

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.

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, January 22nd & Sunday, January 23rd Altar Server

Cantor

Reader 1

Reader 2

Mark Hines William Hines

Jill Russo

Charles Young

Kathy Maher

Martha Cowles - Organ Host Louise Habrack - Tabernacle Host Susan Murphy - Tabernacle Host Emily Santangelo - Alternate

Sunday 8:00 AM (Church)

Jack Schatzle Jimmy Schatzle

Jill Russo

Anthony Bongiorno

Kevin Swan

Maureen Staub - Organ Host Lisa Aldridge - Tabernacle Host Michael Staub - Tabernacle Host Joseph Flanagan - Alternate

Sunday 10:00 AM (Church)

Valeska Yaninas Danek Yaninas

Jill Russo

Carl Simone

Steve Rumsby

Dawn Reinhardt - Organ Host Winifred O’Doherty -Tabernacle Host Heide LohnTabernacle Host Sue Fitzpatrick - Alternate

Sunday 12:00 PM (Church)

SERVER NEEDED SERVER NEEDED

Diane Dragone

Richard Gerbino

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Monica Barr— Organ Host Lee Gesner - Tabernacle Host Irene Weller - Tabernacle Host Patricia Gesner - Alternate

Friday, 4:00 PM (Church)

EMHC

Click HERE for details about buses going from the Diocese of Trenton!

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.

Liturgy of The Word Dismissal 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 202210am 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.

7th and 8th grade Mini-retreat Dates and times have been set for the mandatory parent/student mini-retreat

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.

JANUARY 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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Women’s Morning Office

All women of the Parish are welcome to join as we gather in the Chapel of Saint Mary for

Song, Scripture, Reflection, Eucharist, Faith Sharing and Prayer

In person - Fridays, 7:30am-8:15 am Via Zoom - Saturdays, 10:15am-11:15am

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Men’s Morning Office The Thursday Men’s Morning Office has been meeting since 1981 when it was formed by now Pastor Emeritus William J. Bausch. As of September 2021, we have about 20 men meeting in person every Thursday morning at 7:00 am in the Chapel for prayer. We usually conclude our prayer service by 7:30 am, and then enjoy some coffee, donuts & camaraderie for 15-20 minutes before all are on their way. With an active roster of 40 or so men ranging in age from their early 20s to 90+, we welcome any men in the Parish or cohort to come join us any Thursday morning for prayer & fellowship!

Feel free to CONTACT Bob Lutkewitte for more information.

Join us in praying for our parish and community, coming together no matter where you are in your faith journey, or if you are in person or virtually with us!

Come and share faith!

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:

tion of Sunday Eucharist.

Today we celebrate the Second Sunday in Ordinary Time. Belief entails a Who rather than a What. Our own encounters with Jesus (in prayer, through others, in struggling with daily dying) are truly epiphanies of God’s glory which also invite us to respond to divine Presence with belief. These epiphany signs might come in many ways—through others in a cry for help, in a lonely person’s plea for companionship, in the spontaneous laughter of delight, in the beauty of nature. The challenge to us is to see these as revelations of God’s glory, as epiphanies of God’s love for us, and an opportunity to respond in belief. Yes, these common, ordinary signs of God’s love and glory are all around us. By responding to other persons (recognizing them as revelations of God to us) we also become signs of God’s in-breaking, epiphanies for others. We ourselves are the good wine kept until after Jesus’ ascension when we take up Jesus’ mission as disciples.

Living the paschal mystery means that we empty ourselves in order to be filled with the goodness of God’s glory.

As a way for us to offer the greatest level of accountability to you, a report of our 2021 Christmas Collection will be included in the coming week’s bulletin for your review. Once again our Advent Giving Programs were a tremendous success. THANK YOU ONE AND ALL FOR YOUR GENEROSITY AND SHARING. I would like to remind you of the continued need for food each and every week. We have a large bin in the gathering area for you to deposit non-perishable food items that can be delivered to local agencies for distribution. We are really good for the “big holidays”. I think we need to be more conscious that the need exists year round, perhaps even more so when there is less attention. Thank you for helping us to make a difference in our Monmouth county communities.

As we begin the Season of Ordinary Time let us be mindful of the need for all of us to gather for the regular celebration of Eucharist. It is the Eucharist that remains the fundamental act of the Christian Community. How we prepare for Eucharist, how we dress, what time we arrive, how we sing and prayerfully participate in the prayers of the mass all speak of our faith and the reverence that we must model for one another. To many, thank you for all that you do to make our liturgical prayer meaningful to all who gather with us. I would encourage anyone who wishes to become more involved to please do so by contacting any of our parish staff persons. The liturgy is the responsibility of the entire community of faith. Let us always be willing to give our very best as we adore and praise the Lord during our celebra-

This week we observe the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 18-25 January. Let us pray for all Christian People, that God might lead us to overcome the scandal of division that scars the body of Christ. We have made significant progress these past 50 years or so. However, there is much more to be done. Let us be open to God’s grace as we pray for greater tolerance among Christians and a willingness to overcome those historic divisions. Last week we made available about pending legislation in the NJ Legislature that would greatly extend restrictions regarding abortions in our state.

His Excellency, The Most Reverend Bishop of Trenton has communicated that Plenary Indulgences may be attained as we pray on the Anniversary of the Roe v. Wade landmark Supreme Court Decision. Let us continue to support all those who are pregnant as well as a greater reverence for all human life from conception to natural death. Have a great week.

Let us remember one another in prayer.

Happy Sunday. Peace. Father Jeff

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

EMERGENCY CLOSING INFORMATION:

Sharing Our Treasure January 9, 2022 Weekly Sacrificial Stewardship

$22,826

Envelope Contributions

$14,804

Electronic/Online Contributions

Loose Contributions

$7,539

$484

Weekly Avg. Contribution per Household $68.96 # of Contributing Households # Registered Parishioner Households

324

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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"Jesus then said to his disciples: 'If a man wishes to come after me, he must deny his very self, take up his cross, and begin to follow in my footsteps. Whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will find it.

What profit would a man show if he were to gain the whole world and destroy himself in the process?'"

- Matthew 16:24-26

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.

2021 Christmas Collection: We will soon provide you with a report of our Christmas collection.

We are grateful to all who contributed; if you have not yet participated, please do so this coming week so that we can offer a timely proper accounting to you.

Online donors can contribute to the Christmas Fund here:

http://bit.ly/2Ec6vu5 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.

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“Light Up a Memory” Thank You Our beautiful tree sparkled during the Christmas season reminding all of us of the many loved ones (both living and deceased) represented by the lights and of the kindness and generosity of so many people.

Our sincere thanks to everyone who participated in any way – especially:  Father Jeff for leading the distinctive ceremony  Andrew, Jill and the Magnificat Choir for the beautiful music  Julia and the children of our Religious Education program  The many donors of lights. This year the net revenue was $10,023.35. The proceeds will help defray the cost of replacing the church carillon which burnt in late September May the “Light of the World” bless all of you and your loved ones in all of 2022.

Co-chairs: Freda O’Doherty and Molly Aiello Committee: Ann Marie Dayton, Carol Donahue, Angela Kinlin, Ginny LaMorte, Catherine Love, Susan Monaco, Muriel Rogers, Jane Slattery, Maureen Valenziano & Lorraine Walsh

DIOCESE OF TRENTON 701 LAW RENCEVILLE ROAD POST OFFICE BOX 5147 TRENT ON, NEW JERSEY 08638 -0147

Office of the Bishop

January 7, 2022 To the Clergy, Religious and Faithful of the Diocese of Trenton At the request of His Eminence Wilton Cardinal Gregory, Archbishop of Washington, the Apostolic Signatura of the Holy See imparts a plenary indulgence To those who physically take part in sacred celebrations connected with the annual “March for Life” in Washington, DC on January 20 and 21 2022; To the aged, sick and those who cannot be physically present for a grave reason but who are able to spiritually participate from home through any/all media presentations.

The usual conditions apply: A disposition of detachment from any kind of sin; Sacramental confession (on January 20-21, 2022 or within 20 days) Reception of Eucharistic Communion (on January 20-21, 2022 or within 20 days) Prayer for the intentions of the Holy Father (on January 20-21, 2022 or within 20 days).

The plenary indulgence may be applied to the person seeking it or for the holy souls in purgatory. It is valid for this event only: January 20-21, 2022 “March for Life” sacred ceremonies.

Respectfully yours in the Lord,

Most Reverend David M. O’Connell, C.M., J.C.D. Bishop of Trenton

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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.

Offerings at The Upper Room Spiritual Center 3455 West Bangs Avenue, Building 2 Neptune, NJ 07753 e-mail: office@theupper-room.org Please check www.theupperroom.org for registration, directions and for our other offerings!

Future Generation Early Learning Center at The Parish of Saint Mary is currently enrolling for the 2022 School Year.

Flexible schedule for children 2 and up.

Small class sizes.

Research based curriculum.

Join our family today!

Call 732-780-0135 today for more information

St. Joseph By the Sea Retreat Center 400 NJ-35, South Mantoloking, NJ 08738 Please see the website for more information www.sjbsea.org or call St. Joseph By the Sea at 732 -892-8494 to register.

RETROUVAILLE: REDISCOVER THE LOVE IN YOUR MARRIAGE Tens of thousands of couples have healed their marriages through Retrouvaille (pronounced Retrovy). If you know anyone who could benefit from this program, please pass this on. Couples learn to build communication skills and to increase intimacy. It provides help for marriage problems, difficulties or crises. The next program begins the weekend of February 11-13, 2022 at the Family Life Center in Malvern, PA. For more information, or to register, visit www.HelpOurMarriage.org or call 215766-3944 or 800-470-2230. All inquiries are strictly confidential.

St. Mary, Mother of God Church is blessed to have a 24/7 Perpetual Adoration Chapel. All are welcome to come adore Jesus.

St. Mary's Perpetual Adoration Chapel 26 Leonardville Rd., Middletown, NJ 07748 What is ADORATION? LEARN MORE HERE!