Bulletin for January 2, 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 : Worship schedule inside.

Refer to website for more detailed information www.stmaryscoltsneck.org

Solemnity: Epiphany of the Lord

January 2, 2022 Our regular Mass Schedule resumes next week:

Please see page 10 for our procedures in the event of inclement weather.

Feast: Baptism of the Lord Saturday, January 8th 4:00pm Mass

Sunday, January 9th 8:00 am Mass , 10:00am Mass, 12:00 noon Mass

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Mass Intentions for: Saturday, January 1st - Sunday, January 9th For * Requested by

Saturday, January 1 - 10 AM Church Pro Popolo Philip Calundann * Lisa and Fred Claps Sunday, January 2 9AM - Church Gary Trotter * Jean and Chet Galloway Penny DiMicelli * Deborah DiMicelli Intentions of Deborah DiMicelli * Cathy Ryan 11AM - Church Anthony Andiori * Frank and Susan Sharp Robert A. & Mary Joan McNamara * McNamara Family Edith Gold * Arlene Garito Baptism - William Joseph O’Mahony Monday, January 3 - 9 AM Church Pvt. Charles H. Haber, Jr. * Carol & Frank Donahue Christine Shrewsbury * Cindy Iannelli & Family Tuesday, January 4 - 9 AM Church Richard Fortunato DiRenno * The Ecklords Tom Walsh * Maureen Beyer Wednesday, January 5 - 9 AM Church Maryann Barone * Treasure & Al Herman Wilfreda Poscablo * Drs. Gener & Elivira Dapul Thursday, January 6 - 9 AM Church Vincenza Amantia * Edwin Sevillano Melissa Blake * Carolan Family Friday, January 7 - 9 AM Church Pauline Maria Lilly Savarimuthu * Michele Bailey Saturday, January 8 - 9 AM Church Mary Resko * Jon & Mary Kopko Martin & Nora Reddington * Reddington Family Antoinetta Lardieri & Angelo Salvatore * Rosetta Lardieri Sunday, January 9 8AM - Church Gerard Boyle * Aiello Family Susan Duenas * Mom & Dad Deceased members of DeStefano / Albruno Families * Mrs. & Mrs. M. Franceschetti 10AM - Church Pro Popolo Lois Palladino * John Palladino & Family S.Sgt. Stephen J. & Eleanor Coleman * Carol & Frank Donahue 12PM - Church Raymond Shea * Marilyn & Carl Simone Don Pucillo * Marie & Joseph Merante Jack Duffy * Jim Schatzle & 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 Melissa Love 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

The 2022 Mass Intention Book is open for date specific Mass Intentions.

Requests can be made via paper, by stopping at the parish office, or online HERE.

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.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK 3 Monday: 1 John 3:22-46 / Matthew 4:12-17, 23-25 4 Tuesday: 1 John 4:7-10 / Mark 6:34-44 5 Wednesday: 1 John 4:11-18 / Mark 6:45-52 6 Thursday: 1 John 4:19-54 / Luke 4:14-22 7 Friday: 1 John 5:5-13 / Luke 5:12-16 8 Saturday: 1 John 5:14-21 / John 3:22-30 9 Sunday: BAPTISM OF THE LORD Isaiah 42:1-4, 6-7 / Acts 10:34-38 / Luke 3:15-16, 21-22

FOR DEEPER REFLECTION:

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.

Please remember in your prayers those who have recently passed.

Joseph Bunaro

Request online HERE. Available weeks listed below: Chapel - 1/9, 1/16, 1/23 Church - 1/9, 1/16, 1/23

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

Offering is $3.00 per candle.

Special Intention

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

The Epiphany of The Lord Although this holy day technically falls on January 6, (the 12th day of Christmas), the date on which the Epiphany is celebrated changes annually, as it is always transferred to a Sunday celebration. The purpose of the day is to commemorate the theophany of the Christ, the revelation of his coming in holiness to the peoples of the world, as represented by the magi, who travelled far to meet the infant Jesus.

In some Eastern European countries, clergy would travel throughout the villages blessing homes on this day, commemorating the visit of the magi to the temporary home of the Holy Family. This tradition has carried over to some parts of the world, with the blessing of homes taking place between the Epiphany and Candlemas (February 2nd).

The custom of Little Christmas is observed in some parts of the world as well. Families who would need to travel considerable distances to be with loved ones would place the focus of the Christmas holiday on attending Mass at their local churches, and then spend time in travel after the holiday, coming together on the 12th day to exchange gifts. Today, some churches hold Little Christmas events, especially those with a grammar school community.

The celebration of the Season of Christmas continues for one more week until the Baptism of the Lord.

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

As you prepare 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: John Neumann Bishop After attending a diocesan seminary, John Neumann came to the United States from the Czech Republic. Soon after his arrival he was ordained a priest and served European immigrants on the frontier. He joined the Redemptorist Order and established many schools.

Later, John was named bishop of Philadelphia.

He encouraged religious orders to settle in the area. He also built a number of new parishes and began building a cathedral.

His feast day is January 5. READ MORE...

VISIT HIS SHRINE IN PHILADELPHIA! Learn more HERE!

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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

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

“Together, We Make a Difference” Learn more & sign up

Speak with a Priest 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?

There are many opportunities for parishioners of Saint Mary to “reach out” into the community to help those in need!

Learn more about the Charitable Appeals & Outreach Ministries at The Parish of Saint Mary:

Struggling

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

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Martha Mary Guild

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Food Collection

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Prayer Shawl Ministry

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Sewing & Quilting Ministry

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

JANUARY 11, 2022 JANUARY 23, 2022 Pre-registration is required. Contact Us

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Worship Schedule: Feast: Baptism or the Lord Saturday, January 8th & Sunday, January 9th Altar Server

Cantor

Reader 1

Reader 2

SERVER NEEDED SERVER NEEDED

Taylor Kurilew

Charles Young

Kathy Maher

Susan M urphy - Organ Host Marha Cowles - Tabernacle Host AVAILABLE - Tabernacle Host Louise Habrack - Alternate

Saturday 8:00 AM (Church)

Ashley Austin Daniel Austin

Jill Russo

Kevin Swan

Rita Duenas

Mike LaCava - Organ Host Marsha Grigoli - Tabernacle Host Mary Aiello - Tabernacle Host Rosanne LaCava - Alternate

Saturday 10:00 AM (Church)

Larissa Yaninas Tesya Yaninas

Jill Russo

Matt Yaninas

Steve Rumsby

Amy Orrico - Organ Host Maureen Geiger - Tabernacle Host Sue Fitzpatrick - Tabernacle Host Sandra Montefusco - Alternate

Saturday 12:00 PM (Church)

Jonathan Stubbs Mark Hines

Jill Russo & Magnificat Choir

Jennifer Stubbs

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

Friday, 4:00 PM (Church)

EMHC

Over the next 31 weeks, a link will be posted from FORMED.ORG that will connect you to a video teaching & reflection from “Elements of the Catholic Mass”. These 3-4 minute videos will help you to learn more about each important element of the Mass.

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 Rose Farrow

Julia Cullen

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

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

Religious Education classes will be on break from December 23rd - January 8th.

Confirmation Prep classes resume Sunday, January 9th.

1st-6th Grade classes resume Tuesday, January 10th.

We will begin Liturgy of the Word Dismissal again early in 2022. We are in need of parent volunteers to help facilitate the program. Please SIGN UP HERE if you are interested and we reach out with more details.

Before Christmas, Missionary Childhood Association (MCA) mite boxes were distributed.

Students were asked to make a sacrificial offering each week during the Advent & Christmas seasons. We are asking that a check in the amount collected should be made out to 'St Mary Parish' writing MCA in the memo line and brought to their next class. Alternatively, donations to the MCA/Missionary Childhood Association can be made online at https:// giving.parishsoft.com/App/Form/93384d60-8c734cfa-b6c9-a08f89f21cff through the end of January.

St Mary Parish in turn will send one check to the Missionary Childhood Association. Thank you for your generosity with the Catholic Missions!

For updates, and more information about all Faith Formation programs please see the website: HERE

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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.

An Invitation from The Martha Mary Guild

Please join us on Wednesday, January 12th It’s coming to that time of year again when people start to think about “New Year Resolutions” and promising that they will take better care of themselves. The next meeting of the St. Mary Martha Mary Guild is going to concentrate on doing just that!

The guest speaker will be Christine Cernera, who is the owner of Reclaim Your Health L.L.C. and is a Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner (FNTP), a Restorative Wellness Practitioner and a Licensed RESTART Instructor.

Christine states that her goal “is to empower individuals to reclaim their health through nutrition/lifestyle education and support”. She wants people to realize that they can strive for good health by being mindful of what they eat and enjoying life. She will help us to understand that “achieving good health is a journey and a skill-set that must be learned and practiced to see the results, but it is well worth the time and effort.”

Join us in the Spiritual Center on Wednesday, Jan. 12 to jumpstart your New Year with a “New Outlook” on health and well-being. The rosary will be at 11:30 a.m. in the former chapel, followed by BYOL (Bring Your Own Lunch) and Christine will start around 12:30pm.

We are asking our generous members to donate hats, gloves and scarves for needy children and adults, which will be distributed by Holiday Express.

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Quo vadis…

My Dear Parishioners: Today we celebrate The Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord. All gifts given invite a response. Socially, a verbal or written thank you note usually suffices. Simply because God’s generosity is so lavish our response must be much more. God has given us great treasure, two of which are mystery so deep: the gift of the only-be-gotten Son and our being “members of the same body” (see second reading). Our response can be no less than the total gift of ourselves. “Total gift of ourselves” is one way to describe the paschal mystery.

In our baptism we become “coheirs” and “copartners” in Christ, in his death and resurrection. We are copartners, therefore, in Jesus’ ministry. To be a disciple means not only to live the gospel, it also means that we will go to our death as Jesus did. “Total gift of ourselves” means that daily we must die to ourselves if we are to remain faithful to our identity with Christ.

Why would we choose to respond to God’s generosity in such a radical way? Because we know that by dying to ourselves we are “coheirs”—we receive God’s life now and the promise of fullness to come.

God bless all of you for your dedication and fidelity to our common sacramental life. As we begin another new year take the time to reflect on the past year…what was good?… what was not so good?…how can I do better? …what is God calling me to do or become?

The path to holiness of life is conversion or a change in attitude or disposition. Maybe the beginning of a new calendar year is the impetus you need to take inventory of your life?

This is more than a New Year’s resolution…it is a prayerful way in which we honestly search for the inner peace and harmony that God calls us to cultivate in our lives as people who are saved and truly blessed.

The generous sharing of so many for the Solemnity of Christmas once again demonstrates your spirit of generosity and love of our parish.

The Christmas Season will conclude liturgically with the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord observed next weekend. There is so much for which we must be thankful…let’s not overlook the many sacrifices that so many of our forebears have made in order for us to be here today. Let us cultivate within ourselves a spirit of selflessness. I anticipate the publication of our 2021 Christmas Collection report in the coming weeks of January 2022. Next weekend our weekend mass schedule returns to “normal” Please make a note of that and thank you for your patience and cooperation these past weeks.

Have a great week.

Let us remember one another in prayer.

It has been so very nice to see family members of our parishioners, former parishioners and newcomers worshipping with us during this festive time. I thank all of you for your very gracious spirit of hospitality and your reverence and joy in celebrating the liturgy. These distinguish our parish from so many others. Happy Sunday. Happy New Year 2022.

The vibrancy of our worship and the active participation of so many enable us to fully em- Peace. Father Jeff brace the church’s vision for worship. May

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

EMERGENCY CLOSING INFORMATION:

Sharing Our Treasure December 26, 2021 Weekly Sacrificial Stewardship

$12,722

Envelope Contributions

$7,241

Electronic/Online Contributions

$5,124

Loose Contributions

$357

Weekly Avg. Contribution per Household $47.37 # of Contributing Households

261

# 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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“Yes, to love Him with all our heart, with all our strength and to love our neighbor as our self is worth more than any other burnt offering or sacrifice.”

- Mark 12:33

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!

2021 Christmas Collection: We will provide you with a report of this collection at the conclusion of the Christmas Season.

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.

The direct link to Christmas Fund is http://bit.ly/2Ec6vu5

https://giving.parishsoft.com/smcn

Covid-19 Protocols at St Mary Parish

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

There are directives from the Diocese where masks are not required for fully vaccinated persons. If not fully vaccinated, persons are strongly encouraged to follow CDC guidance and wear a face mask in public settings.

Thank you for your continuous support!

St Mary will continue with the electronic bulletin that is timely emailed to our parishioners each week.

If you should require a printed copy, please contact the parish Office (732-780-2666 ) and one will be made available to you. If you are not receiving the e-bulletin via email please email or call the parish office and we will add you to our distribution list. As always, we thank you for your cooperation and support.

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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.

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!

ST. MARY’S MOTHER OF GOD CHURCH – MIDDLETOWN DIVORCED AND SEPARATED MINISTRY St. Mary’s in Middletown is pleased to announce “Surviving Divorce: Hope and Healing for the Catholic Family”, a healing program being offered beginning on Monday, January 17, 2022 and continuing for twelve weeks on Monday evenings from 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm, ending on April 4, 2022.

The meetings are held in St. Mary’s Chapel located at 26 Leonardville Road—Middletown (Basement Meeting Room) Anyone that needs help in finding peace, power and healing from divorce, whether you are separated, considering divorce, or are already divorced, you will discover how to work through emotions and pain, and experience personal healing and hope.

If interested, please email: healingheartsfromdivorce@gmail.com and one of the Facilitators will reach out to you. If you have any questions before you decide if you want to attend, please call either Rich DeGennaro 732-540-9204 or Elaine Anzalone-Goumas at 732-213-9050.

If you’d like to review the program, more information can be found by visiting: https://www.mylifechangecoach.com/ separated-divorce.

Thank you for taking the first step towards your healing!