January 30, 2022 bulletin - The Fourth 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 Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time

January 30, 2022 Wednesday, February 2, 2022 Presentation of the LORD - Candlemas Day 9 am Mass in the Chapel Blessing of Candles Bring your own candles to be blessed

Thursday, February 3, 2022 Memorial, St. Blaise, Bishop & Martyr 9 am Mass in the Chapel Blessing of the Throats

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Mass Intentions for: Saturday, January 29th - Sunday, February 6th For * Requested by

Saturday, January 29 – 4 PM Church Pro Populo Ed Eastman * Verga Family Joseph Turkovic * John Cizin Sunday, January 30 – Church 8 AM Stephen Gawryluk * Raymond and Nancy Czarnecki Jean Brock * Joe and Tami Minichini Robert Arcoleo * Joe and Tami Minichini

10 AM Maryann Barone * Marie Nogueira Cecilia LaMorte * Freda O’Doherty Kathleen Kiernan Jamison * Catlaw Family 12 PM Dr. Declan O’Scanlon * Fredda Family Arcangelo Giliberti * Giliberti Family Vincenza Lanza * Giliberti Family Monday, January 31 – 9 AM Chapel Allan Bruley * Jean and Chet Galloway Tuesday, February 1 – 9 AM Chapel Edith Iannelli * Joe, Cindy and Matthew Iannelli Wednesday, February 2 – 9 AM Chapel Deirdre Caffrey * Hugh and Phyllis Murphy Thursday, February 3 – 9 AM Chapel Michelle Baie * Susan and Jim Gobat Judith Joyce * JF Joyce Friday, February 4 – 9 AM Chapel Patricia Mudd * Mr. and Mrs. Stephen McInerney Julia Camarata * Son Chuck 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

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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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3 Lifelong Catechesis Week of January 30th-5th

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 30 Sunday: FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Jeremiah 1: 4-5. 17-19 / 1 Corinthians 12: 31 13: 13 / Luke 4: 21- 30 31 Monday 2 Samuel 15: 13-14. 30; 16: 5-13 / Mark 5: 1-20 1 Tuesday: 2 Samuel 18: 9-10. 14b. 24-25a. 30 19: 3 / Mark 5: 21-43 2 Wednesday: Malachi 3: 1-4 / Hebrews 2: 14-18 / Luke 2: 22-40 3 Thursday: 1 Kings 2: 1-4. 10-12 / Mark 6: 7-13 4 Friday: Sirach 47: 2-11 / Mark 6: 14-29 5 Saturday: 1 Kings 3: 4-13 / Mark 6: 30-34

FOR DEEPER REFLECTION: Question for Children: What ways do you show God’s love to someone who is lonely or hurting?

Question for Youth: Who are the people in your life who mean the most to you? How do you show them how important they are to you?

Question for Adults: What is a way you show members of your family your love for them?

The Church Sanctuary Lamp this week is burning for:

Intention of Gina Serpico Requested by Denise Cogliano Seaman

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

Santino Bowers Jack Caputo

Please remember in your prayers those who have recently passed.

Bernard Dorrian

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 - 2/6, 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

The Feast of the Presentation of the Lord & Memorial of Saint Blaise February 2nd, also known as Candlemas Day, has been celebrated since the 4th century.

This feast commemorates the 40th day after Christmas, when Mary travelled with Jesus and Joseph to the temple in Jerusalem, for her ritual purification after the birth of the Lord. It was in the temple that the prophetess Anna and Simeon the Righteous recognized the child as the Messiah. Simeon, who had been told by the Holy Spirit that he shall not see death until he sees the Christ, praises God in the Nunc Dimittis: “Now let your servant go in peace…I have seen your salvation….a light to the Gentiles and the glory of your people Israel”.

In honoring the revelation of Jesus as the light of the world, it is customary for candles to be blessed on this day. In some cultures, the faithful bring candles from their homes to blessed, but more commonly it is candles that will be used in the life of the church in the coming year that are blessed. In our community, we bless the candles that are used for the blessing of throats on the memorial of Saint Blaise (February 3) and the six candles that will flank the altar beginning at Easter. At the conclusion of the Easter Season, these candles are kept separate from others, used as processional candles, and eventually burned in the holy fire at the Easter Vigil the following year. We also invite the faithful to bring candles for home use to be blessed.

Traditionally, Candlemas marked the end of the Christmas Season, and decorations where often left up until the Eve of Candlemas. In our parish, we keep that custom in a way, continuing the care of the poinsettias that have been placed in the church until this day.

These two celebrations will be held in the Parish Hall chapel, at 9am, on their respective days.

Please bring candles to be blest on February 2nd.

Blessing of the throats will occur following the Mass on February 3rd.

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

February 8th OR February 27th 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: Dorothy, Virgin and Martyr, c. 303 There is a beautiful story told about St. Dorothy, who was persecuted during the reign of the emperor, Diocletian. The governor of Caesarea, Fabricius, imposed cruel punishments on Dorothy because of her refusal to worship idols or to marry. Dorothy spoke of the garden to which God would take her and the sweet fruits of the garden. The crowning blow for Fabricius occurred when two women, sent to induce Dorothy to give up her faith, were themselves converted. This led to a sentence of execution.

As Dorothy was being led to her execution, a young lawyer in the crowd, Theophilus, jeered at Dorothy and yelled at her to send him fruits when she reached the garden where she was going. Dorothy promised that she would.

Read more HERE.

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Worship Schedule: Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time Saturday, February 5th & Sunday, February 6th Altar Server

Saturday, 4:00 PM (Church)

Mark Hines William Hines

Cantor

Reader 1

Reader 2

EMHC

Jill Russo

Charles Young

Bruno Savo

Emily Santangelo—Tabernacle Host Susan Murphy—Alternate Louise Habrack—SUB REQUESTED Organ Host Not Filled

Annette Raynor

Lisa Aldridge—Organ Host Jane Slattery—Tabernacle Host Mary Aiello—Tabernacle Host Gina Shute—Alternate

Sunday 8:00 AM (Church)

Alexander Lennon Sophia Lennon

Jill Russo

Anthony Bongiorno

Sunday 10:00 AM (Church)

Tesya Yaninas Larissa Yaninas

Jill Russo Anne Baker

Barbara Schaflin

Matt Yaninas

Steve Stanley—Organ Host Heide Lohn—Tabernacle Host Gregory Calderaro—Tabernacle Host Carol Donahue—Alternate

Sunday 12:00 PM (Church)

Jonathan Stubbs Jack Schatzle

Jill Russo

Jennifer Stubbs

Richard Gerbino

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

Become more involved at The Parish of Saint Mary!

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

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

Summer Religious Ed Intensive Registration opens February 1, 2022 This is the early, discounted registration for summer RE classes. It is first come first serve and classes will be closed when numbers are met. Options are as follows:

July 11th to the 22nd, Monday - Friday, 9am to 12pm LIVE VIRTUAL GOOGLE CLASSROOM August 8th to the 19th, Monday - Friday, 8:30am to 12:30pm ON CAMPUS IN PERSON Please be sure all of your contact information is correct on your MY OWN CHURCH family account.

Registration will NOT be completed through the MY OWN CHURCH portal but by clicking the registration link that will be found on the home page of the website starting February 1, 2022.

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.

This program begins today 30 January 2022 10am mass We are still in need of 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

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

EXODUS: Called to Freedom.

It is time to return your Missionary Childhood Association (MCA) mite box offerings.

Please count the amount collected and write a check made out to 'St Mary Parish' writing MCA in the memo line by January 31. Alternatively, donations to the MCA/ Missionary Childhood Association can be made thru our online giving system at https:// giving.parishsoft.com/App/Form/93384d608c73-4cfa-b6c9-a08f89f21cff .

St Mary Parish in turn will send one check to the Office of Propagation of the Faith for the total amount collected. Thank you for your generosity with the Catholic Missions!

Interested in assisting with our RCIA process?

Do you want to help by being an Ambassador for Christ?

The RCIA process involves not just the newcomer/ inquirer but all members of the Faith community whose prayers and example help the newcomer find their place in the Church. Jesus knew that everyone has different gifts and those gifts are used best when they are shared with others.

Typical tasks and responsibilities: Listening and preparing adults in a process to be received into the Catholic faith and parish community.

Required training or skills: 1.5 hr. training session, weekly.

Approximate time commitment: This is dependent on those who are seeking initiation or welcome into the Catholic community.

For more information contact: Rose Farrow at 732-780-2666 or R.Farrow@stmaryscoltsneck.org

10 Sessions 30 minute videos

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

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/exoduscalled-to-freedom

or contact Barbara Schaflin: e-mail: BarbaraSchaflin10@verizon.net

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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:

Did you know ….

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

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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

ST. MARY PARISH 50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION Sunday June 5, 2022

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 Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time. As the crowds doubted who Jesus was because of his simple origins, so will others doubt who we are if we courageously live the gospel. Again, if we never meet doubt or opposition then we must examine how committed to the gospel we are. Most of us aren’t called to “professionally” preach the good news. All of us, because of our baptism, are committed to living it. No matter what simple origins we might have, our living the gospel is what must shape our everyday choices. This means, for example, that if the chatter around the coffee machine at work grows uncharitable or course, we have the courage to walk away. Another example: if prejudice exists among our friends and acquaintances, we have the courage to extol the dignity of the minority. Dying to oneself means that we place gospel values before any others and are willing to put our lives on the line for them. We might not always concretely experience God’s protection and deliverance in the given moment; but we know from Jesus’ life that it is there when it really counts—leading us to life everlasting.

This coming week we will celebrate the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord (Candlemas) on 2 February and the memorial of Saint Blaise on 3 February. We will follow the ancient custom of blessing throats during the Thursday morning mass. We have another four weeks until we begin the Liturgical Season of Lent. These weeks are an opportunity for our parish staff to assess the Advent-Christmas Season as we prepare for the Lent-Triduum-Easter Seasons.

families who responsibly register so that we can be adequately prepared to offer the very best to our young people. I remind all that the summer program is becoming more and more popular here in our parish and throughout our diocese.

Students are placed on a first come first served basis. Please register this week. Thank you for your cooperation in helping us provide the very best for the children of our parish.

I would like to take this opportunity to once again thank all of those faithful parishioners who participated in the 2021 Christmas Collection. The total received represented the highest amount ever recorded for our parish. It is a great credit to all who participated. This coming week I will meet with couples preparing for the Sacrament of Marriage in the coming year here in our parish. Please keep them in your prayer. I will also meet with our parish finance council members this week to review quarterly reports for the first two quarters of FYE 30 June 2022. We will also discuss several possible initiatives for the coming year and begin to review items for the upcoming capital budget. I am grateful to them for their dedication and sage counsel.

SAVE THE DATE! Sunday, 5 June 2022. Solemn Pontifical Concelebrated Mass of Thanksgiving at 3:00pm in the Church. His Excellency, The Most Reverend Bishop of Trenton will be the Principal Celebrant and Homilist. There will be a number of priest concelebrants, among them our Pastor Emeritus Father Bausch and Father Griswold who served as our 3rd Pastor.

There will be an outdoor family gathering with activities for children and a Contemporary Christian Concert in Madonna Hall. More speRe-registration and registration of new families cific details will be forthcoming. Mark your perfor our Summer RE programming is underway. sonal schedules today.

We have streamlined the process and timeline in consideration of the feedback that we had re- Have a great week. Let us remember one anothceived last year. I am grateful to all of those er 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 23, 2022

Weekly Sacrificial Stewardship

$16,388

Envelope Contributions

9,975

Electronic/Online Contributions

5801

Loose Contributions

563 303 $52.06

# 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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Additionally, thanks to your contributions, we were able to send $1,000 to the

"Love never wrongs the neighbor; hence love is the fulfillment of the Law." Romans 13:10 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.

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.

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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.

Nocturnal Adoration February 4, 9 pm to 10 pm Women & Men are invited.

If you have any questions call Gene Brennan 732-687-3543 St. Mary's Perpetual Adoration Chapel 26 Leonardville Rd., Middletown, NJ 07748