Bulletin for January 5, 2020

Bishop of the Diocese of Trenton: Most Reverend David M. O’Connell, C. M. Pastor: Reverend Fr. Jeffrey E. Lee

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

Pastor Emeritus: Reverend Fr. William J. Bausch Deacon: John Wedemeyer

Trustees: Bill LaMorte Irene Weller Parish Office hours Sunday 9 am – 12 noon Mon. & Tues. 8:45 am – 7:30 pm Wed. & Thurs. 8:45 am – 6:00 pm No office hours on Fri or Sat.

Parish Membership: New parishioners are welcome to register at the office at any time.

New Parishioner Orientation (quarterly) - will be held January 5, 11 am Contact Parish Office at parishoffice@stmaryscoltsneck.org Registration is required.

Sacraments: Eucharist Detailed Mass times listed on page 2 Penance & Reconciliation Saturday 3 pm or by appointment.

Marriage Contact the Parish Office one year in advance for information & guidelines.

Baptism Next Baptismal Class TBA Contact the Parish Office for information & requirements three months in advance. There are no Baptisms during Advent or Lent, please plan accordingly.

Happy New Year!!

We wish you health, happiness, much peace and many blessings throughout the Christmas Season and in 2020.

Rev. Fr. Jeffrey E. Lee & Parish Staff Visit our Website: www.stmaryscoltsneck.org

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Mass Intentions for the Week of January 4 - January 12 For * Requested by Saturday, January 4 – 4 PM Church Pro Populo Intentions of Leonidas Mavrookas * Suzanne Schlesinger Jack McGrath * Rorie and Jack Coppola Sunday, January 5 - Church The Epiphany 8 AM Vito Minichini * Joe and Tami Minichini Brian Patrick McKay * Alice Ganley 10 AM Edith and Richard Gold * Arlene Garito & Family Salvatore Castro * Family Andrew Nachstein * Reagan Family 12 PM Robert A. McNamara * McNamara Family Angelina Gheraldi * Richard and Maria Gerbino Dr. Thomas Bracco & Elizabeth Bracco * Kara Sce Monday, January 6 – 9 AM Chapel Patricia Sagna * Michael Duenas Tuesday, January 7 – 9 AM Chapel Rev. Fr. Raymond Griffin * Rev. Fr. Jeffrey E. Lee, Staff and Parishioners Charlotte Clime Schatzle * Jim Schatzle and Family Peter H. McKay * Carol McKay Wednesday, January 8 – 9 AM Chapel Michael Carroll * Marilyn and Carl Simone Thursday, January 9 – 9 AM Chapel Marge Smith * DeStefano Family Intentions of Cynthia & James Fiedler * Sue Gobat Friday, January 10 – 9 AM Chapel Tom Walsh * Maureen Beyer Saturday, January 11 – Church 11 AM - Wedding 4 PM Beatrice Delfino * Barbara Saake Intentions of Mary Resko * Jon and Mary Kopko Jean Barker * Ward Family Sunday, January 12- Church The Baptism of the Lord 8 AM Pro Populo Joan C. Murawinski * Raymond & Nancy Czarnecki 10 AM Viola Barlotta * Vazzana Family Brian Gilchrist * Borut Family Sergio Dos Santos & Antonio Ferreira * Dos Santos Family 12 PM Edna and Wright Poinsett * Susan and Gil Levine Glen Cameron * Fugaro Family Ellie Weisshaurer * Fugaro Family

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Please pray for the following members of our parish family who are ill: Marcela Abril Kathleen Amatel Fr Bill Bausch Eileen Beckley Susan Condon Blake Conley Logan Dayton John DeStefano Kaitlin Donahue Nagle Tom Fadale James Fiedler Emily Gioacchini John Grabowski Edward Habrack Tom Hudak

Theresia Kopp Bridget Korn Lori Lettieri Donna Lodi Leonidas Mavrookas Mary Joan McNamara Diane O’ Donnell Kevin O’Shea Stanley Rembisz Paola Richmond Owen Shoemaker Christine Shrewsbury Seneida Tomasetti Nancy Vida 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

Sanctuary Lamps These intentions are on a weekly basis starting with the Sunday.

The suggested donation for Sanctuary Lamp is $25.

Upcoming availability Church: 1/26 - 2/1, 2/9 - 2/15, & 2/16 - 2/22 Christ Chapel: 1/12- 1/18, 1/19 - 1/25, 1/26- 2/1, 2/ 2 - 2/8, 2/9 - 2/15, & 2/16 - 2/22

CHRIST CHAPEL Lori Ann Romer Cirronella Family

CHURCH Tim Gibson Linda Dickinson-Pancila and Family

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Parish Office: 732-780-2666 parishoffice@stmaryscoltsneck.org Bulletin Deadline: Electronic format by 12 noon Thursday of the prior week (10 days before). parishbulletin@stmaryscoltsneck.org Bulletin Editor: Catherine Love Liturgical, Music & Worship Ministries Contact: Andrew J. Macirowski Worship@stmaryscoltsneck.org Principal Cantor Contact: David Maliakel Adult Faith Formation & Religious Education Contact: Dr. Jim Bridges FaithFormation@stmaryscoltsneck.org ReligiousEd@stmaryscoltsneck.org Temporal Administration, Stewardship & Outreach Contact: Edwin A. Sevillano TemporalAdmin@stmaryscoltsneck.org

Rest in Peace Please remember in your prayers, those who have recently died.

Tim Gibson Lifelong Catechesis January 6 - January 12 Readings for the Week Monday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Friday:

1 Jn 3:22 — 4:6; Mt 4:12-17, 23-25 1 Jn 4:7-10; Mk 6:34-44 1 Jn 4:11-18; Mk 6:45-52 1 Jn 4:19 — 5:4; Lk 4:14-22a 1 Jn 5:5-13; Lk 5:12-16

Sunday, January 12 - The Baptism of the Lord Is 42:1-4, 6-7; Acts 10:34-38; Mt 3:13-17 Questions for Deeper Reflections: Question for Children: What does God want you to do? To forgive? Be generous? To love?

Question for Youth: As you grow, how do you know what God wants you to do? How do you hear the voice of God saying, "you are one of mine, of my chosen?"

Question for Adults: Today's readings lead to a core question: As you follow God and do what he wants, how do you experience his loving words: "You are my own. My favor is upon you."?

-Lifelong Catechesis

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FIRST RESPONDERS—THANK YOU PRAYER I thank God for giving you a strength That exceeds any measure.

I thank God for giving you a courage That allows you to run towards danger So others can be safe.

I thank God for showing us all, through you What it means to put others first.

I thank God for showing us your bright light in the darkest of times.

I pray that today and everyday You feel the love and support Of those whose lives you have saved and changed Of the community you protect.

And of God who gives us all strength!

Angel in my Phone 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 Ensign Jason Joseph Howe, USN SPC Michael John Mento, US Army PV2 Nicholas Poskonka US Army Captain Richard Savo, US Army 1st Lt. Adam Sjoholm, US Army 1st Lt. Ryan Tanguay, US Army SSgt 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.

Please include rank and branch of service.

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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 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 travel after the holiday, coming together on the 12th day to exchange gifts. Today, some churches hold Little Christmas events, some organizations hold “winter parties� for their employees around this time other than around Christmas.

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

"Our lives resemble a search, a hunt for the Pearl of great price; and all our thoughts and actions must be geared toward the finding of the Treasure we seek."

- Mother Angelica

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Worship Schedule: January 11 - January 12 The Baptism of the Lord Altar Server

EMs of Holy Communion

Reader 1

Reader 2

Cantor

LWD

Christopher Montefusco Jonathan Stubbs NOT FILLED

Susan Murphy - Center Cup NOT FILLED - Organ Host Sandra Montefusco - Center Host Helene Lind - Tabernacle Host Emily Santangelo - Organ Cup NOT FILLED - Tabernacle Cup Louise Habrack - Pres Cup

Jennifer Stubbs

Charles Young

Marybeth Jacobson

Anthony Buzzetta Michael Buzzetta NOT FILLED

Marsha Grigoli - Center Cup Joseph Flanagan - Organ Host Jane Slattery - Center Host Michael Stivala - Tabernacle Host Steve Stanley - Organ Cup Justine Buzzetta - Tabernacle Cup Gail Hall - Pres Cup

T Mullin

Annette Raynor

David Maliakel

Carol Donahue - Center Cup Linda Dickinson-Pancila - Organ Host Heide Lohn - Center Host Dolores Addler - Tabernacle Host Winifred O'Doherty - Organ Cup Gregory Calderaro - Tabernacle Cup Sue Fitzpatrick - Pres Cup

Stanley Drusdow

Rita Duenas

Sunday, 10:00 AM (Church)

Patrick Dickinson Eva Garcia Gabriella Penczak

David Maliakel

Jennifer Garcia

Leigh Gavinelli John Orrico Greg Penczak Jack Zumba Charlie Gavinelli Allan Ryan Jaime Steiner

Maria Gerbino - Center Cup Lee Gesner - Organ Host Ron Gabbard - Center Host Anna May Schellenberger - Tabernacle Host Patricia Gesner - Organ Cup Barbara Moskal - Tabernacle Cup Patricia Balbo - Pres Cup

Richard Gerbino

Alicia Mendez

Magnificat Choir

NOT FILLED

Sunday, 12:00 PM (Church)

NOT FILLED NOT FILLED NOT FILLED

James Dolan Joe Mancino Joseph Rinaldo William Starce NOT FILLED

Saturday, 4:00 PM (Church)

Sunday, 8:00 AM (Church)

Fernando Pinguelo

Usher John Grabowski Jim Davis Bob Lind Frank Sikorskas NOT FILLED NOT FILLED George Watts James Pifer Jim Boliver NOT FILLED NOT FILLED

Schedule of Un-Decorating the Parish!

January 13 - Un-Decorating of Campus - 9:30 AM-12 noon and 6:30 PM-9 PM. To volunteer for any and all of these, please see Andrew Macirowski, coordinator for Worship and Music.

Mass Intentions Request Envelopes are available in the office.

Fill out the envelope (see example above) and enclose the stipend. The suggested stipend for a Mass Intention is $10.00 and has been set by the N.J. Bishops in the Ecclesiastical Province of Newark.

Pope Francis today established the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time --Sunday January 26, 2020 ---as “Sunday of the Word of God” to highlight the centrality of sacred scripture in our Christian Life.

Bishop O’Connell

Whether a specific date is requested or not, please make a notation if you wish to be called with the date after the Mass Intention is scheduled. If a requested date cannot be fulfilled, a call will be made to find an alternate date.

At this time the intentions are placed in the Mass Book twice a month by our volunteer committee. Thank you for your patience.

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Quo vadis…

My Dear Parishioners: Today we celebrate the Solemnity of the Epiphany of our Lord. Christianity is a “show thee state” because we are to demonstrate to others our faith in action.

Believing always plays itself out in living.

Believing is expressed in the “showing” of our everyday living. The pattern of our own lives is that of the magi: seek, encounter, homage, self-giving. An important lesson here for living is that authentic homage (i.e. worship) naturally leads to living in the Light. Worship, then, is more than what happens in church on Sunday. It is the light of our own selves that shines throughout our weekdays, witnessing to our own encounters with the Light. Our very living must proclaim “the praises of the Lord”. The Lord continues to be revealed even in our own time.

Sometimes we are keenly aware of the Lord’s presence…sometimes we miss it altogether. We are called to reflect on this reality in our lives and how we make the Lord more present through our daily choices.

I am so very grateful to all who helped prepare our parish for the Christmas Season: those who cleaned, decorated, changed light bulbs, placed figurines in the crèche, shined brass appointments, practiced music, photocopied, folded and mailed letters, dropped off baked goods to the parish house, shared Christmas Cheer, and generously supported our parish

community with your Christmas Stewardship Offering. I learned of those things that worked so very well in service to our parishioners and those areas that need some improvement. All things in time as I continue to listen, observe, and learn. I am grateful for all that you do and for the way in which our parish community prays together.

Let’s keep the Christmas Spirit alive in our homes and in our hearts as we continue to make our journey through this great season.

This coming Sunday, 12 January, is the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord which marks the conclusion of the Christmas Season Liturgically. May the infant child Jesus continue to inspire us and all people to become the very best we can become. If you have not made your 2019 Christmas Gift to our parish, please do so as soon as possible so that we can render an accounting to you.

This weekend our New Mayor and Township Committee Members take their respective oaths of office. Mr. Rizzuto will be serving as Mayor for the calendar year 2020. Let us keep our public servants in our prayers.

Have a great week. Let us remember one another in prayer. In the name of our Parish Staff, I wish each and every one of you a very Happy, Healthy, and Holy New Year 2020. Peace. Father Jeff

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Dr. Jim Bridges Pastoral Coordinator of Faith Formation and Religious Education FaithFormation@stmaryscoltsneck.org ReligiousEd@stmaryscoltsneck.org Psalms: The School of Prayer In this 11-session study, presenters Jeff Cavins, Tim Gray, and Sarah Christmyer show you how to establish a deeply personal dialogue with God through the Psalms. Learn how to meditate fruitfully on the captivating words of the Psalms using lectio divina and study the many ways the Psalms foretell the life and mission of Jesus.

Religious Education Families

11 sessions offered Jan 14 - March 15, 2020

Have you heard about My Own Church?

Tuesdays at 7:30 pm Wednesday at 10 am

This new online tool lets you update your family’s records on the web! It’s convenient. It’s secure.

It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3!

The cost is free for parishioners of Saint Mary. *Participants from outside the parish are asked to pay for study materials ($30) Registration through the Parish Office or online http://bit.ly/2N7vBQs

may be found on The My Own Church Button the parish website www.stmaryscoltsneck.org under the Parish Resources Block. Select The Parish of Saint Mary, Colts Neck from the dropdown menu (fourth from the bottom), and fill in the required information. Questions? See the help page link or call the parish office.

RE registrations & re-registrations will be processed through the My Own Church portal.

The following presentations are being offered for free in January and February

by Dr. Jim Bridges in Madonna Hall.

January 26 at 7 pm and January 27 at 10 am  “Calling All Angels” will examine the Biblical and apocryphal traditions concerning the existence and nature of angels.

February 9 at 7 pm and February 10 at 10 am “Satan and the Personification of Evil” will examine the Biblical roots of Satan and the related traditions concerning other named and unnamed representations of evil in the Judeo-Christian traditions.

Registration for Summer Intensive 2020-2021 Religious Education Summer Intensive 1: July 13 – 17 & 20 – 24 Summer Intensive 2: August 3 – 7 & 10 - 14 Grades 1-6 (those children entering these grades in September 2020) Summer Tuition is $300/child nd st From Feb 2 at 9 am - March 1 at 12 noon there is a $50 early registration discount. th April 30 at 6 pm Summer RE registration closes.

FULFILL TODAY If what you did yesterday still looks big to you, surely you have not done much today.

—Anonymous

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Sharing Our Treasure December 22 Fourth Sunday of Advent Weekly Sacrificial Stewardship

$ 17,407

Envelope Contributions

$ 9,535

Electronic/Online Contributions

$ 6,851

Loose Contributions

$ 1,021

Avg. Contribution per Household this week $ 50.26 # of Contributing Households # Registered Parishioner Households

326 1,112

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2019 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

Due to the transmission time of this bulletin Sharing our Treasure for the weekend of Dec 28/29 will be in the January 11/12 bulletin.

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 an official statement, in paper form, of your 2019 contributions, please provide a self-addressed stamped envelope to the parish office by mail or drop it in the collection basket by January 26, 2020. Requests will be processed & mailed by the end of January.

Please do not make your request by phone.

Collectible Show schedule for Summer January 11 9 am-3 pm Parish Hall The Collectibles features coins, cards, and currency. FREE appraisals on collections. For more information: Jimmy Cirronella, 732-5267337 or CARDFATHER@OPTONLINE.NET

We welcome all your generous donations to Saint Mary Parish.

As a reminder, loose cash offerings at Mass cannot be traced to any individuals and therefore not considered for end of year statement of charitable contributions.

We suggest to ALWAYS use your offering envelopes or to sign up for online giving at Alternatively a 2019 total contribution accounting https://goo.gl/w4oTes. Alternatively there are blank envelopes available in church where you can fill may be retrieved from each family’s in your name so your donations can be properly My Own Church Portal. posted to your account. If you are not receiving New to My Own Church? Follow registration envelopes or if you have any questions, please instructions on page 7. contact the parish office at 732-780-2666.

An official statement can also be sent by email.

Thank you for taking this matter into consideration! parishoffice@stmaryscoltsneck.org

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Prayer Shawl Ministry January 15 in room 11 at 10 am Members meet once a month on the 3rd Wednesday (10-12 noon) of the month, but attendance is not mandatory.

Learning, Loving, and Laughing!

We will be working on baby blankets and twiddle muffs. New members are always welcome. Come join us in crocheting and knitting for those in need.

FUTURE GENERATION EARLY LEARNING CENTER

Ministry Contact: Kathy Adleman kathya23@optonline.net

Are you looking for a safe, loving, educational and nurturing environment where your child will get the attention and care that they deserve?

Saint Mary Parish Sewing Circle Next meeting is January 14 and 28

Give Future Generation a call!

The ministry meets in Meeting Room #11 twice a month (Meetings are held the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month from 1- 3 pm.

CONTACT for more information: Kathe Flanagan at kjflan@aol.com

Located at The Parish of Saint Mary 1 Phalanx Road, Colts Neck 732-780-0135 jessica@fgkids.org

NOTE: FEDERAL PRIVACY REGULATION - HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act) prohibits all hospitals from informing churches of a pa ent’s presence unless the pa ent gives permission for the hospital to do so (hospitals no longer always ask upon admission).

If you are admi ed to a hospital and would like a visit, anoin ng, and/or communion, please have a family member, or yourself, no fy the hospital or call the Parish Office.

ILLNESS They are as sick, that surfeit with too much, as they that starve with nothing.

—William Shakespeare, Merchant of Venice

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Marriage... Divorce...

Annulments‌ What Does the Catholic Church Teach?

PANTRY FOOD ITEMS Food is accepted weekly. Please place donations in the grey cart in the gathering space of the Church. Please, no expired items.

Thank you to all for your continued support in helping to feed others in the community.

MOST NEEDED LIST Razors, shaving cream Macaroni & Cheese Canned Vegetables Instant Mashed Potatoes Cooking Oil Ketchup, mustard, Mayo Bottled Water (all sizes) Cookies, Pretzels, Crackers Peanut Butter Salad Dressings Cake mixes, frosting Soups: Chicken, Beef Baby food & Formula Baby Diapers (size 4 & up) Feminine Care Products Soap, shampoo, toothpaste Adult incontinence (all kinds)

Cereal Instant Oatmeal Rice Juice Canned Puddings Jell-O Canned Fruit Canned Tuna Canned Salmon Raisins Healthy Snacks Tea Coffee Deodorant Sunscreen Body Lotion

The Church of the Nativity located at 180 Ridge Road in Fair Haven announces an Annulment Information Night to be held on Thursday, January 16, 2020 from 7:00 pm to 8:30 p.m. in the Parish Hall. Join us for an informal evening to learn what the Catholic Faith has to say about these topics and have all of your questions answered. All are welcome! Come and find out the TRUTH about Annulment. To register for this free event, please contact Michele Coppola Wilson at 201-753-8485, or email healfromdivorcetoday@gmail.com THE DIOCESE OF TRENTON is committed to the initiatives outlined in the U.S. Bishops’ Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People and to its own policies and guidelines in regard to the reporting and investigation of sexual abuse allegations involving minors.

If you have been sexually abused as a minor by a member of the clergy or anyone representing the Catholic Church, or if you know of someone who was, you can report that abuse through the diocesan ABUSE HOTLINE: 1-888-296-2965 The Diocese of Trenton reports any allegations of sexual abuse to the appropriate law enforcement agencies. Anyone with an allegation is also encouraged to provide that information to local law enforcement authorities.