The parish of saint Mary A Catholic Community Proclaiming the Greatness of God in our Time One Phalanx Road, Colts Neck, NJ 07722 Phone: 732-780-2666 Fax: 732-780-0394 parishoffice@stmaryscoltsneck.org
Bishop of the Diocese of Trenton: Most Reverend David M. O’Connell, C. M. Pastor: Reverend Fr. Jeffrey E. Lee Pastor Emeritus: Reverend Fr. William J. Bausch Parish Trustees: Annette Raynor & Roger Zurro Worship schedule inside. Refer to website for more detailed information www.stmaryscoltsneck.org
17th Sunday in Ordinary Time
July 24, 2022 Sacrament of Baptism Couples wishing to baptize their children must be registered parishioners of St Mary Parish. Please contact the Parish Office at 732-7802666 x329 at least 3 months in advance of the desired date for baptism. More information can be read HERE.
Baptismal Preparation Session St Mary Parish is offering our next Baptismal Preparation Session on:
TUESDAY AUGUST 9, 2022 at 6:00 PM Pre-registration is required a week in advance.
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Mass Intentions for: Saturday, July 23rd-Sunday July 31st For * Requested by
Saturday, July 23 – 5 PM Church Pro Populo Ronald Brier * Diane Carnevale Stephanie Larasso * John and Susan Murphy Sunday, July 24 – Church 8 AM Deceased Members DeStefano/Albruno Families * Mr. and Mrs. M. Franceschetti William Endlicher * Neil and Jane Slattery Kathy Graham * Alice Ganley 10 AM Wendy Moeller * Dawn and John Reinhardt Louis Rue LaRubio * Lisa and Fred Claps Special Intention * Robert Amling 12 PM Joseph Buononato, Jr. * Amy Orrico Mary Busko * Michael and Heather Tormey Anton Kopp * Susan and Ken Davis and Family Monday, July 25 – 9 AM Chapel Nick Pellicone * Pellicone Family Magnus * Camryn, Colin, Christian and the Pinguelo and Strafaci Families Tuesday, July 26 – 9 AM Chapel Mario Borletic * Mr. and Mrs. Severino Salamon Wednesday, July 27 – 9 AM Chapel Peter Griffin * Ken and Muriel Rogers Neil Slattery * Tom and Angela Kinlin Thursday, July 28 – 9 AM Chapel Eleanore Salvo * Lynne Brennan Rev. James J. Sauchelli * Rev. Fr. Jeffrey E. Lee, Staff and Parishioners Friday, July 29 – 9 AM Chapel Abel Bocanegra * Yaninas Family Sharon Gibson * Dot and Tom Tanguay Saturday, July 30 – 5 PM Church Nicholas LaRosa * Rorie and Jack Coppola Amy Koller * McGrory Family Ciara Lynch * Liz and Bob Vallis Sunday, July 31 – Church 8 AM Pro Populo Eric O’Doherty * Neil and Jane Slattery Ross David Johnson * Jay and Joyce Flynn 10 AM Mark Reinhardt * Dawn and John Reinhardt Anthony J. Garito * Arlene and Family Constance Montano * Linda and William Stagliano 12 PM Robert LoCastro * Richard and Maria Gerbino Special Intention * Robert Amling Intentions of Leonidas Mavrookas * Suzanne Schlesinger
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Please pray for the following members of our parish family who are ill: Kathleen Amatel Courtney Barker Michael Barker Janice Basilice Fr Bill Bausch Eileen Beckley Anne Boyle Brenda Caronna Christen Chellis Blake Conley Kaitlin Donahue Nagle Sr. Suellen Tennyson Sharon Evangellista Joann Feliciti Cynthia Fiedler James Fiedler
Emily Gioacchini Edward Habrack Tom Hudak Elizabeth Lind Huseby Bridget Korn Bob Lind Lori Lettieri Donna Lodi Leonidas Mavrookas Ludwig Mendola Kevin O’Shea 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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Lifelong Catechesis Week of July 24th - July 30th 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 24 Sunday: SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Genesis 18: 20-32 / Colossians 2: 12-14 / Luke 11: 1-13 25 Monday: 2 Corinthians 4: 7-15 / Matthew 20: 20-28 26 Tuesday: Jeremiah 14: 17-22 / Matthew 13: 36-43 27 Wednesday: Jeremiah 15: 10. 16-21 / Matthew 13: 44-46 28 Thursday: Jeremiah 18: 1-6 / Matthew 13: 47-53 29 Friday: Jeremiah 26: 1-9 / John 11: 19-27 or Luke 10: 3842 30 Saturday: Jeremiah 26: 11-16. 24 / Matthew 14: 1-12
FOR DEEPER REFLECTION: Question for Children: Prayer is talking with God and listening to God in our hearts. Where do you talk to God and how do you listen to what God says to you? Question for Youth: Jesus teaches us how important it is to pray. How do you ask God for what you need? How do you listen for his response? Question for Adults: Jesus teaches us how to pray. When this past week did you take the time to pray, to talk to and listen to God?
Church: Special Intention
Chapel: Joann and John Sawyer Requested by: Dynof Family
Welcome to the newest members of our Saint Mary Parish family
Juliette DeLiso Bodhi Catlaw
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 - 7/31, 8/14, 8/28 Chapel - 8/7, 8/21, 9/4
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Andrew J. Macirowski Pastoral Coordinator for Worship & Music / Principal Organist Worship@stmaryscoltsneck.org Music@stmaryscoltsneck.org SAINTS JOACHIM AND ANNE Memorial July 26 In the Scriptures, Matthew and Luke furnish a legal family history of Jesus, tracing ancestry to show that Jesus is the culmination of great promises. However, Not his mother’s family heritage is somewhat neglected, and we also know nothing factual about them except that they existed. Even the names “Joachim” and “Anne” come from a legendary source written more than a century after Jesus died, but are generally accepted as true. The heroism and holiness of these people however, is inferred from the whole family atmosphere around Mary in the Scriptures. Whether we rely on the legends about Mary’s childhood or formulate educated assumptions from the information in the Bible, we see in her a fulfillment of many generations of prayerful persons, herself steeped in the religious traditions of her people. The strong character of Mary in making decisions (her acceptance of God’s will, the raising of her son, etc), her continuous practice of prayer, her devotion to the laws of her faith, her steadiness at moments of crisis, and her devotion to her relatives—all indicate a close-knit, loving family that looked forward to the next generation even while retaining the best of the past. Saints Joachim and Anne are the patrons of grandparents. As such, this Sunday has been designated as the World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly by Pope Francis - a day to honor the aged among us as gifts to the Church and to our greater society. Saint Anne is also honored as the patroness of women in labor and patroness of the nation of Canada.
All are welcome to a Sensory Friendly Mass! A Sensory Friendly Mass is designed for all families with children or adults diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder or sensory sensitivities. This is a regular Sunday Mass, with a flexible environment. July 24, 2022 3:00pm St. James Church 94 Broad Street Red Bank, NJ 07701 Please RSVP to: NorMonHIS@gmail.com
Saint of the Week: Mary Magdalene, Disciple of Jesus, First Century With the exception of Mary, the mother of Jesus, few women are more honored in Scripture than Mary Magdalene. An unfounded, but persistent legend identifies her as the unnamed, sinful woman who anointed the feet of Jesus (Luke 7:37-38), but this story has largely been discounted by modern church scholars. The next chapter of Luke's Gospel mentions Mary Magdalene as the one from whom Christ cast out "seven devils," - an indication, at the worst, of extreme demonic possession, or, more likely, severe illness. Mary probably received her name from Magdala, a place on the western shore of the Sea of Galilee near Tiberias. Read more HERE.
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Worship Schedule: 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time Saturday, July 30 & Sunday, July 31 Altar Server
Cantor
Reader 1
Reader 2
EMHC
Saturday 5PM
Mark Hines William Hines
Diane Dragone
Charles Young
Reader Needed
Sunday 8AM
Alexander Lennon Sophia Lennon
Bridget Farrow
Annette Raynor
Kevin Swan
Sunday 10AM
Anthony Gruenling Alex Gruenling Valeska Yaninas
Abigail Mycek
Carl Simone
Steve Rumsby
Organ Host—Maureen Geiger Tabernacle Host— Steve Stanley Tabernacle Host—Minister Needed Alternate—Gregory Calderaro
Sunday 12Noon
Jonathan Stubbs Gonzalo Sevillano
Abigail Mycek
Richard Gerbino
Jennifer Stubbs
Organ Host— Monica Barr Tabernacle Host— Irene Weller Tabernacle Host—Patricia Gesner Alternate—Lee Gesner
Organ Host— Minister Needed Tabernacle Host— Louise Habrack Tabernacle Host—Susan Murphy Alternate—Emily Santangelo Organ Host—Lisa Aldridge Tabernacle Host— Gina Shute Tabernacle Host—Jane Slattery Alternate—Justine Buzzetta
Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation (confessions) Every Saturday at 4:00pm in church or call the office for an appointment at 732-780-2666.
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.
Liturgy of the Word Dismissal This is the practice of having the children, ages 4-12, leave the Sunday assembly during the Liturgy of the Word (readings) and gather in a separate environment to engage in the Liturgy of the Word at a level more appropriate to the children’s understanding. Join us every Sunday at the 10am mass
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Faith Formation Julia Cullen - Pastoral Coordinator of Faith Formation / Religion Education ReligiousEd@stmaryscoltsneck.org 732-780-266 X 309 Rose Farrow - Coordinator of Faith Formation / Youth & Adult Catechesis YouthRE@stmaryscoltsneck.org 732-780-2666 X 310
Faith Formation Calendar
August Summer Intensive Orientation Reminder
10 July 2002-Soap S.A.C.K. Collection begins 7 August 2022 beginning at 12pm mass 11 –22 July 2022-July Summer Intensive, Mandatory for all August students Monday to Friday, Virtual Session 9am to 12pm Links: 24 July 2022-Grandparents Mass and Breakfast, 10am mass in church followed in Madon- Diocesan Pilgrimage - 11-12-22 FLYER Guide for Catholic families of opt-out rights for na Hall curriculum of public school students 25 July-15 August-Basketball Pick up games begin, every Mon at 7pm on the church grounds We are looking for parents to volunteer to help July 26 2022-9:30-5pm Mission Jersey , a out in both the virtual and in person classrooms. teen diocesan event at St. Gabriel’s Ideally one parent from each class will be the 7 August 2022-Summer Intensive Orienta“class Mom or Dad” to help assist the Catechist tion for August Session, beginning at 12pm in ensuring a great faith filled experience. If you mass, following in the church are interested in fulfilling this role, please email 8-19 August 2022-August Summer Intensive, the Faith Formation office. It is important that Monday to Friday, On Campus Session each parent volunteer is compliant with all safe 8:30am to 12:30pm environment protocols, which we will assist you in completing. Thank you!
Attention all RE Parents
Grandparents Day Mass & Celebration 10am mass followed by breakfast and craft in Madonna Hall Sunday, 24 July 2022 RSVP is closed
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SOAP DRIVE We are pleased to announce the celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation: Date: Friday, 14 October 2022 Time: 4:00pm sharp Vicar General, Diocese of Trenton Please keep the Confirmandi in your prayers Other Mandatory Dates: Confirmation retreat (9th graders) Sunday, September 18, 2022 Begins with 10:00 am mass, ends at approximately 2:00 pm Candidate MUST be accompanied by their parent and/or sponsor Confirmation Practice (9th Graders) Saturday, October 8, 2022 Begins with 4:00pm mass Candidate MUST be accompanied by their parent and/or sponsor
New Parishioner Orientation Sunday, July 31, 2022 11:00AM at 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
In partnership with Soap S.A.C.K the Parish of St. Mary will be running a soap drive beginning on July 10 – August 10. Look for the box on the Narthex for these donations Full sized bars of soap in their original packaging only please. Instructions to crochet a sack. https:// www.soapsacks.com/services/
S.A.C.K. (Supporting A Community with Kindness) is a 501c3 nonprofit organization where people from all over the world knit/crochet sacks and then donate them (with a bar of soap in each one) to homeless shelters, food pantries, veteran clinics, social service agencies and relief efforts. Since S.A.C.K. was founded in 2017, over 140,000 soap sacks have been donated globally! The response to these soap sacks are overwhelmingly positive especially since people cannot purchase toiletry items such as soap with government subsidies such as food stamps. The mission of S.A.C.K. is to spread kindness, one sack at a time. Our soap sack donations help to send a message of dignity, hope, love, compassion and health…..emotions that can restore a person, both physically and emotionally. Small actions make a huge difference! For more information about S.A.C.K., please check out our website (www.soapsacks.com), Facebook (SoapSACK) and Instagram (soapsacks) pages.
16th Synod of Bishops Diocesan Phase Final Report Bishop David O’Connell has submitted the Diocesan Synod Final Report as a result of the listening sessions held throughout the diocese. The report can be read HERE.
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Quo vadis… My Dear Parishioners: Today we celebrate the Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. If we all persisted in praying for the gift of the indwelling Spirit, were faithful in sharing the abundance of God’s life and gifts that the Spirit brings, and held as primary our relationship with God, then our prayer for our needs would probably be different. There is nothing wrong with prayer for specific needs; after all, we do it every Mass at the general intercessions, not to mention our own prayers of petition. This gospel challenges us to go beyond specific needs and get the larger picture; a focus on the gift of the indwelling Spirit is already God’s answer to all our prayers. What inspires confidence in us is not whether God gives us what we ask for in prayer; our confidence comes from the Spirit who dwells within and establishes a most intimate relationship between God and us-shared life. This weekend we welcome some grandparents of our parishioner children as well as parishioner grandparents who are hosting their grandchildren for mass and a reception following in Madonna Hall. His Holiness, the Pope, has encourage us to host such intergenerational gatherings to connect older and younger Catholics. Respect for the aging and elderly is an important component of the Church’s teaching on respect for all human life. Thanks to Julia Cullen for overseeing this opportunity here in our parish. His Excellency, The Most Reverend Bishop of Trenton has directed all parishes within our diocese to take up a collection this weekend to assist in the care of our distinguished retired priests. Costs continue to rise and it is now time to invite all of the faithful to assist in the care of our diocesan priests. We have included a line item in the drop down box for on-line gifts and there will be a receptacle in the narthex of the church as well. Thank you for prayerfully considering a gift in honor of our retired priests.
Our Summer Session Religious Education Module I is concluded. Module II will commence in a few weeks. This option for RE rests upon the foundation that families participate in Sunday Mass weekly as well as Intergenerational Sessions. We have made some progress…however we have a long way to go in order to achieve our goal. I am grateful to those families who are helping us to strengthen our commitment to forming and educating our young people in our Catholic Faith. The month of August begins in a few weeks. Our attention begins to focus on back to school issues. This weekend we are hosting the Jersey Club of the University of Notre Dame as they gather incoming freshman for Mass and a cookout here on our parish campus. They have been doing this for many years and most recently here in 07722. It is wonderful to encounter these young people excited and hesitant about beginning this new chapter in their life. Other students from our parish will begin or return to college life. Others will return to or begin their journey through high school. These are exciting times for our students as they begin to learn the lessons of life…starting over…making new friends…discovering new things in their own lives. Those who may need childcare services for their toddlers and preschoolers might check out the Future Generations program here on our parish campus. I continue to receive positive feedback from families who entrust their children to this program. This weekend we will welcome Father Mateo Zamora, OSB, monk and priest of Saint Meinrad Archabbey. He will be visiting us as part of Brother Gregory’s supervised summer internship. We are grateful for the care and oversight Saint Meinrad School of Theology exercises in forming priests for the future of our Catholic Church. Have a great week. Let us remember one another in prayer. Happy Sunday. Peace. Fr. Jeff
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Temporal Administration, Stewardship & Outreach Edwin A. Sevillano TemporalAdmin@stmaryscoltsneck.org Sharing Our Treasure
July 17 2022 -16th Sunday in Ordinary Time
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Weekly Sacrificial Stewardship
$13,788
Envelope Contributions
$7,617
Electronic/Online Contributions
$5,840
Loose Contributions
$331 284 $47.39
# Registered Parishioner Households
988
This weekend July 23-24 is the World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly. A special collection for Retired, Elderly and Infirm Priests will be taken up. Please be generous. "Some seed fell among thorns, and the thorns grew up and chocked it. But some seed fell on rich soil, and produced fruit, a hundred or sixty or thirtyfold. Whoever has ears ought to hear." Mt. 13: 7-9
As of July 18, 2022 Goal: $75,000 Pledged: $75,520 % of goal: 101% # donors: 197 Average gift: $383 Paid to date: $56,812.50 If you have not yet made a gift, there are pledge forms available in the back of church, or you can visit www.dioceseoftrenton.org/ catholicappeal to send your gift electronically. Make sure to select St. Mary Catholic Church, Colts Neck in the Parish Affiliation box so we can receive credit for your gift. Your gift will truly make a difference. Thank you for your prayers and support.
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!
We will have a second collection this weekend by request of our Bishop in support of our “spiritual fathers and grandfathers” in the Diocese. Online givers can donate here: https://bit.ly/3RPfWUL
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Thank you for your generosity!
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
Please remember the Parish of Saint Mar y in your will.
Thank you for your continuous support!
By naming St. Mary in your will or trust, you will provide a lasting gift that will greatly help St. Mary and our parishioners.
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The Department of Evangelization and Family Life is pleased to announce the 2022 Bishop’s Anniversary Blessing for all couples celebrating a milestone anniversary of their Catholic Marriage. Are you looking for a safe, loving, educational and nurturing environment where your child will get the attention and care that they deserve?
All couples celebrating their 1st, 25th or 50th (or
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invited to attend. Anniversary couples must be
Flexible schedule for children 2 and up. Small class sizes. Research based curriculum. Call 732-780-0135 today for more information
more) anniversary in the 2022 calendar year are validly married in the Catholic Church and registered members of a parish in the Diocese of Trenton. The Anniversary Mass for Ocean and Monmouth County Parishes will be held on Sunday, October 9, 2022 at 3 pm at the Co-Cathedral of St. Robert Bellarmine in Freehold. Registration opens July 1, 2022; deadline for registrations is September 15, 2022.
RETROUVAILLE: REDISCOVER THE LOVE IN YOUR MARRIAGE Tens of thousands of couples have healed their marriages through Retrouvaille (pronounced Retro-vy). 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 August 19 - 21 and October 14 - 16 at the Family Life Center in Malvern, PA. For more information, or to register, visit www.HelpOurMarriage.org or call 215-766 For event details, schedule and sponsorship opportunities, please visit: mercycenternj.org/event/ -3944 or 800-470-2230. All inquiries are strictly confidential. mercyclassic or call (732)774-9397 x114.
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St. Joseph By the Sea Retreat Center 400 NJ-35, South Mantoloking, NJ 08738 September 20, 2022 – FRIENDS OF BILL W. – An Evening for Women in AA – Dinner and speaker. This event will occur once a month. For information and to register contact Pat A. (732) 2324346. Arrival: 5:30 p.m./Departure: 8:00 p.m. Cost: $20
September 9-15, 2022 - BREATH OF GOD: A SILENT RETREAT - Encounter your God in the silent atmosphere of a private or directed retreat. Eucharistic Liturgy and Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament will be included. Supper will be served on Friday, September 9 at 5:30 p.m. Arrival: Friday, 4:00-5:00 p.m./Departure: Thursday, 11:00 a.m. (Presenters: Staff and Visiting Directors) Cost: $600 October 7-9, 2022 – WOMEN OF THE BIBLE – Real women. Real struggles. Real faith. Through the stories of women in Scripture you will discover new insights and apply biblical lessons to your own modern day struggles. You will leave feeling challenged, encouraged and deeply valued. Eucharistic Liturgy included. No Supper on Friday. Arrival: 5:00-6:00 p.m./Departure: 1:00 p.m. (Presenter: Janice Santanello, M.Th., CLEM, CSG, CPC) Cost: $375 October 17, 2022 – IDOLS IN OUR LIVES – We are confronted with many idols in our life . . . idols which take us away from God. The talks enhanced by PowerPoint presentations will explore the idols of plans, ideas and media in our daily living. Lunch and Eucharistic Liturgy included. Arrival: 9:00 a.m./ Departure: 2:30 p.m. (Presenter: Sr. Lucy Battistuz, MPF, MS, RE) Cost: $60 October 19, 2022 - HOW BIG IS YOUR GOD? What surprises in life have shown you the abundance of God? Where are the "pauses", the “graced moments" and the "prayerful experiences"? Is your God much bigger than you ever imagined? Join us as we seek our God in the surprises of life. Lunch and Eucharistic Liturgy included. Arrival: 9:00 a.m./Departure: 2:30 p.m. (Presenters: Ellen Murphy, AS, CSD/Kathryn Rivera, RN) Cost: $60 Please or call St. Joseph By the Sea at 732-892-8494 to register or for additional information.
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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! MONTHLY SPIRITUAL EXERCISES OF ST. IGNATIUS 10 Wednesdays 3:00 – 4:30 PM OR 9 Thursdays 6:30 – 8:00 PM (Zoom only) If you need or desire a retreat but simply cannot get away, please give yourself the gift of this retreat that invites you to pray with Scriptures each day using the format of the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius. We will meet monthly for sharing and input on the next month’s prayer. Donation: $175 THE MATURING OF YOUR SOUL PILGRIMAGE INTO THE LAST THIRD OF LIFE 4 Fridays 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM To age is to transition into the last period of growth. The invitation from God in the final years of life is to deeper intimacy, and to living more courageously, consciously, and contemplatively from your soul as you prepare for your eventual transition into new life. We are offering a 4-part series that meets monthly for the 65+ who are in this most graced season of life. We will use Thomas Keating’s videos on The Gift of Life and Life Eternal as part of our series and read On the Brink of Everything by Parker Palmer. Donation: $100. DIVINE “SPA” TIME FOR MOMS 4 Fridays 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM As a mother you are always nurturing others. Come away for a time and allow God to nurture you as you enter into a reflective pause for your own Spiritual and Personal Awareness. Donation: $60 ZOOM ONLY: ESSENTIAL WRITINGS OF RUTH BURROWS 9 Wednesdays 3:30 – 4:30 PM If you are looking for some rich nourishment for your soul, Carmelite Ruth Burrows has just what you need! Really, she speaks to the soul as none other! Donation: $100