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Bishop’s Anniversary Blessings 2021; October 10, Ocean/Monmouth
All couples celebrating their 1st, 25th or 50+ wedding anniversary during the 2020 or 2021 calendar year are invited to share the Eucharist, reaffirm your sacred wedding vows, and receive Bishop O’Connell’s Episcopal Blessing.
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Couples from Ocean and Monmouth Counties may attend the Mass and Blessing at the Co-Cathedral of St. Robert Bellarmine in Freehold on Sunday, October 10, 2021 at 3 pm. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, attendance at Mass is limited but both events will be livestreamed. Couples may register through their parish or online pending approval of their parish.
For more information or to register online go to www.dioceseoftrenton.org/bishops-anniversaryblessing. The registration deadline for all anniversary couples is September 15, 2020.
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 13 - 15, 2021 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.
Christians must see the world through the eyes of the poor, Pope says
VATICAN CITY – Parish, diocesan and national Catholic charities help the Catholic Church live the Gospel by being a "Church of tenderness and closeness where the poor are blessed, where mission is at the center and where joy is born of service," Pope Francis said.
The Gospel teaches only one Christian lifestyle: "It is the style of humble love, concrete but not showy, proposed but not imposed. It is the style of gratuitous love, which does not seek rewards. It is the style of availability and service, in imitation of Jesus who made himself our servant," Pope Francis said June 26 as he helped celebrate the 50th anniversary of Caritas Italiana.
Leaders of the national Catholic charity and its more than 200 diocesan branches gathered in the Vatican audience hall to mark the anniversary.
"I would like to say thank you, thank you; thank you to the staff, the priests and the volunteers! Thank you also because during the pandemic the Caritas network intensified its presence and relieved the loneliness, suffering and needs of many," Pope Francis told them.
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The Holy Eucharist is Jesus Christ Himself
A message from Bishop David M. O'Connell, C.M.
The Church believes and teaches and practices what it has always believed and taught and practiced about the Holy Eucharist. That is what the new proposed document to be drafted in the next few months will consider, similar to the USCCB document on the Holy Eucharist (“Happy Are Those Called to His Supper”) published in 2006, not a set of national norms on Eucharistic reception, although worthy receiving of the Holy Eucharist will surely be addressed.
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Worship Schedule: July 3/4 Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Saturday, 5:00 PM (Church)
Sunday, 10:00 AM (Church)
Altar Server Cantor Reader 1 Reader 2 EMHC
Mark Hines William Hines
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Valeska Yaninas (sub req.) Tesya Yaninas (sub req.) Jill Russo Barbara Schaflin Carl Simone Helen DeCerce - Organ Host Edward Moskal Tabernacle Host Sandra Montefusco - Alt
Bridget Farrow Bruno Savo Charles Young Rosemarie Estephan Organ Host Susan Murphy Tabernacle Host
Emily Santangelo - Alt
Message from Sister Brunilda Ramos, MPF-St Joseph By the Sea Parish
Our mission as Religious Teachers Filippini is to “Go forth and teach the Word of God.” Our ministry on this holy ground is for the people of God who come to St. Joseph By the Sea for soul searching, trying to find peace in their lives and a God who understands them.
Upcoming Retreats:
September 7, 2021 – FRIENDS OF BILL W. – An Evening for Women in AA – Dinner and speaker. This event will occur once a month on the following dates: 9/7, 10/5, 11/9, 12/7, 1/4, 2/8, 3/8, 4/5, 5/10. For information and to register contact Pat A. (732) 232-4346. Arrival: 5:30 pm/Departure: 8:00 pm. Cost: $20
September 17-19, 2021 – BREATH OF GOD: SILENT RETREAT – Come to the Jersey Shore to encounter your God in the silent atmosphere of a private retreat. Eucharistic Liturgy and Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament will be included, massage therapy will be available. Arrival: 5:00-6:00 pm/Departure: 1:00 pm. Cost: $300.
CURRENT BROCHURE FOR UPCOMING RETREATS CAN BE FOUND ON WEBSITE www.sjbsea.org
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
The RCIA program involves not just the newcomer or "inquirer" but all the members of the community who by prayer and personal example help the inquirer find his or her place in the Church.
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: dependent on those who are seeking initiation or welcome into the Catholic community.
Contact Rose Farrow on 732-780.2666 for more information on this program.
Saint of the Week St. Elizabeth of Portgual
. The work of promoting peace is anything but a calm and quiet endeavor. It takes a clear mind, a steady spirit and a brave soul to intervene between people whose emotions are so aroused that they are ready to destroy one another. This is all the more true of a woman in the early 14th century. But Elizabeth had a deep and sincere love and sympathy for humankind, an almost total lack of concern for herself, and an abiding confidence in God. These were the tools of her success.
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Welcome to the newest member of our Saint Mary Parish family
Nico Thomas Young
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Religious Education Fall Summer 2021-May 2022
Julia Cullen, Pastoral Coordinator of Religion Education - Grade 1 –8
Summer Intensive
July session– begins - July 12th-23rd 9am-12
pm-(Google classroom)
Orientation on Sunday July 11-children are expected to attend Mass and the orientation will directly follow
August Session begins- Aug 9th-20th 8:30am-
12:30pm (On Campus)
Orientation on Sunday August 8th -children are expected to attend Mass and the orientation will directly follow
FIRST COMMUNION UPDATE
First Communion will be held in October 2021 for the current year 2nd graders, as well as any family that chose to defer their child last year.
As per our lottery, we have set the following 4 Communion Masses:
Sunday 17 October 2021 10am or 12pm
1st and 2nd graders are on campus and have a choice of time on Tuesdays as follows:
4:30-5:40 pm Or 5:50-7:00pm
3rd - 6th graders have weekly virtual LIVE classes through Google Classroom.
The two choices are:
Tuesday 4:30-5:30 Or Wednesday 6:00pm -7:00 pm
Rose Farrow, Coordinator of Faith Formation for Youth Catechesis & Service - Grade 7 & 8 YouthRE@stmaryscoltsneck.org 732-780-2666 X 310
Confirmation Prep Classes Fall 2021 - Spring 2022
Classes will be offered both on campus in
-person and in the live remote Google classroom format
On campus/in person option will be offered on Mondays 4:15-6:15 pm Live remote Google Classroom option will be offered on Sundays from 5:00-7:00 pm.
Classes will be held every other week (as the calendar permits taking into account holidays) from September through
May.
Please check the parish website for all the latest details about registration and how to go to your MY OWN CHURCH portal. LINK TO WEBSITE
Requirements:
Students and parents need to attend approximately three larger group functions throughout the year.
Students need to attend Penance and Reconciliation services, complete written Homily reflections, and any independent work assigned by the instructor.
We are pleased to announce the celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation: Date: Friday, 15 October 2021 Time: 4:00pm sharp Celebrant: Rev. Monsignor Joseph N. Rosie
The 2021-2022
program w i l l m eet week ly T hurs days s tarting Septem ber 23, 2021 through April 2022
Adult W omen Programs w ill run
simultaneously - Day t i m e s es s i o n s - 10 11:30 am & Evening Sess ion - 7:00 - 8:30 pm
O pening Your Heart this 22-week f oundational c ours e is des igned for wom en new to W W P as well as thos e with m ore Bible s tudy ex perienc e. Keeping in Balanc e this 22-less on study, we’ll ex plore Biblical ideas for m anaging lif e’s pac e and press ure while living with c alm and
Offered in January 2021 at s teadiness . the Parish of Saint MaryRegister now f or the 2021-2022 program or for m ore inf orm ation please em ail:lindad16@optonline.net
St. Mary’s Martha Mary Guild
It was an unusual year for the Martha Mary Guild – as it was for most organizations! However, the Guild tried to “carry on”, with Zoom Board meetings and a few “socially distant” General meetings. Pictured above are many of the Board members who decided to have the annual “In & Out” Luncheon, even though there were no “Ins” & “Outs” of officers, due to the Pandemic. We gathered at the Molly Pitcher on Wednesday, June 9th, where the setting was lovely and the food was delicious. Most importantly, it was wonderful to be together again – without needing masks and/or social distancing!
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Pick of the Week-Light of Love
When most of us think about religious life, we might imagine kneeling in a convent or assisting the poor on the streets. While both of these scenes are essential to life as a sister, Light of Love takes a deeper look into understanding the call... the "why" of religious life.
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Pastoral Care Spiritual Companionship Counseling
The Pastoral Care Spiritual Companionship Counseling is a ministry we would like to offer for our Parishioners and to our Cohort Parishes for those afflicted by the disease of addiction, Trauma, Fear, Anxiety, Painful Memories, and Nightmares, especially those who are going through the aftermath of COVID-19 PTSD. We offer Pastor al Counseling to help provide spiritual consolation and recovery resource information for those who thirst for grace and healing. In addition, we will help shepherd you through these difficult times by providing Information and Formation for your Transformation.
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Quo vadis…
My Dear Parishioners:
Today we celebrate the Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Is Jesus a carpenter or a prophet for us? How we believe will determine how we project who we are—the body of Christ. People will look at us and see the externals; we are laborers and professionals, town workers and church workers. It took mighty deeds on Jesus’ part to astonish the townspeople in his native place enough to ask the question about his identity. It is only when our own words and deeds go beyond what people expect of us that we will astonish our families, friends, and acquaintances into asking similar questions of us: “Who is this person?” “Where did this person get all this?” We are anointed prophets in baptism. We receive the wisdom of the Holy Spirit. We are empowered to do the mightiest of mighty deeds: be the body of Christ, bringing Christ’s risen presence to our broken world. What will people say of us? We will shock them into taking a second look at our identity only when we live as Jesus did—giving ourselves for others.
Our nation celebrates another anniversary of our independence this week. Is it just another day? Do we understand our independence in light of the evening news? Do we truly realize what a blest nation we are and honor those who have and continue to fight for our freedom? This summer let us re-kindle that spirit of patriotism that gave birth to our country. Let us, by our example, show to those new immigrants and our children and young people the pride we have in being called Americans. This weekend we will observe an abbreviated mass schedule, Saturday 5:00pm & Sunday 10:00am. Please note this in your personal schedules. Monday, 5 July is when the civic obser vance is observed; mass will be celebrated at 9:00am in the Chapel.
I am pleased to announce to you that Jill Ramme Russo has joined our parish staff as the principal cantor. She is part of the Worship and Music Ministry which is overseen by Pastoral Coordinator Andrew Macirowski. Jill has been involved in music ministry most of her life. She has held Director of Music Ministry in the past. We welcome her liturgical and music experience in our praise of God. Please join me in welcoming Jill to our parish community as she takes this new position. Thanks to those who participated in the search process to find the best candidate for our parish community.
Congratulations to all of our GRADUATES: from College, High School, Elementary School, Kindergarten…. To the Graduates and their Families I offer you my prayers as you move into the next phase of your life. Stay true to who you are and what you value. The 2021 Annual Catholic Appeal continues throughout the summer. I am grateful to those who have made their gift/pledge. I invite all those who have not made their gift to please do so this coming week. Have a great week. Let us remember one another in prayer.
Happy Sunday. Peace. Father Jeff
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Temporal Administration, Stewardship & Outreach
Sharing Our Treasure June 27, 2021
Weekly Sacrificial Stewardship $15,564
Envelope Contributions $10,266 Electronic/Online Contributions $4,808 Loose Contributions $490 Weekly Avg.Contribution per Household $52.34 # of Contributing Households 288 # Registered Parishioner Households 962
Because of your generosity we were able to send $1,000 to the Holy Father Collection. Proceeds are used by the Pope for philanthropic works throughout the world and for administrative costs of the Vatican state.
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.
BUILDING AND MORTGAGE REDUCTION
This weekend July 4-5 will be our monthly collection for our parish Building and Mortgage Reduction fund. When coming to mass please drop your offering in the box marked Building and Mortgage Reduction collection. Alternatively you can send your offering thru our Online Giving system. Thank you for your generosity!
A TRADITION OF SUPPORT FOR THE HOLY FATHER
Support for such papal efforts has its roots in the scriptural message to take care of the poor and is an expression of unity with the Holy Father. Peter’s Pence expresses this unity in two ways: through the ongoing activities of the Holy See and through the charitable works of the Holy Father on behalf of those most in need .
As of June 27, 2021
Goal: $75,000
Pledged: $78,406
# donors: 186
Average gift: $422
Paid to date: $65,637 We have reached our goal this year! If you have not made your pledge yet you can do so now. Please select St Mary Catholic Church in the Parish Affiliation drop down menu so our parish can receive credit for your gift. Please continue to make your pledge payments so we can receive an ACA rebate. Thank you for your generosity!
ACA in Action!
Clergy and Religious Administration Consecrated Life
In the Diocese of Trenton, those in consecrated life represent membership in a variety of male and female religious institutes. These men and women have dedicated their lives to proclaim the Word of the God and serve His people. While not easily recognizable, nevertheless, they witness the face of God as they celebrate our liturgies and carry out the spiritual and corporal works of mercy in fields of education, health care and social services throughout the diocese. Your gift promotes those called to serve.
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Collaboration, the strategic model
chosen by the Cohorts and DPC, to ensure that parishes work together with programs, staffing and resources to meet the spiritual and pastoral needs of the people of the Diocese for the sake of evangelization.
St Mary is part of Cohort 13 w hich includes Saint Leo the Great, Lincroft , St. Catharine, Holmdel , and St. Gabriel, Marlboro.
A Pastoral Letter on Our Future Together
With the lifting of many COVID-related restrictions in our churches, we have removed the hold on all PARISH BULK SUBSCRIPTIONS to The Monitor Magazine effective with the June 2021 issue. As a reminder, these are the copies of the magazine that were ordered by the parish (before the COVID shutdown) for parishioners to pick up in church. The issue includes …. the Ordinations of our new priest – Father Rjoy Ballacillo – and of eight new deacons. This issue also includes the revised COVID protocols and reporting on how parishes have prepared for the full re-opening of the churches.
Saint Leo the Great Religious Store
Now Featuring Devotionals for Our Lady! Rosaries from Italy, Statuary, Miraculous Medals, Wall Plaques, Holy Cards and many books to help you grow in prayer & faith!
We carry a diverse variety of gifts for friends, family and clergy.
Baptism Communion Confirmation Wedding Bereavement Future Generation Early Learning Center at The Parish of Saint Mary is currently enrolling for the 2021 Summer Camp Season! Our summer camp includes different weekly themes and incorporates fun learning activities and water play. Enroll for the entire summer or specific weeks. We also offer Before and After Care for Saint Mary’s Summer RE program.
Call 732-780-0135 today for more information and to guarantee your spot for this summer’s fun filled Summer Camp experience!
