The parish of saint Mary
A Catholic Community Proclaiming the Greatness of God in our Time OnePhalanxRoad,ColtsNeck,NJ07722 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
14th Sunday in Ordinary Time
July 9, 2023
Parish Office Summer Hours
M I Tu I W I Th 9 am – 2 pm
Sunday July 9 9 am – 1 pm
Office closed Friday & Saturday and all other Sundays in June
NEW TO COLTS NECK? Join Saint Mary Parish!
We welcome you and invite you to register as parishioners of St Mary!
Please find our registration guidelines in our website under AboutUs/NewParishioners
Worship schedule inside. Refer to website for more detailed information www.stmaryscoltsneck.org
Mass Intentions for:
Saturday, July 8th- Sunday, July 16th 2023
Saturday, July 08 – 5 PM Church
Nelson Bowdish * Barbara Saake
Florence Luzzi * Rich Luzzi
George Deckert * Cook Family
Sunday, July 09 – Church
8 AM
Mr. and Mrs. Fusco Mautone * Mr. and Mrs. M. Franceschetti
Lawrence Duffy* Leonhardt and Wilk Family
Vaughn Bigelow Jr. * Joyce and Jay Flynn
10AM
Carlos Martins * Lorraine Martins
Rose Cantatore * Gabbard Family
Dr. Chris Vassalluzzo * Rose Mary Viggiani
12PM
Pro Populo
Robert Lo Castro * Richard and Maria Gerbino
Special Intention * Bob Amling
Monday, July 10 – 9 AM Chapel
Jean Scott * Diane Carnevale
Lucia Bua * Mr. and Mrs. Scalisi
Tuesday, July 11 – 9 AM Chapel
Julia Camarata * Charles Camarata
Brendan Cormac Cassidy *Sessa Family
Wednesday, July 12 – 9 AM Chapel
Intentions of Monica and Robert Kirschmann * Family
Thursday, July 13 -9 AM Chapel
Albert Herman * Angela and Tom Kinlin
Friday, July 14 – 9 AM Chapel
Derek Borkowski * Severino and Maria Salamon
Saturday, July 15 – 5 PM Church
Pro Populo
Mary Lou Smith * Barbara Saake
Ralph and Janet DeBiase * Diane Carnevale
Sunday, July 16 – Church
8 AM
Kathleen Walsh * Alice Ganley
Joseph Boetsch * Nancy and Ray Czarnecki
Michael Arbolino * Kelly Family
10 AM
Bill O’Doherty * Freda O’Doherty
Carl “Charlie” Gulino * Margaret Reinold
John Zumbo * Providence Zumbo
12 PM
Salvatore Pati * Richard and Maria Gerbino
Robert A. and Mary Joan McNamara * McNamara Family
Vincent Valentino Sr. * Valentino Family
Mass Intention Requests
Requests can be made in person by stopping at the parish office, or online HERE.
The suggested stipend is $10.
*YoucanalsotextMASSESto(732)-889-7800to requestmassintentions.*
Pleaseprayforthefollowingmembersofourparishcommunitywhoareill:
Kathleen Amatel
Valerie Barcheski
Michael Barker
John BARONE
Janice Basilice
Fr Bill Bausch
Eileen Beckley
Brenda Caronna
Christen Chellis
Lynette Colaco-Desouza
Blake Conley
Jack Coppola
Elizabeth DeStefano
Bill Donahue
Kaitlin Donahue Nagle
Sharon Evangellista
Joann Feliciti
Cynthia Fiedler
James Fiedler
Emily Gioacchini
Jason Greenberg
Edward Habrack
Tom Hudak
Elizabeth Lind Huseby
Leon Jankowski
Jon Kopko
Bridget Korn
Bob Lind
Lori Lettieri
Ludwig Mendola
Kevin O’Shea
Lou Schmitt
Owen Shoemaker
Victoria Slater
Gerard P. Thompson
Lauren Vinci
Toaddafamilymembertothesicklistfor8weeks,pleasecallor e-mailtheParishOffice.
Thank you! 732-780-2666 or parishbulletin@stmaryscoltsneck.org
Lifelong Catechesis - Week of July 9th to July 15th
READINGS FOR THE WEEK:
9 Sunday: FOURTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Zec 9:9-10/Rom 8:9, 11-13/Mt 11:25-30
10 Monday: Gn 28:10-22a/Mt 9:18-26
11 Tuesday: [Memorial] Gn 32:23-33/Mt 9:32-38
12 Wednesday: Gn 41:55-57; 42:5-7a, 17-24a/Mt 10:1 -7
13 Thursday: [Saint Henry] Gn 44:18-21, 23b-29; 45:1-5/Mt 10:7-15
14 Friday: [Memorial] Gn 46:1-7, 28-30/Mt 10:16-23
15 Saturday: [Memorial] Gn 49:29-32; 50:15-26a/Mt 10:24-33
FOR DEEPER REFLECTION:
Question for Children: When you are generous, honest, and loving, how do you know it is Jesus who helps you do that?
Question for Youth: Jesus invites us to bring him our burdens and promises us that he will give us rest. How do you rely on Jesus during times of trouble? When has Jesus helped you?
Question for Adults: As you go about your daily life, dying in love for others, how do you experience Christ giving you consolation and peace?
Sanctuary Lamp
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.
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
AMT Colton Boag, USCG ~
LCpl Devon Francis Chrzan, USMC ~
Lt. Col. John Anthony Coppola, US Army
~
TSgt Stephen Witherow, USAF
LCpl Edward Zarzecki, USMC ~
Lt. Col. Douglas Coppola, US Army ~
Lt. Mary Herman, USN ~
SN Christian Houlihan, USN ~
LT. Jason Joseph Howe, USN ~
SPC Michael John Mento, US Army ~
LTJG Matthew Motola, USN ~
LCpl Bradley O’Ree, USMC ~
SPC Nicholas Poskonka, US Army ~
Captain Richard Savo, US Army ~
1st Lt. Adam Sjoholm, US Army ~
Captain Ryan Tanguay, US Army
Worship & Music
Saint Benedict, Abbot
Andrew J. Macirowski - Pastoral Coordinator for Worship & Music / Principal Organist
Worship@stmaryscoltsneck.org
Music@stmaryscoltsneck.org
Saint Benedict (ca480-542) is considered the father of monasticism in the Catholic church. Monasticism had a long lineage in Christian life going back to its founding in Egypt in the 300’s, which we know of from the writings of the desert fathers. The life was one of heroic virtue, with some monks practicing long fasts and other ascetic practices to the admiration of their followers. St. Benedict was of a more practical mind. He wanted to create a model of monastic life that would make it possible for ordinary men to follow every day. He also wanted to create a community with the abbot as the father guiding the monks in the daily practice of work and prayer.
St. Benedict summed up his ideals in the Rule of St Benedict which became one of the foundation documents of Western Christianity. In its 73 chapters, it lays out how an individual monk may live each day with his mind on Christ as he works and prays. The Rule also covers the duties of the abbot running the monastery as a father, leading the community to live in harmony with God and one another.This would be the basis on which centuries of monastic life would flourish and give to Western Christianity a model of stability on which Western culture could grow. Saint Benedict is the patron saint of European civilization and of students. His feast day is July 11th.
Andrew Macirowski and Carly York welcome St. Mary parishioners of high school age and up to participate in performing the masterwork, Gloria by Antonio Vivaldi. Rehearsals will be held: 7:00-8:30PM, on July 13, July 20, July 27th, and August 3, 2023
The Dress Rehearsal will be Wednesday, Aug. 9th from 7:00-9:00PM, with Soloists and Orchestra. The Concert will be:
Thursday, August 10, 2023 at 7:00PM
If you are not able to sing with our Summer Sounds choir, we highly encourage you to save the date so that you can attend the performance on August 10, 2023. We ask that anyone who is interested in joining the Summer Sounds Concert to please complete this short registration form HERE by June 30, 2023.
Ministry Schedule: 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time
July 15 & 16
Saturday 5PM 2 SERVERS NEEDED Bridget Farrow Paul Tonacci Charles Young
Sunday 8AM 1 SERVER NEEDED Diane Dragone Annette Raynor Kevin Swan
Sunday 10AM
Tesya Yaninas & Danik Yaninas
Sunday 12PM
Carly York Matt Yaninas
Mary Ellen Griffin
Jonathan Stubbs & Gonzalo Sevillano Carly York Dolores Lembo Jennifer Stubbs
Elizabeth of Portugal, Wife, Mother and Religious, 1271-1336
The daughter of Peter III, King of Aragon, Elizabeth was named for her great-aunt, Saint Elizabeth of Hungary. She was destined for a throne from birth, but her early upbringing taught her humility and a strong sense of charity. At the age of twelve, Elizabeth was married to Denis, King of Portugal. Denis was a good ruler, but a less-than-ideal husband. While he allowed Elizabeth complete freedom to carry out her charitable work and her devotion, he didn’t feel obliged to emulate her. Elizabeth rose early each morning to pray and had other regular devotions in the afternoon and evening. Like her namesake, Elizabeth felt called upon to take care of those less fortunate than herself. She built hospitals and founded orphanages, and- Read More HERE.
Just Released:
The Victory of Joan Arc
Seven Deadly Sins
Slaves and Kings: The Story of St. Anthony Mary Claret
St. Thomas the Apostle
OH - Irene Weller
TH - Susan Murphy
TH - Elvira Dapul
ALT - Louise Habrack
OH - Mary Aiello
TH - Maureen Staub
TH - Michael Staub
ALT - Lisa Aldridge
OH - Carol Donahue
TH - NOT FILLED
TH - Dawn Reinhardt
ALT - Linda Dickinson-Pancila
OH - Ron Gabbard
TH - Monica Barr
TH - NOT FILLED
ALT - Emily Santangelo
Baptismal Preparation Session
St Mary Parish is offering our next Baptismal Preparation Session on:
SUNDAY, AUGUST 6, 2023 at 1 PM
Pre-registrationisrequired aweekinadvance. Contact Us
Sacrament of Baptism
Parents wishing to baptize their children must be registered parishioners of St Mary Parish. Please contact the Parish Office at 732-780-2666 x329 at least 3 months in advance of the desired date for baptism. More information can be read HERE.
Coming Soon:
July 22: St. Mary Magdalene
July 31: St. Ignatius of Loyola
Faith Formation
Julia CullenPastoral Coordinator of Faith Formation / Religion EducationReligiousEd@stmaryscoltsneck.org
732-780-2666 X 309
Summer Intensive is quickly approaching with the July Summer Intensive RE Orientation on Sunday, 16 July beginning at the 12pm mass. This is mandatory for all July students.
Also, sign-ups for our first INTERGENERATIONAL of the 23/24 school year are below for Grandparents Day on 23 July. Please join us for a special mass at 10am followed by a continental breakfast in Madonna Hall. This is an RSVP event only for children in grades 1-6 with their Grandparents.
Rose FarrowCoordinator of Faith Formation / Youth & Adult CatechesisYouthRE@stmaryscoltsneck.org
732-780-2666 X 310
Faith Formation Calendar
16 July 2023
Orientation for July Summer Intensive
Beginning at the 12pm mass
17-28 July 2023
July Summer IntensiveVirtual
23 July 2023
Grandparents Day INTERGENERATIONAL 10am mass followed by reception.
6 August 2023
Orientation for August Summer Intensive
Beginning at the 12pm mass.
Please join us for Grandparents Day
On 23 July 2023, beginning at the 10am mass and continuing in Madonna Hall for breakfast.
All Grandparents and Children are welcome. Please RSVP at this LINK. This is our first INTERGENERATIONAL of the 23/24 school year!
7-18 August 2023
August Summer Intensive-On Campus
10 September [beginning at 12:00 p.m. mass]
Fall RE Orientation [Grades 1-6]
16 September [beginning at 4:00 pm mass]
Confirmation Prep Orientation [Grades 7 & 8]
17 September Confirmation Retreat
CALLING ALL PARENT VOLUNTEERS !!!
We are looking for teacher assistants for our Fall Religious Ed program. Classes run Sept. 2023 to May 2024 and volunteer positions are open for grades 1-8 [virtual and On-Campus].
Easy certification process, which includes a background check and VIRTUS. Kindly, contact the RE office at
ReligiousEd@stmaryscoltsneck.org for more details and to sign-up.
CHRISTIAN SERVICE OPPORTUNITY
Save the date: August 3
Mission Jersey Monmouth
Hosted by St. Rose of Lima Freehold
More information to come
Visit Mission: Jersey - Diocese of TrentonLawrenceville, NJ
Why Now?
BECAUSE THE CHURCH NEEDS HEALING AND THE WORLD NEEDS THE CHURCH.
Scandal, division, disease, doubt. The Church has withstood each of these throughout our very human history. But today we confront all of them, all at once. Our response in this moment is pivotal.
In the midst of these roaring waves, Jesus is present, reminding us that he is more powerful than the storm. He desires to heal, renew, and unify the Church and the world.
We are forming a Eucharistic Revival team here at our parish. We have an exciting year ahead leading up the to the National Eucharistic Congress! Do you feel the calling toward it? Sign up today HERE.
NOTICE OF MANDATORY ATTENDANCE:
Our 9th grade Confirmandi, their sponsors, and/or parents must attend the Confirmation Retreat - Sunday, September 17 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Church AND Confirmation Practice - Saturday, October 14 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the Church.
We are pleased to announce the celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation:
Friday, 20 October 2023 at 4:00 p.m.
Our celebrant is Reverend Fr. Jeffrey E. Lee
Please keep the Confirmandi in your prayers.
Please remember in your prayers those who have recently died.
ChristopherGerhard
MARTHA MARY GUILD CLOTHING SALE WE NEED YOU!
The Martha Mary Guild is hoping to bring back the popular Clothing Sale in September. However, much help is needLadies, gentlemen and youth of the parish, please consider giving an hour or two of your time to help sort (Aug.21-24 & 28-31) and sell (Sept. 7,8,9). Our youth (12 & older) are a tremendous help and can gain community service hours. Kindly fill out the sign-up form HERE by Sunday July 16 OR you can call: Rorie Coppola (732) 933-0720 or Ien Yoe (732) 331-4756. We can't do it without you!! Thank you.
Corporate Matching Donations
Severalfirmsandcorporationsoffermatchinggift programs to benefit religious organizations, charities and other nonprofits to promote philanthropy amongst their employees. St Mary Parish is a registered charitable organization with the IRS and is also listed in GuideStar and Benevity which are required by some of the corporate matching gift programs. Please consult with your employer to sign up for their matchinggiftprogram.
If you have any question or need help signing St Mary Parish for corporate matched contributions, please contact Edwin at the Parish Office, 732-780-2666 x312.
My Dear Parishioners:
Today we celebrate the Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. By inviting us to come to him and take up his yoke, we in turn become the revelation of God to the world. We usually think of the difficult yoke we carry with Jesus in terms of suffering and dying to self, and surely that is one part of it. But this gospel suggests another aspect of the yoke ourselves being a revelation of God to the world which is perhaps even more difficult. In order to take up faithfully this mission to reveal God, we must hand our lives over to Jesus such that the risen One can dwell within us. This means, too, that all our actions must conform to how Jesus himself might have lived. We must be constantly open to the revelation Jesus makes to us, be open to the many ways Jesus comes to us. Only in this way can we be a revelation of God to others. The “rest” Jesus offers, then, really carries great demand to share in Jesus’ mission to make known the Father.
It was great to have Father Victor with us for a few days. We try to coordinate visits so that he can continue his service to this community and enjoy the friends who have been part of his life and ministry these past years. May God continue to grant him good health. Thank you Father Victor.
Next weekend we will welcome at the 12:00 Noon Mass the children and their families who are participating in the July Virtual Module of our Summer Intensive Religious Education Program. There will be an orientation presentation following the mass. Please pray for these families and their catechists who teach them about our Roman Catholic Faith. other use in accord with the guidelines provided by the safe environment program. Thank you for your cooperation.
Work continues on end of the Catechetical and Fiscal Years. Reports are being prepared. Projects are being completed. RE and Faith Formation opportunities are being prepared. Evaluations of current programming have concluded. Adjustments based on feedback from stakeholders is being considered. The churchbuildinglightingreplacementprojectis underway. I anticipate the fixtures beginning to be replaced in August 2023. This project is being partially funded by our Faith To Move Mountains Rebate. It is expected that the top and middle rows of hanging fixtures will be replaced first, then the perimeter, then the sanctuary. Thank you for your support, patience and cooperation throughout this process. It is anticipated that the organ speakers will be installed throughout the nave of the church beginning late August. This will distribute the sound more efficiently throughout the space and organize the sounds by groupings. More to come on all of this and more in the months to come.
We continue to make slow, steady progress to meet our 2023 Annual Catholic Appeal goal. It is the responsibility of each parish family to participate appropriately in this annual appeal. Recently, several parishioners mentioned that they had made a gift to the 2023 ACA but would make a second gift to help us. I thanked them and asked them not to do this. They did their part and we are grateful. Others must also do their part in order for our parish to support our bishop and the ministries and works that come from the Diocese of Trenton. May each of us prayerfully reflect on how we might support this effort. Together we can make this happen. Have a great week. Let us remember one another in prayer. Happy Sunday! Peace.
Temporal Admin., Stewardship & Outreach
Edwin A. SevillanoTemporalAdmin@stmaryscoltsneck.orgOur Building & Mortgage Reduction collection totaled $2,126. Our monthly payment is $7,966.26
"Commandthosewhoarerichinthispresentworldnotto bearrogantnortoputtheirhopeinwealth,whichissouncertain,buttoputtheirhopeinGod,whorichlyprovidesus witheverythingforourenjoyment.”1Timothy6:17
Sign-in for our Online Giving system to make your parish offerings from your bank account or Credit Card!
To set up an online giving account please visit https://giving.parishsoft.com/smcn
Alternatively, we now offer Text to Give. Just text SUNDAY to (732)-889-7800 and follow the instructions to complete your offering.
Should you require our assistance setting up your new account, please call the parish office at (732)-780-2666.
You can also download the ConnectNow Giving App for Android or iOS.
As of July 3, 2023
Goal: $75,000
Pledged: $61,937.50
%ofgoal: 83%
# donors: 206
Average gift: $280.26
Paidtodate: $58,132.50
If you havenot yet madeagift,there are pledge forms available inthe back ofchurch,oryoucan visit www.dioceseoftrenton.org/catholicappeal tosend your gift electronically. Make sure to select St. Mary Catholic Church, Colts Neck intheParishAffiliationbox sowe canreceivecreditforyourgift. Your gift will trulymake adifference.Thankyouforyour prayers and support.
Thank you for your continuous support!
SUMMER OFFICE HOURS
Through Labor Day weekend, the Parish Office will be open Monday through Thursday from 9 AM to 2 PM. The office will also continue to open one Sunday a month from 9 AM to 1 PM.
Thank you for your cooperation.
NewParishioner Orientation
Sunday,August6,2023,11:00AM
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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.
Sunday, July 2:
Father Shawn Carey’s Mass
Monday, July 3:
Father Ron Barker’s Mass
• Look for the box on the Narthex for these donations.
• Full sized bars of soap in their original pack aging only please.
• Instructions to crochet a sack are HERE
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
Instagram:
@soapsacks
Please remember the Parish of Saint Mary in your will..
By naming St. Mary in your will or trust, you will provide a lasting gift that will greatly help St. Mary and our parishioners.
Tuesday, July 4:
Bishop Robert Reed’s Mass
2023 Bishop's Anniversary Blessing
October 8 (Ocean/Monmouth Counties)
All couples celebrating their 1st, 25th or 50th (or more) anniversary of Catholic marriage in 2023 are invited to the Bishop's Anniversary Blessing for Ocean/Monmouth County Parishes on October 8, 2023 at the Co-Cathedral of St. Robert Bellarmine in Freehold. Family and friends are encouraged to attend the Anniversary Mass followed by a happy hour family reception. If you have any questions about registration, please contact: Peg Hensler, (609)-403-7156; phensler@dioceseoftrenton.org.
Holy Land Discovery Tour
September 1 - 8, 2023
CATHOLIC ITINERARY
Mass is included. The roots of your faith will come to life on this extraordinary journey through Israel. Starting from Tel Aviv, visit some of the main archaeological, historical, and biblical sites, and follow in the footsteps of Jesus as you learn more about His life and ministry. To stand in the very places where history unfolded is a true highlight as you visit important sites of the Gospel, such as Nazareth, the Sea of Galilee, Cana, the Mount of Beatitudes, the River Jordan valley, Bethlehem, and last, but not least, Jerusalem. This extraordinary Israel tour is designed for value-minded travelers. Hotels, Bus Transportation, Guides, Historians, 7 Breakfasts, 4 Dinners are included.
Land price starts at $1979 per person (based on double occupancy). An $850 deposit per person will hold your space. For more information and reservations, call Brian at Catholic Cruises and Tours: 1 (860) 3991785.
INFORMATION NIGHT
DIVORCED AND SEPARATED MINISTRY
St. Mary, Mother of God Church in Middletown is pleased to announce its continuing ministry entitled, “Surviving Divorce: Hope and Healing for the Catholic Family”, a healing program being offered for divorced and/or separated Catholics.
We are having an Information Night on July 20, 2023 from 7:00 – 8:30 pm at St. Mary’s Mother of God Church, in the Chapel Meeting Room located at 26 Leonardville Road in Middletown.
If interested, please email: healingheartsfromdivorce@gmail.com with your name and contact information and one of the facilitators will get back in touch with you regarding all the details and will answer any questions you may have.
Click HERE for more information about the program or call/ text:
Michele Coppola Wilson at 201-753-8485.
A Starry Night: Annual Art Auction
15 July, 2023 6:00 - 8:30 PM
[102 Cedar Ave, Island Heights, NJ 08732
John F. Peto Museum]
Come celebrate Ocean’s Harbor House’ 35th year of service, also, an honorary event for Judy and Stephan Leone. To take a sponsorship or buy tickets, click HERE.
Offerings at Francis House of Prayer Trenton
TUESDAY NIGHT CENTERING PRAYER
10 Tuesdays 6:30 – 8:30 PM
September 12 February 6
October 10 March 5
November 7 April 9
December 5 May 7
January 9 June 4
A series for those who want to learn and practice Centering Prayer and have it become a way of life. You will notice that it changes your life radically. The evenings include two 20-minute Centering Prayer periods, with some Scripture between. We will view a short Thomas Keating video on Centering Prayer and use the classic The Cloud of Unknowing translated by Carmen Butcher between sessions a restful monthly evening retreat. Led by S. Marcy.
Donation: $200.
LIVING CONTEMPLATIVELY
9 Saturdays 9:15 AM – 3:30 PM
September 16 December 9 March 2
October 14 January 6 April 6
November 11 February 3 May 4
This program calls out to those who desire to live more contemplatively in the world, to grow in union with God and others, and to become more aware, intentional, and free. God liberates us and heals us through the practice of contemplative prayer. Wonderful spiritual reading will support our contemplative prayer throughout the year. It’s well worth a day a month and an hour a day. Bring your lunch. Led by S. Marcy.
Donation: $350
THE BEAUTY OF GRACE
5 Mondays 10:00 – 11:30 AM
September 11 October 2 & 23 November 13 December 4
Through the wisdom of Russ Ramsey, author of Rembrandt is in the Wind, enjoy the backstory of artists whose gifts, as well as their own life experiences, have created for us an entry point into God’s grace. Each artist reveals the beauty of our own image reflected in God’s love. Led by S. Marie.
Donation: $100
BREATH OF THE MYSTICS
9 Wednesdays 1:00 – 2:30 PM
September 20 December 13 March 20
October 18 January 10 April 17
November 15 February 21 May 15
The Breath of the Mystics is an inspiring study of mystical prayer based on the teachings of Eastern Christian Mystics and major contemporary theologians. Fr. George Maloney SJ connects our current revival of contemplative prayer with our Christian roots that go back to the Desert Fathers and Mothers of the 3rd-5th centuries, once Christianity became the “state religion.” It feels good connecting with these Christian ancestors that inspired Thomas Merton, Thomas Keating, and their contemporaries. Led by Jerry Washko. Donation: $175