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
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
June 15, 2025
SUMMER OFFICE HOURS
The Parish Office will be open Monday through Thursday from 9 AM to 2 PM through August 29,2025. The office will also continue to open one Sunday a month from 9 AM to 1 PM. Thank you for your cooperation
28/29 June, 2025 & 5/6 July Independence Day
Abbreviated Mass Schedule Saturday 5:00 pm, Sunday 10:00 am [No Sunday 8:00 am or 12:00 noon masses]
Saturday, June 14
5PM
Ed Eastman * Barbara & Joe Verga
Mass Intentions for:
Saturday June 14 2025 - Sunday June 22 2025
Joseph Verga * Barbara & Joe Verga
Joseph P. Fano Jr. (Living (intentions of)) * Joseph & Evelyn Fano
Sunday, June 15 - 8AM
DeStefano/Albruno Families * Franceschetti Family
John Sionas & Michael Stivala, Sr. * Eileen & Michael Stivala, Jr.
Vaughn Bigelow Jr. * Joyce & Jay Flynn 10AM
Stephen Daisak * Barbara Daisak and Family
Gerri McCarthy * John & Dawn
Ilario Nicoletta * Filomena Nicoletta 12PM
Pro Populo
Wesley Garrison * Zumba Family
Fedele Iuliano * The Iuliano Family
Monday, June 16- 9AM - Chapel
Melissa Love (Living (intentions of)) * Jack & Rorie Coppola
Elaine Michael * Ann Marie Dayton
Tuesday, June 17 – 9AM - Chapel
Loving Family Members (Living (intentions of)) * Janet Munger
Elaine Dayton * Diane Carnevale
Wednesday, June 18- 9AM - Chapel
Crisanta Dapul * Drs. Gener & Elvira Dapul
Joseph Paris * Jane Slattery
Thursday, June 19 - 9AM - Chapel
Loving Family Members * Janet Munger
Joan McGuinn Daly * Cronie Friends
Friday, June 20 – 9AM - Chapel
Frank Donahue * Ken & Muriel Rodgers
Saturday, June 21 - 5PM
Pro Populo
Nelson Bowdish * Barbara Saake
Teresa Ambrosio * The Gruenling Family
Sunday June 22– 8AM
Maura McCarthy * Phyllis & Hugh Murphy
Helen & John Sionas * Eileen & Michael Stivala, Jr.
Kathleen Mogensen * Linda Fredda
10AM
Irene Szczepanski * John & Dawn
Lucrecia & Joaquim Nascimento * Marie Nogueira
Angelina Anderson
12PM
Loving Family Members * Janet Munger
Jean Anne Moran * Diane Andreyko
Josephine & Vincent Sr Valentino * Nancy Valentino
Augustine of Canterbury, Bishop, d. c. 605
St. Gregory the Great, pope during Augustine’s adult life, had a vision of re-evangelizing AngloSaxon England. To accomplish this, he selected about thirty of the monks from his monastery in Rome, including their prior, Augustine. This group set out for England in 596.
When the group reached the English Channel, they received warnings that the Anglo-Saxons were a wild and fierce people and the monks would be in great danger if they crossed over the Channel to England. The monks asked Augustine to seek reassurance from the pope, so Augustine returned to Rome where St. Gregory encouraged him and his monks to continue with their mission, promising them that he was certain that the English were ready for conversion. Read More HERE
MASS INTENTIONS AND SANCTUARY LAMPS (MEMORIALS)
Mass intentions for all occasions (birthdays, anniversaries, sickness, etc.) for the deceased or living can be requested online HERE Please scroll down to the preferred date and time, whether daily Mass or weekend Mass. Intentions are available from the next couple of weeks until December 2025. The stipend per mass intention is $10
Consider requesting a Sanctuary Lamp in memory of a deceased person or in honor of a living individual. Sanctuary lamps burn permanently in the Church and Chapel. Requests can be made for a week, starting Sunday and ending the following Saturday. The stipend per sanctuary lamp is $25. Requests can be made online HERE
Mass intentions and sanctuary lamps can also be requested in person at the Parish office during business hours.
Lifelong Catechesis - Week of June 15 June 21
READINGS FOR THE WEEK:
Most Holy Trinity Sunday June 15
Prv 8:22-31/Rom 5:1-5/Jn 16:12-15
Monday June 16
2 Cor 6:1-10/Mt 5:38-42
Tuesday June 17
2 Cor 8:1-9/Mt 5:43-48
Wednesday June 18
2 Cor 9:6-11/Mt 6:1-6, 16-18
Thursday June 19
2 Cor 11:1-11/Mt 6:7-15
Friday June 20
2 Cor 11:18, 21-30/Mt 6:19-23
Saturday June 21
2 Cor 12:1-10/Mt 6:24-34
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
Col. John Anthony Coppola, US Army
TSgt Stephen Witherow, USAF
LCpl Edward Zarzecki, USMC
FOR DEEPER REFLECTION:
Question for Children: God fills us with love. How, this week, will you show your family - your mom, dad, brothers, sisters, grandparents, cousins - that you love them as God loves them?
Question for Youth: When Jesus left the world, He sent the Holy Spirit to be with us. Have you ever given something important to someone else as a sign of your love for them? Have you ever experienced the Holy Spirit as a similar gift to you?
Question for Adults: Today we celebrate the relationship of love among the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. In what similar community of love do you live?
Life Long Catechesis
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
Pleaseprayforthefollowingmembersofourparishcommunitywhoareill:
Ann Romano
Jack Coppola
Kaitlin Donahue Nagle
Nancy Niven
David Niven
Lorraine & Alan Smith
Lori Lettieri
Lauren vinci
Dawn Reinhardt
Helen Prill
PATTY Kamertz
Rose walch
Joyce daniel
Edward Habrack
Jeff McBride
Owen Shoemaker
Peter Vickers
Debby Tanico
Toaddorremoveafamilymemberfromthesicklistpleasee-mailONLY parishbulletin@stmaryscoltsneck.org. Please,also,keepusupdatedonyourlovedone’shealth. Nameswillberemovedfromthelistafter3months.ThankyouforkeepingourParishinformed.
Worship & Music
Andrew J. Macirowski - Pastoral Coordinator for Worship & Music / Principal Organist Worship@stmaryscoltsneck.org Music@stmaryscoltsneck.org
The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity
The mystery of the Holy Trinity, one God in three persons, is something we celebrate and are familiar with. We begin all things in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Mass, in particular, begins and ends with the sign of the cross. We baptize using the Trinitarian formula, and bless ourselves thusly every time we enter a sacred space. As such, the fact that we dedicate a Sunday to the Trinity is no mystery to the faithful. But WHY we do it, and WHEN we do it has some significance.
In the early church, there was no special feast day dedicated to the trinity. However, as the belief in the triune God is a core tenet of Catholic faith, there were many devotions to the Trinity, and during the 11th century, it was petitioned to have a special feast. This was rejected by Pope Alexander II, with his rationale that the daily glorification of the Trinity through the Trinitarian blessings and doxological recitations (the “through him and with him in the unity of the holy spirit” that concludes the liturgy of the eucharist, and the gloria patri included at the end of psalms and other prayers) was sufficient.
The Son is not the Father, the Father is not the Spirit, the Spirit is not the Father, etc…but all are God!
Later, in the 14th century, Pope John XXII did indeed order the feast to be celebrated on the Sunday after Pentecost, and in the modern era after the second Vatican Council, has the rank of a Solemnity. This date was chosen as it was the Sunday following the fulfillment of the promise Christ made to his disciples. The Father sent the Son, and through the intercession of the Son, thus followed the Spirit. As the Trinity was so recognized by Christ’s own disciples, so too would that now be celebrated by all the faithful.
Please also mark your calendars for next Sunday, June 22, The Solemnity of Corpus Christi. Following the 12noon Mass there will be exposition and adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, ending with Benediction at 3pm.
“Easter Duty”
The Catholic Church requires of us as baptized Catholics to observe the following:
The obligation, the privilege really, of receiving the Eucharist at least once a year --- often called “Easter duty” for those in the state of grace should still be fulfilled during the period from the First Sunday of Lent, March 9, 2025 to Trinity Sunday, June 15, 2025. However, the Church’s law does permit this precept to be fulfilled at another time during the year when there is a just cause.
Liturgy of the Word Dismissal
This is the practice of having children, ages 4-12, leave the Sunday assembly during the Liturgy of the Word (readings) and gather in the chapel to engage in the Liturgy of the Word at a level more appropriate to the children’s understanding.
Saturday, 21 5PM
Jonathan Stubbs Joseph Brando
Bridget Farrow Jennifer Stubbs NOT FILLED
Sunday, 22 8 AM
George Barasky Joseph Barasky Carly York
Annette Raynor Rita Duenas
OH - Dawn Reinhardt
TH - Elvira Dapul MD
TH - Jane Slattery
ALT - Tom Nathanson
OH - Roseanne LaCava
TH - Joseph Buzzetta
TH - Joyce Flynn
ALT - Mike LaCava
OH - Maureen Geiger
Sunday, 21 10 AM
RJ Vaina Tesya Yaninas
Carly York Kevin Swan
Mary Ellen Griffin
Sunday, 22 12 PM Jack Schatzle Jack Main Choir/ Cantor Charles Young NOT FILLED
Our Promise to Protect
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 or via e-mail at abuseline@dioceseoftrenton.org. 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.
Child Protection Efforts
TH – Richard Gerbino
TH - Sue Fitzpatrick
ALT – Linda Dickinson -
OH - Liz Turkovic
TH – Richard Gerbino
TH - Nick Turkovic
ALT – Lee Gesner
Baptismal Preparation Session
St Mary Parish is offering our next Baptismal Preparation Session on: Tuesday, July 8, 2025 @ 6:30 PM Pre-registrationisrequired aweekin advance. ContactUs
This week the Sanctuary Lamp burns for… Church: IlarioNicoletta
Requestedby : FilomenaNicoletta
Chapel: JohnRodriquez
Requestedby : Joseph&EvelynFano
Most Holy Trinity Sunday
Almighty and everlasting God, you have given to us your servants grace, by the confession of a true faith, to acknowledge the glory of the eternal Trinity, and in the power of your divine Majesty to worship the Unity: Keep us steadfast in this faith and worship, and bring us at last to see you in your one and eternal glory, O Father; who with the Son and the Holy Spirit live and reign, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. (LectionaryPage.net)
Faith Formation
Julia Cullen - Pastoral Coordinator of Faith Formation / Religion Ed ReligiousEd@stmaryscoltsneck.org
732-780-2666 X 309
Congratulations to the 7th graders this year for completing their bible projects….they are ready for pick-up in Madonna Hall!
Looking for parents who are called to help out in Religious Education….
We are in need of adults (over 18) to assist in the virtual and on campus classrooms. Please reach out to the RE office to complete the necessary paperwork and background checks.
Confirmation Reminders
*Confirmation Retreat is scheduled for 14 September 2025, beginning at 10am mass and following in Madonna Hall. Mandatory for all Confirmandi and Sponsors
*Confirmation Rehearsal will take place on 11 October 2025, 4pm mass followed by rehearsal in the church
Calendar
22 June 2025
Summer Intensive Orientation– July & August
Beginning at 12pm mass, Following in the chapel (FHC- 1 & 2, CF- A, B, C & D)
29 June 2025
Summer Intensive Orientation-July & August
Beginning at 10am mass, Following in the church (FHC- 1 & 2, CF- A, B, C & D)
13 July 2025
Opening “Blessing” mass for July Intensive 12pm mass in the church
14-25 July 2025
July Summer Intensive, Virtual Monday to Friday, 9am to 12pm
27 July 2025
Grandparents Day INTERGENERATIONAL 10am mass in the church, followed by continental breakfast in Madonna Hall
Confirmation Prep
Please have your child keep both their Youth Bible & Chosen book in a safe place. Both are needed next year in CP-2. This will ensure not having to purchase another set of books.
Pastoral Care
Rosemarie Farrow - Pastoral Coordinator of Pastoral Care & Outreach
R.Farrow@stmaryscoltsneck.org
732-780-2666 x 310
YOUTH MINISTRY OPPORTUNITY
For ALL 8th – 12th
Graders
Have you been Confirmed? Were you married in the Church? Did you know without Confirmation you will not meet the requirements to be a Godparent or a Sponsor? According to the Code of Canon Law 874, there are a few requirements for becoming a sponsor. You must:
• Be at least 16 years old and mature enough to understand and embrace the responsibilities of being a godparent.
• Have received the sacraments of Baptism, First Holy Communion, and Confirmation within the Catholic Church.
• If married, your marriage must be recognized as valid by the Catholic Church. Civil marriages must be convalidated.
• If divorced, you may not be remarried outside of the Catholic Church.
• Be living in accordance with the faith and morals taught by the Catholic Church and registered at a parish for at least six months.
• Not be the mother or father of the child.
Interested in completing your Sacraments? Send an inquiry to : PastoralCare-OCIA@stmaryscoltsneck.org
A big congratulations to our OCIA Confirmatis for receiving the Holy Spirit in the Sacrament of Confirmation God Bless: James Valentine Main & Zoe Virtus Nelius
High School Graduates
As a parish community we recognize the need to support graduates in staying connected to the Catholic Church after they graduate.
With more than 80% of high school students leaving their faith in college, we need a way to connect graduates to the next step in their faith journey.
Our parish has partnered with Newman Connection. Newman Connection connects graduating high school students to the Catholic campus ministry of their chosen college (whether it is a Catholic college or not). Connect directly with Newman Ministries HERE
My Dear Parishioners:
Quo vadis...
Today we celebrate The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity. As difficult as it is to grasp the mystery of God’s triune majesty, it is even more difficult to grasp that God loves us enough to share divine life and glory with us. Living the paschal mystery means that we are faithful witnesses to the God within. Sometimes rather than witnessing through doing good works, we need to witness simply by appreciating ourselves and others for the wonderful gift of God’s presence that we are. The readings this week challenge us to become more deeply aware of God’s presence in creation, in Jesus, and in ourselves. Then allow that awareness to overflow in thanksgiving and praise that gives God glory.
er retention of information following the two week module. We need to strengthen the commitment of all to participate in Sunday Mass Regularly as part of this summer program. We will continue to strengthen and develop the intergenerational components to assist our parish families. Our efforts can only be successful when we are supporting parents and families to teach the faith in word and deed, especially by coming to mass each and every Sunday.
This is the time of year when we witness the progress of many as they grow in knowledge through education and life experience. Graduations are a time for us to give thanks for the freedom to learn and the sacrifices of many so that access to education is possible.. Congratulations to all of our parishioners who graduated this year!
Last weekend the Liturgical Season of Easter concluded with the Solemnity of Pentecost. The double alleluias were added to the dismissal of the mass to remind us that the outpouring of the Holy Spirit is the gift of God and the fulfillment of Jesus promise to be with us until the end of time. We now begin the Liturgical Season of Ordinary Time. I am grateful to all those who have assisted us in preparing the Liturgical Rites throughout the Easter Season. If you are interested in learning more about what it takes to prepare these rites for our parish community contact Andrew Macirowski.
Next weekend we observe the Solemnity of Corpus Christi, the Body and Blood of Christ. We will have a Eucharistic Procession in the church at the conclusion of the 12 noon mass. The Most Blessed Sacrament will remain at the altar until 3pm at which time Benediction of the Most Blessed Sacrament will be imparted. Take time to come and be in the presence of the Eucharistic Lord.
Preparations are being made for our Summer Sessions of Religious Education. These programs are increasingly popular among our parish families and have demonstrated to me great-
Last weekend we provided an accounting and overview of our 2025 Easter Collection. Many thanks for your generous and deliberate stewardship of treasure. Have a great week. Let us remember one another in prayer. Happy Sunday. Peace. Father Jeff
"Received the Holy Spirit. Whose sins you forgive are forgiven, and whose sins you retain are retained.." Jn 20:23
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, 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 Connect Now Giving App for Android or iOS.Thank you for your continuous support!
NEW BAPTISMAL FONT!
Several years ago, we announced a gift toward replacing the current baptismal font which has been unusable due to multiple leaks. The process has taken much longer than anticipated and after consultation with the parish Patrimony Committee and the Finance Council we are pleased to announce that the new baptismal font is scheduled to be installed during the month of August 2025. Since the existing baptismal font was installed without the proper footings we will need to cut the floor open to pour the footings to ensure the stability of the font. Additionally, we will need to cut the floor open to install new piping for the font. We appreciate your cooperation during this time of construction and repair. Please be advised that during this period of transition we will be able to celebrate Baptisms in the chapel, should requests be made for this time. Thanks for your patience as we continue to work in making our sacred worship space more beautiful and dignified.
THANK YOU ! For all your efforts in supporting the Annual Catholic Appeal! Please continue to make your pledge payments so that our parish can receive the maximum rebate. If you haven't made a pledge yet please go to 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. Thank you for your prayers and support
2025 Easter Collection: $82,217
as of June 4, 2025
CONGRATULATIONS & THANK YOU!
Dear Parishioners & Friends,
Below is a simple accounting of our 2025 Easter Collection. The sacrificial sharing of many has enabled us to exceed our expectations. Your contributions will continue to enable us to regain our financial solvency. Please know that the sacrifices we make for the future of our parish do not go unnoticed and I pray that each of us will receive the blessing promised us. Again, thank you for this sacrifice and the sacrifices that you make each and every week so that our Saint Mary Parish continues to proclaim God in word and deed.
Pattern of Giving
The Barn For the Poorest of the Poor 49 Kanes Lane, Middletown, NJ 07748
- Distributes food to the missionaries of charity (Mother Teresa’s order) & the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal in NJ & NY
- Needs drivers to drive once a month to NJ & NY locations
Call Gerry Duffy at 973-418-5683 or send an email to BARNFORTHEPOOR@GMAIL.COM
CallingallParishioners… SAVETHEDATE
Parish Photo Direcotry
The Parish of Saint Mary Photo Directory
All parishioners are welcome and encouraged to be part of the new parish directory! If you schedule an appointment and view your photos, you will receive a complimentary parish directory and 8x10 family photograph. Parishioners may make their appointment online or following mass beginning this fall.
PhotoDatesandHours
10/1/2025 2:00pm - 8:30pm
10/2/2025 2:00pm - 8:30pm
10/3/2025 2:00pm - 8:30pm
10/4/2025 10am - 4:00pm
10/6/2025 2:00pm - 8:30pm
10/7/2025 2:00pm - 8:30pm
2025 Contributions by the Martha Mary Guild
Thanks to the many kind people that helped with the 2024 Clothing Sale, the Martha Mary Guild has been able to donate to the following worthy organizations:
180 Lives Turning Around
Collier's Kateri Summer Camp
Collier's Youth Services
DAV - Disabled American Veterans
Mary's Place by the Sea
No Limits Cafe
Pathfinder
Sisters' Academy
St. Joseph's Retirement Fund
Yamba Uganda
Stephy's Place
St. Jude
Filipini Sisters
MSK (Monmouth Annex)
Open Door
Shriners
Ronald McDonald House
Henry Viscardi School
Please remember to set aside your clean, usable men's, women's and children's clothing, shoes and accessories for the next Sale, which will beSept. 4 - 7.
As always, we will need many volunteers - includingour youth, ages 12 & over, (A great wayfor them to fulfill CommunityService!) and men to help sort Aug. 18 -Sept. 1 and to work during the Sale days. Thank you for your help!
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 will be held August 1 - 3, 2025 at the Family Life Center in Malvern, PA. For more information, or to register, visit www.HelpOurMarriage.org or call 215-7663944 or 800-470-2230. All inquiries are strictly confidential.
