11th Sunday in Ordinary Time

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

Saturday, June 15 - 5PM

Pro Populo

Ed Eastman * Barbara Verga

Mass Intentions for:

Saturday June 15 2024 - Sunday June 23 2024

Jon Kopko * Ted and Eleonor Kleczko

Sunday, June 16

8AM

Joseph Velba * Adele and Joe Velba

John Sionas and Michael Stivala, Sr. * Eileen and Michael Stivala, Jr. Neil Slattery * Jane Slattery

10AM

Alicia Abriam * Drs. Gener and Elvira Dapul

Ted Ziemienski * Marilyn and Carl Simone

Andy Harris * Jim Neff

12PM

Angelo and Antoinette Lucarelli * Richard and Maria Gerbino

Teresa Ambrosio * The Gruenling Family

Anthony Garito * Arlene and family

Monday, June 17 - 9AM

Albert Auer * Rorie and Jack Coppola

Tuesday, June 18- 9AM

Crisanta Dapul * Drs. Gener and Elvira Dapul

Wednesday, June 19 - 9AM

Giuseppe Valenti * Paola DiNapoli

Thursday, June 20 - 9AM

Gloria Ziemienski * Lazarus Ministry

Friday, June 21 - 9AM

Concetta Schifone * Lawrence and Felicia Battaglia

Saturday, June 22- 5PM

Joaquim Nascinamento * Marie Nogueira

Lucrecia Nascinamento * Marie Nogueira

Jon Kopko * Barbara and Joe Verga

Sunday June 23

8AM

Pro Populo

Berenice Littler * Jane Slattery

Eleanor Barnes * Adele and Joe Velba

10AM

Bernie Dorrian * The Dorrian Family

Marilyn Perricone * John and Dawn Reinhardt

Albert Auer * Barbara and Jon Matuscak

12PM

Roseanne McLoughlin * Richard and Maria Gerbino

Ryan Stevens * John and Molly Aiello

Cynthia Ann Raheb * Lorraine Villamagna

Mass Intention Requests

Requests can be made in person by stopping at the parish office, or online HERE. Suggested stipend is $10.

Pleaseprayforthefollowingmembersofourparishcommunitywhoareill:

Jack Coppola ~ Bill Donahue

~ Kaitlin Donahue Nagle

~ Lori Lettieri

Lauren vinci

~ TOM JACOBSON

~ Dawn Reinhardt

~

Jeff McBride

Owen Shoemaker

~ Ginny Hamlin

Gerard Thompson

~ Melissa Love

Fran Raleigh

~ Dee Lembo

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Lifelong Catechesis

- Week of June 16 - June 22

FOR DEEPER REFLECTION:

READINGS FOR THE WEEK:

11th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Ez 17:22-24/2 Cor 5:6-10/Mk 4:26-34

MONDAY JUNE 17

1 Kgs 21:1-16/Mt 5:38-42

TUESDAY JUNE 18

1 Kgs 21:17-29/Mt 5:43-48

WEDNESDAY JUNE 19

2 Kgs 2:1, 6-14/Mt 6:1-6, 16-18

THURSDAY JUNE 20

Sir 48:1-14/Mt 6:7-15

FRIDAY JUNE 21

2 Kgs 11:1-4, 9-18, 20/Mt 6:19-23

SATURDAY JUNE 22

2 Chr 24:17-25/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

LCpl Devon Francis Chrzan, USMC

Col. John Anthony Coppola, US Army

TSgt Stephen Witherow, USAF

LCpl Edward Zarzecki, USMC

Question for Children: Have you ever had to walk in the dark with no light? How is that like walking by faith and not by sight? What did you have to do to keep going in the dark?

Question for Youth: Do you pray and ask for faith? How do you work on building your faith?

Question for Adults: When do you find it hardest to have faith? Must you “see” answered prayer, or can you peacefully accept God’s will?

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

This week the Sanctuary Lamp burns for…

Church:NickPellicone Requested by: Pellicone Family

Chapel: Agrippino Culosi Requested by: Pellicone Family

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.

Andrew J. Macirowski - Pastoral Coordinator for Worship & Music / Principal Organist

Music@stmaryscoltsneck.org Worship & Music

Worship@stmaryscoltsneck.org

The Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus Saint Anthony of Padua

was a Franciscan who lived from 1195-1231, spending the latter years of his life in Italy. He was a profound preacher and teacher, one of the greatest of his time, as well as an advocate for the poor and needy. Following his death, in May 1232, less than a year after his death, Pope Gregory IX canonized Saint Anthony, and in 1946, Venerable Pope Pius XII proclaimed Saint Anthony a Doctor of the Church, due to the latter’s profound spiritual teachings, from his collected sermons.

Saint Anthony is the patron saint of lost things. This stems from a story that while Saint Anthony was in Bologna, a novice decided to leave the order and took one of Saint Anthony’s cherished books of psalms with him. Anthony prayed for the book to be found, and the novice returned both the book, and his commitment to the order.

There is, in some places, the tradition of the blessing and distribution of bread on his feast day, June 13. One possible reason for the institution of this custom is a 13th century story about a woman whose daughter had fallen into a well and presumed drowned. She begged Saint Anthony for the life of her child and promised her weight in grain should she be found alive. The child arose, as if merely sleeping.

Today, the bread reminds of us of the charity of Saint Anthony. In other places, money that is collected for the poor and needy is referred to as Saint Anthony’s bread, from the colloquial terms “bread, or dough” for money.

Anthony of Padua, Priest and Doctor, 1195-1231

Born Ferdinand de Bulhoes in Lisbon, Portugal, Anthony was the son of a knight in King Alphonso’s court. He began his studies at the cathedral in Lisbon and joined the Augustinians when he was fifteen. Ordained in about 1219, Anthony transferred to the Franciscans in 1221 at which time he took the name Anthony. Sent to Morocco to preach to the Moors, Anthony was soon forced to return because of illness. He was stationed at a small hermitage in Italy, where he spent his time studying Scripture, praying, and doing menial tasks. Once, at an ordination when no one was prepared to speak, Father Anthony hesitantly accepted the task. His fellow Franciscans, expecting little from Anthony, were astounded by his sermon and Anthony began a new ministry as a preacher.

Anthony was assigned to preach throughout Italy. Noted for his eloquence, fire, and persuasiveness, he attracted large crowds wherever he spoke and was particularly successful at converting heretics. Recognized as a great scholar, Anthony became the first Franciscan friar to teach theology to other Franciscan friars.

Appointed minister provincial of the Franciscan order, Anthony, was released from these duties in 1226 in order to resume his preaching. He settled in Padua in that year and his bold and brilliant preaching completely reformed the city. He worked to abolish debtors’ prisons, helped the poor, and worked ceaselessly and untiringly with heretics. All of this took its toll on Anthony’s health and he died on June 13 at the age of 36. Read More HERE.

Saturday,22 5 PM

Ministry Schedule: 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time June 22 & 23

Alex Gruenling

Alex Gruenling (Sub Requested)

Sunday, 23 8 AM NOT FILLED NOT FILLED

Bridget Farrow

Jennifer Stubbs Charles Young

Carly York

Rita Duenes Annette Raynor

OH - Tom Nathanson

TH - Monica Barr

TH - Emily Santiago

ALT - Susan Murphy

OH - Maureen Staub

TH - Rosanne LaCava

TH - Mike LaCava

ALT - Michael Staub

OH - Gregory Calderaro

TH - NOT FILLED

Sunday, 23 10 AM

Gabriella Penczak Eva Tomasetti Carly York MaryEllen Griffin Richard Gerbino

Sunday, 23 12 PM Jack Schatzle NOT FILLED

Diane Dragone Carl Simone Paul Tonacci

TH - Steve Stanley

ALT - Linda DickinsonPancilla

OH - Liz Turkovic

TH - Nick Turkovic

TH - Ffran Vaina

ALT - Ron Gabbard

Baptismal Preparation Session

St Mary Parish is offering our next Baptismal Preparation Session on: SUNDAY, July 14, 2024 at 1:00 PM

Pre-registrationisrequiredaweek in advance. 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 732-7802666 x329 at least 3 months in advance of the desired date for baptism. More information can be read HERE.

Faith Formation

Julia Cullen - Pastoral Coordinator of Faith Formation / Religion Education

Religious Ed CALENDAR:

22 June 2024

Summer Intensive Orientation

Following the 5pm mass in the church

23 June 2024

Summer Intensive Orientation

Following the 12pm mass in the church

14 July 2024

July Summer Intensive opening mass 12pm in the church

15-26 July 2024

10 day July Summer Intensive Virtual Program, M-F 9am to 12pm

28 July 2024

INTERGENERATIONAL - 1ST OF THE 24/25 SCHOOL YEAR

Grandparents Day mass and breakfast

Beginning at 10am mass, followed by breakfast in Madonna Hall

We are still looking for a few more Confirmation Prep Students to assistant teach in our summer intensive July program

July 15-26, Mon – Fri, 9am – 12pm

sign-up here

ReligiousEd@stmaryscoltsneck.org 732-780-2666 X 309

“As a father has compassion on his children, so the Lord has compassion on those who fear him.” Psalm 103:13

We are looking for parents to help out in our summer religious ed program in the July or August. For further details or to sign-up, please reach out to the Religious Education office at: religioused@stmaryscoltsneck.org

SAVE THE DATE

1st Intergenerational of the 24/25 school year

World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly 2024

Sunday, 28 July 2024, beginning at the 10am mass

Summer Intensive Orientation Grades 1 to 6 Next Week !

June 22 & 23, will be our Summer Intensive RE Orientation directly following the mass. Folders will be given out with important information for the summer and for the year. Children must be accompanied by at least one parent/guardian. This is mandatory for all students and their families that are registered in the summer program in July and/or August in grades 1-6

22 June, beginning at the 5pm mass

23 June, beginning at the 12pm mass

Quo vadis

My Dear Parishioners:

My Dear Parishioners: Today we celebrate the Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time. The Kingdom of God is rooted in the activity of the sower who sows the seed. This is a reference to Jesus and his public ministry. The parable of the seed growing by itself places God at the center. The soil and the seed do their mysterious work. The seed germinates and grows day and night. However, the sower must continue to cultivate the soil making sure that weeds do not overcome the fragile sprouts. The sower nurtures the seeds. Jesus speaks in parables so that his audience can understand the teaching, not immediately, but in time after reflection. Parables are not simple stories as they might first appear. Parables are intended to open us up to God’s plan for us. Jesus uses parables to reveal himself to the disciples. Parables challenge us to rediscover that which has already been revealed to us through our prayer, formation and life experience. Therefore, we must believe in the hidden potential of the smallest of seeds (God’s Word) which can grow beyond all hope.

This weekend our country honors those who embrace the noble vocation of parenting as “Fathers”. What an important role in our society and in our Church. We believe that the Family is the “Domestic Church” of the home.

Let us pray for all those who embrace their vocation as fathers. These role models are so very important to our children and young people. One of the chief responsibilities of fathers is passing on the faith and witnessing to our faith through their personal choices. Congratulations.

During the Month of June the Universal Church reflects on the image of Jesus Christ as the Sacred Heart. This image challenges us in how we receive and offer mercy and forgiveness in our lives. Our world greatly needs authenticity when it comes to mercy and forgiveness.

We have reached our 2024 Annual Catholic Appeal Goal! Congratulations. I am grateful to those who have made their gift as well as those who have made a pledge. Whatever gifts are made from now forward our parish receive 50% rebate. This rebate money is restricted toward the continuous updating of all interior and exterior light fixtures. Thank you for your generous sharing.

Take some time to enjoy these beautiful late spring days. Have a great week. Let us pray for one another. Happy Sunday. Peace. Father Jeff

Temporal Admin., Stewardship & Outreach

Sharing Our Treasure June 9 2024 – Tenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Edwin A. SevillanoTemporalAdmin@stmaryscoltsneck.org

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

# Registered Parishioner Households 957

THANK YOU for your generosity.

Building & Mortgage collection $10,233

Our payment is $7,966.26.

“ Everything indeed is for you, so that the grace bestowed in abundance on more and more people may cause the thanksgiving to overflow for the glory of God."

2 Cor 4:15

Corporate Matching

Several firms and corporations offer matching gift 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 which is required by some of the corporate matching gift programs. Please consult with your employer to sign up for their matching gift program. If you have any question or need help signing St Mary Parish for corporate matched contributions, please contact Edwin at the Parish Office, 732780-2666 x312.

Thank you for your support!

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!

As of June 10 2024

Goal: $75,000

Pledged: $ 85,708.50

% of goal: 116% # donors: 209

Average gifts: $ 376.99

Total gifts: 230

Paid to date: $ 79,582.50

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

Getting Ready for the Martha Mary Guild Clothing Sale

It’s “Spring Cleaning “time! Please remember to set aside your men’s, ladies and children’s clothes that are in good condition. The Sale will be Sept. 5, 6, 7 and 8 and we will start collecting on Aug 18.

Volunteers are needed to help sort and setup during collection days and as staff during the Sale. Our youth can earn Community Service credit. To add your name to our list of wonderful volunteers or for further information, call any of our Chairs:

Kathy Adleman at 732 946 8631

Ien Yoe at 732 331 4756

Rorie Coppola at 732 933 0720

Thank you for your time and your contributions. Without you, the Guild would be unable to donate to deserving charities!

These are the organizations that will benefit from the Clothing Sale:

Sisters of Mercy Convent Maintenance

Yamba Uganda

Collier Youth Services

Sisters of St. Joseph Retirement Fund

Mercy Center

Mary's Place

No Limits Cafe

Soul Kitchen

Special Olympics, NJ

Pathfinder

LOOKING FORWARD TO CARNIVAL 2024

June 17th through June 22, 2024

The Parish, School and surrounding community come out in droves to support this event and have a "GREAT" time, too!

The food is scrumptious; hamburgers, french fries, pizza, sausage and peppers, and our famous zeppoles are outstanding! There are rides and games of chance.

Church Of Saint Leo The Great 50 Hurleys Lane Lincroft, NJ

June 24 to June 29, 2024, because it's time for the most anticipated event of the year!

The Great Fair of Saint Mary’s! Join us at the heart of the Saint Mary’s Church parking lot for six nights of unforgettable family fun!

Parish Of Saint Mary

9 Cherry Tree Farm Rd Middletown, NJ

MOTHER MARY & SAINTS PILGRIMAGE to ENGLAND, IRELAND, SCOTLAND.

Sept 16-27, 2024. 12 Days $4990. Includes RT Airfare from Newark, Daily Breakfasts & Dinners, Hotel accommodations, professionally guided tours, deluxe motor coach & more.

Fr Abraham Orapangkal, pastor St Mathias parish, Somerset Tour Chaplain. Daily Mass & Prayers, For more information kindly call or Email: JULIET HOBSON 732-439-2835 Email: yetjcb@icloud.com