June 2 Corpus Christi

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 OfficeHours Reminder, Office

Saturday, June 1 - 5PM

Mass Intentions for:

Saturday June 1 2024 - Sunday June 9, 2024

Juan Gutierrez * Jack and Rorie Coppola

Jon Kopko * Jill Kleczko

Helen DeCerce * Barbara Saake

Sunday, June 2

8AM

Pro Populo

James J. Dore * Alice Ganley and Family

Bridie Sweeney * Hugh and Phyllis Murphy

10AM

Michael Capardi * Capardi Family

Teodulo Poscablo * Drs. Gener and Elvira Dapul

Edgar Runkel * Freda O'Doherty

12PM

Robert A. & Mary Joan McNamara * The McNamara Family

Rosario Gerbino * Richard and Maria Gerbino

Joseph Morreale * Gassoso, Deangelis and Coniglio Families

Monday, June 3 - 9AM

Mary Rose Weyershausen * Irene Sessa

Isabel Amling * Bob Amling

Tuesday, June 4- 9AM

Gertrude Brier * Turkovic Family

Wednesday, June 5 - 9AM

Albert Auer * Jane Slattery

Thursday, June 6 - 9AM

D Day Remembrance * Carol Donahue

Rev. Joseph A. Radomski * Rev. Fr. Jeffrey E. Lee, Staff and Parishioners

Friday, June 7 - 9AM

James Capone * Sharon Burlew

Saturday, June 8- 5PM

Loretta Saake * Barbara Saake

Jon Kopko * Lynne and Jonathan Lewicki

Elaine Cruz * Marta Gutierrez

Sunday June 9

8AM

DeStefano/Albruno Families * Mr. and Mrs. Franceschetti

Doris M.Mangini * Alice Ganley

Ryan Stevens * Michael and Eileen Stivala 10AM

Joseph Dickinson * Dickinson-Pancila Family

Irene Baron * Dickinson-Pancila Family

Stephen Daisak * Barb Diasak & Family

12PM

Pro Populo

Special Intention (Living (intentions of)) * Bob Amling

Sarah O'Neill * Hugh and Phyllis Murphy

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

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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

Toaddorremoveafamilymemberfromthesicklistpleasee-mailONLY parishbulletin@stmaryscoltsneck.org Please,also,keepusupdatedonyourlovedone’shealth. Nameswillberemovedfromthelistafter3months.ThankyouforkeepingourParishinformed.

Lifelong Catechesis

- Week of June 2 - June 8

READINGS FOR THE WEEK:

Corpus Christi Sunday

Ex 24:3-8/Heb 9:11-15/Mk 14:12-16, 22-26

MONDAY JUNE 3

2 Pt 1:2-7/Mk 12:1-12

TUESDAY JUNE 4

2 Pt 3:12-15a, 17-18/Mk 12:13-17

WEDNESDAY JUNE 5

2 Tm 1:1-3, 6-12/Mk 12:18-27

THURSDAY JUNE 6

2 Tm 2:8-15/Mk 12:28-34

FRIDAY JUNE 7

Hos 11:1, 3-4, 8c-9/Eph 3:8-12, 14-19/Jn 19:31-37

SATURDAY JUNE 8

2 Tm 4:1-8 (358)/Lk 2:41-51

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

FOR DEEPER REFLECTION:

Question for Children: Why do you like receiving Holy Communion?

Question for Youth: What does it mean for you that the bread and wine becomes Jesus’ Body and Blood during the liturgy of the Eucharist? What feelings or ideas does it surface?

Question for Adults: When you receive Holy Communion and hear the words” Body of Christ...Blood of Christ” what are some of the thoughts and feelings that you have?

Life Long Catechesis

Lt. Col. Douglas Coppola, US Army

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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

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Captain Ryan Tanguay, US Army

This week the Sanctuary Lamp burns for… Church:Michael Capardi Requested by: The Capardi 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

Corpus Christi

The Solemnity of Corpus Christi is celebrated on the second Sunday after Pentecost, or two months after Easter Sunday. This day reaffirms the mystery of our Catholic faith in the transubstantiation. That is, that the bread and wine offered in the holy sacrifice of the Mass become the body and blood of Christ. As noted in the Council of Trent,

"the body and blood, together with the soul and divinity, of our Lord Jesus Christ and, therefore, the whole Christ is truly, really, and substantially contained.”

This is a fundamental belief of our Catholic faith and one that sets us apart from other some Christian denominations. It is important to remember that today, and every day, Jesus is present in all the tabernacles of the world, and at every Catholic Eucharistic celebration.

As the Solemnity occurs on a Sunday, attendance at Mass is obligatory. The singing of the sequence (after the Epistle and before the Alleluia) is optional on this day, although highly encouraged, especially in communities that bear the name of Corpus Christi or are otherwise named in the honor and glory of one of the titles of Jesus.

Charles

Lwanga and Companions, Martyrs,

d. 1886

Charles Lwanga was the assistant to the master of pages in the court of King Mwanga of Uganda. Joseph Mukasa, a Catholic, was his superior. Mukasa chastised the king for his murder of a Protestant missionary, as well as for the king’s homosexuality and his corruption of the young pages. This served to intensify the king’s hatred of Catholics and Joseph Mukasa was ordered slain by the king.

Charles, having been under instruction in the Catholic faith, asked for and received baptism on the day that Mukasa was killed. For his own unwillingness to submit to immoral acts and his defense of the other pages, Lwanga and fourteen other pages who were Christian were sent to a prison. Enroute, three of the pages, including Lwanga, were murdered, burned to death along with two soldiers.

During this persecution, some one hundred people were killed, including one young catechist speared to death by King Mwanga himself. Other martyrs included tribal chiefs and judges.

St. Charles Lwanga, together with twenty-one other martyrs, was canonized in 1964 by Pope Paul VI. He has been named the patron of African youth. He, and his companion martyrs are honored by a memorial on June 3.

Charles' message today: What strong faith this young man had! Knowing that it would probably lead to his own martyrdom, he persevered in his request for baptism. Then he stood up to the king, defending himself and others against what he knew to be wrong. Read More HERE.

Ministry Schedule: 10 Sunday in Ordinary Time June 8 & 9

Saturday,8 4 PM NOT FILLED NOT FILLED

Bridget Farrow

Charles Young

Mary Ellen Griffin

Sunday, 9 8 AM NOT FILLED NOT FILLED

Carly York

Sunday, 9 10 AM

Tesya Yaninas

RJ Vaina

Carly York

Joseph Ventura

Kevin Swan

OH - Donna Sikorskas

TH - Monica Barr

TH - Louise Habrack

ALT - Susan Murphy

OH - Marsha Grigoli

TH - Cindy Ventura

TH - Roseanne LaCava

ALT - Jane Slattery

OH - NOT FILLED

Matt Yaninas

Barbara Schaflin

Sunday, 9 12 PM

Jack Schatzle NOT FILLED

MaryBeth Jacobson

GROTTO CANDLES

The Grotto Candles are available for your prayer intentions. Offering is $3.00 per candle.

Welcome the newest member of our Saint Mary Parish family Who were recently Baptized:

Cole Parker Swiss

Richard Gerbino

Barbara Schaflin

TH - Tom Nathanson (Sub Req)

TH - Linda Dickinson-Pancila

ALT - Fran Vaina

OH - Emily Santangelo

TH - Irene Weller

TH - Lee Gesner

ALT - Patricia Gesner

Baptismal Preparation Session

St Mary Parish is offering our next Baptismal Preparation Session on: SUNDAY, June 2, 2024 at 1:00 PM

Pre-registrationisrequired aweekinadvance. ContactUs

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.

Faith

Formation

Julia Cullen - Pastoral Coordinator of Faith Formation / Religion Education

Religious Ed CALENDAR:

1 June 2024

Intergenerational Digital Recording List Due Digital Recording Sheet Link below

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

Registration/Re-Registration LAST CHANCE

for the fall 24/25Religious Education program opened until May 31 2024 for grades 1-8 Register HERE

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION LINKS : 2023 - 2024

•Parent - Student Handbook

•Intergenerational List

•Intergenerational Digital Recording Sheet

Summer Service Hours

The RE Summer Intensive is in need of volunteers! sign-up here to assist in the July or August Program

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

Summer is approaching, please be sure all Religious Education requirements have been completed for all grades, 1-8. Please reach out to the RE office with any questions/concerns.

Please mark your calendars for the RE Summer Intensive Orientations. See more details below.

Intergenerational lists are due 1 June 2024, see RE links.

We are in need of parents to help out in our summer program, in July or August. For further details and to sign up , reach out to the Religious Education office at:

religioused@stmaryscoltsneck.org

Summer Intensive Orientation

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 for grades 1-8

22 June, beginning at the 5pm mass 23 June, beginning at the 12pm mass

Rose

Farrow - Coordinator of Faith Formation / Youth & Adult Catechesis

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

YouthRE@stmaryscoltsneck.org

732-780-2666 X 310

We are pleased to announce the celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation

Date: 18October2024

Time: 4:00PM

Other Mandatory Dates:

Confirmation retreat

Sunday, September 15 2024

Beginswith10:00ammass, Candidate MUST beaccompaniedbytheir parentand/orsponsor

Confirmation Practice

Saturday, October 12, 2024

Beginswith4:00pmmass Candidate MUST beaccompaniedbytheirparent and/or sponsor

Please keep the Confirmandi in your prayers

Create a free account: https://formed.org/signup

“In the beginning I was trying to go it alone. I was reading the Bible by myself, and even though it’s a very strong time and emotional time to sit and read the Bible, I learned that you can’t go it alone. You need community. To be part of the Catholic Church is that bigger part that was missing.” – Kyle

Being a Catholic means being part of a spiritual family. Often, it can be your flesh-andblood family, or it can be a close friend who invites you to “come and see.” As you enter the Church, the parish community and the RCIA Program will walk with you on your journey of faith.

Many Thanks to the Eucharist Revival Team here at our parish for all their hard work over the last year. We have had many successful small groups and special presentations leading up to the Eucharist Congress. It has been a very fruitful journey!

THE PILGRIMAGE

A Cross-Country Journey

May 17–July 17, 2024

Jesus is on the move! Four small groups of young adults are in the midst of an epic journey which began at the north, south, east, and west edges of the United States. They are journeying with Jesus in the Eucharist across our whole country, blessing over 6,000 miles of our nation in the shape of a cross. This is the first ever National Eucharistic Pilgrimage one of the largest Eucharistic processions in history. Come and meet Jesus on the road!

To find more information about the movement, click HERE.

Jun 1 - 15, 2024 St. Mary’s -Dover

Jun 16 -24, 2024 St. Thomas-Old Bridge

Jun 24 - July 8, 2024 St. Catherine'sMiddletown

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

Quo vadis for June 2. .

My Dear Parishioners:

Today we celebrate The Solemnity Of The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ also known as Corpus Christi Sunday. In fact, few of us will be challenged literally to put the proverbial collar around the cat. But all of us, through baptism, truly are challenged to have the same self-giving stance as Jesus. Eucharist is the centerpiece of our lives, challenging us: our identity is our mission—self-giving. This Solemnity provides us an opportunity to reflect on what Eucharist is for us as disciples of the Lord. The church teaches us that Jesus is truly present in the Eucharist. This teaching shapes our approach when we come for mass, when we are in the nave of the church building in the presence of the Most Blessed Sacrament reserved for the sick, dying (viaticum) and adoration in the tabernacle. This teaching also shapes how we prepare ourselves to come for mass: how we dress, what time we arrive, are we respectful of others, do we remain until the final blessing? When we truly believe that Jesus is truly present in the Eucharist, then our actions and attitudes reflect that true presence. The communion procession is a time for us to be intensely focused on the fact that God is coming to us in this sacrament. Our reverence and respect for the awesomeness of this sacrament will help to inspire and teach our young people. May Christ continue to be made present in our midst through the Eucharist that we faithfully celebrate together.

We hosted a “New Parishioner Orientation” a few weeks ago. There were 25 new families represented…the largest single gathering of my tenure. I am grateful to our parish team for overseeing this important opportunity for shar

ing faith and the expectations of being a registered active parishioner of our parish. I am told that there are another 25 households in the process of registering here in our parish. Participation is a requirement to fully new parishioner registration in our parish. We have also received a substantial stack of change of address notifications (from the Light up a Memory and Christmas mailings). Most moved out of the area; a few moved to towns surrounding 07722; several moved to new residences within 07722. It is very important that we maintain accurate records. Please help us when you change address or other contact information, specifically email addresses.

We continue to develop and expand the Baptismal Formation Process to better serve our parishioners. Most recently we are beginning to add hospitality ministers to assist on the day of baptisms. This has been received very positively. It is another way in which we see Jesus in others. Let us continue to welcome and support those who present their children for baptism and faith formation/religious education.

During the Month of June we reflect on the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus. Mercy, Forgiveness, Love is what Jesus offers to us as we grow in faith and recognize the need for spiritual and personal growth. Sometimes we are challenged with engaging one another in order to see the broader picture…what God might be calling us to discern. Have a great week. Let us remember one another in prayer. Happy Sunday. Peace. Father Jeff

Temporal Admin., Stewardship & Outreach

Sharing Our Treasure May 26 2024 – The Most Holy Trinity

# Registered Parishioner Households 957

"Jesus, looking at him, loved him and said to him, "You are lacking in one thing. Go, sell what you have, and give to the poor and you will have treasure in heaven; then come, follow me."

Mk 10: 21

This weekend June 1 and 2 is our monthly Building & Mortgage Reduction second collection. Our payment is $7,966.26. Please be generous.

Speak with a Priest

 Struggling with a life event and in need of spiritual assistance?

 Want to celebrate the Sacrament of Penance outside the normal Confession times?

 Trying to find your way back to engagement with the Church?

 Discerning vocation?

 Looking to complete your Sacraments of Initiation and wish to chat about the journey? St Mary is offering the opportunity for parishioners to chat with a priest who are only indirectly engaged with the parish. If interested please contact Fr. Mike Walsh by phone (732)780-2666 x205 or email frmike.walsh@stmaryscoltsneck.org

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

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 May 28, 2024 Goal: $75,000 Pledged: $

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

CORPUS CHRISTI

O God, your never-failing providence sets in order all things both in heaven and earth: Put away from us, we entreat you, all hurtful things, and give us those things which are profitable for us; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. .

(LectionaryPage.net)

"Caring for People by People Who Care" Serving Monmouth and Ocean Counties

I wanted to take this opportunity to introduce myself. My name is Dena Glynn, Director of Development at Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey. We are thrilled to have you as part of our coalition of caring!

• Medical Transportation: Door to door transportation to medical appointments

• Grocery Shopping: Volunteer is assigned to do in person food shopping bi-monthly

• Companionship Home Visits: Weekly visits offering friendship

• Caregiver Canines®: Pet Therapy weekly visits from a certified therapy dog

• Caregiver Respite: Support and weekly visits for those living with dementia or other chronic illness to give the family caregiver a break

• Connect thru Music: A beautiful music program designed to connect dementia clients with their former self

• Handy Andy: Simple home repair & maintenance services, in & out doors

• Healthy Hop: Free on demand door to door transportation using Uber

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

Becoming a Catechist will make all the difference here at The Parish of St. Mary. As disciples we are called to share the GOOD NEWS and create new disciples . Training and Support is Provided ! God doesn't always call the qualified. He Qualifies The called! Are you being called?

You are invited to “The Art of Catechesis.” This 6hour course provides the support and encouragement , as well as the skills and tools a Catechist needs to pass on the faith. Join us to learn about this ministry! For a current list of in-person and virtual course offerings, go to https://dioceseoftrenton.org/art-of-catechesis