The parish of saint Mary
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
Saturday, June24–5PMChurch
Mass Intentions for:
Saturday, June 24th- Sunday, July 2nd, 2023
AnthonyReichert*NickandElizabethTurkovic
GailSchulz*BarbaraSaake
JeanPetrovcin*CiraandLouisVaccarino
Sunday, June25–Church
8AM ProPopulo
NeilSlattery*AnnMarie Dayton
VaughnBigelowJr.*RitaandMichaelDuenas
10 AM Intentionof JennaKatherine Najjar* SusannaShamy
JohnVickers*CarmelandPeterVickers
AlbertJ.Herman*Martha MaryGuild
12PM TeoduloPoscablo* Drs.GenerandElvira Dapul
JeanSperandeo*SansFamily
WilliamJ.BenderIII*BruceandLeeParker
Monday, June 26–9AMChapel
KatharineLawrence* DianeCarnevale
Florence Dzema*FarrellFamily
Tuesday, June 27– 9AM Chapel
WilliamandAnnaBoffa* BarbaraHawthorne
Wednesday,June28-9 AMChapel
JamesT.Raleigh*CatherineLove
Thursday,June29– 9AMChapel
DanielP.McGarry* FarrowFamily
Friday,June30– 9AMChapel
GianmarinoMatesic*SeverinoandMariaSalamon
Saturday,July01–5PMChurch
SuzanneSchlesinger*DonnaandFrankSikorskas
TheresaDobrowolski *DeniseLenzo
Katherine Zelferino* Rorie andJackCoppola
Sunday, July02–Church
10 AM ProPopulo
DomenicaandJosephMusicaro*RichardandMarioGerbino
HelenandJohnSionas* EileenandMichaelStivala
*You can also text MASSES to (732)-889-7800 to request mass intentions.*
Pleaseprayforthefollowingmembersofourparishfamilywhoareill:
Kathleen Amatel
Valerie Barcheski
Michael Barker
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
Bridget Korn
Bob Lind
Lori Lettieri
Ludwig Mendola
Kevin O’Shea
Lou Schmitt
Owen Shoemaker
Victoria Slater
Gerard P. Thompson
Lauren Vinci
Jon Kopko
Toaddafamilymembertothesicklistfor8weeks,pleasecallor e-mailtheParishOffice. Thank you! 732-780-2666 or parishbulletin@stmaryscoltsneck.org
Lifelong Catechesis - Week of June 25th to July 1st
READINGS FOR THE WEEK:
25 Sunday: TWELFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Jer 20:10-13/Rom 5:12-15/Mt 10:26-33
26 Monday: Gn 12:1-9/Mt 7:1-5
27 Tuesday: Gn 13:2, 5-18/Mt 7:6, 12-14
28 Wednesday: Gn 15:1-12, 17-18/Mt 7:15-20
29 Thursday: Vigil: Acts 3:1-10/Gal 1:11-20/Jn 21:15-19
Day: Acts 12:1-11/2 Tm 4:6-8, 17-18/Mt 16:13-30
Friday: Gn 17:1, 9-10, 15-22/Mt 8:1-4 24
1 Saturday: Gn 18:1-15/Mt 8:5-17
FOR DEEPER REFLECTION:
Question for Children: Jesus tells us not to be afraid. Name a time when you were afraid and Jesus helped you.
Question for Youth: Jesus tells us that he will remember us to his Father if we proclaim him to others. How easy is it for you to talk about your faith with your friends? How about your family or people you don’t know very well?
Question for Adults: What is your responsibility to Jesus? How and when will you carry out that responsibility?
The Sanctuary Lamp this week is burning for:
Church: Vera Guarino
Requested by Tagliavia Family
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.
Pray for Military & First Responders
AMT Colton Boag, USCG
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LCpl Devon Francis Chrzan, USMC ~
Lt. Col. John Anthony Coppola, US Army
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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
Andrew J. Macirowski - Pastoral Coordinator for Worship & Music / Principal Organist
Worship@stmaryscoltsneck.org
Music@stmaryscoltsneck.org
Andrew Macirowski and Carly York are excited to announce that the Parish of St. Mary in Colts Neck will once again host its "Summer Sounds" Concert Series. After a long hiatus due to COVID-19, we are inviting singers from around Monmouth County to join us in singing the classical masterwork, "Gloria," by Antonio Vivaldi. Sadly, local choirs were hit hard by the Pandemic, and many choirs have not returned to their previous participation levels, and some have disbanded altogether. This is a tremendous opportunity for our parish to welcome people from within our community to come back to church with a fun, social and creative program. This concert production is also a great way for us to invite people from outside the St. Mary's community to experience the joy that being part of a welcoming community of Christ can bring to their lives. Carly & Andrew encourage any parishioner who likes music to join in the Summer Sounds program, and invite your friends from outside the church to join us as well.
[The Vivaldi Gloria is a musical work featuring 12-movements with two soloists, strings, oboe, and trumpet. Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741) is a Baroque composer who was raised in a musical family in Venice, Italy. While he was ordained a Priest in 1703, he was not able to follow that calling due to respiratory health issues. At the age of 25, he was appointed Master of Violin, and later Music Director, at the Ospedale della Pietà, which was an orphanage that trained boys in the "trades" and girls in music. Under Vivaldi's leadership, the Ospedale received international acclaim. Many of his master compositions were written for the female students of the orphanage, including the Gloria. The score for the Gloria was discovered in Turin, Italy in the early 1900's. It received its modern debut in 1939 at the "Vivaldi Week '' revival concert series that was led by Italian pianist, composer, and conductor of the Boston Pops Orchestra, Alfredo Casella. Since then, the Vivaldi Gloria has been a primary choral masterwork performed regularly by professional and amateur choirs around the globe.]
Therefore, we 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: 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time
July 1 & 2
Altar Server Cantor Reader 1 Reader 2 EMHC
Saturday 5PM 2 SERVERS NEEDED
Sunday 8AM
Bridget Farrow
Charles Young
Paul Tonacci
OH - Susan Murphy
TH - Louise Habrack
TH - Emily Santangelo
ALT - Elvira Depul
NO MASS AT THIS TIME [8:00 AM] ON 2 JULY, 2023
Sunday 10AM
Chloe Cullen & Jack Main
Sunday 12PM
Carly York
Julia Cullen
Steve Rumbsy
OH - Amy Orrico
TH - Winifred O’Doherty
TH - Maureen Geiger
ALT - Carol Donahue
NO MASS AT THIS TIME [8:00 AM] ON 2 JULY, 2023
John Fisher, Bishop and Martyr, 1469-1535
John was born in Beverly, York, England, the son of Robert and Mary Ann Fisher. His father died when he was very young, but his mother saw to it that John was well educated.
From early on, John was recognized as a gifted student. He entered the University of Cambridge where he received his Master of Arts degree, and he was ordained a priest in 1491. Chosen as proctor of the university, John continued his studies earning the degree of Doctor of Divinity in 1501. In the same year, he was named vice chancellor of the university.
Fisher’s reputation was widespread in England, particularly in- Read More HERE.
NEWTOCOLTSNECK?JoinSaintMaryParish!
We welcome you and invite you to register as parishioners of St Mary!
Please find our registration guidelines in our website under AboutUs/NewParishioners
Please remember in your prayers those who have recently died. GiuseppeValenti & Mary&JosephBrunsden
Baptismal Preparation Session
St Mary Parish is offering our next Baptismal Preparation Session on:
SUNDAY, JULY 9, 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.
Faith Formation
Julia CullenPastoral Coordinator of Faith Formation / Religion Education
ReligiousEd@stmaryscoltsneck.org
732-780-2666 X 309
The Faith Formation/Religious Education Department would like to wish all of our RE families a blessed summer with much rest and renewal. We hope to see you all at our first International, Grandparents Day on July 23, 2023. Sign ups are at the bottom of the page. Remember, also, to mark your calendars for our summer orientations and sessions.
Rose Farrow -
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. Jeffery E. Lee
Please keep the Confirmandi in your prayers.
of Faith Formation / Youth & Adult Catechesis
CoordinatorYouthRE@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
7-18 August 2023
August Summer IntensiveOn Campus
*NEW DATES TO MARK DOWN*
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
14 October Confirmation Practice
20 October
Sacrament of Confirmation
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!
SENSORY MASS AT ST. BENEDICT’S CHURCH
This upcoming Sunday, July 25, 2023 at 2:00 p.m., St. Benedict’s Church is hosting a Sensory Friendly Mass with the Holy Innocents Society. The mass aims to cater to children with special needs. Attendees can expect soft music and lighting, a comfort area for sensory breaks, and no bells. Noise cancelling headphones and stimming objects are also welcomed during mass.
[Holy Innocents Society is a Diocesan society that has dedicated their time to assisting children and adults with special needs within the church. They offer an alternate program from Religious Education to prepare students for the Reception of the Sacraments and prepare such individuals for playing an active role in the church community.]
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
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.
CALLING ALL TEACHERS !!!
Are you a NJ certified teacher??
Well we are still in need of more teachers for our fall RE program from Sept. 2023 to May 2024!
All positions are paid and the classes will be held weekly. Kindly, contact the RE office at ReligiousEd@stmaryscoltsneck.org for sign-up.
Grotto Candles
The Grotto Candles are available for your prayer intentions.
Become more involved at The Parish of Saint Mary!
PleaseconsiderbecominganAltarServer
Please contact Andrew Macirowski at worship@stmaryscoltsneck.org to let us know you are interested!
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 needed! Ladies, 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. We can't do it without you!! Thank you.
HELP THE SPONSOR A FAMILY PROGRAM!
The Sponsor-A-Family program sponsors families in need at Christmas by providing food and presents. This wonderful program has sponsored hundreds of families in the surrounding communities for more than 20 years. We are in need of volunteers to get involved. If you are interested, please contact Kathy Maher at wamaher2@aol.com.
My Dear Parishioners:
This weekend we celebrate the Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time. The readings this Sunday tell us in one more way that embracing the dying of the paschal mystery always leads to rising, but with a slightly different twist: these readings remind us that dying sometimes will be foisted on us by the evildoing of others. At the same time the readings remind us that the rising given to us is the presence of a caring and loving God. The gospel presents us with other word pairs that challenge us with the dying and rising we are to live: concealed/revealed; darkness/light; do not be afraid/be afraid; kill the body/ cannot kill the soul; denies Jesus/ acknowledges Jesus. These are always presented to us as a choice. The disciple who lives the paschal mystery is one who places God before all else. At issue here is that we stay the course of faithful discipleship no matter what adversary we meet because, ultimately, what counts is fidelity to God. With this faithfulness, we need not fear for God has counted even all the hairs on our head! Our Theology on Tap event was a success. I thank our Parish Pastoral Council Members who coordinated the event and our staff who supported them. His Excellency, The Most Reverend Bishop of Trenton had an enjoyable evening and commented on how these types of events provide an opportunity for him to get to know the faithful, and for them to get to know him. Thanks to all who participated as well. This coming week the liturgical calendar for the universal church observes the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul. This is the Solemnity each year when those who have been named to a Metropolitan Archbishopric throughout the world may journey to the See of Peter to receive the pallium (the white lambs wool stole that is worn on the outside of the chasuble by
the Metropolitan) from the current successor of Saint Peter. Pope Francis has recently offered to have the Apostolic Nuncios confer the pallia in the local archdiocese as a further expression of synodality throughout the church. It is worth noting that the Orthodox Patriarchate of Constantinople sends a delegation representing the Patriarch to Rome for this Solemnity as a sign of the communion that already exists as we continue to pray for the restoration of full, visible & eucharistic communion between Roman Catholics and the Orthodox Christians. Let us pray for these men who have been entrusted in a special way with preserving the unity of the church in their particular province.
Preparations continue to be made for the new fiscal year to begin 1 July 2023. Budget items are being reviewed as well as capital items. Salary and benefits schedules are underway so that we can continue to offer our parish staff competitive compensation for the work that they oversee/do. Many thanks to all of our bona fide parishioners for their sacrificial stewardship that enables us to fulfill our mission of prayer, formation and outreach.
Remember that we will observe an “abbreviated mass schedule” for Independence Day Weekend…Please make a note in your personal calendar. Thank you for your cooperation. Have a great week. Let us remember one another in prayer. Happy Sunday. Peace.
Temporal Admin., Stewardship & Outreach
Sharing
June
Edwin A. SevillanoTemporalAdmin@stmaryscoltsneck.orgOur monthly collection for Buildings and Mortgage Reduction will be next weekend July 1 and 2. Please be generous.
“Givetotheonewhoasksofyou,anddonot turnyourbackononewhowantstoborrow.”
Matthew5:42Sign-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 June 19, 2023
Goal: $75,000
Pledged: $61,662.50
% of goal: 82%
# donors: 203
Average gift: $282.86
Paid to date: $57,652.50
If you have not yet made a gift, there are pledge forms available in the back of church, or you can visit 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. Your gift will truly make a difference. Thank you for your prayers and support.
Thank you for your continuous support!
Mass Intention Requests
Requests can be made in person by stopping at the parish office, or online HERE.
The suggested stipend is $10.
NewParishioner Orientation
Sunday,August6,2023,11:00AM
atMadonnaHall
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
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
SUMMER OFFICE HOURS
Beginning Tuesday May 30 and during the summer season, 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.
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) 399-1785.
Caring for Our Parishioners
Periodically, we receive calls from elderly, shutin, and/or disabled Parishioners seeking help with some needed tasks such as food shopping, transportation to medical appointments, light cleanup, or just for an hour or so of conversation and companionship.
If you feel that you may have the time and interest to share of yourself in this way, please call the Office of Charitable Appeals at 732-2948841 X320
Study Theology at Georgian Court University!
All programs can be completed remotely. Master of Arts or a Graduate Certificate in Theology, with concentrations in Pastoral Ministry or Mercy Spirituality. Not sure? Take one or two classes on a non-matriculating basis to see if our programs are right for you. Generous financial aid available. New semester begins September 5, 2023. There is still time to apply. Contact department chair Johann M. Vento for more information: jvento@georgian.edu. We look forward to getting to know you and talking about your interest in studying theology.
Sacred Heart Revival
Do you want more peace in your family, blessings on your undertakings, and a more perfect faith life? Jesus is standing at the door and knocking. Open the door for Him! Join our nationwide campaign to invite the Sacred Heart of Jesus into your home, classroom, or business. Visit www.SacredHeartRevival.com for more information on the graces of the Sacred Heart and sign up today.
Blood Drive: The Colts Neck Reformed Church will host a blood drive for the New York Blood Center on Friday, June 30th from 12:30 – 6:30pm in the church’s Fellowship Hall. Please sign up to donate via the QR code or on the CNRC website at coltsneckreformed.org under “Sign Ups”. Please contact Pete Engelman at pengel1121@gmail.com if you have questions. The Colts Neck Reformed Church is located at 139 Route 537 in Colts Neck – ¼
SAVE THE DATE!!!
Friday Evening and Saturday, October 20-21, 2023
Holy Innocents Church, Neptune, NJ
please join us for a Retreat with Immaculee Ilibagiza, New York Times best-selling author of “Left to Tell” and Rwandan genocide survivor. Immaculee brings a message of forgiveness, healing and hope. She will share her witness to the lifesaving power of faith and the Rosary.
More information to follow this summer.
Offerings at Francis House of Prayer
Trenton Diocesan Spiritual Center and Retreat House 84 Walnford Road
Allentown, NJ 08501
609-877-0509 or FHOP@verizon.net
Please check www.FHOP.org for registration, directions and for our other offerings!
4 – DAY SILENT DIRECTED RETREAT Begins 7:00 PM – Ends 10:00 AM
August 14 – 18 Monday to Friday
Liturgy, spiritual direction, and optional contemplative prayer periods are included. Please register early. These fill quickly. Donation: $350; $75 non-refundable deposit
5 – DAY SILENT DIRECTED RETREAT Begins 7:00 PM – Ends 10:00 AM
July 21 – 26 Friday to Wednesday
July 30 – August 4 Sunday to Friday
Liturgy, spiritual direction, and optional contemplative prayer periods are included. Please register early. These fill quickly. Donation: $425; $75 non-refundable deposit.
7-DAY SILENT DIRECTED RETREATS
Begins 7:00 PM – Ends 10:00 AM
July 2 – 9 July 12 – 19
August 20 – 27
September 22 – 29
Liturgy, spiritual direction, and optional contemplative prayer periods are included. Please register early. These fill quickly. Donation: $600; $100 non-refundable deposit.
7 – DAY CENTERING PRAYER RETREAT Begins 7:00 PM – Ends 10:00 AM
August 6 – 13 Sunday to Sunday
A Centering Prayer retreat invites you to go more deeply into the silence and stillness, which facilitates growth in Contemplative Prayer and attentiveness to God’s Word. The schedule provides many communal Centering Prayer periods, which are usually preceded by 20 minutes of Lectio Divina.
Donation: $600; $100 non-refundable deposit with registration.