Bishop of the Diocese of Trenton: Most Reverend David M. O’Connell, C. M.
THE PARISH OF SAINT MARY A Catholic Community Proclaiming the Greatness of God in our Time
One Phalanx Road, Colts Neck, NJ 07722 Phone: 732-780-2666 Fax: 732-780-0394
Pastor: Reverend Fr. Jeffrey E. Lee Pastor Emeritus: Reverend Fr. William J. Bausch Deacon: John Wedemeyer
Trustees: Bill LaMorte Irene Weller
Parish Office hours Mon. - Thurs. 8:30 am - 7:30 pm Open Sunday 9 am - 12 noon. Parish Membership: New Parishioners are welcome to register at the office at any time. New Parishioner Orientation (quarterly) - will be held August 12, 11 am Contact Parish Office at parishoffice@stmaryscoltsneck.org Registration is required. Sacraments: Eucharist Detailed Mass times listed on page 2 Penance & Reconciliation Saturday 4 pm or by appointment. Marriage Contact the Parish Office one year in advance for information & guidelines. Baptism Contact the Parish Office for information & required paperwork three months in advance. There are no Baptisms during Advent or Lent, please plan accordingly.
Religious Education Registration Information for the 2018-2019 school year Fall RE has reduced Tuition until
Thursday, June 28 at 7:30 pm More information can be found on page 5
Visit our Website: www.stmaryscoltsneck.org
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Mass Intentions for the Week June 4 - June 10 For * Requested by
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Please pray for the following members of our parish family who are ill:
Monday, June 4 – Chapel 9 AM Ninth Week in Ordinary Time Special Intention * Suzanne Schlesinger John Anastasia * Tom and Angela Kinlin
Tuesday, June 5 – Chapel 9 AM St. Boniface Daniel Marzano * Woodward Family
Wednesday, June 6 – Chapel 9 AM St. Norbert Robert Cantalupo * Bob and Joy Allison
Thursday, June 7 – Chapel 9 AM Rose Mary Bloomberg * Woodward Family
Friday, June 8 – Chapel 9 AM The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus Special Intention – Suzanne Schlesinger Barbara Coccaro * Mafalda Coseglia
Saturday, June 9 – Church 5 PM The Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary Pro Populo Loretta Saake * Barbara Saake Anthony Stoia * Sophia and Ralph
Sunday, June 10 – Church Tenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 8 AM Ralph Dellano * Francine and Nick Fugaro Pro Populo 10 AM Muriel and Patrick Harrington * Carmel and Peter Vickers Henry Lohn * Marie and Joseph Merante Dorothy Sohn * RoseMary Viggiani
12 PM Charlotte Clime * Dolores and Jim Cirronella John McCormick * Sheehy Family Baptisms during the 12 noon Mass Chase Harper Payne Sloan Catherine Pires Philip Statile, Jr.
To all the Graduates Congratulations and God Bless!
Kay Amatel Maurice Baker Eileen Beckley John Beckley Deborah Blasucci Daniel Brown Harry Brown Irene Baron Sal Castro Jo Clement Logan Dayton John DeStefano Kaitlin Donahue Nagle Sarina Dormelus Ruth Fiedler James Fiedler Inez Fieramosca Emily Gioacchini Edward Habrack Greg Hanas
Tom Hudak Charlie Kelley Theresia Kopp Bridget Korn Lori Lettieri Donna Lodi Pauline Madzin Leonidas Mavrookas Mary Joan McNamara Regina Moeller Walter Moeller Tere Nolan Ann Pancila Martin Reddington John Reinhardt Owen Shoemaker Christine Shrewsbury Remmington T. Jay Vida Matthew Yaninas Sr.
To add a family member to the sick list for 8 weeks, please call or e-mail the Parish Office. Thank you! 732-780-2666 or parishbulletin@stmaryscoltsneck.org
Welcome to the newest members of our Saint Mary Parish family who were Baptized recently: Tessa Madalena Berardi Julian Oliver Eastman
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Parish Office: 732-780-2666 parishoffice@stmaryscoltsneck.org Bulletin Deadline: Electronic format by 12 noon Thursday of the prior week (10 days before). parishbulletin@stmaryscoltsneck.org Bulletin Editor: Catherine Love Liturgical, Music & Worship Ministries Contact: Andrew J. Macirowski Worship@stmaryscoltsneck.org Music@stmaryscoltsneck.org Principal Cantor Contact: David Maliakel Adult Faith Formation Contact: Jim Bridges FaithFormation@stmaryscoltsneck.org Religious Education Contact: Jim Bridges ReligiousEd@stmaryscoltsneck.org Temporal Administration, Stewardship & Outreach Contact: Edwin A. Sevillano TemporalAdmin@stmaryscoltsneck.org
Lifelong Catechesis Week June 4 - June 10 READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: 2 Pt 1:2-7; Mk 12:1-12 Tuesday: 2 Pt 3:12-15a, 17-18; Mk 12:13-17 Wednesday: 2 Tm 1:1-3, 6-12; Mk 12:18-27 Thursday: 2 Tm 2:8-15; Mk 12:28b-34 Friday: Hos 11:1, 3-4, 8c-9; Eph 3:8-12, 14-19; Jn 19:31-37 June 10, 2018 - Tenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Gn 3:9-15; 2 Cor 4:13 -- 5:1; Mk 3:20-35 Questions for Deeper Reflections: Question for Children: Why do our parents and teachers have rules we need to follow? Why do you think God has rules for us to follow? Question for Youth: God has created us with free will, the freedom to follow or ignore God’s will for us. How can you discover God’s will for you? Question for Adults: We humans are vulnerable to sin. Our sins most often lead to shame, mistrust, and blaming. How can following God’s will free you from these destructive actions?
- Lifelong Catechesis
3 Those in Active Military Service
Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands, Protect them as they protect us. Bless them and their families for the sacrifices they make for us in our hour of need and give us peace. We ask this in the Name of Jesus, Our Lord and Savior. Amen
Pray for Our Military SN Colton Boag, USCG Chief Blake Conley, USN Lt. Col. John Anthony Coppola, US Army SN Christian Houlihan, USN Pvt Michael John Mento, US Army 1st Lt. Adam Sjoholm, US Army 2nd Lt. Ryan Tanguay, US Army Staff Sergeant Stephen Witherow, USAF Lance Corporal Edward Zarzecki If there is a family member you wish to be placed on the list, please call the Parish Office at 732-780-2666. Please include rank and branch of service.
Sanctuary Lamp Intentions Consider donating the sanctuary lamp that burns in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament in the Church or in the Chapel in honor of a living or deceased loved one.
The suggested donation is $25. Candles are available in the: Church & Christ Chapel: 6/10-6/16, 6/24 - 6/30, & 7/1-7/7
Church May God Bless & Protect Our Loved Ones & St. Mary’s Community Chris, Janet & Suzanne
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Andrew J. Macirowski Pastoral Coordinator for Worship & Music / Principal Organist Worship@stmaryscoltsneck.org Music@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 our Catholic faith in 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 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. In some places, a procession is held today, similar to the one on Holy Thursday, wherein the Blessed Sacrament is carried through the streets of the town to a smaller church or chapel, where benediction and/or adoration may take place.
Andrew J. Macirowski Pastoral Coordinator for Worship & Music / Principal Organist
Worship Ministry Schedule: June 9 - June 10: Tenth Sunday In Ordinary Time Altar Server
Saturday, 5:00 PM (Church)
Sunday, 8:00 AM (Church)
Sunday, 10:00 AM (Church)
Sunday, 12:00 PM (Church)
EMs of Holy Communion
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Patrick Dickinson Jonathan Stubbs NOT FILLED
Louise Habrack - Center Cup Linda Dickinson-Pancila - Organ Host Susan Murphy - Center Host Emily Santangelo - Tabernacle Host Rosemarie Estephan - Organ Cup Gail Cargiulo - Tabernacle Cup Helene Lind - Alternate
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Diane Dragone
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John Grabowski Jim Davis Bob Lind Frank Sikorskas NOT FILLED NOT FILLED NOT FILLED
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Rosanne LaCava - Center Cup Michael Stivala - Organ Host Gina Shute - Center Host Joyce Flynn - Tabernacle Host Gail Hall - Organ Cup Jane Slattery - Tabernacle Cup Mike LaCava - Alternate
Annette Raynor
Charles Young
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Michael Boliver George Watts James Pifer Jim Boliver NOT FILLED NOT FILLED NOT FILLED
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Dolores Addler - Center Cup Gregory Calderaro - Center Cup Mathilda Said - Organ Host Dawn Reinhardt - Center Host Joseph Merante - Tabernacle Host Carol Donahue - Organ Cup Barbara Schaflin - Tabernacle Cup Maureen Geiger - Alternate
Steve Rumsby
Michael Zarraga
Mary DeSalvatore Denise Smith
David Maliakel
Jennifer Garcia
Leigh Gavinelli John Orrico Greg Penczak Jack Zumba Charlie Gavinelli Allan Ryan Vince Cerulo NOT FILLED NOT FILLED
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Irene Weller - Center Cup Patricia Gesner - Organ Host Maria Gerbino - Center Host Patricia Balbo - Tabernacle Host Lee Gesner - Organ Cup Anna May Schellenberger - Tabernacle Cup Diane Antico - Alternate
Richard Gerbino
Kathy Maher
Donna Murphy NOT FILLED
David Maliakel
Melissa Widmeier
James Dolan Joe Mancino Joseph Rinaldo William Starce NOT FILLED NOT FILLED NOT FILLED
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Dr. Jim Bridges Pastoral Coordinator of Faith Formation and Religious Education FaithFormation@stmaryscoltsneck.org ReligiousEd@stmaryscoltsneck.org
Fall 2018-2019 Religious Education Registration is now open Grades 1 & 2: Two year First Penance & Reconciliation & First Eucharist Preparation. On-Campus Tuesdays. Grade 3 - 6: Faith and Life On-Line Program Grade 7 & 8: Confirmation Preparation. Sunday evening Tuition: st th May 1 through June 28 , 7:30 pm the reduced tuition of $200 per child will apply. (Full payment must be completed by 7:30 pm June 28 to qualify for the reduced tuition) th th June 28 , 7:30 pm through August 15 , 7:30 pm the tuition rate of $250 a child will apply. NOTE CHANGES: Re-registration (returning students) for Fall Religious Education closes 7:30 pm Wednesday, August 15, 2018. The entire registration process, for all students, including payments, must be completed by 7:30 pm Thursday, August 30, 2018. This allows administrative control to take place during working office hours. Registration process: NEW for 2018 Apply on-line through My Own Church Portal For your convenience, all registration is online through the My Own Church Portal. Once your registration has been received and capacity is verified an invoice will be sent back for final payment. Payment will be through the On-line Giving Interface, Pay Pal, or a one-time donation through the Parish Website. The process is completed after payments have been applied to Family Invoices. The My Own Church Button
may be found on the parish website www.stmaryscoltsneck.org
Located under the Parish Resources Block. th Select The Parish of Saint Mary, Colts Neck from the dropdown menu (4 from the bottom), and fill in the required information. Questions? See the help page link or call the parish office.
Tickets are $25. The ticket includes admission to the event as well as a bag full of great resources from the Dynamic Catholic Find Your Greatness is a 4 parish Co-Hort 13 event , which is nearly sold out! If you are interested in attending, please purchase your tickets online or in the Parish Office. https://dynamiccatholic.com/find-your-greatness-colts-neck-nj-sep-22-2018
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To the parents of our Confirmandi: We have received notification that His Excellency, The Most Reverend Bishop of Trenton, will confer the Sacrament of Confirmation here at the Parish of St. Mary on Friday, October 19, at 4 pm. Confirmation interviews will be done according to the following schedule: Students with last names beginning in A-E on Sunday, June 3, between 1:30 and 3:30 pm. Students with last names beginning in F-K on Sunday, June 10, between 1:30 and 3:30 pm. Students with last names beginning in L-Z on Monday, June 11, between 6 and 8 pm. Students missing their allotted time must come on Tuesday, June 12 at 6:00 pm. A successful interview is only one of the prerequisites for advancing to Confirmation. If a student performs less than satisfactorily on their interview, a make-up interview will need to be scheduled. Completion of the service hours as well as attendance at our year's Sunday sessions, and attending the Confirmation retreat in the Fall also are parts of the program requirements.
Spiritual Reading
Tuesdays at 10:00 am- 11:45 am Room #17 All women are invited Join us for spiritual reading, discussion, praying & fellowship.
Facilitators take turns leading the group: Sr. M. Francis Lomeo, RGS (Sisters of the Good Shepherd) Treasure Herman With Sr. Fran, we read an inspirational book (selected by the group) and discuss it.
Men’s Morning Office (MMO) meets every Thursday morning at 6:30 am in the Christ Chapel. “Liturgy of the Hours”- meditation and prayer is led each week by one of the men, followed by communion. The service lasts about 30 minutes after which, for those that can stay, we enjoy the camaraderie of one another over coffee & donuts.
With Treasure, we use “At Home with the Word” and “Exploring”, which follows the weekly gospels and incorporates thoughtful questions for the group to ponder and discuss how this particular gospel “works” in our own lives.
The invitation is OPEN for all men in the Parish. PLEASE come join us. We’d love to see you!
Prayer time where everyone has the opportunity to offer their intentions is also incorporated.
FORMED, is a wonderful website that has been called a “Catholic Netflix.” Discover the best Catholic content "Wrap it up” is around 11:45 am when all are invited to go to lunch together. Spiritual Reading in one place. Entertaining movies, enlightening is a close‐knit group, and everyone (new joiner or programs, inspiring talks and audio drama, and a great old member) is made to feel welcomed, loved & selection of popular e-books all just a click away! prayed for! Go to FORMED.org & register with the parish code.
Treasure Herman treasher@aol.com
parish code KQ4VQ3
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Quo vadis… 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.
The transition from Spring into Summer brings with it a flurry of activity. Weddings, First Communions, Confirmations, Ordinations and various Graduations are times for family members to gather in celebration and in support of one another. Let us continue to support also those who are experiencing the mega milestones in their life this year. This weekend His Excellency, The Most Reverend Bishop of Trenton, has ordained 4 new Priests for service to the People of God in our Diocese of Trenton. Let us give thanks to almighty God for these vocations and the courageous response of these men to respond generously to that call. During the month of June, the Bishop will be meeting with all of the priests serving in our Diocese of Trenton county by county. Please keep our Bishop and priests in your daily prayers. Monday, 4 June is our 9th Annual Parish Golf Outing. I am grateful to all those who are supporting this very important effort. To our sponsors, golfers and those attending the summer social…THANK YOU. To those working on the committee...THANK YOU. As we enter the summer months, let us remain steadfast in our commitment to Christ and the Church by attending Mass each Sunday, regardless of where we might be…here, at home or away on holiday. Have a great week. Let us remember one another in prayer. Happy Sunday. Peace. Father Jeff
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Due to early transmittal of the bulletin, the offertory report for 26/27 May will be in next week’s bulletin.
THANK YOU for the Sacrificial Stewardship Offerings as we support the ministries, programs and facilities of our parish.
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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. ABUSE HOTLINE: 1-888-296-2965
Contact your Legislators to Oppose Assisted Suicide On Monday, March 12, the Assembly Judiciary Committee released the Aid in Dying for the Terminally Ill Act (A1504). The bill will now be voted on by the General Assembly, possibly as early as June 7. The bill would allow physicians to prescribe drugs to end the lives of terminally ill individuals considered to have six months to live. The facts are clear - in California, in Vermont and in Oregon - states that have passed assisted suicide bills - insurance companies have denied individuals expensive healthcare coverage but offered them low cost drugs to end their life. In an era of cost control and managed care, patients with lingering illnesses may be branded as a financial liability for the insurance company, and decisions to encourage death could be driven by reducing costs. Please contact your state legislators TODAY and tell them that you oppose A1504/S1072. For an easy way to find your legislators and voice your opposition, go to www.njcatholic.org and click “Take Action”
Future Generation Early Learning Center at The Parish of Saint Mary Dear Parishioners of St. Mary Church, Thank you for answering the call to serve one another by joining Mount Carmel Guild's Appeal Circle. We received your gift of $500.00. We are grateful for the many community members , like yourself, whose generous support allows us to feed the hungry and provide nursing care to the home-bound elderly throughout the year. On behalf of our board and staff, I wish you a happy and healthy new year. Serving together,
Mary Inkrot Executive Director
Now Enrolling for Summer Camp! June 25th – August 24th Field trips, Visitors, weekly themes, water play and much more! Weekly Sessions for Children Ages 2 ½ - 10 yrs. Flexible schedule options available. Sign up for as few or as many weeks as you need! Contact Danielle at 732-780-0135.
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Saturday, June 9 9 am - 3 pm Parish Hall cards, coins and stamps St. Mary’s Martha Mary Guild Board Luncheon
Anyone Can Learn Tai Chi Tai Chi is an art from China to improve health and wellbeing, and is based on the ‘Law of Nature’ which integrates body and mind. Tai Chi helps people empower themselves for health and wellness; and in the various forms there is spiritual, emotional and physical healing. Would you like to learn a low impact exercise to improve your overall health and well-being? Why not try Tai Chi! Participants can choose to stand or sit during class. Participants of the Tai Chi program report: Greater balance, flexibility, strength, & a sense of wellbeing. Improvement in pain, fatigue, stiffness, & stress relief. Benefits for individuals with all types of arthritis. Classes have resumed: Where: Parish of Saint Mary (Gathering Space), When: Thursdays Time: 10:00 to 11:00 am – (Beginner) 11:00 to 12 Noon - (Intermediate) 7:30 to 8:30 pm - (Evening Session) All classes are taught by Barbara Schaflin, a certified Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention instructor and member of the Tai Chi for Health Institute. For additional information 908-415-7072; e-mail: BarbaraSchaflin10@verizon.net.
The Martha Mary Board held its annual “In and Out” Luncheon on Tuesday, May 22 at the beautiful Molly Pitcher Inn. It was a lovely afternoon - enjoying delicious food and the loving friendship of this vital group. The “In and Out” Luncheon is a symbolic “Thank You” to the Board members coming in and the ones going out. A sincere welcome to the “Ins” – Angi Mazzeo and Ien Yoe and a fond farewell to Linda Dickinson-Pancila and to Kim Leshick, who will really be missed as she is moving to South Jersey. Co-Presidents:
Rorie Coppola & Ginny Hamlin Co-Vice Presidents: Kathy Adleman & Barbara Schaflin Treasurer: Marilyn Simone Recording Secretary: Jeanne Cerbone Corresponding Sec.: Barbara Matuscak MMG Historian: Gloria Ziemienski Publicity: Ann Marie Dayton 50/50: Barbara Keefe Telephone: Treasure Herman & Susan Monaco Refreshments: Diana Piotrowski & Meredith Geneve Welcoming: Angi Mazzeo & Elvira Dapul, M.D. Social Activities: Elia Gallello & Linda Hayne Membership: Carol Donahue & Ellen Balestiero Decorating: Margie Delaney & Rosemary Herold Clothing Sale: Kathy Adleman & Ien Yoe
"The heart that does not become disheartened, knows whatever happens is the perfect Will of God." -Mother Angelica
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