Bishop of the Diocese of Trenton: Most Reverend David M. O’Connell, C. M. Pastor: Reverend Fr. Jeffrey E. Lee
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 Emeritus: Reverend Fr. William J. Bausch Deacons: Fred Sorrentino Vincent Rinaldi
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 welcome! Next New Parishioner Orientation - Sunday, 9 July 11 am Contact Parish Of ice Registration is required
Sacraments:
Eucharist: Detailed Mass Times listed on page 2
Penance & Reconciliation
Saturday 4 pm or by appointment.
Marriage
Contact the Parish Of ice one year in advance for information & guidelines.
Baptism Contact the Parish Of ice for information & required paperwork three months in advance. There are no Baptisms during Advent or Lent, please plan accordingly.
There appeared to them tongues as of fire, which parted and came to rest on each one of them. -- Acts 2:3 Visit our Website: www.stmaryscoltsneck.org
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Mass Intentions for the Week 5 June - 11 June For * Requested by Monday, 5 June 9 AM - Chapel St. Boniface Verge Taft * Tracey and Michael Borut
Tuesday, 6 June 9 AM - Chapel St. Norbert Mary Jo Scibetta * Una McLeod
Wednesday, 7 June - 9 AM Chapel Muriel Harrington * Carmel and Peter Vickers
Thursday, 8 June - 9 AM Chapel Mary Jo Scibetta * Ken and Muriel Rogers
Friday, 9 June - 9 AM Chapel St. Ephrem Elizabeth Rossi * Lorraine Lee
Saturday, 10 June – 5 PM Church Blessed Virgin Mary Jeanette Yoe * Jack and Rorie Coppola Robert Cassano * Jack and Rorie Coppola George Martucci * Sophia and Ralph Stoia
Sunday, 11 June – Church The Most Holy Trinity
8:00 AM Pro Populo Elizabeth Rossi * Richard and Marie Innocenzi James Walsh * Fredda Family
10:00 AM Judith Joyce * Mary Batistick Constance Ruede * Margaret Dedalis Valentino Falco * Kerek and McQuade Families
12:00 PM Sergio Dos Santos and Antonio Ferreira * Dos Santos Family William Barnett * Judy Laufer Alfred Angelucci * Treasure and Al Herman
Welcome to the newest Member of our Saint Mary Parish family who was Baptized recently: Emma May Swenson
To all the Graduates Congratulations and God Bless!
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Please pray for the following members of our parish family who are ill: Eileen Beckley John Beckley Michelle DiFedele Carney Sal Castro Jo Clement Irving Condiotti Linda Damen Logan Dayton John DeStefano Kaitlin Donahue Nagle Virginia Endlicher Jose Espinoza. Jake F. Gary Federico Ruth Fiedler James Fiedler Jim Gardner Mario Geneve Emily Gioacchini Thomas Giuffrida Edward Habrack Gloria Hambor
Shawn Hamlin Tom Hudak Dean Johnson Theresia Kopp Julianna K Richard V. Kelly Mary Klein Lori Lettieri Pauline Madzin Leonidas Mavrookas John McInerney Mary Joan McNamara Marjorie Messler Tere Nolan Juliana Schmitt Lou Schmitt Owen Shoemaker Bill Szostak Remmington T. Robert Towler Jr. Kevin Venancio
To add a family member to the sick list, please call or e-mail the Parish Office. A person is put on the list for 8 weeks unless a renewal call is received. Thank you! 732-780-2666 or parishbulletin@stmaryscoltsneck.org
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 memory of a deceased loved one. The suggested donation is $25. Intentions are available these weeks for the Christ Chapel 6/18 - 6/24 Church & Christ Chapel 6/11 - 6/17, 6/25- 7/1 & 7/2 - 7/8 Visit The Parish of Saint Mary on FACEBOOK www.facebook.com/ the.parish.of.st.mary
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Parish Of ice: 732-780-2666 parishof ice@stmaryscoltsneck.org
Bulletin Deadline: Electronic format by 12 noon Thursday of the prior week (10 days before).
parishbulletin@stmaryscoltsneck.org Adult Faith Formation & Community Building Contact: Linda Dickinson-Pancila FaithFormation@stmaryscoltsneck.org CommunityBuilding@stmaryscoltsneck.org
Liturgical & Worship Ministries Contact: Andrew J. Macirowski Worship@stmaryscoltsneck.org
Music Ministry Contact: Lauren Walters Music@stmaryscoltsneck.org
Religious Education Grades 1 - 8 RCIA & Pastoral Care Contact: Deacon Vincent Rinaldi ReligiousEd@stmaryscoltsneck.org
Temporal Administration, Stewardship & Outreach Contact: Edwin A. Sevillano TemporalAdmin@stmaryscoltsneck.org
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
If there is a family member you wish to be placed on a list, please call the Parish Office at 732-780-2666. Please include rank and branch of service.
Pray for Our Military Sergeant Scott MacConnell Lance Corporal Edward Zarzecki Lt. Col. John Anthony Coppola, US Army Chief Blake Conley, USN Staff Sergeant Stephen Witherow, USAF
A PRAYER TO THE SPIRIT Spirit of Jesus, poured out in flames of fire upon your disciples on the day of Pentecost, we pray to you: Set afire the hearts of your faithful so that they will announce in all the languages of the world the wonders of the salvation of God. --From Come, Lord Jesus by Lucien Deiss, CSSP, copyright (c) 1976, 1981, Lucien Deiss. Published by World Library Publications. p.182
Lifelong Catechesis Week of 5 June - 11 June READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Tb 1:3; 2:1a-8; Mk 12:1-12 Tuesday: Tb 2:9-14; Mk 12:13-17 Wednesday: Tb 3:1-11a, 16-17a; Mk 12:18-27 Thursday: Tb 6:10-11; 7:1bcde, 9-17; 8:4-9a; Mk12:28,34 Friday: Tb 11:5-17; Mk 12:35-37 Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity Ex 34:4b-6, 8-9; Dn 3:52-55; 2 Cor 13:11-13; Jn 3:16-18 Questions for Deeper Reflections: Question for Children: When people love each other, how do they treat each other? Question for Youth: The Trinity is celebrated today. How would you describe your relationship with God the Father? With Jesus? With the Spirit? Question for Adults: If you were to encourage the members of your own parish to live as a “community of love,” which is how we define the Trinity, how would you advise them to live? Use St. Paul’s list of exhortations as your starting point. - Lifelong Catechesis
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Adult Faith Formation Linda Dickinson-Pancila faithformation@stmaryscoltsneck.org Spiritual Reading
Women Join us Thursday, JUNE 8 at 7:00pm Madonna Hall
Tuesdays at 10:00 am - 11:45 am Room #17 All women are invited Join us for spiritual reading, discussion, praying & fellowship.
for light refreshments & an information session on WWP. Learn more about Opening Y our Heart, an insightful introductory scripture study program offered at Saint Mary Parish this Fall! Life is so busy we often do not take the time or often pass up the opportunity to learn about our faith, mature on our faith journey and grow closer to God. Please consider this invitation to embark on an enriching faith journey of your own!! *A sample book of the first two chapters of Opening Your Heart will be given to all who attend the information session. Explore the study and discover the enriching effectiveness of the program. RSVP to faithformation@stmaryscoltsneck.org
THE GIFT Ask nothing of God, then, but this gift of divine Love, that is, the Holy Spirit. --Walter Hilton
Saint Mary
BOOK CLUB JUNE Book: Peace Like a River by Leif Enger JUNE Book Club Meeting: Wednesday, June 28 4:30-6:00pm
To sign up & for more information about joining & upcoming books: Linda Dickinson-Pancila 732-780-2666 x305 or faithformation@stmaryscoltsneck.org
Facilitators take turns leading the group: • Sr. M. Francis Lomeo, RGS (Sisters of the Good Shepherd) • Treasure Herman
Treasure Herman treasher@aol.com
Linda Dickinson-Pancila faithformation@stmaryscoltsneck.org
Jesus Mommy and Me a playgroup for caregivers & their pre-school children (infancy until Kindergarten) Program meets monthly beginning in September-May. If you would like more information and are interested in participating in the Fall, please contact Kristin Tramutola at Ktramutola@yahoo.com or 718-757-6041 faithformation@stmaryscoltsneck.org There is no cost or registration process for this group. A contact list is kept for cancellation purposes. Parent volunteers are needed to help plan activities and coordinate with programming.
Opportunities to grow in faith at the Parish of Saint Mary being offered this Fall: Ascension Press Scripture Study: Acts: the Spread of the Kingdom. A 20 week program open to men and woman. Walking With Purpose and Woman's Scripture Study: two programs for women of all ages. Opening Your Heart and Touching the Divine Programs will be offered both day & evening. Stay tuned for more info on specific dates & registrations. faithformation@stmaryscoltsneck.org for more info
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Liturgical & Worship Ministries Andrew J. Macirowski Worship@stmaryscoltsneck.org
5 Music Ministry Lauren Walters Music@stmaryscoltsneck.org
Worship Ministry Schedule: J une 10 - June 11: The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity Altar Server
Saturday, 5 pm (Church)
Sunday, 8 am (Church)
Sunday, 10 am (Church)
Sunday, noon (Church)
EMs of Holy Communion
Reader 1
Reader 2
Greeter
Cantor
Liturgy of Word Dismissal
Usher
William Hines Mark Hines
Emily Santangelo - Center Cup Louise Habrack - Organ Host Monty Matrisciani - Center Host Gail Cargiulo - Tabernacle Host Helene Lind - Organ Cup Sandra Montefusco - Tabernacle Cup Trudy Matrisciani - Alternate
Charles Young
Carl Simone
Margaret Caponegro NOT FILLED
Meghan Kryscnski
Maria Greenstein
John Grabowski Jim Davis Bob Lind Frank Sikorskas NOT FILLED NOT FILLED
Anthony Buzzetta Heather Boliver
Marsha Grigoli - Center Cup Catherine Rinaldi - Organ Host Dawn Reinhardt - Center Host Joyce Flynn - Tabernacle Host Gail Hall - Organ Cup Paul Osmulski - Tabernacle Cup Susan Osmulski - Alternate
Mary Ellen Griffin
Anthony Bongiorno
NOT FILLED NOT FILLED
Diane Dragone
N/A
Michael Boliver George Watts James Pifer Joe Young
Gabriella Penczak Tesya Yaninas
Heide Lohn - Center Cup Richard Yaeger - Organ Host Winifred O'Doherty - Center Host Maureen Geiger - Tabernacle Host Edward Moskal - Organ Cup Helen DeCerce - Tabernacle Cup Barbara Moskal - Alternate
Rita Duenas
Steve Rumsby
Denise Smith Muriel Rogers
Briget Farrow
Barbara Hawthorne
Leigh Gavinelli John Orrico Greg Penczak Jack Zumba Charlie Gavinelli Allan Ryan Vince Cerulo
Tommy Zita Mary Natale
Monica Barr - Center Cup Maria Gerbino - Organ Host Joseph Merante - Center Host Irene Weller - Tabernacle Host Patricia Balbo - Organ Cup Diane Antico - Tabernacle Cup Anna May Schellenberger - Alternate
Dan Mazzeo
Richard Gerbino
Tina Repetto Donna Murphy
Lauren Walters
Stephen Hawthorne
James Dolan Joe Mancino Joseph Rinaldo William Starce
3 Day Music CAMP for Grades 3 through 12 The Music Ministry of Saint Mary’s is proud to present a 3 day Music Camp Thursday, July 27th through Saturday, July 29th. This camp is a one-of-a-kind opportunity for our children to work with faculty from throughout the Diocese! On Thursday 27 & Friday 28, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm and on Saturday 29, from 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm, children from all over the Diocese will learn how to read music, healthy vocal techniques, conducting, solfeggio as well as rhythm. This will take part while engaging in games, activities and group lessons. The program concludes with 5:00 pm Mass on Saturday July 29, for which the youth will provide all of the music! Please contact Lauren Walters at music@stmaryscoltsneck.org for more information. Registration forms will be available online soon.
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Religious Education Grades 1 - 8, RCIA & Pastoral Care Deacon Vincent Rinaldi ReligiousEd@stmaryscoltsneck.org
2017-2018 Religious Ed Fall Program Grades 1-8 is now open!
We are pleased to announce that the celebration of Sacrament of Confirmation will take place as follows:
Reduced Tuition expires
June 30, 2017 ReligiousEd@stmaryscoltsneck.org
No registration of returning students will be accepted after August 31 2017, midnight. Progression to the next grade level will ONLY occur upon completion of prior grade level! The programs are as follows: • Grades 1 & 2: Weekly classes Tuesday
afternoons Sept.-May with periodic intergenerational activities. For those not attending the Summer Intensive. • Grades 3-6: Online Instr uction with per iodic
Intergenerational activities scheduled throughout the year. For those not attending the Summer Intensive. • Grades 7 & 8: Bi-Weekly classes Sunday
evenings Sept.-May with family participation in Sunday 5pm Mass during Standard Time. **All registration online at: www.stmaryscoltsneck.org
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults • • •
have not been baptized into the Catholic Church, have been baptized but have not yet received the sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist have been baptized in another Christian Church and would like to become a member of the Catholic Church
The RCIA is a conversion journey - a time for learning, sharing, bonding with others and living your faith more deeply. To learn more, please contact Deacon Vincent Rinaldi.
Date: Fr iday, October 6, 2017. Time of Ceremony: 4:00pm (Arrival time will be earlier, specifics to follow) Minister: Most Rev. David M. O'Connell, CM As a religious function, this is an excused absence! We have notified Presidents/Principals/VicePrincipals of nearly 20 High Schools, some having called and emailed confirming their assistance in all aspects (curriculum and after school activities), so there should be NO issues in terms of excused time off. An email has been sent to all current 8th graders with this information, requesting the name of any High School not listed, to be sure all were contacted. Please check for that email and respond accordingly if your future high school is not listed! Also included in the notice to these Educational Leaders are the following MANDATORY practice/ rehearsal dates to take place Wednesdays, September 27 and October 4, from 6 pm-8:30 pm, details to follow. End of year Confirmation Interviews will take place after Memorial Day, with a completion date of June 9th. Look for an email with specific dates/ times and sign-ups! Lastly, Confirmation Retreat (yes, mandatory!) will take place on Sunday, September 17, 2017. ALL Confirmandi will attend the 12noon Mass. Retreat to follow, ending at 6:00pm.
Peace, Deacon Vin
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Quo vadis… My Dear Parishioners: Today we celebrate the Solemnity of Pentecost. Pentecost is more than celebrating the “birthday” of the Church—it celebrates our “birth” into resurrection life and being sent to forgive others. We can speak of a “birthday” of the Church—the Church being the body of Christ—only when we make the Church a reality through forgiveness of one another. Forgiveness is sometimes the most difficult thing we do; so many simple acts in our everyday living demand that we seek and give forgiveness. This is why Jesus sent the Spirit: to empower us, through the common resurrection life we share, to forgive, to heal divisions in the community, to be peacemakers. Yesterday, His Excellency, The Most Reverend Bishop of Trenton, ordained four to the Presbyteral Order in the Priesthood of Jesus Christ. These new priests will serve the People of God in our Diocese of Trenton. The particulars are: Reverend Father Roy Aris B. Ballacillo, to parochial vicar, St. Mary of the Lakes Parish, Medford; Reverend Father Thomas J. Barry, Jr., to parochial vicar, St. Justin the Martyr Parish, Toms River; Reverend Father Michael A. Gentile, Jr., to parochial vicar, St. Dominic Parish, Brick; Reverend Father Michael Kennedy, to parochial vicar, St. Katharine Drexel Parish, Burlington. This coming Monday is our Annual Parish Golf Tournament at Eagle Oaks Country Club. We are very grateful to this years’ committee under the leadership of
parishioners, Ken and Kathy Camarco. This year’s tournament event sponsor is DeFalco Realty, Robert DeFalco, parishioner. This annual fundraiser assists us with meeting our budgetary obligations and goals. We will offer an accounting in the months ahead. Many thanks to all those who support this Golf Tournament. Welcome Saint Michael the Archangel to the campus of Saint Mary Parish. Local Colts Neck Artist and parishioner, Drew Weber, has recently installed his sculpture of Saint Michael the Archangel on the southeast section of our parish campus. Drew continues to receive commissions from throughout Central New Jersey. Take a look! In the coming weeks ahead we will keep the wonderful customs of our liturgical year: Saint Anthony of Padua; Holy Trinity; Solemnity of Corpus Christi; Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul; Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus are all observed this year during the month of June. Please make every effort to participate in these spiritual exercises. June 18 is our American observance of Father’s Day. It is a wonderful opportunity to pray that through the intercession of Saint Joseph our fathers will continue to be blessed in living their vocation among us. Let us also congratulate all those who have graduated during the months of May and June as they begin a new chapter in their life’s journey. Have a great week. Let us remember one another in prayer. Happy Sunday. Peace. Father Jeff
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Sharing Our Treasure Due to the transmission time of this bulletin Sharing our Treasure will be in next week’s bulletin. Please remember The Parish of Saint Mary in your Will and Estate planning. This past week our parish transferred $3,000 from our stewardship income to support the activities of Saint Mary Parish Social Concerns Outreach. THANK YOU for the Sacrificial Stewardship Offerings as we support the ministries, programs and facilities of our parish. May God Bless you for the sacrifices that you make.
2017 Easter Collection Total $83,248 Dear Parishioners & Friends: CONGRATULATIONS and THANK YOU! Below is a simple accounting of our 2017 Easter Collection. The sacrificial sharing of many has enabled us to attain a new record. 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. Peace! Father Jeff
Dear Saint Mary Parish I want to extend my sincere appreciation for your Sponsorship of $1000 to Cheers to Summer at the Spring Lake Bath & Tennis Club. Private donations are essential for our sustainability and continued growth. In 2016,over $75,000 was raised to support these vital services: • • • • •
Beacon House a transitional group home for homeless youth ages 17-21. Family Growth provides treatment for children who have been victims of abuse. Linkages, a transitional housing program for families who might otherwise be homeless, providing job training, transportation, food and educational assistance. Monmouth Counseling provides counseling services for children and families. Project FREE, an outpatient substance abuse treatment program for adults.
At Catholic Charities more than 90 cents of every dollar donated goes back to those we serve; providing assistance to 100,000 people annually, regardless of religious affiliation or ethnicity. Thoughtful friends like you help shape the future for our consumers and programs; I am deeply grateful for your generosity, enabling us to renew lives and restore hope.
Thank you for your continued support. Together, we make a difference! With sincere gratitude, Marlene Lao-Collins, Executive Director
2017 Easter Collection
Total $83,248 # of Gifts: 624 Average Gift: 127 Gift Range $2,500 + $2,499 to $1,000 $999 to $750 $749 to $500 $499 to $250 $249 to $126 $125 $124 to $1 $0
# of Gifts
Gift Total
Average Gift
3 7 3 20 45 41 43 462 1116
$10,000 $9,000 $2,250 $10,203 $12,053 $7,209 $5,375 $22,546
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$4,215
Loose Cash Visitor Checks
$3,333 $1,286 $750 $510 $268 $176 $125 $49
$397
Patterns of Easter Collection Giving: 2016 2012 2007 1997
$73,996 $56,053 $54,932 $29,314
1987 1982 1977
$12,960 $ 8,411 $ 4,236
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Pastoral Coordinator for Community Building Linda Dickinson-Pancila communitybuilding@stmaryscoltsneck.org
The Movies Series continues with: Join us for a faith inspired movie once a month in 2017. ♦ ♦
Wednesday, June 7 at 7:15 pm Monday June 12 at 9:45 am in the Theatre
Courageous 2012 PG-13 starring Alex Kendrick (Actor, Director).Four men, one calling: to serve and protect. As law enforcement officers, they are confident and focused, standing up to the worst the streets can offer. Yet at the end of the day, they face a challenge they’re ill prepared to tackle: fatherhood. When tragedy strikes home, these men are left wrestling with their hopes, their fears, their faith, and their fathering. This is a heartfelt, action-packed story. Protecting the streets is second nature to these law enforcement officers, raising their children in a God-honoring way, that takes courage. · Wednesday, July 12 and Monday, July 24 Miracles from Heaven starring Jennifer Garner and Kylie Rogers. Directed by Patricia Riggen
Movies are complimentary. RESERVE YOUR SEAT. Tickets available at the parish office. For more information, contact: communitybuilding@stmaryscoltsneck.org
Sewing Circle All are welcome to join the sewing ministry! Join us Tuesday, June 6 & 20 from 1 to 3 pm in Room 11. Stayed Tuned: Summer workshops are being planned!! Summer programs open to all ages. More information: Kathe at kjflan@aol.com
Now Enrolling for Summer Camp! June 26th-August 25th Field trips, visitors, weekly themes, water play and much more! Weekly Sessions for Children Ages 2 ½ - 10 years.
June 10th 9am - 3pm Parish Hall cards, coins and stamps
Sign up for as few or as many weeks as you need!
Help plant and maintain the parish garden areas this spring & summer. Want to help? Please contact Linda at Communitybuilding@stmatyscoltsneck.org
Conveniently located on the Parish of Saint Mary’s Campus. Stop in for your individualized tour today!
Flexible schedule options available. Contact Danielle at 732-780-0135 for more information.
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Stella Maris, 981 Ocean Avenue, Long Branch, NJ 07740. “Brunch by the Sea,” Saturday, June 10, 2017 11:00 am – 1:30pm Join WATERSPIRIT at Stella Maris on the beautiful Atlantic Ocean. Enjoy Brunch, Dessert, Mimosas, Bloody Mary's, Music, a Gift Auction and Wine Cellar. Price of ticket - $85 per person.
Summer Solstice Celebration Wednesday, June 21, 2017 , 7 - 8:30 pm Join WATERSPIRIT for an evening to welcome Summer with prayer, reflection and song. We will celebrate, with gratitude, the blessings of Light, Energy, Warmth and Food, gifts of the Season. We hope to see you and that you enjoy the seasonal refreshments. Reservations preferred. Donations according to means. For more information please call WATERSPIRIT at 732-923-9788. Email: water@waterspirit.org.
Kateri Programs – Help a Child this Summer! Make a difference in the life of a local child this summer. For over forty years, The Sisters of the Good Shepherd have provided low-income Monmouth County children with a safe, enriching summer at Kateri Day Camp. You can help a child this summer! Some key components that make our camp valuable are: Full-day camp for 7 weeks allows parents to work and know their child is safe. We provide transportation, breakfast, lunch, and snack to each child. Each child receives daily swimming lessons. Each child can take home as many books as they enjoy reading. Your donation will have an impact on a child’s life. $70 = one day of camp ● $350 = one week of camp ● $2,500 = full seven weeks of camp Get some friends together and sponsor a local kid at camp! Visit www.collieryouthservices.org to donate online or mail your contribution to: Collier Youth Services*Campership Appeal*P.O. Box 300*Wickatunk, NJ 07765-0300