June 4, 2023 - Holy Trinity

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

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

The Most Holy Trinity

June 4, 2023

Parish Office Summer Hours

M I Tu I W I Th 9 am – 2 pm

Sunday June 4 9 am – 1 pm

Office closed Friday & Saturday and all other Sundays in June

NEWTOCOLTSNECK?JoinSaintMary Parish!

We welcome you and invite you to register as parishioners of St Mary!

Please find our registration guidelines in our website under AboutUs/NewParishioners .

Worship schedule inside. Refer to website for more detailed information www.stmaryscoltsneck.org

Mass Intentions for:

Saturday, June 3rd - Sunday, June 1th, 2023

For * Requested by

Saturday, June 03 – 5 PM Church

Loretta Saake * Barbara Saake

Isabel Amling * Bob Amling

George Deckert * Jane Slattery

Sunday, June 04 – Church

8 AM Pro Populo

Robert Bennett * Jay and Joyce Flynn

10AM Joan Galligan Mokris * Michael Mokris

Richard Traina * Norm and Georgia Fesmire

Frank Donahue * Bill and Ginny LaMorte

12 PM Robert A. and Mary Joan McNamara * McNamara Family

Libero (Sam) Barbara * Gene and Tracy Grieco

Monday, June 05 -9 AM Chapel

Rev. K. Michael Lambeth * Rev. Fr. Jeffrey E. Lee, Staff and Parishioners

Janet Broms * Tom and Peg Parkes

Tuesday, June 06 – 9 AM Chapel

D Day Remembrance * Carol and Frank Donahue

Cecilia La Morte * Ginny and Bill La Morte

Wednesday, June 07 – 9 Am Chapel

Florence Dzema * Farrell Family

Thursday, June 08 – 9 AM Chapel

Josephine Birardi * Larry and Felicia Battaglia

Friday, June 09 -9 AM Chapel

Carlos Martins * Lorraine Martins

Ann Tranquilli * Dawn Burtone

Saturday, June 10 -5 PM Church

Robert Ward * Diane Carnevale

Joao Nascimento * Richard and Maria Gerbino

Kathleen Walsh * Rorie and Jack Coppola

Sunday, June 11 – Church

8 AM Teresa Dobrowolski * Bill and Ginny LaMorte

10 AM Stephen Daisak, Sr. * Barbara Daisak and Family

Dorothy Dalesio * Marilyn and Carl Simone

Dr. Chris Vassalluzzo * Rose Mary Viggiani

12 PM Pro Populo

Angelo Lucarelli * Richard and Maria Gerbino

Special Intention * Bob Amling

Please pray for the following members of our parish family who are ill:

KathleenAmatel

ValerieBarcheski

MichaelBarker

JaniceBasilice

FrBillBausch

EileenBeckley

BrendaCaronna

ChristenChellis

LynetteColaco-Desouza

BlakeConley

JackCoppola

ElizabethDeStefano

BillDonahue

KaitlinDonahueNagle

SharonEvangellista

JoannFeliciti

CynthiaFiedler

JamesFiedler

EmilyGioacchini

JasonGreenberg

EdwardHabrack

TomHudak

ElizabethLindHuseby

LeonJankowski

BridgetKorn

BobLind

LoriLettieri

LudwigMendola

KevinO’Shea

LouSchmitt

OwenShoemaker

VictoriaSlater

GerardP.Thompson

LaurenVinci

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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

Lt. Col. John Anthony

Coppola, US Army

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

Ensign 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

TSgt Stephen Witherow, USAF

LCpl Edward Zarzecki, USMC

Lifelong Catechesis - Week of June 4th to June 10th

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

4 Sunday: The Most Holy Trinity

Ex 34:4b-6, 8-9 / 2 Cor 13:11-13 / Jn 3:16-18

5 Monday: Tb 1:3; 2:1b-8 / Mk 12:1-12

6 Tuesday: Tb 2:9-14 / Mk 12:13-17

7 Wednesday: Tb 3:1-11a, 16-17a / Mk 12:18-27

8 Thursday: Tb 6:10-11; 7:1bcde, 9-17; 8:4-9a / Mk 12:28-34

9 Friday: Tb 11:5-17 / Mk 12:35-37

10 Saturday: Tb 12:1, 5-15, 20/Mk 12:38-44

FOR DEEPER REFLECTION:

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.

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.

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.

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

Baptismal Preparation Session

St Mary Parish is offering our next Baptismal Preparation Session on:

SUNDAY, JULY 9, 2023 at 1 PM

Pre-registrationisrequiredaweekinadvance.

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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.

Worship & Music

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

Worship@stmaryscoltsneck.org Music@stmaryscoltsneck.org

The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity

The mystery of the Holy Trinity, one God in three persons, is something we celebrate and are familiar with. We begin all things in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Mass, in particular, begins and ends with the sign of the cross. We baptize using the Trinitarian formula, and bless ourselves thusly every time we enter a sacred space. As such, the fact that we dedicate a Sunday to the Trinity is no mystery to the faithful. But WHY we do it, and WHEN we do it has some significance.

In the early church, there was no special feast day dedicated to the trinity. However, as the belief in the triune God is a core tenet of Catholic faith, there were many devotions to the Trinity, and during the 11th century, it was petitioned to have a special feast. This was rejected by Pope Alexander II, with his rationale that the daily glorification of the Trinity through the Trinitarian blessings and doxological recitations (the “through him and with him…in the unity of the holy spirit” that concludes the liturgy of the eucharist, and the gloria p at the end of psalms and other prayers) was sufficient. The Son is not the Father, the Father is not the Spirit, the Spirit is not the Father, etc…but all are God! Later, in the 14th century, Pope John XXII did indeed order the feast to be celebrated on the Sunday after Pentecost, and in the modern era after the second Vatican Council, has the rank of a Solemnity. This date was chosen as it was the Sunday following the fulfillment of the promise Christ made to his disciples. The Father sent the Son, and through the intercession of the Son, thus followed the Spirit. As the Trinity was so recognized by Christ’s own disciples, so too would that now be celebrated by all the faithful.

Saint of the Week:

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 intellectual circles.

Read more HERE.

“Easter Duty”

The Catholic Church requires of us as baptized Catholics to observe the following: The obligation, the privilege really, of receiving the Eucharist at least once a year often called “Easter duty” for those in the state of grace should still be fulfilled during the period from the First Sunday of Lent, February 26, 2023 to Trinity Sunday, June 4, 2023. However, the Church’s law does permit this precept to be fulfilled at another time during the year when there is a just cause.

Saturday 5PM Jonathan Stubbs Jack Main

Sunday 8AM

Alexander Lennon Sophia Lennon

Ministry Schedule: Corpus Christi

June 10 & 11

Carly York with Choir

Jennifer Stubbs

Charles Young

OH-Irene Weller

TH-Louise Habrack

TH-Susan Murphy

ALT-Elvira Dapul

OH-Cindy Ventura

Carly York Anthony Bongiorno

Sunday 10AM Tesya Yaninas Carly York Steve Rumsby

Sunday 12PM

Jack Schatzle Jimmy Schatzle

Bridget Farrow

Mass Intention Requests

Dolores Lembo

Joseph Ventura

Mary Ellen Griffin

Carl Simone

TH-Joyce Flynn

TH-Justine Buzzetta

ALT-Gina Schute

OH-Winifred O’Doherty

TH-Maureen Geiger

TH-Sue Fitzpatrick

ALT-Dawn Reinhardt

OH-Minister Needed

TH-Lee Gesner

TH-Patricia Gesner

ALT-Monica Barr

SATURDAY ANTICIPATORY MASS

Requests can be made in person by stopping at the parish office, or online HERE.

The suggested stipend is $10.

We continue to alert you about reports of email and text scams that use the name of the pastor to solicit funds in the form of gift cards or cash donations. Such requests are fraudulent. Do not reply and report them immediately as spam. Please note: Official electronic communications from the parish will always come from the @stmaryscoltsneck.org domain.

Saturday 27 May our Summer Mass schedule has begun with the Mass time at 5:00 pm through and including Labor Day weekend. The Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation (confessions) is at 4:00 PM

Liturgy of the Word Dismissal

This is the practice of having children, ages 4-12, leave the Sunday assembly during the Liturgy of the Word (readings) and gather in a separate environment to engage in the Liturgy of the Word at a level more appropriate to the children’s understanding.

Faith

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!

We are still in need of both student and parent volunteers to help out in our summer intensive RE program. Sign-ups are below.

Looking for service hours for 7th & 8th graders? Contact the RE office!

Intergenerational Recording Sheets for grades 1-6 are due on 1 June 2023

Please email to Religious Education or drop off at the parish office.

Faith Formation Calendar

Faith Formation-RE Sign-ups: Summer Intensive student volunteer LINK

16 July 2023

Orientation for July Summer Intensive

Beginning at the 12pm mass

17-28 July 2023

July Summer Intensive-Virtual

23 July 2023

Grandparents Day

INTERGENERATIONAL 10am mass followed by reception

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6 August 2023

Orientation for August Summer Intensive

Beginning at the 12pm mass

YouthRE@stmaryscoltsneck.org 732-780-2666 X 310 IMPORTANT

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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

Parish Access Code: KQ4VQ3

The Parish of Saint Mary presents "Theology on Tap"

Featuring the Most Reverend David M. O'Connell, C.M., Bishop of Trenton

Join us for a special evening at Source Brewery in Colts Neck!

Tuesday June 13, 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM.

Adults 21 and older only. $20 per person which includes the first drink and a light fare. Non alcoholic beverages will also be available.

Limited capacity. Sign up today HERE!

SOURCE Farmhouse Brewery

300 Route 34

Colts Neck, NJ 07722

https://www.sourcebrewing.com/

Grotto Candles

The Grotto Candles are available for your prayer intentions.

Offering is $3.00 per candle.

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 of the parish, please consider giving an hour or two of your time to help sort (Aug.21-25 & 28-31) and sell (Sept. 7,8,9). Our youth (12 & older) are a tremendous help and can gain community service hours. Kindly contact the parish office before May 15. We can't do it without you!! Thank you.

FR. MIKE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF ORDINATION TO THE PRIESTHOOD

Saturday June 10, 2023

5 PM Mass

On Saturday, June 10, 2023, we will joyfully celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Msgr. Mike Walsh's Ordination at the 5:00PM Mass. Immediately following Mass, we will host a small reception in the Narthex and front plaza of the Church. If you are interested in helping out shopping, setting-up or cleaning up after, please contact Carly York no later than 12:00 noon on Friday, June 9th. Her email address is: CarlyMYork@gmail.com

My Dear Parishioners:

Today we celebrate the Solemnity of The Most Holy Trinity. Last Sunday, Pentecost, we celebrated the power given to us by the Spirit to forgive one another. On this Sunday honoring the Trinity we ponder the Source of all forgiveness, our merciful and loving God. We are invited to be gracious as God is gracious. It is awesome to think that God invites us to share in such a great mystery as the Trinity! It seems as though God’s graciousness never ends not only with sending the Son but further with inviting us into God’s saving work. In this context we might think of the simple, ordinary ways we reach out to others—a smile, a helping hand, a kind word—as ways we actually manifest the mystery and majesty of our Triune God. Such love as this can only be matched by those who share the divine life!

Last weekend we presented and accounting of our 2023 Easter Collection. I am very grateful to all those who have participated. We continue to make progress each year as we strive to serve the needs of our parishioners. Your generous support continues to provide services and facilities that aid us in fulfilling our mission. Many, Many thanks.

The Solemnity of Pentecost concludes the liturgical Season of Easter. We now begin the Liturgical Season of Ordinary Time. The color is Green. The ritual is simpler. The music is also simpler. The recessional is generally an Organ Instrumental except

on those Solemnities that are during Ordinary Time.

Next Sunday is the Solemnity of Corpus Christi. In some parishes there is a special solemn mass celebrated followed by a simple indoor procession, Eucharistic adoration and benediction of the Most Blessed Sacrament later in the day. Other parishes have an outdoor procession with three stations prepared for adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament. It is important for us as a parish to consider how we might insert opportunities for Eucharistic Adoration and Benediction into our calendar of liturgical prayer. The following weekend is the civic observance of Father’s Day. We pray that through the intercession of Saint Joseph God will continue to bless all those who live the vocation of Fatherhood.

The summer months are upon us. Make time to celebrate the mass each Sunday whether here at home or while you are enjoying vacation time. Our need to praise and thank God does not diminish when we are on holiday. In fact, when we are on holiday it is important that we embrace the idea of being re-created.

Preparations continue for our Summer Session Religious Education Programs for children and young people. Registration for Fall Programming has concluded. Thank you for helping us to provide the very best for our families. Enjoy these beautiful Spring/Summer Days. Have a great week. Let us remember one another in prayer. Happy Sunday. Peace.

Jeff

Father

Quo vadis . . .

Temporal Admin., Stewardship & Outreach

Sharing Our Treasure May 28, 2023 – Solemnity of Pentecost

Edwin A. SevillanoTemporalAdmin@stmaryscoltsneck.org

This weekend June 3 and 4 is our monthly Building & Mortgage Reduction second collection. Our payment is $7,966.26. Please be generous.

"Rejoice in hope, endure in affliction, persevere in prayer. Contribute to the needs of the holy ones, exercise hospitality". Rom 12:12-13

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.

SUNDAY OFFICE HOURS

The Parish Office will continue to open one Sunday per month. The Parish Office will be open Sunday, June 4, 2023 and Sunday July 9, 2023. Please remember you can always request Mass intentions online at https://bit.ly/3VX9egP

Thank you for your cooperation.

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

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

Thank you for your continuous support!

As of May 30, 2023

Goal: $75,000

Pledged: $59,980

% of goal: 80%

# donors: 195

Average gift: $308

Paid to date: $55,640

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.

NewParishioner Orientation

Sunday,August6,2023,11:00AM

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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

Healing Mass

Friday June 2, 2023 @ 7:00 PM

St. Benedict Catholic Church

165 Bethany Road Holmdel, NJ 07733

Presided by Fr. John Baptist Bashobora

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

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, 609-4037156; phensler@dioceseoftrenton.org.

REGISTER HERE

The Parish of St. Mary

SAINT LEO THE GREAT CARNIVAL 2023

Here We COME!

June 12th through June 17th

6pm to 10pm

PRE-SALE DISCOUNTED RIDE TICKET CARD $30 for a $60 value

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.

Holy Land Discovery Tour

September 1 - 8, 2023

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!

SACRED HEART OF JESUS

Monday, June 12 9:30 AM – Noon

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Devotion to the Most Sacred Heart is the extraordinary remedy for the extraordinary needs of our time.” Does this sound like a recent statement? Actually, it is almost 100 years old. Pope Pius told us this in 1928–it is still true. Come and be strengthened by this truth as we focus our love on the love of the Sacred Heart.

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.

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 life-saving power of faith and the Rosary.

More information to follow this summer.

Led by S. Marie. Donation: $20

IN-PERSON ONLY

GOD’S EVER-PRESENT LOVE IN MOTION

Wednesday, June 14 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM

We all yearn to be aware of the presence of God in our daily lives, no matter where we are or what we are doing. God invites you to come as you are. We will experience His ever-present love through Centering Prayer, music, and movement. Come feel your heartbeat and let the Spirit move you!

Led by Bernadette Citarella. Donation: $25 includes lunch.

PERSONAL RETREAT DAYS

Wednesday & Friday June 14 & 16

9:30 AM – 2:30 PM

Take a day away from the busyness of your life. Come to Francis House for silence, personal prayer and optional spiritual direction.

The day begins and ends with a brief prayer together. Please bring a bag lunch. Come to as many as you can.

Donation: $10; $40 with spiritual direction.

5 – DAY SILENT DIRECTED RETREAT

Begins 7:00 PM – Ends 10:00 AM

June 25 – 30

July 21 – 26

July 30 – August 4

Sunday to Friday

Friday to Wednesday

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.