June 5, 2022: Solemnity of Pentecost

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www.stmaryscoltsneck.org Mass Intentions for: Saturday, June 4th-Sunday June 12th For * Requested by

Saturday, June 4 – 5 PM Church Todd Mai * Pat and Russ Clemenza Bernard Dorrian * Jack and Susan Butler Michael Barker * Ward Family Sunday, June 5 – 3 PM Church Pro Populo Monday, June 6 – 9 AM Chapel D Day Remembrance * Carol and Frank Donahue Tuesday, June 7 – 9 AM Chapel Richard Winiewicz * Dana and Andrew Vita Special Intention * Robert Amling Wednesday, June 8 – 9 AM Chapel William Endlicher * Tom and Angela Kinlin Carlos Martins * Lorraine Martins Thursday, June 9 – 9 AM Chapel Eileen Ladley * Connelly Family Agrippino and Stella Culosi * Pellicone Family Friday, June 10 – 9 AM Chapel Dr. Donald Noble Gill * Ken and Muriel Rogers Saturday, June 11 – 5 PM Church Logan Dayton * Wife- Ann Marie Dayton Loretta Saake * Barbara Saake Stephen Daisak Sr. * Barbara Daisak and Family Sunday, June 12 – Church 8 AM Kathleen Lohrey * Barry and Joan Pulliam Robert Arcoleo * Ed Brock Dr. Angelo T. Scotti * Joann and Robert Buhler 10 AM Pro Populo Gerri McCarthy * Dawn and John Reinhardt S SGT Stephen J. Coleman * Carol and Frank Donahue 12 PM Joseph Iannelli * Joe, Cindy and Matthew Iannelli Maryann Barone * Germinario Family Angelo Lucarelli * Richard and Maria Gerbino

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Please pray for the following members of our parish family who are ill: Kathleen Amatel Courtney Barker Michael Barker Janice Basilice Fr Bill Bausch Eileen Beckley Rita Bonamo Anne Boyle Brenda Caronna Christen Chellis Blake Conley Kaitlin Donahue Nagle Sr. Sue Ellen Ennyson Sharon Evangellista Joann Feliciti Cynthia Fiedler James Fiedler

Emily Gioacchini Edward Habrack Tom Hudak Elizabeth Lind Huseby Bridget Korn Bob Lind Lori Lettieri Donna Lodi Leonidas Mavrookas Ludwig Mendola Kevin O’Shea Stanley Rembisz Owen Shoemaker Victoria Slater Gerard P. Thompson Seneida Tomasetti Lauren Vinci

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

Mass Intention Requests Requests can be made in person by stopping at the parish office, or online HERE. The suggested stipend is $10.

Parish Office Hours Monday 9 am – 2 pm Tuesday 2 pm -7:30 pm Wednesday 9 am – 2 pm Thursday 9 am – 2 pm Sunday 9 am -12 noon No office hours on Friday or Saturday

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Our Catholic Roots…

The first Catholic Diocese in the United States was established in Baltimore, Maryland in 1789.

As the Catholic Population increased four additional dioceses were established in 1808: New York, NY; Philadelphia, PA; Boston, MA; Bardstown, KY. The State of New Jersey, for ecclesiastical purposes was divided in two: East and West. The dividing line was from High Point in Warren County to Cape May County. West Jersey was served by the Diocese of Philadelphia while East Jersey was served by the Diocese of New York. The Diocese of Newark was established in 1853 to unify and serve the entire State of New Jersey. The Diocese of Trenton was established in 1881 to serve those living in 14 counties in the western, central and southern territories of New Jersey.

Catholics of Atlantic Township, later Colts Neck, were served by the clergy from the Parish of Saint Paul, Princeton during the 1850’s and 1860’s. Clergy from the Parish of Saint James, Red Bank offered pastoral and sacramental care for a period prior to the establishment of the Parish of Saint Rose of Lima, Freehold in 1871. The pastors of Saint Rose provided service and oversight for the Saint Mary Mission intermittently between 1871 and the 1930’s. The original church building located on Heyers Mill Road was opened with the cornerstone being laid in 1879. Saint Mary’s Catholic Church was incorporated 3 January 1887. A priest was assigned and remained for a few months 1890-1891. Beginning in 1905 and continuing for 11 years, the people of Colts Neck were served by the clergy of the Parish of Saint Dorothea, Eatontown. Clergy from the Parish of Saint Catherine of Siena, Farmingdale faithfully served Colts Neck from 1939 until 1972.

The pastor of Saint Dorothea, Eatontown purchased the current parish campus (25 acres) in 1960 for $35,000.00. This Particular location was selected since it was geographically close to the center of Colts Neck Township. The Reverend Fr. Raymond Griffin was assigned as pastor in Farmingdale in 1968. Ground for the new campus was broken in 1971. Overseeing the construction of the new campus, His Excellency, The Most Reverend George W. Ahr, STD, Bishop of Trenton, transferred Father Griffin from Pastor of Saint Catherine of Siena, Farmingdale to Founding Pastor of the Parish of Saint Mary, Colts Neck in 1972.

FULL-TIME RESIDENT PASTORS: Reverend Fr. Raymond Griffin – 1972-1973 Reverend Fr. William J. Bausch – 1973-1995 Reverend Fr. Edward J. Griswold – 1995-2007 Reverend Fr. Thomas J. Triggs – 2007-2013 Reverend Fr. Jeffrey E. Lee – 2013-present PARISH LAY TRUSTEES: Robert Kelsy, Dennis Buckley, Charles Crine, Raymond Mack, David Timidaiski, George Capra, Walter Zimmerer, Jr., Kathryn Desmond, Marie Curran, Ann Claypool, Bruce Atkinson, Helen DeCerce, John Carlucci, Susan Coleman, William LaMorte, Irene Weller, Roger Zurro, Annette Raynor 22 May 2022

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Andrew J. Macirowski Pastoral Coordinator for Worship & Music / Principal Organist Worship@stmaryscoltsneck.org Music@stmaryscoltsneck.org

The Solemnity of Pentecost occurs 50 days after Easter. Because Easter is a moveable feast without a fixed date, and as Pentecost depends on the timing of Easter, Pentecost can fall anywhere between May 10 and June 13.

The timing of these feasts is also where Catholics get the concept of the Novena - nine days of prayer In Acts 1, Mary and the Apostles prayed together continuously for nine days after the Ascension as they awaited the coming of the Spirit at Pentecost.

Pentecost is the celebration of the person of the Holy Spirit coming upon the Apostles, Mary, and the first followers of Jesus, who were gathered together in the Upper Room.

A “strong, driving” wind filled the room where they were gathered, and tongues of fire came to rest on their heads, allowing them to speak in different languages so that they could understand each other, and also gave the apostles the other gifts and fruits necessary to fulfill the great commission - to go out and preach the Gospel to all nations. It fulfills the New Testament promise from Christ (Luke 24:46-49) that the Apostles would be “clothed with power” before they would be sent out to spread the Gospel.

As we celebrate our 50th Anniversary, please utilize this worship aid for our 3pm Mass on June 5th.

Please remember to arrive early for the musical prelude at 2:30pm.

Saint of the Week: Mary Magdalen de Pazzi, Virgin, 1566-1607

“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, March 5-6, 2022 to Trinity Sunday, June 12, 2022.

However, the Church’s law does permit this precept to be fulfilled at another time during the year when there is a just cause.

Born into one of the richest and most powerful families in Italy in that era, this saint was christened Caterina in honor of St. Catherine of Siena. From an early age, the girl loved prayer and practiced penance.

She also performed works of charity for the poor. She developed a love for the Blessed Sacrament while she was very young and liked being around anyone who had just received Eucharist or anyone who was talking about the sacrament.

Caterina received her First Communion at the age of ten, rare at that time, and experienced the first of many ecstasies that she would experience in her lifetime when she was twelve years old.

Read more HERE.

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Worship Schedule: Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity Saturday, June 11th & Sunday, June 12th Altar Server

Cantor

Reader 1

Reader 2

EMHC

Saturday, 5:00 PM (Church)

Mark Hines William Hines

Bridget Farrow

Bruno Savo

Charles Young

Organ Host— Minister Needed Tabernacle Host—Emily Santangelo Tabernacle Host—Minister Needed Alternate—Susan Murphy

Sunday 8:00 AM (Church)

Servers Needed

Carly York

Annette Raynor

Rita Duenas

Organ Host—Gina Shute Tabernacle Host—Justine Buzzetta Tabernacle Host—Jane Slattery Alternate—Lisa Aldridge

Sunday 10:00 AM (Church)

Tesya Yaninas Larissa Yaninas

Carly York

Matt Yaninas

Sunday 12:00 noon (Church)

Jonathan Stubbs Gonzalo Sevillano (sub req)

Carly with Choir

Jennifer Stubbs

Kevin Swan

T Mullin

Organ Host—Sue Fitzpatrick Tabernacle Host—Steve Stanley Tabernacle Host—Heidi Lohn Alternate—Gregory Calderaro Organ Host—Lee Gesner Tabernacle Host—Monica Barr Tabernacle Host—Irene Weller Alternate—Patricia Gesner

Please remember in your prayers those who have recently passed.

Margaret Dedalis Patrick Moreland Dawn Merbeth

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The Grotto Candles are available for your prayer intentions.

Offering is $3.00 per candle.

PENTECOST SUNDAY Special Mass schedule Saturday June 4 - 5 pm Mass (4 pm Penance and Reconciliation) Sunday June 5 - 3 pm Mass Solemn Pontifical Mass for the Parish 50th Anniversary (No 8 AM, 10 AM or 12 noon)

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Faith Formation Julia Cullen

Pastoral Coordinator of Faith Formation - Religion Education ReligiousEd@stmaryscoltsneck.org 732-780-266 X 309

Rose Farrow

Coordinator of Faith Formation - Youth & Adult Catechesis YouthRE@stmaryscoltsneck.org 732-780-2666 X 310

Welcome to the new home of our Religious Education newsletter! All important RE news will be here every week for the convenience of our RE families. Check out the links below and don’t forget to turn in your intergnerationals. Mark your calendars for our Summer Intensive Orientations, they are mandatory for all summer students.

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Diocesan-wide Family Mass/Picnic -Sat. 6/18 Diocesan Pilgrimage - 11-12-22 FLYER Guide for Catholic families of opt-out rights for curriculum of public school students Summer Intensive Volunteers—(7th grade and up) LINK TO VOLUNTEER Comm .Service hrs. given

Faith Formation Calendar:

1 June 2022- Intergenerational Record due for the 2021/2022 school year for grades 1-6 5 June 2022-50th Anniversary Parish Picnic, beginning at 3pm mass 10 July 2022– Summer Intensive Orientation for July Session, beginning at 12pm mass, following in the church 11 –22 July 2022-July Summer Intensive, Monday to Friday, Virtual Session 9am to 12pm 7 August 2022-Summer Intensive Orientation for August Session, beginning at 12pm mass, following in the church 8-19 August 2022-August Summer Intensive, Monday to Friday, On Campus Session 8:30am to 12:30pm

The completed Intergenerational Participation form is to be submitted by

1 June 2022

The form to be completed can be found HERE

Liturgy of the Word Dismissal This is the practice of having the 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.

Join us every Sunday at the 10am mass

First Intergenerational of the 2022-2023 school year: Grandparents Day Mass/Celebration 10am mass followed by breakfast and craft in Madonna Hall

Sunday, 24 July 2022 RSVP Link - Volunteer Link

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Our Journey Continues….

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Our Journey Continues….

Another Bible Study is about to begin, The Great Adventure with Ascension:

Another Bible Study is about to begin through Ascension Press.

EPIC: The Early Church – A Journey Through Church History, by Steve Weidenkopf This study encompasses the first three of the twelve EPIC Church history periods: Mustard Seed: AD 33-99 Persecution: AD 100-312 Conversion and Councils: AD 313-499 “As you encounter the people, places, and events in these centuries, you are likely to discover in a real sense – perhaps for the first time – fascinating aspects of the Catholic Faith that will strengthen you in your own journey as a Catholic. Each of these stories – some funny, some sad, some inspiring – help us understand, appreciate, and remember who we are as a family of faith.”

“We are the inheritors of the legacies of great men and women who for two thousand years have spread the gospel throughout the world and built a great and lasting civilization.”

Come join us.

Tuesday evenings: 7:30 – 9:00 pm (10 sessions) Spiritual Center Facilitator: Chuck Young Dates: 7 June – 9 August 2022

Register HERE Parish Members: No Cost Outside Parish: $30.00

Galatians – Set Free to Live.

“Galatians is a letter written by St. Paul to the churches he had established on an earlier missionary journey through Galatia (modern-day Turkey).

St. Paul announced to the people of the region the Good News that through the work of the Lord Jesus, God calls all men, Jews and non-Jews alike, into a family relationship with himself. The Galatians had eagerly received this gospel, been baptized, and had begun living this new life in Christ.

Galatians speaks directly to the central question of faith: What must I do to be saved? And so, the apostle Paul’s writing reflects the passion of a convert and is full of pastoral concern for his spiritual children.”

Come join us!

Wednesday mornings: 10:00 – 11:30 am (8 sessions) Spiritual Center Facilitator: Barbara Schaflin Dates: 8 June – 27 July 2022

Register HERE Parish Members: Free Non-members: $30.00

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In absentia, 50th Anniversary…

We are looking to hire Certified Teachers for our Fall Religious Education Program •

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Paid positions available for the fall weekly program starting the end of September 2022 and continuing to the beginning of May 2023 In person and live online classes available to teach Looking for Certified teachers in our community whose faith is alive and active who are also certified in catechesis (we will get you certified) All positions afternoon and evenings, Sunday thru Wednesday

For more details, please contact Julia Cullen Coordinator of Faith Formation/Religious Education ReligiousEd@stmaryscoltsneck.org 732-780-2666 X 309

URGENT NEED IN UKRAINE Your help is needed in Ukraine where there are already more than 2.9 million people in need of assistance!

Your prayers and support will make so much difference. Please give a vital gift today!

Please donate HERE.

“I am not with you today because someone in my condition should not be travelling. That is to say, it’s not that I’m just a 93 year old man with a failing memory and bad back but, because of my cancer and Covid I have a compromised immune system which means that in these pandemic days I am not permitted to be in large groups. Small groups, going out and so on are ok but not large gatherings. Which is why my heavy cross is that I can no longer celebrate weekend Masses where there are hundreds of people --weekday is ok---or join you in your glorious 50th Anniversary. I shed a tear at that. I miss terribly not being with you in person seeing you, celebrating with you, hugging you warmly.

I have my memories. I spent some 21 wonderful years at St. Mary’s. I was there at the creation so to speak. I had the thrill and blessing of experiencing St. Mary’s evolution from strangers to parishioners to friends and finally, most gloriously, to a warm and wonderful family. St. Mary’s became a home to us all and a magnet for the world. I dearly cherish my memories there and I send my heartfelt congratulations to you and your wonderful pastor and pray that your continued witness in these difficult times may make all things new again.

So I bless you: May you: Celebrate the Past.

Bless the Present. Embrace the Future. In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Amen. Father Bausch” [The above was sent from Reverend Fr. William Bausch, Pastor Emeritus]

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Quo vadis…

My Dear Parishioners: Today we celebrate the Solemnity of Pentecost. By this indwelling of the Holy Spirit we ourselves become advocates of God’s presence for others. This gift of the Spirit, then, makes its demands on us.

We must monitor the way we live so that others truly see us as advocates of God’s presence bringing new life. This new life that we share with others might be so simple as a reassuring touch or helping hand.

It might be so great as making a sacrifice of time to join the parish choir or volunteer for some task that needs to be done for the good of all. At any rate living the paschal mystery means that we bask in the good gift of God’s life that the Spirit brings. Living the paschal mystery means also that this good gift has its cost—we still must die to ourselves in order to be the true presence of Christ for others.

Hood Texas; our Pastoral Associate for Temporal Administration, Edwin Sevillano, will be returning to Peru for a family wedding and a visit with his parents mid-June; Monsignor Troiano will be undergoing Cataract Surgery mid June and again later in the month…please keep him in your prayer. We are so very blessed to share in the ministry of these fine men who generously serve our parish community.

We continue to make slow and steady progress in our 2022 Annual Catholic Appeal. We are close to our goal at this time. As Catholics living in the Central NJ Diocese of Trenton it is our responsibility to assist His Excellency, The Most Reverend Bishop to oversee our diocese, provide for the needs that exist, disperse charitable and emergency funding as well as maintain proper standards of oversight. I ask that you do something to help our parish reach the goal set for us. Your act of faith enables our dioPentecost marks the 50th day and conclusion of the cese to continue to meet the changing needs of our Easter Season. It is the fulfillment of God’s covelocal church community. Thank you for your kindnant with those born again through Sacramental Ininess and sharing. tiation of Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist to be with us always until the end of time. It is this Spirit This weekend we observe the 50th Anniversary of that prompts us to continue to move forward and our Parish Community as we know it today. We bring others to Christ. It is this Spirit that sustains have a special mass schedule this weekend: Saturus when we address the difficult circumstances in day 5:00pm; Sunday 3:00pm with His Excellency, our lives. We begin the Liturgical Season of Ordi- The Most Reverend David O’Connell, Bishop of nary Time this coming Monday. However, the next Trenton as Principal Celebrant and Homilist. There two Sundays are Solemnities of the Lord: Trinity will be 25 or so concelebrating priests. Jim Knipper, Sunday and Corpus Christi. We will return our litur- a Deacon of our Diocese of Trenton and a native of gical environment to a more appropriate style for the our Parish will serve as deacon for this mass. Please Liturgical Season of Ordinary Time which con- join us for the Musical prelude at 2:30pm with the cludes during the month of November with the So- mass beginning at 3:00pm. lemnity of Jesus Christ, King of the Universe.

To all those who wore some type of red garment this The month of June this year is filled with activity. weekend, Thank You for helping us to decorate the We are busy readying for the upcoming Summer Re- church for this Solemnity of Pentecost. Let us conligious Education Programs; Preparing to conclude tinue to pray for an outpouring of the Holy Spirit on this fiscal year and prepare for the next; celebrating our parish community and upon our Catholic the rich liturgical life of the Church as I outlined last Church as we strive to build the Kingdom of God in week and so many other aspects of parish life. We our midst. Congratulations to all who have particiwelcome Brother Gregory Sambi, OSB, a recently pated in the 2022 Easter Collection. We have inordained Transitional Deacon who will serve a 10 cluded a report for your consideration. Please take a week internship with us this summer beginning 1 moment to review it and become better informed June; Father Mike will make a visit to Ireland to par- about our parish. Have a great week. Let us reticipate in a family wedding and enjoy an extended member one another in prayer. Happy Sunday. stay for a month beginning 6 June; Father Gene will Peace. Father Jeff depart 6 June for his new military posting at Fort

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Temporal Administration, Stewardship & Outreach Edwin A. Sevillano TemporalAdmin@stmaryscoltsneck.org Sharing Our Treasure May 29 2022— The Ascension of the Lord “ Weekly Sacrificial Stewardship

$12,893

Envelope Contributions

$7,411

Electronic/Online Contributions

$5,200

Loose Contributions

$281 261 $48.32

# Registered Parishioner Households

988

This weekend June 4-5 is our monthly Building & Mortgage Reduction second collection. Our payment is $7,966.26. Please be generous.

"He has shown the strength of his arm, he has scattered the proud in their conceit. He has cast down the mighty from their thrones, and has lifted up the lowly. He has filled the hungry with good things, and the rich he has sent away empty." Lk 1: 51-53

As of May 31, 2022 Goal: Pledged: % of goal: # donors: Average gift: Paid to date:

$75,000 $67,185 90% 182 $355 $47,052.50

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 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.

Parking head-in on the grass Support The Parish of Saint Mary through Online Giving! https://giving.parishsoft.com/smcn Sign-in for our Online Giving system to make your parish offerings from your bank account or Credit Card! You can also download the ConnectNow Giving App for Android or iOS

Thank you for your continuous support!

It is so wonderful that we are blessed with many parishioner families & visitors to our parish in occasions such our parish anniversary celebration. Please be reminded that all staff, ministry volunteers & choir members should park head-in on the grass around the parish campus. Visitors are invited to do the same for additional parking especially on:

Pentecost Sunday, 3 PM Mass

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2022 Easter Collection: $87,324.91 CONGRATULATIONS & THANK YOU! Dear Parishioners & Friends, Below is a simple accounting of our 2021 Easter Collection. The sacrificial sharing of many has enabled us to exceed our expectations. 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. # of Gifts 4 14 1 23 66 40 32 238 611

2022 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 ZERO Visitor Checks Loose cash # of Parishioner gifts:

$13,569 $15,570 $771 $11,755 $18,146 $6,855 $4,000 $14,177

Average Gift $3,392.19 $1,112.14 $770.63 $511.10 $274.94 $171.36 $125.00 $59.57

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$603 $1,880

$46.36 -

418

Average Gift:

$202.97

Gift Total

Pattern of Giving Easter Collection

Year 2021 2012 2007 2002 1997 1982 1972

1,017 2,340 2,155 1,620 1,480 670

$90,024 $56,053 $54,932 N.A. $29,314 $8,411 $3,038

Easter Collection Tracking $100,000

$90,000

$80,000

$70,000

$60,000

$50,000

$40,000

$30,000

$20,000

$10,000

$0 2014

2015

2016

2017 Prior

2018 Easter Sunday

2019 Post

Total

2020

2021

2022

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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 SN Colton Boag, USCG LCpl Devon Francis Chrzan, USMC Lt. Col. John Anthony Coppola, US Army Major Douglas Coppola, US Army Lt. Mary Herman, USN SN Christian Houlihan, USN LT. Jason Joseph Howe, USN SPC Michael John Mento, US Army 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

June 5th, 2022 | 12 Lifelong Catechesis Week of June 5th - June 11th READINGS FOR THE WEEK 5 SUNDAY: PENTECOST Acts 2: 1-11 / Romans 8: 8-17 / John 14: 15-16. 23b-26 6 Monday: Genesis 3: 9-15. 20 or Acts 1: 12-14 / John 19: 25 -34 7 Tuesday: 1 Kings 17: 7-16 / Matthew 5: 13-16 8 Wednesday: 1 Kings 18: 20-39 / Matthew 5: 17-19 9 Thursday: 1 Kings 18: 41-46 / Matthew 5: 20-26 10 Friday: 1 Kings 19: 9a. 11-16 / Matthew 5: 27-32 11 Saturday: Acts 11: 21b-26; 13: 1-3 / Matthew 5: 33-37

FOR DEEPER REFLECTION: Question for Children: Jesus tells us that we need to forgive to have peace. Name one way that you can forgive a friend or classmate.

Question for Youth: St. Paul tells us that we all have unique gifts for the good of others. What is special about you? How can you use those gifts to help others – friends, family, strangers?

Question for Adults: Even as working disciples of Christ, we are given the gift of peace. How do you experience this gift, and how do you share it with others?

The Sanctuary Lamp this week is burning for:

Church: Special Intention New Parishioner Orientation Sunday, July 31, 2022 11:00AM at Madonna Hall 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

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. Available weeks listed below: Church - 7/17, 7/31,8/14 Chapel - 6/26, 7/10, 7/24

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June 5th, 2022 | 13 Red Bank Catholic HS Class of 1972 50th Reunion

Did you know ….

The causes of falls in the elderly include such things as muscle weakness, poor balance and vision, lack of confidence at moving about, and the effect of medication, walking on uneven ground, over-reaching, or over stepping.

Tai Chi is a low impact, weight bearing exercise; and with regular Tai Chi practice, it helps build internal strength, reduce falls, and improve the quality of life.

Barbara Schaflin, certified instructor of Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention; Diabetes; Memory; and Rehabilitation/Rejuvenation, has taught 103 participants this past year in the various disciplines. Beginner and Advanced Classes are offered Thursday mornings, in the Northax (Gathering Space) 10:0010:45; 11:00-12 Noon respectively.

Contact: BarbaraSchaflin10@verizon.net

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Volunteers Needed for Jail & Prison Ministry Did you know that inmates in the prisons in NJ have not had Catholic religious services since March of 2020 due to COVID restrictions?

That’s more than 2 years without seeing a priest, receiving Holy Communion, or going to the Sacrament of Confession. The prisons are gradually reopening to pastoral visitors, but many of our long-time volunteers have passed away, retired, or moved away. We need to rebuild the ministry. There is urgent need for Priests, Deacons, Lay Ministers of the Eucharist, and possibly RCIA Instructors. If you feel called to explore this opportunity to serve, please contact Peter Haas, Coordinator of Jail and Prison Ministry. He can be reached at 609403-7198 (office), 609-915-3491 (cell) or by email at phaas@dioceseoftrenton.org. Thank you.

Barbara Lastella Chachko: barbstar54@gmail.com (732-978-0913) Kathy McHugh Lacko: Kathy.lacko@gmail.com (732-245-4254) Kathy Ruhl: Kathy.Ruhl@comcast.net (203) 927-9856) Knights of Columbus Council 6392 50th Anniversary An Invitation to All Knights of Columbus!! Council 6392 will be celebrating our 50th Anniversary at our June Business Meeting. All Knights from Any council are invited to join us on June 7th, 7pm at St Catherine's in Holmdel (108 Middletown Rd Holmdel, NJ 07733). Food, Drink & Fellowship begins after a shortened meeting. Please RSVP to Rob Arena, Grand Knight, Knights of Columbus Council 6392 at robertoarena2000@yahoo.com

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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!

All programs will be offered online and in person unless otherwise indicated.

GOD’S EVER-PRESENT LOVE IN MOTION IN-PERSON ONLY Wednesday, June 8 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. Donation: $25 includes lunch.

SATURATED IN GOD’S LOVE IN-PERSON ONLY Friday, June 10 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM Enjoy a day outdoors being saturated in God’s love through creation and the Scriptures. Donation: $25, includes lunch.

DISCERNMENT MAKES ALL THE DIFFERENCE IN YOUR WORLD! Friday, June 10 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM This day includes the full teaching of Ignatian Discernment of Spirits! If you find yourself sliding down “the greasy pole” of desolation or negative thinking, this day will help you immensely. The Ignatian teaching on discernment is life-changing as we practice awareness, understanding and right action regarding the various spirits that present themselves to us day by day and moment by moment. Donation: $35 includes lunch; Zoom $30.

IMAGES OF GOD IN TEILHARD AND MERTON IN-PERSON ONLY Begins 7:00 PM – Ends 10:00 AM June 12 – 17 Sunday to Friday Sister Kathy Duffy returns to Francis House to lead us in prayer as we consider the role of the Divine in the ongoing creation of the universe. Pierre Teilhard de Chardin speaks eloquently of the Cosmic Christ hinted at in Paul’s epistles to the Ephesians. Thomas Merton sings the praises of Divine Wisdom in his poems.

Donation: $400/$60 non-refundable deposit. Commuters welcome, meals included.

YOU ARE INVITED TO CWOZ Chapter Retreat Day. The day consists of Mass, Adoration, Music by: Joyful Praise, Speaker, Sharing, Networking and Prayers for Healing.

This month’s speaker is Jeannie Vandervoort a child of God, born in Brooklyn she came to be a Jersey girl in 1992. Blessed to be a parishioner at St. Veronica in Howell. Jeannie is part of the Joyful Praise worship group that leads praise there at the noon mass on Sunday. With four of her sisters in faith she writes a weekly meditation for the Kingdom Fire Starters ministry. Jeannie has been an elementary school teacher for 35 years and loves her job. Working with children is the greatest job in the world!

“In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.

The earth was formless and empty. Darkness was on the surface of the deep and God's Spirit was hovering over the surface of the waters. God said, "Let there be light," and there was light.” Genesis 1:1-3 “Come and hear, all who fear God. I will tell what He did for my soul: to Him I cried aloud, with high praise ready on my tongue.” Psalm 66

Jeannie invites us to join her as she shares: “Holy Spirit’s on the Move” Date: Saturday, June 11, 2022 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Mass-9:00am. will be celebrated by Fr. Thomas Maher Place: St. William the Abbot Church 2740 Lakewood Allenwood Rd, Howell, NJ 07731 Admission: $20.00 includes Box lunch - pay at the door Come and bring a friend!

Reservations: are necessary-must select a Box Lunch from selections listed on CWOZ Website www.cwoz.org You can also register by phone-please leave your phone number, spell your last name and select a Box Lunch: 1. Turkey/Provolone, 2. Ham/Swiss, 3. Chicken/Roasted Pepper & Mozzarella, or 4. Grilled Vegetables at 732-202-8352 no later than Tuesday, June 7, 2022 Mary Ann Collett, Co-founder/Director of Catholic Women of Zion cwoz@cwoz.org