Bulletin for June 7, 2020

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 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 Trustees: Bill LaMorte Irene Weller Worship schedule inside.

Refer to website for more detailed information visit www.stmaryscoltsneck.org

June 7, 2020

Deacon: John Wedemeyer

Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity

Mend your ways, encourage one another, agree with one another, live in peace, and the God of love and peace will be with you. 2 Corintthians 13:11

Online Viewing of Mass Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity available at 5 pm Saturday, June 6.

The Parish of Saint Mary - You Tube Channel (https://bit.ly/2SkpRET)

After viewing the Mass online receive communion outside the Church 11 am Sunday, June 7.

Plan to arrive before 11:00 am.

Beginning June 14 Sunday Mass will be in the Church  8 am, 10 am, and 12 noon No Saturday Mass Limited seating will require advanced sign-up. details inside pages 4 -6.

Pre-registration for June 14 will: START: Monday, June 8 END: Thursday, June 11 at noon

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Mass Intentions for the Week of June 6 - June 14 For * Requested by Saturday, June 6 – Birdie Egan * The Wards Loretta Saake * Barbara Saake Mark Neumann * Tashian Family Sunday, June 7 – Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity 8 AM Pro Populo DeStefano/Albruno Families * Mr. and Mrs. Franceschetti 10 AM Muriel & Patrick Harrington * Carmel & Peter Vickers Heather Nicole Bates * Linda and William Stagliano 12 PM Robert A. McNamara * McNamara Family Ralph Martucci * Richard and Maria Gerbino Pvt. Anthony S. Stoia * Stoia Family Monday, June 8 – John Grabowski *Beth, Joe and Boys Tuesday, June 9 – Mary Jo Towne * Farrow Family

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Please pray for the following members of our parish family who are ill: Marcela Abril Kathleen Amatel Fr Bill Bausch Eileen Beckley Susan Condon Blake Conley Logan Dayton John DeSimone Kaitlin Donahue Nagle Tom Fadale James Fiedler Emily Gioacchini Edward Habrack Tom Hudak Anton Kopp Theresia Kopp

Bridget Korn Lori Lettieri Donna Lodi Leonidas Mavrookas Mary Joan McNamara Walter Moeller Kevin O’Shea Stanley Rembisz Paola Richmond Abel Rodriguez Owen Shoemaker Victoria Slater Gerard P. Thompson Seneida Tomasetti Cecilia Vilca Lauren Vinci

Wednesday, June 10 – Michelle Battaglia * Gary and Lillian Thursday, June 11 – Anthony Martelloni * Lorraine Lee Friday, June 12 – S SGT Stephen J. Coleman * Carol and Frank Donahue Joseph Iannelli * Joseph, Cindy and Matthew Iannelli

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

Saturday, June 13 – Lillian Corcoran * Francine and Joe Corcoran Intentions of Leonidas Mavrookas * Suzanne Schlesinger Grace Toscano * JoAnn and Nick Pellicone Sunday, June 14 – CHURCH Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ 8 AM Vaughn Bigelow, Jr. * Jay and Joyce Flynn Sergio Dos Santos * Eileen and Michael Stivala 10 AM Pro Populo Joseph Dickinson * Dickinson-Pancila Family Gerri McCarthy * John and Dawn Reinhardt 12 PM Irene Baron * Irene D. Weller

GROTTO CANDLES The Grotto Candles are available for your prayer intentions.

Offering is $3.00 per candle.

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.

Intentions are available

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Lifelong Catechesis Week of June 8 - June 14 READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Friday:

2 Cor 1:1-7; Mt 5:1-12 2 Cor 1:18-22; Mt 5:13-16 2 Cor 3:4-11; Mt 5:17-19 2 Cor 3:15 -- 4:1, 3-6; Mt 5:20-26 2 Cor 4:7-15; Mt 5:27-32

Sunday, 14 June Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ Dt 8:2-3, 14b-16a; 1 Cor 10:16-17; Jn 6:51-58 Questions for Deeper Reflections: Question for Children: How does receiving Holy Communion change how you treat those around you?

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Prayer for Health Care Workers Almighty God, whose beloved Son Jesus Christ, went about doing good, and healing all manner of illness and disease: continue, we beseech you, his gracious work among us. Grant to physicians, nurses and all health care professionals wisdom and skill, sympathy and patience; keep them safe and preserve them from all contagion. Cheer, heal and sanctify the sick, and send down your blessing on all who care for them healer, Jesus Christ, Our Lord.

Amen. + J. Augustine DiNoia

Question for Youth: Jesus tells us that through the Eucharist we will remain in him and he is us. How does the Eucharist keep you in relationship with Jesus?

Question for Adults: Share one way that the Eucharist connects us as “one body” – how does it change the way we relate to each other?

- Lifelong Catechesis

Mass Intention Request ONLINE Available through the link below is an online form to request Mass Intentions for the remainder of the 2020 calendar.

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 Ensign Jason Joseph Howe, USN SPC Michael John Mento, US Army PFC Nicholas Poskonka, US Army Captain Richard Savo, US Army 1st Lt. Adam Sjoholm, US Army 1st Lt. Ryan Tanguay, US Army SSgt Stephen Witherow, USAF LCpl Edward Zarzecki, USMC If there is a family member you wish to be placed on the list, please contact the Parish Bulletin at 732-780 -2666 or parishbulletin@stmaryscoltsneck.org.

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The Most Holy Trinity Go . . . and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. -- Matthew 28:19

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Quo vadis…

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Reprint of May 31 e-bulletin QV

My Dear Parishioners & Friends: This coming Sunday we will 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 posted a communique from His Excellency, The Most Reverend Bishop of Trenton regarding the limited and gradual re-opening of our Church buildings for the celebration of the Sacred Liturgy and the Sacraments. The document clearly articulated guidelines to be implemented throughout our Diocese of Trenton in order to be consistent and provide the very best pastoral care for the People of God. Each parish must discern how to make these guidelines a reality for the local community.

THE PARISH OF SAINT MARY, COLTS NECK 07722 Sunday Communion Service will be offered 7 June 2020. Please arrive BEFORE 11:00 am. Masks must be worn. Social/physical distancing must be observed. Maintaining a quiet, prayerful and reverential environment is necessary so that our time together is truly sacred. I am so grateful to all who have participated these past weeks. It has been prayerful and encouraging to me as we begin to emerge from the “tomb” of our homes.

Sunday Mass will resume 14 June 2020 at 8 am, 10 am, and 12 noon.

Participation will require online pre-registration. See next 2 pages for details and expectations.

(Saturday anticipatory Mass will not begin until 5 pm 11 July 2020) Daily Mass will resume Monday, 15 June at 9 am in the Church. Personal masks will be required. Social/physical distancing must be observed. No online pre-registration required. Volunteers will be needed to assist in cleaning pews each day following Mass.

Mass Intentions will continue be satisfied through private Mass when there is not a public Mass. Saturday Mass Intentions will be recorded and broadcast as the virtual weekend Mass until Saturday Mass resumes.

Sacrament of Penance & Reconciliation (confession) will resume Saturday, 11 July 2020 at 4:00 pm. Those who may have a grave need for this sacrament may contact the parish office for an appointment.

Sacrament of Baptism: Those who have already registered as well as those wishing to register for Baptism should contact the parish office for direction and details.

Sacrament of Matrimony: Those who have begun the preparation process should contact Deacon John Wedemeyer to continue. Those wishing to begin the process should contact the parish office. As always we ask that couples contact the church prior to securing the reception facility.

Faith Formation/Religious Education will continue as announced. We are not permitted to offer in person summer programming this year. Our parish staff persons will continue to inform and advise all families as information becomes available. Many of the parish adult programs have continued virtually.

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Outreach ministries and charitable support continue. Our parish buildings remain closed for in person meetings; therefore, many of the support groups that meet here each week are not able to resume at this time. This causes me great concern for those most vulnerable among us. As soon as we are able to provide a safe place we will resume offering a place for these groups to resume their important support among us. Food collections and financial support continue to be distributed as needed/requested.

EXPECTATIONS AS WE PREPARE TO GATHER FOR MASS On-line pre-registration is the best way for us as a community to be welcoming and prayerful while adhering to the strict expectation of maintaining 1/3 our official capacity. That magic number is 200 persons. Each Monday morning, beginning 8 June 2020, the pre-registration site will go live. Parishioners can choose which Mass. An email confirmation will be sent. Bring this confirmation email with you to present to those who will be at the center main doors. There will be personnel there to insure pre-registration, that each person is wearing their mask and to advise that social distancing is to be observed when entering/exiting, selecting a seat, processing/recessing to receive Holy Communion. Those who do not have computer accessibility may contact the parish office at 732780-2666 ext x311 to be entered into the system. Those who are considered at risk or those overwhelmed by this process may, as we are transitioning to our customary practice, choose to come to daily Mass. I am not suggesting this as a regular practice. I suggest this as we transition from virtual Mass on TV to the celebration of a full Sunday Mass Schedule. I have consulted parish leaders and there has been support for this approach. It will require all to come earlier than usual to be processed and to search for seating that observes social distancing. Because of this entrance will be restricted once the Mass has begun. Therefore, the 07722 practice of gracefully wandering into the church 2 minutes, 12 minutes, 17 minutes after the Mass has begun will not be possible at this time. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Masks and Social/Physical distancing are required.  There can be no physical collection of Stewardship Offerings; Two designated boxes will be placed in the Narthex/Gathering Space for the placement of envelopes or offerings. Thank you for your generosity.  Missals, Missalettes, Bulletins, and other papers have been removed. 

Holy Water has been drained from all locations.  Parish Clergy will distribute Holy Communion; we ask all coming forth to observe distancing front to back and side to side. 

There will be janitorial personnel to clean the lavatories throughout the hours when Mass is being celebrated; the entire floor of the church is to be mopped with disinfectant in between each Mass; we will need volunteers to help wipe down the wooden section of each pew in between each Mass…those interested in volunteering may contact Andrew Macirowski.

We have been advised that socializing before or after the Mass inside or outside is to be discouraged; clergy are not permitted to greet parishioners before or after the Mass.

It is my hope that attendance can be raised to 50% capacity within a few weeks. Once this has been adopted we will no longer require pre-registration.

I think that covers most of it. Again, you are awesome for putting up with all of this. It is the only way we can begin to re-convene to celebrate our Sacred Rites. I know that this is not what I signed up for in my life…but we just need to get on with it. Your prayers and support and homemade foods have helped to sustain me these months. Know that I continue to pray each day for you and your families. May Mary, Seat of Wisdom, continue to intercede for us. Peace. Father Jeff

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Communion service in front of the Church, will be held this weekend, June 7, 2020 following the same protocols as previous Sundays.

After viewing the Mass online receive communion outside the Church 11 am.

Plan to arrive before 11:00 am.

With masks on, line up 6 ft apart along either railing at the front of the Church. i.e. queue on both sides of church Fr. Jeff and Deacon John will be under the portico to distribute communion. Clergy will be in the front of the church building outside for all those wishing to receive Holy Communion. They will remain as long as there is a line. When the last person has received communion they will cease for the weekend.

What is expected? View Mass online prior to driving to our Parish Campus; Wear protective mask; Park throughout property including perpendicular on the grass; Form processional line on sidewalks (both sides of church building); Walk from your car to receive the Eucharist as the processional line dwindles; Observe physical distance when among non-family/household members; Physical distancing is the same as when we go to food stores, pharmacies, etc…; Chalk lines are on sidewalks to assist with physical distancing; Maintain an environment of prayer and quiet in preparation to receive the Eucharist; Remove mask (and gloves) as you approach the Eucharist; It is desirable that you receive in the hand; Put mask back in place as walking to your parked vehicle; Please do not congregate on campus or in the parking lot; Upon prayerfully returning to your vehicle make an Act of Thanksgiving; Carefully depart the Church campus as you return home.

We will not be accepting contributions as you approach to receive the Eucharist. Should you wish to make an offering please place your collection envelope in the Parish Office Mailbox located in the parking lot or you may mail in your collection envelopes.

Pre-registration for June 14th Sunday Mass the week proceeding only Monday, June 8 - Thursday, June 11 at noon are the sign-up times for the June 14th, 8 am, 10 am, or 12 noon Masses.

The week before the Sunday Masses, Monday through Thursday 12 noon, we will have pre-registration sign-ups available online, or call 732780-2666 x311. Please do not call Friday, Saturday, or Sunday as no one is on call to answer or retrieve messages.

The online links are either through our website or a new Mobile App called Ministry One. The selections WILL NOT be visible until registrations can be made.

The Mass time selections will only be available/visible Monday Thursday of the proceeding week.

Ministry One App is available for both iOS and Android devices. https://parishsoft.ministryone.com/landing/P26n

Ministry One App is available for both iOS and Android devices:

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Dr. Jim Bridges Pastoral Coordinator of Faith Formation and Religious Education FaithFormation@stmaryscoltsneck.org ReligiousEd@stmaryscoltsneck.org

To our Summer RE Families: We had hoped to be able to offer our Summer religious education program utilizing our parish facilities. Following the advice of the Governor and our Bishop, it has been determined that we must shift to a remote learning format for our summer program. You are probably aware that we make use of Catholic school teachers in our summer program. Like your child's current school teacher(s), they have been teaching remotely for the past two months and will bring that experience to our program. We will be working with them to make the summer program a great and enjoyable learning experience. We are sure that your child's current familiarity with the online learning format will make for a smooth transition. We are still working on the particulars with our teachers and will share with you all the details as soon as we put the finishing touches on it. To respect your scheduling choice, we will be sticking to the dates for the 2 summer sessions. Although not yet firmed up, it is likely that we will conduct the classes between 9 a.m. and noon for the 10 days of each session.

I would also like to take this opportunity to let you know that we are adding a new member to our staff. Julia Cullen, a parishioner who has been serving as a catechist and lector, will be assuming responsibility for the religious education of the children in grades 1-6 beginning July 1. We will be working together on this year's summer program.

Create your free account on the FORMED app or at www.stmaryscoltsneck.formed.org

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“Wisdom is seeing with God’s eyes.” – Pope Francis Scripture and the Tradition of the Catholic Church provide an abundance of wisdom, though it can often be challenging to apply it to our lives.

To help you learn to gather and live with greater wisdom, the Church of St. Mary will begin Wisdom: God’s Vision for Life on Tuesday, June 16 at 7:30 p.m. or Wednesday, June 17, at 10:00 a.m. online via a Zoom session. There will be 8 sessions. Each registrant will receive the textbook and will have access to all the online videos. For more information visit AscensionPress.com, or contact Jim Bridges at faithformation@stmaryscoltsneck.org. You will not only benefit personally from being part of this study; you will also help us to grow in fellowship as a parish as we grow closer to Christ together.

Register Online here https://bit.ly/3dffzyr More Information: Wisdom invites you to experience the transforming power of taking time to apply God’s wisdom to your own life. You will learn to see with his vision. You will experience the peace of knowing God cares for you, and you will see how God—and only God—can show you a path through any circumstance.

Participants of Wisdom will receive a journal and will meet every week to view an engaging video presentation followed by a time of lively group discussion and fellowship. The eight 30-minute videos, presented by Jeff Cavins, will guide you through a variety of themes drawn from the wisdom literature of Scripture. Jeff will explain Scripture’s wisdom on decision-making, finances, relationships, peace of mind, and speaking to one another and will look at the beauty of wisdom gained through age and at how Christ himself is the embodiment and fulfillment of all wisdom.

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Sharing Our Treasure May 31 Pentecost Weekly Sacrificial Stewardship

$ 12,712

Envelope Contributions

$ 8,250

Electronic/Online Contributions

$ 4,462

Loose Contributions

$ ‐

Avg. Contribution per Household this week $ 67.26 # of Contributing Households # Registered Parishioner Households

189 1,059

Thank you to all our faithful parishioners who are mailing in their offerings or sending them thru Online Giving. Our parish community is completely dependent on your inancial support. Without it, our parish cannot pay bills, cover payroll or continue helping out the poor and needy. We encourage you to continue your contributions during these dif icult and unprecedented times. For more information on our Online Giving System please see the blurb.

May God bless you for your generosity.

2020 ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL UPDATE As of 26 May 2020 Parish goal: $75,000 Total raised: $40,680 Percentage of goal: 54% # of Donors: 159 Payments received: $32,452 Average gift: $256 Thank you to all parishioners who have already made a pledge. If you have not done so yet you can do it here: https://www.dioceseoftrenton.org/aca-donate-page

Please select St. Mary Church, Colts Neck from the Parish Affiliation dropdown menu.

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Should you require our assistance setting up your new account, please call the parish office at 732-780-2666.

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During the Covid 19 pandemic, in addition to onsite services, Catholic Charities has established Tele Health and Tele Mental Health Services, Call 800-360-7711.

The 20th annual Providence House Domestic Violence Services event, scheduled for June 12th, will be combined with the Catholic Charities virtual gala on September 26.