The parish of saint Mary
A Catholic Community Proclaiming the Greatness of God in our Time
Phone:732-780-2666 Fax:732-780-0394
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
June 8, 2025
SUMMER OFFICE HOURS
The Parish Office will be open Monday through Thursday from 9 AM to 2 PM through August 29,2025. The office will also continue to open one Sunday a month from 9 AM to 1 PM.
Thank you for your cooperation
Please
Mass Intentions for:
Saturday June 7 2025 - Sunday June 15 2025
Saturday, June 7
5PM
Loretta Saake * Barbara Saake
Christopher Costello * Jane Slattery
Robert Monaco MD * Jeanne & Matthew Cerbone
Sunday, June 8 - 8AM
Owsen Doonan by Phyllis & Hugh Murphy
Santiago Tapia * Rita Duenas
Ronald D. Johnson * Joyce & Jay Flynn
10AM
Pro Populo
Salvatore Rapaglia * Joseph, Dawn & Abigail Burtone
Frances Teeple * The Quigley Family
12PM
Deceased members of the Mustillo Family * The Gruenling Family
Mario Grillo * The Favieri & Cutrupi Family
Loving Family Members * Janet Munger
Monday, June 9- 9AM - Chapel
Diane Aromando * Diane Carnevale
Loving Family Members * Janet Munger
Tuesday, June 10 – 9AM - Chapel
Lorraine martins * Susan wilbert & family
Carols Martins * Susan Wilbert
Wednesday, June 11- 9AM - Chapel
Logan Dayton * Wife - Ann Marie Dayton
Lillian Albano * Danielle Hennessey
Thursday, June 12 - 9AM - Chapel
S SGT Stephen J. Coleman * Carol Donahue
Friday, June 13 – 9AM - Chapel
Lillian Corcoran * Francine & Joseph Corcoran
Vaughn Bigelow Jr. * Joyce & Jay Flynn
Saturday, June 14 - 5PM
Ed Eastman * Barbara & Joe Verga
Joseph Verga * Barbara & Joe Verga
Intentions for Joseph P. Fano Jr. * Joseph & Evelyn Fano
Sunday June 15– 8AM
DeStefano/Albruno Families * Franceschetti Family
John Sionas & Michael Stivala, Sr. * Eileen & Michael Stivala, Jr.
Vaughn Bigelow Jr. * Joyce & Jay Flynn
10AM
Stephen Daisak * Barbara Daisak & Family
Gerri McCarthy * John & Dawn
Ilario Nicoletta * Filomena Nicoletta
12PM
Pro Populo
Wesley Garrison * Zumba Family
Fedele Iuliano * The Iuliano Family
Mary Magdalen de Pazzi, Virgin, 1566-1607
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. Her mother watched as Caterina, watching a sunset, was able to focus her mind totally on God.
Read More HERE
MASS INTENTIONS AND SANCTUARY LAMPS (MEMORIALS)
Mass intentions for all occasions (birthdays, anniversaries, sickness, etc.) for the deceased or living can be requested online HERE Please scroll down to the preferred date and time, whether daily Mass or weekend Mass. Intentions are available from the next couple of weeks until December 2025. The stipend per mass intention is $10
Consider requesting a Sanctuary Lamp in memory of a deceased person or in honor of a living individual. Sanctuary lamps burn permanently in the Church and Chapel. Requests can be made for a week, starting Sunday and ending the following Saturday. The stipend per sanctuary lamp is $25. Requests can be made online HERE
Mass intentions and sanctuary lamps can also be requested in person at the Parish office during business hours.
Lifelong Catechesis - Week of June 8 June 14
READINGS FOR THE WEEK:
Pentecost Sunday June 8
Gn 11:1-9 or Ex 19:3-8a, 16-20b or Ez 37:1-14 or Jl 3:1-5/Rom 8:22-27/Jn 7:37-39
Monday June 9
Gn 3:9-15, 20 or Acts 1:12-14/Jn 19:25-34
Tuesday June 10
2 Cor 1:18-22/Mt 5:13-16
Wednesday June 11 Acts 11:21b-26; 13:1-3
Thursday June 12
2 Cor 3:15 4:1, 3-6/Mt 5:20-26
Friday June 13
2 Cor 4:7-15/Mt 5:27-32
Saturday June 14
2 Cor 5:14-21/Mt 5:33-37
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
Col. John Anthony Coppola, US Army
TSgt Stephen Witherow, USAF
LCpl Edward Zarzecki, USMC
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?
Life Long Catechesis
Lt. Col. Douglas Coppola, US Army
~ Lt. Mary Herman, USN
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SN Christian Houlihan, USN
LT. Jason Joseph Howe, USN
SPC Michael John Mento, US Army
LTJG 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
Pleaseprayforthefollowingmembersofourparishcommunitywhoareill:
Ann Romano
Jack Coppola
Kaitlin Donahue Nagle
Nancy Niven
David Niven
Lorraine & Alan Smith
Lori Lettieri
Lauren vinci
Dawn Reinhardt
Helen Prill
PATTY Kamertz
Rose walch
Joyce daniel Edward Habrack
Jeff McBride
Owen Shoemaker
Peter Vickers
Debby Tanico
Toaddorremoveafamilymemberfromthesicklistpleasee-mailONLY parishbulletin@stmaryscoltsneck.org. Please,also,keepusupdatedonyourlovedone’shealth. Nameswillberemovedfromthelistafter3months.ThankyouforkeepingourParishinformed.
Worship & Music
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 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 (40 days after Easter) as they awaited the coming of the Spirit. Pentecost is the celebration 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 NewTestament 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. This is also considered to be the brith of the Church, as after this, the Apostles were confident to travel far and wide, and make disciples of all the nations.
“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 9, 2025 to Trinity Sunday, June 15, 2025. However, the Church’s law does permit this precept to be fulfilled at another time during the year when there is a just cause.
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 the chapel to engage in the Liturgy of the Word at a level more appropriate to the children’s understanding.
Saturday, 14 5PM
Jacob Barasky George Barasky
Marybeth Jacobson Mary Ellen Griffin Angela Kinlin
Sunday, 15 8 AM
Jack Main NOT FILLED
Carly York Joe Ventura Kevin Swan
OH - Louse Habrack
TH - Tom Kinlin
TH - Elvira Dapul MD
ALT - Susan Murphy
OH - Joseph Flanagan
TH - Gina Shute
TH - Mary Aiello
ALT - Cindy Ventura
OH - Steve Stanley
Sunday, 15 10 AM
Tesya Yaninas Olivia Linquito
Choir/ Cantor Matt Yaninas
Barbara Schaflin
Sunday, 15 12 PM NOT FILLED NOT FILLED Carly York Charles Young Jennifer Stubbs
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
TH – Ruchard Gerbino
TH - NOT FILLED
ALT – Fran Vaina (SUB REQ)
OH - Ron Gabbard
TH – Tom Nathanson
TH - Dawn Reinhardt
ALT – Irene Weller
Baptismal Preparation Session
St Mary Parish is offering our next Baptismal Preparation Session on: Tuesday, July 8, 2025 @ 6:30 PM Pre-registrationisrequired aweekin advance. ContactUs
Please remember in your prayers those who have recently died.
Kathy Mogensen (donor of parish handbells)
Pentecost Sunday
Almighty God, on this day you opened the way of eternal life to every race and nation by the promised gift of your Holy Spirit: Shed abroad this gift throughout the world by the preaching of the Gospel, that it may reach to the ends of the earth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. .
(LectionaryPage.net)
Faith
Formation
Julia Cullen - Pastoral Coordinator of Faith Formation / Religion Ed ReligiousEd@stmaryscoltsneck.org 732-780-2666 X 309
Congratulations to the 7th graders this year for completing their bible projects….they are ready for pick-up in Madonna Hall!
SUMMER ORIENTATIONS ….
For July virtual and August on campus are on June 22 or June 29 Families chose their date upon registration check the calendar for details
Looking for parents who are called to help out in Religious Education….
We are in need of adults (over 18) to assist in the virtual and on campus classrooms. Please reach out to the RE office for how to complete the necessary paperwork and background checks.
Confirmation Reminders
*Confirmation Retreat is scheduled for 14 September 2025, beginning at 10am mass and following in Madonna Hall. Mandatory for all Confirmandi and Sponsors
*Confirmation Rehearsal will take place on 11 October 2025, 4pm mass followed by rehearsal in the church
Calendar
22 June 2025
Summer Intensive Orientation– July & August
Beginning at 12pm mass, Following in the chapel (FHC- 1 & 2, CF- A, B, C & D)
29 June 2025
Summer Intensive Orientation-July & August
Beginning at 10am mass, Following in the church (FHC- 1 & 2, CF- A, B, C & D)
13 July 2025
Opening “Blessing” mass for July Intensive 12pm mass in the church
14-25 July 2025
July Summer Intensive, Virtual Monday to Friday, 9am to 12pm
Confirmation Prep
• Please have your child keep both their Youth Bible & Chosen book in a safe place. Both are needed next year in CP-2. This will ensure not having to purchase another set of books.
• Bible projects have been evaluated and are ready for pick-up. The creativity and hard work were evident! Thanks to all students and families.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIE FOR SERVICE HRS: 7 June, 5pm mass & 8 June, 8am, 10am, 12pm Passing out books on Pentecost SIGN UP LINK HERE
Pastoral Care
Rosemarie Farrow - Pastoral Coordinator of Pastoral Care & Outreach
R.Farrow@stmaryscoltsneck.org 732-780-2666 x 310
YOUTH MINISTRY OPPORTUNITY
For ALL 8th – 12th Graders
Please join for….
Coffee & Donuts
Sunday, 8 June 2025 - after 10:00am mass
This is a great opportunity to meet fellow parishioners and catch up with those whom you already know.
Let’s take advantage of this time and share a special moment with your Saint Mary family! Please contact the parish office to join the hospitality team
Join Our Baptism Welcome Team
Help welcome new families as we celebrate the gift of baptism at St. Mary’s! As a Baptism Minister of Welcome, you’ll be a warm, friendly presence for those bringing their children into the Catholic Church. Want to learn more? Come see us at Coffee & Donut Sunday!
High School Graduates
As a parish community we recognize the need to support graduates in staying connected to the Catholic Church after they graduate.
With more than 80% of high school students leaving their faith in college, we need a way to connect graduates to the next step in their faith journey.
Our parish has partnered with Newman Connection. Newman Connection connects graduating high school students to the Catholic campus ministry of their chosen college (whether it is a Catholic college or not). Connect directly with Newman Ministries HERE
My Dear Parishioners:
Quo vadis...
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.
Pentecost marks the 50th day and conclusion of the Easter Season. It is the fulfillment of God’s covenant with those born again through Sacramental Initiation of Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist to be with us always until the end of time. It is this Spirit that prompts us to continue to move forward and bring others to Christ. It is this Spirit that sustains us when we address the difficult circumstances in our lives. We begin the Liturgical Season of Ordinary Time this coming Monday. However, the next two Sundays are Solemnities of the Lord: Trinity Sunday and Corpus Christi. We will return our liturgical environment to a more appropriate style for the Liturgical Season of Ordinary Time which concludes during the month of November with the Solemnity of Jesus Christ, King of the Universe.
The month of June this year is filled with activity. We are busy readying for the upcoming Summer Religious Education Programs; Preparing to conclude this fiscal year and prepare for the next; celebrating the rich liturgical life of the Church as I outlined last week and so many other aspects of parish life.
We continue to make slow and steady progress in our 2025 Annual Catholic Appeal. We are lagging behind last year at this point. 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 diocese to continue to meet the changing needs of our local church community. Thank you for your kindness and sharing.
To all those who wore some type of red garment this weekend, Thank You for helping us to decorate the church for this Solemnity of Pentecost. Let us continue to pray for an outpouring of the Holy Spirit on our parish community and upon our Catholic Church as we strive to build the Kingdom of God in our midst. Congratulations to all who have participated in the 2025 Easter Collection. We have included a report for your consideration. Please take a moment to review it and become better informed about our parish. We will observe a Eucharistic Day in two weeks as we celebrate the Solemnity of Corpus Christi. More to come. Have a great week. Let us remember one another in prayer. Happy Sunday. Peace. Father Jeff
Sharing Our Treasure Sunday, June 1 Ascension of the Lord
NEW BAPTISMAL FONT!
# Registered Parishioner Households 910
Honor the LORD with your wealth, with the First fruits of all your produce; Then will your barns be filled with grain, with new wine your vats will overflow.
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
Several years ago, we announced a gift toward replacing the current baptismal font which has been unusable due to multiple leaks. The process has taken much longer than anticipated and after consultation with the parish Patrimony Committee and the Finance Council we are pleased to announce that the new baptismal font is scheduled to be installed during the month of August 2025. Since the existing baptismal font was installed without the proper footings we will need to cut the floor open to pour the footings to ensure the stability of the font. Additionally, we will need to cut the floor open to install new piping for the font. We appreciate your cooperation during this time of construction and repair. Please be advised that during this period of transition we will be able to celebrate Baptisms in the chapel, should requests be made for this time. Thanks for your patience as we continue to work in making our sacred worship space more beautiful and dignified.
Alternatively, just Text SUNDAY to (732)-889-7800 and follow the instructions to complete your offering. Should you require our assistance setting up your new account, please call the parish office at (732)-780-2666. You can also download the Connect Now Giving App for Android or iOS.Thank you for your continuous support!
THANK YOU ! For all your efforts in supporting the Annual Catholic Appeal! Please continue to make your pledge payments so that our parish can receive the maximum rebate. If you haven't made a pledge yet please go to 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. Thank you for your prayers and support
2025 Easter Collection: $82,217
as of June 4, 2025
CONGRATULATIONS & THANK YOU!
Dear Parishioners & Friends,
Below is a simple accounting of our 2025 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.
Pattern of Giving
The Barn For the Poorest of the Poor 49 Kanes Lane, Middletown, NJ 07748
- Distributes food to the missionaries of charity (Mother Teresa’s order) & the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal in NJ & NY
- Needs drivers to drive once a month to NJ & NY locations
It's Planning Time for the Martha Mary Guild Clothing Sale
The annual Sale will be Sept. 4 - Sept. 7, but right now, during Spring cleaning time, is the perfect opportunity to set aside clean, usable men's, women's and children's clothes, shoes and accessories. (No household items, please!) Collection days will be Aug. 17 - Sept. 3 in Madonna Hall. Many helping hands are needed to sort and arrange the clothes. This is a great chance for Confirmation candidates to fulfill their Community Service. We welcome you!
Please email MarthaMaryGuild@gmail.com with the days and times you'll be available. We thank you, and remember, you will not only be doing a wonderful kindness, but you will also have fun!
Call Gerry Duffy at 973-418-5683 or send an email to BARNFORTHEPOOR@GMAIL.COM
CallingallParishioners… SAVETHEDATEANDSAYCHEESE!
The Parish of Saint Mary Photo Directory All parishioners are welcome and encouraged to be part of the new parish directory! If you schedule an appointment and view your photos, you will receive a complimentary parish directory and 8x10 family photograph. Parishioners may make their appointment online or following mass beginning this fall.
PhotoDatesandHours
10/1/2025 2:00pm - 8:30pm
10/2/2025 2:00pm - 8:30pm
10/3/2025 2:00pm - 8:30pm
10/4/2025 10am - 4:00pm
10/6/2025 2:00pm - 8:30pm
10/7/2025 2:00pm - 8:30pm
RETROUVAILLE: REDISCOVER THE LOVE
IN YOUR MARRIAGE
Tens of thousands of couples have healed their marriages through Retrouvaille (pronounced Retro-vy). If you know anyone who could benefit from this program, please pass this on. Couples learn to build communication skills and to increase intimacy. It provides help for marriage problems, difficulties or crises. The next program will be held August 1 - 3, 2025 at the Family Life Center in Malvern, PA. For more information, or to register, visit www.HelpOurMarriage.org or call 215-7663944 or 800-470-2230. All inquiries are strictly confidential.
Join us for a powerful multi-generational rally with Bishop David O’Connell in the Diocese of Trenton, the heart of the Garden State! Saint Mary, Mother of God Church –Middletown, NJ. Saturday, June 7, 2025. Come and be renewed by the Holy Spirit as generations gather in unity, worship, and revival!
Dynamic worship | Spirit-filled talks | Garden State revival Register now: www.DOTCCR.org
Pentecost Rally – Garden Revival – 50 days from Easter