10th Sunday of Ordinary Time

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

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

Saturday, June 8 - 5PM

Loretta Saake * Barbara Saake

Mass Intentions for:

Saturday June 8 2024 - Sunday June 16 2024

Jon Kopko *Lynne and Jonathan Lewicki

Elaine Cruz * Marta Gutierrez

Sunday, June 9

8AM

DeStefano/Albruno Families by Mr. and Mrs. Franceschetti

Doris M.Mangini * Alice Ganley

Ryan Stevens * Michael and Eileen Stivala

10AM

Joseph Dickinson * Dickinson-Pancila Family

Irene Baron * Dickinson-Pancila Family

Stephen Daisak * Barb Diasak & Family

12PM

Pro Populo

Special Intention (Living (intentions of)) * Bob Amling

Sarah O'Neill * Hugh and Phyllis Murphy

Monday, June 10 - 9AM

Carlos and Lorraine Martins * Susan Wilbert and Family

Tuesday, June 11- 9AM

Logan Dayton * Ann Marie Dayton - wife

Lillian Albano * Danielle Hennessey

Wednesday, June 12 - 9AM

S SGT

Stephen J. Coleman * Carol Donahue

Lillian Corcoran by Francine and Joseph Corcoran

Thursday, June 13 - 9AM

Rev. Daniel F. Gowen by Rev. Fr. Jeffrey E. Lee, Staff and Parishioners

Eleanor DeLeo * Connie Malliae

Friday, June 14 - 9AM

Vaughn Bigelow Jr. * Jay and Joyce Flynn

Patricia Riceputo * Cynthia DiNapoli and Family

Saturday, June 15- 5PM

Pro Populo

Ed Eastman * Barbara Verga

Jon Kopko * Ted and Eleonor Kleczko

Sunday June 16

8AM

Joseph Velba * Adele and Joe Velba

John Sionas and Michael Stivala, Sr. * Eileen and Michael Stivala, Jr.

Neil Slattery * Jane Slattery

10AM

Alicia Abriam * Drs. Gener and Elvira Dapul

Ted Ziemienski * Marilyn and Carl Simone

Andy Harris * Jim Neff

12PM

Angelo and Antoinette Lucarelli * Richard and Maria Gerbino

Teresa Ambrosio * The Gruenling Family

Anthony Garito * Arlene and family

Mass Intention Requests

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

Pleaseprayforthefollowingmembersofourparishcommunitywhoareill:

Jack Coppola

~ Bill Donahue

~ Kaitlin Donahue Nagle

~ Lori Lettieri

Lauren vinci

~ TOM JACOBSON

~ Dawn Reinhardt

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Jeff McBride

Owen Shoemaker

~ Ginny Hamlin

Gerard Thompson

~ Melissa Love

Fran Raleigh

~ Dee Lembo

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Lifelong Catechesis

- Week of June 9 - June 15

FOR DEEPER REFLECTION:

READINGS FOR THE WEEK:

10th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Gn 3:9-15/2 Cor 4:13 5:1/Mk 3:20-35

MONDAY JUNE 10

1 Kgs 17:1-6/Mt 5:1-12

TUESDAY JUNE 11

Acts 11:21b-26; 13:1-3

WEDNESDAY JUNE 12

1 Kgs 18:20-39/Mt 5:17-19

THURSDAY JUNE 13

1 Kgs 18:41-46/Mt 5:20-26

FRIDAY JUNE 14

1 Kgs 19:9a, 11-16/Mt 5:27-32

SATURDAY JUNE 15

1 Kgs 19:19-21/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

LCpl Devon Francis Chrzan, USMC

Col. John Anthony Coppola, US Army

TSgt Stephen Witherow, USAF

LCpl Edward Zarzecki, USMC

Question for Children: Why do our parents and teachers have rules we need to follow? Why do you think God has rules for us to follow?

Question for Youth: God has created us with free will, the freedom to follow or ignore God’s will for us. How can you discover God’s will for you

Question for Adults: We humans are vulnerable to sin. Our sins most often lead to shame, mistrust, and blaming. How can following God’s will free you from these destructive actions?

Life Long Catechesis

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

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

This week the Sanctuary Lamp burns for… Church:Gloria &TedZiemienski Requested by: Martha Mary Guild

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.

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

The Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus

This solemnity, one of the later ones to enter in the liturgical calendar, is celebrated 19 days after Pentecost, or 5 days after Corpus Christi; therefore, always on a Friday. Due to the moveable date of Easter, this celebration can occur anyway from late May to early July, although it most often falls during June. Thus, the month of June is also dedicated to the Sacred Heart.

The devotion to the Sacred Heart, more specifically to the love of God as symbolized by the heart of Jesus, has been practiced by many and can be traced back as a communal practice to the 11th century and back even further in the private devotions of the early church fathers, such as Saint Augustine of Hippo and Saint Ambrose.

Although not a holy day of obligation, it is an obligatory solemnity for the church, meaning that the solemnity will supplant whatever other memorial may normally occur on that day in the calendar. Like a Sunday, it has 3 sets of readings, one for each Sunday cycle of the liturgical year. It also serves as a special day of prayer for the sanctification of priests; as such, all are encouraged to pray especially for priests, that they may continue to live holy lives, and serve well the Lord and his faithful on earth, as well as for vocations to priestly ministry.

The image of the sacred heart is that of a human heart, crowned with flame, surrounded by thorns, a cross rising from the top, pierced with a lance and bleeding. This symbolized Christ’s suffering at Calvary, but also his triumph over death and the power of his love. Statuary often depicts Jesus with his arms outstretched and the heart in front of the chest, or pointing to his heart, calling attention to his love and redeeming grace.

Anthony of Padua, 1195-1231

Saint Anthony was born in Lisbon, Portugal, into a wealthy family. When he was only fifteen, he asked to be sent to the Abbey of Santa Cruz. After learning theology, he asked permission to leave and Abbey so that he could join the new Franciscan Order. Sometime later, the Dominican friars came to visit the Franciscans. There was confusion about who would deliver the homily. The Dominicans were known for their excellent preaching, so the Franciscans assumed it would be the Dominicans. The Dominicans assumed the Franciscans would provide one. The head of the Franciscan hermitage asked Anthony to speak on whatever the Holy Spirit told him to speak about. Anthony preached a beautiful and moving homily that impressed both groups and Anthony became known for his teaching.

On one occasion, Anthony attempted to preach the Gospel to heretics that would not listen to him. So, Anthony went down to the river banks of the town and preached to the fish. Anthony did not preach to the fish for the benefit of the fish. Rather Anthony preached for the glory of God, the delight of the angles and for his own peace of mind and heart. When the people saw the fish gather near Anthony, they realized they should also listen to what Anthony had to say.

Saint Anthony died at age thirty-six and was canonized less than a year later by Pope Gregory IX. Saint Anthony is the patron of Lost Things. He is credited with many miracles involving lost things and lost people. A Feast honors this saint on June 13.

Ministry Schedule: 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time June 15 & 16

Saturday,15 5 PM NOT FILLED NOT FILLED

Diane Dragone

Charles Young Mary Ellen Griffin

Sunday, 16 8 AM

Sunday, 16 10 AM

Jack Main NOT FILLED

Jacob Barasky George Barasky

Carly York

Carly York

Rita Duenes (Sub Req)

Sunday, 16 12 PM

Jonathan Stubbs Gonzalo Sevillano

Kevin Swan

Barbara Schaflin Carl Simone

Carly York T Mullin

OH - Susan Murphy

TH - Elvira Dapul MD

TH - Monica Barr

ALT - Louis Habrack

OH - Steven Stanley

TH - Joyce Flynn

TH - Joseph Flanagan

ALT - Gina Shute

OH - Sue Fitzpatrick

TH - Maureen Geiger

TH - Fran Vaina

ALT - Gregory Calderaro

OH - Liz Turkovic

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 - Tom Nathanson

TH - Irene Weller

ALT - Nick Turkovic

Baptismal Preparation Session

St Mary Parish is offering our next Baptismal Preparation Session on: SUNDAY, July 14, 2024 at 1:00 PM

Pre-registrationisrequired aweekinadvance. ContactUs

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.

Welcome the newest members of our Saint Mary Parish family Who were recently Baptized:

Cameron Matthew DuCharme

Jackson Anthony Harakal

Aiden Michael Murugesan

Faith

Julia Cullen - Pastoral Coordinator of Faith Formation / Religion Education

Religious Ed CALENDAR:

22 June 2024

Summer Intensive Orientation

Following the 5pm mass in the church

23 June 2024

Summer Intensive Orientation

Following the 12pm mass in the church

14 July 2024

July Summer Intensive opening mass 12pm in the church

15-26 July 2024

10 day July Summer Intensive Virtual Program, M-F 9am to 12pm

28 July 2024

INTERGENERATIONAL - 1ST OF THE 24/25 SCHOOL YEAR

Grandparents Day mass and breakfast

Beginning at 10am mass, followed by breakfast in Madonna Hall

Summer Service Hours

The RE Summer Intensive is in need of volunteers! sign-up here to assist in the July or August Program

ReligiousEd@stmaryscoltsneck.org 732-780-2666 X 309

June blessings to all as this month is filled with many end of year celebrations! For the first time and for your convenience, we are having summer orientations the end of this month. See details below.

INTERGENERATIONAL lists should have been handed in digitally by 1 June, please reach out to the RE office if you missed the cut off.

We are in need of parents to help out in our summer program, in July or August. For further details and to sign up , reach out to the Religious Education office at: religioused@stmaryscoltsneck.org

Summer Intensive Orientation

June 22 & 23, will be our Summer Intensive RE Orientation directly following the mass. Folders will be given out with important information for the summer and for the year. Children must be accompanied by at least one parent/guardian. This is mandatory for all students and their families that are registered in the summer program for grades 1-8

22 June, beginning at the 5pm mass

23 June, beginning at the 12pm mass

Deacon Richard gerbino

first mass and reception

The Eucharistic Pilgrimage came through the Diocese of Trenton this past week. A powerful moment with Jesus in the Eucharist! The St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Route traveled to St. Mary’s Cathedral in Trenton on May 28, 2024, St. Mary of the Pines in Manahawkin on May 29, 2024 and St. Mary’s Church in Bordentown on May 30, 2024. pictures from Trenton and Bordentown

Quo vadis...

My Dear Parishioners:

Today we celebrate the Tenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. As we continue journey through the Liturgical Season of Ordinary Time, this weekend we are reminded that with the Lord there is mercy and redemption. The Lord waits for us to seek out his presence and ask forgiveness. Jesus, through his birth, suffering, death and resurrection has opened the way for us to abandon the life of sin and destruction providing us the way of hope and God’s love. Perseverance is the way forward. We should never lose heart We must always trust that God will raise us up as Jesus was raised.

This time of the year is busy for our staff. Finalizing the Master Calendar; Ordering Supplies for Summer Programming; Reviewing Budget Proposals and Capital Items to be Purchased & Projects scheduled. All of this is important for us to be focused on the way ahead to better serve our parishioners.

We have a number of new families who have moved into our town and have come to us to become part of our parish community. There is a process for this to be completed each stage is important and informative. Families are not fully registered until the entire process is completed. I am grateful to our parish support staff and team for their careful oversight of this process in welcoming new parishioner families to our community.

We are experiencing a greater number of requests for the Sacrament of Baptism of newborn children. We have redesigned our Baptismal Preparation Process to make it more informative and more efficient maximizing participants time by having videos available prior

to the session. It is our hope that families can watch these and have questions prepared when they come for the session. Another shift has been the participation of our Faith Formation/ Religious Education Staff so that families can meet them early on to establish healthy relationships for the future. Additionally, Father Mike and Deacon Rich serve as the clergy presence to this process.

We are making slow steady process with the 2024 Annual Catholic Appeal. I am grateful to all those who have already made a gift or pledge. I ask those who have not to please do so in the coming week. Thank you for your generous support.

Mrs. Rose Farrow has assumed the role of Pastoral Coordinator of Pastoral Care here at the Parish of Saint Mary and the Parish of Saint Catherine Holmdel She will share her 32 hours weekly between the two parishes. Congratulations Rose and Thank You for your generous service to the Church and our Parishes.

This coming week the universal church observes the Memorial of Saint Anthony of Padua, Doctor of the Church. Devotion to Saint Anthony has spread throughout the world. May we continue to ask the intercession of Saint Anthony as we discern how to better serve the poor and needy in our midst. Later this month we will celebrate the Solemnity of John the Baptist and the Solemnity of Saints Peter & Paul. Have a great Week. Let us remember one another in prayer. Happy Sunday. Peace. Father Jeff

Temporal Admin., Stewardship & Outreach

Sharing Our Treasure June 2 2024 – Corpus Christi

# Registered Parishioner Households 957

THANK YOU for your generosity.

Building & Mortgage collection $10,233

Our payment is $7,966.26. Thank You to parishioner Anthony Martorana for your $7,000. gift to this fund in addition to your regular giving

“repay to Caesar what belongs to Caesar and to God what belongs to God.”

Mk 12: 17

Speak with a Priest

 Struggling with a life event and in need of spiritual assistance?

 Want to celebrate the Sacrament of Penance outside the normal Confession times?

 Trying to find your way back to engagement with the Church?

 Discerning vocation?

 Looking to complete your Sacraments of Initiation and wish to chat about the journey?

St Mary is offering the opportunity for parishioners to chat with a priest who are only indirectly engaged with the parish. If interested please contact Fr. Mike Walsh by phone (732)780-2666 x205 or email frmike.walsh@stmaryscoltsneck.org

Edwin A. SevillanoTemporalAdmin@stmaryscoltsneck.org

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

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!

As of June 3, 2024

Goal: $75,000

Pledged: $ 85,883.50

% of goal: 111% # donors: 205

Average gifts: $ 380.02

Total gifts: 226

Paid to date: $ 78,632.50

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

TENTHSUNDAYINORDINARYTIME

OGod,fromwhomallgoodproceeds:Grantthatbyyourinspirationwemaythinkthosethings thatareright,andbyyourmercifulguidingmaydothem;throughJesusChristourLord,who livesandreignswithyouandtheHolySpirit,oneGod,foreverandever.Amen.

(LectionaryPage.net)

"Caring for People by People Who Care" Serving Monmouth and Ocean Counties

I wanted to take this opportunity to introduce myself. My name is Dena Glynn, Director of Development at Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey. We are thrilled to have you as part of our coalition of caring!

• Medical Transportation: Door to door transportation to medical appointments

• Grocery Shopping: Volunteer is assigned to do in person food shopping bi-monthly

• Companionship Home Visits: Weekly visits offering friendship

• Caregiver Canines®: Pet Therapy weekly visits from a certified therapy dog

• Caregiver Respite: Support and weekly visits for those living with dementia or other chronic illness to give the family caregiver a break

• Connect thru Music: A beautiful music program designed to connect dementia clients with their former self

• Handy Andy: Simple home repair & maintenance services, in & out doors

• Healthy Hop: Free on demand door to door transportation using Uber

LOOKING FORWARD TO CARNIVAL 2024

June 17th through June 22, 2024

The Parish, School and surrounding community come out in droves to support this event and have a "GREAT" time, too!

The food is scrumptious; hamburgers, french fries, pizza, sausage and peppers, and our famous zeppoles are outstanding! There are rides and games of chance.

Church Of Saint Leo The Great 50 Hurleys Lane Lincroft, NJ

June 24 to June 29, 2024, because it's time for the most anticipated event of the year!

The Great Fair of Saint Mary’s! Join us at the heart of the Saint Mary’s Church parking lot for six nights of unforgettable family fun!

Parish Of Saint Mary

9 Cherry Tree Farm Rd Middletown, NJ

MOTHER MARY & SAINTS PILGRIMAGE to ENGLAND, IRELAND, SCOTLAND.

Sept 16-27, 2024. 12 Days $4990. Includes RT Airfare from Newark, Daily Breakfasts & Dinners, Hotel accommodations, professionally guided tours, deluxe motor coach & more.

Fr Abraham Orapangkal, pastor St Mathias parish, Somerset Tour Chaplain. Daily Mass & Prayers, For more information kindly call or Email: JULIET HOBSON 732-439-2835 Email: yetjcb@icloud.com

CARLO ACUTIS, “ The Saint of The Internet“

THE FIRST MILLENNIAL TO BE CANONIZED IN THE CATHOLIC CHURCH!

Carlo Acutis was born May 3, 1991, in London, where his father was working. Just a few months later, he moved with his parents, Andrea Acutis and Antonia Salzano, to Milan, Italy.

Carlo was diagnosed with leukemia as a teenager. Before his death in 2006, he offered his sufferings for Pope Benedict XVI and for the Church, saying: “I offer all of my suffering to the Lord for the pope and for the Church in order not to go to purgatory but to go straight to heaven.”

From a young age, Carlo had a special love for God, even though his parents weren’t especially devout. Antonia Salzano, his mom, said that before Carlo, she went to Mass only for her first Communion, her confirmation, and her wedding. But as a young child, Carlo loved to pray the rosary. After he made his first Communion, he went to Mass as often as possible at the parish across from his elementary school. Carlo’s love for the Eucharist also inspired a deep conversion for his mother. According to the postulator promoting his cause for sainthood, he “managed to drag his relatives, his parents to Mass every day. It was not the other way around; it was not his parents bringing the little boy to Mass, but it was he who managed to get himself to Mass and to convince others to receive Communion daily. Read More