Bishop of the Diocese of Trenton: Most Reverend David M. O’Connell, C.M.
Bishop of the Diocese of Trenton: Most Reverend David M. O’Connell, C. M.
Pastor: Reverend Fr. Jeffrey E. Lee
Pastor: Reverend Fr. Jeffrey E. Lee
Pastor Emeritus: Reverend Fr. William J. Bausch
Pastor Emeritus: Reverend Fr. William J. Bausch
Parish Trustees: Linda Dickinson-Pancila & Tom Nathanson
Parish Trustees: Annette Raynor & Roger Zurro
JUNE 7, 2026
Parish Office Closure:
Thursday June 18, 2026
For a staff retreat
Please plan according
Thank you for your cooperation Why Catholics Should celebrate
Saturday June 6
MASS SCHEDULE & INTENTIONS
Saturday, June 6, 2026 - Sunday, June 14, 2026
9 AM at Saint Catharine, Holmdel
4 PM
Loretta Saake *Barbara Saake
Gertrude Brier *Turkovic Family
Edmund Baranoski *Jack and Rorie Coppola
Sunday June 7
8 AM
Santiago Tapia *Rita and Michael Duenas
Father Xavier *Eileen and Michael Stivala
Katherine E. Borghetti *Maritza Melone and Lindsay Ambrosia
10 AM
Living & Deceased Parishioners & Parish Benefactors
Anna Pancilla *Linda Fredda
Beverly A. Luttgens *Jeanette and Ed Melando
12 PM
Gaetano Tagliavia and Giuseppa Catalano *Tagliavia Family
Modestino Lucarelli *Constance Gerbino
Jame and Mimi Pellicano *Gabbard Family
Monday, June 8
9 AM
Lillian Corcoran *Francine and Joseph Corcoran
Raymond P Shebell, Jr. *Rorie and Jack Coppola
Tuesday, June 9
9 AM
George Hurley *Mr. and Mrs. Michael Arki
Maura Meagher *Freda O’Doherty
Church Sanctuary Lamps
Wednesday, June 10
9 AM
Logan Dayton *Ann Marie Dayton
Intentions of Monsignor Michael Walsh *Rose Farrow
Thursday, June 11
9 AM at Saint Catharine, Holmdel
Friday, June 12
9 AM at Saint Catharine, Holmdel
Saturday June 13
9 AM at Saint Catharine, Holmdel
4 PM
Nelson Bowdish *Barbara Saake
Loving Family Members *Janet Munger
S SGT Stephen J. Coleman *Carol Ann Donahue
Sunday June 14
8 AM
DeStefano/Albruno Families *Franceschetti Family
Anthony Scarola *Natalie Weinhofer
Mary and Michael Stivala Sr. *Eileen and Michael Stivala Jr.
10 AM
Stephen Daisak, Sr. *Barbara Diasak
Lillian Albano *Danielle Hennessey
Brian Reitsma *Matthew Marciano
12 PM
Living & Deceased Parishioners & Parish Benefactors
Emilia Constanza Chavez *Gioacchini Family
Carol Bocchiccio *Mr. and Mrs. Sebastian Angelico
Peter Vickers
Jose Latorre
Please pray for the following members of our parish community who are ill:
Rev. Msgr. Michael J. Walsh
Kathy Weber
Jack Coppola
Fr. William Bausch
Joe Brando
Lori Lettieri
Edward Habrack
Mario Geneve
To add or remove a family member from the sick list, please email parishbulletin@stmaryscoltsneck.org. Names will be removed from the list after 3 months. Thank for keeping us updated on your loved one’s health.
Josephine Lombardozzi
LIFELONG CATECHESIS: Week of June 7 to June 13 READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Sunday, June 7 Corpus Christi
Dt 8:2-3, 14b-16a/1 Cor 10:16-17/Jn 6:51-58
Monday, June 8
1 Kgs 17:1-6/Mt 5:1-12
Tuesday, June 9
1 Kgs 17:7-16/Mt 5:13-16
Wednesday, June 10
1 Kgs 18:20-39/Mt 5:17-19
Thursday, June 11
Acts 11:21b-26; 13:1-3
Friday, June 12
Dt 7:6-11/1 Jn 4:7-16/Mt 11:25-30
Saturday, June 13
1 Kgs 19:19-21/Mt 5:33-37
Please pray for our Military & First Responders
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.
AMT Colton Boag, USCG
Col. John Anthony Coppola, US Army
TSgt Stephen Witherow, USAF
LCpl Edward Zarzecki, USMC
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
FOR DEEPER REFLECTION
The Eucharist is the center of our faith.
Question for Children: receiving Holy Communion change how you treat those around you?
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?
SAINT OF THE WEEK
Junípero Serra, Priest, 1713 1784 No person had more influence on the settlement of California than Padre Junípero Serra. He was born Miguel José Serra to parents of humble means, living in Petra on the Mediterranean island of Majorca. His early education took place on the island at the Franciscan convent of San Bernardino. The church there had several small chapels on either side of the main altar dedicated to saints. Young Miguel developed a strong love for these saints while attending Mass, and their names, including San Diego, San Juan Capistrano, Nuestra Señora de Los Angeles, San Francisco, later became the names of the cities and missions which he established along the Camino Real in California.
Miguel was ordained in 1737, and took the name Junípero at that time. In the same year, he was named a professor of philosophy at the university in Palma, Spain. He continued with his studies and, in 1742, earned a doctorate in theology. A year later, he was selected to the Dun Scotus chair of theology at the university. He also became renowned as a preacher on the island and was chosen to preach on the highest holy days. READ MORE 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 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.
This year, the bishops of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops will consecrate the United States to the Sacred Heart of Jesus as part of the nation’s 250th anniversary celebrations. The consecration, scheduled for June 11, 2026 the evening before aims to renew the nation spiritually by entrusting it to Christ’s divine love and mercy. The bishop have encouraged dioceses and parishes across the country to participate through special liturgies, Eucharistic adoration, works of mercy, and a national novena leading up to the event. Rooted in the Church’s long tradition of devotion to the Sacred Heart, the consecration seeks to remind Catholics that true renewal of society comes through conversion of heart and fidelity to the Gospel. Another common practice of enthroning Jesus in your Home this month is one that is encouraged this year in order to bring all families closer to the heart of Jesus as we honor our nation’s anniversary. More information about how to participate can be found HERE.
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Saturday, June 13
4:00 PM
Sunday, June 14
8 AM
Sunday, June 14 10 AM
Sunday, June 14 12 Noon
MINISTRY SCHEDULE
Saturday, June 13 & Sunday June 14
Jonathan Stubbs Eva Tomasetti Bridget Farrow Jennifer Stubbs Charles Young
Jacob Barasky (Sub Requested) Carly York
Rita Duenas (Sub Requested) Joe Ventura
Tesya Yaninas Grace Collins Carly York Matt Yaninas Steve Rumsby
OH-Susan Murphy
TH– Jane Slattery
TH-Tom Nathanson (Sub Made)
ALT-Elvira Dapul MD
OH– Cindy Ventura
TH-Mike LaCava
TH-Roseanne LaCava
ALT-Justine Buzzetta
OH-Daen Burtone
TH-Richard Gerbino
TH-Joseph Burtone
ALT-Linda Dickinson-Pancila
OH-Ron Gabbard
(Sub Requested) (Sub Requested) Carly York Mary Ellen Griffin Jennifer Stubbs
TH-Richard Gerbino
TH-Dolores Lembo
ALT-Michal Kalisz
Offering is $3.00 per candle. ABBREVIATED MASS
27/28 June—Saturday 4pm & Sunday 10am 4/5 July—Saturday 4pm & Sunday 10am 11/12 July—Saturday 4pm & Sunday 10am (No 8am or 12pm masses of these weekends)
GROTTO CANDLES
The Grotto Candles are available for your prayer intentions.
FAITH FORMATION
Julia Cullen — Pastoral Coordinator of Faith Formation / Religious Education
Grandparents Day INTERGENERATIONAL, our first INT of the 26/27 RE year, is on July 26, 2026. This important and special day begins with 10am mass and continues in Madonna Hall. This is an RSVP only event, as breakfast will be served. Please use this link to sign-up to attend. This event is for Grandparents and Grandchildren.
We are still in need of some adult and young adult volunteers for our summer intensive program for July VIRTUAL and August ON CAMPUS. Confirmation prep students will receive service hours. SIGN-UP HERE to volunteer.
As a reminder, the Confirmation Retreat is scheduled for 19 September, beginning at the 4pm mass and following in Madonna Hall. This is for all children who will be making their Confirmation in October 2026. Confirmandi are asked to attend with their Confirmation sponsor or a parent. A light dinner will be provided.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
12 July 2026
Blessing Mass 12 P.M. Mass & Orientation Summer Intensive July VIRTUAL
13-24 July 2026
Summer Intensive July Virtual M-F, 9 A.M. 12 P.M.
26 July 2026
Grandparents Day
INTERGENERATIONAL -Sign Up Here
Beginning at 10 A.M. mass, following in Madonna Hall
2 August 2026
Orientation & Blessing Mass On Campus, FHC:1&2&CF:A,B,C,D-12PM -church
Seeking Confirmation Prep or High School students to distribute Sacred Heart of Jesus cards following each mass the weekend of June 13 and June 14. Click here to sign up.
Visit the NCLL site for more information
This week we highlight the NCCL initiative: Easter Egg Hunt~ This year, we implemented the NCCL parameters during our annual Easter Egg Hunt. The Easter Egg Hunt seeks to engage parish community building as well as catechesis on the paschal mystery of the Resurrection of the Lord. Parishioners of all ages also learned about Divine Mercy Sunday, as it was held on the 2nd Sunday of Easter. We had over 250 parishioners in attendance this year and pre-stuffed over 700 Easter Eggs for the parish grounds. With the arrival of the Easter Bunny, tons of candy and baked treats, it was fun day for all!
PASTORAL CARE & OUTREACH
Rosemarie Farrow Pastoral Coordinator of Pastoral Care & Outreach
Congratulations to our newly initiated who came into Full Communion with the Church at the Easter Vigil.
Being a registered and active member of a parish is an important part of living out our Catholic faith in community. The Parish of St. Mary considers someone an active member when they:
Attend Mass regularly
Participate in the life of the parish
Juniper Barasky
Rachelle Deyo
And financially support the parish as they are able. We also encourage adult children over the age of 25 to register separately as parishioners, even if they continue to live in the same household. This helps them take personal responsibility for their faith journey and stay connected to the life of the Church. Non-residents are encouraged to register in the parish where they reside or attend Mass regularly.
Kirsten Lawson
Lucianna Manza
Angelica Weber
If you're interested in becoming a registered member of our parish, or need help with the process, we’d love to assist you. Please visit our parish website for more information or contact the parish office, we're here to help! Main Phone Number 732-780-2666
Quo vadis...
My Dear Parishioners: Today we celebrate The Solemnity of The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ. It is far too easy for us to file out of our pews or chairs into the Communion line, receive, return, leave after Mass is over, and get on with our lives. The food and drink that Jesus offers us in this liturgical celebration requires of us conscious preparation, deliberate partaking, and ongoing savoring by how we live. Eucharist changes us to live more holy and self-giving lives. We can’t just put on a costume or cloak of being Jesus’ followers; sharing in the body and blood of Christ means that we share in Jesus’ life of self-giving. This is the only way to eternal life. During this Year of the Eucharist let us be ever more focused on our need to commune with the Lord and our God’s invitation to Come to the Feast!
Corpus Christi provides us an opportunity to think about our own understanding of the Eucharist…Jesus truly present to us…as we continue to respond to the command, “Do this in remembrance of me.” Our participation in the Eucharist requires preparation. It is important that we are ready to encounter the Lord as we come together for the mass. We prepare by determining in advance what mass we will attend; arriving in a timely manner… that is, a few minutes before the start of the mass (at least 5 minutes) in order to settle down and quietly center our thoughts; joyfully participating in the prayers, songs and gestures; remaining until the final blessing; and, lastly, being charitable in the parking lot as we make our way home. Each of us is called to imitate the mystery that we celebrate. That is, to become more and more like Jesus who gave his life for the many. You and I are called to share of ourselves, not from our excess, but from our very wanting. When we truly embrace the Eucharist as the fundamental act of the Catholic Community, then everything else we do or strive to become
is rooted in the Paschal Mystery of Christ. Let us strive to continue to become more and more grounded in the Eucharist as we build God’s Kingdom in our midst.
This week (13 June) is the Memorial of Saint Anthony of Padua. We welcome those who keep the novena in their homes. Come and honor this Doctor of our Church. Sunday, 21 June is the civic observance of Father’s Day. We pray that Saint Joseph will serve as a model for all of our Fathers, Grandfathers, GreatGrandfathers, Godfathers and Expectant Fathers. Thank you for embracing your vocation of Fatherhood and for modeling that for your children. Let us continue to pray for all of these men as they strive to live their vocation.
During the month of June the universal church turns its gaze toward the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus as THE ultimate image of mercy and forgiveness. This year, as part of AMERICA 250, the Conference of Bishops has asked that we entrust our country to the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus. Let us pray for an increased awareness of the need to be agents of healing and reconciliation. Have a great week. Let us remember one another in prayer. Happy Sunday. Peace. Father Jeff
TEMPORAL ADMINISTRATION & STEWARDSHIP
Edwin A. Sevillano— Pastoral Associate for Temporal Administration & Stewardship
Total Donors: 169 (67% towards participation incentive)
Average Gift: $412.96
Total donors needed to qualify for the participation increase incentive: 251
Celebrating 100 years of retreat ministry in Long Branch, NJ
San Alfonso Retreat House 755 Ocean Avenue
Long Branch, New Jersey 07740
"COME
TO THE
WATER" RELAX & RENEW WEEK
JULY 19 - 24
We invite you for a week of rest and renewal at San Alfonso.
Design your own schedule with time for quiet prayer, daily Mass, and various optional activities.
Note: This retreat is open to all; women and men, clergy, and religious sisters.
To Register, click HERE
Save the Date Annual ~ Family Pilgrimage Day ~ Saturday, September 19, 2026 | 9AM - 3:30PM
This year the annual family day pilgrimage will be hosted by the Franciscan community, in the Diocese of Trenton at St. Francis of Assisi Parish, Long Beach Island (Southern Ocean County), New Jersey. It is the perfect place for families to enjoy quality time together. Truly a family-friendly pilgrimage offering a range of activities, and quality time together. All are Welcome! We invite you to spend the day with us at St. Francis, Long Beach Island, NJ.
For more information please contact: Josue Arriola 609-403-7155
Offerings at Francis House of Prayer Trenton Diocesan Spiritual Center and Retreat House 84 Walnford Road • Allentown, NJ 08501 www.FHOP.org * 609-877-0509 * FHOP@verizon.net
IN PERSON ONLY -PERSONAL RETREAT DAYS
Wednesday, June 10 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Come to Francis House for silence, personal prayer and optional spiritual direction. The day begins and ends with a brief prayer together. Please bring a bag lunch. Donation: $10; $40 with spiritual direction.
IN-PERSON AND ON ZOOM DRAWN TO GOD THROUGH CREATION
Wednesday, June 17 9:30 AM – Noon
Come and enjoy the awesome beauty, deep serenity, joy, excitement and gratitude creation can give you as it leads you into the heart of God.. Donation: $25.
IN-PERSON ONLY
PERSONAL RETREAT DAY
Wednesday, July 1 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Take a day away from the busyness of your life. Come to Francis House for silence, personal prayer and optional spiritual direction. The day begins and ends with a brief prayer together. Please bring a bag lunch. Donation: $10; $40 with spiritual direction.
IN-PERSON ONLY
A HOLY WALK ON HOLY GROUND
Tuesday, July 7 5:00 – 8:00 PM
Come explore God in nature. Allow God to fill you with awe and nurture your soul. Put on your walking shoes and head out with us, starting at Francis House of Prayer, on a walk in Historic Walnford Park. We will experience nature in a special way using our senses of sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch while in silence. We will walk, listen to Scripture and rest in the presence of God our Creator. Led by Bernadette Citarella. Donation: $25. Light supper included.
