March 21, 2021 Fifth Sunday in Lent

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 www.stmaryscoltsneck.org Deacon: John Wedemeyer

Fifth Sunday of Lent March 21, 2021

Father, glorify your name. " Then a voice came from heaven, "I have glorified it, and I will glorify it again."

John 12:28

Religious Education Registration for the 2021-2022 Term

.

See page 7 for more details

Lenten Penance & Reconciliation Sunday, March 21, 2021 at 3 pm 3:00 pm Last name A-H 3:15 pm Last name I-P 3:30 pm Last name Q-Z There will be eleven Priest Confessors for your convenience.

Stations of the Cross for Families Wednesday, March 24 at 5:30 pm in Madonna Hall.

This is for all ages however the text used will be a simpler form geared towards our younger parishioners.

www.stmaryscoltsneck.org

March 21, 2021

Mass Intentions for the Week of March 20 - March 28 For * Requested by Saturday, March 20 – 4 PM Church Frank Saake * Barbara Saake Nicholas Dwyer * Josephine Capriotta Veronica Grabowski * Grabowski and Munger Family Sunday, March 21 – Church Fifth Sunday of Lent 8 AM DeStefano/Albruno Families * Mr. and Mrs. Franceschetti Victor Rhodes Sr. * Alice Ganley 10 AM Stanley Szczepanski * Reinhardt Family Nicholas Cappelleri * Linda and William Stagliano Mimi Pellicano * Gabbard Family 12 PM Pro Populo James Barron * Mary and Bill Klein Antoinette Lucarelli * Richard and Maria Gerbino Monday, March 22 – 9 AM Chapel Vincent J. Petolino * Francine and Joe Corcoran PVT Charles H. Haber, Jr. * Carol and Frank Donahue Tuesday, March 23 – 9 AM Chapel Clare Peckinpaugh * Mr. and Mrs. DeGennaro Wednesday, March 24 – 9 AM Chapel Souls in Purgatory * Mary Soyka Abbate Thursday, March 25 – 9 AM Chapel Patricia Berkowitz * Orrico Family Friday, March 26 – 9 AM Chapel Celia Chavez Arias * Yaninas Family Saturday, March 27 – Church Pro Populo Patricia Weber * Diane Carnevale Rose Aiello * Angela and Tom Kinlin Sunday, March 28 – Church - Palm Sunday 8 AM John Grabowski * Eileen and Michael Stivala Joann Mascaro * Marie Mascaro 10 AM Noreen Cacchione * Neil and Jane Slattery Anthony J. Garito * Arlene and Family 12 PM Nicholas Cappelleri * Cianci Family Robert A. and Mary Joan McNamara * McNamara Family

2

Please pray for the following members of our parish family who are ill: Marcela Abril Kathleen Amatel Janice Basilice Fr Bill Bausch Eileen Beckley John Boyle Anne Boyle Christen Chellis Blake Conley John DeSimone Kaitlin Donahue Nagle Virginia Endlicher Joann Feliciti Cynthia Fiedler James Fiedler Emily Gioacchini

Edward Habrack Tom Hudak Anton Kopp Bridget Korn Lori Lettieri Donna Lodi Leonidas Mavrookas Ludwig Mendola Walter Moeller 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 Request ONLINE Available through the link below is an online form to request Mass Intentions for the remainder of the 2021 calendar. https://bit.ly/3dbHyip

Rest in Peace Please remember in your prayers, those who have recently died.

Janet Greco, Marianne (Lori) Lettieri’s sister Isabel Amling

Prayer Fasting Works of Love & Charity

www.stmaryscoltsneck.org

March 21, 2021

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 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 TSgt 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 732780-2666 or parishbulletin@stmaryscoltsneck.org.

3 Lifelong Catechesis Week March 22 - March 28 READINGS FOR THE WEEK

22 Mon Dn 13:1-9, 15-17, 19-30, 33-62 23 Tue Nm 21:4-9/Jn 8:21-30 24 Wed Dn 3:14-20, 91-92, 95/Jn 8:31-42 25 Thu THE ANNUNCIATION OF THE LORD Is 7:10-14; 8:10/Heb 10:4-10/Lk 1:26-38 26 Fri Jer 20:10-13/Jn 10:31-42 Sunday, March 28 - Palm Sunday Mk 11:1-10 /Is 50:4-7/Phil 2:6-11/Mk 14:1—15:47 Questions for Deeper Reflection Question for Children: Name one thing that you will do each day this week to remind you that Jesus died and rose to new life for you.

Question for Youth: We hear the story of Jesus’ death each year.

What did you hear differently this year? How has your faith changed in the past year?

Question for Adults: Identify and share one way that you - Lifelong Catechesis personally "die in Christ."

Guidelines of the Universal Church The Catholic Church in the United States asks of us as baptized Catholics to observe the following:

Sanctuary Lamp

The days of fast (only one full meal) and abstinence (no meat) are Ash Wednesday and Consider donating the sanctuary lamp that burns in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament Good Friday. All other Fridays of Lent are days of abstinence (no meat). in the Church or in the Chapel in honor of a living or deceased loved one.

Fast—consume only one full meal. Water may The suggested donation is $25.

ONLINE https://bit.ly/37RKz5p Intentions are available in the Church & Chapel in April, May, June 2021

SPRINGTIME Came the Spring with all its splendor All its birds and all its blossoms All its flowers, and leaves, and grasses.

--Longfellow, Hiawatha

be taken throughout the day Abstinence– consume no meat; this obligation prohibits the eating of meat but not eggs, milk products or condiments of any kind, even though made from animal fat.

Baptized Catholics between the ages of 18 and 59 are obliged to fast and those from the age of 14 are also obliged to abstain.

All are encouraged to embrace these practices as part of our spiritual journey.

www.stmaryscoltsneck.org

March 21, 2021

4

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

Holy Week in the Year 2021 This year’s Holy Week observances will be slightly different than in years past, as we continue to adapt to our ever-changing world. Please make note of the following.

Palm Sunday - Palms will be blest privately and available for the taking as the assembly exits the church building.

Chrism Mass - The Mass will be held without a congregation and will be live-streamed. See the Diocesan website for more information.

Holy Thursday - Mass of the Lord’s Supper - The reception of oils and washing of feet is suspended this year. At the conclusion of the Mass, the Blessed Sacrament will be reposed in the parish hall chapel, but there will be no procession. Private adoration in the chapel is permitted and encouraged.

Good Friday - There is no morning prayer this year. Commemoration of the Passion at 12 will include the veneration of the cross, the faithful are asked to bow or kneel at the cross, as touching, kissing, etc are not permitted this year. Outdoor stations will also occur, weather permitting.

Holy Saturday - Morning prayer with blessing of food will take place, followed by the decoration of the church. The Easter Vigil will begin with the assembly seated in the church, omitting the customary blessing of fire and subsequent procession. There will be no sprinkling rite, but we we still renew our baptismal promises. The same is true for Easter Sunday.

At all occasions, please do your best to follow the guidelines regarding physical distance. Masks and hand-sanitizing are required.

Even though Daylight Saving Time started March 14th, the Saturday Anticipatory Mass remains at 4:00 pm through Palm Sunday.

Lenten Penance & Reconciliation Sunday, March 21, 2021 at 3 pm 3:00 pm Last name A-H 3:15 pm Last name I-P 3:30 pm Last name Q-Z There will be eleven Priest Confessors for your convenience.

Enter only through the narthex, as on Sundays. Masks must be worn and hands sanitized. Proceed down the left side of the church,

maintaining physical distance and silence. Penitents will be called into the chapel and directed to a priest confessor. The sacrament of penance will occur. Exit the chapel through the opposite door, and proceed into the church for your penance. Kneel in a pew, say the Act of Contrition, and pray your penance. When you have finished, please maintain silence and exit through the narthex.

www.stmaryscoltsneck.org

March 21, 2021

5

Worship Schedule: March 27/28 Palm Sunday Altar Server

EMHC

Reader 1

Reader 2

Cantor

Usher

Saturday, 4:00 PM

Mark Hines William Hines

Suzanne Schlesinger - Organ Host Susan Murphy - Tabernacle Host Louise Habrack - Alt

Carl Simone

Michael Zarraga

David Maliakel

Bob Lind Usher Needed

Sunday, 8:00 AM

Ashley Austin Daniel Austin

Michael Stivala - Alt

Annette Raynor

Kevin Swan

Diane Dragone

Ushers Needed

Sunday, 10:00 AM

Valeska Yaninas Larissa Yaninas

Dolores Addler - Organ Host Dawn Reinhardt - Tabernacle Host Maureen Geiger - Alt

Matt Yaninas

Julia Cullen

Colleen Swain

Greg Penczak Usher Needed

Sunday, 12:00 PM

Altar Servers Needed

Ron Gabbard - Alt

Richard Gerbino

Charles Young

Colleen Swain

Usher Needed Jim Dolan

Available Available

2021 * Lent Dates at a Glance* Lenten Penance and Reconciliation — Sunday, March 21 - 3:00 pm Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion, March 27/28: Saturday Penance & Reconciliation 3 pm Sat 4 pm, Sunday 8 am , 10 am , 12 noon HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE Monday, March 29- 9:00 am Mass - Chapel Chrism Mass- St. Robert Bellarmine Church 7:30 pm Closed to the Public --- Live Stream Scheduled Tuesday, March 30- 9:00 am Mass - Chapel Wednesday, March 31 9:00 am Mass - Chapel Holy Thursday April 1 NO 9:00 AM Mass - 7:00 pm Mass in the Church Good Friday April 2 Commemoration of the Lord’s Passion - 12:00 pm in the Church Outdoor Stations of the Cross— 3:00 pm Holy Saturday April 3 - 9:00 am Prayer Service - Chapel NO Penance & Rec on Holy Saturday Solemn Vigil of the Lord’s Resurrection Saturday, April 3, 7:30 pm Vigil * no 4:00 pm Mass or Confessions Easter Sunday of the Lord’s Resurrection Sunday, April 4, 2021  7:30 am Mass  8:45 am Mass  10:15 am Mass  12:00 pm Mass

EXPECTATIONS AS WE GATHER FOR MASS ARE LOCATED ON OUR WEBSITE CLICK HERE

Online Mass viewing continues with the newest weekend Mass becoming available on Saturdays after 4 pm The Parish of Saint Mary - You Tube Channel (https://bit.ly/2SkpRET) https://yt.vu/+StMaryColtsNeck Worship aid for weekend Mass at https://tinyurl.com/y4xhvqz8

Chrism Mass Monday, 29 March 2021

Chrism Mass - 7:30 pm Co-Cathedral of St. Robert Bellarmine 61 Georgia Rd., Freehold, NJ 07728 Closed to the Public --- Live Stream Scheduled

www.stmaryscoltsneck.org

March 21, 2021

6

Dr. Jim Bridges Pastoral Coordinator of Faith Formation / Adult Catechesis FaithFormation@stmaryscoltsneck.org 732-780-2666 x 305 Julia Cullen Pastoral Coordinator of Elementary Religion Education - Grade 1 -6 ReligiousEd@stmaryscoltsneck.org 732-780-2666 X 309 Rose Farrow Coordinator of Faith Formation for Youth Catechesis & Service - Grade 7 & 8 YouthRE@stmaryscoltsneck.org 732-780-2666 X 310

2021-2022 Religious Education Families must be registered active parishioners whose children have been in the Religious Education program for at least one year (with the possible exception of first grader families). This includes the New Parishioner Orientation meeting. Copies of each student’s Baptismal certificate and record of previously completed Religious Education classes (if applicable) and Offered in January 2021 at registering in our program for sacraments must be received by the office when the firstMary time. the Parish of Saint Please be aware that children entering grades 2-8 in Sept 2021 must have completed and passed their previous Religious Education grade work before they can be registered for the next school year. Additionally registration/class enrollment will not be processed until all paperwork is in the office. Returning Students who do not have a copy of their Baptismal Certificate on file in the office WILL NOT be secured in a class for the 2021 - 2022 term.

The full process for registration, including help links, is available on the website in Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) under the Religious Ed Resources.

Summer Intensive - Grades 1 - 6: Classes run Monday through Friday for 2 weeks from 8:30 am -12:30 pm (on Campus) or 9 am - 12 noon (Google Classroom). Admission is on a first come first serve basis.

Classes close as they fill. We encourage you to register early.

July 12 - 16 and 19 – 23 Live Stream/ Google Classroom

August 9 – 13 and 16– 20 On Campus

Summer Registration ends March 31, 2021 at 12 noon Registrants after close date (March 31) will be subject to availability and a late fee of $50/child. Re-Registrations (returning Religious Education Students) will not be accepted after April 15 Full payment and Baptismal Certificates required * Cancellations are subject to a $10 processing fee.

NO REFUNDS for Summer Intensive Tuition after Classes have started.

Fall - Grades 1 - 6 Fall Registration begins April 1, 2021 at 9 am and ends June 1, 2021 at 12 noon. An Early Registration Discount of $50/ child ends May 2, 2021 at 12 noon. (Full process including payment must be completed by 12 noon May 2nd to qualify for the discount) Registrants after close date ( June 1) will be subject to availability and a late fee of $50/child. Re-Registrations (returning Religious Education Students) will not be accepted after July 15  Grades 1 & 2: Two year First Penance & Reconciliation and First Eucharist Preparation.  In-person on Tuesdays either 4:30-5:40 pm or 5:50 -7:00 pm  Grades 3 - 6: Weekly Google Classroom Live Stream - selection of (Tues. 4:30 pm or Wed. 6 pm)

weekday participation Full payment and Baptismal Certificates required - Cancellations are subject to a $10 processing fee.

No refunds for Fall Tuition after 5 classes have been completed.

Note: Grades 7 & 8 : Confirmation Prep. - Information on program specifics will be forthcoming.

www.stmaryscoltsneck.org

March 21, 2021

The Parish of Saint Mary Colts Neck, NJ April 13/14 - June 1/2, 2021 Tuesdays at 7:30 pm Wednesdays at 10 am Remote access option available

Free to parishioners. *Participants from outside the parish will need to pay for study materials $30)

MORE Information Dr. Jim Bridges FaithFormation@stmaryscoltsneck.org 732-780-2666 www.STMarysColtsNeck.org

Registration through the Parish Office or online https://flowcode.com/p/zJs8vPug?fc=0

7

www.stmaryscoltsneck.org

March 21, 2021

8

Quo vadis…

My Dear Parishioners: Today we celebrate The Fifth Sunday of Lent. We see Jesus by being Jesus.

It is that simple! And that is challenging. We do not enter the paschal mystery as the dying and rising rhythm of our Christian living apart from Jesus. When we do take up the cross and die— not in the physical sense but by laying down our lives in service—we are able to see that the cross is one of glory. We see Jesus in those who lay down their life in servanthood and others see Jesus in us when we are servants. We must take care that others see not just the dying, but also the glory. What a seeing!

friends, don’t get flustered if there is someone in “your seat”; be gracious and hospitable to those who may not be familiar to you; introduce yourself and offer a word of welcome. We will be adding extra seating throughout the nave of the church building so that you may spread out as best as you can. These simple courtesies are one way in which we become what we celebrate in Eucharist. Don’t ever discount the power of simple random acts of kindness in our midst.

This weekend we will come together to receive the mercy of God in the Sacrament of Penance & Reconciliation. Sunday at 3:00 pm we will welcome 11 or so priest confessors to serve our parish needs. I encourage all to participate as we prepare for the Great Solemnity of Easter. It is especially important that families come together for this service. It is important for children that they become more familiarized with how to go to confession. It is important for adults to model for their children how to go to confession. Our church encourages us to go to confession as part of our Easter Duty. Thank you for making the time in your very hectic schedules for the celebration of God’s Grace in the Sacrament of Penance & Reconciliation.

Our thanks go out to all those who have been preparing our worship sites for Holy Week, the Triduum, and Easter. Many hands make for easier burdens. We are finalizing the schedule of participants in these sacred rites. Thanks to all for your generous Stewardship of Time and Talent. Please review the Holy Week Schedule mailed directly to all of our registered parishioners. Put it in a convenient place in your home for easy reference. Plan to participate in the liturgies of our parish supporting one another in prayer as we recall the great central mysteries of our faith. Invite family members or friends to come with you to our parish church…especially those who may feel alienated or marginalized from the Catholic Community. This is a very simple way in which you can be evangelizers… reminding those around you of God’s presence in our time.

Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion & Death is observed next weekend. I am so grateful that we are able to come together for the Eucharist and to listen to the Solemn Proclamation of the Passion. Palm will be distributed to all at the conclusion of each Mass and will be blessed prior to the Mass. Please make an extra effort to arrive 5 minutes before the Mass is scheduled to begin so that you may locate a seat. We may experience a few more folks at the regular Sunday Masses. So, if I may suggest: plan to arrive a few moments earlier; car pool with

Our Spring Clean up is scheduled for Saturday, 27 March. We need lots of hands. Come with your gloves, rakes, tarps, chain saws, leaf blowers.

This is a great way to come together and meet other parishioners while providing an important service. Many thanks to those who have made their gift or pledge to the 2021 Annual Catholic Appeal. If you have not done so, please do so as soon as possible so that we might reach our parish goal. Have a great week. Let us remember one another in prayer. Happy Sunday!

Peace. Father Jeff.

www.stmaryscoltsneck.org

March 21, 2021

9

Temporal Administration, Stewardship & Outreach Edwin A. Sevillano TemporalAdmin@stmaryscoltsneck.org Sharing Our Treasure March 14 - Fourth Sunday of Lent Weekly Sacrificial Stewardship

$ 13,789

Envelope Contributions

$ 7,711

Electronic/Online Contributions

$ 5,418

Loose Contributions

$

660

Avg. Contribution per Household this week $ 58.09 # of Contributing Households # Registered Parishioner Households

226 1019

Included in this week’s offertory will be the collection for Catholic Relief Services.

Please remember The Parish of Saint Mary in your Will and Estate planning.

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.

HOLY THURSDAY COLLECTION The Holy Thursday collection is a one-time major collection allocated in support of the Poor & Needy.

Holy Thursday Collection envelopes can be found in the quarterly mailing packets.

Online givers - please make your donation in support of this cause by selecting “Poor & Needy” in your online giving accounts.

ACA Update As of March 8, 2020 Goal: Pledged: % of goal: # donors: Average gift: Paid to date:

$75,000 $44,789 60% 100 448 40,379

We have started stronger and have a better chance of making our goal this year. If you have not made your pledge yet please do so now by visiting https://dioceseoftrenton.org/aca-donatepage . Please select St Mary Catholic Church in the Parish Affiliation drop down menu so our parish can receive credit for your gift.

Thank you for your generosity!

ACA in Action!

Clergy and Religious Administration \Vocations God calls each person to a life of holiness and service, whether single, married, ordained or consecrated. The Diocesan Ministry of Vocations provides discernment opportunities, encouragement, support, education and resources for those responding to God's call through the ministerial priesthood.

We are committed to fostering an environment where vocations to the priesthood are valued and nurtured within the domestic church of the family and the local parish community.

The priest is a servant of the Lord, giving his life to worship, prayer and commitment to God's people. Your gift helps to amplify the call to serve.

www.stmaryscoltsneck.org

March 21, 2021

10

COMMUNITY IN MADAGASCAR Poor nutrition can lead to devastating long- term consequences for individuals, communities and entire countries. That’s why communities must work together to ensure that all children have access to better food and nutrition. New planting and cooking techniques are helping many communities in Madagascar improve the health and wellbeing of their children. How does your community work together for the good of others?

Full Story of Hope week 5 Visit crsricebowl.org to learn more.

Put your Lenten offerings in your Rice Bowl, count them at the end of Lent, make a Scan Me check to St. Mary Parish for the total amount and drop it in the collection Basket. Alternatively you can make your donation using our online giving platform. https://goo.gl/VFak28

Saint Leo the Great Religious Store 50 Hurleys Lane Lincroft, NJ 07738 Located in the Lower Level of the Parish Center

Contact Us at 908-770-1989 Email: store@stleothegreat.com Parish Spring Clean-up March 27, 2021 Get your rakes and gloves ready….

Get together with friends, family and fellow parishioners to help clean-up the fallen leaves, branches and debris deposited on the parish grounds from the long winter.

Volunteer at >> https://goo.gl/yEMzmv More info:TemporalAdmin@stmaryscoltsneck.org

STORE HOURS Tues. 10am - 4pm Wed. 10am - 4pm Thurs. 10am - 4pm Fri. 10am - 4pm

Note: Hours may vary during the holiday season. Additional Hours Available

by APPOINTMENT ONLY. Please call the store and speak with our staff to schedule your appointment day/time.