Bishop of the Diocese of Trenton: Most Reverend David M. O’Connell, C. M. Pastor: Reverend Fr. Jeffrey E. Lee
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
Pastor Emeritus: Reverend Fr. William J. Bausch Trustees: Bill LaMorte Irene Weller
Deacons: Fred Sorrentino Vincent Rinaldi
Parish Office hours Mon. - Thurs. 8:30 am - 7:30 pm Open Sunday 9 am - 12 noon. Closed Easter Sunday
Parish Membership:
New Parishioners welcome! Next New Parishioner Orientation - Sunday, 21 May 11 am Contact Parish Of ice Registration is required
Sacraments: Penance & Reconciliation Saturday 4 pm or by appointment.
Marriage
Contact the Parish Of ice one year in advance for information & guidelines.
Baptism
Contact the Parish Of ice for information & required paperwork two months in advance. There are no Baptisms during Advent or Lent, please plan accordingly.
Friday, 31 March
Forgiveness is a gift!!
Soup and Bread - 6 pm
All are invited to the
Madonna Hall
Lenten Penance & Reconciliation Service - Sunday, 2 April 2017 at 3:00pm 16 priests/confessors will be on hand for your convenience.
Stations of the Cross - 7 pm Lenten Chapel (Parish Hall)
Visit our Website: www.stmaryscoltsneck.org
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Mass Intentions for the Week 27 March - 2 April For * Requested by
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Please pray for the following members of our parish family who are ill:
Monday, 27 March 9 AM - Lenten Chapel Joanne Zimmerman * Angela and Tom Kinlin
Tuesday, 28 March 9 AM - Lenten Chapel Mary Elizabeth Shaw * Carol Donahue
Wednesday, 29 March 9 AM - Lenten Chapel Intentions of Rev. Fr. Jeffrey E. Lee * Suzanne Schlesinger
Thursday, 30 March 9 AM - Lenten Chapel Helen Ahern * Linda and William Stagliano Bill Barnett * Elia Gallello
Friday, 31 March 9 AM - Lenten Chapel Abstinence Ed McLeod * His Family Rev. Msg. Joseph C. Shenrock * Rev. Fr. Jeffrey E. Lee, Staff and Parishioners
Saturday, 1 April 5 PM - Church First Saturday Pro Populo Intentions of Leonidas Mavrookas * Suzanne Schlesinger Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Vazzano * Sophia and Ralph
Sunday, 2 April - Church Fifth Sunday of Lent
8 AM DeStefano/Albruno Families * Mr. and Mrs. M. Franceschetti Robert Arcoleo * Ed Brock Family John Sionas and Michael Stivala * Eileen and Michael Stivala
10 AM Mary Jo Scibetta * Maureen Valenziano Jack Schlaflin * Nancy and Harry Bauer William Barnett * Maurice and Anne Baker
Eileen Beckley John Beckley Michelle DiFedele Carney Sal Castro Jo Clement Irving Condiotti Linda Damen Logan Dayton John DeStefano Kaitlin Donahue Nagle Virginia Endlicher Gary Federico Ruth Fiedler James Fiedler Jim Gardner Mario Geneve Emily Gioacchini Edward Habrack Shawn Hamlin Tom Hudak
Dean Johnson Theresia Kopp Julianna K Richard V. Kelly Mary Klein Lori Lettieri Pauline Madzin Leonidas Mavrookas Harold McBride John McInerney Marjorie Messler Tere Nolan John (Jack) Sadlon Juliana Schmitt Lou Schmitt Owen Shoemaker Bill Szostak Robert Towler Jr. Kevin Venancio
To add a family member to the sick list, please call or e-mail the Parish Office. A person is put on the list for 8 weeks unless a renewal call is received. Thank you! 732-780-2666 or parishbulletin@stmaryscoltsneck.org
Sanctuary Lamp Intentions
12 PM John Cavagnero * Maria and Richard Gerbino Robert A. McNamara * McNamara Family Alfred Klein * Anne Ambrosio
Rest in Peace Please remember in your prayers, those who entered into their new and eternal life in Christ recently. Jacqueline Andras, daughter of Barbara Brown
Consider donating the sanctuary lamp that burns in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament in the Church or in the Chapel in memory of a deceased loved one. The suggested donation is $25. Intentions are available these weeks for the Christ Chapel 4/9 - 4/15 Church & Christ Chapel 4/30- 5/6, 5/7 - 5/13, & 5/14 - 5/20
Church
Christ Chapel
Alec, Dean, and Jack Linda Damen
Intentions of Lou Mavrookas Suzanne Schlesinger
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Parish Ofϐice: 732-780-2666 parishof ice@stmaryscoltsneck.org
Bulletin Deadline: Electronic format by 12 noon Thursday of the prior week (10 days before).
parishbulletin@stmaryscoltsneck.org
*Lent & Easter Dates at a Glance*
Adult Faith Formation & Community Building
Stations of the Cross— 7 pm Fridays Lenten Chapel/Parish Hall Friday 31 March & 7 April (Bereaved)
Contact: Linda Dickinson-Pancila FaithFormation@stmaryscoltsneck.org CommunityBuilding@stmaryscoltsneck.org
Lenten Penance and Reconciliation Service PARISH WIDE Sunday, 2 April — 3:00pm
Liturgical & Worship Ministries
Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion, 9 April: Palm distribution— All Masses held in Church ( Sunday Schedule)
Contact: Andrew J. Macirowski Worship@stmaryscoltsneck.org
Music Ministry Contact: Lauren Walters Music@stmaryscoltsneck.org
Religious Education Grades 1 - 8 RCIA & Pastoral Care
Chrism Mass— Co-Cathedral St. Robert Bellarmine 61 Georgia Road, Freehold Monday, 10 April at 7:30 pm
Contact: Deacon Vincent Rinaldi ReligiousEd@stmaryscoltsneck.org
Pray for Our Military Sergeant Scott MacConnell Lance Corporal Edward Zarzecki Lt. Col. John Anthony Coppola, US Army Chief Blake Conley, USN Staff Sergeant Stephen Witherow, USAF
Monday, 10 April —9:00am Mass - Lenten Chapel Tuesday, 11 April —9:00am Mass - Lenten Chapel Wednesday, 12 April —9:00am Mass - Lenten Chapel
SACRED TRIDUUM The Easter Triduum begins with the Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper on Holy Thursday, and ends with the conclusion of Vespers on Easter Sunday. The Triduum is one three-day liturgy, one continuous celebration. Holy Thursday, 13 April Solemn Mass of the Lord’s Supper 7:00pm Mass in the Church
Those in Active Military Service Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands, Protect them as they protect us. Bless them and their families for the sacrifices they make for us in our hour of need and give us peace. We ask this in the Name of Jesus, Our Lord and Savior. Amen
If there is a family member you wish to be placed on a list, please call the Parish Office at 732-780-2666. Please include rank and branch of service.
Good Friday, 14 April 9:00 am Prayer Service 12:00 pm Commemoration of The Lord’s Passion and Death in the Church 3:00 pm Outdoor Stations of the Cross Holy Saturday, 15 April —9:00am Lenten Chapel Morning Prayer RCIA Rites Blessing of the Food
EASTER
Saturday, 15 April Easter Vigil of the Lord’s Resurrection- 7:30 pm Sunday, 16 April Easter - 7:30 am, 8:45 am, 10:15 am & 12:00 pm Mass
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Liturgical & Worship Ministries Andrew J. Macirowski Worship@stmaryscoltsneck.org
4 Music Ministry Lauren Walters Music@stmaryscoltsneck.org
Worship Ministry Schedule: April 1 - April 2: Fifth Sunday of Lent Altar Server
Saturday, 5:00 PM (Church)
Sunday, 8:00 AM (Church)
Sunday, 10:00 AM (Church)
Sunday, 12:00 PM (Church)
EMs of Holy Communion
Reader 1
Reader 2
Greeter
Cantor
Usher
William Hines Mark Hines
Sandra Montefusco - Center Cup Emily Santangelo - Organ Host Trudy Matrisciani - Center Host Gail Cargiulo - Tabernacle Host Helene Lind - Organ Cup Dawn Reinhardt - Tabernacle Cup Monty Matrisciani - Alternate
Kathy Maher
Carl Simone
Margaret Caponegro NOT FILLED
Marybeth Jacobson
John Grabowski Kevin Venancio Jim Davis Bob Lind Ralph Martucci Dan Clifford Frank Sikorskas
Anthony Buzzetta Lindsey Bertone
Martha Leonhardt - Center Cup Gail Hall - Organ Host Michael Stivala - Center Host Lisa Aldridge - Tabernacle Host Martha Cowles - Organ Cup Marsha Grigoli - Tabernacle Cup Joyce Flynn - Alternate
Anthony Bongiorno
Mary Ellen Griffin
NOT FILLED NOT FILLED
Diane Dragone
Michael Boliver George Watts James Pifer Joe Young
Gabriella Penczak Valeska Yaninas
Heide Lohn - Center Cup Sue Fitzpatrick - Organ Host Richard Yaeger - Center Host Carol Donahue - Tabernacle Host Linda Dickinson-Pancila - Organ Cup Mary Aiello - Tabernacle Cup Winifred O'Doherty - Alternate
Barbara Schaflin
Julia Cullen
Mary DeSalvatore Muriel Rogers
Kathy Woolston
Leigh Gavinelli John Orrico Greg Penczak Jack Zumba Charlie Gavinelli Allan Ryan Vince Cerulo
Tommy Zita NOT FILLED
Anna May Schellenberger - Center Cup Joseph Merante - Organ Host Patricia Gesner - Center Host Maria Gerbino - Tabernacle Host Diane Antico - Organ Cup Monica Barr - Tabernacle Cup Lee Gesner - Alternate
Michael Zarraga
Richard Gerbino
Tina Repetto Donna Murphy
Jerry Aldi
James Dolan Joe Mancino Joseph Rinaldo William Starce
Soup & Bread with Stations MARCH 31, 6pm Join us for a light meal of meat-free soup, bread & Stations of the Cross. Soup and Bread 6 pm in Madonna Hall
Stations of The Cross 7 pm in Parish Hall All are welcome! Please RSVP your attendance so we have a head count. For more information contact: Linda Dickinson-Pancila communitybuilding@stmaryscoltsneck.org
LIGHT AND SHADOW In faith there is enough light for those who want to believe and enough shadows to blind those who don't. --Blaise Pascal
Lifelong Catechesis Week of 27 March - 2 April Monday: Is 65:17-21; Jn 4:43-54 Tuesday: Ez 47:1-9, 12; Jn 5:1-16 Wednesday: Is 49:8-15; Jn 5:17-30 Thursday: Ex 32:7-14; Jn 5:31-47 Friday: Wis 2:1a, 12-22; Jn 7:1-2, 10, 25-30 2 April: 5th Sunday of Lent Ez 37:12-14; Ps 130:1-8; Rom 8:8-11; Jn 11:1-45 CONVERSING ABOUT JOHN 11:1-45 ♦ How would you have felt if you were Martha and Mary and Jesus was late in coming? ♦ What does Martha believe? ♦ What do you learn about Jesus when He goes to Lazarus’ tomb? ♦ Jesus said, “I am the resurrection and the life.” ♦ What does that mean to you ? -www.teamrcia.com
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Religious Education Grades 1 - 8, RCIA & Pastoral Care Deacon Vincent Rinaldi ReligiousEd@stmaryscoltsneck.org
Confirmation Prep. Grades 7 & 8 Group A 2 April 2:30 -5:00 pm Penance and Reconciliation at 3:00pm 30 April 5:00 -7:00 pm
5 Adult Faith Formation Linda Dickinson-Pancila faithformation@stmaryscoltsneck.org
Join the next Bible study at St Mary Parish: Experience the Joy of Following Christ Following Christ takes more than simply believing in him or doing what he asks of us. Jesus wants you to be more than just a believer — He wants you to be his disciple and friend.
Group B 26 March 5:00 -7:00 pm 9 April Palm Sunday - Mass at 12 Noon - 2:30 pm 23 April 5:00 -7:00 pm 7 May 5:00 -7:00 pm
Summer Intensive Registration Reduced Tuition until 31 March Program Resources located on the Religious Ed webpage ♦ ♦ ♦
Why Summer RE? Summer Intensive details Link to on-line registration form www.stmaryscoltsneck.com
Community Service Opportunities Abound Information session Wednesday, 29 March at 7pm in Madonna Hall to give families all the info needed to make an educated decision about participation in any of the programs. RSVP: faithformation@stmaryscoltsneck.org
Follow Me: Meeting Jesus in the Gospel of John is your guide to a personal encounter with Christ. As the Good Shepherd, Jesus seeks after us. He comes to meet us and beckons us to follow him. He calls us to be his disciples, to trust him, to open ourselves to his merciful love, and to love others as he has loved us. Follow Me invites you to experience the joy of a renewed friendship with Christ. You will: ♦ Learn what it takes to follow Christ. ♦ Discover the joy of divine friendship. ♦ See how God, and only God, can satisfy the deepest desires of your heart. The 8-week program will meet twice a week on Tuesdays 10:00am – 11:30am and 7:15pm – 8:45pm For more information contact Linda Dickinson-Pancila faithformation@stmaryscoltsneck.org
Catholic Childcare Center at The Parish of Saint Mary Monday-Friday 6:30am-6:30pm
The parish will be host to ServiceworX the last week of June (25-30).
Full/Part time scheduling options
Danielle Corde, Director 732-780-0135 danielle@fgkids.org
www.fgkids.org
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Quo vadis‌ My Dear Parishioners: Today we celebrate the Fourth Sunday of Lent also known as Laetare Sunday. Rose Vestments (not pink) are worn today to mark the progression of the Christian faithful through the Season of Lent toward Palm Sunday and the conclusion of the Lenten Season on Holy Thursday at sundown. Baptism is a ritual sign of coming to belief and admits one to full participation in worship. This statement does not imply that those who have not been baptized or fully received into the Church have not worshiped God. They have or they probably would not be seeking to be initiated. Initiation changes the way one can worship and the sign of this is admittance to Eucharist and reception of the Body and Blood of our Lord. Worship, however, is far more than attendance and involvement in ritual acts, as important as that is. Worship includes a mission to reach out to others who are in need of spiritual insight, a deepened faith, or healing in any way. Authentic worship always requires a response of charity on behalf of others. Plans are underway for the preparation of our grounds for springtime. We will be cleaning up some of the planting beds in front of the church in order to continue to address the roof and surface water that flows into those areas of our property. Preparations are well underway for Holy Week, The Triduum, and the Easter Season. I am grateful to all of our volunteers and those who serve in the various ministries. The customs of our Church are only
possible when we pull all of our resources together working toward a common goal. The Liturgical Prayer for these seasons (Lent -Triduum-Easter) are rich in symbol and metaphor. They serve to remind us of God’s Steadfast Love for us and the call for us to Love One Another. If you have not made your gift to the Faith To Move Mountains Capital Endowment Campaign, please do so as soon as possible. Our parish is close to reaching the minimum goal. We need you to participate this coming week. Please consider making your gift to FTMM this week. Every gift counts. The Lenten Penance & Reconciliation Service is next Sunday afternoon at 3 pm. We have sixteen priests scheduled for your convenience. This is a great opportunity for families to come together and to witness to children the importance of seeking reconciliation. Our Lenten Faith Sharing Groups continue to meet. Check out the bulletin for more information and details. The Easter Quad-fold and Stewardship Envelope were mailed late last week to our registered parishioners. If your family has not received this important information, please contact the Parish Office. Please keep the schedule in a convenient spot for easy reference. Invite your friends and relatives to join with us in prayer. If your family has not received this important information, please contact the Parish Office. Have a great week. Let us remember one another in prayer. Happy Sunday. Peace. Father Jeff
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As of March 20:
3rd Sunday of Lent Weekly Sacrificial Stewardship
$17,149
Envelope Contributions
$12,903
Electronic/Online Contributions
$ 3,017
Loose Contributions
$ 1,229
Total Pledged: $1,202,024.00 Pledges: 152 Average Pledge: $7,908.05 Please take a pledge card from the credenzas at the rear of the Church and prayerfully fill it out.
Average Contribution per Household this week $37.46 # of Contributing Households # Registered Parishioner Households
425
Minimum goal $1,250,000.00.
1,778
Additionally, because of your contributions, we were able to send $1,000 to Catholic Relief Services.
Please remember The Parish of Saint Mary in your Will and Estate planning.
Please drop the pledge card in the basket during the offertory collection. Contact Deacon Vin Rinaldi for more information 732-780-2666
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.
Prayer Shawl Ministry Please join us on 28 March, 10 am in room #11 We welcome new members and accept donations of yarn at any time. Come, join us!
Ministry Contact: Kathy Adleman at kathya23@optonline.net
We encounter Maria in Mexico, where a community of hardworking women share joys, sorrows and fellowship while growing economic opportunity at a greenhouse. How have your communities helped you encounter Christ anew this Lent?
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 monthly mailing packets. Extra envelopes will be available on the credenzas in the church.
Online givers - please make your donation in support of this cause by selecting “Poor & Needy” from within your online giving account.
Please return your rice bowl donations by April 23, 2017. Divine Mercy Sunday - 2nd Sunday of Easter A check for the total amount collected from the bowl should be made out to Saint Mary, with ‘Rice Bowl’ written in the memo line.
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Pastoral Coordinator for Community Building Linda Dickinson-Pancila communitybuilding@stmaryscoltsneck.org
2017 Movie Series: Risen – PG13, Running Time: 107 minutes This movie is a “biblical suspense drama. Roman soldier Clavius (Joseph Fiennes) and his partner Lucius (Tom Felton) are assigned to squelch an uprising in Jerusalem by locating the crucified body of Jesus Christ. But Clavius soon undergoes a crisis of faith when he witnesses miraculous events during the course of their investigation.” Two opportunities to view Risen at Saint Mary Parish: • Monday, April 3 at 9:45 am • Wednesday, April 5 at 7:15 pm
RESERVE YOUR SEAT: Contact communitybuilding@stmaryscoltsneck.org
The PARISH CRUISE to celebrate the 45th Anniversary of our parish in BERMUDA has been cancelled due to lack of participation. Candy donations for eggs being accepted at the Parish office
The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington DC ...is one of the most beautiful places of worship I have ever visited. Each of the chapels dedicated to Mary are breath taking. One is more beautiful than the next. I attended several years ago with my son who was ten at the time and he thought the same. We each had our favorite chapel, we lit many candles for our loved ones, explored every inch of the place, attended Mass with the Bishop, and prayed to Jesus in the tabernacle. We took the bus down from St Mary’s with other parishioners and the bus trip also was a blast. Making the pilgrimage with others made the experience even more meaningful. If you haven’t been to the Basilica, a visit there is on the list as a must do. The kids will love it. We are looking forward to going again. Please share your Basilica experiences with the parish. Email faithformation@stmaryscoltsneck.org with your story. Join us Saturday, 4 November 2017 for the Diocesan Pilgrimage to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception.
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The Collier Youth Services is quite familiar to most of the Martha Mary members, for it is on our annual list of contributions benefiting women and children. There are several factions of the Collier Youth Services, which Sr. Debra Drago, Executive Director of Collier Youth Services will embellish on at the next Guild meeting on Wednesday, April 19, not 4/12, due to Holy Week. Following is a brief listing of some of the wonderful programs offered by Collier: ∗
Collier School serves students with behavioral and mental health issues whose needs cannot be met within a public school.
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Collier Residential Program serves vulnerable young women who have survived abuse, trauma and neglect.
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Kateri Day Camp is a seven week camp that serves 200 children from Monmouth County’s poorest neighborhoods.
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Caramore Farms is a community supported agricultural farm where students work the land to learn and help manage their own challenges and anxieties. Join us on April 19 for the rosary in the Spiritual Center at 11:30 a.m. Bring your own lunch (BYOL) is at noon, with refreshments provided by the Guild. After a brief business meeting, Sr. Debra’s program will begin at 12:30. Please note: At this meeting the Guild will be collecting gently used or new books for children ages 5-13 to donate to the Kateri Day Camp. PS: The Guild is seeking a Co-chair for the annual Sale in Sept. Please note that many, many members help to make the job easy! Any questions, contact the other Co-chair, Kathy Adleman at 732-946-8631 or either of the Co-presidents, Rorie Coppola at 732-933-0720 or Ginny Hamlin at 732-995-6538
New Broadway Musical – “Anastasia” Wednesday, 3 May 2017 The Martha Mary Guild is planning to attend another exciting NYC play. Anastasia is the stage adaptation of the 1997 film, featuring a score by Ahrens and Flaherty. The cost of the matinee & bus (which will leave St. Mary’s at 9:00 a.m.) will be $125.00. Treasure Herman at 732-946-8982 or Susan Monaco at 732-965-5590. Please Note: There is now a waiting list. Call Treasure or Susan to be placed on the waiting list.
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The New Day Bereavement Support Group Ministry of Consolation Invites You…to participate in a nine week program for those who are grieving the death of loved ones. Group meets 7 pm in the Spiritual Center’s Chapel. Starting Date: Tuesday, April 18th, 2017 Ending Date: Tuesday, June 13th, 2017 For information and pre-registration: Marilyn Simone at 732-462-8088.
Bereaved Stations of the Cross April 7th, 7pm “A W ay of the Cross for the Bereaved" We have all experienced the death of a loved one; these Stations have been compiled with that in mind. Open to all!
Golf Outing Monday, 5 June 2017 The Parish of Saint Mary 8th Annual Golf Outing Eagle Oaks Country Club
Reserve your Spot Online Today!
HEALING HEARTS SUPPORT GROUP Healing Hearts Support Group is a seminar support group for adults affected by the pain of separation and divorce. We meet on Thursday evenings from 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm, at St. Veronica's ACTS Office (rectory basement) located at 4215 Route 9, Howell, NJ 07731. If you know someone going through or who has gone through a divorce, make sure he or she knows about us. It might be just the best thing you could do to help. Come and join us as we experience healing and develop a close relationship with Jesus Christ. Please feel free to contact Maria at 732-363-5698 or email stveronicakre4u@gmail.com for additional information or directions. TOPICS: • What’s happening to me? • The Road to Healing/Finding Help • Facing my Anger; Facing my Depression • Facing my Loneliness • What does the Owner’s Manual Say? • New Relationships • Financial Survival • KidCare • Forgiveness • Reconciliation • Moving On, Growing Closer to God. Our twelve (12) weeks sessions will start on
Thursday, 20 April 2017. Mater Dei Prep Open House:
Sign-ups are open Online ♦ Golf Registrations ♦ Sponsors ♦ Volunteers www.stmaryscoltsneck.org The link is on left -hand side. Or enter the following directly into your browser
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Mater Dei Prep is a private, Catholic preparatory school empowering students for lifelong success by integrating faith and service into a rigorous college preparatory curriculum. All middle school and transfer students are encouraged to attend our next Open House on Wednesday, 5 April. To register please visit our website at www.materdeiprep.org. If you have any additional questions contact, Ms. Christine Altland, Admissions Officer at (732) 671-9100 x117 or caltland@materdeiprep.org.