March 28, 2021- Palm Sunday

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

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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

Religious Education Registration for the 2021-2022 Term

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Mass Intentions for the Week of March 27 - April 4 For * Requested by 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 Monday, March 29 – 9 AM Chapel Intentions of Rev. Fr. Jeffrey E. Lee * Parishioners and Staff George Wallace * Liz and Bob Vallis Tuesday, March 30 – 9 AM Chapel Souls in Purgatory * Mary Soyka Wednesday, March 31 – 9 AM Chapel Edward McLeod * McLeod Family Thursday, April 1 Holy Thursday; The Sacred Paschal Triduum Offered for the People of the Parish Friday, April 2 Friday of the Passion of the Lord (Good Friday) Offered for the People of the Parish Saturday, April 3 The Easter Vigil in the Holy Night; Holy Saturday Offered for the People of the Parish Sunday, April 4 Easter Sunday: Resurrection of the Lord All Masses: Offered for the People of the Parish 7:30 AM, 8:45 AM, 10:15 AM & 12:00 PM Mass

All Daily Masses within the Octave of Easter will be held in the Church April 5 - April 9

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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 Sharon Evangellista 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

Parking head-in on the grass: It is so wonderful that we are blessed with many parishioner families and visitors to our parish during Easter, as well as big turnouts for many parish events.

Please be reminded that all staff, ministry volunteers & choir members should park head-in on the grass around the parish campus. Visitors are invited to do the same for additional parking especially at the: Easter Vigil: 7:30 pm Mass Easter Day Masses: 7:30 am, 8:45 am, 10:15 am

& 12:00 pm Mass

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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.

The Parish Office will be closed Easter Sunday

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READINGS FOR THE WEEK 29 Mon Is 42:1-7/Jn 12:1-11 30 Tue Is 49:1-6/Jn 13:21-33, 36-38 31 Wed Is 50:4-9a/Mt 26:14-25 1 Thu Evening Mass of the Lord's Supper: Ex 12:1-8, 11-14/1 Cor 11:23-26/Jn 13:1-15 2 Friday of the Passion of the Lord (Good Friday) Is 52:13—53:12/Heb 4:14-16; 5:7-9/Jn 18:1—19:42 Sunday, April 4 - Easter Sunday Acts 10:34a, 37-43/Col 3:1-4 or 1 Cor 5:6b-8/Jn 20:1-9 Questions for Deeper Reflection Question for Children: What sacrifices do you make for those whom you love?

Question for Youth: Even the disciples had a hard time understanding Jesus’ Resurrection – it is that surprising. What does Resurrection mean to you? What does Easter mean to you?

Question for Adults: In what ways has God called you to die in Christ? How is this expressed in your own life?

- Lifelong Catechesis

Guidelines of the Universal Church

Sanctuary Lamp

The Catholic Church in the United States asks of us as baptized Catholics to observe the following: The remaining day of fast (only one full meal) and

Consider donating the sanctuary lamp that abstinence (no meat) is Good Friday. burns in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament Fast—consume only one full meal. Water may be in the Church or in the Chapel in honor of a taken throughout the day living or deceased loved one.

The suggested donation is $25.

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

Church Nick & Agnes Pellicone Pellicone Family

Chapel Stella & Agrippino Culosi Pellicone Family

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.

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

Michael Salvo, Michael Salvo’s father Joseph Ruggiero

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

Palm Sunday The Commemoration of the Lord’s Triumphal Entry in Jerusalem, commonly known as Palm Sunday or Passion Sunday recounts Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem, the Last Supper, his trial and crucifixion. We carry palm branches as a remembrance of people doing the same when Jesus rode into Jerusalem. Palms in ancient times, specifically date palms in the Holy Land, are majestic trees, growing anywhere from 15 to 50 feet tall, their height and dense branches granting them a symbol that had become synonymous with royalty.

Palm fronds have been blessed and distributed on this day since about the 9th century. Some follow the custom of making a cross out of palms to be displayed in the home throughout Holy Week and the Easter Season. As the palms are blessed, they cannot be thrown away; they must be buried or burned. It is customary for churches to collect palms from the previous year and use them in the creation of Ashes for Ash Wednesday, or to be burned in the Easter Fire.

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

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Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., has announced his schedule for Holy Week. All of the Bishop’s Masses and services will be livestreamed on Youtube.com/trentondiocese.  Palm Sunday, March 28, 10 a.m. Mass in 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 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 Blessing of Food NO Penance & Reconciliation on Holy Saturday EXPECTATIONS AS WE GATHER FOR MASS ARE LOCATED ON OUR WEBSITE CLICK HERE

Online Mass viewing continues 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

St. Paul Church, Princeton.

 Chrism Mass, March 29, Chrism Mass at

7:30 p.m. in St. Robert Bellarmine CoCathedral, Freehold. During this Mass, all of the priests of the Diocese who are gathered publicly renew their commitment to their priestly service. The Chrism Mass is also when the Bishop blesses the oils to be used in parishes throughout the coming year. Due to pandemic restrictions, attendance will be limited to concelebrating priests.  Holy Thursday, April 1, the Bishop will celebrate the Mass of the Lord’s Supper at 7 p.m. in St. David the King Church, Princeton Junction.  Good Friday, April 2, Commemoration of the Lord’s Passion at noon in St. Mary of the Assumption Cathedral, Trenton. This is the only day during the year when Mass is not celebrated. Instead, the celebration of the Lord’s Passion takes place within the context of a Communion service.  Holy Saturday, April 3, Easter Vigil at 8 p.m. in St. Dominic Church, Brick.

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

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Worship Schedule: Holy Week and Easter

Altar Server Thursday, 7:00 PM Holy Thursday

Friday, 12:00 PM Good Friday

Saturday, 7:00 PM (Church)

Easter Sunday Sunday, 8:45 AM (Church) Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord Sunday, 10:15 AM (Church)

Reader 1

Reader 2

Cantor

Usher

Altar Servers Needed

Suzanne Schlesinger - Organ Host Eucharistic M. Needed - Tabernacle Host Eucharistic M. Needed - Alt

Richard Gerbino

Reader Needed

David Maliakel

Ushers Needed

Altar Servers Needed

Suzanne Schlesinger - Organ Host Eucharistic M. Needed -Tabernacle Host Eucharistic M. Needed - Alt

Reader Needed

Annette Raynor

David Maliakel

Ushers Needed

Altar Servers Needed

Suzanne Schlesinger - Organ Host Eucharistic M. Needed -Tabernacle Host Eucharistic M. Needed - Alt

Anthony Bongiorno

Richard Gerbino

David Maliakel

Readers needed

Readers needed

Bob Lind Ushers Needed

Altar Servers Needed

Mike LaCava - Organ Host Gina Shute - Tabernacle Host Joseph Flanagan - Alt

Reader needed

Annette Raynor

David Maliakel

Ushers Needed

Altar Servers Needed

Eucharistic M. Needed - Alt

Reader needed

Reader needed

David Maliakel

Ushers Needed

Altar Servers Needed

Susan Murphy - Organ Host Louise Habrack - Tabernacle Host Eucharistic M. Needed - Alt

Reader needed

Reader needed

David Maliakel

Ushers Needed

Altar Servers Needed

Eucharistic M. Needed - Alt

Reader needed

Reader needed

David Maliakel

James Dolan Ushers Needed

Holy Saturday - Paschal Vigil

Sunday, 7:30 AM

EMHC

Reader Needed

Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord Sunday, 12:00 PM (Church) Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord

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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 sacraments must be received by the office when registering in our program for the first time.

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 - 8 Fall Registration 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.  Grades 7 & 8 : Confirmation Prep. - Proposed for next academic year 2021-2022 in person on campus Monday, 4-6 pm live remote Google classroom on Sunday’s 5-7 pm.

Confirmation Prep would meet every other week or twice a month as the calendar allows (meaning no holiday weekends) September – May. There would additionally be three required Sunday mini-retreat or parent/child sessions (TBD) and P&R service.

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Dr. Jim Bridges Pastoral Coordinator of Faith Formation / Adult Catechesis FaithFormation@stmaryscoltsneck.org 732-780-2666 x 305

BOOK CLUB:

Walking with Purpose: Seven Priorities That Make Life Work Learn how to prioritize your hectic life, discover your unique purpose, and develop meaningful relationships with God, your husband, children, and friends.

6-week study, Th u r s d ay A p r i l 15 t o May 20.

Two times: 10:00 am - 11:30 am or 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm Order the paperback book for free (pay $5.95 shipping) paperback copy from The Dynamic Catholic Institute. https://www.dynamiccatholic.com/walking-with-purpose/ WWPP.html Please register via email to lindad16@optonline.net

The Parish of Saint Mary 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

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Quo vadis…

My Dear Parishioners: Today we celebrate Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion and Death. The essence of discipleship is that we do not simply receive the fruit of Jesus’ suffering and death; the essence of discipleship is that we carry his cross.

Disciples go wherever the Master goes. Coming to understand who Jesus is, his mission, and how that relates to us his disciples is no easy task; it takes a lifetime. Like Jesus, to be faithful followers by taking up our cross means we will feel this to the depths of our humanity: We will suffer, we will lose heart, we will cry out to God to take life’s miserable lot away from us. But also like Jesus we have divine life which gives us the strength to carry our cross. It is divine life pulsing within us—which we first receive at our baptism—that raises up our humanity enabling us to be faithful disciples carrying our crosses.

Many thanks to all those who participated in the Lenten Confessions this year. I am grateful to the priests for sharing time from their very busy schedules to serve us as confessors. Celebrating the Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation is a very important part of our preparation for the Solemnity of Easter. The priests enjoyed a nice meal together with time for us to catch up with one another.

Welcome to all those who join our parish community for Palm Sunday of Our Lord’s Passion and Death. This begins Holy Week. Please consult the parish website, e-bulletin, or the quad-fold mailer that was sent to all of our registered parishioners for your convenience. This week the Chrism Mass will be celebrated by His Excellency, The Most Reverend Bishop of Trenton on Monday at 7:30 pm at the CoCathedral of Saint Robert Bellarmine, Freehold.

Due to Co-vid protocols, this liturgy will be streamed to all interested persons. One of the great traditions in our parish community is our care for the celebration of the liturgy. The celebration of the Triduum (3 Days: Holy Thursday-Good FridayEaster Vigil) is an opportunity for us to reflect on

the mysteries of our faith and to celebrate them with dignity and reverence. The Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord’s Supper commemorates the institution of the Holy Eucharist, the beginnings of the Priesthood, and the call to service of all Jesus’ disciples. The Service of the Lord’s Passion at 12:00 noon in the Church. This is THE Liturgy of Good Friday. The Outdoor Way of the Cross is prayed at 3:00 pm. We will pray morning prayer in our Lenten Chapel (Parish Hall) on Saturday. Remember to bring with you your special baked goods, meats, and Easter Baskets on Saturday at 9 am and we will bless them during morning prayer. There will be no Saturday 4/5 pm mass as prescribed by Universal Liturgical Law. The Easter Vigil will be celebrated at 7:30 pm.

We have additional Masses Easter Sunday morning for your convenience. Please check the adjusted times. Plan on participating in these beautiful and prayerful liturgies. These are busy days. Much collaboration is required in order to celebrate the Sacred Liturgy in a prayerful and dignified manner.

In advance I thank all those who so generously share their time and talent to make our parish community the welcoming, prayerful and reverent community we continue to become.

We will welcome His Excellency, The Most Reverend Bishop of Trenton, to celebrate the 5:00 pm Mass on Saturday, 17 April 2021. Following the blessing and dismissal of the Mass we will process to the Narthex Gathering Area to bless the newly installed image of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Seat of Wisdom. Please join us for this Mass and blessing.

There will be an extra 300 or so chairs set up for Easter Sunday. This will make room for greater participation and enable some physical distancing. I am grateful to all those who faithfully wear their face coverings and sanitize their hands. Have a great week. Let us pray for one another and for those who are to be received into the Universal Catholic Church next weekend. Happy Sunday. Peace. Father Jeff

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Temporal Administration, Stewardship & Outreach Edwin A. Sevillano TemporalAdmin@stmaryscoltsneck.org Sharing Our Treasure March 21 - Fifth Sunday of Lent Weekly Sacrificial Stewardship

$ 15,033

Envelope Contributions

$ 8,383

Electronic/Online Contributions

$ 6,121

Loose Contributions

$

530

Avg. Contribution per Household this week $ 53.32 # of Contributing Households # Registered Parishioner Households

272 1019

Additionally, because of your contributions, we were able to send $2,500 to the appeal 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 15, 2020 Goal: Pledged: % of goal: # donors: Average gift: Paid to date:

$75,000 $53,544 71% 115 $ 466 $47,674

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-donate-page . 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! https://dioceseoftrenton.org/aca-donate-page

Easter Donation Easter Donation Envelopes were mailed to all Registered Families where there is a valid address on file.

Online givers - please make your donation by selecting the “Easter Fund” within your online giving account. Or you can access form directly with this link

https://flowcode.com/p/z25W7Dti?fc=0

This month's Building and Mortgage fund collection will be taken the weekend of the Second Sunday of Easter April 10/11.

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SERVING THE SUFFERING CHRIST As we enter Holy Week and celebrate Palm Sunday, let’s reflect on how our Lord suffered from our indifference: those who proclaimed him king of Jerusalem were the same who called to crucify him. We recognize we are all one human family. Are we contributing to the suffering of our sisters and brothers with our indifference to their realities? How does our faith inspire us to care for them and share the gifts that God Scan Me has bestowed on us? https://www.crsricebowl.org/stories-ofhope/holy-week Visit crsricebowl.org to learn more.

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Put your Lenten offerings in your Rice Bowl, count them at the end of Lent, make a 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 Are you looking for a safe, loving, educational and nurturing environment where your child will get the attention and care that they deserve?

Give Future Generation a call!

Located at The Parish of Saint Mary 1 Phalanx Road, Colts Neck 732-780-0135 summer@fgkids.org

Invites You…to participate in a nine week program for those who are grieving the death of loved ones and want to work through the tasks of grief in a structured way using the New Day Journal, A Journey from Grief to Healing. The sessions include readings, reflection, sharing and journaling.

The program will meet at 7:30 pm in room 17. (located in the Spiritual Center)

Starting Date: Tuesday, April 13, 2021 Ending

Date: Tuesday, June 8, 2021

For information and pre-registration: Marilyn Simone at 732-462-8088.