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Temporal Admin., Stewardship & Outreach
Sharing Our Treasure
February 26, 2023 – First Sunday of Lent
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Edwin A. SevillanoTemporalAdmin@stmaryscoltsneck.org
" 'Come, you who are blessed by my Father. Inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world. For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, a stranger and you welcomed me, naked and you clothed me, in prison and you visited me.' "
Mt 25:34-36
Included in this weekend’s offertory will be our monthly Building & Mortgage Collection. Our monthly mortgage payment is $7,966.26. Please be generous.
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.
SUNDAY OFFICE HOURS
Due to personnel availability to cover our Sunday office hours, the parish office will only open once per month on Sundays.
This limited Sunday schedule is being kept recognizing the need of some of our parishioners who are unable to come to the office during weekdays. Sunday office hours will continue to be monitored and adjusted in the future should it be needed.
Please remember you can always request Mass intentions online at https://bit.ly/3VX9egP scan code
The Parish Office will be open on Sunday, March 5, 2023 . Thank you for your cooperation.
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
Should you require our assistance setting up your new account, please call the parish office at 732-780-2666.
You can also download the ConnectNow Giving App for Android or iOS
The 2023 Annual Catholic Appeal is well under-way. Thank you to those parishioners who have already made their gift to the 2023 Annual Ap-peal.
Will you join your fellow parishioners in supporting this effort that strengthens many important programs and ministries across the Diocese of Trenton? Our goal, $75,000, can only be achieved through YOUR generosity! If you have not yet made a gift, there will be pledge forms available in the back of church, or you can visit 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.
Your gift will truly make a difference. Thank you for your prayers and support.
Spring Clean Up
Saturday April 1, 2023, 9 AM to 1 PM
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 winter months.
Volunteer Link
For more info email, TemporalAdmin@stmaryscoltsneck.org
NewParishioner Orientation
Sunday,May7,2023 11:00AMatMadonnaHall
Attendance is mandatory for those wishing to become parishioners at the Parish of St. Mary. Please contact the Parish Office if you wish to attend 732-780-2666
Admission tickets are $40 (discounts for seniors and students) and can be purchased HERE
Are you looking for a safe, loving, educational and nurturing environment where your child will get the attention and care that they deserve?
Join our family today! Flexible schedule for children 2 and up. Small class sizes. Research based curriculum. Call 732-780-0135 today for more information
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: 1888-296-2965 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
