March 7, 2021 Third 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

Third Sunday in Lent March 7, 2021

Remember the Sabbath day, and keep it holy.

Exodus 20:8

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Religious Education Registration for the 2021-2022 Term See page 6 for more details Stations of the Cross for Families March 10 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.

Retreat for Young Adults - ages 18 - 39 Retreat Schedule: Friday, March 12 & Saturday, March 13

See page 7 for more details

ONLINE REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN. The retreat will be a Virtual event and is FREE!

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Mass Intentions for the Week of March 6 - March 14 For * Requested by Saturday, March 6 – 4 PM Church Gisela Jakowski * Barbara Saake James Resko * Jon and Mary Kopko JoAnn Fanticola * Diane Carnevale Sunday, March 7 – Church - Third Sunday of Lent 8 AM Pro Populo Jean Brock * Ed Brock Robert Arcoleo * Ed Brock 10 AM Frank Baron * Dickinson- Pancila Family 12 PM Maria Rose Anello * Michele Galpern Robert A. & Mary Joan McNamara * McNamara Family Monday, March 8 – 9 AM Chapel Special Intention * Suzanne Schlesinger Rev. William T. Schneider * Rev. Fr. Jeffrey E. Lee, Staff and Parishioners Tuesday, March 9 – 9 AM Chapel Mae Mascaro * Marie Mascaro Wednesday, March10 – 9 AM Chapel Jeanne Smith * Reinhart Family Thursday, March 11 – 9 AM Chapel Cynthia Woolford * Treasure and Al Herman John Stutz * Walking With Purpose Sisters in Faith Friday, March 12 – 9 AM Chapel Souls in Purgatory * Mary Soyka Abbate Saturday, March 13 – 4 PM Church Intentions of Leonidas Mavrookas * Suzanne Schlesinger Tina Kelbaugh * Diane Carnevale Charles Fiumefreddo * Brian and Amanda Penton Sunday, March 14 – Church - Fourth Sunday of Lent 8 AM Michael Seaman * Denise Cogliano Seaman Helen and John Sionas * Eileen and Michael Stivala Stephen Parkes * Thomas Parkes and Family 10 AM Pro Populo Sergio Dos Santos and Emilia Clemento * Dos Santos Family Colm Reilly * Hugh and Phyllis Murphy 12 PM Kelly Southerland * Laura Sheehy Robert LoCastro * Richard and Maria Gerbino

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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 Joann Feliciti James Fiedler Cynthia 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 Paola Richmond 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

This LENT, give something up and take something on…

Prayer Fasting Works of Love & Charity

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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.

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 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 8 - March 14 READINGS FOR THE WEEK

8 Mon 9 Tue 10 Wed 11 Thu 12 Fri

2 Kgs 5:1-15ab/Lk 4:24-30 Dn 3:25, 34-43/Mt 18:21-35 Dt 4:1, 5-9/Mt 5:17-19 Jer 7:23-28/Lk 11:14-23 Hos 14:2-10/Mk 12:28-34

Sunday, March 14 - Fourth Sunday of Lent 2 Chr 36:14-16, 19-23/Eph 2:4-10/Jn 3:14-21 Questions for Deeper Reflection Question for Children: Who is one person in your life who supports your faith and helps it to grow?

Question for Youth: The Gospel speaks of following God as coming toward the light. How can you move towards the light in your own life? What is the darkness that needs Jesus’ healing in your life?

Question for Adults: When is it difficult for you to believe?

What particular line in this reading helps your faith?

- Lifelong Catechesis

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 Good Friday. All other Fridays of Lent are burns in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament days of abstinence (no meat). in the Church or in the Chapel in honor of a Fast—consume only one full meal. Water may living or deceased loved one. be taken throughout the day The suggested donation is $25.

Abstinence– consume no meat; this obligation ONLINE https://bit.ly/37RKz5p prohibits the eating of meat but not eggs, milk Intentions are available in the products or condiments of any kind, even though Church & Chapel in made from animal fat.

March & April 2021

Church Frank Baron Dickinson-Pancila Family

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.

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

Musical Differences During Lent As we continue the holy penitential season of Lent, there are notable shifts in the tone of music at Mass. The two most obvious differences are: The abstaining from the Gloria and all instances of Alleluia The silence before and after Mass, and less organ in general Here are some explanations for why we do this.

First, the Gloria is a hymn of praise to the Triune God, very triumphant in character and jubilant in text. As Lent is a season where the Church teaches us to focus on penitence, we omit this piece.

(There are a few notable exceptions to this rule: The Solemnities of Saint Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary and The Annunciation of the Lord occur during Lent, and the Gloria is sung on these days. This year the feast of the Chair of St Peter also fell during Lent and the Gloria was sung.)

We also omit the Alleluia before the Gospel and all instances of the Alleluia during any hymns or chants. This rule is not suspended for feasts or solemnities.

In addition, we would also refrain from singing the Te Deum or any other hymn of great joyful praise. We sing hymns and chants of penitence, pleading for mercy, etc.

The Second noticeable difference is in the playing of the organ. There are no preludes or postludes during Lent, reeds and mixtures are not used, and the organ is used only to support the congregational singing. There are no extended instrumental offertories. Again, we abstain from the full joy that comes from a properly played organ, and the organist plays only what is necessary to serve the functions of the Mass.

We are also continuing the practice of singing the seasonal Marian antiphon at the conclusion of weekday Mass in the chapel. During this time of year, this is the Ave Regina Caelorum.

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

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Worship Schedule: March 13 - March 14: Fourth Sunday of Lent Altar Server

EMHC

Reader 1

Reader 2

Cantor

Usher

Saturday, 4:00 PM

Mark Hines William Hines Available

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

T Mullin

Charles Young

Diane Dragone

Bob Lind Usher Needed

Sunday, 8:00 AM

Jack Schatzle Jimmy Schatzle Available

Gina Shute - Alt

Annette Raynor

Kevin Swan

David Maliakel

Ushers Needed

Sunday, 10:00 AM

Christopher Montefusco Valeska Yaninas

Sandra Montefusco - Organ Host Gregory Calderaro - Tabernacle Host Carol Donahue - Alt

Matt Yaninas

Steve Rumsby

David Maliakel

Greg Penczak Usher Needed

Altar Servers Needed

Ron Gabbard - Alt

Richard Gerbino

Carl Simone

David Maliakel

Usher Needed Jim Dolan

Sunday, 12:00 PM

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 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 several Priest Confessors for your convenience.

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Quo vadis…

My Dear Parishioners: Today we celebrate the Third Sunday of Lent. Most of us get lost in the demands of our everyday living. We get up in the morning, spend our day working, prepare and clean up after meals, shop and clean, drive the kids to soccer practice, worry about them, and do countless other things before we fall into bed at the end of the day—usually totally exhausted. In the midst of all this it is pretty difficult to be single-minded about anything except the tasks at hand. Our longest-range goals are maybe saving a little money for a much -needed vacation; sometimes that dream trip is what keeps us going. This gospel dramatically challenges us to keep doing all these everyday tasks—but for the right reason: zeal for God. Ultimately, we are to offer up the temple of our own bodies for dying and rising. This is our daily dying: not necessarily doing something different, but doing what is demanded of us out of zeal for God and the good of others. This is our daily rising: that we have kept our sight on God and have believed the signs of God’s presence to us.

Last weekend I noticed a number of families returning to mass with their children.

I encourage all to begin the process of returning to mass and receiving Holy Communion in the coming weeks. Keeping the Sunday Sabbath is an important part of our Catholic Christian Spirituality. The Eucharist is the greatest gift God has given to us. May the Eucharist continue to sustain us in our earthly life.

Please join us for daily mass Monday through Friday in the Parish Hall Chapel. We will host our communal Lenten Confessions on Sunday, 21 March at 3:00 pm. We will follow the same

protocol as was put forth for the Advent Service.

Please mark your personal schedules now and plan to participate. You should also be receiving the Holy Week and Easter Schedule in the mail.

If you have not within the next two weeks or so, please contact the parish office. Make every effort to participate in the Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter Services.

Personal responsibility is key to continued growth in the spiritual life. While there are some adaptations that need to be made this year in order to comply with the pandemic guidelines, I am grateful that we will be able to celebrate these Sacred Rites that are so central to our identity as believers.

I appreciated the feedback, questions and concerns from our parishioners last weekend.

The narthex project has been in the planning stages for more than a 18 months. Phase one serves to complete the narthex gathering area, address acoustical concerns, upgrade lighting, and install an image of the Blessed Virgin Mary during the month of April. This phase one of the project is being funded by a bona fide parishioner in addition to their regular stewardship. I am grateful to all of our faithful parishioners for their prayer, service, and support of our parish.

Thanks to those who have acted in a responsible manner and made their commitment to the 2021 Annual Catholic Appeal. We need every person to act responsibly in order to assist our diocesan bishop as he strives to pastor us and respond to the needs that exist in our four county diocese.

Next weekend we adjust our clocks forward one hour. Don’t forget. Have a great week. Let us remember one another in prayer. Happy Sunday.

Peace. Father Jeff

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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.

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Our retreat will look to the many roles of St. Joseph and draw inspiration from his example for us.

Our Talks and Presenters: There will be one keynote talk and discussion Friday night and several pre-recorded short talks to choose from "on your own" Saturday. More specific information coming soon.

Retreat Schedule: Friday, March 12 (virtual): 7pm EST Retreat begins Welcome, Prayer, Intros Keynote Talk by: Fr. Jason Hage "The Dreams of St. Joseph: Listening to God's Call."

Live Q&A

Saturday, March 13: 9 am EST Morning Prayer (virtual, optional) Pre-recorded talks available (on your own) 4 pm EST Mass at St. Roberts, Freehold (Virtual or in person)

https://dioceseoftrenton.org/yaretreat

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I can't thank you enough for the effect your food drive on Ash Wednesday has had on our pantry operation.

In addition, the weekly Parish donations which Father Jeff has been gracious enough to assign to us and the results of your drive will go a long way in helping us to maintain the level of food distributions. In fact we have been able to increase the amount of food we distribute to our neighbors.

Thank you does not seem to be enough.

God Bless you and the youths that participated in this activity. Joe

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Temporal Administration, Stewardship & Outreach Edwin A. Sevillano TemporalAdmin@stmaryscoltsneck.org Sharing Our Treasure February 28 - Second Sunday of Lent Weekly Sacrificial Stewardship

$ 16,888

Envelope Contributions

$ 9,812

Electronic/Online Contributions

$ 6,369

Loose Contributions

$

707

Avg. Contribution per Household this week $ 60.83 # of Contributing Households # Registered Parishioner Households

266 1019

Included in this week’s offertory will be the collection for Black & Native American appeal.

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.

This year The Parish of Saint Mary share of the goal is $ 75,000 The following is an example of a ministry made possible through the generous support of the ACA. Evangelization - Pastoral Care Rooted in the Gospel invitation to share in the healing mission of Jesus Christ, we advance the compassionate and competent spiritual, pastoral and sacramental care of God's suffering people by resourcing the clergy, pastoral ministers, healthcare professionals and caregivers who serve them.

Those who offer pastoral care communicate God's love and compassion 'person to person' by offering spiritual and sacramental support, including the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick offered by a priest. We connect with healthcare institutions, medical professionals, chaplains and clergy by providing extensive consultation and resources for the holistic health and well being of Catholic patients. Your gift helps you to live and spread the Gospel.

Thank you for your support!

https://dioceseoftrenton.org/aca-donate-page Please select St. Mary Church, Colts Neck from the Parish Affiliation dropdown menu.

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.

You can make a difference!

Simply shop at

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

smile.amazon.com/ch/22-1963114 and AmazonSmile donates to St. Mary Parish

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SUSTAINABILITY IN EL SALVADOR Drought has become a big problem across El Salvador, making it difficult for farmers to produce enough crops to support their families. But new farming techniques—and a new generation of young farmers—are making a difference.

What would you do if your livelihood was threatened?

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Full Story of Hope week 3 Visit crsricebowl.org to learn more.

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 Martha Mary Guild Going Forward in 2021 Despite the Pandemic, the Martha Mary Guild is still carrying on monthly Board meetings through Zoom. It is now time for our faithful members to seriously think about becoming more active by joining the Board. No one needs to worry about being “alone” because most positions are co-chaired. Our Guild is a “Special Sisterhood” and one really feels that relationship when serving on the Board! (Speaking from many years of experience!!) Feel free to call the Co-Presidents, Kathy Adleman, 732-946-8631 or Ellen Balestiero, 732-9462671 for more information.

Bishop issues pastoral letter on the presence of God As the pandemic passes the one-year mark and continues to stretch into 2021, a profound side-effect has emerged: isolation.

The experience not only leaves people separated from each other through illness, social distancing and quarantining, but often leaves them, “wondering where God is,” writes Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., in his new release: “‘Behold, I Am with You Always,’ A Pastoral Letter on the Presence of God.” To read the new pastoral letter in English, click HERE. For the Spanish text, click HERE.