May 21, 2023 - The Ascension of the Lord

The parish of saint Mary

A Catholic Community Proclaiming the Greatness of God in our Time OnePhalanxRoad,ColtsNeck,NJ07722 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

Parish Trustees: Annette Raynor & Roger Zurro

The Ascension of the Lord

Parish Office Hours

M I W I TH 9 am – 2 pm

Tuesday 2 pm -7:30 pm

Sunday June 4 9 am – 1 pm

Office closed Friday & Saturday and all other Sundays in May

May 21, 2023

SUMMER OFFICE HOURS

Beginning Tuesday May 30 and during the summer season, the Parish Office will be open Monday through Thursday from 9 AM to 2 PM. The office will also continue to open one Sunday a month from 9 AM to 1 PM.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Worship schedule inside. Refer to website for more detailed information www.stmaryscoltsneck.org

Mass Intentions for:

Saturday, May 20th - Sunday, May 28th, 2023

For * Requested by

Saturday, May 20 – 4 PM Church

Pro Populo

Walter Lacy * Gioacchini Family

John and Veronica Grabowski * Grabowski Family

Sunday, May 21 – Church

8 AM Emily Maida * Mr. and Mrs. M. Franceschetti

Kathleen Walsh * Annemarie and Frank Delle Donne

Dolores Gorka * Raymond and Nancy Czarnecki

10 AM Intention of Olivia Felibrico and John Estrella * Felibrico

Family

Patricia McKown * Don and Janet Johnston

Jean Sperandeo * Brown Family

12 PM Richard Gerbino * Richard and Maria Gerbino

Margaret Dedalis * Catherine Quackenbush

Gerald Aldi * St. Mary Parish Choir

Monday, May 22 – 9 AM Chapel

Colin McCabe * Fernando Pinguelo

Tuesday, May 23 – 9 AM Chapel

Theresa Salig * Tom and Peg Parkes

Augustine Sindabiwe * Rev. Fr. Jeffrey E. Lee, Staff and Parishioners

Wednesday, May 24 – 9 AM Chapel

Intention of Elsy Monroy * Richard and Maria Gerbino

Thursday, May 25 – 9 AM Chapel

Al Spino * Sister- Ann Marie Dayton

Liinda Schiappacasse * Robin and Tony Bellomo

Friday, May 26 – 9 AM Chapel

Victor Scalici * Rev. Fr. Jeffrey E. Lee and Staff

Ada Christensen * Christensen Family

Saturday, May 27 – 5 PM Church

Michael Brennan * Nick and Elizabeth Turkovic

Josephine and Carlo Caneparo and Carmella and Larry Sarapochillo * Sarapochillo Family

John Gioacchini * Gioacchini Family

Sunday, May 28 –Church - Pentecost

10AM Pro Populo

Dorothy Haber * Carol and Frank Donahue

Jack and Ruth Graham *Susanna Shamy

Please pray for the following members of our parish family who are ill:

KathleenAmatel

ValerieBarcheski

MichaelBarker

JaniceBasilice

FrBillBausch

EileenBeckley

BrendaCaronna

ChristenChellis

LynetteColaco-Desouza

BlakeConley

JackCoppola

ElizabethDeStefano

BillDonahue

KaitlinDonahueNagle

SharonEvangellista

JoannFeliciti

CynthiaFiedler

JamesFiedler

EmilyGioacchini

JasonGreenberg

EdwardHabrack

TomHudak

ElizabethLindHuseby

LeonJankowski

BridgetKorn

BobLind

LoriLettieri

LudwigMendola

KevinO’Shea

LouSchmitt

OwenShoemaker

VictoriaSlater

GerardP.Thompson

LaurenVinci

Toaddafamilymembertothesicklistfor8weeks, pleasecallor e-mailtheParishOffice.Thank you! 732-780-2666 or parishbulletin@stmaryscoltsneck.org

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

AMT Colton Boag, USCG

LCpl Devon Francis

Chrzan, USMC

Lt. Col. John Anthony

Coppola, US Army

Lt. Col. Douglas

Coppola, US Army

Lt. Mary Herman, USN

SN Christian Houlihan, USN

LT. Jason Joseph Howe, USN

SPC Michael John

Mento, US Army

Ensign Matthew Motola, USN

LCpl Bradley O’Ree, USMC

SPC Nicholas Poskonka, US Army

Captain Richard Savo, US Army

1st Lt. Adam Sjoholm, US Army

Captain Ryan Tanguay, US Army

TSgt Stephen Witherow, USAF

LCpl Edward Zarzecki, USMC

Lifelong Catechesis - Week of May 21st to May 27th

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

21 Sunday: The Ascension of the Lord Acts 1:1-11 / Eph 1:17-23 / Mt 28:16-20

22 Monday: Acts 19:1-8 / Jn 16:29-33

23 Tuesday: Acts 20:17-27 / Jn 17:1-11a

24 Wednesday: Acts 20:28-38 / Jn 17:11b-19

25 Thursday: Acts 22:30; 23:6-11 / Jn 17:20-26

26 Friday: Acts 25:13b-21 / Jn 21:15-19

27 Saturday: Acts 28:16-20, 30-31 / Jn 21:20-25

FOR DEEPER REFLECTION:

Question for Children: Jesus helps us be strong in our faith. When do you need to be really strong in faith?

Question for Youth: Prayer is essential to being a disciple, because it is the way we build or relationship with God through talking and listening. What is one way you can take more time this week to listen to God in prayer?

Question for Adults: In these heartfelt instructions from a leader of the church, what are the ways in modern life that we sometimes suffer for our faith? Or are there no such ways?

The Sanctuary Lamp this week is burning for:

Church: Richard Nelson

Requested by Ellen and Peter Balestiero

Consider donating the sanctuary lamp that burns in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament in the Church or Chapel in honor of a living or deceased loved one. One intention is accepted per week (Sunday - Saturday) for the Lamp. The suggested donation is $25. Request online HERE.

Mass Intention Requests

Requests can be made in person by stopping at the parish office, or online HERE.

The suggested stipend is $10.

HELP THE SPONSOR A FAMILY PROGRAM!

The Sponsor-A-Family program sponsors families in need at Christmas by providing food and presents. This wonderful program has sponsored hundreds of families in the surrounding communities for more than 20 years. We are in need of volunteers to get involved. If you are interested, please contact Kathy Maher at wamaher2@aol.com

Baptismal Preparation Session

St Mary Parish is offering our next Baptismal Preparation Session on:

SUNDAY, JUNE 4, 2023 at 1 PM

Pre-registrationisrequiredaweekinadvance. ContactUs

Sacrament of Baptism Couples wishing to baptize their children must be registered parishioners of St Mary Parish. Please contact the Parish Office at 732-780-2666 x329 at least 3 months in advance of the desired date for baptism.

More information can be read HERE

Worship & Music

Andrew J. Macirowski - Pastoral Coordinator for Worship & Music / Principal Organist

Worship@stmaryscoltsneck.org Music@stmaryscoltsneck.org

Mary, Mother of the Church

On February 11, 2018, the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments inscribed a new obligatory Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church, into the General Roman Calendar (the calendar of observances that we follow in the United States). This memorial is celebrated every year on the Monday after Pentecost (which in 2023 is also Memorial Day)

The title of Mother of the Church has been bestowed on the Blessed Virgin Mary because she gave birth to Christ, the Head of the Church, and became Mother of the redeemed before her Son gave up his spirit on the Cross. Pope Saint Paul VI solemnly confirmed the same title in an address given to the Fathers of the Second Vatican Council on November 21, 1964 and established that "by this sweetest of names the whole Christian people should henceforth give still greater honor to the Mother of God.”

“Just as the Divine Motherhood is the basis both for Mary's unique relationship with Christ and for her presence in the work of human salvation accomplished by Christ Jesus, so likewise, it is principally from the Divine Motherhood that the relationships which exist between Mary and the Church flow. Mary is indeed the Mother of Christ who, at the moment he assumed human nature in her virginal womb, joined to himself, as Head, his Mystical Body, which is the Church. Mary, therefore, as Mother of Christ, must also be regarded as Mother of all the faithful and Pastors alike, that is to say, of the Church.”

(Reprinted in part from www.usccb.org, vatican.va)

Saint of the Week:

Charles Lwanga and Companions, Martyrs, d. 1886

Charles Lwanga was the assistant to the master of pages in the court of King Mwanga of Uganda. Joseph Mukasa, a Catholic, was his superior. Mukasa chastised the king for his murder of a Protestant missionary, as well as for the king’s homosexuality and his corruption of the young pages. This served to intensify the king’s hatred of Catholics and Joseph Mukasa was ordered slain by the king. Charles, having been under instruction in the Catholic faith, asked for and received Baptism on the day that Mukasa was killed. For his own unwillingness to submit to immoral acts and his defense of the other pages, Lwanga and fourteen other pages who were Christian were sent to a prison. Read more HERE.

“Easter Duty”

The Catholic Church requires of us as baptized Catholics to observe the following: The obligation, the privilege really, of receiving the Eucharist at least once a year often called “Easter duty” for those in the state of grace should still be fulfilled during the period from the First Sunday of Lent, February 26, 2023 to Trinity Sunday, June 4, 2023. However, the Church’s law does permit this precept to be fulfilled at another time during the year when there is a just cause.

Saturday 4PM

George Barasky Jacob Barasky Joseph Brarsky

Sunday 8AM

Ministry Schedule: Solemnity of Pentecost

May 27 & 28

Carly York with Choir Charles Young Paul Tonacci

OH-Susan Murphy

TH-Irene Weller

TH-Minister Needed

ALT-Louise Habrack

NO 8 AM MASS ON SUNDAY MAY 28

Sunday 10AM

Tesya Yaninas Chloe Cullen

Sunday 12PM

Carly York Matt Yaninas Julia Cullen

OH-Sue Fitzpatrick

TH-Steve Stanley

TH-Dawn Reinhardt

ALT-Maureen Geiger

NO 12 NOON MASS ON SUNDAY MAY 28

Liturgy of the Word Dismissal

Memorial Day Weekend / PENTECOST SUNDAY Abbreviated Mass Schedule

Saturday May 27 - 5 pm Mass (4 pm Penance and Reconciliation)

Sunday May 28 - 10 am Mass (No 8 AM or 12 noon)

Memorial Day Mass schedule

Monday May 29 9 am Mass (in the Chapel)

This is the practice of having children, ages 4-12, leave the Sunday assembly during the Liturgy of the Word (readings) and gather in a separate environment to engage in the Liturgy of the Word at a level more appropriate to the children’s understanding. Join us every Sunday at the 10am mass

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM

Parents wishing to baptize their children must be registered parishioners of St Mary Parish. Please contact the Parish Office at 732-780-2666 x329 at least 3 months in advance of the desired date for baptism. More information can be read HERE.

Religious Education Fall Registration/ Re-Registration closes on 31 May 2023. Please use the registration link on page 7 as classes will close when capacity is met.

Save the Date for our first INTERGENERATIONAL of the 23/24 school year on 23 July 2023 for Grandparents Day!

Intergenerational Recording Sheets for grades 1-6 are due on

1 June 2023

Please email to Religious Education or drop off at the parish office. For your convenience, there is a link to a printable copy to the right

Faith Formation Calendar

1 June 2023

Intergenerational List Due for grades 1-6

16 July 2023

Orientation for July Summer Intensive Beginning at the 12pm mass

17-28 July 2023

July Summer Intensive-Virtual

23 July 2023

Grandparents Day

INTERGENERATIONAL 10am mass followed by reception

IMPORTANT

Faith Formation-RE Sign-ups: Summer Intensive student volunteer LINK

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Fall Religious Education

Registration/Re-Registration is opened for Grades 1-8 & closes on 31 May 2023

Registration continues through the month of May at the regular price

Classes are first come, first serve and will be closed when capacity is met.

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: 1-888-296-2965 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

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The Parish of Saint Mary presents "Theology on Tap"

Featuring the Most Reverend David M. O'Connell, C.M., Bishop of Trenton

Join us for a special evening at Source Brewery in Colts Neck!

Tuesday June 13, 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM.

Adults 21 and older only. $20 per person which includes the first drink and a light fare. Non alcoholic beverages will also be available.

Limited capacity. Sign up today HERE!

SOURCE Farmhouse Brewery

300 Route 34 Colts Neck, NJ 07722

https://www.sourcebrewing.com/

Grotto Candles

The Grotto Candles are available for your prayer intentions.

Offering is $3.00 per candle.

FR. MIKE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF ORDINATION TO THE PRIESTHOOD

Saturday June 10, 2023

5 PM Mass

Save the date!

Join us to celebrate Fr Mike’s Golden Jubilee. Light refreshments served in the narthex/gathering space following the Mass.

MARTHA MARY GUILD CLOTHING SALE WE NEED YOU!

The Martha Mary Guild is hoping to bring back the popular Clothing Sale in September. However, much help is needed! Ladies of the parish, please consider giving an hour or two of your time to help sort (Aug.21-25 & 28-31) and sell (Sept. 7,8,9). Our youth (12 & older) are a tremendous help and can gain community service hours. Kindly contact the parish office before May 15. We can't do it without you!! Thank you.

My Dear Parishioners:

Today we celebrate the Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord. Our Church teaches that the Lord Jesus, after having been raised from the dead, ascended into heaven to sit at the right hand of the almighty God. Our society glorifies being our own person and doing all we can to make our lives easy. This gospel and second reading make clear that to live the paschal mystery—continue Jesus’ work— means that we must remain in Jesus even to the point of taking up his suffering. Jesus’ prayer, then, doesn’t make our lives easier, but harder! It’s the share in glory that makes the choice to be a faithful disciple living the paschal mystery worthwhile.

Let us also congratulate our graduates. Having completed their studies they are being challenged to begin a new chapter in their life. With that comes the uncertainty of what they will encounter in their journey. The community of faith can be a wonderful place to gain that necessary support that is needed during life’s transitions. May we, filled with God’s grace, be a people of hope and encouragement. There are lots of voices out there attempting to bring us down or distract us from our mission. Stay focused and remember why we are here: to build the Body of Christ in our midst.

Also, please register or re-register for religious education and sacramental preparation opportunities for the coming fall. We

want to provide the very best for our parishioner families. This requires preparation and planning.

We have been treated to some beautiful Spring Weather. Take time to enjoy it with a walk…some gardening…or simply sitting outside and catching up on some meditation or spiritual reading. Our parish team continues to be busy planning for the coming fiscal and liturgical years. I am grateful to all those who advise us in our exercise of oversight. Remember to join with us Saturday, 10 June at 5:00pm and celebrate with Father Mike the 50th Anniversary of his Priestly Ordination. Also, register for the Theology on Tap evening scheduled for 13 June at the Source here in Colts Neck

Next weekend we will celebrate the Solemnity of Pentecost, the fulfillment of the New Covenant in the sending of the Holy Spirit to continue the ministry of Christ’s Church. Don’t forget to wear something RED next weekend when you come to celebrate mass! We will observe the “Abbreviated Mass Schedule” which is Saturday at 5pm; Sunday at 10am. The Saturday anticipated mass will be at 5pm until and including Labor Day weekend. Next Monday is Memorial Day. Mass will be celebrated in the Chapel at 9am. Come, let us pray for all those who have made the supreme sacrifice for the freedom that we enjoy. Have a great week! Let us remember one another in prayer. Happy Sunday. Peace. Father Jeff

Quo vadis . . .

Temporal Admin., Stewardship & Outreach

Sharing Our Treasure

May 14, 2023 – Sixth Sunday of Easter

Edwin A. SevillanoTemporalAdmin@stmaryscoltsneck.org

SUNDAY OFFICE HOURS

The Parish Office will continue to open one Sunday per month The next Sunday the Parish Office is open will be Sunday, June 4, 2023.

Please remember you can always request Mass intentions online at https://bit.ly/3VX9egP.

Thank you for your cooperation.

2023 EASTER Collection

We are grateful to all who contributed; if you have not yet participated, please do so this coming week so that we can offer a timely proper accounting to you.

Kindly return your Easter offering envelope or make your gift through our online giving system at

https://flowcode.com/p/z25W7Dti

We will provide you with a report of this collection at the conclusion of the Easter Season.

Thank you and God Bless.

As of May 15, 2023

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

Goal: $75,000

Pledged: $54,325

% of goal: 72%

# donors: 172

Average gift: $316

Paid to date: $50,230

If you have not yet made a gift, there are 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.

Thank you for your continuous support!

Your gift will truly make a difference. Thank you for your prayers and support.

"Amen, amen I say to you, you will weep and mourn while the world rejoices; you will grieve, but your grieve will become joy." Jn 16:20

Included in this weekend’s offertory will be the appeal for Catholic Communications Campaign. Please be generous.

The Martha Mary Guild's Contributions for 2022-2023

Due to the overwhelming generosity of the Guild's members, there has been an outpouring of item donations this year, fulfilling our mission statement of being dedicated to helping women and children in need. Here is a listing of such donations:

October - Hats, gloves and scarves to "Holiday Express" for distribution at their holiday party

November - In a joint effort with the Newcomers & Neighbors Club of Colts Neck and Holmdel, 400 bags of non-perishable foods and gently used clothing were delivered to "Project Paul", the largest Food Pantry in Monmouth County.

December - Infants' clothing and other baby items for Birthright

February - In cooperation with the Colts Neck Community Church, a truckload of coats, hats, scarves, gloves, sweaters and non-perishable foods were distributed to the homeless in Lakewood.

March - Working with Newcomers & Neighbors again, we collected for the children at Collier's Kateri Camp to have "Crocs-like" sandals this summer.

April - Four carloads of new toiletries, cleaning supplies, comfy clothing and nonperishable food were delivered to "180 Turning Lives Around" for families fleeing domestic violence. (see photo)

May - Bathing suits, beach towels, children's books and games for Collier's Kateri Day Camp. (see photos)

SATURDAY MASS

Saturday 27 May our Summer Mass schedule will begin with the Mass time at 5:00 pm through Labor Day weekend. The Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation (confessions) is at 4:00 PM

NewParishioner Orientation

Sunday,August 6, 2023,11:00AM

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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

The Parish of St. Mary

St Padre Pio Prayer Group of St Ambrose Parish

Come join us in prayer as we celebrate mass together in honor of St Padre Pio by Celebrant Fr. Jack C. Grimes. Mass will be celebrated on Saturday May 20, 2023 at 9:00 AM followed by veneration of a first class relic of St Padre Pio.

St Ambrose Parish 83 Throckmorton Lane, Old Bridge NJ 08857 (732)679-5666

Spring Information Fair 2023 - St. John Vianney High School (sjvhs.com)

All are welcome to a Sensory Friendly Mass!

A Sensory Friendly Mass is designed for all families with children or adults diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder or sensory sensitivities, or other disabilities. This is a regular Sunday Mass, with a flexible environment. After the Mass, we will join for a craft and refreshments.

We invite all who are interested as a participating family or volunteer to attend our Mass.

Sunday May 28, 2023---2:00pm St Agnes Church 103 Center Ave

Atlantic Highlands, NJ 07716

Please RSVP to: NorMonHIS@gmail.com

Study Theology at Georgian Court University!

All programs can be completed remotely. Master of Arts or a Graduate Certificate in Theology, with concentrations in Pastoral Ministry or Mercy Spirituality. Not sure? Take one or two classes on a non-matriculating basis to see if our programs are right for you. Generous financial aid available. New semester begins September 5, 2023. There is still time to apply. Contact department chair Johann M. Vento for more information: jvento@georgian.edu. We look forward to getting to know you and talking about your interest in studying theology.

Sacred Heart Revival

Do you want more peace in your family, blessings on your undertakings, and a more perfect faith life? Jesus is standing at the door and knocking. Open the door for Him! Join our nationwide campaign to invite the Sacred Heart of Jesus into your home, classroom, or business. Visit www.SacredHeartRevival.com for more information on the graces of the Sacred Heart and sign up today.

Holy Land Discovery Tour

September 1 - 8, 2023

Offerings at Francis House of Prayer

Trenton Diocesan Spiritual Center and Retreat House

84 Walnford Road

Allentown, NJ 08501

609-877-0509 or FHOP@verizon.net

Please check www.FHOP.org for registration, directions and for our other offerings!

GIFTED BY THE SPIRIT

Friday, May 26th 9:30 to Noon

Christmas has been over for quite some time, but still there are gifts to be opened!

As we celebrate the feast of Pentecost, prepare yourself to receive a gift which will fit you perfectly! Will it be: Wisdom, Understanding, Counsel, Fortitude, Knowledge, Reverence, Wonder and Awe?

CATHOLIC ITINERARY

Mass is included. The roots of your faith will come to life on this extraordinary journey through Israel. Starting from Tel Aviv, visit some of the main archaeological, historical, and biblical sites, and follow in the footsteps of Jesus as you learn more about His life and ministry. To stand in the very places where history unfolded is a true highlight as you visit important sites of the Gospel, such as Nazareth, the Sea of Galilee, Cana, the Mount of Beatitudes, the River Jordan valley, Bethlehem, and last, but not least, Jerusalem. This extraordinary Israel tour is designed for value-minded travelers. Hotels, Bus Transportation, Guides, Historians, 7 Breakfasts, 4 Dinners are included.

Land price starts at $1979 per person (based on double occupancy). An $850 deposit per person will hold your space. For more information and reservations, call Brian at Catholic Cruises and Tours: 1 (860) 399-1785.

SAVE THE DATE

Friday Evening and Saturday, October 20-21, 2023 Holy Innocents Church, Neptune, NJ

Please join us for a Retreat with Immaculee Ilibagiza, New York Times best-selling author of “Left to Tell” and Rwandan genocide survivor. Immaculee brings a message of forgiveness, healing and hope. She will share her witness to the life-saving power of faith and the Rosary.

More information to follow this summer.

Come and See! Led by Sister Marie. Donation: $20

MAGNIFY GOD’S LOVE ZOOM ONLY

Wednesday, May 31 7 – 8 PM

Today, we celebrate the Feast of the Visitation and Mary has a powerful spiritual lesson to teach us. This young girl has a precarious road ahead of her. Amid her ordeal, she doesn’t complain. She doesn’t cry. She doesn’t panic. She simply allows her soul to proclaim the greatness of her Lord. No one of us has a perfect life, but tonight, let us join with one another in prayer and together proclaim the greatness of our Lord.

Led By Sister Marie. Donation: $10.

ANNUAL CLEANING PARTY

Tuesday, May 30

9 AM to Noon or 1:00 – 3:00 PM

Please come and help us clean Francis House. Bring your favorite cleaning supplies. Please choose a shift that is convenient for you and call 609-877-0509 with your choice. Actually, it’s fun! Thanks so much. Breakfast & lunch provided.

PERSONAL RETREAT DAYS

Wednesdays & Fridays 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM

May 31 June 14 & 16

Take a day away from the busyness of your life. Come to Francis House for silence, personal prayer and optional spiritual direction.

The day begins and ends with a brief prayer together. Please bring a bag lunch. Come to as many as you can.

Donation: $10; $40 with spiritual direction.