May 22, 2022: Sixth Sunday of Easter

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 Parish Trustees: Roger Zurro & Annette Raynor Worship schedule inside.

Refer to website for more detailed information www.stmaryscoltsneck.org

Sixth Sunday of Easter

May 22, 2022 28-29 May 2022 - Memorial Day Weekend Abbreviated Mass Schedule - Saturday 5:00pm; Sunday 10:00am (No Sunday 8:00am or 12:00 noon masses this weekend)

Baptismal Preparation Session

4-5 June 2022 - Parish 50th Anniversary Weekend Special Mass Schedule - Saturday 5:00pm; Sunday 3:00pm

SUNDAY MAY 22, 2022 at 1:00 PM

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

Pre-registration is required a week in advance.

Contact Us

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May 22nd, 2022

Mass Intentions for: Saturday, May 21st-27th For * Requested by

Saturday, May 21 – 5 PM Church Marian Khruney * Rorie and Jack Coppola Ed Eastman * Verga Family Joseph Turkovic * Cizin Family Sunday, May 22 – Church 8 AM Helen Sionas and Mary Stivala * Eileen and Michael Stivala James Spiniello * Neil and Jane Slattery Shirley Jean Ratcliffe * Joann and Robert Buhler 10 AM Hannah Bannon * Deirdre, Isabella and Michela O’Doherty Immaculata Galante * Stabile Family Charles Zumba * Jack Zumba 12 PM Pro Populo Richard Gerbino * Richard and Maria Gerbino Special Intention * Robert Amling Monday, May 23 – 9 AM Chapel Francis Pino * Gugliara Family Special Intention Tuesday, May 24 – 9 AM Chapel Elizabeth Joyce * JF Joyce Wednesday, May 25 - 9 AM Chapel Al Spino * Ann Marie Dayton Agnes Pellicone * Pellicone Family Thursday, May 26 – 9 AM Chapel Peter Griffin * Martha Mary Guild Seung Ye Yoo * Angela and Tom Kinlin Friday, May 27 – 9 AM Chapel Robert Cassano * Linda Cassano Saturday. May 28 – 5 PM Church Pro Populo Jack Murphy * John and Susan Murphy Dorothy Haber * Carol and Frank Donahue Sunday, May 29 – Church 10 AM Thomas Telesca * Michele Telesca Joan Galligan Mokris * Michael M. Mokris Maryann Barone * Marie Nogueira

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Please pray for the following members of our parish family who are ill: Kathleen Amatel Courtney Barker Michael Barker Janice Basilice Fr Bill Bausch Eileen Beckley Rita Bonamo Anne Boyle Christen Chellis Blake Conley Kaitlin Donahue Nagle Sr. Sue Ellen Ennyson Sharon Evangellista Joann Feliciti Cynthia Fiedler James Fiedler Emily Gioacchini

Edward Habrack Tom Hudak Elizabeth Lind Huseby Bridget Korn Bob Lind Lori Lettieri Donna Lodi Leonidas Mavrookas Ludwig Mendola 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 Requests Requests can be made in person by stopping at the parish office, or online HERE. The suggested stipend is $10.

Parish Office Hours Monday 9 am – 2 pm Tuesday 2 pm -7:30 pm Wednesday 9 am – 2 pm Thursday 9 am – 2 pm Sunday 9 am -12 noon No office hours on Friday or Saturday

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May 22nd, 2022

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 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 LT. Jason Joseph Howe, USN SPC Michael John Mento, US Army 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

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ST. MARY PARISH Sunday June 5, 2022 Pentecost Sunday Join the celebration as we commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Parish of St. Mary.

Reconnect with old friends and make new ones as we gather for faith, food, fun, music and our St. Mary family.

3 PM Solemn Mass presided by the Most Reverend David O’Connell, Bishop of Trenton (this will be the only Mass on June 5th) Mass will be followed by an outdoor festival with food trucks and attractions for young and young at heart. We will have music throughout the afternoon.

Be sure to bring your own chairs or a blanket.

Get your tickets now!

Lifelong Catechesis Week of May 22nd - 28th READINGS FOR THE WEEK 22 Sunday: SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER Acts 15: 1-2. 22-29 / Revelation 21: 10-14. 22-23 / John 14: 23-29 23 Monday: Acts 16: 11-15 / John 15: 26 -- 16: 4a 24 Tuesday: Acts 16: 22-34 John 16: 5-11 25 Wednesday: Acts 17: 15. 22 -- 18: 1 / John 16: 12-15 26 Thursday: Acts 18: 1-8 / John 16: 16-20 27 Friday: Acts 18: 9-18 / John 16: 20-23 28 Saturday: Acts 18: 23-28 / John 16: 23b-28

$5 donation to reserve an spot for the Festival for anyone 6 years and older.

NO TICKETS SOLD AT THE DOOR. The deadline to register is May 23.

Wristbands will be distributed beginning this weekend to those who have purchased their tickets. Wristbands must be worn on June 5 to be able to get food at food trucks.

RESERVE YOUR TICKETS HERE

FOR DEEPER REFLECTION: Question for Children: How do you experience the peace which Christ offers us?

Question for Youth: Jesus told us to trust in the Holy Spirit to help guide our lives. How can you be open to what the Holy Spirit might say to you?

Question for Adults: How do you experience the peace which Christ offers us?

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! We Need Your Help: Many volunteer opportunities available for our Jubilee celebration.

Short shifts. Hours available for students. To volunteer please click HERE.

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May 22nd, 2022

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

The Ascension of the Lord is the 40th day of the Easter Season, and as such falls on a Thursday.

In all US ecclesiastical provinces, except Boston, Hartford, New York, Newark, Omaha, and Philadelphia, the celebrations of the Ascension had been transferred to the 7th Sunday of Easter.

In 2021, many local bishops approved the temporary transfer to this Sunday. In 2022, the province of Newark has made permanent the transference of the Solemnity, replacing the 7th Sunday of Easter.

This solemnity commemorates Jesus’ ascension into heaven, an important tenet of our Catholic Christian faith, professed in both the Apostle’s Creed and the NicenoConstantinopolitan Creed. The Ascension event is a key component of our understanding of the post-Easter narratives and the concept of the holy trinity. This event is the return of the Son to the Father which precedes the coming of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles 10 days later. Another key theological aspect ties into the resurrection - Jesus was resurrected by the will of the Father and through His power, but Jesus ascends by his own will and power, the final earthly manifestation of his might and glory.

Saint of the Week: Achilleus and Nereus, Martyrs, c. First Century

“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, March 5-6, 2022 to Trinity Sunday, June 12, 2022. However, the Church’s law does permit this precept to be fulfilled at another time during the year when there is a just cause.

As with many of the early martyrs, little is known with certainty about these two saints and many of the accounts are conflicting. What is not disputed is the site of their graves, the catacomb of Domitilla in Rome. But, with that as a starting point, we can surmise the most likely history of their martyrdom.

Persecution of Christians occurred over much of the first three centuries of the Church; however none of the early harassment matched that which began with the ascension of Trajan to Emperor in 98 A.D. An elite unit assigned to the emperor was charged with hunting down Christians and killing those who would not apostatize. Achilleus and Nereus were members of this unit.

Read more HERE.

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May 22nd, 2022

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Worship Schedule: Ascension of the Lord (observed) Saturday, May 28th & Sunday, May 29th Altar Server

Saturday, 5:00 PM (Church)

Mark Hines William Hines

Cantor

Reader 1

Abby Mycek

Kathy Maher

Reader 2

Bruno Savo

EMHC Organ Host—Susan Murphy Tabernacle Host—Irene Weller Tabernacle Host—Not Filled Alternate—Louise Habrack

Sunday 8:00 AM (Church)

NO 8:00 AM MASS THIS SUNDAY

Sunday 10:00 AM (Church)

Valeska Yaninas Jonathan Stubbs

Carly York With Choir

Matt Yaninas

Jennifer Stubbs

Organ Host—Gregory Calderaro Tabernacle Host—Linda DickinsonPancila Tabernacle Host—Emily Santangelo Alternate—Dawn Reinhardt

Sunday 12:00 noon (Church)

NO 12:00 NOON MASS THIS SUNDAY Speak with a Priest

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Elements of the Catholic Mass is designed to help the faithful better appreciate the beauty of the Mass.

Featuring Fr. Douglas Martis, former director of the Liturgical Institute, the program consists of thirty-one beautifully produced short videos. Each episode comes with a discussion guide with references, Elements of the Catholic Mass is ideal for personal faith formation or family / group discussion.

Click HERE for this week’s episode.

Struggling with a life event and in need of spiritual assistance?

Want to celebrate the Sacrament of Penance outside the normal Confession times?

Trying to find your way back to engagement with the Church?

Discerning vocation?

Looking to complete your Sacraments of Initiation and wish to chat about the journey?

St Mary is offering the opportunity for parishioners to chat with a priest who is only indirectly engaged with the parish.

If interested please contact Fr Mike Walsh by phone 732-780-2666 x205 or email frmike.walsh@stmaryscoltsneck.org

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May 22nd, 2022

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Faith Formation Julia Cullen

Pastoral Coordinator of Faith Formation - Religion Education ReligiousEd@stmaryscoltsneck.org 732-780-266 X 309

Rose Farrow

Coordinator of Faith Formation - Youth & Adult Catechesis YouthRE@stmaryscoltsneck.org 732-780-2666 X 310

Fall Registration/Re- Registration is open until 31 May 2022 for grades 1 to 8. It is first come first serve and classes will close when filled. The sign-up link is on the website.

50th Anniversary Picnic 5 June 2022 3pm mass Come help us celebrate the end of a great year of Religious Ed

The completed Intergenerational Participation form is to be submitted by

1 June 2022

The form to be completed can be found HERE

More info on page 3

Faith Formation Calendar:

1 June 2022- Intergenerational Record due for the 2021/2022 school year for grades 1-6 5 June 2022-50th Anniversary Parish Picnic, beginning at 3pm mass 10 July 2022– Summer Intensive Orientation for July Session, beginning at 12pm mass, following in the church 11 –22 July 2022-July Summer Intensive, Monday to Friday, Virtual Session 9am to 12pm 7 August 2022-Summer Intensive Orientation for August Session, beginning at 12pm mass, following in the church 8-19 August 2022-August Summer Intensive, Monday to Friday, On Campus Session 8:30am to 12:30pm

Liturgy of the Word Dismissal This is the practice of having the 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

First Intergenerational of the 2022-2023 school year: Grandparents Day Mass/Celebration 10am mass followed by breakfast and craft in Madonna Hall Sunday, 24 July 2022 Save the Date!

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May 22nd, 2022

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“CLASS REUNION”

We are looking to hire Certified Teachers for our Fall Religious Education Program 

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Paid positions available for the fall weekly program starting the end of September 2022 and continuing to the beginning of May 2023 In person and live online classes available to teach Looking for Certified teachers in our community whose faith is alive and active who are also certified in catechesis (we will get you certified) All positions afternoon and evenings, Sunday thru Wednesday

For more details, please contact Julia Cullen Coordinator of Faith Formation/Religious Education ReligiousEd@stmaryscoltsneck.org

Fr. William Bausch, Pastor of St. Mary Parish for twenty-seven years, thought we might enjoy sharing the memories, photos he had put on a disc of the “classes” of years ago… some of those “students” are still parishioners today, some have moved away, and some have gone to Heaven. However, many of their children are still actively involved. ALL ARE INVITED TO COME TO A SHOWING OF THE PHOTOS. This will take place in Madonna Hall at 2:00 pm on Sunday afternoon, May 22nd. Refreshments will be served and lots of good conversation will be shared.

Please join us and invite others who may enjoy meeting fellow parishioners, past and present.

URGENT NEED IN UKRAINE Your help is needed in Ukraine where there are already more than 2.9 million people in need of assistance!

Your prayers and support will make so much difference. Please give a vital gift today!

Please donate HERE.

732-780-2666 X 309 The Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord has been transferred from Thursday, May 26, 2022 to Sunday, May 29, 2022, replacing the Seventh Sunday of Easter.

This change has been made permanently by the Metropolitan Province of Newark. This includes the transfer of the Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord for both Saturday Vigil Mass, Sunday Masses of the Day and the Liturgy of Hours.

Please note this year we will observe the Abbreviated Mass Schedule on May 28-29 since it falls on Memorial Day weekend. See page 11 for details.

Thank you to all parishioners who donated to the Blessing Bag Brigade collection which was this year’s Confirmation Prep service project.

Due to the generous donations from the Parish of St. Mary, the 7th and 8th graders were able to pack 532 Blessing Bags for the homeless and donate several hundred additional items for future packing events.

The Blessing Bag Brigade NJ is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to showing compassion and humanitarianism towards those in need. Committed to aiding the homeless and educating the public. For more information visit https:// www.blessingbagbrigadenj.org/

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May 22nd, 2022

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Martha Mary Guild's Spring Meeting Church: Special Intention Chapel: Robert Mannifield

Requested by: Brett and Nina McInerney 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. Available weeks listed below: Church - 5/29, 7/17, 7/31 Chapel - 6/5, 6/26, 7/10, 7/24

New Parishioner Orientation Sunday, July 31, 2022 11:00AM at Madonna Hall 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

Wednesday, March 11, was a "Fun Day" for the Martha Mary Guild - thanks to the outstanding planning by Vice President, Rorie Coppola. After lunch, which featured many delicious, homemade desserts, Meredith Geneve sang bits of songs from the 50's to the 80's, and those who remembered the lyrics sang along. Then we played an interesting variety of Bingo games, which came with many great prizes. Everyone was a winner at this meeting because there were grab bags of goodies for all. Collier School was also a "winner", due to the wonderful generosity of the Guild members. Pictured below are items for the Collier Summer Camp. What a fun way to end the 20212022 meetings!

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May 22nd, 2022

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Quo vadis…

My Dear Parishioners: Today we celebrate the Sixth Sunday of Easter. Living the paschal mystery is as demanding as loving with the same selfsacrifice as Jesus and as easy as responding to God’s indwelling as an intimate Friend who is always with us, never forsakes us, and at all times is there for us with care and strength. These Sundays before Pentecost when we celebrate the gift of the Spirit are so important for our daily Christian living: they remind us that as disciples we never have to feel like the whole task of living the gospel falls on our shoulders alone. God is always present, dwelling within us, to give us the strength we need to be faithful to Jesus’ commands. Only in this way can our everyday lives be fruitful, can we keep Jesus’ word as our own word.

This week we will celebrate the 40th Day of Easter commemorating the Ascension of the Lord into Heaven. This mystery of our faith should occupy a place in our reflection these days since the Lord promised us that he would be with us always. The ascension reminds us of the important outpouring of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost. While the Lord returned to God in Heaven, the Spirit has been sent to empower us for ministry and in building up the Church. The Bishops of our Province of Newark have, following broad consultation, followed many other provinces throughout the United States in transferring the observance of this solemnity to the Seventh Sunday of the Easter Season, the weekend prior to the Solemnity of Pentecost.

Pentecost is the 50th Day of Easter and we will chant the dismissal with the double alle-

luias at the conclusion of our Sunday Masses. Remember that there will be a special mass schedule this year for the Solemnity of Pentecost as we observe the 50th Anniversary of our Parish. The Masses will be Saturday, 4 June at 5:00pm; Sunday, 5 June at 3:00pm followed by the parish picnic. Check other sections of the bulletin for further details.

Next weekend is Memorial Day Weekend.

We will observe our abbreviated mass schedule Saturday, 5pm; Sunday 10am. Mass on Monday will be at 9am. Also, for the many new residents of Colts Neck there is a very nice Memorial Day Parade on Memorial Day beginning at Town Hall up Heyers Mill Road concluding at the Fire House #2 on Conover Road. It is a wonderful custom and very representative of life in a small town where so many people know one another. It is also important that we honor those women and men who have made the supreme sacrifice for the freedom that we enjoy. Make time in your personal schedule to participate in the mass and parade this Memorial Day. We will publish an overview of our 2022 Easter collection as the liturgical season ends. Thank you for your generous sharing.

We continue to make progress toward our goal for the 2022 Annual Catholic Appeal…

Together we can make our goal and demonstrate our commitment to our parish, our diocese and our catholic church. I ask that you prayerfully consider your gift and make it either on-line or by completing the cards located in the narthex of the church. Have a great week. Let us remember one another in prayer. Happy Sunday. Peace. Father Jeff

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May 22nd, 2022

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Temporal Administration, Stewardship & Outreach Edwin A. Sevillano TemporalAdmin@stmaryscoltsneck.org Sharing Our Treasure May 15, 2022— Fifth Sunday of Easter “ Weekly Sacrificial Stewardship

$18,516

Envelope Contributions

$11,392

Electronic/Online Contributions

$6,727

Loose Contributions

$397 297 $61.01

# Registered Parishioner Households

988

Included in next weekend’s offertory will be the Catholic Communications Campaign appeal.

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.

As of May 16, 2022 Goal: Pledged: % of goal: # donors: Average gift: Paid to date:

$75,000 $66,685 89% 181 $355 $45,602.50

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.

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

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The EASTER Collection

Support The Parish of Saint Mary through Online Giving! https://giving.parishsoft.com/smcn Sign-in for our Online Giving system to make your parish offerings from your bank account or Credit Card! You can also download the ConnectNow Giving App for Android or iOS

Thank you for your continuous support!

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

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.

Thank you and God Bless.

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May 22nd, 2022

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Thank You Father Gene Savarimuthu Did you know ….

The causes of falls in the elderly include such things as muscle weakness, poor balance and vision, lack of confidence at moving about, and the effect of medication, walking on uneven ground, over-reaching, or over stepping.

Tai Chi is a low impact, weight bearing exercise; and with regular Tai Chi practice, it helps build internal strength, reduce falls, and improve the quality of life.

Barbara Schaflin, certified instructor of Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention; Diabetes; Memory; and Rehabilitation/Rejuvenation, has taught 103 participants this past year in the various disciplines. Beginner and Advanced Classes are offered Thursday mornings, in the Northax (Gathering Space) 10:0010:45; 11:00-12 Noon respectively.

Contact: BarbaraSchaflin10@verizon.net

Memorial Day Weekend Abbreviated Mass Schedule

Father Gene, a Roman Catholic Chaplain for the New Jersey National Guard, has resided in Colts Neck for the past 17 months. During that time he has generously offered to assist the four parishes within Cohort 13 (Saint Gabriel, Marlboro; Saint Catherine of Genoa, Holmdel; Saint Leo the Great, Lincroft and Saint Mary, Colts Neck) as needed. Father Gene has received a new post from his military superiors within the US Army Chaplain Corp continuing to serve in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Military Services. He is to report to Fort Hood Texas on 10 June 2022.

Let us come together for a Mass of Thanksgiving, Thursday, 2 June 2022, 7:00pm at The Parish of Saint Mary, 1 Phalanx Road, Colts Neck, NJ, 07722 to thank Almighty God for the gift of the priesthood and Father Gene for sharing his priestly ministry with the parishes of our Cohort 13. A simple reception will follow the mass in the Church Narthex/Gathering Area.

Red Bank Catholic HS Class of 1972 50th Reunion

Saturday May 28 - 5 pm Mass (4 pm Penance and Reconciliation) Sunday May 29 - 10 am Mass (No 8 AM or 12 noon) PENTECOST SUNDAY Special Mass schedule Saturday June 4 - 5 pm Mass (4 pm Penance and Reconciliation) Sunday June 5 - 3 pm Mass Solemn Pontifical Mass for the Parish 50th Anniversary (No 8 AM, 10 AM or 12 noon)

Barbara Lastella Chachko: barbstar54@gmail.com (732-978-0913) Kathy McHugh Lacko: Kathy.lacko@gmail.com (732-245-4254) Kathy Ruhl: Kathy.Ruhl@comcast.net (203) 927-9856)

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May 22nd, 2022

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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!

All programs will be offered online and in person unless otherwise indicated.

PERSONAL RETREAT DAY IN-PERSON ONLY Wednesday, June 1 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM Come to Francis House for silence, personal prayer and optional spiritual direction. The day begins and ends with a brief prayer together. Donation: $10; $40 with spiritual direction. Please bring your lunch.

G.K. CHESTERTON THE FUNDAMENTAL DISPOSITION OF JOY Monday, June 6 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM The life and witness of this 19th Century literary convert, G.K. Chesterton, shows that the fundamental disposition of genuine holiness and effective evangelism is joy, and life in Christ is a day -to-day encounter with an abundant and surprising offer of grace. We will view a short film by Bishop Barron as part of our morning retreat. Donation: $25, includes lunch; Zoom $20.

GOD’S EVER-PRESENT LOVE IN MOTION Wednesday, June 8 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM We all yearn to be aware of the presence of God in our daily lives, no matter where we are or what we are doing. God invites you to come as you are. We will experience His ever-present love through Centering Prayer, music, and movement. Donation: $25 includes lunch.

SATURATED IN GOD’S LOVE IN-PERSON ONLY Friday, June 10 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM Enjoy a day outdoors being saturated in God’s love through creation and the Scriptures. Donation: $25, includes lunch.

Please check www.FHOP.org for 5-Day and 7-Day Silent Directed Retreats!

YOU ARE INVITED TO CWOZ Chapter Retreat Day. The day consists of Mass, Adoration, Music by: Joyful Praise, Speaker, Sharing, Networking and Prayers for Healing.

This month’s speaker is Jeannie Vandervoort a child of God, born in Brooklyn she came to be a Jersey girl in 1992. Blessed to be a parishioner at St. Veronica in Howell. Jeannie is part of the Joyful Praise worship group that leads praise there at the noon mass on Sunday. With four of her sisters in faith she writes a weekly meditation for the Kingdom Fire Starters ministry. Jeannie has been an elementary school teacher for 35 years and loves her job. Working with children is the greatest job in the world!

“In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.

The earth was formless and empty. Darkness was on the surface of the deep and God's Spirit was hovering over the surface of the waters. God said, "Let there be light," and there was light.” Genesis 1:1-3 “Come and hear, all who fear God. I will tell what He did for my soul: to Him I cried aloud, with high praise ready on my tongue.” Psalm 66

Jeannie invites us to join her as she shares: “Holy Spirit’s on the Move” Date: Saturday, June 11, 2022 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Mass-9:00am. will be celebrated by Fr. Thomas Maher Place: St. William the Abbot Church 2740 Lakewood Allenwood Rd, Howell, NJ 07731 Admission: $20.00 includes Box lunch - pay at the door Come and bring a friend!

Reservations: are necessary-must select a Box Lunch from selections listed on CWOZ Website www.cwoz.org You can also register by phone-please leave your phone number, spell your last name and select a Box Lunch: 1. Turkey/Provolone, 2. Ham/Swiss, 3. Chicken/Roasted Pepper & Mozzarella, or 4. Grilled Vegetables at 732-202-8352 no later than Tuesday, June 7, 2022 Mary Ann Collett, Co-founder/Director of Catholic Women of Zion cwoz@cwoz.org