Bishop of the Diocese of Trenton: Most Reverend David M. O’Connell, C. M. Pastor: Reverend Fr. Jeffrey E. Lee
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
Pastor Emeritus: Reverend Fr. William J. Bausch Trustees: Bill LaMorte Irene Weller
Deacons: Fred Sorrentino Vincent Rinaldi
Parish Office hours Mon. - Thurs. 8:30 am - 7:30 pm Open Sunday 9 am - 12 noon.
Parish Membership:
New Parishioners welcome! Next New Parishioner Orientation - Sunday, 14 January at 11 am Contact Parish Of ice parishoffice@stmaryscoltsneck.org
Registration is required
Sacraments: Eucharist
Detailed Mass times listed on page 2
Penance & Reconciliation Saturday 3 pm or by appointment.
Marriage
Contact the Parish Of ice one year in advance for information & guidelines.
2017
Baptism
Contact the Parish Of ice for information & required paperwork three months in advance. There are no Baptisms during Advent or Lent, please plan accordingly.
I CAN DO ANYTHING
Cohort 13 St. Catharine of Genoa 108 Middletown Rd., Holmdel Saint Mary Parish One Phalanx Rd., Colts Neck St. Gabriel 100 N. Main St., Marlboro St. Benedict 165 Bethany Rd., Holmdel
I have started houses with no more than the price of a loaf of bread and prayers, for with him who comforts me, I can do anything. --Frances Xavier Cabrini
Thanksgiving Basket Donations Please bring your donations to the Parish Hall by Friday November 17, 2017 more information page 7
Visit our Website: www.stmaryscoltsneck.org
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Mass Intentions for the Week 13 November - 19 November For * Requested by Monday, 13 November 9AM – Chapel St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Intentions of Rev. Fr. Edward Griswold * Rev. Fr. Jeffrey E. Lee, Staff and Parishioners Fr. William Taft * Tracy and Michael Borut Martin Brown * His Family
Please pray for the following members of our parish family who are ill:
Tuesday, 14 November 9AM – Chapel Shih-Yue Hou * Mike Hanlon Rudi Distler, Gary Barfield * Madeline, Katerina, Julie & USA Stefania Sulikowska * Gear Family
Wednesday, 15 November 9AM – Chapel St. Albert the Great Richard Kelly * Jane Slattery Shih-Yue Hou, Coleen Rizer * Madeline, Katerina, Julie & USA Phyllis F. D’Andrea * Rosa Amodio
Thursday, 16 November 9AM – Chapel St. Margaret of Scotland; St. Gertrude Fran Boyle (Aunt of Kim Leshick) * Cathy and Phil Limeri Hannah, Bud Newton * Madeline, Katerina, Julie and USA John D’Oria * Richard & Marie Innocenzi
Friday, 17 November 9AM – Chapel St. Elizabeth of Hungary Joseph Phillips * Alyssa Sans Mota Bhai, Harish Mama & all * Madeline, Katerina, Julie & USA Franco Migliarese * Lorraine Lee
Saturday, 18 November 4PM – Church The Dedication of the Basilicas of Ss. Peter and Paul; St. Rose Philippine Duchesne; Blessed Virgin Mary Catherine Bowdish * Barbara Saake Dorothy Deckert * Angela and Tom Kinlin Jacqueline Andras * Suzanne Schlesinger
Sunday, 19 November – Church
Kay Amatel Frank Baker Eileen Beckley John Beckley Raymond Binaco Daniel Brown Harry Brown Sal Castro Jo Clement Logan Dayton John DeStefano Kaitlin Donahue Nagle Glenn Duenas Jose Espinoza Jake F. Gary Federico Ruth Fiedler James Fiedler Inez Fieramosca Emily Gioacchini
Thomas Giuffrida Edward Habrack Tom Hudak Theresia Kopp Lori Lettieri Donna Lodi Henry Lohn Pauline Madzin Joseph Mascaro Leonidas Mavrookas John McInerney Mary Joan McNamara Marjorie Messler Tere Nolan Elena SanFilippo Anna May Schellenberger Owen Shoemaker Remmington T. Tommy Zita IV
Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time
8AM Helen and John Sionas * Eileen and Michael Stivala Joseph Donatelli * Joan Pastor Florence Romano Jack * David Findel and the SPG Team
10AM Frank Baron * Irene Baron Philip Valenziano * Tracy and Michael Borut Carmen Abela * Newman Family
12PM Charlotte Clime * Frances Iadevaio Rocco Cacciatore * Maryanne Squazzo Guiseppe Mendola * Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Cirillo
5PM Pro Populo Dorothy Alexander * George and Diane Woodford
Baptism after 12 noon Mass Axel Arthur Herberger Francesca Josephine DePierro
To add a family member to the sick list, please call or e-mail the Parish Office. A person is put on the list for 8 weeks unless a renewal call is received. Thank you! 732-780-2666 or parishbulletin@stmaryscoltsneck.org
Winter Weekend Mass Schedule Sat., Nov. 4, 2017 thru Sun., March 4, 2018 Sat. 4pm Mass Sat. Penance/Reconciliation 3 pm Sun. 8am, 10am, 12noon & 5pm Masses No Sunday 5pm Mass on the following days: Nov. 26, Dec. 24, Jan. 14 & Feb. 18
Advent Penance and Reconciliation will be held on Sunday, 3 Dec 2017 at 3 pm Sixteen (16) priest confessors will be available to you for your convenience to r educe wait times.
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Those in Active Military Service
Pray for Our Military
Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands, Protect them as they protect us. Bless them and their families for the sacrifices they make for us in our hour of need and give us peace. We ask this in the Name of Jesus, Our Lord and Savior. Amen
Chief Blake Conley, USN Lt. Col. John Anthony Coppola, US Army Sergeant Scott MacConnell Pvt Michael John Mento, US Army 2nd Lt. Adam Sjoholm, US Army 2nd Lt. Ryan Tanguay, US Army Staff Sergeant Stephen Witherow, USAF Lance Corporal Edward Zarzecki
If there is a family member you wish to be placed on the list, please call the Parish Office at 732-780-2666. Please include rank and branch of service. The Parish Office will be closed for Thanksgiving • Thursday, 23 November • Sunday, 26 November
Re-opening on Monday, 27 November
Bulletin Deadline: Electronic format by 12 noon Thursday of the prior week (10 days). parishbulletin@stmaryscoltsneck.org Ministry Leaders Please NOTE: The holidays ahead mean the bulletin submission deadline moves to the following: Bulletin New Submission Date
Nov 26 , 2017 Tuesday, 14 Nov Dec 3, 2017 Monday, 20 Nov
Sanctuary Lamps Consider donating the sanctuary lamp that burns in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament in the Church or Christ Chapel in memory of a loved one who has died or to honor a living person. These intentions are on a weekly basis starting with the Sunday, therefore a new request is published each week in the bulletin.
Lifelong Catechesis Week 13 November - 19 November Monday: Wis 1:1-7; Lk 17:1-6 Tuesday: Wis 2:23 -- 3:9; Lk 17:7-10 Wednesday: Wis 6:1-11; Lk 17:11-19 Thursday: Wis 7:22b -- 8:1; 175; Lk 17:20-25 Friday: Wis 13:1-9; Lk 17:26-37 Saturday: Wis 18:14-16; 19:6-9; Lk 18:1-8 19 November- 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Prv 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31; 1 Thes 5:1-6; Mt 25:14-30 Questions for Deeper Reflections: Question for Children: Name one talent or gift that God has given you and tell how you have used it. Question for Youth: Name three talents that you have. How can you use these talents in the next week to make someone's life better? Question for Adults: Using Jesus' parable as your starting point, describe in your own words how you are using your own gifts to enrich the reign of God. - Lifelong Catechesis
Welcome to the newest members of our Saint Mary Parish family who was Baptized recently: Jaxon Georgelio Lucas
The suggested donation for Sanctuary Lamp is $25. Cards available to present Upcoming availability Church & Chapel: 11/26-12/2, 12/10 - 12/16, & 12/24 - 12/30 Church & Christ Chapel: 12/3 - 12/9, 12/17 - 12/23, & 12/31 - 1/6
Join us for THANKSGIVING DAY MASS Thursday, 23 November in the Church at 9AM. Start your day in thankful prayer!!
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Liturgical & Worship Ministries Andrew J. Macirowski Worship@stmaryscoltsneck.org
4 Music Ministry David Maliakel Music@stmaryscoltsneck.org
Worship Ministry Schedule: November 18 - November 19: Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time Altar Server
Saturday, 4 pm (Church)
Sunday, 8 am (Church)
Sunday, 10 am (Church)
Sunday, 12 noon (Church)
Sunday, 5 pm (Church)
EMs of Holy Communion
Reader 1
Reader 2
Greeter
Cantor
Liturgy of Word Dismissal
Usher
Anthony Buzzetta NOT FILLED
Gail Cargiulo - Center Cup NOT FILLED- Organ Host Suzanne Schlesinger - Center Host Diane Antico - Tabernacle Host Irene Weller - Organ Cup NOT FILLED- Tabernacle Cup Monty Matrisciani - Alternate
Charles Young
Bruno Savo
Margaret Caponegro NOT FILLED
Ellen Balestiero
Gina Miele
John Grabowski Jim Davis Bob Lind Frank Sikorskas NOT FILLED
Heather Boliver Lindsey Bertone
Lisa Aldridge - Center Cup Mike LaCava - Organ Host Jane Slattery - Center Host Rosanne LaCava - Tabernacle Host Michael Stivala - Organ Cup NOT FILLED- Tabernacle Cup Gina Shute - Alternate
John McCrae
Mary Ellen Griffin
Tina Repetto NOT FILLED
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N/A
Michael Boliver George Watts James Pifer Joe Young
Valeska Yaninas Tesya Yaninas
Richard Yaeger - Center Cup Helen DeCerce - Organ Host Maureen Geiger - Center Host Dawn Reinhardt - Tabernacle Host Dolores Addler - Organ Cup Edward Moskal - Tabernacle Cup Amy Orrico - Alternate
Matt Yaninas
Rita Duenas
Denise Smith Mary DeSalvatore
Diane Dragone
Andrea Donner
Leigh Gavinelli John Orrico Greg Penczak Jack Zumba Charlie Gavinelli Allan Ryan Vince Cerulo
Mary Natale Tommy Zita
Patricia Gesner - Center Cup Joseph Merante - Organ Host NOT FILLED - Center Host Anna May Schellenberger - Tabernacle Host NOT FILLED - Organ Cup Patricia Balbo - Tabernacle Cup Lee Gesner - Alternate
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Dan Mazzeo
Donna Murphy NOT FILLED
Marybeth Jacobson
Maria Greenstein
James Dolan Joe Mancino Joseph Rinaldo William Starce
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NOT FILLED - Center Cup NOT FILLED - Center Cup Martha Cowles - Organ Host Susan Murphy - Center Host NOT FILLED - Tabernacle Host Terrie Austin - Organ Cup NOT FILLED - Tabernacle Cup NOT FILLED - Alternate
Annette Raynor
Kathy Maher
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James Austin Anthony Mendoza
Liturgy of the Word Dismissal Held weekly at the following Masses: • • •
Saturday 4 pm Sunday 10 am Sunday 12 noon
Children are dismissed to hear the Gospel proclaimed and explained on their level of understanding. All children ages 4 to 12 are encouraged to join us! To volunteer for this Ministry contact Andrew Macirowski at worship@stmaryscoltsneck.org
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Religious Education Grades 1 - 8, RCIA ReligiousEd@stmaryscoltsneck.org
Religious Education Families Have you heard about My Own Church? This new online tool lets you update your family’s records on the web! It’s convenient. It’s secure. It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3! The My Own Church Button may be found on the parish website www.stmaryscoltsneck.org under the Parish Resources Block. Select The Parish of Saint Mary, Colts Neck from the dropdown menu (fourth from the bottom), and fill in the required information. Questions? See the help page link or call the parish office.
In the future, all RE registrations & re-registrations will be going through the My Own Church portal.
Intergenerational NEWS
BE WISE, BE READY
Dear Parents, Please be informed that due to personnel constraints, the Advent Wreath Making Intergenerational scheduled for November 19, 2017 following 12 noon Mass has been cancelled. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. We will keep you posted of further intergenerational events during the school year. Please, remember to regularly check the bulletin, e-bulletins and announcements during Mass, as these are the main channels to communicate our scheduled activities.
Confirmation Prep. Grades 7 & 8 Next few sessions No Class 11/12
Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.
NJEA Conv. Schools closed
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Mass at 5- 7:30PM
A&B
11/21
Ecumenical Service / RE Intergen.
No Class 11/26
This urging to be ready for Christ's return is not intended to frighten us, but rather to focus our attention on the things that matter. Wisdom lies in seeking God in all things. With the Psalmist, the wise person prays, "My soul is thirsting for you, O Lord my God" (Psalm 63:2b). Christ's way is not hidden from us, as though we are playing a game of hide and seek. It is "readily perceived" (Wisdom 6:12) by all who love God. We know the way through the Ten Commandments, the Beatitudes, Christ's great command to wash one another's feet, to love and serve with glad hearts. To act accordingly is to be wise, and those who are wise will be ready.
Thanksgiving - No 5PM Mass
THE GAP It's interesting that there is such a huge gap between advice and help. --Anonymous
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Quo vadis… My Dear Parishioners: Today we celebrate the Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time. We rarely, if ever, view our daily Christian living in light of the final coming of Christ. But his final coming is, in fact, the context which gives meaning to our daily behavior and our ongoing hope. If we are not ready at the Second Coming of Christ (with its accompanying judgment), we can not count on anyone else to cover for us. We are provided now with all we need (for example, wisdom, invitation to vigilance, warnings about preparedness) to be ready when Christ comes. The real challenge is that we do not think of this as merely a future event that will not happen in our own lifetime. We don’t know when Christ will come again! And so Christian living requires that we act each day as if this were the day when our Bridegroom will come and invite us to the feast. Many thanks to all those who assisted with the Mass of Remembrance. The Lazarus Ministry serves our parishioners well and many have commented how comforted they feel coming here to our parish for the Rites of Christian Burial. The Bereavement Ministry likewise offers opportunities for those seeking support following the death of a loved one. These ministries are possible due to the Stewardship of Time and Talent of those directly involved and the Stewardship of Treasure that supports our parish so that we can share these beautiful facilities for a myriad of uses. Let us continue to pray regularly for the repose of all the Holy Souls, especially during this month of November when the Universal Church focuses on All Saints and All Souls. Preparations are being made for the Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive, the Advent Tree of Love, Adopt-a-Family Christmas Outreach,
and the Christmas Food Drive. Please consult the bulletin and e-blasts for more detailed information. We have been so very blessed and it is an important faith response to share not only from our abundance but also from our want. Thank you for remembering the poor and needy of our time and showing them that the Roman Catholic Church continues to be the world’s largest single deliverer of charitable services and goods. That is something that all of us can be proud to share, especially with some of the more skeptical folks in our community and workplaces. May God continue to direct all of our efforts. As the leaves continue to fall and the daylight becomes shorter we know that Fall is passing and Winter draws near. Take the opportunity to spend some time outdoors before the weather becomes less pleasant. Last week our country observed Veteran’s Day. Our parish will gather Sunday, 26 November at the 12:00 noon Mass to thank God for the presence and ministry of Deacon Fred Sorrentino for his faithful service to our parish community. Deacon Fred is retiring from public ministry in accord with the Church’s Canon Law and the Statures of the Diocese of Trenton. He and his family are re-locating to South Jersey where they will be in closer proximity to other family members. Just a reminder to plan your Thanksgiving Day celebration to begin with the celebration of Mass here in our parish church. Thanking God for the many and varied blessings we have is a fitting way to begin our civic observance. Let us remember one another in prayer. Have a great week. Happy Sunday. Peace. Father Jeff
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Sharing Our Treasure
Thanksgiving Baskets Collection
5 November 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time Weekly Sacrificial Stewardship
$17,053
Envelope Contributions
$11,003
Electronic/Online Contributions
$ 4,604
Loose Contributions
$ 1,446
Average Contribution per Household this week $34.45 # of Contributing Households # Registered Parishioner Households
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453
For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, a stranger and you welcomed me…” - Matthew 25:35 Every year, Saint Mary Parish parishioners generously provide donations for Thanksgiving Baskets for over 200 area families who are in need in the Monmouth County area.
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Please purchase items to feed a family of four:
Building & Mortgage Reduction Fund $ 6,104 (Our monthly mortgage payment is $6,289.04) Included in next week’s offertory will be the collection for the Human Development appeal. Diocesan parish communities raised nearly $820K through special collection for Hurricane Harvey relief St. Mary, Colts Neck contributed $14,298 For end of the year charitable giving opportunities, please consult your financial advisors. Consider our parish for your end of year charitable gift. THANK YOU for the Sacrificial Stewardship Offerings as we support the ministries, programs and facilities of our parish. Dear Saint Mary Parish, Together we made a difference! With your help the 28th annual Guardian Angel Dinner Dance successfully raised nearly $300,000 to support many essential services provided by Catholic Charities, Diocese of Trenton. You are a valuable component of the important work being done in Burlington, Mercer, Monmouth, and Ocean Counties. Catholic Charities helps over 100,000 adults and children each year regardless of religious affiliation. With 58 different programs including addiction treatment, mental health services, children's services, domestic violence services, immigration assistance, food, and housing support. Thank you for partnering with us, donors like you help transform lives for the better. Nancy B. Tompkins Director of Development and Marketing Catholic Charities, Diocese of Trenton
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The Parish of Saint Mary provides turkeys along with the non-perishable food. Due to lack of freezer space we ask for monetary donations towards the purchase of turkeys. Therefore, in lieu of donating turkeys or gift cards, please make your check payable to “The Parish of Saint Mary” & put ‘Thanksgiving Food Drive’ in the memo section.
Your contribution will be used for turkeys or additional canned goods if needed. Help us exceed last year's donations of 145 bags of groceries and 130 turkeys to greater serve the needs of the community at large. Please bring your donations to the Parish Hall from November 4 - November 17, 2017 If you would like to volunteer to help shop, sort, pack or load please contact Rose Farrow at rmcfarrow@hotmail.com
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Adult Faith Formation Linda Dickinson-Pancila, Coordinator of Adult Faith Formation faithformation@stmaryscoltsneck.org 732-780-2666 x305
November Book: Imagine Heaven: Near-Death Experiences, God's Promises, and the Exhilarating Future That Awaits You by John Burke Book Club Meeting: Wednesday, November 29 4:30-6:00pm Room #17 To join, contact: Linda 732-780-2666 x305 faithformation@stmaryscoltsneck.org The Sewing Ministry meets the 2nd & 4th Tuesday of each month 1 to 3pm, room 11. Next meetings Nov. 14 CONTACT for more information: Kathe Flanagan at kjflan@aol.com Why not join a faith sharing group this Advent, to read the Scripture of the season, pray together & share faith?
Diocesan Pilgrimage to the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception held Saturday, November 4, 2017 Two bus departed St Mary Parish headed for Washington DC, at 6 am on Nov 4th to meet up with hundreds of other pilgrims from the Diocese of Trenton. Our buses included 3 priests and 88 parishioners, family and friends (91 in total) from the following parishes: St Mary, St Gabriel, St Catharine, St Benedicts, St Clement, St John Newman, St James, St Aloysius, St Veronica, Holy Innocents, & St Rose of Lima. Those who made the pilgrimage prayed morning and evening prayers and the rosary on the bus, then upon their arrival were greeted by Bishop O’Connell. All were invited to visit the seventy two chapels and statues in the Great Upper Church and on the Crypt Level of the Basilica. The day began with a gathering in the Great Upper Church for the Angelus, Tour of Faith & the Luminous Mysteries of the Rosary. Children had their Pilgrim Passports stamped at some of the chapels, the sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation was available as well as talks with the Bishop and the Celebration of the Eucharist with our Bishop & priests in attendance at 3 pm.
All materials are provided. Groups meet at the parish or in your home depending on each facilitator’s schedule. No fee. Materials available at Agape & on the parish website. Groups meet once a week during the weeks of Advent: Nov. 27th, Dec.4th, Dec. 11th, and Dec. 18th. New and past facilitators please check in with your interest for this year. New facilitator training available. Visit the parish website for a registration form. Email info or drop off form at parish office. Please contact: Tom Kinlin tomkinlin@gmail.com Linda Dickinson-Pancila 732-780-2666 x 305 or email faithformation@stmaryscoltsneck.org Please consider this wonderful way to ready our hearts for the coming of our Lord and Savior!
Watch Lectio Eucharist, Unveiling Scripture and Tradition in the parish Theatre Monday mornings at 9:35am. Upcoming sessions:
Session 7 - Nov 13 Bread of Life, 18m Session 8 - Nov 20 The Last Supper & the Cross, 22m Session 9 - Nov 27 The Mass, 25m Obtain access to dynamic catholic content. Enter Parish Code KQ4VQ3
“Thank you so much for the wonderful trip. I’d never been to the Basilica before and it’s just beautiful and holy. Also (it was) so moving to do the rosary on the bus and also with everyone from the diocese and to have the sacraments there too.” “It was a privilege to go on this pilgrimage with other faithful parishioners in our diocese. It was a very moving experience. Mary’s House is beautiful. The chapels are breathtaking.” Thoughts of trip attendees
Got Halloween Candy? Collection boxes are in Gathering Space & outside the Parish Office from 11/1/17-11/12/17. The candy will be used by Holiday Express for 20,000 gift bags to be distributed at events hosted this season.
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Pastoral Coordinator for Community Building
Linda Dickinson-Pancila communitybuilding@stmaryscoltsneck.org
Thank You
to all who helped make this year’s
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HALLOWEEN HALLS
a spooktackular community building event for all!
So many Trick-or-Treaters (about 60 families) were in attendance at this year’s Halloween Halls enjoying the festivities or ganized by par ish teens. Par ticipants and families met in front of the church after Mass and paraded along the church building to the courtyard. Thirty-six (36) rooms/tables were decorated by parishioners & friends throughout the parish buildings. Treats were provided by decorators to the children. Crafts, a science experiment, All Hallows Eve/All Saints/All Soul’s Day information and activities were available to all & donated baked items and other refreshments were enjoyed in the Parish Hall. Games were in Madonna Hall. A special Thank you to Dan and Theresa Eng, youth committee chairs. The event by far was the biggest ever and very well organized. What a phenomenal job. Thank you for stepping up and taking on this challenge. This year we had 77 youth and adult volunteers helping with the following jobs: kitchen set-up, refreshments, decorating a room / table, hand out treats to participants, event set up, event break-down, game leaders, craft table leaders, building decoration, face painting, tattoos, Mass sign-ups, hall monitors and photographers. Thank you to the youth/families who donated delicious home made treats and refreshments. Pictures from the event can be viewed on the parish website under community building events. Please share your pictures with us: Communitybuiding@stmaryscoltsneck.org Peace and Blessing to all, Linda Dickinson-Pancila
Hospitability-Ministry-Friendship–Fun-Food-Conversation NEXT AGAPE: November 26, 2017 after all Masses in the parish Hall. ***Parishioners are invited to bring items to share with others this month. GOBBLE GOBBLE
Social Singles at Saint Mary Sunday, November 19th - 10:00am Mass at Saint Mary followed by Brunch at JBJ Soul Kitchen, Red Bank. RSVP's are required for this event. Cost is $20.00. RSVP required. Next Event: Paint Party at Art E Vino Join our mailing list for all events. Marisa at 732-722-7902 or marisaarts@aol.com
Parish Fall Clean-Up
Saturday, November 25, 9am-1pm Join us to PICK UP leaves and branches from the parish grounds before the winter months. Please bring rakes, gloves and other lawn items to the event. Adults with pick up trucks and leaf blowers needed . Come when you are available. Shifts & Community Service HOURS Available. Group Leaders Needed,
SIGN UP: 732-780-2666 x 305 communitybuilding@stmarsycoltsneck.org
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“Light Up a Memory” “Light Up a Memory” has become a beautiful Christmas tradition at St. Mary and is now in its 10th year, thanks to the support of an enthusiastic community. It is heartwarming to see the hundreds of lights sparkle during the Christmas season. For a contribution of $10.00 per light, people are invited to sponsor a light in memory of someone deceased or in honor of a living person. All of the names will be inscribed in the Light Up a Memory book, which will be displayed in St. Mary’s Gathering Space. A lovely card of acknowledgement is provided with each $10.00 donation. There will be a tree Lighting Ceremony on Sat., Dec. 16, after the 4:00 Mass, with music provided by St. Mary’s Choir. Refreshments will be served in the Gathering Space after the ceremony. These “memories” will glow until the feast of “Little Christmas” on Jan. 7. The deadline to reserve a light is Nov. 27, so call the parish 732-780-2666, Molly Aiello 732-5986808 or Freda O’Doherty 732-577-9541. You may purchase Lights Scan QR code below to online at reserve your lights! https://goo.gl/PbHqBL (case sensitive) Everyone is welcome to participate in this wonderful tribute to our loved ones.
Christmas Outreach Opportunities:
Tree of Love – Purchase individual gift items for individuals from tags that are placed on the Christmas Tree of Love in the gathering space. The Tree will be up the weekend before Thanksgiving Nov 18/19. Presents are due back Dec. 3rd To help contact: Deb debstan2@aol.com
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Christmas Sponsor-A-Family This program adopts families from Aslan Youth Ministries, The Center in Asbury Park, Family Resource Associates and the Highpoint School. The goal is to sponsor families in need at Christmas. Purchase gifts for a family. You select the size of the family you wish to sponsor (2-6 people). Several families or a group of people can sponsor a larger family. Gifts per person are usually a value of $50 and based on a list of needed items prepared by the family. If you, your family, your neighbors, coworkers, or friends would like to sponsor a family in need this holiday season. Please contact:
Sue infoman46@aol.com Kathy wamaher2@aol.com
Advent Pancake Breakfast December 10, 2017
Madonna Hall 8:30AM to 1:30PM
Join us for a great community event featuring hospitality, great food, crafts and a few special guests... Tickets: $5.00 in advance *$10 at the door Children ages 5 and under free **Tickets are for sale at AGAPE and in the Parish Office. On-line sales open NOW. https://goo.gl/CMySSr Want to help out at this year’s breakfast? MORE INFO: Christine McGrory & Jennifer Gioacchini: stmaryspancake@gmail.com (adult volunteers) Alicia Mendez: azucitabella@gmail.com (youth volunteers) Linda Dickinson-Pancila communitybuilding@stmaryscoltsneck.org
Thank you Deacon Fred Sorrentino for your decades of service! All are invited to 12 noon Mass and Agape on November 26 to wish Fred and his family well.