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
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
33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
November 17, 2024
Parish Office Hours
Mondays, Wednesdays & Thursdays 9:00 am to 2:00 pm Tuesdays 2:00 pm to 7:30 pm.
The Parish Office is closed Fridays and Saturdays.
The Parish Office will also be open Sunday December 8, 9am - 1pm Any questions, please call the office at (732)-780-2666.
Thanksgiving Weekend Abbreviated Mass Schedule
Saturday, November 30, 4:00 PM Mass
Sunday, December 1, 10:00 AM Mass
Mass Intentions for:
Saturday November 16 2024 - Sunday November 24 2024
Saturday, November 16– 4PM
Jo Clement * Jack and Rorie Coppola
Jon Kopko * Fredda Family
Terence Deckert * John and Susan Murphy
Sunday, November 17–8AM
Margaret Boyle * The Aiello Family
Joseph and Charlotte Velba * Adele and Joe Velba
Virginia Ann Hamlin * Alice Ganley
10AM
Pro Populo
Frank Baron * Dickinson-Pancila Family
Raymond Czarnecki * Barbara and Tony Cometto 12PM
Saveria and Benedetto Squatrito * Richard and Maria Gerbino
Steven Salley * Anita Sands and John Brown Thanksgiving mass to the Lord for blessing us with everything. intentions of * Vanessa Alvares
Monday, November 18 - 9AM
Frank Donahue * Carol Donahue
Christine Hogan * Pellicone Family
Tuesday, November 19 - 9AM
Bob Walsh * Maureen Beyer
Kathleen Lohrey * Jane Slattery
Wednesday, November 20 - 9AM
Gloria and Ted Ziemienski * Jeanne and Matt Cerbone
Thursday, November 21- 9AM
Frank Baron * Dickinson-Pancila Family
Friday, November 22– 9AM
Maryann Anselmo * Betsy Dellisola
Saturday, November 23- 4PM
Catherine Bowdish * Barbara Saake
Gloria McGrath * Rich Luzzi
Veronica Grabowski * The Grabowski Family
Sunday November 24 - 8AM
Anita Stutz
Helen and John Sionas * Eileen and Michael Stivala, Jr.
Evelyn Molony * Phyllis and Hugh Murphy
10AM
Doris Hudak * Nancy and Harry Bauer
Monjov and Kienic Families * Monika Monjov
Irene Thompson * Linda/William Stagliano
12PM
Pro Populo
In Thanksgiving - 45 years of Priestly Ministry * Reverend
Msgr. Leonard Troiano
Anne Filipponi * Lorraine Lee
MSGR. LEONARD TROIANO 45th ANNIVERSARY OF ORDINATION
On Sunday November 24, 2024 at 12 noon, Msgr. Leonard Troiano will celebrate a Mass of Thanksgiving for his 45th anniversary of Ordination to the Priesthood. A light reception will follow in the narthex/gathering space. Please come, celebrate and congratulate Msgr. Len on this joyous occasion!
MASS INTENTIONS AND SANCTUARY LAMPS (MEMORIALS)
Mass intentions for all occasions (birthdays, anniversaries, sickness, etc.)
for the deceased or living can be requested online HERE Please scroll down to the preferred date and time, whether daily Mass or weekend Mass. Intentions are available from the next couple of weeks until December 2025. The stipend per mass intention is $10
Consider requesting a Sanctuary Lamp in memory of a deceased person or in honor of a living individual. Sanctuary lamps burn permanently in the Church and Chapel. Requests can be made for a week, starting Sunday and ending the following Saturday. The stipend per sanctuary lamp is $25. Requests can be made online HERE
Mass intentions and sanctuary lamps can also be requested in person at the Parish office during business hours.
Lifelong Catechesis - Week of November 17– November 23
READINGS FOR THE WEEK:
33 Sunday in Ordinary Time
Dn 12:1-3/Heb 10:11-14, 18/Mk 13:24-32
MONDAY November 18
Rv 1:1-4; 2:1-5/Lk 18:35-43
TUESDAY November 19
Rv 3:1-6, 14-22/Lk 19:1-10
WEDNESDAY November 20
Rv 4:1-11/Lk 19:11-28
THURSDAY November 21
Rv 5:1-10/Lk 19:41-44
FRIDAY November 22
Rv 10:8-11/Lk 19:45-48
SATURDAY November 23
Rv 11:4-12/Lk 20:27-40
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 ~
Col. John Anthony Coppola, US Army
TSgt Stephen Witherow, USAF
LCpl Edward Zarzecki, USMC
FOR DEEPER REFLECTION:
Question for Children: If Jesus came to visit you today, what would you do? What would say? How would you act?
Question for Youth: If today was your last day, what would you be most thankful for? What would you regret?
Question for Adults: If today was your last, what would you do with it?
Life Long Catechesis
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
LTJG 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
Pleaseprayforthefollowingmembersofourparishcommunitywhoareill:
Lori Lettieri
Jack Coppola
Kaitlin Donahue Nagle
Lauren vinci
Dawn Reinhardt
Gerard Thompson
Rose walch
Joyce daniel
Robert a . monaco, md
Jeff McBride
Owen Shoemaker
Peter Vickers
Toaddorremoveafamilymemberfromthesicklistpleasee-mailONLY parishbulletin@stmaryscoltsneck.org. Please,also,keepusupdatedonyourlovedone’shealth. Nameswillberemovedfromthelistafter3months.ThankyouforkeepingourParishinformed.
Andrew J. Macirowski - Pastoral Coordinator for Worship & Music / Principal Organist Worship@stmaryscoltsneck.org Music@stmaryscoltsneck.org Worship & Music
Saint Cecilia
The feast day of Saint Cecilia, virgin and martyr, is celebrated on November 22. She was married to a nobleman, Valerian. Having already made the decision to devote her life to God, she sang praise to the Lord during her nuptials. Before consummating their marriage, she informed her new husband that she had taken a vow of chastity and felt she was protected by an angel. She then instructed her new husband to go and be baptized, after which he returned to find Cecilia in the midst of an angel, adorning her with roses and lilies. She often preached, converting many to Christianity, and consistently sang songs of praise to God.
She was martyred under the reign of Roman prefectAlmachius in the 2nd centuryAD. The common story is that an executioner struck her neck three times, and she lived for three days afterward, continuing to preach, and praise the Lord. As one who often sang praise to God, she is the patroness of musicians.
Frances Xavier Cabrini, Teacher & Religious,1850-1917
Frances Xavier Cabrini was the first citizen of the United States to be canonized as a saint. Born Maria Francesca Cabrini at San Angelo, Italy, she was naturalized as a citizen of the United States at Seattle in 1909.
Frances was sent to a convent school at an early age, and dreamed of becoming a missionary in China. At the age of twenty-four, she went to a small orphanage in Codogno called the House of Providence, to help in the management of this institution. During this time, she attracted several other women to help in her work, and in 1877 seven of them took first vows. Shortly after, the House of Providence was closed down, and the bishop encouraged Frances to found her own order of missionary sisters.
Read More HERE.
Liturgy of the Word Dismissal
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.
Saturday, 23
4 PM
Sunday, 24
8 AM
Sunday, 24 10 AM
Ministry Schedule: 34th Sunday in Ordinary Time November 23 & 24
Alex Gruenling Anthony Gruenling
Bridgett Farrow
Michele Gruenling
Charles Young
Jack Main NOT FILLED
Tesya Yaninas
RJ Vaina
Sunday, 24 12 PM
Jack Schatzle Gonzalo Sevillano
Carly York
Carly York
Annette Raynor Joe Ventura
Mary Ellen Griffin Kevin Swan
Choir/ Cantor Richard Gerbino NOT FILLED
THIRTY-THIRDSUNDAYIN
ORDINARYTIME
Blessed Lord, who caused all holy Scriptures to be written for our learning: Grant us so to hear them, read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest them, that we may embrace and ever hold fast the blessed hope of everlasting life, which you have given us in our Savior Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. (LectionaryPage.net)
GROTTO CANDLES
The Grotto Candles are available for your prayer intentions. Offering is $3.00 per candle.
OH - Elvira Dapul MD
TH - Emily Santangelo
TH - Dawn Reinhardt
ALT - Louise Habrack
OH - Cindy Ventura
TH - Joseph Flanagan
TH - Mike LaCava
ALT - Joyce FLynn
OH - Fran Vaina
TH - Carol Donahue
TH - Winifred O’Doherty
ALT - Maureen Geiger
OH - Lee Gesner
TH - Ron Gabbard
TH - Liz Turkovic
ALT– Patricia Gesner
Baptismal Preparation Session
St Mary Parish is offering our next Baptismal Preparation Session on: SUNDAY, December 8, 2024
Pre-registrationisrequired aweekinadvance.
ContactUs
Please remember in your prayers those who have recently died.
Thomas Jacobson Maria Pilar Ruiz Arciniega
Faith Formation
Julia Cullen - Pastoral Coordinator of Faith Formation / Religion Ed
ReligiousEd@stmaryscoltsneck.org 732-780-2666 X 309
Religious Education Calendar
Grades1to8
16 November 2024
Fall Cleanup 9 AM-1 PM
INTERGENERATIONAL for grade 1-6
SERVICE HOURS for grade 7 & 8
Sign up on page 8
16 November 2024
Nativity Play Rehearsal
2:30 - 3:30 PM Theater
INTERGENERATIONAL grade 1-6 only
16 November 2024
Thanksgiving Basket sort 8:30 AM Narthex
INERGENERATIONAL grade 1-6
SERVICE HOURS for grade 7 & 8 awarded for dropping off food and/or basket sort
17,19 November 2024
Confirmation Prep Class Sunday virtual or Tuesday on campus
23 November 2024
Nativity Play Rehearsal
2:30 - 3:30 PM Theater
30 November 2024
Nativity Play Rehearsal
2:30 - 3:30 PM Theater
1 December 2024
Decorate Rotunda
After 10:00 AM mass
INTERGENERATIONAL grades 5 and up only SIGN UP LINK
Advent Wreath Making
Beginning at 12 PM mass
INTERGENERATIONAL limited space available SIGN UP LINK
IMPORTANT RELIGIOUS ED LINKS
2024 - 2025
• 2024 - 2025 RE Calendar grades 1-8
• 24/25 Fall RE Calendar grades 1-6
• Parent - Student 24/25 Handbook
• Intergenerational List
• Intergenenerational Recording link
We are still collecting food for the Thanksgiving Food Drive. The food sort begins at 8:3 AM in the Narthex on Saturday. Counts towards Service hours and INTERGENERATIONAL credit
The Fall clean up is on 16 November from 9 AM to1 PM. All are welcome.
INTGENERATIONAL & SERVICE HOURS to be awarded
Penance and Reconciliation
15 December 2024 – 3 PM
We encourage all Religious Education families (gr. 1-8) to plan on attending this important Sacrament on 15 December 2024 at 3 PM in the Chapel. Attendance will be taken upon entering the Narthex. Please be reminded that 7th graders are asked to pick up their Chosen books needed for class at P&R service.
The 2nd grade retreat for First P&R is on 8 December 2024 beginning at the 12 PM mass.
The following link is a video on the very important Examination of Conscious to prepare for the sacrament of Penance & Reconciliation.
Examination of Conscious Video
SERVICE HOUR OPPORTUNITIES
For 7 grade and up VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
• THANKSGIVING FOOD DRIVE
Two ways to serve - No registration required
1.) Food donations: One hour of service will be awarded for two complete shopping lists and a half hour for each additional food list. (3-hour maximum). Include name, grade, and email for each complete shopping list.
See page 10
2.) Food sort: Help sort, pack, and load food for delivery to charities on November 16, 2024 at 8:30 AM in the narthex. All are welcome.
• FALL CLEAN UP
November 16, 2024 9:00am-11:00am, 11:00am- 1:00pm Link for sign up on page 10
• WELCOME & HAND OUT ADVENT REFLECTION BOOKS
November 23 & 24, 2024 SIGNUPHERE
2024 FALL CLEAN UP
The crisp Fall air has crept up on us this September, and leaves are beginning to coat the grounds... Which means we will be joining together soon in fellowship for our Fall-Clean Up on Saturday, November 16! Clean up will begin at 9:00 AM and go on until 1:00 PM. Those attending will meet on the campus grounds. Don’t forget to sign-up HERE!
November 16-17 Will Commemorate The Eighth Annual “World Day of the Poor.” See Pope Francis message HERE
All Souls Remembrance
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It is the Church’s custom to reserve the month of November for the remembrance of all the faithful departed. Please use your All Souls envelope to write the names of those loved ones you would like to remember and kindly drop it in the collection boxes anytime by November 1st. The envelopes will be wrapped and placed near the tabernacle, and an intention will be added to the prayer of the faithful in the Masses celebrated on All Souls Day and during the month of November. Online givers can also send in their All Souls remembrance thru our online giving system at
GIVE ONLINE HERE
Thank you for preserving our Catholic traditions and honoring those who have gone before us.
Honoring Our Service Men & Women
On Wednesday, Nov. 13, the Martha Mary Guild paid tribute to our Service people, as is customary every November. This year, Marine Sgt. Garcia told us about the ever popular, "Toys for Tots". It goes all the way back to 1947! Major Bill Hendricks and his wife set out to bring joy to children that were lacking gifts at Christmas and started a wonderful tradition. 51, 596 families have been helped over the years! Walt Disney designed the first poster and the tradition continues all over the country. Our Guild members contributed many wonderful toys for the Children. We were also happy to induct new member, Debbie Nagel, who wasn't able to attend the October ceremony.
My Dear Parishioners:
Quo vadis...
Today we celebrate the Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time. On this second-to-last Sunday of the liturgical year we begin to play out the last climactic rhythm of the paschal mystery. This Sunday we consider the end of this world as we know it—dying. Next Sunday we consider the triumph of Christ and what comes to all of us who live in conformity with the Word—everlasting life. Dying and rising. This is what the whole liturgical year is about. This is what the whole Christian mystery is about. There’s lot at stake in this gospel—it’s not a future for our progeny but for ourselves. We have been faced with a choice throughout our journey during this past liturgical year: to be rooted in this world or in the words of Jesus. Our choices domake a difference.
This Saturday, 16 November is the Fall Clean up of our parish campus. We need lots of participation. It is a great time for all ages to come together and care for our spiritual home. More info in the e bulletin. The Thanksgiving food collection ends this Friday, 15 November. We are a bit behind. Consider dropping off food items. They will be sorted for distribution in Saturday in the Church Narthex. Many thanks to all who participated by bringing food, gift cards, online gifts and corporate gifts.
Our American citizens have voted and we have results. Democracy is alive and well. Now we must set aside partisanship and ego driven opinions to help our country move forward as we prepare for the 250th anniversary of independence in 2026. There is much work to be accomplished. Some may be in line with our thinking…some might not. May God continue
to inspire us in building forth a nation of justice, peace and truth.
Next weekend the Universal Church celebrates the Solemnity of Jesus Christ the King, the final weekend of our liturgical year. Monsignor Troiano will celebrate a Mass of Thanksgiving to Almighty God for 45 Years of Priestly Ministry at 12 noon. All are encouraged to come and pray with Monsignor Troiano in appreciation for his service to our parish community
The Colts Neck Reformed Church will be hosting this year’s Thanksgiving Ecumenical Service on Tuesday Evening, 26 November at 7:30pm. Please join us for Mass on Thanksgiving Day at 9am in the chapel. It is important for us to take time to give thanks and praise to God for all the blessings in our life. Please consult the bulletin for details. We will observe an abbreviated Mass schedule Thanksgiving Weekend, Saturday 30 November/ Sunday 1 December. Please mark your calendars.
Please mark your calendars for Sunday, 15 December 2024. This is the date for the Advent Penance & Reconciliation (confessions). It is a time when we will welcome a new group of children to this sacrament. It is also a time for us to come together in preparation for the great Solemnity of Christmas. I am grateful to all of the priests who serve as confessors for this sacrament. During these days please allow some extra time when driving around town, especially the weekends, as some businesses experience high traffic and a swell of patrons. Have a great week. Let us remember one another in prayer.
Happy Sunday. Peace. Father Jeff
This week will be the appeal for Human Development collection. Please be Generous
Consider this: whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. Each must do as already determined, without sadness or compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.
2 Corinthians 9:6-7
Consider AYear-End Gift to St Mary Parish
As you begin year-end tax planning, take advantage of the charitable tax deduction for gifts made before December 31 and consider making a gift to St Mary Parish. Your gift to our parish can make a great differencetousandhelpyouaswell.
Online Giving is a convenient way to make your gift to St Mary Parish. To create or update your St Mary Parish Online Givingaccount,visit https://giving.parishsoft.com/app/giving/smcn
If you choose to make a cash donation, please prepare your check and mail it so that your envelope is postmarked or receivedbytheParishOfficebyDecember31toqualifyasagift intheyear 2024.ContributionsreceivedonJanuary1stor after will be treated as 2025 gifts. Thank you! Your generosity has been a blessing to St Mary Parish throughout this past year. Your continued support allows us to continue our ministries and mission to proclaim the Gospel in our time.
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 Alternatively, just Text SUNDAY to (732)-889-7800 and follow the instructions to complete your offering. Should you require our assistance setting up your new account, please call the parish office at (732)780-2666.
You can also download the Connect Now Giving App for Android or iOS.Thank you for your continuous support!
As of November 12 2024
THANK YOU ! For all your efforts in supporting the Annual Catholic Appeal! Please continue to make your pledge payments so that our parish can receive the maximum rebate. If you haven't made a pledge yet please go to 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 prayers and support.
Up a Memory”
Preparations for the "Memory Tree" lighting this year have already started. A $10.00 contribution signifies a light in memory of a deceased loved one, or in honor of a living person.
His/her name will be inscribed in a special "Memory Book", which will be on display in the Church Narthex.
Each $10.00 also entitles the donor to a Remembrance cards available in the Church Office during regular office hours for those who want to pick them up.
The deadline for submissions is December 2, 2024.
Submissions after deadline are included in the addendum of the Memory Book.
Participants are also invited to the joyous tree lighting ceremony, at the 4:00 pm Mass on Saturday, December 14, 2024.
Please follow link HERE to sponsor a light.
Thanksgiving
Baskets Collection
“Then Jesus declared, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.” John 3:65
Every year, Saint Mary Parish parishioners generously provide donations for Thanksgiving Baskets for over 200 families who are in need in the Monmouth County area.
Stuffing
Gravy
Green Beans (Canned)
Corn (Canned)
Canned Yams,
Potatoes or Rice
Macaroni & Cheese
Canned Fruit
Cranberry Sauce
Coffee or Tea Bags
Corn Muffin Mix
Pie Crust Mix & Pie
Filling OR
Cake Mix & Frosting
Please purchase items to feed a family of four
Please bring your donation to the Cry Room off the Church Narthex October 28 – November 16
Food sort will begin at 8:30am November 16 “Light
The Parish of Saint Mary provides turkeys along with the non-perishable food. We ask for monetary donations towards the purchase of turkeys HERE -or- please make a check payable to “Parish of Saint Mary” and put Thanksgiving Food Drive in the memo section.
HELP US EXCEED LAST YEAR’S DONATIONS OF 300 BAGS OF GROCERIES AND 180 TURKEYS TO GREATER SERVE THE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE.
