November 19, 2023 - 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

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: Annette Raynor & Roger Zurro

33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time November 19, 2023

Thanksgiving Abbreviated Mass Schedule Saturday, November 25, 4:00 PM Mass Sunday, November 26, 10:00 AM Mass [Followed by Exposition and Adoration until 12:00 noon]

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Mass Intentions for: Saturday, November 18 - Sunday, November 26 - 2023

Saturday, November 18 -4 PM Church Catherine Bowdish * Barbara Saake Veronica Grabowski * Grabowski Family Christine Hogan * Nick and JoAnn Pellicone Sunday, November 19 – Church 8 AM Margaret Boyle * Aiello Family Helen and John Sionas * Eileen and Michael Stivala DeStefano/Albruno Families * Mr. and Mrs. M. Franceschetti 10 AM Pro Populo Rita Jaqueline Graham-Chronister * Susanna Shamy Juan A. Gutierrez * Cheryl Levin 12 PM Kathleen Walsh * Ginny Hamlin Domenic D’Alise * Richard and Maria Gerbino Hilde Ann Peckyno * Florence and Kevin Swan Monday, November 20 – 9 AM Chapel Irene F. and Edward W. Moskal, Sr. * St. Mary’s Friend Frederick Schmitt * Martha Mary Guild

Sanctuary Lamp Consider offering a Sanctuary Lamp that burns in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament in our Church or Chapel in memory of a deceased loved one or in honor of a living person (for birthdays, anniversaries, sickness, etc.). One intention is accepted per week (Sunday to Saturday) for the Lamp. Requests can be made online HERE for the remainder of 2023 and for 2024. Available lamps are displayed in GREEN on our websites calendar. Requests for a Sanctuary Lamp can also be made at the Parish Office.

The suggested donation is $25.

Tuesday, November 21 – 9 AM Chapel Howard H. Kavookjian * John and Monica Ryan Wednesday, November 22 – 9 AM Chapel Rosemarie Tempera * Modestino and Domenic D’AliseRose Lucarelli Thursday, November 23 – 9 AM Chapel Armando Persiani * Lorraine Lee Friday, November 24 – 9 AM Chapel Noreen Burkis * Valeria Burkis Saturday, November 25 – 4 PM Church Mary Jo Scibetta * Mother- Ann Marie Dayton Peggy Caponegro * Carol Ward and Family Gloria McGrath * Rich Luzzi Sunday, November 26 – Church 10 AM Pro Populo Frank Donahue * Donna and Frank Sikorskas Lawrence Duffy * Rorie and Jack Coppola

Please remember in your prayers those who have recently died.

Jon Kopko Helen Decerce Mass Intention Requests Our 2024 Mass Book is open for intention requests throughout the year for daily and Sunday Masses. Requests can be made online HERE. You can navigate through the calendar and find dates that are available for intentions in GREEN. If you prefer, you can fill out a request form in paper by printing THIS DOCUMENT. Please return the form along with payment for intentions offered to the parish office.

The Mass Intention stipend is $10.00 and has been set by the NJ Bishops in the Province of Newark.

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Lifelong Catechesis - Week of November 19 to November 25 READINGS FOR THE WEEK:

FOR DEEPER REFLECTION:

19 Sunday: THIRTY THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Prv 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31/1 Thes 5:1-6/Mt 25:14-30 or 25:14-15, 19-21 20 Monday: 1 Mc 1:10-15, 41-43, 54-57, 62-63/Lk 18:35-43 21 Tuesday: 2 Mc 6:18-31/Lk 19:1-10 [Blessed Virgin Mary] 22 Wednesday: 2 Mc 7:1, 20-31/Lk 19:11-28 [Saint Cecilia]

23 Thursday: 1 Mc 2:15-29/Lk 19:41-44 24 Friday: 1 Mc 4:36-37, 52-59/Lk 19:45-48 [Saint Andrew Dũng-Lạc, Priest] 25 Saturday: 1 Mc 6:1-13/Lk 20:27-40

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.

Please pray for the following members of our parish community who are ill: Fr. Bill Bausch

Kaitlin Donahue Nagle

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Ludwig Mendola

Lori Lettieri

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TOM JACOBSON

Jack Coppola

Francis Patrick Albano

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Bill Donahue

Kevin O’Shea

Ted ZiEmienski

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Kekoa Xael

Lauren vinci

Elizabeth DeStefano

~ Dawn Reinhardt

To add or remove a family member from the sick list please e-mail ONLY parishbulletin@stmaryscoltsneck.org. Please, also, keep us updated on your loved one’s health. Names will be removed from the list after 3 months.

Thank you for keeping our Parish informed.

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 ~ Col. John Anthony Coppola, US Army ~ TSgt Stephen Witherow, USAF ~ LCpl Edward Zarzecki, USMC

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

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Worship & Music

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

Ministry Fair follow-up

Many thanks to those who have signed up for a ministry at the ministry fair! Those who provided their email address have already been contacted with additional information. Those who are still discerning where they would like to serve are encouraged to pray about it and please sign up using the links on the website through the end of the month.

Remember that serving in a ministry is our way of providing our stewardship of Time.

Giving Thanks

The origins of our Thanksgiving holiday can be traced back to long before the “first Thanksgiving”.

Early cultures such as the Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans had periodic feasts and festivals which paid tribute to their gods after a bountiful harvest.

The Jewish holiday of Sukkot, commonly known as the “Feast of Gathering” or “Feast of Tabernacles” is a week-long celebration in late September / early October, which marked the end of harvest time and also serves to remind the Jewish of the Israelite’s Exodus from Egypt, and their reliance on God for their journey, and to give thanks to the Lord for his goodness.

The Native Americans also celebrated harvest time, and both the Separatist and Puritan settlers brought traditions of fasting in times of tribulation or penitence and feasting in times of abundance to give thanks to God. Thanksgiving Day is celebrated in US Catholic churches, with its own selection of readings and propers. Many towns often hold ecumenical services and other interfaith gatherings where differences in belief systems are put aside, and we celebrate our commonalities. In our community, we partner annually with the Colts Neck Reformed Church to come together, pray together, and give thanks to God for the blessing He has bestowed upon us. Please join us for this event, Tuesday November 21, 7:30 PM in the chapel.

Welcome to the newest members of our Saint Mary Parish family:

Ella Valentina Deale-Thurmond Amara Marie Thurmond Jack Joseph Bajcar

NEW TO COLTS NECK? Join Saint Mary Parish!

We welcome you and invite you to register as parishioners of St Mary!

Please find our registration guidelines on our website under About Us/New Parishioners.

SAINT OF THE WEEK: Cecilia, Virgin and Martyr, Third Century Much of the knowledge about Cecilia is based on tradition. We do know, however, that a strong devotion to Saint Cecilia began toward the end of the fifth century. Cecilia (or Cecily) was born in Rome, the daughter of patrician parents, and was raised as a Christian.

When of a suitable age, she was married against her will to Valerian. After their marriage, she converted Valerian and his brother, Tiburtius, to Christianity. Valerian and Tiburtius devoted themselves to good works until they were arrested by the Roman prefect, Almachius. They were martyred, together with Maximus, a Roman official, who had been so impressed by their witness to Christ that he too became a Christian. These three martyrs are also - Read More HERE.

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Ministry Schedule: Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe November 25 & 26 Altar Server

Saturday 4PM

Sunday 10AM

George Barasky & Jacob Barasky

Jack Main & Jonathan Stubbs

Cantor

CHOIR

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Reader 1

Charles Young

Steve Rumsby

Reader 2

EMHC

Paul Tonacci

OH - Louise Habrack TH - Susan Murphy TH - Emily Santangelo ALT - Irene Weller

Jennifer Stubbs

OH - Carol Donahue TH - Winifred O’Doherty TH - Maureen Geiger ALT - Sue Fitzpatrick LWD– Amy Linquito

to those who participated in the sorting of food, loading of trucks and who donated. With that we were able to provide a family with 133 bags of Thanksgiving groceries.

52 bags to St. Peter Claver + 23 miscellaneous grocery bags • 25 bags to [Anderson] Meet the Needs • 28 bags to CPC • 28 bags to Martin House • 55 bags to Open Door + 34 miscellaneous bags In addition to180 turkeys, 50 lbs. of potatoes, 48 lbs. of onions, and 10 cases of rutabagas.

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Annual Ecumenical Service with Fr. Mike Walsh & Fr. Scott Brown St. Mary and Colts Neck Reformed Church

will have service in our chapel, Tuesday, November 21 at 7:30 PM. Rehearsal for the music ministry is at 6:30 PM.

"For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat..."

Matthew 25:35.

Spreading Christmas Cheer!!!

MMG The Martha Mary Guild is planning a special meeting on Wednesday, December 13 - with the emphasis on the joy of Christmas. Our Pastoral Coordinator for Worship and Music, Andrew J. Macirowski, will lead everyone in Christmas Carols to set the holiday spirit. What's more fun than a "Sing-a-long"!?! Another very important aspect of this meeting is our annual collection of baby clothes, diapers and other items for Birthright. It's always so heartwarming to see the array of gifts from our generous members!

All women of the parish and our Cohort parishes are cordially invited to join us at 11:30 AM for the rosary, followed by BYOL (Bring Your Own Lunch), with delicious desserts supplied by the Guild.

The wonderful Songfest will start at 12:30 PM.

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Julia Cullen - Pastoral Coordinator of Faith Formation / Religion Education ReligiousEd@stmaryscoltsneck.org 732-780-2666 X 309

Faith Formation

UPCOMING INTERGENERATIONALS:

Final call to all 1st through 6th graders!!!

We will be performing the Nativity Play this December during the RE Christmas Party on December 19 at 5:15PM! There will be two rehearsals, and one dress rehearsal. You must attend all three. Please click HERE to be apart of the production.

Sign-ups will close November 23, 2023.

Please, attend all rehearsals in Madonna Hall. Please also be advised that students in grades 7 & 8 can volunteer to help with set crew, costumes or props. See the service hour links below.

3 December 2023 Decorate the Rotunda SIGN UP HERE

17 December 2023 Pancake Breakfast SIGN UP HERE

10 December 2023 Advent P&R 3PM

23, 24 December 2023 Blessing of the Infant Jesus Saturday, 4PM Mass Sunday, 10AM Mass

12 December 2023 Light Up A Memory SIGN UP HERE

Confirmation Prep Class November 19 & 20 December 3 & 4 2nd Graders!

Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation (P&R) Retreat/ Rehearsal is December 3 beginning at the 12:00PM Mass. Please be reminded, an email was sent with instructions for an assignment due before rehearsal.

SERVICE HOUR OPPORTUNITIES FOR 7th & 8th GRADERS CONFIRMATION PREP Sponsor-a-Family Grades 7 & 8 Place monetary donations in the boxes in the Narthex with your student's name, grade, and ‘Sponsor-a-family’ clearly marked on the outside of the envelope. Stocking stuffer/non perishable donations can be dropped in the box in the rotunda of the Spiritual Center.

THANKSGIVING DINNER BOXES Grades 7 + November 16 - 21 Sign up HERE

FALL CLEANUP All are Welcome!

November 18, 2023 9:00am-11:00am, 11:00am- 1:00pm Sign up HERE

ADVENT REFLECTION BOOK DISTRIBUTION Grades 7 –12 welcome November 18 & 19, 2023 Sign up HERE

PANCAKE BREAKFAST VOLUNTEER Grades 7 & 8 December 17, 2023 Sign up HERE

NATIVITY PLAY VOLUNTEER ASSISTANTS Grades 7 & 8 Month of December Sign up HERE

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Rose Farrow - Coordinator of Faith Formation / Youth & Adult Catechesis

Are you curious or thinking of becoming Catholic?

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Rite of Welcome

Christmas Sponsor-A-Family

The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults or RCIA (also known as the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults, OCIA) is the process through which adults’ journey while seeking full communion with the Catholic Church. RCIA is not a class, it is a process to come to know and love the Lord and to develop a relationship with God and the body of Christ, the Catholic Church.

Individuals grow in readiness to experience the richness of the faith and the invitation to the sanctifying Grace of the Sacraments.

This journey is marked by certain rites along the way both for the individuals and for us, the members of the Body of Christ. The timing of these various rites marks the candidate’s readiness to take the next step and invite our prayerful support as members of their parish family. These Rites help us live the call of our faith to “go and make disciples.”

This week at the 12:00 noon Mass, we celebrate the Rite of Welcome, a public display of the desire of these individuals to join the Church.

We welcome Kimberly and Christopher Cascone to cross the threshold and enter the Church.

The Candidates are introduced to the rest of the faithful and asked what they desire of God’s Church. They answer, reception into the full communion of the Catholic Church. They declare they intention and commitment to the Catholic Church.

We accompany them with prayerful support.

Pray for their continued patience, strength, and trust in the Lord. May they continue to grow in personal relationship with Christ.

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The RCIA/OCIA journey is for anyone seeking greater understanding of the Catholic Church and relationship with God. If you or someone you know is interested, please invite them to contact us at (732)780-2666.

We are here and ready to share the richness of our faith with you. If you’ve been looking everywhere for answers, and still haven’t found them, we invite you to find out what the Catholic Church offers.

RCIA is a comprehensive process, in which the Church supports and encourages the spiritual journeys of: • those who are unbaptized and seeking to become Catholic.

• those who are baptized, Catholic or in another Christian denomination, who wish to complete their Sacraments of Initiation (First Eucharist and Confirmation).

We are here to meet you wherever you are on your faith journey! Come join us with our Cohort Parish of St. Catharine's for an interest meeting on: October 22, 2023 at The Church of St. Catharine; 108 Middletown Road . Holmdel, NJ 07733; Meet in the Narthex Following the 10:00AM Mass.

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Sight and Sound Event “How Great is Our God.” Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at the Parish of St. Mary in Colts Neck, come and be amazed! This event is sponsored by the Cohort Parishes of St. Mary and St. Catharine.7PM to 8PM in the Theatre. To participate, sign-up HERE.

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Eucharistic Revival Monthly Homily Catechetical Topic: “The Eucharist as Sign/Bond of Unity and Community” Purpose: To explain how the Eucharist binds us together as a community.

Click HERE for the Homily, featuring Father Stephen Sansevere of St. Alphonsus/Hopewell and St. George/ Titusville parishes.

Our Exposition and Adoration, November 26, will continue to help us prepare for the Eucharist Revival. Come join us in prayer at the 10:00AM Mass in the Church.

Our next Eucharist Revival Team Meeting... is Monday, December 4 in the Old Chapel Meeting Room.

We are in the process of discussing and planning for next summer’s Eucharistic Procession and Congress to take place in Indianapolis in July 2024 as well as all the Eucharistic Revival Events in our parish. If you are interested in collaborating and/or attending, please join us at our next meeting.

All are welcome!

Check this page of the bulletin each week to find out about upcoming meetings and events for the Eucharist Revival. Parish events will also be posted on our Facebook page.

It’s not too late to Join the Movement!

Join us in praying for revival with the Spark Series, which are nine short daily reflections you can Sign-Up for HERE.

Remain updated on the Revival.

View blogs posted just this morning!

Lord Jesus, We worship You in the Blessed Sacrament.

Bless our work of reviving a true and lasting devotion to You in the Sacrament of Your Body and Blood.

Help us bring others to perceive with the eyes of faith, Your Real Prescence in the Holy Eucharist.

Enlighten the minds of Your people and set our hearts on fire with love for You, O Jesus. Fill us with the desire to receive You often in Holy Communion.

Amen.

To find more information about the movement, click HERE. - OR Learn more about the History of the Movement, HERE.

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Quo vadis for November 19. . .

My Dear Parishioners: This marks the conclusion of the Church’s Liturgical Today we celebrate the Thirty Third Sunday in Year. We will have an abbreviated Mass Schedule Ordinary Time. As we continue our journey for Thanksgiving weekend: Saturday 4pm; Sunday through these final days of the liturgical year, the 10am followed by Eucharistic Adoration in the scriptures remind us of our responsibility as Church until 12noon concluding with Benediction Catholic Christians to act in life-giving and of the Most Blessed Sacrament. I encourage you to accountable ways. None of us likes to think about spend some quiet time before the Lord. the end of times or the final judgment. However, we need to develop a certain consciousness about The First Sunday of Advent follow 3 December these matters. When we make decisions we ought 2023. It is the beginning of the Church’s New not to be so carefree that we radiate a sense of Liturgical Year. Our Sunday Readings will be unbridled carefreeness that children and others who taken from Cycle B; Weekday Readings will be taken look to us might perceive the wrong attitudes about from Cycle II as prescribed for the Ecclesiastical our view of what is right and what is wrong? These Province of Newark promulgated in the last days are also an opportunity for us to take a type Ordo. The Advent- Christmas Quadfold is being of spiritual inventory of our lives as we ready prepared and will be mailed to each registered ourselves for the image rich tranquil season of household in the coming week. Please note in your personal schedules for the Advent Penance & advent.

Reconciliation Services on Sunday, 10 December at November calls us to prayerfully reflect on our 3:00pm. During this service we will welcome our belief in the resurrection as we honor all the saints young people as they Celebrate First Penance & and we pray for the repose of all the holy souls. Reconciliation with their family members and our Bereavement and grieving is a necessary part of our parishioners. I encourage all of our parishioners to parish ministry. I encourage you to pray for all those come and receive God’s Grace in this sacrament and whose names are entered into our parish book of to support our young people in their journey of remembrance. November is also a time for us to be faith. thankful for all the many blessings that we have received. We are a blessed people…no doubt about I am away for some days off. I had the opportunity that. How do we make a return to the Lord for to celebrate the Sacrament of Baptism for my latest grand-niece…my sister’s second grand child. I have these blessings? made my way to South Carolina for some free time This coming week we will host members of the then to Moncks Corner for my annual retreat. This Colts Neck Reformed Church for the Annual year, due to parish responsibilities and scheduling I Thanksgiving Ecumenical Service.

This is a am unable to drive to Saint Meinrad, therefore I wonderful opportunity to come together as have chosen to be at the Trappist Monastery of Christians witnessing to one another the blessings Mepkin.

I will then return to Viginia for that we have received. Mass will be celebrated on Thanksgiving with some family members returning Thanksgiving Day at 9:00am in the Chapel. Come to 07722 for responsibilities on Friday afternoon. and begin your family’s observance of Thanksgiving Have a great week. Let us remember one another in by giving thanks to God first. prayer. Happy Sunday. Happy Thanksgiving.

Peace.

The Solemnity of Jesus Christ the King of the Universe is quickly approaching…next Sunday.

Father Jeff

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November 19, 2023

Temporal Admin., Stewardship & Outreach

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Edwin A. Sevillano TemporalAdmin@stmaryscoltsneck.org

Sharing Our Treasure November 12, 2023 – Thirty Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

Weekly Sacrificial Stewardship

$21,614

Envelope Contributions

$13,573

Electronic/Online Contributions

$7,428

Loose Contributions

$613 326 $64.42

# Registered Parishioner Households

975

Included in this week’s offertory will be the appeal for Human Development. Please be generous.

"When you have done all you have been commanded, say, 'We are unprofitable servants; we have done what we were obliged to do'." Lk 17:10

scan code 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 ConnectNow Giving App for Android or iOS. Thank you for your continuous support!

As of November 12, 2023 Goal: $75,000.00 Pledged: $87,225.00 % of goal: 116% # donors: 232 Average gift: $325.47 Paid to date: $85,840.00 THANK YOU for all of your efforts in supporting the Annual Catholic Appeal! Please continue to make your pledge payments so that our parish can receive the maximum rebate.

Our 2022 - 2023 Stewardship Report Will be e-mailed to our parishioners. If you do not receive it, please contact the Parish Office at communications@stmaryscoltsneck.org to make sure we have your updated and valid e-mail address.

Thank you for your continued support!

Consider A Year-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 difference to us and help you as well.

Online Giving is a convenient way to make your gift to St Mary Parish. To create or update your St Mary Parish Online Giving account, 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 received by the Parish Office by December 31 to qualify as a gift in the year 2023. Contributions received on January 1st or after will be treated as 2024 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.

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Our Advent Pancake Breakfast is officially back since 2019!!!!!!!

December 17, starting at 8:00AM, we will be joining together for some delicious breakfast and pancakes in Madonna Hall. If you can recall, our annual tradition stopped a few years ago due to Covid-19 restrictions. In celebration of our 3rd Sunday of Advent (Gaudete Sunday).

To RSVP, quickly fill out the form HERE. And to volunteer, click HERE.

Light Up A Memory The Light Up A Memory ceremony will take place after the 4:00 PM Mass on Saturday, December 16. It is that time to decide who you would like to remember on our Parish's Beautiful "Memory Tree"! A donation of $10.00 per light will honor a loved one (living or deceased), and the lights will shine until the Christmas season is over on Epiphany. It is so touching to hear the children of our Religious Ed. Program each year singing hymns with the congregation during the lighting ceremony. There will be a special Memory Book on display in the Church Gathering Space, where all the names will be inscribed.

Each $10 donation also entitles the donor to get a card to send to the family of the deceased or to the honoree. Cards can be picked up at the parish office. The deadline to submit THIS FORM is Monday, December 4.

Thank you for participating in this wonderful parish tradition.

The Tree of Love has made its debut this year as of last weekend and will continue until the beginning of December.

Tags will be on the tree for children's toys and gifts for nursing home residents.

As in the past, please take a tag from the tree, fulfill the request ($25 value) and return the gift with the tag Attached, no later than December 4th.

Thank you for your generosity towards those in need.

Any questions, please contact Deb Stanley (732) 591-0257 or DebStan2@aol.com

Thank you to those who have already responded to our increased offertory program, "Hope Does Not Disappoint."

It is still not over, as our goal through this initiative is 100% participation from our parish community! Others have not yet submitted the Commitment Card, so please take a few moments to respond by taking the steps below.

“Hope Does Not Disappoint” Increased Offertory Program

Read the brochure Submit your Commitment Card online • Update online giving •

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November 19, 2023

All Souls Remembrance

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

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2023 at 1 PM Pre-registration is required a week in advance.

Contact Us

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.

Missionary Childhood Association

ADVENT Mite Boxes The purpose of the Missionary Childhood Association is to encourage all children to be aware of the needs of children living in mission dioceses through the world and support them both spiritually and sacrificially. Today it is in 110 countries and helps make Jesus known to children all over the world.

Please take a mite box home with you and have your child fill it with loose change throughout Advent. Once filled, please count the amount inside, write a check to St Mary Parish with “MCA” in the memo line and we as a parish will forward the full amount to the Mission Office. You can also make an offering online at https://bit.ly/3ETJPyT or scan the code. Please send in your offerings by January 8, 2024.

Thank you in advance for your generosity & commitment.

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For the month of November 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. 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.

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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 are 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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November 19, 2023

Annual Craft and Vendor Fair Sunday, Nov 26, 2023 from 9:00AM to 2:00PM Saint Raphael-Holy Angels Church on 3500 South Broad Street, Hamilton, NJ 08610 Is hosting over 50 vendors and crafters.

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Christmas Sponsor-A-Family

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