November 20, 2022 - Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ the King

Mass Intentions for:

Saturday, November 19th Sunday, November 27th

For * Requested by

Saturday, November 19 – 4 PM Church

Catherine Bowdish * Barbara Saake

Intentions of Leonidas Mavrookas * Suzanne Schlesinger Bob Walsh * Maureen Beyer

Sunday, November 20 – Church

8 AM Pro Populo

Margaret Boyle * Aiello Family Gregory Prokopenko * Raymond and Nancy Czarnecki

10 AM Carl Zumbo * Phyllis Hurley

Special Intention * Robert Amling Romona Fernandez * Widmeier Family

12 PM SaveriaandBenedettoSquatroto*Richard&MariaGerbino

Amanda Tyska * Tim Sauers

Rudy Mannarino * Modestino and Rose Lucarelli

Monday, November 21 – 9 AM Chapel

Neil Slattery * Barbara Saake

Suzanne Schlesinger * Edwin and Renee

Tuesday, November 22 9 AM Chapel

Marie Sirianni * Lorraine M. Lee Peter Griffin * Rorie and Jack Coppola

Wednesday, November 23 – 9AM Chapel

Special Intention Sister Joseph Kieran, IHM * Jean and Chet Galloway

Thursday, November 24 9 AM Chapel

Charles Peters * Lorraine Lee Rev.JohnJ.Scully*Rev.Fr.JeffreyE.Lee,Staff&Parishioners

Friday, November 25 9 AM Chapel

Mary Jo Scibetta * Ann Marie Dayton (Mom)

Jennifer Castellanos * Tomasetti Family

Saturday, November 26 – 4 PM Church

Terence Deckert * John and Susan Murphy

Peter Griffin * Matt and Jeanne Cerbone

Robert Gammer * Connie Weighell and Family

Sunday, November 27 – Church

8AM HelenandJohnSionas*EileenandMichaelStivalaJr.

Mae Mascaro * Mascaro Family

Neil Slattery * Suzette and Paul Faig

10AM Pro Populo

Nancy Gorman * Linda and Bill Stagliano

Nerio Dapul * Drs. Gener and Elvira Dapul

12 PM Ruth Ridgway * Palma and Kevin Ridgway

Special Intention * Robert Amling

Rudy Mannarino * Richard and Maria Gerbino

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

KathleenAmatel

MichaelBarker

JaniceBasilice

FrBillBausch

EileenBeckley

BrendaCaronnaChristen

Chellis

LynetteColaco Desouza

BlakeConley

JackCoppola

KaitlinDonahueNagle

SharonEvangellista

JoannFeliciti

CynthiaFiedler

JamesFiedler

EmilyGioacchini

TomHudak

ElizabethLindHuseby

BridgetKorn

BobLind

LoriLettieri

DonnaLodi

LudwigMendola

KevinO’Shea

OwenShoemaker

VictoriaSlater

GerardP.Thompson

LaurenVinci

LeonJankowski ElizabethDeStefano

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Almighty and eternal God, those who take refuge in you will be glad and forever will shout for joy. Protect these soldiers as they discharge their duties. Protect them with the shield of your strength and keep them safe from all evil and harm. May the power of your love enable them to return home in safety, that with all who love them, they may ever praise you for your loving care. We ask this through Christ our Lord.

PRAY for Military & First Responders

AMT Colton Boag, USCG

LCpl Devon Francis Chrzan, USMC Lt. Col. John Anthony Coppola, US Army Lt. Col. Douglas Coppola, US Army Lt. Mary Herman, USN SN Christian Houlihan, USN

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

Ensign Matthew Motola, USN

LCpl Bradley O’Ree, USMC

SPC Nicholas Poskonka, US Army

Captain Richard Savo, US Army

1st Lt. Adam Sjoholm, US Army Captain Ryan Tanguay, US Army

TSgt Stephen Witherow, USAF LCpl Edward Zarzecki, USMC

Lifelong Catechesis Week of November 20th November 26th

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

20 Sunday: THIRTY-THIRD SUNDAY ORDINARY TIME

2 Sm 5:1-3 / Col 1:12-20 / Lk 23:35-43

21 Monday: Rv 14:1-3, 4b-5 / LK 21:1-4

22 Tuesday: RV 14:14 19 / LK 21:5 11 23 Wednesday: RV 15:1-4 / LK 21:12-19

24 Thursday: Sir 50:22-24 / 1 Cor 1:3-9 / Lk 17:11-19

25 Friday: RV 20:1 4, 11 21:2 / LK 21:29 33 26 Saturday: RV 22:1-7 / LK 21:34-36

Grotto Candles

The Grotto Candles are available for your prayer intentions.

Offering is $3.00 per

Please remember in your prayers those who have recently died.

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The Mass Book for 2023 is now open for intention requests throughout the year. You can download this form, fill it out and submit it to the parish office with your payment or visit online to make your requests online paying by credit card/bank account. The suggested stipend is $10 per intention.

FOR DEEPER REFLECTION:

Question for Children: Jesus is always kind to those who love him. How do you show your love for Jesus?

Question for Youth: This week we celebrate Christ the King. In the best sense of the word, a King is some one who cares for the people under his care, and also has authority over them. When have you felt Jesus’ care for you? How do you allow Jesus to have authority over you?

Question for Adults: As you think about Jesus on the cross, having compassion on the “good thief,” what lesson do you draw from it for your own life?

SANCTUARY LAMPS 2023

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.

Worship & Music

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

Worship@stmaryscoltsneck.org

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 tributeto 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

Music@stmaryscoltsneck.org

thanks to God for the blessing He has bestowed upon us.

Saint Cecilia

The feast day of Saint Cecilia, virgin and martyr, is celebrated on November 22. She was married to a nobleman, Valerian, and having devoted her life to God, sang to the Lord during her nuptials. She retained her virginity, having 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 (making her the patroness of musicians)

She was martyred under the reign of Roman prefect Almachius in the 2nd century AD.

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.

Saint of the Week: Miguel Agustin Pro, Priest and Martyr, 1891 1927

Organ Host Irene Weller Tabernacle Host Susan Murphy Tabernacle Host Minister Needed Alternate Louise Habrack

Organ Host Mary Aiello Tabernacle Host Rosanne LaCava Tabernacle Host Marsha Grigoli Alternate Mike LaCava

Organ Host Winifred O’Doherty Tabernacle Host Amy Orrico Tabernacle Host Dawn Reinhardt Alternate Maureen Geiger

Organ Host Lee Gesner Tabernacle Host Emily Santangelo Tabernacle Host Patricia Gesner Alternate Monica Barr

Baptismal Preparation Session

St Mary Parish is offering our next Baptismal Preparation Session on: SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2022 at 1:00 PM Pre-registrationisrequired aweekinadvance. ContactUs Sacrament of Baptism Couples wishing to baptize their children must be registered parishioners of St Mary Parish. Please contact the Parish Office at 732 780 2666 x329 at least 3 months in advance of the desired date for baptism. More information can be read HERE

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

Aside from Lent, a time of preparation for the celebration of the Pascal Mystery during the Triduum, Advent is the best possible time for us to repent and ready our hearts in order to fully celebrate the Incarnation of Christ.

The sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation is the most powerful way by which we can prepare to engage whole heartedly in the extraordinary event we know as Christmas.

Quo vadis . . .

My Dear Parishioners:

Today we celebrate the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ the King of the Universe. The good thief asked, “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.” This solemnity celebrates Christ as King, his kingdom has come. We are living in God’s kingdom now. But we are called not to simply pay homage to our exalted King, but to do as he did. This means that each day we must live in selfsacrifice because only through the cross is God’s reign at hand. Living the paschal mystery means living the cross. Just as the cross was the means to Jesus’ exaltation, so is the cross the means to our own entry into Paradise. When self-sacrifice seems to swallow us up and we are tempted to choose a self-serving attitude, all we need to do is remember that the cross is THE door to Paradise…THE only way.

Thanksgiving Day is observed this week. As Roman Catholics we give thanks each and every time we celebrate the Eucharist. Being a thankful people is so essential to being a Christian Community. May we continue to cultivate in our lives and in the lives of our children and young people an attitude of gratitude. Please join us for the Annual Thanksgiving Ecumenical Service being hosted by the Reformed Church this year. Also, come to mass Thanksgiving Day Morning at 9am so that, together as a community of faith, we can give thanks and praise to Almighty God for the many blessings we have received in our lives, most especially the great gift of faith. Many thanks to all those who have participated in our Thanksgiving Food Drive and all those who coordinated our efforts as well as those who generously delivered these food items.

The Liturgical Season of Advent begins next weekend. It is the beginning of a new Liturgical Year. This coming week our parish church buildings, office and exterior sites will begin to be prepared for the Advent Christmas Seasons. It is a great task requiring much time, energy and cooperation. It is very important for us to include parishioners, new and experienced, in completing these essential tasks. I hope that we will be willing to invite and welcome young adults and families to receive the mantle of responsibility for some of these aspects of parish life. It is in this way that they continue to learn from some of our long term parishioners all of the details of preparing for the various liturgical seasons. It is wonderful to experience this passing on of the customs, traditions and pride that characterize our Catholic Community. As the pace begins to pick up in preparation for the Solemnity of Christmas, make sure that you are pro-active in providing for your spiritual preparation. We are providing reflection guides for personal use. These daily reflections help us to embrace the images of the season. They are complimentary and are available first come, first served beginning this coming weekend. Make time to celebrate the Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation (confession). Our Penance Service is scheduled for Sunday 4 December 2022 at 3pm in our parish church.

Recently I participated in the Diocesan Pilgrimage to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington DC. Then I drove to Saint Meinrad Archabbey, St. Meinrad Indiana for my annual retreat. This coming week I will be joining my family in Northern Virginia for Thanksgiving Day this year. My sister and her family will be hosting us. Have a great week. Let us remember one another in prayer. Happy Sunday.

Happy Thanksgiving. Peace. Father Jeff

Temporal Admin., Stewardship & Outreach

Sharing Our Treasure

November 13, 2022 33rdSunday in Ordinary Time

"But Zacchaeus stood there and said to the Lord, 'Behold, half of my possessions, Lord, I shall give to the poor, and if I have extorted anything from anyone I shall repay it four times over.' And Jesus said to him, 'today salvation has come to this house because this man too is a descendant of Abraham. For the Son of Man has come to seek and to save what was lost.' " LK 19:8-10

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.

Consider AYear-End Gift to St Mary Parish

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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

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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 2021. Contributions received on January 1st or after will be treated as 2022 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.

Our 2021 Stewardship Report

has been e-mailed to our parishioners.

If you did not receive it, please contact the Parish Office at communications@stmaryscoltsneck.org to make sure we have your updated and valid e-mail address. Read the report here

Thankyouforyourcontinuedsupport!

TemporalAdmin@stmaryscoltsneck.org

“Light 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 1, 2022.

Submissions after deadline are included in the addendum of the Memory Book.

Participants are also invited to the joyous tree lighting ceremony, with music by our Children’s Choir at the 4:00 pm Mass on Saturday, December 10, 2022.

Please follow link HERE to sponsor a light.

The Tree of Love will be making its debut this year on the weekend of November 19-20, to allow extra time to shop for gifts. Some groups are continuing with gift cards this year due to volunteer shortages / Covid concerns but there will be tags 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 tag attached no later than December 5th. 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 everyone who participated in our Thanksgiving Food Drive!

If you could not bring food this year, you can still help us out with a donation to help defray the cost of turkeys and groceries the parish has purchased. Please use this link to make donation to our Poor and Needy fund at https://giving.parishsoft.com/App/Form/e630f394-2053-49c6-8e45 -75a89cd16763 or scan the QR code.

Women's Tuesday Morning Group

This is an invitation to all women of the parish to participate in a weekly group exploring the upcoming readings and gospel.

We are Christian women who come together to discuss and share our views relating to focus questions at the end of each reading. There are no right or wrong answers and no judgement.

We meet in the Spiritual Center at 10:00 a.m. every Tuesday for approximately one and a half hours.

For further information please contact Elia at 732-513-7738.

Are you looking for a safe, loving, educational and nurturing environment where your child will get the attention and care that they deserve?

Join our family today!

Flexible schedule for children 2 and up. Small class sizes. Research based curriculum. Call 732 780 0135 today for more information

Nocturnal Adoration - December 2, 9pm to 10pm

St. Mary's Perpetual Adoration Chapel 26 Leonardville Rd., Middletown, NJ 07748

Women & Men are invited. If you have a question, call Gene Brennan: 732-687-3543