THE PARISH OF SAINT MARY
Bishop of the Diocese of Trenton: Most Reverend David M. O’Connell, C. M.
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: Reverend Fr. Jeffrey E. Lee Pastor Emeritus: Reverend Fr. William J. Bausch Deacon: John Wedemeyer
Trustees: Bill LaMorte Irene Weller
Parish Office hours Mon. - Thurs. 8:30 am - 7:30 pm Open Sunday 9 am - 12 noon. Parish Membership: New Parishioners are welcome to register at the office at any time. New Parishioner Orientation (quarterly) - will be held November 25, 11 am Contact Parish Office at 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 Office one year in advance for information & guidelines. Baptism Contact the Parish Office for information & required paperwork three months in advance. There are no Baptisms during Advent or Lent, please plan accordingly.
Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation Service held Sunday, Dec. 9, 2018 at 3 pm Sixteen (16) priest confessors will be available to you for your convenience . See page 5
Join a small faith sharing group for the four weeks of Advent
Prepare for the coming of our Lord See page 6 Visit our Website: www.stmaryscoltsneck.org
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November 25, 2018
Mass Intentions for the Week November 26 - December 2 For * Requested by Monday, November 26 – Chapel 9 AM Rose Belviso * Josephine Bogacz John DeGrassi * Arianna Vig
Tuesday, November 27 – Chapel 9 AM Sal Aiello * Aiello Family Rita Bausch Anderson * Marilyn and Carl Simone
Wednesday, November 28 – Chapel 9 AM Ruth Fiedler * Julia Barron Mae Valenziano * Neil and Jane Slattery
Thursday, November 29 – Chapel 9 AM Intentions of the Bigelow Family * Robert and Cathy Ann Thompson Ralph J. “Corky” Chiarello * Rosa Amodio
Friday, November 30 – Chapel 9 AM St. Andrew Elizabeth Bracco * Antonia Ventresca Frances Waldron * Muschowik Family
Saturday, December 1 – Church 4 PM Blessed Virgin Mary; First Saturday Sharon Sturchio * Barbara Saake Ruth Ridgway * Palma Ridgway Raymond Leonardo * Joe Leonardo
Sunday, December 2 – Church First Sunday of Advent 8 AM Albruno/DeStefano Families * Mr. and Mrs. Franceschetti Corazon Hidalgo * Drs. Gener and Elvira Dapul
10 AM Lawrence Patrick Dickinson * Dickinson Family Francisca Lujan * Maria Yaninas Mae Mascaro * Marie Mascaro
12 PM Robert A. McNamara * McNamara Family Rosaria and Salvatore Pati * Gerbino Family Cory Aufiero * Parker Family
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Please pray for the following members of our parish family who are ill: Irene Baron Eileen Beckley John Beckley Sal Castro Logan Dayton John DeStefano Lynette Colaco-Desouza Kaitlin Donahue Nagle Susan Endlicher James Fiedler Emily Gioacchini Bob Golar Edward Habrack Tom Hudak Carl Johnson
Theresia Kopp Bridget Korn Lori Lettieri Donna Lodi Vincent Loretta Pauline Madzin Leonidas Mavrookas Mary Joan McNamara Tere Nolan Stephen Petrovcin Stellanne Scalia Owen Shoemaker Christine Shrewsbury Lauren Vinci Irene Weller
To add a family member to the sick list for 8 weeks, please call or e-mail the Parish Office. Thank you!
732-780-2666 or parishbulletin@stmaryscoltsneck.org
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
ORIGINALITY Remember that God prefers the poverty of our hearts to the most sublime thoughts borrowed from others. --St. Peter Julian Eymard
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Parish Office: 732-780-2666 parishoffice@stmaryscoltsneck.org Bulletin Deadline: Electronic format by 12 noon Thursday of the prior week (10 days before). parishbulletin@stmaryscoltsneck.org Bulletin Editor: Catherine Love Liturgical, Music & Worship Ministries Contact: Andrew J. Macirowski Worship@stmaryscoltsneck.org Music@stmaryscoltsneck.org
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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
Principal Cantor Contact: David Maliakel Adult Faith Formation & Religious Education Contact: Jim Bridges FaithFormation@stmaryscoltsneck.org ReligiousEd@stmaryscoltsneck.org Temporal Administration, Stewardship & Outreach Contact: Edwin A. Sevillano TemporalAdmin@stmaryscoltsneck.org
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. The suggested donation for Sanctuary Lamp is $25.
Cards available to present. Upcoming availability Christ Chapel: 12/2 - 12/8 & 12/16 - 12/22 Church & Chapel 12/30 - 1/5
Church The Sick of the Parish Ernest & Barbara Schaflin
Pray for Our Military SN Colton Boag, USCG Chief Blake Conley, USN Lt. Col. John Anthony Coppola, US Army Major Douglas Coppola, US Army SN Christian Houlihan, USN Pvt Michael John Mento, US Army 1st 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.
Lifelong Catechesis Week November 26 - December 2 Monday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Friday:
READINGS FOR THE WEEK Rv 14:1-3, 4b-5; Lk 21:1-4 Rv 14:14-19; Lk 21:5-11 Rv 15:1-4; Lk 21:12-19 Rv 18:1-2, 21-23; 19:1-3, 9a; Lk 21:20-28 Rom 10:9-18; Mt 4:18-22
December 2nd - First Sunday of Advent; Jer 33:14-16; 1 Thes 3:12 -- 4:2; Lk 21:25-28, 34-36 Questions for Deeper Reflections:
Question for Children: Is it difficult or easy for you to tell the truth? How does Jesus help you? Question for Youth: Today we celebrate Christ the King. How much do you let Jesus' truth rule your life? How difficult is it for you to follow Jesus? Question for Adults: What is the truth for you? How do you live the truth everyday? -Lifelong Catechesis
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Andrew J. Macirowski Pastoral Coordinator for Worship & Music / Principal Organist Worship@stmaryscoltsneck.org Music@stmaryscoltsneck.org
Christus Rex Our Lord, Jesus Christ, King of the Universe This weekend, we celebrate the Solemnity of Our Lord, Jesus Christ, King of the Universe. This title of Jesus refers to his place in the kingdom of Heaven, seated at the right hand of God the Father. The holy day was instituted in 1925 by Pope Pius XI to remind the faithful that their allegiance is to their spiritual ruler in heaven, and that earthly rulers are fleeting. This solemnity is one of most important in the Roman Catholic calendar, as it not only reaffirms our faith in Christ, ruler and redeemer of all, but also ends the liturgical year, with the following Sunday always being the first Sunday of Advent and the first Sunday of the new liturgical year. Similar to the Solemnity of Corpus Christi, many institutions hold eucharistic adoration on this day. On this day is also sung one of the churches oldest and longest hymns, Laudes Regiae, The Royal Praises. Christus Vincit - Christ conquers (sin and death) Christus Regnat - Christ reigns (for eternity) Christus Imperat - Christ commands (and leads his people) And English version was composed by Monsignor Martin B. Hellgriel in 1941; we know this as “To Jesus Christ Our Sovereign King” and also sing this on this great day.
Andrew J. Macirowski, Pastoral Coordinator for Worship & Music / Principal Organist ORIGINALITY Remember that God prefers the poverty of our hearts to the most sublime thoughts borrowed from others. --St. Peter Julian Eymard
Children in grades 3-8 who love to sing! The children’s choir will sing on Christmas Eve at the 5 PM Mass. Rehearsal are the first 3 Sundays of Advent, following the 10 AM Sunday Mass. Email Andrew Macirowski, worship@stmaryscoltsneck.org, to sign up.
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Two weeks until Advent Penance and Reconciliation Service All are invited to participate in the Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation at the parish Penance and Reconciliation Service held this Advent on
Sunday, December 9, 2018 at 3 pm. Sixteen (16) priest confessors will be available to you for your convenience to reduce wait times. To prepare yourself, please take some time out prior to attending the Penance & Reconciliation Service to examine your conscience.
Worship Ministry Schedule: Week of December 1 - 2: First Sunday of Advent Altar Server
Saturday, 4:00 PM (Church) First Sunday of Advent Sunday, 8:00 AM (Church) First Sunday of Advent
Sunday, 10:00 AM (Church) First Sunday of Advent
Sunday, 12:00 PM (Church) First Sunday of Advent
EMs of Holy Communion
Reader 1
Reader 2
Greeter
Cantor
LWD
Fernando Pinguelo
Usher
Michael Buzzetta Anthony Buzzetta Alexander Lennon
Emily Santangelo - Center Cup Helene Lind - Organ Host Justine Buzzetta - Center Host Irene Weller - Tabernacle Host Louise Habrack - Organ Cup Susan Murphy - Tabernacle Cup Rosemarie Estephan - Alternate
John McCrae
Charles Young
Margaret Caponegro NOT FILLED
Marybeth Jacobson
John Grabowski Jim Davis Bob Lind Frank Sikorskas NOT FILLED NOT FILLED
NOT FILLED Daniel Cowles NOT FILLED
NOT FILLED - Center Cup Maureen Staub - Organ Host Mike LaCava - Center Host Gina Shute - Tabernacle Host Gail Hall - Organ Cup Rosanne LaCava - Tabernacle Cup Michael Staub - Alternate
Christopher Aquinas
Anthony Bongiorno
NOT FILLED NOT FILLED
David Maliakel
Gabriella Penczak Jonathan Stubbs NOT FILLED
Heide Lohn - Center Cup Winifred O'Doherty - Center Cup Carol Donahue - Organ Host Barbara Moskal - Center Host Richard Yaeger - Tabernacle Host Gregory Calderaro - Organ Cup Chris Barnett - Tabernacle Cup Amy Orrico - Alternate
Phil Limeri
Dering Sprague
Muriel Rogers NOT FILLED
Magnificat Choir
Andrea Donner
Leigh Gavinelli John Orrico Greg Penczak Jack Zumba Charlie Gavinelli Allan Ryan Vince Cerulo Jamie Steiner NOT FILLED
Christopher Montefusco Allen Montefusco NOT FILLED
Sandra Montefusco - Center Cup NOT FILLED - Organ Host NOT FILLED - Center Host Anna May Schellenberger - Tabernacle Host NOT FILLED - Organ Cup NOT FILLED - Tabernacle Cup NOT FILLED - Alternate
Alicia Mendez
T Mullen
Donna Murphy Tina Repetto
David Maliakel
Maria Greenstein
James Dolan Joe Mancino Joseph Rinaldo William Starce NOT FILLED NOT FILLED NOT FILLED
Michael Boliver George Watts James Pifer Jim Boliver NOT FILLED NOT FILLED NOT FILLED
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Dr. Jim Bridges Pastoral Coordinator of Faith Formation and Religious Education FaithFormation@stmaryscoltsneck.org ReligiousEd@stmaryscoltsneck.org
Confirmation Prep Grades 7 & 8 Next few sessions The infancy narratives are arguably the most beautiful and intriguing passages in the Gospels. Within these narratives we encounter the Gospels of Matthew and Luke in miniature. Journey with us as Dr. Jim Bridges guides us through an exploration of the compositions casting light on their theological purpose. From the child in the manger to the Magi’s search for the infant Jesus, the evangelists create two unique narratives that reveal the importance of Jesus of Nazareth. Come experience the narratives that captured our imagination for nearly 2000 years. Part One Sunday, December 9, 7:00-8:30 pm or Monday, December 10, 10:00-11:30 am Part Two Sunday, December 16, 7:30-9:00 pm or Monday, December 17, 10:00-11:30 am In Madonna Hall
Why not join a faith sharing group this Advent? All materials are provided. Groups meet once a week during Advent, either at the parish or in your home, depending on each facilitator’s schedule. No fee. Materials available at Agape & the Parish Office. New and past facilitators please check in with your interest for this year. New facilitator training available. Please contact: faithformation@stmaryscoltsneck.org Please consider this wonderful way to ready our hearts for the coming of our Lord and Savior!
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Group Time
11/18/2018 11/25/2018 12/2/2018 12/9/2018
5-6:30 p.m. A No Class Thanksgiving break 5-6:30 p.m. B Advent Penance service A/B arrive & sign in by 2:30p.m
12/16/18
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ATTN: 7th and 8th Grade Confirmation Students and Family There will be a wrapping party to wrap presents for the two families sponsored by the Confirmation classes on Wednesday, December 12 from 7-9 pm in the parish hall. All are welcome and service hours will be awarded. Please bring your service sheets. Pizza will be supplied but we need a firm head count. Students in Group A should email Mrs. Farrow at rmcfarrow@hotmail.com and students in Group B should email Mrs. Cowles at mc3515@att.com to confirm your child's participation. Thanks to everyone for your donations. We had a great response. If you haven't had an opportunity to drop off your donations, you may do so at the wrapping party. Thanks very much!
2nd Grade Students and Families Several families were unable to attend the meeting on November 6. Therefore, an extra First Penance review & practice for any children needing or desiring it, has been scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 4, at 4:40 pm. The Tuesday 2nd grade classes will participate as part of class. Those Summer Intensive students needing review are welcome. It will only last about 15 minutes.
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Quo vadis… My Dear Parishioners: Today we celebrate The Solemnity of our Lord Jesus Christ the King. Self-giving service is a small price to pay for our share in this eternal glory. Living the paschal mystery means that we don’t count the cost but always find strength, hope, encouragement in the glimpse of final victory that we are repeatedly given throughout the liturgical year. Living the paschal mystery means that we see the victorious Christ even in the everyday trials and difficulties that we face. Living the paschal mystery means that we are ever faithful to the rhythm of dying and rising as it unfolds every day—in our prayer, work, leisure. Living the paschal mystery means that we are “priests” (that is, mediators) for those whom we meet—that we are the body of Christ leading others to holier lives and happier commitment. If someone should then ask us, "“What have you done?” (see gospel) our answer would come quickly and surely—we have served our King. As we conclude this Month of All Saints and All Souls, I take this opportunity to thank those involved in our Parish Consolation Ministries. Next weekend we begin the Season of Advent. This marks the beginning of a new liturgical year. The Lectionary Cycle of scripture readings for Sundays and Solemnities will be taken from Cycle C and the weekday readings from Year I. Many thanks to all of our parish volunteers who have assisted us in preparing our parish community for a new liturgical year beginning with Advent.
Several weeks ago we presented our Parish Sacramental Registers for inspection by the Episcopal Vicar for Monmouth County, Reverend Msgr. Edward Arnister who reviewed each of them and imparted his signature on each. Additionally, we provided the required documentation for the nomination of two Lay Trustees who are representative of the parish congregation in accord with NJ Civil Law by the President or Vice President acting as delegate. The trustees serve for a maximum of 6 years. Our Parish Lay Trustees are Irene Weller and Bill LaMorte. The re-appointment of the Pastor as the Secretary/Treasurer in accordance with NJ Civil Code was also executed. Each Roman Catholic Parish in NJ is established by both Canon Law and Civil Law. The Most Reverend Bishop appoints a pastor to serve the community in the name of the Bishop who is the head of the Local Church which is the Diocese. The Pastor also serves as Secretary-Treasurer in accord with NJ Civil Law with the Most Reverend Bishop as President and the Very Reverend Vicar General as Vice President. I share this with you so that you are aware of how parishes are established and how oversight is exercised. Thank you for your continued stewardship so that we can care for our parishioners needs and keep our facilities up to date and safe for all. May this new liturgical year continue to draw us into the mystery of God’s love manifested to us in the Incarnation. Have a great week. Let us remember one another in prayer. Happy Sunday. Peace. Father Jeff
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Sharing Our Treasure Due to the transmission time of this bulletin Sharing our Treasure for the weekend of Nov. 17/18 will be in next week’s bulletin. Included in this week’s offertory will be the collection for the Appeal for the Support for Religious Retirement. 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. May God Bless you for the sacrifices that you make.
Next Saturday is the Parish Fall Clean-Up Saturday, December 1, 9 am-1 pm Join us to PICK UP leaves and branches from the parish grounds before the winter months. Please bring rakes to the event. Adults with equipment to cut fallen branches, leaf blowers, and shears/ loppers are needed. Two Hour Shifts & Community Service HOURS Available. Group Leaders needed & National Honor Society leadership hours available. For more information or to sign up contact: Edwin at TemporalAdmin@stmaryscoltsneck.org
We are upgrading our Online Giving system. As a church that seeks to serve, we want to provide you the convenience of being able to give the way you want, whenever you want. Getting started is easy—just visit our website,
http://giving.parishsoft.com/smcn When you sign in your gift will transfer directly into the parish bank account. And you won’t have to remember to write a check or stop by the ATM on Sundays! Plus earn cashback, miles, or points when using your credit card! Also if you still want to place something in the offertory basket, just pick up our “I GAVE ONLINE” cards at the Parish Office and use that at collection time. NOTE: Current online donors will have to log in and create a new account, set-up a new recurring gift with ParishSOFT Giving, and cancel their account with the Legacy System. Please call the Parish Office if you need assistance, 732-780-2666. No worries, old and new donations will be merged in your parish contribution record for the end of year tax statement
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For sale at the Parish Of ice and at Agape on November 25. A perfect gift for cooks and foodies! Get your copy in time for the holidays. Only $35.
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“Light Up a Memory” “Light Up a Memory” has become a beautiful Christmas tradition at St. Mary’s and is now in its 11th 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 The Parish of Saint Mary Gathering Space. A lovely card of acknowledgement is provided with each $10.00 donation. There will be a tree Lighting Ceremony on Sat., Dec. 15, 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. 6. The deadline to reserve a light is Monday, Dec. 3, so call the parish 732-780-2666, Molly Aiello 732598-6808 or Freda O’Doherty 732-577-9541. Everyone is welcome to participate in this wonderful tribute to our loved ones.
Saint Mary Parish Sewing Circle Next meeting Tuesday, Nov. 27, 1-3 pm. WHAT DO I NEED TO KNOW: Most projects are simple sew. No sewing experience, no worries, we will teach you! WHEN and WHERE: The ministry meets in Meeting Room #11 twice a month (Meetings are held the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month from 1- 3 pm. CONTACT for more information: Kathe Flanagan at kjflan@aol.com
Hannah de Groot, a senior at Penn State University and active parishioner is very involved in Penn State's THON-- a 46-hour dance marathon, held in February, benefitting childhood cancer. For more information see Four Diamonds https://www.fourdiamonds.org To help in raising money this year she is conducting a clothing drive. The clothes will be processed by A&E Clothing Corporation which specializes in processing used clothing and goods based on the weight of the contribution. There will be a collection box in the Gathering Space to receive donations from Nov. 19 - Dec. 14.
Christmas Sponsor-A-Family 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. 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. If you, your family, your neighbors, coworkers, or friends would like to sponsor a family in need this holiday season, please contact co-chairs: Sue Levine infoman46@aol.com Kathy Maher wamaher2@aol.com
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November 25, 2018
‘Tree of Love’ The Tree is up this weekend ! Purchase individual gift items for individuals from tags that are placed on the Christmas Tree of Love. Parishioners may take as many tags off the tree as you desire. Return gift under the tree with the tag firmly attached by Dec. 2nd. Please do not go over the value noted on the gift tag. Thank you, for your generous support. To help contact: Deb debstan2@aol.com
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Advent Pancake Breakfast
December 16, 2018 Madonna Hall 8:30 AM to 12 noon
Join us for a great community event featuring hospitality, great food, and a few special guests... Tickets: $5.00 in advance *$10 at the door Children ages 5 and under free **Tickets are for sale in the Parish Office. On-line sales open. www.stmaryscoltsneck.org Want to help out at this year’s breakfast? Men would you like to help in the kitchen? Email communitybuilding@stmaryscoltsneck.org With your name, contact info, & availability
Ticket sales visit coltsneckdance.com or call 732-866-3930