November 27, 2022 - The First Sunday of Advent

Mass Intentions for:

Saturday, November 26h Sunday, December 4th

For * Requested by

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

Monday, November 28 – 9 AM Chapel

Souls in Purgatory * Mary Soyka William Maloney, Jr. Lorraine Lee and Family

Tuesday, November 29 9 AM Chapel

Annibale Cappelleri * Cappelleri Family Mary Dwyer * Dwyer Family

Wednesday, November 30 – 9 AM Chapel

Francesco Persichilli * Lorraine Lee Neil Slattery * Darryl Turkaly

Thursday, December 1 9 AM Chapel

Special Intention Helene Dickinson * Farrow Family

Friday, December 2 9 AM Chapel

Nicholas Olimpio * Lorraine Lee Crisanta Dapul * Drs. Gener and Elvira Dapul

Saturday, December 3 – 4 PM Church

Sharon Sturchio * Barbara Saake Margaret Clime * Jim Schatzle and Family Crisanta Dapul * Drs. Gener and Elvira Dapul

Sunday, December 4 – Church

8 AM Helen and John Sionas * Eileen and Michael Stivala Jean Brock * Ed Brock Arthur Femenella * Jane Slattery

10AM Hans Moeller * Dawn and John Reinhardt

Josephine Kopcha * Sessa Family Special Intention * Robert Amling

12 PM Pro Populo

Robert A. & Mary Joan McNamara * McNamara Family Rosaria Pati * 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

Toaddafamilymembertothesicklistfor8weeks, pleasecallor emailtheParishOffice.Thank you! 732 780 2666 or parishbulletin@stmaryscoltsneck.org

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

27 Sunday: Fist Sunday of Advent

Is 2:1-5 / Rom 13:11-14 / Mt 24:37-44

28 Monday: Is 4:2 6 / Mt 8:5 11

29 Tuesday: IS 11:1-10 / LK 10:21-24

30 Wednesday: Rom 10:9-18 / Mt 4:18-22

1 Thursday: Is 26:1 6 / Mt 7:21, 24 27

2 Friday: IS 29:17-24 / MT 9:27-31

3 Saturday: IS30:19-21,23-26/MT9:35 10:1,5A,6-8

FOR DEEPER REFLECTION:

Question for Children: What can you do to be ready for God to come into your heart and your life?

Question for Youth: The Gospel tells us we don’t know when the Son of Man will return. If he were to arrive today, would you be ready for him? What is one thing you can do during Advent to prepare for his coming?

Question for Adults: As you prepare to re welcome Christ into your heart while you prepare for Christmas, what does Isaiah call you to do? What does Isaiah call us as a people to do?

The Sanctuary Lamp this week is burning for: Chapel: Special Intention

Church: Frank and Irene Baron * Dickinson-Pancila Family

Grotto Candles

The Grotto Candles are available for your prayer intentions.

Offering is $3.00 per candle.

Please remember in your prayers those who have recently died.

Pietro Cutrona

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.

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.

Welcome to the newest member of our Saint Mary Parish family Nella VincenzaOrrico

Worship & Music

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

The Season of Advent

Advent is a time of preparation. Most people think of it as a time to prepare for the coming of Christ at Christmas; and while this is true, it is also a time to prepare for his coming at the end of time. Many of the Advent readings and hymns we sing during Advent and Christmastime allude to the two comings of Christ.

One of the hymns that is often sung during Advent, The King Shall Come When Morning Dawns. In the same hymn, the author speaks of the birth of Christ, but also of the return: Not, as of old, a little child To suffer and to die, But crowned with glory like the sun That lights the morning sky.

Another hymn, Savior of the Nations Come, speaks of the destiny of the Christ to lead those who have passed and believe in him to eternal glory:

From the Father forth he came and returneth to the same, captive leading death and hell high the song of triumph swell!

This is also a time of year when special attention is paid to the Blessed Virgin Mary, with the Solemnity of the Immaculate conception on December 8, The Feast of our Lady of Guadalupe on December 12, and on the Octave of Christmas, the Solemnity of Theotokos, Mary the Mother of God.

It is important during this time of preparation to not only prepare our hearts for the coming of the infant Jesus, the Son of Mary and Word Incarnate, but also the Redeemer, King of Kings for all eternity. Take some extra time for prayer, read the daily reflection books that have been gifted to our parishioners (perhaps even as a family), go to confession. Advent is a full four weeks this year, with Christmas Eve on a Saturday take advantage of the time to make this a truly special and prayerful season.

Saint of the Week:

Francis Xavier, Priest, 1506-1552

Francis Xavier was born in the Basque region of Spain and entered the University of Paris when he was seventeen. While there, he met Ignatius Loyola who repeated the words to him, "For what will it profit them if they gain the whole world but forfeit their life?” (Mt 16:26). Read more HERE

Speak with a Priest

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 is 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

Worship Schedule: Second Sunday of Advent Saturday, December 3rd - Sunday, December 4th

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

Organ Host Joseph Flanagan Tabernacle Host Joyce Flynn Tabernacle Host Jane Slattery Alternate Marsha Grigoli Sunday

Organ Host - Minister Needed Tabernacle Host Steve Stanley Tabernacle Host Heide Lohn Alternate Gregory Calderaro Sunday

Organ Host Patricia Gesner Tabernacle Host Lee Gesner Swap Requested Tabernacle Host Patricia Gesner Alternate - Emily Santangelo-Swap Requested

Baptismal Preparation Session

27,

at 732 780 2666 x329 at least 3 months in advance

Liturgy of the Word Dismissal

Altar Server Cantor Reader 1 Reader 2 EMHC

Faith Formation

Julia CullenPastoral Coordinator of Faith Formation / Religion Education

ReligiousEd@stmaryscoltsneck.org 732-780-266 X 309

Rose FarrowCoordinator of Faith Formation / Youth & Adult Catechesis

YouthRE@stmaryscoltsneck.org 732 780 2666 X 310

YouaretheGod whosavesme. Iputmyhopein youalldaylong.

Psalm25:5 Advent Penance and Reconciliation is next weekend. We invite all RE families to receive this sacrament and pray for our second graders as they receive for the very first time. Please RSVP for the Christmas tree lighting so you can receive the carols by email and our Religious Education Christmas party so we can plan ahead. We are excited to celebrate with all RE students from the summer and fall program (gr. 1-6).

Faith Formation Calendar

27 November 2022 Rotunda Decorating Beginning at 12pm mass 29 November 2022 Penance and Reconciliation Rehearsal 5pm or 6pm 4 December 2022 Advent Penance and Reconciliation 3pm sharp-First P&R and their families 10 December 2022 Christmas Tree Lighting Beginning at 4pm mass 14 December 2022 Sponsor a Family Wrapping 6:30pm 18 December 2022

Blessing of Infant Jesus Beginning at 10am mass 20 December 2022 Christmas Party Tuesday 5:15 6:15pm all summer & fall students, gr. 1 6

Missionary Childhood Association

ADVENTMiteBoxes

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, 2023.

Thank you in advance for your generosity & commitment.

Light up a Memory, begins at 4pm mass, Saturday, 10 December 2022.

RSVP HERE

The carol lyrics will be emailed out to each child to be printed out and brought to mass

Martha Mary Guild's Christmas Party

Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2022 will be a special day of fun and entertainment for the Martha Mary Guild. Christmas will be celebrated early, not only with special treats, but also in keeping with the true spirit of Christmas, Birthright will benefit from the many baby gifts that generous members supply every year.

Meredith Geneve, a member with a beautiful voice, will lead the group in the singing of Christmas carols and other holiday songs. All women of the parish and

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 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 year, please contact: Kathy Maher wamaher2@aol.com

Temporal Admin., Stewardship & Outreach

Sharing Our Treasure

November 20, 2022 Solemnity of Our Lord

A. Sevillano

TemporalAdmin@stmaryscoltsneck.org

THANK YOU for your generosity. We were able to raise $500.00 toward Human Development. In this weekend’s offertory will be our monthly Building & Mortgage Reduction collection. Our payment is $7,966.26. Please be generous.

" I tell you truly, this poor widow put in more than all the rest; for those others have all made offerings from their surplus wealth, but she, from her poverty, has offered her whole livelihood." LK 21:3-4

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

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

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 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!

Edwin

“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.

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.

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.

Thank you for your generosity towards those in need.

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