November 6th - 32nd 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

32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time

November 6, 2022 November 5th– Daylight Savings Time

Please remember to set your clocks back one hour on Saturday November 5th before going to bed.

Parish Office Hours M I W I TH 9 am – 2 pm Tuesday 2 pm -7:30 pm Sunday 9 am -12 noon Office closed Friday & Saturday

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 in our website under Community/New Parishioner Orientation.

Worship schedule inside. Refer to website for more detailed information www.stmaryscoltsneck.org

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Mass Intentions for: Saturday, November 5th - Sunday, November 12th For * Requested by

Saturday, November 5 – 4 PM Church William Endlicher * Rorie and Jack Coppola Eileen Ladley * Providence Zumbo and Chris Zumbo Zerega Dorothy Haseman * Laura DInnocenzio Sunday, November 6 – Church 8 AM Jean Brock * Ed Brock Neil Slattery * Catherine and Bob Endlicher John J. Connolly * Jane Slattery 10 AM Billy Gabbard * Gabbard Family Special Intention * Robert Amling Daniel John Noonan * Florence and Kevin Swan & Family 12 PM Pro Populo Robert A. & Mary Joan McNamara * McNamara Family Fr. Xavier Vitacolonna C.P * Richard and Maria Gerbino Monday, November 7 – 9 AM Chapel Robert Gammer * Peter and Sherry Gallanter Pierinna Radovich * Mr. and Mrs. Severino Salamon Tuesday, November 8 – 9 AM Chapel Special Intention Rev. K. Michael Lambeth * Rev. Fr. Jeffrey E. Lee, Staff & Parishioners Wednesday, November 9 – 9 AM Chapel Lillian Albano * Danielle Hennessey Carlos Martins * Lorraine Martins Thursday, November 10 – 9 AM Chapel Mary Jo Scibetta * Ann Marie Dayton (Mom) Joseph J. Corcoran * Francine and Joseph Corcoran Friday, November 11 – 9 AM Chapel Souls in Purgatory * Mary Soyka Charles Scibetta, M.D. * Ann Marie Dayton Saturday, November 12 – 4 PM Church Pro Populo Mercedes Acayturri * Yaninas Family Robert Gammer * Rorie and Jack Coppola Sunday, November 13 – Church 8 AM Deceased Members DeStefano/Albruno Families * Mr. & Mrs. Franceschetti Robert Arcoleo * Ed Brock Neil Slattery * Deirdre O’Doherty and Family 10AM Intentions of Fr. Edward Griswold * Rev. Fr. Jeffrey E. Lee, Staff and Parishioners Edna and Wright Poinsett * Susan Levine Special Intention * Robert Amling 12PM

Special Intention Baden Pinney * Drs. Gener and Elvira Dapul Peter Griffin * Darryl Turkaly

2 Please pray for the following members of our parish family

Kathleen Amatel Michael Barker Janice Basilice Fr Bill Bausch Eileen Beckley Brenda Caronna Christen Chellis Lynette Colaco-Desouza Blake Conley Jack Coppola Kaitlin Donahue Nagle Sharon Evangellista Joann Feliciti Cynthia Fiedler

James Fiedler Emily Gioacchini Tom Hudak Elizabeth Lind Huseby Bridget Korn Bob Lind Lori Lettieri Donna Lodi Ludwig Mendola Kevin O’Shea Owen Shoemaker Victoria Slater Gerard P. Thompson Lauren Vinci

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

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

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Lifelong Catechesis - Week of November 6th—November 12th READINGS FOR THE WEEK 6 Sunday: THIRTY-FIRST SUNDAY ORDINARY TIME 7 Mc 7:1-2, 9-14 / 2 Thes 2:16-3:5 / Lk 20:27-38

8 Monday: Ti 1:1-9 / Lk 17:1-6 9 Tuesday: Ti 2:1-8, 11-14 / Lk 17:7-10 10 Wednesday: Ez 47:1-2, 8-9, 12 / Jn 2:13-22 11 Thursday: PHMN 7-20 / LK 17:20-25 12 Friday: 2 JN 4-9 / LK 17:26-37 13 Saturday: 3 JN 5-8 / LK 18:1-8

FOR DEEPER REFLECTION: Question for Children: God always stays with you, no matter what. What signs can you see to help you believe that?

Question for Youth: Death is a hard reality in our human life, but if we believe in the resurrection, we know it isn’t the end of the journey. How does your belief in heaven affect the way you live?

Question for Adults: Having faith in difficult times is hard!

What makes you believe in the promise that God will be your strength, as Paul says?

The Sanctuary Lamp this week is burning for: Chapel: Special Intention Church: Marge and Ed Eastman *Verga 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.

Luis Cubina

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. Available weeks listed below: Chapel - 12/11, 12/25

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.

Sunday, December 4th Advent Penance and Reconciliation 3pm sharp-First P&R and their families 3:10pm-parshioners with last names A-H 3:20pm-I-P 3:30pm-Q-Z

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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

The Papal Basilica of Saint John Lateran

is the largest of the papal basilicas, the oldest church in Europe, and is the cathedral church of Rome, and the seat of the Pope, the bishop of Rome.

It is important to note, however, the Basilica is in Rome proper, and not in Vatican City. Consequently, the Pope more often celebrates Mass with a general audience at Saint Peter’s in Vatican City, and not at the Lateran basilica.

The complex is filled with intricate marble-work, stone, statues, other artwork and relics. Some items of note are: Larger than life statues of the 12 apostles (The apostle and evangelist Paul, takes the place of Judas the betrayer) One of 8 officially designated Holy Doors, which are cemented shut and only opened during Jubilee years, upon decree from the Pope Many Papal tombs The Holy Stairs - the marble steps, originally leading to Pilate’s praetorium in Jerusalem, upon which Jesus walked on his way to his trial before Pilate during his passion. Moved to Rome, they are covered with wooden steps to protect the ancient structure.

Also of note, as the cathedral church of Rome, the Archbasilica also stands as the mother church of the world, the model for Catholic churches around the world. Its dedication date of November 9 is celebrated as a feast day in the Catholic Church.

Saint of the Week: Elizabeth of Hungary, Wife, Mother and Religious, 1207-1231 Elizabeth, the daughter of royal parents, became betrothed to Ludwig of Thuringia at the age of four. She was sent to the court at Thuringia where the two children were raised together and became dear friends. In 1221, Ludwig turned twenty-one and became the Landgrave (ruler) of Thuringia. The couple then married and had three children. Read more HERE.

Speak with a Priest

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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 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

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Worship Schedule: 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Saturday, November 11th - Sunday, November 12th Altar Server

Cantor

Reader 1

Reader 2

EMHC

Saturday 4PM

Server Needed Server Needed

Carly York

Charles Young

Minister Needed

Organ Host - Emily Santangelo Tabernacle Host - Susan Murphy Tabernacle Host - Irene Weller Alternate - Louise Harbrack

Sunday 8AM

Server Needed Server Needed

Carly York

Anthony Bongiorno

Annette Raynor

Organ Host - Maureen Staub Tabernacle Host - Joseph Flanagan Tabernacle Host - Mary Aiello Alternate - Michael Staub

Sunday 10AM

Tesya Yaninas Larissa Yaninas

Carly York

Matt Yaninas

Jennifer Stubbs

Organ Host - Heide Lohn Tabernacle Host - Dawn Reinhardt Tabernacle Host - Gregory Calderano Alternate - Linda Dickinson-Pancila

Sunday 12Noon

Jack Schatzle Jimmy Schatzle

Marybeth Jacobson

Alicia Mendez

T Mullin

Organ Host - Minister needed Tabernacle Host - Patricia Gesner Tabernacle Host - Lee Gesner Alternate - Monica Barr

Baptismal Preparation Session St Mary Parish is offering our next Baptismal Preparation Session on: TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2022 at 6:00 PM Pre-registration is required a week in advance. Contact Us 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

Create a free account: www.stmaryscoltsneck.formed.org Parish Access Code: KQ4VQ3 Click HERE for this week’s episode.

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 mass

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Faith Formation

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Julia Cullen Pastoral Coordinator of Faith Formation / Religion Education ReligiousEd@stmaryscoltsneck.org 732-780-266 X 309

Rose Farrow Coordinator of Faith Formation / Youth & Adult Catechesis YouthRE@stmaryscoltsneck.org 732-780-2666 X 310

Halloween Halls was such a success, thanks to all who helped celebrate and to all the volunteers who gave of their time and talent. November brings many intergenerational/volunteer opportunities: Thanksgiving Food drive and pack day, Pilgrimage to DC, Fall Clean-up, Christmas decorating… please sign up and mark your calendars today.

27 & 28 November 2022 Confirmation Prep Class

Faith Formation Calendar 12 November 2022 Thanksgiving Food Drive Sort INTERGENERATIONAL 13 & 14 November 2022 Confirmation Prep Class 19 November 2022 Fall Clean– Up Day see page 12 for details 22 November 2022 Penance and Reconciliation Retreat 5pm or 6pm

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 sharpFirst P&R and their families 10 December 2022 Christmas Tree Lighting Beginning at 4pm mass INTERGENERATIONAL

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RE LINKS:  Intergenerational List for the 22/23 school year

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HOW ABOUT DONATING HALLOWEEN TREATS TO HOLIDAY EXPRESS?

 Intergenerational Participation Record  Yearly Calendar of Events

- LINK HERE

 RE Fall class schedule 2022-2023 Grades 1-6-

LINK HERE

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: Thanksgiving Food Drive Three ways to serve: Food donations: One hour of service will be awarded for two complete shopping lists (see Thanksgiving food Drive pg.8) and a half hour for each additional food list.

Three hour maximum. Please include name, grade, and email for each complete shopping list.

Neighborhood Collections see page 8 for details Food sort: November 12, 2022 9:00am – 11:00am Help sort, pack, and load food for delivery to charities. All are welcome.

Fall Cleanup November 19, 2022 9:00am-11:00am, 11:00am- 1:00pm Link for sign up on page 8 Welcome and Hand out Advent Reflection Books 11/19, 11/20 Christmas Decorating Sign up here

Holiday Express is an all volunteer group that brings holiday parties to those less fortunate.

All of your excess candy would sure fill a lot of goody bags for guests at a Holiday Express Party.

Please bring WRAPPED CANDY that you couldn’t possibly need to St. Mary’s and drop it in the Holiday Express boxes inside the Narthex (entrance to Church) or outside the Main Office November 1 - 13 THANKS FOR THE TREATS!!

Questions: Maureen Staub 732-915-1978 To find out more about Holiday Express

Penance and Reconciliation Retreat and Rehearsal SAVE THE DATE Tuesday, November 22 and Tuesday, November 29, 2022 Please join us for this two day retreat/rehearsal for all 2nd graders. Both days are mandatory for all Summer and Fall 2nd grade students in the religious education program.

It will last one hour each day. We ask that one parent/guardian attend with the student.

For your convenience, we offer two time slots each day, 5pm or 6pm.

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Thanksgiving Baskets Collection

For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, a stranger and you welcomed me. . . -Matthew 25:35

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.

Please purchase items to feed a family of four

SERVICE OPPORTUNITY

TO VOLUNTEER, CLICK HERE

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

The Parish of Saint Mary provides turkeys along with the non-perishable food. We ask for monetary donations towards the purchase of turkeys 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 265 BAGS OF GROCERIES AND 160 TURKEYS TO GREATER SERVE THE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE.

For more information or questions contact: Jeanne Kolakowski at (732)740-1043

Please bring your donation to the Church Narthex from October 31– November 12, 2022.

Food sort will be November 12, 2022 9am-11am.

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Quo vadis . . .

My Dear Parishioners: Today we celebrate the Thirty Second Sunday in Ordinary Time. Paschal mystery living means that we live this life, so that it is infused with the life that is to come. The dying part of the mystery always reminds us that suffering and death pale in comparison to the categorically new life that God offers us in Christ. When we live our Christian life, like the brothers in the first reading we will meet with controversy. In fact, controversy may be a sign of integrity since truly living the gospel always precipitates conflict. This doesn’t mean that we go out looking for controversy; it dies means that when controversy happens because of the authenticity of our Christian living, we see through the controversy with hope for eternal life.

This week our country observes Veteran’s Day. We will celebrate the Eucharist and offer our prayer for all veterans, living and deceased, as well as their family members.

Serving in the armed forces is a noble career and we should never forget that the freedom we enjoy rests upon the sacrifices that many have made through the years.

Parish Families with children preparing for the Sacrament of First Penance & Reconciliation will be gathering soon to prepare for the reception of this sacrament.

During the preparation to receive the Holy Eucharist for the first time, families can participate in the lottery to select the day, date & time for the mass during which their child will receive this Holy Sacrament. These are great moments for our parish community.

Our Parish Advent Penance & Reconciliation Service is scheduled for Sunday, 4 De-

cember 2022 at 3:00pm. Please make a note in your personal schedule and plan to participate. We will have 14 priest confessors for your convenience.

Don’t forget our Thanksgiving Food Drive as listed in the bulletin. We need your participation to continue the great tradition of sharing that has long characterized our parish community. Those who participate in the on-line giving program can select to designate a one time or on-going financial gift for the poor and needy/charitable appeals.

The month of November reminds us of the “Universal Call to Holiness” that is fundamental to all of the baptized. Stewardship of Time, Talent and Treasure is one way in which we show forth our holiness by sharing with others and to advance the mission of the church. When we reflect of=n the Communion of Saints it becomes abundantly clear that any of them were ordinary people who became extraordinary through God’s Grace. May we continue to recognize God in the ordinary stuff of life.

Enjoy these beautiful Autumn Days. Remember to sign up for the Fall Clean up.

This is a great way to help keep our parish campus looking great while caring for our environment. Don’t forget to vote this coming Tuesday if you have not done so already.

It is both a privilege and a responsibility.

Have a great week. Let us remember one another in prayer. Happy Sunday. Peace.

Father Jeff

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Temporal Admin., Stewardship & Outreach

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Edwin A. Sevillano TemporalAdmin@stmaryscoltsneck.org

Sharing Our Treasure

October 30, 2022 – 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time

“ Weekly Sacrificial Stewardship

$15,354

Envelope Contributions

$9,658

Electronic/Online Contributions

$4,995

Loose Contributions

$701

# Registered Parishioner Households

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$47.88

Sign-in for our Online Giving system to make your parish offerings from your bank account or Credit Card!

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To set up an online giving account please visit

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This weekend November 5-6 is our monthly Building & Mortgage Reduction second collection.

Our payment is $7,966.26. Please be generous.

"Rather when you hold a banquet, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, the blind; blessed indeed will you be because of their inability to repay you. For you will be repaid at the resurrection of the righteous." LK 14:13-14

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.

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!

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 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.

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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.

“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.

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.

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All are welcome to a Sensory Friendly Mass!

A Sensory Friendly Mass is designed for all families with children or adults diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder or sensory sensitivities, or other disabilities.

This is a regular Sunday Mass, with a flexible environment.

After the Mass, we will join for a craft and refreshments.

We invite all who are interested as a participating family or volunteer to attend our Mass.

November 20, 2022 - 2:00pm St. Gabriel Catholic Church 100 North Main Street Marlboro, NJ 07746 Please RSVP to: NorMonHIS@gmail.com

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

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“SURVIVING THE HOLIDAYS” SEMINAR ARE YOU SEPARATED OR DIVORCED? Wondering how you will survive Thanksgiving and Christmas?

Registration is preferred so we can plan for you!

To register, contact the facilitator team at healingheartsfromdivorce@gmail.com or call/text Janet Felice at 908-670-5164 or Elaine Anzalone at 732-213-9050.

St. Mary’s Chapel 26 Leonardville Rd Middletown Chapel Basement +++ Thursday, November 17, 2023 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

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

Veterans Day Program In recognition of Veterans Day 2022, the Martha Mary Guild will have as their guest speaker Middletown veteran Christine Goetz, a 26-year US Army veteran who served in Desert Storm.

The program will take place on Wednesday, 9 November 2022, at the Parish of Saint Mary, One Phalanx Road, Colts Neck, NJ 07722, Madonna Hall in the Spiritual Center. Rosary will be at 11:30 am, followed by BYOL (Bring Your Own Lunch) at 12:00 Noon. Meeting will begin at 12:30. Come join us and hear her remarkable story! This month Donations will be 1-3 clothing items, clean, gently used for those in need at Project Paul, Keansburg, NJ.

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Offerings at Francis House of Prayer Trenton Diocesan Spiritual Center and Retreat House 84 Walnford Road • Allentown, NJ 08501 609-877-0509 or FHOP@verizon.net

Tickets are being sold through November 7th at the parish office. The proceeds of which will benefit New Jersey Right to Life, the state’s oldest and largest pro-life organization, dedicated to protecting all human life from conception to natural death.

Tickets are $10 each.

The prizes this year are: 1st Prize—2023 Volvo XC40 AWD SUV 2nd Prize—$1,000 ShopRite Gift Card 3rd Prize—$750 ShopRite Gift Card 4th Prize - $500 ShopRite Gift Card

Please show your support for LIFE by buying a raffle ticket. The cost is $10.00 per ticket.

Nocturnal Adoration November 4, 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

Please check www.FHOP.org for registration, directions and for our other offerings!

All programs will be offered online and in-person unless otherwise indicated.

DISCERNMENT MAKES ALL THE DIFFERENCE IN YOUR WORLD! 2 Fridays Oct. 28 & Nov. 4 9:30 AM – Noon This 2-part series includes the full teaching of Ignatian Discernment of Spirits! The Ignatian teaching on discernment is life changing as we practice awareness, understanding and right action regarding the various spirits that present themselves to us day by day and moment by moment. Donation: $50 IN-PERSON ONLY SILENT DIRECTED RETREAT WEEKEND 7:00 PM Friday to 1:00 PM Sunday November 4 – 6 Due to the frantic pace of contemporary life, it is essential for our spiritual and physical health to take time to pray. A weekend directed retreat offers you the opportunity to experience the graced rhythm of life in which silence and rest restore your body and God revives your soul. Liturgy, spiritual direction and optional contemplative prayer periods are included. Donation: $165/$65 non-refundable deposit with registration.

WOMEN OF HOPE THE FOUR WOMEN DOCTORS OF THE CHURCH 5 Thursdays 9:30 – 11:30 AM In Women of Hope, Terry Polakovic introduces these four amazing women, Saints Teresa, Thérèse, Hildegard and Catherine, and describes the troubled times in which they lived and persevered. These women remind us that God works through each of us to bring about good. They prove by their lives that we, as Christians, can live in confident hope, no matter the circumstances in which we find ourselves. Donation: $100

Offerings at The Upper Room Spiritual Center 3455 West Bangs Avenue, Building 2 Neptune, NJ 07753 e-mail: office@theupper-room.org

Thank you St. Mary’s Parishioners

Please check www.theupperroom.org for registration, directions and other offerings!