Bulletin for November 7, 2021

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 : Worship schedule inside.

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The 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time

November 7, 2021 Thanksgiving Baskets Collection Please sign up HERE to volunteer.

See HERE for more information about donations.

See page 9 , and check HERE for additional information from The Diocese of Trenton!

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Mass Intentions for: Saturday, November 6th - Sunday, November 14th For * Requested by

Saturday, November 6 – 4 PM Church Intentions of Leonidas Mavrookas * Suzanne Schlesinger Michael Ciavola * Richard and Maria Gerbino Mary Joan McNamara * Diffley Family Sunday, November 7 – Church 8 AM Fr. Xavier Vitacollona * Robert Lutkewitte Family Pauline Maria Lilly Savarimuthu * Jay and Joyce Flynn Martin Raymond Reddington * Maureen and Michael Staub 10 AM Billy Gabbard * Gabbard Family Frank Baker * Freda O’Doherty Stefne K. Jurgielewicz * Main Family 12 PM Pro Populo Robert A. McNamara and Mary Joan McNamara * McNamara Family Monday, November 8 – 9 AM Chapel Special Intention * Suzanne Schlesinger Tuesday, November 9 – 9 AM Chapel Mafalda Coseglia * Sessa Family Lillian Albano * Danielle Hennessey Wednesday, November 10 – 9 AM Chapel Tom Telesca * Michele Telesca Marie Innocenzi * John and Darlene Lee Thursday, November 11 – 9 AM Chapel Souls in Purgatory * Mary Soyka Abel Bocanegra * Maria Yaninas

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Please pray for the following members of our parish family who are ill: Kathleen Amatel Janice Basilice Fr Bill Bausch Eileen Beckley Rita Bonamo John Boyle Anne Boyle Christen Chellis Blake Conley Kaitlin Donahue Nagle Sharon Evangellista Joann Feliciti Cynthia Fiedler James Fiedler Emily Gioacchini Edward Habrack Tom Hudak Anton Kopp

Bridget Korn Bob Lind Lori Lettieri Donna Lodi Melissa Love Leonidas Mavrookas Ludwig Mendola Walter Moeller Kevin O’Shea Stanley Rembisz Owen Shoemaker Victoria Slater Gerard P. Thompson Seneida Tomasetti 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

Friday, November 12 – 9 AM Chapel Abel and Mercedes Bocanegra * Maria Yaninas Abel Rodriguez * Maria Yaninas Saturday, November 13 – 4 PM Church Pro Populo Intentions of Fr. Edward Griswold * Rev. Fr. Jeffrey E. Lee, Staff and Parishioners Joseph J. Corcoran, Sr. * Francine and Joe Corcoran Sunday, November 14 – Church 8 AM John Brenner * Eileen and Michael Stivala DeStefano/Albruno Families * Mr. and Mrs. Franceschetti 10 AM Hazel Schafer * Carol and Frank Donahue Joseph Walsh III * Susan and Neal Brunner and Family Giulio Giuffrida II * Jan Giuffrida 12 PM Fr. Xavier Vitacolonna C.P. * Richard and Maria Gerbino Stefne Jurgielewicz * Martha Mary Guild Lillian Albano * Danielle Hennessey

GROTTO CANDLES The Grotto Candles are available for your prayer intentions.

Offering is $3.00 per candle.

Parish Office Hours Monday 9 am – 2 pm Tuesday 2 pm -7:30 pm Wednesday 9 am – 2 pm Thursday 9 am – 2 pm Sunday 9 am -12 noon No office hours on Friday or Saturday

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3 Lifelong Catechesis Week of November 8th-14th

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 SN Colton Boag, USCG LCpl Devon Francis Chrzan, USMC Lt. Col. John Anthony Coppola, US Army Major Douglas Coppola, US Army Lt. Mary Herman, USN SN Christian Houlihan, USN LT. Jason Joseph Howe, USN SPC Michael John Mento, US Army 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 If there is a family member you wish to be placed on the list, please contact the Parish Bulletin at 732780-2666 or parishbulletin@stmaryscoltsneck.org.

Baptism Preparation Sessions St Mary is offering Baptismal Preparation Sessions on:

November 9, 2021 at 6:00 PM

READINGS FOR THE WEEK 8 Monday: Wisdom 1:1-7 / Luke 17:1-6 9 Tuesday: Ezekiel 47: 1-2, 8-9, 12 / 1 Corinthians 3:9c-11, 16-17 / John 2:13-22 10 Wednesday: Wisdom 6:1-11 / Luke 17:11-19 11 Thursday: Wisdom 7:22b-8:1 / Luke 17:20-25 12 Friday: Wisdom 13:1-9 / Luke 17:26-37 13 Saturday: Wisdom 18:14-16, 19:6-9 / Luke 18:1-8 14 Sunday: THIRTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Daniel 12:1-3 / Hebrews 10:11-14, 18 / Mark 13:24-32

FOR DEEPER REFLECTION:

Consider donating the sanctuary lamp that burns in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament in the Church or in the Chapel in honor of a living or deceased loved one.

Request Envelopes available at the office.

The suggested donation is $25.

Honor a loved one Weekly Intentions are available in the Church or the Chapel. Available weeks listed below.

Chapel - 11/20. 12/11

Kindly RSVP in advance. Contact Us

Welcome to the newest member of our Saint Mary Parish family

Sofia Mancino

Special Intention

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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 great convert, Paul, in 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, and its dedication date of November 9 is celebrated as a feast day in the Catholic Church.

Saint of the Week: Saint Martin de Porres Religious Martin was the illegitimate son of a Spanish knight and a freed Panamanian slave. Born and raised in Lima, Peru, he was part of the poorest and lowest level of society. As a young man, Martin applied to the Dominicans to be a "lay-helper" because he didn't himself feel worthy to be a religious brother.

He often spent his nights in prayer, while his days were filled with caring for the sick and the poor. He founded an orphanage and looked after the slaves brought from Africa. After nine years, his example of prayer and penance, charity and humility, led his religious community to ask Martin to make a full religious profession.

All of us are children of God and all of us deserve justice in our dealings with others. Martin cared not whether those he helped were slaves or free men, rich or poor. If they needed his help, he was available to them. We should do no less.. Read More...

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Worship Schedule: November 13/14 Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Altar Server

Saturday, 4:00 PM (Church)

Sunday, 8:00 AM (Church)

Sunday, 10:00 AM (Church)

Sunday, 12:00 PM (Church)

Mark Hines

Cantor

Reader 1

Reader 2

EMHC

Diane Dragone

READER NEEDED

Charles Young

Emily Santangelo Organ Host Louise Habrack Tabernacle Host AVAILABLE Tabernacle Host Susan Murphy - Alternate

Jill Russo

Kevin Swan

Annette Raynor

Justine Buzzetta Organ Host Mary Aiello Tabernacle Host Lisa Aldridge Tabernacle Host Joseph Flanagan - Alternate

Colleen Swain

Carl Simone

Barbara Schaflin

Winifred O’Doherty Organ Host Sue Fitzpatrick Tabernacle Host Dawn ReinhardtTabernacle Host Carol Donahue - Alternate

Colleen Swain

T Mullin

Jennifer Stubbs

Lee Gesner Organ Host Patricia Gesner Tabernacle Host AVAILABLE Tabernacle Host Monica Barr - Alternate

William Hines

Michael Buzzetta SERVER NEEDED

Gabriella Penczak SERVER NEEDED

Jonathan Stubbs SERVER NEEDED

Pastoral Care Spiritual Companionship Counseling Pastoral Care Spiritual Companionship Counseling is a ministry which provides spiritual consolation and recovery resource information for those who thirst for grace and healing.

Program Participants will:  Understand the spiritual dimension of the trauma, including its devastating physiological and psychological effects.  Learn to cope with current issues through motivation, interview, and listening.  Effectively work to transform their way of life by following the Will of God  Establish a recovery plan

“Together, We Make a Difference” Learn more & sign up

Speak with a Priest 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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Faith Formation Julia Cullen

Pastoral Coordinator of Religion Education Grade 1–8 ReligiousEd@stmaryscoltsneck.org 732-780-2666 X 309

Rose Farrow

Coordinator of Faith Formation for Youth & Adult Catechesis YouthRE@stmaryscoltsneck.org 732-780-2666 X 310 Today is the 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time. Look at the following activities as a way to further reflect on the Sunday readings:

Penance & Reconciliation Rehearsal & Retreat is a two day mandatory event for all 2nd graders from the summer and fall 2021 RE program. It will take place in the church at either 5pm or 6pm the 23rd & 30th of November.

Please RSVP here with the time you will attend on each day. We ask that at least one parent be present with the child.

We will begin Liturgy of the Word Dismissal again early in 2022. We are in need of parent volunteers to help facilitate the program.

Please SIGN UP HERE if you are interested and we reach out with more details.

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Religious Education Newsletter We are happy to announce that we will be distributing and collecting the MCA mite boxes again this year as part of our RE program for Advent. Pick up the box at the parish at your convenience. They will be outside the parish window. There are plenty of resources for all grades, artwork, etc. at: https://www.missio.org/ resources.aspx?localization=EN

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Take time this week to think about all the good things God has given you and your family. How can you and your family give back to God? Talk about ways to share your time, talent, or treasure to help others.

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For one week, keep track of some of the many appeals for charity you witness, either in the mail or on the television. Take time as a family to pray in a special way for all those in need.

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If you are able, make a donation to a charity that your family has prayed for.

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Plan a way for your family to participate in local food drives being organized for Thanksgiving. (Sign up for Thanksgiving Baskets Collection at Saint Mary!) Help your child learn to give of his or her time, treasure, and talent.

Thank you to all who volunteered and participated in our 2021 Halloween Halls!!!

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Men’s Morning Office The Thursday Men’s Morning Office has been meeting since 1981 when it was formed by now Pastor Emeritus William J. Bausch. As of September 2021, we have about 20 men meeting in person every Thursday morning at 7:00 am in the Chapel for prayer. We usually conclude our prayer service by 7:30 am, and then enjoy some coffee, donuts & camaraderie for 15-20 minutes before all are on their way. With an active roster of 40 or so men ranging in age from their early 20s to 90+, we welcome any men in the Parish or cohort to come join us any Thursday morning for prayer & fellowship!

Feel free to CONTACT Bob Lutkewitte for more information.

An Invitation from The Martha Mary Guild Veterans Day Meeting Wednesday, November 10th ~ 11:30am Every year the Martha Mary Guild has a special meeting in November that honors our veterans. This year the meeting will take place on Wednesday, Nov. 10, the day before the nation celebrates Veterans Day. Our special guest will be Master Chief Petty Officer Rozette M. Maserlian, U. S. Navy.

Command Master Chief Masrelian, a native of Van Nuys, CA, enlisted in June 1997 and has completed many areas of training, including serving as the CMC of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron-25, the "Island Knights" on Andersen Air Force Base in Guam. She is currently the CMC of Naval Weapons Station at Earle. She is also the recipient of several awards: a Meritorious Service Medal, three Navy Commendation Medals, the Navy Achievement Medal, with four gold stars and various unit commendations and service ribbons.

Join us at 11:30 a.m. in Madonna Hall for the rosary, followed by BYOL (Bring Your Own Lunch). Then Master Chief Petty Officer Maserlian will discuss what it is like for a woman to serve in the military and her many adventures.

We will be collecting Toys for Tots - new toys for children of all ages.

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Quo vadis…

My Dear Parishioners: Today we celebrate the Thirty Second Sunday in Ordinary Time. A child’s handmade birthday card to Mom is as precious to her as Dad’s gift of jewelry. It is not the size of the gift which measures its value but the depth of the self-gift from which it comes. Placing ourselves at the center of worldly values---status, clothes, seats of honor, power, wealth---gains us condemnation. Surrendering ourselves as disciples at the service of others and living a life of selfgiving gains us salvation. But how easily we are fooled about where our hearts truly lie! We might look at the widow’s giving all she had as a foreshadowing of Jesus giving his all on the cross. The good news is that when we surrender our all there is a constant reversal in the order of things: oppressed to protected; beneficiary to benefactor; master to servant; least to greatest; last to first; condemnation to salvation; poverty to surplus; death to life. When we give our all we never run out. God is the one who is always there to provide.

The paschal mystery reminds us that if we rely on ourselves and amass our own treasures, we will lose everything. If we surrender ourselves in loving self-sacrifice, we gain everything. The choice is ours. Discipleship doesn’t mean that we necessarily do big and heroic things. It does mean that we do everything and meet whatever challenges come our way with hearts set right---we give of ourselves for the good of others.

During the month of November we reflect on the Communion of Saints and All the holy Souls who have gone before us. We

pray that through the intercession of the Holy Ones our prayers might be answered.

We pray for the repose of all the Holy Souls who are no longer with us in this world as they continue their journey toward the Heavenly realm. This is the hope and promise of all who have been baptized.

Plans are well underway for our Thanksgiving Food Drive. There are different ways to participate. Consult the bulletin for how you might best participate.

This year we are beginning the Sponsor a family and Tree of Love gift giving opportunities much earlier than previous years. It is our hope to give more time for acquiring gifts in support of these needy causes. Thank you.

The annual Thanksgiving Ecumenical Prayer Service will be hosted here in our parish on Tuesday, 23 November at 7:30pm. Rev. Gene Ryan of Colts Neck Reformed Church will be the homilist this year. Our parish will gather for the Eucharist on Thanksgiving Day at 9:00am in the church. What a great way to begin a day of thanksgiving by receiving Holy Communion.

I am so grateful to all who helped prepare the various liturgical celebrations this past month. You continue to make our parish community a special place for prayer and community building. I have received many positive comments from parishioners and many visitors on the prayerfulness of our parishioners. Have a great week. Let us remember one another in prayer.

Happy Sunday. Peace. Father Jeff

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Do you have extra Halloween candy?

Collection boxes are in the Narthex and outside the Parish Offices from now until November 14th. This collection helps volunteers to bring joy to many people during Holiday Express where 20,000 gift bags will be distributed during this holiday season!

If you have questions, please click HERE to contact Maureen Staub via email.

For more information & to volunteer click HERE

TO VOLUNTEER FOR THANKSGIVING

BASKETS COLLECTION, PLEASE CLICK HERE

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The Tree of Love will be making its debut earlier this year on the weekend of November 13-14, 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

“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 lovely card to send to the recipient or the family of a deceased honoree.

The deadline for submissions is December 1, 2021.

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 Magnificat Choir at the 4:00 pm Mass on Saturday, December 11, 2021.

Please follow link HERE to sponsor a light.

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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Temporal Administration, Stewardship & Outreach Edwin A. Sevillano TemporalAdmin@stmaryscoltsneck.org Sharing Our Treasure October 31, 2021 Weekly Sacrificial Stewardship

$21, 271

Envelope Contributions

$15,054

Electronic/Online Contributions

Loose Contributions

$5,408

$809

Weekly Avg. Contribution per Household $65.17 # of Contributing Households # Registered Parishioner Households

314 1,014

There will be a second collection this weekend for the Building and Mortgage Reduction.

Amount needed: $7,966.25.

Make a donation HERE.

"You will be enriched in every way for your great generosity."

THANK YOU! We have reached our goal this year! If you have not made your pledge yet you can do so now.

Please select St Mary Catholic Church in the Parish Affiliation drop down menu so our parish can receive credit for your gift.

Please continue to make your pledge payments so we can receive an ACA rebate.

Thank you for your generosity!

-2 Corinthians 9:11 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.

Shop now and AmazonSmile donates to St. Mary Parish!

Support The Parish of Saint Mary through Online Giving! https://giving.parishsoft.com/smcn Sign-in for our Online Giving system to make your parish offerings from your bank account or Credit Card!

You can also download the ConnectNow Giving App for Android or iOS

Thank you for your continuous support!

Our 2020 Stewardship Report

was e-mailed to our parishioners recently.

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.

You can read the report HERE Thank you for your continued support!

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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

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.

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Saint Leo the Great Religious Store Now Featuring Devotionals for Our Lady!

Rosaries from Italy, Statuary, Miraculous Medals, Wall Plaques, Holy Cards and many books to help you grow in prayer & faith!

Shop for a variety of gifts for friends, family and clergy - gifts for Baptisms, Communion, and Confirmation - Keepsakes for Weddings and, comforting items to support those in Bereavement.

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

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

Tickets are being sold through November 8th 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.

The prizes this year are: 1st Prize—2022 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.

St Leo has offered a donation of up to 10% of our purchases back to the Parish.