Bulletin for November 8, 2020

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 Trustees: Bill LaMorte Irene Weller Worship schedule inside.

Refer to website for more detailed information www.stmaryscoltsneck.org Deacon: John Wedemeyer

November 8, 2020

Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time Then the kingdom of heaven will be like this… Mt 25:1

Wednesday, Nov. 11th 9:00 am Mass in Church

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Mass Intentions for the Week of November 7 -November 15 For * Requested by Saturday, November 7 – 4 PM Church Mary Jo Towne * Jack and Rorie Coppola Intentions of Leonidas Mavrookas * Suzanne Schlesinger Mafalda Coseglia * Kara Sce Sunday, November 8 – Church - 32nd Sunday OT 8 AM Pro Populo Meghan Mazza * Neil and Jane Slattery Lillian Albano * Danielle Hennessey 10 AM Billy Gabbard * Gabbard Family Deceased Dimeck Family * Carmel and Peter Vickers Frank Viggiani * Rose Mary Viggiani 12 PM Father Xavier Vitacolonna, CP. * Richard & Maria Gerbino Logan Dayton * Heidi and Al Lohn Dominick Mastrandrea * Denise and George Baptism after the 12 noon Mass Leo Vittorio Abbate Monday, November 9 – 9 AM Chapel Christine Volpe * Linda Fredda Theresia Kopp * Barbara Saake

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Please pray for the following members of our parish family who are ill: Marcela Abril Kathleen Amatel Fr Bill Bausch Eileen Beckley Janice Basilice Christen Chellis Blake Conley John DeSimone Kaitlin Donahue Nagle Joann Feliciti James Fiedler Emily Gioacchini Edward Habrack Tom Hudak Anton Kopp Bridget Korn

Lori Lettieri Donna Lodi Ludwig Mendola Leonidas Mavrookas Mary Joan McNamara Walter Moeller Kevin O’Shea Stanley Rembisz Paola Richmond Owen Shoemaker Victoria Slater Dominic Sozio Gerard P. Thompson Seneida Tomasetti Lauren Vinci

Tuesday, November 10 – 9 AM Chapel Tom Telesca * Michele Telesca and Family Intentions of Fr. Victor Hoagland * Bill and Gail Cargiulo Wednesday, November 11 – 9 AM Church Bernadette Shine * Borut Family Teodulo Poscablo * Drs. Elvira and Gener Dapul Thursday, November 12 – 9 AM Chapel Paul Hanas * Laura Sheehy Fr. Thomas Triggs * Rorie and Jack Coppola Friday, November 13 – 9 AM Chapel Intentions of Fr. Ed Griswold * Rev. Fr. Jeffrey E. Lee, Staff and Parishioners Souls in Purgatory * Mary Soyka Abbate Saturday, November 14 – 4 PM Church Joseph J. Corcoran * Francine and Joe Corcoran Mary D. Coppola * Michele Telesca John Grabowski * Rorie and Jack Coppola Sunday, November 15 – Church 33rd Sunday OT 8 AM David Horner * Jane and Neil Slattery Renato Poscablo * Drs. Gener and Elvira Dapul 10 AM Pro Populo Abel and Mercedes Bocanegra * Yaninas Family Marilyn Hagner * Hagner Family 12 PM Intentions of Beth & Victor Pene * Richard & Maria Gerbino Theresia Kopp * Donna and Frank Sikorskas Diana Calhoun * Zamoyta Family Baptism after the 10 am Mass Ashlyn Brooke Livoti Baptism after the 12 noon Mass Olivia Cainzos

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

Mass Intention Request ONLINE Available through the link below is an online form to request Mass Intentions for the remainder of the 2021 calendar. https://bit.ly/3dbHyip Parish Office Hours Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Sunday

9 am – 2 pm 2 pm -7:30 pm 9 am – 2 pm 9 am – 2 pm 9 am -12 noon

The Parish Office will close for Thanksgiving on Wednesday, November 25 at 12 noon, and remain closed Thursday, November 26. It will reopen on Monday, November 30 at 9 am.

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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 Ensign Jason Joseph Howe, USN SPC Michael John Mento, US Army PFC Nicholas Poskonka, US Army Captain Richard Savo, US Army 1st Lt. Adam Sjoholm, US Army 1st Lt. 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 732-780-2666 or parishbulletin@stmaryscoltsneck.org.

Catholic Charities News Community Services is Catholic Charities link to parishes in the Trenton diocese. Serving families in crises, we provide food, mortgage, rent and utilities assistance, temporary housing, counseling, and immigration services. To learn more about Catholic Charities Community Services visit our You Tube presentation.

Click on: https://youtu.be/-r8YRyPClY4 If you know of anyone needing assistance, please contact Catholic Charities at 800-3607711.

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READINGS FOR THE WEEK 9 Mon Ez 47:1-2, 8-9, 12/1 Cor 3:9c-11, 16-17/Jn 2:13-22 10 Tue Ti 2:1-8, 11-14/Lk 17:7-10 11 Wed Ti 3:1-7/Lk 17:11-19 12 Thu Phlm 7-20/Lk 17:20-25 13 Fri 2 Jn 4-9/Lk 17:26-37 November 15 - 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Prv 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31/1 Thes 5:1-6/Mt 25:14-30 Questions for Deeper Reflections: Question for Children: Name one talent or gift that God has given you and tell how you have used it.

Question for Youth: Name three talents that you have. How can you use these talents in the next week to make someone's life better?

Question for Adults: Using Jesus' parable as your starting point, describe in your own words how you are using your own gifts to - Lifelong Catechesis enrich the reign of God.

Sanctuary Lamp 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.

The suggested donation is $25.

ONLINE https://bit.ly/37RKz5p Intentions are available in the Church & Chapel in November & December

Chapel Welcome to the newest members of our Saint Mary Parish family who was Baptized recently: Joseph Owen Slipek Frank John Papasso

Lillian Albano Danielle Hennessey

Church Abel Bocanegra Acayturri Dickinson-Pancila Family

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

Requiem Mass A Requiem Mass is offered for the repose of the soul(s) of one of more deceased persons. Also known as a Mass for the Dead, the Mass gets this name from the Latin text of the entrance antiphon, Requiem aeternam dona eis, Domine, (grant them eternal rest, O Lord) and it is most familiar in the form of a Mass of Christian Burial, or funeral Mass, but may also be celebrated on anniversaries of an individual’s death, or for an occasion such as All Souls’ Day, in which we pray for the repose of the souls of all the faithful departed.

The proper texts from the requiem Mass have often been used as the source material for composers to write musical settings. Famous requiems include those by W.A. Mozart, Gabriel Fauré, even Andrew Lloyd Webber; and these musical settings are mostly used outside of Mass in a concert setting, although they could be used (if stylistically appropriate and realistically accomplished) in a liturgical setting as well. I, for example, have sung the Fauré Requiem in both a concert setting and at an All Souls Mass.

In recent years, the welcomed addition of several choices of readings to be used at a funeral Mass, the selection of different music to replace the propers has come into practice along with it. This is somewhat unfortunate as these are some beautiful texts set to some beautiful melodies. It has since become our custom here to re-introduce the communion proper, “Let perpetual light shine upon them O Lord” and the In paradisum (may the angels lead you to paradise), although not in its intended place, although we will get there in time. This is not to say that other music does not belong at a funeral Mass, but it is important that we centuries of tradition alive as well, finding that balance between tradition and new material.

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Worship Schedule: November 14 - 15: Thirty-third 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)

EMHC

Volunteer (cleaning)

Reader 1

Reader 2

Cantor

Usher

Mark Hines Alexander Lennon Sophia Lennon

Susan Murphy - Organ Host Louise Habrack Tabernacle Host Suzanne Schlesinger Alt

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Bruno Savo

Carl Simone

Diane Dragone

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Michael Buzzetta NOT FILLED NOT FILLED

Justine Buzzetta - Alt

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T Mullin

Kevin Swan

David Maliakel

Michael DiScenza Ed Piotrowski

Valeska Yaninas Alessandra Zilinski NOT FILLED

Steve Stanley - Organ Host Gregory Calderaro Tabernacle Host Helen DeCerce - Alt

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Steve Rumsby

Barbara Schaflin

David Maliakel

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Jack Schatzle Jimmy Schatzle NOT FILLED

Ron Gabbard - Alt

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Richard Gerbino

Alicia Mendez

David Maliakel

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EXPECTATIONS AS WE GATHER FOR MASS Please arrive earlier than usual to search for seating that observes social distancing.  Masks, Hand Sanitizer, and Social/Physical distancing are required.  There can be no physical collection of Stewardship Offerings; A designated box(es) will be placed in the

Narthex/Gathering Space for the placement of envelopes or offerings. Thank you for your generosity.  Missals, Missalettes, Bulletins, and other papers have been removed.  Holy Water has been drained from all locations.  Parish Clergy will distribute Holy Communion; we ask all coming forth to observe distancing front to back and side to side.  Remove mask (and gloves) as you approach the Eucharist; put mask back in place as you return to your pew  Volunteers are greatly needed to wipe down the wood of the pews after all Masses (weekend and weekday). We will have a cleaning crew take care of the floors, bathrooms, etc, but need this little bit of additional help. Please contact Andrew if you are able.

We have been advised that socializing before or after the Mass inside or outside is to be discouraged; clergy are not permitted to greet parishioners before or after the Mass.

NOTE:  For those Catholic faithful that need to consider any possible health and safety risks involved with attending a public gathering the weekend Mass will be available online.  Monday through Friday 9 am Daily Mass in the chapel in the Parish Hall - do not arrive prior to 8:30 AM

Online Mass viewing continues with the newest weekend Mass becoming available on Saturdays after 4 pm The Parish of Saint Mary - You Tube Channel (https://bit.ly/2SkpRET) Worship aid for weekend Mass at https://tinyurl.com/y4xhvqz8

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Julia Cullen Pastoral Coordinator of Elementary Religion Education - Grade 1 -6 ReligiousEd@stmaryscoltsneck.org 732-780-2666 X 309

Rose Farrow Coordinator of Faith Formation for Youth Catechesis & Service - Grade 7 & 8 YouthRE@stmaryscoltsneck.org 732-780-2666 X 310

Dr. Jim Bridges Pastoral Coordinator of Faith Formation / Adult Catechesis FaithFormation@stmaryscoltsneck.org 732-780-2666 x 305

Dear Religious Ed Parents (Grades 1-6),

The following can be found on the Confirmation Prep web page at www.stmaryscoltsneck.org

Happy Blessed Fall to all of our Religious Education Families! I wanted to send an update on our Religious 2020-21 RE Policy for 7&8 Confirmation Prep.

Education program here at the Parish of Saint Mary.

We have a few events coming up...all can be added Forms and Prayers to your list of mandatory intergenerational events that Review Sheet your child(ren) must complete this school year. Saint Name report

Upcoming Intergenerational Events in November: MARK YOUR CALENDARS  Thanksgiving Food Drive: packing day November 20, 2020  Parish Clean up of Grounds: November 21, 2020, 9-12 pm  Decorating the Spiritual Center Rotunda for Christmas: 11/30/20

ATTENTION: On-Line Religious Education Students Grade 3 - 6 We are several weeks into the term.

The My Catholic Faith Delivered courses at this point should be well underway.

Please help your child to be up-to-date and not fall behind with his/her work.

Any questions, please contact Julia Cullen at ReligiousEd@stmaryscoltsneck.org as soon as possible!

Service Hours Project Service Hours Record Sheet Sponsor Form for Confirmation DoT Prayers & Tenets Homily Report 7th Grade Homework email 8th Grade Homework email

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults have not been baptized into the Catholic Church, have been baptized but have not yet received the

sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist have been baptized in another Christian Church & would like to become a member of the Catholic Church The RCIA is a conversion journey - a time for learning, sharing, bonding with others and living your faith more deeply. To learn more, please contact Faith Formation. faithformation@stmaryscoltsneck.org

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Quo vadis…

My Dear Parishioners: Today we celebrate the Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time. We rarely, if ever, view our daily Christian living in light of the final coming of Christ. But his final coming is, in fact, the context which gives meaning to our daily behavior and our ongoing hope. If we are not ready at the Second Coming of Christ (with its accompanying judgment), we can’t count on anyone else to cover for us. We are provided now with all we need (for example, wisdom, invitation to vigilance, warnings about preparedness) to be ready when Christ comes. The real challenge is that we don’t think of this as merely a future event that won’t happen in our own lifetime. We don’t know when Christ will come again! And so Christian living requires that we act each day as if this were the day when our Bridegroom will come and invite us to the feast.

Many thanks to all those who assisted with the Mass of Commemoration. The Lazarus Ministry serves our parishioners well and many have commented how comforted they feel coming here to our parish for the Rites of Christian Burial. The Bereavement Ministry likewise offers opportunities for those seeking support following the death of a loved one. These ministries are possible due to the Stewardship of Time and Talent of those directly involved and the Stewardship of Treasure that supports our parish so that we can share these beautiful facilities for a myriad of uses. Let us continue to pray regularly for the repose of all the Holy Souls, especially during this month of November when the Universal Church focuses on All Saints and All Souls.

Preparations are being made for the Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive, the Advent Giving Tree, Adopt a Family Christmas Program, and the

Christmas Food Drive. Please consult the bulletin and e-blasts for more detailed information. We have been so very blessed and it is an important faith response to share not only from our abundance but also from our want. Thank you for remembering the poor and needy of our time and showing them that the Roman Catholic Church continues to be the world’s largest single deliverer of charitable services and goods.

That is something that all of us can be proud to share, especially with some of the more skeptical folks in our community and workplaces.

May God continue to direct all of our efforts.

As the leaves continue to fall and the daylight becomes shortened we know that Fall is passing and Winter draws near. Take the opportunity to spend some time outdoors before the weather becomes less pleasant. This coming week our country will observe Veteran’s Day. Mass will be celebrated at 9:00 am so that we can prayerfully remember those who have served in the armed forces protecting the freedom that we enjoy. Just a reminder to plan your Thanksgiving Day celebration to begin with the celebration of Mass here in our parish church. Thanking God for the many and varied blessings we have is a fitting way to begin our civic observance.

As I pen these thoughts, our country is in the midst of a Presidential Election time. Let us pray for a peaceful resolution to this great act of voting.

Let us pray for an increased tolerance of one another. Let us pray for all those who have been elected to serve in public office and those who valiantly put themselves forward to serve and were not elected. Let us pray for a deeper respect for others. Have a great week. Happy Sunday.

Peace. Father Jeff

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Temporal Administration, Stewardship & Outreach Edwin A. Sevillano TemporalAdmin@stmaryscoltsneck.org

Sharing Our Treasure November 1st - All Saints’ Day Weekly Sacrificial Stewardship

14,339

Envelope Contributions

$8207

Electronic/Online Contributions

$5540

Faith, Hope & Healing Program

Loose Contributions

$592 Thank you for celebrating Commitment Sunday Avg. Contribution per Household this week $47.08 with us this weekend. Your commitment to our parish through our Faith, Hope & Healing # of Contributing Households 292 Program will continue to bring life to our # Registered Parishioner Households 989 community. If completing your Commitment Card was not possible at Mass, you may visit our Building & Mortgage Reduction Fund $3,289 parish website at www.stmaryscoltsneck.org and (Our monthly mortgage payment is $6,289.04) complete an electronic Commitment Card or you can mail your card to the church.

Included in this week’s offertory will be the Electronic giving is the preferred, easy, safe and collection for the appeal for secure way to give to our parish. To schedule a Human Development. recurring electronic gift directly from your bank THANK YOU for the Sacrificial Stewardship account or credit card, please visit our website Offerings as we support the ministries, and follow the instructions. programs and facilities of our parish. May God We appreciate all parishioners using this means Bless you for the sacrifices that you make. to support our parish.

Parish Fall Clean-Up Saturday, November 21, 9 am-1 pm Get your rakes and gloves ready….

A parish cleanup is scheduled for Saturday, Nov 21, 2020. Get together with friends, family and fellow parishioners to help cut the perennial grasses, clean-up the fallen leaves, branches, and debris deposited on the parish grounds.

Volunteer at >> https://goo.gl/yEMzmv For more information contact: Edwin TemporalAdmin@stmaryscoltsneck.org

Our Stewardship Report was e-mailed to our parishioners last week. If you did not get it, please contact the Parish Office at 732-780-2666 to make sure we have a valid email address for you. You can read the newsletter online at: https://conta.cc/2HQcBoU If you rather read it in paper and do not have access to a printer, please stop by the office to pick up a printed copy.

Thank you for your continued support!

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Martha Mary November Meeting Angela Juffey - Master Gardener Angela Juffey will share one of her many talents with the Martha Mary Guild at the next General Meeting on Nov. 18, 2020. (Please note that the meeting is postponed to the 3rd Wed., due to Veterans’ Day.) Besides being a former Middle School teacher, a beekeeper, an active member of the Monmouth County Child Advocacy Center, and a jewelry maker, Angela is a Master Gardener who creates terrariums. Her presentation “Terrariums: Gardens in Glass” will help us to face winter by looking indoors for the beauty of nature. “Various types of harmonizing plants will be exhibited, along with tips and tricks to make your terrarium truly unique.” We will learn about open and closed terrariums that will serve as a “breath of fresh air” for all of us!

We will take every precaution for “Covid Awareness”, by spacious seating arrangements, wearing masks and abstaining from refreshments for this meeting. Join us in Madonna Hall at noon if you want to bring your lunch. Angela will start her interesting program at 12:30. We will be praying the rosary in the chapel meeting room at 11:30 a.m.

CHRISTMAS SPONSOR-A-FAMILY Purchase gifts for a family in need. You select Several families or a group of people can sponsor a larger family. We ask that you spend $50 per person and you will be provided with 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 holiday season, please contact: Kathy Maher wamaher2@aol.com

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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 area families who are in need in the Monmouth County area.

Please purchase items to feed a family of four:    

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Canned Fruit Macaroni & Cheese Stuffing Gravy

Cranberry Sauce Coffee or Tea Bags Green Beans Corn

 Canned Yams, Potatoes, or Rice  Pie Crust Mix/Pie Fill or Cake Mix/Frosting The Parish of Saint Mary provides turkeys along with the non-perishable food. Due to lack of freezer space we ask for monetary donations towards the purchase of turkeys. Therefore, in lieu of donating turkeys or gift cards, please make your check payable to “The Parish of Saint Mary” & put ‘Thanksgiving Food Drive’ in the memo section.

Your contribution will be used for turkeys or additional canned goods if needed.

Help us exceed last year's donations of 227 bags of groceries and 180 turkeys to greater serve the needs of the community at large.

Please bring your donations to the CRY-Room off the NARTHEX From October 31 - November 19, 2020

If you would like to volunteer to help shop, sort, pack or load please contact Rose Farrow at R.Farrow@stmaryscoltsneck.org