The parish of saint Mary
A Catholic Community Proclaiming the Greatness of God in our Time OnePhalanxRoad,ColtsNeck,NJ07722
Phone:732-780-2666 Fax:732-780-0394
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
29th
Sunday in Ordinary Time
Parish Office Hours
Please note our Fall/Winter office hours began on September 3rd. On Tuesday, the Parish Office will open at 2:00 pm and close at 7:30 pm. There will be no morning hours on Tuesday. Any questions, please call the office at (732)-780-2666. The Parish Office will also be open Sunday November 3, 9am - 1pm
October 20, 2024
Hurricane Helene Relief
Catholic Charities of the Charlotte Diocese has launched an online appeal at CLICK HERE to support communities for what is expected to be a long recovery from this historic storm.
Mass Intentions for:
Saturday October 19 2024 - Sunday October 27 2024
Saturday, October 19– 4PM
Paul Saake * Barbara Saake
Jon Kopko * Diane Carnevale
William Videtto * John and Susan Murph
Sunday, October 20–8AM
Charlotte Velba * Adele and Joe Velba
Theresa Anderson * Hugh and Phyllis Murphy
Marion Staub by Hugh and Phyllis Murphy 10AM
Pro Populo
Gloria Ziemienski * Nancy and Harry Bauer
Isabel Reyes de Nieves * Vanessa Nieves 12PM
Richard Gerbino * Richard and Maria Gerbino
Frances Angeline Hornick * Severino & Maria Salamon
Michelle L. Vlahos * James Riibellino
Monday, October 21 - 9AM
Jean Napolitano * Diane Carnevale
Tuesday, October 22 - 9AM
Ginny Hamlin * Donna & Frank Sikorskas
Wednesday, October 23 - 9AM
Kay Simone * Marilyn and Carl Simone
Ginny Hamlin * Jeanne & Matthew Cerbone
The 2025 Mass Intention Book is now open for requests throughout the year.
Requests will be time & date stamped when received to provide order of entry into the book. Submit your requests online click here or by printing and filling out our PDF click hereAvailability of dates is on a first come, first served basis. Please be sure to have several options for your desired dates so that we can accommodate you properly. Make sure to choose a combination of Sunday and weekday masses for your intentions. Christmas, Easter and the Sacred Triduum are not available for intentions. The suggested stipend for a Mass Intention is $10.00 and has been set by the N.J. Bishops in the Province of Newark. Stipends are to be paid at the time of submitting your request by cash, check. or credit card. If you need assistance, please contact the Parish Office at (732) 780-2666.
Thursday, October 24- 9AM
Noreen Napier * Angela and Tom Kinlin
Friday, October 25- 9AM
Special Intention
Saturday, October 26- 4PM
Estelle Borowski * Family
Jennie Borowski * Family
Steven Parkes * Parkes Family
Sunday October 27 - 8AM
Sharon Pellegrino * Rock Family
Eamonn Fagan * Hugh and Phyllis Murphy
Isabel Reyes de Nieves * Vanessa Nieves 10AM
Agnes Brunner * John and Molly Aiello 12PM
Pro Populo
Ryan Stevens * Joann and Robert Buhler
Irena and Zygfryd Pietrowicz * Family
Mass Intention Requests
Requests can be made in person by stopping at the parish office, or online HERE. Suggested stipend is $10.
It is the Church’s custom to reserve the month of November for the remembrance of all the faithful departed. Please use your All Souls envelope to write the names of those loved ones you would like to remember and kindly drop it in the collection boxes anytime by November 1st. The envelopes will be wrapped and placed near the tabernacle, and an intention will be added to the prayer of the faithful in the Masses celebrated on All Souls Day and during the month of November. Online givers can also send in their All Souls remembrance thru our online giving system at GIVE ONLINE HERE
Thank you for preserving our Catholic traditions and honoring those who have gone before us.
Msgr. Toriano 45th Anniversary of Ordination. Sunday November 24th 12 Noon Mass and Reception to follow: Narthax / Gathering Space
Lifelong Catechesis - Week of October 20 – October 26
READINGS FOR THE WEEK:
29th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Is 53:10-11/Heb 4:14-16/Mk 10:35-45 or 10:42-45
MONDAY October 21
Eph 2:1-10/Lk 12:13-21
TUESDAY October 22
Eph 2:12-22/Lk 12:35-38
WEDNESDAY October 23
Eph 3:2-12/Lk 12:39-48
THURSDAY October 24
Eph 3:14-21/Lk 12:49-53
FRIDAY October 25
Eph 4:1-6/Lk 12:54-59
SATURDAY October 26
Eph 4:7-16/Lk 13:1-9
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
Col. John Anthony Coppola, US Army
TSgt Stephen Witherow, USAF
LCpl Edward Zarzecki, USMC
FOR DEEPER REFLECTION:
Question for Children: Name some ways that you can serve others.
Question for Youth: Jesus changed the way we think of leadership to be someone who serves others. How are you a leader in school, your family, the parish and/or your community?
Question for Adults: What are some times in your own life when you have the chance to be last instead of first?
Life Long Catechesis
Lt. Col. Douglas Coppola, US Army
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Lt. Mary Herman, USN
SN Christian Houlihan, USN
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LT. Jason Joseph Howe, USN
SPC Michael John Mento, US Army
LTJG 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
Pleaseprayforthefollowingmembersofourparishcommunitywhoareill:
Lori Lettieri
Lauren vinci
Jack Coppola
Kaitlin Donahue Nagle
TOM JACOBSON
Dawn Reinhardt
Gerard Thompson
Rose walch
Joyce daniel
Robert a . monaco, md
Jeff McBride
Owen Shoemaker
Peter Vickers
Toaddorremoveafamilymemberfromthesicklistpleasee-mailONLY parishbulletin@stmaryscoltsneck.org. Please,also,keepusupdatedonyourlovedone’shealth. Nameswillberemovedfromthelistafter3months.ThankyouforkeepingourParishinformed.
Andrew J. Macirowski - Pastoral Coordinator for Worship & Music / Principal Organist
Music@stmaryscoltsneck.org Worship & Music
Worship@stmaryscoltsneck.org
The Sacraments of Initiation
Three of the seven Sacraments of the Catholic Church are considered the Sacraments of Initiation as they impart God’s grace on us in the early days of forming our commitment to the Church. The first is Baptism, usually done in infancy or early childhood. The candidate has water poured over them and is baptized in the Trinitarian formula (in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit). They are also anointed with Sacred Chrism and the Oil of Catechumens.
The second is Confirmation, which in our modern age is celebrated as the last of the three, but second if part of the OCIA(more on that below). This sacrament is generally conferred by the local bishop or his designee, in which the candidate is sealed with the Sacred Chrism and receives the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit, deepening our relationship with God.
The last is Holy Communion. The Eucharist is the source and summit of our Catholic faith, the body and blood of Christ mystically uniting us with each other, and the entire body of Christ (past, present and future).
Adults who wish to become Catholic may undergo a process known as the Order of Christian Initiation ofAdults, in which they go through a period of discernment, purification and enlightenment before being welcomed into full Communion with the Church at the Easter Vigil. Those who are unbaptized will receive all three sacraments during the same Mass. This also more closely resembles the original ordering of the sacraments from the days of the early Church.
Here in our parish, we regularly celebrate the Sacrament of Baptism outside of the seasons ofAdvent and Lent. During the month of October, we also celebrate the Sacraments of Confirmation and First Holy Communion.
We ask that you pray for those who receive these Sacraments in our parish, throughout our Diocese, and throughout the universal Church. feasts.
Isaac Joques, Priest and Martyr, 1607-1646
Born in Orleans, France, the son of a wealthy merchant, Isaac Joques was sent to a Jesuit school when he was ten years old. While at first wary of the strict rules of his new school, by the time Isaac graduated, he was determined to become a Jesuit priest and a missionary.
Soon after Isaac entered the Jesuit seminary, a group of priests, including Fr. Jean de Brébeuf, visited while enroute to New France (Canada today) as missionaries. The visit rekindled the desire to be a missionary in Isaac and he begged to be allowed to go to a missionary country upon ordination.
Isaac was ordained in 1636 and, at his wish, sent to New France. Soon after, he was assigned to work with the Huron Indian tribe in an area of New France near what is now Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. The journey from Montreal, the capitol of New France, to Huron country was always perilous. Iroquois war parties often made raids along the route, killing or capturing many of the Hurons. Since the Hurons regularly made supply runs to Three Rivers and Montreal accompanied by one or more of the Jesuits, this was a recurring danger Read More HERE.
Saturday, 26
Ministry Schedule: 30thSunday in Ordinary Time October 26 & 27
4 PM Alex Gruenling Anthony Gruenling
Sunday, 27
8 AM NOT FILLED NOT FILLED
Sunday, 27
10 AM
Chloe Cullen Suzanne Duarte
Bridget Farrow Jennifer Stubbs Michele Gruenling
Carly York Rita Duenas Joe Ventura
OH - Emily Santangelo
TH - Richard Gerbino
TH - Monica Barr
ALT - Elvira Dapul MD
OH - Joseph Flanagan
TH - Richard Gerbino
TH - Cindy Ventura
ALT - Marsha Grigoli
OH - Amy Orricio
Carly York
Matt Yaninas Steve Rumsby
Sunday, 27
12 PM Jack Schatzle NOT FILLED Choir/ Cantor Mary Ellen Griffin (SUB REQ) Charles Young (SUB REQ)
TWENTYNINTHSUNDAYIN
ORDINARYTIME
Almighty and everlasting God, in Christ you have revealed your glory among the nations: Preserve the works of your mercy, that your Church throughout the world may persevere with steadfast faith in the confession of your Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.(LectionaryPage.net)
Please remember in your prayers those who have recently died
Stephen Torpiano
TH - Carol Donahue
TH - Winifred O’Doherty
ALT - Fran Vaina
OH - Liz Turkovic
TH - Tom Nathanson
TH - Ron Gabbarrd
ALT– Nick Turkovic
Baptismal Preparation Session
St Mary Parish is offering our next Baptismal Preparation Session on: SUNDAY, November 3, 2024
Pre-registrationisrequired aweekinadvance.
ContactUs
Attendance is mandatory for those wishing to become parishioners at the Parish of St. Mary. Please contact the Parish Office if you wish to attend (732)-780-2666
This week the Sanctuary Lamp burns for
Faith Formation
Julia Cullen - Pastoral Coordinator of Faith Formation / Religion Ed
ReligiousEd@stmaryscoltsneck.org 732-780-2666 X 309
Religious Education Calendar
18 October 2024
Confirmation will be celebrated at 4 PM sharp
20 October 2024
First Holy Communion 12 PM mass
20 & 22 October 2024
Confirmation Prep Class Sunday Virtual or Tuesday on Campus
26 October 2024 Halloween Halls
16 November 2024 Fall Cleanup 9 AM-1 PM INTERGENERATIONAL 1-6 Service Hours 7-8
Nativity Play Rehearsal 2:30 - 3:30 PM Madonna Hall
Thanksgiving Basket sort 8:30 AM Narthex
INTERGENERATIONAL 1-6 Service Hours 7-8
Nativity Play performance: 21 December 2024 in the Spiritual Center Theater Beginning with the 4 PM mass
Rehearsals are as follows: 11/16, 11/23, 11/30, 12/7, 12/20, 2:30-3:30 PM Followed by the 4 PM mass
All students in grades 1-6 are welcome to join.
IMPORTANT RELIGIOUS ED LINKS 2024 - 2025
• 2024 - 2025 RE Calendar grades 1-8
• 24/25 Fall RE Calendar grades 1-6
• Parent - Student 24/25 Handbook
• Intergenerational List
• Intergenenerational Recording link
A big congratulations to all of our 9th graders for receiving the Holy Spirit in the Sacrament of Confirmation and becoming fully initiated in the Catholic Church. We are also blessed to have had our 3rd graders joining us all in the Eucharist all throughout the month of October. God Bless all of these young children and their families as they continue walking together in faith.
The RSVP sign-up is below to attend Halloween Halls. We are excited to kick off our first ever Saints & Superhero pumpkin contest! Please see more details in the box below.
TheDioceseofTrentonhaspartneredwithNCCLonthe Parents and Families at the Center of Faith Formation Project
This five-year grant-funded initiative will directly engage 200 Catholic parishes in 20 cohorts across the United States. This project aims to involve over 30,000 Catholic parents and their families, focusing on how to enhance faith transmission at home during the crucial first two decades of life. Additionally, it seeks to create parish communities that intentionally support and accompany parents and their families.
Among the 200 participating parishes, the Parish of Saint Mary is one of eleven in our Diocese involved in this important study, which has great potential to benefit our community. The objective is to create a parish plan to nurture the faith of the family from birth to high school graduation connecting milestones such as Baptism, First Holy Communion, and Confirmation. Our parish team is actively engaged in the NCCL study, focusing on creating a tailored plan that addresses the specific needs of our community.
Families of children recently baptized, along with those involved in Religious Education, will receive an email containing a link to participate in the NCCL Survey Monkey. It is encouraged to check for this email and complete the survey, which is designed to assist the team in gathering data for their study. The survey is brief and will take approximately eight minutes to complete.
Updates on the study will be shared regularly in the bulletin, and the parish community is encouraged to keep the team in their prayers. Let us come together in support of this important work, trusting in God's guidance for our parish's future.
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Included in Nest Weeks Offertory Will Be The Annual Appeal For World Mission Sunday. Please Be Generous
"Which of these three, in your opinion, was your neighbor to the robbers' victim?" He answered, "The one who treated him with mercy." Jesus said to him, "Go and do likewise." Lk 10:37
Corporate Matching
Severalfirmsandcorporationsoffermatchinggiftprogramsto benefit religious organizations, charitiesandothernonprofitstopromotephilanthropyamongst theiremployees.StMaryParishisaregistered charitable organization with the IRS and is also listed in GuideStar which is required by some of the corporate matching gift programs. Please consult with your employer to sign up for their matching gift program. If you have any question or need help signing St Mary Parish for corporate matched contributions, please contact Edwin at the
Please remember the Parish of Saint Mary in your will..
By naming St. Mary in your will or trust, you will provide a lasting gift that will greatly help St. Mary and our parishioners.
Thank you for your consideration.
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
Alternatively, just Text SUNDAY to (732)-889-7800 and follow the instructions to complete your offering. Should you require our assistance setting up your new account, please call the parish office at (732)780-2666.
You can also download the Connect Now Giving App for Android or iOS.Thank you for your continuous support!
As of October 14 2024
THANK YOU ! For all your efforts in supporting the Annual Catholic Appeal! Please continue to make your pledge payments so that our parish can receive the maximum rebate. If you haven't made a pledge yet please go to www.dioceseoftrenton.org/catholicappeal to send your gift electronically. Make sure to select St. Mary Catholic Church, Colts Neck in the Parish Affiliation box so we can receive credit for your gift.
Thank you for your prayers and support.
Quo vadis...
and all those who assist them as well as Andrew Macirowski and all who assist him.
My Dear Parishioners:
Today we celebrate the Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Much of our doing for others is simply part of our everyday circumstances, for example, parents taking care of their children or a worker cooperating with others on a team job. Being the slave of all isn’t always something extra or big; most of the time it is simply doing our everyday tasks and keeping in mind that others are the body of Christ. If we can do these everyday tasks with loving care, then if something big comes along we won’t deny Jesus like the apostles but will say “we can.”
Congratulations to all of our confirmati those having been confirmed Friday. We also congratulate their parents, sponsors and family members. This is a true milestone for them. We know that faith is passed on in the family. Parish clergy, catechists and formation coordinators assist parents in this essential role. It is my hope that the Eucharist will continue to nurture these families, especially the confirmati, as they continue their journey of faith. Congratulations is also extended to those families who are presenting children for their First Holy Communion this weekend at the 12 Noon mass. Christian Discipleship is about Mission, growing in Faith and embracing the call to conversion. Let us pray for these families and all those who are passing on our Catholic Faith to the next generation. Special thanks to Rose Farrow, Julia Cullen
Later this month we will host the annual Halloween Halls with mass on Saturday at 4:00pm and an intergenerational activity followed by trick or treating throughout the Madonna Hall. The annual Mass of Remembrance will also be held later this month to assist those who are grieving the death of a loved one who died during the past 12 months. Preparations are underway for All Souls Day, the Thanksgiving Food Drive, Fall Clean Up of our 25 Acres, First Penance & Reconciliation/Advent Confessions, Light Up a Memory Tree Lighting and much more. Check out the parish bulletin, e-blasts for activities and opportunities to get involved. These are great ways to give back while meeting other parishioners.
The Annual Stewardship report is being prepared. The contents report activities for the Calendar Year 2023 and the Fiscal Year 1 July 2023 – 30 June 2024. It will be sent electronically to all of our registered parishioner. I encourage you to take the time and review its contents. It is one of the ways we are transparent and accountable to you our parishioner stakeholders. I am grateful to our staff for their service and oversight.
Have a great week. Let us remember one another in prayer. Happy Sunday!
Peace. Father Jeff
The crisp Fall air has crept up on us this September, and leaves are beginning to coat the grounds... Which means we will be joining together soon in fellowship for our Fall-Clean Up on Saturday, November 16! Clean up will begin at 9:00 AM and go on until 1:00 PM Those attending will meet on the campus grounds. Don’t forget to sign-up HERE!
Martha Mary Guild
The October meeting of the Martha Mary Guild was a very special one. Father Jeff inducted the new members and did a "Recommitment Ceremony" for "old" members. Jeanne Kolakowski told us how important our food collection was this month, as her committee will prepare the Thanksgiving baskets soon. Then we had our annual "Fun Fashion Show" presenting members wearing their purchases from the Clothing Sale.
All women of the parish and our Cohorts are cordially invited to join the Martha Mary Guild, where you will enjoy camaraderie, spirituality and interesting monthly meetings. Come to the next meeting on November.13, which will be dedicated to our veterans. More info to follow.
Tickets are being sold through November 11th 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 available UNTIL November 11th for $10 each in the Parish Office.
The prizes this year are:
1st Prize 2025 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.
Mass of Remembrance - Sunday October 27, 2024
Preceding the 12 PM Mass our Parish will remember in a special way those who had a funeral Mass at Saint Mary during the past year as well as any relative you may wish to remember. This Mass is an opportunity for us to assist those who grieve the death of a loved one. If you wish the name of a loved one who has died during this past year read out at this Mass, please complete the form below and submit it to the office or complete online HERE.
You are then asked to come to the table in the Gathering Space before Mass to receive a candle to be brought to the altar when the name is called.
Name of Deceased: ___________________________
Requester Name: _____________________________
Relationship to Deceased: ____________________
Email: _________________________________________
Phone Number: ________________
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 dates, registration, directions and for our other offerings!
All programs will be offered online and in-person unless otherwise indicated.
A SIMPLE LIFE-CHANGING PRAYER
Tuesday, October 8 9:30 AM –1:00 PM
Examen is a daily prayer practice designed to help you notice and enjoy God's presence in your everyday life. As you grow in its daily practice you will begin to be aware of God's presence everywhere. If you would like to end every day with gratitude and hope, please come to this one -day presentation on Ignatian Examen. It's no exaggeration to say that Examen changes everything. Donation: $35 includes lunch/book. Zoom: $20
HOLY TRINITY IS A COMMUNION OF LOVE
Friday, October 11 9:30 AM –1:00 PM
Together we delight in God’s invitation “that all may be one” (John 17:21) in the communion and love of the Holy Trinity. Passages of the Gospel of St. John and Michael Gaitley’s The One Thing Is Three: How The Most Holy Trinity Explains Everything will be used. Donation: $25, includes lunch. Zoom: $20
THE 7–SECOND PAUSE
Tuesday, October 15 9:30 AM –1:00 PM
The Mystics, from St. Teresa to Brother Lawrence to Thomas Merton and Thomas Keating all agree that learning and practicing a contemplative pause to remember the Presence of God changes your life and your relationships with God, yourself and others. Please come to this morning retreat and experience the transformation awaiting you in a very simple yet profound practice of prayer and presence. Donation: $25, includes lunch. Zoom: $20
IN-PERSON ONLY
CENTERING PRAYER WEEKEND RETREAT
December 13 – 15 6:45 PM Friday – 1:00 PM Sunday
A Centering Prayer weekend provides the time, space and discipline needed to experience the inner stillness which occurs when given the opportunity for frequent Centering Prayer periods alone and in common. Donation: $200/$100 non-refundable deposit with registration. Commuters are welcome, all meals included.