October 23, 2022 - The Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Mass Intentions for:

Saturday, October 22 Sunday, October 30th For * Requested by

Saturday, October 22 – 4 PM Church

Intentions of Leonidas Mavrookas * Suzanne Schlesinger Anton Kopp * Rorie and Jack Coppola Carl J. Zumbo * Providence Zumbo and Chris Zumbo Zerega

Sunday, October 23 Church

8 AM Pro Populo

Edward Littler * Neil and Jane Slattery Anna Bovino * Jane Slattery

10 AM Bernard Dorrian * Freda O’Doherty

Special Intention * Robert Amling Joanne and Edward Tortoriello * Barbara Hawthorne

12 PM Richard Gerbino * Richard and Maria Gerbino Gary J. Pultro Sr. * Pultro Family Carmen Salazar * Pellecchia Family

Monday, October 24 – 9 AM Chapel

F. Skip Kontura * Beth Ann and Thomas Reardon Martino Picinich * Mr. and Mrs. Severino Salamon

Tuesday, October 25 9 AM Chapel Linda Damen * Cinfio Family Guy Suarez * Michele Telesca

Wednesday, October 26 9 AM Chapel Steven Parkes * Parkes Family Rev. James J. Sauchelli * Rev. Father Jeffrey E. Lee, Staff & Parishioners

Thursday, October 27 – 9 AM Chapel

Theodoor Damen * Cinfio Family Neil Slattery * Lee and Patty Gesner

Friday, October 28 – 9 AM Chapel Rosemary McKeever * Lorraine Lee Suzanne Schlesinger * Linda Fredda

Saturday, October 29 - 4 PM Church Anton Kopp * Barbara Saake Robert Gammer * Donna and Frank Sikorskas

Sunday, October 30 Church

8 AM Robert Arcoleo * Ed Brock Rev. John J. Scully * Joann and Robert Buhler Ryan Smith * Jane Slattery

10 AM Pro Populo

Neil Slattery * Florence and Kevin Swan and Family

12 PM George Ruggieri * Aida Pereira Ruggieri Daisy Torres * Marta Gutierrez

Special Intention * Robert Amling

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 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

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

Almighty and eternal God, those who take refuge in you will be glad and forever will shout for joy. Protect these soldiers as they discharge their duties. Protect them with the shield of your strength and keep them safe from all evil and harm. May the power of your love enable them to return home in safety, that with all who love them, they may ever praise you for your loving care. We ask this through Christ our Lord.

PRAY for Military & First Responders

AMT Colton Boag, USCG

LCpl Devon Francis Chrzan, USMC Lt. Col. John Anthony Coppola, US Army Lt. Col. Douglas Coppola, US Army Lt. Mary Herman, USN SN Christian Houlihan, USN LT. Jason Joseph Howe, USN

SPC Michael John Mento, US Army

Ensign Matthew Motola, USN

LCpl Bradley O’Ree, USMC

SPC Nicholas Poskonka, US Army

Captain Richard Savo, US Army 1st Lt. Adam Sjoholm, US Army

Captain Ryan Tanguay, US Army TSgt Stephen Witherow, USAF LCpl Edward Zarzecki, USMC

FOR DEEPER REFLECTION:

Question for Children: Jesus teaches us to be humble but what does that mean? How do you show you are humble?

Question for Youth: God knows when we are doing things just for show, and when they come from the goodness of our heart. When have you caught yourself doing something just to be more popular or liked? How does it feel to do something that you know is good and just?

Question for Adults: This Gospel reading suggests that we approach God and each other with humility. What does this mean, in practical terms? How do we "humble" ourselves? What does that mean?

Grotto

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.

online HERE.

Available weeks listed below: Chapel - 10/30, 12/11, 12/25

Worship & Music

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

“How is the music for the Mass chosen?” AtTheParishof Saint Mary, the answers to this question vary depending upon the day and season. We can, however, break it down into a feweasily digestible parts.

The first place that is looked at for the choosing of music is the Roman Missal. Here, the antiphons for the day are prescribed. According to the General Instruction of the Roman Missal: In the Dioceses of the United States of America, there are four options for the Entrance Chant:

1) the antiphon from the Missal or the antiphon with its Psalm from the Graduale Romanum, as set to music there or in another setting;

(2) the antiphon and Psalm of the Graduale Simplex for the liturgical time;

(3) a chant from another collection of Psalms and antiphons, approved by the Conference of Bishops or the Diocesan Bishop, including Psalms arranged in responsorial or metrical forms;

(4) another liturgical chant that is suited to the sacred action, the day, or the time of year, similarly approved by the Conferenceof Bishops or the Diocesan Bishop.

When planning the music for a particular day, we look at the hierarchy above, and, culling from the resources available, choose one that best suits the service of the Mass that day. Some days, like Palm Sunday, we are closer to taking the 1st,

Mass of Remembrance

October 30, 2022

and most preferred option. Other days, like during the Season of Lent, we take the 4th option, singing a common Gathering Rite for the various Sundays of the season. We take this same approach with the Offertory and Communion antiphons, striving to serve a well balanced diet of the sacred chant, classic and traditional hymns, and contemporary music.

The second place where there is a choice of music is the setting of the Psalm after the First Reading. In the past, we have grown used to singing common psalms in a contemporary setting, as appropriate to the season. Moving forward, we will be singing the psalm of the day, as its nature is that of a companion to the reading. In choosing the music, we follow the same idea as before, mixing chanted psalms and metrical ones.

Then, there is the choosing of the sung parts of the Mass. We vary this by season, again striking a balance between styles. We chant the Ordinary during parts of Ordinary Time and Advent/Christmas, and sing contemporary settings during Lent/Easter and the remainder of Ordinary Time.

Lastly, we aim to strike a balance between all of the different musical styles that we have available to us. During the summer, for example, we use the Roman Missal chants for the Ordinary, so we use more contemporary pieces for the reception of Holy Communion. During the fall when we use a contemporary Mass setting, we will utilize chant during Communion.

All Souls Remembrance

On October 30, 2022 preceding the 12pm 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.

ForthemonthofNovember

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 beginning in October. 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.

Saturday 4PM

Sunday 8AM

Worship Schedule: 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time Saturday, October 29th - Sunday, October 30th

Altar Server Cantor Reader 1 Reader 2 EMHC

Server Needed Server Needed

Server Needed Server Needed

Sunday 10AM

Valeska Yaninas Swap Requested Danek Yaninas

Sunday 12Noon

Carly York Kathy Maher Charles Young

Carly York Annette Raynor Anthony Bongiorno

Organ Host Martha Cowles Tabernacle Host Louise Habrack Swap Requested Tabernacle Host Irene Weller

Alternate Susan Murphy

Organ Host Joseph Flanagan Tabernacle Host Mike LaCava Tabernacle Host Rosanne LaCava Alternate Lisa Aldridge

Organ Host Winifred O’Doherty

Carly York Steve Rumsby Carl Simone

Jack Schatzle Jimmy Schatzle Choir Alicia Mendez T Mullin

Baptismal Preparation Session

St Mary Parish is offering our next Baptismal Preparation Session on: TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2022 at 6:00 PM Pre-registrationisrequired aweekinadvance. ContactUs 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

Tabernacle Host Sue Fitzpatrick Tabernacle Host Amy Orrico Alternate Gregory Calderaro

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

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.

Liturgy of the Word Dismissal

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

Faith Formation

Faith Formation

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

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

When you have received Holy Communion, close your bodily eyes so you may open the eyes of your soul. Then look upon Jesus at he centre of your heart -St. Teresa May God continue to bless all the children who received the Sacrament of First Holy Communion & Confirmation the last two weekends here at our parish. Please RSVP for Halloween Halls that begins at 4pm mass on Saturday, October 29, 2022. Link is below.

& 14 November 2022

Prep Class

Faith Formation Calendar

29 October 2022 Intergenerational Halloween Halls beginning at 4pm mass and continuing in building for trick or treating

October 2022 Parish Mission MANDATORY for Confirmation Prep Class See page 9 of the Bulletin for details

November 2022

IntergenerationalPilgrimage to DC see page 12 for details

November 2022 Penance and Reconciliation Retreat 5pm or 6pm 27 & 28 November 2022 Confirmation Prep Class 29 November 2022 Penance and Reconciliation Rehearsal 5pm or 6pm

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.

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

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.

Please bring your donation to the Church Narthex from October 31– November 12, 2022. Food sort will be November 12, 2022 9am-11am.

Confirmation

Congratulations to the Confirmati that received the Sacrament of Confirmation on October 14, 2022

Cameron RaphaelAlicea Matthew JudeAnderson

Aiden JohnAndreyko

Daniel JohnAnnunziata Alexa AudreyArpaia

Ryan AugustineAsadi Cecilia ValentineBarreiro

Anthony JosephBartolomeo Sarah DianaBednarczyk

Vialetta MichaelaBerardi Christopher SebastianBoarao Josephine GemmaCassidy

Isabella TeresaClemente

Sophia ValentinaClemente Nicholas PaulCucchiara Madison MaryDailey

Kyle FrancisDavis

Daniel JosephDeSerio Jack MatthewDugo

Richard FrancisEcklord

Matteo MatthewFabbricatore

Dylan MariaFlynn

Alessandra LuciaGalante

Stephanie AnnaGalpern

John MichaelGlusko

Charlotte MariaGrant

Dean NicholasGrilli

Mary LucyGrippi

Michael AnthonyGrippi

Colin PeterGulka

Ava EstellaIppolito

Ryan PatrickKearney

Alexander PatrickLennon

Jack LeoMain Madeline PioMarretta

Sofia LuciaMarx

Jason AnthonyMelone

Owen DavidMoran

Richard RobertMurray

Kaitlyn BernadettePaloma Madison TeresaPaolino

Colin AugustinePinguelo

Vincent ThomasPrice

Pugliese

Isabella ElizabethPrice

Pugliese

Sarah JessicaRamos

Andrew JamesReisinger

Abigail KatherineRiddle

Thomas ChristopherRocco

Mia TeresaRodriguez

Alexa GabriellaRonca

Isabella MichaelRotondi

John JeanBaptisteSchatzle

Richard EligiusSchibell

Dylan AnthonySciarrillo William JamesSette Taylor FaithShapses

Jason JohnSpallin Nicholas Cornelius Strausbaugh

Jonathan ConstantineStubbs

Isabella GemmaSuarez Alexandra RoseSzary Julia JudeTormey Salvatore MichaelVaina Matthew MichaelVeisz Valentina JoanWagar

Ryan SalvatoreWestby Michael AnthonyWillis Dillon JoachimYounger Nicholas JosephZeni

You are Invited!

PLEASE JOIN US IN THE CHURCH:

Sunday, 30 October 2022 Who is God and Why That Matters

Presentation 7:30pm

Monday, 31 October 2022 God’s Dream For Your Life Presentation 9:00am, Daily Mass Presentation 7:00pm, Mass for Solemnity of All Saints

Tuesday, 1 November 2022 – Solemnity of All Saints Living God’s Dream Presentation 9:00am, Daily Mass Presentation 7:30pm

PARISH MISSION - OCT. 30, 31 & NOV. 1

Jon Leonetti, Catholic Speaker and Author

Quo vadis . . .

My Dear Parishioners: Today we celebrate the Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time. In practice, probably most of us are like neither the Pharisee nor the tax collector. So both can teach us something. The Pharisee can teach us that religious practices are important, but not enough. They must always be performed in humility and with the goal of deepening our relationship with God. The tax collector can teach us that God doesn’t offer salvation only to the perfect, but to those who acknowledge their sinfulness and cry out for God’s mercy. At the same time, some of us are so busy beating our breasts about our sinfulness that even this can be a form of pride. Like the tax collector, we must let God be God and receive the mercy offered. Though sinners, God exalts those who are in right relationship. Rather than focus unduly on our own sinfulness, we need to turn to God and ask for mercy.

Many thanks to all those who have assisted with our Parish Celebration of Confirmation and First Holy Communion. Our Faith Formation Staff Julia Cullen and Rose Farrow along with Worship and Music Staff Andrew Macirowski and Carly York collaborate to provide the best possible preparation and liturgical celebrations for our parish community.

Next weekend, we welcome John Leonetti who is facilitating our Parish Mission. He will address us at each of the weekend masses. The outline and topics are listed in the e-bulletin. I encourage you to make time to participate in this opportunity for spiritual renewal. Together may the Lord strengthen our resolve to grow Strong in Faith, Joyful in Hope & Active in Charity.

As we approach the month of November let us remember the All Saints and All Souls in our prayer. It is a time for us to critically reflect on the fact that we are all saints and sinners and in need of healing reconciliation. Please consult another section of this bulletin for the All Saints Holy Day Mass Schedule. We have scheduled

Mass in the Church on Wednesday, 2 November for the Commemoration of All the holy Souls. November is also a time for us to exercise the privilege of voting. Please allow yourself to be inconvenienced enough to learn the issues and the positions of the various candidates. Let’s be mature about this privilege and vote according to our beliefs and our conscience. Lots of preparations are underway for our parishioners to donate food to be distributed to the needy.

Next weekend our parish welcomes families to the Annual Halloween Halls with the Intergenerational Presentation and the opportunity to process through the buildings trick or treating. Also, we welcome families who have buried a loved one during the past twelve months. Our Lazarus Ministry and Bereavement Ministry offer tremendous Pastoral Care and Support to these families in the name of our community. Many thanks to all those who generously share their time and talent in building the kingdom of God in our midst.

Our parish staff is completing the 2022 Stewardship Report for our parish. It contains information for the Calendar Year 2021 and the Fiscal Year 1 July 2021– 30 June 2022. I am grateful to our staff members for compiling the information and commentary presented as well as the Finance and Pastoral Council Members for their input. This report is an important instrument of accountability by the staff to you the parishioners as stakeholders of our parish. It will be sent to you electronically in the coming weeks and posted to our parish website. Please take the time to read it section by section. It is my hope that this report will further your understanding of how we serve the community as well as an invitation for all our parishioners to consider greater involvement. Have a great week. Let us remember one another in prayer. Happy Sunday Peace. Father Jeff

Temporal

Stewardship & Outreach

Sharing Our Treasure

October 16, 2022 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Edwin A. Sevillano TemporalAdmin@stmaryscoltsneck.org

Included in this weekend’s offertory will be the annual appeal for World Mission Sunday. Please be generous.

"Take care to guard against all greed, for though one may be rich, one's life does not consist of possessions." LK 12:15

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.

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

To set up an online giving account please visit https://giving.parishsoft.com/smcn

Should you require our assistance setting up your new account, please call the parish office at 732 780 2666.

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

THANK YOU!

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!

Thank you for your continuous support!

Saint of the Week: Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael, Archangels

The Revelation of St. John tells us that Michael led the heavenly hosts that cast Satan and his followers out of heaven. He was also regarded in the early Church as the protector of Christians against the devil. Appropriately, he is the patron saint of infantry, paratroopers, mariners, and police.

Gabriel was the archangel who was God's messenger. He was mentioned twice as such in the Old Testament (Book of Daniel), but is more prominently known in two New Testament passages. Read more HERE.

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EPIC: A Journey Through Church History

Beginning: 18 October 2022

Evening Session: 7:30-9:00 pm

Facilitator: Chuck Young

MATTHEW: The King and His Kingdom

Beginning: 19 October 2022 Morning Session: 10:00-11:30 am Facilitator: Barbara Schaflin

Register Here!

Come, join the Diocese of Trenton Pilgrimage to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Washington DC on Saturday, November 12, 2022.

Bishop David M. O'Connell, CM invites you and your family to journey with him to this holy site. Plan now to be a part of this diocesan act of love and devotion in honor of Mary, Mother of the Church. Contact person: (Bus Captain) Rita Duenas (732) 533-7474

The bus will depart from the Parish of Saint Mary at 7:30 am on Saturday, November 12, 2022 and will return from DC after the 3:30 pm Mass. $5 to reserve your seat, parishioners only Register Here

A Morning of Reflection

Fr. Roger Landry is coming to St William the Abbot, Howell, NJ October 29, 2022

"The Nourishment of Saints: Learning from the Holy Ones How to Live a Eucharistic Life"

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD / PRINT THE FLYER

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.

the parish office.

fit 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.

TELEFRIENDS and IN-HOME RECREATION PROGRAMS

The AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP (Retired & Senior Volunteer Program) at Family & Children’s Service in Long Branch has meaningful volunteer opportunities for adults who are currently looking to make a difference in another person’s life. The programs provide a friendly connection for isolated and homebound adults. Committed volunteers will connect with clients once weekly through a scheduled friendly phone call or home visit. Volunteers are matched with a client based on mutual interests to provide companionship, along with health and well being check. Do you have the heart to serve and want to make a difference? Are you feeling isolated, alone and would like to engage in friendly communication? Do you know someone who would benefit from these programs? Call 732 728 1331 for more information or contact us online at https:// www.fcsmonmouth.org/_home/about fcs/ Shop now and AmazonSmile donates to St. Mary!

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.

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 PERSONAL RETREAT DAY

Monday, October 31 9:30 AM 2:30 PM Take a day away from the busyness of your life to rest a while in the Lord and experience God’s presence. Come to Francis House for silence, personal prayer and optional spiritual direction. The day begins and ends with a brief prayer together. Please bring a bag lunch. Donation: $10; $40 with spiritual direction.

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

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