October 9, 2022 - 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Mass Intentions for:

Saturday, October 8 Sunday, October 15th

For * Requested by

Saturday, October 8 4 PM Church

James Resko * Jon and Mary Kopko

Sergio Dos Santos * Dos Santos Family Peter Griffin * Bob Endlicher and Catherine Love

Sunday, October 9 Church

8 AM Helen and John Sionas * Eileen and Michael Stivala Carlos Martins * Lorraine Martins Neil Slattery * Bill and Cathy Lenahan

10 AM Kenneth Reinhardt * Dawn and John Reinhardt Susan Duenas * Mom and Dad (Rita and Michael) Angela Duenas * Michael and Rita Duenas

12 PM Pro Populo

Kathleen Liberatore * Vincent and Mario Special Intention * Robert Amling

Monday, October 10 9 AM Chapel Mildred Rapacciulo * Jack and Rorie Coppola Frederick Rimmele * Barbara Saake

Tuesday, October 11 – 9 AM Chapel Eleanore Salvo * Darryl Turkaly Anthony Gervasio * Lorraine Lee

Wednesday, October 12 9 AM Chapel

Neil Slattery * Ginny Hamlin Ann Schamberger * Angela and Tom Kinlin

Thursday, October 13 – 9 AM Chapel William Maloney, Jr. * Lorraine Lee and Family Caroline Penczak * Henry Ziobro

Friday, October 14 – 9 AM Chapel Branca and Richter Families * Francine and Joseph Corcoran Baden Pinney * Drs. Gener and Elvira Dapul

Saturday, October 15 4 PM Church

Pro Populo

Rachel and Joe Verga * Verga Family Paul Saake * Barbara Saake

Sunday, October 16 Church 8 AM Deceased Members DeStefano/Albruno Families * Mr. and Mrs. M. Franceschetti Jean Brock * Ed Brock Anna Boffa * Jane Slattery

10 AM Ann Swift * Valesi Family Special Intention * Robert Amling Neil Slattery * Susan Brunner and Family

12 PM Nerio Dapul * Drs. Gener and Elvira Dapul * Ronald G. Centaro * Connie Bonanno Veronica Zarobinski Szatkowski * Rev. Fr. Jeffrey E. Lee, Staff and Parishioners

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

SN 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

Lifelong Catechesis Week of October 9th October 15th

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

9 Sunday: TWENTY-SEVENTH SUNDAY ORDINARY TIME

2 Kgs 5:14 17 / 2 Tm 2:8 13 / Lk 17:11 19

10 Monday: GAL 4:22-24, 26-27, 31 5:1 / LK 11:29-32

11 Tuesday: GAL 5:1 6 / LK 11:37 41

12 Wednesday: GAL 5:18-25 / LK 11:42-46

13 Thursday: EPH 1:1 10 / LK 11:47 54

14 Friday: EPH 1:11-14 / LK 12:1-7

Saturday: EPH 1:15-23 / LK 12:8-12

Grotto Candles

The Grotto Candles are available for your prayer intentions.

Offering is $3.00 per candle.

Please remember in your prayers those who have recently died.

FOR DEEPER REFLECTION:

Question for Children: Make up a prayer which tells God you are thankful for everything you have, even if it’s not all you want.

Question for Youth: Only one of the lepers returned to give thanks. This past week, when have you stopped to thank someone for something good they have done for you? When have you thanked God this week?

Question for Adults: What are some ways you can think of to show gratitude to God? Make them concrete and real.

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

One intention is accepted per week (Sunday - Saturday) for the Lamp. The suggested donation is $25.

Request online HERE.

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

Welcome to the newest members of our Saint Mary Parish family

November 6, 2022

at Madonna Hall

is mandatory for those wishing to become parishioners at the Parish of St. Mary.

Parish Office

you wish to attend

FrancescoPace

Worship & Music

Andrew J. Macirowski - Pastoral Coordinator for Worship & Music

Principal Organist

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 person 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 time is celebrated as the last of the three as a child, but second if part of the RCIA (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

Mass of Remembrance

30, 2022

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 Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, 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 of Advent 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 worldwide Church.

Saint of the Week:

Kateri Tekakwitha, Virgin, 1656 1680

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.

Kateri was born in upstate New York, the daughter of a Mohawk warrior. Her mother died of smallpox when Kateri was four and she was adopted by her two aunts and an uncle. Kateri had also contracted smallpox and the disease left her with a lingering illness and a disfigured face.

During this time, the French Jesuits had undertaken an evangelization mission to the Indians. Kateri’s uncle, a powerful Mohawk chief, warned her against the Jesuit “Black Robes” whom he blamed for the sickness and disease which had fallen on the tribe. The girl’s experience with the Jesuits was quite different however. She found them to be kind and gentle and through their message, she felt called to Christianity

Read more HERE.

Worship Schedule: 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Saturday, October 15th Sunday, October 16th

Altar Server Cantor Reader 1 Reader 2 EMHC

Saturday

4PM Server Needed Server Needed

Sunday

8AM Server Needed Server Needed

Sunday

10AM

Bridget Farrow Kathy Maher Charles Young

Carly York Kevin Swan

Annette Raynor

Tesya Yaninas Larissa Yaninas Choir Jennifer Stubbs Barbara Scharfin

Organ Host Louise Habrack Tabernacle Host Irene Weller

Tabernacle Host Susan Murphy

Alternate Emily Santangelo

Organ Host Lisa Aldridge Tabernacle Host Gina Shute Tabernacle Host Jane Slattery

Alternate Joseph Flanagan

Organ Host Steve Stanley Tabernacle Host Heidi Lohn Tabernacle Host Maureen Geiger

Alternate Dawn Reinhardt

Sunday

12Noon Jack Schatzle Jimmy Schatzle Choir Richard Gerbino Alicia Mendez

Baptismal Preparation Session

St Mary Parish is offering our next Baptismal Preparation

Session on: TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 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

Organ Host Ron Gabbard Tabernacle Host Monica Barr Tabernacle Host - Minister Needed

Alternate Minister Needed

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

Parish Access Code: KQ4VQ3

Click HERE for this week’s episode.

This is the practice of having the children, ages 4-12, leave the Sunday assembly during the Liturgy of the Word (readings) and gather in a separate environment to engage in the Liturgy of the Word at a level more appropriate to the children’s understanding. Join us every Sunday at the 10am mass

Faith Formation

Faith Formation

Julia Cullen -

Pastoral Coordinator of Faith Formation / Religion Education

ReligiousEd@stmaryscoltsneck.org

-780-266

309

Rose FarrowCoordinator of Faith Formation / Youth & Adult Catechesis

We continue to pray for all of the children who will be making their First Holy Communion and Confirmation this month. We are now taking RSVP’s for HALLOWEEN HALLS, please RSVP for this intergenerational on page 7. We are still looking for families to decorate rooms, consider volunteering! The sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation will be taking place during Advent. All 2nd graders from both the summer and fall RE program will be attending the two day retreat/rehearsal, prior to receiving this sacrament for the very first time. Please see details on page 7 and mark your calendars.

16 October 2022

First Holy Communion 10am mass & 12pm mass

Faith Formation Calendar

8 October 2022 Confirmation Rehearsal beginning at 4:00pm mass Confirmandi must be accompanied by a parent or sponsor

9 October 2022 First Holy Communion 10am mass

12 October 2022

First Holy Communion Rehearsal for 10/16 Communion 5pm rehearsal for 10am mass, 6pm rehearsal for 12pm mass

14 October 2022 Confirmation 4pm sharp

16 October & 17 October Confirmation Prep Class

29 October 2022

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

30 October 2022

Parish Mission MANDATORY for Confirmation Prep Class

See page 12 of the Bulletin for details

12 November 2022

Pilgrimage to DC Intergenerational (see page 13 for details)

22 November 2022

Penance and Reconciliation Retreat 5pm or 6pm

29 November 2022 Rehearsal 5pm or 6pm

HALLOWEEN HALLS

Halls

Sign

Halloween Halls Participant

Halls

Faith at Home is a monthly resource produced by the Diocese of Trenton to encourage families to grow in the practice of the faith. Practical ideas, tips, resources, and encouragement will be provided each month through the monthly column and podcast. Visit the Site

We are pleased to announce the celebration of the

Penance and Reconciliation

Retreat and Rehearsal

SAVE THE DATE

Tuesday, November 22 and Tuesday, November 29, 2022

Please join us for this two day retreat/ rehearsal for all 2nd graders. Both days are mandatory for all Summer and Fall 2nd grade students in the religious education program. It will last one hour each day. We ask that one parent/ guardian attend with the student. For your convenience, we offer two time slots each day, 5pm or 6pm.

Sacrament of Confirmation:

Date: Friday, 14 October 2022 Time: 4:00pm sharp

VicarGeneral,DioceseofTrenton

Please keep the Confirmandi in your prayers

Other Mandatory Dates: Confirmation Practice (9th Graders) Saturday, October 8, 2022

Beginswith4:00pmmass Candidate MUST beaccompaniedbytheir parentand/orsponsor

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

SAVE THE DATE - PARISH MISSION - OCT. 30, 31 & NOV. 1

Jon Leonetti, Catholic Speaker and Author

Quo vadis

My Dear Parishioners:

Today we celebrate the Twenty Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time. The leper was healed while “Jesus continued his journey to Jerusalem.” This is what happens to us when by paschal mystery living we walk with Jesus to Jerusalem: on the way we are healed of our infirmities. We are healed each time we come to Eucharist to give praise and thanks to God and in this act of worship we become more perfect members of the body of Christ. We are healed each time we put others ahead of ourselves and in these simple acts we strengthen our faith. We are healed each time we pause a few seconds to “give thanks to God” for the many blessings of each day because by giving thanks to God we acknowledge that God has acted in Christ. Gratitude is an expression of paschal mystery living because by giving thanks we acknowledge our own indebtedness we are poor and everything we are and are becoming is because God has raised us up. God gives us so much (salvation) and asks so little of us in return (thankfulness). This is but another reminder that our relationship to God isn’t between equals-God’s gifts are lavish, far more than anything we could earn or accomplish on our own. This is why paschal mystery living makes such good sense. By living Jesus’ dying and rising in our own simple everyday tasks, we render God the greatest thanks and worship because our lives become like that of the divine Son. Our thanks are manifestation of God’s salvation.

Many thanks to all those who helped to prepare the Feast Day of Saint Francis of Assisi and the blessing of animals and pets. This month we are called and challenged to reflect on God’s Gift of Human Life and how we can highlight this tremendous gift. The dignity of every human person from conception to natural death is a basic teaching of our church. We support this teaching in lots of ways: by talking with children & grandchildren about human sexuality, about our bodies as temples of the Holy Spirit, our choices to share our resources for the poor and marginalized, our willingness to be inconvenienced in order to serve the poor and needy in our midst. Respect for Human Life is how we care for the sick and elderly in our community. Many of these wom-

en and men sacrificed greatly for us to be here and to enjoy the comforts that many of us have. Let us never forget them in their time of need. During this month of October the Church invites us to re discover the importance of regular prayer especially the prayer of the Rosary. It is a simple prayer that can be prayed at any time in almost any situation.

This weekend at the 10:00am Mass and next weekend at the 10:00am & 12:00 noon masses we will welcome families who are presenting their children for their First Holy Communion. This is a special; time for families as well as for our parish community. It is the responsibility of parents, godparents, and parishioners to provide for the formation and education of our young people in our Catholic Faith. Discovering the richness of our faith is more that just memorizing teachings…it is about learning how to integrate those teachings and precepts into our lives. Thank you for your support of our Catechetical Initiatives.

This coming Friday our parish will welcome Reverend Msgr. Thomas N. Gervasio, Vicar General for the Diocese of Trenton, who will administer the Sacrament of Confirmation to the candidates from our parish community. I ask that you keep these candidates, their parents, sponsors and family members in your prayer. These young people are the future of our Church wherever they may settle as adults. What they encounter here in our parish and within their own family homes will be with them throughout their adult lives. May they continue to grow in their faith and may that faith support their witness of Christ’s presence in our world.

Thank you for your gift to the 2022 Annual Catholic Appeal. I encourage those who have made pledges to continue making payments so that we might achieve our goal. Rebates from this appeal are usually distributed during the month of February. Thank you for your generous support. Have a great week. Let us remember one another in prayer. Happy Sunday. Peace! Father Jeff

Edwin

&

Building & Mortgage Collection $3,174 Our monthly mortgage payment is $7,966.26

"When you have done all you have been commanded, say, 'We are unprofitable servants; we have done what we were obliged to do'. " Luke 17: 10

THANK YOU for the Sacrificial Stewardship. Offerings

we support the ministries, programs and facilities of our parish. May God Bless you for the sacrifices that you make.

up

you require our assistance setting up

new account,

780 2666.

call the parish office

can also download the

Giving App

As of October 3, 2022

to date:

you have not yet made a gift, there are pledge forms available in the back of church, or you can visit 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. Your gift will truly make a difference. Thank you for your prayers and support.

for your continuous

All Souls Remembrance

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.

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 Sunday, November 12, 2022 and will return from DC after the 3:30 pm Mass. $5 to reserve your seat, parishioners only Register Here

Bishop O'Connell noted that Blessed Carlo Acutis' feast day is October 12

This year's annual Catholic Schools Mass in which students from each of the Diocese's Catholic schools gather for Mass with the Bishop, will be celebrated on October 12.

The Blessed Carlo Acutis Eucharistic exhibit will be on display in the Co-Cathedral of St Robert Bellarmine, Freehold, during the following times:

October 7 3:30pm 9:00pm, October 8 9:30am 6:00pm

October 10 9:30am 9:00pm, October 11 9:30am 3:00pm, 6:00pm 9:00pm

October 14 9:30am 9:00pm, October 16 3:00pm 9:00pm

Read more about Carlo Acutis here

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

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.

732 780 0135 today for more

Martha Mary Guild

Saint John Vianney High School OPEN HOUSE 2022

INFORMATION & REGISTRATION

Sat., Oct. 22, 2022 - 9:00am to 11:30am

Thurs. Oct. 27, 2022 7:00pm to 9:00pm

Register for your Open House visit CLICK HERE

Our very special guest for our October meeting will be the Co creator and Co Founder of a local Non profit called “No Limits Café”, Mark Cartier. Both Stephanie and Mark Cartier saw a need and addressed it. Mark will share their story with us.

All women of St. Mary’s and our cohort Parishes are cordially invited to join us on October 12 at 11:30am in the old chapel for the rosary, noon for (BYOL) Bring Your Own Lunch, and the speaker will start at 12:30pm. Read more here.

RETROUVAILLE: REDISCOVER THE LOVE IN YOUR MARRIAGE

Tens of thousands of couples have healed their marriages through Retrouvaille (pronounced Retro-vy). If you know anyone who could benefit from this program, please pass this on. Couples learn to build communication skills and to increase intimacy. It provides help for marriage problems, difficulties or crises. The next program will be the weekend of October 14 - 16 at the Family Life Center in Malvern, PA. For more information, or to register, visit www.HelpOurMarriage.org or call 215-766-3944 or 800-470-2230. All inquiries are strictly confidential.

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.

REALITY VS. VIRTUAL REALITY

Monday, October 10 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM

Anthony De Mello, SJ challenges us to face the truth about happiness and contentment in Rediscovering Life: Awaken to Reality. Our ego’s belief that we can be happy, only if we have everything to which we are so attached, shadows over the truth. We do have everything that we need to be happy. Our unhappiness occurs when we focus on what we do not have rather than on what we have. Donation: $25, includes lunch. Zoom $20

ZOOM ONLY LOVERS OF THÉRÈSE

4 Tuesdays: Oct. 11, Nov. 15, Dec. 13, Jan. 10 7:00 8:00 PM

St. Thérèse of Lisieux witnesses and teaches so much about finding God in the ordinary and promises that holiness is within our reach. This series will renew your friendship and give you a new understanding of her holiness and wisdom. We will use The Gospel According to St. Thérèse, by Br. Joseph Schmidt between sessions. Donation: $50

IN-PERSON ONLY

PERSONAL RETREAT DAY

Wednesday, October 12 9:30 AM 2:30 PM

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.

Shop now and AmazonSmile donates to St. Mary!

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.

Rosary Rally October 15, 2022

We are inviting you to join us at a public Rosary Rally on Saturday, October 15th under the big tent at St. Mary’s Mother of God Church. Arrive by 11:45 AM, Rosary Starts at 12 PM SHARP Please join us in offering reparation for the sins and offenses committed against the Immaculate Heart of Mary, and the conversion of the United States.

Saint Mary, Mother of God Church 19 Cherry Tree Farm Rd., Middletown, NJ 07748