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
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
Parish Trustees: Annette Raynor & Roger Zurro
September 10, 2023
23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
PARISH OFFICE
Please note our Fall/Winter office hours have begun on September 5. On Tuesday’s, the Parish Office will open at 2:00 pm and close at 7:30 pm. There will be no morning hours on Tuesday’s. Any questions, please call the office at (732)-780-2666.
NEW TO COLTS NECK? Join Saint Mary Parish!
We welcome you and invite you to register as parishioners of St Mary!
Please find our registration guidelines in our website under About Us/New Parishioners.
Worship schedule inside. Refer to website for more detailed information www.stmaryscoltsneck.org
Mass Intentions for:
Sunday, September 10 - Saturday, September 16 2023
Sunday, September 10 - Church
8 AM
Kathleen Walsh * Leonhardt and Wilk Family
Daniel Velba * Adele and Joe Velba
Lou Schmitt * John and Molly Aiello
10 AM
Sergio and Francisco Dos Santos * Dos Santos
Family
M. Saleem Khatri * Timothy and Maureen
Hellmann
Leonard J. Calderaro * John and Dawn Reinhardt
12 PM
Luigi Cantatore * Gabbard Family
Jim Reilly * Hugh and Phyllis Murphy
Juan Gutierrez * Keller Family
Monday, September 11 – 9 AM Church
Abel Bocanegra * Maria Yaninas
William Boffa Jr. * Barbara Hawthorne
Tuesday, September 12 -9 AM Chapel
Albert Herman * Ginny Hamlin
Wednesday, September 13 -9 AM Chapel
John Pancetti * Richard and Victoria Krauss
Dominic Dalise * Tom and Angela Kinlin
Thursday, September 14 -9 AM Chapel
Clare Chase * Rich and Maria Gerbino
Friday, September 15 - 9 AM Chapel
Margaret DeLuca * Lillian Moriggia
Saturday, September 16 – 4 PM Church
Paul Sharkey * Verga Family
Robert Ward * Carol Ward
Frank Donahue * Diane Carnevale
Mass Intention Requests
Requests can be made in person by stopping at the parish office, or online HERE. The suggested stipend is $10.
*YoucanalsotextMASSESto(732)-889-7800to requestmassintentions.*
2024
The 2024 Mass Intention Book will open on Sunday September 10, 2023 at 9:00 AM. Submit your requests using our online form (click here) or by printing and filling out our PDF (click here). Requests for specific dates in 2024 are preferred to be made online.
Parish Office dates for receiving requests:
Sunday, September 10, 9 am to 1 pm
Monday, September 11, 9 am to 2 pm
Tuesday, September 12, 2 pm to 7:30 pm
Availability 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. Ash Wednesday, 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.
Lifelong Catechesis - Week of September 10th to September 16th
READINGS FOR THE WEEK:
10 Sunday: TWENTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY
FOR DEEPER REFLECTION:
Question for Children: What is one thing you would do for someone whom you loved?
Question for Youth: Jesus tells us about the importance of community and friendship. When have you helped heal an argument between friends? How did that feel?
Question for Adults: How do you make sure you follow the way of love as described by Paul in today’s reading? What steps do you take to eliminate the unloving grudges, hatred, prejudice, or others.
Pleaseprayforthefollowingmembersofourparishcommunitywhoareill:
Kathleen Amatel
Valerie Barcheski
Michael Barker
John BARONE
Janice Basilice
Fr Bill Bausch
Eileen Beckley
Brenda Caronna
Christen Chellis
Lynette Colaco-Desouza
Blake Conley
Jack Coppola
Elizabeth DeStefano
Bill Donahue
Kaitlin Donahue Nagle
Sharon Evangellista
Joann Feliciti
Cynthia Fiedler
James Fiedler
Emily Gioacchini
Jason Greenberg
Edward Habrack
Tom Hudak
Elizabeth Lind Huseby
Leon Jankowski
Jon Kopko
Bridget Korn
Bob Lind
Lori Lettieri
Ludwig Mendola
Kevin O’Shea
Lou Schmitt
Owen Shoemaker
Victoria Slater
Gerard P. Thompson
Lauren Vinci
Toaddafamilymembertothesicklistfor8weeks,pleasecallor e-mailtheParishOffice.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
Col. John Anthony Coppola, US Army ~
TSgt Stephen Witherow, USAF ~
LCpl Edward Zarzecki, USMC
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 ~
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
Worship & Music
Andrew J. Macirowski - Pastoral Coordinator for Worship & Music / Principal OrganistWorship@stmaryscoltsneck.org Music@stmaryscoltsneck.org
The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary is celebrated annually on September 8,and nine months of the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception is celebrated on December 8. While the Church often chooses the date of a Saint’s death to commemorate their life, two notable exceptions are John the Baptist (whose nativity and passion are both celebrated) and the Blessed Virgin Mary (whose conception,nativity,and assumption are celebrated).
Although there are no biblical accounts of Mary’s birth or death, many apocryphal sources make mention of her, with some historical records to substantiate them. This feast has its roots in Jerusalem, in the early days of Christianity, and it was quite common to see scenes of Mary’s birth, annunciation,and assumption depicted in medieval art. Mary,born of Saint Anne, chosen by God to bear Jesus, is obviously held in high esteem in the Catholic Church,as well as some protestant denominations. As such,several local customs merge this feast day with the celebration of one of the many titles of our Lady, including:
Our Lady ofVictories (Malta)
Our Lady of Charity (Cuba)
Our Lady of Good Health (India)
The decision to observe Mary’s birth was the tangible groundwork for the “birth of salvation,” for through Mary would come the savior, Jesus Christ. Saint Augustine, in particular, was one theologian who stressed this important connection between Mary and the salvific work of her son.
PER ANNUM MASS SCHEDULE
September 9 2023 through May 25 2024
Saturday: 4:00 PM Mass
Sunday: 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM, and 12:00 PM (noon) Mass
Ministry Schedule: 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time
September 16 & 17
Altar Server Cantor Reader 1 Reader 2 EMHC
Saturday 5PM 2 SERVERS NEEDED Carly York
Mary Ellen Griffin
OH - Martha Cowles
Sunday 8AM 2 SERVERS NEEDED Bridget Farrow
Sunday 10AM
Jacob Barasky & George Barasky
Sunday 12PM
Charles Young
Joseph Ventura Kevin Swan
Carly York Carl Simone Barbara Schaflin
Jack Schatzle & Jimmy Schatzle CHOIR
Speak with a Priest
Richard Gerbino
Struggling with a life event and in need of spiritual assistance?
Want to celebrate the Sacrament of Penance outside the normal Confession times?
Trying to find your way back to engagement with the Church?
Discerning vocation?
Looking to complete your Sacraments of Initiation and wish to chat about the journey?
St Mary is offering the opportunity for parishioners to chat with a priest who is only indirectly engaged with the parish. If interested please contact Fr Mike Walsh by phone 732-780-2666 x205 or email frmike.walsh@stmaryscoltsneck.org
TH - Louise Habrack
TH - Elvira Dapul
ALT - Irene Weller
OH - Emily Santangelo
TH - Gina Schute
TH - Joyce Flynn
ALT - Joseph Flanagan
OH - Steve Stanley
TH - Gregory Calderaro
TH - Carol Donahue
ALT - Sue Fitzpatrick
LWD– NEEDED
OH - Monica Barr
Delores Lembo
TH - NEEDED
TH - NEEDED
ALT - Ron Gabbard
Vibiana, Virgin and Martyr, c. Third Century In 1851, Pope Pius IX bought a vineyard located just outside of Rome. When ancient catacombs were discovered underneath the land, the pope directed the Pontifical Commission for Sacred Archeology to explore the vast underground network. About two years later, an intact tomb was uncovered which was sealed by a marble tablet. When the tomb was opened, the skeleton of a young woman was discovered. She had apparently died a violent death. The inscription on the tablet, while not revealing the exact year of her death, bore markings which indicated that the victimRead More HERE.
Faith Formation
Faith
Formation / Religion EducationReligiousEd@stmaryscoltsneck.org
732-780-2666 X 309
This weekend kicks off our Fall Orientations for grades 1-8. We look forward to a great 23/24 school year. We are asking all RE families to consider helping out this year in the classrooms both in person and virtual. We are seeking volunteers
7th grade and up, including adults. Community service hours will be awarded. Sign up HERE.
This year’s Confirmation Retreat is approaching on 17 September for all Confirmandi. We pray for them and their families as they begin this new chapter in their faith journey!
Sign-ups for Fall movie day
Intergenerational are below.
Join us for our Fall Movie Day, 24 September, beginning at 12:00 noon Mass and continuing in the Spiritual Center Theatre!
Sign - up HERE.
Rose FarrowCoordinator of Faith Formation / Youth & Adult CatechesisYouthRE@stmaryscoltsneck.org
732-780-2666 X 310
Faith Formation Calendar
10 September 2023
Fall RE Orientation
Grades 1-6 beginning at 12:00PM mass
17 September 2023
Confirmation Retreat Beginning at the 10 AM mass AND Confirmation Prep-Class via Google Classroom
18 September 2023
Confirmation Prep-Class in-person
19 & 20 September 2023 First RE Class
Grades 1-6
4:50 PM - 6 PM [Campus]
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM [virtual]
8 October 2023
10 AM mass
First Holy Communion
14 October 2023
Confirmation Practice
15 October 2023
10 AM mass
First Holy Communion
20 October 2023
Sacrament of Confirmation
22 October 2023
12 PM mass
First Holy Communion
IMPORTANT RELIGIOUS ED LINKS
[2023 - 2024]
• Fall RE Schedule
• 2023 - 2024 RE Calendar
• Parent - Student Handbook
• Intergenerational List
• Intergenerational Digital Recording Sheet
Our Promise to Protect
The Diocese of Trenton is committed to the initiatives outlined in the U.S. Bishops’ Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People and to its own policies and guidelines in regard to the reporting and investigation of sexual abuse allegations involving minors. If you have been sexually abused as a minor by a member of the clergy or anyone representing the Catholic Church, or if you know of someone who was, you can report that abuse through the diocesan
ABUSE HOTLINE:
1-888-296-2965 or via e-mail at abuseline@dioceseoftrenton.org.
The Diocese of Trenton reports any allegations of sexual abuse to the appropriate law enforcement agencies. Anyone with an allegation is also encouraged to provide that information to local law enforcement authorities.
Child Protection Efforts
Are you curious or thinking of becoming Catholic?
We are here and ready to share the richness of our faith with you. If you’ve been looking everywhere for answers, and still haven’t found them, we invite you to find out what the Catholic Church offers.
RCIA is a comprehensive process, in which the Church supports and encourages the spiritual journeys of:
•those who are unbaptized and seeking to become Catholic
•those who are baptized, Catholic or in another Christian denomination, who wish to complete their Sacraments of Initiation (First Eucharist and Confirmation).
For more information contact: Rosemarie Farrow (732)780-2666 x310
YouthRE@stmaryscoltsneck.org
We are here to meet you wherever you are on your faith journey!
Join FORMED with St. Mary by clicking HERE and searching for our church’ s name (before) creating an account!
Trending:
Restless Heart: The Confessions of Augustine
Mary, Queen of Heaven: Brother Francis
Father Elijah: An Apocalypse by Michael D. O’Brien Clare and Francis
Movie Night:
Padre Pio: Miracle Man
Mother Teresa: No Greater Love
Esther: The Bible Collection
The 13th Day
ATTENTION - MARTHA MARY GUILD MEETINGS STARTING AGAIN
After a summer hiatus, the Martha Mary Guild’s monthly meetings will begin on September 13. All women (young, old & in-between) of the parish and our cohorts, are cordially invited to join us at 11:30 AM in the former chapel for the rosary, followed by BYOL (Bring Your Own Lunch) and supplied refreshments in Madonna Hall. St. Mary's own, Julia Cullen, Pastoral Coordinator of Faith Formation and Religion Education and Eucharist Revival Team Leader will then help us learn all about the "Eucharistic Revival,” which is a movement to restore understanding and devotion to this great mystery of the Eucharist, and also communed by Rose Farrow, Coordinator of Faith Formation / Youth & Adult Catechesis. Come and make new friends, renew old friendships and have a pleasant day! Please also be reminded to register as a member of Martha Mary Guild and join the mission of supporting Women’s and Children’s needs. Click HERE
Sanctuary Lamp
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 and view the openings for 2024 HERE .
Please remember in your prayers those who have recently died.
We have an Exciting year ahead leading up to the National Eucharistic Congress! Come be apart of the Revival Team at the Parish of St. Mary. SIGN UP today HERE.
October 1, 2023 at the 9:00 AM Mass, Saint Dominic Parish will be dedicating their shrine to the Blessed Carlo Acutis who Bishop
O’Conell named “Diocesan Patron of Youth, especially those in Catholic Schools and Religious Education Programs.”
The 9:00 AM Mass will be in celebration of Carlo and his encounters with the Lord in the Eucharist.
Carlo is greatly known for developing a website catalogue of all Eucharist miracles throughout history as a teenager, before his passing.
Address: 250 Old Squan Rd., Brick, NJ 08724
MyDearParishioners:
Today we celebrate the Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time. Facing another about sinfulness is one of the most difficult “dyings” we undertake a dying that requires us to risk relationships, let go of self-righteousness, perhaps face angry reactions. Fromthe otherside, admittingourownsinfulness—evensomethingso simple as apologizing to another takes great humility and honesty. Neither facing another nor beingfacedourselvesaboutsinfulnessiseasy!The good news and strength actually to be reconcilers comes from Jesus’ promise that he is in the midst of two or three gathered in his name. The challenge of living the paschal mystery comes in growing in consciousness that we and others are thepresenceofChrist.
I hope that all enjoyed the Labor Day Weekend holiday with family, friends and festivities. Many schools are now in session and the sports teams are ready for new seasons. Life in most households will become increasingly hectic with many demands for time and attention. Amidst all of these demands, make time for some solitudeorquiet.Setasidesomemomentsdailyto reflectonhowthingsaregoing,andthankGodfor the many and varied blessings that accompany us in our daily living. Coming together on Sunday for mass and the reception of the Holy Eucharist becomes a challenge for us and requires deliberateness in planning our days and weeks. Living in a suburban/rural like setting places more emphasis on parents/adults to transport children and young people to mass each Sunday. Walking or riding one’s bicycle is not really an option for the children of our parish. I thank the
parents and adults for setting such a good example for children and young people as we continuetoformtheminourCatholicFaithbyour example and sound catechesis. The Catholic Christian finds our fundamental identity when we are gathered for Eucharist as we keep holy the Lord’s Day. Likewise I am so very grateful to our parishioners who make the Eucharist available to our sick and homebound parishioners. Let us never forget those who have gonebeforeusinbuildingthekingdomofGod.
This weekend we return to our per annum weekendmassschedule.Thisscheduleremainsin effect until May 2024 unless otherwise noted. We welcome students and their families in; reparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation to the 4:00 PM mass. This is their orientation and serves as an opportunity to communicate the vision and expectations in preparation for Confirmation. This year the Sacrament of Confirmation will be administered Friday, 20 October 2023 here in our parish church. Pray for thesecandidates,theirsponsorsandparents.
This coming week, the priests of our Diocese of Trenton will gather Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday for the Annual Convocation of Priests. Pleaserememberallthepriestsofourdioceseand thoseservingourdioceseinyourprayer.
As we begin the month of September, please anticipate extra traffic on Route 34 through Thanksgiving with Apple and Pumpkin picking, hay rides, etc…. Have a great week. Let us remember one another in prayer. Happy Sunday.Peace.
Temporal Admin., Stewardship & Outreach
Sharing Our Treasure
September 3, 2023 – Twenty-SecondSunday in Ordinary Time
Edwin A. SevillanoTemporalAdmin@stmaryscoltsneck.orgOur monthly Building and Mortgage. payment is $7,966.26. Thank you for your generosity. Please continue to be generous. Included in this week’s offertory will be the appeal for Catholic University for $1,000. Please be generous.
“Come after me, says the Lord, and I will make you fishers of men.” Mt 4:19
As of September 5, 2023
Goal: $75,000
Pledged: $85,235
% of goal: 114%
# donors: 223
Average gift: $339.58
Paid to date: $82,875
THANK YOU for all of your efforts in supporting the Annual Catholic Appeal! Please continue to make your pledge payments so that our parish can receive the maximum rebate.
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 ConnectNow Giving App for Android or iOS.
Thank you for your continuous support!
Baptismal Preparation Session
St Mary Parish is offering our next Baptismal Preparation Session on:
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 1st 2023 at 1 PM
Pre-registrationisrequired aweekinadvance. ContactUs
Sacrament of Baptism
Parents 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.
2023 Bishop's Anniversary Blessing
October 8 (Ocean/Monmouth Counties)
All couples celebrating their 1st, 25th or 50th (or more) anniversary of Catholic marriage in 2023 are invited to the Bishop's Anniversary Blessing for Ocean/Monmouth County
Parishes on October 8, 2023 at the Co-Cathedral of St. Robert Bellarmine in Freehold. Family and friends are encouraged to attend the Anniversary Mass followed by a happy hour family reception. If you have any questions about registration, please contact: Peg Hensler, (609)-403-7156; phensler@dioceseoftrenton.org.
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 5th for $10 each in the Parish Office.
The prizes this year are:
1st Prize 2024 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.
The next (6-week) training class for telephone volunteers at CONTACT (24-hour crisis intervention hotline) will begin on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, twice a week for 6 weeks, every Tuesday & Thursday from 6:30 -9:30 P.M. In person training will be held at St. Luke’s Church, 1674 Old Freehold Rd., Toms River. CONTACT is a free and confidential service, and has been assisting with the needs of individuals throughout the community since 1975, by providing a safe place for callers to talk about their problems with anonymity. Information and referral are provided when requested.
For additional training information, please call the CONTACT office – 732-240-6104.
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!
IN-PERSON OR ZOOM
MONTHLY SPIRITUAL EXERCISES
10 Wednesdays 3:00 – 4:30 PM
September 13
October 11
November 8
December 6
January 3
February 7
March 6
April 3
May 1 & 29
Please give yourself the gift of this retreat that invites you to pray with Scriptures each day using the format of the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius. We will use The Ignatian Adventure by Kevin O’Brien, SJ and The Gift of Spiritual Intimacy by Monty Williams, SJ. Led by S. Marcy.
Donation: $200
34 WEEKLY ZOOM MEETINGS
SPIRITUAL EXERCISES OF ST. IGNATIUS
34 Tuesdays 3:00
September 12 – May 14
4:30 PM
On Zoom to alleviate travel each week. In this full version, we will experience the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius which corresponds to a 30-day retreat at a retreat house.
You are committing to one hour of prayer every day and a weekly meeting. We will use The Ignatian Adventure by Kevin O’Brien, SJ and The Gift of Spiritual Intimacy by Monty Williams, SJ. Led by S. Marcy and S. Marie.
Donation: $400
EVENING ZOOM SERIES
TAKING THE SPIRITUAL EXERCISES TO THE MOVIES
10 Wednesdays 7:00 – 8:30 PM
September 13
October 11
November 8
December 6
January 3
February 7
March 6
April 3
May 1 & 29
In addition to praying through the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius, these Jesuit authors offer us movies to view that accompany the various parts of The Exercises and give practical evidence of the graces received in the prayer. We will use Finding God in the Dark by Jesuits John Pungente and Monty Williams. Led by S. Marcy.
Donation: $200
A WALK IN THEIR SHOES
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Sunday, November 5, Ocean’s Harbor House is hosting their 3rd annual walk to build awareness for children and families experiencing homelessness.
The 2-Mile walk will be held on Asbury Park’s Boardwalk and costs $20 per walker.
T-shirts and prizes will be available to all participants.