The parish of saint Mary A Catholic Community Proclaiming the Greatness of God in our Time OnePhalanxRoad,ColtsNeck,NJ07722Phone:732-780-2666Fax: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 Worship schedule inside. Refer to website for more detailed information www.stmaryscoltsneck.org 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time September 11, 2022 SAVE THE DATE - PARISH MISSION - OCT. 30, 31 & NOV. 1 Jon Leonetti, Catholic Speaker and Author NEWTOCOLTSNECK?JoinSaintMaryParish! We welcome you and invite you to register as parishioners of St Mary! Please find our registration guidelines in our website under Community/NewParishionerOrientation Parish Office Hours M I W I TH 9 am 2 pm Tuesday 2 pm 7:30 pm Sunday 9 am 12 noon Office closed Friday & Saturday
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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.
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September 10 5 PM Church Ed McGrory * Diane Carnevale Intentions of Leonidas Mavrookas * Suzanne Schlesinger Steven Parkes * Parkes Family Sunday, September 11 Church 8 AM Deceased Members DeStefano/Albruno Families * Mr. and Mrs. M. Franceschetti Jean Brock * Ed Brock Dawn Merbeth * Rita and Michael Duenas 10 AM Abel Bocanegra * Yaninas Family Sergio and Francisco Dos Santos * Dos Santos Family Lawrence Patrick Dickinson *Linda Dickinson Pancila & Family 12 PM Pro LuigiPopuloCantatore * Gabbard Family Anna Boffa * Susan Murphy Monday, September 12 9 AM Chapel George Ruggieri * Aida Pereira Ruggieri Peter Griffin * Diane Carnevale Tuesday, September 13 9 AM Chapel Gloria Picinich * Mr. and Mrs. Nick Hroncic Intentions of Jack Coppola * Meredith and Mario Geneve Wednesday, September 14 9 AM Chapel Eleanore Salvo * Richard and Maria Gerbino Cipriano Maranan * Drs. Gener and Elvira Dapul Thursday, September 15 9 AM Chapel Special Intention * Robert Amling Margaret Dedalis * Donna and Frank Sikorskas Friday, September 16 9 AM Chapel Krystna DeVille * Jean and Chet Galloway Suzanne Schlesinger * Lorraine M. Lee and Family Saturday, September 17 5 PM Church Pro Rev.PopuloFr.Thomas Triggs * Rev. Fr. Jeffrey E. Lee, Staff & Parishioners Dorothy Deckert * John and Susan Murphy Sunday, September 18 Church 8 AM Michaelina Gasparine * Neil and Jane Slattery Robert Arcoleo * Ed Brock Neil Slattery * Jeanne and Matt Cerbone 10 AM Eileen Ferrante * Zaino Family Special Intention * Robert Amling Carlos Martins * DeNigris Family 12 pm Joseph and Giovanna Fraschilla * Palma and Kevin Ridgway Thomas Ridgway * Palma and Kevin Ridgway John DeStefano * Mr. and Mrs. M. Franceschetti
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Please pray for the following members of our parish family who are ill:
Mass Intentions for: Saturday, September 10th - Sunday, September 18th For * Requested by
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
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Emily Gioacchini Tom ElizabethHudakLind Huseby Bridget Korn Bob Lind Lori LudwigDonnaLettieriLodiMendola Kevin O’Shea Owen LaurenGerardVictoriaShoemakerSlaterP.ThompsonVinci
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 ChristianUSNHoulihan, LT. Jason Joseph Howe, USN SPC Michael John Mento, US Army
Jack Coppola Kaitlin Donahue Nagle Sharon Evangellista Joann JamesCynthiaFelicitiFiedlerFiedler
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Sunday, November 6, 2022 is mandatory for those wishing to become at the Parish of St. Mary. Please contact the Parish Office if you wish to attend 732 780 2666
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Question for Youth: The prodigal son was welcomed home even though he had sinned. How hard is it for you to ask for forgiveness? Is it hard for you to believe that you are still loved even when you have sinned?
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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: Church - 10/23 Chapel - 10/16, 10/30, 12/11, 12/25 Catechesis Week of September 11th September 17th FOR THE WEEK TWENTY-FOURTH SUNDAY ORDINARY TIME - 13-14 / Tm 1:12-17 / Lk 15:1-32 1 Cor 11:17-26, 33 / Lk 7:1-10 1 Cor 12:12 14, 27 31a / Lk 7:11 Nm 21:4b-9 / Jn 3:13-17 1 Cor 15:1 11 / Jn 19:25 27 or Lk 2:33 35 1 COR 15:12-20 / LK 8:1-3 1 COR 15:35-37, 42-49 / LK 8:4-15
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Question for Children: The father in this story welcomed his son home, even after he ran away and did bad things. How do you know God welcomes you after you do that?
Question for Adults: When you wander away from being true to your faith, how do you know God will take you back? What signs do you see?
Grotto Candles The Grotto Candles are available for your prayer intentions. Offering is $3.00 per candle. The Sanctuary Lamps this week are burning for: Chapel: KevinA.Clemenza*Russ,PatandRobertClemenza Church: LawrencePatrickDickinson*Dickinson-PancilaFamily Please remember in your prayers those who have recently died. Helene Dickinson New Parishioner Orientation
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An altar server is a person who assists the clergy during the celebration of a liturgy. Their role can be traced back to the third century. The roles of an altar server include:
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Cross bearer: one who carries the processional crucifix during the procession, recession, and sometimes during the presentation of the offering from the faithful.
Sometimes the term “server” is confused with “acolyte”. In the Roman Catholic church, the latter term refers to an instituted acolyte, a male who is preparing for the diaconate (and possibly later the priesthood) and is authorized to prepare, purify and arrange the sacred vessels after the distribution of Holy Communion. In other Christian denominations, the term “acolyte” is synonymous with “attendant” and they carry out similar duties as Catholic altar servers.
Do you have children interested in becoming an altar server? Be sure to attend the RE orientation next weekend and sign up!
When a bishop celebrates Mass, 2 altar servers, wearing either white gloves or vimpas (a liturgical garment, similar to a shawl, worn over the shoulders, with pockets for the hands) will hold the miter and crosier for the bishop, and present them to him at appropriate times.
Altar servers fulfill many important duties at Mass, and, at some solemnities, as many as 6 or more are necessary to completely realize the fully dignified potential of those celebrations. At most other liturgical celebrations, 2 servers will often suffice.
A follower of St. John the Evangelist, Polycarp was one of the second generation of Church leaders known as Apostolic Fathers. As the bishop of Smyrna (modern day Izmir, Turkey), Polycarp was the acknowledged leader of the Eastern Church. He traveled to Rome to meet with Pope Anicetus for discussion of certain issues. Among these was the timing of Easter which the eastern and western Churches differed on. Neither was able to persuade the other on this point, but they concluded that each should follow their own custom. Despite this disagreement, the pope, to signify his respect, asked Polycarp to celebrate the Eucharist in his own papal church. Read more HERE.
Thurifer: one who carries the thurible containing the lit charcoal and boat containing the incense. They carry this during the procession and recession, and assist the priest or deacon any time the use of incense is prescribed during Mass.
Any of the above duties are also performed in liturgical processions of any kind, such as a eucharistic procession, stations of the cross, etc.
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Candle bearers: usually two persons, they carry processional candlesticks during the procession and recession, and accompany the procession of the book of gospels.
Altar Servers
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Altar servers will also ring the Sanctus bells at the epiclesis and elevation, assist the clergy in preparing the altar prior to the Liturgy of the Eucharist, and hold any liturgical books for the priest during the liturgy.
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MISSIONARY CO-OP WEEKEND
Our second collection the weekend of September 17 and 18, will be taken to support the needs of our Catholic churches in third world countries. Please make your checks out to St Mary Parish and write “Mission Co-Op” in the memo line. Thank you for being part of our Mission Family and in spreading the message of the Gospel of Jesus Christ in these developing nations of the world. Please be as generous as possible in this second collection.Online givers can make your donations HERE
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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. us every Sunday at the 10am mass Baptismal Preparation Session
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St Mary Parish is offering our next Baptismal Preparation Session on: TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2022 at 6:00 PM is required a week in advance. Contact Us of Baptism 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
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Intergenerational - Halloween Halls beginning at 4pm mass and continuing in building for trick or treating
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First Holy Communion Rehearsal for 10/9 10am Communion 5 pm Church 12 October 2022
We wish all of our students a wonderful school year! The Fall RE program begins with orientation on the 17th for 7th & 8th graders and on the 18th of September for 1st 6th graders. This is mandatory for all Fall RE students & parents. We are taking rsvp’s for our Fall Movie Day intergenerational, link on next page. We are still in need of parent facilitators for The Liturgy of the Word Dismissal. beginning at 5pm mass, followed by in church September 2022 Fall RE , 12pm mass followed by church 9th grade only, beginning at 10am begin for 6 25 September 2022 Fall Movie Day Madonna Hall
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First Holy Communion Rehearsal for 10/16 Communion 5pm rehearsal for 10am mass, 6pm rehearsal for 12pm mass 29 October 2022
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www.stmaryscoltsneck.org September 11, 2022 7 Liturgy of the FacilitatorsDismissalWordneeded Liturgy of the Word takes place on Sunday at 10am mass Wewilltrain CommitmentisoneSunday amonth/every5weeks Flexibleschedule Facilitators will help the children, ages 4 12, engage in the Liturgy of the Word at a level more appropriate to the children’s understanding. Ifyouwouldliketovolunteer, j.cullen@stmaryscoltsneck.orgemail orcalltheREofficeat732 780 2666ext.309 We are pleased to announce the celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation: Date: Friday,14October2022 Time: 4:00pmsharp VicarGeneral,DioceseofTrenton Please keep the Confirmandi in your prayers Other Mandatory Dates: Confirmation retreat (9th graders) Sunday, September 18, 2022 Beginswith10:00ammass, endsatapproximately2:00pm Candidate MUST beaccompaniedbytheir parentand/orsponsor Confirmation Practice (9th Graders) Saturday, October 8, 2022 Beginswith4:00pmmass Candidate MUST beaccompaniedbytheirparent and/orsponsor Links: Diocesan Pilgrimage 11 12 22 FLYER Guide for Catholic families of opt out rights for curriculum of public school students Intergenerational List for the 22/23 school year Intergenerational Participation Record Yearly Calendar of Events LINK HERE Next intergenerational… Movie Day Sunday, 25 September, 2022 beginning at the 12pm mass Followed by movie in Madonna Hall-RSVP HERE Become more involved at The Parish of Saint Mary! PleaseconsiderbecominganAltarServer Please contact Andrew Macirowski at worship@stmaryscoltsneck.org to let us know you are interested!
Tuesday, September 28, 2021 from 2-7 pm
You can print this form and return to the Parish Office, or pick up a form at the office. Please be sure to have several options for your desired dates so that we can accommodate you properly. Ash Wednesday, Christmas, Easter and the Sacred Triduum are not available for intentions. It is appropriate for you or the family of the deceased to attend the mass when celebrated. The suggested stipend for a mass Intention is $10.00 and has been set by the N.J. Bishops in the Province of Newark. Stipend can be paid by cash, check, or credit Everycard. effort will be made to satisfy all requests, however in some cases the intention availability for a date you are requesting may be filled and you will be asked to choose another date.
Walking With Purpose Fall 2022-2023 Program
After the initial Mass Book opening, requests may be submitted using this multi-intention form, on-line, or a Mass Request Envelope. Availability of dates is on a first-come first served basis. The members of the Mass Book team do not have the authority to make exceptions, so please do not ask them to do so. If you have any questions please contact the Parish Office at 732-780-2666.
Monday, September 27, 2021 from 9-2 pm
Opening Your Heart: The Starting Point
OCTOBER 6, 2022 April 27, 2023 Thursdays 10:00AM7:00PM11:30AM -8:30PM CONTACT: Anne anne.t.baker@gmail.comat
Parish Office Dates and Times for receiving of requests:
Sunday, September 26, 2021 from 9-12 noon
This year requests can be made via paper or online. Online requests will open on the 25th.
Opening Your Heart: The Starting Point is our foundation Bible study, and we recommend all participants new to Walking with Purpose begin here, regardless of previous experience with Bible study. We encourage everyone to experience Opening Your Heart because we believe this Bible study is an incredibly effective guide to deep, lasting transformation of the heart. Join us as we take a deeper dive into the core questions that we need to wrestle with if we want to experience all that God has for us. Touching the Divine draws us into a deeper relationship with Jesus as we reflect on Christ’s personality. Knowing Him more intimately will increase our love for Him. St. John referred to himself as “the disciple whom Jesus loved.” As we study, John will teach us how much Christ loves us and how His love is the true satisfaction of our souls.
The 2023 Mass Intention Book will open on Sunday, September 25, 2022 for date specific Mass Intentions within the 2023 year.
Requests will be time stamped when received to provide order of entry into the new year book.
Program Dates:
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Today we celebrate the Twenty Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time. If God is so compassionate and loving with us, then as faithful disciples of Jesus we must risk being so compassionate and loving with others. First of all, this means that we don’t judge whether the other is worth our compassion and love. God shows us that all are even outcasts and sinners. Second, we don’t earn compassion and love. Since it is a free gift of God to us, it is a gift we freely give to others. We don’t wait until someone wrongs us to show compassion and love-we offer these gifts simply because the other is a beloved of God. It’s much easier for us to be compassionate and loving when the end situation is better for us. For example, we might forgive a family member some wrong doing because we want peace in the family. It is far more risky to be compassionate when there is no immediate gain for us in sight.As disciples we are called to be compassionate simply because this is the way Jesus was. Living the paschal mystery means that we feast well and often because we realize that God “hugs” us with compassion and love without calculating whether we deserve it or not. This weekend we remember the tragic events of September 11, 2001. This day forever changed many Americans and certainly changed our sense of security. It also rallied national pride and a determination to help make our country and the world a better place. There was a return to churches and an unprecedented atmosphere of caring and concern. Acknowledgement of God soared and our dependency on God helped to sort through a mix of emotions. We continue to remember those whose lives were ended and their survivors. Let us continue to trust in God’s providential care for us as we remember that day. Next weekend we welcome parents and children participating in our Parish Religious Education Fall Program. During the summer months we offer two modules. During the Fall, Winter & Spring months we offer Confirmation Preparation for grades 7&8; online learning for grades 3, 4, 5, 6; and on-campus classes for grades 1 and 2. With our grade 2 receiving the sacrament of First Penance and grade 3 receiving First Holy Communion. We offer many options to assist families share our Catholic Faith with their children. We continue to offer inter generational opportunities throughout the year. All of this is predicated upon regular participation in Sunday Mass. Learning about our Catholic Faith without participating in Sunday Mass, the most important part of our Catholic Identity, sends mixed messages especially to the children. It is my hope that our parish will continue to offer the very best so that families will want to participate in Sunday Eucharist and all that our parish has to offer.
My Dear Parishioners:
Next weekend we will welcome Father PJ Alindogan, Diocesan Director of the Society for the Propagation of the Faith. This is the annual Mission Cooperative that is scheduled each year. Please come prepared to support the Foreign Mission Outreach of our Catholic Church. Have a great week. Let us pray for one another. Happy Sunday. Peace. Father Jeff Quo vadis . . .
www.stmaryscoltsneck.org September 11, 2022 10 Edwin A. Sevillano TemporalAdmin@stmaryscoltsneck.org Temporal Admin., Stewardship & Outreach “ Weekly Sacrificial Stewardship $18,847 Envelope Contributions $11,654 Electronic/Online Contributions $6,922 Loose Contributions $62.55$271297 # Registered Parishioner Households 992 Sharing Our Treasure September 4, 2022 23rd Sunday in Ordinary
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
Corporate Matching
By naming St. Mary in your will or trust, you will provide a lasting gift that will greatly help St. Mary and our parishioners.
As of September 6, 2022 Goal: $75,000 Pledged: $87,573 % of goal: 117% # donors: 206 Average gift: $392 Paid to date: $69,542.16 If 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.
Building & Mortgage Collection $3,458 Our monthly mortgage payment is $7,966.25 "In the same way, anyone of you who does not renounce all his possessions cannot be my disciple." Luke 14: 33
Many firms and corporations offer matching gift programs to benefit religious organizations, charities and other nonprofits to promote philanthropy amongst their employees. St Mary Parish is a registered 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.
Please remember the Parish of Saint Mary in your will.
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! Scan QR for direct access 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.
THANK YOU for your generosity. We were able to raise $1,000 toward Catholic University.
If you have any question or need help signing St Mary Parish for corporate matched contributions, please contact Edwin at the Parish Office, 732-780-2666 x312. Thank you for your support!
fcs/ 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 Shop now and AmazonSmile donates to St. Mary!
Committed volunteers will read to pre K, kindergarten and first grade students during school hours for one hour, once a week. We serve 15 public schools in Monmouth County and need volunteers in your area. No previous teaching experience is required; training will be offered, and books are supplied. Please show your concern for our children by sharing your time and becoming the rainbow between a child and reading. Call 732 728 1331 for more information or submit an application online at www.fcsmonmouth.org/_home/abouthttps://
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Mass for Ocean and Monmouth County Parishes will be held on Sunday, October 9, 2022 at 3 pm at the Co Cathedral of St. Robert Bellarmine in Freehold. Deadline for registrations is September 15, 2022.
Flexible schedule for children 2 and up. Small class sizes. Research based curriculum. Call 732 780 0135 today for more information
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The AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP (Retired & Senior Volunteer Program) at Family & Children’s Service in Long Branch has a meaningful volunteer opportunity for adults 55 years and older who love children and books.
Join our family today!
The Department of Evangelization and Family Life is pleased to announce the 2022 Bishop’s Anniversary Blessing for all couples celebrating a milestone anniversary of their Catholic Marriage. All couples celebrating their 1st, 25th or 50th (or more) anniversary in the 2022 calendar year are invited to attend. Anniversary couples must be validly married in the Catholic Church and registered members of a parish in the Diocese of TheTrenton.Anniversary
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SAVE THE DATE A bus will leave From The Parish of St. Mary
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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.
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Tickets are being sold through November 13th 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 $10 each. The prizes this year are: Prize 2023 Volvo XC40 SUV Prize ShopRite ShopRite ShopRite
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ZOOM RETURNONLYTOTHE ROOT 4 Mondays 7:00 8:30 PM Each one of us has a unique relationship with God which cannot be fully expressed in words. So, how then can we express ourselves to our God? In Joyce Rupp’s Return to the Root we have a guide who uses the richness of poetic imagery to lead us in self expression becoming more, “rooted and grounded in love...” Eph. 3:17. Each session will include a Lectio Divina experience. Donation: $60
Attention GOLFERS: Support at risk youth by purchasing a New Jersey Ryder Cup Raffle Ticket. Three winning tickets will be selected to each win 2 of the following: Baltusrol Golf Club 4some; Manasquan River 4some; Trump National Bedminster -4some Navesink Country Club 3some; Hollywood Golf Club 3some; Metedeconk National 4some Winner selected October 3, 2022. Thank you St. Mary Parishioners
Please check www.FHOP.org for registration, directions and for our other offerings!
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St. Teresa has the great gift of writing about her relationship with God in such a way that helps us know that intimacy with God is an invitation and gift to us all. This intimacy is for all of us. We will use Interior Castle Explored, by Ruth Burrows and Keith Egan’s tape on the Interior Castle to lead us through the castle. Each session includes 20 minutes of Centering Prayer. Donation: $175.
Offerings at Francis House of Prayer
COLLIER YOUTH SERVICES CLASSIC - OCTOBER, 3RD more details, visit here Eagle Oaks Golf & Country Club Farmingdale, NJ
EVENING ZOOM SERIES MONTHLY SPIRITUAL EXERCISES 9 Thursdays 6:30 8:00 PM If you need or desire a retreat but simply cannot get away, 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 meet monthly for sharing and input on the next month’s prayer. Donation: $175
THE KINDNESS OF OUR GOD MEDITATIONS WITH MEISTER ECKHART
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Trenton Diocesan Spiritual Center and Retreat House 84 Walnford Road • Allentown, NJ 08501 609 877 0509 or FHOP@verizon.net
THE INTERIOR CASTLE OF ST. TERESA OF AVILA 9 Wednesdays 9:30 11:30 AM
The simple one liners of Meister Eckhart are profound, heartfelt and impactful. Here are 2 samples. “God does not ask anything else of you except that you let yourself go and let God be God… in you.” “Be prepared at all times for the gifts of God and be ready always for new ones as God is 1000 times more ready to give than we are to receive.” We will spend the morning being nourished by his wisdom. Donation: $25, includes materials and lunch. Zoom: $20
Wednesday, September 28 9:30 AM 1:00 PM
THE BARN FOR THE POOREST OF THE POOR Deliver food to Mother Teresa’s soup kitchens and the Franciscan Friars of Renewal. Passenger needed once a month for drive to NYC on Tuesday night. Leave at 5 PM, return by 10:30 PM Drive to Delicious Orchards one Sunday a month. Leave at 5PM, return at 7 PM Reply to barnforthepoor@gmail.com
All programs will be offered online and in person unless otherwise indicated.