THE PARISH OF SAINT MARY A Catholic Community Proclaiming the Greatness of God in our Time One Phalanx Road, Colts Neck, NJ 07722 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 Trustees: Bill LaMorte Irene Weller Worship schedule inside. Refer to website for more detailed information visit www.stmaryscoltsneck.org Deacon: John Wedemeyer
April 26, 2020 Third Sunday of Easter
God has raised the crucified Jesus, who now pours forth the Holy Spirit upon us (Acts 2:14, 22-33).
Fall Religious Education Registration has started See page 4 for more information.
His Excellency, The Most Reverend Bishop of Trenton, acting upon the recommendation of the NJ Health Commissioner, has directed that all Church Buildings, Chapels, etc. be closed.
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Mass Intentions for the Week of April 25 - May 3 For * Requested by Saturday, April 25 – 5 PM Church Harold J. Fiedler * Susan and James Gobat Mary D. Coppola * Donna and Frank Sikorskas Robert Gartner * Linda Fredda Sunday, April 26 – Church Third Sunday of Easter 8 AM Mary & Michael Stivala Sr. * Eileen & Michael Stivala 10 AM Mercedes Bocanegra * Yaninas Family Gaetano Tagliavia * Louann & Richard DiNapoli Francis V. Sadowski * Rose Mary Viggiani 12 PM Pro Populo Richard Havenstein * Roth Family Mark Zarantonello * Family Monday, April 27 – 9 AM Chapel Mary Doyle Johnson * Behar Family Tuesday, April 28 – 9 AM Chapel Odette Madacsi * Jack and Rorie Coppola Wednesday, April 29 – 9 AM Chapel Joseph Giglio * Dickinson-Pancila Family Thursday, April 30 – 9 AM Chapel Maria Anne Pellicone * Roberta and Harvey Friday, May 1 – 9 AM Chapel Vincent J. Petolino * Francine and Joe Corcoran Saturday, May 2 - 5 PM Church Pro Populo Paul Saake * Barbara Saake Marie Senepole * Rorie and Jack Coppola Sunday, May 3 – Church Fourth Sunday of Easter 8 AM DeStefano/Albruno Families * Mr. and Mrs. Franceschetti Robert Chojnacki Sr. * Joyce and Jay Flynn 10 AM Rose DeSalvatore * Peggy Webb Cristina Lopez * Yaninas Family 12 PM Howard Galpern * Michele Galpern Robert A. McNamara * McNamara Family Maria and Camillo * Richard and Maria Gerbino
Parish Office hours During this time there are No office hours during Covid 19 Pandemic stay at home order.
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Please pray for the following members of our parish family who are ill: Marcela Abril Kathleen Amatel Fr Bill Bausch Eileen Beckley Susan Condon Blake Conley Logan Dayton John DeSimone John DeStefano Kaitlin Donahue Nagle Tom Fadale James Fiedler Emily Gioacchini Edward Habrack Tom Hudak Anton Kopp Theresia Kopp
Bridget Korn Lori Lettieri Donna Lodi Leonidas Mavrookas Mary Joan McNamara Walter Moeller Kevin O’Shea Stanley Rembisz Paola Richmond Abel Rodriguez Owen Shoemaker Victoria Slater Gerard P. Thompson Seneida Tomasetti Cecilia Vilca Lauren Vinci
To add a family member to the sick list for 8 weeks, please call or e-mail the Parish Office. Thank you! 732-780-2666 or parishbulletin@stmaryscoltsneck.org
Prayer for Spiritual Communion My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament. I love You above all things, and I desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as if You were already there and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You. Amen.
Rest in Peace Please remember in your prayers, those who have recently died. John Grabowski
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Lifelong Catechesis April 27 - May 3
FIRST RESPONDERS—THANK YOU PRAYER
Readings for the Week Acts 6:8-15; Jn 6:22-29 Acts 7:51 — 8:1a; Jn 6:30-35 Acts 8:1b-8; Jn 6:35-40 Acts 8:26-40; Jn 6:44-51 Acts 9:1-20; Jn 6:52-59
I thank God for giving you a strength That exceeds any measure. I thank God for giving you a courage That allows you to run towards danger So others can be safe. I thank God for showing us all, through you What it means to put others first. I thank God for showing us your bright light in the darkest of times. I pray that today and everyday You feel the love and support Of those whose lives you have saved and changed Of the community you protect. And of God who gives us all strength!
Sunday, May 3 - 4th Sunday of Easter Acts 2:14a, 36-41; 1 Pt 2:20b-25; Jn 10:1-10 Questions for Deeper Reflections: Question for Children: How is Jesus your example when others don’t like you? Question for Youth: Sheep know their shepherd and follow his voice. How hard is it for you to recognize the voice of God in your own life? Who has helped you hear God’s voice? Question for Adults: In what specific ways is Christ an example which you follow when dealing with others, especially with the ones against whom you hold a grudge or those who dislike you? - Lifelong Catechesis
GROTTO CANDLES The Grotto Candles are available for your prayer intentions. Offering is $3.00 per candle.
Sanctuary Lamp Intentions Consider donating the sanctuary lamp that burns in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament in the Church or in the Chapel in honor of a living or deceased loved one. The suggested donation is $25. Intentions are available Gaetano Tagliavia Louann and Richard DiNapoli Kevin A. Clemenza Mom and Dad
Angel in my Phone
PRAY for Military & First Responders SN Colton Boag, USCG LCpl Devon Francis Chrzan, USMC Lt. Col. John Anthony Coppola, US Army Major Douglas Coppola, US Army Lt. Mary Herman, USN SN Christian Houlihan, USN Ensign Jason Joseph Howe, USN SPC Michael John Mento, US Army PV2 Nicholas Poskonka US Army Captain Richard Savo, US Army 1st Lt. Adam Sjoholm, US Army 1st Lt. Ryan Tanguay, US Army SSgt Stephen Witherow, USAF LCpl Edward Zarzecki, USMC If there is a family member you wish to be placed on the list, please contact the Parish Bulletin at 732-7802666 or parishbulletin@stmaryscoltsneck.org.
STAY WITH US, LORD Walk with us, Lord, along the road of resurrection! Explain for us, so slow to believe, the things that Scripture says of you. Break the bread of the Eucharist with us whenever we share our lives with our brothers and sisters. Stay with us each time night approaches and the daylight fades in our hearts! —From Come, Lord Jesus by Lucien Deiss, CSSp, copyright © 1976, 1981, Lucien Deiss. Published by World Library Publications. p.168
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Dr. Jim Bridges Pastoral Coordinator of Faith Formation and Religious Education FaithFormation@stmaryscoltsneck.org ReligiousEd@stmaryscoltsneck.org
2020-2021 Religious Education Please anticipate your needs and complete the process in a timely manner so that we might provide for the needs of all our children & families. The registration process, including all payments, must be completed before student placement is secured.
Fall and Online - Grades 1 - 8 : Tuition $250/ child^ Registration begins April 1, 2020 at 9 am and ends May 31, 2020 at 12 noon. April 1 at 9 am - April 30 at 12 noon there is a $50 early registration discount. (Full payment must be completed by 12 noon April 30 to qualify for the discount) Registrants after close date will be subject to availability and a late fee of $50/child Grades 1 & 2: Two year First Penance &
Reconciliation and First Eucharist Preparation. Grades 3 - 6: Faith and Life On-Line Program Grades 7 & 8 : Confirmation Preparation ^Cancellations are subject to a $10 processing fee. ^NO REFUNDS for Fall Tuition after 5 classes have been completed.
Summer Intensive Religious Education Grade 1 - 6 Registration closed March 31st. August session is FULL July session (July 13-24 ) has some availability on a fist come first serve basis.
Requests submitted are subject to availability and a $50 late fee per child.
First Communion First Communions for 2020 are currently planned for celebration in the Fall. This is preferable to proposing a date that is sooner that we would likely need to change. As soon as we can reliably settle on a date, we will communicate that to you. We will plan on bringing the children back for a review session with their teachers. We will also schedule the First Communion retreat and practices. As soon as we are able to set the dates for First Communion, all the other pieces will fall into place.
Outline of Process for completing RE Registration Present Families please use your existing Login information My Own Church (MOC) portal login. Please use MOC from a computer as it is known to have issues with tablets and mobile devices. Obtain a My Own Church (MOC) Login.** All families seeking Religious Education must be registered parishioners and have a My Own Church (MOC) portal login. The process to create a MOC portal login and receive a temporary password can take a few days. This interface is not mobile device friendly and has been known to have emails blocked by several of the email providers. Request student(s) session & class through the MOC portal Once request is received by RE office, it will be verified and processed, then, an invoice will be created for payment, and be emailed back to family. This email/Invoice will include a web link to make payments through the Online Giving interface. Submit payment through the Online Giving link provided in invoice email. Please note, a student’s placement is not regarded as certain until payment is made. A final verification will be sent to confirm enrollment and that the process is complete.
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April 26, 2020 The EASTER Collection will be announced shortly.
Sharing Our Treasure April 19 Second Sunday of Easter
If you have not made your gift, please do so as soon as possible.
Weekly Sacrificial Stewardship
$ 9,494
Envelope Contributions
$ 4,260
Electronic/Online Contributions
$ 5,234
Loose Contributions
$ ‐
Avg. Contribution per Household this week $55.85 # of Contributing Households # Registered Parishioner Households
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Thank you and God Bless.
Online givers - please make your donation by selecting the “Easter Fund” within your online giving account. Or you can access form directly with this link https://goo.gl/VUqnpd
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Included in this week’s offertory will be the collection for the appeal for Catholic Home Missions
Thank you to all our faithful parishioners who are mailing in their offerings or sending them thru Online Giving. Our parish community is completely dependent on your inancial support. Without it, our parish cannot pay bills, cover payroll or continue helping out the poor and needy. We encourage you to continue your contributions during these dif icult and unprecedented times. For more information on our Online Giving System please see the blurb. May God bless you for your generosity.
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2020 ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL UPDATE As of 20 April 2020 Parish goal: $75,000 Total raised: $40,300 Percentage of goal: 54% # of Donors: 158 Payments received: $30,083 Average gift: $255 Thank you to all parishioners who have already made a pledge. If you have not done so yet you can do it here:
Please select St. Mary Church, Colts Neck from the Parish Affiliation dropdown menu. https://www.dioceseoftrenton.org/aca-donate-page
If you have not done so please return your rice bowl donations THANK YOU! Having put your Lenten offerings in your Rice Bowl, count them and, make a check to St. Mary Parish for the total amount (rice bowl in memo line) and mail in. Alternatively you can make your donation using our online giving platform. < https://goo.gl/VFak28 >