The Parish of Saint Mary
The parish of saint Mary
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Bishopofofthe theDiocese Diocese of of Trenton: Trenton: Most Most Reverend Reverend David Bishop David M. M. O’Connell, O’Connell,C.M. C. M. Pastor: Reverend Reverend Fr. Jeffrey Pastor: JeffreyE. E.Lee Lee PastorEmeritus: Emeritus:Reverend Reverend Fr. William J.J.Bausch Pastor Bausch Parish Trustees: Annette Raynor &&Roger Zurro Parish Trustees: Linda Dickinson-Pancila Tom Nathanson
JULY 19, 2026
16th Sunday in Ordinary Time
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MASS SCHEDULE & INTENTIONS Saturday, July 18, 2026 - Sunday, July 26, 2026 Saturday July 18 9 AM at Saint Catharine, Holmdel 4 PM Living and Deceased Parishioners & Parish Benefactors Mary Lou Smith *Barbara Saake John T. Coppola *Jack and Rorie Coppola
Wednesday, July 22 9 AM Ryan Arminio *Thomas Tomaszewski Peter Vickers *The Pellecchia Family Thursday, July 23 9 AM at Saint Catharine, Holmdel
Sunday July 19 8 AM DeStefano/Albruno Families *Franceschetti Family LaCava & Giannettino Families *Mike &Roseanne LaCava Helen and John Sionas *Eileen and Michael Stivala
Friday, July 24 9 AM at Saint Catharine, Holmdel
10 AM Philomena Iacono *Catherine Rennhack Marie Brundage *Cianci Family Joseph and Sila Myers *Jeanne Kolakowski
4 PM Matthew Kelbaugh *Barbara Saake Lorraine DeTulio *Rorie and Jack Coppola Helen Ciesielski *Susan and James Gobat
12 PM Robert Lo Castro *Richard and Maria Gerbino Luigi and Rose Cantatore *Gabbard Family Tadeusz Pietras *Monika Pietras and Family
Sunday July 26 8 AM Living and Deceased Parishioners & Parish Benefactors Sergio Dos Santos *Eileen and Michael Stivala Intentions of Mario Geneve *Rorie and Jack Coppola
Monday, July 20 9 AM Intentions of Tara Carskaddan *Jeanne Kolakowski Peter Stevenson *Jane Slattery Tuesday, July 21 9 AM Intentions of Loving Family Members *Janet Munger Matthew James Kinnane *Kevin Roach
Coffee & Donuts Save the Date: August 9, 2026 10AM Mass
Church Sanctuary Lamps Maria Petillo Requested by: Petillo Family Consider requesting a Sanctuary Lamp in memory of a loved one. The Lamps burn for seven days in the church and chapel, Sunday to Saturday every week. You can request it at the parish office or accessing our online system HERE. The stipends is $25.
Saturday July 25 9 AM at Saint Catharine, Holmdel
10 AM Pina Rossi *Gabbard Family Isabella Facchini *Roger Zurro Robert Walton *Nancy and Steve Walton 12 PM Margaret Costanzo *Fredda Family Bill Lunz *Maureen W Beyer Mary Jane Sauer *Maureen W Beyer
Please pray for the following members of our parish community who are ill: Rev. Msgr. Michael J. Walsh Kathy Weber Jack Coppola Fr. William Bausch Lori Lettieri Edward Habrack Mario Geneve Jason Caronna To add or remove a family member from the sick list, please email parishbulletin@stmaryscoltsneck.org. Names will be removed from the list after 3 months. Thank for keeping us updated on your loved one’s health.
MASS INTENTIONS & SANCTUARY LAMPS
Request a Mass Intention ($10 stipend)
Request a Sanctuary Lamp ($25 stipend)
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LIFELONG CATECHESIS: Week of July 19 to July 25
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
FOR DEEPER REFLECTION
Sunday, July 19—16th Sunday in Ordinary Time
The reign of God is like ...
Wis 12:13, 16-19/Rom 8:26-27/Mt 13:24-43 or 13:24-30
Question for Children: What are the things that keep you from being a friend of Jesus?
Monday, July 20 Mi 6:1-4, 6-8/Mt 12:38-42
Tuesday, July 21 Mi 7:14-15, 18-20/Mt 12:46-50
Wednesday, July 22 Sg 3:1-4b or 2 Cor 5:14-17/Jn 20:1-2, 11-18
Thursday, July 23 Jer 2:1-3, 7-8, 12-13/Mt 13:10-17
Friday, July 24
Question for Youth: The good and the bad have the same opportunity to rule our life. What are you doing (bad habits, poor choices, etc.) that you need to weed out? Who can help you with that? Question for Adults: How would you describe “the weeds” which have polluted your own faith, or the faith of people whom you know.
Jer 3:14-17/Mt 13:18-23
Saturday, July 252 Cor 4:7-15/Mt 20:20-28
Please pray for our Military & First Responders 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.
AMT Colton Boag, USCG 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
SAINT OF THE WEEK Bridget, Wife, Mother and Religious, c. 1303-1373 - Bridget (called Birgitta in Sweden) was born the fifth child of Birgir Persson, the governor of Upland, and Ingeborg, daughter of another provincial governor. From this high born position, she seemed destined to play some role in the temporal affairs of Sweden. While she did influence worldly matters, her mission was not limited to Sweden, but, rather, her voice was heard around the Christian world. The first of the many visions she was to have throughout her life came to Bridget at the age of seven, when she saw herself being crowned by Our Lady. At ten, she pictured Christ on the cross telling her that he was made to suffer by those who spurned his love for them. When she was thirteen years old, Bridget married Ulf Gudmarsson, himself only eighteen. Ulf, described as “rich, noble, and wise,” and Bridget had eight children, one of whom is Saint Catherine of Sweden. Early on, the couple became heavily involved in charitable work and brought their children up to maintain a sense of humility and obligation. In 1335, Bridget was named the principal lady-in-waiting to Blanche of Namur, wife of King Magnus II of Sweden. At one point, Bridget took a leave of absence from the royal court to go with her husband on a pilgrimage to SpainREAD MORE HERE
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Andrew J. Macirowski - Pastoral Coordinator for Worship & Music / Principal Organist Worship@StMarysColtsNeck.org • Music@StMarysColtsNeck.org
WORSHIP & MUSIC Saint Mary Magdalene One of the few named women in the Bible, Mary Magdalene was a devoted disciple of Jesus and one of His closest followers. In the Gospel of Luke, we are told that “Accompanying him were the Twelve and some women who had been cured of evil spirits and infirmities, Mary, called Magdalene, from whom seven demons had gone out…” (Luke 8:2). From that moment on, Mary faithfully accompanied Jesus throughout His public ministry, supporting Him and remaining with Him even when many others fled. She stood at the foot of the Cross during His crucifixion and was among those who witnessed His burial, demonstrating remarkable courage and unwavering love. On the morning of the Resurrection, Mary Magdalene became the first person to encounter the risen Christ. In the Gospel of John, Jesus tells her, “Go to my brothers and tell them: I am going to my Father and your Father, to my God and your God” (John 20:17). Mary immediately obeyed, announcing to the apostles that she had seen the Lord. Because she was entrusted with proclaiming the joyful news of Christ's Resurrection, the Church has long honored her with the title "Apostle to the Apostles," a title highlighted by Pope Francis when he elevated her memorial to a feast in 2016. Her witness reminds us that God often calls ordinary people to share the extraordinary message of the Gospel. The Church celebrates the Feast of Saint Mary Magdalene on July 22. She is the patron saint of women, converts, repentant sinners, and those seeking a deeper relationship with Christ. Although she has sometimes been mistakenly identified with other women in the Gospels, the Church recognizes her for who Scripture clearly presents her to be: a faithful disciple whose life was transformed by Christ's mercy. Her example encourages us to remain steadfast in faith, to trust in God's power to transform our lives, and to joyfully proclaim the hope of the Resurrection to others.
WE NEED YOU ! Men, women, teens and preteens - the Martha Mary Guild would appreciate your help in sorting clothes for the Big September Sale. (Yes, men help too and are especially needed for setting up and breaking down the racks on Aug 21, 2026)
At 11 a.m. on Fri. August 21, we will be setting up in Madonna Hall. For two weeks starting on August 24, we will be in Madonna Hall every week day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to sort clothing. No skills are necessary.
Your help is so very much needed! sign up HERE
GROTTO CANDLES The Grotto Candles are available for your prayer intentions.
Offering is $3.00 per candle.
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MINISTRY SCHEDULE Saturday, July 25 & Sunday July 26 Altar Server
Saturday, July 25 4:00 PM
Sunday, July 26 8 AM
Cantor
Bridget Farrow
Alex Gruenling Anthony Gruenling
Sub Requested Sub Requested
Sunday, July 26 10 AM
RJ Vaina Tesya Yaninas
Sunday, July 26 12 Noon
Eva Tomasetti Jacob Barasky
Carly York
Carly York
Carly York
Children’s Liturgy of the Word Dismissal
Reader 1
Reader 2
EMHC
Angela Kinlin
OH-Tom Kinllin TH– Richard Gerbino TH– Susan Murphy ALT-Martha Cowles
Charles Young
OH-Michael Staub TH-Joyce Flynn TH-Maureen Staub ALT-Marsha Grigoli
Barbara Schaflin
Matt Yaninas
OH-Fran Vaina TH-Tom Nathanson TH– Maureen Geiger ALT-Sue Fitzpatrick
Chris York
Jennifer Stubbs
OH-Lee Gesner TH-Ron Gabbard TH-Richard Gerbino ALT– Patricia Gesner
Michele Gruenling
Rita Duenas
Join St. Catharine’s & St. Mary’s parishioners for Faith & Family Night at the Blue Claws Stadium
Thursday August 27, 2026 Enjoy a ticket to the baseball game, hot dog, soda, novelty ice cream. And one game ticket for the Boardwalk all for $19.00 CLICK HERE for more information and to purchase tickets
Interested in becoming a CLOW facilitator? Children, ages 4-12, are dismissed during the Readings and gather in the chapel to engage in the Liturgy of the Word at a level more appropriate to their understanding. Please join us at the CLOW Informational Meeting August 30, 2026, In the Spiritual Center *Coffee and donuts will be served, and all are welcome!
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FAITH FORMATION Julia Cullen — Pastoral Coordinator of Faith Formation / Religious Education ReligiousEd@StMarysColtsNeck.org • (732) 780-2666 x. 309
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CALENDAR 13-24 July 2026 Summer Intensive July Virtual M-F, 9 A.M.—12 P.M.
26 July 2026 Religious Education July Summer Intensive Virtual Religious Education summer intensive virtual has had a great start! We began together at the table of the Lord with the blessing mass for all RE families and catechists and we look forward to week number two of the 10-day July program. Each morning, we all begin virtually with a recorded opening prayer and announcements for the day before the children begin their lessons with the catechist and parent & student assistants in google classroom. We continue to pray for our young learners in Religious Ed. Pope Leo XIV has chosen “I will never forget you” (Is 49:15) as the theme for the Sixth World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly We invite all of our children and their grandparents to Sign up HERE to celebrate World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly with us beginning at 10 AM mass and ending with a continental breakfast and presentation in Madonna Hall.
Grandparents Day INTERGENERATIONAL -Sign Up Here Beginning at 10 A.M. mass, following in Madonna Hall
28 July 2026 Faith Formation / Religious Education Advisory Board Meeting—Board members please arrive at 7 P.M.
2 August 2026 Orientation & Blessing Mass On Campus, FHC: 1&2 & CF: A,B,C,D - 12 PM -church
10 August 2026 Youth Mentoring Program Kick-Off 12:45 PM
Click Here for More Information
3-14 August 2026 Summer Intensive ON CAMPUS,
Religious Ed Resources RE Calendar RE Handbook Intergenerational List/ Descriptions
Intergenerational Recording Sheet
We kicked off our Summer Intensive RE program for our July Virtual session last Sunday with the Blessing mass & Orientation!
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PASTORAL CARE & OUTREACH Rosemarie Farrow — Pastoral Coordinator of Pastoral Care & Outreach R.Farrow@StMarysColtsNeck.org • (732) 780-2666 x. 310 Con-
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Quo vadis... My Dear Parishioners: Today we celebrate the Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. The impulse of the first parable is to pull the weeds. The impulse during our whole Christian living is be impatient with ourselves as we grow in our discipleship. Part of living the paschal mystery is to be patient with ourselves, especially when we have failed. The forgiveness and patience of God assure us that God permits repentance (see first reading) and extends forgiveness. Even our mistakes are ways that we have “ears…to hear” and learn better the ways of God. God’s final judgment comes at the “end of the age” when, hopefully, all of us have lived the ways of patience and faithfulness and have borne fruit. Congratulations to our Faith Formation Team and all those who have assisted with the Virtual Summer Intensive Religious Education Module for grades 1,2, 3, 4, 5, 6. The program continues this coming week and will conclude Friday. It is very important that the Church strive to be at the center of people’s lives. None of this would be possible without your commitment of Stewardship. The Time, Talent and Treasure that many of you share enables us to continue to build upon the wonderful foundation in parish life that we have received. The parish needs to be a community where we can all come together and celebrate our diversity and uniqueness while together we are the Body of Christ at this time in this place. We have another module scheduled for August 2026. This module will be in person hosted on campus. During these hours when the children are present there will be restricted access in the buildings. Please observe all posted placards.
Our Parish Pastoral Council has been busy articulating some of the needs that exist and how we might address them. Please complete the PARISH 2030 survey. It has been emailed to all of our registered parishioners. A link is also provided I the weekly ebulletin. We want to hear from you. Your prayerful discernment and assessment of how we serve the poor & needy, respond to charitable appeals and provide outreach to the vulnerable and marginalized. Thank you for taking the time to help us shape the future. We continue to make progress toward our 2026 Annual Catholic Appeal goal. As we continue to make slow steady progress it is important to note that we continue to expand the number of participating families. This is an important part of being a bona fide member of our parish and the church. THANK YOU. We welcome to our cohort 13 two pastors who have been recently appointed. Reverend Fr. Daniel F. Swift to Saint Leo the Great Parish in Lincroft and Reverend Fr. Brian T. Butch to Saint Gabriel Parish in Marlboro. May God continue to bless them with pastoral zeal. Let us pray for all priests.
I hope that the summer months offer each one of you an opportunity for some rest and re-creation. Take some time to be outdoors and enjoy the beauty of our Garden State. Have a great week. Let us remember one another in prayer. Happy Sunday. Peace. Father Jeff
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TEMPORAL ADMINISTRATION & STEWARDSHIP Edwin A. Sevillano— Pastoral Associate for Temporal Administration & Stewardship TemporalAdmin@StMarysColtsNeck.org
SHARING OUR TREASURE
July 12
Weekly Sacrificial Stewardship
$18,764
Envelope Contributions
$8,599
Electronic/Online Contributions
$9,501
Loose Contributions
$664
2026 Annual Catholic Appeal Parish Progress:
Goal: .84,000.00 Pledged:$82,720.25 (98%) Paid: $ 74,220.25(88%) Total Donors: 203
Average Contribution per household (this week)
$63.07
(80% towards participation incentive) Average Gift: $407.49
Number of Contributing Households (this weekend)
287
Total Number of Registered Parishioner Households
922
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Offerings at Francis House of Prayer Trenton Diocesan Spiritual Center and Retreat House— 84 Walnford Road • Allentown, NJ 08501 www.FHOP.org * 609-877-0509 * FHOP@verizon.net
IN-PERSON ONLY PERSONAL RETREAT DAY Monday, July 20 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM Not a series. Take a day away from the busyness of your life. 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. Come to as many as you can. Donation: $10; $40 with spiritual direction. IN-PERSON AND ON ZOOM LET THE PSALMS SPEAK Tuesday, July 28 9:30 AM – Noon Open your heart to the depth of the psalms! We will listen to and pray with several psalms that can draw us more intimately into the heart of God. The psalms can help us respond to the joys, sorrows and challenges of our daily lives. Led by Katherine Andrews. Donation: $25.
Great resource for families! Click here to access!
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