THE PARISH OF SAINT MARY
Bishop of the Diocese of Trenton: Most Reverend David M. O’Connell, C. M. Pastor: Reverend Fr. Jeffrey E. Lee
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
Pastor Emeritus: Reverend Fr. William J. Bausch Trustees: Bill LaMorte Irene Weller
Deacons: Fred Sorrentino Vincent Rinaldi
Parish Office hours Mon. - Thurs. 8:30 am - 7:30 pm Open Sunday 9 am - 12 noon.
Parish Ofϐice: 732-780-2666
parishof ice@stmaryscoltsneck.org
Bulletin Deadline:
Electronic format by 12 noon Thursday of the prior week (10days). parishbulletin@stmaryscoltsneck.org
Sacraments: Eucharist
Detailed Mass times listed on page 2
Penance & Reconciliation Saturday 4 pm or by appointment.
Marriage
Contact the Parish Of ice one year in advance for information & guidelines.
Baptism
Contact the Parish Of ice for information & required paperwork three months in advance. There are no Baptisms during Advent or Lent, please plan accordingly.
All Saints Day HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION Cohort 13 St. Catharine of Genoa 108 Middletown Rd., Holmdel Saint Mary Parish One Phalanx Rd., Colts Neck
Masses held in the Church st • VIGIL Mass at 7 pm - October 31 st • Daily Mass at 9 am - November 1 Daily Mass 9 am November 2nd In the Church
All Souls Day
St. Gabriel 100 N. Main St., Marlboro
Winter Mass Schedule - STARTS Next Week • Sat. 4 pm Mass
St. Benedict 165 Bethany Rd., Holmdel
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Sat. Penance/ Reconciliation 3 pm
Sun. 8, 10, 12 & 5 pm Mass
Visit our Website: www.stmaryscoltsneck.org
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Mass Intentions for the Week 30 October - 5 November For * Requested by Monday, 30 October 9 AM – Chapel Joseph Troina * Lorraine Lee Hilda O’Doherty * Freda O’Doherty
Tuesday, 31 October 9 AM – Chapel Halloween Dee Dorrian * The Dorrian Family
All Saints - Holy Day of Obligation 7 PM Tuesday, 31 October - VIGIL – Church Holy Souls in Purgartory * Suzanne Schlesinger Nancy Cavaliere * Stephanie Petillo and Alyssa Sans
Wednesday, 1 November 9 AM – Church All Saints Anthony J. Garito * wife Arlene and Family Josephine Caneparo * Ellen Vannucci George J. Rimmele * Barbara Saake
Thursday, 2 November 9 AM – Church The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls' Day) Holy Souls in Purgatory * Suzanne Schlesinger James Vander Velde * Diane Carnevale
Friday, 3 November 9 AM – Chapel St. Martin de Porres; First Friday Morris Rubino * Richard and Marie Innocenzi
Saturday, 4 November 4 PM – Church St. Charles Borromeo; First Saturday Intentions of Leonidas Mavrookas * Suzanne Schlesinger Joseph Anello * Michele Galpern Dorothy Deckert * Parish Office
Sunday, 5 November – Church Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time; National Vocation Awareness Week; Daylight Saving Time ends
8 AM Helena Pesano Haupt * Barrett Family Angelina Jean Brock * Ed Brock Family Carolyn Gabriel * Michele Telesca
10 AM Pro Populo Frank Viggiani * Rose Mary Viggiani Emma Blasucci * Marie Mascaro
12 PM Father Xavier * Maria and Richard Gerbino Robert A. McNamara * McNamara Family Special Intention * Margaret Dedalis
5 PM Phyllis Innocenzi * Richard and Marie Innocenzi
Baptisms after 12 noon Mass MacKenzie Elizabeth Moniz Ciana Grace Cruz-Morfino
INCLUSIVE LOVE Love of our neighbor is included in the love of God. --St. Thomas Aquinas
Please pray for the following members of our parish family who are ill: Frank Baker Eileen Beckley John Beckley Raymond Binaco Daniel Brown Harry Brown Sal Castro Jo Clement Logan Dayton John DeStefano Kaitlin Donahue Nagle Jose Espinoza Jake F. Gary Federico Ruth Fiedler James Fiedler Inez Fieramosca Emily Gioacchini Thomas Giuffrida
Edward Habrack Gloria Hambor Tom Hudak Theresia Kopp Lori Lettieri Henry Lohn Pauline Madzin Joseph Mascaro Leonidas Mavrookas John McInerney Mary Joan McNamara Marjorie Messler Tere Nolan Elena SanFilippo Anna May Schellenberger Owen Shoemaker Remmington T. Tommy Zita IV
To add a family member to the sick list, please call or e-mail the Parish Office. A person is put on the list for 8 weeks unless a renewal call is received. Thank you! 732-780-2666 or parishbulletin@stmaryscoltsneck.org
Welcome to the newest members of our Saint Mary Parish family who were Baptized recently: Ryan Ross Motch Christopher Salvatore Massaro
Plan your commute to Saint Mary Parish State Route 34 & County Route 537 intersection upgrade The project will take about two years to complete.
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Those in Active Military Service
Pray for Our Military
Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands, Protect them as they protect us. Bless them and their families for the sacrifices they make for us in our hour of need and give us peace. We ask this in the Name of Jesus, Our Lord and Savior. Amen
Chief Blake Conley, USN Lt. Col. John Anthony Coppola, US Army Sergeant Scott MacConnell Pvt Michael John Mento, US Army 2nd Lt. Adam Sjoholm, US Army 2nd Lt. Ryan Tanguay, US Army Staff Sergeant Stephen Witherow, USAF Lance Corporal Edward Zarzecki
If there is a family member you wish to be placed on the list, please call the Parish Office at 732-780-2666. Please include rank and branch of service.
Rest in Peace Please remember in your prayers, those who entered into their new and eternal life in Christ recently. Joseph Donatelli Anthony Abbatiello Domestic Church Media Catholic Radio! WFJS 1260AM & 89.3FM || WGYM 1580AM || WSMJ 91.9FM Lifelong Catechesis Week 30 October - 5 November READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Sanctuary Lamps Consider donating the sanctuary lamp that burns in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament in the Church or Christ Chapel in memory of a loved one who has died or to honor a living person. These intentions are on a weekly basis starting with the Sunday, therefore a new request is published each week in the bulletin. The suggested donation for Sanctuary Lamp is $25.
Cards available to present. Upcoming availability Church: 11/5-11/11 Church & Chapel: 11/12-11/18 & 11/26-12/2 Chapel: 11/19 - 11/25
CHAPEL Victor & Ann Munger’s Wedding Anniversary Janet & Christopher Munger
Monday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Friday:
Rom 8:12-17; Lk 13:10-17 Rom 8:18-25; Lk 13:18-21 Rv 7:2-4, 9-14; 1 Jn 3:1-3; Mt 5:1-12a Wis 3:1-9; Rom 5:5-11 Jn 6:37-40 Rom 9:1-5; Lk 14:1-6
5 November- 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time Mal 1:14b -- 2:2b, 8-10; 1 Thes 2:7b-9, 13; Mt 23:1-12 Questions for Deeper Reflections: Question for Children: How can you make the light of Christ shine through your life? Question for Youth: What does it mean to humble yourself? Question for Adults: Do you practice what you preach? - Lifelong Catechesis
CHURCH Intentions of Maria Pellicone & Family Janet & Christopher Munger
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Liturgical & Worship Ministries Andrew J. Macirowski Worship@stmaryscoltsneck.org
4 Music Ministry David Maliakel Music@stmaryscoltsneck.org
Worship Ministry Schedule: All Saints & November 4 - November 5: Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time Altar Server
Tuesday, 7 pm
EMs of Holy Communion
Reader 1
Reader 2
Greeter
Cantor
Liturgy of Word Dismissal
Usher
NOT FILLED NOT FILLED
Linda Dickinson-Pancila - Center Cup Maria Gerbino - Organ Host Edward Moskal - Center Host Barbara Moskal - Tabernacle Host NOT FILLED - Organ Cup NOT FILLED - Tabernacle Cup NOT FILLED - Alternate
Richard Gerbino
Dering Sprague
NOT FILLED NOT FILLED
Kristen Kohm
N/A
NOT FILLED
Rosemarie Estephan - Center Cup Monty Matrisciani - Organ Host Louise Habrack - Center Host Gail Cargiulo - Tabernacle Host Suzanne Schlesinger - Organ Cup Helene Lind - Tabernacle Cup Emily Santangelo - Alternate
Michael Zarraga
Christoph er Aquinas
Margaret Caponegro NOT FILLED
Marybeth Jacobson
Maria Greenstein
John Grabowski Jim Davis Bob Lind Frank Sikorskas NOT FILLED
Heather Boliver Anthony Buzzetta
Maureen Staub - Center Cup Michael Stivala - Organ Host Gina Shute - Center Host Michael Staub - Tabernacle Host Gail Hall - Organ Cup Lisa Aldridge - Tabernacle Cup Justine Buzzetta - Alternate
Anthony Bongiorno
Mary Ellen Griffin
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Briget Farrow
N/A
Michael Boliver George Watts James Pifer Joe Young
Gabriella Penczak NOT FILLED
Carol Donahue - Center Cup Dawn Reinhardt - Organ Host Helen DeCerce - Center Host Sue Fitzpatrick - Tabernacle Host Maureen Geiger - Organ Cup Mary Aiello - Tabernacle Cup NOT FILLED - Alternate
Barbara Schaflin
Steve Rumsby
Andrew Befumo, Jr. Mary DeSalvatore
Meghan Kryscnski
Melissa Widmeier
Leigh Gavinelli John Orrico Greg Penczak Jack Zumba Charlie Gavinelli Allan Ryan Vince Cerulo
Mary Natale Tommy Zita
Anna May Schellenberger - Center Cup Patricia Gesner - Organ Host Patricia Balbo - Center Host Maria Gerbino - Tabernacle Host Lee Gesner - Organ Cup Joseph Merante - Tabernacle Cup NOT FILLED - Alternate
Charles Young
Richard Gerbino
Tina Repetto Donna Murphy
Diane Dragone
Gina Miele
James Dolan Joe Mancino Joseph Rinaldo William Starce
Patrick Dickinson NOT FILLED
Susan Murphy - Center Cup Irene Weller - Center Cup NOT FILLED - Organ Host NOT FILLED - Center Host NOT FILLED - Tabernacle Host Linda Dickinson-Pancila - Organ Cup Diane Antico - Tabernacle Cup Terrie Austin - Alternate
Dering Sprague
Annette Raynor
Lauren Walters
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All Saints (vigil) Wednesday, 9 am All Saints
Saturday, 4 pm (Church)
Sunday, 8 am (Church)
Sunday, 10 am (Church)
Sunday, 12 noon (Church)
Sunday, 5 pm (Church)
A heartfelt THANK YOU to Lauren Walters: The members of St. Mary's Music Ministry would like to thank you for all the hard work you have done to help us grow to where we are today. You've shown us through your own enthusiasm how to embrace our inner Julia Child and praise God with beautiful music and voices!! Even St. Anthony can hear us when we sing. We are grateful for the time you have spent with us and we pray that wherever your journey takes you, that a joyful song is always in your heart.
Benedicte!!
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Religious Education Grades 1 - 8, RCIA ReligiousEd@stmaryscoltsneck.org
On-Line Religious Education Students Student Login information has been sent from My Catholic Faith Delivered. If you have not received yours, please contact ReligiousEd@stmaryscoltsneck.org as soon as possible! Confirmation Prep Grades 7 & 8 Next few sessions 10/29/2017 11/19/2017
Group A 5-7 PM Mass at 5- 7:30PM
Group B 11/5/2017 (First Sunday Evening) Mass at 5-7:30PM
Future Generation Early Learning Center Scholastic Book Fair Future Generation Early Learning Center will be hosting our very first Scholastic Book Fair! This is a great opportunity to stop by the school and check out the great selection of books that will be available. We will have books from Preschool age all the way through 2nd grade reading level with varying topics such as religious and holiday. We are hoping to earn enough money to use our ‘Scholastic Dollars’ to buy new books for the school. Please consider stopping by during one of our convenient times to browse our collection. We will gladly accept cash or check for your purchase. The details for the fair are below. We hope to see you there! Scholastic Book Fair Schedule: Monday, October 30th – Wednesday, November 1st: 10am-11am & 3pm-4pm If any of these times are not convenient for you, please contact the school at 732-780-0135 and a different time can be arranged for you. We appreciate your support! Danielle Corde, Director danielle@fgkids.org
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BALANCE Today's scriptures emphasize the fundamental link between love of God and love of our neighbors, especially those who are most in need. Love of God should compel us to love the people whom God cherishes. Conversely, work for justice and charity for those in need should be rooted in our love of God. That connection and balance, however, isn't always easy to maintain in our lives. Even in religious orders we find that some Christians are more oriented toward contemplation and prayer, while others are more active in reaching out to those who are oppressed. Today Jesus reminds us of the necessity for both in the life of faith. Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.
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Thank you Deacon Fred Sorrentino for your decades of service to the Parish of Saint Mary! All are invited to 12 noon Mass and Agape on November 26 to wish Fred and his family well. Deacon Fred Sorrentino has been a member of St. Mary's for more than 25 years. He has been married to Ottilie for over fifty years, and they have been blessed with two daughters, one granddaughter, and two greatgrandchildren. A graduate of Rutgers University, Fred served in the Bayonne Police Department for 27 years. Fred has been an active member of the Prison Ministry for many years. He began to feel the Lord calling him to the Diaconate; after a year of prayer and discernment, he trained in Trenton for 3 years and was ordained a permanent deacon on May 14, 2005.
God loves you, God really loves you! October 21st - 25 with Sr. Lisa Valentini Thank You to all those who made this years Parish Mission a success.
Picture from the 5 pm Mass on Oct 21st Fr. Jeff & Sr. Lisa with the McNamara Family
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Temporal Administration, Stewardship & Outreach Edwin A. Sevillano TemporalAdmin@stmaryscoltsneck.org
Saint Mary Parish SUPER 50/50
Sharing Our Treasure
Drawing was held Oct. 22nd
22 October th 29 Sunday in Ordinary Time Weekly Sacrificial Stewardship
$15,671
Envelope Contributions
$11,198
Electronic/Online Contributions
$ 3,399
Loose Contributions
$ 1,074
Average Contribution per Household this week # of Contributing Households # Registered Parishioner Households
$35.26 414 1,243
THANK YOU for the Sacrificial Stewardship Offerings as we support the ministries, programs and facilities of our parish.
Please remember The Parish of Saint Mary in your Will and Estate planning. Donating IRA assets to charity Legislation offers a tax break for retirees. Information may be found on left side of parish website homepage
Dear Parish of Saint Mary
OPEN DOOR, Inc.
On behalf of the Board of Trustees of Freehold Area Open Door and of our volunteers I would like to express our appreciation for your donation of $1,000.00 to our food pantry. Open Door has been serving the people of the Freehold community since 1987 through our food pantry, advocacy work, after-school and scholarship programs. This vital, on going, work has been accomplished because of the generous support of our faithful contributors and volunteers. We thank you for being a part of that group. Sincerely Yours,
Sharon Moffitt Corresponding Secretary
Gross Receipts First Prize 30% Second Prize 15% Third Prize 5%
$ 26,100 $ 7,830 $ 3,915 $ 1,305
Thank you to all who have purchased 50/50 tickets totalling $26,100 and for their support of the Saint Mary Parish SUPER 50/50. Jerry Aldi Susan Baker Irene Baron Al Bartony Alfred Basile Diana & Jim Bischoff Anthony Bongiorno Joan Bowers Neal & Susan Brunner Elizabeth Brush Arthur Cahill William & Gail Cargiulo Mr. & Mrs. John Cipriani James Corrado Martha Cowles Marilyn Cracchiolo Joyce & Paul Daniele Margie Delaney Stanley Drusdow Maria Gina Gerbino Jennifer & Peter Gioacchini John Grabowski Stephan & Debra Grzelak Juan & Marta Gutierrez Linda M. Hayne Elizabeth Kelly Barbara & Jake Lamb Fr. Jeffrey Lee (Saint Mary)
Joanne Lewicki Helene & Robert Lind Andy Lotano Lauren Motch Maria & Roland Nardini Thomas Novellano Kevin O'Connor Ann Pancila Louis Perillo William S. Phelan Edward Piotrowski Ken Rogers Valerie J. Santangelo Catherine Santoro Barbara Schaflin Mary Schiller Edwin Sevillano Joanne Sloan Heather Sluyk Veronica Soblieski Linda Stagliano Deborah Stanley Florence & Kevin Swan George Towne Frank Trombino Kathy Woolston Alice Zilinski
Emergency Closing Information In the event that the Parish Office is closed and Religious Education classes or Masses must be cancelled due to inclement weather, loss of power, etc., we will attempt to keep you informed as follows: • Updated outgoing announcements on our main telephone line • Parish-wide email sent to all families whose email address is on file • Notification on website stmaryscoltsneck.org Thank you, Parish Staff
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Adult Faith Formation Linda Dickinson-Pancila, Coordinator of Adult Faith Formation faithformation@stmaryscoltsneck.org 732-780-2666 x305
Saturday, 4 November 2017 Diocesan Pilgrimage to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington DC. A 2nd Bus has been added The buses (55 seats) will leave Saint Mary Parish at 6:00am and return approx. 9:00pm. **Reserve your spot: $5 parishioners, $10 others
November Book: Imagine Heaven: Near-Death Experiences, God's Promises, and the Exhilarating Future That Awaits You by John Burke Book Club Meeting: Wednesday, November 29, 2017 4:30-6:00pm Room #17 Contact: Linda Dickinson-Pancila at 732-780-2666 x305 faithformation@stmaryscoltsneck.org
RSVP Email faithformation@stmaryscoltsneck.org
“It's a great way to learn more about our faith and grow closer to God, in a supportive community.” Program member
January Book 2018: The Art of Getting Over Yourself by Jon Leonetti
UNCOMFORTABLE CATHOLICISM Forgiving someone who has wronged you is uncomfortable. Doubling your charitable giving for the year is uncomfortable. Making time for daily prayer each day when you could be doing something else is uncomfortable. Did you think Catholicism would be easy? Is anything in life worth doing easy? We were not made for comfort. We were made to be saints!
Friends, be confident in Christ's mercy and love.
LEARNING FROM THE SAINTS "You cannot be half a saint; you must be a whole saint or no saint at all." (St. Therese of Lisieux)
ABOUT THE BOOK: When our lives stop being about us, when we cease being self-important and become others-centered, when we finally let go of all those things that hold us back: selfishness, resentment, ego, the illusion of self-sufficiency, the plans we have for our lives without respect to God, the mistakes we’ve made that we can't let go, this is when we can really start living and loving as we were always meant to do. And it's also the first and best step toward true and lasting happiness what you've always wanted, what you’ve always been looking for. Watch Lectio Eucharist, Unveiling Scripture and Tradition in the parish Theatre Monday mornings at 9:45am.
Session 5 - Oct 30 Mysteries of the Tabernacles, 13m Session 6 - Nov 6 Miracles of Jesus, 24m Session 7 - Nov 13 Bread of Life, 18m Session 8 - Nov 20 The Last Supper & the Cross, 22m
The Parish has purchased a subscription for you. Visit Formed.org to obtain access to dynamic catholic content. Enter Parish Code KQ4VQ3
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Pastoral Coordinator for Community Building
Linda Dickinson-Pancila communitybuilding@stmaryscoltsneck.org
732-780-2666 x305
Got Halloween Candy? Collection boxes are in Parish Hall & outside the Parish Office from 11/1/17-11/12/17. The candy will be used by Holiday Express for 20,000 gift bags to be distributed at events hosted this season.
The Sewing Ministry meets the 2nd & 4th Tuesday of each month 1 to 3 pm in room 11 throughout the year. Next meetings Nov. 14 CONTACT for more information: Kathe Flanagan at kjflan@aol.com
MASS OF REMEMBRANCE will be NOVEMBER 5th On Sunday, November 5, 2017, at the 10:00 am Mass, our Parish will remember in a special way those who had a funeral Mass at Saint Mary during the past year as well 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. You are then asked to come to the table in the Gathering Space that morning at 9:30 am to receive a candle to be brought to the altar when the name is called. Name of Deceased:__________________________ Name and Relationship to Deceased:____________
Parish Fall Clean-Up
Saturday, November 25, 9am-1pm Join us to PICK UP leaves and branches from the parish grounds before the winter months. Please bring rakes to the event. Adults with equipment to cut fallen branches on the ground are needed. Two Hour Shifts & Community Service HOURS Available. Group Leaders Needed, NHS LEADERSHIP HOURS AVAILABLE.
SIGN UP: Linda 732-780-2666 x 305 communitybuilding@stmarsycoltsneck.org
Advent Pancake Breakfast December 10, 2017
Madonna Hall 8:30AM to 1:30PM
Join us for a great community event featuring hospitality, great food, crafts and a few special guests... Tickets: $5.00 in advance *$10 at the door Children ages 5 and under free **Tickets are for sale at AGAPE and in the Parish Office. On-line sales will open soon. Welcome to committee chairs: ChrisĆ&#x;ne McGrory & Jennifer Gioacchini: stmaryspancake@gmail.com (adult volunteers) Alicia Mendez: azucitabella@gmail.com (youth volunteers)
E-Mail:____________________________________ Phone Number:_____________________________
Want to help out at this year’s breakfast? MORE INFO: communitybuilding@stmaryscoltsneck.org
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“Light Up a Memory” “Light Up a Memory” has become a beautiful Christmas tradition at St. Mary and is now in its 10th year, thanks to the support of an enthusiastic community. It is heartwarming to see the hundreds of lights sparkle during the Christmas season. For a contribution of $10.00 per light, people are invited to sponsor a light in memory of someone deceased or in honor of a living person. All of the names will be inscribed in the Light Up a Memory book, which will be displayed in St. Mary’s Gathering Space. A lovely card of acknowledgement is provided with each $10.00 donation. There will be a tree Lighting Ceremony on Sat., Dec. 16, after the 4:00 Mass, with music provided by St. Mary’s Choir. Refreshments will be served in the Gathering Space after the ceremony. These “memories” will glow until the feast of “Little Christmas” on Jan. 7. The deadline to reserve a light is Nov. 27, so call the parish 732-780-2666, Molly Aiello 732-5986808 or Freda O’Doherty 732-577-9541. You may purchase Lights online at https://goo.gl/PbHqBL (case sensitive)
Christmas Sponsor-A-Family Purchase gifts for a family. You select the size of the family you wish to sponsor (2-6 people). Several families or a group of people can sponsor a larger family. Gifts per person are usually a value of $50 and based on a list of needed items prepared by the family. This program adopts families from Aslan Youth Ministries, The Center in Asbury Park, Family Resource Associates and the Highpoint School. The goal is to sponsor families in need at Christmas. If you, your family, your neighbors, coworkers, or friends would like to sponsor a family in need this holiday season. Please contact co-chairs: Sue Levine infoman46@aol.com Kathy Maher wamaher2@aol.com
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Thanksgiving Baskets Collection For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, a stranger and you welcomed me…” - Matthew 25:35 Every year, Saint Mary Parish parishioners generously provide donations for Thanksgiving Baskets for over 200 area families who are in need in the Monmouth County area.
Please purchase items to feed a family of four: ο ο ο ο
Canned Fruit Dry Milk Stuffing Gravy
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Cranberry Sauce Coffee or Tea Bags Green Beans Corn
ο Canned Yams, Potatoes, or Rice ο Pie Crust Mix/Pie Fill or Cake Mix/Frosting
The Parish of Saint Mary provides turkeys along with the non-perishable food. Due to lack of freezer space we ask for monetary donations towards the purchase of turkeys. Therefore, in lieu of donating turkeys or gift cards, please make your check payable to “The Parish of Saint Mary” & put ‘Thanksgiving Food Drive’ in the memo section. Your contribution will be used for turkeys or additional canned goods if needed. Help us exceed last year's donations of 145 bags of groceries and 130 turkeys to greater serve the needs of the community at large!!! Please bring your donations to the Parish Hall from November 4 - November 17, 2017 If you would like to volunteer to help shop, sort, pack or load please contact Rose Farrow at rmcfarrow@hotmail.com