THE PARISH OF SAINT MARY A Catholic Community Proclaiming the Greatness of God in Our Time est. 1972
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One Phalanx Road • Colts Neck, NJ 07722 Phone: (732) 780-2666 • Fax: (732) 780-0394 Email: ParishOffice@StMarysColtsNeck.org • Website: 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: Linda Dickinson-Pancila & Tom Nathanson
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Twenty Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Times Baptism Prep Class Tuesday October 13,2026 Next Sunday is World Mission Sunday, a day when we, together with all the Catholics around the globe, unite in prayer and generosity for the Church’s missionary work. This year’s theme, One in Christ, United in Mission, chosen by Pope Leo XIV,
6:30 PM You Must contact the Parish Office to register
BAPTISM PREP CLASS PREREQUISITE VIDEO LINKS FORMED LOGIN / SIGN UP INSTRUCTIONS
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MASS SCHEDULE & INTENTIONS SATURDAY- OCTOBER 10 - SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18 SATURDAY - OCTOBER 10 4 PM
WEDNESDAY - OCTOBER 14 9 AM
Rachel Verga *Barbara and Joe Verga George J Rimmele *Barbara Saake Loving Family Members *Janet Mungner
Cindi Schatzle Westendorf *Jim Schatzle & Family Thomas J. Loew *Dolly Loew
SUNDAY- OCTOBER 11 8 AM
Living and Deceased Parishioners and Parish Benefactors DeStefano/Albruno Families *Franceschetti Family Martha Serra *Eric & Paola DiNapoli SUNDAY- OCTOBER 11 10 AM
Sergio Dos Santos *Dos Santos Family John David Zumbo *Providence Zumbo Joan Gammer *Martha Mary Guild
THURSDAY- OCTOBER 15 9 AM AT ST. CATHERINE, HOLMDEL FRIDAY- OCTOBER 16 9 AM AT ST. CATHERINE , HOLMDEL
SATURDAY- OCTOBER 17 4 PM
Paul Saake *Barbara Saake Mildred Rapacciuolo *Rorie Coppola Donna Browne *J.J. Russo SUNDAY OCTOBER 18 8 AM
SUNDAY- OCTOBER 11 12 PM
Ryan Stevens *Scott and Karen Stevens Constance Gerbino *Pat Balbo Marcos Antonio Reyes Opazo *Boak Family
David Ganley *Linda Fredda Pat Brady *Hugh and Phyllis Murphy Lucy Betty Scipione *The Gioacchini Family SUNDAY OCTOBER 18 10 AM
MONDAY - OCTOBER 12 9AM
Living and Deceased Parishioners and Parish Benefactors Ed McLeod *Una McLeod Intentions of Filomena DePierro *The Parish of St. Mary Friends Andrews and Vickers Family *Vickers Family Loving Family Members *Janet Munger Neil Slattery *Jane Slattery
SUNDAY OCTOBER 18 12 PM
TUESDAY- OCTOBER 13 9 AM
Nerio Dapul *Drs. Gener and Elvira Dapul James Pulliam *Patricia Helmacy
Richard Gerbino *Richard and Maria Gerbino Philomena Iacono *Catherine Rennhack Ann Ariosta *Lori Amoroso
SANCTUARY LAMP THE CHURCH LAMP BURNS FOR:
Infant Giulia Ajami THE DAHLEM FAMILY THE CHAPEL LAMP BURNS FOR:
Consider requesting a Sanctuary Lamp in memory of a loved one. The Lamp burns for seven days in the church and chapel. Sunday to Saturday every week. You can request it at the parish office or by accessing our online system CLICK HERE The stipend is $25.
Treasure Herman Please pray for the following members of our parish
Jason Carona Paul Bildeaux Jacqueline Coppola Melissa Love Donna Forti Logan Reese
Kathy Weber Fr. William Bausch Lori Lettrieri Edward Habrack Mario Geneve JoAnn Pellicone
To add or remove a family member from the sick list please e-mail parishbulletin@stmarycolneck.org. Names will be removed from the list after 3 months. Thank you for keeping us updated on your loved one’s health
MASS INTENTIONS & SANCTUARY LAMPS Request a Mass Intention
Request a Sanctuary Lamp
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LIFELONG CATECHESIS: Week of October 11 to October 17 READINGS FOR THE WEEK
SUNDAY, October 11 , 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time Is 25:6-10a/Phil 4:12-14, 19-20/Mt 22:1-14 or 22:1-10
MONDAY, October 12 Gal 4:22-24, 26-27, 31—5:1/Lk 11:29-32 TUESDAY, October 13 Gal 5:1-6/Lk 11:37-41 WEDNESDAY, October 14 Gal 5:18-25/Lk 11:42-46 THURSDAY, October 15 Eph 1:1-10/Lk 11:47-54 FRIDAY, October 16 Eph 1:11-14/Lk 12:1-7 SATURDAY, October 17 Eph 1:15-23/Lk 12:8-12
FOR DEEPER REFLECTION Only those who enter the banquet will share the reign of God.
Question for Children: ... Why is it important for you to do what Jesus asks of you? Question for Youth: ... Each week we are invited to participate in Mass. When you are at Mass, how well do you really participate? How could you be more present in heart, mind, and spirit? Question for Adults: .. Using Jesus’ parable as your starting point, describe in your own words who will be welcome and why they will be welcome, at the eternal banquet of God.
SAINT OF THE WEEK
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
AMT2 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 Sgt 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
Margaret Mary Alacoque, Religious, 1647-1690 The widespread devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus celebrated in the Church today can be directly attributed to Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque. In a period of time when religious devotion in France was, at best, cool, this unlikely saint was charged by Jesus with strengthening the love of God in the people. Born the fifth of seven children to the family of an official in Burgundy, Margaret was PARISH a good but, like most saints, ROTATING CTAchild, / MINI ARTICLE had no extraordinarily angelic traits as a young girl. At the age of four, she took a vow of chastity, but later said that she had no idea of the meaning of either a vow or chastity. When she was about eight, her father died and Margaret was sent to school in a convent run by the Poor Clare nuns. It was at this time that she began to be attracted to a religious vocation READ MORE HERE
Thanksgiving Day Mass
9 A.M. at St. Catharine’s of Holmdel
GROTTO CANDLE The Grotto Candles are available for your prayer intentions. Offering is $3.00 per candle
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WORSHIP & MUSIC Andrew J. Macirowski - Pastoral Coordinator for Worship & Music / Principal Organist Worship@StMarysColtsNeck.org • Music@StMarysColtsNeck.org
The Catholic Church celebrates three sacraments of initiation—Baptism, Confirmation, and the Eucharist—which together lay the foundation of every Christian’s life. These sacraments mark the beginning of a person’s journey of faith, welcoming them into the community of believers and strengthening their relationship with God. Each sacrament builds upon the other, deepening the individual’s participation in the mystery of Christ and the life of the Church. Baptism is the first sacrament and the gateway to all others. Through Baptism, a person is cleansed of original sin, becomes a child of God, and is incorporated into the Body of Christ. Water, a central symbol in the ritual, represents both purification and new life. Baptism is often administered to infants, but adults entering the Church through the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA) also receive it as a sign of spiritual rebirth. Confirmation and the Eucharist complete the process of initiation. The Eucharist, the source and summit of Christian life, unites believers more deeply with Christ through the reception of His Body and Blood. The reception of Holy Communion is so important, that it is the only sacrament of initiation that is repeated throughout our lives - receiving Jesus in the Eucharist as often as possible. In Confirmation, the baptized receive the gifts of the Holy Spirit, strengthening them to live out their faith with courage and conviction. Together, these three sacraments establish and nourish the spiritual life of Catholics, preparing them to live as active witnesses of Christ in the world. In our parish, we celebrate Baptisms year-round, outside of Advent and Lent, and the sacraments of First Holy Communion and Confirmation for children in the month of October. Adults receive these sacraments at the Easter Vigil. Please pray for those young people in our parish who are receiving these sacraments this month and those adults who are in the formation process.
Mass of Remembrance SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2026 10:00 AM MASS Preceding the 10am Mass our Parish will remember in a special way those who had a Funeral Mass at Saint Mary during the past year as well as any relatives or friends who recommend. This Mass is an opportunity for us to assist those who grieve the death of a loved one.
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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 or complete online Here
You are then asked to come to the table in the Gathering Space before Mass to receive a candle to be brought to the altar when the name is called.
Name of Deceased: Requestor Name: Relationship to Deceased: Email:
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Ministry Schedule Saturday, October 17 & Sunday October 18 MASS
Saturday October 17 4 PM
Sunday October 18 8 AM
ALTAR SERVER
Anthony Gruenling Alex Gruenling
Not Filled Eva Tomasetti (Sub Requested)
Sunday October 18 10 AM
Olivia Linquito Grace Collins
Sunday October 18 12 Noon
Suzanne Duarte (Sub Requested) Sophia Duarte (Sub Requested)
CANTOR
READER 1
Cantor w/ Choir
Angela Kinlin
CarlyYork
Joe Ventura
Carly York
Bridget Farrow
Steve Rumsby
Chris York
READER 2
Mary Ellen Griffin
Rita Duenas
Barbara Schaflin
Jennifer Stubbs
EMHC
OH-Martha Cowles SSH-Susan Murphy SSH-Monica Barr ALT-Louise Habrack
OH-Gina Shute SSH-Rosanne LaCava SSH-Mike LaCava ALT-Michal Kalisz
OH-Maureen Geiger SSH-Carol Donahue SSH-Rich Gerbino ALT-Sue Fitzpatrick
OH-Tom Nathanson (Sub Requested) SSH-Ron Gabbard SSH-Liz Turkovic ALT-Martha-Jean Rosiello
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 - 732-780-2666 Parish-wide email sent to email address that is on file Notification on website: www.stmarycoltsneck.org
Liturgy of the Word Dismissal for Children Ages 4 to 12
Every Saturday at the 4PM Mass
Every Sunday at the 10AM Mass
This is the practice of having children, ages 4-12, leave the Sunday assembly during the Liturgy of the Word (readings) and gather in the chapel to engage in the Liturgy of the Word at a level more appropriate to the children’s understanding.
Martha Mary Guild A Journey to Uganda with Mary Goss
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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
10 October 2026
Confirmation Rehearsal, 9th grade Confirmandi & Sponsor and/or parent, 4 P.M. Mass CH,followed by Confirmation rehearsal in the CH
11 October 2026 First Communion (‘26) 10 A.M.mass,CH First Communion (‘26) rehearsal,12P.M.CH
We celebrated our first of three First Holy Communions this past Sunday. The children were so excited to receive the Blessed Eucharist for the first time! We look forward to Confirmation rehearsal this weekend beginning at the 4pm mass and continuing in the church.
16 October 2026 Confirmation, 9th grade, 4P.M.sharp; Confirmandi & sponsor, report to MH3:15P.M. 17 October 2026 First Communion (‘26), 4 P.M. Mass,CH 18, 20 October 2026 Confirmation Prep Session #4
24 October 2026
Please continue to pray for the Confirmandi and all the children making their First Holy Communion this month We just celebrated the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi with The Blessing of Animals out front on the church plaza. This intergenerational was well attended with many parishioners bringing their pets in for a special blessing.
Halloween Halls Virtual Class Assistant On Campus Class Assistant
4 P.M.Mass, CH&MH Be sure to see page 7 for links!
1 November Intergenerational - Click here to sign up HalloweenHalls, Fall Movie Day begins with 12pm Mass
Why do we pray the rosary? What does it mean? How do we do it? Here are some great resources for children and adults about the rosary on FORMED, so check them out during the month of October, which is the Month of the Holy Rosary! Cartoon Video For Children: The Rosary-A Special Way to Pray!
RE Resources Calendar RE Handbook IntergenerationalList/ Descriptions Intergenerational Recording Sheet CP Fall Schedule
Video For Parents: How to Pray the Rosary with your Kids, (Without Losing Your Mind)
RE Fall Schedule
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World Mission Rosary Guide Activity for Parishes, Prayer Groups, and Households – October 2026 Theme: One in Christ, United in Mission Biblical Inspiration: “that they may all be one… so that the world may believe that you sent me” (John 17:21) Introduction Each October, the Church throughout the world unites in prayer and solidarity for the missions. This year, as we celebrate the 100th anniversary of World Mission Sunday, we are invited to renew our commitment to the Church’s mission with hearts united in Christ. In his message for this centenary year, Pope Leo XIV reminds us that the Church’s mission flows from our communion with the Lord and with one another. When we pray for the missions, we enter into that communion in a profound way, becoming spiritually united with those who proclaim the Gospel in every corner of the world. The World Mission Rosary is a beautiful expression of this unity. Through it, we embrace the whole world in prayer, lifting up the needs of every continent and every people, and asking that all may come to know the saving love of Jesus Christ.
How to Pray the World Mission Rosary 1. Begin with the Sign of the Cross 2. Apostles’ Creed 3. Our Father 4. Three Hail Marys (for faith, hope, and charity) 5. Glory Be
What is the World Mission Rosary?
Then pray five decades of the Rosary, meditating on the Mysteries of the day. For each decade, offer your prayer for a different region of the world:
The World Mission Rosary was introduced in 1951 by Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen, then National Director of the Pontifical Mission Societies in the United States.
The Five Decades
He envisioned a rosary that would reflect the universality of the Church, with each decade representing a different region of the world where the Gospel is proclaimed and lived. By praying the World Mission Rosary, we are reminded that we are one Church, united in Christ, and that the mission entrusted to us belongs to all the baptized. The Colors and Their Meanings: Green – Africa – For the continent’s rich lands and the life of its growing Church. Blue – Oceania – For the waters that connect its many island communities. White – Europe – For the Holy Father and the Church’s historic roots. Red – The Americas – For the fire of faith and the witness of martyrs. Yellow – Asia – For the light of Christ rising where many have yet to hear the Gospel.
1st Decade – Africa (Green Beads) 2nd Decade – Oceania (Blue Beads) 3rd Decade – Europe (White Beads) 2nd Decade – The Americas (Red Beads) 5th Decade – Asia (Yellow Beads) Conclude With: Hail, Holy Queen Prayer for the Intentions of the Holy Father Mission Prayer (Optional) Heavenly Father, you have called us to be one in Christ and united in his mission. Strengthen us through your Spirit, that we may bear witness to your love and help bring the light of the Gospel to all peoples. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
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PASTORAL CARE & OUTREACH Rosemarie Farrow — Pastoral Coordinator of Pastoral Care & Outreach R.Farrow@StMarysColtsNeck.org • (732) 780-2666 x. 310
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Quo vadis... My Dear Parishioners: We welcome their families and friends here to Today we celebrate the Twenty-Eighth Sunday n celebrate this milestone with them. Last weekend Ordinary Time. God’s invitation to us to share in several visitors offered some very positive God’s life, to come to God’s banquet table, is comments to me about our parish campus, the remarkable in several ways. For one thing, it church and especially the celebration of the mass. points to the intimate relationship God wishes to This is a credit to all of you who support the have with us.For another thing, it is not an mission and ministries of our parish. invitation issued only once. Even when we refuse the invitation (sin, or don’t come with the proper This coming week we will Celebrate the Sacrament wedding garment), God continues to invite us. of Confirmation. This is the final Sacrament of This is the good news of the gospel: God always Initiation. It establishes these young people as full invites and is patient with us. The obvious members of our Catholic Church. It is not a banquet to which we are continually invited is the graduation from Religious Education. We continue Eucharistic table.Our acceptance of God’s to learn about and grow in our faith throughout the invitation is more than getting ourselves there—it life cycle. It is my prayerful hope that these young is also a matter of participating, of giving people will be a leaven in our church. ourselves over to God’s desire to deepen the divine relationship with us. Will we come? Preparations are underway for our annual Halloween Halls; the Mass of Remembrance; the During this month of October we continue our Thanksgiving Food Drive and The Advent Tree of journey as disciples of the Lord accompanied by Love. These community building activities help Our Lady of the Rosary. Let us continue to link parishioners together as we provide for the recover this beautiful prayer tradition to help us needs of others. Please consult the bulletin for re-focus ourselves and to give thanks and praise to details on how you might become involved. God. Let us also pray for an increased awareness of and respect for human life from conception It is that time of year when we are preparing for through natural death. This is one of the great one of our greatest privileges as Americans…that is moral challenges of our time as church. It requires the privilege to cast our vote. Election day is a few us to set aside bias and to join together to weeks away. Take the time to learn about the issues promote laws and policies that support the very and the candidates. Should you be away, apply for dignity of the human person. I am encouraged by an absentee ballot to add your vote to the tally. many of our young people. They have great Don’t allow yourself to become indifferent about interest in this part of the Christian Moral Life. I voting. Talk to your children about what it means hope that their energy continues to transform our to have the freedom to vote.Have a great week. Let society. us remember one another in prayer. Happy Sunday. Peace. Father Jeff Let us welcome another group of candidates for First Holy Communion this weekend.
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TEMPORAL ADMINISTRATION & STEWARDSHIP Edwin A. Sevillano - Pastoral Associate for Temporal Administration & Stewardship TemporalAdmin@StMarysColtsNeck.org
THE PARISH OF SAINT MARY October 2026 $4098.00
Building loan payment $7966.26 Difference funded with general funds
SHARING OUR TREASURE
October 4
Weekly Sacrificial Stewardship
$25,411
Envelope Contributions
$10,675
Electronic/Online Contributions
$13,913
Loose Contributions
$823
Average Contribution per household
$68.30
Number of Contributing Households
360
Registered Parishioner Households
943
Leave a Lasting Legacy
" 'Which of these three, in your opinion, was neighbor to the robbers' victim?' He answered, 'The one who treated him with mercy.' Jesus said to him, 'Go and do likewise.' " Lk. 10:36-37
For the Respect Life Novena
October is National Estate Planning Awareness Month. It’s a perfect time to prayerfully consider how you can provide for your loved ones and make a lasting impact on our parish. A simple gift in your will or by naming our parish as a beneficiary of a retirement plan or life insurance policy can strengthen our faith community for generations. We invite you to think about the legacy of faith you want to leave. Learn how you can include The parish of Saint Mary in your estate plans is an easy and meaningful way to ensure our worship, ministries, and outreach continue Please consider a lasting gift to our parish. A bequest or beneficiary designation costs you nothing today but, helps preserve our parish mission for tomorrow. To learn more contact Edwin.sevilliano@stmaryscoltsneck.org
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Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Sed tortor Offerings at Francis House of Prayer Trenton Diocesan Spiritual Center and Retreat House— 84 Waltford Road • Allentown, 08501 www.FHOP.org 609-877-0509 FHOP@verizon.net turpis,NJlacinia a nunc•a, lacinia •lacinia ligula. LETTING GO IN TIMES OF TRANSITION Thursday,October 22 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM Through Leo Buscaglia’s tale of The Fallop Predddie the Leaf: A Story of Life Ages, we will visit our own times of transition. The wisdom of this simple story can help us connect to the challenge of letting go so we can experience the gifts of interior freedom and peace. Donation: $25 SANCTIFYING THE DAY WITH PRAYER The Importance of The Day with Prayer SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24 9:30 AM – 12:00 NOON THROUGH LEO BUSCAGLIA’S TALE OF THE FALLOP PREDDDIE THE LEAF: A STORY OF LIFE AGES, WE WILL VISIT OUR OWN TIMES OF TRANSITION. THE WISDOM OF THIS SIMPLE STORY CAN HELP US CONNECT TO THE CHALLENGE OF LETTING GO SO WE CAN EXPERIENCE THE GIFTS OF INTERIOR FREEDOM AND PEACE. DONATION: $25, MATERIALS INCLUDED. EXAMINING THE DAY’S DECREE ON THE LAITY The Unholding Spirit of The Day with Prayer SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24 9:00 AM – 1:00PM What is the role of the Laity in the “Church in the Modern World?”? The Second Vatican Council issued guidance on the need for the active participation of the laity in sharing and spreading the Gospel to all the places outside of the Church buildings. In this edition, we will discuss the history of the Laity, its origin, and its role in the modern world of 2026 and beyond; to examine the urgency of the call to action promoted by Vatican II, and to earnestly discuss how this document is relevant in the 3rd Millennium. The Study Guide booklet, which includes theDecree on the Laity, will be issued in advance to registered participants to enhance participation. Dona: $45, Lunch and Liturgy for Sundayincluded. Zoom: $40 GOD ISN’T FINISHED WITH ME YET Discipline and gratitude for my life Tuesday, November 3 9:30 AM • 2:00PM If topics like loss, identity, life after retirement,downsizing, meaning and unfamiliarness interest you, come. If you find yourself asking, “Who am I now? What does God want me to do with life? How can I pray? How can I still help others?” ••please come. Come be with others with the same questions and concerns. Let’s be together in the questlandfind God in it. Donation: $40, include lunch and book. Zoom: $25 IN-PERSON REJOINDER/RETREAT DAY WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4 9:30AM • 2:30PM TAKE A DAY AWAY FROM THE BUSYNESS OF YOUR LIFE TO REST A WHILE IN THE LORD AND EXPERIENCE GOD’S PRESENCE. COME TO FRANCIS HOUSE FOR SILENCE, PERSONAL PRAYER AND OPTIONAL SPIRITUAL DIRECTION. THE DAY BEGINS AND ENDS WITH A BRIEF PRAYER TOGETHER. PLEASE BRING YOUR LUNCH. DONATION: $10; $40 WITH SPIRITUAL DIRECTION.