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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MASS SCHEDULE & INTENTIONS SATURDAY- OCTOBER 3 - SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11 SATURDAY - OCTOBER 3 4 PM
WEDNESDAY - OCTOBER 7 4 PM
SUNDAY- OCTOBER 4 8 AM
THURSDAY- OCTOBER 8 9 AM AT ST. CATHERINE, HOLMDEL
Living and Deceased Parishioners & Parish Benefactors Loving Family Members *Janet Munger Intentions of loving family members *Janet Mungner Rev. Albert Ricciardelli *Rev. Fr. Jeffrey E. Lee, Staff and Parishioners Intentions of Filomena DePierre *The Parish of Saint Mary’s Friends Ralph and Rose De Basé *Diane Carnevale Helen and John Sionas *Eileen and Michael Stivala Mary Ellen Ellwood *Laura Tucker Pat Brady *Pat and Lilly Brady
FRIDAY- OCTOBER 9 9 AM AT ST. CATHERINE , HOLMDEL
SUNDAY- OCTOBER 4 10 AM
SATURDAY- OCTOBER 10 4 PM
SUNDAY- OCTOBER 4 12 PM
SUNDAY OCTOBER 11 8 AM
Rachel Verga *Barbara and Joe Verga George J Rimmle *Barbar Saake Loving Family Members *Janet Munger
Gerard Thompson *Susan Monaco The Tripod & Zumbo Families *Providence Zumbo Peter Vickers *Chris & Linda Pancila & Family
Mark Tullio Zarantonello *Family Ann Ariosto *Maria and Richard Gerbino Maria Petillo *Petillo Family
Living and Deceased Parishioners and Parish Benefactors DeStefano/Albruno Families *Franceschetti Family Martha Serra *Eric & Paola DiNapoli
MONDAY - OCTOBER 5 9AM
SUNDAY OCTOBER 11 10 AM
Intentions of Jacqueline Coppola *The Parish of Saint Mary’s Friends TUESDAY- OCTOBER 6 9 AM
SUNDAY OCTOBER 11 12 PM
Raymond P. Shekel Jr. *Jeanne & Matthew Cerbone Peter Vickers *Barbara Saake
Robert K. Lynch *Angela and Tom Kinlin Dee Dorrian *The Dorrian Family Intentions of Melissa Love *Family
Sergio Dos Santos *Dos Santos Family John David Zumbo *Providence Zumbo Joan Gammer *Martha Mary Guild
SANCTUARY LAMP THE CHURCH LAMP BURNS FOR:
Jack Coppola *THE GIOACCHINI FAMILY THE CHAPEL LAMP BURNS FOR:
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*requested by 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.
Ryan Stevens *Scott and Karen Stevens Constance Gerbino *Pat Balbo Marcos Antonio Reyes Oapazo *Boak Family Heavenly Father, lay your healing hand upon me, ease my pain, and fill my body and soul with your peace and strength. Please pray for the following members of our parish Jason Carona Kathy Weber Paul Bildeaux Fr. William Bausch Jacqueline Coppola Lori Lettrieri Melissa Love Edward Habrack Donna Forti Mario Geneve Logan Reese 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
GROTTO CANDLE The Grotto Candles are available for your prayer intentions. Offering is $3.00 per candle
MASS INTENTIONS & SANCTUARY LAMPS Request a Mass Intention
Request a Sanctuary Lamp
( $10 stipend)
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LIFELONG CATECHESIS: Week of October 4 to October 10 READINGS FOR THE WEEK
FOR DEEPER REFLECTION
SUNDAY, October 4 , 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Whatever is good and true, think about these things.
Is 5:1-7/Phil 4:6-9/Mt 21:33-43 MONDAY, October 5 Gal 1:6-12/Lk 10:25-37 TUESDAY, October 6 Gal 1:13-24/Lk 10:38-42 WEDNESDAY, October 7 Gal 2:1-2, 7-14/Lk 11:1-4 THURSDAY, October 8 Gal 3:1-5/Lk 11:5-13 FRIDAY, October 9 Gal 3:7-14/Lk 11:15-26 SATURDAY, October 10 Gal 3:22-29/Lk 11:27-28
Question for Children: ... What makes you feel peaceful inside? What makes you feel restless? Question for Youth: ... How do you thank God for the talents that you have? How do you give back to God through the use of your talent? Question for Adults: .. What steps do you take each week to make sure you are doing as Paul directs: "Live according to what you have learned and accepted."?
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
Anthony Mary Claret, Bishop, 1807-1870 Born in the north of Spain, this saint started out working in cloth weaving, his father’s trade. He used his spare time to learn Latin and printing. When he was twenty-two, Anthony entered the seminary where he was ordained six years later. For ten years, he devoted himself to giving missions and retreats in his native Catalonia. These proved so popular that he inspired other priests to join him to help carry on this. work. In 1849, with these other priests, he formed the congregation of Missionary Sons of the Immaculate Heart of Mary which became ROTATING PARISH CTA / MINI ARTICLE known as the Claretians. As his work in Spain was coming to fruition, Father Anthony was sent by the pope to Cuba where he was to be the Archbishop of Santiago, the largest archdiocese in Cuba READ MORE HERE
Baptism Prep Class Tuesday October 13,2026 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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WORSHIP & MUSIC Andrew J. Macirowski - Pastoral Coordinator for Worship & Music / Principal Organist Worship@StMarysColtsNeck.org • Music@StMarysColtsNeck.org
OCTOBER is ROSARY MONTH The earliest known precursors to the Rosary were knotted prayer ropes, used by early Christians as a way of keeping count while repeating prayers. The practice of using beads or cords to count prayers, however, has roots that predate Christianity and can be found in various religious traditions. The concept of the Rosary as we know it today is traditionally associated with Saint Dominic in the 13th century, through an apparition of the Blessed Virgin Mary. While historians debate the details of this tradition, there is no question that devotion to Mary and the repeated praying of the Hail Mary became increasingly popular during the Middle Ages. The practice of praying the Rosary by the laity also developed as a kind of parallel to the praying of the Liturgy of the Hours by clergy and religious, providing ordinary Christians with a structured form of daily prayer. The structure of the prayers developed into its modern form over the next three centuries. This included the placement and use of the introductory prayers, the Lord’s Prayer, Apostles’ Creed, Hail Mary, Salve Regina, Doxology, and other prayers. Although there were variations in the exact form and arrangement, the basic structure eventually became remarkably consistent and remained largely unchanged until the 20th century. Another important development during this period was the practice of reciting the Rosary while meditating on specific events in the life of Christ and His Mother. The Joyful, Sorrowful, and Glorious Mysteries became firmly established as the traditional groups of mysteries, with five mysteries in each category, one for each decade of the Rosary. Saints and spiritual writers, including St. Louis-Marie Grignion de Montfort, a French priest of the 17th and early 18th centuries, greatly encouraged this meditative approach and helped establish the Rosary as not simply a repetition of prayers, but a means of contemplating the life of Christ through the eyes of Mary. In the early to mid-20th century, it became increasingly common, particularly in group devotional prayer, to add one of the prayers associated with the apparitions at Fatima following each decade, along with the Doxology. This became especially popular after the reported apparitions of the Blessed Virgin Mary to the three shepherd children at Fatima in 1917. The Rosary continued to be strongly promoted by the popes as a powerful prayer for peace, conversion, and devotion to Christ through Mary. In 2002, Pope Saint John Paul II added another group of mysteries, the Luminous Mysteries, sometimes called the Mysteries of Light. These five mysteries focus on significant moments in Christ’s public ministry, including His Baptism in the Jordan, the Wedding at Cana, the proclamation of the Kingdom of God, the Transfiguration, and the Institution of the Eucharist. There are several ways to pray the Rosary, with different traditions prescribing particular times of year, times of day, numbers of decades, or mysteries upon which to meditate. The simplest form is the prayer of a single decade, which can be conveniently prayed using a rosary ring or bracelet and is sometimes suggested for children who are first learning the Rosary. In this way, a person might pray one decade each day and complete all five decades of a full Rosary over the course of a week. At the other end of the spectrum, some devotional practices include praying four complete Rosaries in succession, incorporating all four sets of mysteries. This is more commonly associated with particularly significant devotional occasions, such as Divine Mercy Sunday, the Second Sunday of Easter; the Feast of Our Lady of Fatima on May 13; the Memorial of Our Lady of the Rosary on October 7; and other Marian feasts and days of special devotion. Whatever form it takes, the Rosary remains a deeply cherished Catholic prayer, inviting the faithful to meditate upon the life, death, and Resurrection of Jesus Christ with Mary as their companion and guide.
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:
Phone Number:
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Ministry Schedule Saturday, October 10 & Sunday October 11 ALTAR SERVER
CANTOR
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Not Filled Eva Tomasetti
Bridget Farrow
Jennifer Stubbs
MASS
Saturday October 10 4 PM
Sunday October 11 8 AM
Suzanne Duarte Sophia Duarte
Sunday October 11 10 AM
Chloe Cullen RJ Vaina
Sunday October 11 12 Noon
Jacob Barasky Not Filled
CarlyYork
Choir w/ Cantor
Julia Cullen
Carly York
Richard Gerbino
Chris York
OH-Monica Barr SSH-Emily Santangelo SSH-Evira Dapple MD ALT-Jane Slattery
Rita Duenas
OH-Justine Buzetta SSH-Marsha Grigoli SSH-Gina Shute ALT-Joyce Flynn
Barbara Schaflin
Mary Ellen Griffin
OH-Steve Stanley SSH-Fran Vaina SSH-Marsha Jean Rosiello ALT-Linda Dickinson-Pancila (SubRequested)
OH-Nick Turkovic SSH-Patricia Nesner SSH-Lee Nesner ALT-Liz Turkovic
The October meeting of the Martha Mary Guild is always a very special one and all ladies of the parish and our Cohorts are cordially invited to attend on Wednesday, October 14. Join us at 11:30 a.m. in the old chapel for the praying of the rosary, followed by BYOL (Bring Your Own Lunch), with desserts and refreshments supplied by the Guild.
Saturdays 4 PM Mass & Sundays 10 AM Mass
We will then have a short, but meaningful, ceremony (usually conducted by Fr. Jeff) to induct and welcome our new members. If you haven't already joined, please call Carol at 732-513-7723. She will be glad to help you.
Reminders EVENTS: Mass of Remembrance 25 October 10 A.M. Mass
New Parisioner Orientation 1 November 11 A.M.
EMHC
An Invitation From the Martha Mary Guild
Children's Liturgy of the Word Dismissal
Coffee & Donuts 25 October 10 A.M. Mass
Charles Young
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A fun part of every October meeting is our "Fashion Show", where we model what we purchased at the Clothing Sale. Hope you can join us in Madonna Hall on Oct. 14th!
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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
4 October 2026 Intergenerational— Click here to sign up Blessing of the Animals 9 AM Front of the church 4 , 6 October 2026 Confirmation Prep Session#3 4 October 2026
The Parish of Saint Mary celebrates the Sacraments of Confirmation and First Holy Communion in the month of October. Please see the calendar for dates/times We look forward to witnessing these young children receive the Blessed Eucharist for the first time, as well as these high schoolers become fully initiated into the Catholic Church.
First Communion (‘26) 10 A.M.mass,CH First Communion (‘26) rehearsal,12P.M.CH
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
Please join us in praying for these children to be open to the gift of grace that is bestowed through these sacraments.
16 October 2026 Confirmation, 9th grade, 4P.M.sharp; Confirmandi & sponsor, report to MH3:15P.M.
Sign-ups are now live for the Blessing of the Animals & Halloween halls Intergenerationals.
17 October 2026 First Communion (‘26), 4 P.M. Mass,CH
Please consider joining us. All links are in the RE calendar. Those looking for service hours should see the link box below.
18, 20 October 2026
Confirmation Prep Session #4
24 October 2026 HalloweenHalls,
4 P.M.Mass, CH&MH Be sure to see page 7 for links!
1 November
Intergenerational - Click here to sign up Fall Movie Day begins with 12pm Mass
Halloween Halls Virtual Class Assistant On Campus Class Assistant
OUR PROMISE TO PROTECT The Diocese of Trenton is committed to the initiatives outlined in the U.S. Bishops’ Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People and to its own policies and guidelines in regard to the reporting and investigation of sexual abuse allegations involving minors. If you have been sexually abused as a minor by a member of the clergy or anyone representing the Catholic Church, or if you know of someone who was, you can report that abuse through the diocesan ABUSE HOTLINE: 1-888-296-2965 or via e-mail at abuseline@dioceseoftrenton.org. The Diocese of Trenton reports any allegations of sexual abuse to the appropriate law enforcement agencies. Anyone with an allegation is also encouraged to provide that information to local law enforcement authoriChild Protection Efforts
Calendar RE Handbook IntergenerationalList/ Descriptions Intergenerational Recording Sheet CP Fall Schedule RE Fall Schedule
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A Message to Our Families 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! (If you don’t already have a FORMED account, see instructions at the bottom of the page!) Cartoon Video For Children: The Rosary-A Special Way to Pray! Video For Parents: How to Pray the Rosary with your Kids, (Without Losing Your Mind)
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PASTORAL CARE & OUTREACH Rosemarie Farrow — Pastoral Coordinator of Pastoral Care & Outreach R.Farrow@StMarysColtsNeck.org • (732) 780-2666 x. 310 Pick of the Week
EXPLORE HOW TO LIVE AS A CHRISTIAN IN THE MIDST OF A PAGAN CULTURE IN
First Corinthians AN 11-PART BIBLE STUDY FEATURING
TIM GRAY
Dates – Times – Location
First Corinthians will begin on Tuesday October 6, 2026 at 7 P.M., Room 17 Participants will meet every week to view an engaging video presentation followed by a time of lively group discussion and Faith sharing Cost – Registration
No cost for parishioners Non-parishioners $30 For More Information
Click the Link or scan QR code Questions -contact Stmaryscoltsneck.org 732-780-2666
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Residential Home for Pregnant & New Mothers Good Counsel Home – South Jersey
*Residentialhome for homeless, expectant,and new mothers and their children & confidential post abortion healing and more. Call 800-723-8331 at any time for information about help.goodcounselhomes.org/
Catholic Charities Diocese of Trenton Help & Info Center to connect with a variety of essential services (food, rent, housing, etc.) call 1-800-360-7711 Domestic Violence Services call a confidential 24-hr Hotline: 1-877-871-7551 “For My Baby and Me” For pregnant women who suffer from addiction; call 24-hour hotline 609-256-7801
Abortion Pill Reversal 1-877-558-0333 (24/7) abortionpillreversal.com Are you considering the Abortion Pill, or have you already taken the first pill? If you are having second thoughts it may not be too late
NJ’s ‘Safe Haven’ Free 24/7 Hotline 1-877-839-2339 Don’t abandon your newborn. NJ has a Safe Haven where you can surrender your baby safely, legally, and confidentially at any hospital emergency room or police station, or those fire, ambulance or first aid stations that are staffed 24 hrs/day
Parish Resources
Local Pregnancy Help Centers: Counseling support, pregnancytests, mom/babyitems andmore - callforcurrent hours
Birthright of Freehold- (Monmouth Co.) birthright.org/freehold | 732-462-2888 Birthright of Red Bank – (Monmouth Co.) birthright.org/redbank | 732-747-7600 Birthright of Toms River – (Ocean Co.) birthright.org/tomsriver | 732-349-0154 Madonna House, Neptune (Monmouth Co.) themadonnahouse.com | 732-775-1140 1st Way Burlington - (Burlington Co.) *Free ultrasound* 1stwaylifecenter.com | 609-871-1431 Options for Her, Cherry Hill- (Camden Co.) *Free ultrasound* optionsnj.org | (856)-795-0048 Options for Her, Trenton - (Mercer Co.) *Free ultrasound* optionsnj.org | (732)-362-2256 Choice One, Lawrenceville - (Mercer Co.) *Free ultrasound* www.mychoiceone.org Text 267-217-3430; reply will be discreet 1-800-497-TEST The Open Door Pregnancy Center, Toms River (Ocean Co.) *Free ultrasound* theopendoor.com | 732-240-5504 Solutions Health and Pregnancy Center, Freehold & Shrewsbury (Monmouth Co.) *Free ultrasound* *transportation assistance available* www.solutionshpc.com, Call or text (732) 747-5454 Email, info@solutionshpc.com St. Michael the Archangel Pregnancy Help Center, West Creek, NJ (Ocean County) stmichaelhelp.org | (609)488-1774
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Quo vadis...
My Dear Parishioners: It is customary to bless animals in this day. We Today we celebrate the Twenty-Seventh Sunday in will do so Sunday, 4 October at 9am under the Ordinary Time. These parables of the kingdom in canopy in the front of the church. Come and be Matthew may sound like a broken phonograph a part of this tradition. record because they all in one way or another keep saying to us that we must keep our focus on God, I am grateful to all of those parishioners who lose ourselves, die to ourselves. The repetition gives are away during the summer months for us the clue that this is absolutely central to remaining “catching up” with their financial support of our in God’s love—self-surrender. We live the paschal parish. It does not go unnoticed and is greatly mystery by daily practicing a self-surrendering way of appreciated. life. This is faithful discipleship and the only way we produce good fruit—the only way we receive eternal The nor’easter last weekend created havoc on life. our parish campus. Every building was damaged As we enter this beautiful fall season let us make in one way or another. Roof leaks. Water in light some time to enjoy the outdoors before the cold fixtures. Sopping wet carpeting. Smoke weather sets in for a few months. Take time to enjoy detectors with water in them. We have been in the colors which nature bursts forth. During this contact with our property insurers and will work month, let us take some time to pray the rosary for to remediate. Please be patient with us during world peace, for vocations to the priesthood, for a this time. It is imperative that we are diligent in greater respect for the dignity of all human life. Let order to ensure a safe environment. us re-commit ourselves to a life of stewardship so that our choices might continue to build up and offer During the month of October we are asked to people hope rather than tear down or manipulate. pray the Rosary in a more deliberate way: before The life that God gives us needs to be used to mass; at the grotto; at home; during commuting further build God’s Kingdom in our midst.Let us not times.Through the intercession of Mary, Our only talk about the sanctity of human life let us direct Lady of the Rosary, may we continue to grow in our efforts in support of human life at every stage. our Catholic faith and service to others. This weekend we welcome the first of several First Remember to allow more time coming to and Communion Celebrations here in our parish.Join me from our campus during these fall days. Lots of in congratulating the parents of these children as they activities along route 34. I encourage you to continue their journey of faith together. Let us pray consider how you will participate in the that these families will be committed to participating Thanksgiving Food Drive as well as The Advent in the Mass as frequently as possible. Tree of Love. Today is the memorial of Saint Francis of Assisi. We pray for all those Franciscan Friars, brothers and Have a great week.Let us remember one another priests, who bring the spirit of Saint Francis to our in prayer.Happy Sunday. Peace. Father Jeff church and world.
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TEMPORAL ADMINISTRATION & STEWARDSHIP Edwin A. Sevillano - Pastoral Associate for Temporal Administration & Stewardship TemporalAdmin@StMarysColtsNeck.org
THE PARISH OF SAINT MARY
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"See that you do not despise one of these little ones, for I say to you that their angels in heaven always look upon the face of my heavenly Father." Mt 18:10
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Average Contribution per household
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Number of Contributing Households
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Registered Parishioner Households
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HALLOWEEN HALLS HALLOWEEN HALLS Hall of Heros - MEET THE SAINTS Saturday October 24 • Begins with 4PM Mass
The Parish of Saint Mary Coits Neck • Festivities follow in Madonna Hall
Come dressed as a favorite saint or family hero of faith! EVERYONE ATTENDING RSVP for your family
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PUMPKIN CONTEST
Enter your carry pumpkin
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TABLE DECORATORS Reserve your saint themed space
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Bring a carved/decorated pumpkin with the “Meet the Saints” theme to Madonna Hall before Mass for our Pumpkin contest! Your table team wil
• Decorate your assigned space or table • Provide treats for the saints or trick or treating portion • Clean your space and leave it the way you found it
TABLE PARTICIPANTS WANTED -
Need service hours? Dress up & assist at the event! CLICK HERE HELP TURN MADONNA HALL INTO A COLORFUL HALL OF HEROES!
Costumes * Treats * Pumpkin Carving Contest * Family Fun * Fellowship
Offerings at Francis House of Prayer Trenton Diocesan Spiritual Center and Retreat House— 84 Waltford Road • Allentown, NJ 08501 www.FHOP.org • 609-877-0509 • FHOP@verizon.net 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.