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MASS INTENTIONS
February 4 & 5, 2012
ST. MARY’S CHURCH
Saturday, February 4
5:30pm Helen Fattorusso: Husband, Jim
Evelyn Hanlon: Donna Reed
Sunday, February 5
8:00am Adele Neary: Nora & Vincent Camizzi
Fr. David McLeod: Camie & Brian O’Rourke
Peter Soldano: Monday Morning Crew
Mary Alice Rowe: The Armstrong Family
Colleen Cullen: Barbara Staffa
Steve Cser: Tom & Lorraine Lewis
10:00am Deceased Members of Donella & Beck
Families: Mary Ann
Barbara Lenahan: Mr. & Mrs. Patrick
Ristaino
12:00n Ann Hila: Jennie & Joe Mahon
Thomas C. Lynes: Nora & Vincent Camizzi 5:00pm Willi Kessl: Sister Brigitte Newman & Family
Edward Stronborn: Daughter, Linda
Weekdays
Monday, February 6
8:00am George Catrambone: Mary Gifford
Catherine Carcich: Eugene & Donna Kessler & Family Tuesday, February 7
8:00am Edward Zullo: Alice & Bob Negron
John & Mary Eodice: Ron & Barbara
Gwiazola
Wednesday, February 8
8:00am Beatrice Wilson: Charles Mahler
Poor Souls in Purgatory: John Rivera
Thursday, February 9
8:00am Mary & Anthony Marino: Marino Family
Angelo Didomizio: Aldo & Marian Cerbo
Friday, February 10
8:00am Frank Bagriel: Josephine Gabriel
Kathy Addis: Delores & Tracey
Mr. & Mrs. Kirby: Dick & Kathy Gouldey
Orlowski Family: Amelia Kornacki
Colleen Cullen: Phyllis Middleton
Mary Neral: St. Vincent de Paul Society
Saturday, February 11
8:00am Nona McCarter: Family Diana McKeon: The McGlynn Family
Memorials – St. Mary’s Church
Sanctuary Lamp in the Chapel burns this week in loving memory Daniel Reynolds requested by Philomena, Bill & Callan Fredericks.
Sanctuary Lamp in the Church burns this week in loving memory of of George Catrambone requested by wife & children.
Altar Candles burn this week in loving memory of James Johnson requested by Mary Wirz.
Bread & Wine are offered this week in loving memory of John Kozzi requested by family.
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MASS INTENTIONS
February 4 & 5, 2012
ST. MARY OF THE PINES
Saturday, February 4
4:00pm People of the Parish
Sunday, February 5
7:30am Helene Daily: Marlene,Mark,Mark II & Matthew Motsch
Charlie Herman: Chris Clywes
Charlie Herman: Richie & Diane Gaeta,
Victor & Rosemary Silletti & John & Donna
Brojock
Christine Brennan: Terri & Jime Menture
Charles & Anna Cromer: Marie & Joe Lupa
Mary Lou D’Angelo: Rich & Debbie
D’Angelo
9:00am James A. Cassidy, Jr.: wife, Gail & Family
Agnes Grzymski & Marshall Phillips:
Barbara & Jack Phillips
11:30am Carol Sneyers: Husband, Mickey
Roland Gallo: Frank & Catherine
Pannone
Weekdays
Monday, February 6
9:00am Charles Edwards, Sr.: Wife Catherine &
Family
Helene Daily: Aris & Edward Pomarico
Tuesday, February 7
9:00am Aubrey Rose Keena: The McCarthy family Aloysiys Darling: Deacon Phil & MaryanneFiore
Wednesday, February 8
9:00am John Draney: Family
Carmine Fontana: Dorothy Ryan
Thursday, February 9
9:00am Hazel Miller: The Scibetta Family
Joseph E. Kwoka, Sr.: Mr. & Mrs. L.
Grochowski
Friday, February 10
9:00am Kay McCann: Raymond Millner, Jr.
John Grippi: Philip & Peggy Fahy
Memorials – St. Mary of the Pines
Sanctuary Lamp in the Church burns this week in loving memory of Blaise & Stephanie Mitkowski requested by Dr. Edward W. Maskal II, PhD.
Bread & Wine are offered this week in loving memory of Mary Anello requested by Josephsen Family.
Candles burn this week in loving memory of Bill Ferrare requested by Grace Domino.
HOLY FATHER’S INTENTIONS FOR FEBRUARY
General Intention: Access to Water.
That all peoples may have access to water and other resources needed for daily life.
Missionary Intention: Health Workers.
That the Lord may sustain the efforts of health workers assisting the sick and elderly in the world’s poorest regions.
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PRAY FOR OUR TROOPS
Frank Abate, Ryan Abbatt, Pat Almond, Robert Angellella, SSG Curtis Applegate, Sgt. 1st Class Robert Armstrong, John Barboni, SSgt. Joseph Bartlett, Daniel Battner, Eric Beach, Sgt. Michael Beck, DEFN Timothy Bippus, Shaun Brennan, Sgt. Mark Brust, Sgt. William Burke, Joseph Byrnes, Brian Cahill, Christopher Cahill, Cpt. Robert Calabrese, Alex Cammarata, Joseph Peter Campos, Cpt. Kathleen Candela, Cpt. Salvatore Candela, Lt. Robert Carton, Maj. Brian Collins, Patrick Connolly, Michael Connors, Phil Costa, Sgt. Jeffrey Costello, Cpt. John Costello, Jason Cowperthwaite, LCpl. Sean Curran, Jonathan DeCicco, Nick DeLisi, Sgt. Shawn Devine, Cpt. Christopher E. Diehl, Tim Diver, Michelle Doucette, Joe Dunkowski, 1st Sgt. Jesse James Dunn, Maj. Andrew Dziengelwski, Brian Elwood, SN Matthew Ercole, Sgt. Michael Falco, Bill Farrington, Lt. Erik Filipek, Ronald Fisher, Robert Freeman, Dan Fusco, Anthony Gallucci, Ryan Garlanth, Bob Gehan, 1st Lt. Adrian Gennusa, BM3 Travis Gingras, Charles Graham, Cpl. Philip Graziano, Pfc. T.J. Halvorsen, Grant Halway, Vincent Haug, Jason Hayden, Maj. Glennena Haynes-Smith, Thomas Healy, David Heholt, 2nd Lt. Clint Hemberg, Donald Heminghaus, David Hernandez, Scott Hill, Kyle Holway, Christopher Houlahan, Maj. Robert Hughes, TSgt. Bradley Iseminger, Anthony Jonas, LCPL David Jones, PFC Sheilah Jones, Kristy Kayto, Jason Keogh, Justin Keogh, Kevin Kessinger, Matthew Khessali, Sean Killeen, Lt. Col. Richard Kirk, Peter Klebaur, USMC Cpl. Matthew Kole, Spc. Brian Kornse, Spc. Nicholas A. Kromer, Ian Krong, Stephen Lang, Maj. Michael LaPoint, Michael Lawless, 1st Lt. Edward C. Lipositz, III, Joe Lore, 2nd Lt. Gregory Luttman, Joseph F. Lyons, USN, Kevin McKnight, Robert Miller, LCpl. Vincent Mizerk, James Moran, Dan Naroziak, Maj. John Nerges, Spc. John Nixon, John Nunuez, Lt. Col. Thomas O’Donoghue, Ricky Ong, David Pace, Jr., Layla Pace, William Packard, Maj. Joseph Page, Christopher Paone, Jonathan Papernik, Michael Papp, Ellis Phillips, Kyle Pimm, Lt. Col. Gerard Piscopo, John Pitt, Jr., Alex Ponzi, Sgt. Frederick Quellhorst, SFC Robert J. Quinn, Lt. Brendan Recchia, Stephanie Rogers, Bud Ryan, Justin M. Sainato, Lt. Col. Joseph Sasso, Michael Sauder, CWO Scott Sauer, Michael Scalise, Michael Schimmel, Brian Schoenig, Cpt. Harold Scott, Jr., Timothy Sharkey, T-Sgt. Kirt Sherry, Mst. Sgt. Salvatore Simonetta, Sgt. Gregory Springer, Cpt. Michael Stepnowski, Sgt. Brian Stockhoff, Billy Sutton, Spc. Kevin Therien, Brian Toomis, Cpt. Marisol Torres, Joe Trainor, Mark Trainor, Brandon VanWagner, Bryan Vill, Ian C. Vonero, Maj. John Voorhees, Maj. Tim Wagner, Keegan Waldrop, Robert Walsh, John Ward, Pfc. Kevin Ward, Michael Weber, Edward Weir, Jr., John West III, Alex Wiedmann, Randy Williams, Jessica Wisniewski, Jane Wood, Thomas Woodlee
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PRAY FOR OUR DECEASED
Michael DeRosa, George Wagner
We Welcome the Newly Baptized
Ava Lynne Cooper, Kayden Joyce Beers |
Helen Abercrombie, Susan Accomando, Eugene Adair, Ginamarie Amsterdam, Noelle Artherholt, Danny Bacsik, Margaret Bartholomai, Ian Behn, Vincent Benedetti, Patricia Blank, Jeannine Bockin, Indria Bolton, Doris Bona, Carole Bonin, Anne Bonomo, Dolores & Joe Brandimarte, Kate Browe, Bill Brower, Wayne Brown, Mary Ann Buckowski, Frank Budd, Gary Buonocore, Mary Buonocore, Virginia Buonocore, Robert Byrd, Vincent Camizzi, Harold Caufield, Teresa Cebulski, Rosemarie Cebulski–Mazur, Valerie Celestino, Alma Cianfrone, Erica Cilmi, Henry Claisse, Jeanette Clemente, Jim Daniels, Traci Dare, Aida David, Antonio DeCandia, Sr., Lulu DeCastro, Beatrice Deseta, Deacon Bob Deihl, Preston Dover, Lillian Drexler, Richard Erving, JoAnn Fink, Michael Fiore, Clifford Foote, Chris Foster, Corbett Foster, Rick Foster, Linda Gallagher, Rose Gallagher, Virginia Gehan, Maria Goldfarb, Amanda Golembowski, Maureen Golembowski, Valerie Grasso, Michael Guerrero, John Gunther, Frank Hagan Jr., Frank Hagan Sr., Mae Helgeson, Esther Hanrahan, Doug Hanson, Frank & Mary Harth, Ron Helstrom, Rich Hilton, Lee Hughes, Marianne Hoffman, Stacey Izso, Chuck Jones, Rose Keenan, Nicholas Keil, Michael Kipila, Ann Klass, Carolyn Krutsick, Sharon LaBollita, Viola Lally, Marlene Lazaro, John Leacota, Lisa Leta, Dante Manzo, Fr. Eugene Marcone, Freddy Martinez, Donna Matthews, Karen Maura, Michael Mazza, Jr., Patrick McGowan, Edward McGuire, Martin McKenzie, Kyle McKetrick, Frank & Patsy Merlo, Joe Milora, Mabel Mink, Sharon Mulvey, Terence Mulvey, Davan Myres, Ian Nicholson, Tricia Nokes, Pat O’Brien, Richard Otten, Lola Parker, TJ Parr, Stanley Pijak, Francis Pilar, Joseph Pilovsky, Rita Piro, Sr., Pat Pruitt, Mark Quartello, Albert Rehus, Kyle Rock, Joanne Rogers, Tanya Romanow, Michael Roselli, Michael Ruiz, Robert Sabat, Aidan Sandor, Angelo & Jennie Santelli, Robert Schimmel, AnnBeth Schmidlein, Gabriella Schopperth, Gabe Scibetta, Anthony Shabunia, Teresa Shaffer, Theresa Shutak, Ray Sprinberg, Roy Stanisci, Virginia Stephens, Danielle Straub, Mary Sydoruk, Gail Talley, Shirley Tamburri, Taylor Tenchlog, Marilyn Timony, Lorraine Toris, Carmela Trimboli, Doris Tufo, Pam Ulrich, Michael Vak, Robert Voskanyan, Thomas Wagner, Patricia Wilcenski, Richard Williamson, Savanna Winnie, Susan Woodruff, Joan Wos
Saints of the Week
Monday: St. Paul Miki
Wednesday: St. Jerome Emiliani, St. Josephine Bakhita
Friday: St. Scholastica
Saturday: Our Lady of Lourdes
SCRIPTURE READINGS
TODAY: THE FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Job 7: 1-4, 6-7; 1 Corinthians 9: 16-19, 22-23; Mark 1: 29-39
NEXT SUNDAY: THE SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Leviticus 13: 1-2, 44-46; 1 Corinthians 10: 31 -11:1; Mark 1: 40-45
READ YOUR BIBLE!!
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WEEK AT A GLANCE
Sunday, February 5
9:00am 5th Grade REP Mass & Scout Mass (Pines)
7:00pm Bingo (Parish Center)
Monday, February 6
7:00pm Knights of Columbus Auxiliary (MRH)
7:00pm CYO Basketball (Parish Center)
Tuesday, February 7
9:00 am Mom’s Group (Parish Center)
7:00 pm Chess Club (MRH)
7:00pm CYO Basketball (Parish Center)
7:30 pm Father’s Group (Rectory)
Wednesday, February 8
12:45 pm Healing Service (Barnegat)
6:30pm Journey Through Scripture (Rectory)
7:00 pm Volleyball (Parish Center)
7:00pm Divorced & Separated Ministry (Rectory)
7:30pm Living Waters Prayer Group (MRH)
Thursday, February 9
9:00am Ken’s Kitchen (Parish Center)
1:00pm Bridge Club (MRH)
6:00 pm Youth Group (Parish Center)
7:00 pm World Youth Day Meeting (Rectory)
7:00pm Bingo (Parish Center)
Friday, February 10
3:00pm Divine Mercy (Pines)
5:45 pm Comedy Night (Parish Center)
Saturday, February 11
8:30 am Light Weigh (Rectory)
9:00 am REP 8th Grade Parent/Student Retreat (Parish Center)
TITHING REPORT
Last Sunday, St. Mary’s parishioners tithed $27,108.00 in the regular collection. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SACRIFICE OF TITHING! “Praise the Lord, who heals the brokenhearted.” By our participation in Mass and the Sacraments, we welcome God as a partner in our lives. Being generous with our time, our talents, and our income is a praiseworthy expression of that partnership.
TODAY THERE IS A SECOND ENVELOPE TOWARD OUR DIOCESAN ASSESSMENT.
BIBLE TRIVIA
LAST WEEK: Besides healings, Jesus also was teaching in Capernaum…“on the Sabbath Jesus entered the synagogue and taught” (Mark 1: 21) from last week’s Gospel.
TODAY’S QUESTION: In today’s second reading, St. Paul uses the word “gospel” four times. How many times does it appear in the New Testament? For extra credit, the word appears in only one of the four Gospels – which one?
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ASH WEDNESDAY – February 22
Ashes will be distributed during the following Masses:
*St. Mary’s in Barnegat: 8:00am, 10:00am, and 7:00 pm
*St. Mary of the Pines in Manahawkin: 9:00am and 5:00pm
*During the Liturgy of the Word (no Mass) at 3:00pm in both Churches. Ashes will continue to be distributed in both churches until 5:00pm.
ASK A QUESTION
In the letter read from Bishop O’Connell, contraception was mentioned. What is the Church’s teaching? Has it changed?
Church teaching against contraception has not changed. Quoting from Humanae Vitae “On the Regulation of Birth,” the Catechism states: “Periodic continence, that is, the methods of birth regulation based on self-observation and the use of infertile periods, is in conformity with the objective criteria of morality. These methods respect the bodies of the spouses, encourage tenderness between them, and favor the education of an authentic freedom. In contrast, ‘every action which, whether in anticipation of the conjugal act, or in its accomplishment, or in the development of its natural consequences, proposes, whether as an end or as a means, to render procreation impossible’ is intrinsically evil” (CCC, #2370).
KNOW YOUR SAINTS
St. Avitus (d. c. 525) February 5
The son of Isychius, bishop of Vienne, he was born at Auvergne and named Alcimus Ecdicius Avitus. He succeeded his father (the rule of celibacy was not universal until 1139) as bishop of Vienne in 490, became known for his wisdom, learning, and charity, and ransomed many Ligurian captives of the Burgundians. He converted King Sigismund of Burgundy to Christianity in 516, caused Sigismund to rebuild Aganaum monastery in retribution for his murder of his son, Sigeric (a murder he committed on the accusations of Sigeric’s stepmother, which were later proved to be false), and presided over the Council of Epaon in 517. He wrote an allegorical epic on the creation of man, De spiritualis histoiae gestae, a poem on chastity, De laude virginitatis, and homilies and letters, some of which are still extant.
Sisters of Life
The Sisters of Life is a contemplative / active religious community of women founded in 1991 by John Cardinal O'Connor for the protection and enhancement of the sacredness of every human life. Reverence and gratitude for the unique and unrepeatable gift of each human life made in the image and likeness of God fuels the prayer of each Sister, their first mission in building the Kingdom of God and the "Culture of Life". The Sisters of Life will be speaking at all Masses February 11th and 12th.
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Letter From The Pastor
It’s not over, but we are very, very close. I sometimes feel as a member of the Church to be like Jor-El, the father of Superman. He saw the fate of Krypton and tried to warn his fellow citizens to no avail. They laughed at him – just before the planet was destroyed.
As our society fails on one moral issue after another, I feel the crumbling of the earth beneath. I witness a government and court system that has become increasingly powerful and influential over virtually every aspect of life. I notice people, even Catholics, quite willing to yield authority to that government and even to popular figures rather than accept the wisdom of the Church. Bishop O’Connell alluded to this struggle in his powerful letter read at Mass last weekend. Unfortunately, this is only one of many issues with which we are confronted. Many in our state legislature are determined to redefine marriage, claiming that it is a civil right and, as always, dismissing opposing views as mere bigotry. Proponents of traditional marriage ARE NOT motivated by prejudice. The current spiritual and moral crisis didn’t happen overnight. It has been and is supported by any number of assumptions that are incorrect but very subtly have been promoted over the years so that most people simply accept them without question. Once they are accepted, certain conclusions follow. Anyone who dares to challenge these foundational assumptions is always dismissed as nothing more than a fanatic and, usually for negative emphasis the label “religious” is added. In this cultural battle, the biggest obstacle we face is that too many people, particularly Catholics, DO NOTHING. Those of opposing sentiments often have the forum of public media giving the impression that they are the majority view. If all Catholics stood together, the impact would be overwhelming. Another reason why too many are reluctant to act is because of “politics.” There is a fear that to speak out is “political.” Well, silence is political. Further, these are not Republican or Democratic issues. They are human and moral issues. Too often, people are concerned whether supporting this or that issue is good or bad for their particular candidate or party. Truth should not be muzzled by blind affiliations. In reference to the specific issues mentioned, in order to be informed and take positive action, check out these two websites: www.usccb.org/conscience and www.njcathconf.org, please, please look at them and TAKE ACTION. I want to applaud Bishop O’Connell for his clarity of thinking and courage in speaking out boldly. Let us stand with him, let us stand with our Church, let us stand with the truth. For too long, so many have taken a back seat and allowed other influences to move to the forefront. It’s time we applied the brakes to stop the slide down the hill and begin the climb back to the top. “I know your works; I know that you are neither cold nor hot. I wish you were either cold or hot. So, because you are lukewarm, neither hot nor cold, I will spit you out of My mouth” (Revelation 3: 15, 16). |
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Adoration is a spiritual dimension that opens up channels of grace in a very special way. To take time out of our busy schedules and make time to be with our Blessed Lord, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Redeemer, in the special grace of Perpetual Adoration, is a tangible testimony that we truly believe that our Blessed Lord is truly present. (Lighthouse 7.org copyright 2007)
The need for new Adorers is urgent. If Adoration at St. Mary’s is to continue being perpetual, we must have some new people! Please consider becoming an Adorer for one of the open hours on the long list below or adding your name to the substitute list.
Call Joann Kaczala at 609-698-6168.
Wednesday, 5:00pm
Wednesday, 8:00pm
Friday, 3:00am
Friday, 4:00am
Saturday, 11:00am
Saturday, 2:00pm
Saturday, 5:00pm
Saturday, 9:00pm
Saturday, 10:00pm
Sunday, 6:00pm
KNOW YOUR PARISH
At the conclusion of World Youth Day (WYD) 2011 in Madrid, Spain, Four of our young adults, Maria, James and Michael Sicilia and Kristen Boss heard Pope Benedict XVI officially announced that the next World Youth Day will be held July 23 – 28, 2013 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. “You, young people, are not just the future of the Church and of humanity, as if we could somehow run away from the present. On the contrary: you are that young man now; you are that young man in the Church and in humanity today. You are his young face. The Church needs you, as young people, to manifest to the world the face of Jesus Christ, visible in the Christian community.” Pope Benedict XVI, meeting with youth in May, 2007, Brazil. For World Youth Day 2011, nearly two million pilgrims came, representing 193 countries and 21 languages, not to mention the 28,400 volunteers who worked on WYD. Eight million meals were consumed, and 2,462 places of accommodation were provided. There were also 14,000 priests and 841 bishops in attendance. In Retiro Park, where tents were erected for confessions, 40,000 people participated in the Sacrament of Reconciliation. It is never too early to start planning for World Youth Day 2013 – less than 2 years away! WYD is open to all young people who want to take part in a festive encounter with their contemporaries centered on Jesus Christ. World Youth Day is a unique way to deepen your faith and grow closer to Christ, by means of prayer and the sacraments, together with thousands of other young people who share your interests and ambitions. St. Mary’s WYD pilgrims have already begun to plan with the first of 2 indoor flea market fundraisers scheduled for April 21 from 9 am – 2 pm. Interested in the WYD 2013? There will be an informational meeting about WYD 2013, February 9th at 7pm in the Rectory in Barnegat. Stop by for more information. God Bless.
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ST. MARY’S ADULT GROUP
St. Mary’s Adult Group meets every first Wednesday of the month in Msgr. Reinbold Hall at 7:30 pm. After a short business meeting, the program for Wednesday, February 7, will be Monsignor Ken’s presentation of his pictures and comments on the parish trip to the Holy Land. Please join us for this interesting evening. Coffee “and” to follow.
FISH DINNER: On Friday, March 23, St. Mary’s Adult Group, along with St. Mary’s Youth Group, will host a Fish Dinner from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm in the Parish Center, with the Youth Group serving. Catered by Sweet Jenny’s Touch of Elegance the cost is $14 per adult; $7 for children under 12. Children’s menu: macaroni & cheese and pizza. There will be a Gift Basket Raffle and a 50/50 Raffle. Take out available. For tickets call the rectory at (609) 698-5531.
BAPTISMAL PREPARATION CLASS
Due to Ash Wednesday, please note that the Baptismal Preparation Class for February has been change from February 22nd to February 29th
BISHOP’S ANNUAL APPEAL
The BAA supports many ministries in our Diocese. One ministry will be highlighted each week in the bulletin.
Department of Youth, Marriage & Family Life
The Department of Youth Marriage and Family Life strives to promote a Catholic understanding of life through faith formation at every stage of human living. They support you and your family, recognizing that your family is “holy, not because it is perfect, but because God’s grace is at work in it, helping it to set out anew every day on the way to love.”
ADULT FAITH FORMATION CLASSES
Have you ever wanted to know more about the Church? What is its exact nature? Why did Jesus establish the Church? How is the Church organized? What is the history of the Church? Fr. JC Garrett will be teaching two classes on the Church, back to back, on February 29, in the large meeting room in the Parish Center. The first class, “The Church: Its Nature and Structure” will be from 6 PM to 7:45 PM, and the second class, “The Church: Its History,” will be from 8 PM to 10 PM. The classes are open to all and are free of charge; just call the Rectory Office so that we have an idea how many will be attending. They have been approved by the Diocese of Level II and Level III Catechist certification
BAGELS AND THE BIBLE FOR MEN
Our next Bagels and the Bible for men is Saturday, March 4, 8:30am, in Monsignor Reinbold Hall. Come together with the men of the parish for fellowship, support, Bible discussion, bagels and coffee.
BE THE FACE OF CHRIST
Do you know someone that is lonely and would like to have visitors with whom to chat, play games or read to them for two hours weekly? For more information please call Pat at 609-306-4532.
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BINGO
We offer bingo every Sunday and Thursday evening, 7:00pm, in our Parish Center. Over $1,000.00 in prizes are awarded. We are always in need of volunteers. If interested, please call the rectory.
CEMETERY MEMORIAL WALK
The cemetery has opened a new Memorial Walk. The cost of bricks begins at $200.00. All proceeds will go toward perpetual care of the buildings and grounds. Order forms are available at the rectory.
CHESS CLUB
Meetings are on the first and third Tuesdays of each month, 7:00pm in Monsignor Reinbold Hall. Our next gathering is February 7. We welcome new players of all ages to join us.
DIVORCED/SEPARATED MINISTRY
The Divorced and Separated group meets every Wednesday at 7:00pm in the rectory. Anyone interested in attending please call Wanda Allen at 698-2645 or Deacon Ron at 607-9447.
EMPLOYMENT RESOURCE COMMITTEE
If you know of anyone in the parish or community who is looking for a job, please have them contact St. Mary’s Employment Resource Committee, a ministry which supports and guides job seekers through the challenges of finding new employment. We meet the 2nd and 4th Wednesday, 7:00pm, in St. Mary of the Pines. Please contact Judy Kassar at 489-5087 or judykassar@comcast.net to register for the employment meetings and seminars. To assist our efforts, the ERC is looking for new volunteers with knowledge of the internet and a background in hiring, training, or personnel management skills.
JOURNEY THROUGH SCRIPTURE
Our next meeting is Wednesday, February 8th at 6:30pm, in the rectory. We are continuing our study of both the Old and New Testament. The only requirement is to bring your Bible. For more information, please call Deacon Bob at the rectory.
PEACEFUL DOVE GIFT SHOP
Monday – Friday: 9:00am – 1:00pm
Saturday & Sunday: 9:00am – 2:00pm
660-2400
Remember the gift you purchase also gives to the poor, who need your help. Special order items are available. Gift wrapping is offered free of charge.
**The Gift Shop will be closed
February 25 – March 11**
Come and see our selection of Communion and Confirmation Gifts!
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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
New members are welcome always. For more information, please call Grand Knight Frank Ingrassia at 661-8808.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS LADIES AUXILIARY #3826
All ladies are welcome! For more information, please call Anne Marie Hagen at 661-8806.
COLUMBIAN SQUIRES
We meet once a month. For more information, please call Chief Counselor Bill Cox at 660-2607.
KEN’S KITCHEN
Ken’s Kitchen is a social gathering where people come together to share a meal with others. We meet every Thursday, 9:00am – 12:00noon, in the Parish Center. There are nurses on site to provide free blood pressure screenings and answer questions. Meal delivery is also available.
LIVING WATERS PRAYER GROUP
We meet the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month. The next St. Mary’s Charismatic Prayer Group meeting will be February 8, 7:30pm in Monsignor Reinbold Hall. All are welcome.
MARTHA MARY DESIGN COMMITTEE
We would like to thank all of our wonderful volunteers who worked so hard to make our churches so beautiful for the Christmas Season. Thank you to the teenagers who were so enthusiastic, willing and helpful. Thanks to Bob Mickewicz for all his help. And a special thanks to Deacon Joe Fiorillo and Deacon Phil Fiore for their advice and direction. Thanks to all of you, we could not have done it without you.
Sincerely, Rosine, Dee & Rich
CALLING ALL MOMS!
If you have children ages 0-12 and are looking to meet other moms who share similar experiences, strengthen your faith, receive teaching, and form lasting friendships, this is for you. Childcare is available free of charge. Meetings are held on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month, 9:00am in the Parish Center. To register, please call Robin Volponi at (856)986-3634.
MONICA’S DAUGHTERS
We meet on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. Our next meeting will be February 14, 9:00am in Monsignor Reinbold Hall. All are welcome. For more information, please call Irene Kutner at 693-5029 or Jean Esposito at 607-1731.
CEAD MILE FAILTE (A THOUSAND WELCOMES!)
Our Lady of Knock Division 2, of the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians would like to extend to you an invitation to join our organization. For further information please call Denise McInerney at 609-290-5054. Yours in “Friendship, Unity and Christian Charity”.
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PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL
The next Council meeting is Wednesday, February 15, 2012 at 7:00pm in Monsignor Reinbold Hall. Please join us. We welcome your comments. Our last meeting included discussions on:
*Parish Twinning with a parish that may have a Church building that is being closed, a Gulf Coast Community that still struggles, Appalachia, along with the Uganda Parish project.
*Small Faith Communities project plans a late April 2012 Parish Retreat
*New Hispanic Community Ministry Outreach.
*Monthly Hospitality Sunday at both Churches at all Sunday Masses to begin February 5th.
*Plans for October 28, 2012 “Priesthood Sunday” to honor our Priests
RESPECT LIFE NEWS
We attend a Rosary Vigil at the Toms River Abortion clinic every 2nd and 4th Thursday 12:00noon - 1:00pm. The next date is February 9. We meet at the St. Mary’s Barnegat parking lot 11:30am to the carpool to the clinic. All parishioners are encouraged to participate. Our monthly Respect Life meeting is held on the first Saturday of the month, 10:00am in the rectory.
MARDI GRAS BEEKSTEAK DINNER
AND COMEDY NIGHT
Come to Comedy Night Friday, February 10 at our Parish Center. The doors will open at 5:45pm. Tickets are $30.00 and may be purchased by contacting the rectory office. The price includes soda, wine and coffee, salad, the famous beefsteak dinner, dessert, and two comedians.
SPANISH OUTREACH
Our Spanish outreach ministry has begun with a hearty participation. A Spanish choir has been formed consisting of eight singers, guitar players and two violinists. We have had three Spanish Masses thus far and the Spanish speaking community has become very involved. However, more Spanish people live within our parish boundaries who do not come to Mass. Many attend other denominations. Our hope is that they feel so welcomed by our parish family that they will become part of it. Please share this good news. The Spanish Mass is celebrated on the third Sunday of every month at 2:00pm in St. Mary of the Pines. Fr. Armando Rodriguez is our celebrant. We are in contact with St. Francis Parish, which has a bi-weekly Mass in Spanish. Please keep our work of evangelization in prayer and let us always welcome everyone who comes to Mass. The Spanish Missalettes have arrived and are available in the clear crates in the back of St. Mary of the Pines Church to be used during Mass. Please do not take them home. If you are interested in assisting with this ministry or with the Mass, please contact the parish office or our Spanish Outreach Coordinator, Charles Giles, at 698-7159 or 271-4936.
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MONTHLY DAY OF PRAYER
We have instituted a monthly Day of Prayer to take place on the second Monday of every month. Both Churches will be open from after the morning Masses until 8:00pm. We encourage parishioners of all ages to stop in the Church to say a prayer for our nation, for pro-life, and for peace. To conclude the day, prayers for life will be said at 7:00 pm followed by the Rosary and ending with Evening Prayer at 7:30pm in St. Mary’s Church. The next Day of Prayer will be February 13. Please make it a point to stop in on that day and invite others to do the same.
St. Bernard’s Food for Pets
St. Bernard's Food for Pets has been in existence for over seven months. During this short time period, we have serviced over 300 families, providing food for hundreds of cats and dogs. We could not have accomplished this without the support of the parishioners of St. Mary's and many other businesses in our area. We would like to particularly thank Manahawkin Chrysler Jeep, Walmart ( in particular the manager of the Pet Department, Jini), WBNJ 91.9 for continuing the public service announcement on our behalf, Lacey Pet Shop, the Popcorn Zoo (for sharing their "extra" food with us), Lacey Servicenter, local newspapers for printing articles about us, Greenbriar Oceanaire, Heritage Point, and Perry Lake adult communities for continuing to donate food on a regular basis, Kim Pepenella for selecting us as her Girl Scout Gold Award Project and arranging food drives at Barnegat High School and Southern Ocean Chamber of Commerce.
Beyond all, the parishioners of St Mary's are extraordinary in their generosity. Thank you on behalf of all of us at St Bernard's.
St. Mary’s Fathers Group
If you are a father trying to raise your children in today’s post-Christian culture, this group is for you! We meet the first and third Tuesday of every month. We are a faith-based support group for Catholic fathers. Our next meeting is Tuesday, February 7th at 7:30pm in the Deacon Brennan Conference Room. For more information, call Fred Kutner at (732)310-3442.
CHRISTMAS FLOWER MEMORIALS 2011
The following are corrections and/or additions to the Christmas Flower Memorial insert:
Intentions for Josephine & Jack Mondino, Veronica & James LoBello, Carmella Giannini: requested by Josephine LoBello
Intention for Adele Files and Rose and Stanley J. Misiuk: requested by Joanne Files
TaxAide – Free of Charge
Sponsored by the AARP, every Thursday in Msgr. Reinbold Hall (basement of church on West Bay Avenue) from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. For homebound clients or more information, please call 609-294- |
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Sweetheart Dinner Dance
Knights of Columbus 3826 are hosting a Sweetheart Dinner Dance Saturday, February 18, at the Parish Center. Doors open at 6:00 PM. Buffet dinner tickets are $28 (BYOB). Super 50-50 tickets are $5 each and are only sold by mail. Proceeds benefit Deborah Hospital. To order your tickets mail check and make payable to: KofC Sweet Heart, PO Box 91 Manahawkin NJ 08050. Tickets sellout quickly and will not be sold at the door.
FUNDRAISER FOR BABY NICHOLAS
“Everyone’s Irish for a Day”
The Knights of Columbus will be hosting a Dinner/Dance on Saturday, March 17th at 6:00 pm in St. Mary’s Parish Center. Baby Nicholas Francis was born with a rare genetic disorder and will need lifelong medical assistance. Tickets must be purchased in advance and cost $28.00 per person which includes a Traditional Irish Buffett, Irish Folk Music and much more. For tickets and/or to donate to Baby Nicholas, make payable and mail your check to; K of C 3828 Baby Nicholas, P.O. Box 91, Manahawkin, NJ 08050 or please call Frank Ingrassia at 609-661-8808 for more information..
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VOLLEYBALL
The next volleyball session is Wednesday, February 8th 7:00pm, in the Parish Center. All adults are welcome to participate.
YOUTH GROUP
More than 20 years ago, the Souper Bowl of Caring began with a simple prayer from a single youth group:
“Lord, as we enjoy the Super Bowl football game, help us to be mindful of those without even a bowl of soup to eat.” Once again our youth group will be taking part in this most worthy cause after all the masses this weekend. Through this mission, young people learn what it’s like to make a positive difference in the world. You also can be part of this movement that is sharing God’s love with those in need. Please give generously on Super Bowl Sunday.
For more information about our many youth group activities, please call Mrs. Craft at 597-1071 or visit our website at www.stmarysyouthonline.com.
Youth Group Upcoming Events
February 9th Meeting 5:30 – 7:00 pm (Junior YG)
February 9th Meeting 7:30 – 9:00 pm (Senior YG)
February 12th – Teen Mass 5:00 pm in Barnegat followed by pizza & snacks downstairs. All are welcome.
February 16th Meeting 5:30 – 7:00 pm (Junior YG)
February 16th Meeting 7:30 – 9:00 pm (Senior YG)
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40 Days for Life
Join us to pray the Holy Rosary with pro-life meditations on all mysteries every Saturday 1:00pm at the Toms River abortion clinic (intersection of Harley Road and Route 37, in the eastbound lane between the Sovereign and PNC Banks). For more information contact: Frank 908-330-7861 or Mario 732-557-6689.
COMPUTER OWNERS
St. Mary’s has an e-mailing list of some of its online parishioners. We would like to include you. Please send an e-mail to stmarybarnegat@shoresurfer.com with your name and e-mail address on it and you’ll be on our list.
WEBSITE INFORMATION
You can find our bulletin and other parish events by logging onto http://stmary.shoresurfer.com. If you have any questions or want more information about the website, send an e-mail by using the “WebMaster” button on our website’s homepage or e-mail Bud DeSalvo at Bud@shoresurfer.com.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Our local Birthright office is looking for volunteers. The focus of Birthright is the distressed mother and her baby. The essence of Birthright is love: loving the girl who may have been abandoned by her family and friends and in the process helping to take the crisis out of her pregnancy. Please call 609-660-0485 if you are interested.
World Youth Day
There will be a meeting for parishioners interested in attending the next World Youth Day pilgrimage. World Youth Day (WYD) is a gathering of youth from nearly every nation in world to celebrate and renew their Catholic faith. Pilgrims experience catechesis session to learn more about the faith; concerts and rallies to celebrate; times for Mass, prayer, Confession, and adoration: a vocation fair featuring dozens of religious orders; and ultimately a pilgrimage walk and overnight vigil ending with Mass celebrated by the Pope. WYD is meant for young adults, so pilgrims must be 18 – 40 years of age. The next World Youth Day will be in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in July 2013. If you would like to learn more about it, our interest meeting will be Thursday, February 9th at 7:00 pm in the rectory. We hope to see you!
WYD Fundraiser
Are you in the mood for some spring cleaning and not sure what to do with the stuff you don’t want? Come and sell it at the indoor flea market sponsored by the World Youth Day Pilgrims who are trying to get to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in 2013. World Youth Day is time devoted every 2 to 3 years, where the youth of the world come together to answer the invitation of the Holy Father. The indoor flea market is a fundraiser for the trip. The flea market is scheduled for April 21, 2012 from 9-2pm and the cost is $12 for an 8ft table. We only have a few tables left, so if interested or want more information, please call Kristen at 609-709-9763.
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ATTENTION EIGHT GRADERS!
FRESHMAN REGISTRATION
Freshman registration for Monsignor Donovan High School, class of 2016m will take place on Saturday, February 11, 2012 from 9:00 am – 11:30 am. Please call the Admissions office at 732-349-8801 ext. 2426 for more information.
FOOD FOR THE POOR
Please join us the weekend of February 18th & 19th to hear Rev. Msgr. James J. McGovern and Rev. Robert E. White speak at all the masses about a ministry providing direct relief to the poor throughout Latin America and the Caribbean. Msgr. McGovern and Fr. White will share what they have witnessed about Food for the Poor’s mission to care for the destitute as a means of living out the Gospel mandate to love one another.
ANCIENT ORDER OF HIBERNIANS
The Ancient Order of Hibernians, Father Duffy Division 2 Ocean County, welcomes new members. We are a warm, charitable, social brotherhood of Catholic men of Irish ancestry that support local parishes and charities. We meet the first Monday of each month, 7:00pm, in the Elks Club in Forked River. For more information, please call Nick Van Zile at 978-2598 or Bob Corbliss at 607-9853.
MONTREAL AND QUEBEC SHRINE TOUR WITH MONSIGNOR KEN
The Knights of Columbus are hosting a trip to the Shrines in Montreal and Quebec May 14-18. Cost of $799.00 per person includes deluxe motor coach transportation, 4 nights’ accommodation, 4 breakfasts, 4 dinners, evening entertainment, all guided tours, baggage handling, taxes, meal gratuities, and driver’s gratuity. For information or to make reservations, please call Charles Serwin at 978-0970.
Knights of Columbus Trips
March 8: Trip to the Philadelphia Flower Show. Cost of $60.00 per person includes transportation, admission to the show, and driver gratuity.
April 20: Trip to Sight & Sound Theater to see “Jonah.” Cost of $120.00 per person includes transportation, show ticket, buffet lunch at the Shady Maple Restaurant, tax and gratuity.
May 31: Trip to West Point. Cost of $120.00 per person includes bus transportation, tour of the military academy, tour of the Purple Heart Hall of Fame, buffet lunch at Hotel Thayer, tax and gratuity.
November 7-8: Trip to Foxwoods Casino and Mohegan Sun. Cost of $175.00 per person includes motor coach transportation, one night luxury accommodation at Great Cedar, 2 full buffets, $10.00 slot credit, $10.00 food credit, and $10.00 free bet at Mohegan Sun.
For information and reservations on any of these trips, please contact Charles Serwin at 609-978-0970.
St. Mary’s advertises trips as a courtesy. We will not be held responsible for any trips advertised.
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