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We need your help. St. Mary’s is starting an e-mailing list of all it’s online parishioners. You can help us by sending an e-mail to stmarybarnegat@shoresurfer.com with your name and e-mail address on it. It’s that easy, a simple e-mail to us and you’ll be on our e-mailing list. We’re looking forward to
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MASS INTENTIONS
January 28 & 29, 2012
ST. MARY’S CHURCH
Saturday, January 28
5:30pm Gerald Fiorillo: Wife & Children
Evelyn Hanlon: Marcus & Margaret Reed
Ed Zullo: MaryAnn & Paul Korz
Josephine & John D’Imperio: Daughter
Poor Souls in Purgatory: John Rivera
Chris Haskell: Sister
Sunday, January 29
8:00am People of the Parish
10:00am Barbara Lenahan: Mr. & Mrs. Stuart Johnson
Helen Wusching: Rosemary & Frank Vitrano
12:00n Catherine Malavasi: Norma & Sam Quartello
Al Constantino: Teresa & Don Pregler
5:00pm William Lawlor: Rose Ackert
Albert Guarneri: Bob & Maryanne Scherer
Weekdays
Monday, January 30
8:00am Marion Zeigler: Gene & Roseann
Englebert Greb: Meltsch Family
Tuesday, January 31
8:00am Edward L. Carey: Boyle Family
Joan DeRosa: Jack DeRosa
Wednesday, February 1
8:00am Agnes Tran: Grace Tho
Dave Clarke: Pat & Jack McCarthy
Thursday, February 2
8:00am Douglas Ciarletta: Cheryl & Don Olivo
Poor Souls in Purgatory: John Rivera
Friday, February 3
8:00am Joan & Ed Haney: Haney Family
Patrick Megliola: Robert & Joan O’Keefe
Martha Wilk: Gloria & Family
Colleen Cullen: Deacon Bob & June Klein
Alisia Aristizabal: Anne & Sam LoMonico
Marian Steen: Dina & Jay Araoz
Saturday, February 4
8:00am Felder Rorer: Gisela Siepmann
Silvino DeSieno: Linda & Michael Smith
Memorials – St. Mary’s Church
Sanctuary Lamp in the Chapel burns this week in loving memory of Norman DeLoreto requested by his wife, Rosalie & Family..
Sanctuary Lamp in the Church burns this week in loving memory of Richard Wood requested by The Niemiec Family.
Altar Candles burn this week in loving memory of Amy Ziegler requested by Tom Reilly & Family.
Bread & Wine are offered this week in loving memory of John Protonentis requested by George & Kathy Shearin. |
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MASS INTENTIONS
January 28 & 29, 2012
ST. MARY OF THE PINES
Saturday, January 28
4:00pm Mary Bodner: Pat & Joe
Deceased Members of Tutolo & Donella
Families
Jacqueline Altomare: Hajduk Family
Edward Milko, Jr.: George & Eva Milko
Kathy Gyzski: George & Eva Milko
Marie Gaynor: The Ferraro Family
Jennie & John Barrasso: Daughter, Lucillle
Sunday, January 29
7:30am James Henbest: John & Johanna Boekell
Alberto Caraballo: Joann & Kevin Gesell
9:00am Mary LaFaso: Barbara Gulian
Edward & Mary Cassidy: Michael & Eileen
Gallucci
11:30am Ernest Uriarte: Sylvia & Family
John Tavares: Family
Weekdays
Monday, January 30
9:00am Peter & Camille Rosembajgier: Mother,
Cathernine Romano
Mary Coughlin: Marilyn Barry
Tuesday, January 31
9:00am Fr. Francis Blum, O. Carm: Frank & Catherine Pannone
Fr. Joseph Moynihan, O.Carm: Frank &
Catherine Pannone
Wednesday, February 1
9:00am Conversion of World: Nancy Paco
Chuck Varner: Dorothy Ryan
Thursday, February 2
9:00am Marie Smith: Mr. & Mrs. Fred Rubenstien
Edward Brajczewski: Frank Fitzpatrick
Friday, February 3
9:00am Austin Corrado: Suzy & Kurt Seiter
Evelyn Kempf: Husband & Children
Memorials – St. Mary of the Pines
Sanctuary Lamp in the Church burns this week in loving memory of Thomas Palazzotto requested by wife, Ann.
Bread & Wine are offered this week in loving memory of Joseph & Sophie Iandiorio requested by daughter, Ann.
Altar Candles burn this week in loving memory of Michael & Evelyn Palazzotto requested by daughter-in-law, Ann.
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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, 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
Geraldine DeSena, John Dunn,
Geraldine Mitchell, Michael Thees,
Michael DeCosa, Eileen Serraro |
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, 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., Esther Hanrahan, Doug Hanson, Frank & Mary Harth, Ron Helstrom, Rich Hilton, Lee Hughes, Marianne Hoffman, Stacey Izso, John Jankowski, 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
Tuesday: St. John Bosco
Friday: St. Blaise, St. Ansgar
We Welcome the Newly Baptized
Brandon Donald Regan, Logan Stanley Abbato
SCRIPTURE READINGS
THIS SUNDAY: THE FOURTH SUNDAY OF THE YEAR
Deuteronomy 18: 15 – 20; 1 Corinthians 7: 32 – 35; Mark 1: 21-28
NEXT SUNDAY: THE FIFITH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Job 7: 1-4, 6-7; 1 Corinthians 9: 16 – 19, 22 -23; Mark 1: 29 – 39
READ YOUR BIBLE!!
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WEEK AT A GLANCE
Sunday, January 29
3:00 pm Betania Mass (Pines)
7:00pm Bingo (Parish Center)
Monday, January 30
7:00pm CYO Basketball (Parish Center)
Tuesday, January 31
7:00pm CYO Basketball (Parish Center)
Wednesday, February 1
6:30pm Journey Through Scripture (Rectory)
7:00pm Divorced & Separated Ministry (Rectory)
7:30pm St. Mary’s Adult Group (MRH)
Thursday, February 2
9:00am Ken’s Kitchen (Parish Center)
1:00pm Bridge Club (MRH)
6:00 pm Youth Group (Parish Center)
7:00pm Bingo (Parish Center)
Friday, February 3
3:00pm Divine Mercy (Pines)
Saturday, February 4
8:30 am Bagels & Bibles (MRH)
9:00 am REP 2nd Grade Eucharist Meeting (Parish Center)
TITHING REPORT
Last Sunday, St. Mary’s parishioners tithed $25,722.00 in the regular collection and an additional $2,077.00 in the second envelope for the Church in Latin America. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SACRIFICE OF TITHING! “If today you hear his voice, harden not your hearts.” Stewardship involves a personal awareness of our Time, Talent and Treasure and a desire to share these.
NEXT WEEKEND THERE IS A SECOND ENVELOPE TOWARD OUR DIOCESAN ASSESSMENT.
BIBLE TRIVIA
LAST WEEK: The word repent occurs 36 times in the Bible, with the two winners being Jeremiah in the Old Testament (seven times) and the Book of Revelation in the New Testament (ten times).
TODAY’S QUESTION: Besides healings, what is the other main action that Jesus performed in Capernaum?
ASK A QUESTION
How does an angel become an angel, and is it true that each of us has a guardian angel?
An angel does not “become” an angel. God created these spiritual beings as angels. And, yes, it is true that each of us has a guardian angel. Be sure to pray to yours for safety, protection, and to help you grow in holiness.
KNOW YOUR SAINTS
St. Gildas the Wise (c. 500-c. 570) January 29
Born in the lower Clyde River area of Scotland, he became an ascetic at Llanilltud, Wales, with St. Finnian as a disciple for a time and then visited Ireland. Gildas lived for a time on Flatholm Island in Bristow Channel and spent the last years of his life in Brittany, living for a while as a hermit on an island near Rhuys in Morbihan Bay. He was the author of De excidio Britanniae, decrying the moral evils rampant in Britain. |
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“BEHOLD THE LAMB”
It has been our custom at some Masses to sing a refrain before the prayer of the celebrant as he elevates the Host. With the change in the translations at Mass, we have returned to the use of the words: “Behold, the Lamb of God.” Singing the phrase is a duplication since we will fully honor Jesus as the Lamb of God when the priest elevates the Host. Therefore beginning in February we will stop singing this antiphon at Mass.
KNOW YOUR PARISH
This year marks the 39th anniversary of the Roe vs Wade decision – the historic Supreme Court decision that overturned a Texas interpretation of abortion law and made abortion legal in the United States. The Diocese of Trenton marked the anniversary with a Mass for Giving Thanks to God for the Gift of Human Life, celebrated at the Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption in Trenton. This Mass served as a prelude to the Rally on the State House. I hope some of you were able to join Catholics from New Jersey and all people everywhere in praying for an end to abortion. The walk from the Cathedral to the State House for the NJRTL Rally for Life will follow the Mass.
On the national level, thousands of people from around the country converged on Washington, DC for the March for Life on the National Mall. The Rally began at noon on the Mall with the March for Life immediately following. For those who are not familiar with the March for Life, let me give you a little background on the March. In October 1973, grassroots prolife leaders became concerned that the day would come and go without properly memorializing the Supreme Court's infamous abortion decisions and without petitioning Congress for redress. About thirty prolife veterans resolved themselves into a committee and began making plans for the first March for Life. On January 22, 1974, the first March for Life was held on the West Steps of the Capitol. An estimated 20,000 committed prolife Americans rallied that day on behalf of our preborn brothers and sisters. In 1974, the March for Life was incorporated as a non-profit, non-partisan, non-sectarian organization. The numbers of those marching have gradually risen through the years to well over 200,000. There were free bus trips to join the March sponsored throughout our Diocese including one by our own Knights of Columbus. As I sit rocking my granddaughter to sleep, I often wonder how many fetuses never make it to life because of that decision. God Bless.
HOLY FATHER’S INTENTIONS FOR JANUARY
To help us become more aware of our connectedness to the Universal Church, we are printing in the bulletin the monthly prayer intentions of the Holy Father for the good of our Church and the whole world.
General Intention: Victims of Natural Disasters. That the victims of natural disasters may receive the spiritual and material comfort they need to rebuild their lives.
Missionary Intention: Dedication to Peace. That the dedication of Christians to Peace may bear witness to the name of Christ before all men and women of good will.
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Letter From The Pastor
This past Monday, members of our parish, our youth ministry, and the Knights of Columbus joined countless others for the annual March for Life in Washington. This event in support of life on the anniversary (January 22) of the tragic decision of Roe vs. Wade is not merely a once a year happening, but an ongoing challenge for us as Catholics to stand up for life.
Here is an inspiring letter from our Bishop for that occasion entitled, “I Have Come That You May Have Life.” Illness always seems different when it’s our own we are facing. As difficult as it may be to handle sickness in others, especially those we love most, an adverse medical diagnosis presented to us can be, no, is particularly sobering. That was the way I felt when doctors told me I had cancer. What started out as a small skin cancer, became more aggressive, apparently due to my neglect. “It’ll go away,” I thought. When I tried to dismiss the diagnosis as “my Irish skin,” doctors were not so amused. “Bishop, cancer is cancer,” was their sober reply. Having wrestled with diabetes and an eventual amputation during the past year, I just wasn’t ready for “another health issue,” certainly not the “c” word. Not my call, as they say. The right side of my nose was removed and reconstructed at Fox Chase Cancer Center. “We got it all,” were the only words I wanted to hear. And, thank God, that’s what they said. Sooner or later, as adults, all of us must confront the ultimate fact of life that none of us is immortal, this side of heaven. The diminishing of our health as we age is a gradual and not so subtle reminder that no one can escape this world alive. Of that we can be sure! In the meantime, however, we should live every day of our lives with joyful enthusiasm, remembering Jesus’ words in John’s Gospel: “I have come that you may have life and have it to the full” (John 10:10)! Life is a gift, from conception to natural death and we should treat it that way – our human life, all human life – however many years God gives us. That is why we, as Catholics, take the so-called “life issues” so seriously. After all, if life is not our first, immediate and ultimate concern, what else really matters “this side of heaven?” What good does it do to talk about anything if we don’t begin with life? But “life” isn’t just a “Catholic issue” or concern or simply the subject of some Church teaching. No. Life is a human issue and should be a concern for all of us, Catholic or not. Confronting occasions when life is threatened or challenged--as in the case of illness or disease beyond our control--creates an opportunity for serious reflection. It creates a “perspective” from which we can and should consider the meaning and purpose of life as well as its source and goal. Why am I here? What did God intend for me? Where am I going? Making choices about life and its continuation--whether my own life or that of others--is another matter, a matter that has consequences beyond the particular choice or person making it. God created me and my life belongs to God. God created my neighbor and his/her life belongs to God. God created the child in the womb. God created the elderly and the sick and the disabled. God created the innocent and the guilty. These human lives, from |
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conception to natural death, are not simply a matter of some “choice.” Their continuation or termination is not simply a matter of convenience or economy or an aspect of some perceived right. These are human beings, human lives, each individually created by God for a purpose! The Prophet Jeremiah captured it best when he proclaimed God’s words to him, “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart” (Jeremiah 1:5). Catholics must be pro-life. There is simply no other “choice” or alternative, no valid counter-argument. Our pro-life position must embrace the womb and the tomb and every moment in between, without forgetting or ignoring support for the whole of life until its natural end as determined by our Creator. A pro-life Catholic also supports marriage as the Church teaches and family, the best context for life’s creation and support. A pro-life Catholic also has concern for the poor and those in need, never abandoning those who [rightly] choose to give birth, despite difficult personal circumstances. A pro-life Catholic also draws strength for living life in the faith, hope and love that are God’s gifts and graces. It’s all about life. Life is all about love. Love is all about God. And God is all that really matters.
+ The Most Reverend David M. O’Connell,
CM, Bishop of Trenton.
BISHOP’S ANNUAL APPEAL
The BAA supports many ministries in our Diocese. One ministry will be highlighted each week in the bulletin.
Ministry of Catholic Schools
Catholic schools in Burlington, Mercer, Monmouth and Ocean counties welcome Catholic and non-Catholic students from many different cultural backgrounds. Parents, as the primary educators of their children, work in partnership with teachers to develop their children’s potential in becoming life-long learners. In a faith-centered, child-sensitive environment, students are taught respect and to value individual differences in others. Our school’s Catholic identity integrates spirituality, collegiality, social justice and academic development as students proclaim the faith in all learning actiivites.
ADORATION CHAPEL
Many Adorers are elderly and the winter months are difficult for them. That, combined with the number of “snowbirds”, has made the need for new Adorers 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
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ST. MARY’S ADULT GROUP
Come join us Wednesday evening at 7:30 pm on February 1st in Msgr. Reinbold Hall. After a short business meeting, we will watch the movie "Extreme Mercy" which is the story of the conversion of Don Calloway. We'll have popcorn too!"
BAGELS AND THE BIBLE FOR MEN
Our next Bagels and the Bible for men is Saturday, February 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.
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.
BULLETINS
Hopefully, you TAKE HOME a bulletin each week to become aware of our various parish activities and to read the columns on education and formation. We have asked the ushers not to hand out the bulletins before Mass in order to encourage parishioners to focus on praying and spiritual preparation. It is our goal, as is the practice in many parishes, to have the ushers hand the bulletins to people as they leave Mass. Often, many bulletins are left in the pews, which then need to be gathered before the next Mass. For those who still wish to read the bulletin before Mass, they are available at the usual locations.
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
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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.
HOSPITALITY SUNDAY
Beginning in February, we will have a “Hospitality Sunday” on the first weekend of the month with coffee and refreshments after the morning Masses. If anyone is interested in assisting in this parish project, please contact the rectory office or any member of the parish council.
JOURNEY THROUGH SCRIPTURE
Our next meeting is Wednesday, February 1, 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!
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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, and 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
PEACEFUL DOVE GIFT SHOP NEWS
The gift shop will be closed from February 25th through March 11th - our volunteers need a well-deserved break. Normal business hours will resume on March 12th. In the meantime, all Lenten prayer books and literature are out and ready for purchase.
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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.
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. VINCENT DE PAUL FOOD PANTRY
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is 178 years old and has been in existence at St. Mary’s Parish for over 15 years. The aim of SVdP is to bring social justice and friendship to those in need. Our men and women join together to grow spiritually by offering person-to-person advice to those who are needy and suffering. This is in the tradition of its founder Blessed Freceric Ozanam and its patron, St. Vincent de Paul. There are over 100 members in St. Mary’s conference. And, over 90 are active whether by volunteering in the food pantry, the office, or as home visitors. In the fiscal year ending September 30th, there were 240 home visits which resulted in assisting 370 clients. Over $99,000.00 was distributed to these clients to assist with utilities, rents, car repairs, etc. In addition, over 600 referrals to other agencies were made. Further, nearly 7,000 persons visited our food pantry. The total value of food distributed was over $144,000.00 We are blessed with a very caring parish who take very seriously the call to help others. Thanks to our Parishioners and such ministries as the Peaceful Dove Gift Shop and St. Mary’s Golf League as well as the many communities, schools, and scouts, we are able to help as many people as possible. No work of charity is foreign to the Society.
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ST. BERNARD’S FOOD FOR PETS
Please remember us with food donations. St. Bernard's Food for Pets has food bins located in St. Mary of the Pines and the Parish Center in Manahawkin, St. Mary's Church and Rectory in Barnegat, Greenbriar Oceanaire Clubhouse, Heritage Point (North Clubhouse), and Perry's Lake Clubhouse. COMING SOON: PET PIC'S ON THE BEACH.
SPANISH OUTREACH
Our Spanish outreach ministry has begun with a great involvement. A Spanish choir has been formed consisting of 8 singers’, guitar players and two violin players. We have had 3 Spanish masses thus far and the Spanish speaking community has become very involved. Many more Spanish people live within our parish boundaries but few come to Mass. Many attend other denominations. Our hope is that we make them feel welcomed into our parish family. Please tell them about our ministry. The Spanish Mass is being held the third Sunday of every month at 2PM at St. Mary’s of the Pines. Fr. Armando Rodriguez will be our celebrant. We are also in contact with St. Francis Parish, which has a bi-weekly Mass in Spanish. We will be looking at more ways to evangelize in the very near future. Please keep this effort of evangelization in prayer and let us always welcome all who come to Mass. The Spanish Missalettes have arrived and are available in the clear crates in the back of St. Mary’s of the Pines Church. We ask that you please do not take these Missals 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
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.
St. Mary's Light Weigh Group
NEW MEETING DAY & TIME!
Light Weigh is a program where the goal is spiritual growth and weight loss is a secondary gift. Members learn how to overcome the temptation to overeat and achieve peace with food by connecting with the fullness of truth found in the Catholic faith. Meetings will be held on Saturday mornings at the Parish Office in Barnegat. The next meeting will be on February 4th at 8:30 a.m. at the Parish Office in Barnegat. For more information or to register, please call Maria Westfall, 549-5915. |
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All Saints Regional Catholic School
In celebration of Catholics School Week, All Saints Regional Catholic School will have an Open House on Tuesday, January 31, 2012. This is chance for families to obtain information about enrolling their child for the 2012/2013 school year. All Saints enrolls students from Preschool through Eighth grade. There will be two sessions for the Open House. The morning session will run from 9:30 – 11:00 a.m. Parents will have the opportunity to visit classrooms, tour the facility and learn about our philosophy, curriculum and our many special programs we have to offer our students. The evening session will run from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. Parents will also have an opportunity to tour the facility and learn about our philosophy, curriculum and many special programs. (Snow Date: February 7, 2012) All Saints is located at 400 Doc Cramer Blvd., Manahawkin, NJ 08050. For further information please contact the school at 609-597-3800 or visit our website at www.asrcs.org.
Secondary Information:
All Saints Regional Catholic School has opportunities for retired persons wishing to donate their time and talents to our staff and students. Our Senior Saint Program allows volunteers to come into the school and help in various areas such as the classroom, front office, art room, or technology lab. If you are interested in joining our Senior Saint Program, please call Terry Roberts at (609) 597-3800 for more information.
OUR WISH LIST:
We continue to rely on your generosity.
1. Donations for the many technology items needed: One Year license for Gotomeeting software $240, brand new HP Desk Jet Printers $75, IPads $600, Kindle Fire $200, Hitachi Tablets $240, new or gently used personal computers
2. Corporate donations are needed. If you work for or are retired from a corporation that participates in a grant program, please obtain a grant application for us to complete.
3. A washing machine
4. Lightly used pickup truck 4X4
5. Air Compressor
6. Extension ladder
7. Any type of new or gently used hand tools
8. Garden tables and market umbrellas
9. Monetary donations are always accepted for the purchase of Science equipment, updated maps, etc.
10. Donations for our tuition assistance program needed. We hope to offer as much financial assistance as possible to ensure that all children have access to a Catholic Education.
All donations may be made in honor or memory of a loved one. Please call the school with any questions about donations. 609-597-3800
Campbell’s Soup Labels and Box Tops for Education
Please collect Campbell product labels and Box Tops for Education for us. Many of our physical education and playground equipment come from this great program. Please place them in the box located in the church or drop them off at the school.
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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.
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 609-294-0730.
VOLLEYBALL
The next volleyball session is Wednesday, February 1st 7:00pm, in the Parish Center. All adults are welcome to participate.
Hey Young Adults!!
The Young Adults Ministry welcomes anyone between the ages of 18-35. The Young Adults Ministry is committed to living out the call of the Gospel through fellowship, prayer, and service in a constant effort to become the men and women God created each one of us to be. Our next meeting will be Thursday, February 2nd at 6:30 pm in the rectory. We will discuss our upcoming retreat and have adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. For more information, please contact Anthony at 489-0402.
YOUTH GROUP
For more information about our many youth group activities, please call Mrs. Craft at 597-1071 or visit our website at www.stmarysyouthonline.com.
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.
CATHOLIC SCHOOL’S WEEK
Msgr. Donovan H.S. will celebrate Catholic School’s Week from January 29th to February 5th. A winter Open House will take place on Tuesday, January 31 between 9:30 – 10:30 am. You can tour the campus, see classes in progress and learn about admissions requirement and tuition assistance.
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.
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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.
Maria Esperanza
Betania III, the community founded by Maria Esperanza, meets on the last Sunday of each month at 3:00pm in St. Mary of the Pines to attend Mass and to pray the Divine Chaplet and the Rosary. The next Mass will be Sunday January 29. All are welcome. For more information, please call Carole Liming at 703-2137.
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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