MASS INTENTIONS
August 14 & 15, 2010
ST. MARY’S CHURCH

 Saturday, August 14

 5:30pm Helen Fattorusso: husband, Jim

               John Flynn: Daughters

Sunday, August 15

  8:00am Happy 100^th Birthday Elizabeth Paluch: Family

  Special Intention for George Catrambone: Friends

  from the Monthly Parish Breakfast

   Hedda Barkalow: Deacon Joe and Rose Fiorillo

              George Margiotta: wife, Joann

              Neil Campbell: Ginny & Ray Gehan

              Dolores Greig-Fawcett: Laura Solomon

              Gordon Skee: Bonnie, Roger & Glenn Kliemisch

              John Lisznaski: Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Stellmach

              William R. Berkfeld, Sr.: Poshefko Family

              Jessica L. DiDario: Riley Family

              Mary Malanga: Family

10:00am People of the Parish

12:00n.   Edward K. Bishop: Family

              Rose & Joseph Gorman: Family

5:00pm   Robert John Cicchetti: Family

              Walter Thomas: wife, Agnes & Family  

Weekdays

Monday, August 16

   8:00am  Catherine DeFillippo: Family

               Charles White: Family

Tuesday, August 17

  8:00am  Helen Prioli: Family

               Victor Vetovick: Frank & Marilyn Garrity

 Wednesday, August 18

  8:00am  Hedda Barkalow: Society of St. Vincent de Paul

               Richard Ward: Society of St. Vincent de Paul

Thursday, August 19

  8:00am  Michael Dolack: Jack & Peggy Pongracz

               Anna Alborn: Lueders Family

Friday, August 20

 8:00am   In honor of the 100^th Birthday of Blessed

   Mother Theresa: Jo Dominach

   Eleanor Mansueto: Pete & Family

              Charles Harrington, Jr.: Mom

              Renee Urueta: John & Pat VanderLeeuw

              Deacon Martin Hemberger: Bob & Pat Voelker

              Serena Link: Marty Lisella

Saturday, August 21

  8:00am  Eleanor Mansueto: Pete & Family

               Margaret Walsh: Robert & Claire Murray

PRAY FOR OUR DECEASED

William Cavanaugh, Ninfa Conklin, Austin Crane,

Lori Crane, Russ Goyette, Marie LaMedica,

Elizabeth Linck, Anna Martone, Josephine Schroeder, Warren Smith, Irene Traynor, Scott Treich,

 Walter Winter

MASS INTENTIONS
August 14 & 15, 2010
ST. MARY OF THE PINES

Saturday, August 14

4:00pm  Stefanie Stus: Zawisza Family

                MaryAnn Torro: Ed & Bonnie O’Brien & Family

                Adelaide & Charles Graziano: Graydon

                Family

                Claire Thoma: Jacqueline Filichko

                Robert Jamieson: Friends of Jack & Carol

                Peter J. Manno: David & Joanna and Family

                Deacon Martin Hemberger: Peggy & Don

                Fisher

                Robert Mitchell: Joseph & Marie Hajduk

                Theresa Fiore: Deacon Joe & Betty Vivona  

Sunday, August 15

7:30am   Grace Coyle: Joan & Bill Meade

               John Draney: Extraordinary Ministers serving

               the Hospital

9:00am   James Vincent Adamson: Donna & Bob

               Pfeiffer

               Ana Allikmaa: Pat Schnabel

11:30am Robert Blasco: wife, Josie & Children

Anna, Klem, and Anthony Bagdonavicius, and     

Joseph McMullin: Maggio Family   

Weekdays

Monday, August 16

 9:00am  John Dolan: Carolyn Hemberger

              John Draney: Carolyn Hemberger

Tuesday, August 17

 9:00am  Anna Citarelli: Mr. & Mrs. J. Paolino

              Butler Family: Ray & Ginny Gehan

Wednesday, August 18

 9:00am  Tom Cregge: wife, Joan

              Gene Richard Sarina: Ma

Thursday, August 19

  9:00am  Vincent Scaramuzzi: Mary & Sal

               Joseph J. Flynn: son, Joe

Friday, August 20

  9:00am  KerriAnne Piccinich: Mom & Dad

               Stefanie Stus: Family              

Memorials – St. Mary’s Church

Sanctuary Lamp in the Chapel burns this week in memory of David Fitterer, Sr.

Sanctuary Lamp in the Church burns this week in loving memory of William J. Schoenebaum requested by wife, Helen.

Bread & Wine are donated this week in memory of Florence Szablewski requested by Fran & Mike Kohler.

Altar Candles burn this week in loving memory of Norman DeLoreto requested by wife, Rosalie & Family.

Memorials – St. Mary of the Pines

Bread and Wine are donated this week in memory of Michael Welch requested by Josephsen Family.

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BANNS OF MARRIAGE

3^rd Banns

Gregory Daly & Cindy Morgenstern

1^st Banns

Mattheus Lokvenberg & Megan Harris

SAINTS OF THE WEEK

SUNDAY: ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY

Monday: St. Stephen of Hungary

Thursday: St. John Eudes

Friday: St. Bernard

Saturday: St. Pius X, Pope

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SPIRITUAL ACTIVITIES

DIVINE MERCY DEVOTION: Every Friday, 3:00pm, in St. Mary of the Pines with Exposition and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament and recitation of the Chaplet of Divine Mercy.

INTERFAITH HEALTH & SUPPORT SERVICES: Neighbors Helping Neighbors. Transportation and grocery shopping are among the services we provide free of charge to our care receivers. Please consider becoming a volunteer. Call 978-3839.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS: Meets the second Tuesday and fourth Monday of each month at 7:30pm in Monsignor Reinbold Hall. New members are welcome always. For more information, please call Grand Knight Frank Ingrassia at 661-8808.

COLUMBIAN SQUIRES: Meets once per month. For more information, please call Chief Counselor Bill Cox at 660-2607.

LAY CARMELITES: Meets 3^rd Saturday of every month after the 8:00am Mass in the Charlie Kiger Conference Room. All are welcome.

CHILDREN’S LITURGY: Every Sunday at the 9:00am Mass. Children will learn the word of God through teachings and activities.

HEALING MASS: Fourth Monday of each month at 7:30pm in St. Mary’s, Barnegat.  The next Healing Mass will be August 23.

LAZARUS MEMORIAL MASS: Held on the third Wednesday of each month at 7:30pm in St. Mary’s, Barnegat. This Mass is open to anyone who has suffered the loss of a loved one. The next Lazarus Memorial  Mass will be August 18.

TEEN MASS: Second Sunday of every month at 5:00pm in St. Mary’s Church, Barnegat. Afterwards, refreshments will be served in the Monsignor Reinbold Hall. Our next Teen Mass will be September 12.

NOVENAS:  After the 8:00am & 9:00am Daily Masses:  Tues.- St. Ann; Wed. – St. Jude; Thu. – St. Joseph; First Friday – Sacred Heart; Friday-St. Gerard; Sat.– Miraculous Medal.

OUR LADY OF FATIMA: The Blue Army pilgrim statue of Our Lady of Fatima is available. If anyone would like to invite Our Lady into their home, please call Grace at 698-6413.

RESPECT LIFE: Meets the 1^st Saturday of every month, 10:00am, in the Charlie Kiger Conference Room.

ROSARY: Monday through Friday before the 8:00am & 9:00am Masses; Saturday after the 8:00am Mass.

SCRIPTURE SHARING:  Every Tuesday at 10:00am in the Charlie Kiger Conference Room.

SPIRITUAL DIRECTION: Available to help foster deeper spiritual growth.  Contact Pat Ferrari, certified Spiritual Director, at 660-2246.

ST. GERARD HEALING SERVICE: The second Wednesday of every month at 1:00pm in St. Mary’s in Barnegat.  Confessions will be heard beginning at 12:45pm. The next Healing Service will be September 8.

ST. MARY’S ADULT GROUP: Meets the 1^st Wednesday of each month at 7:30pm, in Monsignor Reinbold Hall. New members are welcome always. Refreshments are served.

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL:  Meets the third Wednesday of each month after the 8:00am Mass in Msgr. Reinbold Hall. New members are welcome always. Refreshments will be served.

TITHING REPORT

St. Mary’s parishioners tithed $28,188.00 in the regular collection for last weekend and an additional $2,843.00 in the second envelope toward our Diocesan Assessment.  THANK YOU FOR YOUR SACRIFICE OF TITHING.  “Lord, come to my aid!”  It is interesting and challenging to reflect on the meaning of being a steward.  A steward is not an owner, but rather a caretaker.  Stewardship of Time, Talent and Treasure invites us to see these as gifts we can manage, but not own.

BIBLE TRIVIA

LAST WEEK:  “Gird you loins:” The long flowing robes worn in Jesus’ day were a hindrance to work; and when a man prepared to work he gathered up his robes under his girdle to leave himself free for activity and be ready to serve.

TODAY’S QUESTION:  How far do you think Mary traveled to visit Elizabeth?

Prayer Vigil – Toms River Abortion Clinic

St. Mary’s Respect Life Group will meet in St. Mary’s Barnegat parking lot at 10:30am  Tuesday, August 24 to travel to the Tom’s River Abortion Clinic – 651 Route 37 West, Toms River for a Rosary Prayer Vigil.  The hour for the vigil is 11:00am-12:00noon.  We are aware of several women who have changed their decision to abort babies at this clinic since the vigils began. For this we are grateful to the Lord. All parishioners are invited to join us as we pray for a continued change of heart and the saving of babies at this abortion clinic. 

WE WELCOME THOSE WHO HAVE BEEN BAPTIZED

Frost Bacchus, Brayden Fonseca, Blake Nikodem,

Reagan Sandel, Liam Saxton

ATTENTION EXPECTANT PARENTS!!

Are you expecting a baby? There will be a special blessing of all expectant parents Sunday, August 15, at the 12:00noon Mass in St. Mary’s, Barnegat. If you plan to attend, please call Kathy at 607-1229.

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It was the greatest trip that ever was.  You might guess that I am referring to the historic crossing of the Atlantic by Columbus, but I am not.  Another possible candidate is the trip of Magellan around South America and across the Pacific, but that, too, would be wrong.  Perhaps your patriotism impels you to think of the great Lewis and Clark Expedition, but, again, you would be incorrect.  Indeed, the greatest trip in the history of the world was the Tuzeneu family vacation of 1966!  In that epic journey, we traveled across the north, west, east and south of our great country.  After much planning, our dad took a whole month off from work, and my brother and I managed to suspend our huge lawn-cutting empire for the same length of time.  It was a great trip for many reasons, not the least of which it was long before the onset of our mom’s breast cancer, and we were all together.  I was thirteen (actually I would become thirteen, eating a soggy birthday cake in Colorado during that expedition) old enough to appreciate the trip, but young enough to be spared serious responsibility.  I remember helping with some of the packing, but my biggest “job” was to get my personal stuff together – books and games.  What a life! Of course, it didn’t start out so well.  The first day we had to return because our Chrysler New Yorker overheated.  Pulled behind that classic car was our accommodation, a wonderful pop-up trailer that slept all seven of us, mom and dad on one side, Jimmy and Stevie on the other, and Paul-Leon, Jean Anne and myself in the middle.  We endured a great windstorm on the edge of a lake in Minnesota, but mostly enjoyed good weather for the duration.  Incredible sights like the Badlands and Mount Rushmore were accented with typical family stuff, like my brother, Steve, asking to have the back window opened so he could blow his bugle out the back as we entered a tunnel only to scare the…well, you get the idea.  The long miles between scenic stops were filled with endless verses of, “Where is the boy with the ping pong ball….”and on and on, until our parents threatened death, and contests of guessing the make of cars we past (back when I knew all the makes of cars), and counting the competing number of Esso (that’s right) and Texaco stations.  Yellowstone, the Grand Canyon, and Yosemite are beautiful beyond words, and, of course, I was oblivious to our parents’ constant preoccupation with our safety.  The West Coast destination was very pleasant with visits to our Uncle Johnny and Aunt Dale, and our dad’s boyhood friend, Ed and his wife, Una. We did visit Disneyland (no, not World) but what I remember most is the sting in my eyes from smog as we drove there, and the one night all of us laughed absolutely out of control because Una saw a rubber glove sticking up in the kitchen window.  Heading back home from California we took the southern route, driving through the night to avoid the desert heat.  Besides my two brothers discovering how unpleasant it is to sit on a cactus, we also remember the night we kids came to our dad’s defense.  Driving at night, it seems the car behind us was shining his bright lights right into our rear view mirror.  To us kids the only sensible thing to do was to

grab a flashlight and shine it out the back window into the face of the driver behind us. The stops and sights we saw were incredible, but getting there was half the fun.  There is no better way to enjoy travel than by camping.  Sitting by a campfire at night with no cares in the world is one of the greatest pleasures there can be. Throw in some stories, games and laughter and it’s unbeatable. We returned home in the midst of a typical July heat wave and that first shower felt so good.  This is a great country and it was a privilege to see just some it. In the end, though, there truly is no place like home.  It sure was nice going to sleep in our own beds especially with memories of a trip that truly was the greatest there ever was. Of course, I may be a bit prejudiced. I’m sure you have your trips to rival that epic journey of 1966. I truly hope you do.  Have a great rest of the summer! 

KNOW YOUR SAINTS

St. Tarsicius (3^rd century) August 15

An acolyte or perhaps a deacon at Rome, he was accosted and beaten to death on the Appian Way by a mob while carrying the Eucharist to some Christians in prison.  The incident is included in Cardinal Wiseman’s novel Fabiola, and Pope Damasus wrote a poem about it.  Tarsicius is the patron of first communicants. 

ASK A QUESTION

With the new procedure for dismissing the Extraordinary Ministers of Communion at the end of Mass, what do I do if the person is not available at that time?

The principle that applies is the rule that one should never take the Blessed Sacrament from church and make stops along the way to their homebound or sick person.  One should not go to the store, etc, but only go directly to the person.  In the case that the time of the Mass one attends is not convenient for that person, one does not have to receive Communion in their pyx during Mass.  In such a case, they can simply go to Church at a later time and take the Host from the Ciborium in the Tabernacle, and then proceed directly to the sick person. 

Maria Esperanza

We have a group that meets every Thursday morning 10:00am in St. Mary of the Pines to say the Rosary for the Canonization of Maria Esperanza and for a very special intention.  All are welcome.

Betania III, the community formed by Maria Esperanza, meets on the last Sunday of each month topray the Divine Chaplet, Rosary, and Mass at 3:00pm in St. Mary of the Pines.  The next Mass will be August 29.  All are welcome. For more information, please call Carol Liming at 703-2137.

FEAST OF THE ASSUMPTION

This year the Assumption falls on a Sunday.  Therefore the obligation to attend Mass for the Holy Day is satisfied by going to Mass for this Sunday.  It is not necessary to attend an additional Mass. 

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Liturgical Footnote #17: The Liturgy of the Eucharist

By Fr. John C. Garrett

The Prayer of the Faithful brings to conclusion the Liturgy of the Word.  As was noted in a previous column, Thomas a Kempis wrote that during the Mass we feast at two tables; the Table of the Word, and the Table of the Sacrifice.  These two tables are “so closely connected that they form but one single act of worship” (Second Vatican Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, #56).  Despite this close connection between the Table of the Word and the Table of the Sacrifice, there is a noticeable change in the focus of the Mass as we move from the one to the other.

“During the Liturgy of the Word, the readers and preacher are addressing the people.  Information is being transmitted from an authoritative source (the Word) to the listeners (the people)” (Randolph, Know Him in the Breaking of Bread, p. 95).  During this part of the Mass, the congregation is essentially passive and receptive.  This changes as we move into the Liturgy of the Eucharist.  “Now the priest and people together are joining in an action of worship” (Randolph, p. 96).  Now the priest is no longer the learned authority, but now functions as the ambassador between God and His people.  Like a diplomat, the priest is suppose to speak only on behalf of those he represents.  The priest’s personality should no longer be noticeable; as Jesus only said and did what His Father told Him to say and do, likewise the priest should only say and do what the Church says to do in the liturgy.

During the Liturgy of the Word, the priest largely speaks to the people; now, during the Liturgy of the Eucharist, the priest is speaking to God on behalf of the people.  Interestingly, this is why the priest traditionally would stand before the congregation and facing with them present the sacrifice on their behalf.  This is not really the forum to discuss the proper orientation of the priest during the Mass (facing the people or “ad orientum”/facing with the people).  There is some truth in the argument that while in the past it was inappropriate for the priest to do the readings at Mass with his back toward the people, there is a similar inappropriateness for the priest to be facing the people as he, in the person of Christ, offers the sacrifice on behalf of the people.  However, the physical orientation of the priest is less important than the spiritual orientation of both the priest and the people -- all should be oriented toward God, offering sacrifice to the Father, through the Son, in the power of the Holy Spirit.  Pope Benedict has encouraged parishes throughout the world to place a Crucifix on the Altar so that both the priest and people can have a point of focus as they orientate their hearts to Christ as they together celebrate the Holy Sacrifice of the Eucharist.  You may have noticed that we now have a Crucifix on the Altars of both of our churches.

ADORATION CHAPEL

"The Holy Hour is not a devotion; it is a sharing in the work of redemption. 'Could you not watch one hour with Me?' Not for an hour of activity did He plead, but for an hour of companionship."  (Treasure in Clay, the Autobiography of Fulton J. Sheen (1980))

The following hours are presently open for Adoration. If you would like to sign on for an hour or to be added to our substitute list, call Joann at 609-698-6168.

Wednesday, 3:00am

Thursday, 3:00am

Friday, 1:00am

Friday, 3:00am

Friday, 4:00am

Sunday, 3:00am

ALTAR SERVER TRAINING

There will be a meeting for anyone wishing to become an altar server Wednesday, August 18, 6:30pm, in St. Mary’s Church, Barnegat. For any questions or for more information, please call James at (732) 779-6002.

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.

Blue Claws “All Faith’s Night”

Our Annual Parish Family Outing to see the Lakewood Blue Claws on “All Faith’s Night” will take place Tuesday, August 17. Tickets for the fundraising event are $10.00 and are on sale in 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 August 17.  We welcome new players of all ages to join us.

SECOND COMEDY NIGHT

One again our popular Comedy Night has sold out.  However, we will have a second one in February 2011.  More details will be given later in the Fall. 

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COMMUNION BREAKFAST FOR WOMEN

A communion breakfast for women will be held Saturday, September 11, after the 8:00am Mass at Lefty’s Restaurant in Barnegat. Guest speaker is Maureen Cummings. Cost is $15.00 per person. To register, please call Ida Nicholas at 698-1025 by September 6.

CRAFTY LADIES

The Crafty Ladies meet every Monday, 1:00pm – 3:00pm, in Monsignor Reinbold Hall. We would enjoy having new members join us. Talent is not necessary as we are willing to teach. Persons willing to work at home and donate items would be appreciated. For more information, please call Nancy at 660-0163.

DIVORCED/SEPARATED MINISTRY

Please note:  There will be no meetings in August. 

The divorced/separated group meets every Wednesday, September – June, at 7:00pm in the Deacon Brennan Room in the rectory.  For more information, please contact Deacon Ron at the rectory.

JOURNEY THROUGH GRIEF

Journey Though Grief is a bereavement support group sponsored by St. Pius X. Team members are experienced, certified, bereavement facilitators who emotionally and spiritually support those who are grieving the death of a loved one. Registration is now open for the Fall Meeting Session. We will meet for eight consecutive Wednesday evenings, 7:00pm, in St. Pius X Meeting Room. The first session will begin September 1. Participation is limited to adults who have suffered their loss prior to June 2010. Registration forms are available at the rectory. For more information, please call St. Pius at 693-5107.

JOURNEY THROUGH SCRIPTURE

We will resume meeting in September!!!

Come explore the Gospel of Mark. We meet every Wednesday, 6:30pm, September – June, in the Charlie Kiger Conference Room for one hour. Bring your Bible. If you have a question, please call the rectory and leave a message for Deacon Bob Klein.

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.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS LADIES AUXILIARY #3826

Join us on the 1^st Monday of each month, 7:30pm, in Monsignor Reinbold Hall. Our next meeting date is Monday, September 6. All Ladies in the community are welcome! For more information, please call Anne Marie Hagen at 661-8806.

Know Your Parish – By Cathy Boss

Most of us take for granted opportunities we have regarding living arrangements, employment situations, means of transportation, social and recreational activities and other aspects of everyday life, particularly attending church.  We drive ourselves or are driven to a Saturday night or Sunday Liturgy in order to come to know God, to honor Him through worship and by our very presence in His house.  St. Mary’s began a very wonderful ministry 15 years ago through the amazing organizational efforts of George Kaul to help those parishioners who did not have a means of transportation to attend Mass or who were unable to drive due to illness, vision problems or physical infirmities.  St. Mary’s Transportation Ministry started with one bus.  George recruited three additional drivers - parishioners with commercial drivers licenses (as required by law to drive a bus)– Jack Phillips, Jim Sheridan and Larry Cataldo to start up the Transportation Ministry. The 4 drivers took turns picking up parishioners for Mass each Sunday.  In the beginning, due to the large geographic area of our parish, the route with one bus, depending on the number of riders, could take up to 90 minutes to complete.  I could not imagine the difficulties encountered in trying to coordinate such an effort in our large parish.  Over the years, the Transportation Ministry has grown in size and in vehicles.  Buses have been replaced by vans, which do not require a CDL for operation.  The ministry now has 9 drivers and 2 routes – one for the 8:00 Sunday Mass at the church in Barnegat and one for the 9:00 Mass at the Pines in Manahawkin.  Parishioners call the rectory for a ride and are placed on a route according to where they live.  Two very dedicated and hard-working women – Grace and Jo call each parishioner on a weekly basis to confirm a ride is needed.  The Transportation Ministry does not offer transportation when there is snow in concern for the safety of the drivers and the safety of the parishioners trying to get on and off the bus. The Transportation Ministry’s role has also expanded beyond transportation to Mass – to be continued.  God Bless. 

LIVING WATERS PRAYER GROUP

The next St. Mary’s Charismatic Prayer Group meeting will be Wednesday, August 25, 7:30pm, in Monsignor Reinbold Hall. All are welcome.

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CALLING ALL MOMS!!

The “Mom’s Group” meetings will resume in September. We will be accepting new members.

If you have children ages 0 -12 and are looking to meet other moms who share similar experiences, to strengthen your faith, to receive teaching, and to form lasting friendships, this is for you. Childcare is available free of charge. Meetings are held on the 1^st and 3^rd Tuesdays of each month, 9:00am – 11:00am, in the Religious Education Building. For more information, please call Irene Kutner at 693-5029 or Robin Volponi at 971-2859.

MONTHLY CASH RAFFLE WINNER

Congratulations to S. Revaiti of Manahawkin who became the latest winner of our $2,000.00 monthly cash raffle. Ticket#17493. Our next drawing will be September 1. Good luck!!!

MINI GOLF!!!

St. Mary’s Young Adult Ministry is hosting Mini-Golf at Sweet Jenny’s Restaurant Sunday, August 29, 1:00pm – 10:00pm. Cost is $6.00 per person. All are invited.

PARISH COUNCIL

Our next Pastoral Parish Council will be Wednesday, September 8, 7:00pm, in Monsignor Reinbold Hall. All are welcome.

REP CORNER

The Religious Education Office is closed due to packing and getting ready to move to our new building. We will not be able to take registrations until sometime in September. Students not registered will have a delayed start and will have to catch up on missed lessons.

Saint Mary’s Father’s 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 Tuesdays of every month. We are a faith-based support group for Catholic fathers. Our next meeting is Tuesday, August 17, 7:30pm in the Deacon Brennan Conference Room. For more information, call Fred Kutner at (732)310-3442

TRIP AND MASS AT THE SHRINE OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION IN WASHINGTON DC

Knights of Columbus Council #3826 are planning a trip to and Mass at the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception Cathedral in Washington DC on October 27. Monsignor Ken will be the celebrant of the Mass. Also planned is a visit to the Pope John Paul II Cultural Center. The one day bus trip will include a stop at the famous eatery Cactus Willy. Cost of bus ticket $35.00. For tickets or information, call Jim Perko, 609-361-9456 or email kofc3826@yahoo.com

The Golden Oldies III Dinner Dance

Knights of Columbus #3826 is sponsoring The Golden Oldies III Dinner Dance for St Jude Children's Research Hospital October 9 at St. Mary’s Parish Center. Doors open at 6:00pm with hors d'oeuvres followed by buffet dinner, dancing, door prize and raffles. There will be a Tribute to “Jersey Boys” Frankie Valli by brother, Bobby Valli. Also, music by The Doo-Wop Brothers playing songs of the era that will bring back those cherished memories. Show and dinner tickets cost $25.00 per person. To order tickets, mail check to: KofC 3826, PO Box 91, Manahawkin, NJ 08050 or call 609-661-8808 for information.     

TRIP TO THE SHRINE OF ST. GERARD

We have recently been advised that the actual celebration and procession for the Feast of St. Gerard will take place at St. Lucy’s Church, Newark Saturday, October 16. (Please note date change). There will be a high Mass at 11:00am and procession of the Saint will be at 2:00pm. If you are still interested in attending this trip, please contact Deacon Joe Fiorillo at the rectory as soon as possible so that we can make the reservation for the bus. Thank you.

ATTENTION TWEENERS!!!

Our next trip will be to Showplace Ice Cream Shop Monday, August 16, 8:00pm. If you plan to attend, please call the rectory.

VIRTUS TRAINING

The Virtus, Protecting God's Children Program, is a three hour live training course mandated by the Diocese of Trenton for ALL volunteers and employees who work with the children of the parish.  It is required by charter for all members of the St. Vincent de Paul Society and those involved with Family Promise.  This training is free however it does require registration on-line at www.virtusonline.org  The following dates and times are available: 

Tuesday, September 14, 6:00pm - St. Francis Church.
Thursday, September 23, 6:30pm - ASRCS Manahawkin.
Saturday, October 16, 9:00am - ASRCS, Manahawkin

 Seating is limited so please register early!

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CATHOLIC CHARITIES FIX-IT PROGRAM

The Fix-It Program, a program of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Trenton, provides minor home repair and chore services to citizens aged 60 or older in Ocean County. The minor home repairs include minor plumbing, minor electrical, minor carpentry, and grab bar installation. Chores include changing light bulbs and batteries, changing storm and screens at change of season, etc. This service is provided free of charge, however cost of materials are the responsibility of the client. For more information or a brochure, call Paula Hoffman at (732) 350-4120.

Knights of Columbus Trips

September 21: 10 day Canada and New England Cruise on the NCL Jewel departing from New York. Cost from $829.00.

October 2: Sands Casino, Bethlehem, PA. Cost of $30.00 per person includes deluxe transportation, $20.00 casino bonus package, $5.00 food coupon, and bus gratuity.

October 20: Mount Airy Casino, Mt. Airy, PA. Cost of $35.00 per person includes motor coach transportation, $35.00 casino bonus package, and bus driver gratuity.

October 26-31: Deep South and low country tour featuring Savannah, Georgia and Charleston, South Carolina, sponsored by All Saints Regional Catholic School. Cost of $1,784.00 per person includes roundtrip airfare from Newark, 5 nights lodging, 5 breakfasts and dinners, hotel baggage, professional tour guide and motor coach transportation.

November 6: Apple Festival in Peddler’s Village, Lahaska, PA and New Hope Winery. Cost of $30.00 per person includes bus transportation, Passport to Values booklet, and driver gratuity.

November 29-30: Mohegan Sun Casino. Cost of $165.00 per person includes 1 night hotel accommodation, three buffets, $30.00 free bet, $15.00 keno, driver gratuity, baggage and handling fees.

December 7: Miracle of Christmas at Sight and Sound Theater. Cost of $110.00 per person includes transportation, tickets to show and buffet at Shady Maple Restaurant.

February 1-11, 2011: Eastern Caribbean Cruise on the NCL Gem, the newest ship in the fleet. Cost from $879.00 per person. For information and reservations on any of these trips, please contact Charles Serwin at 609-978-0970.

GIFT AUCTION

St. Pius X Rosary Society is hosting a gift auction Friday, August 27. Doors open at 5:00pm and auction begins at 6:30pm. Advanced tickets cost $6.00 per person; tickets at the door will be $7.00. Cost of ticket includes beverage, dessert, and door prizes. There also will be a 50/50 raffle. For more information or to purchase tickets, please call Joan at 693-2370 or Jean at 242-0102.

INDOOR YARD SALE

Knights of Columbus #6522 is hosting an indoor yard sale Friday, August 20, 9:00am – 5:00pm and Saturday, August 21, 9:00am - -2:00pm, at the Knights of Columbus building, 15 East Lacey Road. Donations are welcome. All proceeds benefit the Knights of Columbus. To have your donations picked up or for more information, please call 971-9532.

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