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THE PARISH OF SAINT MARY A Catholic Community Proclaiming the Greatness of God in our Time

One Phalanx Road Colts Neck, NJ 07722 Phone: 732-780-2666 Fax: 732-780-0394

Stations of the Cross 7 pm

Each Friday Night during Lent Lenten Chapel (Parish Hall)

March 4 - Stations of the Cross for Peace

God called out to Moses from

the burning bush and said “Remove the sandals from your feet,

for this place where you stand is holy ground.” Exodus 3:4,5

PARISH SURVEY

Your input is vital to the self evaluation, planning and visioning process.

Please participate in the parish survey! Survey is available online till March 6

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Bishop of the Diocese of Trenton: Most Reverend David M. O’Connell, C. M.

Pastor: Reverend Fr. Jeffrey E. Lee

Pastor Emeritus: Reverend Fr. William J. Bausch Deacons: Fred Sorrentino Vincent Rinaldi James V. Gallagher

Trustees: Susan Coleman

Bill LaMorte

Lifelong Catechesis Week of 29 February - 6 March

Monday: 2 Kgs 5:1-15ab; Lk 4:24-30 Tuesday: Dn 3:25, 34-43; Mt 18:21-35 Wednesday: Dt 4:1, 5-9; Mt 5:17-19 Thursday: Jer 7:23-28; Lk 11:14-23 Friday: Hos 14:2-10; Mk 12:28-34

6 March Fourth Sunday of Lent Jos 5:9a, 10-12; 2 Cor 5:17-21; Lk 15:1-3, 11-32

Question for Children: Who is the one person you most need to say, “I’m sorry” to in your family?

Question for Youth: Is it difficult for you to say “I’m sorry” when you hurt another or get off track in your own life? Why or why not?

Question for Adults: How have you or your family welcomed a family member who has been distant and/or absent from you? -Lifelong Catechesis

The Parish Office hours are Monday - Thursday 8:30 AM to 7:30 PM Open Sunday 9 AM - 12 NOON.

Parish Membership: NewParishionersarealwayswelcome!Registrationisrequired.ContactParishOf ice.

The next New Parishioner Orientation is 24April,2016,11:00AM.Parish Of ice: 732-780-2666 parishof ice@stmaryscoltsneck.org Bulletin Deadline: Electronicformatby12noonThursdayofthepriorweek(10days).parishbulletin@stmaryscoltsneck.org

Sacraments:

Penance & Reconciliation Saturday4:00PMorbyappointment.Marriage ContacttheParishOf iceoneyearinadvanceforinformationandguidelines.Baptism ContacttheParishOf iceinadvanceforinformationandrequiredpaperwork.NoBaptismsduringLent.

Endowment Campaign hopes to raise a minimum of $75,000,000 in gifts & pledges. Every parish has been assigned a financial target in order to meet the long term financial needs of the Diocese of Trenton, its 107 parishes, Catholic Schools and Diocesan ministries.

Frequently asked questions continued:

17. Why are donors asked to complete a pledge card? Pledgecardsaidinappropriatelyrecordingandacknowledgingcommitments,andinprovidingdonorswithareminderofsubsequentpaymentsaccordingtothescheduletheyrequest.Donorsareaskedtosignthepledgecard,indicatingthattheyhaveauthorizedthetermsofthegiftindicatedonthecard.A pledge card is not a legally binding document. 18. Can donors make gifts of stock or other non-cash gifts? Thecampaignacceptsgiftsofstockandothernon-liquidassets,includingrealestate.Donorswishingtomakeagiftofstockshouldfollowthestocktransferinstructionsincludedineachsolicitationpacket.Donorswishingtomakenon-cashgiftsshouldspeakwiththeirpastor/pastoraladministratororcontacttheDioceseofTrentonregardingourgiftacceptancepolicyforgiftsmadefromdonor.

More info can be found on the parish website and the Diocese of Trenton www.dioceseoftrenton.org

Sanctuary Lamp - Christ Chapel

Charlotte Burnell Catherine Love

Sanctuary Lamp - Church

Philip Valenziano Suzanne Schlesinger

To add a family member to the sick list, please call or e-mail 732-780-2666 or Parishbulletin@stmaryscoltsneck.org

Please pray for t he following members of our parish family who are ill:

Maria Amato-Juckiewicz Jacqueline Andras Mary Barbagallo Bill Barnett John Beckley Joan Blatz Jennie Borowski Florence Brillante Natalie Chiaino Anthony Citro Jo Clement Linda Damen Logan Dayton Nancy DeGeorge John DeStefano Ruth Fiedler Mary Fournier Margaret Gesner Emily Gioacchini Janet Giuffrida Tom Hudak

Joseph Jurgielewicz Lori Lettieri Angela Liguori Angela Kinlin Mary Klein Arnold Marchsi Leonidas Mavrookas John McInerney Marjorie Messler Tom Nolan Tere Nolan John Orrico Mary Redden Frances Renna Lori Romer Lou Schmitt Linda Sobel Hayden Sprat Kevin Venancio Nancy Vida Kathleen Walsh

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Mass Intentions for the Week 29 February - 6 March

For * Requested by

Monday, 29 February 9:00 AM – Lenten Chapel Joseph Scuteri * Mafalda Coseglia

Tuesday, 1 March 9:00 AM – Lenten Chapel Philip Valenziano * Marilyn and Carl Simone

Wednesday, 2 March 9:00 AM – Lenten Chapel Jack Johnson* Angela and Tom Kinlin

Thursday, 3 March 9:00 AM – Lenten Chapel St. Katharine Drexel Intentions of Rev. Fr. William Bausch * Rev. Fr. Jeffrey E. Lee, Staff, and Parishioners

Friday, 4 March 9:00 AM – Lenten Chapel St. Casimir; World Day of Prayer; First Friday; Abstinence Jean Brock * Claire Walsh Saturday, 5 March 5:00 PM – Church For the Living and Deceased Members and Benefactors Marie La Placa * The Family Intentions of Leonidas Mavrookas * Suzanne Schleslinger

Sunday, 6 March – Church Fourth Sunday of Lent 8:00 AM DeStefano/Albruno Families * Mr. and Mrs. Franceschetti

10:00 AM Erma Mascaro * Mascaro Family

12:00 PM Robert A. McNamara * McNamara Family Philip Valenziano * Patty and Lee Gesner

5:00 PM Last Standard Time Sunday 5pm James Hamill * Cathy and Bill Lenahan

Sanctuary Lamp Intentions Donations are accepted for intentions for the Sanctuary Lamp in the Christ Chapel & Church.

This candle burns perpetually as a reminder that Jesus is truly and really present in the tabernacle.

If you wish to make the suggested donation of twenty-five dollars for an intention for the Sanctuary Lamp, contact the Parish Office for an envelope.

There are Sanctuary lamps available for the Christ Chapel & Church in March

Lenten Penance & Reconciliation Service March 13, 2013 @ 3:30pm

16 assisting priest/ confessors.

Pray for Our Military

Lance Corporal Scott MacConnell Lance Corporal Edward Zarzecki

Chief Blake Conley Airman Stephen Witherow

If there is a family member you wish to be placed on a list, please call the Parish Office at 732-780-2666. Please include rank and branch of service.

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Pastoral Associate for Worship & Evangelization Deacon Vincent Rinaldi worship@stmaryscoltsneck.org

Social Concerns: Roger Zurro Music Ministry: Lauren Walters music@stmaryscoltsneck.org Organist: Andrew Macirowski

TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION Ash Wednesday is not observed by Eastern Christians, perhaps because, at least in Orthodox practice, weekdays are not proper days for the Divine Liturgy. Typically, "Great Lent" has a bit of a prelude. On "Meatfare Sunday" the faithful have their last chance to eat meat for the entire period of Great Lent. A week later, "Cheesefare Sunday" has dairy on the menu for the last time until Pascha (Easter). At twilight on Cheesefare Sunday, officially called "Sunday of Forgiveness." the church gathers for "Forgiveness Vespers." The faithful identify with Adam and Eve, forgiving one another in order to experience God's forgiveness. The desire to

set aside all bitterness, and to achieve harmony and reconciliation in the family and with one's neighbors gives a remarkable energy to the transition into the days of penitence. At the end of the vespers liturgy, the décor of the church is changed to reflect the new season.

How is your Lenten fast going? Imagine the Eastern tradition. No meat, no fish, no dairy, no wine or oil. Some traditions permit vegetable oil; everyone goes without olive oil. Happily, strict fasting is not permitted on the Sabbath or the Lord's Day, so on Saturday and Sunday the fast is somewhat mitigated, and wine and oil are allowed. If the Feast of the Annunication falls during Great Lent, then fish may be served.

--Rev. James Field, Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co.

Bereaved Stations of the Cross - March 18th, 7pm

“A Way of the Cross for the Bereaved"

which has been compiled for those who are

suffering the loss of a loved one.

Chrism Mass St. Robert Bellarmine Church at

61 Georgia Rd., Freehold NJ 07728 on

Monday, March 21st at 7:30 pm

During the Mass, Bishop David O’Connell will bless the Oil of Catechumens, the Oil of the Sick, and consecrate the Sacred Chrism. We use the first for adult catechumens and infants, the second for anointing the sick, and the Sacred Chrism for baptism, confirmation, the ordination of priests, and the consecration of altars. These oils will be received by the parish at the Mass of the Lord’s Supper and will be used for sacramental life of our parish.

Did you know? Chrism is made of olive oil and is scented with a sweet perfume, usually balsam.

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Recycle Last Years Palms

A receptacle has been placed in the Gather-ing Space to collect old palms, so that they

may be disposed of properly.

*Lent & Easter Dates at a Glance*

Eucharistic Adoration - Chapel - following Daily Mass Wednesdays: March 2, 9, 16

Stations of the Cross- Lenten Chapel Fridays: 7 pm

Mar 4 - Stations of the Cross for Peace Mar 11- St Alphonsus Liguori Mar 18 - Bereaved

Lenten Penance and Reconciliation Service Communal Service PARISH WIDE

Sunday, March 13 — 3:30 pm

Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion, March 20: Palm distribution— All Masses held in Church (Sunday Schedule)

Chrism Mass—St. Robert Bellarmine Church in Freehold on Monday, March 21st at 7:30 pm

Help the parish get ready for Easter?

Help decorate the church for Palm Sunday and Easter

(flower, liturgical items,...)

Please contact: Lisa Ortenzio, (732)977-8433 lmo1224@verizon.net

Complimentary copies available at the Parish Office of Mathew Kelly’s Rediscover Jesus

3rd Sunday of Lent “He said to the gardener, ‘For three years now I have come in search of fruit on this fig tree but have found none.’” (Luke 13:7)

Are you like the barren fig tree? How will you respond when God asks you what you have done with all the gifts He has given you? Remember, not only are we called to be generous, we are called to develop and nurture our gifts and return with increase. - Archbishop Carlson Stewardship

Upcoming Diocesan Liturgies

Blue Mass

The 17th annual event is held to offer thanks to God for the dedication and sacrifice made by the women and men in law enforcement and for their families & communities. The Celebration of Law Enforcement, or Blue Mass as it has come to be known, is sponsored by the diocese each year and is coordinated by the Blue Mass committee, among others. Tuesday, March 29th 10:30am Cathedral, Trenton 08608 At right: Deacon Fred Sorrentino at Ambo proclaiming Gospel during a previous Blue Mass.

What better proof of your pride could you have given than to claim you were not proud? --St. John Climacus

Pastoral Associate for Faith Formation & Life Long Learning Michele McCue faithformation@stmaryscoltsneck.org

Coordinator of Adolescent Catechesis and Ministry: Matthew Butler youthministry@stmaryscoltsneck.org

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Spiritual Adoption Week Twenty Five

The joints, ligament, and rings of my spine are developing to protect my spinal cord - the

information transmitter for my body. I’d better see my chiropractor to keep my spine aligned!

I’m beginning to look pink, as small blood vessels, called capillaries, form under my skin and fill

with blood. Blood vessels are forming in my lungs also and my nostrils, which had been plugged

shut, are opening. So now I can get ready for my big day by practicing “breathing” amniotic fluid.

Please keep praying.

Sunday, March 6th

1:00-2:30 pm after 12 noon Mass Location: Christ Chapel

Caring for Our Common Community-

Some Reflections on

Pope Francis’ Laudato si

Fr. Victor Hoagland will present an overview of the Pope’s environmental encyclical as well as some

reflections and practical implementation strategies.

Please RSVP to Michele McCue at faithformation@stmaryscoltsneck.org a light lunch will be served

Summer Intensive Registration Reduced Tuition until 31 March

Program Resources located on the Religious Ed webpage

♦ Why Summer RE? ♦ Summer Intensive details ♦ Link to on-line registration form

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Diocesan Youth Celebration 2016 “Rise up Love has Triumphed”

The Diocese of Trenton Youth Conference, "Rise Up" will be held on Sunday, April 17th from 8:45AM-6PM at Notre Dame High School in Lawrenceville. The event is meant for young people, grades 8-12. If any 8th graders decide to attend, they may do so in lieu of Religious Ed. that day. The cost is $25. per person prior to April 3rd and then $30 thereafter. The parish will pay for the first 10 people (teens and chaperones) who sign up, so please let Matt or Michele know. You will have to arrange carpooling- at least one parent per 4 teens. If more than 10 people, we will look into subsidizing your fee. It will be a great day and a terrific experience for all! Please go on the Diocesan website to check it out!

When: Sunday, April 17th. Doors open at 8:45am Closing Mass begins at 5pm

Where: Notre Dame High School- Lawrenceville, NJ

Who: Students in grades 8-12 are invited

Contact faithformation@stmaryscoltsneck.org

Religious Education Intergenerational Schedule 2016

Sun, February 28: 2nd Grade (Trid) 1:00-2:30 pm

Includes First Eucharist information.

Sun, March 13: 2nd Grade (Rec) 2:00-3:30 pm Sun, April 3: Online (Easter) 1:00-2:30 pm Sun, April 17: Online (Easter) 1:00-2:30 pm

New 8 week Bible Study - Starting May

Another exciting Bible Study opportunity will begin Tuesdays, from May 3rd - June 21st! Morning and evening sessions will be available.

Unlocking the Mystery of the Bible is an introductory overview of the Bible!

The fee is $20 per person & sessions are open to all adults! Please email or call Michele in the Faith Formation Office for more information. faithformation@stmaryscoltsneck.org or 732-780-2666 x312

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My Dear Parishioners: Today we celebrate the Third Sunday of Lent. Suffering for suffering’s sake is not what transforms us so that we can bear fruit—the dying that leads to new life is how we bear fruit. The dying that repentance requires forestalls meaningless dying; the dying we do in order to bear fruit is the result of cultivating an attitude of openness to constant transformation; the “fertilizer” is the charity, fasting, and prayer of our Christian penance. Repentance is cultivating the soil so it can bear fruit. Repentance is taking what is dying and coaxing it to life. Repentance is changing one’s mind, letting go of the narrowness of our own perception of how life should be and embracing the expansiveness of God’s plan for salvation. Repentance, in terms of changing one’s mind, is really conversion. Although repentance and conversion are major Lenten themes (and surely capture the work of preparation for our renewal of baptismal commitment), this isn’t something we do only these six weeks out of the year. Lent (dying) and Easter (rising) characterize our Christian living, concretize our baptismal commitment, spell out the paschal mystery. If we wish to bear fruit we must die to ourselves. Interesting paradox: if we don’t bear fruit, we die, but we must die to bear fruit. The choice before us is about dying: meaningless dying (selfishness) or fruitful dying (to self for the sake of others). The gospel parable says for “three years” the owner of the fig tree had been waiting for good fruit. God waits more than three years for us to bear fruit—God waits each and every day of our lives for us to bear fruit. The good news is that God never gives up. God continually cultivates and fertilizes—especially by the ongoing proclamation of God’s word and the invitation to God’s table. All we need do is

respond by dying to self. Then God brings forth new life in us.

March is upon us. Spring is on the horizon. We will soon change our clocks forward. The daylight is longer, the night is shortened. Our Sunday Evening Mass will conclude next Sunday, 6 March 2016. We are well into our Lenten Journey. Let us stay the course and not be tempted. More frequent reception of Holy Communion, Penance and opportunities for prayer can assist us during this time of reflection and renewal. We are assembling the schedule for Holy Week. Please consider being part of these historic and prayerful liturgies. Our parish is recognized for the beauty, simplicity and prayerfulness of our liturgical life. This is a credit to all those who sacrifice their time and talent in order to support all that we do and the customs we maintain as we give honor and praise to God. The Easter Mailing will be sent out this coming week. Take time to carefully review all of the contents.

We have electronically sent a link to all of our registered parishioners who have shared their email address with us for the FAITH IN OUR FUTURE SURVEY. Please take a few moments to participate in this survey. Prayerfully reply so that we can use your feedback as we prepare for our future and as we dialogue with our “cohort” parishes. Those without computers or needing assistance to participate in this important survey, please contact the parish office. Your honest and balanced response will greatly assist us in providing for the needs of our Catholic community now and in the future. Have a great week. Let us remember one another in prayer. Happy Sunday Peace. Father Jeff

Weekly Sacrificial Stewardship Offering $17,604 Envelope Contributions $12,428 Electronic/Online Contributions $ 3,674 Loose Contributions $ 1,502

Average Contribution per Household this week $34.26 # of Contributing Households 470 # of Registered Parishioner Households 1,924

Sharing Our Treasure 20/21February

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Worship Ministry Schedule: March 5 - March 6: Fourth Sunday of Lent

Additionally, because of your contributions, we were able to send $500 to the appeal for the Catholic Churches in Eastern Europe.

Included in next week’s offertory will be the collection for Catholic Relief Services

THANK YOU for the Sacrificial Stewardship Offerings as we support the ministries, programs and facilities of our parish.

May God Bless you for the sacrifices that you make.

Altar Server EMs of Holy Communion Reader 1 Reader 2 Greeter Cantor Usher

Saturday, 5:00 PM (Church)

William Hines Mark Hines

Monty Matrisciani - Center Cup Gail Cargiulo - Organ Host Susan Baker - Center Host Bill Cargiulo - Tabernacle Host Helene Lind - Organ Cup Frank Baker - Tabernacle Cup

William Lutkewitte

Robert Lutkewitte

Margaret Caponegro NOT FILLED

Meghan Kryscnski

Jack Davis Jim Davis John Grabowski Bob Lind Ralph Martucci Frank Sikorskas

Sunday, 8:00 AM (Church)

Heather Boliver NOT FILLED

Jeff Wilk - Center Cup James Coleman - Organ Host Paul Osmulski - Center Host Susan Coleman - Tabernacle Host Susan Osmulski - Organ Cup Michael Stivala - Tabernacle Cup

Anthony Bongiorno

Annette Raynor

John Rodeck Carol Rodeck

Anne Baker Kathi Blinn Lauren Walters

George Illmensee James Pifer George Watts Joe Young

Sunday, 10:00 AM (Church)

Valeska Yaninas NOT FILLED

Heide Lohn - Center Cup Richard Yaeger - Organ Host Maureen Geiger - Center Host Mary Aiello - Tabernacle Host Gregory Calderaro - Organ Cup Winifred O'Doherty - Tabernacle Cup

Julia Cullen

Andrew Befumo, Jr.

Mary DeSalvatore Muriel Rogers

Lauren Walters

Vince Cerulo Eleanor Crawford Leigh Gavinelli John Orrico William Spence Joe Walsh

Sunday, 12:00 PM (Church)

Tommy Zita NOT FILLED

Patricia Gesner - Center Cup Diane Antico - Organ Host MaryJoan McNamara - Center Host Lee Gesner - Tabernacle Host Marycatherine Noble - Organ Cup Patricia Balbo - Tabernacle Cup

Dan Mazzeo

Alicia Mendez

Donna Murphy Tina Repetto

Lauren Walters

John Barr James Dolan Joe Mancino Joseph Rinaldo William Starce NOT FILLED

Sunday, 5:00 PM (Confirmation Prep Sunday Evening)

Abigail Cowles NOT FILLED

Maria Thompson - Center Cup Irene Weller - Center Cup Terrie Austin - Organ Host Susan Murphy - Center Host Margaret Hernandez - Tabernacle Host Martha Cowles - Organ Cup Maria Gerbino - Tabernacle Cup

Charles Young

Richard Gerbino

Abby Clyne

NOT FILLED NOT FILLED NOT FILLED

Additionally, because of your contributions, we were able to send $500 to the appeal for Black & Native American.

Catholic Relief Services represents the Catholic community in the US and in more than 100 countries around the world helping 100 million people each year.

This work is carefully reviewed by a board of bishops and by a committee of moral theologians to ensure that it is consistent with Catholic teaching. Every misleading message included in the latest Lepanto posting has been thoroughly reviewed by CRS staff, as well as bishops and moral theologians. So it is disappointing and disturbing that this group continues to raise funds by repeating the same discredited claims and misleading the faithful in an attempt to breed discontent and distract from the wonderful work Catholics are accomplishing around the world. As the Administrative Committee of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops said in 2013, these groups ‘do not speak for the Catholic Church and we advise the Catholic faithful to exercise caution and consult the CRS website for clarification before endorsing or giving credence to the groups’ critiques.’ We stand by this counsel.

Pastoral Coordinator for Community Building and Communications: Linda Dickinson-Pancila communitybuilding@stmaryscoltsneck.org

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PARISH SURVEY

Your input is vital to the process. Please participate in the parish survey!

The electronic survey has been emailed to all households with a valid email address on file. If you have not received the survey, please email communications@stmaryscoltsneck.org to update your email address. You can also access a survey on the parish website.

Those unable to complete the survey electronically at home, please contact the parish office to schedule an appointment. A computer and help will be provided.

Visit the parish website www.stmaryscoltsneck.org for additional information

about FIOF and each individual model.

The New Day Bereavement Support Group

The Parish of Saint Mary - Ministry of Consolation

Invites You…to par cipate in a nine week program for those who are grieving the death of loved ones and want to work through the tasks of grief in a structured way using the New Day Journal, A Journey from Grief to Healing. The sessions include readings, reflec on, sharing and journaling.

Group meets 7 pm in the Spiritual Center’s Chapel. Starting Date: Tuesday, April 12th, 2016 Ending Date: Tuesday, June 7th, 2016

For informa on and pre-registra on: Marilyn Simone at 732-462-8088.

Martha Mary Guild Members Will Attend the NY Orchid Show

A few years ago, some of the Guild members were lucky enough to see the remains of the New York Botanical Garden’s Orchid Show. This time, we are really lucky because a trip is planned to visit during the actual show! We will experience the beauty of all the orchids, and there will be thousands – in “a stunning array of colors, sizes, shapes and textures”. It is the country’s largest orchid show.

Along with these magnificent flowers, we will see the Native Plant Garden, Azalea Garden and Rock Garden. This trip is Wednesday, March 30, 2016 – leaving St. Mary’s at 8:45 am and returning around 4 pm. $89.00 includes EVERYTHING – bus, entrance fee, tour guide, tram ride and box lunch!

Contact Elia Gallello (732-308-0789) or Treasure Herman (732-946-8982) to get on the list and then send your check pronto!

Your help is needed to make this year’s

Easter Egg Hunt a big success!!

Committee volunteers needed. Community service and leadership hours

available. Contact communitybuilding@stmaryscoltsneck.org

if you wish to to join the committee.

Committee Members Needed!

Summer Social Dinner June 6th

Help is needed to make the 2016 Summer Social dinner, that follows the annual golf outing a fun community event. The dinner is a social evening for adults even if you do not play golf. If you are interested in joining the committee to help plan this years dinner please contact: communitybuilding@stmaryscoltsneck.org

Parish Spring Clean-up….. Get your rakes and gloves ready…. A parish cleanup is in the planning stages for April. Get together with friends, family and fellow parishioners to help clean-up the fallen leaves, branches and debris deposited on the parish grounds from the long winter. Join the committee: communitybuilding@stmaryscoltsneck.org

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Get “On Your Mark” for “On Your Feet”!

“On Your Feet” is a new Broadway musical about the famous Gloria Estefan (who has sold over 100 million records) and her husband,

Emilio. This couple truly believed in their talent, their music and each other and became an international sensation – as most of us well know!

Their story features some of the most iconic songs of the past quarter century, which we all recognize, such as - “Rhythm Is Gonna Get You”, “Conga”, “Get On Your Feet”, “Don’t Want to Lose You”. “1-2-3” and “Coming Out of the Dark”. “On Your Feet” also boasts a creative team to match its incomparable song list. Two-time Tony Award winner Jerry Mitchell (Kinky Boots) directs, with choreography by Oliver Award winner Sergio Trujillo (Jersey Boys) and an original book by Academy Award winner Alexander Dinelaris (Birdman).

The Martha Mary Guild will have the opportunity to enjoy this wonderful show on Wednesday, April 27, 2016 for the price of $115.00, which includes the bus and ticket. Please be at St. Mary’s at 9:00 a.m. There will be time in NY for participants to have lunch at a restaurant of their choice before the matinee. To reserve your seat, call Treasure Herman (732-946-8982) or Susan Monaco (732-965-5590) and then send your check.

The “Nobody Told Me” event will benefit youth from 8th to 12th grades.

“Tuesday, March 15, 2016 - 7:00 pm at St. Gregory the Great Parish, 4620 Nottingham Way, Hamilton Square.

Don’t let your teen miss this event for Teens and their parents on healthy relationships, featuring Internationally Renowned Chastity Speaker, Pam Stenzel. Fee: $5.00 per person. To Register Online or download a mail-in registration form

www.dioceseoftrenton.org/pastoralcare or contact Donna Goodwin at 609-403-7192 or dgoodw@dioceseoftrenton.org

Holy Hours for Families in Parishes Monmouth County • Christ the King Parish (Our Lady Star of the Sea Church),

Long Branch | March 4, 7 pm – Trilingual Ocean County • St. Peter, Point Pleasant Beach | Mar. 8, 7 pm

Come hear Passions, a Monmouth Civic Chorus concert to be held Sunday, March 6, 2016 at 4pm in Our Lady Star of the Sea Church, Long Branch. Musical compositions by 17th through 20th century composers offer poignant and unique reflections for Lent. The chorus will be accompanied by a string quartet, organ and five professional vocal soloists. Tickets are $30 for Adults, $27 for Seniors and $5 for Students. To purchase tickets, please call (732) 933-9333 or visit www.monmouthcivicchorus.org.

A Retreat for Widow’s, April 8-10 We will look at our own individual stories for courage and wisdom. We hope to discover how in the sharing of our stories we continue to find strength and hope. There will be time for sharing in small groups, Eucharist and other appropriate liturgies. Cost: $130 double occ. Visit www.capemaymarianist.org

“CHILD FIND” If your child is between the ages of 3 & 21, or is approaching the age of 3, and is experiencing these or similar educational difficulties, please contact Richard Beck, Ph.D, NCSP, Colts Neck Township Director of Special Services, at (732)946-0055 Extension 4124.