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PARISH STAFF
Pastor Reverend Jeffrey J. Kegley
Parochial Vicar Reverend Richard Osborn
Parochial Vicar Reverend Jordan McConway O.P.
Deacons Charles J. Smith, Carlo Squicciarini
Martin K. McMahon
Business Manager Hank Pekarsky ext. 232
Sacristan/Altar Server Coordinator Mrs. Laney Wilkens
Parish Trustees Mr. Kenneth Ginsky
Faith Formation: Mrs. Peggy Dunne ext. 240 [email protected]
St. Vincent DePaul Society Assistance 732-671-4062
Director of Music Malena Towers ext. 239
Youth & Young Adult Ministry John Watchorn & Cassandra Abbud
HR/Finance Administrator Mrs. Sharon Crossnohere ext. 223
Bulletin Editor Jessica Parks [email protected]
RCIA - [email protected]
Usher Coordinators George Rahey - [email protected]
Brian Dolan - [email protected]
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration ext. 241
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MASS SCHEDULE
Mon. - Thur. 8:15 am (SMC)
Mon. - Thur. 12 pm (SMC)
Friday 8:15 am (MMGC)
Friday 12:00 pm (SMC)
Saturday 8:15 am (SMC) & 5:00 pm (MMGC)
Sunday 7:30 am, 9:00 am, 10:30 am 12:00 pm
5:00 pm Life Teen Mass (MMGC)
MMGC - Mary Mother of God Church
SMC - Saint Mary Chapel
COMMUNION SERVICE
Mon. -Fri. 6:30am St. Mary Chapel
RECONCILIATION/CONFESSIONS Saturday 1:00 to 2:00pm (MMGC)
Thursday 3:30 to 4:30pm (MMGC)
SACRAMENT of BAPTISM The First & Third Sundays 1:30 pm (MMGC)
BAPTISM PREP CLASS 2nd Thur.7:00 pm in the Bulman Center
call ext. 221 to register
SACRAMENT of MARRIAGE ext. 222
STEWARDSHIP (Collections) 09/15/19 & 09/16/19
Weekly Offering $18,721.00 (includes Loose Cash/Checks & Envelopes)
Online Giving $3472.13 (includes all donation options) Candle $105.00 Ave Maria $1691.00 Children’s Envelopes $484.00
09/08/19 & 09/09/19
Weekly Offering $18,412.00 (correction from last week)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Pastor’s Notes p. 2
Pope’s Notes p. 3
Upcoming Events p. 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Respect Life p. 11
St. Mary School p. 12. 13, 14
Mass Intentions & Prayer list p. 15, 16
St. Mary School Principal Mr. Craig Palmer - [email protected]
St. Mary School Vice Principal Mr. Dennis Poracky - [email protected]
ST. MARY SCHOOL 538 Church Street
Middletown, NJ 07748 732-671-0129
PARISH OFFICE
19 Cherry Tree Farm Road Middletown, NJ 07748
732-671-0071 Fax 732-671-6125
OFFICE HOURS
Mon-Fri 9 am - 7:30 pm Sat. & Sun. 9 am-12 pm
(Closed 1 pm - 3 pm on Wednesday)
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Jesus is Lord!
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
This is the weekend of our second annual Saint Mary Fall Country Fair! There is still plenty of time today to stop by and enjoy the fun, food and fellowship of the Country Fair. There are lots of rides, square dancing, entertainment, and vendors for everyone to feel “a little bit country” this weekend. Please remember to drop off your Super 50/50 tickets at the Fair if you haven’t already. The Fair closes at 6 PM today (Sunday.) A BIG thank you to Hank Pekarsky who is chairman of the Fair and who tirelessly volunteers and serves our parish community. Hank is a great blessing to us!
Next Sunday is the official Life Teen “Kick-Off” for the new semester beginning at the 5 PM Life Teen Mass. As a Eucharist-centered movement within the Roman Catholic Church, Life Teen leads teenagers and their families into a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ and His Church. With the Blessed Virgin Mary as our intercessor and guide, Life Teen seeks to unleash the fullness of the Sacramental power present within the young Church. Saint Mary’s Life Teen is part of a world-wide movement of youth. Life Teen can be found in 31 countries, including Canada, South Africa, China, Malaysia, the Philippines, East Africa, Uganda, Germany, Mexico, Argentina, Spain, England, and the Netherlands. We are so blessed to begin our sixth year of Life Teen here at Saint Mary’s.
EDGE, the Life Teen middle school youth ministry program will kick off on Tuesday, October 15th. EDGE provides a safe fun place for youth to find solid Catholic community, to get answers to their questions about faith, and, most importantly, to experience Jesus in a profound and personal way.
Both Life Teen and EDGE are always in need of volunteers to help out with various ministries and activities. For example, every Sunday we provide dinner for our teens after the Life Teen Mass. Parishioners have generously been providing these meals. It would be a big help if additional parishioners would be able to provide a meal for one of the Sundays. There are so many ways you can help with our dynamic youth ministry program. Please contact John Watchorn or Cassandra Abbud at the parish office to inquire on how you can help.
Last Saturday our parish began a new semester of - That MAN is YOU! (TMIY!) I want to honor all the men of our parish who are participating in this program and encourage more of our brothers to “come and see” what TMIY! is all about. TMIY! meets every Saturday morning at 6:30 am to 8:00 am in the Saint Mary School Cafeteria. I also want to encourage all our sisters in Christ to “check out” the Women’s Discipleship Group on Monday evenings at 7:30 pm in the Bulman Center. At Saint Mary’s, we have something for everyone! Praise God!
Have a blessed week!
In Jesus and Mary,
Father Jeff Kegley Pastor
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Dear Brothers and Sisters, good morning!
Today’s Gospel (Luke 15:1-32) begins with some who criticize Jesus, seeing Him in the company of tax collectors and sinners, and that say with disdain: “This man receives sinners and eats with them” (v. 2). This phrase reveals itself in reality as a wonderful
proclamation. Jesus welcomes sinners and eats with them. It’s what happens to us in every Mass, in every church: Jesus is happy to receive us at His table, where He offers Himself for us. It’s the phrase we could write on the doors of our churches: “Jesus welcomes sinners here and invites them to His table.” And, the Lord, answering those that were criticizing Him, tells them three wonderful parables, which show His predilection for those that feel far from Him. It would be good today if each one of you took up the Gospel, Luke’s Gospel, chapter 15, and read the three parables. They are wonderful.
In the first, He says: “What man of you, having a hundred sheep, if he has lost one of them, does not leave the ninety-nine in the wilderness, and go after the one which is lost?” (v. 4). Which of you? Not a person of good sense: who does two calculations and sacrifices one to maintain the ninety-nine. God, instead, doesn’t resign Himself, in fact He has you at heart, who still don’t know the beauty of His love; you who have not yet welcomed Jesus at the center of your life; you who don’t succeed in overcoming your sin; you who perhaps because of the awful things that have happened in your life don’t believe in love. In the second parable, you are that small coin that the Lord is not resigned to lose and looks for without respite: He wants to tell you that you are precious in His eyes, that you are unique. No one can substitute you in God’s heart. You have a place, it’s yours, and no one can substitute you, and I too — no one can substitute me in God’s heart. And, in the third parable God is the father who waits for the return of the prodigal son: God always waits for us; He doesn’t tire; He doesn’t lose heart, so that we are, each one of us, that son embraced again, that coin found again, that sheep caressed and laid on His shoulders. Every day He waits for us to become aware of His love. And you say: “But I have been so mischievous, I have been too bad!” Don’t be afraid: God loves you; He loves you as you are and He knows that only His love can change your life.
However, this infinite love of God for us sinners, which is the heart of the Gospel, can be refused. It’s what the elder son does of the parable. He doesn’t understand love at that moment and has in mind more of a boss than a father. It’s a risk for us also: to believe in a more rigorous than merciful god, a god that defeats evil with power rather than forgiveness. It’s not so, God saves with love, not with force, proposing Himself, not imposing Himself. However, the elder son, who doesn’t accept the father’s mercy, closes himself, makes a worse mistake: he presumes himself just, he presumes himself betrayed and judges everything on the basis of his thought of justice. So he gets angry with his brother and rebukes his father: “You have killed the fatted calf when this son of yours came” (Cf. v. 30. This son of yours: he doesn’t call him my brother but your son. He feels himself the only son. We are also mistaken when we believe ourselves to be just when we think that the others are the evil ones. Let us not believe ourselves good, because on our own, without the help of God who is good, we are unable to overcome evil. Today, don’t forget to take the Bible and to read the three parables of Luke, chapter 15. It will do you good; it will be healthy for you.
How is evil defeated? It is defeated by receiving God’s forgiveness and the forgiveness of brothers. This happens every time we go to Confession: we receive the love of God there, which overcomes our sin: it isn’t any longer; God forgets it. When God forgives, He loses His memory, He forgets our sins, He forgets. God is so good with us! Not like us who, after having said: “it doesn’t matter,” at the first occasion we remember with interest the wrongs suffered. No, God cancels evil; He makes us new inside and thus makes joy be reborn in us, not sadness, not darkness in the heart, not suspicion but joy.
Brothers and sisters, courage, with God no sin has the last word. May Our Lady, who unties the knots of life free us from the pretension of believing we are just and make us feel the need to go to the Lord, who waits for us always to embrace us, to forgive us.
Pope Francis: God forgets our sins after confession
Events at St. Mary, Mother of God
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Volunteers needed for the Country Fair
Please let us know where you want to help
_____Super 50/50 ____50/50 (14 per night)
_____Games (14 per night) ____Ticket Booth
_____Clean Up ____Help wherever needed
Name: _______________________________________________
Cell: _______________________________________________
Email: _______________________________________________
Dates Available: Friday_________ Saturday________ Sunday__________
Please return to the rectory or Mail to :
St. Mary’s Church19 Cherry tree Farm Rd, Middletown, NJ. 07748
Or sign up online: https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/8050c4aa8ae29a4fc1-country
Friday 5:00pm - 10:00pm Saturday 3:00pm - 10:00pm
Sunday 1:00pm - 6:00pm
Advance Bracelets &
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Adorer Needed Sunday
7 to 8 PM
Please call the Rectory to sign up for the hour.
Women's Discipleship Meeting
Monday, September 23rd from 7:30-9 PM in the Bulman
Center Each week we celebrate our faith through music, prayer,
scripture, discussion and the friendship of wonderful, God-centered women.
All women are welcome. Please bring your Bible.
Monday September 23rd through Friday September 27th
the 8:15am & Noon Masses will be in the St. Mary
Chapel. Additionally, the 8:15am Mass on Saturday
September 28th will be in the Chapel as well.
Please check the bulletin for updates on our weekly
Masses while the Chapel windows are being restored.
There is no mailing of 50/50
books this year for the
Fall Fair. The books can be
picked up after all the Sunday
Masses or at the front desk
reception window.
Looking for part time help temporarily to assist in cleaning the pre-school.
If interested contact: Hank Pekarsky ext. 232
YOUR LOVED ONES FIGHTING AN ADDICTION?
You are not alone. A self-help group for sharing, support and information is being presented by the Faith in our
Future Cohort Parishes. Anyone 18 years and older is invited to attend. Beginning September 24th, 2019
and every last Tuesday of the month 7-8:30 PM we will be meeting at St. Catherine’s Parish Hall,
Shore Acres Avenue, Middletown, N.J.
Plan to attend this free, welcoming and helpful evening.
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Did you know that God’s special children can receive the
Sacraments?
The Holy Innocent Society’s membership
is dedicated to the spiritual welfare of
Special Needs Children of all ages:
emotionally or physically handicapped,
neurologically impaired or
learning challenged.
Classes are held on Saturday mornings at
9:00 am at St. Mary Elementary School. If
you know of a child or young adult that
might benefit from the program, or are
interested in being an aide,
please call Nancy Rubinson
732-671-2115
Help us Honor Katie McCarthy
4th Annual PHundraiser
Friday October 4, 2019 7pm-11pm
Vibes/Reflection Room Holiday Inn 2870 Hwy 35 Hazlet
Live Cover Band “Shuffle” Dinner, Dancing, Beer & Wine 50/50, Baskets & Silent Auction $75 per person $80 @ the door
sMiles for Katie is a non-profit organization honoring Katie
McCarthy, a vibrant, loving, young woman who passed away
from Primary Pulmonary Hypertension.
Federal Tax ID number is 81-1200436
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RIGHT TO LIFE
Do not use your freedom as a means to cover up wrong doing...1 Pet 2:16
The public debate should not be whether the Bishops will allow politicians to receive Communion, but whether politicians will allow children to be aborted. When we read the descriptions of what the abortion procedure does to little babies, we understand the core question is not whether these politicians are good Catholics, but whether
they are decent human beings.
Prayer: Lord, I pray today for every leader, politician and person who remains blind to the evil of abortion.
All meetings will be at 7:00 p.m. in the Saint Mary Grammar School cafeteria, located at 538 Church Street, Middletown, N.J. 07748. The Council will have information and social activities for the whole family. We hope we will help the families that may need assistance to alleviate and solve the everyday and extraneous problems of having a special needs person in the family household. Please reach out to anyone who you think could use some help! For
further information, please call John Brandon at: 732-787-0236
The Vincent T. Lombardi Council of the Knights of Columbus
Parents, Guardians, Grandparents, Family members and Friends of Our Special Needs Friends
Wednesday, Sep. 25, 2019 Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020
Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019 Wednesday, Mar. 25, 2020
Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019 Wednesday, Apr. 29, 2020
Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2019 Wednesday, May 27, 2020
Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020 Wednesday, Jun. 24, 2020
The Vincent T. Lombardi Council # 6552, Knights of Columbus are hosting once again this year’s Special Needs Family Support Group meetings on
Dates - Times - Location
Tuesdays 7 pm - 8:30 pm or Fridays 9:30 am - 11 am Course runs Oct. 1 - Nov. 22
St. Mary Church Bulman Center
Cost - Registration
Romans study guide can be purchased at Good Shepherd Store 34 Leonardville Rd, Middletown
Cost is $28/ check or cash
For More Information
Contact Ken at 732-618-0815, [email protected] or Laurie at 908-513-5653, [email protected]
Paul’s letter to the Romans has been at the center of reflection, conversion, and controversy from the very beginning. Presented by Dr. Andrew Swafford and Jeff Cavins, Romans: The Gospel of Salvation provides an
authentically Catholic way to understand this challenging epistle. Above all, it will help you enter into a more meaningful relationship with Christ.
UNDERSTAND MORE FULLY THE GOSPEL OF SALVATION IN
AN 8 - PART BIBLE STUDY FEATURING JEFF CAVINS
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TINY TOTS - Age: 2 years old by October 1st SUPER TOTS - Age: 3 years old by October 1st
Schedule Options
7:55 am to 2:25 pm - 7:55 am to 12:00 pm - 9:00 am to 2:25 pm - 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Tues & Thurs | Mon-Wed-Fri | Mon thru Fri
Our Preschool programs are an exciting introduction to school for little ones! Our little schoolhouse is a special part of our campus with a loving, experienced staff of qualified teachers and aides in a low teacher-student ratio. We offer a fun-filled, faith-based curriculum as the first steps in a catholic education for little ones. Through hands-on learning and play, we provide opportunities for each child to grow socially, spiritually and creatively.
For the preschooler beginning the learning experience is a big transition. Saint Mary Preschool provides young learners and their families several options in age appropriate programs as they progress the preschool experience.
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State of the Parish
The following is an update on the condition of the parish. St. Mary’s parish has a rich tradition of
providing many programs and services to the parishioners and community. We are fortunate to have
a beautiful campus that houses two schools, two preschools, a chapel and church. A campus of this
size requires constant upkeep, and has been evident over the past two years, sometimes
emergency repairs. The inside of our historical Chapel had many renovations that were completed
by devoted volunteers. We saved over $90,000 because of their dedication and commitment.
However, it became necessary to hire professional contractors to replace the leaking Chapel roof,
pave the parking lot, and restore the exterior molding around our beloved stained-glass windows.
We are currently building a first-floor bathroom to meet the needs of our elderly and handicapped
parishioners that cannot navigate the stairs to the basement facility. Our Mary Mother of God
Church was not without its own issues. We recently replaced all the lights in the Church and in the
outside parking lot that had gone dark. Upon inspection, we were informed that one of the heating
units will require replacement very soon. There are also water leaks in the Church, and the parking
lot is in desperate need of repair.
Completed or in the process of being completed
Lights in Mary, Mother of God $72,865
MMGC & Chapel parking lot lighting $19,665
Chapel Parking lot Paving $74,858
Roof at the Chapel $29,925
Replacing molding at Chapel $84,300
Total $281,613
Estimates on needed repairs - future/present
Heating unit $28,000
Parking lot repairs main Church $80,000
Roof leak main Church $26,000
Bathroom at Chapel $12,000
Emergency repairs (based on last 3 years) $16,000
Total $162,000
Our weekly collections are not sufficient to cover these expenses nor were they used to pay for
completed repairs. We are offering parishioners an opportunity to ADOPT a PEW to pay for these
extraordinary repairs. The pew will be in either Mary, Mother of God Church or in the Chapel. You
will have the option of choosing the pew and its location. The cost is $1,000. You may pay by
installments and upon completion of the payment plan, the plate will be mounted on both ends of the
pew. Thank you for your generosity. God Bless You, Hank Pekarsky - Business Manager
Please consider this opportunity to honor your loved ones while preserving the beauty of our Parish.
In Memory of or Dedicated to:______________________________________________________
Donated by:______________________________________________________________
Phone #_____________________________ E-mail_______________________________
Amount Enclosed: _______________________Balance due:________________________
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We would like to thank our parishioners that have adopted a pew.
In Memory of: Our Parents - Uy Eksing & Carolina M. Uy Donated by:Hank & Mimi Uy-Pekarsky
In Memory of: The Bencze & Melosh Families Donated by: Patrick & Mary Melosh
In Memory of: Our Mothers Hilda Clara & Ruth Alpha Donated by: James & Kathleen Gotay
In Memory of: The Gotay Family Donated by: James & Kathleen Gotay
In Memory of: The Long & Garvio Families Donated by: James & Linda Long
In Memory of: Robert J. & Matilda Phair Donated by: Suellen Phair
In Memory of: The Deceased members of the Miller & Roberts Families Donated by: The Miller Family
In Memory of: Christopher China, Mario & Felicia China Donated by: Linda & Al China
In Memory of: Mary & Tom Ferrazzano, Angelo & Frances Chielli Donated by: Linda & Al China
In Memory of: Mary Fosko Donated by: Fosko Family
In Memory of: Frank Fosko Donated by: Fosko Family
In Memory of: Agnes Judge Donated by: Fosko Family
In Memory of: Arthur Judge Donated by: Fosko Family
In Memory of: Our Loving Parents Donated by Terry & Tom Beck
In Memory of: Our Departed Loved Ones Donated by Terry & Tom Beck
In Memory of: Mary K. Letts Donated by: Husband, Robert M. Letts
In Memory of: Nicholas & Frances Marino Donated by: Leonard N. Marino
In Memory of: The Rinaldi & Wojciehowski Families Donated by: Anthony & Mary Ann Rinaldi
In Memory of: Robert L. Hyneman Donated by: Barbara A. Hyneman
In Memory of: Helen & William Bacmeister Donated by: Bacmeister Family
Dedicated to: The Sadil & Sblendorio Families Donated by: Daniel & Margaret Sblendorio
In Memory of: Adele Rincon Donated by: Rafael Rincon
In Memory of: Frank & Berenice Schlosser Donated by: Phil & Leandra Vecchio
In Memory of: The Corrado and Cassara Families Donated by: Vincent and Bridget Corrado
In Memory of: My parents Leon & Kathryn Kegley Donated by: Rev. Jeffery J. Kegley
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• Local Contact: Bill Large (732) 778-0776 or [email protected]
WHEN: Friday, Sept. 27, 2019 Doors open at 6:30 PM; Showing at 7:15 PM
WHERE: Euphemia Hall @ St. Mary’s school (538 Church Street, Middletown
DONATION: Suggested $5.00 (All monies got to 40 Days for Life & Birthright)
On Saturday, October 19th - St. James in Red Bank for Mass at 8:15 AM & then a “March for Life” to Planned Parenthood in Shrewsbury to Pray the Rosary!
This movie is rated R.
Unplanned is the inspiring true story of one woman’s journey of transformation.
St Mary's Respect Life
Committee will be having
a holy hour for the
respect life month of
October on Monday the
7th at 7:30pm in the
chapel. We will pray the
Rosary with pro life
reflections and Divine
Mercy chaplet for the
victims of the abortion
industry. Please
prayerfully consider
joining us.
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Visit our Eucharistic Lord - Open 24/7 Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Chapel Call for your hour - 732-671-0071– X221
“Could you not watch one hour
with Me?”
Mark 14:37
Monday 1:00 AM to 2:00 AM
Tuesday 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM
Tuesday 1:00 AM to 2:00 AM
Tuesday 2:00 AM to 3:00 AM
Tuesday 3:00 AM to 4:00 AM
Tuesday 4:00 AM to 5:00 AM
Wednesday 1:00 AM to 2:00 AM
CURRENTLY NO ADORER THIS HOUR
Wednesday 2:00 AM to 3:00 AM
Wednesday 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Thursday 3:00 AM to 4:00 AM
Thursday 10:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Friday 1:00 AM to 2:00 AM
Friday 3:00 AM to 4:00 AM
Friday 4:00 AM to 5:00 AM
Friday 5:00 AM to 6:00 AM
Saturday 3:00 AM to 4:00 AM
Saturday 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Saturday 11:00 PM to Midnight
Sunday 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
BAPTISM PREP CLASS
has a new start time. 2nd Thur. 7:00 pm in the Bulman Center
The next class is October 10th 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Nocturnal Adoration
First Saturday at St. James
Church, Red Bank
Oct. 4th, 9 pm to 10 pm
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I had a new 4th grade student stop in to my office on Tuesday, September 17th, waiting for the day to begin. I was meeting with Assistant Principal Dennis Poracky and Guidance Counselor Katie Anderson regarding the progress of new students thus far. What happened next is exactly why I love being the principal at Saint Mary School. Since we were discussing new students anyway, I asked Mia what she thought of being at Saint Mary School. Well, her response, as the commercial states, was “priceless”. Mia flashed a huge smile and began to tell us all the things she likes about being a Saint! They included the making a few new friends, coming to work with her father (Mia’s father teaches at SMS), how much she likes her classroom teacher, the cafeteria food is really good, etc. She then proceeded to tell us that she wants to be a pediatric cardiologist when she grows up. All the adults in the room looked at each other with an inquisitive look at this pronouncement. “Why do you want to be a pediatric cardiologist?” I asked Mia. She then went on to explain that she was born in China and had to have open heart surgery not long after she was born. She expressed her desire to help children like herself when she got older. So, in order to help make her dreams come true, we have been steadily upgrading our science program here at SMS. We have a relatively new science lab (built by the SMS Dad’s Club), a new middle school integrated science curriculum where the students will learn about all facets of science in grades 6-8, an Information Commons (almost finished) where students can do research, work on projects and perform STREAM activities, a garden where younger students will learn to grow vegetables and taste different foods while providing fresh produce to soup kitchens, and a new “Go Green” Club where students will learn about conservation and the environment. We here at SMS can’t take credit for Mia’s altruistic nature, nor her desire to help others. However, she fits in beautifully! It does the heart good to see a young girl so intent on improving the lives of others who’ve suffered greatly. Her whole demeanor spoke to her sincere concern for other children suffering from the same ailment. Upon further discussion, her reason for wanting to help these people came from a beautiful place of pure innocence. It was truly a blessing to start my day with this simple interaction. It reminded me that, sometimes, from the mouths of babes, come the greatest lessons. This is a simple, but clear example, of how we need to look at things sometimes. After all, we are called to have a “childlike faith” and come to the Lord as children! Please continue to pray for our school, its staff, students and families, and our clergy as we strive to provide an education that is unapologetically Catholic, family centered, caring to others and respectful to all. Please check our website, Facebook page and the Church bulletin for updates and upcoming events that you can enjoy with us. God bless, Craig Palmer Principal
Principal’s Message
Craig Palmer,
Principal
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It’s great day to be a Saint!
On September 11, 2019, the Saint Mary School staff and students
remembered the tragic events of 9/11/01 with a solemn prayer service,
intentions for all those impacted by the act of terrorism, the wearing of red,
white and blue clothing instead of school uniforms and a singing of God
Bless America at the school’s flagpole. With 147 Monmouth County
residents losing their lives on that day, and 39 from our parish, it was only
fitting not to let their memories fade from our consciousness. The entire
event was captured on film by one of our parents who works for WWOR-
TV9 and the story was shown that evening at 11:00 pm on Chasing News.
This is just another example of the values that are taught here at Saint
Mary School. We truly “Will Never Forget” and will always pray for peace
here at home and around the world! The link to the story is included here:
https://youtu.be/6N_WRkeFC-8https://youtu.be/6N_WRkeFC-8https://youtu.be/6N_WRkeFC-
8https://youtu.be/6N_WRkeFC-8https://youtu.be/6N_WRkeFC-8.
It’s a GREAT day to be a SAINT!
SAINT MARY SCHOOL CALENDAR
· 9/20-22/19 Saint Mary Parish Country Fair · 9/26/19 Dine-to-Donate at MJ’s in Middletown · 9/27/19 SMS School Mass 8:30 am MMGC · 9/27/19 PTA Pizza Day
· 9/29/19 Saint Mary School Mass 9:00 am MMGC · 10/06/19 SMS Fall Festival 12:00 - 4:00 pm
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MASS INTENTIONS
Saturday - September 28, 2019 5:00 Daniel Falco r/o The Falco Family
5:00 Eddie Sorrenti r/o Elena & Bart Falco
Sunday - September 29, 2019 7:30 Pro Popolo
9:00 Deceased members of the Bruntz Family r/o Mr. & Mrs. Peter Tommaso
10:30 Doris Greco r/o Theresa Cavallo 12:00 Mass of Thanksgiving and Arch Angels
r/o Celestine & Paul Madsen 5:00 Salli Terhune r/o Charles &
Mary Lou Galbraith
CANDLES SUNDAY TO SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 22nd TO SEPTEMBER 28th
St. Mary Chapel Candle Dan Falco r/o The Cendagorta Family
Adoration Chapel Candles Janet L. Reilly r/o Tom Reilly
Rocco Lo Presti r/o Wife
Mary, Mother of God Church Candle Dan Falco r/o Cendagorta Family
Sunday - September 22, 2019 7:30 Alex Thomson & Andrew Tona r/o Thanh Betten
9:00 Deceased Members of Moore Family r/o The Gallagher Family
10:30 William & Marge Hemberger Jr. & Family r/o Marge
12:00 Deceased Members of the Crinigan Family r/o Family
5:00 Pro Popolo
Monday - September 23, 2019 8:15 Bill Michalski r/o Richard - Kathleen Moore
8:15 Bill Michalski r/o Cannon Family 12:00 Owen Gallagher r/o Richard & Kathleen Moore
12:00 June & Sam Befarah r/o The Befarah Family
Tuesday - September 24, 2019 8:15 Angelo Incorvaia r/o Mr. & Mrs. James Maltese
8:15 Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Prontnicki r/o The Ruane & Mc Curnin Families
12:00 Brad Cahill r/o Mother 12:00 Florence Corraso r/o Linda Chicola
Wednesday - September 25, 2019 8:15 Philip Perry r/o The Sorentino Family
8:15 Bill Michalski r/o Pat & John Moller 12:00 Dolly Plance r/o Jean Weisbrot
12:00 Joseph Azelby r/o The Matsen Family
Thursday - September 26, 2019 8:15 Pearl Lino r/o Her Family
8:15 Richard Lino r/o His Family 12:00 Nancy Keenan r/o Deacon Charlie 12:00 Ralph A. Troisi, Sr. r/o The Family
Friday - September 27, 2019 8:30 Bernard Gruszynski, Sr. r/o The 8th Grade
Teachers of St. Mary’s 8:30 Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Ruane r/o The Ruane &
Mc Curnin Families 12:00 Eileen Donahue r/o Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Bealey
12:00 William J. Stzbo r/o The Stsbo Family
Saturday - September 28, 2019 8:15 Dan Falco r/o The Supple Family
8:15 Suzanne Lipari r/o Mom
BORN TO ETERNAL LIFE
Carol Panzica Beverly A. Fitzgerald
Stella Grace Ciaglia
Jason William Leston
Guilianna Edith Stigler
Joseph Mickey Collison
John Thomas Cassiliano
Charlotte Marie L’Heureux
TWENTY - SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME TWENTY - FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
PRAY FOR THE SICK FOR OUR MILITARY
Lord, hold our troops, home and abroad, in Your loving
hands. Protect and bless them and their families, as they
protect us. Amen.
Sgt. Tim Hayes, Special Ops.
Robbie Mcann U.S. Marines,
Louis Adamo Army Reserve, U.S. Navy Matthew Davi, U.S. Navy
Sgt. James A. Conklin
Staff Sgt. Michael J. Mangan, Marines
James Chinnici, Staff Sergeant Craig Kubolka II, Army Ranger,
7th Deployment to Middle East
Greg Charpek, U.S. Coast Guard,
H.M Ashley Thompson,
U.S. Navy, Col. Kevin Meisler, Army Reserve, Captain Iraq; LTJG Christopher Baum,
Jonathan Bagnato,
Andrew Leroy,
Ryan Trachman Marines,
Josh Pershing, U.S. Air Force, 3rd tour Iraq,
Master Gunnery Sgt. C.T. Gregoire, Marines, SFC Wesley Briggs, U.S. Army 2 tours
in Iraq, stationed in Egypt;
Kiera Connerty,West Point Graduate, Black Hawk Helicopter Pilot,
U.S. Marine Jonathan Alfano
Week 3 Anna Lauricella
Mary Jane Benning Barbara McLeod John Valentino John Chiarini
Darleen Striker Manny Konstantinidis
Eugenina Kelly Adriana Sanchez
John Petersen Carol Natoli Joanne Silver
John Day
Week 4 Gene Brennan
Tom Ashe Gabriela Wilson Katherine Hatton George Wilhelms
Ryan Cook Patrick Smith Luca Cittadino Emily Betten Joanne Lynch
Deacon Charlie Joan Cashes
Mary Ellen Olszewski Pat Brennan
Cynythia Alvarez Carol Traynor Adam Senft
To include someone on the Prayer List call the Parish Office 732-671-0071 x221.
Week 1 Dwight Frazee, Jr. Carlos M. Ospina
Janet Haley Lisa Torrez
Linda Scaglione Jack Andrews Jan Mosholt
Debbie Johnson Debbie Faaland
Mary Barbara Crowell Amelie Courtney
Beverly Fitzgerald
Week 2 Joan Buck
Barbara Hughes Margaret Heap
June & Emil DeMarco Renee
FOR OUR CHILDREN Falyn Szuwalski Brianna Orlando Emily Calabro Luca Iaccone
Arden McPhee Alexandria Iscaro
Addison Noelle Feirstein Liam Joseph Kelly Amelie Courtney
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