MARY, MOTHER OF GOD CHURCH
Divine Mercy Sunday
Second Sunday of Easter
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EASTER FRIDAY – April 20
8:15 Aileen Toner, request of Maria Rebimbas
Mona Rehor, request of Maryann Pepsin
12:00 Aileen Toner, request of Jesse/Michele Watton
Deceased Members of the Oswald Family, r/o
Family
EASTER SATURDAY – April 21, St. Anselm
8:15 Poppy Idyk, request of Kate and Kristine
Manuel Rebimbas, request of Wife
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NEXT WEEKEND
Thomas answered and said to him, "My Lord and my God!"
Jesus said to him, "Have you come to believe because you
have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and
have believed."
- John 20:28-29
Third Sunday of Easter
SATURDAY VIGIL MASS (April 21)
5:00 PM Joseph Saladis, request of Amy Sechiano
Marge Curti, request of M/M Robert Donovan
 DAILY ST. MARY CHAPEL MASSES 
8:15 a.m. and 12:00 p.m.
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Monday to Friday
 6:30 a.m. Communion Service 
MARY, MOTHER OF GOD CHURCH
April 22, 2012
7:30 St. Mary Parishioners
9:00 Paul Bradley, request of Family
10:30 Paul Bradley, request of M/M Mark Ward
William Quinlan and Deceased Family and Friends
12:00 Mr. and Mrs. John Gentile, r/o Nieces/Nephews
5:00 PM Deceased Members of the Fornin Family,
request of Marge/Bill Hemberger
EASTER MONDAY – April 16
8:15 James Tierney, request of M/M Michael Cinque
Diane Genovese, request of Joanne Gordon
12:00 Walter Halat, request of Schneider Family
John Oswald, request of Family
EASTER TUESDAY – April 17
8:15 Special Intention for Gail Collis, request of the
Victory Family
Vito Capizzi, request of Tom/Gerri Smith/Family
12:00 Special Intention for Priests, Deacons, and Sisters of
St. Mary’s Parish, r/o Donald/Lillian Napoli
Philip Mauro, request of Cecilia Schultz
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SANCTUARY CANDLE
In Loving Memory of Joseph Smith, request of Maryann
Pepsin.
ADORATION CHAPEL CANDLES
In Loving Memory of Austin Gent, request of Mom and
Dad.
In Loving Memory of Joseph Smith, request of the Frazee
Family.
EASTER WEDNESDAY – April 18
8:15 Margaret Cullom, request of the Victory Family
Heinz Wobser, request of Marsh Family
12:00 Special Intention for the Muscolina Family, request
of the Wire Family
Philip Mauro, request of Camille McQuillan
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EASTER THURSDAY – April 19
8:15 Theresa Benning, request of Mom
Aileen Toner, request of Karen Frank
12:00 Philip Mauro, request of Janet Moscuzza
Joseph Mc Greal, request of Patrick/Jennifer Molloy
Second Sunday of Easter
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Dear Parishioners,
Divine Mercy devotions will be led today beginning at 2:45 p.m. in Church. The leader of prayer will be
Deacon Bob. All are invited to participate.
Please continue to pray for those beginning to receive the Eucharist. During the next four weeks, we will
welcome those to the Altar as a parish community. Be always conscious that these young people need our example
and our prayers. Pray for their families - that the presence of Jesus will challenge each member to spiritual growth.
Pray also for those preparing to receive Confirmation on April 27th. They are completing their initiation as
Catholics and beginning a life-long journey of discipleship of Jesus.
Fr. Joe and I will celebrate Mass for all BARN volunteers on April 23rd, at 7:30 p.m. IN Mary, Mother of
God Church. All volunteers are invited to participate. I know there are many who volunteer at the BARN from our
schools. Please pass the word to all of them that they are invited. If you wish to know more about the ministry of
the BARN, please come, as there will be refreshments served in the Narthex after Mass. In the bulletin, you will
find regular pieces sent in by Camille that show where the need for help is at any particular time. This help is not
just for the night trip but for work at the warehouse and also for daytime food pick-ups at various locations.
As you can see from the bulletin announcements recently, there are several hours in the Adoration Chapel
that need someone to commit to. I encourage everyone to hear the call to commit to a given hour of prayer for our
parish in the Adoration Chapel. If you feel that you cannot commit to every week – team up with a friend and take
on the commitment together or even multiple family members and friends. Make it a great act of faith by you and
your friends to be present for this hour each week.
You have seen the summer program materials in the Narthex from our parish schools. If you need further
information on any of them please call the schools (Mater Dei Prep 732-671-9100 or St. Mary School, 671-0129). If there is
some area that you would like a program offered and you cannot find it on the material check with the staff
members in our schools.
We are looking ahead to our Parish Fair. It will run this year from June 25th to June 30th. This week we
mailed the raffle tickets. Thank you for receiving them. If you did not get tickets please call us and we will send
them to you. The Fair Team asks that you keep the tickets convenient so that you can invite as many people as
possible to purchase them. The prizes are very attractive to people. Do your best to sell all the tickets. The Raffles
are the backbone (as it were) of the funding for the Fair and the more participation we have - the more successful
the Fair will be. Please also tell your friends and neighbors about our Fair.
Invite them to join you there.
God bless you as we continue to celebrate the Easter Season,
Fr. Mike
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DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY
“To everything there is a season
and a time to every purpose under heaven.”
Ecclesiastes
. . .a time to be born. . . .
. . .a time to love. . . . . . . .. . . .
. . .a time to heal. . . . . . . .
Jan P. Flanagan, Dorothy Sloand, Terry Clark (np), Carlos
Arturo Ospina (np), Allison (np), Tony Frazee, Sr. (np), and we ask God to watch over those who are hungry, the homeless,
our Country, for all those facing unemployment, for the people, especially the children in third world countries, for
those in Nursing Homes and Rehabs, all health care providers, for those children with cancer and all those who are
dying from cancer, for those that suffer from depression, for all those with eating disorders and incurable diseases of
the vital organs, for all those waiting for organ transplants, for an end to abortion, for all those with incurable
autoimmune diseases and for all those who are afflicted with MS, CF, Lou Gehrig’s disease, for those who suffer from
Alzheimer disease and their families.
(2)… Steven and Maureen Carnevale (np), and Wendy Donoughue;
(3)… Dennis Ligus (np), Sylvia Meo (np), Kevin McGowan (np), Russell Meyer, and Janet Wright (np);
(4)… Carter Haines (18-yr old, np), Harriet Landry, Rose Galluscio (np), Dawn Panzino (np), Will Ackerman (np), David
Dolan (np), Conor D’Andria (6 yr old, np), and Shardona Daneshvari (np);
(5)… Frances McKay, Grace Balme (np), Brian Cox (np), Michael Dunzello, Mona Kavanagh, Kathleen O’Connell,
Henry Caldaro (np), Patricia Teehan, Faith Quinlan, Patrick Gill, Bill Flanagan, Margaret Cascone, Henry Ballasty,
Barbara Santora, Dennis Demyan (np), Florence Crossnohere (np), Stella Wisnowski (np), Jim Sobol (np), Justin Gabriel,
Joseph Wehner, Carolyn Corey (np), Laurie Tietjen, Joanne Muller, Angela Brummert, Vincent Leishman (np), Bonnie
Osborne, Frank Gobbo (np), Roberta ‘Bobbie’ Lonergan, Margaret Burke, Joan McTigue, Mac and Terry Lyden, Patrick
Moran, Rita Whelan, Rita Young, Nancy Russell (np), Gary and Lorrie Hermann (Parents of Sister Sharon), Eileen D’Alvia,
James Joseph Gentilesco (np), John Acer, Russell Drone, Rita Romeo (np), Kenneth McGrath, Tracy Spece (np), Morgan,
Ned Ryan, Patricia Seaman (np), Colin Bibaud (child), Peggy Franznick, Ruth Byrnes, Tyler Smith (PREP Student), Alexandra
Confusione (child), Irma Sanchez (np), Patrick Mayer, Vincent Fumo (np), Kevin Kret (St. Leo’s), Karen Hopkins, Halie Palmer
(PREP student), Terry McGhee (St. Ann’s), Daniele Keigher, Brian Keigher, Anne Liddy, and Noel Anderson.
. . .a time to be Born to Eternal Life…. Anne Hohmann, Rory Staunton (12 yr.-old, np), Thomas Fiorelli, Mary
Rasmussen, Elizabeth Krippendorf, Doris Goetchius, Eva La Costa, Mary Owens (np), and for aborted babies and those
men and women who died this week in the Service of our Country.
. . .Pray for our servicemen and women at home and abroad, for those serving our Country overseas,
Greg Charpek, U. S. Coast Guard, Bootcamp, ~ Cdr. Brian J. Hillers, U. S. Navy ~ A.J. Knudsen, Basic Training, U. S.
Army ~ Chief Ryan Gerdon, U. S. Navy, Africa ~ Daniel Dunne, U.S. Navy ~ H.M. Ashley Thompson, U.S. Navy, ~ Lt. Col.
Kevin Meisler, Army Reserve ~ Todd M. Cox, U. S. Air Force – Iraq ~ Captain Josh Pershing, U. .S. Air Force, 3rd tourIraq ~ Master Gunnery Sgt. C. T. Gregoire, Marines ~, James G. Bruncati, U. S. Air Force ~ SFC Wesley Briggs, U. S.
Army ~ 2 tour in Iraq, stationed in Egypt; Kiera Connerty, West Point graduate, Black Hawk helicopter pilot ~ Iraq;
Justin and Nicole Westmoreland, Air Force, Lance Cpl. Jonathan Bagnato, Andrew Leroy, Jeffrey Benffer, Ryan
Trachman ~ Marines, and Fr. John Ryan.
“Lord, hold our troops in Your loving hands. Protect them as they protect us. Bless
them and their families for the selfless acts they perform for us in our time of need.
We ask this in the name of Jesus, our Lord and Savior. Amen.”
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Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
A Turning Point – A Defining Moment
After the completion of the Christian Initiation in the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and
Eucharist, our newly baptized and newly received Catholics are participating in the period of MYSTAGOGY
or post baptismal catechesis.
This catechesis leads them to a deeper appreciation and understanding of the mysteries experienced
and celebrated at the Easter Vigil. Through memory of the Holy Saturday Vigil, the mysteries are brought
into the present, and the newly received Catholics echo the meaning contained within them – a meaning
gleaned from experience.
THEREFORE, MYSTAGOGICAL CATECHESIS WEDS TRUTH AND
EXPERIENCE.
+Sister Gloria
My RCIA Journey
“The Holy Spirit calls upon us and inspires us to live the lives that we should. That
calling is what brought me to join the RCIA process and it has been an opportunity of a
lifetime. The knowledge that I have gained has changed my life and strengthened my beliefs. I have met
people that I will remember forever and I made relationships that have enhanced who I am. All of this is
because of the people that I have met. I have grown to love Sister Gloria and all of our other presenters and
team members. This process has not only been a development in my religion, but it has enhanced my life as
a whole. I am so grateful for the opportunity of the RCIA process, as I realize that this is just the beginning.
I will continue to grow at St. Mary’s and look forward to my journey to come. I thank you all for this
opportunity and for giving of yourselves for my growth in the spiritual life.
-Emilie Little
RCIA 2012
Rite of Christian Initiation of Children
St. John’s Group
Congratulations to the following who are united in the
Living Body of Christ
Alexis Bane
Stephen Gross
Matthew Polanco
Luke Bane
Amanda Howard
Sean Polanco
Daniel Gross
Jason Kessler
Acknowledgement
We offer thanks to God for our many brothers and sisters who have favored the members of
the RCIA in wonderful ways, especially their Catechist, Mr. Pat Moran.
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Intercession for Life
Thank You!
Stewardship of Treasure
For mothers and fathers who have lost a child through
abortion:
That the Lord’s Divine Mercy may fill their souls,
bringing them healing and new life;
We pray to the LORD:
Week of April 1-2, 2012:
(Palm Sunday)
Regular…..........$39,607.00
Children’s……….....400.00
T O T A L
Intercessions for Vocation Awareness
$40,007.00
For all children of the world that they may all know the
love of Jesus in their lives,
We pray to the LORD:
Candle Offering…………………………….$395.00
Thank You!
God bless you for your continued support!
________________________________________________
Our Poor Boxes are The Bread Boxes
for the Poor
Thank You!
Stewardship of Treasure
Good Friday – April 6, 2012
For the Holy Land
Our St. Vincent de Paul Society has set up poor boxes
beneath the Statue of the Good Shepherd in the Narthex of
Mary, Mother of God Church.
Please don’t forget about us as you enter or leave
Church.
God Bless you, and Thank You
for your response
$2,791.00
Week of April 7-8, 2012:
(Easter Sunday)
Regular…..........$101,598.00
Children’s………...... 734.00
T O T A L
Members of St. Vincent de Paul Society
 Bereavement Group 
$102,332.00
Our special Bereavement Group for parents, who have lost a
child, meets on Monday evenings at 7:00 p.m. in the
Ministers’ Room off the Narthex.
Candle Offering……………………….…….$579.00
Thank You!
Our regular Bereavement Group meets on Wednesday
evenings beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the Ministers’ Room off the
Narthex.
God bless you for your continued support!
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St. Mary’s Faith Community Nursing Ministry
Ways to Keep Your Family Healthy
Let’s start with your kids –
1. Be consistent about bedtime. Even on weekends. Shifting sleep patterns can disrupt a child’s
sleep-wake rhythm, making it hard for him/her to get enough sleep.
2. Keep the line of communication open with your teen. Listen a lot, be shocked at nothing, be as
uncritical as you can.
3. Even if a physical symptom has an emotional cause (say a stomach ache the morning of a big
exam) don’t brush it aside. Treat it and tell your child it is a natural response.
4. Parents play a key role in a child’s fitness. Instill at an early age an interest in physical activity.
5. Meat loaf, casseroles and sauces are a great place to hide whole grains and minced veggies that
kids won’t normally eat.
6. We all need to vent at times, and “we” includes children, too. Whether it’s anger, sadness or
perplexity over a problem, talking clarifies things, relieves strain and helps with emotional
development.
7. Healthy children yearn for independence. Give them the freedom to explore, make friends and try
new things.
8. Make the atmosphere at home so that it nourishes children with affection and understanding
backed with discipline, and they will grow in health and grace.
9. Eat dinner as a family often. Research shows that your kids will be more likely to eat fruits and
veggies as adults.
10. REMEMBER, THE TWO GREATEST GIFTS PARENTS CAN GIVE THEIR CHILDREN ARE
ROOTS AND WINGS!
-Eileen Theall, R.N.
St. Mary’s Parish Senior Group
Knit Wits
Our group is already busy knitting and crocheting in preparation for our Fall Craft Sale.
interested in joining us, please call me at 732-671-4122 for meeting dates and times.
If you are
Besides the Craft Sale, we now have a new project. We have been asked to make prayer shawls, lap robes
and afghans for the retired and disabled Priests and laity residing in Morris Hall.
Our thanks also for the boxes of yarn left for us by an anonymous donor. Thank you so very much. It will be
put to good use.
–Eileen Theall
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SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER
St. Mary’s Parish Senior Group
All Parishioners are invited to our next Senior Group
Meeting,
To hear about Gennesaret and take the news to all! Eucharistic Ministers to the Home
Bound, Nursing Homes, Hospitals, or Senior Centers come on out on April 17 th to the Msgr. Bulman
Center to pray, listen, learn and spread the word. Join us at 10:00 a.m. for this enlightening
session and at the same time see what this Group is all about. Panera’s graciously will provide
refreshments.
“After making the crossing, they came ashore at Gennesaret. . . .
the crowds scurried to bring the sick. . . . .
to the place where they heard He was.” -Mark 6:53
Maire Merritt will be our speaker and give us more information on a Retreat to bring people from
their everyday place of struggle with illness, chores, bills, etc. to a place of beauty, peace, music and
laughter. A place where they can take “time out” for God and hear of His Presence with them on
their journey. Retreatants go back to their home or care facility, often with a renewed sense of
God’s faithfulness to share with those around them. The big surprise is there is no cost for this
retreat. There are two retreat s scheduled in 2012 – May 18, 19, and 20th, and October 19, 20 and
21st.
Come, join us and learn more about these retreats!
-For the Senior Group,
Pat Burke
Next Weekend – April 21/22 – Hugs Weekend
Don’t forget to start your week off right! Get your FREE HUGS April 21st & 22nd!! There are many people
who don’t get hugs on a regular basis, but we have found the cure! Never leave the Church on Hugs
Weekend without your hug and then pass it on!
Everybody needs a hug. It changes your metabolism! ……..Leo Buscaglia
A hug is a handshake from the heart. …….Author unknown
No matter how hard you hug your money, it never hugs back. ……H. Jackson Brown, Jr. in P.S. I Love You
A hug is two hearts wrapped in arms. ……Author unknown
A hug is the perfect gift; one size fits all, and nobody minds if you exchange it. ……Author unknown
If you have heard, read, or made up a good HUG quote, let us know and we will give you credit for it.
-For the Senior Group, Eileen Theall
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SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER
SAVE THE DATE! !
The Allstate Leonard Family Agency presents the 9th Annual Spring Into Summer 5K
run/walk. The date is scheduled for Saturday, May 19, 2012. Mark your calendar as
it will be here before we know it!
Donna Large is lking for volunteers on race day. Please call or e-mail Donna at
732-787-8677 or dlarge@comcast.net.
For more race information: www.SpringIntoSummer5k.com or call Steve Denery at
732-275-6307.
Our Perpetual Adoration
Chapel
Every now and then, an Adorer gets sick, or
perhaps moves away, or even becomes
permanently homebound. That is what has happened within
the past couple of weeks. We have several spots open for
the Adoration Chapel – that presently- have NO ONE to be
there with Jesus.
Tuesday….1:00 a.m.; 2:00 a.m.; 3:00 a.m.
Wednesday…..1:00 a.m.
Sunday 11:00 p.m.
Fair Committee Meeting
Our next meeting will take place on Thursday, April 26th, at
7:30 p.m. in the Faculty Room of the Elementary School.
Please submit all agenda items prior to that evening.
If anyone has any ideas, suggestions or would like to offer
any help – please contact me at ppilgrim131@gmail.com or
732-671-1757. Thank you.
If you can HELP – please call
Pat Thompson – 732-615-9088
The Adoration Chapel is in need of
LARGE PRINT BIBLES. If you have one to
donate please leave at Rectory Office. Thank You.
Many, many thanks to the person who donated the new St.
Joseph, New American Bible, large print.
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SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER
Nurturing generous disciples to serve
as the hands and feet of Christ
“The community of believers was of one heart and mind
and no one claimed that any of his possessions was his own.”
-ACTS 4:32
Stewardship calls us to recognize, just as the early Christians did, that none of
our possessions is our own. All that we have – our health, our education, our
skills, our talents, and our livelihood – are gifts from God.
The natural reaction when someone gives you a gift is to want to give something
back.
What do you give back to God?
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SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER
SAVE THE DATE:
FUNDRAISER FOR OCEAN’S HARBOR HOUSE
Please come out and support this year’s 4th Annual Ocean’s Harbor House Fundraiser that’s being
sponsored by the Ancient Order of Hibernians Vol. Patrick Torphy Division 2 Monmouth County on
Saturday, May 12th, 7:00 p.m. – Midnight. Details follow below:
DATE: SATURDAY, MAY 12TH, TIME: 7:00 P.M.-MIDNIGHT
LOCATION: BAYSHORE CATHOLIC CENTER
12 HIGHWAY 36 AT PALMER AVENUE, MIDDLETOWN
DONATION: $25.
INCLUDES BEER, SODA, HOT DOGS, BURGERS AND MUSIC BY
BIRMINGHAM SIX FROM PHILADELPHIA
THIS FUNDRAISER EVENT WILL ALSO INCLUDE A GIFT AUCTION
YOUR FUN NIGHT OUT WILL HELP OCEAN’S HARBOR HOUSE
IF ANYONE IS INTERESTED IN BUYING TICKET(S) OR MAKING A DONATION,
PLEASE CONTACT TOM LARGE – 732-787-8677 OR
KEVIN GIBSON – 732-787-6095
The Mater Dei Prep Seraph Players present “Once Upon a Mattress” – Friday, April 20,
Saturday, April 21 and Sunday, April 22 in Memorial Hall at St. Mary’s. We will be selling tickets
($10.) and having a Bake Sale THIS WEEKEND, April 14-15th, after each Mass. Please support the
Seraph Player! (See AD in another part of this bulletin.)
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Next Weekend
The Story of Jerusalem
St. Mary’s Soccer Club Bake Sale
April 20-21st
Please support the boys and girls of our travel soccer club
by purchasing desserts after all Masses next weekend.
Thank you and God bless you!
A City of Joy and Sorrow
Dr. Christopher Bellitto, PhD., of Kean University
Catholic Daughters of the Americas
Court Fulgens Corona
Friday, April 27, 2012, 7:30 p.m.
St. Robert Bellarmine Parish Hall,
61 Georgia Rd.
Freehold, NJ, 07728
Members of the Catholic Daughters will be present after
each Mass next weekend with 50/50 Raffle tickets in
conjunction with their Spring Luncheon.
Please lend your support to this worthwhile
organization.
St. Robert Bellarmine Adult Education Ministry sent
out an invitation to join them for an evening of
discovery as we uncover the
The story of Jerusalem: a City of Joy and of Sorrow.
From the earliest mention in the Bible to the present
day headlines, the city of Jerusalem has played a vital
role in world history.
The rise and fall, twist and turns for nearly 3000 years
of the city that sits at the intersection of Judaism,
Christianity, and Islam.
THIS WEEKEND
Sunday, April 15, 2:45 p.m.
~Light refreshments will be served~
“...The soul that will go to Confession and receive Holy
Communion shall obtain complete forgiveness of sins and
punishment.”
Diary of Divine Mercy in My Soul
Notebook II, Page 287, Entry 699
St. Mary’s Travel Group
April in Atlantic City
Wednesday, April 25th
Enjoy a nice crisp Spring day on the Boardwalk. Casino
Destination – Hilton Casino. Enjoy your day strolling the
boardwalk and play with $25 slot play. Day includes
transportation, gratuity and slot play of $25. Your cost $27. Bus leaves at 9:30 a.m., return home by 7:00 p.m.
Chaplet, Joyful, Sorrowful and Glorious Mysteries of the
Rosary, and Veneration of the Relic of St. Faustina.
Mary, Mother of God Church
May in Atlantic City
Monday, May 21st - info in next week’s bulletin.
For reservations on the April trip, please contact Fran
Timpanaro at 732-708-0430.
More than ever we need to
be praying for each other
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Friday, April 20………………………….Saturday, April 21……………………………..Sunday, April 22
8:00 p.m.
8:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
MEMORIAL HALL
For tickets ($10.pp) call, 732-671-9100, ext 16
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