MARY, MOTHER OF GOD CHURCH
Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
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FRIDAY – February 17, The Seven Holy Founders of the
Servite Order
8:15 Mark Smith, request of Tess Jordan
Charles Mai, request of Gerry/Karin Duffy
12:00 William Krenza (4th Anniv), request of Wife/Family
William T. Gorman, request of Ken/Kathy Falls
SATURDAY – February 18, Blessed Virgin Mary
8:15 Tom Walsh, request of Wife/Family
Thomas Pontecorvo, request of Family
He said to him, "See that you tell no one anything, but go,
show yourself to the priest and offer for your cleansing what
Moses prescribed; that will be proof for them." The man
went away and began to publicize the whole matter. He
spread the report abroad so that it was impossible for Jesus
to enter a town openly.
- Mark 1:44-45b
NEXT WEEKEND
Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
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 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 
SATURDAY VIGIL MASS (February 18)
5:00 PM Florindo Mezzacappa, request of wife, Dorothy
Heather Sherman, request of Mom/Dad/Family
MARY, MOTHER OF GOD CHURCH
February 19, 2012
7:30 Eleanor Schultz, request of Meehan Family
9:00 Erwin Mattern, request of son, Doug/Family
Patricia Berdell, request of Gerry/Karin Duffy
10:30 Robert Flanagan, request of Family
Art Bradley, request of Buckley/Trivett Families
St. Mary’s Parishioners
12:00 Tom Walsh, request of Wife/Family
Rose Tarantino, request of Molicki Family
5:00 PM Evelyn McGuiness, r/o Lichtenstein Family
MONDAY – February 13
8:15 Gaspare and Mary Chiarel, r/o Mona Kavanagh
Robert Hennessey, r/o Thomas/Elaine McColgan
12:00 Regina Kraemer, request of M/M Gary Carmody
Regina Kraemer Smith, r/o M/M Gary Carmody
TUESDAY – February 14, Sts. Cyril & Methodius
St. Valentine Day
8:15 Eugene V. Brennan, Jr., request of Son
Charles Kammerer, r/o the Gallagher Family
12:00 Ronald DeModna, request of Richie Dolan
Eugene Meny, request of the Taraski Family
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SANCTUARY CANDLE
In Loving Memory of Anne Chalker, request of Maryanne
and Tom Mauro.
WEDNESDAY – February 15
8:15 Special Intention for the Gent Family, request of
Eileen Theall
Julia and Frank Crowe, r/o Julia Clifford
12:00 Barbara Clyne, request of the De Pinto Family
Carol Haimowitz, request of M/M Gary Carmody
ADORATION CHAPEL CANDLES
In Loving Memory of William Carragher, Jr., request of
Wife and Children.
In Loving Memory of Stephen Gent, request of Mom and
Dad.
THURSDAY – February 16
8:15 Margaret Dicks, request of Daughter
Charles Mai, request of Tess Jordan
12:00 Maria Esther Lopez, request of Irma Laush
John Oswald, request of Family
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MIDDLETOWN, N J
Love one another as I have loved you...
Dear Parishioners,
Congratulations to all Giants fans on your team’s victory last weekend. It certainly
was a very exciting game! Just think --- in 2014 the Super Bowl will be played in Met-Life
Stadium. That will be something big in our area and what if it is a Giants – Jets Super Bowl?
It certainly would guarantee a crowd in the cold weather!
Today is World Marriage Day and we give thanks to God for the Sacrament of Marriage. This is a
day developed by World Marriage Encounter to accent the Sacrament of Marriage for all of us. Let
us pray for a spirit of fidelity to the Sacrament by all who are celebrating it and deepen in all whom
are preparing for the Sacrament the same spirit of readiness to live the Sacrament.
A couple of weeks back Bishop O’Connell kicked-off his Annual Appeal. Our Parish goal this year is
$140,000. As of this writing, we do not have any parish reports. When we get one I will pass it on to you. In the
meantime, let all of us give consideration to our participation and make our pledge. If you do not have a pledge
card – please pick up one in the Narthex. Thank you to all who have already made their annual commitment.
The Season of Lent is fast approaching. On February 22nd, we will begin with Ash Wednesday.
Begin to get ready now to make the commitment of accepting ashes on that day. Remember it is a
public sign of our commitment to repentance during the season. This journey of working to achieve
a change of heart is what we dedicate ourselves to when we accept ashes. All Masses and Services
on Ash Wednesday will be in Mary, Mother of God Church. We will have Mass at 6:30 a.m., 8:15
a.m., 9:30 a.m., 12:00 noon and 7:30 p.m. We will also have prayer services at 3:30 p.m. and 6:00
p.m. I hope this schedule will help everyone begin the season with a time of prayer.
Someone asked me this weekend after Mass, when the Fair was this year and of course, I was happy to tell
that it is June 25th to June 30th. We have the same Ride Company as we have had the past two years and the cars
for the raffle will be arriving in a couple of weeks. Our leadership team is actively getting ready for this big event
in our parish. If you want to join them leave a message at the Parish Office for Pat Pilgrim or Debbie Bacci and
they will be happy to talk to you about it.
Just want to throw out an opportunity for all of us that sometimes we do not accent enough.
Our Adoration Chapel, which is open round the clock, is there for our time of prayer. If you
can make a commitment to giving some particular time to Adoration each week or get into the
habit of making a time of prayer part of your day. Think about doing it for example when you
drop off or pick up for an activity on Campus. I notice people sitting in cars with the engine
running. Spend some of the “waiting time” in the Adoration Chapel.
God bless all of you,
Fr. Mike
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“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. . . . . . . .
Sister Sharon, Sarah Aliffi-Baez, Jan P.
Flanagan, Shirley Wilkens, Harriet Landry, Peggy Wood (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)… Vera Liskiewicz;
(3)… Angela Colaianni (np), Joseph Wehner, Mary Patricia, and Graysen McDow;
(4)… Richie Dolan, Dorothy Sloand, and Sofia Zuaro (np, 15-mo.old);
(5)… Sister Laura Garges, osf, Addie Calandriello (former SMS teacher), Maria Tama (np), Carolyn Corey (np), Laurie
Tietjen, Joanne Muller, Elizabeth Zielenbach, Pat Teehan, Sylvia Meo (np), Mona Kavanaugh, Vic and Louise Morgano (np),
Henry Caldaro, Avery Perpinan (8 mo.-old, np), Angela Brummert, Vincent Leishman (np), Bonnie Osborne, Frank Gobbo (np),
Roberta ‘Bobbie’ Lonergan, Bill Flanagan (np), Pat McAuliffe (np), Margaret Burke, Joan McTigue, Henry Ballasty, Wayne
Nef, Mac and Terry Lyden, Michael Dunzello, 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), Most Rev. John C. Reiss (Bishop Emeritus), Florence J. Smith, Kenneth McGrath, Tracy Spece (np), Morgan, Ned
Ryan, Fr. Bob Tynski, Patricia Seaman (np), Rosemary Markowski (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.
The Confusione Family expresses their heartfelt thanks to the parishioners of St. Mary’s for their prayers for
little Alexandra Confusione. Alexandra had been on chemotherapy for two years and has been off the chemo
for a year now and is cancer free. She is five years old now and doing well, but please continue to pray for her.
. . .a time to be Born to Eternal Life…. Anne Kilbride, Alfred O’Neil, Gertrude Mulcahy, Thomas Ferrazzano, Daniel
Flanagan (father of Maureen O’Malley), Bonnie Jean Moe, Joseph Iorio 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,
Daniel Dunne, U.S. Navy Bootcamp ~ 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, 3 rd tour-Iraq ~ 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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FEBRUARY 12, 2012
Today We Observe
World Marriage Day
THIS WEEK
Intercession for Life
For abused and neglected children:
that their circumstances will be known, their safety
assured, and their sense of self-worth restored;
We pray to the LORD:
Thank You!
Stewardship of Treasure
Week of February 4-5, 2012:
Intercession for Vocation Awareness
Regular….........$29,119.00
Children’s………...450.00
For all priests, especially those of our diocese that they
may provide an example and guidance to all youth,
We pray to the LORD:
T O T A L $29,569.00
TODAY
Candle Offering………………………$
355.00
Second Collection
Diocesan Assessment Fund
-----------------------------IN THE NARTHEX
Thank You!
God bless you for your continued support
Souper Bowl of Caring
Collection
Bake Sale sponsored by Mater Dei Prep
to benefit their upcoming Fashion Show
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Knights of Columbus
Membership Drive following all Masses
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Many, many thanks to our priests, deacons, and parishioners
of St. Mary’s for your continue support of our Annual
SouperBowl of Caring project. A total of $4,066.47 was
collected, as well as toiletries and non-perishable food items.
All money and food collected benefits our parish St. Vincent
DePaul Society.
DIVINE MERCY
CHAPLET + BENEDICTION
Thursday, February 16th
7:15 – 8:15 p.m.
St. Mary Chapel
May God Bless you abundantly
for your generosity!
From St. Faustina’s Diary –
Divine Mercy in My Soul
February 2, 1931
“I promise that the soul that will venerate
this image will not perish. I also promise
victory over its enemies already here on earth, especially
at the hour of death. I Myself will defend it as My own
glory.
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SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
Purification and Enlightenment
In the RCIA, we are approaching the next step in our process. Historically, this period of Purification
and Enlightenment is patterned after the way that people were prepared for initiation in the early
church. In the first and second centuries, it was a time of intense prayer and fasting. The
catechumens, candidates and the community prayed for deliverance.
Not until the Second Vatican Council, was the original understanding and practice of Lent restored.
The Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy affirms that the season of Lent has a twofold character; it is a
time for recalling or preparing for baptism, and for penance. In this way the entire church prepares
to celebrate the paschal mystery of Jesus Christ at the Easter Vigil and throughout the season.
The primary lens of this period is conversion and discernment. The rites of this period seek to probe
the need for healing and transformation that still exists in the elect, in preparation for baptism. The
elect will reject evil at their baptism, and the scrutinies prepare them to make this rejection. The
scrutinies foreshadow a lifetime of celebrating the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
+Sister Gloria
Our Poor Boxes are The Bread Boxes
for the Poor
Meeting Christ in Prayer
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
During the season of Lent, Sister Mary Cleary and Jackie
Callahan will be offering a program called “Meeting Christ
in Prayer” – modeled on the St. Ignatius Spiritual Exercises.
The program will be offered twice during Lent:
1. St. Ann’s on Thursday mornings for eight weeks
beginning February 23rd, at 11:00-12:15 p.m.
OR
2. St. Catherine’s on Thursday evenings for eight
weeks beginning February 23rd, 6:45-8:15 p.m.
Members of St. Vincent de Paul Society
“SOUP’S ON”
Each session will include group prayer, Scripture readings,
simple prayer techniques, guided meditation, faith sharing
and reflection. No experience necessary just a hunger for a
deeper spiritual life and people who want to be aware of
God’s presence in their daily lives. Please call:
Starting Friday night, February 24th at 6:30 p.m. and each
Friday during Lent, we will have our annual Prayer/Soup
Supper in the St. Mary Elementary School Cafeteria,
followed by Stations of the Cross in the Church at 7:30 p.m.
For AM Sessions at St. Ann’s call 732 787-0315
We will have Evening Prayer and two Delicious Soups (new
menu). Please come and bring your family and friends.
There is No Charge. Free-Will Offering accepted to cover
expenses. Thank You.
For PM Sessions at St. Catherine’s call 732-495-7779.
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SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
SPEND VALENTINE’S DAY WITH US!
ST. MARY’S BLOOD DRIVE
February 14th
4:00 – 9:00 p.m.
St. Mary’s Elementary School Cafeteria
It only takes one hour. . .the donation part only about 10 minutes.
Come and join us!
Refreshments and relaxation are a given!
Added Bonus! ! !
We have chocolate for Valentine’s Day!
Any questions or sign-up information,
Please call Darlene at 732-383-5536
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Nurturing generous disciples to serve
as the hands and feet of Christ
“Brothers and sisters:
Whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do,
do everything for the glory of God.”
1 Corinthians 10:31
Are you doing everything possible for the glory of God? Or, is there maybe some
other way that you could generously share your time, talent or treasure for God’s
glory?
Think about it.
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Stewardship - Continued
We are called to go beyond our borders…our Twinning Ministry
To promote growth and understanding of our Twinning Ministry, Twinning Team members will provide
monthly updates and information about our Twinning effort on this Stewardship page.
As we have been doing on the second Sunday each month for the past year, let us continue to pray for our
Sister Parish, Our Lady of Assumption, in Sololá, Guatemala. Our Twinning Team is planning another visit to
our Sister Parish the first week of May. Please pray for the Team as they again travel to Sololá to gain firsthand
experience of the needs of the people, their customs, and their culture.
When the decision to Twin was made, one of our goals was to develop a viable and loving relationship with the
Our Lady of Assumption parishioners. We continue to focus on developing this relationship and have learned,
through our visitations that relationship building takes time. We want our relationship to become a bridge
whereby the love of God flows in both directions as we learn to care, share, and pray for one another.
Thank you for your prayers and for supporting our “Hearts for Sololá” and “Great Flea Market 2011” fund
raisers. You are making a difference in the lives of our friends and neighbors in Sololá.
-David Legg,
for the Twinning Team
Lenten
February 22 n d
Our next Parish Mission will be starting the First
weekend of Lent when Fr. John McGowan, CSSR will
join us and preach at all Masses on February 25th/26th.
Fr. McGowan will give the homily at the daily Masses
on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of that week and
also, will lead us in the Mission Service and Sermon
each evening Monday thru Wednesday beginning at
7:30 p.m. in Mary, Mother of God Church.
All Masses and Services will be in Mary, Mother of God
Church.
Masses
6:30 a.m., 8:15 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 12:00 noon
and 7:30 p.m.
Prayer Services
3:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.
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The Music Ministry sends our Congratulations and Best Wishes to Jessica
Kortenhaus and her husband Rob who welcomed their beautiful new baby
daughter, Elizabeth (Lizzie) Grace into their family, on January 28th. The
Contemporary Group, which sings at the 12:00 Noon Mass twice a month
will take a short break while Jessica is out on Maternity Leave. They will resume
rehearsals some time in March. New members are always welcome. Please call the Rectory Office
for more information on becoming a part of that group. (732-671-0071)
In the mean time, you are all more than welcome to sing and rehearse with the Adult Choir. The
Adult Choir will have a rehearsal this coming Thursday at 7:00 p.m. for cantors and 7:30 p.m. for
everyone.
There will be a Wedding Music Workshop, tomorrow evening; February 13th
beginning at 7:30 p.m. in Mary, Mother of God Church. All couples planning to
celebrate the Sacrament of Marriage are encouraged to attend. It will be most
helpful to couples in selecting appropriate Liturgical/Sacred music for their
Wedding Mass or Ceremony. The next workshop will take place in August 2012.
The Adult Choir will sing at the 7:30 p.m. Mass on Ash Wednesday, February 22nd, Mary, Mother
of God Church.
Blessings and Peace,
Doris Ramme
Our Poor Boxes are The Bread Boxes
for the Poor
The Bereavement Group of the Parish of Saint Mary meets
twice weekly.
Monday evenings at 7:00 p.m. the group ministers to
parents who have lost a child. The meetings are held in the
Ministers’ Room off the Narthex in Mary, Mother of God
Church.
Wednesday evenings the group ministers to those that may
have lost a spouse, parent, close friend, sibling, etc.
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
Members of St. Vincent de Paul Society
Questions? call Eileen or Bob Batz at 732-787-8566.
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SAVE-THE-DATE REMINDERS!
Witness of Wayne Weible on
Apparitions of the Blessed Virgin Mary
In Medjugorje
There is some great news regarding our fundraising
agreement with Viridian Energy! You can now save
money on your Gas bill! And the savings are excellent!
The potential savings on your bill with NJ Natural Gas
are 25.06%. The Viridian current rate is 0.470 and the
Utility rate is 0.621. Viridian will pay the Parish
$20.00 per family that switches over! In addition we
will receive a residual monthly incentive. Viridian will
still pay $10.00 to the parish for every family that
switches their electricity over plus $2.00 a month.
Saturday, March 24th, 6:30 p.m.
Mary, Mother of God Church
“Parish Ministries: Working Together to
Connect Others to Jesus.”
,
We have tested the waters and there were no surprises!
Hopefully, this information will convince you to sign
up for the electricity with JCP&L and gas with NJ
Natural Gas.
Calling all Ministry leaders, parish groups,
parishioners and guests . . . . .YOU are
ALL invited by the Stewardship Team to
join them as they will host the above
This is quick, simple and NO COST to you. Please take a
minute to review this program online and sign-up online at:
(upper right corner follow prompts become a customer)
www.viridian.com/marymotherofgod or by phone just call
1-866-663-2508 and mention the associate id for St. Mary’s
is # 21484 and our parish will be credited!
workshop.
DATE:
March 31
TIME:
8:30 a.m. to 12:00 Noon
WHERE: Bulman Center Meeting Rooms I & II
Any questions - call Jim Nerney at 908-601-5410 or email
jimnerney@gmail.com
Parish Fair
June 25 through June 30 t h
May 19th
The 9th Annual Spring Into Summer 5K run/walk is
scheduled for Saturday, May 19, 2012. Mark your
calendar as it will be here before we know it! For more
race information, race application, and online
registration
--please
go
to
www.SpringIntoSummer5k.com or call Steve Denery at
732-275-6307.
If you would like to join the Fair Committee – please
leave a message at the Parish Office for Pat Pilgrim or
Debbie Bacci and they will be happy to talk to you.
(732-671-0071)
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St. Mary’s Parish Senior Group
Purge Your Medicine Cabinet
1) Toss all expired medicines. Before you toss pills in the trash, seal them in a plastic bag
mixed with coffee grounds or kitty litter to prevent kids or pets from accidentally ingesting. Better
yet, bring to a pharmaceutical take back program, where they will be taken to a special facility for
environmentally friendly disposal. Find one in your area at disposemymeds.org.
2) Restock the basics. Musts: ibuprofen for aches and pains; acetaminophen for fevers; hydrocortisone cream for
rashes and other skin irritations; and diphenhydramine (Benadryl) for allergic reactions.
3) Most pills and capsules should not be stored in your bathroom, which can be humid and cause deterioration.
Also, keep ALL medications out of the reach of children and teens. It is a known fact that family medicine
cabinets are very inviting to some teenagers. BETTER SAFE THAN SORRY!
A Sweetheart Offer
Many of us Seniors have taken advantage of low-priced Early Bird Specials at local restaurants, but, how abut a
Complimentary Breakfast?
Regal Pointe is inviting us to join them for a complimentary breakfast at the Middletown Pancake House on
Thursday, February 16th at 9:00 a.m. While we enjoy a delicious Valentine breakfast they will tell us about Monmouth
County’s most talked about Independent Senior Living Community.
Seniors, please RSVP, seating is limited! Call Linda or Elaine at 732-957-0083 or call Eileen at 732-671-4122.
Hope to see you there!
Eileen Theall
Attention Men!
Catholic Men for Jesus Christ will host their 15th Annual Men’s Conference on Saturday, February 25th, at
St. Raphael-Holy Angels Parish in Hamilton. The theme of this year’s Conference is Champions of Faith.”
The day offers an excellent opportunity to hear inspirational speakers and interact with other men who are
interested in learning about how to be a Champion of Faith.
Cost is $25 per person in advance ($30 at the door): $10 for students. Coffee and lunch will be provided. For
more information or to register online go to www.catholicmenforjesuschrist.org. To register by mail, send the
name(s) of each person registering, your check, and a self-addressed stamped envelope, to Catholic Men for
Jesus Christ, c/o Emmaus House, 2116 Lawrenceville Road, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648.
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The Recent Gifts made to the
Mortgage Reduction Initiative has been extraordinary!
Sincere thanks for your generosity.
Gifts Received during January 2012. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$12,917.50
Every $1,000 reduction in the mortgage principal saves the parish an additional $1,050 in interest over the life of
the loan. Please consider extending your pledge or making a one-time donation to our Mortgage Reduction Effort.
Thank you and May God Bless you for your generous response and continued support of your Church,
Mary, Mother of God
PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF DATE FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY
“IF YOU LIVE IN ME AND MY WORDS STAY
PART OF YOU,
YOU MAY ASK WHAT YOU WILL
AND IT WILL BE DONE FOR YOU.”
JOHN 15:7
PRAY FOR THE SICK
CONVINCED OF THE POWER OF PRAYER AND THE NEED OF CONVEYING A SENSE
OF CARING, THE COMMUNITY OF ST. MARY WILL COME TOGETHER IN ST. MARY
CHAPEL, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21ST, AT 7:30 P.M.
TO PRAY FOR ALL THE SICK AND SUFFERING.
KNOW SOMEONE WHO IS SICK, PHYSICALLY, MENTALLY, SPIRITUALLY........
JOIN US AS WE PRAY FOR THEIR HEALING AND PEACE.
DEACON CHARLIE
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St. Mary’s Faith Community Nursing Ministry
Automobile Airbags – Know the Risks
There is no question that airbags have saved thousands of lives. However, the government also estimates
that hundreds of people have been killed by their airbags, and therefore, it is important to know the risks.
A car’s airbags fully deploy in 1/25th of a second, or, approximately 200 miles per hour. Any object moving
this fast can be dangerous. Several simple tips can help ensure that the airbag does its job properly and
doesn’t create more injuries than it prevents.
Children (are the most vulnerable to airbag-related injuries) should always ride in the back seat of a car.
Young children and infants should be buckled up in an age-and-size appropriate child safety seat.
Drivers and front-seat passengers should always wear both their lap belts and shoulder belts to keep them
from being thrown into the airbag while it is being deployed.
Drivers should make sure that their seats are far enough away from the airbag to avoid the impact from the
airbag opening and to give it time to deploy. Although this advice may be difficult for some drivers,
particularly shorter ones, it will help prevent possible serious injury and even death.
Courtesy of Roy D. Curnow
Civil Trial Attorney
Eileen Theall, R.N.
The Breast Cancer Support Group will be meeting
Tuesday, February 21st at 7:30 p.m., at Mary,
Mother of God Church, Ministers’ Room. Please
mark your calendars and join us as we support one
another in the fight against breast cancer. Our
group is a faith-based gathering, providing spiritual
guidance, information and support. Please contact
Donna Large with your interest in this group at
dlarge@comcast.net or 732-241-6461.
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Does your child need a little extra help with
schoolwork?
Does your child need some tutoring?
I am a very trustworthy, knowledgeable
paraprofessional, also, a PREP teacher and
parishioner, available to help you. Please call
Lori at 732-895-1159.
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St. Mary’s Travel Group
Presents
Trips for 2012
All trips contact Fran Timpanaro 732 708 0430 for your reservation
Sunday, February 26th
St. Mary’s Travel Group goes to Broadway
“Godspell”. . . .This beloved classic returns to Broadway. Godspell is a timeless tale of friendship, loyalty and
love that has touched the hearts of countless theatergoers all over the world. You may have heard the song “Day by
Day!”
$110 includes Orchestra seat and transportation, and driver’s gratuity. Bus leaves at 11:00 a.m., show
time 2:30 p.m., which leaves time to have a nice lunch or shop. (4 tickets left)
Monday, March 5th
Philadelphia Flower Show
Enjoy a day of spring in March. The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society will present “Hawaii Islands of Aloha.”
From towering waterfalls and waves of orchids, to glowing volcanoes and serene sunsets – the 2012 Flower Show
is an immersion of dramatic landscapes and tranquil spirit of Hawaii. You will be carried away to a floral hula fest,
romantic beach celebration, tropical ranch house surfers’ retreat and a rocky garden of the gods. $58 includes
admission ticket, transportation and driver’s gratuity. Bus leaves at 8:30 a.m.
Thursday, April 12th
Lancaster, Pa --- “Sight and Sound Theatre”
“Sight and Sound” where the Bible comes to life! Be the first to experience this brand new show. “JONAH”
This popular biblical story of disobedience and betrayal coupled with God’s gracious mercy and love. You will
explore the extreme elements Jonah encounters when he runs away. Cost $105 includes an enjoyable buffet lunch,
time to shop, admission ticket, transportation and driver’s gratuity. This is sure to be a wonderful day. Bus leaves
at 8:30 a.m.
All Bus trips will depart from the Mary, Mother of God Church/Mater Dei Prep
Parking lot. (unless otherwise noted)
After you have reserved your seat – all checks are made payable to St. Mary’s
Travel Group and mailed to Fran Timpanaro, 48 Starr Court, Atlantic Highlands,
New Jersey 07716.
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SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Maternity Clothes Needed
Birthright of Red Bank is in need of
maternity clothes. If, per chance, you have
maternity clothes that you not be using,
please consider donating them. They can
be dropped off at the Birthright office at
294 Broad Street, Red Bank on
Mondays, Wednesdays, or Fridays
between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
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Spring Gala
The funds raised will be used to help carry out our mission
of helping families who are caring for seriously ill newborns.
Date:
Place
Time:
Tickets
Questions? Please call Tess Jordan 732-671-6566
Saturday, March 24
The Sheraton Eatontown
6:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
$125.pp
St. Mary’s Athletic Association
Presents
th
RSVP by March 5 . For tickets or information regarding
Sponsorships, Ad Journal Opportunities or Auction
donations,
please
call
732-239-7887
or
visit
www.michaelsfeat.org.
Spring Soccer 2012
Open to boys and girls ages 4 – 14
Harmony School Fields
Saturdays, April 7 – June 9, 2012
Send A Kid to Camp Fundraiser
Providing Camperships for Children of
Monmouth County
Registration is $77 for one child, $117 for two or more per
family.
Register early to insure a spot in our program.
Online registration open until March 3rd at:
http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1999614
Gourmet Buffet & The Trenton Children’s Chorus
in Concert
Date: Sunday March 4th
Buffet: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Concert: 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Place: Collier School Campus (Marlboro)
Address: 160 Conover Road, Wickatunk, NJ
Cost: $20. – Concert only
$25. – Buffet only
$45. – Buffet/Concert Combo
Contact: 732-946-4771 x225 or 213
Email: events@collieryouthservices.org
If anyone has a large birdcage
that they no longer need and
would like to donate it, please
call Annie at 732-484-5464.
Live-in Home Health Aide Available
Middle-age woman is very responsible, caring and
dependable. For more information call Pat Pilgrim, 732671-1757.
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SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
David J.V. Meenan
& Friends in
ON BROADWAY
The Song and Dance Spectacular!
with Karen Feeney and The Royale Orchestra
From the company that brought you the hits Sing, Sing Sing! and Deck the Halls comes their
newest musical marvel, On Broadway. With a company of over 40 singers, tap dancers, and
musicians, your favorite Broadway show stoppers will take center stage. Guinness Book record
holder in Tap Dancing, David J.V. Meenan will lead his company of Broadway friends through an
evening that you will talk about for years!
SATURDAY, MARCH 31st, 8:00 p.m.
Saint Mary's, Memorial Hall Theatre, New Monmouth
CALL FOR TICKETS: (732) 530-1753
The Music
Surprises galore as we perform not only your favorite Broadway songs, but music of all kinds:
Proud Mary, Abba, Phantom, Jesus Christ Superstar, Gypsy, the 60's, Hairspray, Chicago, Evita and
a whole lot more!
The Titanic
Join us for a special musical tribute to the 100th Anniversary of the Titanic
The Comedy
There is no telling what may happen on this stage, as the hilarity continues with your favorite
comedians in all of their sketch comedies!
TICKETS ON SALE NOW FOR THE FINAL SHOW OF THE YEAR!
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CHURCH NAME:
Mary, Mother of God Church
CHURCH CITY:
Middletown, N J
ROUTING CODE:
S
RUN NUMBER:
6
FILENAME:
03-0192.12b
PHONE NUMBER:
732-671-0071
FAX NUMBER:
732-671-6125
EDITOR/ CONTACT:
Joan Kaminski
CURRENT FORMAT:EBSWTD – TEXAS DOUBLE
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