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The Parish Family of
St. Catharine and St. Margaret Spring Lake, New Jersey
Rev. Harold F. Cullen, Pastor
ThirtY-Second Sunday in ordinary time
November 12, 2017
Mass Schedule
St. Catharine Church 215 Essex Ave, Spring Lake, NJ 07762
Saturday: 5 PM
Sunday: 7 AM, 9 AM, 10:30 AM
Monday- Saturday (except Wednesday): 8 AM
Friday & Saturday: 6:45 AM
St. Catharine Chapel Sunday: 12 Noon
Wednesday: 8 AM & 12 Noon
Monday - Friday 12 Noon
St. Margaret Church 300 Ludlow Ave. Spring Lake, NJ 07762
Saturday: 4.00PM
Sunday: 8:30 AM, 10 AM, 11:30 AM
Sacrament of Reconciliation St. Catharine Chapel, Saturday 3:30– 4:30PM
St. Margaret Church, Saturday 3:00 – 3:45 PM
www.stcatharine-stmargaret.org [email protected]
732-449-5765
Parish Directory Rev. Harold F. Cullen PhD, Pastor
Rev. William Dunlap, Associate Pastor
Rev. martin o’reilly, associate pastor
Rev. Charles Weiser, Senior Priest
Rev John Morley, Weekend Assistant
Rev Martin Padovani, Weekend Assistant
Rev William Dowd, Weekend Assistant
Edward Jennings, Deacon
Dr. John Little, Deacon
Rich Baier, Buildings
Richard Cambron, special projects
Tammy Sablom, Religious Education
Sister Margaret Tierney, SC Pastoral Care
dr. jarred tafaro, director of music
Lisa defillippo cole, business manager
NEW PARISHIONERS: Welcome! We encourage all new families who
move into St. Catharine - St. Margaret Parish to
call the rectory to register in the parish.
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Please remember our sick: Rosemary
Heine, Kurt Alberts, Grace Philhower, Pat
Hanbury, Owen Lockshine, Margaret Morris,
Baby Bernadette Mariam Tafaro, Bob Patrignelli,
Nick Costantini, Richie Burgess, Eileen Cassidy, Fr.
Dennis Gallagher, Scott Nokes, Helen Reh, Charles
Williams, Msgr. James J. Finnerty, Susan Ferraro,
Brendan McWeeney**
Please pray for our deceased: Walter R. Smith,
James A. McLaughlin, Mary O’Halloran**
Names remain on the sick and deceased at the request of
parishioners for one month (4 weeks). If extended prayers are
needed, please send a note or call. Thank you.
ST. CATHARINE CHURCH MONDAY, November 13 8:00 AM Marie Oliva 12:00 PM (Chapel) John Barton
TUESDAY, November 14 8:00 AM Louis Taylor 12:00 PM (Chapel) Emile NeJame
WEDNESDAY, November 15 8:00 AM (Chapel) John Dyon Lou Taylor Steven Wohlert Anna Mai Nguyen & Gion Nguyen Nicole Arduini Joseph Minotto 12:00 PM (Chapel) Emile NeJame
THURSDAY, November 16 8:00 AM Richard Manthey 12:00 PM (Chapel) George & Freda Betros & Dec’d Fam Mbrs
FRIDAY, November 17 6:45 AM Ruth “Nan” Burrus 8:00 AM Doris Eno Alice Marie Wasacz David George Santich Charles Maffey Michael J. Doyle, Sr. Lionel Clayton 12:00 PM (Chapel) Anthony Munno
SATURDAY, November 18 6:45 AM Rita J. Gross 8:00 AM Thomas Joseph Reilly 5:00 PM Robert Machorek
SUNDAY, November 19 7:00 AM Peter Ryan 9:00 AM William L. Reilly 10:30 AM Thomas Paul Bielecki 12:00 PM (Chapel) Theodore Filipczak
ST. MARGARET CHURCH SATURDAY, November 18 4:00 PM Kevin Roche
SUNDAY, November 19 8:30 AM People of the Parish 10:00 AM Lorraine McDevitt 11:30 AM Intentions of Kenneth Kunzman
PASTORAL CARE 732-449-5765 If you are going into the hospital, our priests
will be happy to anoint you by appointment
before admittance. If you are IN the hospital, please call
us to let us know so we can visit you, since hospitals no
longer list patients’ parishes.
If you wish someone to visit you or your loved one in your
home or assisted living, please notify us directly, Sr.
Margaret Tierney, Ext. 124.
Blood Pressure Screenings on the 2nd Tuesday
of each month, 12:30pm - 1:30pm, in the Convent.
Members of our Parish who have
family or friends in the service have
given us their names which can be
found in our Remembrance books in
both churches in front of one of the
side altars. We encourage you to stop
there, say a prayer for those listed and for all our service
people. To add a name to our prayer list, please call
Barbara 732-449-5392 or Karen 732-685-7065 or
Knights of Columbus Council 5611, Spring Lake is coordinating a
FREE THANKSGIVING DINNER
All seniors are invited to Harrigan’s Pub, 703 Baltimore Blvd., Sea Girt on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 23, 2017 at 12:00 Noon -1:15pm (arrive 11:45). Transportation can be provided. For reservations call Greg Tompkins 732-567-2896.
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Dear Parishioners,
Whenever a tragedy like Sutherland Springs, New
York last week, or the massacre at Las Vegas a few
weeks ago, happen, the news reports describe how, so
many of the funerals and support group meetings are
held in church and houses of worship. We see over
and over again evidence of religious belief in action
and of faith expressed in a very extreme environment
that is both heart rending and also affirming.
In the course of one funeral after the other, and the
many supportive gatherings, did you ever ask
yourself, where were the agnostics, the humanists, the
secularists and free-thinkers, or the “nones” as
Americans without any religious affiliation are often
called? Recent statistics from the Pew Research
Center found that “nones” now have risen to about
20% of the population.
The question about where they were is not raised as
an aggressive retort or put down to people who are in
these categories. It is raised to underline the unique
and irreplaceable role that religion has to play in a
time like that in New York or Las Vegas, or in the
other places that have been struck with tragedies.
People find in their church a source of meaning and a
sense of community that they cannot find anywhere
else when they desperately need to know that they are
not alone. This recognition was articulated by Greg
Epstein, the Humanist Chaplain at Harvard
University and author of the book “Good without
God.” “What religion has to offer at a time like
this” he wrote, “more than theology, more than
divine presence – is community…” Another
humanist psychologist in Kansas City made a similar
point, pointing out: “When people are in a terrible
kind of pain – a death that is unexpected, the
natural order is taken out of order – you would do
anything to take away the pain. The best that we
can do as humanists is to talk about that pain in
rational terms with the people who are suffering.”
Problem for the “nones” is that just talking can
never provide meaning at a time when people
above all else are searching to make sense out of
the tragic events of life.
Fr Harry Cullen
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament In the past few weeks, there has been a drop-
ping off of the numbers signing in for weekly
adoration. In fact, there were two occasions
when there was no one in the chapel. Each time
it was in the early afternoon. The hours of
10.00 am to 11.30 am and again 2.00 pm to
3.00 pm have been the weakest times. The
Blessed Sacrament, when exposed on the altar, should
never be left alone.
Easter Mass Filming
On Thursday, November 30th at 11am Bishop O’Connell will be celebrating a special Easter Mass. This mass will be filmed and then sent to the Interfaith Broadcast Commission. The footage will be used by various television networks on Easter Sunday 2018.
Parishioners wishing to attend this mass must first complete a waiver which can be found on the parish website or at the rectory. Families and youth are especially encouraged to attend this very unique mass.
There are a limited number of spots, tickets will be given out on a first come first served basis. Once accepted tickets are non-transferrable.
Easter appropriate attire is required of all those attending.
Installation of School Council Officers
School Council Officers were installed at St. Catharine School on November 1, Feast of All Saints. Pictured are School Council members Patrick Dolan, President, Jeffrey Vitale, Vice-President, Grace Child, Secretary, Kate Deane, Treasurer, with Fr. Cullen and Mr. Dougherty.
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The Laura Lovering Herbermann Scholarship
Fund proudly announces that $4,000 has been raised at
CBA for parish youth only. Applications accepted
1/1/2018 and closes 1/20/2018 and are accepted at CBA.
PLEASE REGISTER FOR FLOCKNOTE
Thanks to all our parishioners who registered for Flocknotes, which will greatly enhance our efforts to communicate with our parishioners on a real-time basis as well as to improve the overall accuracy of our parishioner database.
We want to encourage all our parishioners to register their email and mobile phone number if you haven’t yet had the opportunity. To register, simply follow these steps:
1. TEXT THE NUMBER 07762 IN THE TEXT MESSAGE BOX ON YOUR PHONE AND SEND THE TEXT MESSAGE TO THE
NUMBER 84576. 2. WAIT FOR A REPLY AND A LINK THAT WILL TAKE YOU TO THE ST. CATHARINE – ST. MARGARET PARISH FLOCKNOTE PAGE AND FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS TO REGISTER YOUR NAME, EMAIL ADDRESS, AND MOBILE PHONE NUMBER. 3..YOU WILL RECEIVE A CONFIRMATION EMAIL FROM FLOCKNOTE ASKING YOU TO CONFIRM YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS.
Please note that neither St. Catharine - St. Margaret Parish, nor Flocknote itself, will share any information you provide us with any 3rd party providers. Thanks to all of you for helping us address this key objective of the St. Catharine – St. Margaret Parish Strategic Plan.
Your Parish Technology Team
Cursillo Men’s Weekend - December 7-10
Are you searching for a way of deepening your
relationship with Christ, and discover or rediscover a
sense of Christian Community? Then come join with like
minded men and take a “Short Course” in Christianity.
Make a Cursillo weekend: beginning on Thursday night,
December 7th and running through Sunday afternoon,
December 10th, at St. Alfonso Retreat House, Long
Branch. The cost of the weekend is reasonably priced and
no sincere participant is turned away for financial reasons.
Cursillo is an active, worldwide evangelization ministry
and movement that is endorsed by our Holy Father and
Bishops throughout the world. Cursillo has been in the
Diocese of Trenton since 1972.
Centered on the Eucharist and based on three basic
concepts: piety, study and action, Cursillo promotes
Catholic ideals, fellowship, and spiritual growth in daily
living; and provides an opportunity to experience the love
of God within a supportive and prayerful community.
The Cursillo is a method of giving those, who have the
potential of influencing others, a personal encounter with
Christ and the means to further enhance, and spread the
Gospel of Jesus Christ through evangelizing their
environments.
You can find out more about Cursillo at the Trenton
Cursillo website at http://www.trentoncursillo.org/ or
by calling Adelaide Sangiorgi at 721-859-0253.
Happy Birthday Sister Margo!
Sister Margo pictured with Kayla Westhoven and
Charlotte Canzaneri on her birthday, November 1,
2017.
CONGRATULATIONS to Vicki Carduner, our
November winner of our St. Catharine-St. Margaret Parish 50/50.
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SAVE THE DATE!! SCS Christmas 5K Saturday, December 2, 2017 10:00 am start at St. Catharine School 301 Second Avenue, Spring Lake
REGISTRATION: $30 through Nov. 26 at www.raceroster.com/13903. $35 after Nov. 26 through race day.
ABOUT THE RACE: 5K road race (3.1 miles). USATF-NJ Certified - includes one water stop Awards Ceremony Alumni tent and holiday festivities for the whole family including photos with Santa, crafts, games, refreshments and more!
If you are interested in sponsoring the race, please visit our website at SCSChristmas5k.com or email [email protected] for more info!
Save the Date!
Family Holiday Fun Night
Friday December 1, 2017
St. Margaret Hall
6:30-8:30PM
Candy Bingo Games, Make an
Ornament, Snacks, and a Movie!
All are invited!!!
For more information, please call Mrs. Tammy Sablom 732-449-4429, X 305.
The Center in Asbury Park
Get meal containers on
Sunday, November 19 and
return filled meal containers on
Sunday, November 26.
Please, if you don’t want to contribute frozen meals to the Center, remember, we need non-perishable toiletry items as well. The Center provides "Hygiene Bags" for our clients to assist them
with their basic needs. Many of these items are things that cannot be gotten with food stamps and yet they are necessary items. If you can help The Center with these items we would be most appreciative. The basic needs items are: Shaving Cream, Deodorant, Hand Lotion, Hypo-Allergenic Body Lotion, Mouth Wash, Body Soap, Band-Aids, Hair Conditioner, Shampoo, Toothpaste, & Toilet Paper. Containers for this collection are given out on the 3rd week-end of every month. On the 4th weekend frozen meals and the above mentioned articles are returned and delivered to the Center. For more info call Joanne Campbell 732-681-2152 or visit www.thecenterinap.com. These people are our brothers and sisters in need. Please help them.
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Christmas Concert
The Atlantic Wind Ensemble
will be performing at
St. Catharine Church on
Monday, December 4 at 7PM!
The Atlantic Wind Ensemble (AWE) consisting of 40
musicians undeThe Atlantic Wind Ensemble r the
direction of Dennis Eschbach will be performing a
Christmas Concert at St. Catharine’s on December 4th
at 7:00 PM. Selections include both sacred and secular
favorites featuring Hallelujah Chorus from The Messiah
and a Christmas Sing-a-long.
The ensemble has entertained audiences at Jersey Shore
Arts Center, Algonquin Arts Theatre, and Ocean Grove
Auditorium. The AWE is happy to return to St.
Catharine’s as part of their concert series.
Pastor Project Appeal As part of our marketing plan for St.
Catharine School, we are planning to
commission a promotional video
highlighting the many outstanding
features and accomplishments of our
proud school. If you are in a position to
help us with this project, or if you would
like to underwrite the project, the school
will be indebted to you. We anticipate the
projected cost to be in the region of $5000.
HELP NEEDED!! The Sisters of Charity who have
worked with families in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, have made an urgent appeal for food for those families. They have not seen a FEMA or Red Cross representative since the hurricane hit the island and they are is desperate need for food. They ask for food (see list of suggested food items) to be sent to:
Mr. Louis K. Olive P.O. Box 8854
St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands 00801
They ask that donations be sent via US Priority mail in a flat rate large box, which will cost $18-$19 for mailing.
Suggested Food Items: canned hams, Goya beans red or black, canned corn, Spam, Dinty Moore Stew, sweet potatoes or yams, jelly or jam and peanut butter in plastic jars, dried fruit, nuts, hard candy, bags of snacks, cookies (non chocolate), Crystal light, powdered drink packets- variety, power bars without chocolate, coils
for bugs and mosquitoes.
nothing raw or needing refrigeration
Please make an effort to send a food package to these unfortunate people who are in very difficult circumstances. Thank you!
PLEASE
HELP
Daughters of St. Catharine and
St. Margaret
Our next meeting is Thursday, November 30, 2017. 7:00PM in St. Margaret Hall
Our guest speaker will be Fr. Martin O’Reilly.
Watch bulletin for more details!
For questions or more information, please call Gretchen
Stevens at 732-213-7475 or email gretchenste-
CLASSICS 7th ANNUAL
CHRISTMAS DINNER
Sunday, December 10th at
Doolan’s.Shore Club
Reservations are now being accepted for the CLASSICS 7TH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS DINNER on Sunday, December 10th at Doolan’s. $45 includes unlimited soft drinks, salad, choice of entree, dessert, coffee and tea.
Music this year is by Bruce Stephen Foster on keyboard and vocals. This is our most festive event so get some friends together, or come solo for an evening of holiday warmth.
Reservation forms are in the Classics rack in the rear of the churches, on the window sill of the chapel and attached. come one! Come all!
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A Liturgical Ministry Schedule for St. Margaret Church Saturday, November 18 & Sunday, November 19
SAT. 4:00PM SUN. 8:30AM SUN. 10:00AM SUN. 11:30AM
Celebrant Fr. Cullen Fr. Dunlap Fr. Dunlap Fr. Cullen
Altar Server
Tyler Capristo
Colin McNamara
Jackie & Anna Drudy
Tyge Fitzmaurice
Michael Liddy
Gioacchino Panzini
Joseph White
Jack Easter
Brigit Kane
Mairead Merkler
Delia Mullen
Ryan McBride
Lector Steve Mazur Joe Liddy John Curtis Ramon Cuasay
Eucharistic Minister
Carol Gerrard
Gia Beyer
Michael Mastrocola
Candace Brandmayr
Maureen Liddy
Virginia Cox
Peg Gontkof
Teresa Rigney
Bill Clark
Yanira Chiszar
Liz Nesnay
John & Kathleen Briscoe
Lourdes Cuasay
Tina DeSantis-Cilurso
Paulette McCormack
Mary Grace Kilmer
Liturgical Ministry Schedule for St. Catharine Church Saturday, November 18 & Sunday, November 19
SAT. 5:00PM SUN. 7:00AM SUN. 9:00AM SUN. 10:30AM
Celebrant Fr. O’Reilly Fr. Morley Fr. Weiser Fr. O’Reilly
Altar Server
Kaitlynn Cies Breanna Cies
Joseph Francolino
Catharine Little Erin Paniscotti
Jacqueline Bradley
Olivia Confrey Charlotte Cantonzieri
Wil Sherman
Lector Betsey Sheprow Jane Kulaga Barbara Blasi Sr. Barbara Williams
Eucharistic Minister
Rachelle Maget Kelly Brogowski Matt Sheprow
Bill King
John Hillyard Ruthanne Wagner
Scott Beyer
Nancy Blanchet Madeline Magnier
Linda Drasheff Kathleen McCarthy
Priscilla Mangini-Confrey Hugh Meehan
Gerladine Quigley Maureen Lally
Liturgical Ministry Schedule for St. Catharine Chapel Sunday, November 19
12 NOON
Celebrant Fr. Padovani
Altar Server Fiona O’Brien Emily Fudge
Lector Rosemary Frontero
Eucharistic Minister
Holly O’Brien Theresa Able Eileen Ryan
Sarah DeGennaro
A PRAYER FOR THE FAITHFUL
DEPARTED
God of Love and Compassion,
You look with tenderness on your
beloved sons and daughters,
who have been saved by the death
and resurrection of Jesus.
We ask you to show that
same embracing compassion
and tender mercy to
(mention names/intention here)
whom You have called from this life.
May they enjoy the fullness of
the risen life with Jesus and all the
saints, bathed in Your glory,
light and tender mercy. Amen
Thank you to everyone who donated to
this year’s Coat Drive!
St. Catharine School
collected over 300 coats
which were delivered by
Christine Mastorilli and our
SCS boys soccer team to St
Anthony Claret Spanish
Speaking Par i sh in
Lakewood. The coats will
be distributed to those in
need in early December.
St. Catharine School Boy’s Soccer Team.
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Weekly Calendar
Monday, Novemer 13 Miraculous Medal Novena, after 8am mass, St. Catharine.
8:00 AM Dancersize, Hall (Grace Brennan 732-449-1677).
4:00 Prayer Shawl Makers, Convent.
5:00 PM Girls JV Bball Game, Gym.
6:15 PM Girl’s V Bball Game, Gym.
7:00 PM Cohort Meeting, Hall.
7:30 PM Prayer Shawl Makers, Convent.
Tuesday, November 14
6:45 AM Men’s Morning Prayer Group, Convent.
8:00 AM Dancersize, Hall.
8:30 AM Pastoral Care, Allaire.
9:30 AM Healthy Bones, Hall, (Marion Mullarkey 732-449-8406).
10:00 AM Pastoral Care, Brandywine.
12:30 PM Blood Pressures Taken, Convent.
1:30 PM Chair Yoga, Hall, (Eileen Ryan 732-449-3496).
2:30 PM Cheerleaders, Gym.
4:30 PM CCD, K-5, SCS.
7:00 PM CCD, 6th & 7th, SCS.
7:30 PM Blessing of the hands, Convent.
Wednesday, November 15 Eucharistic Adoration after 8am Mass, Chapel.
8:00 AM Dancersize, Hall.
10:30 AM Pastoral Care, Sunrise.
4:00 PM Girl’s JV Bball, Gym. 4:00 PM Benediction, Chapel.
4:00 PM Cub Scouts, Hall.
5:30 PM Boy’s V Bball, Gym.
7:00 PM RCIA, Convent.
Thursday, November 16
8:00 AM Dancersize, Hall
9:30 AM Healthy Bones, Hall, (Marion Mullarkey 732-449-8406).
10:00 AM Pastoral Care, Wexford.
12:00 PM Altar Sewing/Craft Guild, Hall.
12:30 PM Cheerleaders
1:30 PM Bereavement Session, Convent.
2:00 PM Girl’s JV Bball, Gym.
3:30 PM Boy’s JV Bball, Gym.
5:00 PM Girl’s V Bball, Gym.
6:30 PM Music Ministry Rosary, Convent.
7:00 PM Adult Choir, Convent.
Friday, November 17
8:00 AM Dancersize, Hall.
12:30 PM Girl’s JV Bball, Gym.
2:00 PM Boy’s V Bball, Gym.
3:30 PM Boy’s JV Bball, Gym.
5:00 PM Girl’s V Bball, Gym.
Saturday, November 18
8:00 AM Boy’s JV Bball, Gym.
9:30 AM All Souls Mass, St. Anne’s Mausoleum.
10:00 AM Girl’s JV Bball Game, Gym.
11:15 AM Girl’s V Bball Game, Gym.
Sunday, November 19 10:00 AM Children’s Liturgy of the Word.
12:30 PM Boy’s V Bball Game, Cath.
1:45 PM Boy’s JV Bball Game, Gym. 2:00 PM Queen of Peace, Chapel.
3:00 PM Irish Music Concert, Cath.
5:00 PM Confirmation Class, Hall.
Nov. 23-Thanksgiving Day Mass, 10 am, St. Cath.
Nov. 30-Easter Mass Filming, 11 am. See page 3.
Dec. 2-SCS Christmas 5K, 10am., SCS.
Dec. 4–The Atlantic Wind Ensemble (AWE) consisting
of 40 musicians under the direction of Dennis Eschbach
will be performing a Christmas Concert at St. Catharine’s
on Monday, December 4th at 7:00 PM. Watch bulletin
for more details!
Meet & Greet the 3rd Sunday of each month after the 11:30 am
mass at St. Margaret Church. Barbara Herbermann 732-449-
5392 or [email protected].
Knights of Columbus meets on the 2nd & 4th Tues. of each
month, St. Rose Rectory. Paul Leddy 908-309-8537.
Mary’s Child Pro Life Ministry meets on the 1st Wednesday
of each month, 7:30pm, Convent. Steve Kenny 201-221-6497.
Men’s Morning Prayer Group meets every Tuesday 6:45-
7:50am in the convent. David Foley 732-449-6429.
Daughters of St. Catharine and St. Margaret meets on the
last Thursday of each month at 7pm in St. Margaret Hall.
G r e t c h e n S t e v e n s 7 3 2 - 2 1 3 - 7 4 7 5 o r
Altar Sewing & Crafts Guild meets on the following
Thursdays at Noon in St. Margaret Hall: Nov. 16, 30, Dec. 7,
21, Jan. 4, 18, Feb. 1, 15, Mar. 1, 15, 29, Apr. 5, 26, May 3, 17,
31, June 7, 21. Madelyn Curtis 732-309-0994.
Upcoming Events
CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR: Welcome the holiday season with the elegance and grace of Father Alphonse Stevenson conducting the renowned Orchestra of St. Peter by the Sea on Friday, Dec. 8th at 7:30 PM at St. Dominic's Church, Brick. Tickets $30 in advance $35 at the door and will be sold after all weekend Masses or call 732-840-1410. Checks or cash only.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Administrative Assistant at St. Anne’s Cemetery in
Wall Township.
part-time 5 days per week.
proficiency in Word and Excel required.
ability and willingness to be trained in HMIS
(cemetery inventory software).
Please email resume to Jobs@stcatharine-
stmargaret.org or Fax to 732-449-0916.
Catholic Charities, Monmouth County,
Reaches Out! Our Outreach Services support local families, children and singles in need. We make holiday gifts and baskets, distribute back to school supplies, and organize coat and food drives. Learn more about what we do and how you can help. Your time and talent, great or small, can make a difference. For more information call Mary Lee 732-241-5841 or email Mary at: [email protected].
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PARISH INFORMATION
RECTORY OFFICE HOURS: Mon., Tues, Thurs. & Fri. 9 AM -4 PM.
Wed., 9 AM-12 Noon.
Evenings and Saturdays by appointment.
If you wish an appointment with a priest, please call beforehand.
On Holy Days & Holidays, the rectory office is closed.
Street and Telephone Numbers
Rectory, 215 Essex Avenue 732-449-5765
Convent, 211 Essex Avenue 732-449-5765, ext 126
Sr. Margo Kavanaugh, RSM
Sr. Carole MacKenthun, RSM
Sr. Margaret Tierney, SC
Sr. Mary Bilderback, RSM
Sr. Helen Neder, RSM
Sr. Barbara Williams, RSM
St. Catharine School, 301 Second Ave., Spring Lake 732-449-4424
Religious Education Office, SC School 732-449-4424, ext 305, 310
St. Catharine Cemetery, 1100 W Chicago Blvd. Sea Girt 732-681-6269
St. Anne Cemetery, 1610 Allenwood Road, Wall 732-681-6269
PARISH WEBSITE: www.stcatharine-stmargaret.org
SCHOOL WEBSITE: www.stcatharineschool.net
PARISH E-MAIL: [email protected]
PARISH BULLETIN E-MAIL: [email protected]
PASTORAL COUNCIL E-MAIL: [email protected]
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION E-MAIL: [email protected]
PARISH CONTACTS RECTORY (General Info) 732-449-5765
Administration Ext. 169
Adult Education Ext 102
Archives Ext 410
Baptisms Ext 102
Bookkeeping/Finance Ext. 107
Buildings & Grounds Ext 104
Bulletin Ext 110
Envelopes, Registration Ext 169
Family Ministry Ext. 168
Funerals Ext 102/101
Music Office Ext 103
Pastoral Care Ext 124
Publicity Ext 169
Scheduling Ext 173
Tax Letters Ext 178
Weddings Ext 134
MIRACULOUS MEDAL NOVENA: after 8am mass on Monday at St.
Catharine Church.
QUEEN OF PEACE: Sunday at 2pm, St. Catharine Chapel.
EUCHARISTIC DEVOTION: Weekly Exposition of the Blessed
Sacrament held EVERY Wednesday after the 8am mass in St. Catharine Chapel.
BENEDICTION Wed. 4pm, St. Catharine Chapel.
THIRD ORDER OF LAY CARMELITES: Prayer and reflection after
the 8am Mass on the first Saturday of each month.
BAPTISMS: Baptism Preparation Classes are held on the first Tuesday of each
month and must be taken before the Baptism. We urge parents to take the class
before the baby’s birth. Please call 732-449-5765, ext 102 to arrange for
Baptisms and the Preparation Class.
MARRIAGES: All couples planning marriage should notify the parish at least
one year in advance. The Church sees marriage in one’s own parish as the most
proper arrangement, therefore, people who reside in St. Catharine - St. Margaret
Parish have a right to be married here. Others should receive the sacrament in
their own parishes. The bride, the groom, or their parents must be registered and
living in this Parish for at least one year. Pre-Cana or Engaged Encounter
Weekend is required as is participation in FOCCUS; a self-diagnostic inventory
designed to help couples learn more about themselves and their unique relationship. Please call 732-449-5765, ext. 134.
PARISH MISSION STATEMENT
We, the Catholic community of St. Catharine ‑ St. Margaret, gather in Christ's name to nurture spiritual growth through the various stages and challenges of life. We are committed through liturgy, sacraments and parish activities ‑ to proclaim the message of the Gospel, to provide a quality Catholic education for children and adults, to continue to build community and to serve those in need. Rich in the traditions established in this community during the last century, we challenge ourselves to live our faith in loving service to the community's residents and its many summer visitors. We affirm our concern for all members of the Mystical Body of Christ everywhere and particularly those who require assistance. And always, we seek to know and love God and to love our neighbor as Jesus taught us.
Weekly Collection
November 4/5, 2017
First Collection Summary By Mass
St. Margaret’s Saturday 4.00PM $ 3,771.00 Sunday 8.30AM $ 2,543.00 Sunday 10.00AM $ 2,134.00 Sunday 11.30AM $ 2,090.00 Total St Margaret’s $10,538.00
St. Catharine’s Saturday 5.00PM $ 2,538.00 Sunday 7.00AM $ 2,532.00 Sunday 9.00AM $ 2,025.00 Sunday 10.30AM $ 1,759.00 Sunday 12.00PM (Chapel) $ 1,551.00 Total St Catharine’s Church $10,405.00
Contributions that come in the mail $ 1,750.50
Total Collection $22,693.50
Remember St. Catharine’s in Your Will
Have the following statement included in your will: “I leave to the St Catharine School/Parish, Spring Lake,
NJ, the sum of $__________or_______ percent of the residue of my estate, whichever is greater, for its religious, educational and charitable works”. Stock may also be donated to the parish.
