The Parish Family of

St. Catharine and St. Margaret Spring Lake, New Jersey

Rev. Harold F. Cullen, Pastor

Sixth SUNDAY OF EASTER

May 1, 2016

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 ContactUs@stcatharine-stmargaret.org

732-449-5765

Parish Directory Rev. Harold F. Cullen PhD, Pastor

Rev. William Dunlap, Associate Pastor

Rev. Charles Weiser, Senior Priest

Rev Dennis Gallagher, Weekend Assistant

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

Marilyn L. Castellano, Ed.D, Principal

Patricia Rowan, Vice Principal

Tammy Sablom, Religious Education

Sister Margaret Tierney, SC Pastoral Care

Lisa DeFillippo Cole, HR/ Publicity

Mark McNulty, Youth Ministry

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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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

parishcouncil@stcatharine-stmargaret.org.

Please remember our sick: Lenny Matuch, George Hickey, Geraldine Smith Swiney, Margaret Smith, Agnes Marlowe, Jeff Finken, Lorraine McBride, Charles Williams, Jill Heck, Dr. John Crocco, Msgr. James J. Finnerty, Joann Dolan, Cheryl Perkins, Catherine Farrell, Susan Ferraro, Brendan McWeeney, Henry

Schroeder, Bob Patrignelli**

Please pray for the deceased: Emile NeJame, Anne E. Hamilton, Martha-Corrie Luciani, Nora O’Brien, Angela Cairns Mitchell, Patricia McGrath, Martin R. Rizzo, James D. Cenna**

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..

Mother’s Day is Next Sunday, May 8th.

A Spiritual Bouquet and Card is available at the St. Catharine Rectory Office

~MASS INTENTIONS~ ST. CATHARINE CHURCH MONDAY, May 2 8:00 AM Lorraine McDevitt 12:00 PM (Chapel) Ronald Fossett

TUESDAY, May 3 8:00 AM Andrea Raffetto 12:00 PM (Chapel) Jean Ellen Byrnes

WEDNESDAY, May 4 8:00 AM (Chapel) Patrick Reynolds Scatuorchio Thomas Joseph Byrne, III Eleanor Robbins Thomas Powers John Slowey Joseph Bich Nguyen 12:00 PM (Chapel) Lara Adler

THURSDAY, May 5, The Ascension of the Lord 8:00 AM Guccione & Scheuermann Family,

Living & Deceased 12:00 PM (Chapel) Douglas Cole, Jr.

FRIDAY, May 6 6:45 AM Patrick Scatuorchio 8:00 AM Joey Kulaga Robert Harding Matthew Kurtz James Russo Patrick Scatuorchio Joseph Downes 12:00 PM (Chapel) Dorothy Brophy

SATURDAY, May 7 6:45 AM Helen & John Nugent, 50th Wed Annv 8:00 AM Carmelite Intention 5:00 PM Mary Perkins

SUNDAY, May 8 7:00 AM Mary Beerish 9:00 AM Theresa Matuch 10:30 AM Dec’d Mbrs Bryde, Lake, D’Auria Fam 12:00 PM (Chapel) Mrs. Jane C. Shaw

ST. MARGARET CHURCH THURSDAY, May 5, The Ascension of the Lord 4:30 PM People of the Parish

SATURDAY, May 7 4:00 PM James Russo

SUNDAY, May 8 8:30 AM People of the Parish 10:00 AM Victoria Werbalis 11:30 AM Kathryn & John Rafferty

ST. CATHARINE SCHOOL THURSDAY, May 5, The Ascension of the Lord 9:30 AM Elise Bastardo

The Following have been enrolled in the St. Catha-rine-St. Margaret Parish Memorial Mass Society and will share in special masses to be celebrated at the 9:00am for 12 first Sundays beginning May 1, 2016.

Mother Angelica Joseph Downes Edward Karran

Irene Kokes Peggy Zenner

Ruth Ann Trousch Chante L. Jones

Robert Cox Oliver Ferraro

William Hindman Tiffany Hanke-Benner

Andrea Raffetto Lawrence Higgins Ruth Anna Rempe

The Ascension of the Lord (Holy Day of Obligation)

THURSDAY, May 5th

St. Catharine Church 8AM

St. Catharine CHAPEL 12 NOON

St. Margaret Church 4:30 PM

St. Catharine School 9:30 AM

Mayme Perini Ted Foley

Daniel Joseph Donahue, Jr. Daniel Joseph Donahue, III

Patricia McGrath Rev. John Michael Connor, C.Ss.R.

Daniel Dahlgard Tom Powers

Rita DeWyngaert Anne T. Fleming

Brian James Mahoney Patrick Scatuorchio

Thomas Joseph Byrne III William Farrell

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On April 21 I had the first meeting of the St. Catharine

School Advisory Board. As one who worked for 25

years as a school psychologist in the public setting, I

have to confess to feeling a little overwhelmed and

intimidated by array of talent and administrative skills

around the Rectory table. The group included

superintendents with an array of administrative

experience, retired principals, administrators, teachers

and curriculum experts with a tremendous array of

experience. (Cf opposite for the list of board

members).

I could not have been more impressed by the tangible

love and respect for our school that I heard from the

group, all of whom have a connection with our school.

There was a strong sense in the room that this group of

professional experts are united in their enthusiasm and

excitement to help chart the course for St. Catharine

School on its journey towards excellence.

In this time of transition for the school, it is reassuring

to know that the new administration of the school will

have the support and backing and guidance of

uniquely experienced and knowledgeable team of

experts who have a deep love and respect for our

school.

This week you will notice that we have included on

Page 6 a list of all the volunteer ministries in the

parish. On the reverse side of the page is the monthly

calendar of events in the parish. You might want to

remove this page and keep it on your refrigerator, or

somewhere you can consult it as you need. It is the

hope of all the organizations and ministries, that

providing you with ministries, contact persons and

phone numbers, more parishioners may call and

volunteer to become involved. These organizations are

the lifeline and heart of the parish, and they would love

to include you as part of what they do.

We thank Becki Reidel and the members of the

Pastoral Council for producing this list and making it

available to the parish.

Fr Harry Cullen

St Catharine School Advisory Board

On April 21, the newly constituted School Advisory Board

had its first meeting. The following have joyfully and

enthusiastically agreed to be a part of this Board:

Dr. Judy Keefe (Chair) Asst Superintendant/ Curriculum

Director (ret.) Moorestown Public Schools

Dr. Maryanne Donoghue, Ret. Superintendent Millstone

Twp/ Current interim Superintendent North Plainfield

Maureen O’Reilly Ret. Principal, West Long Branch

Dr. Maureen O’Sullivan Lally Ret. Superintendent

Manalapan-Englishtown Regional School Dist.

Maureen Gilroy, Ret. elementary School Teacher

Manalapan/ St. Andrew, Bayonne. Currently

St. Catharine School Parent

Dr. Matt Sheprow, Ret. School Psychologist/

Administrator. Private Psychology Practice

Kelly Brogowski; Guidance Counselor/Administrator/

School board Member Wall Twp.

Donna Schroeder Ret. Teacher

The Board discussed the strengths and weaknesses of

St. Catharine School, and current concerns, and

immediately committed to developing a strategic plan

to chart the way ahead for the next three years and to

guide the school towards Blue Ribbon excellence. This

initiative will draw from, and involve parents, faculty,

administration and students of St. Catharine School.

Some members of the committee will assist in the final

selection of a principal and vice principal for the

school. The next meeting of the Board will be on

Thursday, May 5th.

Ellis Island Day @ St Catharine School, April 19, 2016

Students show their passports to be admitted to Ellis Island

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St. Catharine’s Classics Spring Meeting at St. Catharine’s School Auditorium on May 12 at 7:00 pm. Father Martin Padovani is the guest speaker. His topic is LIVING WITH UNCERTAINTY IN OUR TIMES. Light refreshments will be served.

SAVE THE DATE: SUNDAY, JUNE 26th at 3PM. FATHER ALPHONSE’S ORCHESTRA-BY-THE-SEA CONCERT in St. Catharine’s Church.

St. Catharine School Students Travel Back in Time

Students Participate in Ellis Island Day to Learn about Immigration

St. Catharine School students traveled back in time to experience the journey their ancestors made to America many

years ago. The students and faculty, dressed in period clothing, were instantly transported to the early 1900s as soon as

they arrived at school—they were greeted by a classic car on the front lawn of the school! (Courtesy of Brian Riccio of

Brian’s Auto Center in Manasquan.)

The school gym was transformed into Ellis Island in the early 1900s. The students dressed as their ancestors,

presented passports as they entered Ellis Island, were seated with other “immigrants" from their native country

and enjoyed a musical play, Ellis Island: Gateway to America, performed by the Pushcart Players.

Activities were scheduled throughout the day to simulate life in 1916 as immigrants came to America. “Our intention

was for the students to participate in a collaborative day of learning, to connect to their heritage and to share their

experiences,” said Dr. Marilyn Castellano school principal. Students completed a family tree and presented their

family history to their class. They shared ethnic foods with their classmates and heard from guest speakers who shared

their experiences in coming to the United States.

“The day was better than I imagined,” said Karen Massamillo, art teacher and mastermind behind Ellis Island Day.

“The students embraced the opportunity to step back in time and experience their own family history as well as the

collective history of the immigrants who built our great nation. It was truly inspiring.”

It was a fun day for the students and one they will always remember when they look back at their days at SCS. It was a

great example of what makes SCS so special!

St. Catharine-St. Margaret Men’s Group PLEASE NOTE: Starting May 4th, the Men’s Group will be changing its monthly meeting schedule from the second Wednesday of the month to the FIRST Wednesday of the month. The time, 7:00 PM, and the place, St. Margaret’s Hall, will remain the same. We will be meeting on a different day but it will be the same good fellowship. We share a prayer time, scripture reading and discussion, and where ever the Holy Spirit takes us. Come join us and see for yourself. For more information call Bill Pavincich at 732-449-5623.

Save the Date: Spirituality Day for Ministers

May 21st, 9:30am.-1:30pm at St. Margaret Church..

A Women’s Self-Defense Class Thursday May 19, 2016 @ 7:00 PM,

St. Margaret's Hall

To register call 732-449-5765 x156 or e-mail pciufo62@aol.com

Watch bulletin for more details!

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PARISH INFORMATION

RECTORY OFFICE HOURS: Monday - Friday 9 AM -4:00 PM. 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 Avenue 732-449-4424 Religious Education Office, School 732-449-4424, ext 305, 310 St. Catharine Cemetery, W Chicago Blvd. Sea Girt 732-681-6269 St. Anne Cemetery, Allenwood Road, Wall 732-681-6269

PARISH WEBSITE: WWW.STCATHARINE-STMARGARET.ORG PARISH E-MAIL: ContactUs@stcatharine-stmargaret.org PARISH BULLETIN: www.cindygraves@optonline.net PASTORAL COUNCIL E-MAIL: parishcouncil@stcatharine-stmargaret.org SCHOOL WEBSITE: stcatharineschool.org RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: religioused@stcatharine-stmargaret.org

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.”

PARISH CONTACTS RECTORY 732-449-5765 Administration Ext. 169 Adult Education Ext 102 Archives Ext 401 Baptisms Ext 102 Bookkeeping/Finance Ext. 107 Buildings & Grounds Ext 104 Bulletin Ext 110 Envelopes, Registration Ext 109 Funerals Ext 102/101 Music Office Ext 103 Pastoral Care Ext 124 Publicity Ext 169 Scheduling Ext 173 Tax Letters Ext 178 Weddings Ext 166 Youth Ministry Ext 125

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.

HELP NEEDED: Pastoral Care is in need of drivers to assist parishioners, who can't drive, to doctors appointments, please call Sr. Margaret at 732-449-5765,ext. 124. It would be based on your timing and schedule.

Weekly Collection

April 23/24, 2016 Regular Collection $20,848.50

Second Collection $ 4,041.00

Total Collection $24,889.50

First Collection Summary By Mass

St. Margaret’s

Saturday 4.30PM $ 2,609.00

Sunday 8.30AM $ 2,201.00

Sunday 10.00AM $ 755.00

Sunday 11.30AM $ 2,741.00

Total St Margaret’s $ 8,306.00

St. Catharine’s

Saturday 5.00PM $ 1,750.00

Sunday 7.00AM $ 1,757.00

Sunday 9.00AM $ 779.00

Sunday 10.30AM $ 2,160.00

Sunday 12.00PM (Chapel) $ 2,205.00

Total St. Catharine’s Church $ 8,651.00

Second Collection

Total Cash Second Collection $ 1,646.00

Total Checks Second Collection $ 2,395.00

Total Second Collection $ 4,041.00

Miscellaneous

Contributions that come in the mail $ 3,115.50

Loose cash $ 776.00

Total Miscellaneous $ 3,891.50

Remember St. Catharine’s in Your Will

Have the following statement included in your will: “I leave to the St Catharine School/Parish , S p r i n g L a k e , N J , t h e s u m o f $___________or_______ percent of the residue of my estate, whichever is greater, for its religious, educa-tional and charitable works”. Stock may also be do-nated to the parish.

BAPTISMS: Baptism Preparation Class 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 sac-

rament 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. 166.

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St Catharine's Varsity Boys

Basketball team will host the 20th

Annual game against the Friends

of Special Athletes

On Monday, May 2nd, St Catharine's Varsity Boys Basketball team will host the 20th Annual game against the Friends of Special Athletes, a Sea Girt based team comprised of southern Monmouth County athletes. The game, normally played in the Sea Girt Elementary School, will be held at 6:30 pm at St. Catharine's gym. Friends of Special Athletes take part in many Special Olympic events around the state. It's a great opportunity for both teams to enjoy a fun, friendly but competitive basketball game. All are invited to come and cheer on both teams.

B Liturgical Ministry Schedule for St. Margaret Church Saturday, May 7th & Sunday, May 8th

SAT. 4:00PM SUN. 8:30AM SUN. 10:00AM SUN. 11:30AM

Celebrant Fr. Morley Fr. Dowd Fr. Dunlap Fr. Padovani

Altar Server

Sean Tennyson Liam Tennyson

Hailey Hathaway Tyler Capristo

Andrew Gowen

Margaret Terraciano Jackie Drudy

Julia Ventura Noelle Ventura Brendan Dwyer

Lector Gia Beyer Kathleen Capristo Maureen O’Reilly Tom Panepinto

Eucharistic Minister

Patricia Seltzer Rudy Talarico

Mary-Jo Capko Kathleen McCarthy

Donna Schrader Karolee Kowal

Emery Chiszar Liza Keefe

Bob O’Reilly John C. Curtis

Jesse Novak Nate Novak

Paulette McCormack Adelaide Sangiorgi

Liturgical Ministry Schedule for St. Catharine Church Saturday, May 7th & Sunday, May 8th

SAT. 5:00PM SUN. 7:00AM SUN. 9:00AM SUN. 10:30AM

Celebrant Fr. Padovani Fr. Gallagher Fr. Weiser Fr. Cullen

Altar Server

Emma & Maeve Spang Jeffrey Vitale James Vitale

Joseph Francolino

Elizabeth Perry Tommy Perry

Meave Cosgrove Pierce Magnusson Andrew Tesauro

Bobby Marks Bridget Salmon

Julia Salmon

Lector Karen Tanzola Frank Ryan Nancy Blanchet Bob McLaughlin

Eucharistic Minister

Paul Farrell Rachelle Maget

Margaret O’Regan

Betsy Ryan Robert Dougherty Jerelyn Dougherty

Gail Crotty Michael Mastraocola

Elaine Molen Cynthia Eisenkerch

Mary Ann Conte John Ryan Mark Loyer Lynn Loyer

Liturgical Ministry Schedule for St. Catharine Chapel Sunday, May 8th

12 NOON

Celebrant Fr. Cullen

Altar Server Kate Stedronsky Fiona O’Brien

Olivia Madalone

Lector Rosemary Frontero

Eucharistic Minister

Lynn Hayes Ellie Vermeire Holly O’Brien Missy Shaw

In grateful Memory

Ruth Rempe St. Catharine-St. Margaret parish gratefully acknowledges a sizeable bequest from the estate of Ruth Rempe, who died last Summer. Ruth was a member of the parish and attended Mass here regularly for 20 years. She had a great love for St. Catharine Church and was involved in the restoration of the church when Msgr. Luebking was pastor. Before her death, she stipulated that a large part of her estate be dedicated to the Restoration Fund of St. Catharine Church. The parish also acknowledges her best friend and trustee of her will, Maureen H. Hauck, who is dedicated to honoring her memory and her wishes. To the long list of benefactors of St. Catharine church, starting with Martin Maloney and his family, we add the named of Ruth Rempe and recommend her to the grateful prayers of all who now and in the future love this magnificent church.

Wanted by Hospitality Committee

Looking for parishioners who have a great smile, are friendly, warm,

welcoming, and who want to extend a welcome to fellow parishioners

and visitors as they come into church. We are looking to have greeters

at all Masses. We would love to have one or two people at all masses,

especially at the 10.00AM, 10.30AM and Noon.

If interested in volunteering for a Mass or learning more about the

Hospitality Committee please contact Maria Melone at

mmelone@glorianilson.com or Amy Puzio-Kennedy at

amykennedy75@gmail.com or 732 359 6120

Suburban Music Study Club

PLEASE NOTE: The May 12 concert with Linda Matticola is canceled. It will be rescheduled at a later date.

SAVE THE DATE: October 2, 2016 3:30pm Concert St. Catharine's Church Come hear Kaye Otake, a brilliant 16 year old cellist, the winner of SMSC's Young Artist Scholarship Competition. He will be accompanied by concert pianist, Noreen Polera.

Spring is finally here!

Get in the spirit by coming to Barlow’s to pick up some flowers to

brighten your yard and home.

You can also buy beautiful Mother’s Day gifts.

A percentage of your purchase will be donated to the

SCS Class of 2017.

Tell your friends and family members about the sale too! Just show up

and register at the SCS table prior to shopping.

No need to bring a flyer.

Event date: Thursday, May 5th. 3pm – 8pm

Barlow’s Flower Farm, 1014 Sea Girt Avenue, Sea Girt

Shop at Barlow’s during the above time and Saint Catharine’s will

receive 15% of every sale made from your purchase.

SCS FUNDRAISER AT BARLOW’S TO BENEFIT THE CLASS OF 2017

SAVE THE DATE

Thursday, June 2, 2016, Spring Lake Historical Society

37th Annual House Tour. 10:00 am. to 3:00 pm

Watch bulletin for more details!

St Catharine School News The Vice Principal search committee have concluded

the selection of potential candidates for interview from

the 21 applications for the position. Final interviews

and selection will not occur until a new Principal has

been appointed so that he/she participate in the final

selection .

A search committee for the Principal have met and are

studying the current applications. The cutoff for

applications is May 6.

The school has also been advertising for faculty

positions, including, Math, Spanish, Music, Technology

and STEM.

St. Catharine School is moving ahead with plans for

Project Lead the Way (PLTW). Because of scheduling

issues, the teacher in-service days previously scheduled

for the end of April have been postponed to a later

date. The decision to commit to this prestigious

program was enhanced recently by the announcement

that High Tech High School who rely on this program

was voted the number 2 high school in the nation.

Save the Date

50th Annual Candlelight Ball Saturday, August 13, 2016 Watch bulletin for details!

St. Catharine-St. Margaret CCD Students who were confirmed on Wednesday, April 20, 2016.

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