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The Parish Family of

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

Rev. Harold F. Cullen, Pastor

The BAPTISM OF THE LORD

January 10, 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: 4:30 PM

Sunday: 8:30 AM, 10 AM, 11:30 AM

Sacrament of Reconciliation St. Catharine Chapel, Saturday 3:30 – 4:30 PM

St. Margaret Church, Saturday 3:00 – 4:00 PM

www.stcatharine-stmargaret.org [email protected]

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.

2 513 St. Catharine—St. Margaret Parish Family

Please remember our sick: Jesse Novak, Tom Herr, Eileen Reynolds, Kelly Thompson, Charles Benz, Meghan Coppola Rizzo, Emile A. NeJame, Megan Modeen, Carole Fragola, Tom Maguire, Rev. Francis Burla, Myra Amato, Thomas Byrne, Fr. Charles Weiser, Henry

Schroeder, Tiffany Hanke Benner, Brian J. Mahoney, Bob Patrignelli**

Please pray for the deceased: Luke McDermott, Anna

Gilligan Ball, Bernie Spang, Robert Chapman, Grace Braun, Barbara Ix, Dorothy Brophy, Chorita McAlarney, Eamon Mautone**

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.

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

[email protected].

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

Bereavement Support Group The next Bereavement Session is Thursday, January 28, at 1:30 pm in the convent. If you have lost a loved one do not feel alone in your journey, we

are here to support you. Call Sr. Margaret Tierney, Ext. 124.

PASTORAL CARE: 732-449-5765 ~MASS INTENTIONS~ ST. CATHARINE CHURCH MONDAY, January 11 8:00 AM Phillip Wilton 12:00 PM (Chapel) John J. Monahan, III TUESDAY, January 12 8:00 AM Joseph Greco 12:00 PM (Chapel) Nancy & James Flood WEDNESDAY, January 13 8:00 AM (Chapel) Catherine Ruane Michael Galvin John Quinn Marty Oswald John Hart John Parkhill, 11th Annv. 12:00 PM (Chapel) SI of Emile A. NeJame THURSDAY, January 14 8:00 AM Frances G. Weiser 12:00 PM (Chapel) Dr. Nicholas Hatrak FRIDAY, January 15 6:45 AM Dec’d Mbrs. of Betros & NeJame Families 8:00 AM Bernhard Spang John Quinn Ruth Aphramian Rita Saraniti Dewey Wagner Sharon W. Emich 12:00 PM (Chapel) Luke McDermott SATURDAY, January 16 6:45 AM Sue Connelly & Kay Donnelly 8:00 AM Thomas J. Hanlon 5:00 PM Patrick & Mary Grimes SUNDAY, January 17 7:00 AM Margaret & Walter MacGowan 9:00 AM People of the Parish 10:30 AM Joseph & Catherine Oliva 12:00 PM (Chapel) Kerry Slattery ST. MARGARET CHURCH SATURDAY, January 16 4:30 PM Walter, 64th Annv. & Mildred J. Jennings

SUNDAY, January 17 8:30 AM Raymond F. Hanbury, Sr. 10:00 AM Paul A. DeMarco 11:30 AM Dorothy Haigney

We wish to thank all those who helped with the poinsettia plants in anyway; especially those who shared their joy with our parishioners in the assisted living facilities and in their homes. Everyone is most grateful for being remembered by their parish.


There are a few events that I want to draw the

attention of the parish to in the coming weeks.

The first is the “Youth Summit” that is scheduled

for Saturday morning January 23 @ 9.30 am in the

school auditorium.

Since arriving in the parish over a year ago, a

frequent complaint has been the inadequacy of our

efforts to reach out to the youth of the parish.

Admittedly, this is a complaint that is common to

many parishes, but that should not prevent us from

marshaling our forces to address this issue in a

comprehensive way. That means looking at the needs

not only of teenagers, but the needs of young

families, young adults and children of the parish. An

expected outcome would be the establishment of a

youth council along the lines of the parish pastoral

council, who would create a plan and define the steps

we need to take to respond to the needs of this large

and important part of our parish family. If you have

any thoughts, or any hopes, or any interest in the

outcome, please join us for this important initiative.

I also want to draw your attention to the March for

Life on Friday, January 22. This is always a

memorable, and even life changing experience for

those who care enough to make a statement by their

presence in favor of the right of babies to sit at the

table of life. Traditionally, the march is dominated

by young people, who care.

Irrespective of your age, if you are young at heart,

you will not want to miss this opportunity to add your

voice in defense of the unborn.

I also draw your attention to the meeting of the

Spirituality Committee scheduled for Wednesday

evening this week at 7.00PM in the Rectory.

Fr Harry Cullen.

New Altar Servers

If you have not sent in your altar serving scheduling

form, please do so ASAP. You will not be scheduled

to serve Mass beginning February until you have

submitted this form. Although you have been

commissioned as an altar server, you cannot consider

yourself a full fledged altar server until you are

scheduled for Masses.

I would also appeal to all altar servers to be

responsible in showing up for your assigned Masses.

I could not avoid noticing over the holidays that there

were times when servers did not show up for assigned

Masses. This should not happen.

Second Collections

As predicted, the Sunday collection did not

drop significantly with the elimination of

the second collections the past two weeks.

As we have been reminding you for the

past number of weeks, we have eliminated

many of the second weekly (green envelop)

collections. Hopefully, this may simplify

your giving to the Church and help you

budget accordingly. I remind you of your

new years resolution (remember?) to make

an increase in your contribution in the first

(white envelop) collection each Sunday.

Having said that, you will notice that there

is a second collection this weekend—for

Diocesan Assessment. We will continue to

have periodical collections for this, as well

as for approximately 13 “outside” special

causes that are required by Diocesan

regulation.

Christmas Collection

The final count for the Christmas Collection is not

available yet, since contributions continue to come in.

When the final tally is available we will report the final

number. At this point we are in line to, at least equal,

and probably exceed the collection over last year.


January 2/3, 2016

First Collection Summary By Mass

St. Margaret’s

Saturday 4.30PM $ 2,260.00

Sunday 8.30AM $ 2,169.00

Sunday 10.00AM $ 2,027.56

Sunday 11.30AM $ 1,460.00

Total St Margaret’s $ 7,916.56

St. Catharine’s

Saturday 5.00PM $ 1,829.00

Sunday 7.00AM $ 1,751.00

Sunday 9.00AM $ 1,252.00

Sunday 10.30AM $ 2,434.00

Sunday 12.00PM (Chapel) $ 2,364.00

Total St Catharine’s Church $ 9,630.00

Contributions that come in the mail $ 4,374.00

Total Collection $ 21,920.56

A reflection from St. Augustine -

These lines are probably the most famous in all his writings - taken from his ”Confessions” - they tell of his quest for God....

Late have I loved you,

Beauty so ancient and so new,

late have I loved you!

Lo, you were within, but I outside,

seeking there for you,

and upon the shapely things you have made

I rushed head long,

I, misshapen

You were with me, but I was not with you.

They held me back far from you,

those things which would have no being

were they not in you.

You called, shouted, broke through my deafness;

you flared, blazed, banished my blindness;

you lavished your fragrance,

I grasped, and now I pant for you;

I tasted you,

and I hunger and thirst;

you touched me,

and I burned for your peace.

The Center in Asbury Park

Get meal containers on

Sunday, January 17th and return

filled meal containers on

Sunday, January 24th. 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 732-774-3416 or visit www.thecenterinap.com. These people are our brothers and sisters in need. Please help them.

Prayer of a (young) old person

(by special request)

“Lord, now that I am growing old, keep me from the

fatal habit of thinking that I must say something on

every subject and on every occasion. Release me

from the craving to straighten out everyone's life.

Make me thoughtful but not moody, helpful but not

bossy. Keep my mind free from the needless

recitation of endless details; give me wings to get to

the point. Seal my lips on my aches and pains. They

are increasing, and the love of rehearsing them is

growing sweeter as the years go by. Teach me the

glorious lesson, that occasionally I may be mistaken.

Keep me reasonably sweet; a sour old person is one

of the crowning works of the devil. Give me the

ability to see beauty in the most unexpected of

places, and splendor in unexpected people. Amen”


Youth Town Hall Meeting

If you are interested in the future of

the youth of the parish, we invite you

to come to attend a meeting to

explore, discuss and plan for the

future of the youth of the parish. The

meeting will be facilitated by Rudy

Gomez, the Diocesan Youth Advisor.

It is hoped that from this event, a

Youth Council will be formed for the

parish to chart the direction forward,

and to create meaningful structures

that will serve the many needs of the

young people, and young adults, of

the parish. The meeting will take

place in the school gymnasium on

January 23 (Saturday) at 9.30 AM.

IS GOD CALLING YOU!

Our Diocesan Priesthood Vocation Discernment meeting

is a wonderful opportunity to share how God is calling you

to serve in His Church. In these sessions we talk about the

issues that affect our vocation: How does God call me?

How can I know where God wants me to serve Him?

What is the life of priestly ministry? What are the

qualities that make a holy priest? What is the formation

process like? Through prayer, experience, and a strong

dedication to one’s spiritual life, discernment emerges as a

gift from God, leading us in the right direction.

You are invited to share your journey with us in these

discernment meetings for the Diocesan Priesthood. Our

next meeting will be held on Sunday, January, 24, 2016,

from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Cathedral of Saint

Mary of the Assumption, 149 North Warren Street,

Trenton, New Jersey. Join Rev. Msgr. Joseph Roldan, as

he shares his experiences of the priesthood, leads a

discussion about discernment and vocations. It would be

great to see you and hear how the Lord is working in your

life.

For more information and to register, please contact

the Diocese of Trenton Office of Vocations at

[email protected] or by calling (609) 406

-7449. We look forward to seeing you there!

Mission of Mercy Update

This is new Children's Ward that is being built next to

the Maternity Unit at the Alanyi Health Center in

Uganda. The building is now at the beam level and

the workers are about to begin roofing it. Sr. Faida

sends greetings and her deepest gratitude for your

generous donations that were given for this next

project.

Parish Spirituality Committee

We invite you to attend a meeting of the

Spirituality Committee on Wednesday, January

13 to plan lecture series, spiritual renewal events

and musical events for the members of the parish.

This will be the second meeting of this committee,

and members of the committee will be reporting

back about their research on programs, activities,

presentations etc, pursuant to our first meeting

before Christmas. If you would like to be involved

in this exciting activity, call Mary at the Rectory

732 449 5765 or just show up at our next meeting

on Wednesday in the Rectory.


Mary’s Child Pro-Life Ministry

Invites you on our Bus Trip for

Friday, January 22, 2016 Washington, D.C.

Reserve a seat for only $10

(covers bus, continental

breakfast & driver tip)

Bring brown bag lunch. We will stop for dinner

on the way home

Seating is limited and "first come -first served"

All ages are welcome!

To reserve seats and get full information, please contact Mary Reilly at 732-685-6011 or email [email protected]

Daughters of St. Catharine and

St. Margaret

Our next meeting is

Thursday, January 28, 2016 @ 7:00PM in St. Margaret Hall

Please join us for a very unique and inspirational meeting with Guest Speaker Author Andrea Jo Rodgers who will share

her local rescue stories.

In 28 years as a volunteer EMT with the Spring Lake First Aid Squad, Andrea Jo Rodgers has responded to numerous life-and-death emergencies, assisting people in their most vulnerable moments. Andrea has included many of these inspirational rescue stories in her first book, At Heaven's Edge: True Stories of Faith and Rescue, published by Harvest House Publishers.

After her own life-threatening elevator accident, Andrea became inspired to share brief, real-life stories of heroic courage in the face of fear. In times of intense suffering, she has repeatedly witnessed signs of God’s quiet intervention and healing presence. Some victims faced their mortality head-on and cried out to God for help. Many experienced fleeting, but life-changing connections with their first-responders. Often these crises became unexpected sources of inspiration.

Andrea will discuss what inspired her to write At Heaven’s Edge and how the book came to fruition. She will also share several selections from the book, such as the occasion in which numerous bystanders, police, and EMS helped to rescue a young girl who was accidentally buried alive in sand. In another emergency, God orchestrated the rescue of a gentleman by bringing together an off-duty fireman, police and first aid squad members, and an EMT who was able to fix a damaged defibrillator with her teeth!

"I was swept up in each of the stories... you will be captured by the real life drama found on every page...." Reverend David Cotton, Manager, Pastoral Care Department -- Jersey Shore University Medical Center

“These true stories include some that made me laugh and some that brought tears to my eyes. They are beautifully told, filled with miracles, courage, grace and drama. I was moved by the tales of young lives just beginning and some older ones ending with grace and love. AT HEAVEN’S EDGE is truly an inspirational book that you will remember forever.” -The Mews News

Andrea began volunteering with the Spring Lake First Aid Squad while in high school and continues to volunteer to this day. Over the years, she has responded to more than 6,800 first-aid and fire calls. She holds a clinical doctorate in physical therapy and has worked as a physical therapist in a trauma center for over 21 years.

For questions or more information, please call Gretchen Stevens at 732-213-7475 or email [email protected].

Congratulations to Joyce McManus, a former

parishioner who became a Seton Associate of the

Sisters of Charity of St. Elizabeth on Saturday,

January 2, 2016. Joyce will strive to follow the

Charism of Charity as she continues her journey as a

Seton Associate.

For further information about the Seton Associate

program, please contact Sister Margaret Tierney 732-

449-5765, Ext.124.


Liturgical Ministry Schedule for St. Margaret Church Saturday, January 16th & January 17th

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

Celebrant Fr. Dowd Fr. Gallagher Fr. Padovani Fr. Padovani

Altar Server

Jeffrey Vitale James Vitale Chris Clark

Brigit Kane Duncan Hathaway

Michael Liddy Shane Panzini

David Frost Ryan Maguire Liam Sullivan George Kruse

Julia Ventura Noelle Ventura

Lector Michele McMahon Joseph Liddy Patrice Degnan Thomas Panepinto

Eucharistic Minister

Carol Gerrard Candace Brandmayr Matthew Mastrorilli

Rudy Talarico

Maureen Liddy Florence Tedesco

Peg Gontkof Virginia Cox

Gail Sullivan William Clark Liz Nesnay

Yanira Chiszar

Greg Scheuermann Marianne Kelly

Tina DeSantis-Cilurso Grealdine Quigley

Liturgical Ministry Schedule for St. Catharine Church Saturday, January 16th & January 17th

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

Celebrant Fr. Cullen Fr. Cullen Fr. Cullen Fr. Morley

Altar Server

Joseph Francolino Mary Cate Pilla Shayne Leddy

Russel Parentela Erin Paniscotti

Olivia Confrey

Lector Betsey Sheprow Jane Kulaga Isabella Maguire Bob McLaughlin


Matthew Sheprow Frank Ciufo Peg Ciufo

Bill or Pam King

John or Kathleen Briscoe Megan Gepp John Hillyard

Gia Beyer Frances Scuilli Linda Drasheff

Sr. Carole MacKenthun

Linda Rosa Carl or Marie Agliozzo

Priscilla Mangini-Confrey Hugh Meehan

Liturgical Ministry Schedule for St. Catharine Chapel Sunday, January 17th

12 NOON

Celebrant Fr. Dunlap

Altar Server

Kellen Hogan Declan Hogan

Lector Madeline Magnier


Theresa Abel Rosemary Frontero

Anita Kruse

ST. ROSE HIGH SCHOOL HOSTS INFORMATION SESSION

Wednesday January 13th, 6:30-8:00 pm

Are you an 8th grader or current high school students considering a Catholic High School? St. Rose will be hosting an Information Session for incoming freshman and transfer students Wednesday January 13th from 6:30-8:00pm.

For additional information or to sign up go to www.strose.k12.nj.us or call 732-681-2858 ext.305.

Call 732-449-6654


St. Catharine ~ St. Margaret Parish Family 215 Essex Avenue Spring Lake, New Jersey 07762

PARISH ADMINISTRATION Street and Telephone Numbers Rectory, 215 Essex Avenue 732-449-5765 Convent, 211 Essex Avenue 732-449-5765, ext 126 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: [email protected] PARISH BULLETIN: [email protected] PASTORAL COUNCIL E-MAIL: [email protected] SCHOOL WEBSITE: stcatharineschool.org RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: [email protected]

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.

PARISH ORGANIZATIONS Altar Sewing & Crafts Guild Madelyn Curtis 732-449-0059 Bereavement Group Sr. Margaret Tierney 732-449-5765 x124

St. Catharine Classics Margaret O’Regan 732-449-3824 CYO Youth Group Mark McNulty 732-449-5765 x125

Daughters of St. Catharine- Gretchen Stevens 732-213-7475 Finance Council PJ McMenamin 908-230-4085 Health Ministry Cathi Breslin 732-449-6824 Marion Mullarkey 732-449-8406 Holy Innocents Society Tom Dorney 732-449-9589 Knights of Columbus Angelo Moliterno 732-974-7258 Men’s Prayer Group Bill Pavincich 732-449-5623 Pastoral Council Susan Marks 732-449-3491 Mary’s Child Pro-Life Ministry Pat Wright 609-752-7833 School PTA Janet Schneider 732-359-7707 Social Concerns Dave Wright 732-282-1998 Third Order of Mt Carmel James Morrissey 732-489-2031 Women’s Bible Group Catherine Pavincich 732-449-5623

~MASS SCHEDULES~ St. Catharine Church Saturday: 5:00 PM Sunday: 7 AM, 9 AM, 10:30 AM Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday: 8 AM Friday & Saturday: 6:45 AM

St. Catharine Chapel Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday, 12 Noon Wednesday: 8:00 AM & 12 Noon Sunday: 12 Noon

St. Margaret Church Saturday: 4:30 PM Sunday: 8:30 AM, 10 AM, & 11:30 AM

St. Catharine School Weekday Mass for individual classes: 9:00AM on Wednesdays and Fridays during the school year.

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

Two brothers worked in the scrap business. One day they

decided to go to confession. The first one goes in and came

out after a short time. The second was in for a long time,

and when he came out his brother asked why it took so long.

“I told the priest I took the lead off the convent roof”

he said. “Ah, you fool” said his brother “You're supposed

to tell him your sins, not your business”.

May you have the hindsight

To know where you’ve been

And foresight to know where you're going

And the insight to know when you're going too far.

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