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The Parish Family of

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

Rev. Harold F. Cullen, Pastor

Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

August 7, 2016

Mass Schedule

St. Catharine Church 215 Essex Ave, Spring Lake, NJ 07762

Saturday: 5 PM

Sunday: 7 AM, 9 AM, 10:30 AM & 12 NOON

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. 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

Tammy Sablom, Religious Education

Steve Kenny, Family Ministry Coordinator

Sister Margaret Tierney, SC Pastoral Care

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.

2 513 St. Catharine—St. Margaret Parish Family

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].

Please remember our sick: Carole Conor,

Fran LoBiondo, Richard Canci, Mark Ventura,

Louis Meccia, Norman Lloyd, Agnes Marlowe,

Charles Williams, Jill Heck, Dr. John Crocco,

Msgr. James J. Finnerty, Joann Dolan, Cheryl Perkins,

Susan Ferraro, Brendan McWeeney, Henry Schroeder,

Bob Patrignelli**

Please pray for the deceased: Patricia Monte, E.

Bernice McLaughlin, Gertrude Mrold, Carol Norton

Buckley, Maryann “Rita” Marsicano, Arleen Tompey,

Rita Maher, John J. Bergin, Margaret Smith, Brittany

Arnold, Bernard “Joe” Quinn, Patricia Hesketh, Ina M.

Butenhoff, Barbara Pollina, Sr. Alice Francis Young,

CSJ**

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..

Registration

St. Catharine School

Currently, there is a waiting list for

the PreK program, and the

Kindergarten class is filled. If there

are is sufficient number of additional registrations

for Kindergarten, we will consider opening a

second class. If interested, please apply

immediately.

St. Catharine - St. Margaret Men’s Group Meets in St. Margaret Hall at 7:00 PM on the 1st

Wednesday of the month for prayer and discussion of the

Scripture Readings for the following Sunday Liturgy.

All men are welcome!

~MASS INTENTIONS~ ST. CATHARINE CHURCH MONDAY, August 8 8:00 AM Lorraine McDevitt 12:00 PM (Chapel) John Hurley TUESDAY, August 9 8:00 AM Patrick Scatuorchio 12:00 PM (Chapel) Bridget & Denis Delahunty WEDNESDAY, August 10 8:00 AM (Chapel) Anna Mai Thi Nguyen Lori McBride George Hickey Julia Motta Fred Burns Mary P. Barlick 12:00 PM (Chapel) Ginny & Bill McBride THURSDAY, August 11 8:00 AM SI of John Rafferty 12:00 PM (Chapel) Christopher Tierney FRIDAY, August 12 6:45 AM Fran Wischerth 8:00 AM Julie C. Salisbury Luke D. Bautista Barbara Davies Mulholland Patrick Scatuorchio Loretta Brandmayr Brittany Arnold 12:00 PM (Chapel) Edmund Dillon SATURDAY, August 13 6:45 AM Ruth Pfister 8:00 AM James W. & Mary G. Nelson 5:00 PM Dec’d Mbrs of the Kenny Family SUNDAY, August 14 7:00 AM Patricia Farrell 9:00 AM Kyle Craig 10:30 AM Paul A. DeMarco 12:00 PM Jack Raymus 12:00 PM (Chapel) Ruth Pfister ST. MARGARET CHURCH SATURDAY, August 13 4:00 PM Mary Balis Family

SUNDAY, August 14 8:30 AM Dec’d Mbrs of Daly & Capko Fams 10:00 AM People of the Parish 11:30 AM Tim Ryan

Our Parish Family of St. Catharine - St. Margaret would like to congratulate the following couples who were married in on:

July 9, 2016 Ryan Nix and Lindsey Kolwalsky

July 16, 2016 Tommy Cusmano and Amy Keane

July 30, 2016 Joseph York and Bridget Pegler

The Women’s Bible Study will be starting the

study of the Letters of John and the Revelation of St. John

on Wednesday, August 17th from 9:30am-11:30am at

the St. Catharine’s Convent. If interested in joining us,

please contact Catherine Pavincich at (732) 449-5623 or at

[email protected]. The Ignatius Catholic Study

Guide, “The First, Second and Third Letters of John and

the Revelation of St. John” by Scott Han will be used.

You will need to order the guide from

www.IGNATIUS.com, item# CSB2:JR-P for $11.95 be-

cause the book is mandatory for participation.


PLEASE NOTE: Beginning in August, Blood Pressures will be taken on the second Tuesday of each month in the convent and after Healthy Bones Sessions.

I love this story! What do you think?

There was a young woman who had been diagnosed

with a terminal illness and had been given three

months to live. So as she was getting her things 'in

order,' she contacted her Pastor and had him come to

her house to discuss certain aspects of her final

wishes.

She told him which songs she wanted sung at the

service, what scriptures she would like read, and what

outfit she wanted to be buried in. Everything was in

order and the Pastor was preparing to leave when the

young woman suddenly remembered something very

important to her. 'There's one more thing,' she said

excitedly..

'What's that?' came the Pastor's reply. 'This is very

important,' the young woman continued. 'I want to

be buried with a fork in my right hand.'

The Pastor stood looking at the young woman, not

knowing quite what to say. “That surprises you,

doesn't it?' the young woman asked. 'Well, to be

honest, I'm puzzled by the request,' said the Pastor.

The young woman explained. 'My grandmother

once told me this story, and from that time on I have

always tried to pass along its message to those I love

and those who are in need of encouragement. In all

my years of attending socials and dinners, I always

remember that when the dishes of the main course

were being cleared, someone would inevitably lean

over and say, 'Keep your fork.' It was my favorite

part because I knew that something better was

coming...like velvety chocolate cake or deep-dish

apple pie. Something wonderful, and with

substance!'

So, I just want people to see me there in that casket

with a fork in my hand and I want them to wonder

'What's with the fork?' Then I want you to tell

them: 'Keep your fork ..the best is yet to come.'

The Pastor's eyes welled up with tears of joy as he

hugged the young woman good-bye. He knew this

would be one of the last times he would see her

before her death. But he also knew that the young

woman had a better grasp of heaven than he did. She

had a better grasp of what heaven would be like than

many people twice her age, with twice as much

experience and knowledge. She KNEW that

something better was coming.

At the funeral people were walking by the young

woman's casket and they saw the cloak she was

wearing and the fork placed in her right hand.. Over

and over, the Pastor heard the question, 'What's with

the fork?' And over and over he smiled.

During his message, the Pastor told the people of the

conversation he had with the young woman shortly

before she died.

He also told them about the fork and about what it

symbolized to her. He told the people how he could

not stop thinking about the fork and told them that

they probably would not be able to stop thinking

about it either.

He was right. So the next time you reach down for

your fork let it remind you, ever so gently, that the

best is yet to come.

Friends are a very rare jewel, indeed. They make you

smile and encourage you to succeed. Cherish the

time you have, and the memories you share; being

friends with someone is not an opportunity, but a

sweet responsibility.

And just remember...keep your fork!

Fr Harry Cullen

Bishop’s Anniversary Blessing - All couples

celebrating their 1st, 25th or 50+ wedding anniversary

during the 2016 calendar year are invited to gather with

family and friends to share the Eucharist, renew their

sacred wedding vows, and receive Bishop O’Connell’s

Episcopal Blessing. Anniversary couples from Ocean and

Monmouth Counties may register through the parish to

attend the Sunday, October 2, 2016 Mass and Blessing at

3:00 pm at St. Robert Bellarmine Parish in Freehold

(registration deadline is Sept. 15, 2016).


*MONDAY, AUGUST 29TH at 7PM Paul Todd & Paul Todd Jr., from Naples Fla.

*All concerts are free unless otherwise noted

Contact Jarred Tafaro, Music Director for more info

732-449 5765 x103 or [email protected]

The August 29 concert featuring Paul Todd

and Paul Todd Jr. will be a ticketed event.

Tickets are $25.00 and can be purchased at

the Rectory. More information to follow

If you can’t make the next concert, watch it

on Live Stream!

St. Catharine Church

SUMMER CONCERT SERIES

The Following have been enrolled in the St. Catharine-St. Margaret Parish Memorial Mass Society and will share in special masses to be celebrated at the 9:00am for 12 first Sundays beginning August 7, 2016.

Marianne Sauter Sister Emily McMullen

Leonard Matuch Tom Boyan

Mary Virginia Larsen Mildred Kreiger Joseph Nugent

John Timothy Ryan Arleen Tompey Johnny Horne Frank Roeder

Edward Dobrowski Ruth Anna Rempe

George Hickey Jane M. Livingston

Emile NeJame Angelo Biviano

Maria & Francisco Aqucci Kathleen Colgan

John Ferguson John J. Bergin Anne Fleming

Edward F. Kulaga Joey E. Kulaga Edward Drozd

Margaret Wotherspoon Ina Mary Butenhoff

Mary Waters & Calvin Waters John Waters

Thomas Waters Ray Waters

Dolly Waters Jane Waters

Thomas Anthony Ferrara Barbara Pollina

Jean Nesbitt Arthur Meixner Robert Dennin


Those who “winter” in South Florida will recognize Paul Todd and Paul Todd Jr. and be excited to have the

opportunity to attend on of their renowned concerts. Paul is a critically acclaimed prolific writer, entertainer,

composer, arranger, singer, and Music Director at St. Agnes Catholic Parish in Naples, Florida. He has been

amazing crowds since he won the prestigious National Yamaha Keyboard contest at the young age of fourteen.

In the past, he has opened for such celebrities as The Pointer Sisters, Rich Little, the Gatlin Brothers, and Joan

Rivers. He has performed on Broadway with Broadway greats: Hinton Battle, Carla Burns, and Danielle

Furland. As a Christian artist, he has worked with some of his favorites including, Amy Grant, Michael W.

Smith and Phil Driscol. He has been a parish musical director for 16 years in Naples, and has raised money for

parish missions, vocations, food banks and disaster relief. In 2005 Paul established the Paul Todd Charities,

Inc. to help further his ministry. Since its founding, the charity has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars to

help organizations like the Harry Chapin Food Bank, the YMCA, St. Vincent De Paul Society. Paul and his

son continue to astound and spiritually inspire people with their music.

On a personal note, I was privileged to be at St. Agnes Church in Naples, Fla. Two years ago when Paul’s

eldest son was ordained to the priesthood by the Bishop of the Diocese of Leeds, England. At that time, I

talked to Paul, and asked him to consider bringing his enormous talent and spiritual vision to St. Catharine

-St. Margaret parish, and Paul and his son are excited to come here.

In addition to the concert on August 9 (Monday evening), Paul and his son will play at the Masses at St.

Catharine Church on the weekend of August 27/28. I expect that at that time there will be a big rush for tickets

to his concert, so I encourage you to reserve a ticket now in advance, because seating is limited. Tickets are

$25.

Watch the Bulletin for further information and/or check the parish website or Google “Paul Todd” for

more information.


PARISH INFORMATION

RECTORY OFFICE HOURS: Mon., Tues., Thurs. & Fri. 9 AM -4:00 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 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

SCHOOL WEBSITE: www.stcatharineschool.org

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 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 134

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.

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 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

July 30/31, 2016

First Collection Summary By Mass

St. Margaret’s

Saturday 4.00PM $ 3,273.00

Sunday 8.30AM $ 2,170.00

Sunday 10.00AM $ 2,167.00

Sunday 11.30AM $ 2,280.00

Total St Margaret’s $ 9,890.00

St. Catharine’s

Saturday 5.00PM $ 2,460.00

Sunday 7.00AM $ 2,284.00

Sunday 9.00AM $ 1,554.00

Sunday 10.30AM $ 3,193.00

Sunday 12.00PM (Chapel) $ 2,416.00

Sunday 12.00PM $ 854.00

Total St Catharine’s Church $12,761.00

Contributions that come in the mail $ 2,444.50

Total Collection $25,095.50

Interested in Altar Serving? If you are in the 5th Grade or more and

are interested in altar serving, please email [email protected].

Haiti Drive on the weekend of Sept.3-4 at all the Masses.

If you wish to help, please call

Sr. Margaret, Ext. 732-5765, x124.

Watch bulletin for more information.


A Liturgical Ministry Schedule for St. Margaret Church Saturday, August 13 & Sunday, August 14

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

Celebrant Fr. Dunlap Fr. Pecklers Fr. Cullen Fr. Dowd

Altar

Servers

Ryan Maguire

Mary Cate Pilla

Michael Liddy

Gioacchino Panzini

Michael White

Joseph White

George Kruse

Jack Easter

Brigit Kane

Kiernan Flanagan

Delia Mullen

Jacqueline Bradley

Lector Michelle McMahon Florence Tedesco Maureen O’Reilly Dr. Ramon Cuasay

Eucharistic

Ministers

Carol Gerrard

Patricia Seltzer

Candace Brandmayr

Frances Scuilli

Rudy Talarico

Maureen Liddy

Barbara Meccia

Kathleen McCarthy

Yanira Chiszar

John Briscoe

Kathleen Briscoe

Greg Scheuermann

Lourdes Cuasay

Liturgical Ministry Schedule for St. Catharine Church Saturday, August 13 & Sunday, August 14

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

SUN.

12 NOON

Celebrant Fr. Cullen Fr. Morley Fr. Weiser Fr. Padovani Fr. Padovani

Altar

Servers

Morgan Crowley

Duncan Hathaway

Tilly O’Connor

Kaitlynne Cies

Elizabeth Perry

Tommy Perry

Shayne Leddy

Liam Hoveter

Brendan Dwyer

Erin Paniscotti

Owen Pegler

Isabel Giordano

Nathaniel Riehl

Liam Tennyson

Sean Tennyson

Ryan Gierek

Lector Sr. Barbara Williams Jane Kulaga Barbara Blasi Grace Brennan Missy Shaw

Eucharistic

Ministers

Tara Crowley

Bill King

Pam King

Eileen Ryan

Teresa Abel

John Hillyard

Megan Gepp

Elaine Molen

Colleen Foley

Linda Drasheff

Priscilla Mangini-Confrey

Tina DeSantis-Cilurso

Carl or Marie Agliozzo

Anita Kruse

Margaret O’Regan

Liturgical Ministry Schedule for St. Catharine Chapel Sunday, August 14

SUN. 12 NOON

Celebrant Fr. Gallagher

Altar

Servers

Declan Hogan

Kellen Hogan

Lector Madelyn Magnier

Eucharistic

Ministers

Robin Verhose

Thank you to all those who helped with the Anointing of the sick Mass

and the St. Anne Novena in any way.

We especially want to thank Father Martin Daly for presiding over the

Liturgies.

iMercy: The Divine Hotspot

A Mission for the Jubilee year of Mercy

St. Rose Church, Belmar, New Jersey

August 22-24, 2016

7.00PM, St. Rose Church

Fr Bill Garrott,OP, a member of the Province of St Joseph based in New York City, will be at St. Rose

Church for a special parish mission for the Jubilee Year of Mercy. The iMercy mission is a chance to receive

the outpouring of Grade hoped for by Pope Francis in his declaration of a Jubilee Year of Mercy from

December 8, 2015 –0 November 30, 2016. Each evening will draw you more deeply into the reconciling love

of the Holy Trinity and help you experience God’s merciful touch. The iMercy evening preaching starts at

7.00PM but will be preceded by the praying of the rosary for anyone who wishes to come 20 minutes early.

Confessions will be heard each evening after the preaching. The parish of St. Rose warmly welcomes you to

join us as well as all summer visitors for this special Jubilee of Mercy event!

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