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THE CATHOLIC COMMUNITY OF SAINT MARTHA
May 3, 2015 | 5th Sunday of Easter
MASS SCHEDULE
Sunday Mass:
Saturday Vigil
Sunday
5:00 pm
7:30 am
9:00 am
10:30 am
12:00 noon
4:00 pm
Daily Mass:
Monday thru Saturday
8:00 am
First Friday Mass:
8:00 am
10:00 am
SACRAMENTS
Anointing of the Sick: Please call the parish office to
make arrangements.
Baptisms: 1st & 3rd Sundays at 1:15 pm. Please call
the parish office to make arrangements. Parents’
Preparation Session is on the last Friday of the month at
7:00 pm.
Confessions: Saturday, 3:00-4:00 pm or by
Appointment
Marriages: Please call the parish office to make
arrangements one year in advance.
DEVOTIONS
Exposition & Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament:
Fridays, 8:30 am - 9:30am
CLERGY & PASTORAL STAFF
Pastor:
Rev. David Swantek
Assisting Priests:
Rev. Bill Bausch
Rev. Dominic Fuccile
Rev. Gerry Marchand
Rev. John Spino
Deacons:
Fran Groff
Ted Kotz
Staff:
Director of Religious Education: Georgina Kotz
Religious Education Secretary: Liz Caracciolo
Coordinator of Youth Ministry: Bob Morris
Director of Liturgical Music:
Lou Letizia
Business Manager/Accountant: Nancy Dormanski
Parish Secretaries:
Mary Nelson
Fran Olson
OFFICE HOURS
Monday thru Friday
8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Tuesday
Wednesday
Saturday
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
9:00 am – 12:00 noon
SPECIAL HOLIDAY SCHEDULES &
INCLEMENT WEATHER CLOSING:
Please telephone the Parish Office
First Saturday Devotion: Follows 8:00 am Mass
Novenas: Follows 8:00 am Masses – Miraculous
Medal (Wednesday) & St. Jude (Friday)
Rosary: Monday-Saturday 7:35 am & following
8:00 am Mass; Sunday 7:05 am
3800 Herbertsville Road
Point Pleasant, NJ 08742-5499
Phone: 732-295-3630
Fax: 732-295-9315
www.saintmartha.net
We welcome all who seek to grow in faith and love just as St. Martha welcomed Jesus into her home.
If you’d like to join our parish please call 732-295-3630.
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MAY 2-3
5TH SUNDAY OF EASTER
READINGS FOR THIS WEEK
Sun:
Reading
2nd Reading
Gospel
Mon: 1st Reading
Gospel
Tue: 1st Reading
Gospel
Wed: 1st Reading
Gospel
Thur: 1st Reading
Gospel
Fri:
1st Reading
Gospel
Sat: 1st Reading
Gospel
Reg. Collection: Support of St. Martha Church
2nd Collection: Building and Grounds
MASS INTENTIONS
Saturday, May 2
5:00 pm George W. Lang
Sunday, May 3
7:30 am Frank Cicalese, Jr.
9:00 am Morgan Miller
10:30 am Catherine Picinich
12:00 pm People of the Parish
4:00 pm Frederick & Antoinette
VandenHeede
Monday, May 4
8:00 am John Simmonds
Tuesday, May 5
8:00 am Barbara Heindle
Wednesday, May 6
8:00 am Mary Gunsiorowski
Thursday, May 7
8:00 am Margaret “Maude” Grogan
Friday, May 8
8:00 am Mary Ellen Slocum
Saturday, May 9
8:00 am Mary Powner
Acts of the Apostles 9:26-31
1 John 3:18-24
John 15:1-8
Acts of the Apostles 14:5-18
John 14:21-26
Acts of the Apostles 14:19-28
John 14:27-31a
Acts of the Apostles 15:1-6
John 15:1-8
Acts of the Apostles 15:7-21
John 15:9-11
Acts of the Apostles 15:22-31
John 15:12-17
Acts of the Apostles 16:1-10
John 15:18-21
Need Help? Call St. Vincent de Paul at 732-2953630 ext 33. Our parish is here to help
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION
St. Martha’s Parish is happy to celebrate the
First Holy Communion of our young parishioners.
They will receive the Sacrament of Holy Communion for the first time at the 12 noon mass today. Please welcome them and their families,
and pray and rejoice with them as they prepare their hearts to receive Jesus for the first
time.
MEMORIAL GIFTS: MAY 2 - 8
Flowers to Mary:
Tabernacle Candle:
1st
Razilawech Family
Brach Family
NEPAL EARTHQUAKE
OUR DEARLY DEPARTED
Please remember in your prayers the recently
deceased members of our parish, especially
Alfonso Lentini.
ST. GREGORY’S PANTRY NEEDS
Diapers, juices, baby food, powder, wipes, etc.
LOW-GLUTEN HOST
Available upon request before Mass in the sacristy
All Catholics in the Diocese of Trenton are
asked to pray for the victims of the tragic
earthquake in Nepal. The devastation there is
almost incomprehensible to us. Anyone able
and willing to help is encouraged to contribute
directly online: www.crs.org or send contributions directly to:
Nepal Earthquake Relief
Catholic Relief Services
PO 17090 Baltimore, MD 21297-0303
Thank you. Bishop O'Connell
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WOMAN BEHOLD YOUR SON
Br. Kolping, a 19th century
was in the upper room when Jesus
Lets thank God for giving us - not a
Catholic advocate to laborers and
sent his Holy Spirit upon the Apostles
taskmaster, or a cruel overlord, but a
craftsmen, said "God did not give
- the same Holy Spirit that lives inside
mother -his own mother to watch over
mankind a maid, but a mother." This
of us ("God has poured his love into
and care for us at those two important
speaks to us not only of Mary's
their hearts through the Holy Spirit
moments.
orientation towards us, but also of
which has been given to them"
how much God cares for us. Still,
Romans 5:5).
many folks today ask - can Mary really
help us?
This Holy Spirit lived in Mary and
lives in us - connecting us and our
What do the scriptures say?
prayers to Almighty God and to Jesus'
"When the wine failed, the mother
own mom, making her our mother
of Jesus said to him, "The have no
too. Good mothers always stand up
wine." And Jesus said to her, "O
for their children and want what's best
woman, what have you to do with me?
for them - even when the children
My hour has not yet come." His
don't want it themselves. Good
mother said to the servants, "Do
mothers share in the important
whatever he tells you" (Jn 2:3-5).
moments of their children's lives - be
Since the beginning of the Church
In Christ,
(ps. NFL draft! woohoo)
those moments of joy, of pain, of loss,
the experience of millions of
or of gain. As the Catechism states,
Christians testifies to what that young
"Because her love for us never ceases,
bride and groom experienced on their
we can be sure that she will plead for
wedding day - Mary does help us. As
us in the two most important
she protected the bride and groom
moments of our life: now and at the
from embarrassment, she also
hour of our death."
protects us from embarrassment. She
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is
the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for us sinners - now, and at the hour
of our death. Amen.
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Words to Find:
"Children, let us love not in word or speech
but in deed and truth" (1 Jn 3:18).
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732-295-3630 Ext 36
The Morning After & the Resurrection
Several years ago there was a song sung by
Maureen McGovern called “The Morning After”. This song can easily be equated to the
miracle of Easter. Jesus, during the three days,
instituted the Holy Eucharist, suffered on the
cross for our sins, and conquered death which
purchased our redemption. Easter Sunday was
“The Morning After.”
As we look at the lyrics to the song, they too
tell the same story. “There’s got to be a morning
after, if we can hold on through the night. We
have a chance to find the sunshine, let’s keep
on looking for the light.” During Holy week, we
liturgically recreated the Passion, reliving the
agony of Jesus Crucified, a darkness that literally changed the world. Now, during these next
50 days we relive “The Morning After” as we
continue to walk in the light of the Resurrection.
We are an Easter People and ALLELUIA is our
song!!
They who sing pray twice!
- Saint Augustine
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS GIFT AUCTION
Inspired by Gospel values, this lay organization leads all to join to grow spiritually by offering person-to-person service to those who are in
need and suffering. All requests are held confidential. 732-295-3630 x33
There will be a Gift Auction hosted by the
Knights of Columbus to benefit the knight’s
charitable activities.
Donations are being requested. All items
must be new. Prizes in the past have included
bicycles, boogie boards, small appliances, gift
baskets, gift cards, and many other items. Donations can be dropped off at the parish office.
The gift auction takes place on Saturday,
June 20. The doors will open at 6:00 pm and
the auction will begin at 7:30 pm. Admission is
$10 and includes a sheet of tickets. Light refreshments will be served so feel free to bring
your own dinner.
ST VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY’S MEGA FIFTY FIFTY
This is the conference's major fund raiser and
only 500 tickets will be sold. Tickets for $100 or
$25 shares can be purchased by leaving a message at 732-295-3630, ext. 33 and someone will
return your call. Tickets will also be on sale outside of church of May 16/17 and May 23/24.
The drawing will be held May 31st at 1:30 pm.
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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION INFORMATION
YOUTH MINISTRY
732-295-3630 x 35
reled@saintmartha.net
with Bob Morris
All High School Youth Are Welcome!!
732-295-3630 ext. 31
youth@saintmartha.net
“If you ate only one meal a week, would you
survive? It is the same for your soul. Nourish it
with the Blessed Sacrament.”
- Saint André Bessette
Faith at Home: Mother’s Day is next Sunday.
Make Mother’s Day cards for grandmothers,
godmothers, elderly neighbors. Make one for
Mom too! Thank them for the gift of life.
Registration for Religious Education for 20152016 is now open. Forms were sent home with
children and also may be found at the entrances of the church. Deadline is June 12.
First Holy Communion: We congratulate all of
our young parishioners who received their first
Holy Communion. We look forward to seeing
them and their families at Mass every Sunday!
SonSpark Labs VBS: Discover God’s Plan 4U!
Week of June 22-26, 9:30 am to 12:30 pm. Signup deadline is May 15. Forms can be found
near the entrances of the church. Volunteers
needed. Call 732-295-3630, Ext. 37 or email
reled@saintmartha.net to volunteer or for more
information.
Grade 7: The next session is Thursday, May 7.
Remember that your Service Reflection paper is
due in June!
Grade 8: The last Thursday session for this year is
May 28. Please turn in any assignments that are
due (Gospel reflections, sponsor information,
Saint paper, letter to Father Dave). Service Reflection is due June 1. Confirmation Retreat:
Saturday, June 6.
Thank you to all those that nominated students for this year’s Anna M. White scholarship,
and thank you to those nominated students for
submitting your applications. Applicants will
soon be coming in for interviews and the results
will be announced later this month. Good luck
to all.
There’s one more week left to register for the
New Jersey Catholic Youth Rally at Great Adventure on Sunday, May 17. This is open to all
teens and their families. The cost is $45.00, ($20
for the meal if you already have a season ticket) which includes admission, parking, an allyou-can-eat buffet, and a free bounce back
ticket. In between the opening ceremonies and
the Closing Mass, there will be plenty of time to
enjoy the rides. Please let me know by May 8 if
you would like to go.
There will not be a youth group meeting next
Sunday night because it will be Mother’s Day.
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HOLY INNOCENTS
Did you know that St. Martha’s offers a program
for children with special needs that provides instruction so all children of God can make their
sacraments? Contact Kathy Jobes at 732-4580707, Stephanie Correa at 732-279-6406, or
Michele Kozal at 732-370-1148.
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AROUND THE DIOCESE
May 6 – “Happy Are – Beatitudes” Retreat at St.
Joseph by the Sea, 732-892-8494
May 8-9 – Diocesan Marriage Summit at Georgian Court,
www.dioceseoftrenton.org/marriagesummit
May 12 – “Unmasking the Idols” Retreat at St.
Joseph by the Sea, 732-892-8494
May 15-17 – “Come to the Water” Silent Retreat
at St. Joseph by the Sea, 732-892-8494
June 14-20 – “Joy to the World” Preached Retreat at Maris Stella Retreat Center, 609-4942917 or pdotzauer@comcast.net
July 6-12 – Silent Directed/Private Retreat at Maris Stella Retreat Center, 609-494-2917 or
pdotzauer@comcast.net
August 17-23 – Private Retreat at Maris Stella Retreat Center, pdotzauer@comcast.net or
609-494-2917
SHARING OUR TREASURE
Weekend of April 25/26
Weekly Offerings
Bequests
Religious Education
$ 15,020.98
$
$
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EASTER COLLECTION HISTORY
Easter 2012
Easter 2013
Easter 2014
Easter 2015
$ 43,910.00
$ 39,477.00
$ 42,056.00
$ 46,213.00
“Give and gifts will be given to you … For the
measure with which you measure will in return
be measured out to you.”
Luke 6:38
THANK YOU
St. Martha's Rosary Altar Society wishes to thank
everyone who donated items and helped
make 130 Easter baskets that were donated to
St. Gregory's Pantry.
ORGANIZATIONS
ANNULMENT MINISTRY: please contact the office to
learn more. 732-295-3630.
BEREAVEMENT GROUP: meets the 1st Sunday of the
month at 10:00 am. Please call the office to
sign up. 732-295-3630.
INTERCESSORY PRAYER GROUP 1st Monday (11:00 am)
Contact Annette Richards 732-674-6935.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS meets 2nd Wednesday of
the month at 7:30 pm.
MOM’S BIBLE STUDY Tuesdays, (9:30 am -11:00 am)
Information: Sue Byington (908-489-9288).
PARISH BIBLE STUDY Tuesdays, 7:30 pm–9:00 pm.
Info: Michael Tuohy, 908-902-1725.
PRECANA CONFERENCE AT ST. MARTHA CHURCH
Next session is June 27, 2015 at 10:00 am. To
register, go to www.dioceseoftrenton.org/mar
riage-preparation-events/ and scroll down to
June. Questions - call AnnMarie at 732-206-0053.
R.C.I.A. A process of prayer, study and spiritual
formation prepares adults for entrance into
community with the Church. Any adult interested in learning about our Catholic faith is invited to call the Parish office.
RESPECT LIFE COMMITTEE meets May 12 (Tuesday) in
the Meeting Room.
ROSARY ALTAR SOCIETY meets 1st Monday at noon.
Call Sharon Hettenbach, 732-892-6490.
ROSARY MAKERS meets every other Friday at
10:00 am. Call Sharon Hettenbach, 732-8926490.
SACRED STEPPERS Mondays, 10 am – 12 pm.
SEPARATED AND DIVORCED meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays
(7:30 pm – 9:00 pm). Contact Arlene, 732-7141747.
ST. MARTHA’S LEARNING CENTER for God’s special
needs children. Stephanie: 732-279-6406.
WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY Thursdays, at 9:00 am. Call
Janet, 732-836-0303 to reserve material.
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