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The Parish Family of
St. Catharine and St. Margaret Spring Lake, New Jersey
Rev. Harold F. Cullen, Pastor
FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
APRIL 24, 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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PARISH INFORMATION
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.
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
PASTORAL CARE: 732-449-5765
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: Those 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. 166.
Please remember our sick: Lenny
Matuch, George Hickey, Geraldine Smith Swiney, Margaret Smith, Agnes Marlowe, Jeff Finken, Dick Gearing, Bob Evans, Jacqueline Lullis, Lorraine McBride, Charles Williams, Jill Heck, Emile NeJame, 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: Nora O’Brien,
Angela Cairns Mitchell, Patricia McGrath, Martin R. Rizzo, James D. Cenna, Denise A. Carey, Tom Powers, Rita DeWyngaert, Anne T. Fleming, Ted Foley, Eleanor Nugent, Lois Byrne Gibson**
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..
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,. if you can help. It would be based on your timing and schedule.
Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 8th.
A Spiritual Bouquet and Card is available at the
St. Catharine Rectory Office
~MASS INTENTIONS~ ST. CATHARINE CHURCH MONDAY, April 25 8:00 AM Maureen Maher 12:00 PM (Chapel) William C. Lynch TUESDAY, April 26 8:00 AM Ruth Pfister 12:00 PM (Chapel) George Santich WEDNESDAY, April 27 8:00 AM (Chapel) Orie & Elaine Corino Anna Tinh Thi Nguyen Charles E. Bowers, Sr. Thomas Joseph Byrne, III Patrick Scatuorchio Brian Mahoney 12:00 PM (Chapel) Elizabeth & Hubert Brennan THURSDAY, April 28 8:00 AM Michael Clayton, 8th Anniv. 12:00 PM (Chapel) Celia Sweeney FRIDAY, April 29 6:45 AM Elisabeth R. Dubac 8:00 AM Edythe Sheehan Connolly Elizabeth Reid Andrea Raffetto Patrick Scatuorchio Joseph R. Downes John & Therese McGrath 12:00 PM (Chapel) Dr. & Mrs. Nicholas E. Hatrak SATURDAY, April 30 6:45 AM Peter Murphy 8:00 AM In mem of Beth O’Rourke 5:00 PM Dorothy Bardong SUNDAY, May 1 7:00 AM People of the Parish 9:00 AM Parish Memorial Mass Society 10:30 AM John McKean 12:00 PM (Chapel) Marie Hauck ST. MARGARET CHURCH SATURDAY, April 30 4:00 PM Mary E. McCarthy
SUNDAY, May 1 8:30 AM Bill, Mary & Mary Ellen Lutter 10:00 AM Adam Armetta 11:30 AM Robert Cox
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As I read the reports (and reactions) to Pope Francis’s
Apostolic Exhortation “The Joy of Love” over the
past week, I was reminded again of a statement that
Francis made shortly after he was elected Pope. At
that time, he said: “Jorge, do not change! Continue
to be your self, because to change at your age would
be ridiculous.”
Early on in his Pontificate he pledged himself “to
open doors a little more,“ and by his lifestyle as well
as his words, he has committed himself to make this
happen. He never espoused, or set out to change any
long held doctrine of the church, although some
Catholics have seen his statements, and this
document, as a capitulation to the pressures and the
values of the modern world.
Even before he wrote “The Joy of Love,” Francis
acknowledged this and commented onetime; “There
are always fears, but it is sometimes because they do
not read the texts, or they read news in a paper, or
article and they do not go to the source and read the
original words.” He used the example of
homosexual marriage, when it was raised at the
Synod preceding his latest document, giving rise to a
lot of wild speculation. He pointed out after the
Synod, “no one spoke about homosexual marriage
in the Synod. What we spoke about was how a
family that has a homosexual son or daughter, how
can they educate him/her, how can they raise him/
her; how can this family be helped to move forward
in this situation which is a little unprecedented? So
in the Synod they spoke about the family and about
homosexual persons in relation to their families
because it is a situation that we encounter many
times in the confessional”.
He went on to add: “we have to see how to help this
father, or this mother who accompanies this son or
daughter.”
At that time he also spoke on the matter of the
divorced and remarried., and said that at the Synod,
as in this document, what was done was that we
raised the question. “What can we do for them?
What door can be opened?” He added that
Communion alone was not a solution. “The solution
is integration. They are not excommunicated; that
is true but they cannot be godparents at baptism,
they cannot read the readings at Mass, they cannot
give out communion at Mass, they cannot teach
catechism. They cannot do seven things I have
listed here. Stop! If I take account of this it seems
to me, they are excommunicated de facto.”
“So, the question then” he said “is to open the doors
a little more.”
And now we have the image of Pope Francis
speaking in simpler words that his predecessors;
living simply; reminding us that Jesus had a
particular love for the poor, and telling us all,
whatever our situation or our weaknesses, to cheer
up, because God loves us. He tells us not to judge,
not to condemn. And in “The Joy of Love” he
reminds us:
In very clear terms:
that priests and bishops should not throw ideals at
people like stones but be aware of, and accepting of
mitigating factors, especially in dealing with marriage
and family life; the primacy of individual conscience
has to be respected; people in non traditional
marriages, including single parent marriages need to
be offered “understanding, comfort and
acceptance.”
Above and beyond all else, Pope Francis brings a
very strong message of respect for the individual into
the heart of the church, and makes it easier to sing
and mean it, in the words of the hymn we frequently
sing “all are welcome”: the net of belonging extends
to everyone.
Fr Harry Cullen
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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.
For further information, please contact Clare Freda at 732-904-0866 or cfreda@marysplacebythesea.
To register visit www.marysplacebythesea.org/2016walkathon
Faith in our Future
Currently, the St. Catharine-St. Margaret core
team members are meeting with representatives
from the other three parishes in our cohort.
At these meetings
1. Cohort members are reviewing the input from
the other parishes in the cohort.
2. Core team members are working in small
groups organized around four evaluation areas
(Sacramental Life, Evangelization, Catechesis
and Catholic Schools, Communal Life and
Stewardship and Administration).
3. Are talking about the implications of parish
evaluations and especially, the survey
conducted early in March.
Following this work, parish representatives will
prepare the cohort evaluations and suggestions
before sending them to the Diocesan Planning
Commission by May, 20 for review and feedback.
Final decisions will be made by Bishop O’Connell
after receiving final recommendations from the
Planning Commission and consulting with other
appropriate bodies.
Daughters of St. Catharine and
St. Margaret
Our next meeting is Thursday, April 28, 2016 @ 7:00PM in
St. Margaret Hall
Our guest speaker will be Dr. Jack Harrigan
Dr. Harrigan will present on the scientific aspects of the relationship of religion, spirituality &
health. Gretchen Stevens and the Daughters of St.
Catherine and St. Margaret have opened the program to men and women. Registration is not required
*Volunteers needed to bake or bring refreshments.
Please call Gretchen Stevens at 732-213-7475 or email Gretchenstevens22@gmail.com for more info.
Father Martin Padovani’s Books “Healing Wounded Emotions” ($13.00), and Healing Wounded Relationships” ($13.00) will be available to purchase at Daughters of St. Catharine—St. Margaret Meetings.
Everything’s Coming up Roses Presenting John Newman, “Singing Floral Designer”
St. Mark’s Altar Rosary Luncheon Thursday, May 12th
11:30am at Spring Lake Bath & Tennis Club Chicken Francaise\Crusted Salmon $40 Cash Bar. 50/50 Raffle Prizes
Reservations Due May 5th 732-223-2499
Please Join Us!
10thAnnual Pastoral Care Retreat
FRIDAY MAY 6, 2016
Caregivers - Day of Reflection and
Renewal at the Shore Caregivers - Come and experience a day of prayer,
reflection and renewal with other caregivers, both familial
and professional. Come, be refreshed at the shore and
enjoy a walk on the beach. Learn some simple practices
that will help you to be strengthened & uplifted while
caring for others.
REGISTRATION FEE: $40 (Deadline April 29th)
Includes: *Continental Breakfast * Hot Lunch * Copy of
John P. Gatton’s Book. Register Online at:
www.dioceseoftrenton.org/pastoralcare
For More Information: Contact- Deanna Sass at: 609-
403-7157 or e-mail: dsass@dioceseoftrenton.org
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. IT’S FREE! SAVE THE DATE: SUNDAY, JUNE 27th at 3PM. FATHER ALPHONSE’S ORCHESTRA-BY-THE-SEA CONCERT in St. Catharine’s Church.
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Spirituality and the Arts Please keep an eye on this bulletin for information about a series of music, art and poetry at St. Catharine church in the coming months. Michaline Manno and our Liturgical Music Director, Jarred Tofaro are working behind the scenes to bring some interesting and inspiring events to parishioners of St. Catharine-St. Margaret’s.
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.
April 16/17, 2016
First Collection Summary By Mass
St. Margaret’s
Saturday 4.30PM $ 2,566.00
Sunday 8.30AM $ 2,129.00
Sunday 10.00AM $ 1,625.00
Sunday 11.30AM $ 1,784.00
Total St Margaret’s $ 8,104.00
St. Catharine’s
Saturday 5.00PM $ 2,069.00
Sunday 7.00AM $ 1,799.00
Sunday 9.00AM $ 1,329.00
Sunday 10.30AM $ 2,708.00
Sunday 12.00PM (Chapel) $ 2,152.00
Total St Catharine’s Church $10,057.00
Contributions that come in the mail $2,023.00
Total Collection $20,184.00
SCS FUNDRAISER AT BARLOW’S TO BENEFIT THE CLASS OF 2017
St. Catharine-St. Margaret Men’s Group Starting in May, 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.
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Congratulations Confirmation Class 2016
Charles Joseph Armstrong Nathaniel Nicholas Aquino
John Casimir Beattie Phillip Stephen Bennett
Brooke Agatha Bertolinoo Nolan Michael Boehmcke
Maggie Catherine Brennen Mark William Buerck Carlia Anne Caamanio Paige Clare Cardunner
Anna Rose Cahill Abigail Elizabeth Carson Jordan Colette Cheche
Christopher Xavier Clark Mike Paul Cucciniello
Gary Jake Sebastian Dempsey Christopher James Dicso
Michael Stephen Dora Patrick Xavier Dwyer
Mary Rose Christa Eknoian Kieran Thomas Flanagan
Gary Joseph Fletcher Isabella Francesca Furfaro Liam Lawrence Gallagher
Brian Michael Gilbert Ainslie Anastasia Hackett Brendan Beuvon Hagerty
Kyle Thomas Harms Emma Beatrice Naggy Daphne Teresa Nesney Kristof Thomas Nikola
Erin Colleen O’Dea Michael Gerrard O’Hearn John Alexander O’Hern
Duncan Barnabas Hathaway
Sophia Julia Hegel Catharine Rose Hersh Kellen Anthony Hogan Declan Daniel Hoverter Morgan Genivieve Iglay
Anna Nino Maria Kavtaradze Grace Elizabeth Kayal
Christian Sebastian Keane Emma Elizabeth Ann Krebs
Carly Marie Krokosz Abigail Rose Llach
Alessia Lucia Lubrano Erin Brigid Lucid
Michael Xavier Maquire Ricky Michael Mariani
Sharon Anne Marks Eugene Matthew Masonius
Isabella Rose Mastrocola Emma Nicole Mastrorilli
Isabella Rose Matuch Andrew Sebastian Mazza
Eden Carmen McBride Emma Cecilia McBride Erin Gertrude McBride Dale Joachim McNally
Catherine Anne McWeeney Christopher Michael Meehan
Kristin Bridget Metelski Benjamin Gregory Meyer
Justin Paul Miller Thomas Simon Miller
Tobin Stephen Milkowski Taylor Bridget Mikolajczyk
Jack Peter Monahan Catherine Anne Murphy
Matthew Anthony Murray Anna Margaret O’Neill
Michael Augustine O’Shaughnessy
Shane James Panzini Machaela Patrick Patterson
Ryan Andrew Perry Thomas Henry Perry
Olivia Catherine Peters Haylay Cecilia Petrosini Grace Grace Phuharic Dillion Robert Quinn
Peter Sebastian Riccio Owen Luke Rigney
Troy Francis Rudolph
Morgan Elizabeth Sachs Anthony Nicholas Santos
Nicloe Julia Sestito Teddy Thomas Sharkey Autum Elizabeth Siliato
Emma Brigid Spang Mary Elizabeth Sullivan
Liam Patrick Sullivan Alessandria Matilda Swart
Ryan Robert Sy Jenna Marie Thomas
Grace Christina Tronolone Megan Emma Tronolone
Grace Ann Webster Grace Catherine Werner Maeve Faith Westhoven
Grace Rose Whalen Megan Elizabeth White
Author Visits St. Catharine School Students New York Times best-selling author, Nancy Kurlick, visited SCS students in grades K - 4. She read excerpts from her books, answered questions about being a writer and signed books for the students. BookTowne in Manasquan arranged for the visit with Mrs. Anna Patane, who oversees the Media Center at SCS. Mrs. Kurlick told the students that she writes funny books for kids because she wants them to laugh out loud and to love reading as much as she does. While listening to her stories, there was definitely plenty of giggles to go around!
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Registration
St. Catharine School St. Catharine school is currently
registering students for the 2016-
2017 school year that begins in
September.
This year 14 Eighth grade students applied and
were accepted into CBA. Four students were
accepted into Red Bank Catholic High School; 16
were accepted into St Rose High School; 2
students will be attending Trinity Hall, 3 students
will attend Wall Twp High School and 5 students
will attend Manasquan High School.
St Ann Mausoleum & Cemetery
For information call Greg (908 309 6268)
A Liturgical Ministry Schedule for St. Margaret Church Saturday, April 30th & Sunday, May 1st
SAT. 4:00PM SUN. 8:30AM SUN. 10:00AM SUN. 11:30AM
Celebrant Fr. Gallagher Fr. Dunlap Fr. Cullen Fr. Dowd
Altar Server
Ryan Maguire Jackie Drudy Anna Drudy
Phillip Bennett
Cioacchino Panzini Michael Liddy Liam Hoverter
David Frost Isabel Giordano George Kruse Liam Sullivan
Jack Easter Bridgit Kane
Jacqueline Bradley
Lector John Nugent Joe Liddy Patrice Degnan Ramon Cuasay
Eucharistic Minister
Helen Nugent Carol Gerrard Rudy Talarico
Maureen Liddy Candace Brandmayr
Virginia Cox Steve Mazur
Gail Sullivan Yanira Chiszar
Geraldine Quigley Liz Nesnay
Lourdes Cuasay Florence Tedesco
Tina DeSantis-Gilurso
Liturgical Ministry Schedule for St. Catharine Church Saturday, April 30th & Sunday, May 1st
SAT. 5:00PM SUN. 7:00AM SUN. 9:00AM SUN. 10:30AM
Celebrant Fr. Cullen Fr. Morley Fr. Weiser Fr. Padovani
Altar Server
Mary Cate Pilla Christopher Clark Tilly O’Connor
Duncan Hathaway Morgan Crowley
Shayne Leddy Aidan Quinn Dillon Quinn
Erin Paniscotti Nathaniel Riehl
Delia Mullen Kaitlynne Cies
Isabel Giordano
Lector Michelle McMahon Jane Kulaga Isabella Maguire Sr. Barbara Williams
Eucharistic Minister
Peg Gontkof Bill King Pam King
Tara Crowley
John Hillyard Megan Gepp John Briscoe
Kathleen Briscoe
Madeline Magnier Linda Drasheff Patricia Wright
Greg Scheuermann
Linda Rosa Carl or Marie Agliozzo
Hugh Meehan
Liturgical Ministry Schedule for St. Catharine Chapel Sunday, May 1st
12 NOON
Celebrant Fr. Padovani
Altar Server Declan Hogan Kellen Hogan Ryan Caufield
Lector Missy Shaw
Eucharistic Minister
Theresa Abel Anita Kruse
Michael Mastororilli
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.
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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 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
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 Paul Leddy 908-309-8537 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
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
On the Lighter Side…… While attending a Pre-Cana session
before they got married, Walter and his
future wife, Ann, heard the instructor
explain: “It is essential that husbands
and wives know the little things that
are important to each other”.
The instructor then addressed the men:
“Guys, can you name your future
wife’s favorite flower?” Walter leaned over and touched his
fiancé’s arm gently, and whispered:
“Gold Medal, All Purpose, isn’t it?”
Thus began Walter’s life of celibacy.
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