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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