Church of Saint Mary Parish Bulletin: April 2, 2023

Parish Mission Statement

We, the community of Saint Mary’s, Manhasset, building on our rich heritage of Catholic faith and tradition, center ourselves in the Eucharist and honor God in proclaiming the Good News of Jesus Christ.

Guided by the Holy Spirit, we seek to be the presence of Christ through our liturgical, educational and social ministries. We dedicate our time, talent and treasure to the service of all as we build the kingdom of God in our world. We commit to this mission in the name of Jesus Christ.

Church of Saint Mary

1300 Northern Boulevard

Manhasset, New York 11030

(516)627-0385

Fax (516) 627-6070

www.saintmarysmanhasset.org

Schedule of Masses

Monday–Friday 9:00 AM

Saturday 9:00 AM, 5:00 PM

Sunday 7:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 10:30 AM, 12:00 Noon

Sacrament of Penance

Saturdays from 4:00-4:45 PM and by appointment. Please call 627-0385.

Anointing of the Sick

The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick is celebrated in the Chapel on the second Sunday of the month following the 10:30 AM Mass. If you are unable to come to Church, please call the Parish Office to make arrangements for Anointing or to receive the Eucharist.

Parish Office

627-0385 | Fax 627-6070

Monday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Tuesday - Friday 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Saturday - (phone only) 10:00 AM–1:30 PM

Sunday 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM

E-mail: information@stmary.ws

Parish Social Ministry

365-2705

Monday-Wednesday-Thursday 11:00 AM-3:00 PM

E-mail: socialmin@stmary.ws

St. Vincent de Paul Society: svdp@stmary.ws

Religious Education

627-4028

Monday 12:00 Noon-8:00 PM

Wednesday 9:00 AM–5:00 PM

Tuesday and Thursday 9:00 AM–6:00 PM

Closed on Friday

PARISH DIRECTORY

Pastoral Staff

Rev. Fr. Robert A. Romeo Pastor

627-0385 | ext. 1004 pastor@stmary.ws

Rev. Fr. Dominik Wegiel

Parochial Vicar

627-0385 | ext. 1006 frdominik@stmary.ws

Rev. Fr. Kingsley Nwanwa

Parochial Vicar

627-0385 | ext. 1089 frkingsley@saintmarysmanhasset.org

Parish Staff

Jane Clifford Bulletin Editor bulletin@stmary.ws

Jennifer Fedele Office Manager 627-0385

Marie T. Granieri

Director of Religious Education

627-4028 | ext. 1127 releddirector@stmary.ws

Vincent Hartley

Facilities Manager

627-0385 | ext. 1002

Kathleen Kosciusko Director of Parish Social Ministry 627-0385 | ext. 1126 kkosciusko@stmary.ws

Robert Levulis Music Director 313-7606

Vanessa Quiros

Parish Office 627-0385

vquiros@stmary.ws

Sr. Teresa Raftery, IHM

Adult Faith Formation 627-0385 | ext. 1010 traftery@stmary.ws

The Schools of Saint Mary Nursery through 12th Grade

Very Rev. Dom Elias Carr, Can. Reg., Ph.D. President 627-2711 president@stmary.ws

Norma Ragalli Stafford Director of Admissions 627-2711 | ext 1084 nstafford@stmary.ws

Edward Short Vice President of Development 627-2711 | ext 1120 eshort@stmary.ws

Eileen M. Symmons ’82, ’86 Director of Communications 627-2711

esymmons@stmary.ws

Kiera Gmelich Walsh Director of Alumni and Parent Relations 627-2711 | ext. 1162 kwalsh@stmary.ws

Sarah de Venoge Griffin ’02, ’06 Liaison for School Relations sgriffin@saintmarysmanhasset.org

St. Mary’s Elementary School 627-0184

www.stmary11030.org

Theresa A. Kemp Principal tkemp@stmary11030.org

St. Mary’s High School 627-2711

www.saintmaryshs.org

Gerard J. Buckley Principal gbuckley@saintmaryshs.org

From the Pastor’s Desk

Dear Parishioners,

Today the Church enters into the most solemn and holiest of her days. The 40 days of Lenten fasting, prayer, and almsgiving have been preparing us to celebrate the mysteries of our redemption. We experience our Passover from death to life through the saving and loving actions of Jesus.

Palm Sunday is a day of dichotomy. At the beginning of our liturgy, Jesus is hailed as King and the crowd cries out “Hosanna.” But the cries of joy will quickly turn into a call for His death. He will find those who loved and supported Him throughout His public life have run for cover. It is with this understanding that Holy Week begins. You will notice that we end the liturgy in silence as a reminder of the atmosphere we should create in our own lives. In the silence of our prayer, we listen to the words of these days; to experience the ritual and live it anew. Though they may be familiar words and actions, we are different and we must be open to the power of the Holy Spirit that wants to speak to us today and at this moment in our lives.

Holy Thursday celebrates the Institution of the Eucharist (Mass) and the creation of the priesthood. It is in the bread and wine (food for our journey) that Jesus will be remembered for all time. When we gather to worship the Lord at Mass, He becomes present not as a symbol under the Bread and Wine...but really and truly present, His Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity. We also learn how to live as the Disciples of Jesus. As He, who is Lord, washed the feet of the eleven, so we are called to be “foot washers” to one another. The Blessed Sacrament (the Eucharist) will be solemnly processed from the Church to the Chapel. The Altar of Repose will be in the chapel and the faithful are invited to spend time before the Lord in silence. The doors of the Church will be left open till 11:00 PM for the faithful to “come to sit and pray” before and with the Lord in the Eucharist.

Good Friday recalls when the ultimate act of love is given to us. Jesus willing dies on the cross to save us from our sins and to give us a share in everlasting life. At the 3:00 PM Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion, the Church invites us to venerate the wood of the Cross...that first altar of sacrifice of the New Covenant. At 7:00 PM, we will gather to walk the Stations of the Cross.

Holy Saturday the Church waits in silence for the first light of dawn that heralds the end of death because of that first Easter Morning. At the Easter Vigil on Holy Saturday night, (which is called the Mother of all Liturgies of the Church), we gather to hear the words of Sacred Scripture (the Bible). These words tell the history of our salvation. At the Gloria (which has not been sung in Lent) we will ring in Easter Day and the joyful hymns and songs of victory. Purple will be replaced by white and gold and the stark and bare Church will be filled with flowers and beauty as a sign of the joy of the Resurrection and New Life. It is the night that those adults who have been preparing for Baptism will be received into the Church.

Prepare, my sisters and brothers, to truly celebrate these days of wonder and awe. I invite and encourage you to participate in as many of the liturgies as possible. If you have never been to the Easter Vigil, I would encourage you to attend and let yourself be touched by the symbols and ritual. It is truly a moving and joyful night.

You will notice that the Church does not celebrate morning Mass during the Sacred Triduum (Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Holy Saturday). But to mark the solemnity and prepare for the celebrations in the evening, we gather at 9:00 AM to celebrate the Morning Prayer of the Church.

I also encourage you to take advantage of the Sacrament of Reconciliation (confession) to confess your sins and enter with purity into these wondrous days. Please note that Monday, April 3rd, is the Diocesan Day of Reconciliation. In every parish throughout the Diocese (and in the Archdiocese of New York and the Diocese of Brooklyn) priests will be available in all churches from 2:00 to 4:00 PM and from 6:00 to 9:00 PM for those wishing to go to Confession. Confessions will also be heard from 11:00 AM to 12:00 Noon on Holy Saturday. At Noon we will have the ceremony of the blessing of the baskets of food for your Easter tables.

There is much going on... and many blessings that will be offered to us. Use these days wisely so that together we may encounter the living God. I wish you and your families a blessed and joyful Holy Week.

In Jesus and Mary, Fr. Bob

Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord | April 2, 2023

J Stewards of God’s Gifts

Today we read and take part in Jesus’ Passion.

Living Stewardship ~ Pillar of Formation: As we enter into Holy Week, let us continue to grow closer to our Lord as we meditate on His Passion—read Scripture, pray the Rosary daily and attend the Masses and service during the Triduum (Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday/Easter Vigil).

The collection for Sunday, March 26, 2023 amounted to $24,238.00. The collection for Sunday, March 27, 2022 amounted to $23,007.00

Have you enrolled yet? Visit www.faithdirect.net. Our parish code is NY281.

We Care for Our Parish Community

Baptism

We celebrate Baptism at 1:30 PM on the second Sunday of the month and at 12:30 PM on the fourth Saturday of the month as scheduled. Please call the Parish Office at least one month in advance to see if a date is available and to arrange to fill out pre-baptismal paperwork. New parents are required to attend a Baptism preparation session held once every month. Those chosen as sponsors for Baptism should lead lives in harmony with the Catholic faith and the role of Godparent.”

Marriage

At least six months before you plan to be married and before you make arrangements for the reception, please make an appointment with one of the priests to begin the necessary preparations.

Children’s Education

Saint Mary’s Elementary School offers excellent education in the spirit of the Gospel from grades N, Pre-K to Eighth grade. For information call 627-0184.

Empowering Character, Innovation and Leadership in our students, Saint Mary’s High School is a dynamic, contemporary, Catholic value-centered school, combining a commitment to academic excellence and educational innovation, with a passion for learning, and an emphasis on moral character development through the pursuit of truth and discovered in faith and reason. For information call 627-2711.

The Religious Education Program provides excellent formation in the Catholic Faith for children in public or private schools. Preparation for First Holy Communion and Confirmation requires two years. Classes are held at St. Mary’s for Grades 1 through 5 on Tuesdays and Thursdays

4:30-5:30 PM. Classes also meet on Sundays from 9:3010:20 AM for Grades 1 through 8 and on Mondays from 7:00-8:00 PM for Grades 6, 7 and 8. We also offer the option of an online home program for Grades 1 through 7. For information about Grades 1-8 call 627-4028 or email Mrs. Marie Granieri at releddirector@stmary.ws.

Parish Social Ministryã

We care for our sisters and brothers through our Parish Social Ministry and Food Pantry. For information call 365-2705.

Youth Ministry

We reach out to our teens though our Youth Ministry Program. For information email youth@stmary.ws or visit stmarysyouth.weebly.com.

New Parishioners

We welcome new members to the Catholic Church and to Saint Mary’s Parish. If you are new in the area or interested in learning more about the Catholic faith, please call the Parish Office.

Opportunities For Prayer

The Church is open Monday to Friday until 8:45 PM, on Saturday until the end of the 5:00 PM Mass, and on Sunday until 6:00 PM so that we may have the opportunity for quiet prayer before the Blessed Sacrament. The Miraculous Medal Novena is said each Monday following the 9:00 AM Mass. Monday to Saturday the Rosary is said following the 9:00 AM Mass. Eucharistic Adoration is held every Monday from 3:00 to 5:00 PM in the Chapel. On First Saturdays, the Scriptural Rosary is recited following the 9:00 AM Mass.

Masses and Special Intentions

Ann Pardi

Stephen Sheehan

Sandy Pittman

Jeanette Albanese

Laarni Melliza

Donna Chesney

Erica Klock

Jacob Rivera

Masses for the Week

Monday, April 3rd

Monday of Holy Week

Is 42:1-7, Jn 12:1-11

9:00 AM | Christina Wiggins

Tuesday, April 4th

Theresa Fallon

Christine Marchese

Thomas Hyland

Nina Marie

Maria DeAngelis

James McCabe

Chuck Sockett

Moira Feely

Kristin O’Shea O’Keefe

Marguerite Barone

Robert Labriola

Vincent Nicky O’Donnell

Grace Williams

Jaxson Rivera

Irene Elber

Ronald Grubert

Fred Herman

Josephine Arkwright

Names will remain on the list for three months. Please email bulletin@stmary.ws if you would like to continue with the listing.

Eleanor Calandra

Antonio Matos

Michael Fahey

Hussey, James M., GySgt, USMC Jones, Scott B., LT, USN

Jones, Katherine L., LTJG, USN

LaManna, Vincent S., Jr., PVT, USA

Landolphi, Michael, ENS, USN

Lanza, Anthony E., LtCol, USMC

Tuesday of Holy Week

Is 49:1-6, Jn 13:21-33, 36-38

9:00 AM | Catherine Camera

Wednesday, April 5th

Wednesday of Holy Week

Is 50:4-9a, Mt 26:14-25

9:00 AM | Joseph Raffa

Thursday, April 6th

Thursday of Holy Week (HOLY THURSDAY)

Ex 12:1-8, 11-14, 1 Cor 11:23-26, Jn 13:1-15

9:00 AM | Morning Prayer

7:30 PM | Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper

Friday, April 7th

Friday of the Passion of the Lord (GOOD FRIDAY) Is 52:13-53:12, Heb 4:14-16, 5:7-9, Jn 18:1-19:42

9:00 AM | Morning Prayer

3:00 PM | Solemn Liturgy of the Passion

Saturday, April 8th

HOLY SATURDAY

125th Brigade Support Battalion

23rd Marine Regiment

25th Marine Regiment

2-4 GSAB Task Force Mustang

2-211th GSAB Task Force

War Horse

51st Security Force Squadron

75th Ranger Regiment

82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron

Alacqua, Alexander, 1LT, USA

Amerson, Jason, CPT, USA

Anderson, Michael, 1LT, USA

Arnold, James, LCpl, USMC

Avasthi, David, Capt, USAF

Baber, Joseph, Maj, USAF

Broderick, Evan, SGT, USA

Broderick, Steven, SN, USN

Brodie, Virgina H., 2ndLt, USMC

Brown, Jason, SGT, USA

Fontanetta, Joseph, Maj, USMC

Hayes, Andrew, Capt, USMC

Hernandez, Steven, SSgt, USAF

Higgins, James, GySgt, USMC

Hilton, Justin, SGT, USA

Hilton, Nathaniel, SGT, USA

Horner, Brian G., 1stLt, USMC

Howard, Edward, PV2, USA

Madden, Michael E., Major, USAF

Major, A. Edward, III, MAJ, USA

Marine Medium Tilt Rotor Squadron 161

Marine Transport Squadron 352 McGorry, Patrick F., HM2, USN

McKievear, Gary, LT, USA

Millau, Jeffrey, PFC, USMC Morris, Jr., Brian J., MAC, USN

O’Leary, Jason, SSgt, USAF

Petracca, Evan L., LTJG, USN

Quinn, Anthony, Jr., SGT, USA

Richardson, Timothy, PV2, USA

Radman, Paul Cpl, USMC

Rodi, Caroline G., CAPT, USN

Sharkey, John J., LtCol, USMC

Spivak III, Edmund, Capt, USAF Sweeney, Timothy, CPT, USA

Swersky, Roberto, Capt, USMC

Tafone, Samantha, SGT, USA

Ullrich, Kenneth C., HN, USN Unger, Matthew J., SPC, USA

Vachris, Madison LTJG, USN Wood, Kelly, BMSR, USN

Vigil of Easter

Gen 1:1-2:2, Ex 14:15-15:1, Is 55:1-11, Ez 36:16-17a, 18-28, Rom 6:3-11, Mt 28:1-10

9:00 AM | Morning Prayer

7:30 PM | Solemn Mass of the Easter Vigil

Sunday, April 9th

EASTER SUNDAY OF THE RESURRECTION OF THE LORD

Acts 10:34a, 37-43, Col 3:1-4, Jn 20:1-9

7:30 AM | Richard Masterson

9:00 AM | People of the Parish

10:30 AM | Gerard Endres, Jr. ’61

12:00 Noon | Edward Armstrong

Leslie Ann Kempa

Annette Marie Kempa

Don Scott

Marybeth & Gary Eggers

Beryl Bruce

12:15 PM | Nicholas Vitalo

If you have a service member that you would like to add to this list please e-mail bulletin@stmary.ws. Please include name, rank and branch of service.

Cover: Entry of Christ into Jerusalem. Artist: Anthony van Dyck (1599-1641).

Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord | April 2, 2023

Good Friday Collection

Pope Francis has asked our parish to support the Pontifical Good Friday Collection, which helps Christians in the Holy Land. Your support helps the church minister in parishes, provide Catholic schools and offer religious education. The Pontifical Good Friday Collection also helps to preserve the sacred shrines. The pandemic hit particularly hard the Christians in the Holy Land. Most of them depend on pilgrimages for work. In these times of crisis, the Pontifical Good Friday Collection is also necessary to meet the basic needs of the People of God still living in this Land where the Church was born. When you contribute to the Pontifical Good Friday Collection, you become an instrument of peace and join with Catholics around the world in solidarity with the Church in the Holy Land. For more information about Christians in the Holy Land, visit www.myfranciscan.org/good-friday.

Readings and Questions for Faith Sharing on Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord

Reading I: Acts of the Apostles 10:34a, 37-43

He commissioned us to preach to the people and testify that he is the one appointed by God to judge the living and the dead.

Reading II: Colossians 3:1-4

For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God.

Gospel: John 20:1-9

They did not yet understand the Scripture that he had to rise from the dead.

Question for Adults:

How does my life reflect my belief that Jesus truly died and rose from the dead?

Question for Children:

Do I understand the true meaning of Easter?

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Rosary Society

Our Mission Statement:

The Rosary Society fosters devotion to Mary through prayer and good works for causes that would be dear to her heart

Invest 20 minutes of your day to pray the Rosary, and see the difference it will make in your life.

If you would like the Rosarians to pray for a special intention, please e-mail us at rosarysociety@stmary.ws.

During Lent, Pray the Rosary!

This Lent, let the Mother of God... Strengthen you in your faith, Guide you in your doubts, Comfort you in your sorrows, and Rejoice with you in the gift of her Son, Our Lord and Savior.

SATURDAY, APRIL 22ND

ST. MARY’S ROSARY SOCIETY

ANNUAL COMMUNION BRUNCH

11:00 AM Mass with Induction of New Members Brunch Immediately Following at the Strathmore-Vanderbilt Country Club Guest Speaker: Rosarian Michele Bernic Raffle Baskets - Spring Plant Sale

New members of the Rosary Society will be inducted on April 22nd. Any woman of the parish interested in becoming a Rosarian can contact the Rosary Society at rosarysociety@stmary.ws for more information.

IMPORTANT! Any Rosarian who was never FORMALLY inducted (did not receive a blessed medal) may come forward and receive their medal at the April 22nd Mass. Please contact us by email at rosarysociety@stmary.ws if you wish to do so.

Society of St. Vincent de Paul

Today is Palm Sunday and the beginning of the holiest of Christian weeks. Let us pray for the grace to take up our own cross and to follow Jesus through death to new life. Please support the Society of St. Vincent de Paul so that together we can help the poor as they carry their cross of suffering and pain.

Our St. Vincent de Paul Conference is able to help our neighbors in need through the generosity of our St. Mary’s parishioners. Each time you donate, either through the collection slots at the doors of the church, or in an envelope marked for St. Vincent de Paul, you are helping our neighbors within St. Mary’s Parish. If you or someone you know is in need of assistance, contact the St. Vincent de Paul Society at 516-627-0385, ext. 1125, or email SVDP@stmary.ws. To donate furniture, clothing or household items, please call the store in Garden City Park at 516-746-8250. Thank you for your continued support.

Sunday of Divine Mercy

April 16, 2023

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament after the 12:00 Noon Mass.

Three Consecutive Holy Hours: 1:00-2:00pm 2:00-3:00pm 3:00-4:00pm (Join in any one).

Closing Benediction at 4:00pm.

Jesus’ Message of Mercy is summarized as ABC:

A- Ask for God’s Mercy

B- Be merciful to others

C- Completely trust in God’s mercy.

The Five Elements of the Message are summarized as FINCH:

F- Feast of Divine Mercy

I- Image of Divine Mercy

N- Novena of Divine Mercy

C- Chaplet of Divine Mercy

H- Hour of Mercy

We wish to feature the Chaplet of Divine Mercy this year. Jesus revealed it to Sr. Faustina as a powerful prayer He wants everyone pray. Sr. Faustina was interceding in her own words about a dire situation – to no avail. Then the Lord gave her the words of the chaplet, and as she began to pray those words the hand of the ‘angel of punishment’ was stayed! The Lord directed her to pray in those words, and to teach others to do the same.

“Encourage souls to say the chaplet which I have given you…Whoever will recite it will receive great mercy at the hour of death…When they say this chaplet in the presence of the dying, I will stand between My Father and the dying person, not as the Just Judge but as the Merciful Savior…Priests will recommend it to sinners as their last hope of salvation. Even if there were a sinner most hardened, if he were to recite this chaplet only once, he would receive grace from My infinite mercy. I desire to grant unimaginable graces to those souls who trust in My mercy…Through the Chaplet you will obtain everything, if what you ask for is compatible with My will” (Diary, 687, 1541, 1731).

The Chaplet can be prayed anytime, anywhere. The Lord also asked that it be recited as a novena over the 9 days before the Feast of Mercy (Divine Mercy Sunday). We can pray it for our own personal intentions, for others, for the Lord’s intentions. “By this novena [of chaplets] I will grant every possible grace to souls” (Diary, 796).

HAPPY DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY! May the Divine Mercy ever bless you and yours! And may you ever come to Him with the vessel of Trust – and draw!

The Chaplet of Mercy

Recite this chaplet on the beads of the Rosary in the following manner:

First of all, say one Our Father, one Hail Mary, and the I Believe in God.

On the Our Father Beads, say the following words:

Eternal Father, I offer You the Body and Blood Soul and Divinity of Your dearly beloved Son, Our Lord Jesus Christ, in atonement for our sins and those of the whole world.

On the Hail Mary Beads, say the following words:

For the sake of His sorrowful Passion, have mercy on us and on the whole world.

In conclusion, recite these words three times:

Holy God, Holy Mighty One, Holy Immortal One, have mercy on us and on the whole world.

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Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

Merciful God, as we enter Holy week, turn our hearts again to Jerusalem, and to the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Stir up within us the gift of faith that we may not only praise Him with our lips, but may follow Him in the way of the cross.

Jesus invites us to dwell within His Presence. And there to come to know the breadth and depth of His love, mercy and kindness that He shows to us. While it’s nice to read or study about the love and mercy of God, how radically different it is from experiencing His love and mercy.

So you are invited this Lenten season to carve out a few extra minutes to be still before God in at Adoration. Quiet your heart that you might hear His heart speak: Cor ad Cor. Heart to heart.

Yes, come with all your concerns and worries; come with all your hopes and desires; come with all your fears and unmet dreams; come with all your sin and what burdens you down; come as you are. But most importantly simply come with your heart. Place it all before Jesus present in the Blessed Sacrament. Quietly sit in His presence. Gaze upon Him as He tenderly gazes upon you. Listen to His quiet voice: Cor ad Cor. Heart to heart. How blessed to experience the love of God in so intimate a way at Adoration.

“Be still and know that I am God.” (Psalm 46:10)

“Jesus went up on a mountain by himself to pray.” (Matthew 14:22)

“Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door I will come in and eat with that person and they with me.” (Revelation 3:20)

“My soul finds rest in God.” (Psalm 62:1)

Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament with Benediction

Mondays 3:00 - 5:00 PM in the Church

RCIA and Adult Faith Formation

Do You Know Someone Who Would Like to Become a Catholic?

Our door is open for anyone who is interested in joining the Catholic Church, Learning more about the Faith we practice and becoming a fully initiated Catholic for anyone who has not received First Communion or Confirmation. In order to qualify as a Godparent in Baptism the person must have received all the Sacraments of Initiation. They include Baptism, Confirmation and Holy Communion.

The Lenten Prayer Groups completed their Prayer Sessions on March 30th and were very impressed with the time they had to discuss and pray over the Sunday Readings. All felt that they deepened their appreciation of the the readings and their love for the Mass.

Sister Teresa can be contacted about our RCIA and other Adult Faith Formation programs at 516-627-0385, ext. 1010. Her office hours are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday between 10:00AM and 4:00PM and other times by appointment.

Liturgical Ministry

Are You Interested in Serving St. Mary’s as an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion (EM) or a Lector?

The Diocese of Rockville Centre has announced Spring Training Dates and Locations

Please Note:

Only candidates recommended by the Pastor are eligible for the training

Send an email to Fr. Bob at pastor@stmary.ws to tell him of your interest in becoming an EM and/or Lector and give the date and location of the training session(s) you prefer

For Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, Part A* and Lectors

Tuesday, April 25th - St. Elizabeth in Melville - 7:00 - 10:00 PM

Saturday, June 3rd - St. Paul the Apostle in Brookville - 9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon

For Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, Part A*

Saturday, May 6th - Christ the King in Commack - 9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon

For Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, Part B* (presented in conjunction with Catholic Health)

Saturday, May 6th - Christ the King in Commack - 1:00 - 4:00 PM**

Tuesday, May 16th - St. Elizabeth in Melville - 6:30 - 9:30 PM

Saturday, June 3rd - St. Paul the Apostle in Brookville - 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM**

*Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion, Part A Training - This “BASIC” training is required of all those beginning as Ministers. Those wish to minister in hospitals, nursing homes, eldercare facilities, and to the homebound are required to attend Part B Training in addition to BASIC Training. BASIC Training must be taken before the Part B Training. If you have taken the Part A Training only in the past, but would now like to serve in hospitals, etc. you should indicate your interest in EM Part B Training only. Questions about EM training and service may be directed to Jane Clifford, Coordinator of EMs at St. Mary’s, at bulletin@stmary.ws.

**We are offering Part A and Part B on the SAME day. Those who attend Part A in the morning are welcome to bring lunch or leave for lunch and return for the 1pm Part B session. Only those pre-registered for part B will be allowed to stay for this second session.

Lector training may be taken by both new and experienced lectors. Questions about serving as a Lector at St. Mary’s may be directed to Rich Bentley, Coordinator of Lectors at St. Mary’s, at RBentley@downstate.edu.

Welcome New Parishioners

We welcome those who registered in our parish during March, 2023.

Mrs. Barbara Aloe and Family

Mr. & Mrs. Rahul Mathew and Family

Ms. Gabrielle Keating

Purgatorial Society

Mr. & Mrs. Montini Xavier and Family

Mrs. Anne Gennaro

Mrs. Alma Ilibassi

The following names have been enrolled in our Purgatorial Society beginning April 1, 2023.

Dorothy Freed Heiskell

Joan Marie Polcari

Angela Larocca

(Closed Easter Sunday)

We have beautiful items for Easter and All Occasions

The hours are after the 9:00 AM, 10:30 AM, & 12:00 Noon Masses. It is located in the Parish Ministry Center below the church.

Any inquiries, please call 526-627-0385 ext. 1033

Aniello Costaldo

Frank Emilio

Bread & Wine are offered this week in loving memory of Dolores Marino

Children’s Liturgy of the Word will not take place on Easter Sunday. We will resume on April 16th at the 9:00 AM Mass.

First Time

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Parish News

Bishop Barres Makes Pastoral Visit to St. Mary’s

This past Saturday, Fr. Bob joyfully welcomed Bishop John O. Barres to St. Mary’s to celebrate the 5:00 PM Vigil Mass. The Bishop took the time to meet parishioners before the Mass, concelebrated by Fr. Bob, Fr. Dominik, Fr. Kingsley, and Fr. Matthew. After the beautiful celebration of the Eucharist, Bishop Barres went to Immaculata Hall, where he met with students of the High School’s Performing Arts Program. The cast and crew of Cinderella were surprised by the visit and enthusiastically received his words of appreciation for their God-given talents. He prayed with them and asked for God’s blessings upon them before they took their positions to start the show. Thank you to Bishop Barres for the wonderful visit to our church and school. His presence truly blessed us!

If you missed the Bishop’s homily, please visit our livestream tab on www.saintmarysmanhasset.org and select March 25 to view the Mass.

Respect Life Ministry

RecapturetheBeat…

From the Heart Dinner Dance benefitting

Mothers and Babies of Good Counsel Homes

Surpassing its goal for this beautiful event would make it possible for Good Counsel Homes to dedicate funds toward expanding to Long Island.

Saturday, April 15, 2023

Cocktails 6:30 PM, Dinner 7:30 PM

Leonard’s Palazzo, 555 Northern Boulevard, Great Neck NY Cocktail Attire Glenn Drewes Orchestra

GoodCounselHomesisa501(c)(3)non-profitorganizationco-foundedin1985by Rev. Benedict Groeschel, CFR (1933-2014) and Christopher Bell, providing a loving home, care and compassion to homeless, expectant, and new mothers and their children. For tickets, journal and sponsorship opportunities go to GoodCounselHomes.org/Heart. Questions? Call Rosemary, Lynn or Sandra at Good Counsel (201-795-0637) or email Silvana_Cowden@GoodCounselHomes.org.

Marriage Struggling?

Do you feel alone?

Are you frustrated or angry with each other?

Do you argue or have you just stopped talking to each other?

Does talking about it only make it worse?

Are you separated or divorced, or thinking about separation or divorce?

Another marriage-saving weekend is coming to the Metro/New York Area:

April,

21-23 2023

November, 4-6 2022

The Retrouvaille Program helps couples through difficult times in their marriages. To be connected directly and confidentially to someone who can help, or to register, contact:

1-800-470-2230 or

www.helpourmarriage.org

Long Island/Metro Retrouvaille is a 5013c non-profit, peer ministry. Couples of all faiths, or no faith, are encouraged to attend, and no one is ever turned away for lack of funds.

Retrouvaille

(Retro vi – French for rediscover)

Because No Marriage is Beyond Hope

Phillipians 2:6-11- “Christ, though he was in the form of God did not regard equality iwth God. Rahter he emptied himself...humbled himself.” At times we need to empty ourselves of sin and be humble with our spouse.” God will reward our relationship as we express our love and communicate better with our spouse. Isaiah 50 says, “The Lord God has given me a well-trained tongue.” Check out a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Experience and learn the tools to enrich your relationship. You can find marriage encounter experiences online.

June 23-25, 2023 in Huntington, NY

Worldwide Marriage Encounter sponsors a variety of in-person and virtual marriage experiences, some on weekends and some on seven weekdays. Couples explore their relationship with each other, God, and the Church. Registration is limited; there is a $100 application fee. For more information or to apply, call Chuck & Maria Reiss at 631-486-8607 or https:// wwmenyli.org/.