Religious Education

Dear St. Mary Religious Education Family,

What a gift it is to be surrounded by the beauty of spring. I cannot help but snap pictures of the beautiful cherry blossoms and sprouting daffodils when passing by them. Also in this time of new beginnings, joy is ever present in the sacrament of First Holy Communion. St. Mary’s First Communicants begin their Catholic journey anew, upon receiving the holy Eucharist for the first time. From the beginning, the celebration of the Lord’s Eucharist has been the center of the Church’s life. And the sacramental life of grace continues in Confirmation with the gifts of the Holy Spirit. It is wonderful to see our eighth grade students continuing their study with Catechists Mrs. Palumbo and Mrs. Sipress. They understand that, in many ways, their faith journey has just begun together with the Holy Spirit.

Let us ask our Lady of the Rosary, to obtain for St. Mary’s First Communicants and Newly Confirmed the grace from her Son to receive Him always worthily and with a spirit of thanksgiving.

Blessings, Mrs. Granieri

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.

Easter Season Prayer Group Now Meeting

on Thursdays at 1:00PM or 7:30PM until May 25th. All are welcome to either session whether or not you attended during Lent. The group meets in the library in the Parish Ministry Center below the Church.

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.

Easter Flower Offerings Donated BY

Ms. Laura Bruno

Dr. Barry Smith & Mrs. Yuan Cai

Mr. & Mrs. John McGillick

Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Passalacqua

Ms. Rosemarie Endrizzi

Mr. & Mrs. Erick Gonzalez

Mr. & Mrs. Luigi Ianiro

Mr. Laurence O’Neill

Mr. & Mrs. James Grant

Mr. & Mrs. Pierenzo Calosso

Ms. Frances Pierce

Ms. Marilyn Salierno

Mr. & Mrs. Slavko Bernic

Mr. & Mrs. John Papa

Mr. & Mrs. Douglas LaRegina

Mr. & Mrs. Donald J. Murphy

Mr. & Mrs. Robert E. Nolan

Mrs. Irene Lourenso

Dr. & Mrs. Che-Meng Chang

Mrs. Joyce Spincola

Mr. & Mrs. Robert P. Patrizzo

Mrs. Santino Di Fiore

Mr. & Mrs. Fred J. Hentschel

Mr. & Mrs. John Sheehan

Mr. & Mrs. Michael D. Morici

Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Gary

Mrs. Ursula Kenny

Maria Aryer

Mr. & Mrs. Carlos Blanco

Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Rowan

Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Doroszczyk

Mr. & Mrs.Edward T. Berestecki

Mrs. ELizabeth Gillen-Toher

Mr. Richard Salat

Mr. & Mrs. Peter B. McAree

D’Auria-Przonek

Mr. & Mrs. Angelo Sabella

Mr. & Mrs. John Lynch

Mr. & Mrs. Thomas P. Howell Jr.

Mr. Andrew DiGiacomo

Mr. & Mrs. F. Barry Ryan

We have beautiful items for 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

Bread & Wine are offered this week in loving memory of Joseph Brincat

Business Owners:

Please consider advertising in our bulletin. It’s a great way to support our parish. Call our new printer, LPi at 1-800-477-4574 or visit their website www.4lpi.com for more information. We are in region 03.

Readings and Questions for Faith Sharing on the Fifth Sunday of Easter

Reading I: Acts of the Apostles 6:1-7 The word of God continued to spread.

Reading II: 1 Peter 2:4-9

You are “a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people of his own so that you may annouce the praises” of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.

Gospel: John 14:1-12

“I am the way and the truth and the life, No one comes to the Father except through me.”

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Question for Adults:

Jesus has prepared a special place for me. What is my response to His gift?

Question for Children: How can I make myself into a spiritual house where God dwells?