Society of St. Vincent de Paul

THE NEXT SVDP MEETING IS TUESDAY, MAY 2ND at 7:00 PM in the Saint John Paul II Room. New members are always welcome!

We invite you to explore the St. Vincent de Paul Society of St. Mary’s Church. There are no special qualifications to join, other than the desire to join with others in helping Neighbors in need. As a group, we meet monthly. Come decide for yourself if God is calling you to this special Ministry.

Today, we celebrate “Good Shepherd Sunday” where we reflect on Jesus’ care and love of us and hear his words, “I came so that they may have life and have it more abundantly.” By your gift to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul you will reveal the love of the “Good Shepherd” to your suffering brothers and sisters.

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.

The Fourth Sunday of Easter | April 30, 2023

John 10: 7-10: “I am the gate for the sheep. Whoever enters through me will be saved, and will come in and go out and find pasture. I have come in order that you might have life-life in all its fullness.” Enter that Gate by bringing your spouse on a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Experience. There you will find the green pasture, and Jesus will give your relationship new lifelife in all its fullness.

June 2-4, 2023 in Upton, MA

June 23-25, 2023 and September 22-24, 2023 in Huntington, NY

August 11-13, 2023 in CT

October 20-22, 2023 in VT

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/.

Mother’s Day Spa Basket Raffle

Sponsored by the Fr. William A. Daly Columbiettes

6 beautiful spa baskets will be raffled off on Sunday, May 7th, after the 12:00 Noon Mass Tickets will be sold after all Masses May 6th -7th