Church of Saint Mary Parish Bulletin: August 13, 2023

CHURCH of SAINT MARY

The Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

August 13, 2023

Reverend Father Robert A. Romeo | Pastor

Reverend Father Dominik Wegiel | Parochial Vicar

Reverend Father Rafal Borowiejski | Parochial Vicar

Reverend Father Edward Obi, MSP | Parochial Vicar

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

Thursday 7:00 AM (when school is in session)

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. Rafal Borowiejski Parochial Vicar

Rev. Fr. Edward Obi, MSP Parochial Vicar

Parish Staff Jane Clifford Bulletin Editor bulletin@stmary.ws

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

Jennifer LaChance Office Manager 627-0385 information@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

Masses and Special Intentions

Stephen Sheehan

Sandy Pittman

Moira Feely

Marguerite Barone

Ronald Grubert

Josephine Arkwright

Anna Forte

Dr. Michael O’Grady

Masses for the Week

Monday, August 14th

St. Maximilian Kolbe, Priest & Martyr

Dt 10:12-22, Mt 17:22-27

9:00 AM | Zoila Verdicia

5:00 PM | Ruth Marchese

Theresa Fallon

Christine Marchese

Thomas Hyland

Nina Marie

Maria DeAngelis

James McCabe

Chuck Sockett

Vincent Nicky

O’Donnell

Laarni Melliza

Donna Chesney

Erica Klock

Jacob Rivera

Jaxson Rivera

Gladys Jean

Douglas Martocci, Sr.

Katharine Whelan

Carol Furciato

Mason

Maria Borowiejska

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

Lucia Di Re

Kristin O’Shea O’Keefe

Mary Hessah

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

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

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

Tuesday, August 15th

The Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Rv 11:19a, 12:1-6a, 10ab, 1 Cor 15:20-27, Lk 1:39-56

9:00 AM | Patrick Edwards

7:00 PM | Miriam C. Rogers

Wednesday, August 16th

St. Stephen of Hungary

Dt 34:1-12, Mt 18:15-20

9:00 AM | Christopher Costa

Thursday, August 17th

Jos 3:7-10a, 11, 13-17, Mt 18:21-19:1

9:00 AM | Rita Giura

Friday, August 18th

Jos 24:1-13, Mt 19:3-12

9:00 AM | John Andrew Joseph & Arthur Adamo

Saturday, August 19th

St. John Eudes, Priest

Jos 24:14-29, Mt 19:13-15

9:00 AM | Vincent & Mimi de Venoge

5:00 PM | Thomas J. Flynn, Sr.

Paddy Cannon

Michael Fahey

Joseph John During

John David Kenlon

Jack Malone

Sunday, August 20th

The Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time Is 56:1, 6-7, Rom 11:13-15, 29-32, Mt 15:21-28

7:30 AM | The Wyszomierski Family

9:00 AM | Robert J. Hogan & Jacqueline O’Brien

10:30 AM | People of the Parish

12:00 Noon | Josephine Pantano

William J. Krejci

Anne Francomano & Rose Pranzo

Margaret & Peter Colgan

Giro D’Antonio & Peter Cacciaguida

Michael Amenta

Cover: St. Peter Invited to Walk on the Water.

Artist: Francois Boucher (1703-1770)

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.

A Letter from Fr. Eddy

Dear Parishioners,

Your pastor here at St. Mary’s, Fr. Bob Romeo, has asked me to accompany you on his page for the next few weeks. As he did not insist I write on specific topics or follow any pre-arranged order of thought, I have elected to broach a broad range of existential matters that we all have to confront from time to time as we go through life. These matters include, but are not limited to, the Christian faith and our understanding of love, work, leisure, family, sickness, loss, tragedy and even death. As you all know, these realities are never too far away from us, and often challenge the resilience of our faith to its very core.

Only last Sunday we were informed of the sudden departure of Fr. Rafal Borowiejski to his home country of Poland, to be by his mother’s side as she struggles for her life in hospital. We also heard the sad news of the death of Fr. Raphael Hessah’s mother in Ghana. Fr. Bob has also had to spend most of his vacation taking care of his ninety-one year old father, who had surgery only recently. These priests have each been interrupted, albeit in varied ways, by these existential matters unfolding in their families. At one time or the other, each of us has to deal with one or the other of these matters. This is why I invite you to walk with me, in the next few weeks, to look at some these issues from a Christian perspective.

To help our reflection, I have identified a delectable little book by Kate Bowler called, Everything Happens for a Reason (Random House, New York: 2018). The author is a normal contemporary person, a Canadian citizen living in the USA today; someone you could think of as a neighbor or fellow parishioner. Her story is quite moving, and her resilience is relentless. I think we can learn something of both the ordinariness of her life and the challenge that terminal sickness brought to interrupt that otherwise happy life.

The impression I get from reading this book is that Kate is someone we could refer to, by any standards, as a very successful person, who has everything going for her. Both of her parents were academic researchers, and she, herself, has a good career as a university professor, a handsome, loving husband, and a son. From being a young, excited, and energetic professor jumping in and out of lecture halls, Kate got a call from her physician one day and everything in her life took a turn for the worse. She was diagnosed with stage-4 cancer! This means that the cancer had spread uncontrollably from its original location to other parts of the body, a situation described in medical science as metastasis. What a fancy term for an ugly condition! Anyway, from then on, Kate’s life became an anti-climax of sorts, and she describes her situation upon getting the diagnosis as follows: “One moment I was a regular person with regular problems. And the next, I was someone with cancer…. [This is] a new and unwanted reality. There was a before, and now there was an after” (pp. xiv-xv).

Naturally, anyone in this or similar condition is tempted to query God: Why? Why me? What good will my suffering bring to you, O God? These and similar queries and evocations are not uncommon with people in the throes of sickness, death, or other tragedies. Remember the story of Job in the Bible? He queried God as well, and we should not be afraid of facing up to God, and demanding to be heard. There is nothing wrong in doing this, as long as we, too, are willing and ready to listen to God, in prayer. As Kate battles with the reality of her diagnosis, she is forced to see the One, Immortal and Invincible God also as “a God of Maybe, who may or may not let me collect more years. It is a God I love, and a God that breaks my heart” (p. xv).

Suffering and pain are more difficult to accept in a world that promises you everything, instantly! I have not forgotten that last Saturday, at the 5.00 pm Mass, Fr. Bob told the story of a certain Russian who was visiting the USA for the first time. He was completely blown away by the instamatic nature of life in America – instant coffee, instant milk, instant hot meals, instant laundry, etc! Everything is so instant, so immediate!

Now, the word ‘immediate’ comes from the Latin, immediatus, which means ‘direct’, ‘without anything between’, ‘with nothing interposed’, or ‘without mediation’. I bring this up because when we lose that inbetween medium, which comes and intervenes between us and other things, to mediate our lives with one another and with other created things, we are tempted to assume the place of God, and to act like we are God! This is as dangerous as it is foolhardy, because we are not God! Thanks to developments in medical science and technology, we can deal with many diseases, and can live much longer than our ancestors did. But there is also plenty of hubris that surrounds the invention and application technologies. For instance, even when we can no longer breathe by ourselves, a machine can prop us up and do the job on our behalf forever, if we so chose beforehand!

Living in an instamatic world of certainties makes it all the more difficult to accept our limits and limitations, especially when something like stage-4 cancer hits us unexpectedly. In a culture where everyone can be whatever they aspire to be, as long as they do all the right things, divine mediation becomes far-fetched, almost! In this culture, there is very little tolerance for a person’s humanity, their faults, failings and mistakes, because everything is already calculated with accurate percentages and statistical exactness! There is no room, therefore, for embracing our imperfect good-enough selves. No, because it falls short of the standards preset and prevalent!

Add to this the phenomenon of Prosperity Gospel which Pentecostal America has successfully marketed to the whole world! As a scholar and researcher on the impact of Prosperity Gospel in American Christianity, Kate finds herself grappling with her tragic diagnosis. She deploys her ambition and her faith as she tries to come to terms with the limitations of her finitude, in a culture that promises anything (read Everything) is possible. Apparently, she can see that everything is not possible, at least not without divine intervention, divine mediation, divine interposition! Faith alone, even when accompanied by long and vociferous prayer, and/or extreme fasting and self-abasement, is not enough to turn anything around unless, of course, God intervenes.

Beware, therefore, of any brand of Christianity that promises a cure for tragedy, and claims that “God will give you your heart’s desires: money in the bank, a healthy body, a thriving family, and boundless happiness” (p. xi). Of course, God’s power cannot be limited, that is why He is Omnipotent God, and can indeed bless people exceedingly, irrespective of their status, as and when He so pleases. By the same omnipotence, God will not allow Himself to be wrapped around our finger, or be at our beck and call when we need to fill a gap, or tick a box. This is a wrong approach to the mystery of Divinity.

Like our sister, Kate, whom we accompany on this journey, let us bear in mind that there will always be questions that take our lives apart, yet defy answers. Kate, for instance, asks: “Why do some people get healed and some people don’t? Why do some people leap and land on their feet while others tumble all the way down? Why do some babies die in their crib and some bitter souls live to see their great-grandchildren?” (p. xiii). Bob Dylan had a song with this chorus, “The answer, my friend, is blowin’ in the wind; The answer is blowin’ in the wind.” May the Lord answer our prayers. Amen!

Father Edward Obi, MSP (fredward@saintmarysmanhasset.org)

J Stewards of God’s Gifts

In today’s Gospel, Jesus calls Peter to walk with Him on the water. After initially doing so, Peter begins to doubt and starts to sink. Our Lord saved him but questioned why he doubted.

Living Stewardship ~ Pillar of Formation: Trust in God, no matter how hard it may be at times, trust in God and His goodness and power.

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

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

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 Ministry

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 collection for Sunday, August 6, 2023 amounted to $23,683.00. The collection for Sunday, August 7, 2022 amounted to $22,950.00. Church of Saint Mary |

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.

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.

August 15th: The Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Prayer for the Assumption

Immaculate Virgin, Mother of Jesus, Our Mother, we believe in your triumphant Assumption into Heaven where the Angels and Saints acclaim you as Queen of Heaven and Earth. We are confident that you watch over our daily lives and we ask that you intercede for us now.

(Mention your intentions)

This holyday commemorates the belief that when Mary, the mother of Jesus Christ, died, her body was “assumed” into heaven, instead of going through the natural process of physical decay upon death. Although in the early days of Christianity no relics of Mary could be found, in Jerusalem there was an empty tomb that became a destination for pilgrims. Additionally, quotes, letters, and sermons of these early followers of Christ suggested the Assumption of Our Lady. During the early 300’s A.D., a celebration known as the “memory of Mary” began. St. John of Damascus, a Doctor of the Church due to his writings on the Assumption, recounted that in 451 A.D. the Roman emperor Marcian inquired about obtaining the remains of Mary at the Council of Chalcedon (Turkey). The response came from St. Juvenal, at that time the Bishop of Jerusalem: “... Mary died in the presence of all the Apostles, but that her tomb, when opened upon the request of St. Thomas, was found empty; the Apostles concluded that the body was taken up to heaven.”

In 1950, Pope Pius XII declared the Assumption of Mary official dogma (belief) of the Roman Catholic Church. The Catholic Church teaches that the Virgin Mary “having completed the course of her earthly life, was assumed body and soul into heavenly glory.”

After this earthly life, show us Jesus, the Blessed fruit of your womb, O kind, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary. O Queen assumed into heaven, pray for us. Amen.

RCIA and Adult Faith Formation

Do You Know Someone Who Would Like to Become Catholic?

Do You Need to Complete Your Sacraments of Initiation?

New Program to Begin on September 12th, 2023

Sister Teresa plans to open the next program for adults who wish to be baptized into the Catholic Faith on Tuesday evening, September 12th. If you or someone you know would like to join the process to become Catholic or to complete the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist) or even to learn more about the Catholic Faith give her a call and make an appointment to come in and talk to her about the process.

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.

Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

A Holy Day of Obligation

Mass Schedule

Monday, August 14th (vigil)

5:00 PM

Tuesday, August 15th

9:00 AM

7:00 PM

Bread & Wine

are offered this week in loving memory of Kevin Joseph Driscoll, Jr.

First Time Ricardo Clemente and Catarina Russo

St. Mary, St. Mary, Manhasset, NY Manhasset, NY

Nick Sazastano and Angela Barbuti

Epiphany, St. Mary, Cliffside Park, NJ Manhasset, NY

Third Time

Shayne Begin and Deena Coorie

St. Mary, St. Mary, Manhasset, NY Manhasset, NY

Readings and Questions for Faith

Sharing on the Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Reading I: Isaiah 56:1, 6-7 My house shall be called a house of prayer for all peoples.

Reading II: Romans 11:13-15, 29-32 God delivered all to disobedience, that he might have mercy upon all.

Gospel: Matthew 15:21-28

“O woman, great is your faith!”

Question for Adults:

Am I truly living as a member of the Body of Christ, which is composed of many different peoples?

Question for Children:

What are some ways I can show compassion and understanding toward those who are different from me?

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St. Mary’s Parish Good Samaritan House Announces Fall Sessions of Bereavement Ministry

Two weekly support groups for the bereaved and those struggling with unresolved loss will begin the second week of September 2023.

Both sessions will run for ten consecutive weeks. The primary goals of the groups are to help the participants learn about the grief process, develop skills to manage their grief, and help them adjust to living in a world without the deceased.

The groups are open to anyone who has lost a spouse, partner, parent, or sibling – including non-parishioners and people of other faiths.

For complete details and registration*, please scan the QR code or visit https://tinyurl.com/forthebereaved

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CALL 516 365 2705

*REGISTER BY AUGUST 25

AGES 2+

Knights of Columbus

Father William A. Daly S.J. Council #2122

Serving St. Mary’s Parish in Manhasset and St. Aloysius Parish In Great Neck www.kofc2122.org

What is a Knights of Columbus Family?

We are Catholic families building a bridge to our faith.

Our lives, time, efforts, and resources are dedicated to these values: Charity. Unity. Fraternity. Patriotism. We come from different places, backgrounds, and all stages of life. But the common thread is our Catholic faith. We are Catholic families seeking to improve ourselves and the world.

It’s one thing to say who you are.

It’s another thing is to live it. Put your values into practice. Become a Knights of Columbus family.

Interested? Please call:

Tony Racioppo 917 539 0859

Dan Garcia 516 358 1817

Ladies interested in joining the Columbiettes

Please contact Maura Clifford at Macliff56@gmail.com

Business Owners:

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

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Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time “Stand on the mountain before the Lord.”

1 Kings 19:11: “Go outside and stand on the mountain before the Lord; the Lord will be passing by.”

Matt 14:27: Jesus spoke and said “Take courage, it is I, do not be afraid. Take shelter in the Lord. The Lord is always with you. He will shelter you and sustain you in your marriage. Sign up for a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Experience. He will guide you in your relationship. The dates are:

August 11-13, 2023 in Storrs, CT

August 25-27, 2023 in Vermont

September 22-24, 2023 in Huntington, NY

October 20-22, 2023 in Vermont

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/.

We welcome submissions to the weekly Bulletin. All copy and material is due by noon on Mondays preferably in electronic format - original documents, no PDFs. Photos or supporting graphics should be hi-resolution and sent via E-mail as attachments. Phone photos should be “actual size.” No copyrighted material, text or photos. The Bulletin Editor may edit submissions for content, clarity and/or size. Please E-mail your submission to bulletin@stmary.ws.

Parish Social Ministry

Thanks and gratitude to our generous parishioners for filling a good portion of our pantry. We have collected many of the supplies we need to feed the families coming to our office for food support. The items we need this week are:

Society of St. Vincent de Paul

In this Gospel, Jesus immediately stretched out his hand and caught Peter, and said to him, “O you of little faith, why did you doubt?” Please help the Society of St. Vincent de Paul bring respite and hope to the elderly who are not able to find relief from the summer heat, and you will bring them faith and hope!”

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 MASS

Don’t miss your obligation to attend Mass on Sunday (or Saturday evening) while on vacation this summer. Visit Masstimes.org to find a Church nearby.

Gift Shop is closed during JULY and AUGUST

Any inquiries, please call 516-627-0385 ext. 1033

Catholics from across New York State are planning to come together at Our Lady of Martyrs Shrine in Auriesville on October 20-22, 2023, to celebrate the real presence of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in the Eucharist. The shrine is approximately 208 miles from Rockville Centre.

The New York Eucharistic Congress will take place over 40 hours from 7:00 PM on Friday night through an 11 :00 AM Mass on Sunday. Pilgrims are able to come to part or all of the Congress. The Congress will feature inspiring talks from renowned speakers, Mass with Cardinal Timothy Dolan and NY Bishops, Eucharistic adoration throughout both nights, opportunity for confessions, inspiring music and more.

For details and to register (EVERYONE ATTENDING MUST REGISTER), log onto https://nyseucharisticcongress.org A tentative schedule is also available on the site.

STEP 1: Suggested Gift Plan – Every Gift Counts!

Use the table below as a guide but feel free to adjust the payments to your means.

$60 $ 10 $10 per month $60 may pay for gas for a Meals on Wheels van to deliver food.

$100 $25 $15per month $100 may help pay a utility bill for a family in need.

$125 $25 $20 per month $125 may help provide services and care for a mom and newborn from Catholic Charities Regina Maternity Community Case Management Program.

$175 $35 $28 per month

$300 $ 50 $50 per month

$175 may help fund a Youth minister, inspiring vocations and evangelization.

$300 may help subsidize a home for an adult who is developmentally disabled.

$600 $100 $100 per month $600 may help support a Deacon’s formation.

$750 $150 $120 per month $750 may help support a Seminarian’s education.

STEP 2: Pledge & Payment Information – To make a payment on line, go to https://www.drvc.org/CMA/

Please check the appropriate boxes below. Checks should be made payable to: Catholic Ministries Appeal

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STEP 3: Name and Address

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-Pope Francis

Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

Short Daily Catholic Prayers

Aspirations are short daily Catholic prayers which are easy to memorize, such as “Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, I love you; save souls”; “Sacred Heart of Jesus, I place all my trust in You”; and “O God, be merciful to me, a sinner.” St. Paul exhorts us to “pray constantly” (1 Thess. 5:17). We can pray these short daily prayers anywhere and anytime—driving, walking, cooking, eating, getting ready for work, riding the bus, relaxing at home, waiting at the doctor’s office or in traffic, resting in bed,… or at adoration!

Christ conquers! Christ reigns! Christ orders!

Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, have mercy on us!

Immaculate Heart of Mary, pray for us.

Most pure and just Heart of Joseph, pray for us.

Jesus, I trust in You.

O Sacrament most holy, O Sacrament divine!

All praise and all thanksgiving Be every moment Thine.

May the Heart of Jesus in the Most Blessed Sacrament be praised, adored, and loved, with grateful affection, at every moment, in all the tabernacles of the world, even to the end of time. Amen.

Most Precious Blood of Jesus, save us!

Blessed be the Name of the Lord!

O God, be merciful to me, a sinner.

Into Thy hands, O Lord, I commend my spirit.

Deliver me, O Lord, from my enemies.

Vouchsafe, O Lord, this day (or this night) to keep us without sin.

My God, I love Thee.

My Jesus, mercy!

Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me.

O Jesus, Friend of the little ones, bless the children of the whole world.

May the Most Blessed Sacrament be forever praised and adored.

Through the sign of the cross, deliver us from our enemies, O God.

We adore Thee, O Christ, and we bless Thee, because by Thy holy cross Thou hast redeemed the world.

I thank Thee, O Lord, for having died upon the cross for my sins.

O good Jesus, hide me within Thy wounds.

Eternal Father, I offer Thee the Precious Blood of Jesus Christ in satisfaction for my sins, for the relief of the souls in Purgatory, and for the wants of holy Church.

Reward, O Lord, with eternal life all those who do good to us for Thy Name’s sake.

Sacred Heart of Jesus, I believe in Thy love for me.

All for Thee, Most Sacred Heart of Jesus. Love, honor, and glory be to the Eucharistic Heart of Jesus.

Venerable Anthony Vincent Gallo

Diocesan Priest, Oblate of the Congregation of the Priests of the Sacred Heart

Montforte Irpino: 11 January 1899 - Rome: 2 May 1934

O Most Holy Trinity, Who deigned to raise Venerable Anthony Vincent Gallo to the priesthood, and endowed him with precious gifts, especially that of a burning love for suffering and immolation, we humbly beseech You, if it be Your will, that he may be glorified on earth, and that we may obtain through his intercession the particular grace which we ask for with living faith.

Amen.

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:

September 8-10, 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