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?