Church of Saint Mary Parish Bulletin: August 20, 2023

CHURCH of SAINT MARY

The Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

August 20, 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

Sandy Pittman

Moira Feely

Marguerite Barone

Josephine Arkwright

Anna Forte

Dr. Michael O’Grady

Masses for the Week

Monday, August 21st

St. Pius X, Pope

Jgs 2:11-19, Mt 19:16-22

9:00 AM | Edward Deacy

Theresa Fallon

Christine Marchese

Thomas Hyland

Maria DeAngelis

James McCabe

Chuck Sockett

Stephen Sheehan

Vincent Nicky O’Donnell

Laarni Melliza

Donna Chesney

Erica Klock

Jacob Rivera

Jaxson Rivera

Ronald Grubert

Gladys Jean

Douglas Martocci, Sr.

Katharine Whelan

Carol Furciato

Mason

Maria Borowiejska

Tom Francess

Gabriel Romeo

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

Tuesday, August 22nd

The Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Jgs 6:11-24a, Mt 19:23-30

9:00 AM | Bernardo Benacquista

Wednesday, August 23rd

St. Rose of Lima, Virgin

Jgs 9:6-15, Mt 20:1-16

9:00 AM | Ann Cisek

Thursday, August 24th

St. Bartholomew, Apostle

Rv 21:9b-14, Jn 1:45-51

9:00 AM | Timothy Dowd

Friday, August 25th

St. Louis

St. Joseph Calasanz, Priest

Ru 1:1, 3-6, 14b-16, 22, Mt 22:34-40

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

9:00 AM | Niccio Salvatore

Saturday, August 26th

Ru 2:1-3, 8-11, 4:13-17, Mt 23:1-12

9:00 AM | Manuel G. Escano

5:00 PM | Edward Gaus, III

Domenica Russo

Thomas J. Flynn, Sr.

Anna Seits

Frank T. Greysen, Jr.

Maureen Molloy Colitre

Sunday, August 27th

The Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time Is 22:19-23, Rom 11:33-36, Mt 16:13-20

7:30 AM | People of the Parish

9:00 AM | Susana Liwag

10:30 AM | Robert Oliveri

12:00 Noon | Antoinette Giuliano

Ann Pardi

John Galvin

Ches D’Anna

Salvatore LoPrinzi

Michael Fahey

Cover: Christ and the Canaanite Woman.

Artist: Annibale Carracci (1560-1609).

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.

Althea Lauro

A Letter from Fr. Eddy

Dear Parishioners,

Last week I introduced you, somewhat, to Kate Bowler whose life was turned upside down rather suddenly by a diagnosis of terminal cancer. I did not; however, tell you much more about her. Before this tragedy, she definitely was not a budding bulb of cancer waiting to mature and metastasize as speedily as possible. Nothing could be farther from the truth! There was, for instance, no history of cancer in Kate’s family. None! So, like it or not, sometimes sickness just happens, and we cannot explain how or why. In her case, apart from the intermittent abdominal pains she felt for about three month beforehand, there was nothing to suggest that an innocuous visit to a physician would return a diagnosis of this enormity. The sheer suddenness of it caught her off-guard, ill-prepared, and ill-disposed to accept that this is God’s will for her. With her initial shock came doubt and despair, and this is not unique to her.

Kate’s faith background is also important to address, because this plays an important role in how one accepts the inevitabilities of life. Her early Christian formation was Anabaptist (Mennonite), known for the abstemious and, sometimes, pretentiously simple and frugal lifestyle of its members. This is the strain of Christianity that instinctively ‘judges’ or categorizes a person as ‘worldly’ at the slightest whiff of affluence. No wonder her curiosity was quickly ignited by the lifestyles of Pentecostal televangelists who openly exhibited opulence in the name of God, and taught their followers to follow suit. For them, wealth is a sign of God’s abundant blessing on the believer and/or reward for faith. By the same token; therefore, a believer who did not seem to have these visible indicators of God’s favor – wealth, good health, stable family, good friends, etc. – may have done something wrong, for which they have to repent and reposition themselves for divine blessings.

Kate’s academic undertaking to research the phenomenon of Prosperity Gospel turned out to be a personal quest for meaning. She needed to bridge what she saw as the yawning gap between the simplicity and frugality of her Mennonite spirituality, and what she perceived as the loud worldliness of Prosperity Gospel enthusiasts. These are two extremes that are false. Faith in Christ and His Gospel draws our attention to the Kingdom of God, and urges us to seek it (Matthew 6:33). This Kingdom is, however, both immanent and transcendent; that is to say, it is here-and-now (touchable, visible), but also yet-to-come (veiled, unfolding)! If we focus only on the immanent kingdom then we may be caught striving only/mainly for visible wealth and the comforts and assurances that come with it, as the prosperity preachers tend to display. On the other hand, if we focus only on the transcendent, we might be tempted to live as though there is nothing in this world to celebrate. A gnostic ‘simplicity of life’ that negates the divine plan for the inherent goodness of this world is unchristian!

There must be a balance struck between these two directions of our faith, the immanent and the transcendent. Yes, we are children of the Kingdom and, as such, we are beneficiaries of the superfluous merits of Christ’s passion, death and resurrection. The table is here-and-now laid before us as in a feast, and we must reasonably enjoy, without forgetting God ‘from whom all good things come’ (Eucharistic Prayer 3). But at the same time, the Kingdom is not-yet. This means we must continue to work for faith by doing good, building community, and responding to God’s grace to be better people. Thus, even though salvation has already been won by the magnum opus of Jesus Christ, we must continue to work for our salvation with fear and trembling (Philippians 2:12), without losing confidence over its certainty.

Kate’s personal search led her to uncover what she calls a “regime of divine perfection” (p. 21) in which people can show, with concrete proofs, that their life is headed in the right direction. In this regime, “healing is a divine right, and illness is a symptom of unconfessed sin – a symptom of lack of forgiveness, unfaithfulness, unexamined attitudes, or careless words” (p. 16). From her experience of a previous illness that caused her arms to hang limp and lifeless, she read the disappointment on the faces of her ‘religious’ friends and associates. Theirs was a world in which “there is no such thing as undeserved pain. There is no word for tragedy” (p. 26). Thus she writes,

“I was no longer proof of anything that testified to the glory of God, at least not in the eyes of the people around me. I was nothing like a sign and a wonder…. Wasn’t I better than this?” (p. 19).

Kate was obviously under pressure to prove that she had not committed some terrible sin, or abandoned God, for her to be saddled with so much pain! But healing is in the hands of God, not human beings!

From the tone of her book, Kate protests a society and culture undergirded by the Prosperity Gospel mentality of showing and telling. In a culture overhung with ideas of fairness, where it is believed that good things really do happen to good people, and that fairness means that life rewards the good and punishes the bad, how does one explain this affliction? As far as she knows, she has not done anything wrong against anyone, or God, for that matter. Now that she has nothing to show but her limp arms in slings, she wondered if she is still God’s design and loved by Him. Should it really be like this for Christians? She asks, for instance,

“What would it mean for Christians to give up that little piece of the American Dream that says, ‘You are limitless’? ... What if rich did not have to mean wealthy, and whole did not have to mean healed? What if being people of ‘the Gospel’ meant that we are simply people with good news? God is here. We are loved. It is enough” (p. 21).

Dear Friends, I have taken time to explore the inner turmoil of Kate’s life, to show that she is, even now, still struggling to come to terms with her condition. There may be some among us who are struggling as well, with situations and conditions that they cannot understand. Whatever you may be wrestling with, the Lord says keep faithful, “and I will give you the crown of life” (Revelation 2:10b). May the Lord bless and keep each and all. Amen!

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

Bowler, Kate. Everything Happens for a Reason (Random House, New York: 2018).

J Stewards of God’s Gifts

In today’s Gospel, we read about the faith of the Canaanite woman. Her faith in Jesus healed her daughter.

Living Stewardship ~ Pillar of Hospitality: We have an awesome God who loves us, cares for us and helps us. We can never fully grasp an understanding of how much He loves us. Let us give glory to Him by showing love and compassion to all those around us. Everyone- even the person who cut you off while driving, the neighbor who is rude, and even the family member who you haven’t spoken to in years.

The collection for Sunday, August 13, 2023 amounted to $19,029.00. The collection for Sunday, August 14, 2022 amounted to $20,652.00.

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 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 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.

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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.

August 22nd - The Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary

The tradition of the Queenship of Mary is found in Holy Scripture. The mother of a king is highly honored and respected in many Old Testament stories. The Angel Gabriel proclaimed to Mary at the Annunciation that her child would inherit the throne of King David, and rule forever. When visiting her cousin Elizabeth soon after, Mary is called the “mother of my Lord.” Our Lady shares in the kingship of her Son, Jesus. The “Hail, Holy Queen” (“Salve Regina”) prayer dates to the 11th century.

This feast was proclaimed by Pope Pius XII in 1954, as a follow-up to the feast of Mary’s Assumption. The pope stated that as “Queen of Heaven,” Mary deserves the title as the Mother of God, her intercession to God, and her close association with Jesus’s work for the redemption of souls.

“May the Virgin Mary, crowned Queen, intercede for us… that we may imitate her in faithfully fulfilling God’s will on earth, to join her one day in the heavenly Jerusalem. In every situation of our life, let us invoke her with trust: ‘Queen of all saints, pray for us!’ ” - Pope St. John Paul II

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.

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.

Bread & Wine are offered this week in loving memory of Marlene Campisi

Second Time

Ricardo Clemente and Catarina Russo St. Mary, St. Mary, Manhasset, NY Manhasset, NY

Nick Savastano and Angela Barbuti Epiphany, St. Mary, Cliffside Park, NJ Manhasset, NY

First Time

Alfonso Pistone and Gabriella Sorrentino St. Patrick, St. Joseph, Smithtown, NY King’s Park, NY

Readings and Questions for Faith Sharing on the Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time

Reading I: Isaiah 22:19-23

I will place the key of the House of David on Eliakim’s shoulder.

Reading II: Romans 11:33-36

“For who has known the mind of the Lord or who has been his counselor?”

Gospel: Matthew 16:13-20

You are Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church, and the gates of the netherworld shall not prevail against it.

Question for Adults:

Who do I say that Jesus is when I speak of Him to others?

Question for Children:

How can I help Jesus to bring the Kingdom of God into this world?

AGES 2+

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:

Crackers

Jell-O

Canned Carrrots

Society of St. Vincent de Paul

Canned Mixed Vegetables

Shampoo

Toothpaste

Like Peter in today’s Gospel, we can find that when we open our eyes to see, our ears to hear and our hearts to experience Jesus’ presence in our daily lives, God reveals himself to us. Have you considered answering the call to help serve the poor by joining the Society of St. Vincent de Paul?

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 516627-0385, 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.

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?

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.

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

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

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.

We are in region 03.

Please Patronize Our Advertisers

Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

”My salvation is about to come.”

Psalm 67:1-2 “May God be gracious to us and bless us and make his face shine on us, so that His ways may be known on earth; His salvation among all nations.” God can bless your marriage. One way you can add blessings and graces to your marriage is by attending a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Experience. The dates to sign up are:

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/.

Bulletin Submission Policy

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.

ST. MARY’S HIGH SCHOOL C L A S S CLASS Alumni New s

R E U N I O N S REUNIONS

CLASS OF 1983 – 40TH REUNION

Saturday, September 16, 2023

7:00 PM | Strathmore Vanderbilt CC

CLASS OF 1998 – 25TH REUNION

Saturday, September 23, 2023

7:00 PM | Willistons’

YOUNG ALUMNI REUNION –

5, 10, 15 & 20 YEARS

Saturday, September 23, 2023

5:00 PM Mass - Church of St. Mary

6:00 PM Reception - St. Mary’s High School

CLASS OF 1973 – 50TH REUNION

Saturday, October 14, 2023

6:30 PM | Strathmore Vanderbilt CC

CLASS OF 1993 – 30TH REUNION

Saturday, October 21, 2023

7:00 PM | Port Washington Yacht Club

CLASS OF 1968 – 55TH REUNION

Saturday, October 28, 2023

7: 00 PM | Manhasset Bay Yacht Club

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

Amount of Pledge: $___________________________

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STEP 3: Name and Address

Make checks payable to: Catholic Ministries Appeal

Parish Pledge: $_______

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Address__________________________________

City, State, Zip:

Phone: Signature: ____________________________________Date:________

”God, who cannot be outdone in generosity, still uses you and me to help our brothers and sisters.”

-Pope Francis

Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

More 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!

Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for us.

Blessed be the holy and Immaculate Conception of the most blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God.

Queen of the most holy Rosary, pray for us.

Mother of Perpetual Help, pray for us.

Immaculate Queen of Peace, pray for us.

O Mary, queen of the clergy, pray for us; obtain for us numerous and holy priests.

Help us, Joseph, in our earthly strife, ever to lead a pure and blameless life.

O St. Therese of the Child Jesus, patroness of the missions, pray for us.

Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace. Amen.

Dear Lord Jesus, grant them eternal rest.

From a sudden and unprovided death, O Lord, deliver us.

Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, I give you my heart and my soul.

Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, assist me in my last agony.

Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, may I breathe forth my soul in peace with you.

My God and my All.

O Lord, increase our faith.

O Heart of Jesus, all for Thee.

O Heart of Jesus, burning with love for us, inflame our hearts with love for Thee.

O Heart of Jesus, I place my trust in Thee.

O Lord, save us, we are perishing!

Send, O Lord, laborers into Thy harvest.

Jesus, meek and humble of heart, make my heart like unto Thine!

Holy Trinity, one God, have mercy on us!

Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, grant us Your peace.

Sweet Jesus, I unite my sufferings to Thine.

O my holy Guardian Angel, protect me against all the powers of darkness.

May the most just, most high and most adorable Will of God be in all things done, praised and magnified, forever and ever. Amen.