Church of Saint Mary Parish Bulletin: August 27, 2023

CHURCH of SAINT MARY

The Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time

August 27, 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 28th

St. Augustine, Bishop & Doctor of the Church

1 Thes 1:1-5, 8b-10, Mt 23:13-22

9:00 AM | Irene Elber

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

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 29th

The Passion of St. John the Baptist

1 Thes 2:1-8, Mk 6:17-29

9:00 AM | Maureen Colitre

Wednesday, August 30th

1 Thes 2:9-13, Mt 23:27-32

9:00 AM | Lucinda Stipan

Thursday, August 31st

1 Thes 3:7-13, Mt 24:42-51

9:00 AM | Margaret Flynn

Friday, September 1st

First Friday

World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation

1 Thes 4:1-8, Mt 25:1-13

9:00 AM | Scarpulla Salvatore

Saturday, September 2nd

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

First Saturday

1 Thes 4:9-11, Mt 25:14-30

9:00 AM | Joseph Nigro

5:00 PM | Peter J. Calabretta, Sr.

Thomas J. Flynn, Sr.

Lina & Roberto Morizio

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

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

Ruth & Lester Johnston

Thomas McLaughlin, Sr.

Dorothy Corrigan

Sunday, September 3rd

The Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

Jer 20:7-9, Rom 12:1-2, Mt 16:21-27

7:30 AM | Mary Scobbo and Family

9:00 AM | People of the Parish

10:30 AM | Emilie Merone DeStefani

Gloria Anderson

Lucia Perota

Seamus Gray

Marie Gula

George Brennan

Ellen W. Coughlin

12:00 Noon | Purgatorial Society

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.

Cover: Christ’s Charge to Peter.

Artist: Peter Paul Rubens (1577-1640).

Maria Borowiejska (Fr. Rafal’s mother)

Fr.

Dear Parishioners,

In the last two weeks we have journeyed with Kate Bowler who, on account of the ordinariness of her life and the resilience of her faith, we have come to regard almost as someone we know personally, a neighbor or fellow parishioner. Her tragedy is no different from the numerous tragedies that assail ordinary people from time to time, including members of our families or friends and acquaintances. Her personal struggle for meaning, in the face of what looks like a whole-life-catastrophe, gives us insights into how we too could cope with events in our lives that we cannot control. When one is afflicted as Kate is, they need a source of strength and consolation, a kind of fulcrum to help them see other sides of life beyond that challenge.

Today, I would like to discuss what I consider to be Kate’s staying power as a terminal cancer patient. In other words, what it is that gives her hope in this hopeless situation. Kate is herself a great lover with a big heart, and she leaves no one in doubt as to the love she has for her family. At every turn, the reader is made aware that her love is limitless, and that it is reciprocated in equal measure by her family. Her husband, Toban, and their baby, Zach, constitute the center of her world, to which and around which her thoughts swirl constantly. One can say; therefore, that despite the intense suffering that she is bearing, the irrepressible desire to survive, and live for them energizes her, and keeps her hope alive. Throughout the book, Kate does not give up hope of recovery. She wrestles with God, proverbially, though her health is failing, her body is aching, and the prospects for her recovery are unclear. She keeps imagining the time when all sickness would be gone from her body, and she can be the wife and mother she should be to her husband and child. The love she shares with Toban is intense and sincere, and she remembers the excitement that first glued them together as teenagers. On her sick bed she cannot understand or accept that all that will be over in a short time.

Those of you, dear friends, who had the good fortune of finding the right person to be married to when you were very young, surely remember how you felt about one another. You must have felt somewhat foolish in your belief in a certain glorious forever after, brimming with all the good thoughts and idealisms that your young minds could construct and dream about. It was no different for Kate! Though her choice of Toban at the age of twenty-two was made in sheer youthful love and, perhaps, ignorance, their wedding day turns out to be one of two perfect moments in her life. Kate has grown to cherish Toban as a great investment piece that increases in value with time, and even more so! She invested, so to speak, in “a beachfront property” when she could have settled with “a suburban condo” (p. 8)! Words like these are like a window into Kate’s heart, and the inestimable value she saw in him. In that ‘perfect moment’ on their wedding day, she writes that they “burst through the church doors and stood, breathless, alone as husband and wife, gazing at each other like complete idiots” (p. 12).

What makes this interesting is that in that ‘perfect moment’ when they were joined to each other, none of the lovebirds ever dreamt of the pain and suffering that would come their way – so much for better, for worse! The second of her perfect moments came when their baby, Zach, was born. The gift of this baby is even more appreciated because, unlike some married couples who are able to achieve pregnancy with ease, Kate and Toban waited almost ten years for their baby. During this period of ‘waiting’ they encountered many friends and acquaintances that chirped about their successes and make it look as if Kate and Toban’s lack of success in this endeavor was, somehow, their fault.

There is a veritable temptation at times like these for married couples to blame one another in their frustration. They seem to forget that “Children are a gift from the Lord”(Psalm 127:3). Between Toban and Kate; however, and, in spite of the many failed attempts, they neither lose hope in God, nor blame each other for their unfruitful efforts. When, finally Kate becomes pregnant, the gestation period was long and complicated, and labor for this desired and longed-for child lasted nearly two days, until he was delivered by cesarean section. Kate’s baby was only a toddler when she was diagnosed with this invasive cancer! One may be tempted to ask God ‘Why?’

On getting her diagnosis Kate writes,

“I thought this life was only getting started, but now I am supposed to contemplate its sudden conclusion. I am supposed to imagine the end of my whirling mind, the slowing of my breath, a sunken vessel where my heart now beats. But, worse, it would be the conclusion of this thing I have built – a family” (p. 12).

The experiences of Kate and Toban as a young married family are worth elaborating further. When God calls a man and woman to marital love, He calls them to His service; calls them to fecundity, and to the salvation of others. So, marriage is not just about the two individuals who have come together, it opens up to the Church and to the world. The Catechism of the Catholic Church describes marriage as “directed towards the salvation of others” (CCC 1534). This means that marriage calls the spouses out of themselves (preoccupation with themselves) and into communion with each other (in marital love) and with the family that comes out of that union. As that union is entirely before the Lord, the gift of children is also before Him, and He gives as He wills, to whom He wills, in the measure He wills.

In the order of the loves that hold Kate together during the many periods of trial is the love of her parents. Family love is sacrificial and, perhaps nowhere more evident in the love that parents have for their children. This is a natural instinct that is tested beyond reason in the series of ordeals of her life. Their love remains steadfast and rock-solid. She claims in the book that this rich family bonding is characteristic of Mennonite solidarity, which insists that “suffering never be done alone” (p. 62), and their apparent capacity for compassion is exemplified in the way they stick together through thick or thin. Whereas there may be some truth in this assertion, compassion has rich a Christian meaning. The Latin word compassio means ‘suffering (together) with’ or ‘fellow suffering’, and was used in Ecclesiastical Latin to denote the unique quality of the God of Israel of doing so much more than is needed or necessary to save His people and bring them relief: “As a father has compassion on his children, so the Lord has compassion on those who fear him” (Psalm 103:13). In the New Testament, compassion provokes Jesus’ acts of mercy (Cf. Matthew 20:30-34; Luke 18:35). Wearied though Kate’s parents are by the sudden interruption of their otherwise smooth lives, they allow their parental instinct to weigh in on them, and they accept to be interrupted for the sake of their daughter.

I have highlighted the importance of the support and encouragement of our families in all situations of life, good or bad. Every child needs the love and protection of its parents first, and then society as well has responsibility to create an environment that is fitting and amenable to the total growth and development of the human person. The sad news of the rise in suicide rates in many developed and affluent societies is, perhaps, an indication of something that we all, as society, have failed to do. The resilience and hope that Kate has shown in the face of a debilitating disease must be credited to the love and support of her family. May we be family to all who suffer greatly and have no family to comfort them. 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 reading, Jesus declares Peter to be the rock of the Church and says He will give him the keys to the kingdom of heaven.

Living Stewardship ~ Pillar of Service: This week, be at service to someone in need. Check in on your elderly friends and family to make sure everything is ok.

The collection for Sunday, August 20, 2023 amounted to $22,636.00. The collection for Sunday, August 21, 2022 amounted to $19,326.00.

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.

Church of Saint Mary |

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.

Fall will be arriving soon and with the change of season comes another year of upcoming events for our Rosarians:

Thursday, September 21st - Opening Mass and Luncheon

Weekend of September 30th-October 1st- Flu Shot Clinic open to all parishioners before and after all Masses.

Sunday, October 29th - Musical Rosary in the Church

More information will be announced in the coming weeks. Watch for the Dues letter with the Calendar card of events scheduled to arrive in the mail after Labor Day.

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:

Mashed Potatoes

Jell-O

Instant Coffee

Society of St. Vincent de Paul

Mustard Cookies

Crackers

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.

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 Gina A. Corleto

Third 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

Second Time

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

First Time

Daniel Bellissimo and Sarah Richardson

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

Patrick Moroney and Britten Reilly St. Mary, St. Mary, Manhasset, NY Manhasset, NY

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

Reading I: Jeremiah 20:7-9

I say to myself, I will not mention him, I will speak in his name no more. But then it becomes like fire burning in my heart.

Reading II: Romans 12:1-2

I urge you, brothers and sisters, by the mercies of God, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice.

Gospel: Matthew 16:21-27

“Whoever wishes to come after me must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me.

Question

for Adults:

How have I endured or overcome challenges in my spiritual life?

Question for Children:

What are some ways I am called to follow Jesus that I might find hard to do?

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

Alzheimer’s Educational Series Coming to St. Mary’s this Fall

The Church of Saint Mary is pleased to announce an upcoming Educational Series for the fall season as part of the parish outreach efforts through the newly renovated Good Samaritan House – serving those in need. The series will be hosted at St. Mary’s in collaboration with the Long Island Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association. The Chapter has generously offered to conduct two types of seminars this fall. The first seminar aims to provide information to those at risk of developing Alzheimer’s. The second seminar will focus on providing information and support to caregivers of individuals with the disease.

According to Eileen Symmons, director of communications for the Church and Schools of St. Mary, “Our initiative to present educational opportunities on various topics is just one of the many ways we look to serve the community through our Office of Parish Social Ministry known as the Good Samaritan House. By working with organizations such as the Alzheimer’s Association, we can provide access to resources and facilitate programming for our parishioners, school community, and residents of the greater Manhasset area right here on our campus as part of our Catholic faith to carry out corporal works of mercy to help the sick and those in need. With the upcoming two-part series on Alzheimer’s, St. Mary’s will bring people

together on the patient side and those with a common goal to compassionately care for a loved one while navigating the difficult journey as a caregiver.”

The Long Island Chapter’s Executive Director, Douglas Davidson, shared his enthusiasm for the collaboration. “The Long Island Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association is committed to the fight against Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. We look forward to partnering with St. Mary’s to bring important resources to their parishioners.”

Five one-hour sessions will be offered in the Parish Ministry Center beginning on Monday, October 16. Advance registration is requested. For more information, please contact the Director of Parish Social Ministry, Kathleen Kosciusko, at 516-365-2705 or kkosciusko@stmary.ws.

Enrollment is open to parishioners, non-parishioners, and the community at large. We encourage you to share this opportunity with loved ones and friends. To view the schedule or register for one or more of these seminars, please see the opposite page.

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.

We are in region 03.

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Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time ”Lord, your love is eternal.”

Psalm 138: “When I called, you answered me: you built up strength within me.” God can strengthen 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:

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

PRAY FOR HOLY MARRIAGES

2023

REV.JAMES DONOVAN, SJ

REV. JOHN DERASMO

REV. RONY FABIEN

PRAY FOR INTERCESSION OF MARY

REV.MATTHEW BROWNE

REV. FRANCIS EISELE

MSGR. JOHN CERVINI

SEM. AUGUSTE HORNER

REV. ROBERT LASRADO,OFM

REV. JOHN SUREAU 1

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PRAY FOR DISCERNERS FAMILIES

SEM. JACK BEATTY

MSGR.DOMENICK GRAZIADIO

REV. NGOZICHUKWU CHIMEZIE

SEM. PATRICK MCCORMACK

PRAY FOR OUR BISHOPS

PRAY FOR THOSE WHO LABOR

PRAY FOR THE CHURCH

PRAY FOR POPE FRANCIS

REV.JOSEPH BAIDOO

SEM. KEVIN RUEDA

MSGR. RONALD RICHARDSON

PRAY FOR RETIRED RELIGIOUS

SEM. DILLON VITA

REV. NASIR GULFAM

PRAY FOR MISSIONARIES

St. Louis de Montfort

Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

Prayer at Adoration

I adore you, O Infinite Goodness, who has wrought so many miracles, in order to reveal your love to us. I adore you, with all the angels and saints, and with those chosen souls that are now already the blessed of your Father and are all aglow with burning love for you. I adore you with all your friends, O Jesus!

A Short Visit to the Blessed Sacrament Before Meditation

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen.

I place myself in the presence of Him, in whose Incarnate Presence I am before. I place myself there. I adore Thee, O my Saviour, present here as God and man, in soul and body, in true flesh and blood. I acknowledge and confess that I kneel before that Sacred Humanity, which was conceived in Mary’s womb and lay in Mary’s bosom; which grew up to man’s estate, and by the Sea of Galilee called the Twelve, wrought miracles, and spoke words of wisdom and peace; which in due season hung on the cross, lay in the tomb, rose from the dead, and now reigns in heaven.

I praise, and bless, and give myself wholly to Him, Who is the true Bread of my soul, and my everlasting joy. (by John Henry Newman)

Adoration Prayer and Giving God Glory

“Praise his glorious name forever! Let the whole earth be filled with his glory. Amen and amen!” (Psalm 72:19) Holy God, all glory belongs to you. I come to you in prayer to glorify your name—not because of what you do, but because of who you are. I adore you for being my Abba Father. Your unconditional love for me stretches to the highest mountain peaks and reaches to the depths of the seas. It is beyond anything I can fathom. Your love never ends, and great is your faithfulness! (Lamentations 3:23)

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.

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