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.

Another Catholic Prayer app to try: Laudate

Laudate is one of the most comprehensive Catholic apps available. It is free of charge. It has Daily Mass Readings, Liturgy of the Hours, New American Bible, Rosary, Chaplet of Divine Mercy, and a good selection of prayers (including prayers in Latin with translations. Laudate also has podcasts for the Daily Scripture Readings, multiple daily reflections and Rosary mysteries that you can listen to anytime. It can be downloaded from both Apple iTunes and Google Play.

On August 5th the Catholic Church celebrated the dedication of a basilica in Rome, known as St. Mary Major (Santa Maria Maggiore). It is also known as the Feast of Our Lady of the Snows

Why Our Lady of the Snows?

St. Mary Major was originally dedicated after the Church had confirmed Our Lady’s title as “Mother of God,” in the 400’s A.D. It is the largest church building in the world named in Mary’s honor. Several Popes are buried there, as is St. Jerome. The “snow” comes from a legend of a wealthy couple who prayed to Mary, asking for a sign as to how they could best put forth a donation to the Church. In a dream, Mary appeared to the husband, asking for a church to be built in her honor. Mary promised to identify the location for the new church by sending a snowfall there. This couple approached the Pope (Liberius) with the news, who coincidentally had a very similar dream. And on August 5th, 352 A.D., tradition holds that snow fell in Rome, on the spot where the basilica is now located. Although the feast now celebrates the anniversary of the dedication of the basilica, each year on August 5th, white rose petals are dropped from the high point of the church’s dome during Mass.

St. Mary Major is one of the seven pilgrimage Catholic churches of Rome. Mary, Mother of God, Pray for Us!

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.

Bread & Wine are offered this week in loving memory of Lauree Lappas

Second Time

Shayne Begin and Deena Coorie

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

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.

Readings and Questions for Faith Sharing on the

Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Reading I: 1 Kings 19:9a, 11-13a

“Go outside and stand on the mountain before the Lord; the Lord will be passing by.

Reading II: Romans 9:1-5

From them, according to the flesh, is the Christ, who is over all, God blessed forever.

Gospel: Matthew 14:22-33

“Take courage, it is I; do not be afraid.”

Question for Adults:

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

Visit our parish website: saintmarysmanhasset.org for livestream links, daily readings, latest news, and more.

How can I help raise the awareness of God’s presence in the lives of my children or grandchildren?

Question for Children:

How do I know that Jesus will be with me when there are “storms” and “rough winds” in my life?