Church of Saint Mary Parish Bulletin: February 23, 2025
CHURCH of SAINT MARY
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
Tursday 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 Te 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 Ofce to make arrangements for Anointing or to receive the Eucharist.
Parish Ofce
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
Good Samaritan House
365-2705
Monday-Wednesday-Tursday 11:00 AM-3:00 PM
E-mail: kkosciusko@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 Tursday 9:00 AM–6:00 PM
Closed on Friday
PARISH DIRECTORY
Pastoral Staf
Rev. Fr. Robert A. Romeo Pastor 627-0385 | ext. 1004 pastor@stmary.ws
Rob Cammarata Director of Operations 627-0385 | ext. 1037 rcammarata@stmary.ws
Jane Cliford Bulletin Editor bulletin@stmary.ws
Marie T. Granieri
Director of Religious Education 627-4028 | ext. 1127 releddirector@stmary.ws
Kathleen Kosciusko Director of Parish Social Ministry 627-0385 | ext. 1126 kkosciusko@stmary.ws
Jennifer LaChance Ofce Manager
627-0385 | ext. 1000 information@stmary.ws
Daniel Maimone Music Director 627-0385 | ext. 1021 dmaimone@saintmarysmanhasset.org
Vanessa Quiros
Parish Ofce
627-0385 | ext. 1008 vquiros@stmary.ws
Te Schools of Saint Mary Nursery through 12th Grade
Very Rev. Dom Daniel Nash, Can. Reg. President 627-2711 president@stmary.ws
Norma Ragalli Staford Director of Admissions 627-2711 | ext 1084 nstaford@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 Grifn ’02, ’06 Liaison for School Relations sgrifn@saintmarysmanhasset.org
St. Mary’s Elementary School 627-0184 www.stmary11030.org
Teresa A. Kemp Principal tkemp@stmary11030.org
St. Mary’s High School 627-2711 www.saintmaryshs.org
Gerard J. Buckley Principal gbuckley@saintmaryshs.org
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Masses and Special Intentions
Maria DeAngelis
Donna Chesney
Erica Klock
Mason
Gabriel & Frances Romeo
Ann Shields
Nina Principe
Cole Marguglio
Richard & Mary Atkinson
Anthony Polizzi
Kathy Dellis-Stover
Neil Gillis
Pamela Gallo
Allison Azzara
Sarah Praay
Agnes Gaus
Glenn LaChance
Christine Marchese
Gerald Schmaedick
Jon Jodka
Heather Smolowik
Teresa Malysa
Ronald Grubert
Names will remain on the list for three months. Please email bulletin@stmary.ws if you would like to continue with the listing.
Msgr. Francis J. Schneider
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, CPT, USA
Amerson, Jason, CPT, USA
Anderson, Michael, 1LT, USA
Arnold, James, LCpl, USMC
Arnoux, Seraph, PFC, USA
Avasthi, David, Capt, USAF
Baber, Joseph, Maj, USAF
Blake, Julia, Cadet, USN
Broderick, Evan, SGT, USA
Broderick, Steven, SN, USN
Brodie, Virgina H., 2ndLt, USMC
Brown, Jason, SGT, USA
Casazza, Jack, 2nd Lt, USMC
Collins, Matthew, LT, USN
Fontanetta, Joseph, Maj, USMC
Grubert, Sean, LCpl, USMC
Grygiel, Jack, MIDN, USN
Hannan, Jack, ENS, USN
Hayes, Andrew, Capt, USMC
Hellman, Tomas, 2d Lt, USSF
Higgins, James, GySgt, USMC Hilton, Justin, SGT, USA
Hilton, Nathaniel, SGT, USA
Horner, Brian G., 1stLt, USMC
Howard, Edward M., GySgt, USMC
Jones, Scott B., LT, USN
Jones, Katherine L., LTJG, USN
Kennedy, Michael, Col, USAF
LaManna, Vincent S., Jr., PVT, USA
Landolphi, Michael, ENS, USN
Lanza, Anthony E., LtCol, USMC
Madden, Michael E., Major, USAF
Major, A. Edward, III, LTC, USA
Marine Medium Tilt Rotor Squadron 161
Marine Transport Squadron 352
McGorry, Patrick F., HM2, USN
McKievear, Gary, LT, USA
Millau, Jefrey, PFC, USMC
Morris, Jr., Brian J., ENS, USN
O’Leary, Jason, SSgt, USAF
Quinn, Anthony, Jr., SGT, USA
Richardson, Timothy, PV2, USA
Radman, Paul Cpl, USMC
Rodi, Caroline G., CAPT, USN
Saville, John A., ENS, 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, LT, USN
Wood, Kelly, BMSR, USN
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.
Masses for the Week
Monday, February 24th
Sir 1:1-10, Mk 9:14-29
9:00 AM | Lucy Lucia Luparello
Tuesday, February 25th
Sir 2:1-11, Mk 9:30-37
9:00 AM | Patrick Cartier, Sr.
Wednesday, February 26th
Sir 4:11-19, Mk 9:38-40
9:00 AM | Giuseppe Parrella
Tursday, February 27th
St. Gregory of Narek, Abbot & Doctor of the Church
Sir 5:1-8, Mk 9:41-50
7:00 AM | Hermene Gilda N. Abesamis
9:00 AM | Paul Parrella
Friday, February 28th
Sir 6:5-17, Mk 10:1-12
9:00 AM | Bruno Cirillo
Saturday, March 1st
First Saturday
Sir 17:1-15, Mk 10:13-16
9:00 AM | Teresa McCormack
5:00 PM | Carmela Pennisi
Tomas J. Flynn, Sr.
Tomas J. Milone
Domino Salls
Suzanne Bachor
Joseph Bertorelli
William Gaus
Sunday, March 2nd
Te Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Sir 27:4-7, 1 Cor 15:54-58, Lk 6:39-45
7:30 AM | People of the Parish
9:00 AM | Carmine DiDonato
10:30 AM | Casey Brosokas
Msgr. John J. McCann
John Gillespie
Mary Keogh
Jim Cunningham
Jane Sullenger
Carol Ann Hinkley
12:00 Noon | Purgatorial Society
Cover: Sacred Heart Shrine at St. Mary’s.
From the Pastor’s Desk
Dear Parishioners, “Love your enemies and do good to them.” (Luke 6:35)
Social media is becoming more and more inundated with posts of anger and much unkindness, to say the least. Te ability to have the world news at our fngertips and to respond, so often anonymously, without time for refection, is fueling this growing trend where people express more hostility and outrage in their online interactions. Social media platforms, by design, encourage interaction through strong emotions, leading to more aggressive language and heated debates. As Catholic Christians, how can we show who Jesus is in our lives by how we interact with others?
1. Be Respectful
To show respect to someone means that we esteem them. Even if we don’t agree with someone’s stance, we can still treat them respectfully. It’s not about feeling respect for them, but showing it to them. If you want to learn how to show respect to others, try spending time with someone who doesn’t agree with you. Showing respect when we think someone else’s viewpoint or belief system is completely wrong can be challenging. Tere are some things we can do as we interact with others who don’t share our worldview and beliefs.
2. Ask Questions Respectfully
When we ask questions respectfully, we open a doorway to learn why someone believes what they do. It gives us a peek inside their hearts and minds and allows us to really see them. Instead of making condescending statements when someone shares their opinion, try asking, “How did you come to that belief?” We respect others by actually showing respect in the way we ask and answer questions.
3. Don’t Say It Mean
Disagreeing with someone isn’t a huge deal, and is easy to deal with if the situation doesn’t get heated. But, unfortunately, we get bothered when someone doesn’t see a situation or have the viewpoint the way we do. When that happens, we lash out with our words and display an equal annoyance with our facial expressions, which can wound to the point where restoration may not be impossible, but it might be unlikely. So, consider how you want to be treated. Let’s leave meanness out of the disagreement equation.
4. Avoid Arguments
Most arguments are pointless. We only have so much energy each day and to give it to wasteful and time-zapping arguments, including ones on social media, means we have nothing left in our relational reserves for those closest to us. You might say, “But I need them to hear my point!” Why? To win the argument? To sound smarter? We can’t change people. We can only change ourselves and be in control of how we respond. Don’t let argument-prone people dictate your actions. If the other person just wants to argue, then asking questions isn’t worth our time. If someone in your life, whether they’re a family member or acquaintance, is trying to annoy you, consider walking away. Tose kinds of interactions do nothing to build a bridge in a relationship. Tey only strain it more.
As followers of Jesus, we should set the standard for respect because of who Jesus is in our lives. He doesn’t force us to follow Him but died on the cross so we would. Let’s represent Him well as we come into contact with people who know Him and those who don’t. Let’s lovingly discuss with our fellow believers and also not expect non-Christians to act like Christians. As we show people respect in how we treat them, we can trust that God is working in the situation.
5. Show Empathy
Most people have heard of the word sympathy. Simply put, sympathy is when we have common feelings of sadness or pity for and with someone else. Empathy has similar beginnings as sympathy, but it’s quite diferent. While sympathy suggests that you share the feelings of someone else because of a similar experience, empathy implies that you have the capacity to imagine the feelings someone else had, but you haven’t actually felt them yourself.
From the Pastor’s Desk
It’s easy to sympathize with someone because we’ve walked through the same thing, but empathy requires a bit of work on our part. It’s defnitely not something most people grasp or do. But, in order to navigate relationships with others with whom we don’t see eye to eye, we have to work at this important quality.
6. Listen With Purpose
When we take the time to hear other people out, we value them by showing love and respect. As we truly listen to them, we can learn why they believe what they do. Tis helps us to get a glimpse into their lives. As we’re listening, it’s unwise and shows immaturity to come up with our rebuttal while they’re talking. It’s important to truly listen and think about what you hear the person saying. Drafting our response while they’re still talking is like preparing to debate them. Te thing we want to look for in this kind of scenario is that the two people coming together value each other more than they care about being right.
7. Consider Teir Stance
Learning someone’s reasons will help us see their view and keep us from judging too quickly. If someone shares the “why” behind why they believe in something you don’t, consider the background they’re sharing. People often land on their worldviews and stances because of their upbringing, which includes both positive and negative experiences. Maybe the two of you don’t see eye to eye on government aid to the less fortunate. When we allow ourselves to step into their world, for even just a few minutes, we’re less likely to be annoyed and show judgment.
Empathy is a key component to a healthy relationship. Expressing it allows us to see the person for who they are, to understand a diferent point of view, and to ultimately represent Jesus well to those who don’t know Him.
As Catholic Christians we are called to a higher response in life. Tis love is and can be lived out most purposefully in our interactions with one another. Let us do all things in Jesus!
In Jesus and Mary, Fr. Bob
Good Samaritan House
Our pantry is running low on the following items:
Society of St. Vincent de Paul
In today’s Gospel Jesus gives us the challenge to: “Love your enemies… Give to everyone who asks of you…Do to others as you would have them do to you…Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful. In the month of February, through your gifts, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul was able to assist families, providing food, paying utility and rent, bills, etc. Tank You!
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. Tank you for your continued support.
J Stewards of God’s Gifts
In today’s Gospel, we hear about Jesus’ Sermon on the Plain.
Living Stewardship ~ Pillar of Service: We are called to love others, including those who do not love us back. Today’s Gospel reading gives us many examples of how to live like a Christian.
Te collection for Sunday, February 16, 2025 amounted to $21,535.00
Te collection for Sunday, February 18, 2024 amounted to $23,577.00
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 Ofce at least one month in advance to see if a date is available and to arrange to fll out pre-baptismal paperwork. New parents are required to attend a Baptism preparation session held once every month. Tose 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 ofers 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 Confrmation requires two years. Classes are held at St. Mary’s for Grades 1 through 5 on Tuesdays and Tursdays
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 ofer 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.
Respect Life Ministry
We strive to help build a civilization of love and life that upholds the dignity and inviolability of all innocent human life, seeks objective moral Truth, embraces the value of redemptive sufering, and yearns for the fullness of life in eternal communion with God the Creator. For more information, email RespectLife@StMary.ws.
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 Ofce.
Opportunities For Prayer
Te 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. Te 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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ST. MARY’S GIFT SHOP IS OPEN
S U N D A Y S
AFTER THE 9:00, 10:30 AM, & 12:00 NOON MASSES
We are in the Parish Ministry Center below the church. 516-627-0385 ext. 1033
Bread & Wine
are ofered this week in loving memory of Mariquit Dela Pena
Tird Time
John Butler and Stefany Clotet
St. Anastasia, Our Lady of Angels, Little Neck, New York Forest Hills, NY
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Readings and Questions for Faith Sharing on the Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Reading I: Sirach 27:4-7
When a sieve is shaken, the husks appear; so do one’s faults when one speaks.
Reading II: 1 Corinthians 15:54-58
Be frm, steadfast, always fully devoted to the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain.
Gospel: Luke 6:39-45
“A good tree does not bear rotten fruit, nor does a rotten tree bear good fruit. For every tree is known by its own fruit.”
Question for Adults:
Can I let Jesus’ love work through me even in my weaknes and doubt?
Question for Children: How do my words and actions show what is in my heart?
Rosary Society
Invest 20 minutes of your day to pray the Rosary, and see the diference 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.
Spotlight on the Daughters of Mary
On Tuesday, February 11th, Rosary 101 was held to coincide with the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes. Tis year, the Daughters of Mary lead the session and did a wonderful job. After introductions, they set the tone of the evening with the hymn, Ave Maria. Tey covered the origins of the Rosary, its evolution, and why we pray it. Participants were able to bring forth their intentions to the Blessed Mother, placing a rose before her statue, followed by the recitation of the Sorrowful Mysteries. Te evening ended with Erin McNamara sharing a brief summation of Bernadette and the Feast of Our Lady Lourdes.
LENTEN DAY OF RECOLLECTION
SATURDAY, MARCH 8th
PRAY THE ROSARY AT 11:30 AM 12:00 NOON MASS FOLLOWED BY A LENTEN REFLECTION GIVEN BY FR. DOMINIK WEGIEL
A LIGHT LUNCH WILL BE SERVED IN THE MARIAN ROOM IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING
An email with details has been sent out to the Rosarians. Please RSVP to rosarysociety@stmary.ws by March 3rd so we can plan appropriately.
Respect Life Ministry
How to Build a Culture of Life
Read the full version at respectlife.org/culture-of-life
Watching the news and reading the headlines, we may feel helpless seeing the heartbreaking lack of respect for human life. How do we respond? Changing the culture is a process of conversion that begins in our own hearts. When we encounter Christ, experience His love, and deepen our relationship with Him, we become more aware of our own immeasurable worth and that of others.
Our Mission Field Is Daily Life
His unchanging love is the source of our God-given dignity, which, therefore, cannot be taken away. When someone is facing great trials, we need to walk with them on their journey, intercede for them, and be open to sharing Christ’s love however He directs. We simply need to follow where He leads.
Part-Time Custodial, Cleaning, and Laundry Specialist Positions Here at St. Mary’s
St. Mary’s is currently seeking dedicated individuals to join our team in providing essential maintenance and custodial services for our buildings and essential cleaning and laundry services for the rectory household and parish ofces. Onthe-job training will be provided. Please send applications or inquiries to rcammarata@stmary.ws. For a complete job descriptions, go to https://www.catholicjobs.com/employers/ view/15120167790 and https://www.catholicjobs.com/ employers/view/15120168009.
SATURDAY, MARCH 1ST AFTER THE 9:00 AM MASS IN THE CHURCH
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27TH AFTER THE 9:00 AM MASS IN THE MARIAN ROOM SPONSORED BY THE WEEKDAY LECTORS
Are You Interested in Serving St. Mary’s as an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion (EM) or a Lector?
Te Diocese of Rockville Centre has announced Spring Training Dates and Locations
Please Note: Only candidates recommended by the Pastor are eligible for the training
Send an email to Fr. Bob at pastor@stmary.ws to tell him of your interest in becoming an EM and/or Lector and give the date and location of the training session(s) you prefer
For Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, Part A* and Lectors
Saturday, March 29th - Immaculate Conception in Westhampton Beach - 9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon
Tursday, April 3rd - St. Agnes in Rockville Centre - 7:00 - 10:00 PM
Tuesday, April 8th - St. Elizabeth in Melville - 7:00 - 10:00 PM
For Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, Part B* (presented in conjunction with Catholic Health)
Saturday, March 29th - Immaculate Conception in Westhampton Beach - 1:00 - 4:00 PM**
Tuesday, April 29th - St. Elizabeth in Melville - 7:00 - 10:00 PM
Tursday, May 8th - St. Agnes in Rockville Centre - 7:00 - 10:00 PM
*Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion, Part A Training - Tis “BASIC” training is required of all those beginning as Ministers. Tose wish to minister in hospitals, nursing homes, eldercare facilities, and to the homebound are required to attend Part B Training in addition to BASIC Training. BASIC Training must be taken before the Part B Training. If you have taken the Part A Training only in the past, but would now like to serve in hospitals, etc. you should indicate your interest in EM Part B Training only. Questions about EM training and service may be directed to Jane Cliford, Coordinator of EMs at St. Mary’s, at bulletin@stmary.ws.
**We are ofering Part A and Part B on the SAME day. Tose who attend Part A in the morning are welcome to bring lunch or leave for lunch and return for the 1:00 PM Part B session. Please indicate if you are doing BOTH on your registration letter from your pastor.
Lector training may be taken by both new and experienced lectors. Questions about serving as a Lector at St. Mary’s may be directed to Rich Bentley, Coordinator of Lectors at St. Mary’s, at RBentley@downstate.edu.
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7:00 PM | Marist Hall
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Let the little children come to me... (Matt 19:14) All Children Are Invited to Participate in Children’s Liturgy of the Word Every Sunday at the 9:00 AM Mass
Alumnae sisters soirée
friday, march 14 br. kenneth robert gymnasium 5:00 PM
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, eforts, and resources are dedicated to these values: Charity. Unity. Fraternity. Patriotism.
We come from diferent 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 Cliford at Maclif56@gmail.com
Interested in becoming a CLOW Prayer Leader?
Please contact Jane Cliford at bulletin@stmary. ws or sit in with us on a Sunday. Materials and training are provided; scheduling is fexible.
YOUR GIFT, THEIR STORY
Coming Soon! A series of stories “Because of You” and your generosity to our Parish Conference.
SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL
Learn more how you can be a part of these life changing moments for our Neighbors in Need
CHURCH OF SAINT MARY
Exposition and Adoratio of the Blessed Sacrament
Prayer to Begin your Visit to the Blessed Sacrament
Eternal Father, I thank You because Your infnite Love has saved me, even against my own will. Tank You, my Father, for Your immense patience that has waited for me. Tank you, my God, for Your immeasurable compassion that took pity on me. Te only reward I can give You in return for all that You have given me is my weakness, my pain and my misery. I am before You, Spirit of Love, who are an unquenchable fre and I want to remain in your adorable presence, I want to repair my faults, renew myself in the fervor of my consecration and ofer You my homage of praise and adoration. Blessed Jesus, I am before You and I want to draw from Your Divine Heart innumerable graces for myself and for all souls, for the Holy Church, your priests and religious.
Allow, O Jesus, that these hours be truly hours of intimacy, hours of love in which I may be given to receive all the graces that Your divine Heart has reserved for me. Virgin Mary, Mother of God and my Mother, I unite myself to You and I beg You to make me a participant in the sentiments of Your Immaculate Heart. My God! I believe, adore, hope and love you. I ask forgiveness for those who do not believe, do not adore, do not hope and do not love You. Most Holy Trinity, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, I adore You profoundly and I ofer You the most precious Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, present in all the Tabernacles of the world, in reparation for all the outrages, sacrileges and indiferences with which He Himself is ofended; and through the infnite merits of His Most Sacred Heart and the Immaculate Heart of Mary, I beg You for the conversion of poor sinners.
I thank You Lord Holy Father, Almighty God and eternal because although I am a sinful servant and without any merit, You have mercifully wanted to feed me with the body and blood of your son Our Lord Jesus Christ. May this sacred communion not be for mean occasion for punishment but a cause for forgiveness and salvation. May it be for me an armor of faith, a shield of good will; may it free me from all my vices and help me to overcome my disordered passions; may it increase my charity and my patience, my obedience and humility, and my capacity to do good. May it be an impregnable defense against all my enemies, visible and invisible; and a guide for all my impulses and wishes. May it unite me more intimately to you, the one and true God and lead me safely to the banquet of heaven, where you, with your Son and the Holy Spirit, are true light, complete satisfaction, everlasting joy and perfect happiness. Trough Christ, Our Lord. Amen
Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament with Closing Benediction Mondays 3:00 - 5:00 PM in the Church
EASTER SUNDAY MASS INTENTIONS MAY BE REQUESTED BEGINNING TUESDAY, MARCH 4TH
