Church of Saint Mary Parish Bulletin: December 11, 2022

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.

PARISH DIRECTORY

Church of Saint Mary 1300 Northern Boulevard Manhasset, New York 11030 (516) 627-0385 Fax (516) 627-6070 www.saintmarysmanhasset.org

Schedule of Masses

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 - Sunday (phone only) 10:00 AM–1:30 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

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. Kingsley Nwanwa Parochial Vicar 627-0385 frkingsley@saintmarysmanhasset.org

Parish Staff Jane Clifford Bulletin Editor bulletin@stmary.ws

Jennifer Fedele Office Manager 627-0385

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

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

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

Kristen Schreiner Principal kschreiner@stmary11030.org

St. Mary’s High School 627-2711 www.saintmaryshs.org

Gerard J. Buckley Principal gbuckley@saintmaryshs.org

Dear Parishioners,

“Make your hearts firm, because the coming of the Lord is at hand.” (James 5:8)

Well, here it is, the Third Sunday of Advent, which is traditionally called “Gaudete” or Joyful Sunday. We are more than half way done with Advent and Christmas looms around the corner. Today, the Scriptures still tell us to prepare…but now we see who we are preparing for, Jesus. In the midst of the purple of Advent, we are presented with the One St. John the Baptizer has the people waiting for. So to the purple we add the joyful color of white and hence the pink candle. St. John is in prison and hoping that Jesus will come and release him. The Baptizer himself has to reevaluate his own understanding of Jesus. Jesus reminds him that he is not the Messiah who the people might be expecting or waiting for. His was not a Kingdom of political power or authority, but rather one where the heart rules. Jesus encourages St. John the Baptist to have faith and hold onto the reality of what Jesus came to do. This gives St. John hope and he centers himself on the message. Jesus reminds John to look around…the deaf hear, the mute speak, and the dead are raised. It is the message of Isaiah the prophet that we see continued in our first reading, his vision of hope for the world that centers the Baptist’s mind and heart.

Of all the seasons of the Church Year, Advent has always been the most difficult for me to enter into, as I am sure it is with many of you. It is a constant struggle not to start celebrating Christmas right after Thanksgiving. I try to wait and then I get nervous that I haven’t purchased all the gifts I need for people. So with heart pounding, I run to the mall! Sometimes I wonder why the Church even has this almost forgotten season. But then I see a sign like the one the Knights of Columbus put out, “Keep Christ in Christmas.” Then I remember…oh yeah, it’s not about the mall or the gifts (as important and as nice as they are), it’s about Jesus and my relationship with Him. So I feel my heart steady itself and I start again from scratch spending a little more time before the Tabernacle and the Blessed Sacrament; a little extra reading and meditating on the Sacred Scriptures; maybe an extra visit to my confessor to go to Reconciliation. Maybe you too hear the words of Scripture today, “Prepare the way for the Lord.” Maybe that means for you, some quiet time in prayer, listening to the voice of God; going to Mass during the week; taking advantage of the Sacrament of Reconciliation (confession), whatever it may be. The most important thing is not to let the time pass without trying to “Keep Christ in Christmas.” The more emphasis we put on Jesus, the more joyful Christmas can be. Give it a try; you won’t be disappointed.

Last week, our Confirmation Candidates went on a retreat at the Seminary of the Immaculate Conception in Huntington led by the Franciscan Sisters of the Renewal. The theme was the call of Jesus and they highlighted the life of St. Teresa of Calcutta. The retreat ended with Exposition and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. It was a very prayerful time and I am so grateful for the joyful and spiritual presence of the Sisters. I am grateful to our Director of Religious Education, Mrs. Marie Granieri, Fr. Dominik, and the adult volunteers who helped make the day one of prayer and reflection. Please pray for our Confirmation Candidates as they journey to this great Sacrament.

I do encourage you to go to Confession to prepare for the Birth Day of the Savior.

In Jesus, our long-expected Savior, Fr. Bob

Stewards of God’s Gifts

In today’s Gospel, Jesus tells St. John the Baptist’s disciples of the good works He has done.

Living Stewardship ~ Pillar of Prayer: When you read and hear of Jesus’ works, have courage to turn to Him in prayer and ask Him to help you with what you are struggling with.

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 Ministryã

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 collection amount for Sunday, December 4, 2022 was not available at the time of the printing of this bulletin. Church of Saint Mary | 4

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.

Masses and Special Intentions

Paul Martocci

Geralyn Gerba

Parker James Austin

Mark

Stapleton

Ann Pardi

Stephen Sheehan

Robert Levulis

Sandy Pittman

Masses for the Week Monday, December 12th Our Lady of Guadalupe Zec 2:14-17, Lk 1:26-38

9:00 AM | Maura Mettler

Theresa Fallon

Christine

Thomas

Marchese

Hyland

Estela Fernandez

Cherie Baldenko

Carol Bennett

Lisa

Fontenelli

Frank Prince

Hope Della Ratta

Nina Marie

Maria DeAngelis

Judith Betts ’55 ’59

James McCabe

Chuck Sockett

Jeanette

Albanese

Moira Feely

Kristin

O’Shea O’Keefe

Marguerite Barone

Robert Labriola

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

Joseph V. Brincat

Helen Del Duca

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

Tuesday, December 13th St. Lucy, Virgin & Martyr Zep 3:1-2, 9-13, Mt 21:28-32 9:00 AM | Lucia De Rosa

Wednesday, December 14th St. John of the Cross, Priest & Doctor of the Church Is 45:6c-8, 18, 21c-25, Lk 7:18b-23 9:00 AM | Charles Noselli

Thursday, December 15th 7:00 AM | Illuminada Crespo 9:00 AM } Edith & Edward Arienti

Friday, December 16th Is 56:1-3a, 6-8, Jn 5:33-36 9:00 AM | Anthony Buzzitta

Saturday, December 17th Gn 49:2, 8-10, Mt 1:1-17 9:00 AM | Anthony Trombini 5:00 PM | Thomas J. Flynn, Sr. Mary Pat Mulholland Frank Santoro Dawn St. John Toni-Ann Zarra (living)

Sunday, December 18th Fourth Sunday of Advent Is 7:10-14, Rom 1:1-7, Mt 1:18-24

7:30 AM | People of the Parish 9:00 AM | Deidre Mastaglio 10:30 AM | Venerable Gallo 12:00 Noon | Vincent Bonica Marie Milatta Cristian Caamano Maria Cordi Kelly Marie Moulton-Cesare Jeanette Albanese (living)

On the cover: Saint John the Baptist Pointing to Christ.

Artist: Bartolomé Esteban Murillo (1617-1682).

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.

The Third Sunday of Advent | December 11, 2022

ST. MARY’S GIFT SHOP O P E N T O D A Y S

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after the 9:00 AM, 10:30 AM, & 12:00 Noon Masses.It is located in the Parish Ministry Center below the church. 516-627-0385 ext. 1033

First Time

John Habert and Anna de Venoge Holy Cross, St. Mary, West Town, NY Manhasset, NY

Readings and Questions for Faith Sharing on the Fourth Sunday of Advent

Reading I: Isaiah 7:10-14 Ask for a sign from the Lord, your God.

Reading II: Romans 1:1-7 Through Him we have received the grace of apostleship.

Gospel: Matthew 1:18-24 Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall name him Emmanuel.

Question for Adults: Do I recognize God’s signs and obey like Joseph did?

Question for Children: What helps me to see Emmanuel and to know that God is with me?

Bread & Wine are offered this week in loving memory of Aida Tymann

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.

Monday, December 12th - Our Lady of Guadalupe

“Blessed Virgin Mary, the people of the Americas are filled with joy, for your motherly love revealed at Tepeyac. You are the great sign that appeared in the sky, a woman clothed with the sun, with the moon under her feet, and her head crowned with twelve stars. Assist us with your prayers that we may love each other as sisters and brothers of your Son, Jesus Christ. Amen.” --Marian Prayers & Devotions, Liguori Press

Christmas Dinner 2022

Once again, our Rosarians celebrated the season with a festive evening at the North Hills Country Club. Our event included a Christmas Shopping Boutique, fabulous raffle baskets, and over a dozen even more spectacular prizes. Members donated each and every item included in the prizes, which allow the Rosary Society to continue to support charitable causes throughout the parish, especially scholarships to the Schools of St. Mary’s.

Thank you for your generosity in sharing your talent and creativity, your time in volunteering to help in all the aspects of the Dinner, and for supplying so many wonderful gifts. Thanks, too, to those who could not attend, but contributed a donation to the Rosarians.

The Board of St. Mary’s Rosary Society wishes each member, every parishioner, and all your families, a joyful and blessed Christmas! - Marijo Lantier, President

Church of Saint Mary |

Celebrate Christmas at St. Mary’s

Confessions

Saturday, December 10th

4:00 to 4:45 PM

Thursday, December 15th 9:30 to 10:30 AM

Saturday, December 17th 10:30 to 11:30 AM

Monday, December 19th 9:30 to 10:30 AM

7:00 to 8:00 PM

Thursday, December 22nd 10:00 to 11:00 AM 7:00 to 8:00 PM

Friday, December 23rd 10:00 to 11:00 AM

Christmas Eve Masses

Saturday, December 24th

4:00 PM in Church

4:15 PM in Elementary School Wiest Gym 5:30 PM in Church Midnight Mass in Church Christmas Music begins at 11:30 PM

Christmas Day Masses

Sunday, December 25th

7:30 AM in Church 9:00 AM in Church 10:30 AM in Church 12:00 Noon in Church

12:15 PM in Elementary School Wiest Gym

Schedule is subject to change.

There is an elevator for those who have difficulty with stairs at the south entrance to the Church and at the entrance to Wiest Gym.

There is NO 5:00 PM Mass on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day.

The Schools of Saint Mary National Honor Society Induction Ceremony

Saint Mary’s High School administrators, faculty, candidates and family members gathered in the Church of Saint Mary on November 30, 2022, in reverence to witness the National Honor Society Induction Ceremony. Under the direction of Mr. Joseph DeMerit, who serves as moderator for the Society, the new slate of officers took their formal Oath of Office. They each lit a candle representing the four pillars of the National Honor Society (NHS). Twenty candidates came forth to take their pledge during the Rite of Commissioning. The congregation responded in recognition of the charisms. They encouraged the candidates to be responsible stewards of their gifts and, most of all, to live the Gospel by serving others in the name of our Lord, Jesus Christ.

Mr. Michael Tesoriero, an alumnus from the Class of 2011, who earned his MBA from Georgetown University, delivered the keynote address. His curriculum vitae and successful accomplishments are inspirational, and more so, his desire to support his Alma mater, which he credits for giving him the foundation to pursue his business, entrepreneurial, philanthropic, and spiritual interests. Mr. Tesoriero proudly continues to grow in his Catholic faith. He encouraged the newly inducted NHS members to make good use of the educational opportunity. “You were lucky enough to attend St. Mary’s because your family or someone else had to sacrifice something for you to be here; it’s not free. What you do with this opportunity is your gift back to them.”

Thank you, Mr. Tesoriero for sharing your time, wisdom, and talents with St. Mary’s. Congratulations to the newly inducted candidates and officers. We are proud of your academic commitment, character, and spiritual formation demonstrated to bring you to this celebrated point of your educational journey.

PHOTOS BY GREGORY SHEMITZ FOR THE ST. MARY’S OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS. PLEASE CONTACT ESYMMONS@STMARY.WS FOR PERMISSION TO REPRINT.

Parish Social Ministry

Share Christmas

This is the 26th year that St. Mary’s Parish Social Ministry will be supporting local families who struggle to provide a traditional Christmas for their family members. Our support for these families, of course, includes providing food for them. But we also like to provide gifts for them and their children. Many of these families rarely have the disposable income to purchase special gifts for themselves or those they love. They are truly struggling every month just to make ends meet, some months they have more success than others.

We are offering a couple of ways for our parishioners to help these families have a less stressful holiday if they choose to.

Marshalls/TJ Maxx Raindew

American Express

Visa

Our office really appreciates donations in the form of gift cards. This allows us to shop for individuals around the holidays, tailoring their gifts to best meet their needs. Any leftover gift cards are used throughout the year to support these families with needed items. An example of when we would use a leftover gift card is around September for a single mom to buy shoes for her children before school. Suggestions for gift cards that would make wonderful gifts include: Amazon Macy’s Target

If you prefer to shop for gifts yourself, please fill out the form below, and we will send you a “Wish List” created by a specific family or a person in need. You may also email kkosciusko@stmary.ws to get on the “Share Christmas Shopper” list.

Gifts and gift cards can be dropped off to our office Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM. They can also be dropped at the Parish Office during normal business hours. Please label any donations with your name and “Share Christmas.” Please deliver all gifts by Thursday, December 15th.

As always, your generosity and the spirit in which you give to those in need are so appreciated. We sincerely hope you and your family experience the beauty of God’s grace this holiday season. We hope you have much joy and peace and many beautiful moments.

Return the form below to Parish Social Ministry

Name Telephone No. Address Email

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I would like No. Family Member(s) or Complete Family I prefer to give gift cards

Society of St. Vincent de Paul

In today’s Gospel Jesus tells us that the good news can be seen, touched felt and heard through the lives of God’s people. We are now charged to take up the ministry of Jesus’s, but we can’t just ask people to take our word for it; our actions must speak for us. Since Christmas is a time of love and gift giving, please share in Jesus ministry by giving a gift to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul so that those who are poor can know the good news of Jesus.

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 516-7468250. Thank you for your continued support.

Parish Social Ministry

Our Advent Giving Tree is up in the south vestibule of the church. This year we are collecting new sneakers, pajamas, and bedding for those in need. If you are able to contribute to this collection, please select an ornament. All donations can be left unwrapped at the back of thr church or delivered to the Parish Social Ministry Office. The deadline for delievering these gifts is Monday, December 19th.

Toilet Paper Paper Towels Laundry Detergent

Donations may be left in the donation box located in the south lobby of the Church. Thank you for your generosity and support!

Are You Being Called to Serve as a Deacon?

By virtue of Baptism, we are called to holiness—the lay faithful as well as bishops, priests, and deacons. B But have you felt called to serve in a much deeper and committed way?

If you are a man between the ages of 30 and 59, who feels that you are being called to ordained ministry as a deacon in the Church, you are invited to come for an E Evening of Prayer and Discernment with other men of faith to discuss and explore that very question. There is no cost to the evening—just your time and openness.

COME TO ANY ONE OF THESE MEETINGS -

PREPARED - to LISTEN, to PRAY, to REFLECT, to DISCERN where God is calling you!

EVENINGS are being offered conveniently at THREE LOCATIONS.

7:00PM, Tuesday, January 10—St. Joseph Ronkonkoma, 45 Church Street

7:00PM, Wednesday, January 11 Maria Regina Seaford, 3945 Jerusalem Avenue

7:00PM, Thursday, January 19—St. Aidan Williston Park, 505 Willis Avenue with an EARLY WEEKEND OPTION to be held at

1:00PM, Sunday, January 15 —St. John the Evangelist Center Moriches, 25 Ocean Avenue

RSVP by Friday, January 6th, to 631-423-0483 Ext. 179 or by email to diaconateforma on@drvc.org

We thank you and look forward to being with you.

The Third Sunday of Advent | December 11, 2022

Parish Social Ministry

Bereavement Ministry

The Parish Social Ministry office at St. Mary’s Manhasset will be offering two weekly support groups for the bereaved and those struggling with unresolved loss starting the week of January 23rd, 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, to develop skills to manage their grief, and to 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. One group will be offered on Wednesdays from 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM and a second group will be offered on Saturdays from 9:30 to 11:00 AM.

Wednesday’s session will be facilitated by Tara Barenello and Bernadette Casalino. Saturday’s session will be facilitated by Marie Granieri, Dr. Robert Windorf, and Jordon Rini. All facilitators were trained by Dr. Lou Sabatini who is a bereavement counselor with over thirty years of experience. Tara also has an MS in counseling and an Advanced Certificate in Mental Health, Marie Granieri has a Masters in Sacred Theology, and Dr. Robert Windorf is a long time educator and has worked with the Passionists to facilitate retreats for young adults.

In an effort to meet the needs of all of those suffering with grief from loss, we are offering two different types of bereavement counseling. The Saturday session will be rich with Catholic faith-based tools, using Scripture and prayer to help in the healing process. Marie Granieri will draw from her in-depth knowledge of the suffering of Christ and the ability to find peace and grace through lamentation to help those in need. The Wednesday sessions will be more secular.

There is a one-time registration fee of $10.00 to cover the costs of the course. To register for a group, please send a check made out to St. Mary’s PSM and the requested information below to St. Mary’s PSM Office, 1300 Northern Blvd., Manhasset, NY 11030 by January 5th. For more information on the sessions, please call Kathleen Kosciusko at 917-8642802 (cell) or 516-365-2705 (office). You can also email her at kkosciusko@stmary.ws.

Parish Social Ministry Partners with Christ Church to Serve Those in Need

Our Parish Social Ministry office has enjoyed partnering with Christ Church Manhasset to serve those in need. Christ Church is generously collecting food and toiletry items monthly and donating them to our food pantry here at St. Mary’s. We appreciate their efforts to keep our shelves full. Their donations are certainly helping Manhasset’s most underserved population. Thank you Christ Church! We appreciate you! #ChristChurchManhasset

(l. to r.) Kathleen Kosciusko, Fr, Bob, Fr. Stephen Tamke, Donna Cullinan-Gillis

Religious Education

Jesus said, “Come away by yourselves to a deserted place and rest a while.”

The Confirmation Retreat at the Seminary of Immaculate Conception provided Grade 8 Confirmandi with time away from the familiar routines to participate in the highest form of prayer. We remember that Christ brings salvation to the world not only by his exterior activity of teaching, but also by the silence of his hidden life of prayer. Eucharistic Adoration in the chapel brought students the blessed opportunity to be with Christ and experience his real presence. Led by the Franciscan Sisters of the Renewal, students also participated in interactive discussions about Christ’s call to sainthood and the choice to center their life on the “Highest Good.” Stories were shared about Saint Mother Teresa, blessed Carlo Acutis and Sr. Clare Crockett. All were reminded that it is in the ordinary life of everyday people loving God above all where we see the fruit of his divine work. Even in the administration of the sacraments, it is by water and oil that we are made pure, healed and transformed in Christ.

St. Mary’s Parish has made this Confirmation retreat possible for many years. It often comes with the challenges of weather, traffic hitches and the need to keep up with all that school demands. Yet, we continue to fill the Seminary with St. Mary students. O’ Lord my God, how great thou art!

Thank you to the Franciscan Sisters and Sr. Lucy Fidelis for their love and great devotion to our students. We are grateful to Fr. Bob and Fr. Dominik for all they do each year to make the retreat so spiritually filled in Christ. Chaperones Mrs. Buckley, Mrs. Fran Hurley, Mr. Anton Bartul and Mrs. Ginny Young contributed so much to our retreat experience. The wonderful support of St. Mary principals Kristen Schreiner and Mr. Buckley began our day - with a smile!

And thank you to all Grade 8 parents who supported our preparation process start to finish. We appreciate entrusting your children to partake in the retreat as part of their sacramental preparation.

At the heart of our vocational work is Love – Love for Christ who Comes! Mrs. Granieri

RCIA and Adult Faith Formation

The “Living Faith” booklets for the first quarter of 2023 are now out for distribution in the Church’s South Vestibule.

The webinar program for RCIA resumed on December 7th with a discussion on the Rite of Entrance for those who wish to continue their process at the conclusion of the Inquiry period.

Do You Know Someone Who Would Like to Become a Catholic?

Our door is still open for anyone who is interested in joining the Catholic Church, Learning more about the Faith we practice and becoming a fully initiated Catholic for anyone who has not received First Communion or Confirmation. In order to qualify as a Godparent in Baptism the person must have received all the Sacraments of Initiation. They include Baptism, Confirmation and Holy Communion.

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.

Hope. Love. Joy. Peace.

These are the gifts of the Advent season. The gifts you help share here in our community, throughout the year, with your thoughtful stewardship.

Advent is a meaningful time to reflect on your generosity. One special way to give is eGiving. It can simplify your stewardship and provide steady, consistent support to the parish – so we can be ready with programs, services, and ministries for church families and those in our community. Your recurring gifts will sustain our parish, even if you need to miss a Sunday service. It’s easy to get started. Here are the ways to sign up:

• VISIT https://membership.faithdirect.net/NY281

• CALL Customer Service at 866-507-8757

• Scan the QR code above.

Children’s Liturgy of the Word Sundays at the

9:00 AM

Mass

What Is It? After the Opening Prayer, children gather and are dismissed from the church with a blessing by the priest, proceed to the chapel for the Sunday Readings and a short reflection on the Gospel, all on a level that children can understand. They are returned to the church at the beginning of the Creed.

How Can You Help? We are in need of a few more people who would like to help the children understand the Gospel reading for the day. Please consider sitting in on Sunday to see what it’s about and/or email Jane at bulletin@stmary.ws.

Please Patronize Our Advertisers

Business Owners: if you would like to advertise in our bulletin, please call JS Paluch at 1-800-524-0263. Our parish code is 571800.

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: November, 4-6 2022

January, 27-29 2023

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

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

Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

A Prayer for Advent

My hidden Lord Jesus, I love You and thank You with profound gratitude for uniting Yourself with fallen humanity. When You first entered into this world, You remained hidden for nine months in the immaculate womb of Your Blessed Mother. She carried You, body and blood, soul and divinity, within the sanctuary of her body. She also carried You within her heart as a result of her perfect love for You and her perfect obedience to the will of the Father.

Precious Lord, as I embrace this Advent Season, please open my eyes to see the great value and blessing of Your Incarnation. Help me to discover Your hidden presence in this world and within my own soul. I desire to see, understand and experience the profound effects that Your Incarnation has on my life and I desire to receive those effects more fully this Advent. May I become a sanctuary in which You dwell so that I, like Your dear Mother, may bring Your presence into the world.

My loving Jesus, I choose You, this Advent, as my King and my God. I abandon myself to You and seek to put all my trust in Your tender care. Draw me close to You and free me from my sin so that I may love You with a pure and holy heart.

Mother Mary, as You carried your dear Son in your immaculate womb, you also carried Him in your heart. Pray for me, this Advent, that I may surrender myself to the will of the Father in imitation of you. You said “Yes” to all that God asked of you and never hesitated to fully embrace His divine will. Pray that I may imitate your perfect example so as to share a deeper union with you and your divine Son.

Come, Lord Jesus, Come, Lord Jesus, Come, Lord Jesus! Amen.

Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament with Benediction Mondays

3:00 - 5:00 PM

Registration Is Now Open

The link to the registration: https://st-mary-s-cyo-r7534.sportngin.com/register/form/650377703

For more information, please visit the St. Mary’s CYO website: stmarysmanhassetcyo.com or you may email us: stmarysmanhassetcyo@gmail.com

St. Mary’s CYO Girls’ Volleyball (grades 5-8)

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.