Church of Saint Mary Parish Bulletin December 1, 2024
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
PA RISH DIRECTORY
Pastoral Staf
Rev. Fr. Robert A. Romeo Pastor 627-0385 | ext. 1004 pastor@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
From the Pastor’s Desk
Dear Parishioners,
“Stand
before the Son of Man.” (Luke 21:36)
As we begin another Advent, the days of preparation for Christmas sometimes cause this season to fade into the background. I dare say we all begin with good intentions, but, as the days move forward, the rush and scramble of the Christmas season take hold of us. So I encourage you to be aware of these days of preparation and enter into the prayer and self–refection that the Advent Season invites us. Te Gospel reminds us that the day of the Lord is coming in a cloud of power with great glory.
For us to be ready for that day, we need to prepare ourselves by living in prayer to the Lord. Tis attitude of prayer is one that invites us to enter into the silence of the Lord. Tere in the silence of our hearts is the place that God whispers His song of love to us. When we hear that gentle voice, we are reminded how much we are loved. In knowing we are the object of love of the BELOVED, we then want to rid ourselves of all that keeps the path of our hearts closed to God’s presence. St. Paul reminds us that the presence of Jesus in our lives challenges us to “love one another.”
Tat journey of being loving people is one that must be rooted in our faith in Jesus. We don’t just forgive for the sake of forgiving; we do so because it is commanded of us AND it is the life that Jesus embraced. In following Him, we know we are becoming closer to and more like the Jesus we worship. If we have separated ourselves from God or do not act in His name, we can be tempted in ways that are contrary to His plan for us. St. Luke gives us examples of lifestyles that we should avoid. Jesus tells us to be careful and cautious or else we can fall into the ways of the world to such a degree that the day of the Lord will “be sprung upon you suddenly like a trap.” To avoid this we are told that prayer will keep us centered; prayer around the Word. Knowing the Word we know the ways of God.
Advent is our preparation for the coming of the Messiah, the Christ, the Word made fesh. Tat Word is the utterance of the Father to us and is recalled and proclaimed in our Scriptures. So Sacred Scripture, for us as Catholics, is held in our highest regard
Te Eucharist we celebrate is the greatest of ways to keep us open to the power of Jesus. It is His very Body and Blood that will nourish and change us, if we are open. Let this Advent Season keep us open to all that God wants to do to and for us through Jesus Christ. For that openness to happen, we must want it and, in wanting it, we must be ready to work for it! I implore you in name of Jesus not to let these days of preparation go by without letting God change you more into His likeness. Pray, pray, and pray some more. God wants so much to speak to your heart. Let Him!
In Jesus, our long expected Savior, Fr. Bob
J Stewards of God’s Gifts
In today’s Gospel, we hear Jesus tell us about coming tribulations and His Second Coming.
Living Stewardship ~ Pillar of Formation: As we begin our journey through Advent, we are called to prepare ourselves appropriately for the coming of Christ. Tis is a great time to go to confession, especially if you haven’t been to confession in a while.
Te collection for Sunday, November 17, 2024 amounted to $25,169.00
Te collection for Sunday, November 19, 2023 amounted to $23,426.00
Te collection for the Campaign for Human Development amounted to $5,552.00
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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Masses and Special Intentions
Maria DeAngelis
Donna Chesney
Erica Klock
Mason
Gabriel & Frances Romeo
Ann Shields
Mickey Kennedy
Nina Principe
Cole Marguglio
Sandy Pittman
Richard &
Mary Atkinson
Anthony Polizzi
Kathy Dellis-Stover
Neil Gillis
Pamela Gallo
Allison Azzara
Teddy Connolly
Sarah Praay
Agnes Gaus
Glenn LaChance
Christine Marchese
Gerald Schmaedick
Names will remain on the list for three months. Please email bulletin@stmary.ws
if you would like to continue with the listing
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
Hannan, Jack, ENS, USN
Hayes, Andrew, Ca1837-1890pt, US MC
Hellman, Tomas, 2d Lt, USSF
Hernandez, Steven, SSgt, USAF
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
Petracca, Evan L., LTJG, USN
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, December 2nd
Advent Weekday
Is 2:1-5, Mt 8:5-11
9:00 AM | Tyler Godfrey
Tuesday, December 3rd
St. Francis Xavier, Priest Is 11:1-10, Lk 10:21-24
9:00 AM | William Tyler Godfrey
Wednesday, December 4th
St. John Damascene, Priest & Doctor of the Church Is 25:6-10a, Mt 15:29-37
9:00 AM | Tyler Godfrey
Tursday, December 5th
Advent Weekday Is 26:1-6, Mt 7:21, 24-27
7:00 AM | William Tyler Godfrey
9:00 AM | Edith Arienti
Friday, December 6th
St. Nicholas, Bishop First Friday Is 29:17-24, Mt 9:27-31
9:00 AM | William Tyler Godfrey
Saturday, December 7th
St. Ambrose, Bishop & Doctor of the Church First Saturday Is 30:19-21, 23-26, Mt 9:35-10:1, 5a, 6-8
9:00 AM | Ellen Coughlin
5:00 PM | Margaret Cirillo
Tomas J. Flynn, Sr. Concetta Gentile
Sheila Rooney
Edwin Kennedy
Carole Mahoney
Jane Cotter
Sunday, December 8th
Second Sunday of Advent Bar 5:1-9, Phil 1:4-6, 8-11, Lk 3:1-6
7:30 AM | Concetta Cataudella
9:00 AM | People of the Parish
10:30 AM | Kathleen Rorke
12:00 Noon | Arthur & John Andrew Joseph Adamo
Ramon Dee
Joseph Gribbon
Rita Bakewell
Josephine Arkwright
Nicoletta Lucchese
Tyler Godfrey
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 HAVE BEAUTIFUL GIFT ITEMS FOR ADVENT AND CHRISTMAS We are in the Parish Ministry Center below the church. 516-627-0385 ext. 1033
Knights of Columbus
Father William A. Daly S.J. Council #2122
Annual Lighting of the Creche
Saturday, December 7th after the 5:00 PM Mass on Northern Boulevard in front of the Elementary School
Readings and
Questions
for Faith Sharing on the Second Sunday of Advent
Reading I: Baruch 5:1-9
Jerusalem, take of your robe of mourning and misery; put on the splendor of glory from God forever.
Reading II: Philippians 1:4-6, 8-11
I am confdent of this, that the one who began a good work in you will continue to complete it until the day of Christ Jesus.
Gospel: Luke 3:1-6
“Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight his paths.”
Question for Adults:
What obstacles in my faith journey need straightening? How am I being called to spend time in the desert this Advent?
Question for Children:
Can I share the Good News of Jesus with others the way that John the Baptist did?
Te Almighty has done great things for me, and holy is his name.
The Adult Choir of The Church of Saint Mary Presents Choral Vespers with Solemn Benediction in Celebration* of the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary Sunday, December 8th at 3:00 PM in the Church Principal Celebrant: Fr. Anthony M. Saliba Director of Music: Mr. Daniel Maimone *Te So
Rosary Society
Our Mission Statement: Te 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 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.
Annual Rosary Society Christmas Dinner
Tursday, December 5th, at 6:00 PM
Strathmore Vanderbilt Country Club
It’s just a few days away. If you missed the November 25th RSVP deadline and would like to attend, place your $110.00 check in the Rosary Society mailbox
AND NOTIFY MariJo Lantier at 917-496-5640 or Malantier510@gmail com.
We respectfully request all reservations be received no later than December 2nd. Tere will be no reservations taken at the door. Tank you for your understanding. Tank you to all who assisted in wrapping the Baskets for our annual Christmas Fundraiser.
Champions for Charity begins Tursday, December 5th and ends Saturday, December 7th. Please remember to present your champions number at each time of purchase. Remember 25% of your purchase will be donated back to the Rosary Society and the Schools of Saint Mary.
LAST ROSARY SOCIETY MEETING of 2024 - Wednesday, December 11th, at 6:15 PM in the Saint John Paul II Room.
A New Ministry at St. Mary’s: GARDEN CLUB
As many parishioners know, our now-retired Facilities Manager, Vincent Hartley, established and maintained the beautiful seasonal plantings and outdoor decor around our church buildings. Fr. Bob would now like to start a Garden Club to offer parishioners with “green thumbs” the opportunity to select, organize, plant, and maintain garden areas around the church. If you are interested, please contact our Director of Operations, Rob Cammarata, at 516-627-0385, ext 1037 or email him at rcammarata@stmary.ws A BOX IS LOCATED IN THE SOUTH VESTIBULE FOR YOUR USED CRAYON DONATIONS
Help millions of pounds of crayons from clogging our landfills with a waxy sludge. With your help, the Crayon Initiative is remanufacturing unwanted crayons into new, free crayons for kids in children’s hospitals across the United States. Being larger and three-sided, they are easier for children to grip, and they won’t roll off the hospital trays. Here on Long Island, the crayons are being sent to The Children’s Medical Center at NYU Langone Hospital, Cohen Children’s Medical Center, Stony Brook Children’s Hospital, and St. Mary’s Healthcare System for Children.
ST. MARY’S HIGH SCHOOL PERFORMING ARTS PROGRAM
PROUDLY PRESENTS
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ON STAGE IN IMMACULATA HALL
TICKETS ON SALE AT THE DOOR: $10 ADULTS | $5 STUDENTS
FRI, SAT: DECEMBER 6 & 7 AT 7:00 PM SUN: DECEMBER 8 AT 3:00 PM
Cheerful Catholic Academic Cherubs Shine Brightly in Early Childhood Class
THE SCHOOLS OF ST. MARY
Our 2-year-olds in the St. Mary’s Cherubs Program are remarkably demonstrating their independence. Whether accompanied by a parent, grandparent, or caregiver, the children are so focused and selfassured that you'd hardly notice the adult's presence. They dive into activities with their teacher in their bright and cheery classroom, from story time and playtime to crafts and socializing. These angelic toddlers are truly making the most of their time with us. Watching them explore, learn, and grow is an amazing time. Their curiosity and confidence will inspire you!
Families with toddlers, we invite you to witness the magic of our Cherubs' growth and development. Please call our Elementary School Main Office at 516-627-0184 to schedule a private tour and experience the joy of seeing your child's potential unfold!
FIRST HONORS
GRADE 12
MAXINNE ABRILLA
CAROL AGUASACO
SAMANTHA AVDOULOS
DIVINE AWOLEKE
VINCENZO BIVONA
CHLOE BROJAN
NATALIA CABRERA
TESSA CARRANO
TIMOTHY CELESTIN
NICHOLAS CRUZ-BAIER
DYLAN CURRAN
ADRIANA D’ESPOSITO
GRACE DIFONZO
AVA DOBASH
KATHERINE ENGLISH
JULIA FABIO
JUNQI GAO
ELLA GRUNWALD
ERIN GUIDA
ABIGAIL GUIHEEN
SOFIA KAMMAS
SEOJOON KANG
SOPHIE KWON
MATTEO LATERZA
AUDRA LEDWITH
ALEXANDER LI
STEVEN LIN
GABRIELLA MATEO
SECOND HONORS
GRADE 12
MAXIM BUCKENMEYER
ESTHER CHOI
CLAIRE CONNOLLY
GRACE ENGLISH
NATALIA GRAHAM
PAIGE HERBERT
MAYA MOUSTAFA
LUCAS MUCCINI
CASSANDRA MUTH
SKY PRIESTER
MATTHEW SCHREIBER
BRYANNA VALMIR
ELLISON VISCONTI
St. Mary’s High School Honor
Roll
Marking Period I: 2024-2025 Academic Year
BRENDAN MITACEK
DANIEL MOHAN
VANESSA MULHALL
KATE PEROS
KENDALL POMPY
DANIEL RACAN
RICARDO RAMOS
ANNA SHIM
ELIZABETH SHUM
DILRAJ SINGH
GABRIELLE SOLOMON
YVENA ST CYR
JEAN-PIERRE UYS
ABIGAIL WARNER
N’KAYLA WASHINGTON
RYAN WERNER
GARY WONG
WILLIAM YEE
CLAIRE YOON
JESSICA ZAWADZKI
GRADE 11
LEXA ABELLARD
ELIZABETH AGBATA
EMMA ALAMEDA
VANESSA ANTUNES
CAROLINE BARDI
CATERINA BOOTSMA
GIOVANNA BRUNO
TATUM BUELL-ALHADEFF
MADISON CASARES
GABRIELLA DELLA RATTA
NAYLAH-ROSE DEMORCY
YASINE FARADI
AMANDA GALIOTO
MARLOWE GENILCHIN
ANDREW HARFORD
MARSHALL JAMRON
NICHOLAS JEUDY
SERENE KWON
SARAROSE LaROSA
HANNAH LYONS
SAOIRSE MCNAMARA
RUTH MEKAKO
MARISSA NEICE
ANNIKA PACHECO
ETHAN PAE
GRACE ROMITO
CHRISLY SUJUSTE
EDITH SUTTON
KEIRA TATJE
TIANA THOMPSON
CATHERINE TUTRONE
SABRINA VAN HOLT
GRADE 10
GUERDA-RENEE COULOUTE
ADRIANA FRISINA
ARIANA HIYO
JILL NAINGGOLAN
GABRIELLA PALMA
LEILAH PEREZ
REENA RIVERA
ALLISON TANNUZZO
JAKOB WIEST
JIAQI YU
DOMINICK YUN
GRADE 9
LUCAS ARIAS
JADEN BROJAN
JULIANNE CICERON
ANTHONY CIPOLLA
LILA CONKLIN
LUKA DANDIC
PRAVEEN EMILIANUS
NIKLAS FROHNHOEFER
NIAMH LEDDY
CHENGRUI LUO
CHRISTIAN RICKFORD
LUNA ROBER
ELIZABETH SELFRIDGE
JAYNE ASHLEIGH SO
GRADE 11
KENNEDY ARTEMUS
FARIDATU AZIZ-ALHASSAN
LAILA CARR
JOANNE CICERON
CHRISTOPHER D’AMATO
BEATRICE DENNY
STEVEN FORTUNE
SETH HELLMAN
SOPHIA LaREGINA
SYLVIA LEE
DONATELLA MASOTTO
DAVIN MATHEW
NICHOLAS MONTES
PAUL MOORE
TAINO VEGA
GRADE 10
JASON CAPUTO
JOSEPH CARRANO
ANDREW CURRAN
VANSHIKA GAUTAMA
LANDON JENNINGS
RYAN LAWRENCE
MICHAEL LELIA
MARIANA LEON PENA
EMILY LEVERAGE
KOLYA UMLAUF
GRADE 9
ANGELINA ADAMS
SOFIA BIGG
ISABELLA BOLANOS
SOFIA CRUPI
STELLA CRUPI
ALANA DAVIS
SHANE FOLEY
VANESSA GARCIA
CHENGZHI LUO
MASON O’HARE
SOPHIA STAFFORD
GEMMA SUTTON
MIKAYLA TRIPI
NOVEMBER 2024
ST. MARY’S WELCOMES
Those who registered in our parish:
Ms. Stacy Gerard
Those who were baptized:
Lyla Rose Horn
Ronin Bjorn Szostecki
Kiley Keppler Morris
Casey Michael Petracca
Joseph Francis Reali
Marianna Rose Fazio
Sophia Dee Amitrano
Those who were enrolled* in our Purgatorial Society:
Michael C. Gabriel Ralph Potente
Anthony Armenio
Joseph Townsend *enrollment begins December 1, 2024
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.
Please consider advertising in our bulletin. It’s a great way to support our parish. Call our printer, LPi, at 1-800-477-4574
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St. Mary’s Elementary School PTO Presents O
SATURday, DECEMBER 14TH
Second Collection Next Weekend Retirement Fund for Religious
Aging religious need your help. Your support acknowledges that we continue the mission of Christ even in our retirement,” says Mission Helpers of the Sacred Heart Sister Celeste Burgos, 80. Donations provide for the care, medicine, and daily needs of over 24,000 senior sisters, brothers, and religious order priests who have dedicated their lives to service. Please be generous.
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
ADVENT GIVING TREE
SAINT MARY’S HIGH SCHOOL
Catholic Highlights of Spain Fundraising Raffle
St. Mary’s High School is excited to be bringing 23 students to Spain on a Pilgrimage in February 2025. Several faculty members will chaperone our students as they experience the religious and classical highlights of Spain, seeing various sites in Madrid, Avila, Toledo, Granada and Seville. We are happy to welcome our new Campus Minister, Mr. Brieg Bevilacque, as he joins us on his first pilgrimage with the students.
In order to help offset the cost of the trip, St. Mary’s High School is hosting a Fundraising Raffle. There will be one grand prize of $500, and a second place prize of $200. Each ticket is $20, and the drawing will take place January 31st.
Please consider buying a raffle and helping fund this amazing opportunity for our students. Look for our tables after all Masses on Dec. 7 and 8! Thank you!
Name:
Phone Number:
Email Address:
Cash and checks are accepted. Checks can be made out to “St. Mary’s High School.”
We hope you will join us for our annual
ChristmasLuncheon
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
12:00 PM at North Hempstead Country Club Reservations $70.00 | Raffles + Prizes
Chairpersons: Esther Markiewicz and William Urig RSVP By November 25, 2024
Special Seating Request:____________________________________________________________
Make checks payable to:
St. Mary’s Parish – Good Samaritan House 1300 Northern Blvd., Manhasset, New York 11030 Attention: FOCUS Luncheon
Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Adoration and Contrition to Our God and King
Take a moment and refect on God’s presence in your life. Tink of three things that You are grateful to Him for and begin to praise Him:
Glorious Father, please let Your ears always be attentive to our prayers. Holy Spirit, continue to teach us how to love You, Jesus, our Brother, and our Father, God. Please touch the hearts of those who do not adore the Lord, and help them to love Him with all their hearts, souls, and strength. Please remind each of us of the many things that God does for us daily and help us to spend more time in praise and adoration. Help us to be a thankful congregation who refects the glory of God by the way we live our lives. Holy Spirit, help us to always be mindful of Your presence in our daily lives and help us to be quick to respond when You quicken us to action.
Forgiving Father, forgive us as a Church Family for sins of pride, rebellion, disobedience, selfshness, hatred, and idolatry. Lord, forgive us for half-hearted worship. Forgive us for disrespecting Your Name and treating You irreverently. Forgive those who choose to not bless and honor You during Your feasts, which are Your special times of celebration. Forgive those of us who are parents for not teaching our children to revere and adore You. Lord Jesus, forgive those who take Your sacrifce for granted. Holy Spirit, forgive those who do not acknowledge You or Your presence in their daily lives. Lord, forgive me for (list any sins that you have committed). Holy Spirit, remind us all of those we need to forgive and help us to be quick to forgive. As for me, Holy Spirit, bring to my remembrance those I need to forgive.
Omnipotent Father, help us to not yield to temptation; but deliver us from the evil one. Praise the Lord, for the Lord, our God, the Almighty, reigns. Great and marvelous are Your works, Lord God, the Almighty. Just and true are Your ways, O King of the nations. Who will not fear You and glorify Your Name? You alone are holy! All nations will come and worship before You, for Your righteous deeds have been revealed. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament with Closing Benediction Mondays 3:00 - 5:00 PM in the Church
THE NEXT SVDP MEETING IS WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 4TH, at 7:00 PM in the Saint John Paul II Room. New members are always welcome!
We invite you to explore the St. Vincent de Paul Society of St. Mary’s Church. Tere are no special qualifcations to join, other than the desire to join with others in helping Neighbors in need. As a group, we meet monthly. Come decide for yourself if God is calling you to this special Ministry.
As we begin Advent we are called to “wait” in joyful anticipation for the grace of Christmas to once again bless our lives. Wherever you live in our parish, there are poor families within walking distance of your home. When in need, they ring the rectory bell. Tey are, in efect, ringing your doorbell Your gift in the St. Vincent de Paul poor box will help the poor celebrate the grace of God’s love this Christmas.
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.
Good Samaritan House Announces Winter Bereavement Group
A weekly support group for the bereaved and those struggling with unresolved loss will begin on January 30, 2025.
The session will run for eight consecutive weeks on Thursdays from 1:30-3:00P M. The primary goals of the group 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 group is open to anyone who has lost a spouse, partner, parent, child, or sibling – including non-parishioners and people of other faiths. It should be noted though, St. Mary's bereavement sessions are faith based sessions that at times refer to bible verses or prayers to assist in the healing process.
