Church of Saint Mary Parish Bulletin: December 4, 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

From the Pastor’s Desk

Dear Parishioners, “Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight His paths.” (Matthew 3:3)

These words of St. John the Baptist define the weeks of Advent. As we prepare for Christmas and the celebration of the birth of our Savior, Jesus, this season calls us to take stock of our lives. Are we ready, not only for the celebration of Jesus’ birth, BUT ALSO, more importantly, for His coming in glory? Last week, we heard that Jesus would come like a thief in the night. A thief comes when we least expect it and the hope is that our homes will be prepared and secured to protect us from being robbed. The Second Coming of Jesus arrives the same way. The difference is that we should not lock our Savior out, but rather make sure that our hearts and lives are ready so that we may receive the gift of eternal life.

Today, our Gospel gives us the words of St. John the Baptist: prepare the way of the Lord. The context of that preparation can be seen in the next line: make straight His paths. We all know how much easier and efficient it is to drive on a straight highway than it is driving on a curving back road. The back road usually makes the trip longer and can be filled with elements that can cause problems in our drive. St. John is relating this to our own lives and the paths we have chosen. The Word/Bible/Scriptures and the teachings of the Church give us a direction and path we need to daily embrace…the way of the Lord. Internalizing these through prayer and meditation can keep the path to the Lord straight and clear. In Advent, we are challenged to look inside our hearts and remove the roadblocks and curves that make the way of the Lord to our hearts more difficult.

St. Paul’s Letter to the Romans gives us some great areas to ponder. Are we willing to help others? Are we tolerant and patient? Do we treat all people in a friendly and welcoming manner? St. Paul tells us that our actions toward each other have the power to give glory to God...and the reverse is also true. Our actions can push us further away from the Kingdom of God. So this season is the looking glass that helps us focus on and change those areas that make us unworthy of the Kingdom of God.

Isaiah presents a picture of the Day of the Lord. No one and no thing shall fear another. All will live in peace and harmony. The wolf and the lamb will lie down together and a child will play in a viper’s den. This may seem to be just poetic imagery, but, in reality, it can become a blueprint for the way we are called to interact with others. Isaiah goes on to speak of the day of justice and mercy. We are always called to be the instruments of this Kingdom and to leave no room for the path of the Lord to get lost on the “curves” of our own lives. So, as our Advent days continue to move forward, look at your life. Is the road and path that Jesus has to your heart one that is straight or do the “sinful” moments make it filled with curves and detours?

As part of our desire to fulfill the expectations of the Second Vatican Council’s vision for the Divine Liturgy, the faithful are encouraged to know the Latin responses to the Mass. A few years ago, we introduced the custom of singing the “Holy, Holy” (Sanctus) and the “Lamb of God” (Agnus Dei) in Latin during the Advent Season. Please use the laminated cards in the pews to follow along.

In light of that same directive, you will have noticed that the cantor or lector sings or says an introductory prayer at the beginning of the Mass. This is known as the “Introit” or Entrance Antiphon. These words set the tone and message for that particular Mass. The same is done for the Communion Antiphon. These verses can be found in the missalette for the Mass of the day. You are welcomed and encouraged to join your voice to these prayers.

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

Stewards of God’s Gifts

In today’s Gospel, St. John the Baptist reminds us that to be a follower of God requires action on our part.

Living Stewardship ~ Pillar of Service: As Christians, we are called to put our faith into action—this means many things, including to be at the service of others. This week, try to perform at least one additional work of mercy.

The collection for Sunday, November 27, 2022 amounted to $26,584.00.

The collection for Sunday, November 28, 2021 amounted to $25,721.00. The collection for Sunday, November 20, 2022 amounted to $23,282.00 The collection for Sunday, November 21, 2021 amounted to $22,064.00

The collection for the Campaign for Human Development amounted to $4,481.00.

Have you enrolled yet? Visit www.faithdirect.net. Our parish code is NY281.

We Care for Our Parish Community

Baptism

We celebrate Baptism at 1:30 PM on the second Sunday of the month and at 12:30 PM on the fourth Saturday of the month as scheduled. Please call the Parish Office at least one month in advance to see if a date is available and to arrange to fill out pre-baptismal paperwork. New parents are required to attend a Baptism preparation session held once every month. Those chosen as sponsors for Baptism should lead lives in harmony with the Catholic faith and the role of Godparent.”

Marriage

At least six months before you plan to be married and before you make arrangements for the reception, please make an appointment with one of the priests to begin the necessary preparations.

Children’s Education

Saint Mary’s Elementary School offers excellent education in the spirit of the Gospel from grades N, Pre-K to Eighth grade. For information call 627-0184.

Empowering Character, Innovation and Leadership in our students, Saint Mary’s High School is a dynamic, contemporary, Catholic value-centered school, combining a commitment to academic excellence and educational innovation, with a passion for learning, and an emphasis on moral character development through the pursuit of truth and discovered in faith and reason. For information call 627-2711.

The Religious Education Program provides excellent formation in the Catholic Faith for children in public or private schools. Preparation for First Holy Communion and Confirmation requires two years. Classes are held at St. Mary’s for Grades 1 through 5 on Tuesdays and Thursdays

4:30-5:30 PM. Classes also meet on Sundays from 9:3010:20 AM for Grades 1 through 8 and on Mondays from 7:00-8:00 PM for Grades 6, 7 and 8. We also offer the option of an online home program for Grades 1 through 7. For information about Grades 1-8 call 627-4028 or email Mrs. Marie Granieri at releddirector@stmary.ws.

Parish Social 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 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 5th Is 35:1-10, Lk 5:17-26 9:00 AM | Edith Arienti

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

Sr. Romaine Krug, IHM

Joan Marie Polcari

Victoria Strocchia

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 6th St. Nicholas, Bishop Is 40:1-11, Mt 18:12-14 9:00 AM | Msgr. John McCann

Wednesday, December 7th St. Ambrose, Bishop & Doctor of the Church Is 40:25-31, Mt 11:28-30 9:00 AM | Erminia Endrizzi 5:00 PM | Henry Pabst

Thursday, December 8th The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary Gn 3:9-15, 20, Eph 1:3-6, 11-12, Lk 1:26-38 9:00 AM | Elena Calamonici 7:00 PM } Patricia F. Byrne

Friday, December 9th St. Juan Diego Cuauhtlatoatzin Is 48:17-19, Mt 11:16-19 9:00 AM | Salvatore Bonventre Saturday, December 10th Sir 48:1-4, 9-11, Mt 17:9a, 10-13 9:00 AM | Rocco Parisi 5:00 PM | Robert Levulis, Sr. Richard Masterson Thomas J. Flynn, Sr. James Rush Josefina Simone Anthony Salvatore Trombino

Sunday, December 11th Third Sunday of Advent Gaudete Sunday Is 35:1-6a, 10, Jas 5:7-10, Mt 11:2-11 7:30 AM | James Rush 9:00 AM | Cristian Caamano 10:30 AM | People of the Parish 12:00 Noon | Salvatore Butta Ramon Dee Brooke Beldy Stella Grabowski Frank Santoro Toni-Ann Zarra (living)

On the cover:St. John the Baptist Preaching. Artist:Mattia Preti (1613-1699).

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 Second Sunday of Advent | December 4, 2022

Immaculate Conception

Second Collection Next Weekend for the Retirement Fund for Religious

Lighten the load. An abbot writes, “Your gift helps ease our worldly burdens and allows us to continue living out our mission of seeking God and serving the Church.”

Donations to next week’s Retirement Fund for Religious collection help hundreds of US religious communities to provide for their aging members. Please give generously.

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

Reading I: Isaiah 35:1-6a, 10

Those whom the Lord has ransomed will return and enter Zion singing.

Reading II: James 5:7-10

Be patient, brothers and sisters, until the coming of the Lord.

Gospel: Matthew 11:2-11 Are you the one who is to come, or should we look for another?

Question for Adults: Who do I say that Jesus is?

Question for Children: How am I anticipating the joy of Christmas?

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.

Last Meeting of 2022 - Friday, December 9th 10:00 AM in the St. John Paul II Room

All members are welcome to join us, as we look forward to the celebration of the Christmas holiday. Please note: we will not be meeting in January.

Thursday, December 8th - Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary

The Immaculate Conception is the title given to Mary that celebrates her conception free from original sin. Pope Pius IX proclaimed the Immaculate Conception a dogma of the Church on December 8th, 1854. “The Most Blessed Virgin Mary was, from the first moment of her conception, by a singular grace and privilege of Almighty God, and by virtue of the merits of Jesus Christ, Savior of the human race, preserved from all stain of original sin.” He cited Genesis 3:15 where God told the serpent, “I will put enmity between you and the woman, between your seed and her seed.” In Luke 1:28, theologians believed that the angel Gabriel’s greeting, “Hail, full of grace,” meant that Mary was fully favored with an abundance of grace. God’s grace kept her free from sin throughout her life. God chose her from the beginning to be the mother of Jesus and thus, made her worthy and without sin. - Illustrated Book of Mary

“Blessed Virgin Mary, may we imitate your life of humble faith and service. Amen.”

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, John the Baptist urges us to “Prepare the way of the Lord.” This is what Advent is all about, for we are called to help prepare the way of the Lord by making the real meaning of Christmas come alive in our own hearts, in our family and to reach out to those in need.

Our St. Vincent de Paul Conference is able to help our neighbors in need through the generosity of our St. Mary’s parishioners. Each time you donate, either through the collection slots at the doors of the church, or in an envelope marked for St. Vincent de Paul, you are helping our neighbors within St. Mary’s Parish. If you or someone you know is in need of assistance, contact the St. Vincent de Paul Society at 516627-0385, ext. 1125, or email SVDP@stmary.ws. To donate furniture, clothing or household items, please call the store in Garden City Park at 516-746-8250. Thank you for your continued support.

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!

ST. MARY’S FOCUS GROUP GAME DAY

There will NOT be a FOCUS Game Day in December. The next Game Day will be on Thursday, January 19, 2023 from 1:00 - 3:30 PM. Photos are from the November meeting.

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.

Second Grade Religious Education Class Visits Parish Social Ministry

Yesterday we took our 2nd graders to the campus ministry [Parish Social Ministry] office. Each child brought a bag of non-perishable items and helped to stock the shelves. Mrs. Kosciusko gave us the tour and explained how the generous donations from our parishioners are helping countless families in our neighborhood. - Kristin Trunz and Kristen Denihan, Catechists

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.

Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

A PRAYER BY ALPHONSUS LIGUORI BEFORE THE BLESSED SACRAMENT

This prayer before the Blessed Sacrament by St. Alphonsus Liguori, the celebrated 18th century theologian and founder of the Redemptorists order, is a moving and fitting way to begin a visit of adoration and meditation with our Lord there.

My LORD Jesus Christ, Who because of Your love for men remain night and day in the Blessed Sacrament, full of pity and of love, awaiting, calling and welcoming all who come to visit You, I believe that You are present here on the altar. I adore You, and I thank You for all the graces You have bestowed on me, especially for having given me Yourself in this Sacrament, for having given me Your most holy Mother Mary to plead for me, and for having called me to visit You in this church.

I now salute Your most loving Heart, and that for three ends: first, in thanksgiving for this great gift; secondly, to make amends to You for all the outrages committed against You in this Sacrament by Your enemies; thirdly, I intend by this visit to adore You in all the places on earth in which You are present in the Blessed Sacrament and in which You are least honored and most abandoned.

My Jesus, I love You with my whole heart. I am very sorry for having so many times offended Your infinite goodness. With the help of Your grace, I purpose never to offend You again. And now, unworthy though I am, I consecrate myself to You without reserve. I renounce and give entirely to You my will, my affection, my desires and all that I possess. For the future, dispose of me and all I have as You please.

Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament with Benediction Mondays

3:00 - 5:00 PM

All I ask of You is Your holy love, final perseverance and that I may carry out Your will perfectly. I recommend to You the souls in Purgatory, especially those who had the greatest devotion to the Blessed Sacrament and to the Blessed Virgin Mary. I also recommend to You all poor sinners.

Finally, my dear Savior, I unite all my desires with the desires of Your most loving Heart; and I offer them, thus united, to the Eternal Father, and beseech Him, in Your name and for love of You, to accept and grant them.

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

Welcome New Parishioners

We welcome those who registered in our parish during November, 2022.

Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Steinkamp and Family

Mr. & Mrs. Ryan Melvin and Family

Dr. & Mrs. Vincent Leddy

Mrs. Margaret Kucharczyk

Mr. & Mrs. Yusuf Malik and Family

Mr. & Mrs. Jean Cann Olivier and Family

Baptisms

We welcome those who were baptized during the month of November, 2022.

Emma Taylor Jones

Stella Rose Steinkamp

Terence Xavier Denihan

Aria Lynn Smith

Amelia Jane Tozzi

Shannon Veronica Hughes

Ellie Grace Donohue

Purgatorial Society

Keira Elizabeth Donohue

Bridget Francesca Lipski

Manning Eleanor Bruno

Victoria Knief

Amelia Sicilia Alessi

Isabella Antonia Polizzi

The following names have been enrolled in our Purgatorial Society beginning December 1, 2022.

Jay Jay Keegan

Penelope Zangas

Anthony Bascone

Vincent P. Tabone

Gloria Gebel

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Bernadette Masterson

Patrick Edwards

Alexius Nwanwa

Victoria Strocchia Lucy Ianno Tully

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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.

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.

Annual Lighting of the Creche Saturday, December 10th after the 5:00 PM Mass on Northern Boulevard in front of the Elementary School

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

Knights of Columbus

Father William A. Daly S.J. Council #2122

Religious Education

Students are learning about the meaning of Advent. The beautiful time in the Church liturgical calendar to spiritually prepare for the coming of Christ.

God’s people contemplate the Light who is his Son breaking into a darkened world. St. John tells us “He was in the world and the world came into being through Him; yet the world did not know Him” (Jn 1:10).

There has never been a time when Christ was not in the world. As He is one and the same with God the Father, Christ has been drawing humanity to Himself since before the dawn of creation.

And by the Holy Spirit, the sent Son of God takes on the flesh of humanity to carry out the divine mission willed by the Father. The saving mission to reconcile the sins of the world as Redeemer.

It is to the young Virgin Mary that Christ comes first. With perfect obedience, she accepts God’s will not only to be the Mother of Christ, but our Mother too.

May we light our Advent candles wherever we are, Mrs. Granieri

RCIA and Adult Faith Formation

The webinar program for RCIA has recessed after November 16th until the week of December 7th at which time they are scheduled to discuss the Rite of Entrance into further studies to move forward for those in the process. At this time there are no adult candidates for St. Mary’s RCIA.

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.

Scripture Study Class Resumes on Monday, December 5, 2022 at 10:00 AM in the St. John Paul II Room.

Please join us and our leader, Danielle Cisek, in the study of the Book of Revelation. We have just finished the Book of Daniel and in light of that, we are returning to the Book of Revelation. A few study books are available for those who do not have one from our previous look at Revelation. All are welcome.

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.

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.