RCIA and Adult Faith Formation

Lenten Prayer Groups Are Set!

Two opportunities for joining a Lenten Prayer Group are set up for this Lenten Season. Both will meet on the Thursdays of Lent starting with February 23rd - the day after Ash Wednesday. One group will meet at 1:00 PM and the other at 7:30 PM in the Msgr. Sharpe Library, The last meetings for both groups will be on March 30th. If you have any questions, please call or email Sr. Teresa (see below for details).

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.

Religious Education

Dear St. Mary Religious Education Families, Blessings to you as we begin winter recess this week. Although it is still that chilly time of year, there is much planting we are doing right now in anticipation of all that awaits us in spring. Within this garden, we are teaching students about the life of Christ, and the way that prayer nourishes our relationship with Him. Discussions center time and again on the pouring out of the Holy Spirit in the sacrament of Confirmation taking place on March 29th. And entering this season of Lent, all turn to the tender love and mercy of Christ who mends every heart.

It is true that we cannot see now, the splendid blooms that will come from the seeds we are planting. Yet we believe in the Lord’s promise of blessings to those who “have not seen, and yet have believed.”

Wherever this winter recess takes you and your loved ones, may every grace of God be yours. Classes resume on Monday, February 27th.

Enjoy!

Mrs. Granieri

Society of St. Vincent de Paul

In today’s Gospel, Jesus challenges us by saying: “You must be perfected as your heavenly Father is perfect.” This month, through your gifts, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul was able to assist families by providing food and assistance with utility and rent bills, etc. Thank you!

Our St. Vincent de Paul Conference is able to help our neighbors in need through the generosity of our St. Mary’s parishioners. Each time you donate, either through the collection slots at the doors of the church, or in an envelope marked for St. Vincent de Paul, you are helping our neighbors within St. Mary’s Parish. If you or someone you know is in need of assistance, contact the St. Vincent de Paul Society at 516-627-0385, ext. 1125, or email SVDP@stmary.ws. To donate furniture, clothing or household items, please call the store in Garden City Park at 516-746-8250. Thank you for your continued support.