Church of Saint Mary Parish Bulletin: February 25, 2024

CHURCH of SAINT MARY

The Second Sunday of Lent

February 25, 2024

Reverend Father Robert A. Romeo | Pastor

Reverend Father Dominik Wegiel | Parochial Vicar

Reverend Father Rafal Borowiejski | Parochial Vicar

Reverend Father Edward Obi, MSP | Parochial Vicar

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

Thursday 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

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 - (phone only) 10:00 AM–1:30 PM

Sunday 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM

E-mail: information@stmary.ws

Parish Social Ministry

365-2705

Monday-Wednesday-Thursday 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 Thursday 9:00 AM–6:00 PM

Closed on Friday

PARISH DIRECTORY

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. Rafal Borowiejski Parochial Vicar

Rev. Fr. Edward Obi, MSP Parochial Vicar fredward@saintmarysmanhasset.org

Parish Staff

Jane Clifford Bulletin Editor bulletin@stmary.ws

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

Jennifer LaChance Office Manager 627-0385 information@stmary.ws

Daniel Maimone Music Director

627-0385 | ext. 1021 dmaimone@saintmarysmanhasset.org

Vanessa Quiros Parish Office 627-0385 vquiros@stmary.ws

Sr. Teresa Raftery, IHM Adult Faith Formation 627-0385 | ext. 1010 traftery@stmary.ws

The Schools of Saint Mary Nursery through 12th Grade

Very Rev. Dom Daniel Nash, Can. Reg. 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

Theresa 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,

“This is my beloved Son. Listen to Him.” (Mark 9:7)

Today’s Gospel offers us a good summary of the Christian life. The mountain experience is what we are doing today as we gather for worship and nourishment. With the eyes of faith, we see Jesus in His glory. For us, today, it is hidden under the form of Bread and Wine while the valley, that place where the Disciples had to go back to, symbolizes where we go after today’s celebration. We leave here to obey the Words of the Father to listen to Jesus and so live out our Christian vocation. The valley can be that place of holiness if we hear the command and take up the cross to follow Jesus in service to others. The Disciples, in seeing the glorified Jesus, now have the seed planted of the reality of the One they are following. While they do not completely understand the ministry of Jesus at this moment, they are being shaped and formed in holiness for future leadership. St. Thomas Aquinas puts it this way: “At His transfiguration, Christ showed His Disciples the splendor of His beauty, to which He will shape and color those who are His.” And so the holiness of Jesus, or glorified Jesus, is our hope and goal. It is lived out and perfected in the moments of clarity and the times of uncertainty. Holiness must be seen as a daily invitation to be lived out in our struggles and accomplishments.

That’s not how a lot of us view holiness, is it? We are so often filled with the many things our lives ask of us to accomplish daily. There is feeding the kids, going to the office or factory, looking for a job, paying our bills, and so on. We may be worried about our health, encountering a sadness, and the many other things that fill our days and nights. But in the midst of all these, Lent still invites us to look beneath the surface of our daily lives to see the place where Jesus is revealed to us. We might not encounter the wonder of those Disciples who saw Jesus transfigured and saw His divinity. Maybe the Father doesn’t speak as clearly to us as He did to those Disciples who are told to listen to Jesus. BUT that same God wants us to see the Jesus in our midst.

So how can we feel and encounter the presence of Jesus? Let us go back to Sacred Scripture, “This is my Beloved Son. Listen to Him.” The operative word here is “LISTEN.” To desire to follow Jesus is, of course, wonderful, but it takes more than just a desire. We have to know who Jesus is and, knowing Him, we can then follow. To know what Jesus wants of us we need to enter that place of silence. It is in that place of silence that we can hear and listen to His voice. Lent is a time to block out, or, at least, push aside the many voices that clamor for our attention. Many of those voices can certainly distract us from listening to Jesus, so the work is to focus. We can only focus if we allow ourselves times of silence during the day. Come away, open the Word, and ponder what Jesus is trying to say. It isn’t as difficult as it sounds; it just takes time and a desire to listen. Give yourself that gift this Lent, the gift of listening.

I also encourage you to take advantage of the gift of healing and forgiveness that is found through the Sacrament of Confession. Come to Jesus and hear His words of forgiveness as He unburdens you of your sins. It can be so freeing and a blessing for the journey. Don’t let pride or the Evil One keep you from experiencing God’s mercy.

Lent is also a wonderful time to consider (if you don’t already) attending daily Mass. Also, each Friday, the parish prays the Stations of the Cross at 7:00 PM. This wonderful and ancient prayer form calls us to accompany Jesus in the suffering and death on His life-giving Cross.

Please see the bulletin and our web page for information on retreats and other opportunities to encounter Jesus offered online. Let us be creative in these days so as not to let this Lenten time slip away.

In Jesus, our suffering Lord, Fr. Bob

Stewards of God’s Gifts

In today’s First Reading, we hear about Abraham’s obedience to God.

Living Stewardship ~ Pillar of Service: We, too, are called to be at service to God. We can practice that by being at service to our neighbor. Is there anyone around you (family, friends, neighbors) who can use your assistance in something? Perhaps you can offer to take an elderly friend to Mass or to the grocery store (or even do their shopping for them). Perhaps you can just be an ear for someone who needs to talk.

The collection for Sunday, February 18, 2024 amounted to $23,577.00.

The collection for Sunday, February 19, 2023 amounted to $24,376.00.

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 Ministry

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.

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Masses and Special Intentions

Theresa Fallon

Christine Marchese

Maria DeAngelis

Donna Chesney

Erica Klock

Jacob Rivera

Jaxson Rivera

Ronald Grubert

Dr. Michael O’Grady

Gladys Jean

Douglas Martocci, Sr.

Katharin Whelan

Carol Furciato

Mason

Tom Francess

Gabriel Romeo

Helen Kennedy

Ann Shields

Mickey Kennedy

Sarah Horsham

Nina Principe

Cole Marguglio

Sandy Pittman

Richard Atkinson

Anthony Polizzi

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

Marylyn M. Zerbarini

Angelo Ferrara

Thomas A. Nicosia, MD

Clarence V. “Jake” Blake

Rita Rottmund

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

Arnoux, Seraph, PFC, USA

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

Collins, Matthew, LT, USN

Fontanetta, Joseph, Maj, USMC

Hannan, Jack, ENS, USN

Hayes, Andrew, Capt, USMC

Hellman, Thomas, 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, Jeffrey, 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, LTJG, USN

Wood, Kelly, BMSR, USN

If you have a service member that you would like to add to this list please e-mail bulletin@stmary.ws. Please include name, rank and branch of service.

Masses for the Week

Monday, February 26th

Lenten Weekday

Dn 9:4b-10, Lk 6:36-38

9:00 AM | Giuseppe Parrella

Tuesday, February 27th

St. Gregory of Narek, Abbot & Doctor of the Church

Is 1:10, 16-20, Mt 23:1-12

9:00 AM | Paul Parrella

Wednesday, February 28th

Lenten Weekday

Jer 18:18-20, Mt 20:17-28

9:00 AM | Edward William Crimmins

Thursday, February 29th

Lenten Weekday

Jer 17:5-10, Lk 16:19-31

7:00 AM | Evelyn Amarga

9:00 AM | John Howard

Friday, March 1st

First Friday

Gn 37:3-4, 12-13a, 17b-28a, Mt 21:33-43, 45-46

9:00 AM | Carmela & Umberto Pennisi

Saturday, March 2nd

First Saturday

Mi 7:14-15, 18-20, Lk 15:1-3, 11-32

9:00 AM | Josephine Arkwright

5:00 PM | Kevin McBride (1st anniversary)

Msgr. John J. McCann (8th anniversary)

Francis W. Gencorelli

Maria Borowiejska

Thomas J. Flynn, Sr.

Jennie Wachowicz

Paride Rondanelli

Sunday, March 3rd

The Third Sunday of Lent

Ex 20:1-17, 1 Cor 1:22-25, Jn 2:13-25

7:30 AM | People of the Parish

9:00 AM | Ofelia & Alfredo Andal

10:30 AM | Casey Brosokas

Flavia Accolti-Gil

Domenico Accolti-Gil

Fara Vitale Milazzo

John Fitzpatrick

Josephine Arkwright

Martin Gately

12:00 Noon | Purgatorial Society

Cover Art: The Transfiguration.

Artist: Giovanni Battista Moroni (ca. 1525-1578).

at St. Mary’s

DAILY MASS DURING LENT is celebrated at 9:00 AM Monday through Saturday 7:00 AM on Thursday

EXPOSITION AND ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT WITH BENEDICTION is held on Mondays from 3:00 to 8:00 PM in the Church.

STATIONS OF THE CROSS are held in the Church every Friday at 7:00 PM.

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION

Lent is a special time to celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Priests are available for confession each Saturday from 4:00 to 4:45 PM and Monday from 7:00 to 7:45 PM or by appointment. Call the Parish Office at 627-0385 to make an appointment.

RECONCILIATION MONDAY

On the Monday of Holy Week, March 25th, confessions will be heard from 2:00 to 4:00 PM and 6:00 to 9:00 PM in all the churches in the Rockville Centre diocese, the Brooklyn diocese and the Archdiocese of New York.

Lenten Prayer Group led by Sr. Teresa, will meet on Thursdays, at 1:00 PM in the Msgr. Sharpe Library beginning on February 27th.

The Rosary Society Annual Day of Recollection is scheduled for Thursday, March 14th. See page 13 for details.

Lenten Soup Supper, hosted by the Daughters of Mary, will take place on Friday, March 15th, prior to the Stations of the Cross. See page 9 for details.

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

Reading I: Exodus 20:1-17

“I, the Lord, am your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, that place of slavery. You shall not have other gods besides me.

Reading II: 1 Corinthains 1:22-25

For the foolishness of God is wiser than human wisdom, and the weakness of God is stronget than human strength.

Gospel: John 2:13-25

He made a whip out of cords and drove them all out of the temple area.

Question for Adults: What injustices make me angry? Is my anger moving me to do something?

Question for Children:

Do I see the commandments as a sign that God loves me? How do I respond to that love?

A Special Note from Fr. Bob

Dear Parishioners,

Sr. Elizabeth Mary Wallace, IHM, has lived in our Convent since her retirement 11 years ago. Sister Elizabeth Mary came to us from Saint Peter of Alcantara in Port Washington, where she taught art for many years. She was a wonderful teacher dedicated to her students, and instilled in them a love of art.

Sr. Elizabeth Mary was born in Huntington, New York, and in 1953, she entered The Congregation of the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary in Scranton, Pennsylvania. As an educator, she was also a cherished member of the St. Mary’s Elementary School faculty for several years. After her retirement in residence with us, she has decided, for health reasons, to enter the IHM sister’s retirement home, Our Lady of Peace Residence in Scranton.

It is with sadness but great hope for Sr. Elizabeth Mary that she begins this next phase of her religious life. Many of us will remember Sr. Elizabeth Mary attending daily Mass. She became a great prayer warrior for the parish and many people who asked for her prayers during her time with us. We have all benefited from this great powerhouse of prayer.

On a personal note, I will miss sister Elizabeth Mary very much. We have served together in two parishes, and I have come to see a woman not only dedicated to Jesus and the Gospel but one given a great talent in art. With her kind and engaging personality, she became an inspiring influence on her students, many of whom still keep in contact with her.

Please join me in thanking Sister Elizabeth Mary’s “yes” to Jesus to serve the Church as a religious and her extraordinary talent in art as she begins this next phase of her ministry. Remember to pray for her as she has done so wonderfully for us!

In Jesus and Mary, Fr. Bob

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Lent Soup Supper

Friday, March 15th

5:30 - 7:00 PM

in the Middle School Cafeteria, Immaculata Hall

The Daughters of Mary will serve a simple, delicious, meatless soup and bread supper

Proceeds will go to providing Easter dinners for our Good Samaritan families

$5.00 per person or free with food pantry donation SPACE IS LIMITED

RSVP REQUIRED by MARCH 12TH with NO. of ADULTS & CHILDREN UNDER 10 to cfmorriss@aol.com

Stations of the Cross will take place in the church at 7:00 PM

Join us for both events and bring a friend!

RCIA and Adult Faith Formation

The RCIA candidates are now known as the “ELECT.” They will continue to study and pray over the Sunday Gospels each week and attend Mass. Do keep them in your prayers, especially as they prepare for the First Scutiny which will take place next Sunday at the 10:30 AM Mass where the celebrant will invite the assembly to pray for the elect, that they will successfully complete their long preparation and find Christ in His sacraments at the Easter vigil.

Join Our Lenten Prayer Group Starting Tuesday, February 27th!

Group will meet in the Msgr. Sharp LIbrary on Tuesdays through March 26th from 1:00 to 2:00 PM. Contact Sr. Teresa for more information at 516-627-0385, ext. 1010. Her office hours are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM and other times by appointment.

Our New BOOK CLUB Meets on Thursdays at 10:00 AM

Facilitated by Fr. Eddy

The group is discussing Matthew Kelly’s recently revised book, Perfectly Yourself: Discovering God’s Plan for You. The meetings are in the Saint John Paul II Room in the Parish Center and last about an hour. The book is available on Amazon and Barnes and Noble in e-book form, hard cover, or paperback.

Parish Social Ministry

Our pantry is running low on the following items:

Grape Jelly

Chef Boyardee

Chili / Stew

Mayonnaise

Ketchup Juice

Instant Coffee Paper Towels

Toilet Paper

Thank you so much for your continued generosity!

We are collecting Easter candy for the children of our Good Samaritan families. Suggestion slips can be found in the Easter basket located in the south vestibule of the church. Please place your donation in the blue bin in the south vestibule. Thank you!

Society of St. Vincent de Paul

Lent is a call not just to “give up something” but more important to “give something for the poor.” Wherever you live in the parish, there are poor families within walking distance of your home. When in need, they ring the rectory bell. They are, in effect, ringing your doorbell. Your almsgiving in the St. Vincent de Paul poor box will help the poor to celebrate the grace of God’s love this Easter.

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.

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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.

Monthly Meeting on Friday, March 8th

Our next meeting is on Friday, March 8th at 10:00 AM in the St. John Paul II Room. All are welcome to attend as we discuss our upcoming Spring events: Lenten Day of Recollection (see below) and the Communion Brunch scheduled for Saturday, April 20th. We hope you can join us at either or both events.

All Women of the Parish Are Invited to Join the Rosary Society

We welcome any woman of the parish who may be interested in joining the Rosary Society to attend the meeting on Friday, March 8th (see above). Learn more about who we are and what we do. If you or someone you know is thinking of becoming a Rosarian, but unable to attend the meeting, please reach out via email at rosarysociety@stmary.ws.

“The Rosary is a school of prayer, the Rosary is a school of faith!” - Pope Francis @ Pontifex

LENTEN DAY OF RECOLLECTION

THURSDAY, MARCH 14th

PRAY THE ROSARY AT 11:30 AM

12:00 NOON MASS CELEBRATED BY FATHER JOHN McCARTNEY

FOLLOWED BY A LENTEN REFLECTION

A LIGHT LUNCH WILL BE SERVED IN THE MARIAN ROOM IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING $40.00 Suggested Donation Payable at the Door

Please! Remember to RSVP to rosarysociety@stmary.ws or Prinzipia G Duggan 516-526-0790

The Second Sunday of Lent | February 25, 2024

ST. MARY’S GIFT SHOP IS OPEN ON S U N D A Y S AFTER THE 9:00, 10:30 AM, & 12:00 NOON MASSES WE HAVE BEAUTIFUL ITEMS FOR LENT AND EASTER

Located in the Parish Ministry Center 516-627-0385 ext. 1033

Let the little children come to me... (Matthew 19:14) All Children Are Invited to Participate in Children’s Liturgy of the Word

Every Sunday at the 9:00 AM Mass

FAST AND ABSTINENCE - Those who have reached their fourteenth year are bound to abstain entirely from meat on Ash Wednesday and all the Fridays of Lent. All Catholics between the ages of eighteen and fifty-nine are also bound to fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. This means to limit oneself to a single full meal and avoid food between meals. Two other light meals, which together do not equal a full meal, may be taken during the day.

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:

April 26-28, 2024

November, 4-6 2022

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

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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

Second Sunday of Lent

Romans 8:31b-34: “Brothers and sisters: If God is for us, who can be against us? He who did not spare his own Son but handed him over for us all, how will he not also give us everything else along with him?” Ask Jesus and he will give you all you need for a fulfilling lifegiving marriage. Learn how to listen better, communicate more, and love each other. Sign up for a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Experience. You will be glad you did! You can find one by looking up WWME.org. Some of the dates to sign up are:

March 15-17, 2024 in Upton, MA

April 26-28, 2024 (non-residential weekend) in Connecticut

June 21-23, 2024 in Huntington, NY

Worldwide Marriage Encounter sponsors a variety of in-person and virtual marriage experiences, some on weekends and some on seven weekdays. Couples explore their relationship with each other, God, and the Church. Registration is limited; there is a $100 application fee. For more information or to apply, call Kevin & Regina Hickson at 516-554-3835 or https://wwmenyli.org/.

The Fr. William Daly Council #2122 of the Knights of Columbus wish to thank all the parishioners of St. Mary’s for their continued support of the charitable work of the Fr. Daly Council. With your help we had very successful diaper and coat drives this year, reaching new goals in each drive. Thank you again all again for your continued support of all the charitable endeavors of the Fr William Daly Council

Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

Three Adoration Prayers

For God’s Greatness:

“Come, let us tell of the Lord’s greatness; let us exalt his name together.” (Psalm 34:3)

Dear Lord,

I adore you because you are great, and greatly to be praised! (Psalm 145:3) All I have to do is look around to see your greatness displayed. Creation shows me your wonderful work, your power and beauty in all things. Romans 11:36 reminds me of this, “For everything comes from him and exists by his power and is intended for his glory. All glory to him forever!”

When I slow down from the busyness of life, I notice you more. I hear you in the birds singing and sense your presence in the gentle wind. I get a glimpse of your goodness in the miracle of new life. The morning sunrise reminds me of your mercies that begin fresh every morning (Lamentations 3:22). As I go about my day, I will admire how great you are by pausing to enjoy what you created. In the holy name of your son Jesus I pray, Amen.

To Our Powerful God:

“God has spoken plainly, and I have heard it many times: Power, O God, belongs to you;” (Psalm 62:11)

Almighty God,

Sometimes I feel like the disciples when they were in the boat, tossed around by powerful winds and fierce waves. But then I remember how the story ends, with your son Jesus speaking peace to the storm. The disciples were amazed, wondering what kind of man this was who could calm a raging storm (Matthew 8:24-27). I adore you because you are the only One powerful enough to quiet the storms in our lives.

It’s so easy to get overwhelmed when I’m struck by difficult circumstances. But I don’t have to fear anything as a child of God. All power belongs to you! Thank you Lord for your mighty power at work in my life right now. Thank you also for your Holy Spirit who provides power within me to do the things you’ve called me to do. I will never forget where my source of power comes from. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.

Giving God Glory:

“Praise his glorious name forever! Let the whole earth be filled with his glory. Amen and amen!” (Psalm 72:19)

Holy God,

All glory belongs to you. I come to you in prayer to glorify your name—not because of what you do, but because of who you are. I adore you for being my Abba Father. Your unconditional love for me stretches to the highest mountain peaks and reaches to the depths of the seas. It is beyond anything I can fathom. Your love never ends, and great is your faithfulness! (Lamentations 3:23).

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Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament with Closing Benediction Mondays 3:00 - 8:00 PM in the Church

Please note the extension of Adoration to 8:00 PM for the weeks of Lent. Confession is also available on Mondays from 7:00 to 7:45 PM during Lent.