Church of Saint Mary Parish Bulletin: February 26, 2023

CHURCH of SAINT MARY

The First Sunday of Lent

February 26, 2023

Reverend Father Robert A. Romeo | Pastor

Reverend Father Dominik Wegiel | Parochial Vicar

Reverend Father Kingsley Nwanwa | 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.

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 | ext. 1089 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 traftery@stmary.ws

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

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,

“The Lord, your God, shall you worship.” (Matthew 4:10)

On Ash Wednesday, St. Paul reminded us of the very important and awesome responsibility that each of us have been given at Baptism. As ambassadors, we represent Jesus to the world. I am wondering if that ministry has been one we reflect upon. Our dealings with all people should always be balanced by the fact that those we come in contact with should see something different in us. As part of the Body of Christ, we bring Jesus to the world. How often sin and selfishness keep us from being true ambassadors. We see the effects of sin and selfishness in our first reading from the Book of Genesis.

Adam and Eve are tempted by the devil. The devil goes right to the nerve that he knows will bring weakness to Adam and Eve. It works; the temptation causes them to sin. It is the way they fall prey to the temptation that reveals their own weakness. They were not content with all that God had given them. They sought more. While it is not a sin to seek to better ourselves by deepening the grace and blessings in our lives, there is a reminder that we are the created and God Himself is the Creator. God sets His law for a reason. While, at times, we might not understand that law, we are still commanded to obey. It is when we make ourselves greater than God that we get into trouble. Our responsibility as God’s children is to give Him our total love and obedience.

This is seen very clearly in the Gospel of St. Matthew. The devil tempts Jesus in the desert. Jesus is tired, hungry, and maybe feeling a little lonely. The devil sees his chance and offers Jesus the wonders of the world...and food for His hunger. Jesus rebukes the Evil One and reminds him that is God alone we worship and serve. Jesus was conscious that He was in a weakened state and uses the Scriptures to strengthen His resolve to serve God. The Word was His defense.

The Word is a great tool to keep us one with Jesus. Temptations are all around us and the Evil One wants us to turn from God to our own way, our own will. Pope Francis has often called the devil the great deceiver and liar. He makes us believe that our sins are justified and hence we depart from the path of God and walk in the loneliness of our desires. Strength and knowledge of God’s path is revealed and strengthened when we pray and reflect upon the Sacred Word of God. St. Paul tells us that through obedience to Jesus we have been made righteous. That righteousness is free gift to each of us. How wonderful our God is. On Ash Wednesday, the prophet Joel so beautifully reminded us “that the Lord took pity on us and was stirred to compassion for His people.” Lent is a great time for us to reflect on how much we are loved by God and turn again to Him. I encourage you to read the Scriptures, attend daily Mass if you can, and most certainly take advantage of the wonderful Sacrament of God’s forgiveness in Confession. These forty days call us to repentance, to leave behind our temptations so that we may celebrate with wondrous joy the Feast of Easter.

Praying the Stations of the Cross is a traditional Lenten practice that goes back centuries. After the Emperor Constantine made Christianity the formal religion of the Roman Empire in 313 AD, pilgrimages to the Holy Land began. The Franciscans, with the permission of Pope Innocent XI in 1686, were allowed to erect the Stations in their churches, for those who were unable to travel to the Holy Land. In 1731 Pope Clement XII decreed that they be erected in all churches. In this prayer form, the faithful walk the “stations” of the last day of Jesus. We will pray the Stations of the Cross at 7:00 PM each Friday in Lent

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament takes place every Monday at 3:00 PM. Exposition ends with Benediction at 5:00 PM. And, of course, as was mentioned, confessions are heard every Saturday at 4:00 PM. The Rosary is prayed after all daily Masses. I encourage you to take advantage of these prayer moments to make Lent that true time of conversion and drawing closer to the Lord.

Let us journey these forty days together. In Jesus, Our Crucified Lord, Fr. Bob The First Sunday of Lent | February 26, 2023

J Stewards of God’s Gifts

In today’s Gospel, Jesus is tempted by the devil.

Living Stewardship ~ Pillar of Prayer: As we begin our Lenten journey, be sure to strengthen your prayer life. Take advantage of the additional confessions, Adoration hours and Stations of the Cross services that are offered in the parish and Diocese.

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

The collection for Sunday, February 20, 2022 amounted to $25,200.00

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

Mark Stapleton

Frank Prince

Jeanette Albanese

Moira Feely

Kristin O’Shea O’Keefe

Marguerite Barone

Masses for the Week

Monday, February 27th

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

Lv 19:1-2, 11-18, Mt 25:31-46

9:00 AM | Francis & Agnes Stadmeyer

Tuesday, February 28th

Theresa Fallon

Christine Marchese

Thomas Hyland

Estela Fernandez

Cherie Baldenko

Carol Bennett

Lisa Fontenelli

Nina Marie

Maria DeAngelis

James McCabe

Chuck Sockett

Ann Pardi

Stephen Sheehan

Sandy Pittman

Robert Labriola

Vincent Nicky

O’Donnell

Grace Williams

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

Dorothy Heiskell

Robert W. Symmons, Sr.

Virginia Iervolino

Peter M. Driscoll ’52, ’56

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

Louise De Mar

Richard Chapdelaine

Therese Chapdelaine

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

Lenten Weekday

!s 55:10-11, Mt 6:7-15

9:00 AM | Bruno Cirillo

Wednesday, March 1st

Lenten Weekday

Jon 3:1-10, Lk 11:29-32

9:00 AM | Cheryl Levulis

Thursday, March 2nd

Lenten Weekday

Est C:12, 14-16, 23-25, Mt 7:7-12

7:00 AM | Phil Johnston

9:00 AM | Msgr. John J. McCann

Friday, March 3rd

St. Katharine Drexel, Virgin

First Friday

Ez 18:21-28, Mt 5:20-26

9:00 AM | George & Muriel Doyle

Saturday, March 4th

First Saturday

Dt 26:16-19, Mt 5:43-48

9:00 AM | Patrick Edwards

5:00 PM | The Molloy & Sheehan Families

Thomas J. Flynn, Sr.

Joseph Zito

Jill Concannon

Joseph Brincat

Casey Brosokas

Sunday, March 5th

The Second Sunday of Lent Gn 12:1-4a, 2 Tm 1:8b-10, Mt 17:1-9

7:30 AM | Casey Brosokas

9:00 AM | People of the Parish

10:30 AM | Pasquale Parrella

Laura Clampitt

Neal Fitzsimmons

Victoria Strocchia

Nicolina & Michael Colalillo

Joseph Brincat

12:00 Noon | Purgatorial Society

Cover: Denying Satan.

Artist: Carl Heinrich Bloch (1834-1890).

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 First Sunday of Lent | February 26, 2023

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 5:00 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 afternoon from 4:00 to 4:45 PM in the chapel or by appointment. Call the Parish Office at 627-0385 to make an appointment.

Lenten Prayer Groups, led by Sr. Teresa, meet on Thursday, at 1:00 PM and 7:30 PM, in the Msgr. Sharpe Library.

The Rosary Society Annual Day of Recollection is scheduled for Thursday, March 16th. Details to follow.

*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.

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

Reading I: Genesis 12:1-4a Abram went as the Lord directed him

Reading II: 2 Timothy 1:8b-10 Bear your share of hardship for the gospel with the strength that comes from God.

Gospel: Matthew 17:1-9 “Rise, and do not be afraid.”

Question for Adults: Am I taking the time this Lent to listen more closely to the voice of God?

Question for Children: Do I turn to Jesus when I am afraid or anxious?

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.

OUR NEXT MEETING is on Friday, March 10th, at 10:00 AM in the St. John Paul II Room.

All are welcome to attend as we discuss the future spring events, particularly the Communion Brunch scheduled for Saturday, April 22nd. Hope to have you join us.

IMPORTANT!

We will also welcome any woman of the parish interested in becoming a Rosarian at this meeting. Learn more about who we are and what we do. If you are thinking of becoming a member, but cannot make this meeting, please

LENTEN DAY OF RECOLLECTION THURSDAY, MARCH 16TH

PRAY THE ROSARY AT 11:30 AM

12:00 NOON MASS CELEBRATED BY FATHER DOMINIK

FOLLOWED BY A LIGHT LUNCH IN THE MARIAN ROOM

$40.00 Suggested Donation, Payable at the Door Please! Remember to RSVP to rosarysociety@stmary.ws

During Lent, Pray the Rosary!

The Pope on Twitter - Pope Francis @Pontifex God never leaves us on our own. God waits for us to ask Him to give us a hand. We need to learn how to distinguish God’s voice through silent #Prayer and intimate dialogue with Him, treasuring in our hearts that which does us good and gives us peace.

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RCIA and Adult Faith Formation

Lenten Prayer Groups Are Meeting on Thursdays

Our prayer groups first met last Thursday. They discussed and prayed over the readings for the First Sunday of Lent. The general feeling is that the time spent on the readings will make their Sunday Mass more meaningful. There is still room in the groups if anyone would like to join in. Both meet on Thursday, one group at 1:00 PM and the other at 7:30 PM in the Msgr. Sharpe Library. 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.

Society of St. Vincent de Paul

THE NEXT

SVDP MEETING IS WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1ST, 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. There are no special qualifications 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.

Lent is a call to “give alms 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.

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.

Ministry of Consolation

Have You Considered Becoming a Minister of Consolation?

St. Paul teaches that when one person in the community suffers, so do we all. Thus, at the time of the death of a loved one, we minister to the grieving through the Consolation Ministry and by witnessing to the love of God. Our trained teams help the family to plan a beautiful Mass of Christian Burial including the choices of Scripture Readings, Music, and assisting family members who would like to be involved in the Mass.

All are invited to consider being a part of this moving ministry either as a Greeter, Altar Server, Family Coordinator, Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion, or Lector. Call the Parish Office at 516-627-0385 or Valery Rodi, Ministry Coordinator, at 516-627-0910 for more details.

Parish Social Ministry

As serious needs arise, and with food prices at all time highs, we find our food pantry has become a vital resource for so many people. We distribute food to over 150 people per month. Your continued donations of food to the pantry allows many families to have food especially for their children.

No family should go hungry, and we make sure, with your help, that does not happen. Thank you for keeping our pantry the vital food bank it has become. We are in need of the following items:

Toothpaste

Shampoo

Bar Soap

Cake Mix

St. Mary’s CYO 5th Grade Girls’ Basketball Team Wins League Championship

Jell-O

Mayonnaise

Ketchup

Mustard

Jelly

Small Boxes of White Rice

Second Collection This Weekend to Aid Those Suffering the Effects of the Earthquakes in Turkey and Syria

Bishop Barres has authorized a voluntary special collection to assist those suffering the effects of the earthquake in Turkey and Syria.

Last weekend, the St. Mary’s CYO 5th Grade Girls’ Basketball Team clinched the league championship by beating St. Martin’s of Bethpage in the finals at Kellenberg High School. One of fifty-four teams, they finished the year undefeated. The team represented St. Mary’s very well. They had excellent sportsmanship in all games. The coaches made sure everyone on the team got playing time. And there was a prayer said before each game. (Submitted by a proud parent)

We pray for those who have died and for those who are suffering and for those who are assisting in the recovery and rebuilding process. Please be generous.

If you would like to donate online, please visit the diocesan website, www.drvc.org, scroll to “Earthquake Aid for Turkey and Syria Fund” and click on “Join the Relief Efforts.”

Photo courtesy of the BBC The First Sunday of Lent | February 26, 2023

SAINT MARY’S

Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

The Eucharist in Holy Scripture

Where do we gain our understanding of the Eucharist? First and foremost, we learn about Jesus’s Body and Blood…from Jesus.

While they were eating, Jesus took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to his disciples, saying, “Take and eat; this is my body.” Then he took a cup, and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, saying, “Drink from it, all of you. This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins. I tell you, I will not drink from this fruit of the vine from now on until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father’s kingdom.” (Matthew 26:17-30)

In John 6:53-57, Jesus further tells us that “For my flesh is true food, and my blood is true drink. Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood remains in me and I in him.”

In the Lukan account of the road to Emmaus, the two men traveling recognize Jesus only when he breaks bread at the table. “Their eyes were opened,” Luke tells us. (Luke 24:31)

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.

Get Involved! We are in need of a few more people who would like to break open the Gospel reading for the children. Please consider sitting in on Sunday to see what it’s about and/or email Jane at bulletin@ stmary.ws.

The hours are after the 9:00 AM, 10:30 AM, & 12:00 Noon Masses. It is located in the Parish Ministry Center below the church.

Any inquiries, please call 526-627-0385 ext. 1033

Let the little children come to me... (Matthew 19:14)

The First Sunday of Lent | February 26, 2023

Mass Intentions Book for

July 1, 2023 - September 30, 2023

opened on Tuesday, February 14th.

Please note our policy whereby you will be able to reserve only two Masses during the first two weeks of the opening of the Mass Intentions Book for the third quarter of 2023. After that time, you may reserve any additional Masses for the period. Mass intentions may be requested in person at the Parish Office, Monday through Friday, 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM, or call (516-627-0385) or email (information@ stmary.ws) for other options.

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

Lent has begun. Psalm 51: “Create a clean heart in me, O God, and a steadfast spirit renew within me.” Renew and transform your relationship. How? Apply for a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Experience:

March 10-12, 2023 in Upton, MA

June 23-25, 2023 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 Chuck & Maria Reiss at 631-486-8607 or https:// wwmenyli.org/.

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, 21-23 2023

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

As we Journey Together in Communion, Participation and Mission this Lenten season, through prayer, fasting, and almsgiving, we have a wonderful opportunity to grow together in faith.

Our prayers are joined with our community of faith who are the living Body of Christ. Fasting is spiritual and physical purification; the pangs of hunger remind us of our hunger for God. Through our support of the Catholic Ministries Appeal, we join with our brothers and sisters all across Long Island to hear the Lenten call to almsgiving. One of the central lessons of the cross is compassion; the heavy burdens we carry help us to appreciate the suffering in others. For this letter that I am writing you, I want to focus on almsgiving and the Catholic Ministries Appeal (CMA).

Your support of the CMA ensures that the ministries will have the funds they need to spread God’s love to all those they serve. Ministries that include Faith formation of our seminarians, deacons and lay leaders; Faith formation for our young adult and youth ministry and our children in religious education classes; Respect Life initiatives; Catholic Charities affordable housing for seniors and people with disabilities, substance abuse programs, food programs and parish social ministry support. All these ministries and more are so vital to the over 600,000 individuals they serve. It is thanks to people like you, that they can support so many in need. Even throughout the pandemic, donors still came together to ensure that these ministries remained alive and vibrant.

I ask you to please join me and all Catholics within our diocese to prayerfully consider making a gift to the CMA. Please do so to the best of your ability-- every gift matters, regardless of the size. Please remember that 100% of every dollar raised is restricted to fund the objectives, programs, and mission supported by the Catholic Ministries Appeal.

Finally, let me remind you, that if you are unable to make a gift as this time due to circumstances in your life—please reach out to the parish at any time, so that we may help you in any way that we can. You are never alone.

May God bless you, your loved ones and our parish as we begin our Lenten journey.

Sincerely yours in Christ,

Fr. Bob

Sunday March 19, 2023

Rev. Patrick J. Griffin, CM Executive Director

Vincentian Center for Church & Society St. John’s University

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Read the Gospel of the week and color the image.

Fit this Gospel message into the empty squares: is to pray often. Pray in the morning, at noon, and at night.

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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.