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

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

9:30 am to 3:30 pm

Schedule

9:30 am Registration

10:00 am Presentation I

10:45 am Break

11:00 am Presentation II Noon Lunch, Confession

2:00 pm Presentation III

2:45 pm Mass

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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.