Religious Education

Dear St. Mary Religious Education Families,

As we approach the new liturgical season of Lent, it is vital to remember the sanctifying beauty found in living the sacramental life. Divine grace is diffused by our loving Redeemer in all his members by the means of the sacraments. It is impossible to fathom how Christ desires that his grace so generously given in them, should find hearts yearning for its treasure. The vibrant sacramental life at St. Mary’s Parish nourishes souls and continually strengthens faith to place sovereign confidence in God’s will.

We pray for our First Communicants as they prepare to receive the sacrament of First Reconciliation and for Confirmandi receiving the gifts of the Holy Spirit on Confirmation. These sacraments endow the actual graces necessary to lead a life faithful to God. Hence, let us never be idle in our striving, but always finding our place in the Lord’s vineyard!

Blessings, Mrs. Granieri

The Religious Education Office is located beneath the church in the Parish Ministry Center. Make a right at the bottom of the stairs or exiting from the elevator. The Office is closed on Friday.

February 11th - 12th After All Masses

The Fr. William A. Daly Columbiettes will be selling delicious, homemade baked goods after all Masses the weekend before Valentine’s Day, February 11th and 12th, in the south vestibule of the church. Come meet the Columbiettes and help support their designated charities with your purchase.

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

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.

“You are the Salt of the earth. You are the light of the world.” “A city set on a mountain cannot be hidden.” “Your light must shine before others.” Why not let your light shine by attending a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Experience. It can be the salt and light you need for your relationship. Experiences available are:

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/.