Church of Saint Mary Parish Bulletin: January 12, 2025
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
Tursday 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 Te 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 Ofce to make arrangements for Anointing or to receive the Eucharist.
Parish Ofce
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
Good Samaritan House
365-2705
Monday-Wednesday-Tursday 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 Tursday 9:00 AM–6:00 PM
Closed on Friday
PARISH DIRECTORY
Pastoral Staf
Rev. Fr. Robert A. Romeo Pastor 627-0385 | ext. 1004 pastor@stmary.ws
Rob Cammarata Director of Operations 627-0385 | ext. 1037 rcammarata@stmary.ws
Jane Cliford Bulletin Editor bulletin@stmary.ws
Marie T. Granieri
Director of Religious Education 627-4028 | ext. 1127 releddirector@stmary.ws
Kathleen Kosciusko Director of Parish Social Ministry 627-0385 | ext. 1126 kkosciusko@stmary.ws
Jennifer LaChance Ofce Manager
627-0385 | ext. 1000 information@stmary.ws
Daniel Maimone Music Director 627-0385 | ext. 1021 dmaimone@saintmarysmanhasset.org
Vanessa Quiros
Parish Ofce
627-0385 | ext. 1008 vquiros@stmary.ws
Te Schools of Saint Mary Nursery through 12th Grade
Very Rev. Dom Daniel Nash, Can. Reg. President 627-2711 president@stmary.ws
Norma Ragalli Staford Director of Admissions 627-2711 | ext 1084 nstaford@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 Grifn ’02, ’06 Liaison for School Relations sgrifn@saintmarysmanhasset.org
St. Mary’s Elementary School 627-0184 www.stmary11030.org
Teresa 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,
“You are my beloved Son; with You I am well pleased.” (Luke 3:22)
Te Feast of the Baptism of the Lord closes the Christmas season and is another “epiphany” (manifestation) of the Lord. Today’s feast is not a quiet scene in a stable with a few local shepherds from the felds as witnesses or the visit of the Magi. Instead, the baptism is set in a public ritual with lots of people around. Te people have acknowledged the darkness of sin in their lives by accepting the baptism of St. John in the Jordan. Jesus enters the same waters and, after His baptism, the Holy Spirit descends upon Him. Jesus is the promised “Chosen One” anticipated by Isaiah; He is the “light for the nations.”
St. John tells his listeners that while he baptizes with water, One is coming who will baptize with fre and the Holy Spirit. Tis fre will, in the power of the Holy Spirit, burn away our sins and “purify” us to be a worthy ofering to God. Jesus is declared by the Father as the One who is to come to bring forgiveness to all nations. Isaiah tells us that the Anointed One will come announcing the time of salvation with truth AND gentleness, that even the “bruised reed He will not crush.” Our Savior, whose birth we have just celebrated, comes in power, but also in kindness for all His people. St. Paul reminds us that Jesus’ ministry was that of hope and healing to all people who walked in darkness. Darkness and sin are no longer the lasting power in our world. Our Jesus comes to us, that through His love and compassion, we may embrace the light of His way.
Today is a good day for each of us to recall the promises that were either made for us at our baptism or we have made ourselves. Baptism is the radical change in our life when we are forever changed and confgured to Jesus. We become part of His Body and, as part of His Body, we share, as heirs, in all that God promises. Tis promise doesn’t come to us “without a cost.”
Te cost is not something we can purchase; it is rather a way of living. While it is certainly true that nothing we can do will ever “earn” us salvation because that is free gift from God, it is also true that we have to be willing to cooperate with the plan of salvation. Tat plan consists of our willingness to walk in the light. Te light and plan that Jesus has for our lives is living as He did. Tis is seen most completely by the way we live our lives. Our participation in the sacramental life of the Church, embracing forgiveness and compassion in our relationship with others, and living as He did “not shouting out loud or squelching even the slightest fame” are certain signs that we are living out the promises of our baptism. As St. Paul tells us, we must be willing to “bring the Good News of Peace” to all we meet.
Tese are some of the ways we can judge our own lives to see if we are in conformity to the message of Jesus. Ponder today your own life in light of the power of your baptism. Are there any areas or relationships that need the “fre of the Holy Spirit” to purify you? Are there any times you have not opened yourself to forgiveness? Is your worship of Jesus true and life giving? Te wonder of our God is that we don’t have to live in the darkness unless we choose to. We have the forgiveness of Jesus in the Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession) to free ourselves of those things that keep our baptism from truly being the power that it was intended.
Tese days of Tanksgiving and Christmas have been busy times for our Good Samaritan House and St. Vincent de Paul Conference. We assisted many families for Tanksgiving and Christmas, giving out gift cards, food, and toys to those in need. Many thanks to our wonderful and dedicated volunteers at our Outreach Ofce and St. Vincent de Paul Conference. I am grateful for their work at feeding the hungry, clothing the naked, and helping all those in need.
In Jesus, Fr. Bob
J Stewards of God’s Gifts
Today we celebrate the Baptism of the Lord.
Living Stewardship ~ Pillar of Hospitality: John the Baptist prepared the way of the Lord before the people. May we be like him and introduce our friends and family to Jesus and His mercy. We can do this with a smile on our face and courage in our hearts when we ask the Lord to help us serve Him.
Te collection for Sunday, December 29, 2024 amounted to $27,295.00
Te collection for Sunday, December 31, 2023 amounted to $26,477.00
Te collection for Sunday, January 5, 2025 amounted to $24,000.00
Te collection for Sunday, January 7, 2024 amounted to $26,839.00
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 Ofce at least one month in advance to see if a date is available and to arrange to fll out pre-baptismal paperwork. New parents are required to attend a Baptism preparation session held once every month. Tose 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 ofers 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 Confrmation requires two years. Classes are held at St. Mary’s for Grades 1 through 5 on Tuesdays and Tursdays
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 ofer 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.
Respect Life Ministry
We strive to help build a civilization of love and life that upholds the dignity and inviolability of all innocent human life, seeks objective moral Truth, embraces the value of redemptive sufering, and yearns for the fullness of life in eternal communion with God the Creator. For more information, email RespectLife@StMary.ws.
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 Ofce.
Opportunities For Prayer
Te 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. Te 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
Maria DeAngelis
Donna Chesney
Erica Klock
Mason
Gabriel & Frances Romeo
Ann Shields
Nina Principe
Cole Marguglio
Richard & Mary Atkinson
Anthony Polizzi
Kathy Dellis-Stover
Neil Gillis
Pamela Gallo
Allison Azzara
Teddy Connolly
Sarah Praay
Agnes Gaus
Glenn LaChance
Christine Marchese
Gerald Schmaedick
Diamantina Jannone
Jon Jodka
Heather Smolowik
Teresa Malysa
Names will remain on the list for three months. Please email bulletin@stmary.ws if you would like to continue with the listing
Jeof Foley
Grace Pymm
Jennie Hennessy
Margaret Mary Lindner
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, CPT, 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
Blake, Julia, Cadet, USN
Broderick, Evan, SGT, USA
Broderick, Steven, SN, USN
Brodie, Virgina H., 2ndLt, USMC
Brown, Jason, SGT, USA
Casazza, Jack, 2nd Lt, USMC
Collins, Matthew, LT, USN
Fontanetta, Joseph, Maj, USMC
Grubert, Sean, LCpl, USMC
Hannan, Jack, ENS, USN
Hayes, Andrew, Capt, USMC
Hellman, Tomas, 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, Jefrey, 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, LT, 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.
Te Baptism of the Lord | January 12, 2025
Masses for the Week
Monday, January 13th
St. Hilary, Bishop & Doctor of the Church
Heb 1:1-6, Mk 1:14-20
9:00 AM | Vincenza Staccone
Tuesday, January 14th
Heb 2:5-12, Mk 1:21-28
9:00 AM | Alfred Lepore
Wednesday, January 15th
Heb 2:14-18, Mk 1:29-39
9:00 AM | Edith Arienti
Tursday, January 16th
Heb 3:7-14, Mk 1:40-45
7:00 AM | Leonor Hernandez
9:00 AM | Patricia Anne Gumpert
Friday, January 17th
St. Anthony, Abbot
Heb 4:1-5, 11, Mk 2:1-12
9:00 AM | Carmine DiDonato
Saturday, January 18th
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity Begins
Heb 4:12-16, Mk 2:13-17
9:00 AM | Karen Schaefer
5:00 PM | Peter Calabretta, Sr.
Concetta Cataudella
Tomas J. Flynn, Sr.
Peter Striano
Margaret Chapin
John Sherron
William Harcourt Woods, Jr.
Sunday, January 19th
Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Is 62:1-5, 1 Cor 12:4-11, Jn 2:1-11
7:30 AM | Carmine Russo
9:00 AM | John Fitzpatrick Nestor
10:30 AM | People of the Parish
12:00 Noon | Marguerite Lagrega Denham ’79
Vincent & Mimi de Venoge
Colleen Nash
Cptn. Patrick Joseph Nash
Mary Ann Nusser-Foster
William C. Mattison
Danny Young
Cover art: Te Baptism of Christ. Artist: Bartolomé Estaban Murillo (1617-1682).
Location: Gemäldegalerie, Berlin, Germany
ST. MARY’S GIFT SHOP IS OPEN
S U N D A Y S
AFTER THE 9:00, 10:30 AM, & 12:00 NOON MASSES
We are in the Parish Ministry Center below the church. 516-627-0385 ext. 1033
Bread & Wine are ofered this week in loving memory of Alfred Lepore
Readings and Questions for Faith Sharing on the Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
Reading I: Isaiah 62:1-5
Nations shall behold your vindication, and all the kings your glory; you shall be called by a new name pronounced by the mouth of the Lord.
Reading II: 1 Corinthians 12:4-11
To each individual the manifestation of the Spirit is given for some beneft.
Gospel: John 2:1-11
“Do whatever he tells you.”
Question for Adults:
Do I use my gifts in ways that are helpful to others?
Question for Children: What does Jesus’ frst miracle tell me about God?
ST. MARY’S CHURCH
SUNDAY, JANUARY 19
8:00AM - 2:00PM 1300 Northern Blvd., Manhasset Marian Room
For more information, please call 516-627-3183 or e-mail vamar185@aol.com
To make an appointment please click here, or scan QR code below and type 06384
Rosary Society
The Fr. William A. Daly Columbiettes will host their annual Valentine’s Bake Sale after all Masses February 8th - 9th
The Rosarians have previously helped make this event a success by generously donating delicious home-baked treats. Please consider supporting this event once again.
Instructions for packaging and drop-off can be found below:
Drop-off will be on Saturday, February 8th at 3:00 PM in the south vestibule (parking lot side) of the church.
In order to limit the amount of handling that needs to be done with the baked goods they are asking that all baked goods be packaged and labeled in either a cellophane/plastic bag, clean disposable plastic container, or a cupcake/cake box when you drop them off for the sale. You can purchase these items in Michael’s or on Amazon.
Below are some guidelines for the size of the packages :
1. Cookies
If the cookies are small put 6 or 12 in a cellophane bag. If the cookies are large put 4 in a bag.
2. Cupcakes/Muffins
Put 4 cupcakes/muffins in either a cupcake box or a clean disposable plastic container.
3. Loaf cakes
Put either the whole loaf cake or 1/2 a loaf cake in a cellophane bag or plastic container.
4. Brownies
If the brownies are small put 4 or 6 in a cellophane bag. If the brownies are big put 2 in a bag.
5. Pies/Layer cakes
These will be sold whole and can be put in plastic containers or boxes
Please clearly label your baked goods with a description, particularly noting whether the item contains nuts - for example: brownies with walnuts, brownies no nuts, chocolate chip cookies with pecans, carrot muffins with nuts, etc. Also note if your items are gluten-free.
Thank you for supporting the Columbiettes!
Rosary Society
Our Mission Statement: Te 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 diference 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.
Membership Directory: We will be updating our directory. If you would like to be included in the directory, please ensure your membership information is current and you are up to date with your dues. If you have forgotten to pay your dues, please send in the membership information card with your check for $35.00. If you cannot fnd the card, please send us an email with your current contact info, phone number, and email address, Once we receive your check, we will fll out a card on your behalf. As always, any member who is eighty years of age or over is free from paying dues. Te deadline to be included in the directory is February 15th.
Here are the events planned by the Rosary Society for 2025
Rosary 101 - Tuesday, February 11th
Join us to learn more about Our Lady’s Rosary, why we pray it, and the prayers included in it.
Lenten Day Of Recollection - Saturday, March 8th
Our annual event of Lenten refection, includes Mass and lunch.
New Member Welcome - Wednesday, April 9th
All women of the parish are invited to become members of the Rosary Society. For more information, please contact us at rosarysociety@stmary.ws
Annual Communion Brunch - Sunday, May 4th
Induction Mass in the Church, followed by brunch at Strathmore-Vanderbilt Country Club.
Closing Mass - Tursday, June 12th
Details to follow.
As always, all events and details will be shared with our members by email, and with parishioners through bulletin announcements. We hope you will consider attending any or all of our gatherings and prayer opportunities in 2025.
Business Owners:
Please consider advertising in our bulletin. It’s a great way to support our parish. Call our printer, LPi, at 1-800-477-4574
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THE SCHOOLS OF ST. MARY
NJHS Students Spread Christmas Magic
Just before the Christmas break, our youngest students in our Saint Mary’s Elementary School Early Childhood Program were treated to a heartwarming experience courtesy of our National Junior Honor Society. They were united in the spirit of Christmas, eagerly anticipating the birth of Jesus and the joy of the giving season. The children embarked on an adventure in the beautifully decorated hallways of Immaculata Hall, their Middle School buddies guiding them with care. They gathered in classrooms to partake in a crafting project featuring snowglobes, snowflakes, wreaths, and snowmen with uplifting sayings like "Following Jesus is Cool!" and "Like each snowflake, we are uniquely made by God!" The afternoon was filled with merriment, a perfect opportunity for our students to come together in anticipation of Jesus' birthday. This event was a beautiful display of unity, with students of all ages and backgrounds coming together to celebrate. A heartfelt thanks to our exceptional NJHS advisor, Mrs. Jen Schnatz, for orchestrating this unifying activity that brought smiles to so many faces this Christmas!
Project Impact Club Volunteers at RMHC
Twelve members of the Saint Mary’s High School Project Impact Club, along with their advisor, Mr. Stalter, recently visited the Ronald McDonald House at Cohen Children's Medical Center in New Hyde Park, where they volunteered their time preparing food. Their ongoing commitment to service was evident as they worked collaboratively to prepare a meal for the residents, with each student assigned a specific role. The dinner, made with care, was later served to the families of pediatric patients staying at the facility while their children undergo treatments.
The students' dedication to serving those in need, particularly in providing sustenance to the families and caregivers of young children facing serious illnesses, is truly commendable. For the past two years, members of the Project Impact Club have volunteered their time at the Ronald McDonald House. We are incredibly proud of their efforts and their involvement in such a wonderful program, which not only offers respite for parents but also provides hope through the kindness of strangers who share the Gospel message to love and serve others selflessly.
We are grateful to the Ronald McDonald House Charities staff for the opportunity to participate in this fulfilling experience for our students.
Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Feast of the Baptism of the Lord
After all the people had been baptized and Jesus also had been baptized and was praying, heaven was opened and the Holy Spirit descended upon him in bodily form like a dove. And a voice came from heaven, “You are my beloved Son; with you I am well pleased.”
Almighty God, Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who sanctifed and blessed the water of baptism for all Christians through his own baptism by John, continue your work of cleansing all in the Church from sin by the power of your Holy Spirit, so that we who honor Jesus as your beloved Son might live in the holiness of perfect love, to the glory of your holy name.- from the Gospel of Te Baptism of the Lord, Feast
Give to the LORD, you sons of God, give to the LORD glory and praise, Give to the LORD the glory due his name; adore the LORD in holy attire.
Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament with Closing Benediction Mondays 3:00 - 5:00 PM in the Church
Titus 2:11-14 Te grace of God appeared, and he ofers salvation to all people. He teaches us to say NO to ungodliness and worldy passions, and to live a selfcontrolled, upright and godly life while we wait for the blessed hope-the appearing of the glory of our Savior, Jesus Christ. He Justifes us with his grace and we become heirs in hope of eternal life. How can you live an upright and godly life in your relationship? One way is by attending a Worldwide Marriage Encounter (WWME.org). It can help you in your communication, and help you to grow in intimacy and grow in faith with one another. Some of the dates to sign up are:
January 24-26, 2025 in North Easton, MA
February 7-9, 2025 in Long Island, NY
March 21-23, 2025 in Burlington, Vermont
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/.
A BOX IS LOCATED IN THE SOUTH VESTIBULE FOR YOUR USED CRAYON DONATIONS
Help millions of pounds of crayons from clogging our landfills with a waxy sludge. With your help, the Crayon Initiative is remanufacturing unwanted crayons into new, free crayons for kids in children’s hospitals across the United States. Being larger and three-sided, they are easier for children to grip, and they won’t roll off the hospital trays. Here on Long Island, the crayons are being sent to The Children’s Medical Center at NYU Langone Hospital, Cohen Children’s Medical Center, Stony Brook Children’s Hospital, and St. Mary’s Healthcare System for Children.
Te Baptism of the Lord
Good Samaritan House Announces Winter Bereavement Group
A weekly support group for the bereaved and those struggling with unresolved loss will begin on January 30, 2025.
The session will run for eight consecutive weeks on Thursdays from 1:30-3:00P M. The primary goals of the group are to help the participants learn about the grief process, develop skills to manage their grief, and help them adjust to living in a world without the deceased.
The group is open to anyone who has lost a spouse, partner, parent, child, or sibling – including non-parishioners and people of other faiths. It should be noted though, St. Mary's bereavement sessions are faith based sessions that at times refer to bible verses or prayers to assist in the healing process.
For complete details and registration*, please scan the QR code or visit https://tinyurl.com/forthebereaved FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CALL 516 365 2705
*REGISTER BY 1/20
GUIDELINES STATE THAT ONE SHOULD NOT ATTEND A BEREAVEMENT SESSION UNTIL AT LEAST THREE MONTHS AND PREFERABLY SIX MONTHS AFTER THE PASSING OF THEIR LOVED ONE.
Respect Life Ministry
9 Days for Life
Tursday, January 16 to Friday, January 24, 2025
Join Catholics across the United States in 9 Days for Life — the annual national novena for the protection of human life. Each day has an intention accompanied by a short refection and suggested actions to help build a culture of life. Participants can receive the novena by subscribing to daily emails or text messages, or retrieve a printable version online — just visit www.9DaysForLife.com.
St. Mary’s Respect Life Ministry will hold its next regular meeting on Wednesday, January 15th, at 7:00 PM, in the St. John Paul II Room of the Parish Center. Please join us — and bring a friend — as we explore ways to promote our mission at St. Mary’s:
Our mission is to build a civilization of love and life which upholds the dignity and inviolability of all innocent human life, seeks objective moral Truth, embraces the value of redemptive sufering, and yearns for the fullness of life in eternal communion with God the Creator.
9 DAYS FOR LIFE
JANUARY 16-24
Pray to protect human life!
Join Catholics nationwide in prayer for the protection of human life! You can download the novena or get the or text message.
9DAYSFORLIFE.COM
For more information about St. Mary’s Respect Life Ministry, email RespectLife@StMary.ws.
Confdential, compassionate post-abortion help is available. Do not lose hope! Visit: drvcLife.org/ProjectRachel
Society of St. Vincent de Paul
After Jesus was baptized, he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and a voice was heard “Tis is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased.” As we give to the poor, we also can hear these same words. As you help those who are sufering, know in your heart the truth of the words “you are my beloved in whom I am well pleased”.
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. Tank you for your continued support.
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, eforts, and resources are dedicated to these values: Charity. Unity. Fraternity. Patriotism.
We come from diferent 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 Cliford at Maclif56@gmail.com
Interested in becoming a CLOW Prayer Leader? Please contact Jane Cliford at bulletin@stmary. ws or sit in with us on a Sunday. Materials and training are provided; scheduling is fexible.
CYCLE C
Read the Gospel of the week and color the image.
Circle the picture that is the same as the one. Then color in all the pictures. each morning.
Baptism of the Lord • Luke 3:15-16, 21-22
Jubilee Year of Hope Update
On Sunday, December 29th, 2024, Bishop Barres celebrated the Feast of the Holy Family at St. Agnes Cathedral and inaugurated the Jubilee Year of Hope in the Diocese of Rockville Centre. A special Mass was celebrated according to a Jubilee ritual prescribed by Pope Francis. A Jubilee Cross has been enshrined in the Cathedral for public veneration. Troughout the year, the faithful may make a pilgrimage to the Cross at St. Agnes and receive a plenary indulgence.
“Te 2025 Jubilee Year of Hope is a time for us and our extended families to cast the nets of Eucharistic charity throughout Long Island understanding that the Eucharist is a “Fountain of Charity” -- a Fountain of the spiritual and corporal works of mercy, a Fountain of the Gospel of Life and a Fountain of every dimension of Catholic Social Justice teaching.” (homily of Bishop Barres at the Feast of the Holy Family Mass)
