Church of Saint Mary Parish Bulletin: January 19, 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,
“Do whatever He tells you.” (John 2:5)
It amazes me that many of our Christian sisters and brothers cannot see in Sacred Scripture the role that Mary, our Blessed Mother, plays in salvation history. St. Luke’s Gospel tells us “that every generation will call her blessed.” Today, at the Wedding Feast of Cana, which begins Jesus’ ministry, there is Mary, right in the midst. She is present with a mother’s heart. She sees that the wine will run out and that it will cause embarrassment and pain for the bridal couple and their families. So Mary brings the problem to her Son, Jesus. Mary gives us those most important words, words that defne her ministry for all generations. She tells the wine steward, “Do whatever He tells you.” Jesus is propelled into His own ministry by the prompting of His Mother. Jesus, as a child of the Mosaic Law, would have, of course, been not only obedient, but also open to His Mother’s wisdom. So here we have Mary, the handmaiden of the Lord, continuing the work the Father gave her at the Annunciation.
Tis story is not only important to the bridal couple at today’s wedding, but to all of us for all eternity. Mary says to us what she said to the steward, “Do whatever He tells you.” Tis is Mary’s role; she shows us Jesus and encourages us to discover Him. As His mother, she would have known Him intimately. Tat intimacy came about through her relationship with Him. A relationship of freely giving herself to Him. Te same must be true for us. Like Mary, our relationship with Jesus deepens when we are willing to give ourselves to Him. To know Him through the reading of the Bible and a prayer life that is centered in Him. Mary’s life of faithfulness is a model for us. She gave her life in service and used her gifts for the glory of God.
In today’s second reading, St. Paul reminds us “that there are many gifts but one Spirit.” A wonderful way for us to grow closer to Jesus is to do what Our Lady did. She discovered her gift, a mother’s heart, and used it as a means of holiness. It is this holiness that drew her closer to Jesus. We all have been gifted, not all the same, surely, but all of importance and needed to make the Body of Christ whole. Te difculty can be two-fold. First, discovering what that gift is and secondly, accepting that it is important. We may think that what God has asked us to do or gifted us with is not very important to the working of the Kingdom. We should never downplay what we have to ofer. If it is our gift and it has been given to us by God, then the Father has a plan for it. Be open to the plan; it will help in accepting the beauty of the gifts given to each of us. We are special and what we have to ofer is important. Mary teaches us that. Learn from her maternal love. She wants to show you her Son.
I continue to encourage you to pray for those who may be away from worship. Let the power of the Holy Spirit touch them. Let all of us take advantage of the Mercy of God that is ofered in the Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession).
Catholic Schools Week begins on January 26th and continues through February 1st. I encourage you to consider the wonderful blessing of a Catholic Education. We ofer, not only an academically rigorous program, BUT we are also mandated to teach and preach Jesus Christ.
Please join us for the Open House on Sunday, January 26th, for both of our Schools and see what wonderful things Te Schools of St. Mary have to ofer. It is an investment for the future of your child. Please see this bulletin for further details.
In Jesus, Fr. Bob
J Stewards of God’s Gifts
In today’s Gospel, we hear about the Wedding in Cana. Tis event is also the second Luminous Mystery of the Rosary.
Te collection for Sunday, January 12, 2025 amounted to $24,714.00
Te collection for Sunday, January 14, 2024 amounted to $24,040.00
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.
Living Stewardship ~ Pillar of Prayer: As Mary interceded for the bride and groom regarding the wine, let us go to her in confdence that she will intercede for us as well. Church of Saint Mary | 4
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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.
Connie Bzezinski
Patricia Donelan
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
Grygiel, Jack, MIDN, USN
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.
Masses for the Week
Monday, January 20th
St. Fabian, Pope & Martyr
St. Sebastian, Martyr
Heb 5:1-10, Mk 2:18-22
9:00 AM | Rev. Robert Michele, CSP
Tuesday, January 21st
St. Agnes, Virgin & Martyr
Heb 6:10-20, Mk 2:23-28
9:00 AM | Arlene Marie Snyder
Wednesday, January 22nd
Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children
Heb 7:1-3, 15-17, Mk 3:1-6
9:00 AM | John E. Sullivan
Tursday, January 23rd
St. Vincent, Deacon & Martyr
St. Marianne Cope, Virgin
Heb 7:25-8:6, Mk 3:7-12
7:00 AM | Rudy & Norma Sales
9:00 AM | Mary & Frank DeMaio
Friday, January 24th
St. Francis de Sales, Bishop & Doctor of the Church
Cover art: Te Marriage Feast at Cana. Artist: Juan de Flandes (1460-1519).
Location: Metropolitan Museum of Art.
The Parish Office will be closed on Monday, January 20th, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Adoration will not take place.
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
Second Time
John Smith and Katharine Connolly St. Ignatius Loyola St. Mary, New York, New York Manhasset, NY
Readings and Questions for Faith Sharing on the Tird Sunday in Ordinary Time
Reading I: Nehemiah 8:2-4a, 5-6, 8-10
“Today is holy to the Lord your God Do not be sad, and do not weep.”
Reading II: 1 Corinthians 12:12-30
As a body is one though it has many parts, and all the parts of the body, though many, are one body, so also Christ.
Gospel: Luke 1:1-4, 4:14-21
“Today this Scripture passage is fulflled in your hearing.”
Question for Adults:
How have I used my gifts and talents to contibute to the Body of Christ?
Question for Children:
What gifts have been given to me by God?
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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 Society Monthly Meeting - Wednesday, February 5th 6:15 PM in the Saint John Paul II Room. Light refreshments will be served.
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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Cheerful Catholic Academic New Year Begins with Epiphany Blessings
After a joyous and restful Christmas break, Saint Mary’s Elementary and Middle Schools returned to campus and participated in a meaningful Catholic tradition celebrating Epiphany! The New Year began with a faith-filled story of the three wise men completing their journey to visit the infant Jesus. The Kindergarten students watched a video called “Wise Men from the East”, a beautifully animated retelling of the journey of the three wise men, as part of their Epiphany lesson. This was followed by a craft project depicting the wise men presenting their gifts to baby Jesus! Third-grade students learned about the special star that led the three kings to the infant. Afterward, they created their very own stars and decorated them with various items that also guide them in their lives.
The students also witnessed the Blessing of the Doors for Epiphany, a solemn and significant event where the Epiphanytide pattern of 20+C+M+B+25 is affixed to the entryway by chalk or other means representing the calendar year 2025 and the crosses to Christ. The letters C, M, and B stand for the traditional names of the Magi – Caspar, Melchior, and Balthazar. Fr. Rafal, with his presence and guidance, visited each building and conducted the blessings and sprinkled Holy water in each of the main doors. We are truly grateful to Father for his role in making this special day a beautiful way to enter January with hope and faith for the year ahead.
THE SCHOOLS OF ST. MARY
Religious Education
Sacramental preparation and Catholic formation are necessary for young people celebrating the Sacrament of Confrmation. In Confrmation, we receive the gifts and seal of the Holy Spirit, and are empowered to spread and defend the faith as witnesses of Christ. Tis year, we are blessed to welcome Bishop Robert Coyle, who will administer the sacrament on April 2, 2025 at St. Mary’s. We are also grateful to our pastor Fr. Bob and parish priests. Tey continue to guide our large student community along the sacramental path.
Volunteer Service Hour Project (Grade 8)
Working together with parish social ministry, the religious education ofce is leading a weekend drive on January (25th – 27th) to collect gently-used blankets, sheets, and towels for donation to the North Shore Animal League. Confrmandi (Grade 8) may place these needed items in size-appropriate plastic bags located in the south vestibule of the Church. Please remember that ALL noise in the south vestibule reverberates throughout the Church. Reverence must be maintained while donating items. Participating students may use the time to donate and coordinate these giving eforts as part of their Confrmation service hour assignment.
“It is evident from its celebration that the efect of the sacrament of Confrmation is the special outpouring of the Holy Spirit as once granted to the apostles on the day of Pentecost.”
- Catechism of the Catholic Church, 1302
May God send his Spirit to bless all St. Mary’s Confrmandi, deepen their faith in the Gospel, and make each an instrument of his love.
Blessings, Mrs. Granieri
Society of St. Vincent de Paul
In the Gospel today, at the wedding feast in Cana, Jesus reveals himself to his disciples and they began to believe in him. Everyday, God also gives us signs of his love and so we also can respond in faith and trust. Your gift to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul becomes a sign of God’s love to those who are sufering and you give them reason to believe and to trust.
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.
Respect Life Ministry
Wednesday, January 22nd
Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children
Did You Know? Tis Wednesday, the Church in the United States observes the annual “Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children.” As a nation, we have sufered the loss of over 60 million unborn since 1973, and we are all called to observe this day through prayer and penance. Visit respectlife.org/january-22
For more information about St. Mary’s Respect Life Ministry, email RespectLife@StMary.ws.
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
Saint Mary’s Elementary & Middle Schools
PARENT TEACHER ORGANIZATION
cordially invites you to
Take-A-Break
Saturday, February 8 | 7:00 PM
Nino’s Beach | 43 Orchard Beach Blvd. | Port Washington
All are welcome to join us for an evening of cocktails, dinner, dancing, and a fantastic auction! All proceeds will go to Technology Enhancements. Any
Tickets: $175 per person | Cocktail Attire
Registration Deadline: February 3 saintmaryses.org
Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Prayers for Ordinary Time
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Dear Lord, You have blessed us abundantly by giving us the liturgical life of Your Church. Help us to enter more deeply into Your friendship during this season of Ordinary Time.
You have given us Your Church to lead Your people on our journey to heaven. Your Church leads us through the celebration of many eventful seasons and feasts. During the Ordinary Time between those feasts, Your people are in great need of Your grace to remain faithful and fervent.
We ask for Your grace during this season of Ordinary Time, and we particularly ask today that You pour out Your grace upon Your Church.
Help us to always take every opportunity You give us to grow in friendship with You. Give us the grace to love You more and more each day.
And we especially pray for (mention your intentions here) Lord, hear our prayers!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
For a continuation of the Novena for Ordinary Time use this link: https://www.praymorenovenas.com/novenafor-ordinary-time
Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament with Closing Benediction Mondays 3:00 - 5:00 PM in the Church
Te Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
1 Corinthians 12:4-11 Tere are diferent kinds of spiritual gifts but the same Spirit; there are diferent forms of service but the same Lord; there are diferent workings but the same God who produces all of them in everyone. To each individual the manifestation of the Spirit is given for some beneft. How can I use my gifts to beneft my marriage? 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/.
BLOOD DRIVE TODAY SUNDAY, JANUARY 19TH
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM IN THE MARIAN ROOM
Good Samaritan House
St. Mary’s Families Bring Christmas Joy to Tose in Need
Parishioners Matt Karcic and Joel Fleck did it again! Tey organized an extremely successful event to help feed Manhasset’s food insecure population and many of the families served throughout the year by Good Samaritan House. Teir group raised enough money to provide full Christmas meals to close to forty families. Tey also restocked our pantry shelves with our most popular items and they provided gift cards to be used by our families throughout the year. Te most special thing about this event though is the fact that they gather so many from our community to help in the efort. Entire families shopped for and delivered food, teenagers bagged groceries, and more!
Below is a quote from someone who attended the event for the frst time and captured the spirit perfectly:
“What was truly evident at the event as the volunteers assembled was that there was a sense of joy, love, friendship, and brotherhood. Every volunteer that entered had a big smile on their face. It was a true community event and the joy and meaning of Christmas was clearly alive and well in Manhasset.”
Tank you Matt and Joel for your continued support of our low income familes and for providing them relieve over this most special holy holiday!
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
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
children come to me... (Matt 19:14)
Children Are Invited to Participate in Children’s Liturgy of the Word Every Sunday at the 9:00 AM Mass
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.
Parish News
Daughters of Mary Epiphany Music Day
Te happiness of the Christmas season continued when our littlest parishioners were treated to a delightful musical celebration of Epiphany Sunday. Hosted by the Daughters of Mary, the teenage members of St. Mary’s Rosary Society, the event combined a joyous retelling of the Nativity Story with ten songs featuring the same elements of faith and music education as a Making Music Praying Twice class.
St. Mary’s High School Juniors Caroline Bardi, Emma Alameda and Saoirse McNamara led the narration, music direction, and prayer activities while Daughters from St. Mary’s Elementary School, Kellenberg, Sacred Heart and Marymount High Schools kept the energy high by modeling lively participation in song and dance.
Epiphany Cake and Star Cookies topped of the festivities - a fun and faith flled activity for the children, their parents, and the girls.
Second Collection Next Weekend for Te Church in Need
Te monies collected at this time will be shared among three areas of the world where there is particular need for help. Tank you for your generosity.
Church in Central and Eastern Europe - this collection supports the Church in more than 25 countries that struggle to recover from former communist rule. It also aids communities throughout the region that are afected by the war in Ukraine. Funds support pastoral care, catechesis, renovations, and seminary formation.
Te Church in Latin America - For many in Latin America and the Caribbean, a rising secular culture, difcult rural terrain, and a shortage of ministers all present obstacles to practicing the faith. Your support for the collection provides lay leadership training, catechesis, priestly and religious formation, and other programs.
Te Church in Africa – Te Solidarity Fund for the Church in Africa supports pastoral projects to build the capacity of the Church and foster lasting peace and reconciliation across a continent often marked by division and tension.
Are You Being Called ?
7:00PM, Wednesday, January 22nd
St. Aidan Williston Park, 505 Willis Avenue
1:00PM, Saturday, January 25th
Seminary of the Immaculate Concep on, Hun ngton 7:00PM, Tuesday, January 28th
