Church of Saint Mary Parish Bulletin: January 1, 2023

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 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

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

Kristen Schreiner Principal kschreiner@stmary11030.org

St. Mary’s High School 627-2711 www.saintmaryshs.org

Gerard J. Buckley Principal gbuckley@saintmaryshs.org

Masses and Special Intentions

Paul Martocci

Geralyn Gerba

Parker James Austin

Mark

Stapleton

Ann Pardi

Stephen Sheehan

Robert Levulis

Sandy Pittman

Masses for the Week Monday, January 2nd Ss. Basil the Great & Gregory Nazianzen, Bishops & Doctors of the Church 1 Jn 2:22-28, Jn 1:19-28 9:00 AM | Patrick Edwards

Tuesday, January 3rd

Theresa Fallon

Christine

Thomas

Marchese

Hyland

Estela Fernandez

Cherie Baldenko

Carol Bennett

Lisa

Fontenelli

Frank Prince

Hope Della Ratta

Nina Marie

Maria DeAngelis

Judith Betts ’55 ’59

James McCabe

Chuck Sockett

Jeanette

Albanese

Moira Feely

Kristin

O’Shea O’Keefe

Marguerite Barone

Robert Labriola

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

Jeanne Morrissey

Mary E. Nagrowski

Arthur Adamo

William P. Moon, II

Ramon Vallarino Ugarteche

The Most Holy Name of Jesus 1 Jn 2:29-3:6, Jn 1:29-34 9:00 AM | Mary Mazza

Wednesday, January 4th St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Religious 1 Jn 3:7-10, Jn 1:35-42 9:00 AM | Margaret Bruno

Thursday, January 5th St. John Neumann, Bishop 1 Jn 3:11-21, Jn 1:43-51 7:00 AM | Marilyn Jaeger 9:00 AM } Anthony Spinetta (1st anniversary)

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

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

Friday, January 6th St. André Bessette, Religious First Friday 1 Jn 5:5-13, Mk 1:7-11 9:00 AM | Father Francis Truong B. Diep

Saturday, January 7th St. Raymond of Peñafort, Priest First Saturday 1 Jn 5:14-21, Jn 2:1-11 9:00 AM | Karen C. Belletti 5:00 PM | Daniel Keehner

Mary Ann Sides

Martin Stevenson Thomas J. Flynn, Sr. Antonia Pepe

Sunday, January 8th

The Epiphany of the Lord Is 60:1-6, Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6, Mt 2:1-12 7:30 AM | Karen Belletti 9:00 AM | People of the Parish 10:30 AM | Martin Stevenson 12:00 Noon | Jeanne Thomaston Mark Hannan

Jean M. Spina

Suzanne Burke

Thomas Lacertosa

Mary Ann Sides

On the cover: Madonna and Child. Artist: Giovanni Battista Salvi da Sassoferrato (1609-1685).

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 Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God | January 1, 2023

Stewards of God’s Gifts

Today we honor Mary, the Mother of God. Christians throughout history have turned to the Blessed Mother for help, protection and an increase of Faith.

Living Stewardship ~ Pillar of Prayer: As we start the New Year, try to take up the daily (or weekly) practice of praying the Rosary. Turn to Our Lady in prayer through the Rosary and invite Her into your life—to help you grow closer to Her Son.

The collection for Sunday, December 18, 2022 amounted to $27,303.00. The collection for Sunday, December 19, 2021 amounted to $26,726.00

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.

Christmas Flower Offerings In Memory Of

David Eileen Amato

Edith & Edward Arienti

Marie & Anthony Iacono

Marge & Jim Murray

Msgr. John McCann

Josephine & Robert San Angelo

Frank & Martin Wadham

Frank J. Swierad

Joan San Angelo

NicLola Fiore

Salvatore Quaratino

Deceased Members of the Fiore Family

Deceased Members of the Quaratino Family Mary & Dino Guiducci

John Geoghegan

John & Mary Geoghegan

Mary & Frank DeMaio

Anna Ercolano

Mari Cullinan

Edmond Charles Cullinan

John Gawlay

Margaret Gawley Viola Rizzo

Joan Napolitano

Angie DeLuca

Dorothy Grace Desi Helen & Vincent Lee

Antoinette & Joseph Giuliano

Gerry McManus

June Typermass

Mrs. Santino Di Fiore

Mr. & Mrs. Donald J. Murphy

Mr. & Mrs. Luigi Ianiro

Mr. & Mrs. Frank J. Martorana

Mr. & Mrs. F. Barry Ryan

Dr. & Mrs. Che-Meng Chang

Mr. & Mrs. Michael Nelson

Mr. & Mrs. Safraz Yacoob

Linda L. Dunn

Evelyn Begley

John Begley

Victoria Strocchia

Ethel Meriam

Walter Meriam

Lola Meriam

Harold Meriam

Joseph V. Brincat

Deceased Members of the Clifford and Bianchi Families

Leon Nass Rocco Masone

Josephine R. Gallo

Margaret F. Kenny

Deceased Members of the Favaro Gallo Family

Deceased Members of the Fitzgerald/Kenny Family

Mr. & Mrs. Philip DeRosa

Mr. & Mrs. Nick Sciara Mrs. Victoria Strocchia

John Racioppo

Emma Racioppo

Jean Manzione

Joseph Fedele

Bernard Kovach

Doris C. Urig

Juan Lozovo

Chris Aspinall, Sr.

John Patterson

Souls perished in wars

Donated By

Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Diproperzio

Mr. & Mrs. Paul Pullo

Mr. & Mrs. Jason Labriola

Mr. & Mrs. Joseph A. Vogel

Dr. & Mrs. T. A. Nicosia

Mr. & Mrs. John Picone

Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Concannon

Mr. & Mrs. Paul J. Signorile

Nicole Ann Jaronczyk

Felix R. Suarez

Dominick F. Amoruso

Anne Scholz

Edmond & Mari Cullinan

John & Catherine Gillis M. Elizabeth Brogan

Deceased Members of the Schaefer Family

John Lentini

Edith & Rudy Ciniglio

Henry T. Dierks

In Memory of the Morrissey, Fitzgerald, Walsh, and Galligan Families

Vincent Bonica Marie Milatta

Gerard Gaveau

Joseph C. Martinez Zoran Keglic Zorica Keglic

Lawrence P. McMahon

Florence A. McMahon

Lawrence G. McMahon

Mr. & Mrs. Jon McGillick

Mr. & Mrs. Patrick M. Hance

Mrs. Joyce Spincola

Mrs. Grace Zaso

Ms. Cristina Bariso

Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Marangiello

We endeavor to record your intentions accurately; please forgive any typographical errors. Additional flower offering intentions will appear in a future bulletin.

James Rooney Katharine Rooney James Sheridan

Noreen Sheridan Toronto Family Bernie Galgano James Reimer Rose Mayo

Brigid Brennan

Please

Sunday Mass Intentions Book for April 1, 2023 - June 30, 2023 opened on Wednesday, December 28, 2022.

after the 9:00 AM, 10:30 AM, & 12:00 Noon Masses.It is located in the Parish Ministry Center below the church. 516-627-0385 ext. 1033

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 second 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.

Please Patronize Our Advertisers

Business Owners: if you would like to advertise in our bulletin, please call JS Paluch at 1-800-524-0263. Our parish code is 571800.

Readings and Questions for Faith Sharing on the Epiphany of the Lord

Reading I: Isaiah 60:1-6

Rise up in splendor, Jerusalem! Your light has come, the glory of the Lord shines upon you.

Reading II: Ephesians 3:2-3a, 5-6

The Gentiles are coheirs, members of the same body, and copartners in the promise in Christ Jesus through the gospel.

Gospel: Matthew 2:1-12

They departed for their country by another way.

Question for Adults:

I experienced epiphanies in my faith life? How have they changed me?

Question for Children: What gifts am I bringing to the Baby Jesus? Church of Saint Mary

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St. Mary’s High School The Footsteps of St. Paul

St. Mary’s High School is excited to be bringing 25 students to Greece in February, 2023. Our chaplain, Fr. Dominik Wegiel, will accompany these students as they experience the religious and classical highlights of Greece, walking in the footsteps of St. Paul and seeing the various sites from biblical times and early church history.

In order to help offset the cost of the trip, St. Mary’s High School is hosting a fundraising raffle. There will be one grand prize of $500., and a second place prize of $200. Each ticket is $20.00, and the drawing will take place on January 21st.

Cash and checks are accepted and can be either dropped off at the Parish Office or mailed to St. Mary’s High School, 51 Clapham Avenue, Manhasset, NY 11030. Checks can be made out to “St. Mary’s High School.” Name:

Parish Social Ministry

GAME DAY

Thursday, January 19th

Where: Marian Room Time: 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM

Kindly RSVP by January 12th to: Ronnie LoCascio 516- 365-8355 or rlocascio1@gmail.com or Sue Neville 516-424-2822 or suephd@aol.com

Bring your own game sets if you have them You may form your own foursome, or we will place you at a table if you are on your own Coffee, tea, water, and cookies will be served A small donation to cover costs would be appreciated

Bereavement Ministry

The Parish Social Ministry office at St. Mary’s Manhasset will be offering two weekly support groups for the bereaved and those struggling with unresolved loss starting the week of January 23rd, 2023. Both sessions will run for ten consecutive weeks. The primary goals of the groups are to help the participants learn about the grief process, to develop skills to manage their grief, and to help them adjust to living in a world without the deceased. The groups are open to anyone who has lost a spouse, partner, parent, or sibling. You do not have to be a parishioner to participate in these sessions. One group will be offered on Wednesdays from 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM and a second group will be offered on Saturdays from 9:30 to 11:00 AM.

Wednesday’s session will be facilitated by Tara Barenello and Bernadette Casalino. Saturday’s session will be facilitated by Marie Granieri, Dr. Robert Windorf, and Jordan Rini. All facilitators were trained by Dr. Lou Sabatini who is a bereavement counselor with over thirty years of experience. Tara also has an MS in counseling and an Advanced Certificate in Mental Health, Marie Granieri has a Masters in Sacred Theology, and Dr. Robert Windorf is a long time educator and has worked with the Passionists to facilitate retreats for young adults.

In an effort to meet the needs of all of those suffering with grief from loss, we are offering two different types of bereavement counseling. The Saturday session will be rich with Catholic faith-based tools, using Scripture and prayer to help in the healing process. Marie Granieri will draw from her in-depth knowledge of the suffering of Christ and the ability to find peace and grace through lamentation to help those in need. The Wednesday sessions will be more secular.

There is a one-time registration fee of $10.00 to cover the costs of the course. To register for a group, please send a check made out to St. Mary’s PSM and the requested information below to St. Mary’s PSM Office, 1300 Northern Blvd., Manhasset, NY 11030 by January 5th. For more information on the sessions, please call Kathleen Kosciusko at 917-8642802 (cell) or 516-365-2705 (office). You can also email her at kkosciusko@stmary.ws.

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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.

January 1st - Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God

The Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, celebrates Mary’s faith and trust in God alone, and the Church wants us to imitate her faith.

O Mary, Mother of God, pray for us!

Theotokos —”God-bearer” is one of the earliest titles given by Christians to the Blessed Virgin Mary. We as Catholics celebrate Mary as the Mother of God, because, in bearing Christ, she bore the fullness of the Godhead within her. Our Lady never hesitated to do the will of God. So as a new year begins, we look to her for inspiration to do the same. We also trust in her intercessory prayers to God on our behalf. We look to another year to continue to become more like Our Lady in her faithfulness to God’s plan. She is Mother of God because of her faith in God.

Next Saturday, January 7th, First Saturday Devotion 9:00 AM Mass followed by Recitation of the Rosary

Society of St. Vincent de Paul

THE NEXT SVDP MEETING IS WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 3RD 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.

Today is the feast of Mary, Mother of God. Like Mary may we always treasure the events in our life and reflect on them in our heart. Please remember to support the Society of St. Vincent de Paul in 2023 so that together we can continue to bring comfort and peace to our brothers and sisters who are poor and suffering. May the peace and joy of the New Year be yours!

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 516746-8250. Thank you for your continued support.

The Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God | January 1, 2023

Father Sheridan is a graduate of Cathedral College with a bachelor’s degree in Philosophy. He completed his Theology at the Seminary of the Immaculate Conception, Huntington with master’s degrees in Theology (2006) and Divinity (2007). Following his ordination to Priesthood (2007), Father Sheridan served in the Parish of St. Catherine of Sienna, Franklin Square, the Parish of St. Rosalie, Hampton Bays, and as diocesan Vicar for Clergy Personnel. In August 2020, Father Sheridan became pastor of the Parish of St. Anthony of Padua, East Northport. Father Sheridan is also a Chaplain and 4th Degree member of the Knights of Columbus, and Chaplain for the New York State Troopers.

Welcome New Parishioners

We welcome those who registered in our parish during December, 2022.

Mr. & Mrs. Richard Rodriquez and Family

Mr. & Mrs. Rodger Whelan and Family

Baptisms

We welcome those who were baptized during the month of December, 2022.

Purgatorial Society

The following names have been enrolled in our Purgatorial Society beginning January 1, 2023.

RCIA and Adult Faith Formation

The webinar program for RCIA leaders has recessed during the Christmas holidays. They will return on January 4th with information on the Rites of Election. We do not have anyone to send to this rite this coming year.

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.

Bread & Wine

are offered this week in loving memory of Al Pennisi

Church of Saint Mary |

Max Adrian Mattiussi

Grayson Caroline Cunningham Nathan Olivier Borgat

Rodger Michael Whelan James Christopher Gonos Alessio Miles Corusone

Richard Minieri, Sr. Elaine Panacciulli Victoria Strocchia

Anne Krukowski Gordon Corsetti Donal McCarthy

Are You Being Called to Serve as a Deacon?

By virtue of Baptism, we are called to holiness—the lay faithful as well as bishops, priests, and deacons. B But have you felt called to serve in a much deeper and committed way?

If you are a man between the ages of 30 and 59, who feels that you are being called to ordained ministry as a deacon in the Church, you are invited to come for an E Evening of Prayer and Discernment with other men of faith to discuss and explore that very question. There is no cost to the evening—just your time and openness.

COME TO ANY ONE OF THESE MEETINGS

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PREPARED - to LISTEN, to PRAY, to REFLECT, to DISCERN where God is calling you!

EVENINGS are being offered conveniently at THREE LOCATIONS.

7:00PM, Tuesday, January 10—St. Joseph Ronkonkoma, 45 Church Street

7:00PM, Wednesday, January 11 Maria Regina Seaford, 3945 Jerusalem Avenue

7:00PM, Thursday, January 19 St. Aidan Williston Park, 505 Willis Avenue with an EARLY WEEKEND OPTION to be held at

1:00PM, Sunday, January 15 —St. John the Evangelist Center Moriches, 25 Ocean Avenue

RSVP by Friday, January 6th, to 631-423-0483 Ext. 179 or by email to diaconateforma on@drvc.org

Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

New Year’s Prayer

As the dawn breaks on a new year, let us give thanks for all we hold dear: our health, our family and our friends.

Let us release our grudges, our anger and our pains, for these are nothing but binding chains. Let us live each day in the most loving ways, the God-conscious way. Let us serve all who are in need, regardless of race, color or creed.

Let us keep God of our own understanding in our hearts and to chant God’s name each day. Let us lead the world from darkness to light, from falsehood to truth and from wrong to right.

Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament with Benediction Mondays

3:00 - 5:00 PM

Let us remember that we are all one, embracing all, discriminating against none.

May your year be filled with peace, prosperity and love. May God’s blessings shower upon you and bestow upon each of you a bright, healthy and peaceful new year.

A New Year Prayer

We Pray...

For healing...prepare us for surprises. For strength...prepare us for surprises. For vision...prepare us for surprises.

For transformation...prepare us for surprises.

For messengers and messages...prepare us for surprises. For community...prepare us for surprises. For acceptance - of ourselves and others...prepare us for surprises. For making room at our tables...prepare us for surprises. For Truth-seeking...prepare us for surprises. For support...prepare us for surprises.

For Common Ground...prepare us for surprises.

Walk beside us, O Holy One, as we question and welcome, as we challenge and invite, as we discover and understand, as we see, touch, taste, smell, and listen for the Newness awaiting us in 2023.

May we, Your Holy People, walk forward together side by side. Amen.

The Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God | January 1, 2023

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.