CHURCH of SAINT MARY The Third Sunday in Ordinary Time January 21, 2024
Reverend Father Robert A. Romeo | Pastor Reverend Father Dominik Wegiel | Parochial Vicar Reverend Father Rafal Borowiejski | Parochial Vicar Reverend Father Edward Obi, MSP | Parochial Vicar
1300 Northern Boulevard | Manhasset, New York 11030 516 627 0385 | Fax 516 627 6070 www.saintmarysmanhasset.org
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 Thursday 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
PARISH DIRECTORY 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. Rafal Borowiejski Parochial Vicar
Sacrament of Penance
Rev. Fr. Edward Obi, MSP Parochial Vicar
Saturdays from 4:00-4:45 PM and by appointment. Please call 627-0385.
Parish Staff
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 - (phone only) 10:00 AM–1:30 PM Sunday 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM E-mail: information@stmary.ws
Parish Social Ministry 365-2705 Monday-Wednesday-Thursday 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 Thursday 9:00 AM–6:00 PM Closed on Friday
Jane Clifford Bulletin Editor bulletin@stmary.ws 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 Jennifer LaChance Office Manager 627-0385 information@stmary.ws Daniel Maimone Music Director 627-0385 | ext. 1021 dmaimone@saintmarysmanhasset.org Vanessa Quiros Parish Office 627-0385 vquiros@stmary.ws Sr. Teresa Raftery, IHM Adult Faith Formation 627-0385 | ext. 1010 traftery@stmary.ws
The Schools of Saint Mary Nursery through 12th Grade Very Rev. Dom Daniel Nash, Can. Reg. 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 Theresa 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,
“Come after me, and I will make you fishers of men.” (Mark 1:17) During this Liturgical Year, Cycle B, our Gospel readings will be taken primarily from St. Mark’s account of the life of Jesus. Mark focuses on Jesus’ identity. He provides a summary of Jesus’ ministry and presents Him as a preacher, one of his favorite images for Christ, along with teacher and exorcist. In St. Mark’ Gospel, people don’t seem to understand who Jesus is and what is important about his message. Even Jesus’ disciples don’t comprehend who Jesus is. Mark focuses his Gospel on proclaiming Jesus Christ, the Son of God. He sees Jesus as the fulfillment of God’s promise. A promise of forgiveness and hope. We see this promise expressed in our Old Testament reading through the prophet Jonah, when God relents and does not destroy Nineveh. St. Mark is the shortest of the Gospels and it is almost as if he is so excited to preach the ministry of Jesus that he wants his listeners to hear the end of the story. Today we hear about the call of some of the Disciples. They are working as fishermen. Jesus passes them and offers an invitation, “Come, follow me.” There must have been something about Jesus that they left their nets and followed Jesus. I think, at some point earlier, they must have heard Jesus preach and found truth in His message. We know the Scriptures report that many people commented on the “authority” by which Jesus preached. I don’t think that authority was power, but the fact that Jesus knows who He is and preached because He believed. The invitation for us to follow Jesus is to embrace His vision for the world and especially for our lives. For us to give of ourselves to Jesus, we have to experience that “authority” by which Jesus preaches. His way is one that first willingly opens the heart to the ways of the Kingdom of God. As we know, the difficult part of living as Children of the Kingdom is that we need to THINK and reflect on our actions. The way of Jesus is not always black and white, but rather to embrace and struggle with the gray areas. The Fathers of the Second Vatican Council speak of conscience formed in the mind and heart of Jesus. For Jesus, love becomes the operative force by which all life should be lived. Not love as portrayed in the media...that soft gushy feeling...but rather the power of God. Love is action, concern, and creating a new world. How we do that will depend on how well we have heard the invitation of Jesus to “Come, follow me.” So Jesus, the preacher, announces a call and invites us to respond by a new way of thinking and acting. He doesn’t spell it out in detail to His first followers, or us, what He expects of them. He doesn’t hand them a rulebook explaining how they are to behave. Instead, He comes announcing a new time and invites them to follow and trust Him. We don’t have a roadmap into the future, but we follow Jesus who leads us there. With Jesus, now is always a time of fulfillment. Last Sunday, Jesus invited His listeners to “come and see where I stay.” This week, St. Mark invites us, after knowing this Jesus, to “come, follow me.” To know the mind of Jesus who we hear and follow, we must first know about Him and, of course, we turn first to Sacred Scripture and the teaching of the Church. The Bible, as God’s very word, reveals to us this vision of the Kingdom. So again, I encourage you to read the Scriptures and fall in love with Jesus more deeply. You will never regret it. The daily Scriptures can be found in our bulletin and on our website. So many Catholic websites are available to assist us in this prayerful endeavor. Google around. For those who are uncomfortable with the internet I also recommend the monthly magazine “Magnificat.” This publication contains the daily and Sunday readings; short reflections on the readings; biographies of the saints; feast days; all the prayers for Mass, and much more. It may be worth looking into. This Sunday, January 21st, we will hold our Blood Drive in the Marian Room from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM. I encourage all those who are able to support this life-giving donation. New York State is always in great need of blood. Please consider giving. In Jesus, Fr. Bob The Third Sunday in Ordinary Time | January 21, 2024
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Stewards of God’s Gifts Jesus calls us to, “Repent, and believe in the Gospel.” Living Stewardship ~ Pillar of Service: As Catholics, we should never fear preaching the Faith to others. Let us be at service to the Faith and spread it to others.
The collection for Sunday, January 14, 2024 amounted to $24,040.00. The collection for Sunday, January 15, 2023 amounted to $21,676.00.
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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.”
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 Ministry We care for our sisters and brothers through our Parish Social Ministry and Food Pantry. For information call 365-2705.
Marriage Youth Ministry
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.
We reach out to our teens though our Youth Ministry Program. For information email youth@stmary.ws or visit stmarysyouth.weebly.com.
Children’s Education
New Parishioners
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.
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.
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
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.
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Masses and Special Intentions Mickey Kennedy Ronald Grubert Sarah Horsham Dr. Michael O’Grady Nina Principe Gladys Jean Cole Marguglio Douglas Martocci, Sr. Theresa Fallon Sandy Pittman Katharin Whelan Christine Marchese Carol Furciato Maria DeAngelis Mason Donna Chesney Tom Francess Erica Klock Gabriel Romeo Jacob Rivera Helen Kennedy Jaxson Rivera Ann Shields Names will remain on the list for three months. Please email bulletin@stmary.ws if you would like to continue with the listing. Gene Faucella Robby Armand Menke Fr. Damian O. Halligan, S.J. 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, Jeffrey, 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, LTJG, USN Wood, Kelly, BMSR, USN
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 Arnoux, Seraph, PFC, USA 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 Collins, Matthew, LT, USN Fontanetta, Joseph, Maj, USMC Hannan, Jack, ENS, USN Hayes, Andrew, Capt, USMC Hellman, Thomas, 2d Lt, USSF Hernandez, Steven, SSgt, USAF Higgins, James, GySgt, USMC Hilton, Justin, SGT, USA 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 22nd Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children 2 Sm 5:1-7, 10, Mk 3:22-30 9:00 AM | John Belt Tuesday, January 23rd St. Vincent, Deacon & Martyr St. Marianne Cope, Virgin 2 Sm 6:12b-15, 17-19, Mk 3:31-35 9:00 AM | Carole Walker Wednesday, January 24th St. Francis de Sales, Bishop, Religious Founder, & Doctor of the Church 2 Sm 7:4-17, Mk 4:1-20 9:00 AM | Al Iacono Thursday, January 25th The Conversion of St. Paul, Apostle Acts 22:3-16, Mk 16:15-18 7:00 AM | Donald Bekteshi 9:00 AM | Stephen D’Orazi Friday, January 26th St. Timothy & St. Titus, Bishops 2 Tm 1:1-8, Mk 4:26-34 9:00 AM | Mason McCulloch (living) Saturday, January 27th St. Angela Merici, Virgin 2 Sm 12:1-7a, 10-17, Mk 4:35-41 9:00 AM | Susan Williams 5:00 PM | John Kenlon Marion Lepore Maryjane Mortimer Lucy Di Re Eli Bekteshi Thomas J. Flynn, Sr. Neil Heaney Sunday, January 28th The Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Catholic Schools Week Begins Dt 18:15-20, 1 Cor 7:32-35, Mk 1:21-28 7:30 AM | People of the Parish 9:00 AM | John Howard 10:30 AM | Leon Michon, Jr. 12:00 Noon | Yolanda Spinetta Gina A. Corleto Concetta Cataudella Maria Borowiejska Donald Bekteshi Eli Bekteshi Italina Costa
Cover Art: Christ Calling His First Disciples. Artist: Adam Brenner (1800-1891).
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Second Collection Next Weekend for The Church in Need The monies collected at this time will be shared among three areas of the world where there is particular need for help: 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 affected by the war in Ukraine. Funds support pastoral care, catechesis, renovations, and seminary formation. Your support restores the Church and builds the future in this region. The Church in Latin America - For many in Latin America and the Caribbean, a rising secular culture, difficult 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 to share our Catholic faith with those who long to hear the Good News of Christ. The Church in Africa – The 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. Although the Church in Africa is growing, many still lack access to basic resources and pastoral care. Thank you for your generosity.
ST. MARY’S GIFT SHOP IS OPEN ON SUNDAYS AFTER THE 9:00, 10:30 AM, & 12:00 NOON MASSES WE HAVE BEAUTIFUL GIFT ITEMS FOR ALL OCCASIONS Located in the Parish Ministry Center 516-627-0385 ext. 1033
Readings and Questions for Faith Sharing on the Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Reading I: Deuteronomy 18:15-20 “A prophet like me will the Lord, your God, raise up for you from among your own kin; to him shall you listen. Reading II: 1 Corinthians 7:32-35 I should like you to be free of anxieties. Gospel: Mark 1:21-28 He commands even the unclean spirits and they obey him. Question for Adults: What are some of the “unclean spirits” in my life? Will I call upon Jesus to free me from them?
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Question for Children: Do I say a prayer to Jesus to help me when I am afraid, unhappy, lonely?
CHURCH OF SAINT MARY
PARISH GALA JUNE 15, 2024 MANHASSET BAY YACHT CLUB MORE DETAILS TO COME!
ST. MARY’S HIGH SCHOOL GAELS PARENTS ASSOCIATION CORDIALLY INVITES YOU TO
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ALL ARE WELCOME!
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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.
Daughters of Mary The Daughters of Mary will be going to Our Lady of Grace Spiritual Center on Sunday, January 21st, from 4:00 to 6:00 PM to make bracelets and explore the friendships in their lives, inspired by Mary and Elizabeth at the Visitation. Thank you Laura Sciametta, a Daughter of Mary mom, for organizing the project. Our Lady of Grace is thrilled to welcome our junior members of the Rosary Society to the Center! Thank you all for your support and enthusiasm! Stay tuned for photos in an upcoming bulletin.
Looking Ahead to February and March: Thursday, February 8th - Rosary 101. All parishioners are invited. Details forthcoming. Friday, February 9th - Our monthly Rosarian meeting at 10:00 AM after Mass. Saturday, February 10th - Baked Goods for the Columbiettes Drop-Off at 3:00 PM. Wednesday, February 14th - Ash Wednesday Thursday, March 14th - Rosary Society Lenten Day of Recollection Friday, March 15th - Lenten Soup Supper hosted by the Daughters of Mary. All parishioners are invited. Details in a future bulletin.
Society of St. Vincent de Paul In this Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus says: “Come after me, and I will make you fishers of men.” As disciples, we are called to continue God’s work on earth. Taking care of God’s poor is indeed living gospel values. This month, through your gifts, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul was able to assist families by providing food, paying utility, rent and other bills. May God Bless You! 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. Thank you for your continued support.
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Parish Social Ministry S T. M A R Y’ S F O C U S G R O U P (Friends Offering Care, Understanding and Support) presents
IN OUR MASTER YEARS:
PRACTICING GRATITUDE IN CONNECTION WITH OTHERS AND GOD with Dr. Patricia Pitta A special discussion focused on finding joy and practicing gratitude by connecting with others in the later stages of life or after the loss of a loved one.
ALL ARE INVITED Friday, February 2nd 12:00 Noon - 1:30 PM in the Marian Room Cost Per Person $10.00 Light Lunch of Sandwiches and cookies to be Served RSVP to Bill Urig (dorisbilljag98@aol.com) or Esther Markiewicz (epmark416@aol.com) by January 29th. Mail Checks Payable to St. Mary’s Parish Social Ministry Focus Group to 1300 Northern Blvd., Manhasset, NY 11030 or drop it off at the Parish Office. Dr. Pitta is a clinical and family psychologist practicing in Manhasset and is the chair of the Mental Health Ministry of St. Mary’s. For more details on Pat’s credentials, visit her website drpatriciapitta.com.
Respect Life Ministry Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children In the United States, January 22nd has been designated a particular day of prayer and penance — the “Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children.” In addition to the special prayers of that day’s Mass, as individuals, we can observe the day through penitential practices of prayer, fasting and/or almsgiving. Perhaps fasting from a meal, or offering some other sacrifice or act of penance for this intention, or by prayer such as the following [from RespectLife.org/day-7] Father and maker of all, you adorn all creation with splendor and beauty, and fashion human lives in your image and likeness. Awaken in every heart reverence for the work of your hands, and renew among your people a readiness to nurture and sustain your precious gift of life. Grant this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God forever and ever. Amen “A great prayer for life is urgently needed, a prayer which will rise up throughout the world. Through special initiatives and in daily prayer, may an impassioned plea rise to God, the Creator and lover of life, from every Christian community, from every group and association, from every family and from the heart of every believer.” - Pope Saint John Paul II, Evangelium vitae For more information about St. Mary’s Respect Life Ministry, email RespectLife@StMary.ws The Third Sunday in Ordinary Time | January 21, 2024
Catholic Academic Cheerfu f l
THE SCHOOLS OF ST. MARY
SMHS: Students Making the Grade with Honors It’s hard to believe that the first quarter of the academic year is done and in the books at St. Mary’s High School. In the weeks leading up to Christmas break, students were not only waiting in joyful anticipation to celebrate the birth of Jesus – they were celebrating academic achievements with one another. As a new tradition, students who achieved first and second honors for the marking period were acknowledged during the Monday morning school-wide assembly. Principal Gerard J. Buckley presented each student with a certificate of achievement, and all recipients were celebrated by their classmates. We are proud of these students who made the grades with honors during the first marking period! Congratulations and continued success, Gaels!
St. Mary’s High School Honor Roll Marking Period I: 2023-2024 Academic Year FIRST HONORS GRADE 12 CHUJIANG CAI ALYSA CANGEMI SOPHIA CANO TAYLOR CLAYTON JONATHAN COHEN HAYDEN DENGEL DENNIS DOHERTY ERIC DROBINKO LEIGH DUBOIS JILLIAN EBRAHEM-DEPASS BROOKE FLANNELLY ARTHUR HALL DAKOTA HANSEN SAMUEL HERNANDEZ JOSHUA HUERTA YOUN HUR CARIM JALLOH CHAZZ EAN ALEXANDRE JEAN-PIERRE CHIU HUNG KWAN ALYSHA LAMARTINE GAYLE LOPEZ SOFIA MALDONADO JEEVAN MATHEW CHRISTOPHER MCENANEY ALEXIS MONTJOY ANTHONY MORELLO LINDSEY NAJERA JORDAN NORRIS RIHANNA PASCAL HUNTER RICE SOFIA RIVERO VANESSA SAVAGE
SECOND HONORS GRADE 12 ANGELINA BERRIOS CLARENCE DARBY BINGYI DONG AARON DURANT AMANDA JACOBUS ANTHONIO NAPIER KYLE PENA JORGE RODRIGUEZ NEIL SENGUPTA JOSIAH TATE ZOE TAUZARD ARELIUS VENDRELL GRADE 11 AVA BARRETT
JAMES SCI ABIGAIL SULLIVAN ANASTASIA SUTTON GRADE 11 AMAXINNE ABRILLA GISELE ADAMES CAROL AGUASACO SAMANTHA AVDOULOS DIVINE AWOLEKE VINCENZO BIVONA CHLOE BROJAN NATALIA CABRERA TESSA CARRANO TIMOTHY CELESTIN ESTHER CHOI DYLAN CURRAN ADRIANA D’ESPOSITO GRACE DIFONZO AVA DOBASH GRACE ENGLISH KATHERINE ENGLISH JULIA FABIO JUNQI GAO ELLA GRUNWALD ABIGAIL GUIHEEN SOFIA KAMMAS SOPHIE KWON MATTEO LATERZA AUDRA LEDWITH ALEXANDER LI STEVEN LIN GABRIELLA MATEO BRENDAN MITACEK DANIEL MOHAN KENDALL POMPY CLAIRE FITZPATRICK NATALIA GRAHAM STEPHEN JOHNSTON VANESSA MULHALL KATE PEROS SKY PRIESTER RICARDO RAMOS DILRAJ SINGH YVENA ST CYR ELLISON VISCONTI GRADE 10 ATROY ANDERSON LAILA CARR ROHAN DANIEL ADRIAN DESMOINEAUX
DANIEL RACAN ANNA SHIM ELIZABETH SHUM GABRIELLE SOLOMON JEAN-PIERRE UYS ABIGAIL WARNER N’KAYLA WASHINGTON RYAN WERNER GARY WONG WILLIAM YEE CLAIRE YOON JESSICA ZAWADZKI GRADE 10 LEXA ABELLARD ELIZABETH AGBATA EMMA ALAMEDA VANESSA ANTUNES KENNEDY ARTEMUS CAROLINE BARDI CATERINA BOOTSMA GIOVANNA BRUNO TATUM BUELL-ALHADEFF MADISON CASARES JOANNE CICERON WILLIAM CUNEO EMILY DEFALCO GABRIELLA DELLA RATTA YASINE FARADI MAKENNA FAY AMANDA GALIOTO MARLOWE GENILCHIN ANDREW HARFORD MARSHALL JAMRON SYLVIA LEE SAOIRSE MCNAMARA MICHAEL FAY STEVEN FORTUNE SETH HELLMAN NICHOLAS JEUDY SERENE KWON AIDAN SAVINON TRISTAN THOMPSON GRADE 9 KISABELLA BERNARDO MICHELLE CHARLES KELSI CORLEY ARIA ECKERT ANDREW JOHN EVANGELOS KARAKOSTAS ROBERT KELLER
RUTH MEKAKO NICHOLAS MONTES CRISTIAN MORENO MARISSA NEICE ANNIKA PACHECO ETHAN PAE GIANNA PARONE GRACE ROMITO CHRISLY SUJUSTE EDITH SUTTON KEIRA TATJE TIANA THOMPSON SABRINA VAN HOLT KING MAN XUE GRADE 9 FRANXINNE ABRILLA JASON CAPUTO JOSEPH CARRANO GABRIELLA CHAN GUERDA-RENEE COULOUTE ANDREW CURRAN ADRIANA FRISINA ARIANA HIYO JILL NAINGGOLAN GABRIELLA PALMA LEILAH PEREZ ASHLEY RICE REENA RIVERA LILA SABETAY ALEXANDRIA SCANLON CONNOR SMITH JAKOB WIEST ISABELLA YEE DOMINICK YUN
RYAN LAWRENCE MICHAEL LELIA EMILY LEVERAGE KATIE MAROTTA CARLY MARTINS KIMORA MERISTIL JULIANA MEYN DYLAN NAGRI EUSI PATTERSON NOAH PATTERSON BREANNA PEREZ THALIA PERSAUD AVA RICCIARDI
St. Mary’s High School Catholic Highlights of Italy St. Mary’s High School is excited to be bringing 20 students to Italy on a Pilgrimage in February 2024. Our chaplain, Fr. Dominik Wegiel, will accompany these students as they experience the religious and classical highlights of Italy, seeing the various religious sites in Venice, Assisi, Padua, Florence and Rome. 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, and the drawing will take place February 1st. 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.”
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Religious Education Dear St. Mary’s Family, The start of a new year brings the opportunity to reflect on ways to deepen our relationship with Christ. “I am the vine, you are the branches.” On these words of Jesus which describe our union with Him, the whole sacred teaching of the Mystical Body of Christ is founded. Through weekly catechism, students learn how we are all being incorporated in Christ, who nourishes us the way the vine makes fruitful the branches which are joined to it. It is a blessing to strengthen every student’s desire to discover how to say yes to Christ’s invitation to “abide in Him.” We are so grateful to St. Mary Catechists who continue to share the teachings of our Catholic faith with much love and commitment. With the arrival of winter’s snow, the help of our traffic safety and control volunteers becomes especially crucial to carrying out our program. Thank you all for your dedication and generous giving of time. May God’s grace fill us with his divine love, Mrs. Granieri
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are offered this week in loving memory of
Dr. Peter J. Calabretta, Sr.
Please note our policy whereby you will be able to reserve only two Masses during the first two weeks of the opening of the Mass Intentions Book for the third quarter of 2024. 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, Sunday 9:30 AM to 2:00 PM or call (516-6270385) or email (information@stmary.ws) for other options. Let the little children come to me... (Matt 19:14)
All Children Are Invited to Participate in Children’s Liturgy of the Word Every Sunday at the 9:00 AM Mass
BLOOD DRIVE TODAY SUNDAY, JANUARY 21ST 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM IN THE MARIAN ROOM
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A weekly support group for the bereaved and those struggling with unresolved loss will begin on February 29, 2024.
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The session will run for ten consecutive weeks on Thursdays from 1:303:00 PM. 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, or sibling – including non-parishioners and people of other faiths.
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 FEBRUARY 8
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.
Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
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
An Adoration Prayer
What is a Knights of Columbus Family?
Canticle — Isaiah 12:1-6
We are Catholic families building a bridge to our faith.
Joy of God’s ransomed people
Our lives, time, efforts, and resources are dedicated to these values: Charity. Unity. Fraternity. Patriotism.
If anyone thirsts, let him come to me and drink (John 7:37) I give you thanks, O Lord; though you have been angry with me, your anger has abated, and you have consoled me.
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.
God indeed is my savior; I am confident and unafraid. My strength and my courage is the Lord, and he has been my savior.
Interested? Please call: Tony Racioppo 917 539 0859 Dan Garcia 516 358 1817
With joy you will draw water at the fountain of salvation, and say on that day: Give thanks to the Lord, acclaim his name; among the nations make known his deeds, proclaim how exalted is his name.
Ladies interested in joining the Columbiettes Please contact Maura Clifford at Macliff56@gmail.com
Sing praise to the Lord for his glorious achievement; let this be known throughout all the earth. Marriage Struggling?
Shout with exultation, O city of Zion, for great in your midst is the Holy One of Israel! Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen. Antiphon The Lord has worked marvels for us; make it known to the ends of the world. Antiphon Ring out your joy to God our strength.
Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament with Closing Benediction Mondays 3:00 - 5:00 PM in the Church
Do you feel alone? Are you frustrated or angry with each other? Do you argue or have you just stopped talking to each other? Does talking about it only make it worse? x Are you separated or divorced, or thinking about separation or divorce? x x x x
Another marriage-saving weekend is coming to the Metro/New York Area: April 26-28,4-6 2024 November, 2022 The Retrouvaille Program helps couples through difficult times in their marriages. To be connected directly and confidentially to someone who can help, or to register, contact:
1-800-470-2230 or
www.helpourmarriage.org
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
Long Island/Metro Retrouvaille is a 5013c non-profit, peer ministry. Couples of all faiths, or no faith, are encouraged to attend, and no one is ever turned away for lack of funds.
Retrouvaille (Retro vi – French for rediscover)
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Because No Marriage is Beyond Hope
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In Session with Dr. Patricia Pitta Forget Making Resolutions: Make Positive Intentions The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me. My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise him. (Psalm 28:7) In the New Year, people make and break their resolutions quite rapidly. Only 9% keep their resolutions for one year. By mid-February, 80% of people break their resolutions. Most resolutions revolve around weight loss, doing exercise, and improving mental health. Quite important goals! The issue is that the resolutions are based on starting a New Year with the idea of hope and wishes guiding you and not a plan based on positive intentions. When you make positive intentions, they are informed by love, creativity, kindness, appreciation, openness and receptivity to make changes. So, before you set a resolution, your mind and body need to be ready to receive the hope and desire included in your positive intention(s). You want to eat less, drink less, … and do more … For the sake of ability to relate to the topic, I will pick that you want to make changes in the way you eat and drink. You need to ready yourself through preparing your mind, body, and kitchen to having the appropriate foods and drinks available. You need to place love in your mind and body instead of overeating and drinking too much. There is no better way to do that than preparing yourself for change through praying to the Holy Spirit for guidance regarding your intentions. HE will guide your actions and thoughts in the process of
change. Showing love towards yourself is setting the appropriate surroundings that will help you succeed and thrive. Before you eat, pray to the Holy Spirit and ask, “Is this food or substance good for me?” It can be that simple. If you get the answer, “No,” then do something else and give yourself a chance to pick a healthier item or not partake at that moment. You have heard the statement, “think before you act.” Give yourself a chance to think before you act. What we put in our mouth needs to become intentional, not just a reaction. Another important aspect of following through on an intention is to become disciplined in your thoughts around your intention. Set a plan you can follow. Make your intention simple. For example, I know it is important for me to get healthy. Practice that thought, believe that thought, pray on the intention. When you feel you have internalized this intention, then set your resolutions with a plan. If you want to lose weight, get rid of the problematic foods in your pantry, or give them to someone who can eat those foods. Shop for appropriate foods. Set up food intake menus for you to follow. Write down everything you eat before you eat it. And, before you choose your food or eat it, pray to the Holy Spirit to help you chose the best selections to fulfill your intentions and be successful with your resolutions. It is essential that your resolutions be realistic. That means that they are attainable. Surrender to loving yourself by following through and giving yourself that special gift of completion. If you find yourself not following through, forgive yourself and start anew.
requires you to find ways to deal with the old desires through finding the strength, resolve and reasoning that you will change your thoughts and behaviors and be loving and positive to yourself. Yes, it is all about how you will treat yourself. Love yourself as God loves you, with your whole heart, mind, and being. Treat yourself as special. If you are going to a special event, you prepare what you will wear. Prepare for change by making a positive intention, pray to the Holy Spirit, create a welldefined plan followed by action with love, discipline, and care for yourself by eating and drinking that which is healthy for you. Whatever behavior you want to change, use these principles, and don’t give up! If your eating and drinking behaviors are driven by feelings of anxiety, seek psychological help. Research indicates that over 50% of the population at some time in their life experiences mental health concerns. There is a saying, “Consult a psychologist, the outcome is a better life.” Below is a prayer for change. Keep it in your pocket and say it before you choose the food or drink you want. Prayer for change: As I think about the changes I want to make, I pray to you, my dear Lord, for strength and guidance and to the Holy Spirit for direction to lead me on a path to change that will make me healthier. My changes will affect everyone I touch with love and strength in your Name. Amen. Dr. Pitta is a Clinical and Family Psychologist practicing in Manhasset and is the chair of the Mental Health Ministry of St. Mary’s. For more about Dr. Pitta, visit her website drpatriciapitta.com.
To break a long-term behavior or pattern is usually a process that The Third Sunday in Ordinary Time | January 21, 2024