Church of Saint Mary Parish Bulletin: January 8, 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 9th

The Baptism of the Lord Is 42:1-4, 6-7, Acts 10:34-38, Mt 3:13-17

9:00 AM | Elizabeth & Patrick Muchow (living)

Tuesday, January 10th

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

Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI Ann O’Keefe May

Eugene Knowles

Richard J. Rice

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

Florence Feltych Marian Macina

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

Heb 2:5-12, Mk 1:21-28 9:00 AM | Patrick Edwards

Wednesday, January 11th Heb 2:14-18, Mk 1:29-39 9:00 AM | William Madden Plante

Thursday, January 12th

Heb 3:7-14, Mk 1:40-45

7:00 AM | Richard Masterson 9:00 AM } Timothy Nawn

Friday, January 13th

St. Hilary, Bishop & Doctor of the Church Heb 4:1-5:11, Mk 2:1-12 9:00 AM | Christopher Mottola (living)

Saturday, January 14th Heb 4:12-16, Mk 2:13-17

9:00 AM | Cecilia Perez 5:00 PM | Thomas J. Flynn, Sr. Maura Molloy Edith Arienti Alfred Lepore Vincnet P. Tabone Donna Rossi

Sunday, January 15th

The Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Is 49:3, 5-6, 1 Cor 1:1-3, Jn 1:29-34

7:30 AM | Stuart Gardner 9:00 AM | Anthony Bascone 10:30 AM | People of the Parish 12:00 Noon | Tony Trombino

Tiffany Laura Brodvin James T. Kelly

Mary Sides

Richard Augeri

Peggy Karmerski (living)

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 Epiphany of the Lord | January 8, 2023

STATEMENT

DATE:

December 31, 2022

RE: Death of Pope Benedict XVI

FROM: Most Reverend John O. Barres, Bishop, Diocese of Rockville Centre

This morning, upon hearing of the death of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, we give thanks to God with Our Holy Father Pope Francis for the leadership of a great theologian and pope whose holiness and missionary spirit impacted immensely the 20th and 21st centuries.

Growing up in Nazi Germany and experiencing firsthand the bitter fruits of Nazi ideology, Pope Benedict XVI understood that ideas have consequences in history.

As a result, throughout his life, as a priest, professor, bishop, cardinal and pope, he championed the Catholic belief in the harmony of Faith and Reason – a principle that is so critical to the unity of Truth and so vital to Catholic identity, missionary activity, harmonious ecumenical and interreligious charity and peace in the world.

The magnitude of the historical influence and significance of Pope Benedict’s systematic, liturgical and biblical theology cannot be completely known in the present. But it will be great, and it will grow over time like the influence of the teachings of St. Augustine, St. Thomas Aquinas, and St. John Henry Cardinal Newman.

For example, Pope Benedict XVI’s biblical theology and spirituality , so beautifully expressed in the three volumes of Jesus of Nazareth , his apostolic exhortation Verbum Domini and his call to all Catholics to read, study, meditate, pray, contemplate and live the inspired Sacred Scriptures are already key dimensions of the New Evangelization.

Echoing his predecessor, Pope Saint John Paul II, Pope Benedict encouraged a new and more integrated maturity in biblical scholarship – a “comprehensive exegesis” rather than exclusive use of one method alone ( Fides et Ratio 55 and the Foreword to Jesus of Nazareth I). The result is a ferment in biblical scholarship and its application in the pastoral sphere that continues to gain ground and momentum.

Pope Benedict called us to a “sacramental mysticism” that is “social in character” and agape driven (Deus Caritas Est 14). Harnessing the power of the Mass, harnessing this “sacramental mysticism,” leads the Church to a dynamic Gospel of Life and Social Justice mission in our globalized society.

In his weekly audiences, Pope Benedict XVI engaged in a “catechesis of prayer” in which he explained how authentic spiritual life and spiritual growth have to be founded on the rock of the objective truths of the Catholic faith – the truths of the Creed, the Sacraments, Moral Teaching and Prayer.

During his pontificate, Pope Benedict XVI invited the universal Church to live three special years: a Year of St. Paul (2008), a Year for Priests (2009), and a Year of Faith (2012).

During the Year of St. Paul, he asked every Catholic to rediscover Paul’s letters, Paul’s Road to Damascus Conversion and his missionary spirit.

During the Year for Priests, Pope Benedict XVI invited priests to deep conversion, deep holiness, deep mission and a devotion to the Patron of all Priests, St. John Vianney, the Cure of Ars.

In this time, as always, the Holy Father echoed the words of the First Letter of Peter in his life and relationship with priests : “I exhort the presbyters among you, as a fellow presbyter and witness to the sufferings of Christ and one who has a share in the glory to be revealed. Tend the flock in your midst…” And h e asked all of us to pray and sacrifice for a new harvest of holy and zealous 21st century priests.

Finally, during the Year of Faith, Pope Benedict XVI asked us to open our minds, hearts and souls to an expansion of the gift of faith in the Digital Age.

Today, we pray for the soul of this great pope and give thanks for how the Holy Spirit led him and inspired us.

Stewards of God’s Gifts

Upon seeing the Star of Bethlehem, the magi go to meet Jesus and do Him homage.

Living Stewardship ~ Pillar of Hospitality: The magi gave Jesus the gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh. Jesus told us that what we do for the least of our brothers and sisters, we do for Him. So, this week, what gifts will you give to Jesus through your hospitality to others?

The collection for Sunday, January 1, 2023 amounted to $26,635.00

The collection for Sunday, January 2, 2022 amounted to $23,032.00

The collection for Sunday, December 25, 2022 amounted to $20,372.00

The collection for Sunday, December 26, 2021 amounted to $23,024.00

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.

Celebrating “little” Christmas?

The Gift Shop is open today 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

The Gift Shop will be closed the remainder of January.

Mass Intentions Book

for April 1, 2023 - June 30, 2023 opened on Wednesday, December 28, 2022.

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.

Readings and Questions for Faith Sharing on the Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

Reading I: Isaiah 49:3, 5-6 I will make you a light to the nations.

Reading II: 1 Corinthians 1:1-3 Grace ro you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Gospel: John 1:29-34 Behold, the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world.

Question for Adults: Have I heard God’s call to serve? How have I responded?

Question for Children: What are some ways that I can serve God?

Benedict XVI: Exploring his nearly 8 years on the See of Peter

By Veronica Scarisbrick

As the late Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI lies in state in St. Peter’s Basilica, we take a look back over the nearly 8 years of his papacy, starting with the choice of his pontifical name through to his shock resignation. It was the afternoon of April 19, 2005 when white smoke billowed out of the Sistine Chapel chimney to announce the election of a new Pope. Moments later the bells of St. Peter’s pealed loudly in celebration. And the people of Rome heard and flocked to the square in great numbers only just in time to hear the customary announcement ‘We have a new pope’, in Latin. When they heard the name, Joseph and then Ratzinger, they cheered. They immediately recognized a prominent and familiar figure in the Catholic Church. After all, he had been one of the late John Paul II’s closest advisors for over two decades. And when the new Successor of Peter appeared at the central balcony of the Basilica in his white cassock, following in the footsteps of his predecessor who had broken new ground in this respect, he addressed the crowds: “After the great Pope John Paul II”, he said, the Cardinals have elected me, a simple and humble laborer in the vineyard of the Lord.”

Pursuit of peace

But the real surprise came when he announced he would take the name “Benedict.” The last Successor of Peter to take that name had been elected in 1914. Austrian Cardinal Christoph Schönborn, one of the Cardinals to elect him explains: “It was evidently a signal… he drew inspiration from Benedict XV, a pope who pursued peace at a time of war, and from a monk, Saint Benedict, patron Saint of Europe.”

Expert theologian

Who exactly was this German-born Pope? He was born at Marktl am Inn, a small town of Upper Bavaria on the Austrian border on April 16, 1927. His university years had been taken up with philosophical and theological studies from 1946 to 1951, and ended with a doctoral dissertation centred around the notion of the people of God in Saint Augustine and a postdoctoral work on Saint Bonaventure, a Franciscan theologian from the thirteenth century. His theological qualifications led to a teaching position at the University of Bonn, until he was called to Rome in 1962 to attend the Second Vatican Council as an expert. When the Council ended in 1965, he went back to Germany, once again to teach, this time at the University of Tübingen. Then, in 1977, Pope Paul VI appointed him Archbishop of Munich. Later, in 1981, Pope John Paul II appointed him as Prefect of the then-Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith (CDF), a position he held for over two decades until his election to the papacy.

Familiar figure in the Vatican

It was during these latter years as Prefect of the CDF that he became a familiar figure in Vatican circles, in a special way at Vatican Radio, where he crossed the threshold many times. The future Benedict XVI joined us in our studios first as cardinal to offer us a self-portrait, saying: “All I can say is I come from a very simple and humble family, and I don’t really feel like a cardinal. In Germany I lived in a small town...and there I feel at home.” And then later, as Pope, when less than a year into his pontificate he was back at his radio station once again. It was March 3, 2006, and this time his words were of encouragement: “To help build this great family that knows no frontiers, in which we are all brothers and sisters in the multiplicity of cultures and languages and thus constitute a peace-making force.”

Gifted with words

Certainly, if one had to identify the legacy of Benedict XVI, his extraordinary ability with words both in print and in the spoken form would come to mind. Starting from his homily during Holy Mass to mark the beginning of his Petrine Ministry, on April 24, 2005:

“The Pastor must be inspired by Christ’s holy zeal: for him it is not a matter of indifference that so many people are living in a desert. And there are so many kinds of deserts. There is the desert of poverty, the desert of hunger and thirst, of abandonment, of loneliness, of destroyed love… The Church and all her pastors, like Christ, must set out to lead people out of the desert.”

Then beyond his moving homilies, there were his addresses during the weekly General Audiences and the many speeches he delivered in the public square on Apostolic Journeys. Those to English-speaking countries stand out: the United States, Australia, and the United Kingdom.

And in the written word there were many documents and three encyclicals: Deus Caritas Est (God is Love) in 2005; Spe Salvi (Saved in Hope) in 2007; Caritas in Veritate (Charity in Truth) in 2009; and also publications, to quote but one: the well-known Jesus of Nazareth trilogy.

Shock resignation

The gesture that most astonished the world was Benedict XVI’s resignation. It took place on February 28, 2013, and left the world in shock. No Roman Pontiff had done this for almost six centuries. Since that day he became known as Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI. And in the twilight years of his life, he retired within the Vatican walls, continuing to write, and leading a quiet life of prayer and meditation, until his death on December 31, 2022.

Ed: This article was taken from the Vatican News website, vaticannews.va. It was edited for readability and to fit on this page.

The Spiritual Testament of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI

The Holy See released the Spiritual Testament of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, dated August 29, 2006.

My spiritual testament

When, at this late hour of my life, I look back on the decades I have wandered through, I see first of all how much reason I have to give thanks. Above all, I thank God Himself, the giver of all good gifts, who has given me life and guided me through all kinds of confusion; who has always picked me up when I began to slip, who has always given me anew the light of his countenance. In retrospect, I see and understand that even the dark and arduous stretches of this path were for my salvation and that He guided me well in those very stretches.

I thank my parents, who gave me life in difficult times and prepared a wonderful home for me with their love, which shines through all my days as a bright light until today. My father’s clear-sighted faith taught us brothers and sisters to believe and stood firm as a guide in the midst of all my scientific knowledge; my mother’s heartfelt piety and great kindness remain a legacy for which I cannot thank her enough. My sister has served me selflessly and full of kind concern for decades; my

brother has always paved the way for me with the clear-sightedness of his judgements, with his powerful determination, and with the cheerfulness of his heart; without this ever-new going ahead and going along, I would not have been able to find the right path.

I thank God from the bottom of my heart for the many friends, men and women, whom He has always placed at my side; for the co-workers at all stages of my path; for the teachers and students He has given me. I gratefully entrust them all to His goodness. And I would like to thank the Lord for my beautiful home in the Bavarian foothills of the Alps, in which I was able to see the splendour of the Creator Himself shining through time and again. I thank the people of my homeland for allowing me to experience the beauty of faith time and again. I pray that our country will remain a country of faith and I ask you, dear compatriots, not to let your faith be distracted. Finally, I thank God for all the beauty I was able to experience during the various stages of my journey, but especially in Rome and in Italy, which has become my second home.

I ask for forgiveness from the bottom of my heart from all those whom I have wronged in some way.

What I said earlier of my compatriots, I now say to all who were entrusted to my service in the Church: Stand firm in the faith! Do not be confused! Often it seems as if science - on the one hand, the natural sciences; on the other, historical research (especially the exegesis of the Holy Scriptures) - has irrefutable insights to offer that are contrary to the Catholic faith. I have witnessed from times long past the changes in natural science and have seen how apparent certainties against the faith vanished, proving themselves not to be science but

philosophical interpretations only apparently belonging to sciencejust as, moreover, it is in dialogue with the natural sciences that faith has learned to understand the limits of the scope of its affirmations and thus its own specificity.For 60 years now, I have accompanied the path of theology, especially biblical studies, and have seen seemingly unshakeable theses collapse with the changing generations, which turned out to be mere hypotheses: the liberal generation (Harnack, Jülicher, etc.), the existentialist generation (Bultmann, etc.), the Marxist generation. I have seen, and see, how, out of the tangle of hypotheses, the reasonableness of faith has emerged and is emerging anew. Jesus Christ is truly the Way, the Truth, and the Life - and the Church, in all her shortcomings, is truly His Body.

Finally, I humbly ask: pray for me, so that the Lord may admit me to the eternal dwellings, despite all my sins and shortcomings. For all those entrusted to me, my heartfelt prayer goes out day after day.

Benedictus PP XVI.

Prayer for Pope Benedict XVI

Almighty ever-living God, who made Pope Benedict XVI a wise teacher of your people, a gentle shepherd of your flock, and a faithful pastor of your Church, grant in your kindness that your humble servant, who in this life believed in you and loved you, may now receive your mercy and rejoice in your presence for ever in the glory of the Saints.

Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Copyright © 2022, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Washington, DC. All rights reserved. Photo: Catholic News Service.

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.”

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RCIA and Adult Faith Formation

Join a Prayer Group for Lent!

Sr. Teresa is organizing a Lenten Prayer Group to meet once a week during the Lenten Season. If you would like to be part of this group, please call or email Sister to register. If you have never been in a prayer group and would like some instruction, Sister will be happy to work with you. Give her a call. Please make your call or email between January 10th and January 30th so there is time for Sister to reserve the day and area where the meetings will be held.

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.

Parish Social Ministry

ST. MARY’S FOCUS GROUP 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

All Are Invited to a Catholic Theology Discussion

Lamenting Suffering in the Light of Christ

January 21, 2023 at 10:00 AM in the Ministry Center

Presenter: Mrs. Marie Granieri

Human suffering comes in a multitude of forms that can be expressed visibly or stay concealed beneath the surface of what the eye can see. In his Apostolic letter, On the Christian Meaning of Human Suffering (Salvifici Dorloris), Pope Saint John Paul II states that “Suffering, like all human things, finds its true meaning in Jesus Christ. And when tethered to the anchor of God’s love, we discover the redemptive meaning of every form of human suffering.”

Drawing from the teaching of Pope Saint John Paul II, the presentation will share insights on:

The quest for an answer to the question of the meaning of suffering. How does human suffering permeate the salvific beauty of Christ in daily life? How can we entrust suffering to God through lament as a spiritual practice?

Uniting one’s suffering to Christ does not come easily. Every personal experience of suffering raises the great question of “why.” But Christ answers this question from the cross, saying “Take up your cross and follow me.” In this way, Mrs. Granieri will share how the salvific meaning of suffering is revealed.

Mrs. Granieri holds multiple degrees including a Masters in Sacred Theology.

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.

From Mari Brady, President, Ranger Rosary Ministry:

Dear St. Mary’s Rosary Society members, I hope you are well. We have received your two boxes of Ranger Rosaries of November 9th. The rosaries are lovely and will be greatly appreciated by the men and women who are blessed to receive them.

God bless you and this country, Mari Brady

We are so grateful to all the members who participate in the Ranger Rosary Ministry, and all their good works! For more information, especially if you would like to join our group, contact rosarysociety@stmary.ws

Ranger Rosaries:

This ministry’s purpose is:

• To pray for peace in our world, and for the safety and protection of our nation’s service men and women and their families--especially for those who have been placed on our Parish Military Prayer List by their loved ones and for the men and women who will receive the rosaries we make.

• To make rosaries for our troops preparing to be deployed, or being treated in military or VA hospitals.

• For more information, visit www.resurrectionmd.org/rangerrosaries

Society of St. Vincent de Paul

Today we celebrate the feast of the Epiphany, where the Magi find the newborn king and offer him gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh. In the spirit of the Magi, please put your gift in the St. Vincent de Paul Poor Box so that comfort and peace can once again be given to a newborn child.

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.

Parish Social Ministry

St. Mary’s Families Bring Christmas Dinner to Local Families in Need

The Parish Social Ministry office is so thankful to the Karcic and Fleck families for their unbelievably generous and caring effort to supply Christmas meals to many of the families we serve out of the Parish Social Ministry office.

The Karcic’s and the Fleck’s, both active in the St. Mary’s community, have raised over $40,000 in the past 3 years to provide over 130 meals to local families. These meals, averaging $400 per family, consisted of everything a family would need to put together a celebratory dinner for one of the holiest days of the year. The effort was obviously successful but was also unique in the sense that it encouraged many families in the community to gather and truly celebrate the blessed gift of giving to those in need.

Over 40 families met at the grocery stores (kids jumped in to help as well), shopped together, and then spent the evening before Christmas Eve delivering their feast supplies to local families in need. The families they provided food and supplies to were so appreciative and were happy to welcome these donors into their homes for what was an undeniably joyous and kind effort.

One family provided for said, “This year has been difficult for my son and I but, knowing we have your support of people like you certainly helps. Please know, we will never forget your kind and generous gesture. Thank you again from the bottom of our hearts. May God continue to bless your efforts.” Another stated, “I can’t begin to express what your gift means to me and my son. The delivery of the groceries, the time and energy behind the scenes is greatly appreciated and will go to extreme good use. Being a single mother is a burden but your actions have really lighten the load. For that, again thank you!!!”

In addition to this celebratory giving event, the group used the last of the funds to donate non-perishable food items and grocery store gift cards to the Parish Social Ministry Office. Their efforts will continue to help those struggling to put food on the table far into 2023.

The Parish Social Ministry office is extending our sincerest thank you to all of the families who participated in this event and to the Karcic’s and the Fleck’s for organizing this generous and impactful effort!

Religious Education Happy New Year!

Reflecting on Pope Benedict’s life of devotion to Christ, I recall this most beautiful teaching in his book, Pilgrim Fellowship of Faith – the Church as Communion. He states, “Our task as Christians is clear. It is both simple and very great. It is a matter of witnessing to God, of opening up the darkened windows so that his light may shine among us. That there may be room for his presence, for it is true that where God is – there is heaven there – even in the tribulations of our daily living, life becomes bright. The Christian faith is being touched by God and witnessing to Him.”

As we begin 2023 together, let us increase the number of places ready to more deeply receive God’s presence. Leaving the world, Pope Benedict’s words give us the most beautiful expression to offer the Lord when He comes. “Jesus I love you” is a profoundly beautiful way to begin the New Year and every day thereafter.

We look forward to resuming classes with our students, families and Catechists.

May the Blessed Mother of God keep us near her Son, Mrs. Granieri

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.

Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

Prayer of Adoration

I adore you, O Jesus, God of love, truly present in the Most Holy Sacrament.

I adore you who has come to your own but were not received by them.

I adore you, whom the majority of mankind rejected and despised.

I adore you, whom the impious incessantly offend by their sacrileges and blasphemies.

I adore you, who are grieved by the coldness and indifference of a vast number of Christians.

I adore you, O Infinite Goodness, who has wrought so many miracles, in order to reveal your love to us.

Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament with Benediction Mondays

3:00 - 5:00 PM

I adore you, with all the angels and saints, and with those chosen souls that are now already the blessed of your Father and are all aglow with burning love for you.

I adore you with all your friends, O Jesus!

With them I prostrate myself at the foot of the Altar, to offer you my most profound homage, to receive your Divine Inspiration, and to implore your grace.

Oh, how good it is for me to be here with you!

How sweet to hear the voice of my beloved!

O victim of divine love! A piercing cry breaks forth from your heart here on the altar, as it once did on Calvary; it is the cry of love; “I thirst,” you call to your children, “I thirst for your love! Come all, whom I love as my Father has loved me; come and quench the thirst that consumes me!

Lord Jesus, behold I come. My heart is small, but it is all yours.

You are a prisoner in our tabernacles, you the Lord of Lords!

And love it is, that holds you here as such!

You leave the tabernacle only to come to us, to unite yourself with the faithful soul and allow your divine love to reign within.

O King of love! Come, live and reign in me. I want no other law but the law of your love!

No, no, I henceforth desire to know nothing, neither of this world nor of what is in it, nor of myself; your love alone shall rule in me eternally.

O Jesus, grant me this grace! Break all my fetters, strip me of all that is not of yourself, in order that your love may be my life here below, and my happiness and delight in eternity, Amen.

Children’s Liturgy of the Word Sundays at the 9:00 AM Mass

What Is It? After the Opening Prayer, children gather and are dismissed from the church with a blessing by the priest, proceed to the chapel for the Sunday Readings and a short reflection on the Gospel, all on a level that children can understand. They are returned to the church at the beginning of the Creed.

Get Involved! We are in need of a few more people who would like to break open the Gospel reading for the children. Please consider sitting in on Sunday to see what it’s about and/or email Jane at bulletin@stmary.ws. The Epiphany of the Lord | January 8, 2023