Church of Saint Mary Parish Bulletin: July 21, 2024
Parish Mission Statement
We, the community of Saint Mary’s, Manhasset, building on our rich heritage of Catholic faith and tradition, center ourselves in the Eucharist and honor God in proclaiming the Good News of Jesus Christ.
Guided by the Holy Spirit, we seek to be the presence of Christ through our liturgical, educational and social ministries. We dedicate our time, talent and treasure to the service of all as we build the kingdom of God in our world. We commit to this mission in the name of Jesus Christ.
Church of Saint Mary
1300 Northern Boulevard
Manhasset, New York 11030 (516) 627-0385
Fax (516) 627-6070 www.saintmarysmanhasset.org
Schedule of Masses
Tursday 7:00 AM (when school is in session)
Monday–Friday 9:00 AM
Saturday 9:00 AM, 5:00 PM
Sunday 7:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 10:30 AM, 12:00 Noon
Sacrament of Penance
Saturdays from 4:00-4:45 PM and by appointment. Please call 627-0385.
Anointing of the Sick
Te Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick is celebrated in the Chapel on the second Sunday of the month following the 10:30 AM Mass. If you are unable to come to Church, please call the Parish Ofce to make arrangements for Anointing or to receive the Eucharist.
Parish Ofce
627-0385 | Fax 627-6070
Monday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday - Friday 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday - (phone only) 10:00 AM–1:30 PM
Sunday 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM
E-mail: information@stmary.ws
Parish Social Ministry
365-2705
Monday-Wednesday-Tursday 11:00 AM-3:00 PM
E-mail: kkosciusko@stmary.ws
St. Vincent de Paul Society: svdp@stmary.ws
Religious Education
627-4028
Monday 12:00 Noon-8:00 PM
Wednesday 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Tuesday and Tursday 9:00 AM–6:00 PM
Closed on Friday
PARISH DIRECTORY
Pastoral Staf
Rev. Fr. Robert A. Romeo Pastor 627-0385 | ext. 1004 pastor@stmary.ws
Te Schools of Saint Mary Nursery through 12th Grade
Very Rev. Dom Daniel Nash, Can. Reg. President 627-2711 president@stmary.ws
Norma Ragalli Staford Director of Admissions 627-2711 | ext 1084 nstaford@stmary.ws
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 Grifn ’02, ’06 Liaison for School Relations sgrifn@saintmarysmanhasset.org
St. Mary’s Elementary School 627-0184 www.stmary11030.org
Teresa A. Kemp Principal tkemp@stmary11030.org
St. Mary’s High School 627-2711 www.saintmaryshs.org
Gerard J. Buckley Principal gbuckley@saintmaryshs.org
A Refection by Father Anthony
JESUS, THE CHURCH, AND “THE SHEEP”
In today’s Gospel Reading, the Twelve Apostles return from their frst missionary journey, and the Church invites us to continue refecting on its authority and mission through the Liturgy of the Word.
In the First Reading from the Old Testament, the Prophet Jeremiah reveals that Israel’s leaders, through their godlessness and fanciful teachings, had led God’s people astray and scattered them. However, the prophet assured his listeners that God will send a Shepherd - a King and Son of David - to gather the lost sheep.
Te crowd gathering on the green grass (cf. Mark 6: 39) in today’s Gospel Reading is the start of “the remnant” that Jeremiah, in today’s First Reading, promised would be brought back to “the meadow of Israel.” Te people seem to sense that Jesus is the Lord, the Good Shepherd (cf. John 10: 11), the king they’ve been waiting for (cf. Hosea 3: 1–5).
Jesus, moved to pity, saw the crowd as sheep without a shepherd. In the Old Testament, Moses used this phrase to describe Israel’s need for “a shepherd” to succeed him (cf. Numbers 27:17). And as Moses, in the Old Testament, appointed Joshua as his successor to lead the people of Israel, now, in the New Testament, Jesus appoints the Twelve Apostles to continue shepherding His people here on earth. As chosen disciples, the Twelve were given the authority and mission to guide and lead the Church, just as Moses and Joshua did for Israel.
In His divine wisdom, Jesus foresaw that there were other sheep that did not belong to Israel’s fold but would hear His voice and be joined to the “one fock” of the “one shepherd.” Tis inclusivity, this open invitation, is a fundamental aspect of the Church.
In God’s plan, the Church is to seek out frst the lost sheep of the house of Israel and then to bring all nations into the fold (cf. Acts 13:36; Romans 1:16). In this way, the Church becomes a beacon of hope, welcoming all who seek spiritual nourishment and guidance, regardless of their background or origin.
In today’s Epistle (the 2nd Reading), Paul also refers to the Church as “a new creation,” in which those nations who were once far of from God are joined as “one new person” with the children of Israel. Tis “one new person” refers to the unity and equality of all believers in the Church, regardless of their previous status or nationality. It signifes the Church’s transformative power, bringing diverse individuals together into a unifed body.
As we sing in today’s Responsorial Psalm, through the Church, the Lord, our Good Shepherd, continues to lead people to the verdant pastures of the Kingdom, to the restful waters of Baptism. He anoints with the oil of confrmation and spreads the Eucharistic table before all people, flling their cups to overfowing. Te Church, therefore, is not just a physical entity, but a source of spiritual nourishment and comfort.
J Stewards of God’s Gifts
“Te Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want.”
Living Stewardship ~ Pillar of Prayer: Jesus wants to have a relationship with us. He loves us and wants to communicate with us (which means that we LISTEN as well as talk). Tis week, make a point to pray an extra fve minutes, or read a Scripture verse every day, or learn a new prayer. Build upon your relationship with the Lord.
Te collection for Sunday, July 14, 2024 amounted to $22,114.00.
Te collection for Sunday, July 16, 2023 amounted to $21,888.00.
Have you enrolled yet? Visit www.faithdirect.net. Our parish code is NY281.
We Care for Our Parish Community
Baptism
We celebrate Baptism at 1:30 PM on the second Sunday of the month and at 12:30 PM on the fourth Saturday of the month as scheduled. Please call the Parish Ofce at least one month in advance to see if a date is available and to arrange to fll out pre-baptismal paperwork. New parents are required to attend a Baptism preparation session held once every month. Tose chosen as sponsors for Baptism should lead lives in harmony with the Catholic faith and the role of Godparent.”
Marriage
At least six months before you plan to be married and before you make arrangements for the reception, please make an appointment with one of the priests to begin the necessary preparations.
Children’s Education
Saint Mary’s Elementary School ofers excellent education in the spirit of the Gospel from grades N, Pre-K to Eighth grade. For information call 627-0184.
Empowering Character, Innovation and Leadership in our students, Saint Mary’s High School is a dynamic, contemporary, Catholic value-centered school, combining a commitment to academic excellence and educational innovation, with a passion for learning, and an emphasis on moral character development through the pursuit of truth and discovered in faith and reason. For information call 627-2711.
The Religious Education Program provides excellent formation in the Catholic Faith for children in public or private schools. Preparation for First Holy Communion and Confrmation requires two years. Classes are held at St. Mary’s for Grades 1 through 5 on Tuesdays and Tursdays
4:30-5:30 PM. Classes also meet on Sundays from 9:3010:20 AM for Grades 1 through 8 and on Mondays from 7:00-8:00 PM for Grades 6, 7 and 8. We also ofer the option of an online home program for Grades 1 through 7. For information about Grades 1-8 call 627-4028 or email Mrs. Marie Granieri at releddirector@stmary.ws.
Parish Social Ministry
We care for our sisters and brothers through our Parish Social Ministry and Food Pantry. For information call 365-2705.
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 Ofce.
Opportunities For Prayer
Te Church is open Monday to Friday until 8:45 PM, on Saturday until the end of the 5:00 PM Mass, and on Sunday until 6:00 PM so that we may have the opportunity for quiet prayer before the Blessed Sacrament. Te Miraculous Medal Novena is said each Monday following the 9:00 AM Mass. Monday to Saturday the Rosary is said following the 9:00 AM Mass. Eucharistic Adoration is held every Monday from 3:00 to 5:00 PM in the Chapel. On First Saturdays, the Scriptural Rosary is recited following the 9:00 AM Mass.
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Masses and Special Intentions
Christine Marchese
Maria DeAngelis
Donna Chesney
Erica Klock
Jacob Rivera
Jaxson Rivera
Ronald Grubert
Dr. Michael O’Grady
Gladys Jean
Katharin Whelan
Carol Furciato
Mason
Tom Francess
Gabriel Romeo
Ann Shields
Mickey Kennedy
Sarah Horsham
Nina Principe
Cole Marguglio
Sandy Pittman
Richard Atkinson
Anthony Polizzi
Kathy Dellis-Stover
Neil Gillis
Nicolas Inglese
Paul Inglese
James Cunningham
Pamela Gallo
Names will remain on the list for three months. Please email bulletin@stmary.ws if you would like to continue with the listing
125th Brigade Support Battalion
23rd Marine Regiment
25th Marine Regiment
2-4 GSAB Task Force Mustang
2-211th GSAB Task Force
War Horse
51st Security Force Squadron
75th Ranger Regiment
82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron
Alacqua, Alexander, CPT, USA
Amerson, Jason, CPT, USA
Anderson, Michael, 1LT, USA
Arnold, James, LCpl, USMC
Arnoux, Seraph, PFC, USA
Avasthi, David, Capt, USAF
Baber, Joseph, Maj, USAF
Blake, Julie, Cadet, USN
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, Ca1837-1890pt, US MC
Hellman, Tomas, 2d Lt, USSF
Hernandez, Steven, SSgt, USAF
Higgins, James, GySgt, USMC
Hilton, Justin, SGT, USA
Hilton, Nathaniel, SGT, USA
Horner, Brian G., 1stLt, USMC
Howard, Edward M., GySgt, USMC
Jones, Scott B., LT, USN
Jones, Katherine L., LTJG, USN
Kennedy, Michael, Col, USAF
LaManna, Vincent S., Jr., PVT, USA
Landolphi, Michael, ENS, USN
Lanza, Anthony E., LtCol, USMC
Madden, Michael E., Major, USAF
Major, A. Edward, III, LTC, USA
Marine Medium Tilt Rotor Squadron 161
Marine Transport Squadron 352
McGorry, Patrick F., HM2, USN
McKievear, Gary, LT, USA
Millau, Jefrey, PFC, USMC
Morris, Jr., Brian J., ENS, USN
O’Leary, Jason, SSgt, USAF
Petracca, Evan L., LTJG, USN
Quinn, Anthony, Jr., SGT, USA
Richardson, Timothy, PV2, USA
Radman, Paul Cpl, USMC
Rodi, Caroline G., CAPT, USN
Saville, John A., ENS, USN
Sharkey, John J., LtCol, USMC
Spivak III, Edmund, Capt, USAF
Sweeney, Timothy, CPT, USA
Swersky, Roberto, Capt, USMC
Tafone, Samantha, SGT, USA
Ullrich, Kenneth C., HN, USN
Unger, Matthew J., SPC, USA
Vachris, Madison, LT, USN
Wood, Kelly, BMSR, USN
If you have a service member that you would like to add to this list please e-mail bulletin@stmary.ws. Please include name, rank and branch of service.
Masses for the Week
Monday, July 22nd
St. Mary Magdalene Sg 3:1-4b, Jn 20:1-2, 11-18
9:00 AM | Michael Sforza
Tuesday, July 23rd
St. Bridget, Religious Mi 7:14-15, 18-20, Mt 12:46-50
9:00 AM | Dawn Marie Parrella
Wednesday, July 24th
St. Sharbel Makhlūf, Priest Jer 1:1, 4-10, Mt 13:1-9
9:00 AM | Linda Gowen-Wood
Tursday, July 25th
St. James, Apostle 2 Cor 4:7-15, Mt 20:20-28
9:00 AM | Michael Sforza
Friday, July 26th
Ss. Joachim & Anne, Parents of the Blessed Virgin Mary Jer 3:14-17, Mt 13:18-23
9:00 AM | Richard Masterson
Saturday, July 27th
Jer 7:1-11, Mt 13:24-30
9:00 AM | Jake Blake
5:00 PM | Tomas J. Flynn, Sr.
Mary Elizabeth Brady
Raymond Remy
Tomas Nicosia
Gasper Indelicato
Richard Crohan
Wolodymyr ‘Walt’ P. Tyshchenko
Sunday, July 28th
Te Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly 2 Kgs 4:42-44, Eph 4:1-6, Jn 6:1-15
7:30 AM | People of the Parish
9:00 AM | Joseph C. Avellino
10:30 AM | Casey Brosokas
12:00 Noon | Concetta Gentile
Marylyn Zerbarini
Isabel Tripodi
Giuseppa Taverna
Rita Rottmund
Frances Pagano
Mary Parisi
Cover Art: Te Good Shepherd. Artist: William Dyce (1806-1864).
Te Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time | July 21, 2024
Any inquiries, please call 526-627-0385 ext. 1033
First Time
Melissa Lombard and Matthew (Mac) Howard St. Mary, Manhasset, NY
Second Time
Rosanna Migliaccio and Anthony Zanolla St. Mary, St. Mary, Manhasset, NY Manhasset, NY
Kaitlin Murphy and Robert Borek St. Joseph, New York, NY
Tird Time
Arielle Combs and Tomas Nolan
St. Mary, Manhasset, NY
Visit the parish website: www.saintmarysmanhasset.org
Readings and Questions for Faith Sharing on the Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Reading I: 2 Kings 4:42-44
“Tey shall eat and there shall be some left over.”
Reading II: Ephesians 4:1-6
One Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all.
Gospel: John 6:1-15
“Where can we buy enough food for them to eat?”
Question for Adults:
Do I start my day with a little time for the Lord so that He can multiply it back to me?
Question for Children:
When a task seems too big for me, do I ask Jesus to help me?
Rosary Society
Our Mission Statement: Te Rosary Society fosters devotion to Mary through prayer and good works for causes that would be dear to her heart
Invest 20 minutes of your day to pray the Rosary, and see the diference it will make in your life.
If you would like the Rosarians to pray for a special intention, please e-mail us at rosarysociety@stmary.ws.
Summer Project for Rosary Society Members
Te Rosary Society has a basket on the south (parking lot) side of the church containing Rosary beads for anyone coming in for quiet prayer or refection to use. Tese beads may be kept or returned to the basket. Most of us have numerous Rosary beads acquired one way or another. If you have extra Rosary beads that you can donate to our basket, please reply to rosarysociety@stmary.ws Tank you for your help. Have a restful and enjoyable summer.
Friday, July 26th - Memorial of Saints Joachim & Anne, Parents of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Saints Anne and Joachim are traditionally known as the parents of the Virgin Mary, as mentioned in some apocryphal writings. St. Anne is the patron saint of women in labor as well as both Brittany (France) and Canada. As the grandparents of Jesus, Saints Anne and Joachim are considered the patron saints of grandparents.
Let us pray:
Saints Anne and Joachim, thank you for your example of faith. Tank you for your wonderful daughter, our spiritual mother, Mary. Tank you for the love of God and the faith you inspire in us. Grandparents of Jesus, pray for us. Amen.
Society of St. Vincent de Paul
In this Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus tells his disciples to “Come away by yourselves to a deserted place and rest a while.” Vincent de Paul, a great man of action was also a contemplative. His contemplation of God’s love overfowed into practical love for the poor. Please say a special prayer for the poor and forgotten, as you place your gift in the Society of St. Vincent de Paul poor box.
Our St. Vincent de Paul Conference is able to help our neighbors in need through the generosity of our St. Mary’s parishioners. Each time you donate, either through the collection slots at the doors of the church, or in an envelope marked for St. Vincent de Paul, you are helping our neighbors within St. Mary’s Parish. If you or someone you know is in need of assistance, contact the St. Vincent de Paul Society at 516-627-0385, ext. 1125, or email SVDP@stmary.ws. To donate furniture, clothing or household items, please call the store in Garden City Park at 516-746-8250. Tank you for your continued support.
Good Samaritan House Announces Fall Bereavement Group
A weekly support group for the bereaved and those struggling with unresolved loss will begin on September 14, 2024.
The session will run for ten consecutive weeks on Saturdays from 9:30-11:00 AM. 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. It should be noted though, St. Mary's bereavement sessions are faith based sessions that at times refer to bible verses or prayers to assist in the healing process.
For complete details and registration*, please scan the QR code or visit https://tinyurl.com/forthebereaved
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CALL 516 365 2705
*REGISTER BY 9/8
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
Psalm 100
Collect from Ordinary Time
Show favor, O Lord, to your servants and mercifully increase the gifts of your grace, that, made fervent in hope, faith and charity, they may be ever watchful in keeping your commands
Trough our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. R. Amen.
(A psalm of thanksgiving)
Shout joyfully to the LORD, all you lands; serve the LORD with gladness; come before him with joyful song.
Know that the LORD is God, he made us, we belong to him, we are his people, the fock he shepherds.
Enter his gates with thanksgiving, his courts with praise.
Give thanks to him, bless his name; good indeed is the LORD, His mercy endures forever, his faithfulness lasts through every generation.
(Psalm 100 is a hymn inviting the people to enter the Temple courts with thank oferings for the God who created them.)
Going Forth
Lord Jesus Christ, I have spent this time of adoration and prayer in your Eucharistic presence. Fill my life with love, joy, peace, and kindness. Transform me by the power of the Holy Spirit into a living image of your compassionate presence. May I go forth from this time of adoration and prayer to be your hands, feet, and heart to all those I meet. Risen Jesus, may I be surrounded by the radiance of your love. Amen.
Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament with Closing Benediction
Mondays 3:00 - 5:00 PM in the Church
Good Samaritan House
Our pantry is running low on the following items:
Jarred Tomato Sauce
Small Bags of Rice
Pork & Beans
Shampoo
Toothpaste
Thank you so much for your continued generosity!
SAINT MARY’S HIGH SCHOOL PRESENTS:
BASKETBALL CAMP GIRLS
FOR ALL GIRLS IN GRADES 5-9
Rates start at $325.
ONE WEEK PROGRAM
JULY 22-26
Learn the fundamentals of the game, sharpen your skills, increase agility, speed, and more!
with St. Mary’s Lady Gaels NY State Championship Coach Kevin White
Knights of Columbus
Father William A. Daly S.J. Council #2122
Serving St. Mary’s Parish in Manhasset and St. Aloysius Parish In Great Neck www.kofc2122.org What is a Knights of Columbus Family?
We are Catholic families building a bridge to our faith.
Our lives, time, eforts, and resources are dedicated to these values: Charity. Unity. Fraternity. Patriotism. We come from diferent places, backgrounds, and all stages of life. But the common thread is our Catholic faith. We are Catholic families seeking to improve ourselves and the world. It’s one thing to say who you are. It’s another thing is to live it. Put your values into practice. Become a Knights of Columbus family.
Bread & Wine
are ofered this week in loving memory of Casey Brosokas
Interested? Please call: Tony Racioppo 917 539 0859 Dan Garcia 516 358 1817
Ladies interested in joining the Columbiettes
Please contact Maura Cliford at Maclif56@gmail.com
Fr. William A. Daly Council #2122
Honored with First Place Award for 2024 C&B Rafe Ticket Sales
On June 11th, at the dinner following the St. Mary’s High School Golf Outing, also known as the Zachary Zabatta Memorial Golf Outing, Gene Peluso, the District Deputy of the Knights of Columbus, presented Mark Sauvigne, Grand Knight of the Father William A. Daly Council #2122 and I with the New York State Council Knights of Columbus First Place Award for most chancebooks sold by a Council with 151 to 200 members! On behalf of all my BROTHER KNIGHTS from the Father William A. Daly Council #2122, I would once again like to thank Father Bob for allowing us sell our chancebooks after each Mass over a weekend last October. I would also like to thank, once again, our parishioners, and visitors, that were kind enough to donate to our cause. Teir generosity is SO GREATLY APPRECIATED! - Tony Racioppo, Deputy Grand Knight & C&B Chairman
Sixteenth Sunday In Ordinary Time
Ephesians 2:13,17-18: “In Christ Jesus you who once were far of have become near by the blood of Christ. He came and preached peace to you who were far of and peace to those who wree near, for through him we both have access in one Spirit to the Father.” Trusting and relying on the Holy Spirit, we can reconcile and have peace in our couple relationship. Check out a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Experience today. It will enirich your relationship and teach you tools to love and cherish one another. Tis will transform your marriage. You can fnd one by looking up WWME.org. Some of the dates to sign up are:
August 2-4, 2024 in Portland, CT
September 20-22 in Huntington, NY
October 18-20 in Sunapee, NH
Worldwide Marriage Encounter sponsors a variety of in-person and virtual marriage experiences, some on weekends and some on seven weekdays. Couples explore their relationship with each other, God, and the Church. Registration is limited; there is a $100 application fee. For more information or to apply, call Kevin & Regina Hickson at 516-554-3835 or https://wwmenyli.org/.
Business Owners:
Please consider advertising in our bulletin. It’s a great way to support our parish. Call our printer, LPi, at 1-800-477-4574
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