Church of Saint Mary Parish Bulletin: July 23, 2023

CHURCH of SAINT MARY

The Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly

July 23, 2023

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

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

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 - (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: 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

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

Rev. Fr. Edward Obi, MSP Parochial Vicar

Parish Staff 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

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 traftery@stmary.ws

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

Theresa A. Kemp Principal tkemp@stmary11030.org

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

Gerard J. Buckley Principal gbuckley@saintmaryshs.org

Masses and Special Intentions

Stephen Sheehan

Sandy Pittman

Moira Feely

Kristin O’Shea O’Keefe

Jaxson Rivera

Ronald Grubert

Josephine Arkwright

Anna Forte

Masses for the Week

Monday, July 24th

St. Sharbel Makhlūf, Priest

Ex 14:5-18, Mt 12:38-42

9:00 AM | Paul Parrella

Tuesday, July 25th

Theresa Fallon

Christine Marchese

Thomas Hyland

Nina Marie

Maria DeAngelis

James McCabe

Chuck Sockett

Marguerite Barone

Vincent Nicky

O’Donnell

Laarni Melliza

Donna Chesney

Erica Klock

Jacob Rivera

Dr. Michael O’Grady

Gladys Jean

Douglas Martocci, Sr.

Angela Napolitano

Katherine Whelan

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

St. James, Apostle

2 Cor 4:7-15, Mt 20:20-28

9:00 AM | Marge & Jim Murray

Wednesday, July 26th

Ss. Joachim & Anne, Parents of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Ex 16:1-5, 9-15, Mt 13:1-9

9:00 AM | Joseph Brincat

Thursday, July 27th

Ex 19:1-2, 9-11, 16-20b, Mt 13:10-17

9:00 AM | Rob Scanlon

Friday, July 28th

Ex 20:1-17, Mt 13:18-23

9:00 AM | Tadeusz Bedkowski

Saturday, July 29th

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

Ss. Martha, Mary, & Lazarus

Ex 24:3-8, Jn 11:19-27

9:00 AM | Judi Betts ’55 ’59

5:00 PM | Thomas J. Flynn, Sr.

Tadeusz Bedkowski

Hope Della Ratta

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

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

Kathy Ann Callinan

Bartholomew Galletta

Rosa Reis

Sunday, July 30

The Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

1 Kgs 3:5, 7-12, Rom 8:28-30, Mt 13:44-52

7:30 AM | Robert W. Symmons

9:00 AM | People of the Parish

10:30 AM | Casey Brosokas

12:00 Noon | Florence H. Lechleider

Tadeusz Bedkowski

Peter Driscoll ’52 ’56

Charles Doughty

The Thornton Family

Lucy Mondelli

Cover: Parable of the Sower.

Artist: Marten van Valckenborch (1535-1612).

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.

A Letter from Fr. Dominik

Inferno Canto III: Hell’s Geography

Virgil and Dante reach the gates of hell and read the words inscribed, “ABANDON EVERY HOPE, WHO ENTER HERE” (Inferno, Canto III). The inscription is a difficult and troubling verse. Canto III reveals to Dante and Virgil why Hell exists at all. The gates inscription gives us three answers. Hell exists because of God’s justice, wisdom, and love. A natural question which I hope arises in all of you is how can an all-loving God allow these souls to suffer this way? Even Dante, the pilgrim, turns to Virgil and says, “Master, their meaning is difficult for me” (Inferno, Canto III).

It is a harrowing message which shocks all who read Dante’s poem. What kind of journey is without hope? Does Dante realize what he is getting himself into? For the next thirty cantos, Dante will descend and meet all the souls whose fate has been judged. I think the whole Inferno is a reflection of Dante’s own personal struggle with the question of justice and its relationship to love. Love, by its nature, requires freedom and freedom gives us the capacity to accept or reject the love of others including God. In this bulletin, I will not be able to cover all the cantos, but I do wish to offer a basic outline of Dante’s vision of hell.

Dante’s Inferno contains nine circles. Each of the nine circles in hell represents a different sin, each with its own degree of wickedness and with a specific punishment. Dante notes that as the circles descend, they become progressively smaller, and more intense. The further down Dante goes into hell, the greater the sin is and its respective punishment. The punishment or what scholars call the “contrapasso,” is relevant to each sin. The contrapasso is an important literary device Dante uses to teach the readers about the nature of sin. Hell should not be seen as some new form of punishment, rather it is an unmasking of what your life on earth really was. If you lived your earthly life filled with hate, then hell is only a continuation of that. For example, those who lived a life of wrath are condemned to constant physical battles in the river Styx. The lustful in Canto V are swept in a storm, because in life they allowed the storm of their own passions to sweep them. Hell is the place where the punishment truly fits the crime.

As Dante travels through each circle, he encounters notable figures from history who were guilty of sin. Dante the poet will incorporate characters from Greek mythology such as Charon, who was the ferryman of Hades, to become his escort through the river Acheron. Dante reimagines Cerberus, the three-headed dog, as one who tortures the gluttonous. The mythical dog exemplifies ravenous gluttony and therefore fittingly tortures the souls who share his untamed appetite.

The First circle of hell is Limbo which contains the virtuous pagans of the ancient world who lived ethically and moral lives but were never baptized and cannot enter Paradise. The Second circle of hell holds those who gave into lust and are doomed to be eternally swept and tossed by storms and winds. In the Third circle of hell are those souls who were guilty of gluttony, or indulging in food or drink excessively. Those who were guilty of the sin of avarice, or greed, reside in the Fourth circle of hell. In life, these people hoarded money, spent excessive amounts of money, or were highly materialistic. Intense anger, or wrath, is punished in the Fifth circle of hell. There are two types of souls in the Fifth circle: those who became easily or violently angered, and those who were sullen, or moody and grumpy, in life. The Sixth circle of hell contains the souls of those who were guilty of heresy. Heresy is holding beliefs contrary to the Catholic faith. The violent are condemned in the Seventh circle of hell and the fraudulent are condemned in the Eighth circle of hell.

An interesting question that I posed to myself was why are the fraudulent in deeper hell than the violent? For Dante, lying is a worse sin than greed or even murder. It is because Dante holds that the mind has greater value than the flesh. Lying involves deception which is a deviation from truth. Think about it, in order to lie, one must know what

A Letter from Fr. Dominik (cont’d.)

the truth is, and by knowing the truth, they decide to manipulate either the trust of others, or the facts, to lead others toward falsehood. Lying is a sin against the mind and therefore holds greater consequences than sins of the flesh which are often manipulated by our own passions and emotions.

The deepest circle of hell, the Ninth circle, is for treachery. Mainstream depictions of hell often involve fire and brimstone. However, Dante, in his brilliance, takes the opposite image. The souls condemned in the deepest circle of hell are not set on fire, but rather they are condemned to be frozen in ice. It is because the lowest circle of hell is the complete absence of love. For Dante, love is the animating principle of the whole universe. Love is what inspired God to create and set all the planets and stars in motion. Love is what animates a man to leave his mother and father and cling to his wife. Love is the force which moves our souls. That is why ice is a more fitting symbol for hell, because when love is absent, we become frozen. We become unable to speak, unable to move, unable to love, and the less love we have, the more self-enclosed we become.

Dante does not give any moral argument as to why pride, anger, greed, or heresy are wrong. Through image and symbols, he reveals what sin is. Dante, the poet, rips off the attractive veil that sin has, and reveals to the reader the true and hideous face of evil and human depravity. You want to live a life of anger? Go ahead, but remember, it is like a never-ending fist fight with no resolution or peace. You want to live a life of greed? Go ahead, but remember, it is like collecting rocks and rolling them eternally to no end. You want to live a life of pride? Go ahead, but remember, it is like being frozen and trapped in the lake of your own ego. I think Dante is a better teacher than most moral professors, because he expresses his understanding of morality through the power of imagination. Next week, I will go into depth with Inferno Canto V and Dante’s encounter with Francesca and Paolo.

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.

Looking for a new way to pray? Give Hallow a try. Downloaded over 10 million times, this app is the first faith-based app to make it into the top 10 apps in the APP Store. It offers daily routines: the Rosary, Gospel, daily reflections, daily Saints, Novenas, Bible stories, music, and so much more. It even has a kids section! It can be downloaded to your mobile device from the App Store or get it on Google play. Want more information? Visit Hallow.com. Questions or comments? Contact us at rosarysociety@stmary.ws.

Summer Rosary Project

Thank you all who have contributed to our summer Rosary Project. Anyone who has extra Rosary beads is encouraged to place them in the Rosary Society mailbox located in the parish office. The Rosary beads will be placed in a basket located in the south side (parking lot side) of the Church.

All parishioners are invited to use the beads for quiet reflection or prayer. These beads may be kept or returned to the basket.

Altar Flowers are offered this week in memory of Kyra Franchetti from her loving family

Bread & Wine are offered this week in loving memory of Stephen Cosentino and Onofrio Raimondi

Readings and Questions for Faith Sharing on the

Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Reading I: 1 Kings 3:5, 7-12

Give your servant, therefore, an understanding heart to judge your people and to distinguish right from wrong.

Reading II: Romans 8:28-30

All things work for good for those who love God.

Gospel: Matthew 13:44-52

Any inquiries, please call 516-627-0385 ext. 1033

Every scribe who has been instructed in the kingdom of heaven is like the head of a household who brings from his storeroom both the new and the old.

Question for Adults:

Is the kingdom of God the highest priority in my life?

Question for Children:

How and where do I search for the kingdom og God?

Parish Social Ministry

Thanks and gratitude to our generous parishioners for filling a good portion of our pantry. We have collected many of the supplies we need to feed the families coming to our office for food support. The only items we are still lacking are below.

Canned Carrots

Canned Mixed Vegetables Juice Cookies

Society of St. Vincent de Paul

Hearing this Gospel, we can trust that God knows our love and good deeds, and that he will mercifully gather us into his kingdom. This week, please say a special prayer each day for the poor and forgotten in our parish.

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 516627-0385, 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.

RCIA and Adult Faith Formation

Do You Know Someone Who Would Like to Become Catholic? Do You Need to Complete Your Sacraments of Initiation?

New Program to Begin on September 12th, 2023

Sister Teresa plans to open the next program for adults who wish to be baptized into the Catholic Faith on Tuesday evening, September 12th. If you or someone you know would like to join the process to become Catholic or to complete the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist) or even to learn more about the Catholic Faith give her a call and make an appointment to come in and talk to her about the process.

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.

SUNDAY MASS

Don’t miss your obligation to attend Mass on Sunday (or Saturday evening) while on vacation this summer. Visit Masstimes.org to find a Church nearby.

J Stewards of God’s Gifts

As we hear in the First Reading, there is no god other than our loving God.

Living Stewardship ~ Pillar of Prayer: Practice praying to the Holy Spirit. Ask the Spirit for guidance in your life.

The collection for Sunday, July 16, 2023 amounted to $21,888.00. The collection for Sunday, July 17, 2022 amounted to $21,290.00.

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 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 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.

Church of Saint Mary |

St. Mary’s Parish Good Samaritan House Announces Fall Sessions of Bereavement Ministry

Two weekly support groups for the bereaved and those struggling with unresolved loss will begin the second week of September 2023.

Both sessions will run for ten consecutive weeks. The primary goals of the groups are to help the participants learn about the grief process, develop skills to manage their grief, and help them adjust to living in a world without the deceased.

The groups are open to anyone who has lost a spouse, partner, parent, or sibling – 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 AUGUST 25

AGES 2+

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

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 or visit their website www.4lpi.com for more information.

We are in region 03.

Please Patronize Our Advertisers

Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Parable of the Mustard Seed

Matt 13:31-32: Jesus said, “The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed that a person took and sowed in his field. It is the smallest of all the seeds, but when it has grown it is larger than all the garden plants and becomes a tree. The birds of the air come and make their nests in it’s branches.” Have faith and you can make your relationship strong. Come and rest in its branches. Come expxerience a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Experience where the faith of a mustard seed will grow.The dates are:

August 11-13, 2023 in Storrs, CT

August 25-27, 2023 in Vermont

September 22-24, 2023 in Huntington, NY

Mass Intentions Book for

January 1, 2024 - March 31, 2024 opened on Tuesday, July 11th.

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 first 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.

Please contact Maura Clifford at Macliff56@gmail.com Church of Saint Mary |

October 20-22, 2023 in Vermont

Worldwide Marriage Encounter sponsors a variety of in-person and virtual marriage experiences, some on weekends and some on seven weekdays. Couples explore their relationship with each other, God, and the Church. Registration is limited; there is a $100 application fee. For more information or to apply, call Chuck & Maria Reiss at 631-486-8607 or https:// wwmenyli.org/.

Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

A Prayer before the Holy Eucharist

You are in the Holy Eucharist, Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity.

You are My Lord and My God. You are the Second Person of the Blessed Trinity. You are both God and Man.

You come to me in Holy Communion. You are always in the tabernacle.

You take away our sins by the Sacrifice of the Cross.

You obtain grace for us by the Cross.

You offer Yourself for us in the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. Pause for a period of silent adoration.

Think of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament.

Speak to Our Lord in your own words. Make a promise to Jesus.

Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament with Benediction

Mondays 3:00 - 5:00 PM in the Church

All gifts to the Catholic Ministries Appeal make a difference in the lives of those who are served by the Appeal.

Every Gift Counts!

A gift of $50 may help pay the gas for a Meals-On-Wheels van to deliver food for a day.

A gift of $75 from an emergency fund may help pay the electric bill for a family in need.

A gift of $100 may help a new mom in Catholic Charities Regina Maternity Community Case Management Program.

A gift of $250 may help subsidizes a home for an adult who is developmentally disabled.

A gift of $1,000 may help support a Seminarian’s education.

Because of you, every year we are able to serve more than 600,000 people in our Long Island Community. Catholic Charities and parish outreaches can maintain and grow their services to families struggling to meet the demands of higher costs for food, housing and utilities. Faith formation programs for our seminarians and lay leaders thrive so that they can fulfill their calling to lead the faithful of our community. Faith is inspired and kept alive for our youth so that they come to understand that their faith is a gift that should be passed on from generation to generation.

For more information about the Catholic Ministries Appeal, please visit CatholicMinistriesAppeal.org or call 516-678-5800 ext. 296.

Make checks payable to: Catholic Ministries Appeal

Parish: Pledge: $_______

Name ___________________________________ Down payment: $_______

Address__________________________________

City, State, Zip: ___________________ __________________

Phone: ________________________ Signature: _____________________________Date:________

orchard of good fruit trees.

you spray poison on all the plants, you get rid of the good seed, too. Since Jesus good seeds. He says not to do away with the good seeds from the weeds when he comes again. fruit orchards.

2023World Day for Grandparents and Elderly

In 2021, Pope Francis established the celebration of the World Day for Grandparents and Elderly on the fourth Sunday of July, near the liturgical memorial of Saints Joachim and Anne, the grandparents of Jesus (July 26). The theme for the 2023 celebration selected by the pope is “His mercy is from age to age” (Luke 1:50). Pope Francis is set to celebrate the day with a Mass in St. Peter’s Square. The choice of date was intended to connect the Rome event to the great celebration of the World Youth Day in Lisbon (August 1-6), and in other words to ideally put young and old ‘in dialogue’, as the Pope has always desired.

Here in the United States, the U.S. bishops have approved the transfer of the celebration of World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly to the first weekend after Labor Day in September to coincide with National Grandparents (and the Elderly) Day in the United States as many local communities, schools, and parishes have celebrated for some time.

Marriage Struggling?

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?

Are you separated or divorced, or thinking about separation or divorce?

Another marriage-saving weekend is coming to the Metro/New York Area:

September 8-10, 2023

November, 4-6 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

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)

Because No Marriage is Beyond Hope

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.