Church of Saint Mary Parish Bulletin: July 2, 2023

CHURCH of SAINT MARY

The Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

July 2, 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

From the Pastor’s Desk

Dear Parishioners,

“Whoever loses his life for my sake will find it.” (Matthew 10:39)

Charitable works are an intrinsic part of the life of a Christian. The Scriptures and teachings of the Church constantly exhort us to give of ourselves for the good of others. In our Gospel today, Jesus Himself reminds us that hospitality to a prophet and a believer brings blessings to the life of the giver. St. James reminds us that ”faith without works is dead.”

(James 2:17)

The Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC) reminds us “faith requires of us a personal act-the free response of the human person to the initiative of God who reveals Himself (166). We must seek out Jesus and to know Him we have to live like Him. Jesus spoke often, especially in the Gospel of St. John, of the importance of love. For us, as believers, love and how we live out that love must have the component of how that is expressed in our service to others. All faith must be rooted in grace, which is a participation in the life of God. This is lived out in our works of kindness and mercy to our brothers and sisters in need. In St. Matthew’s Gospel, Jesus separates the goats from the sheep. The sheep (those who do good works) are invited into the Kingdom while the goats (those who refuse to assist those in need) are condemned to hell.

With this in mind, there needs to be a caution and challenge for us. We can sometimes see “good works” as the only criteria for us to act. If we go back to the words of St. James that faith without good works is dead, then we have to build on that. Good works without faith are simply good works. This reduces what we are commanded to do to simply humanitarian actions. For us, there must be something deeper. What is the criteria; certainly good works, but good works done how? Jesus says when I was hungry, naked, and imprisoned and you fulfilled these, you did them for and to ME. That is the key. It is doing and acting in the name of and for JESUS Himself. Good works and charity are important when they flow from our faith in Jesus.

There is sometimes a tendency to think that if we do good works then we are good Catholics. Remember that you don’t have to be Christian to do good works. Many non-Christians and even non-believers can do good works. For us, there must be the constant reminder of in whose name we do acts of charity. It should flow from our belief that Jesus is Lord and Savior. We must condition our minds and hearts to name the reason we serve one another.

Wasn’t this lived out in a very concrete way during the COVID-19 pandemic? With the suspension of Holy Mass and Communion, we “suffered” for the sake of our sisters and brothers. We laid down what was and is so important to us to protect the vulnerable and, in a real way, died to self. I know the medical and essential workers are very grateful for our sacrifice. Jesus says in the Gospel today, “For My sake” we are called to act. It is then through and because of Jesus, as the fruit of our faith, when works of service take on a deeper meaning. They become the works of our salvation and a return to the Lord for all He has done. Continue your generous acts…just remember in whose name you act.

I want to thank Fr. Kingsley Nwanwa for his dedicated service to our parish. He has been assigned to St. Peter of Alcantara in Port Washington to minster to the Spanish-speaking community. We welcome back Fr. Rafal Borowiejski, a son of our parish, who was ordained a priest of our diocese three years ago. He has completed his first assignment at Our Lady of Victory in Floral Park and should be here this week barring a possible visa renewal complication. We also welcome Fr. Edward Obi, MSP, a priest of the Missionary Society of St. Paul, who will be with us for a year. I know you will welcome him as you do to all the priests who serve the parish.

As we celebrate our Independence Day, let us be mindful of our freedoms and those who sacrificed for them. Let us continue to pray for our Freedom of Religion. Let us pray for an end of violence in our cities so that dialogue may take place. We also pray for those who feel excluded from society.

In Jesus, Fr. Bob

J Stewards of God’s Gifts

As Christians, we are called to pick up our crosses and follow Christ.

Living Stewardship ~ Pillar of Formation: Whatever you are dealing with this week, ask God to help you deal with it and to find a way to glorify Him through it.

The collection for Sunday, June 25, 2023 amounted to $23,307.00. The collection for Sunday, June 26, 2022 amounted to $23,996.00.

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.

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 3rd

St. Thomas, Apostle

Eph 2:19-22, Jn 20:24-29

9:00 AM | Cheryl Levulis

Tuesday, July 4th

Gn 19:15-29, Mt 8:23-27

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

Peggy Flynn

Gladys Jean

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

9:00 AM | Deirdre & Tom Keating

Wednesday, July 5th

St. Anthony Zaccaria, Priest

St. Elizabeth of Portugal

Gn 21:5, 8-20a, Mt 8:28-34

9:00 AM | Patricia Devine

Thursday, July 6th

St. Maria Goretti, Virgin & Martyr

Gn 22:1b-19, Mt 9:1-8

9:00 AM | Marie Sangirardi

Friday, July 7th

First Friday

Gn 23:1-4, 19, 24:1-8, 62-67, Mt 9:9-13

9:00 AM | Eugene Rorke

125th Brigade Support Battalion

23rd Marine Regiment

25th Marine Regiment

2-4 GSAB Task Force Mustang

2-211th GSAB Task Force

War Horse

51st Security Force Squadron

75th Ranger Regiment

82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron

Alacqua, Alexander, 1LT, USA

Amerson, Jason, CPT, USA

Anderson, Michael, 1LT, USA

Arnold, James, LCpl, USMC

Avasthi, David, Capt, USAF

Baber, Joseph, Maj, USAF

Broderick, Evan, SGT, USA

Broderick, Steven, SN, USN

Brodie, Virgina H., 2ndLt, USMC

Brown, Jason, SGT, USA

Fontanetta, Joseph, Maj, USMC

Hayes, Andrew, Capt, USMC

Hernandez, Steven, SSgt, USAF

Higgins, James, GySgt, USMC

Hilton, Justin, SGT, USA

Hilton, Nathaniel, SGT, USA

Horner, Brian G., 1stLt, USMC

Howard, Edward, PV2, USA

Hussey, James M., GySgt, USMC Jones, Scott B., LT, USN Jones, Katherine L., LTJG, USN

LaManna, Vincent S., Jr., PVT, USA

Landolphi, Michael, ENS, USN

Lanza, Anthony E., LtCol, USMC

Madden, Michael E., Major, USAF

Major, A. Edward, III, MAJ, USA

Marine Medium Tilt Rotor Squadron 161

Marine Transport Squadron 352 McGorry, Patrick F., HM2, USN

McKievear, Gary, LT, USA

Millau, Jeffrey, PFC, USMC Morris, Jr., Brian J., MAC, USN

O’Leary, Jason, SSgt, USAF

Petracca, Evan L., LTJG, USN

Quinn, Anthony, Jr., SGT, USA

Richardson, Timothy, PV2, USA

Radman, Paul Cpl, USMC

Rodi, Caroline G., CAPT, USN

Sharkey, John J., LtCol, USMC

Spivak III, Edmund, Capt, USAF

Sweeney, Timothy, CPT, USA

Swersky, Roberto, Capt, USMC

Tafone, Samantha, SGT, USA

Ullrich, Kenneth C., HN, USN Unger, Matthew J., SPC, USA

Vachris, Madison LTJG, USN

Wood, Kelly, BMSR, USN

Saturday, July 8th

Gn 27:1-5, 15-29, Mt 9:14-17

9:00 AM | Juliet Lord

5:00 PM | Hope Della Ratta

Alfred Lepore

Thomas J. Flynn, Sr.

Diane Pappa

Jean Kern

Robert Symmons

Sunday, July 9th

The Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Zec 9:9-10, Rom 8:9, 11-13, Mt 11:25-30

7:30 AM | Peter Wadkins

9:00 AM | People of the Parish

10:30 AM | William Sanzeri

12:00 Noon | Domenick Puleo

Dominick & Maria Cordi

Neil Joseph O’Leary

Joseph Grzesik

JoAnne Santora

Hope Della Ratta

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.

Cover: Suffer the Children.

Artist: Carl Heinrich Bloch (1834-1890).

Christine M. Regan ’81, ’85

Mass Intentions Book for

January 1, 2024 - March 31, 2024 will open 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.

Bread & Wine are offered this week in loving memory of Sara & Jerry Ponsiglione

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

Reading I: Zechariah 9:9-10

See, your king shall come to you; a just savior is he, meek, and riding on an ass.

Reading II: Romans 8:9, 11-13

You are not in the flesh; on the contrary, you are in the spirit.

The Parish Office will be closed on Tuesday, July 4th in observance of Independence Day.

Gospel: Matthew 11:25-30

“Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest.

Question for Adults:

How can I encourage children to grow in discipleship, even during the summer time of rest?

Question for Children:

What are some small things I can do to be a good disciple every day?

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.

On June 27th we celebrated the Feast of Our Lady of Perpetual Help (also known as Our Lady of Perpetual Succour)

Just as the Child Jesus fled into the arms of his Mother when he was frightened, so too do we flee into the arms of our Blessed Mother with child-like confidence whenever fear envelopes our hearts. Just as the Virgin Mother consoled and comforted her Divine Child, so too does she console and comfort us, her spiritual children, in our afflictions. We can always come to her in our time of need and receive her help.

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.

Mary’s Making Moves: Middle School Advances to Immaculata Hall

Since St. Mary’s Elementary School’s opening in 1926, generations of youth from Manhasset and neighboring communities have benefited from a faith-filled, rigorous, and cheerful Catholic education at 1340 Northern Boulevard, from early childhood all the way through to 8th grade. After graduating from the Elementary School, students had previously moved on to two separate High School buildings, Immaculata and Marist Halls. However, as part of a massive campus-wide reimagining, Fr. Bob has made moves to redesign and repurpose the third floor of Marist Hall so that the entire High School academic operation can take place in Marist, leaving Immaculata Hall open for the Middle School to advance to.

With four floors of features that are ‘move-in ready,’ including a gymnasium, cafeteria and outdoor patio, auditorium, chorus and band rooms, dance and art studios, along with Biology and Chemistry labs, Immaculata Hall is built for students who are looking to grow in independence at a critical time in their development: middle school. Over the summer, renovations will also take place to add a Chapel, student common area, and literacy resource room, rounding out the first phase of the Middle School’s advancement and move to Immaculata Hall.

In recent years, both anecdotal evidence and quantitative data have proven that parents desire a middle school experience for their children that is enriching, challenging and mature but also age appropriate and in an intimate setting - no student is overlooked or left behind. While this has always been true of the St. Mary’s Middle School (grades 6-8), the move to Immaculata Hall and the programming that follows will take a step further in challenging the students to grow in independence and take on more responsibility, ultimately better preparing them for high school and beyond. With strong home-school communication and parent partnership, this incredible opportunity for growth in St. Mary’s Middle School is stirring up a lot of excitement among current Middle School students and their families, as well as Middle School faculty and administration. Principal Theresa Kemp stated, “Having Immaculata Hall dedicated for Middle School will allow us to carry on in a small, familiar setting while also fostering a culture of achievement that is specific to middle school students through positive peer influence, collaborative classrooms, stronger recognition of accomplishments, and age-appropriate celebrations.”

At St. Mary’s Middle School, every student has the potential to excel and achieve greatness, and part of that is having high expectations for academic and personal development. Make the move to St. Mary’s Middle School and learn more about the incomparable Catholic education available by calling the Main Office at 516-6270184. Registration for September 2023 is rolling.

St. Mary’s Elementary School Principal Theresa Kemp and Assistant Principal Michelle Tripi map out the calendar of moves to Immaculata Hall as part of the exciting summer transition for the new Middle School.

With four distinct programs, St. Mary’s is ready to pave the way for the next chapter of Catholic Education on Long Island. 2-K

The Schools of Saint Mary Graduation Mass & Cermony Held for Middle School

On Friday, June 9, 2023, the eighth-graders of St. Mary’s Elementary School gathered for their last Eucharistic celebration as a class on Denihan Field. The Graduation Mass celebrated by Father Bob together with Fr. Elias and Fr. Dominik beautifully marked the occasion as family members, administrators, faculty, and staff attended to pray with the graduating class, which was then followed by the commencement ceremony. Typically held as two separate events, the School once again showed strength in pivoting to combine the celebrations due to the extreme air quality conditions caused by wildfires in Canada that settled in the northeast earlier that week.

Principal Theresa Kemp opened the ceremony by welcoming all of the attendees, which included several legacy families. The invocation was delivered by Fr. Dominik, who serves as the Chaplain for the Schools of St. Mary. Special awards were announced, including two Honorary Awards named for Anne Salzman and Matteo Diaz, teacher, and student, respectively, who were beloved school community members. Mr. Doug Salzman, husband of the late faculty member Mrs. Salzman, and Mrs. Rita Diaz, mother of the late Matteo, were invited to the podium by Mrs. Kemp for the presentations. Assistant Principal Michelle Tripi announced the Class Agents for 2023 who came forward to participate in the traditional sealing of their time capsule, which contains a letter from each student to their future selves. The distribution of diplomas took place, followed by Father Bob’s address to the graduates and the final blessing. The Class of 2023 earned $950,000 in academic scholarships to St. Mary’s High School and other secondary institutions in the area. We could not be more proud of this entire class and joyfully welcome them to our St. Mary’s alum community! ■

to make a gift on behalf of the class of 2023 or for information regarding the honorary awards and corresponding named scholarships in this article, please contact mr. edward short, vice president of development: eshort@stmary.ws or call 516-627-2711.

FIRST HONORS

GRADE 12

ALEXANDRA AVDOULOS

TAYLOR BARBOT

ISABELLA BIVONA

ANTHONY CABRERA VENTURA

KRISTEN CASESA

LEA CUTOLO

DAN GALEA

SAMANTHA GRELLA

YUNSEO JEON

RAEYOUNG KIM

VICTORIA LEDWITH

GRACE LEPPARD

ALEXANDRA LOCH

SIOCHON LUO

JILLIAN MANCZ

CHARLES MUTH

THOMAS NOONAN

JAMES PACHILAKIS

CHRISTIAN POINT-DU-JOUR

EMILY PYO

ANDREW SALEH

JONATHAN SCHETTINI

OMOKHOGIE SHAMBLEY

ELIZABETH TELEISHA

JESSICA UGWOKE

IZABEL VIVEIROS

HAOLIN ZHANG

GRADE 11

ANGELINA BERRIOS

ALYSA CANGEMI

SOPHIA CANO

JONATHAN COHEN

SECOND HONORS

GRADE 12

JUSTIN ALLEN

AVA BELL

MATTHEW CICERON

NICHOLAS DECRESCITO

RYAN DeFALCO

MAXIM DIERICKX

ALEXANDRA DIORIO

DESHAUN DOUGLAS

BALIAN FAGAN

JAILENE FERNANDEZ

GINO GALLIZZI

TARA MURRAY

HAESUNG OH

St. Mary’s High School Honor Roll Marking Period IV: 2022-2023 Academic Year

HAYDEN DENGEL

JILLIAN DEPASS

DENNIS DOHERTY

ERIC DROBINKO

LEIGH DUBOIS

SURYIELLE FARADI

DAKOTA HANSEN

LIZ HUR

YOUN HUR

CARIM JALLOH

CHIU HUNG KWAN

GAYLE LOPEZ

JEEVAN MATHEW

CHRISTOPHER MCENANEY

LINDSEY NAJERA

JORDAN NORRIS

RIHANNA PASCAL

SOFIA RIVERO

VANESSA SAVAGE

ANASTASIA SUTTON

GRADE 10

MAXINNE ABRILLA

SAMANTHA AVDOULOS

VINCENZO BIVONA

CHLOE BROJAN

NATALIA CABRERA

TESSA CARRANO

TIMOTHY CELESTIN

DYLAN CURRAN

ZION DENIS

ADRIANA D’ESPOSITO

GRACE DiFONZO AVA DOBASH

ARIANNA ROGERS

CECILIA SMITH

ANAIS STEPANIAN

ZAINA VALLON

JULIANA VILLAMAR

CAYLA WILLIAMS

YANGYI ZHAO

GRADE 11

JAGGER BASCOMBE

CHUJIANG CAI

SEONGMO CHO

TAYLOR CLAYTON

BROOKE FLANNELLY

JOSHUA HUERTA

CHAZZ JEAN

GRACE ENGLISH

KATHERINE ENGLISH

JULIA FABIO

ELLA GRUNWALD

ABIGAIL GUIHEEN

SEOJOON KANG

HANNA KOLJENOVIC

SOPHIE KWON

MATTEO LATERZA

ALEXANDER LI

STEVEN LIN

GABRIELLA MATEO

BRENDAN MITACEK

DANIEL MOHAN

KENDALL POMPY

DANIEL RACAN

RICARDO RAMOS

ELIZABETH SHUM

DILRAJ SINGH

GABRIELLE SOLOMON

JEAN-PIERRE UYS

ABIGAIL WARNER

N’KAYLA WASHINGTON

GARY WONG

WILLIAM YEE

CLAIRE YOON

JESSICA ZAWADZKI

GRADE 9

LEXA ABELLARD

ELIZABETH AGBATA

EMMA ALAMEDA

VANESSA ANTUNES

CAROLINE BARDI

ALEXANDRE JEAN-PIERRE

KYLE PENA

GRADE 10

ESTHER CHOI

CLAIRE CONNOLLY

NATALIA GRAHAM

MAYA MOUSTAFA

LUCAS MUCCINI

VANESSA MULHALL

OMER SADDLE

RYAN WERNER

GRADE 9

TROY ANDERSON

KENNEDY ARTEMUS

CATERINA BOOTSMA

GIOVANNA BRUNO

MADISON CASARES

JOANNE CICERON

EMILY DeFALCO

NAYLAH-ROSE DEMORCY

YASINE FARADI

MAKENNA FAY

AMANDA GALIOTO

MARLOWE GENILCHIN

ANDREW HARFORD

MARSHALL JAMRON

SERENE KWON

SARAROSE LaROSA

SYLVIA LEE

CALEB MAINGON

LUIS MAINGON

SAOIRSE McNAMARA

RUTH MEKAKO

NICHOLAS MONTES

CRISTIAN MORENO

MARISSA NEICE

ETHAN PAE

GRACE ROMITO

CHRISLY SUJUSTE

EDITH SUTTON

KEIRA TATJE

TIANA THOMPSON

SABRINA VAN HOLT

TAINO VEGA

KING MAN XUE

TATUM BUELL-ALHADEFF

ROHAN DANIEL

GABRIELLA DELLA RATTA

ADRIAN DESMOINEAUX

RYDER DOUGHERTY

MICHAEL FAY

NATASHA FERNANDEZ

MYLES HERBERT

NICHOLAS JEUDY

SOPHIA LaREGINA

NATHANIEL LEBRON

VAANYA NAINANI

ANNIKA PACHECO

Parish Social Ministry

Our Food Pantry is running low on many items. We are in need of

Juice Cookies

Small Bags of Rice

Canned Fruit

Ketchup

Mustard

Mayonnaise

Instant Potatoes

Canned Carrots

Oatmeal

Bar Soap

Volunteer Needed for Phone Ministry Serving Elderly and Homebound Parishioners

Good Samaritan House is losing one of our valued volunteers who is relocating to Florida. We are looking to find a volunteer who is able to call our homebound and elderly population weekly. The role takes about one hour of time per week and brings some joy to those who are unable to leave their home to socialize with others. The volunteer can work from our office weekly or can place the calls from their own home. If interested, please contact KKosciusko@stmary.ws or at 516-365-2702.

Society of St. Vincent de Paul

THE NEXT SVDP MEETING

IS TUESDAY, JULY 11TH at 7:00 PM in the Saint John Paul II Room. New members are always welcome!

We invite you to explore the St. Vincent de Paul Society of St. Mary’s Church. There are no special qualifications to join, other than the desire to join with others in helping Neighbors in need. As a group, we meet monthly. Come decide for yourself if God is calling you to this special Ministry.

In today’s Gospel hear Jesus tell us: “Whoever gives only a cup of cold water to one of these little ones to drink because the little one is a disciple—Amen, I say to you, he will surely not lose his reward.”

This week, know that you will bringing hope to the poor by your gift to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul.

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.

New Pastoral Letter Issued about Saints Peter and Paul

A new pastoral letter from Bishop Barres was issued to commemorate the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul: Saints Peter and Paul – Catholic Archaeology, Saints Peter and Paul, and a New Era and Horizon of Catholic Evangelization on Long Island and Beyond. The letter shows how these two saints can stir our faith and hope in the Son of the Living God. The pastoral letter is available by visiting the diocesan website: www.drvc.org.

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

The Gift

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

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

Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time “Amen I say to you, he will surely not lose his reward.”

Matt 10:37-42 “Whoever loves father or mother more than me is not worthy of me, and whoever...,whoever finds his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life for my sake will find it. ....whoever gives a cup of cold water to one of these little ones to drink ... he will surely not lose his reward.” For a spouse to sacrifice himself for the other and to give without expecting a reward, and gives of himself with unconditional love to their spouse, he/she will receive their reward. Let us find out how to give and love unconditionally for our spouse by signing up for a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Experience. The dates are:

August 11-13, 2023 in Storrs, CT

August 25-27, 2023 in Vermont

September 22-24, 2023 in Huntington, NY

October 20-22, 2023 in Vermont

Bulletin Submission Policy

We welcome submissions to the weekly Bulletin. All copy and material is due by noon on Mondays preferably in electronic format - original documents, no PDFs. Photos or supporting graphics should be hi-resolution and sent via E-mail as attachments. Phone photos should be “actual size.” No copyrighted material, text or photos. The Bulletin Editor may edit submissions for content, clarity and/or size. Please E-mail your submission to bulletin@stmary.ws

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/.

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

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Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

Prayer in Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

I adore You, Bread from Heaven. I adore You, Bread of Angels. I adore You, My Jesus, truly present in the Blessed Sacrament. (Pause for silent adoration.)

I adore You, Jesus, my true life because You died for love of me. I adore You, Jesus, Divine Light because You show me the way to heaven. I adore You, Jesus, Divine Lamb, Who takes away the sin of the world. (Pause for silent adoration.)

My God and Savior Jesus Christ, true God and true Man, I firmly believe that You are really and bodily present in the Blessed Sacrament of the Altar. From the very depths of my heart, I adore You. (Pause for silent adoration.)

Welcome New Parishioners

Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament with Benediction

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

Baptisms

We welcome those who registered in our parish during June, 2023.

Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Petracca and Family

Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Ravn and Family

We welcome those who were baptized during the month of June, 2023.

Heidi Lillibet Baumgart

Whitney Vaughan Petracca

Campbell Marie Petracca

Connor Austin Young

Amalia Rose Carbonara

Purgatorial Society

Anthony James Genovese

Valencia Noel Falconi

Luciana Capri Mastronardi

Isla Keane Fateh

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

Marianna Bianco

Angelo & Fernanela Iannaci

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.