Church of Saint Mary Parish Bulletin: July 30, 2023

CHURCH of SAINT MARY

The Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

July 30, 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 31st

St. Ignatius of Loyola, Priest

Ex 32:15-24, 30-34, Mt 13:31-35

9:00 AM | Albert Robert Neuner

Tuesday, August 1st

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.

Katharine Whelan

Carol Furciato

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

St. Alphonsus Liguori, Bishop & Doctor of the Church

Ex 33:7-11, 34:5b-9, 28, Mt 13:36-43

9:00 AM | Diane Fetzer Papa ’58

Wednesday, August 2nd

St. Eusebius of Vercelli, Bishop

St. Peter Julian Eymard, Priest

Ex 34:29-35, Mt 13:44-46

9:00 AM | Mass of Thanksgiving

Thursday, August 3rd

Ex 40:16-21, 34-38, Mt 13:47-53

9:00 AM | Rose Marchini Pla

Friday, August 4th

St. John Vianney, Priest

First Friday

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

Lv 23:1, 4-11, 15-16, 27, 34b-37, Mt 13:54-58

9:00 AM | Mary Catherine Petersen

Saturday, August 5th

The Dedication of the Basilica of St. Mary Major

First Saturday Lv 25:1, 8-17, Mt 14:1-12

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

9:00 AM | Joseph M. Cerami

5:00 PM | Peter J. Calabretta, Sr.

Robert Symmons, Sr.

Thomas J. Flynn, Sr.

Audriene Barry

Susan D. Teeter

Joseph Simonetta

Sunday, August 6th

The Transfiguration of the Lord

Dn 7:9-10, 13-14, 2 Pt 1:16-19, Mt 17:1-9

7:30 AM | People of the Parish

9:00 AM | Michael Fahey

10:30 AM | Eugene Rorke

Thomas Sullivan, Sr.

Carol McCarthy

Patriza Ciccarello

Theresa Mazzio

Seamus Gray

12:00 Noon | Purgatorial Society

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: The Parable of the Hidden Treasure.

Artist: Rembrandt (1606-1669) or Gerrit Dou (1613-1675).

Mary Jane Mortimer James E. Sharkey

The Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time | July 30, 2023

A Letter from Fr. Dominik

Inferno Canto V: Francesca and the Meaning of Love

One of the most important cantos of Inferno is Canto V. In this canto, Dante encounters the souls eternally condemned for the sin of lust. Here the souls are punished by being constantly swept in a storm and pushed by the winds in different directions. The symbolism reveals that if you surrender your will to your passions, you are like a man trapped in a storm. You do not move where you want to go, but, instead, you are moved by the winds which you cannot control. Here Dante meets two sinners named Francesca and Paolo and he asks Francesca to tell her story. Francesca tells Dante that she began to have an affair with Paolo, her husband’s brother, after they had spent the night alone reading the story of Lancelot’s own affair with Guinevere. Once her husband discovered the affair, he murdered them both. She justifies her affair because it was love that made her do it. Francesca exclaims:

“Love, that can quickly seize the gentle heart, took hold of him because of the fair body taken from me-how that was done: still wounds me. Love, that releases no beloved from loving took hold of me so strongly through his beauty that, as you see, it has not left me yet. Love led the two of us unto one death. Caïna waits for him who took our life.” (Inferno, Canto V).

Like Dante, we can’t help but feel pity for Francesca. Maybe this was an arranged marriage which she never wanted. Perhaps it was such an unhappy situation that her relationship with Paolo and their mutual love for poetry was the only thing that made her feel alive. Yet, for this reason she is punished for all eternity. How can this be justified? It is because her definition and maybe even our own definition of love needs to be challenged. The Yale Professor Giuseppe Mazzotta writes, “Francesca falls completely, squarely, within this tradition of believing that she lives in a world of love where there is no possible resistance to love… She is abdicating the power of her will to the irresistible, omnipotent, presence of this love. It’s part of a strategy of not acknowledging any responsibility for her actions” (Reading Dante, 43).

What is the relationship between desire, free will, and love? For Francesca, there is no involvement of the will. You simply love who you love and you allow that desire to move you as it does. Yet, that idea should not sit right with us. Can love only be reduced to desire? And if it is, then what role does free will have in love? If a husband begins to develop desires for a woman not his wife, can that simply justify the betrayal of his own wedding vows? We should recognize that boundaries are needed in the dynamics of love. In fact, for marital love to be true, it requires the spouse to restrain his or her own desires in order to respect the boundaries their vows have made. Free will and reason needs to control desire and not the other way around. This is not meant to be seen as a form of repression, rather the boundaries are what allow husband and wife to love one another with total freedom which true love demands. Francesca wants to believe that no boundaries exist. This delusion of Francesca, though sympathetic, reveals the twisted nature of lust. She thought the full unleashing of her desire for Paolo would bring liberation, but instead, it brought slavery. A slavery that condemns her soul to be pushed by the winds of lustful desires for all eternity.

The encounter with Francesca serves as a meta-narrative of the whole Divine Comedy. What inspired Francesca’s affair? What formed her understanding of love? It was poetry. Notice now, how this encounter not only poses the question about love, but it also poses the question about art itself and its relationship with love. Like Francesca’s love affair, it is tempting to reduce poetry to become simply an expression of desires without any relationship to beauty, goodness or truth. The history of literature and art is often known to test, push and even eliminate boundaries, but Dante wants to correct this. Bad poetry, like lust, when divorced from freedom, truth, and morality, can lead the soul to a misconception of love. Poetry led Francesca to sin and eventually damnation. Dante, through his poetry, wants to do the opposite. He desires to lead his readers to salvation. The Divine Comedy, this epic poem, is meant to bring us to faith. To read the Divine Comedy is not an exercise of checking it off your To Do list. It is meant to save your soul.

A Letter from Fr. Dominik (cont’d.)

In order to discover the true poetic power of the Divine Comedy, we have to allow our own deluded ideas, worldviews, and philosophies to die. After Dante’s encounter with Francesca, his heart is so filled with pity that he goes through a kind of death. Canto V ends with the lines,

“And while one spirit [Francesca] said these words to me, the other wept [Paolo], so that because of pity I fainted, as if I had met my death. And then I fell as a dead body falls” (Inferno, Canto V).

This fall in Inferno symbolizes Dante’s own death as courtly love poet, and foreshadows his resurrection as a prophetic poet which he will become at the end of his journey. He was a poet that led readers astray, but will become a poet who calls us to return to the straight and narrow way. As Virgil guided Dante, may Dante now guide us through the stormy winds of this present age. May his poetry help you encounter the true God who is love itself.

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 Wednesday, July 26, we celebrated the Feast of Saints Anne and Joachim. Saints Anne and Joachim are traditionally known as the parents of the Virgin Mary, as mentioned in some apocryphal writings.mSt. Anne is the patron saint of women in labor as well as both Brittany (France) and Canada. Last Sunday, the Church celebrated the third annual World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly. 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. Thank you for your wonderful daughter, our spiritual mother, Mary. Thank you for the love of God and the faith you inspire in us. Grandparents of Jesus, pray for us. Amen.

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.

Bread & Wine are offered this week in loving memory of Abraham J. Gross

First Time

Shayne Begin and Deena Soorie

St. Mary, St. Mary, Manhasset, NY Manhasset, NY

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.

Readings and Questions for Faith Sharing on the Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord

Reading I: Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14

The one like a Son of man received dominion, glory, and kingship.

Reading II: 2 Peter 1:16-19

You will do well to be attentive to it, as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts.

Gospel: Matthew 17:1-9

“Rise, and do not be afraid.”

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

Visit our parish website: saintmarysmanhasset.org for livestream links, daily readings, latest news, and more.

Question for Adults: How can I “transfigure” my personal and family life to be more Christ-like?

Question for Children: Who has helped me to get to know Jesus better?

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.

Chef Boyardee

Pork and Beans

Jarred Tomato Sauce

Instant Potatoes

Society of St. Vincent de Paul

In the Gospel, we find that the demand of daily Christian living is to spend our life primarily searching for the kingdom of God. This month through your gifts to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul was able to assist families, providing food, paying utility and rent bills, etc. Thank You!

Our St. Vincent de Paul Conference is able to help our neighbors in need through the generosity of our St. Mary’s parishioners. Each time you donate, either through the collection slots at the doors of the church, or in an envelope marked for St. Vincent de Paul, you are helping our neighbors within St. Mary’s Parish. If you or someone you know is in need of assistance, contact the St. Vincent de Paul Society at 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.

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

J Stewards of God’s Gifts

In today’s Gospel, Jesus stresses the importance and the beauty of the Kingdom of Heaven.

Living Stewardship ~ Pillar of Service: Faith without works is dead; this week go out and be at service to God and neighbor. Perhaps do some “summer cleaning” and donate some old clothes you no longer need.

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

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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 collection for Sunday, July 23, 2023 amounted to $21,761.00. The collection for Sunday, July 24, 2022 amounted to $20,413.00. Church of Saint Mary |

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.

you enrolled yet? Visit www.faithdirect.net. Our parish code is NY281.

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

Please contact Maura Clifford at Macliff56@gmail.com

Business Owners:

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Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time “All things work for good...”

Romans 8:28-30: “We know that all things work for good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose.” Trust in God. God calls you. He can help make your relationship strong, thriving, and loving. Come expxerience a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Experience where God will work all things out for the good.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

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/.

SAVE THE DATE PARISH FALL BLOOD DRIVE SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24TH Church

Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

A Prayer of Faith in the Divine Eucharist

I believe in my heart and openly profess that the bread and wine which are placed upon the altar are by the mystery of the sacred prayer and the words of the Redeemer substantially changed into the true and life-giving Flesh and Blood of Jesus Christ Our Lord and after the Consecration, there is present the true Body of Christ which was born of the Virgin Mary and offered up for the salvation of the world, hung upon the Cross, and now sits at the right hand of the Father and there is present the true Blood of Christ which flowed from his side. They are present not only by means of a sign and of the efficacy of the Sacrament, but also in the very reality and truth of their nature and substance. Amen.

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.)

Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament with Closing Benediction

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

Your clothes can shrink and stain. Things don’t last forever. The kingdom of heaven does last forever. It is like a treasure. Heaven is worth more than anything you found the treasure sold everything else the things I have.

STEP 1: Suggested Gift Plan – Every Gift Counts!

Use the table below as a guide but feel free to adjust the payments to your means.

$60 $ 10 $10 per month $60 may pay for gas for a Meals on Wheels van to deliver food.

$100 $25 $15per month $100 may help pay a utility bill for a family in need.

$125 $25 $20 per month $125 may help provide services and care for a mom and newborn from Catholic Charities Regina Maternity Community Case Management Program.

$175 $35 $28 per month

$300 $ 50 $50 per month

$175 may help fund a Youth minister, inspiring vocations and evangelization.

$300 may help subsidize a home for an adult who is developmentally disabled.

$600 $100 $100 per month $600 may help support a Deacon’s formation.

$750 $150 $120 per month $750 may help support a Seminarian’s education.

STEP 2: Pledge & Payment Information – To make a payment on line, go to https://www.drvc.org/CMA/

Please check the appropriate boxes below. Checks should be made payable to: Catholic Ministries Appeal

Amount of Pledge: $___________________________

Payment Plan: (Please Check One)

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STEP 3: Name and Address

Make checks payable to: Catholic Ministries Appeal

Parish Pledge: $_______

Name Down payment: $_______

Address__________________________________

City, State, Zip:

Phone: Signature: ____________________________________Date:________

”God, who cannot be outdone in generosity, still uses you and me to help our brothers and sisters.”

-Pope Francis

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REV. ROBERT WOLOSIK

SEM. AUGUSTE HORNER

PRAY FOR POPE FRANCIS

PRAY FOR DISCERNERS FAMILIES

SEM ROBERT PARADISO

REV KHOA LE

PRAY FOR THE INTERCESSION OF ST.JOHN VIANNEY

PRAY FOR MISSIONARIES

SEM. HERLEY MENDEZ

SEM. JOSEPH LETTIERI

SEM. PATRICK MCCORMACK

PRAY FOR RETIRED SISTERS

PRAY FOR THE CHURCH

PRAY FOR RELIGIOUS BROTHERS

REV. COLLINS ADUTWUM

PRAY FOR DISCERNERS

SEM. GREGORY MARINO

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REV. ROGER VELASQUEZ

PRAY FOR HOLY MARRIAGES

SEM. PATRICK O'BRIEN

PRAY FOR OUR BISHOPS

PRAY FOR SEMINARIAN FAMILIES

ASSUMPTION OF MARY

SEM. KEVIN RUEDA

PRAY FOR THE INTERCESSION OF MARY

PRAY FOR RETIRED BROTHERS

PRAY FOR DIACONATE FAMILIES 31 REV. THOMAS ARNAO

MSGR.THOMAS HAROLD

PRAY FOR VOCATIONS

SEM. DENNIS GANNON

REV. FRANCIS VATTAKUDIYIL

REV. CHRISTOPHER DEH

WALDRON

SEM. JONATHAN PHAM

PRAY FOR THE YOUTH OF OUR DIOCESE

REV. JANUSZ MOCARSKI REV. VALENTINE REBELLO

PRAY FOR RETIRED PRIESTS

PRAY FOR RELIGIOUS SISTERS

SEM DILLON VITA

PRAY FOR DEACONS

“In the Virgin Mary everything is relative to Christ and dependent upon him” Pope Paul VI

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.