Church of Saint Mary Parish Bulletin: June 11, 2023

Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ

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. Kingsley Nwanwa

Parochial Vicar

627-0385 | ext. 1089 frkingsley@saintmarysmanhasset.org

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,

“Anyone who eats my Flesh and drinks my Blood has Eternal Life.” (John 6:54)

Last week, we celebrated the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity. This Feast is not meant to simply be explained, but rather encountered as mystery. A mystery that is meant to be pondered so as to draw us into the mystery of God. Today, we celebrate another Solemnity that is meant more to be pondered than explained. This Solemnity of Corpus Christi, or the Body and Blood of Christ, doesn’t need theological explanations; they will never be enough. What we need is faith and trust. Trust that the Word of Jesus is true. As we hear in the Gospel today, Jesus tells His listeners, “Unless you eat the flesh and drink the blood of the Son of Man, you will not have eternal life.”

Many Christians believe that Jesus was speaking metaphorically and not literally about His Body and Blood; that He meant that they should feed on the “Word” that Jesus came to preach. While the Word is certainly important and that understanding would be easier to accept, it is certainly NOT what Jesus was saying. If it were, He would have clarified His teaching when many who could not accept it turned away. What Jesus says is to reiterate more strongly His words and this teaching. After many leave Him, He turns to the Apostles and says, “Will you leave me, too?” This would have been the opportune time to explain a different teaching to His Disciples so they would understand more clearly. Yet, there is nothing. So we conclude from this teaching and others in the Scriptures that Jesus wants to give us His very Self as food for our journey.

This teaching has been believed from the earliest times in the life of the Church. We share this continual belief in the Real and True presence of Jesus in the Eucharist with our Orthodox sisters and brothers. As the Churches founded by Jesus, we have kept faithful to this beautiful, yet difficult teaching.

Like the Trinity, we again encounter mystery. Theologians have attempted to help us grasp this mystery through the teaching of Transubstantiation. This states that the accidents (external presence) remain the same, but their substance changes into the Body and Blood of Jesus. So bread still looks and tastes like bread, but is, in reality, the Body of Christ. The same would be true for the accidents of the wine and its change into the Blood of our Lord. Again, this is helpful, but falls short of the beauty of what Jesus intends. What we need is faith to see past the accidents and to believe what Jesus intends. Faith acknowledges this great and wondrous Sacrament so that He may become part of us, as food for our journey and that hopefully, we become what we eat and drink...namely more like Jesus Himself.

So what do we believe? After the priest calls down the Holy Spirit on the gifts of bread and wine, they truly BECOME the Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity of Jesus Himself. Not a symbol, not a mirror of something else, BUT Jesus Himself. Have you ever pondered while walking up to communion that you will cradle in your hands or on your tongue the true Body and Blood of our Savior? This awesome and humbling gift is Jesus’ abiding presence to us. We come to Mass to receive Jesus as Savior and Lord. We continue to acknowledge Jesus as Lord and to remind ourselves that we gather to worship this wondrous presence among us.

The power of the Holy Eucharist is never just a private act between the Lord and a believer. It is a mindset of living. Jesus continually reminds us to care for the least of our brothers and sisters. The reception of Most Holy Communion calls us to act as Jesus Himself did. This is lived out through our care of all our brothers and sisters. When Jesus comes at the end of time to judge the “sheep from the goats,” what are the criteria He will use? It will be how well we cared for the hungry, naked, lonely, oppressed, and voiceless.

Eucharist is worship of the True God, personal prayer, and a fire for action for those in our society who need not only our help, but also maybe, more importantly, our voice. May we stand in awe at this mystery, and may it cause us to seek Jesus and become more like Him whom we consume.

In Jesus, our Eucharistic Lord, Fr. Bob

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J Stewards of God’s Gifts

In today’s Gospel, we hear a part of the Bread of Life discourse. Jesus is telling us, NOT metaphorically, that He IS the Bread of Life and we are to eat of His body.

Living Stewardship ~ Pillar of Formation: 70% of Catholics do not believe that the bread and wine used for communion actually transform into the Body and Blood of Christ. Pray for those who do not believe in the Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist (Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity) and teach those about the beauty and miracle of the Eucharist.

The collection for Sunday, June 4, 2023 amounted to $24,564.00. The collection for Sunday, June 5, 2022 amounted to $23,877.00.

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.

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Masses and Special Intentions

Stephen Sheehan

Sandy Pittman

Moira Feely

Kristin O’Shea O’Keefe

Jaxson Rivera

Ronald Grubert

Josephine Arkwright

Masses for the Week

Monday, June 12th

2 Cor 1:1-7, Mt 5:1-12

9:00 AM | Mark Hannan

Tuesday, June 13th

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

Anna Forte Dr. Michael O’Grady

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

St. Anthony of Padua, Priest & Doctor of the Church

2 Cor 1:18-22, Mt 5:13-16

9:00 AM | Tadeusz Arkadiusz Bedkowski

Wednesday, June 14th

2 Cor 3:4-11, Mt 5:17-19

9:00 AM | Tadeusz Arkadiusz Bedkowski

Thursday, June 15th

2 Cor 3:15-4:1, 3-6, Mt 5:20-26

7:00 AM |

9:00 AM | Pat Doherty

Friday, June 16th

The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus

Dt 7:6-11, 1 Jn 4:7-16, Mt 11:25-30

9:00 AM | Eugene, Paul, & Delia Murphy

Saturday, June 17th

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

The Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary

2 Cor 5:14-21, Lk 2:41-51

9:00 AM | Jack Sullivan

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

Thomas J. Flynn, Sr.

Edmund Scipione

Concetto Gentile

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

Tadeusz Arkadiusz Bedkowski

Noreen & Martin Veilson

Sunday, June 18th

The Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

Ex 19:2-6a, Rom 5:6-11, Mt 9:36-10:8

7:30 AM | People of the Parish

9:00 AM | Vincent de Venoge

10:30 AM | Consiglia & Faustino Parrella

12:00 Noon | Domenick Puleo

Tadeusz Arkadiusz Bedkowski

Emmanuel Mesagna

Joseph A. Lianzo, Sr.

Richard Mastracchio

John Kenlon

Cover: The Last Supper. Artist: Juan de Juanes (1510-1579).

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.

Nicholas Vincent Syrota

Frederick Herman

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Novena of Masses

Please hand in the names of those you wish to be remembered in the Father’s Day Novena of Masses by June 18th, Father’s Day.

Bread & Wine are offered this week in loving memory of Dr. Peter J. Calabretta, Sr.

Readings and Questions for

Faith Sharing on the Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

Third Time

Peter Barry and Caroline Keogh St. Mary, St. Mary, Manhasset, NY Manhasset, NY Children’s

Reading I: Exodus 19:2-6a

“You shall be to me a kingdom of priests, a holy nation.”

Reading II: Romans 5:6-11

God proves his love for us in that while we were still sinners Christ died for us.

Gospel: Matthew 9:36-10:8

Jesus’ heart was moved with pity for them because they were troubled and abandoned, like sheep without a shepherd.

Let the little children come to me... (Matthew 19:14)

Word

Sunday at the 9:00 AM Mass

Question for Adults: How am I living out God’s call to mission?

Question for Children:

How can I show Jesus that I love Him and thank Him for all He has done for me?

Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

Mondays 3:00 - 5:00 PM in

Come, O Holy Spirit, come!

From your bright and blissful Home Rays of healing light impart.

Come, Father of the poor, Source of gifts that will endure Light of ev’ry human heart. You, of all consolers best, Of the soul, most kindly Guest, Quick’ning courage do bestow. In hard labor You are rest, In the heat You refresh best, And solace give in our woe. O most blessed Light divine, Let Your radiance in us shine, And our inmost being fill.

Nothing good by man is thought, Nothing right by him is wrought, When he spurns Your gracious Will. Cleanse our souls from sinful stain, Lave our dryness with Your rain Heal our wounds and mend our way. Bend the stubborn heart and will, Melt the frozen, warm the chill, Guide the steps that go astray. On the faithful who in You, Trust with childlike piety, Deign your sevenfold gift to send. Give them virtue’s rich increase, Saving grace to die in peace, Give them joys that never end. Amen. Alleluia.

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.

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.

Mary’s Rosary Society

Closing Mass

Thursday, June 15th

Pray the Rosary at 11:30 AM

Celebrate Mass at 12:00 Noon

Lunch to follow in the Marian Room

All Members are Invited, and Are Welcome to Bring a Friend!

Please Remember to RSVP to rosarysociety@stmary.ws

It’s become a tradition!

We invite all our talented bakers to bring dessert. Please let us know if you are able to prepare Cookies Cakes Pies Your Specialty

(Special Note: Due to the extreme generosity of our members, store-bought items are NOT needed.)

Saturday,

June 17th - The Immaculate Heart of Mary

This feast is celebrated on the Saturday following the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. “The Immaculate Heart of Mary is a special form of devotion to the physical heart of Mary. It is Mary’s love for God, her love for her Son, and her love for all people that draws us to want to study and to imitate her. In his Gospel, St. Luke mentioned this devotion twice, saying that Mary kept what Jesus was saying and doing in her heart. Mary’s Immaculate Heart is typically pictured with flames representing her burning or undying love. Her Heart is encircled by roses or lilies symbolizing her joys and her purity, and oftentimes, a sword pierces the heart reflecting the prophecy of Simeon in the Gospel of St. Luke. Mary’s Heart is a symbol of her compassion and her sinlessness.” - The Illustrated Book of Mary

The Rosary Society’s Statue of Our Lady of Fatima

In 2017, the centennial anniversary of the apparition of our Lady at Fatima, St. Mary’s Rosary Society received the gift of a beautiful statue of Our Lady of Fatima. This statue is a traveling statue, and came to us with the requirement that its presence be shared throughout our parish. The statue of Our Lady has been “visiting” with Rosarians and St. Mary’s friends and families in their homes since that time. For those whom Mary has visited, she has brought peace, hope, comfort, strength and renewed faith.

As the Rosary Society continues this ministry, please let us know if you would like a special visit with the statue of Our Lady of Fatima in your home. For more information please contact Rosarian Mary Lou de Venoge by Email at: doggonelab@msn.com

FRIENDS AND FAMILY OF ST. MARY'S ARE INVITED TO

Time A PARENT AND CHILD SOCIAL*

OPEN PLAY FOR INFANTS & TODDLERS

TOYS & SNACKS PROVIDED

RESERVED PLAYGROUND TIME

RAIN OR SHINE**

FRIDAY, JUNE 16

FROM 9:45-10:30 AM

ON THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PLAYGROUND

SCAN THE CODE TO REGISTER NOW!

FOR MORE INFO

PLEASE CALL 516 627 0184

Parish Social Ministry

Catholic Charities of Long Island - Employment Opportunities

PART-TIME SOCIAL WORKER – Residential Services Program

Work Schedule: 10 hrs. per week - flexible.

We are seeking a dedicated Social Worker to be part of our clinical team supporting DD residences located in Nassau and Western Suffolk. In this part-time role, reporting to the Behavioral Services Coordinator, and as a member of the interdisciplinary team, the Social Worker will conduct individual and group counseling, offer recommendations for residents to achieve their personal goals and provide staff training and oversight regarding positive behavior changes.

Requirements:

A Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling (LMHC) or Social Work (LMSW); LCSW preferred. 2-5 years’ experience working directly with people with developmental disabilities, including counseling and treatment planning.

Valid NYS Driver’s License and ability to travel locally to group homes in relatively close geographic proximity. Ability to accommodate a flexible schedule to meet program needs; must be available for some afternoon and/or evening hours.

Email resume to: jobs@catholiccharities.cc or fax to: 516-733-7038. Please reference “Part-time Social Worker” in the subject line of your email.

Budget and Claims Analyst – Finance Department – Hicksville, NY

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Position Description:

Reporting to the Director of Finance, the Budget and Claims Analyst will be responsible for the budget preparation and review of claims to be submitted to funders while ensuring contract compliance. A full benefits package accompanies this position including earned time off (vacation, personal, sick), 18 paid holidays, health/dental, free life insurance, and a retirement savings program.

Responsibilities:

Review monthly claims for submission to funder, analyze disallowances and resubmit for payment. Prepare agency administration claims quarterly for submission to funder.

Communicate with funding authorities and internal program management regarding program reimbursement procedures, answering questions and/or providing information.

Coordinate program month-end closings including review of monthly journal entries, prepare month-end account analysis, and integrate program financials into Agency financial software. Review program vouchers and cash receipts, and approve for processing. Coordinate other periodic reports for programs as required including completing financial information for audits when necessary.

Supervise two finance personnel on a daily basis. Provide training, coaching, counseling, and conduct performance appraisals.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree; Accounting preferred.

Minimum of 2-3 years prior related experience in budget preparation or accounting.

1-2 years’ supervisory experience, preferred. Public accounting experience preferred.

Email resume and cover letter of interest to: jobs@catholiccharities.cc or fax to: 516.733.7038. Please note “Budget and Claims Analyst” in the subject line of your email or fax.

A complete list of our job opportunities can be found on our website at www.catholiccharities.cc/careers

Catholic Charities of Long Island – An Equal Opportunity Employer

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Parish Social Ministry

Our Food Pantry is in need of

Grape Jelly Sugar Juice

Pork and Beans

Chef Boyardee

Instant Potatoes

Baby Wipes

Laundry Detergent

Toothpaste

Small Packs of Toothbrushes

Deordorant

Parker At Your Door, a community health program of the Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation, is a physician-led home visit program for older adults. They provide quality and convenient primary medical care to patients in the comfort of their homes. To learn more, visit their website, parkeratyourdoor.org, or call 718-289-2606.

Society of St. Vincent de Paul

Today as we celebrate the gift of the Body and Blood of Christ let us pray for those who are hungry, malnourished and starving. Is there a family you know who needs assistance? Please call the Society of St. Vincent de Paul so that together we can help those who are hungry.

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.

Available in the St. Mary’s Gift Shop

A Very Catholic Murder Mystery! Who Am I to Judge?

by Emily Hanlon

Parishioner at St. Peter’s in Port Washington

Author Talk and Book Signing

Tuesday, June 20th 10:00 AM

at the IHM Center at St. Peter’s

Profits from books sold at our gift shop will go to our St. Vincent de Paul Conference

About Emily Hanlon:

Having converted late in life after watching the joy that faith brought to her husband and three sons, she, like her sleuths in the Martha and Marya mysteries, now goes to daily Mass, is a eucharistic minister, and is active in the St. Vincent de Paul Society. Through her books, Emily shares her love of the church and of a good “whodunit.”

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Northern Boulevard Church Entrance Closed

As you know, the slate walkway in front of the church has been cracking and parishioners have generously offered to pay for new pavers. The work is in progress and therefore the entrance to the church from Northern Boulevard must be kept closed during construction. The statue of our Lady has been moved closer to Northern Boulevard, so that it could be seen by people passing by the church. The work should be completed by the end of next week. We are sorry for any inconvenience.

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.

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1 Corinthians 10: 16-17. “Brothers and Sisters, the cup of blessing that we bless, is it not a participation in the blood of Christ the bread that we break, is it not a participation in the body of Christ? Because the loaf of bread is one, we, though many, are one body, for we all partake of the one loaf.” Let us all eat the living bread that comes down from heaven and we shall have eternal life. Let us share our faith and our love with our spouse. Sign up for a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Experience. The dates are:

Jun 23-25, 2023 in Huntington, NY

August 11-13, 2023 in Storrs, CT

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/.

The hours are after the 9:00 AM, 10:30 AM, & 12:00 Noon Masses. It is located in the Parish Ministry Center below the church.

Any inquiries, please call 526-627-0385 ext. 1033

If you are considering a vocation to the Consecrated Life please contact Sr. Pat Moran pmoran@drvc.org

REV. PATRICK ONUEGBU

PRAY FOR POPE FRANCIS

WED

REV.JAE WON LEE

PRAY FOR DICERNERS

PRAY FOR THE NEWLY ORDAINED

SEM. ROBERT PARADISO

PRAY FOR OUR BISHOPS

REV. CHARLES KOHLI

PRAY FOR DISCERNERS FAMILIES

SEM. DILLON VITA

PRAY FOR DEACONS

REV. PRASANNA WARNAKULASURIA

SEM. JONATHAN PHAM

PRAY FOR MISSIONARIES

REV. ROMULO GOMEZ

PRAY FOR RELIGIOUS SISTERS

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PRAY FOR VOCATIONS

PRAY FOR RETIRED RELIGIOUS

REV. FREDDY LOZANO

REV. IGNATIUS OKWUONU

DENNIS GANNON

REV. SUK SONG

PRAY FOR THE INTERCESSION OF OUR LADY

PRAY FOR THE INTERCESSION OF SAINT JOHN VIANNEY

MSGR. THOMAS COOGAN

REV. THOMAS FUSCO

PRAY FOR SEMINARIAN FAMILIES

SEM. GREGORY MARINO

PRAY FOR HOLY MARRIAGES

SEM. AUGUSTE HORNER

PRAY FOR THE YOUTH OF OUR DIOCESE

REV. ANTHONY STANGANELLI

REV. PAUL BERSAMIN

PRAY FOR RELIGIOUS BROTHERS

PRAY FOR PRIEST FAMILIES

Do not let the past disturb you. Leave everything in the and begin again with joy.

Sacred Heart of Jesus

-St. Teresa of Calcutta

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.