Church of Saint Mary Parish Bulletin: June 16, 2024

CHURCH of SAINT MARY

The Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time June 16, 2024

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

1300 Northern Boulevard | Manhasset, New York 11030 516 627 0385 | Fax 516 627 6070

www.saintmarysmanhasset.org

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: kkosciusko@stmary.ws

St. Vincent de Paul Society: svdp@stmary.ws

Religious Education 627-4028

Monday 12:00 Noon-8:00 PM

Wednesday 9:00 AM–5:00 PM

Tuesday and 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 fredward@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

Daniel Maimone Music Director 627-0385 | ext. 1021 dmaimone@saintmarysmanhasset.org

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 Daniel Nash, Can. Reg. 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

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Masses and Special Intentions

Christine Marchese

Maria DeAngelis

Donna Chesney

Erica Klock

Jacob Rivera

Jaxson Rivera

Ronald Grubert

Dr. Michael O’Grady

Gladys Jean

Katharin Whelan

Carol Furciato

Mason

Tom Francess

Gabriel Romeo

Ann Shields

Mickey Kennedy

Sarah Horsham

Nina Principe

Cole Marguglio

Sandy Pittman

Richard Atkinson

Anthony Polizzi

Kathy Dellis-Stover

Neil Gillis

Nicolas Inglese

Paul Inglese

James Cunningham

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

Frank J. Valentini

125th Brigade Support Battalion

23rd Marine Regiment

25th Marine Regiment

2-4 GSAB Task Force Mustang

2-211th GSAB Task Force

War Horse

51st Security Force Squadron

75th Ranger Regiment

82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron

Alacqua, Alexander, CPT, USA

Amerson, Jason, CPT, USA

Anderson, Michael, 1LT, USA

Arnold, James, LCpl, USMC

Arnoux, Seraph, PFC, USA

Avasthi, David, Capt, USAF

Baber, Joseph, Maj, USAF

Broderick, Evan, SGT, USA

Broderick, Steven, SN, USN

Brodie, Virgina H., 2ndLt, USMC

Brown, Jason, SGT, USA

Collins, Matthew, LT, USN

Fontanetta, Joseph, Maj, USMC

Hannan, Jack, ENS, USN

Hayes, Andrew, Ca1837-1890pt, US MC

Hellman, Thomas, 2d Lt, USSF

Hernandez, Steven, SSgt, USAF

Higgins, James, GySgt, USMC

Hilton, Justin, SGT, USA

Hilton, Nathaniel, SGT, USA

Horner, Brian G., 1stLt, USMC

Howard, Edward M., GySgt, USMC

Jones, Scott B., LT, USN

Jones, Katherine L., LTJG, USN

Kennedy, Michael, Col, USAF

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

Landolphi, Michael, ENS, USN

Lanza, Anthony E., LtCol, USMC

Madden, Michael E., Major, USAF

Major, A. Edward, III, LTC, USA

Marine Medium Tilt Rotor Squadron 161

Marine Transport Squadron 352

McGorry, Patrick F., HM2, USN

McKievear, Gary, LT, USA

Millau, Jeffrey, PFC, USMC

Morris, Jr., Brian J., ENS, USN

O’Leary, Jason, SSgt, USAF

Petracca, Evan L., LTJG, USN

Quinn, Anthony, Jr., SGT, USA

Richardson, Timothy, PV2, USA

Radman, Paul Cpl, USMC

Rodi, Caroline G., CAPT, USN

Saville, John A., ENS, USN

Sharkey, John J., LtCol, USMC

Spivak III, Edmund, Capt, USAF

Sweeney, Timothy, CPT, USA

Swersky, Roberto, Capt, USMC

Tafone, Samantha, SGT, USA

Ullrich, Kenneth C., HN, USN

Unger, Matthew J., SPC, USA

Vachris, Madison, LT, USN

Wood, Kelly, BMSR, USN

If you have a service member that you would like to add to this list please e-mail bulletin@stmary.ws. Please include name, rank and branch of service.

Masses for the Week

Monday, June 17th

1 Kgs 21:1-16, Mt 5:38-42

9:00 AM | Father’s Day Novena

Tuesday, June 18th

1 Kgs 21:17-29, Mt 5:43-48

9:00 AM | Father’s Day Novena

Wednesday, June 19th

St. Romauld, Abbot

2 Kgs 2:1, 6-14, Mt 6:1-6, 16-18

9:00 AM | Father’s Day Novena

Thursday, June 20th

Sir 48:1-14, Mt 6:7-15

9:00 AM | Father’s Day Novena

Friday, June 21st

St. Aloysius Gonzaga, Religious 2 Kgs 11:1-4, 9-18, 20, Mt 6:19-23

9:00 AM | Father’s Day Novena

Saturday, June 22nd

St. Paulinus of Nola, Bishop

Ss. John Fisher, Bishop & Thomas More, Martyrs 2 Chr 24:17-25, Mt 6:24-34

9:00 AM | Father’s Day Novena

5:00 PM | Peter Reali, Sr.

Thomas J. Flynn, Sr.

Ingrid Collins

Jane Hone

Sharon Chillemi

Carmelo & Concetta Cataudella

Gene Faucella

Sunday, June 23rd

The Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time Jb 38:1, 8-11, 2 Cor 5:14-17, Mk 4:35-41

7:30 AM | People of the Parish

9:00 AM | Father’s Day Novena

10:30 AM | Deceased Members of the Colalillo Family

12:00 Noon | Michele Pesce

Robert Freddi

Catherine Denise Mahon

Michael Sforza

Kevin Cronin

Terence Quinn

Gaffney Family (living)

Cover Art: Saint Joseph with the Infant Jesus. Artist: Guido Reni (1575-1642)

From the Pastor’s Desk

Dear Parishioners,

“The Kingdom of God is like a mustard seed, that when it is sown is the smallest of all the seeds.”

(Mark 4:30-31)

Our Gospel reading today deals with the topic of faith. St. Mark affirms that if we had faith as small as a mustard seed, it would be enough to move mountains.

Christ teaches us that our faith, however small it may be, is very much alive, very active, and powerful! He compares the growth of our faith to the raising of a tiny mustard seed. When we plant and nurture that tiny seed, it will produce a tree so tall that the birds of the air will be able to nest in it. That is how our faith must grow and develop. We must never allow it to lie dormant after we have planted it. Jesus tells us if we keep it alive and nature it, we can move mountains with it.

Could there be a hidden meaning in Jesus’ words that by our faith we would be able to move mountains from one place to another? We know that no matter how much faith we have, we will not be able to physically pick up Mount Everest by our own strength and move it. It‘s physically impossible! So, let us consider for a moment that Jesus was not talking about physical mountains, but rather the many sins that we amass in our lifetime. These can grow to mountainous size if we don’t do something about them. Let’s assume that He was talking about those things that separate us from God. If we have faith in God, we can very easily make those mountains move into the abyss of refuse. However, it can happen only with the help of God’s grace that we receive every time we attend Mass. Through confession, reconciliation, and partaking of the Holy Eucharist we are able to break down these cold and dark mountains of sin and pride and remove the barriers that keep us separated from God.

The dictionary defines faith as a “trust in God and in His promises as made through Christ and the Scriptures by which humans are justified and saved.” We have faith when we allow Jesus to come into our hearts not strictly by words and ideas, but by contemplation. St. Basil the Great describes the ascent to God by liberating our thoughts from corporeality and temporality and raising our souls to the One who completely transcends the cosmos. He writes,

“Now if you want to say or hear something about God, break free from your body, break free from your sense perceptions. Once you have flown past all these things, transcended the entire created order in your thoughts, and raised your intellect far beyond these, contemplate the divine nature: uncircumscribed greatness, super eminent glory, desirable goodness, extraordinary beauty that ravishes the soul pierced by it but that cannot be worthily expressed in speech.”

In other words, the first step of faith is to unite with God in each moment of our lives. To embrace the eyes of faith is to contemplate His presence in all of creation.

Faith is a gift given by God to those who go to confession and purify their hearts. It comes to those who, like Mary, the sister of Lazarus, have learned to sit at the Lord’s feet in silence and desire to learn from Him the secrets of life and the most important goal for each person. In reading the Word of God, we can, like Mary, sit at the feet of the Lord.

Faith is the rising within us of the rivers of living water promised by Jesus to those who have, as St. Seraphim of Sarov (an Orthodox monk and theologian who St. John Paul the Great often quoted) so beautifully taught,

“Faith is released in us from the depths of our souls when we have taken out the garbage that obstructs the image and let go of everything that is unhelpful, unloving, and unhealthy.”

Our faith may, at times, be as small as the mustard seed, but we should never lose hope in what Jesus can do for us and through us. The challenge is to never stop seeking the Lord and as St. Paul tells us so beautifully today: “we walk by faith, not by sight.” What a wonderful encouragement and way to live our lives. Let faith and that trust in the Lord Jesus lead you closer to His eternal love.

From the Pastor’s Desk (con’t.)

Next weekend, we will have the farewell Mass for Fr. Dominik at 10:30 AM on Sunday. I encourage you to attend the reception after all the weekend Masses to thank him for his service and wish him God’s blessings in his new assignment. Fr. Dominik will leave us on Wednesday, June 26th to begin his ministry at St. John the Baptist High School. He will be greatly missed by all, especially by myself. Fr. Dominik was a great presence and blessing in all three of our schools,. We have been touched through his preaching and reflections on the Sacred Word and his happy nature. And many of us have experienced his great sense of humor. He surely kept us laughing at the rectory dining room table.

Go with God, my brother!

In Jesus, Fr. Bob

Reverend Father Robert A. Romeo, Pastor cordially invites you to attend the

Farewell Mass of

REVEREND FATHER DOMINIK WEGIEL

celebrating his loving service and devotion to the School Community and Parishioners of Saint Mary’s Sunday, June 23rd, 2024 at 10:30 AM

Please Note: There will be receptions in the Marian Room after every Mass: 5:00 PM on Saturday, 7:30, 9:00, 10:30 AM and 12:00 Noon on Sunday

J Stewards of God’s Gifts

Meditate on the readings today that talk about Heaven and what happens after we die.

Living Stewardship ~ Pillar of Formation: We are responsible for our actions and decisions. God has given us the Sacrament of Reconciliation so that we can come to Him through His priests and be forgiven for the sins we have committed.

The collection for Sunday, June 9, 2024 amounted to $25,170.00.

The collection for Sunday, June 11, 2023 amounted to $23,558.00.

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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Good Samaritan House

PLEASE HELP US

RESTOCK OUR PANTRY SHELVES FOR THE SUMMER

WE ARE RUNNING VERY LOW ON MANY NON-PERISHABLES INCLUDING:

Peanut Butter

Jelly

Canned Fruit

Tuna

Oatmeal

Snacks:

Cookies & Chips

Jello Crackers

Pancake Mix

Syrup

Mashed Potatoes

Instant Coffee

Juice

Carrots

Mixed Veggies

Chef Boyardee

Shampoo

Soap

Toilet Paper

Paper Towels

Thank you so much for your continued generosity!

FOCUS

Friends Offering Care Understanding and Support

We hope you will join us for a

Summer Luncheon

Wednesday, August 21st, 2024

Port Washington Yacht Club 12:00 Noon - 4:00 PM

Free Bingo with prizes starts after lunch for those who are interested Reservations $60.00 per person

Chairpersons: Esther Markiewicz and William Urig

RSVP By August 12th

Make checks payable to: St. Mary’s Good Samaritan House 1300 Northern Blvd. Manhasset, New York 11030 Attention: FOCUS Luncheon For information, please call 516-320-5879 or 516-697-9579

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Telephone No. Email

Special Seating Request

Novena of Masses

Please hand in the names of those you wish to be remembered in the Father’s Day Novena of Masses by TODAY

June 16th, Father’s Day. Cards are available in the vestibules and on the windowsills of the church.

Mass Schedule Change

The 7:00 AM Mass on Thursdays is discontinued for the summer. Please look for its return when school opens in September

Bread & Wine are offered this week in loving memory of Joseph Martin Marino

Visit the parish website: www.saintmarysmanhasset.org for the latest parish news and events

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

Reading I: Job 38:1, 8-11

“Thus far shall you come but no further, and here shall your proud waves be stilled!”

Reading II: 2 Corinthians 5:14-17

One died for all; therefore, all have died.

Gospel: Mark 4:35-41

[Jesus] said to the sea, “Quiet! Be still!”

The wind ceased and there was great calm.

Question for Adults:

In the midst of the chaos of life, do I listen to the voice of Jesus, and allow Him to calm the storm within me?

Question for Children:

How does nature show me the power and divinity of Jesus?

Good Samaritan House Announces Fall Bereavement Group

A weekly support group for the bereaved and those struggling with unresolved loss will begin on September 14, 2024.

The session will run for ten consecutive weeks on Saturdays from 9:30-11:00 AM. The primary goals of the group are to help the participants learn about the grief process, develop skills to manage their grief, and help them adjust to living in a world without the deceased.

The group is open to anyone who has lost a spouse, partner, parent, or sibling – including non-parishioners and people of other faiths. It should be noted though, St. Mary's bereavement sessions are faith based sessions that at times refer to bible verses or prayers to assist in the healing process.

For complete details and registration*, please scan the QR code or visit https://tinyurl.com/forthebereaved FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CALL 516 365 2705

*REGISTER BY 9/8

GUIDELINES STATE THAT ONE SHOULD NOT ATTEND A BEREAVEMENT SESSION UNTIL AT LEAST THREE MONTHS AND PREFERABLY SIX MONTHS AFTER THE PASSING OF THEIR LOVED ONE.

Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy.

Christ, have mercy. Christ, have mercy.

Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy.

God our Father in heaven, have mercy on us

God the Son, Redeemer of the world, have mercy on us

God the Holy Spirit, have mercy on us

Holy Trinity, one God, have mercy on us

Heart of Jesus, Son of the eternal Father have mercy on us

Heart of Jesus, formed by the Holy Spirit in the womb of the Virgin Mother have mercy on us

Heart of Jesus, one with the eternal Word have mercy on us

Heart of Jesus, infinite in majesty have mercy on us

Heart of Jesus, holy temple of God have mercy on us

Heart of Jesus, tabernacle of the Most High have mercy on us

Heart of Jesus, house of God and gate of heaven have mercy on us

Heart of Jesus, aflame with love for us have mercy on us

Heart of Jesus, source of justice and love have mercy on us

Heart of Jesus, full of goodness and love have mercy on us

Heart of Jesus, well-spring of all virtue have mercy on us

Heart of Jesus, worthy of all praise have mercy on us

Heart of Jesus, king and center of all hearts have mercy on us

Heart of Jesus, treasure-house of wisdom and knowledge have mercy on us

Heart of Jesus, in whom there dwells the fullness of God have mercy on us

Heart of Jesus, in whom the Father is well pleased have mercy on us

Heart of Jesus, from whose fullness we have all received have mercy on us

Heart of Jesus, desire of the eternal hills have mercy on us

Heart of Jesus, patient and full of mercy have mercy on us

Heart of Jesus, generous to all who turn to you have mercy on us

Heart of Jesus, fountain of life and holiness have mercy on us

Heart of Jesus, atonement for our sins have mercy on us

Heart of Jesus, overwhelmed with insults have mercy on us

Heart of Jesus, broken for our sins have mercy on us

Heart of Jesus, obedient even to death have mercy on us

Heart of Jesus, pierced by a lance have mercy on us

Heart of Jesus, source of all consolation have mercy on us

Heart of Jesus, our life and resurrection have mercy on us

Heart of Jesus, our peace and reconciliation have mercy on us

Heart of Jesus, victim of our sins have mercy on us

Heart of Jesus, salvation of all who trust in you have mercy on us

Heart of Jesus, hope of all who die in you have mercy on us

Heart of Jesus, delight of all the saints have mercy on us

Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world have mercy on us

Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world have mercy on us

Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world have mercy on us

Jesus, gentle and humble of heart. Touch our hearts and make them like your own.

Let us pray.

Grant, we pray, almighty God, that we, who glory in the Heart of your beloved Son and recall the wonders of his love for us, may be made worthy to receive an overflowing measure of grace from that fount of heavenly gifts. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

I

Bless the LORD, my soul!

LORD, my God, you are great indeed! You are clothed with majesty and splendor, robed in light as with a cloak. You spread out the heavens like a tent; setting the beams of your chambers upon the waters. You make the clouds your chariot; traveling on the wings of the wind. You make the winds your messengers; flaming fire, your ministers.

II

You fixed the earth on its foundation, so it can never be shaken. The deeps covered it like a garment; above the mountains stood the waters. At your rebuke they took flight; at the sound of your thunder they fled. They rushed up the mountains, down the valleys to the place you had fixed for them. You set a limit they cannot pass; never again will they cover the earth.

III

You made springs flow in wadies that wind among the mountains. They give drink to every beast of the field; here wild asses quench their thirst. Beside them the birds of heaven nest; among the branches they sing. You water the mountains from your chambers; from the fruit of your labor the earth abounds. You make the grass grow for the cattle and plants for people’s work to bring forth food from the earth, wine to gladden their hearts, oil to make their faces shine, and bread to sustain the human heart. The trees of the LORD drink their fill, the cedars of Lebanon, which you planted. There the birds build their nests; the stork in the junipers, its home. The high mountains are for wild goats; the rocky cliffs, a refuge for badgers.

IV

You made the moon to mark the seasons, the sun that knows the hour of its setting. You bring darkness and night falls, then all the animals of the forest wander about. Young lions roar for prey; they seek their food from God. When the sun rises, they steal away and settle down in their dens. People go out to their work, to their labor till evening falls.

V

How varied are your works, LORD! In wisdom you have made them all; the earth is full of your creatures. There is the sea, great and wide! It teems with countless beings, living things both large and small. There ships ply their course and Leviathan, whom you formed to play with.

VI

All of these look to you to give them food in due time. When you give it to them, they gather; when you open your hand, they are well filled. When you hide your face, they panic. Take away their breath, they perish and return to the dust.

Send forth your spirit, they are created and you renew the face of the earth.

VII

May the glory of the LORD endure forever; may the LORD be glad in his works! Who looks at the earth and it trembles, touches the mountains and they smoke! I will sing to the LORD all my life; I will sing praise to my God while I live. May my meditation be pleasing to him; I will rejoice in the LORD.

May sinners vanish from the earth, and the wicked be no more.

Bless the LORD, my soul! Hallelujah!*

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.

Society of St. Vincent de Paul

In the Gospel, Jesus says: “This is how it is with the reign of God. A man scatters seed on the ground. He goes to bed and gets up day after day. Through it all the seed sprouts and grows without his knowing how it happens.” Through your almsgiving you are sowing seeds that grow far greater than you know. The coins placed in the St. Vincent de Paul Poor Box bring Christ love and compassion to the poor.

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.

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

The Parish Office will be closed Wednesday, June 19th, in observance of

“Every family needs a father -- a father who shares in his family's joy and pain, hands down wisdom to his children and offers them firm guidance and love,”

- Pope Francis

Every day, people in our community are helped because of support from funds raised through the Catholic Ministries Appeal.

Today, consider a dad like Paul. Paul saw information about the Catholic Ministries Appeal at his local parish, and he knew he had to turn to the Church for help since he had nowhere else to go. Paul had been gainfully employed for more than 10 years when he began to fall ill. Soon his medical issues made it impossible for him to keep working and he was forced to go out on disability.

After paying the co-pays on his medications, his family's rent and utilities bills, Paul had very little left to purchase food and other necessities for his family.

It was hard for him to ask for help, but with nowhere else to turn, he did. Catholic Charities found him a specialist who assessed the family's needs and directed them to appropriate resources in their community. He went to his Parish Outreach, where his family received food that allowed them to make it through the month. Paul and his family received the help they so desperately needed.

Today, Paul is back at work and the family is doing well. "I am so thankful that I know there is somewhere I can turn, where there are people that care, people I can talk to, if I am ever in such a situation again," shared Paul.

Please consider donating to the Appeal and making a difference in the lives of others. Make checks payable to: Catholic Ministries Appeal Parish __________________________________ Pledge:

City, State, Zip: ___________________

Phone: ________________________ Signature: _____________________________Date:________

To make a donation, please visit https://www.drvc.org/CMA/ or call us at 516-678-5800 ext. 296.

THANK YOU!

THE CHURCH OF ST. MARY, MANHASSET HISTORY ARCHIVES PROJECT

YOUR HELP IS NEEDED!

We are still attempting to collect photos, documents, and all kinds of information relating to the history of St. Mary’s, encompassing all aspects of parish activities and ministries, including the Schools of St. Mary’s.

As we look forward to the Centennial celebration of the Elementary School (2026), and the 175th Anniversary of the Parish (2028), our goal is to accumulate not only recent history, but find some missing pieces to fill in the past 170+years.

If you have any of the following from any event, ministry, or of any of the Schools of St. Mary’s, sharing these would be greatly appreciated:

Photos: Celebrations, graduations, sacraments, galas, etc.

Journals, Programs

Announcements (Bulletins not needed)

Newspaper articles

Family remembrances

Information regarding:

The Elementary and High School (s)

Past pastors, priests, nuns, principals, teachers

Clergy & Religious who were parish residents Knights of Columbus, Rosary Society, and other ministries

Any and all of these would be very helpful.

PLEASE NOTE: Any article of information which you wish to be returned can be “digitized” (scanned) and saved, then returned to you. Please include this request with your item with the contact information for its return to you. A box is located in the Parish Office to receive these valuable pieces of our parish’s history.

For more information, please contact either Mary Lou de Venoge 516-993-2706 doggonelab@msn.com or Marijo Lantier 917-496-5640 MALantier510@gmail.com

Let the little children come to me... (Matthew 19:14) All Children Are Invited to

Participate in

Children’s

Liturgy of the Word

Every Sunday at the 9:00 AM Mass

Eleventh Sunday In Ordinary Time

Ezekiel 17:22-23:””The Lord God says, I, too, will take from the crest of the cedar, from its topmost branches tear off a tender shoot, and plant it on a high and lofty mountain, on the mountain heights of Israel, I will plant it. It shall put forth branches and bear fruit and become a majestic cedar.” God can plant good seed in us and our couple relationship can bear fruit. To find out how to nurture your relationship, check out a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Experience today. It will help your relationship and teach you tools to love one another more. This will transform your marriage. You can find one by looking up WWME.org. Some of the dates to sign up are:

June 21-June 23, 2024 in Huntington, NY

August 2-4, 2024 in Portland, 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 Kevin & Regina Hickson at 516-554-3835 or https://wwmenyli.org/.

Business Owners:

Please consider advertising in our bulletin. It’s a great way to support our parish. Call our printer, LPi, at 1-800-477-4574

MMER SUMMER

WEEK 1 JUNE 24-28

ART (Grades 1-8)

WEEK 3 JULY 8-12

THEATRE (Week #2)

CHEER/DANCE (Grades 1-8)

BASKETBALL (Grades 3-8)

VOLLEYBALL (Grades 6-9)

ALL SPORTS (Grades 1-8)

WEEK 5 JULY 22-26

BOYS BASKETBALL (Grades 3-8)

GIRLS BASKETBALL (Grades 5-9)

CAMPS C CAAMMPPS S

WEEK 2 JULY 1-5*

THEATRE (Grades 5-9) This is a three-week program

BASKETBALL (Grades 3-8) culminating with a show. Must attend all three weeks.

LACROSSE (Grades 1-8)

ALL SPORTS (Grades 1-8)

*No camps held on July 4.

WEEK 4 JULY 15-19

THEATRE (Week #3)

CHEER/DANCE (Grades 1-8)

VOLLEYBALL (Grades 6-9)

SOCCER (Grades 3-8)

HIKING (Grades 5-9)

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