Church of Saint Mary Parish Bulletin: June 18, 2023

CHURCH of SAINT MARY

The Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

Reverend Father Robert A. Romeo | Pastor

Reverend Father Dominik Wegiel | Parochial Vicar

Reverend Father Kingsley Nwanwa | 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. 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

Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

Novena to the Sacred Heart of Jesus

(For June, the Month dedicated to the Sacred Heart)

O my Jesus who didst say: “Indeed I say to you, ask and it shall be given you; seek and you shall find; knock and it shall be opened to you.” Here I am, knocking, seeking, and asking the grace.... (mention your request)

Our Father.... Hail Mary.... Glory be….

Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, I place all my trust in Thee.

Prayer: O Sacred Heart of Jesus, for whom only one thing is impossible and that is not to feel compassion for the wretched, have pity on us, miserable sinners, and grant us the grace which we ask Thee through the Immaculate Heart of She who is Thy tender Mother and also ours. Amen.

Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament with Benediction

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

Hail Holy Queen

Holy Queen, Mother of Mercy, our life, our sweetness and our hope. To thee do we cry, poor banished children of Eve. To thee do we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this valley of tears. Turn then, most gracious advocate, thine eyes of mercy toward us, and after this our exile show unto us the blessed fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

O clement, O loving,

O sweet Virgin Mary. Pray for us O Holy Mother of God, that we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

Memorare

Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, or sought thine intercession was left unaided. Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto thee, O Virgin of virgins, my mother; to thee do I come, before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful.

O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in thy mercy hear and answer me. Amen Saint Joseph, foster father of Jesus, pray for us.

J Stewards of God’s Gifts

In today’s Gospel, Jesus tells us that “the harvest is abundant but the laborers are few.”

Living Stewardship ~ Pillar of Service: We are called to be laborers for the Lord. This week, find a way to be at service for God and fellow man: perhaps donate to the Catholic Ministries Appeal or food pantry or volunteer to mow the lawn for an elderly neighbor or take them food shopping.

The collection for Sunday, June 11, 2023 amounted to $23,558.00. The collection for Sunday, June 12, 2022 amounted to $23,552.00.

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

We Care for Our Parish Community

Baptism

We celebrate Baptism at 1:30 PM on the second Sunday of the month and at 12:30 PM on the fourth Saturday of the month as scheduled. Please call the Parish Office at least one month in advance to see if a date is available and to arrange to fill out pre-baptismal paperwork. New parents are required to attend a Baptism preparation session held once every month. Those chosen as sponsors for Baptism should lead lives in harmony with the Catholic faith and the role of Godparent.”

Marriage

At least six months before you plan to be married and before you make arrangements for the reception, please make an appointment with one of the priests to begin the necessary preparations.

Children’s Education

Saint Mary’s Elementary School offers excellent education in the spirit of the Gospel from grades N, Pre-K to Eighth grade. For information call 627-0184.

Empowering Character, Innovation and Leadership in our students, Saint Mary’s High School is a dynamic, contemporary, Catholic value-centered school, combining a commitment to academic excellence and educational innovation, with a passion for learning, and an emphasis on moral character development through the pursuit of truth and discovered in faith and reason. For information call 627-2711.

The Religious Education Program provides excellent formation in the Catholic Faith for children in public or private schools. Preparation for First Holy Communion and Confirmation requires two years. Classes are held at St. Mary’s for Grades 1 through 5 on Tuesdays and Thursdays

4:30-5:30 PM. Classes also meet on Sundays from 9:3010:20 AM for Grades 1 through 8 and on Mondays from 7:00-8:00 PM for Grades 6, 7 and 8. We also offer the option of an online home program for Grades 1 through 7. For information about Grades 1-8 call 627-4028 or email Mrs. Marie Granieri at releddirector@stmary.ws.

Parish Social Ministry

We care for our sisters and brothers through our Parish Social Ministry and Food Pantry. For information call 365-2705.

Youth Ministry

We reach out to our teens though our Youth Ministry Program. For information email youth@stmary.ws or visit stmarysyouth.weebly.com.

New Parishioners

We welcome new members to the Catholic Church and to Saint Mary’s Parish. If you are new in the area or interested in learning more about the Catholic faith, please call the Parish Office.

Opportunities For Prayer

The Church is open Monday to Friday until 8:45 PM, on Saturday until the end of the 5:00 PM Mass, and on Sunday until 6:00 PM so that we may have the opportunity for quiet prayer before the Blessed Sacrament. The Miraculous Medal Novena is said each Monday following the 9:00 AM Mass. Monday to Saturday the Rosary is said following the 9:00 AM Mass. Eucharistic Adoration is held every Monday from 3:00 to 5:00 PM in the Chapel. On First Saturdays, the Scriptural Rosary is recited following the 9:00 AM Mass.

Masses and Special Intentions

Stephen Sheehan

Sandy Pittman

Moira Feely

Kristin O’Shea O’Keefe

Jaxson Rivera

Ronald Grubert

Josephine Arkwright

Masses for the Week

Monday, June 19th

St. Romauld, Abbot

2 Cor 6:1-10, Mt 5:38-42

9:00 AM | Father’s Day Novena

Tuesday, June 20th

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

Thomas Yakovac

Joseph Labella

Angelo Iannacci

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

2 Cor 8:1-9, Mt 5:43-48

9:00 AM | Father’s Day Novena

Wednesday, June 21st

St. Aloysius Gonzaga, Religious

2 Cor 9:6-11, Mt 6:1-6, 16-18

9:00 AM | Father’s Day Novena

Thursday, June 22nd

St. Paulinus of Nola, Bishop

Ss. John Fisher, Bishop, & Thomas More, Martyrs

2 Cor 11:1-11, Mt 6:7-15

9:00 AM | Father’s Day Novena

Friday, June 23rd

2 Cor 11:18, 21-30, Mt 6:19-23

9:00 AM | Father’s Day Novena

Saturday, June 24th

The Nativity of St. John the Baptist Is 49:1-6, Acts 13:22-26, Lk 1:57-66, 80

9:00 AM | Father’s Day Novena

5:00 PM | Vincenza Bonventre

Dario Zovich

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

Thomas J. Flynn, Sr.

Aldo Diminich

Robert Swanson

Tadeusz Arkadiusz Bedkowski

Sunday, June 25th

The Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time Jer 20:10-13, Rom 5:12-15, Mt 10:26-33

7:30 AM | Margaret Deasy

9:00 AM | Father’s Day Novena

10:30 AM | People of the Parish

12:00 Noon | Anthony Buzzitta

Tadeusz Arkadiusz Bedkowski

Vincent Cordi

Nicholas Pasciuto

Leonard Martino

Hope Della Ratta

Cover: Calling of the Apostles.

Artist: Domenico Ghirlandaio (1449-1494).

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.

The Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time | June 18, 2023

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 18th, Father’s Day.

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

Readings and Questions for Faith Sharing on the

Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Reading I: Jeremiah 20:10-13

“Sing to the Lord, praise the Lord, for he has rescued the life of the poor from the power of the wicked!”

Reading II: Romans 5:12-15

Children’s Liturgy of the Word at the 9:00 AM Sunday Mass

Next Sunday, June 25th,will be our last week before we take a break for the summer.

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

For if by the transgression of the one the many died, how much more did the grace of God and the gracious gift of the one man Jesus Christ overflow for the many.

Gospel: Matthew 10:26-33

Everyone who acknowledges me before others I will acknowledge before my heavenly Father.

Question for Adults:

How does my faith and trust in God help me when I face ridicule for believing in Jesus?

Question for Children:

Do I call upon Jesus to help me when I am afraid?

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

THIS IS MY BODY

by Frank De Lucia

My first article on March 12, 2023 explained the Catholic dogma of the Real Presence of Jesus Christ in the Eucharist, the transformation from ordinary unleavened bread and wine during the consecration into the Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity of our Lord. In the March 19th and April 16th Bulletins, I shared three occasions where God saw fit, miraculously, to remove the veil of the appearance of the bread and wine and reveal to the faithful that the Eucharist is truly His Body and Blood. However, some may wonder why God chose consuming the Body and Blood of His Son as the way in which we can share in His eternal life. After all, even the first century Romans considered this practice tantamount to cannibalism.

The story begins between 1,500 and 1,200 years before Christ, when it is estimated that the first five books of the Bible (the Pentateuch) were written. In the great drama of Genesis, God asked Abraham to sacrifice his only son Isaac as a burnt offering. In a foreshadowing of Jesus’ Passion, Isaac hauled the sacrificial wood up to Mount Moriah, and asked his father where was the lamb they were to offer up to God. Abraham answered, “God will provide the sheep for the burnt offering.” As Abraham bound his son to the wood to be sacrificed, an angel stopped Abraham from bringing down the knife (Genesis 22:1-19). Here was the first prophesy that God the Father would allow His only son, the Paschal Lamb, to freely substitute Himself on the wood of the cross for our salvation. This sacrifice is made present again on the altar at each Mass.

The drama continues in the Book of Exodus. As Dr. Scott Hahn puts it in chapter 2 of his book The Lamb’s Supper, “…the pivotal sacrifice in

Israel’s history was the Passover… [when] God instructed each Israelite family to take an unblemished lamb without broken bones, kill it, and sprinkle its blood on the doorpost. That night, the Israelites were to eat the lamb. If they did, their firstborn would be spared. If they didn’t, their firstborn would die in the night… (see Exodus 12:1-23). The sacrificial lamb died as a ransom, in place of the firstborn of the household. The Passover, then, was an act of redemption, a ‘buying back.’” Here again, we see a foreshadowing of the sinless (unblemished) offering, which must be consumed for us to have eternal life. As Jesus told us, “Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life, and I will raise him on the last day.” (John 6:54)

Fast forward to the time of John the Baptist. As he was baptizing his followers in Bethany, across the river Jordan, John “…saw Jesus coming toward him and said, ‘Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world…’” (John 1:29). To the ears of a first century Jew, the phrase Lamb of God was easily recognizable as a reference to the Passover Lamb in Exodus, and it was at this time during which John the Baptist foresaw of the Passion of Our Lord. As the Catechism of the Catholic Church states, John the Baptist “… reveals that Jesus is at the same time the Suffering Servant who silently allows himself to be led to the slaughter and who bears the sin of the multitudes, and also the Paschal Lamb, the symbol of Israel’s redemption at the first Passover. Christ’s whole life expresses his mission: ‘to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” (CCC 608).

Three years later, Jesus celebrated the Passover Seder with His disciples one last time, concerning which apologist Karlo Broussard, in chapter 23 of his book Meeting the Protestant Challenge, states, “For the ancient

Jews, the Passover meal wasn’t merely a theoretical or abstract remembrance of God’s past-saving deeds. They viewed themselves as participants in the events the meal recalled because they viewed those events being mysteriously made present in their liturgical commemoration.”

During the Last Supper, Jesus used the haunting phrase “…This is my body, which will be given for you; do this in memory of me.” (Luke 22:19). This phrase was not lost on His disciples. They knew that Jesus was somehow making Himself a new Passover Lamb. In this new covenant, which replaces God’s covenant with Abraham, Jesus directed His disciples, and their successors, to remember (make present) His sacrifice from that moment on. And in that sacrifice, the Gospels harken back to the Passover feast; “But when they came to Jesus and saw that he was already dead, they did not break his legs…For this happened so that the scripture passage might be fulfilled: ‘Not a bone of it will be broken.’” (John 19:33-36).

When the bread and wine are consecrated during Mass by the priest, remember that Jesus Christ, the unblemished Lamb of God, is present at that time, and gives us His actual Body and Blood to consume, so that “Believers who respond to God’s word and become members of Christ’s Body, become intimately united with him” in the “…Eucharist, by which ‘really sharing in the body of the Lord, . . . we are taken up into communion with him and with one another.’” (CCC 790). Blessed be God forever!

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.

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.

Would You Like a Special Visit with the Statue? 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

The Rosary Society Is Happy to Announce Their New Board for the 2023-2025 Term

With their term of office beginning on July 1st, St. Mary’s Rosary Society welcomes our new Board members for the 2023-2025 term:

Prinzipia Duggan President

Joanne Wachowicz Vice President

Ann Marie Keating Membership Secretary

Susan Martinez Treasurer

Alaina Finamore Secretary

We offer prayers and good wishes for our new leadership, and look forward to another season of fellowship and blessings when we return to our events in September. Wishing all our members a blessed, relaxing, and enjoyable summer, Marijo Lantier, (Past) President

RCIA and Adult Faith Formation

Do You Know Someone Who Would Like to Become Catholic?

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.

The Schools of Saint Mary

70th Commencement Exercises for St. Mary’s High School

On Wednesday, May 31, St. Mary’s College Preparatory High School celebrated its 70th Commencement Exercises for the Class of 2023 with pomp and circumstance.

OnWednesday, May 31, 2023, the Saint Mary’s High School Class of 2023 gathered on Denihan Field with family and friends for the 70th commencement exercises. The academic processional included the graduates, faculty, clergy, and administrators. Ms. Leah Brown, assistant principal, was the master of ceremonies. Rev. Fr. Dominik Wegiel, who serves as the school chaplain, gave the invocation, and the guests then directed their attention to the American flag as soloist Miss Kristen Casesa ’23 sang a beautiful rendition of the Star-Spangled Banner. Miss Elizabeth Teleisha (Kenyon College) was invited forward to present her well-thought Salutatory address. Principal Gerard J. Buckley gave his remarks, and the presentation of diplomas by the pastor of the Church of St. Mary, Rev. Fr. Robert A. Romeo, followed. Mr. Dan Galea (Georgia Tech) delivered his inspirational Salutatorian speech and received accolades from his fellow graduates and guests.

A total of 14 academic awards were presented from across all subject areas. Principal Buckley announced four additional recipients of prestigious awards based on votes received by the student body recognizing leadership, success in studies, school spirit, generosity, and selfless service.

Congratulations to all the graduates! As you embark on the next chapters of your life journey, may you be blessed by God. Remember to keep St. Mary’s close to your heart. Our doors will always be open to you, and we will keep you in our prayers.

Parish Social Ministry

Our Food Pantry is in need of Grape Jelly Juice

Cookies

Crackers

Pancake Syrup

Salad Dressing

Oatmeal

Toilet Paper

FOCUS Group Enjoys a Speical Chapel Mass and Lucheon

St. Mary’s FOCUS (Friend Offering Care, Understanding, and Support) group enjoyed a wonderfully special Mass in the Chapel in May. Father Bob gave a beautiful homily that emphasized the beauty of the support that FOCUS offers. Afterwards the group had a well attended lunch in the Marian Room. A good time was had by all!

Society of St. Vincent de Paul

In the Gospel today we hear Jesus say to his disciples, “The harvest is abundant but the laborers are few; so ask the master of the harvest to send laborers for his harvest.” Have you considered answering the call to join the Society of St. Vincent de Paul?

Our St. Vincent de Paul Conference is able to help our neighbors in need through the generosity of our St. Mary’s parishioners. Each time you donate, either through the collection slots at the doors of the church, or in an envelope marked for St. Vincent de Paul, you are helping our neighbors within St. Mary’s Parish. If you or someone you know is in need of assistance, contact the St. Vincent de Paul Society at 516-627-0385, ext. 1125, or email SVDP@stmary.ws. To donate furniture, clothing or household items, please call the store in Garden City Park at 516-746-8250. Thank you for your continued support.

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.”

As the Adult Choir season closes on Father’s Day, the Parish of St. Mary extends wholehearted gratitude and blessings for the excellent music by which we have blessed during the past season. The parish choir weekly dedicates many hours in rehearsal and in service for weekly liturgies, holydays, and solemn feasts. They lift and inspire our hearts and our liturgies to great joy as well as sooth us with melodies of comfort and inspiration. Many parishes no longer have choirs, but we rejoice in that St. Mary’s has had a choir for over 50 years. Today we acknowledge them by name and pray their rewards be many for their unswerving service to the Lord Jesus, his Blessed Mother Mary, and the Parish of St. Mary. Sincerely, Robert C. Levulis, Director of Music

Sopranos

Noreen Cutar

Madeleine Doyle

Jeremy Parker

Pam Parker

Marilyn Sittner

Betty Toher

Joann Trongone

Altos

Flabia Baez

Mary Frances Grace

Ursula Kenny

Jan Richardson

Mary Ryan

Tenors

John Corrigan

Frank DeLucia

Ken McGorry

Greg Mercer

Basses

Gabe DeAngelis

Sam DeLucia

John Furlong

Ian O’Malley

Don Parker

Singing with the choir in heaven

+John Keitz

+Ann Sullivan

+Barbara Yevoli

LECTIO DIVINA

Oratio O Contemplatio

Join Bishop Andrzej For Scripture Reflection Series PART II

Wednesday, June 28, 2023 at 7:30 pm - ZOOM webinar

Bible Study Verses

MARY

Meditating the Word Gospel of Luke 2: 1-20

The Visit of the Shepherds

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Romans 5:6-11 “...God proves his love for us in that while we were still sinners Christ died for us....Indeed, if while we were sinners, we were reconciled to God through death of his Son, how much more, once reconciled., we will be saved by his life.”

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Jun 23-25, 2023 in Huntington, NY

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In Session with Dr. Patricia Pitta

Feeling Desperate? Call Upon God!

When I am afraid, I will trust in You. What time I am afraid, I will put my trust in thee. (Psalm 56:3)

There are times in life when you feel like life is going in ways that you could have never imagined. It could be unexpected health issues that turn your life upside down. Political issues, violence, war acts, unforeseen consequences, or confusion about economics can affect how you feel and live your life.

You can get to the point that you feel out of control no matter how you try to make sense of what is happening. Many times, there are no explanations that can soothe your confusion and pain. Psychology can help you understand your feelings and offer ways to deal with these difficult situations. A connection with God enables you to hold onto your faith experience and internal convictions to help you cope and hopefully survive and eventually thrive through whatever you are experiencing. Your connection with God offers you strength far beyond any earthly offerings.

In my mind, your “God connection,” gives your gut extra protection against the invasion that “too much stress” does to the body and mind. Your “God connection” offers you fortification that stays with you no matter what is happening. It gives you the ability to stand strong even though you think you should be falling apart. You might feel shaky, but even as you waver, you will be able to stand strong and not fall. You will prevail as the Holy Spirit fortifies you to hold on, pray, and plan for resolution. As you

know, the resolutions might not be what you wished for, but will enable you to recapture your life and move forward.

Experiencing the love of God sets you in a position to be able to manage no matter what comes your way. A common expression used when life is so overwhelming and full of negative competing emotions is “You can’t make this up.” Yes, there are so many situations that we experience that this statement is a way of describing our sense of helplessness and also offers some relief.

The love of God can rescue you from helplessness as you attach to the idea that there is a bigger purpose no matter what happens in this earthly life. Your purpose is salvation and eternal life that you earn here on earth through your thoughts and actions accompanied by your love of God. You model your behaviors by following HIS example and your connection with HIM. Experiencing God and HIS love in a more meaningful way is to live God’s Word that infuses us with His love, giving us strength to move forward and take the next steps.

There is another statement commonly used: “God gives you what you can handle.” Many times throughout my life, I have said, “Please give me a break, I can’t or do not want to handle more.”

In working with your relationship with God, you are fortified with love that enables you to stay centered no matter how tough life gets. The Dear Lord is always there, even during the middle of the night when the world is asleep, and you can’t. Take this opportunity to pray and ask for guidance. Most times when people do this, you can then fall asleep, find refuge in God’s love, and

put aside whatever is bothering you. Deal with your issues during daytime hours. A simple statement I say and tell my patients to say, “Nighttime is for sleeping, daytime is for dealing.” The Holy Spirit will guide you.

Take refuge in God and you are never alone. You are accompanied with strength and love. Below is a prayer that can become part of your daily routine in connecting with God’s love.

Remember: Connecting with God’s love means internal strength and connection!

Happy Father’s Day to all the fathers, grandads, and male father figures who nurture others.

I hope you have a good summer where you can relax a bit. See you in September.

My dear God, give me the strength to handle whatever comes my way. As your student, I will try to react to troubled times in my life with the love you have for me that enables me to stay centered and calm no matter what storm appears. Let your example set me on a path of strength and conviction that will enable me to deal with whatever I need to do and manage the outcomes with God at my side. I know that through prayer, I will be able to find peace in my actions and thoughts as well as salvation in your loving embrace.

Dr. Pitta (drpatriciapitta.com) is a Clinical and Board-Certified Couple and Family Psychologist practicing in Manhasset and is the chair of the Mental Health Ministry of St. Mary’s.

“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 to 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: $_______

Name ___________________________________ Down payment: $_______

Address__________________________________

City, State, Zip: ___________________ __________________

Phone: ________________________ Signature: _____________________________Date:________

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

THANKYOU!

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.