Church of Saint Mary Parish Bulletin: June 4, 2023

CHURCH of SAINT MARY

Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity

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

From the Pastor’s Desk

Dear Parishioners,

“God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son.” (John 3:16)

Today we celebrate probably one of the most difficult and elusive of our doctrines in the Church. The doctrine of the Most Blessed Trinity can, at times, not make sense in our rational world. This teaching, as defined by the Church, has its basis in Sacred Scripture. Jesus often spoke of the unity of Himself and the Father: “The Father and I are one.”

Each Person of the Blessed Trinity — Father, Son, and Holy Spirit — is a distinct reality. We DO NOT worship three gods, but rather ONE GOD in three persons. Each Person of the Blessed Trinity is part of the ONE Godhead. What can confuse us, at times, is that we refer to the Father as God; while He is certainly that, so is the Son, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit. The mystery of the Most Holy Trinity is, in reality, a mystery of relationship. Each Person of the Trinity, in a sense, has a distinct “function and purpose,” yet they work as one.

The Father is the Creator who has prepared the world for the coming of the Redeemer. Throughout the Scriptures, the hand of the Father has guided, protected, and blessed the people He has chosen as His own. In Jesus, the Son, we see the WORD of the Father that takes on flesh and lives in our human world. Yet as much as St. Paul tells us that “Jesus emptied Himself and took the form of a slave,” He was fully human and fully God at all times. Jesus came into the world to be the way of our salvation through His death on the Cross. The Holy Spirit is the power or breath of God that blows through our world and our lives. In the power of the Holy Spirit, we are given the “grace” to profess Jesus as Lord. This Spirit or “breath of God,” in Hebrew referred to as the “ruah,” was the creative life-giving force that called the world into existence. The Catechism of the Catholic Church states about the Father, “The Word of God (Jesus) and His Breath are at the origin of the beginning and life of all creation.” Through the gifts, given and shared by the Holy Spirit, we fulfill our life as believers. That Spirit continues to hover above and in us to strengthen the profession of the Lordship of Jesus.

So we look at each Person of the Trinity and we can see a unity of life but also of “function.” Each works with the others while retaining His own identity and individuality. What we can see is that the relationship is based on love.

A love that is not jealous of the others’ work, but finds joy in what they can contribute to make it more profound and powerful. In the power of that self-giving love, we see our own call. As Catholic Christians, we are called to walk in the path of the Trinity. We are invited to use our gifts to continue the work of the Most Holy Trinity. As the Father, Son, and Spirit empty themselves for the good of the other, we are called to use what has been given to us, not only for the glory of God, but also for the good of God’s Holy people. Our mission is to open our hearts to the needs around us and to be the instruments of the Trinity in our world.

Since my arrival, I have tried to open and expose us to many of the charities and missionary works of the Church. Even our second collections, by themselves, are a way of pointing out the importance of each. Love and faith call us to serve, support, and comfort those who come into our lives. The relationship of love that we celebrate today is one that has to be as self-giving as we see lived out in the Trinity. Lived for us by how we love those around us. As we celebrate the Most Holy Trinity, let us not so much focus on its doctrinal meaning, but rather embrace what the self-giving teaches and means for our own lives.

In Jesus, Fr.

Bob

J Stewards of God’s Gifts

We have a loving God who gave us His only Son so that we may have eternal life. Glory and Praise be to God, forever!

Living Stewardship ~ Pillar of Prayer: This week, be sure to take time out of each day to say “thank you” to our God for all the gifts and blessings He has bestowed on you.

The collection for Sunday, May 28, 2023 amounted to $22,277.00. The collection for Sunday, May 29, 2022 amounted to $21,043.00. The collection for the Catholic Communications Campaign amounted to $4,394.00

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 5th

St. Boniface, Bishop & Martyr

Tb 1:3, 2:1b-8, Mk 12:1-12

9:00 AM | Tadeusz Arkadiusz Bedkowski

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

Griffin Crowley

Miriam Richardson

William P. Morrison

Sylvia Bertucci

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

Thomas F. Montera

Christine Louise Hall

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

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

Landolphi, Michael, ENS, USN

Lanza, Anthony E., LtCol, USMC

Madden, Michael E., Major, USAF

Major, A. Edward, III, MAJ, USA

Marine Medium Tilt Rotor Squadron 161

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

McKievear, Gary, LT, USA

Millau, Jeffrey, PFC, USMC

Morris, Jr., Brian J., MAC, USN

O’Leary, Jason, SSgt, USAF

Petracca, Evan L., LTJG, USN

Quinn, Anthony, Jr., SGT, USA

Richardson, Timothy, PV2, USA

Radman, Paul Cpl, USMC

Rodi, Caroline G., CAPT, USN

Sharkey, John J., LtCol, USMC

Spivak III, Edmund, Capt, USAF

Sweeney, Timothy, CPT, USA

Swersky, Roberto, Capt, USMC

Tafone, Samantha, SGT, USA

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

Vachris, Madison LTJG, USN Wood, Kelly, BMSR, USN

Tuesday, June 6th

St. Norbert, Bishop

Tb 2:9-14, Mk 12:13-17

9:00 AM | Ofelia & Alfredo Andal

Wednesday, June 7th

Tb 3:1-11a, 16-17a, Mk 12:18-27

9:00 AM | Tadeusz Arkadiusz Bedkowski

Thursday, June 8th

Tb 6:10-11, 7:1bcde, 9-17, 8:4-9a, Mk 12:28-34

7:00 AM | Mary Alice Griffin

9:00 AM | Tadeusz Arkadiusz Bedkowski

Friday, June 9th

St. Ephrem, Deacon & Doctor of the Church

Tb 11:5-17, Mk 12:35-37

9:00 AM | Tadeusz Arkadiusz Bedkowski

Saturday, June 10th

Tb 12:1, 5-15, 20, Mk 12:38-44

9:00 AM | Marie Reali

5:00 PM | Thomas J. Flynn, Sr.

Melissa Hall

Carmelo Cataudella

Richard Masterson

Tadeusz Arkadiusz Bedkowski

Gasper Indelicato

Sunday, June 11th

The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body & Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi)

Dt 8:2-3, 14b-16a, 1 Cor 10:16-17, Jn 6:51-58

7:30 AM | Francis Gallagher

9:00 AM | Joseph Brincat

10:30 AM | People of the Parish

12:00 Noon | Tadeusz Arkadiusz Bedkowski

Catherine Cannon

Joseph A. French

Ann Sparozic

Patricia Cardillo

Suzy Curran

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

Cover: Holy Trinity.

Artist: Peter Paul Rubens (1577-1640).

The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity | June 4, 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 June 18th, Father’s Day.

Bread & Wine

are offered this week in loving memory of Harriet & Joseph Brensic

Readings and Questions for Faith Sharing on the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ

Reading I: Deuteronomy 8:2-3, 14b-16a

Not by bread alone does one live, but by every word that comes forth from the mouth of the Lord.

Reading II: 1 Corinthians 10:16-17

Because the loaf of bread is one, we, though many, are one body, for we all partake of the one loaf.

Altar Flowers are offered this week in loving memory of Robert W. Symmons

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

Gospel: John 6:51-58

“I am the living bread that came down from heaven.”

Question for Adults:

How do I prepare myself to receive Christ in the Eucharist each week?

Question for Children:

What are some ways I can share the love of Jesus with others?

The Most Reverend John O. Barres, Bishop of Rockville Centre has declared the month of June in the Diocese of Rockville Centre as the Month of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, proclaiming to the world that “God is Love.”

In an effort to celebrate the Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus and to express to the People of God in the Diocese of Rockville Centre the true definition and nature of Love according to God’s design, the Diocese plans to celebrate June 2023 as a month devoted to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The theme for this month of the Sacred Heart of Jesus is, “God is Love” from 1 John 4:8,16.

Bishop Barres said:

“Our hope is to renew and advance the beautiful tradition of contemplating God’s love for humanity – shown so powerfully in the Pierced Heart of the Savior, during this time. We need His love, as does every dimension of the global public square. Therefore, under the theme God is Love, we pray that a renewed devotion to the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus this June will open us to God’s love and moral teaching. As our Lord says in John’s Gospel: ‘If you love me, keep my commandments.’”

(John 14:15)

All are welcome to attend a special diocesan Mass to celebrate the Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus at St. Agnes Cathedral on Friday, June 16 at 7:30 PM. Bishop Barres will be the principal celebrant and homilist. For more information visit drvc.org.

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MEET THE PARISH GALA HONOREE MRS. CATHY MORRISSEY

Recipient of the 2023 Church of Saint Mary

Magnificat Award

The Church of Saint Mary annual Parish Gala will be held on Saturday, June 10, at the beautiful Manhasset Bay Yacht Club in Port Washington. This year’s Gala celebrates the 170th anniversary of the parish and honors Mrs. Catherine Morrissey for her unwavering dedication to the parish and service beyond self.

The Schools of Saint Mary Elementary Students Collaborate in Learning Exercises

Some of the best days at school are when grades learn together! Mrs. Buckley’s eighth-grade Modern Language students recently had the opportunity to visit with our Kindergarten classes and worked collaboratively to teach words in Spanish to express emotions. The eager young students broke off into their sessions with their middle school student-teachers to develop their vocabulary and pronunciation skills, while the older students joyfully shared their knowledge while discovering that collaborative work builds relationships with others, inspires learning, and boosts confidence amongst their peers, ultimately making the educational experience successful for everyone.

Baccalaureate Mass and Banquet for the Class of 2023

On May 24, the Saint Mary’s High School Class of 2023 gathered with family, administrators, and faculty to celebrate the Liturgy of the Eucharist for one last time together in the Church of St. Mary. Following the Baccalaureate Mass, the Senior Banquet kicked off in Wiest Hall to honor the students’ accomplishments. Several soon-to-be graduates presented beautiful messages to all in attendance. Jillian Mancz ’23 shared a particularly poignant viewpoint remembering her formation at St. Mary’s.

“Throughout the four years at this school, one of the most significant aspects that have stuck out to me was the love of our Lord, Jesus Christ, that each individual holds in their heart. I saw the love of Christ in every faculty member and student. As a community, we would join together to worship our savior, and with that, the presence of Christ was always apparent. An additional lesson was the importance of hard work and perseverance. High school can be one of the most challenging times in a person’s life. We are all learning who we are as people while striving to prepare for our future dreams. I can truly say that I know the type of person I am today and what my goals are. We are all prepared to reach our dreams because Saint Mary’s helped us persevere.”

Principal Gerard Buckley said, “I cannot imagine a better statement from one of our students showing how fully formed she is before heading out into the world. We wish the same for all our graduates. As our pastor, Father Bob shared during Mass - “Go, and set the world on fire!”

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.)

Important Information about the Parish Gala!

Invitations were mailed to all parishioners earlier this month. This year’s Gala, set for this coming Saturday, June 10th, will honor Cathy Morrissey, Past President of the Rosary Society, and current coordinator of our Daughters of Mary. If you are attending, and wish to be seated with other Rosarians, please note this preference on your RSVP. Questions may be directed by email to: rosarysociety@stmary.ws

Second Time

Peter Barry and Caroline Keogh

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

Third Time

Justine Spina and Ryan Lessman

St. Mary, St. Pius X, Manhasset, NY Plainview, NY

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at the 9:00 AM Mass

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

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FRIDAY, JUNE 16

FROM 9:45-10:30 AM

ON THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PLAYGROUND

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FOR MORE INFO

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Parish Social Ministry

Our Food Pantry is in need of Pork and Beans

Chef Boyardee

Canned Fruit

Society of St. Vincent de Paul

Toothpaste

Small Packs of Toothbrushes Deordorant

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NEXT SVDP MEETING IS TUESDAY, JUNE 6TH at 7:00 PM in the Saint John Paul II Room. New members are always welcome! We invite you to explore the St. Vincent de Paul Society of St. Mary’s Church. There are no special qualifications to join, other than the desire to join with others in helping Neighbors in need. As a group, we meet monthly. Come decide for yourself if God is calling you to this special Ministry.

As we celebrate the mystery of the Trinity we also realize the mystery of how much God loves and cares for us each day. Believing in this our lives can then overflow in thanksgiving and praise. Your gift in the St. Vincent de Paul Poor Box will help the poor to believe in the mystery of God’s love for them.

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.

Welcome New Parishioners

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

Mr. & Mrs. Clemens Baumgart and Family

Dr. Rosemary Iconis

Mr. & Mrs. Pat Zinnanti and Family

Mr. & Mrs. James Brassill and Family

Mr. & Mrs. Biagio Marino and Family

Baptisms

Mr. & Mrs. Michael Silva and Family

Ms. Claudia Alaimo and Family

Mr. & Mrs. Adam Wood and Family

Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas Mercurio and Family

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

Mateo Robert McCann

Siena Luna Pescatore

Grace Mary Hetherington

Purgatorial Society

Caleb James Ryan

Kyden Andrew Matias Bynoe

Amelia Chase Hynes

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

Denise Miles

Ellen Coughlin

Michael P. Luckow

Daniel Moran

Lila Makessy Kissane

Richard Pensabene

Stefanos George

Jeannette Albanese

Charles Pelicane

Mario & Marie Reali

William Patten Morrison

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.

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2 Corinthians 13:11-13. “Brothers and Sisters, rejoice. Mend your ways. Encourage one another, agree with one another, live in peace, and the God of love and peace will be with you…” Let the God of love and peace be with your marriage by signing 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

Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

CREATOR SPIRITUS (Come, Creator Spirit)

Come, Holy Spirit, Creator blest, and in our souls take up Thy rest; come with Thy grace and heavenly aid to fill the hearts which Thou hast made.

O comforter, to Thee we cry,

O heavenly gift of God Most High,

O fount of life and fire of love, and sweet anointing from above. Thou in Thy sevenfold gifts are known; Thou, finger of God’s hand we own;

Thou, promise of the Father, Thou Who dost the tongue with power imbue. Kindle our sense from above, and make our hearts o’erflow with love

with patience firm and virtue high the weakness of our flesh supply. Far from us drive the foe we dread, and grant us Thy peace instead; so shall we not, with Thee for guide, turn from the path of life aside. Oh, may Thy grace on us bestow the Father and the Son to know; and Thee, through endless times confessed, of both the eternal Spirit blest. Now to the Father and the Son, Who rose from death, be glory given, with Thou, O Holy Comforter, henceforth by all in earth and heaven. Amen.

Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament with Benediction

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

RCIA and Adult Faith Formation

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.

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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.