Church of Saint Mary Parish Bulletin: March 17, 2024

Reverend

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Father Robert A. Romeo | Pastor

Father Dominik Wegiel | Parochial Vicar

Father Edward Obi, MSP | Parochial Vicar

Parish Mission Statement

We, the community of Saint Mary’s, Manhasset, building on our rich heritage of Catholic faith and tradition, center ourselves in the Eucharist and honor God in proclaiming the Good News of Jesus Christ.

Guided by the Holy Spirit, we seek to be the presence of Christ through our liturgical, educational and social ministries. We dedicate our time, talent and treasure to the service of all as we build the kingdom of God in our world. We commit to this mission in the name of Jesus Christ.

Church of Saint Mary

1300 Northern Boulevard

Manhasset, New York 11030

(516) 627-0385

Fax (516) 627-6070

www.saintmarysmanhasset.org

Schedule of Masses

Thursday 7:00 AM (when school is in session)

Monday–Friday 9:00 AM

Saturday 9:00 AM, 5:00 PM

Sunday 7:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 10:30 AM, 12:00 Noon

Sacrament of Penance

Saturdays from 4:00-4:45 PM and by appointment. Please call 627-0385.

Anointing of the Sick

The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick is celebrated in the Chapel on the second Sunday of the month following the 10:30 AM Mass. If you are unable to come to Church, please call the Parish Office to make arrangements for Anointing or to receive the Eucharist.

Parish Office

627-0385 | Fax 627-6070

Monday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Tuesday - Friday 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Saturday - (phone only) 10:00 AM–1:30 PM

Sunday 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM

E-mail: information@stmary.ws

Parish Social Ministry

365-2705

Monday-Wednesday-Thursday 11:00 AM-3:00 PM

E-mail: 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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Stewards of God’s Gifts

In today’s Gospel, Jesus tells all of us that we must serve Him and follow Him.

Living Stewardship ~ Pillar of Formation: As we celebrate the Feast of St. Patrick, let us drive out all of the snakes in our lives—the actions and thoughts that separate us from Christ.

The collection for Sunday, March 10, 2024 amounted to $25,216.00.

The collection for Sunday, March 12, 2023 amounted to $26,609.00.

The collection for Catholic Relief Services amounted to $7,025.00

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

We Care for Our Parish Community

Baptism

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

Marriage

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

Children’s Education

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

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

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

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

Parish Social Ministry

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

Youth Ministry

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

New Parishioners

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

Opportunities For Prayer

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

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Masses and Special Intentions

Theresa Fallon

Christine Marchese

Maria DeAngelis

Donna Chesney

Erica Klock

Jacob Rivera

Jaxson Rivera

Ronald Grubert

Dr. Michael O’Grady

Gladys Jean

Douglas Martocci, Sr.

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

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

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

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, Capt, 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, March 18th

St. Cyril of Jerusalem, Bishop & Doctor of the Church

Dn 13:1-9, 15-17, 19-30, 33-62, Jn 8:1-11

9:00 AM | Josephine Arkwright

Tuesday, March 19th

St. Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary

2 Sm 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16, Rom 4:13, 16-18, 22, Mt 1:16, 18-21, 24a

9:00 AM | Mimi & Vincent de Venoge

Wednesday, March 20th

Lenten Weekday

Dn 3:14-20, 91-92, 95, Jn 8:31-42

9:00 AM | Susan Olsen

Thursday, March 21st

Lenten Weekday

Gn 17:3-9, Jn 8:51-59

7:00 AM | Rose DePaola

9:00 AM | Julie Pascuzzo

Friday, March 22nd

Lenten Weekday

Jer 20:10-13, Jn 10:31-42

9:00 AM | Josephine Arkwright

Saturday, March 23rd

St. Turibius of Mogrovejo, Bishop

Ez 37:21-28, Jn 11:45-56

9:00 AM | James E. Sharkey

5:00 PM | Eunice Marangiello

Carmine Russo

Jane O’Leary

Thomas J. Flynn, Sr.

Jennie Wachowicz

Martin Gately

Rosalvina Martinez

Sunday, March 24th

Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord

Mk 11;1-10, Is 50:4-7, Phil 2:6-11, Mk 14:1-15:47

7:30 AM | People of the Parish

9:00 AM | Daniel Marangiello

10:30 AM | Casey Brosokas

12:00 Noon | Ignatius Lechleider

John Howard

Peter Cataudella

Carmine DiDonato

Fara Vitale Milazzo

Josephine Arkwright

Mary Alice J. McCann

Catherine M. Viscardi

at St. Mary’s

DAILY MASS DURING LENT

is celebrated at 9:00 AM Monday through Saturday 7:00 AM on Thursday

EXPOSITION AND ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT WITH BENEDICTION is held on Mondays from 3:00 to 8:00 PM in the Church.

STATIONS OF THE CROSS are held in the Church every Friday at 7:00 PM.

Good Friday - March 29th

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION

Lent is a special time to celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Priests are available for confession each Saturday from 4:00 to 4:45 PM and Monday from 7:00 to 7:45 PM or by appointment. Call the Parish Office at 627-0385 to make an appointment.

RECONCILIATION MONDAY

On the Monday of Holy Week, March 25th, confessions will be heard from 2:00 to 4:00 PM and 6:00 to 9:00 PM in all the churches in the Rockville Centre diocese, the Brooklyn diocese and the Archdiocese of New York.

Lenten Prayer Group led by Sr. Teresa, meets on Thursdays, at 1:00 PM, in the Msgr. Sharpe Library.

Book Club, facilitated by Fr. Eddy, meets on Thursdays, at 10:00 AM, in the St. John Paul II Room.

Choral Stations of the Cross with Adult Choir and Cello Church

Readings and Questions for Faith Sharing on Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord

Reading I: Isaiah 50:4-7

My face I did not shield from buffets and spitting.

Reading II: Philippians 2:6-11

He emptied himself, taking the form of a slave.

Gospel: Mark 14:1-15:47

“Truly this man was the Son of God.”

Question for Adults:

How have I used my own palms, my hands, this Lent? To comfort, to console, to give, to fold them in prayer?

Question for Children: What Lenten activites will I continue to do even after Lent is over?

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.

Thinking about joining the Rosary Society?

Want to learn more about who we are and what we do?

We encourage any woman of the parish who might be interested in joining the Rosary Society to attend an event or a meeting. If you or someone you know is thinking of becoming a Rosarian, but were unable to attend our last meeting or event, reach out via email rosarysociety@stmary.ws.

“The Rosary is a school of prayer, the Rosary is a school of faith!” - Pope Francis @ Pontifex

S A V E T H E D A T E ! SATURDAY, APRIL 20TH ST. MARY’S ROSARY SOCIETY ANNUAL MASS and COMMUNION BRUNCH

11:30 AM Recitation of the Rosary

12:00 Noon Mass with Induction of New Members and Daughters of Mary Brunch Immediately Following at the North Hempstead Country Club Invitations will be arriving in the mail shortly

If you or someone you know was not formally inducted into the Rosary Society but would like to be at the annual Mass, please reach out via email.

During Lent, Pray the Rosary!

Lent is a perfect time to renew our devotion to Mary as our spiritual mother who cares for us in the midst of challenges and difficulties.

One of the oldest known prayers to Mary is called the Sub Tuum Praesidium (“Under Thy Protection”), which goes back to the third or fourth century... it reads:

We fly to your protection, O Holy Mother of God; Despise not our petitions in our necessities, but deliver us always from all dangers, O Glorious and Blessed Virgin. Amen.

Let Mary be our guide this Lent.- Our Lady in Lent

RCIA and Adult Faith Formation

The RCIA Elect will be prayed over at the 10:30 AM Mass with the third and last of the three Scrutinies. They are looking forward to the Easter Vigil and their reception of the Sacraments of Initiation and complete membership in the Catholic Church. Do keep them in your prayers.

Our Lenten Prayer Group Meets on Tuesday at 1:00 PM in the Msgr. Sharp Library

The Lenten Prayer group meets each Tuesday and prays over the upcoming Sunday readings. They find the Mass to be more meaningful to them through these sessions. We welcome anyone who would like to join in for the remaining weeks.

For more information about RCIA, the prayer group, and other aduly faith formation programs, please contact Sr. Teresa at 516-627-0385, ext. 1010. Her office hours are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM and other times by appointment.

Parish Social Ministry

Our pantry is running low on the following items:

Canned Fruit Juice

Jell-O

Mayonnaise

Toilet Paper Paper Towels

Thank you so much for your continued generosity!

We are collecting Easter candy for the children of our Good Samaritan families. Suggestion slips can be found in the Easter basket located in the south vestibule of the church. Please place your donation in the blue bin in the south vestibule. Thank you!

Society of St. Vincent de Paul

In the Gospel today, Jesus says “Whoever serves me must follow me, and where I am, there also will my servant be. The Father will honor whoever serves me.” When we help the poor, we are truly followers of Jesus, servant of the poor. As you place your gift in the Society of St. Vincent de Paul poor box, know that you are a sign of God’s love to those who are suffering, and you give them Easter hope and joy.

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.

Business

Cheerful Catholic Academic

THE SCHOOLS OF ST. MARY

Newsday Athlete of the Week: Jagger Bascombe

Congratulations to Jagger Bascombe ’24 on being named Newsday Athlete of the Week! “Now, as a senior, Bascombe was not only the Gaels' top scorer, but he was one of the highest scorers in the CHSAA.” Visit saintmarysmanhasset.org to read the full story by Jolie Katzen of Newsday. Jagger was also named 2024 Conference Player of the Year for Boys Basketball. A three-year varsity team member, Jagger helped lead the Gaels to a late playoff run and averaged 20.7 points per game in his senior season. Thanks to Jagger and the rest of the seniors for their commitment to the program throughout their time at Saint Mary’s.

PHOTO CREDIT: JAMES ESCHER FOR NEWSDAY

Students Dive In for Exclusive Performance in Newly Renovated Auditorium

On Friday, March 8, 2024, The Little Mermaid Jr.’s cast and crew took to the stage again after two incredible shows the previous week held at an offsite location due to construction delays. One week later, we received notification that the stage could now be utilized, so excitedly, plans were made for an encore performance on campus. It was very special for our youngest students in the Early Childhood Program, who were the show’s guests. Students and parents attended the exclusive, first-time performance in our newly renovated Immaculata Hall Auditorium! It was the first time the new stage, lighting, and sound system were used as a soft launch before our future dedication and ribbon-cutting ceremony. (More to come about that upcoming event)!

After the show, the students met the entire cast and crew! How magical was that for these enchanted little ones? Great job to the students in the Saint Mary’s Performing Arts Program and Director Brian Stalter!

FIRST HONORS

GRADE 12

ALYSA CANGEMI

SOPHIA CANO

LUOFEI CHEN

TAYLOR CLAYTON

JONATHAN COHEN

GUS DENGEL

DENNIS DOHERTY

ERIC DROBINKO

LEIGH DUBOIS

JILLIAN EBRAHEM-DEPASS

SURYIELLE FARADI

BROOKE FLANNELLY

DAKOTA HANSEN

JOSHUA HUERTA

LIZ HUR

YOUN HUR

CARIM JALLOH

ALEXANDRE JEAN-PIERRE

CHIU HUNG KWAN

ALYSHA LAMARTINE

GAYLE LOPEZ

SOFIA MALDONADO

JEEVAN MATHEW

CHRISTOPHER MCENANEY

ALEXIS MONTJOY

LINDSEY NAJERA

RIHANNA PASCAL

HUNTER RICE

JORGE RODRIGUEZ

VANESSA SAVAGE

ANASTASIA SUTTON

SECOND HONORS

GRADE 12

CHRYSTA ABRAHAM

JAGGER BASCOMBE

ANGELINA BERRIOS

CHUJIANG CAI

AARON DURANT

ARTHUR HALL

AMANDA JACOBUS

CHAZZ JEAN

ANTHONY MORELLO

ANTHONIO NAPIER

JORDAN NORRIS

KYLE PENA

JAMES SCI

NEIL SENGUPTA

St. Mary’s High School Honor Roll

Marking Period II: 2023-2024 Academic Year

GRADE 11

MAXINNE ABRILLA

CAROL AGUASACO

SAMANTHA AVDOULOS

DIVINE AWOLEKE

AVA BARRETT

VINCENZO BIVONA

CHLOE BROJAN

NATALIA CABRERA

TESSA CARRANO

TIMOTHY CELESTIN

DYLAN CURRAN

ADRIANA D’ESPOSITO

GRACE DIFONZO

AVA DOBASH

KATHERINE ENGLISH

GRACE ENGLISH

JULIA FABIO

CLAIRE FITZPATRICK

ELLA GRUNWALD

ABIGAIL GUIHEEN

SOPHIE KWON

MATTEO LATERZA

AUDRA LEDWITH

STEVEN LIN

GABRIELLA MATEO

BRENDAN MITACEK

DANIEL MOHAN

MAYA MOUSTAFA

VANESSA MULHALL

KENDALL POMPY

DANIEL RACAN

ABIGAIL SULLIVAN

JOSIAH TATE

ZOE TAUZARD

GRADE 11

NICHOLAS CRUZ-BAIER

DOROTHY GAO

NATALIA GRAHAM

SOFIA KAMMAS

ALEX LI

CASSANDRA MUTH

CYNTHIA MUTH

YVENA ST CYR

ELLISON VISCONTI

ABIGAIL WARNER

N’KAYLA WASHINGTON

RICARDO RAMOS

ELIZABETH SHUM

GABRIELLE SOLOMON

JEAN-PIERRE UYS

RYAN WERNER

GARY WONG

WILLIAM YEE

CLAIRE YOON

JESSICA ZAWADZKI

GRADE 10

LEXA ABELLARD

ELIZABETH AGBATA

EMMA ALAMEDA

VANESSA ANTUNES

KENNEDY ARTEMUS

CAROLINE BARDI

CATERINA BOOTSMA

GIOVANNA BRUNO

MADISON CASARES

EMILY DEFALCO

YASINE FARADI

AMANDA GALIOTO

MARLOWE GENILCHIN

ANDREW HARFORD

MARSHALL JAMRON

SERENE KWON

SAOIRSE MCNAMARA

RUTH MEKAKO

MARISSA NEICE

ANNIKA PACHECO

ETHAN PAE

GIANNA PARONE

GRADE 10

TROY ANDERSON

JOANNE CICERON

GRANT CUNEO

GABRIELLA DELLA RATTA

MAKENNA FAY

MICHAEL FAY

SARAROSE LAROSA

SYLVIA LEE

NICHOLAS MONTES

EDITH SUTTON

KEIRA TATJE

GRACE ROMITO

CHRISLY SUJUSTE

TIANA THOMPSON

SABRINA VAN HOLT

GRADE 9

JASON CAPUTO

JOSEPH CARRANO

GABRIELLA CHAN

CHRISTELLE COULOUTE

ADRIANA FRISINA

ARIANA HIYO

JILL NAINGGOLAN

GABRIELLA PALMA

LEILAH PEREZ

ASHLEY RICE

REENA RIVERA

JAKOB WIEST

DOMINICK YUN

GRADE 9

MICHELLE CHARLES

ARIA ECKERT

EUSI PATTERSON

BREANNA PEREZ

MAVERIC THISDELLE

Are You Interested in Serving St. Mary’s as an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion (EM) or a Lector?

The Diocese of Rockville Centre has announced

Spring Training Dates and Locations

Please Note:

Only candidates recommended by the Pastor are eligible for the training

Send an email to Fr. Bob at pastor@stmary.ws to tell him of your interest in becoming an EM and/or Lector and give the date and location of the training session(s) you prefer

For Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, Part A* and Lectors

Tuesday, April 16th - St. Elizabeth in Melville - 7:00 - 10:00 PM

Saturday, April 27th - Immaculate Conception in Westhampton Beach - 9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon

Tuesday, May 21st - St. Christopher in Baldwin - 7:00 - 10:00 PM

For Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, Part B* (presented in conjunction with Catholic Health)

Saturday, April 27th - Immaculate Conception in Westhampton Beach - 1:00 - 4:00 PM**

Tuesday, May 14th - St. Elizabeth in Melville - 7:00 - 10:00 PM

Tuesday, June 4th - St. Christopher in Baldwin - 7:00 - 10:00 PM

*Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion, Part A Training - This “BASIC” training is required of all those beginning as Ministers. Those wish to minister in hospitals, nursing homes, eldercare facilities, and to the homebound are required to attend Part B Training in addition to BASIC Training. BASIC Training must be taken before the Part B Training. If you have taken the Part A Training only in the past, but would now like to serve in hospitals, etc. you should indicate your interest in EM Part B Training only. Questions about EM training and service may be directed to Jane Clifford, Coordinator of EMs at St. Mary’s, at bulletin@stmary.ws.

**We are offering Part A and Part B on the SAME day. Those who attend Part A in the morning are welcome to bring lunch or leave for lunch and return for the 1:00 PM Part B session. Only those pre-registered for part B will be allowed to stay for this second session.

Lector training may be taken by both new and experienced lectors. Questions about serving as a Lector at St. Mary’s may be directed to Rich Bentley, Coordinator of Lectors at St. Mary’s, at RBentley@downstate.edu.

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

Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

LENTEN PRAYERS

POINTS FOR THE EXAMINATION OF THE HEART

By the solemn forty days of Lent the Church unites herself each year to the mystery of Christ in the desert. Let us now follow Christ in the “desert” of our hearts and allow ourselves to be enlightened by the light of his grace.

1. Do we believe that the Lenten season is a sign of grace – a sacred sign which renders present the saving value of Christ who fasted in the desert and victoriously asserted his total commitment to the Father’s saving plan?

2. United with Christ, in what ways are we tempted? In what ways are we victorious over evil temptations?

3. In this season of Lent, are we ready to relive with greater intensity the baptismal dynamics of conversion-sanctification? Are we ready to discover more fully the meaning of Christian discipleship, to listen more intently to the word of God, and to practice more assiduously the Lenten works of penance: fasting-prayer-almsgiving?

PENITENTIAL PRAYER

Lord, your sons and daughters stand before you in humility and trust. Look with compassion on us as we confess our sins. Heal our wounds; stretch out a hand of pity to save us and raise us up. Keep us free from harm as members of Christ’s body, as sheep of your flock, as children of your family. Do not allow the enemy to triumph over us, or death to claim us forever, for you raised us to new life in baptism. Hear, Lord, the prayers we offer from contrite hearts. Have pity on us as we acknowledge our sins. Lead us back to the way of holiness. Protect us now and always from the wounds of sin. May we ever keep safe in all its fullness the gift your love once gave us and your mercy now restores. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Respect Life Ministry

Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament with Closing Benediction

Mondays 3:00 - 8:00 PM in the Church

Please note the extension of Adoration to 8:00 PM for the weeks of Lent. Confession is also available on Mondays from 7:00 to 7:45 PM during Lent.

Radical Solidarity with Moms In Need

St. Mary’s Respect Life Ministry invites you to its monthly meeting this coming Wednesday, where we will discuss Walking With Moms In Need among other ways we can promote “life” issues. Please join us this Wednesday, March 20th, at 7:00 PM, in the St. John Paul II Room of the Parish Center.

Support for moms in need takes many forms, from offering a listening ear to understanding what resources are available for them in our area.

For more information, visit WalkingWithMoms.com, or email St. Mary’s Respect Life Ministry (RespectLife@StMary.ws).

Confidential, compassionate post-abortion help is available. Visit: drvcLife.org/ProjectRachel

ST. MARY’S GIFT SHOP IS OPEN ON S U N D A Y S AFTER THE 9:00, 10:30 AM, & 12:00 NOON MASSES WE HAVE BEAUTIFUL ITEMS FOR LENT AND EASTER

Located in the Parish Ministry Center 516-627-0385 ext. 1033

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

FAST AND ABSTINENCE - Those who have reached their fourteenth year are bound to abstain entirely from meat on Ash Wednesday and all the Fridays of Lent. All Catholics between the ages of eighteen and fifty-nine are also bound to fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. This means to limit oneself to a single full meal and avoid food between meals. Two other light meals, which together do not equal a full meal, may be taken during the day.

SAVE THE DATE

St. Mary’s Will Join with Parishes Praying for Priests and United in Eucharistic Adoration on

Tuesday, April 9th 6:30 - 8:30 PM in the Church

Parishes of the Rockville Centre Diocese are answering Our Lady’s call to pray for our Shepherds. They will spiritually unite by offering prayer and adoration for priests on the same evening at the same time in the individual churches. All are invited to join us to pray for each priest and seminarian of our diocese by name. For more information, contact Cathy at cfmorriss@aol.com.

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Mass Intentions Book for

October 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024 will open on Tuesday, April 2nd.

Please note our policy whereby you will be able to reserve only two Masses during the first two weeks of the opening of the Mass Intentions Book for the fourth quarter of 2024. After that time, you may reserve any additional Masses for the period. Mass intentions may be requested in person at the Parish Office, Monday through Friday, 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Sunday 9:30 AM to 2:00 PM or call (516-6270385) or email (information@stmary.ws) for other options.

Fifth Sunday of Lent

Jeremiah 31:31-34:”The days are coming says the Lord, when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and the house of Judah. I will place my law within them and wirte it upon their hearts. I will be their God, and they shall be my people.” We have made a covenant in our marriage with God and with our spouse to love one another and to fulfill our vows. To nourish your sacrament, sign up for a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Experience. Learn how to listen better, communicate more, and be a better couple. You will be glad you did! You can find one by looking up WWME.org. Some of the dates to sign up are:

April 11-May 23, 2024 (virtual)

June 21-23, 2024 in Huntington, NY 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/.

ALERT

As we meditate on Jesus’ last words from the Cross, we may come to a deeper understanding of the sacrificial love offered for us in his Passion and Death. Through prayerful reflections, music and quiet time, we seek to contemplate the great mystery of God’s infinite love for each one of us.

Call (516) 627-9255 or visit www.olgretreat.com to register

Parishioners have reported receiving emails appearing to be sent by an email address that includes Fr. Bob’s name and sometimes the name of our church. Typically, the note begins with “Do you have a moment...?” and is a request for money, usually in the form of gift cards. Do not reply to these emails; they are scams.