Church of Saint Mary Parish Bulletin: March 19, 2023

CHURCH of SAINT MARY

The Fourth Sunday of Lent March

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

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 - Sunday (phone only) 10:00 AM–1:30 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

Jennifer Fedele Office Manager 627-0385

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

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, “Try to learn what is pleasing to the Lord.” (Ephesians 5:10)

These days of Lent, and, actually, our entire journey as believers, can surely be summed up by these words of St. Paul. To live in Jesus, we not only have to know Him through the Scriptures, prayer, and the Sacraments, but, in knowing Him, we must live our lives in a response of love to Him. What better way for us to show that love than to live lives that “are pleasing to the Lord?”

In many of our Catholic Schools there is a beautiful motto that has become very popular. It is “WWJD?” which translates as “What Would Jesus Do?” If we spend our days reflecting on what the response of Jesus would be in each and every situation we find ourselves in and act accordingly, how pleasing would that be to Jesus. The very desire to be pleasing to Jesus and to do what He would want is gift in itself. Doing so puts us out of the darkness of sin and into the Light of Jesus. A light that leads us to the path of holiness. Lent is about moving from the darkness and secrecies of our own sin - those actions that shame keeps hidden in the dark - and bring them into the light of day. Bringing them to the light allows the grace and hand of Jesus to transform them into the goodness and righteousness of truth. The Gospel reminds us that Jesus came into the world that we might see the light of truth; a truth that is founded in its fulfillment in the very person and ministry of Jesus. So, each day, in each interaction...ask yourself the question “WWJD?” If we are open to the power of the Holy Spirit and try to assimilate what is “pleasing to Jesus” we can be His instruments in the world and gain for us not only eternal life, but some peace in this one. Pope Francis reminds us that our lives must show forth the good work of God. When we have received and accepted the “Light” we then do becoming pleasing to God. With God’s presence in us, we then become light to the entire world, bringing others to the warmth of the Light of Jesus. St. Catherine of Siena puts it in a wonderfully simple way “Be who God meant you to be and you will set the world on fire.” How great would that be!

Please use these days of Lent to deepen your relationship with Jesus so we may celebrate with even deeper joy the great feast of Easter.

A reminder that daily Mass is celebrated at 9:00 AM each morning Monday through Saturday. Confessions are heard each Saturday at 4:00 PM. We pray the Stations of the Cross each Friday evening at 7:00 PM.

Next week, you will notice as you come into church that the statures and images of Christ and the saints have been covered. The 5th Sunday of Lent has been traditionally known as Passion Sunday. It is an ancient tradition in the Church to cover images in the church as we prepare for the holiest and most solemn day of the Church Year. While it may appear counterintuitive to veil statues and images during the final weeks of Lent, the Catholic Church recommends this practice to heighten our senses and build within us a longing for Easter Sunday. It is a tradition that should not only be carried out in our local parish, but can also be a fruitful activity for the “domestic church” to practice.

The rubrics can guide us. In the Roman Missal we find the instruction, “In the Dioceses of the United States, the practice of covering crosses and images throughout the church from [the fifth] Sunday [of Lent] may be observed. Crosses remain covered until the end of the Celebration of the Lord’s Passion on Good Friday, but images remain covered until the beginning of the Easter Vigil.”

Families are also encouraged to imitate this practice and veil prominent religious images in their homes. It helps us to participate in the liturgical season, especially if we are prevented from going to Mass during the week. Otherwise, we only see the veiled images in church once or twice before Easter and it has a minor effect on us. It is also a beautiful tradition to pass down to our children, who will be intrigued by it and it will make this time of year truly special for them. We go through great lengths to decorate our homes for Easter, so why not prepare for the great feast by using veils?

The Fourth Sunday of Lent | March 19, 2023

In Jesus, our Crucified Lord, Fr. Bob

Stewards of God’s Gifts

In today’s Gospel, Jesus opens the eyes of the man born blind.

Living Stewardship ~ Pillar of Service: Like the blind man in today’s Gospel, there are many in our lives, our parish and our community who need assistance. This week, pray a decade of the Rosary for someone you know who is in need of prayer (perhaps someone struggling with mental or physical health issues).

The collection for Sunday, March 12, 2023 amounted to $26,609.00. The collection for Sunday, March 13, 2022 amounted to $26,041.00

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 Ministryã

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

Ann Pardi

Stephen Sheehan

Sandy Pittman

Jeanette Albanese

Laarni Melliza

Donna Chesney

Erica Klock

Jacob Rivera

Masses for the Week

Monday, March 20th

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 | Susan Olsen

Tuesday, March 21st

Theresa Fallon

Christine Marchese

Thomas Hyland

Nina Marie

Maria DeAngelis

James McCabe

Chuck Sockett

Moira Feely

Kristin O’Shea O’Keefe

Marguerite Barone

Robert Labriola

Vincent Nicky O’Donnell

Grace Williams

Jaxson Rivera

Irene Elber

Ronald Grubert

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

Lenten Weekday Ez 47:1-9, 12, Jn 5:1-16

9:00 AM | Cosmo Vetrone

Wednesday, March 22nd

Lenten Weekday Is 49:8-15, Jn 5:17-30

9:00 AM | Joseph Brincat

Thursday, March 23rd

St. Turibius of Mogrovejo, Bishop Ex 32:7-14, Jn 5:31-47

7:00 AM | Kathryn Hillenbrand

9:00 AM | Michael Fitzsimons

Friday, March 24th

Lenten Weekday Wis 2:1a, 12-22, Jn 7:1-2, 10, 25-30

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

9:00 AM | Joseph V. Brincat

Saturday, March 25th

The Annunciation of the Lord Is 7:10-14, 8-10, Heb 10:4-10, Lk 1:26-38

9:00 AM | Rosemarie Iconis

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

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.

5:00 PM | Carmine Russo

Thomas J. Flynn, Sr.

Peter Cataudella

Joseph Brincat

Arthur K. Adamo

Mary Ann Sides

Sunday, March 26th

The Fifth Sunday of Lent Ez 37:12-14, Rom 8:8-11, Jn 11:1-45

7:30 AM | Veronica Brooks

9:00 AM | People of the Parish

10:30 AM | Michael Charles Polis

12:00 Noon | Mary Sides

Jennie Maduri

Arthur Adamo

Frances Sugameli

Dominick Cordi

Kevin Driscoll, Jr.

Audriene Barry

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Cover: Healing of the Blind Man. Artist:Carl Heinrich Bloch (1834-1890).

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 5:00 PM in the Church.

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

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION

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

RECONCILIATION MONDAY - On the Monday of Holy Week, April 3rd, 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 Groups, led by Sr. Teresa, meet on Thursday, at 1:00 PM and 7:30 PM, in the Msgr. Sharpe Library.

*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.

Readings and Questions for Faith Sharing on the Fifth Sunday of Lent

Reading I: Ezekiel 37:12-14

You shall know that I am the Lord, when I open your graves and have you rise from them.

Reading II: Romans 8:8-11

The One who raised Christ from the dead will give life to your mortal bodies also, through his Spirit dwelling in you.

Gospel: John 11:1-45

“I am the resurrection and the life; whoever believes in me, even if he dies, will live.”

Question for Adults:

How do I reach out to those who have suffered the loss of a loved one?

Question for Children:

Do I understand that Jesus is both human and divine?

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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.

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

ANNUAL COMMUNION BRUNCH

11:00 AM Mass with Induction of New Members

Brunch Immediately Following at the Strathmore-Vanderbilt Country Club

Guest Speaker: Rosarian Michele Bernic Raffle Baskets - Spring Plant Sale

Any woman of the parish interested in becoming a Rosarian can contact the Rosary Society at rosarysociety@stmary.ws for more information.

Business Owners:

Please consider advertising in our bulletin. It’s a great way to support our parish. Call our new printer, LPi at 1-800-477-4574 or visit their website www.4lpi.com for more information.

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Parish Social Ministry

Dedication and Open House Next Sunday, March 26th

Last year, a very generous supporter of St. Mary’s donated funds to completely renovate the Parish Social Ministry office space. As a result, our offices are a much warmer and more inviting space for those we serve. We have decided to name the office “Good Samaritan House.”

Good Samaritan House will host an open house for our St. Mary’s community to visit our beautiful new space. Please stop in after the 9:00 AM, 10:30 AM, or 12:00 Noon Mass next Sunday to see our offices, food pantry, and clothing pantry. Come and see first-hand where your generous donations go and how we put them to use. You can also see a listing of the many other ministries we offer here at St. Mary’s.

Society of St. Vincent de Paul

Benefactor Mass Next Sunday, March 26th at 10:30 AM

All individuals who have donated to SVdP and all those who pray for the ministry and its members are welcome to join us at the Mass, followed by refreshments in the Marian Room.

In today’s Gospel, as Jesus gives sight to the blind man. Through grace we are also transformed from not seeing to seeing and then Jesus sends us to help others see and to believe. Your gift to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul brings joy, peace, forgiveness, mercy and kindness to the hurting hearts of the poor.

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

RCIA and Adult Faith Formation

Do You Know Someone Who Would Like to Become a Catholic?

Our door is open for anyone who is interested in joining the Catholic Church, Learning more about the Faith we practice and becoming a fully initiated Catholic for anyone who has not received First Communion or Confirmation. In order to qualify as a Godparent in Baptism the person must have received all the Sacraments of Initiation. They include Baptism, Confirmation and Holy Communion.

The Lenten Prayer Groups continue to meet on Thursdays of until March 30th. The groups discuss and pray over the readings for the upcoming Sunday. They find this makes the Sunday Mass more meaningful to them. Walk-ins are welcome for the remaining two weeks.

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.

Religious Education

As we follow the Lenten journey, we seek Christ who enables us to do the works of God. In recent weeks, we have seen our students working on the mission field, answering the call to help feed the hungry, clothe the needy and pray for the sick. Through them, Christ’s face and hands are made visible to the world. Within the holy Church, the works of God are carried out through the blessed sacraments. Communicants now have received the joy and peace of Christ in First Reconciliation. Confirmandi will receive the gifts of the Holy Spirit on Confirmation Day, March 29th.

All are called to use these newly bestowed gifts of grace on the mission field as well, doing the works of God while it is day as the Gospel shares. Just as the Light of the World comes to the place of sorrow to enter it himself, so must we follow in his steps. Recall that only those who were on the mission field to receive Christ actually saw the raising of Lazarus on that glorious day. And so, let us pray to be ever present to God who desires to reveal so much to us. Amen.

Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

Lenten Prayers

O Cross, more worthy than cedar, On you the life of the world was nailed. On you Christ has triumphed: Death has destroyed death!

Glory to you, Jesus, Savior, Your cross gives us life!

Behold the tree of life

Where the innocent man bears our sins in order to reconcile earth and heaven: Come let us adore!

Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament with Benediction

Mondays 3:00 - 5:00 PM

Forsake me not, O Lord!

My God, be not far from me!

Make haste and come to my help, My Lord and my salvation!

(Psalm 38:22-23)

Special Announcement Regarding the Wearing of Masks by Those Distributing Holy Communion Here at St. Mary’s

Beginning this weekend, March 18-19, the wearing of masks by those distributing Holy Communion here at St. Mary’s - priests, deacons, and extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion - is optional All ministers should continue to sanitize their hands before distributing Holy Communion.

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Mrs. Granieri

The Schools of Saint Mary What a Season for the St. Mary’s > G Lady Lady

Congratulations to the Saint Mary’s High School Girls’ Varsity Basketball Team on their second consecutive state championship win! After an undefeated regular season and capturing the Nassau-Suffolk GCHSAA “AA” League title, the Lady Gaels went to the state semifinals and ultimately defeated the Nichols School Vikings (Buffalo) on Saturday, March 11, 2023, at Fordham University’s Rose Hill Gymnasium. With a score of 66-49, the team held their ground and proved they were once again most worthy of the GCHSAA Class “AA” New York State crown. We’re so proud of the coaches, players, and family members who helped make this dream a reality through faith, dedication, teamwork, and determination. Thank you for sharing your talents on and off the court. We offer special thanks to the faculty, administration, and fans who showed up in force to cheer on the Lady Gaels throughout the season. We are united and stronger as the St. Mary’s community when we support our students representing our school. Watch social media for details on the team, as plans for the Federation Tournament are in progress for later this month upstate! Go, GAELS!

FOR INFORMATION ON HOW YOU CAN SUPPORT OUR ATHLETIC PROGRAM, PLEASE CONTACT EDWARD SHORT, VP OF DEVELOPMENT AT 516-627-2711 OR EMAIL: ESHORT@STMARY.WS. PHOTOS BY G. SHEMITZ FOR THE OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS. PLEASE CONTACT ESYMMONS@STMARY.WS FOR PERMISSION TO REPUBLISH/PRINT OR FOR MORE ABOUT THIS STORY.

THIS IS MY BODY

In our first bulletin article last week, we reviewed the reasons why the Catholic Church requires the Faithful to believe in the Real Presence of the Eucharist, and what that belief means. In this article, and future ones, we will go on to explore the times when God has reaffirmed this Truth in instances known as Eucharistic Miracles.

- Frank De Lucia

One of the earliest recorded Eucharistic Miracles took place in the small town of Lanciano, Italy in the year 750 A.D. In the Church of St. Legontian, a monastic priest, who struggled with his faith in the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist, asked God to remove his doubt. One morning when he was celebrating Mass, as he said the words of consecration, he witnessed the bread and wine turn into visible flesh and blood. The blood then coagulated into five individual globules of different shapes and sizes. All those in attendance bore witness to this seemingly inexplicable event. The monk turned to the congregation and spoke: “‘O fortunate friends to whom the Blessed Lord has deigned to reveal himself in this Most Holy Sacrament and to make himself visible before your eyes and to dispel my own

unbelief. Come, brothers, and gaze at our God drawn near us. Behold the Flesh and Blood of our most beloved Christ.” [1][2]

In the early 1970s, the Archbishop of Lanciano, with the approval of the Vatican, gave a sample of the Flesh and Blood to the esteemed Dr. Edoardo Linoli, director of the hospital in Arezzo as well as a professor of anatomy, histology, chemistry, and clinical microscopy. After extensive scientific examinations of the Flesh and Blood, Dr. Linoli came to several astounding conclusions.

The Flesh was determined to be real flesh, and the Blood was real blood, both belonging to a human. The Flesh came from muscular heart tissue with no trace of any sort of embalming chemicals, ancient or modern. The Blood was found to be type AB, the same type which has appeared in various other miracles throughout the world including on the Shroud of Turin. Possibly the most fascinating find was that the Flesh and Blood were in such a state as if just having been drawn from a living person that very day, despite being exposed to both atmospheric and biological elements for over twelve centuries.

Dr. Linoli published his findings in 1976, the report of which was verified by both the WHO and the UN through countless additional scientific analyses. Readers can find the original documentation “Histological, immunological and biochemical studies on the flesh and blood of the eucharistic miracle of Lanciano (8th century)”[3] online here: https://www.

thechivalricfool.com/miracles/themiracle-of-lanciano-italy

The miracle of Lanciano is a display of God’s infinite understanding of our natural human doubts, and His unfathomable Mercy at such. He sent us this sign as a reminder, yes, but also as an affirmation of what we claim to believe. Thus, we must make a resolution to remember always, that the True God is present upon the altar. And if you have received Him today, He is within you.

[1] Real Presence Eucharistic Education and Adoration Association. (n.d.). Eucharistic Miracle of Lanciano. Retrieved March 9, 2023, from http://www. therealpresence.org/eucharst/mir/lanciano. html

[2] Nasuti, F. N. (n.d.). The Eucharistic Miracle of Lanciano Historical, Theological, Scientific and Photographic Documentation. https://www.keepingfaith. me/resources/common/pdfs/The%20 Eucharistic%20Miracle%20of%20 Lanciano%20-%20Historical,%20 Theological,%20Scientific%20and%20 Photographic%20Documentation.pdf.

[3] Linoli O. Ricerche istologiche, immunologiche e biochimiche sulla carne e sul sangue del miracolo eucaristico di Lanciano (vii secolo) [Histological, immunological and biochemiccal studies on the flesh and blood of the eucharistic miracle of Lanciano (8th century)]. Quad Sclavo Diagn. 1971 Sep;7(3):661-74. Italian. PMID: 4950729.

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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.

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

What Is It? After the Opening Prayer, children gather and are dismissed from the church with a blessing by the priest, proceed to the chapel for the Sunday Readings and a short reflection on the Gospel, all on a level that children can understand. They are returned to the church at the beginning of the Creed.

Get Involved! We are in need of a few more people who would like to break open the Gospel reading for the children. Please consider sitting in on Sunday to see what it’s about and/or email Jane at bulletin@ stmary.ws.

Celebrating

You are cordially invited to a special Mass and Brunch in celebration of our senior priests who reside at St. Pius X Residence

Sunday, March 26, 2023

11:00 AM Mass

12:00 Noon Brunch

This is a ticketed event. To register, Contact: Kathy Scarallo

Diocese of Rockville Centre 516 678-5800 ext. 264

kscarallo@drvc.org

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

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

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.

Ephesians 5:8-14- “Live as a children of light, for light produces all kinds of goodness and righteousness and truth” Try to live and learn what is pleasing to the Lord. God will shed light into your relationship. Have faith and Allow the Holly Spirit to transform your relationship. Apply for a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Experience:

June 23-25, 2023 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 Chuck & Maria Reiss at 631-486-8607 or https:// wwmenyli.org/. 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:

April, 21-23 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)

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