RCIA and Adult Faith Formation

from Church of Saint Mary Parish Bulletin: March 5, 2023

Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

You Can Still Join a Lenten Prayer Group!

There is still room in the groups if anyone would like to join in. They are truly inspirational. Both meet on Thursday, one group at 1:00 PM and the other at 7:30 PM in the Msgr. Sharpe Library. If you have any questions, please call or email Sr. Teresa (see below for details).

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

Our door is still 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.

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.

Society of St. Vincent de Paul

In the Gospel Jesus is transfigured and a voice from heaven said, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased: Listen to him.” Do we listen to Jesus when he asks us to take care of our brothers and sisters who are suffering? Your gift in the St. Vincent de Paul Poor Box will help the poor to celebrate the grace of God’s love this Easter.

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.

Parish Social Ministry

As serious needs arise, and with food prices at all time highs, we find our food pantry has become a vital resource for so many people. We distribute food to over 150 people per month. Your continued donations of food to the pantry allows many families to have food especially for their children.

No family should go hungry, and we make sure, with your help, that does not happen. Thank you for keeping our pantry the vital food bank it has become. We are in need of the following items:

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

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 our Senior Priests who reside at St. Pius X Residence

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

If you are considering a vocation to the Consecrated Life please contact Sr. Pat Moran pmoran@drvc.org March

REV. GERMAN VILLABON,OSA

PRAY FOR OUR BISHOPS

PRAY FOR RETIRED RELIGIOUS

REV. FRANCIS SANG-NGUYEN

MSGR. ROBERT CLERKIN

REV. DAVID ATANASIO

REV. JOHN BARRETT

PRAY FOR VOCATIONS

PRAY FOR THE YOUTH OF OUR DIOCESE

REV. JOSEPH CATAFAGO

FEAST OF ST PATRICK

MOST REV. JOHN DUNNE

PRAY FOR MISSIONAIRIES

REV. DAMIAN UMEOKEKE

PRAY FOR SEMINAARIAN FAMILIES

REV.CHARLES MANGANO

SEM. JONATHAN PHAM

REV. STEPHEN BRIGANDI

REV.CODY BOBICK

SEM. KEVIN RUEDA

REV. MICHAEL PLONA

MSGR. JEFFREY MADLEY REV. JIHA LIM

VERY REV.ROBERT NORYS

REV. MARVIN NAVAS GUZMAN,CM

MSGR. RICHARD FIGLIOZZI

PRAY FOR OUR LADY'S INTERCESSION

PRAY FOR DISCERNERS

FEAST OF ST JOSEPH REV. JAMES DREW

REV. DANIEL O'BRIEN, SJ

SEM.PATRICK MCCORMACK

MSGR. STEVEN CAMP

REV. FRANK TEYE ADDEY

REV. SHAJU DEVASSY

REV. SETH AWO DOKU

PRAY FOR POPE FRANCIS

SEM. DILLON VITA

PRAY FOR HOLY MARRIAGES

PRAY FOR DISCERNERS FAMILIES

PLEASE SEND YOUR REQUEST TO

REV. RYSZARD FICEK

SEM. ROBERT PARADISO

REV. .BRIAN MCQUADE

ABUNDANT MERCY

PRAY FOR RETIRED PRIESTS

TRUST IN GOD’S I N TO BE ADDED TO THE MONTHLY PRAYER CALENDAR

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.

Jesus’ transfiguaration. Matthew 17: “His face shone liike the sun and his clothes became dazzling white. .... From a cloud came a voice, This is my beloved Son, Listen to Him” Want to be transfigured and have a transformation in your relationship? Apply for a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Experience:

March 10-12, 2023 in Upton, MA

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)

Because No Marriage is Beyond Hope

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