CHURCH of SAINT MARY The First Sunday of Lent March 6, 2022
Reverend Father Robert A. Romeo | Pastor Reverend Father Dominik Wegiel | Parochial Vicar Reverend Father Collins Yeboah | Parochial Vicar
1300 Northern Boulevard | Manhasset, New York 11030 516 627 0385 | Fax 516 627 6070 www.stmary.ws
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.stmary.ws
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. Collins Yeboah Parochial Vicar 627-0385 frcollins@stmary.ws
Parish Staff
The Schools of Saint Mary Nursery through 12th Grade Very Rev. Dom Elias Carr, 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
Jane Clifford Bulletin Editor bulletin@stmary.ws
Eileen M. Symmons ’82, ’86 Director of Communications 627-2711 esymmons@stmary.ws
Jennifer Fedele Office Manager 627-0385
Kiera Gmelich Walsh Director of Alumni and Parent Relations 627-2711 | ext. 1162 kwalsh@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 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
St. Mary’s Elementary School 627-0184 www.stmary11030.org Sarah Griffin (de Venoge) ’02, ’06 Co-Principal sdevenoge@stmary11030.org Theresa A. Kemp Co-Principal tkemp@stmary11030.org St. Mary’s High School 627-2711 www.saintmaryshs.org Gerard J. Buckley Principal gbuckley@saintmaryshs.org
Masses and Special Intentions Paul Rogalli Jeanette Albanese Lottie Jennings Kristen Lovero Christine Marchese Margaret Murray Gabriella Tranchina Anna Forte Gina Corleto Madison Milio Laarni Melliza Perlman Ellen Ward Thomas Hyland Maryann McDermott Thomas Ryan Estela Fernandez Marie Pellegrino Theresa Fallon Cherie Baldenko Marguerite Baron Virginia Fallon Carol Bennett Eileen Zurndof Salvatore Marsala Lisa Fontenelli Gina Ross Eugene Rorke Paul Martocci Marko Russ Names will remain on the list for three months. Please email bulletin@stmary.ws if you would like to continue with the listing. Victoria Saparata Very Rev. Fr. Augustine Osuwu Sekyere Ann Brady Lawrence Gerard McMahon
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
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., HM3, USN McKievear, Gary, LT, USA Millau, Jeffrey, PFC, USMC Morris, Jr., Brian J., MA1, 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
Masses for the Week Monday, March 7th Ss. Perpetua & Felicity, Martyrs Lv 19:1-2, 11-18, Mt 25:31-46 9:00 AM | 1. Salvatore Antoci 2. Angelo Paladino Tuesday, March 8th St. John of God, Religious Is 55:10-11, Mt 6:7-15 9:00 AM | 1. Sonia Aguilar 2. Hilda Kaldawi Wednesday, March 9th St. Frances of Rome, Religious Jon 3:1-10, Lk 11:29-32 9:00 AM | 1. Frances Maher 2. Mark Fizulich Thursday, March 10th Est C:12, 14-16, 23-25, Mt 7:7-12 7:00 AM | Flavia Ascolti-Gil 9:00 AM | Charles Vachris Friday, March 11th Ez 18:21-28, Mt 5:20-26 9:00 AM | 1. Thomas Mason 2. John Jackman Saturday, March 12th Dt 26:16-19, Mt 5:43-48 9:00 AM | Natalie Giarraputo 5:00 PM | Carmela & Umberto Pennisi Thomas J. Flynn, Sr. Concetta & Carmelo Cataudella Neivo Blaskovic Officer Wilbert Mora Officer Jason Rivera Sunday, March 13th Second Sunday of Lent Gn 15:5-12, 17-18, Phil 3:17-4:1, Lk 9:28b-36 7:30 AM | Angelo Paladino 9:00 AM | People of the Parish 10:30 AM | Joseph Patrick Brunetti 12:00 Noon | 1. Frances Mahon John J. Kiggins John Timothy Hayes Michael Cava Anthony Edward Spinetta 2. Virginia A. Soden
On the cover: The Temptation of Christ. Artist: Ary Scheffer (1795-1858).
If you have a service member that you would like to add to this list please e-mail bulletin@stmary.ws. Please include name, rank and branch of service. The First Sunday of Lent | March 6, 2022
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From the Pastor’s Desk Dear Parishioners,
You shall worship the Lord, your God; Him alone shall you serve.” (Luke 4:8) As we begin our Lenten season, it pays to have a good memory: to remember who our God is and what God has done for us. In today’s Deuteronomy reading from the Old Testament, Moses uses the occasion of a harvest liturgy to call the people to remember what God has done for them. Moses reminds the people of Israel that in their time of pain and misery, God heard their cries and stretched out His hand and led them from slavery to freedom. During the first part of our Lenten journey, our readings will recount the wondrous actions of God in the life of His people. In the middle of Lent, the readings will shift to focus on the personhood of Jesus. But let us remain in these days and listen to what the Scriptures tell us today. Moses recounts the stories of the love of God so that the Israelites may be strengthened in their resolve to follow the command of the covenant. He hopes that keeping the action of God’s graciousness in the forefront of their minds, it will keep them faithful and encourage them in their time of trial. He reminds them that, as a sign of thanks to God, they should “bow down before the Lord.” I think that it is a good focus for us also, especially during the Lenten season. The Church gives Lent to us as a time of reflection and conversion. It has a dual nature as a penitential and joyful season. Penitential in the sense that we are called to look deep into our hearts and discover those moments or activities that have taken us away from the path of the Lord. As we heard on Ash Wednesday, “come back to the Lord with all your heart.” This, of course, takes work, dedication and acknowledgement that we sin and need God’s grace. This is the beginning of the second aspect of the season…joy. We are joyful because we know all that God has done and continues to do for us. The understanding that we are loved, even in our sinfulness, must and should be a cause for joy for each of us as we struggle to leave behind the pain of sin. God does not want us to remain in our sin, but to move in freedom as His children. St. Paul tells us it is by the grace and power of Jesus that we are redeemed. He exhorts us to “call upon the name of Jesus that we may be saved.” That desire for salvation is freely given to us by Jesus, but it demands a response from us. That response is to keep on the path of the Lord, not out of fear, but rather flowing from love of God. We see in our Gospel today that Jesus is tempted by the devil. The evil one finds Jesus in a weak moment and he goes right to that spot hoping that Jesus will fail and worship him. But Jesus is strengthened in prayer and an intimate knowledge of the Father’s love for Him. We may find ourselves in those situations when we are tempted in our weakness. Hunger, the promise of power and security, as well as fear for what tomorrow may bring may be moments that we find ourselves in weakness and hence able to turn from the pathways set before us by Jesus. It is the moments of our own weakness, when temptation holds the glitter of the world, that we need to turn to the Lord and call upon the name of Jesus. Be aware and conscious of what your weaknesses are and go into those moments with the name of Jesus on your lips and in your heart. Strengthen yourselves in Him, aware of all that God has and does for us and you may stand strong in the ways of God. Lent is also a time of “action.” We are called in the Scriptures to pray, fast and give alms to the poor. We also have that tradition of giving something up and/or doing something extra during Lent. These all spring from a generous heart so they become important signs of our Lenten journey. Lent goes on for forty days (yes, including Sundays!), and ends at the beginning of the Mass of the Lord’s Supper on Holy Thursday. These days prepare us to celebrate the greatest feast of all – EASTER. May your Lenten journey be filled with conversion and the graciousness of God.
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From the Pastor’s Desk (con’t.) A reminder that some wonderful ways to celebrate Lent are to consider attending daily Mass, praying the Stations of the Cross, going to confession, and performing acts of charity. Don’t let the time go by without deepening your relationship with Jesus. What a great gift for Him and each of us that we can present at Easter! As was mentioned last weekend, in addition to the “Lamb of God” (Agnus Dei) that we have traditionally done in Latin during Lent, we are adding the “Holy, holy” (Sanctus). It is my hope that we can fulfill the directives of the Church and become more familiar with the Latin responses of the Mass. You can find the translation on the new pew cards. As a reminder, they also contain a prayer for before Mass as well as one for after reception of Holy Communion. In Our Crucified Lord, Fr. Bob
Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament A Lenten Prayer of the Faithful Celebrant: As Christians, we place our trust in God alone. Mindful of His care for us, we now pray with confidence. Deacon/Lector: That the Gospel message of salvation in Jesus Christ may reach every person on earth, we pray to the Lord. Response: Lord, hear our prayer. That world leaders may never be deceived by the empty promises of power and earthly glory, but rather may keep their hearts focused on God, we pray to the Lord. That all may reject the temptation to “be like gods” who have mastery over human life, and instead may accept and reverence life as a supreme gift of the Creator, we pray to the Lord. That this Lenten season may bring grace to our friends and relatives who no longer practice their faith, and that they may return, we pray to the Lord.
Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament with Benediction Mondays 3:00 - 5:00 PM in the Church
For the poor and homeless, the unemployed and forgotten, and all the oppressed, we pray to the Lord. For the sick and dying, and for all who have been called from this life, we pray to the Lord. Celebrant: Father, Your Son Jesus showed us how to reject temptation. Fill us with grace to be faithful to You in this Lenten season and throughout life. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
The First Sunday of Lent | March 6, 2022
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. A Lenten Prayer Group, led by Sr. Teresa, meets on Wednesdays, from 7:30 to 8:30 PM, in the Marian Room, beginning on March 9th. The Rosary Society annual Day of Recollection is scheduled for Wednesday, March 23rd. Father Dominik Wegiel will be the guest presenter. FAST AND ABSTINENCE - Those who have reached their fourteenth year are bound to abstain entirely from meat on 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 Second Sunday of Lent Reading I: Genesis 15:5-12, 17-18 “O Lord God, how am I to know that I shall possess it?” Reading II: Philippians 3:17-4:1 He will change our lowly body to conform with his glorified body. Gospel: Luke 9:28b-36 “Master, it is good that we are here.” Question for Adults: When have I caught a glimpse of God in another? Question for Children: How do I let others see that Jesus is doing good things in me?
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Parish Social Ministry Pope Francis’ Evangelii Gaudium (The Joy of the Gospel) stated very clearly, there is an inseparable bond between our faith and the poor. He asked that we hear the cry of the poor and never abandon them. Please keep this in the front of your mind and consider donating the following to the food pantry this week:
Jelly Pancake Syrup Tuna Fish
Mac & Cheese Canned Fruit Toothbrushes
Shampoo Diapers
Donations may be left in the donation box located in the south lobby of the Church or brought to the Parish Social Ministry office located on the ground floor level of the convent facing the east side of the church. Thank you for your generosity and support!
Parish Social Ministry Reaches Out to the Elderly and Homebound The Elderly and Homebound Ministry provides a social connection between the parish and the one in need. This ministry, through volunteer efforts, contacts parishioners who reside in residences, nursing facilities, and other home situations. Ministry volunteers offer a listening ear to those who are ill or homebound. The goal is to offer parishioners an encounter with one another to experience God’s goodness and to continue the connection to St. Mary’s Parish. If you are interested in volunteering or being contacted by our volunteers, please call the Parish Social Ministry office at 516-627-2705 ext. 1161.
F.O.C.U.S. Friends Offering Care, Understanding and Support for the divorced, singles and the widowed FOCUS is a ministry that offers support to parishioners who have lost a spouse. The group also welcomes singles looking for companionship and comradery. Some of the activities the group organizes include special Masses, luncheons, bridge, and trips to shows and museums. If you are interested in joining FOCUS, please call Esther Markiewicz at 516-625-0708.
Society of St. Vincent de Paul In today’s Gospel, Jesus overcomes the temptations to wealth, power and esteem. As we begin Lent, may we open our hearts to the grace of prayer, fasting and almsgiving. Your gift in the St. Vincent de Paul Poor Box will help the poor to celebrate the grace of God’s love this Easter. If you or someone you know needs assistance, contact the St. Vincent de Paul Society at 516-627-0385 ext. 1125 or SVDP@stmary.ws. If you would like to make a donation, you may use the collection slots at the doors of the church or place an envelope in the regular collection marked “St. Vincent de Paul Society.” For furniture and household donations, please call 516-746-8250 to arrange for a pick up.
DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME BEGINS NEXT SUNDAY MARCH 13TH AT 2:00 AM
Next Sunday after the 10:30 AM Mass in the chapel
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Stewards of God’s Gifts In today’s Gospel, while alone in the desert for 40 days, Jesus is tempted by the devil. Living Stewardship (Pillar of Formation): During this Lenten season, try to grow stronger in your faith. Attend daily Mass, go to confession, pray before Jesus in the Eucharist. Aim to come out of this Lenten season with a deeper faith in Jesus Christ.
The collection for Sunday, February 27, 2022 amounted to $23,181.00 The collection for Sunday, February 28, 2021 amounted to $25,073.00
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.”
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.
Marriage Youth Ministry
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.
We reach out to our teens though our Youth Ministry Program. For information email youth@stmary.ws or visit stmarysyouth.weebly.com.
Children’s Education
New Parishioners
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.
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.
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
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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The Schools of Saint Mary High School Pilgrimage to Italy Forges Deeper Faith and Friendship Last week, 26 students with seven chaperones from Saint Mary’s High School had the opportunity to travel abroad to experience the Catholic highlights of Italy, view fine art, enjoy local cuisine, culture, and spend quality time together forging lasting friendships. The trip began in Venice, where we immersed ourselves in the historically dense city. We enjoyed a private tour of St. Mark’s Basilica, where we were able to venerate the relics of the Evangelist. We also went on a walking tour of the city to see St. Mark’s Square, the Rialto Bridge, and the Doge’s Palace. From Venice, we went to Padua to see the famous Basilica of St. Anthony. Here, on another private tour, we had time to pray at the tomb of St. Anthony quietly. Rev. Fr. Dominik Wegiel, the Chaplain of the Schools of St. Mary, celebrated a private Mass with us. Moving south, the group then traveled to Florence to see the magnificent Renaissance city. On a walking tour, we visited the highlights of Florence, including the Duomo, the Basilica of Santa Croce, and the Basilica of Santa Maria Novella. We made our way to Assisi from Florence, the heart of where the Franciscan Order began. In the morning, our tours continued to the three Basilicas in the city and the tombs of St. Francis and St. Clare. The pilgrimage continued into the south of Italy, where we stopped in the coastal town of Sorrento. Here, we traveled to see the Island of Capri and the ruins of Pompeii. On the next day, the pilgrimage made its way up to the Eternal City to see the highlights of Rome. On the first day, we embarked on a private tour of the Vatican Museums and St. Peter’s Basilica. The following morning, we celebrated Mass as a group in the Crypt of St. Peter with Fr. Dominik as the presider. Later in the day, we saw the various sights of Rome, including Castel Sant’Angelo, Piazza Navona, the Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, the Spanish Steps, the Colosseum, and the Roman Forum. Finally, on our last day, we celebrated Mass together one final time as a group before boarding our flight and heading home after a week full of life-long memories. The students were absolutely wonderful on the trip, proudly representing St. Mary’s at all times. The tour company and the local guides spoke highly of our students and their respectful behavior throughout the journey. This pilgrimage gave our students the opportunity to dive more deeply into their faith by experiencing both the rich tradition of the Catholic faith and the beauty of the holiest sites. - Anthony Cannatella, Parishioner, High School Campus Minister and Theology Dept. Chair SCAN THE QR CODE TO VIEW MORE PHOTOS FROM THE PILGRIMAGE.
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.
PRAYING TO MARY DURING LENT Dear Blessed Mother, Whisper my name in Jesus’ ear and ask Him to help me live this Lent to the fullest. Through your intercession, obtain for me the grace of conversion where I need it most. Amen.
Lenten Day of Recollection Wednesday, March 23rd Our Lady of Grace Spiritual Center Registration will begin at 10:00 AM Please join us as we pray Our Lady’s Rosary, celebrate Mass and listen to a presentation by Father Dominik. Luncheon is included, with a suggested donation of $40.00 IMPORTANT! Please remember to RSVP to rosarysociety@stmary.ws or to Marijo at 917-496-5640
Welcome New Parishioners We welcome those who registered in our parish during February, 2022. Mr. & Mrs. Salvatore Falco and Family Mr. & Mrs. Criag Dworkin and Family
Baptisms We welcome those who were baptized during the month of February, 2022. Michaela James Mucciolo
Purgatorial Society The following names have been enrolled in our Purgatorial Society beginning March 1, 2022. Fr. Philip K. Eichner Vincent T. Miles Anthony Spinetta William P. Sammon Victor Rumore
Marion Cosgrove Murphy & Hinch Families Hugh & Mary Murphy Marcantonio, Migliore, & Onuschak Families
Religious Education It was wonderful to spend time with Saint Mary Elementary School’s First Communicants (shown at right). Keeping to the tradition of creating a communion banner, the students shared different design ideas. Images of a host, chalice and grapes are all part of their creative plan. The banner gives them an opportunity to commemorate their special day forever. The students enjoyed looking at the banner my own daughter made many years ago. A special thank you to Mrs. Vellon for the warm welcome. Next week, St. Mary’s Confirmandi will be attending their retreat at the Seminary of Immaculate Conception. We are truly blessed to have the Sisters of Renewal lead the day’s spiritual reflection. Thank you to our teachers and catechists who will also assist at this beautiful gathering. May the sun shine in the sky above us! We wish everyone a blessed Lenten season, Mrs. Granieri
RCIA and Adult Faith Formation Catechumens Celebrate the Rite of Election Today, the First Sunday of Lent, catechumens all over the world will gather at the cathedral of their diocese to celebrate the Rite of Election, a period of purification and enlightenment as they prepare to receive their Easter Sacraments. The ceremony reflects the theme that God has chosen and called them by name. Isabella Keating, our catechumen from St. Mary’s, will be among those who attend the ceremony at St. Agnes Cathedral in Rockville Centre. She will be prayed for today at the Rite of Sending at the 10:30 AM Mass.
All Are Invited to Attend Our Lenten Prayer Group All parishioners are welcome to join a special Lenten Prayer Group on the Wednesdays of Lent. You may find this a great opportunity to help you with your Lenten resolutions as well as a great occasion to pray with others and deepen your prayer life and your love for God. It begins on Wednesday, March 9th, from 7:30 to 8:30PM in the Marian Room. Sister Teresa will be leading the group and will have assistants as needed to lead the prayer with a small group activity. Call Sister or email her (see below) to let her know you would like to participate. Please come! You can only be enriched by this experience. 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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A Lenten Reflection by Father Collins FOR-GIVE You probably have never thought of or attempted, even in your mind, to split up the word “forgive” into its component words as “for” and “give” in the way it is written in the heading above. Just take a second look at the heading. What about reading the same words in the reversed order as “GIVE-FOR?” Yes, if you have never looked at the word forgive in its reversed order, my intention is to let you begin looking at it that way for the purposes of the reflections we shall undertake throughout this season of Lent. Perhaps one of the most widely known and frequently quoted texts of Scripture is: “For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not perish but may have eternal life” (John 3:16). This means that when God thought of showing his love for sinful humanity, what he did was to GIVE his only Son FOR us and the reason he gave the Son for us was to FOR-GIVE us our sins. His giving of the Son for us was his way of forgiving us. It also means that God’s definition of LOVE is to FOR-GIVE and his most definitive expression or display of LOVE for us is the fact that he gave (past tense of GIVE) his only Son FOR us. Let me share a bit of how I was inspired to have a look at the word “forgive” in this way. With the temperature around 23 degrees, I was on schedule to be the main celebrant for that never-to-be-forgotten Good Friday afternoon service which was held outside in the parking lot of the Church of St. William the Abbot in Seaford. You can imagine the feelings of an African priest, who had been used to temperatures around 90 degrees and above, having to celebrate outside in 23 degrees. I was freezing all through the celebration. How much warm clothing could I have put beneath the vestments? So, my thoughts were all on how best to shorten the whole celebration and run back to take shelter in my room. Of course, the only part of the celebration I could possibly shorten was the homily and that was how and why, after deep reflection, I came by a play upon the words “for” and “give” as my homily. That Good Friday, April 2, 2021, has become one of the most memorable days of my life and in my priesthood. The homily for that day, I guess, will also pass for the shortest and perhaps the best I have ever given. It was just as long as the first paragraph above. The effect of this experience is that I have, since then, developed much interest in, meditated deeply upon, and read quite extensively on the topic of forgiveness. Given the fact that the season of Lent is a period of preparation for the celebration of God’s great act of forgiveness at Easter, my intention is to throw more light on this allimportant topic in our lives as Christians, and most importantly, as Catholics. As a matter of fact, a Catholic who prays one mystery of the rosary, goes to confession, and attends Mass within a day, will have asked for God’s forgiveness about seven times. It is therefore worthwhile understanding what it means to receive God’s forgiveness and the implications it has for our daily interactions with our neighbors. Jon Meacham, the American historian, has it that the last words former President George H. W. Bush used in his diary to sum up his personal life code were: “Be strong. Do your best. Try hard. Forgive.” As he hung upon the cross, Jesus prayed for the forgiveness of his executioners and, by extension, for sinful humanity in the words: “Father, forgive them; for they do not know what they are doing” (Luke 23:34). In my opinion, all that we should be doing for a harmonious co-existence is GIVING our time, talent and treasure FOR the benefit our neighbors and FOR-GIVING their weaknesses, wrongdoings and acts of wickedness. As we ask God to FOR-GIVE our sins through the observance of our Lenten disciplines, let us also learn to GIVE-FOR God (in prayers), GIVE-FOR self (in fasting) and GIVE-FOR our needy neighbors (in almsgiving). Let this suffice for an introduction to what we shall be looking at in my subsequent reflections. Thank you. Rev. Fr. Collins Yeboah The First Sunday of Lent | March 6, 2022
During this season of conversion, let us renew our faith, draw from the “living water” of hope, and receive with open hearts the love of God, who makes us brothers and sisters in Christ. -- Pope Francis Dear Parishioners: As we begin the Lenten season, we are mindful of the three holy principles of Lent: prayer, fasting and almsgiving. Today, I would like to focus on almsgiving. When we give alms, we are not only thinking of our neighbor, but we are also thinking of God and all the blessings He has generously given to us. Sharing these blessings to help others, enables us to fulfill our baptismal call to be missionary disciples. In doing so, together we build a community of faith, hope and love, the theme of this year’s Catholic Ministries Appeal. Here in the Diocese of Rockville Centre, we are given a wonderful opportunity to give alms through our gifts to the Catholic Ministries Appeal (CMA). The CMA calls together all of the parishes on Long Island to help raise funds to support our faith community and ensure that it will be vibrant for generations to come. Your support of the CMA ensures that the ministries will have the funds they need to strengthen dramatic missionary growth on Long Island and beyond. Ministries that include Faith formation of our seminarians, deacons, lay leaders, young adult and youth ministry and our children in religious education classes; Respect Life initiatives; Catholic Charities affordable housing for seniors and people with disabilities, substance abuse programs, food programs and parish social ministry support. There are so many other vital programs that as a parish we could never accomplish alone. More than 600,000 are served by the CMA, each year. Additionally, since the pandemic, extended programs have been created to serve those in most need and virtual programs have been established. I ask you to please join me and all Catholics within our diocese to become One Family in Mission spreading faith, hope and love to all those in need on our Island. Please prayerfully consider making a gift to the Catholic Ministries Appeal to the best of your ability. Every gift matters, no matter the size. Please remember that 100% of every dollar raised is restricted to fund the objectives, programs, and mission supported by the Catholic Ministries Appeal. May God bless you, your loved ones, and our parish as we begin our Lenten journey. Every gift counts and makes a difference in the lives of others! THANK YOU!! Make checks payable to: Catholic Ministries Appeal
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In Session with Dr. Patricia Pitta What Are You Adding to Your Life During Lent? “Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that He may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.” (1 Peter 5:6-7) The season of Lent is a time to reflect and get to know God in new and different ways. We usually give up something we value through fasting in preparation for the Resurrection of the Lord. But how about we add new rituals and behaviors in honor of our Lord, Jesus Christ, as we require ourselves to stretch our capacities to become closer to the Lord in action and deed? I see Lent as an opportunity to examine our own behaviors that cause pain and concerns for ourselves and those we interact with and love. Christ’s model was one of patience, sacrifice, and ultimate caring without reservation. HE put others before HIMSELF as was shown in the ultimate sacrifice of HIS life for us. Are you quick to anger? Do you manipulate others for the sake of trying to get what you want? Do you forget to practice patience when interacting with those that depend on you? Are you angry for what has happened in your life, and do you stay stuck and unable to forgive? Do you forget to show your love when it is not convenient? What does it mean to show your love for another? Do you let your anxieties take the best of you and forget to realize that God is with you always even though it doesn’t appear that way by what is happening at this time of your life? This is a great time to use the image and behaviors of the Lord to help us
recognize and make changes in those areas of our lives that need attention, love, and change. It is important to look for the purpose and meaning in our life informed by God’s image, messages, and strength. So, you might ask, “Where do I start?” The first place to begin with is HIS WORD. Reading the Bible would be that great place. Here, I will review the Beatitudes and hopefully bring to life for us possible applications in our daily lives. After reading each Beatitude, spend time in thought and prayer about it and how it can be applied to improve the emotional and spiritual quality of our lives with and through GOD. Also, share your thoughts with others. Listen intently as you talk with each other. If alone, say aloud or write down your thoughts and share them with someone later. Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven We are blessed with so many gifts. When we can appreciate these gifts as we share them with others in a gentle and humble way, we are living as Jesus taught us how to share and love. Blessed are they who mourn, for they shall be comforted We all have problems and pain, but we need to realize that we are cared for by the LORD who will guide us through the journey of our lives. We need to pray to HIM for help and guidance. Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth Leaders who are humble will be the most effective. When interacting with family members, fellow workers, and fellow human beings, be gentle and humble, as we share the message of love. Remember, love is disciplined thought and action that leads to growth and change where all grow and no one gets left behind.
Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled If we pursue the journey of life by being as righteous as we can, we will have the opportunity to be successful at reaching our goals, maybe not immediately, but with time. Life is a marathon and not a sprint. Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy Share our gifts with those who are less fortunate. It is not only money, but our time and our thoughts. Reach out to the elderly neighbor or friend in need who is alone and waits for a visitor. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God Live life with a pure heart of good intentions followed by pure actions and we are paving our path to be with the Lord in eternity. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God Try our best by practicing thoughts and actions that bring peace rather than discord among others. We are doing the job by being a member of God’s family. None of us are perfect, but try to work in as pure a way as possible by controlling your temper and showing your love through patience, understanding and compassion. Blessed are they that have been persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven We will be able to join with the Lord in the afterlife by doing what is right even in the face of being dissuaded by others. If others want us to do that which is wrong, don’t join them, just walk away. Dr. Pitta is a Board-Certified Couple and Family Psychologist practicing in Manhasset. You can learn more about Dr. Pitta at drpatriciapitta. com.
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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? The Retrouvaille Program is for married couples facing difficult challenges in their relationships. It is primarily a practical program to improve communication, build stronger marriages and help couples reconnect. Presenters are not trained marriages counselors, but rather couples sharing their personal stories of marital struggles and the tools they used to rediscover their love. For confidential information about the Retrouvaille program, or to register for the upcoming weekend that begins on Friday, May 13, 2022, please visit our website www.helpourmarriage.org or call 1-800-470-2230 and you will be connected directly and confidentially to a couple from Long Island/Metro Retrouvaille who can help.
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