Church of Saint Mary Parish Bulletin: May 14, 2023

CHURCH of SAINT MARY

The Sixth Sunday of Easter May

Reverend Father Robert A. Romeo | Pastor

Reverend Father Dominik Wegiel | Parochial Vicar

Reverend Father Kingsley Nwanwa | Parochial Vicar

Parish Mission Statement

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

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

Church of Saint Mary

1300 Northern Boulevard

Manhasset, New York 11030

(516) 627-0385

Fax (516) 627-6070

www.saintmarysmanhasset.org

Schedule of Masses

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

Monday–Friday 9:00 AM

Saturday 9:00 AM, 5:00 PM

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

Sacrament of Penance

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

Anointing of the Sick

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

Parish Office

627-0385 | Fax 627-6070

Monday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

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

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

Sunday 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM

E-mail: information@stmary.ws

Parish Social Ministry

365-2705

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

E-mail: socialmin@stmary.ws

St. Vincent de Paul Society: svdp@stmary.ws

Religious Education

627-4028

Monday 12:00 Noon-8:00 PM

Wednesday 9:00 AM–5:00 PM

Tuesday and Thursday 9:00 AM–6:00 PM

Closed on Friday

PARISH DIRECTORY

Pastoral Staff

Rev. Fr. Robert A. Romeo Pastor

627-0385 | ext. 1004 pastor@stmary.ws

Rev. Fr. Dominik Wegiel

Parochial Vicar

627-0385 | ext. 1006 frdominik@stmary.ws

Rev. Fr. Kingsley Nwanwa

Parochial Vicar

627-0385 | ext. 1089 frkingsley@saintmarysmanhasset.org

Parish Staff

Jane Clifford Bulletin Editor bulletin@stmary.ws

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, “If you love Me, you will keep my commandments.” (John 14:15)

The call of discipleship is one that seeks the will of God. To discern that will, we have to be open to the presence of God in our lives. A willingness to invite God into our lives demands a response on our part. That response is to live in obedience to God’s will. How often the very word “obedience” can cause us, as Christians in the twenty-first century, to cringe. Obedience is not an attribute that many might see as worthy of embracing. Haven’t we been taught that we create our own destinies...that our actions only affect our personal life? AND, my favorite...well, I am a good person, so I can do it my way. Yet, obedient is what we are called to be. Jesus says in today’s Gospel that if we want to love Him, we must keep His commandments. It is in following the teaching of Jesus and His example that we express that love.

So what do we learn from Sacred Scripture? Of course, there is much that shows us Jesus. But let us go back to recent memory. Six weeks ago, we celebrated the glorious Resurrection of Jesus. A few days before that, we commemorated the death and crucifixion of Jesus on Good Friday. The path that led Jesus to that cross was one of total obedience to the will and desire of the Father. The readings that preceded the Crucifixion speak of Jesus’ struggle to accept that will. Even Peter, when he hears Jesus talk about the suffering that awaits Him in Jerusalem, tries to talk Jesus out of going there. I am sure that for one instant Jesus must have thought how easy it would have been for Him to stay away from Jerusalem. But He didn’t, and He utters those powerful words to the Father in the Garden of Gethsemane...Not as I will, but as you will.

The first step in accepting Jesus as Lord is willingness to be obedient to His teachings. When we establish the importance of that obedience, then we can move on to more specific teachings. Many of those teachings I am sure we are all familiar with...love, forgiveness, generosity, compassion and, of course, the list continues and changes as we deepen our faith life. BUT it all has to begin with a desire (and yes, sometimes a struggle), to be obedient to the will of the Father and the teachings of Jesus as expressed through the teaching office of the Church. The more we come to know Jesus in prayer and Scripture the more, I think, obedience becomes less of an issue. St. Ignatius of Loyola says it so beautifully: “It is not hard to obey when we love the one whom we obey.” When we fall in love with Jesus as Brother, Messiah, and Friend, it makes sense that we desire and seek out His Will for our lives. Discovering that Will, we strive to follow it.

So in spite of possible misgivings and apprehension over the word obedience, there is a peace that comes from giving our lives to Jesus. We become open to the path that He wants us to walk. When we are walking in obedience the plan and purpose that God has for us, we become free to be what He created us to be. In that freedom to be more like Jesus lies the true path to happiness. But it starts with those words...not as I will, but as You will. Don’t be afraid of giving yourself to Jesus...and don’t, out of fear, water down His Words. His Words are life!

When we look at the world and all that is happening around us, we can rightfully ask and wonder…where is God in all this. Well, maybe He is right next to us, whispering His song of love and hope. Maybe God’s response to our longings becomes clearer when we take the time to get to know Him better. Find the time to spend alone reading the Sacred Scriptures that are sent to you each day, ponder what God is trying to say, and most certainly incorporate it into your everyday life.

This was the last weekend of our beautiful celebrations of First Holy Communion. I am grateful to the teachers in our school and our Religious Education Catechists for all their work in preparing our children for this most important day. A very special thank you to our Director of Religious Education, Mrs. Marie Granieri, assisted by Ms. Catherine Abbatangelo, for coordinating the First Communion Masses.

In this month of May dedicated to Our Lady, I encourage you to pray the Rosary. Let Mary be the vehicle to lead you to Jesus.

In Jesus, our Risen Lord, and Mary, our Mother, Fr. Bob

J Stewards of God’s Gifts

In today’s Gospel, Jesus tells his disciples that He will send the Holy Spirit to remain with them and guide them.

Living Stewardship ~ Pillar of Prayer: As Catholics, we should make a habit out of praying to the Holy Spirit for guidance. When we pray to the Spirit, we are asking God to help us make the right decisions in life. If you ever feel stressed or don’t know what to do in your life—ask the Holy Spirit for guidance!

The collection for Sunday, May 7, 2023 amounted to $23,117.00. The collection for Sunday, May 8, 2022 amounted to $22,687.00. The collection for Catholic Elementary Schools amounted to $5,905.00

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

Stephen Sheehan

Sandy Pittman

Jeanette Albanese

Moira Feely

Erica Klock

Jacob Rivera

Jaxson Rivera

Ronald Grubert

Masses for the Week

Monday, May 15th

St. Isidore Acts 16:11-15, Jn 15:26-16:4a

9:00 AM | Mother’s Day Novena

Tuesday, May 16th

Theresa Fallon

Christine Marchese

Thomas Hyland

Nina Marie

Maria DeAngelis

James McCabe

Chuck Sockett

Kristin O’Shea O’Keefe

Marguerite Barone

Vincent Nicky

O’Donnell

Grace Williams

Laarni Melliza

Donna Chesney

Fred Herman

Josephine Arkwright

Easter Weekday Acts 16:22-34, Jn 16:5-11

9:00 AM | Mother’s Day Novena

Wednesday, May 17th

Easter Weekday Acts 17:15, 22-18:1, Jn 16:12-15

9:00 AM | Mother’s Day Novena

5:00 PM | Tadeusz Arkadiusz Bedowski

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

Thursday, May 18th

The Ascension of the Lord

St. John I, Pope & Martyr Acts 1:1-11, Eph 1:17-23, Mt 28:16-20

7:00 AM | Richard Masterson

9:00 AM | Mother’s Day Novena

7:00 PM | Amgad Labib

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., 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

Friday, May 19th

Easter Weekday Acts 18:9-18, Jn 16:20-23

9:00 AM | Mother’s Day Novena

Saturday, May 20th

St. Bernardine of Siena, Priest Acts 18:23-28, Jn 16:23b-28

9:00 AM | Mother’s Day Novena

5:00 PM | Jeanne Morrissey

Maura Molloy

Catherine Camera

Patricia Maher

Thomas J. Flynn, Sr.

Edward John Gaus, III

Sunday, May 21st

Seventh Sunday of Easter Acts 1:12-14, 1 Pt 4:13-16, Jn 17:1-11a

7:30 AM | Mary Simone

9:00 AM | Mother’s Day Novena

10:30 AM | People of the Parish

12:00 Noon | Irene Miller

Tina Marcucci

Tadeusz Arkadiusz Bedowski

Catherine Cannon

Joseph Brincat

Feliz Andrews

Cover: 2023 May Crowning of the Rosary Society Statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary in front of the Parish Office.

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.

Lorraine Cielusniak

The Sixth Sunday of Easter | May 14, 2023

Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord

Masses

Wednesday, May 17th

5:00 PM

Thursday, May 18th

7:00 AM

9:00 AM

7:00 PM

Readings and Questions for Faith Sharing on the Seventh Sunday of Easter

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

Bulletin Submission Policy

We welcome submissions to the weekly Bulletin. All copy and material is due by noon on Mondays preferably in electronic format - original documents, no PDFs. Photos or supporting graphics should be hi-resolution and sent via E-mail as attachments. Phone photos should be “actual size.” No copyrighted material, text or photos. The Bulletin Editor may edit submissions for content, clarity and/or size. Please E-mail your submission to bulletin@stmary.ws

Reading I: Acts of the Apostles 1:12-14

All of these devoted themselves with one accord to prayer.

Reading II: 1 Peter 4:13-16

But whoever is made to suffer as a Christian should not be ashamed but glorify God becuase of the name.

Gospel: John 17:1-11a

Now they know that everything you gave me is from you, because the words you gave to me I have given to them, and they accepted them.

Question for Adults:

What needs to be cleaned or removed in order for me to reflect God’s light more fully?

Question for Children:

How can I glorify God and reflect God’s light in dark places?

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The Gift Shop is open on SUNDAYS We have beautiful items for All Occasions

Respect Life Ministry

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.

Saturday, May 20th - Outdoor Rosary at 4:15 PM

Please join us in praying the Most Holy Rosary before the Rosary Society’s Statue of Our Lady outside the Parish Office entrance ALL PARISHIONERS ARE INVITED TO THESE EVENTS

HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY!

On Mother’s Day, let us pray for all our mothers. And let us remember that we have a Mother in heaven, the Blessed Virgin Mary. We continue to rejoice with her during this Easter season. May the Mother given to us by Christ on the cross be ever at our side! (todayscatholic.org)

American Legion Auxiliary Unit 304 Selling Memorial Poppies After All Masses Next Weekend

Members of the American Legion Auxiliary will be distributing Poppies after all Masses next weekend of May 20th and 21st, just prior to National Poppy Day (May 28) and Memorial Day. All donations are used for the rehabilitation and welfare of veterans, active military personnel, and their families, where financial and medical need is evident. Thank you for your generosity toward those who have so unselfishly sacrificed for our freedom.

Bread & Wine are offered this week in loving memory of

Anthony Spinetta

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

Children’s Liturgy of the Word every

Sunday

at the 9:00 AM Mass

Business Owners:

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St. Mary’s Elementary School

Principal’s List & Honor Roll

Trimester II: 2022-2023 Academic Year

PRINCIPAL’S LIST

Grade 8

MAEVE AHEARN

ARIANNA BREVETTI

ANNALUCIA BROOKS

MICHAEL CANTY

SUMMER DELA CRUZ

JOHN DUNPHY

KARA FLANNERY

EVANGELINA FLEECE

PETER KURKJIAN

OLIVIA MERCADO

IRIS MROSOVSKY

ASHLEY RICE

GABRIELLA SMALL

HONOR ROLL

Grade 8

ANTONIO AMURAO

SABRINA BARROW

MICHAEL CALIENDO

BERNADETTE DeMERIT

OLIVIA DIDORA

ELISE HERTLEIN

AIDAN NAWOJCHIK

PURVI PATEL

BREANNA PEREZ

STEVYN SOMBROTTO

WILLIAM SONG

JESSE UYS

Grade 7

ANGELINA ADAMS

DREW CAMUS

ANTONIO CONTE

LUKE FRANKEL

ANIA GALANEK

SOPHIA HARFORD

SOPHIE MOON

BENJAMIN MURTHA

SOFIA ORLANDO

Grade 6

CHARLOTTE BERNIC

ANSH BHARDWAJ

SOPHIA BUCKLEY

OLIVIA GABRIELLI

CONRAD JAMRON

TIMOTHY MANABAT

JOYCE MICHEAL

LILY MONTEMARANO

CHLOE MUTH

SOPHIA PATISSO

AUDREY PETERSON

COLE TRIPI

STEFANO VIGO

EMMETT WALSH

Grade 7

TERRENCE CHEN

ALESSANDRO GRELLA

HARLLIE GUILLAUME

AEDAN INGUA

LUCY MINSON

KOURTNEY PAUL

PRINCETON PINSKY

DAVID RAMIREZ

EMANUEL RUBIO

SOPHIA STAFFORD

MATTHEW STOKES

Grade 6

GREGORY ALEXANDER

RILEY ALSHEIMER

ENZO BORDONE

ROCCO CALO

BRENDAN CANTY

EMMA NIKA

GIANCARLO PROSPERI

GIOVANNA SMALL

SARAH VALERIO

The Schools of Saint Mary

St. Mary’s High School Students Venerate Relic

Saint Mary’s High School students traveled to Rockville Centre for a special Mass that brought schools together from across the Diocese.

OnMonday, May 2, 2023, ten St. Mary’s students represented our school community at the Mass and Veneration of the Relic of Blessed Michael McGivney. Bl. Michael McGivney founded the Knights of Columbus, is a central figure in the growth of Catholicism in America, and is on his way to sainthood. The day began with a presentation about his life in the Msgr. Kelly Center at St. Agnes Cathedral in Rockville Centre. Students then venerated the relic in the Cathedral and then attended the celebration of Mass. Proudly, one of our students, Brooke Flannelly ’24, read the prayer of the faithful during the Cathedral Mass. What a beautiful way to learn more about their Catholic faith and participate in the celebration of the Most Holy Eucharist with their peers.

Parish Social Ministry

Our Food Pantry is in need of Juice

Small Bags of Rice

Mayonnaise

Toilet Paper

Paper Towels

Laundry Detergent

Shampoo

Baby Wipes

ALL ARE INVITED TO A FITNESS FUNDRAISER with MARY LOU to benefit GOOD SAMARITAN HOUSE

FOUR CLASSES = $40 DONATION

Tuesdays - May 30, June 6, 13, 20 from 6:00 to 7:00 PM in the Marian Room

All skill levels, ages 15 and over Instructor: Mary Lou de Venoge Bring a friend, an exercise mat, light weights, and a water bottle RSVP by May 20th; register at www.saintmarysmanhasset.org/fitness Each class will feature deep breathing, stretching, cardio, light weights, and balance exercises. They will conclude with a prayer or a reflection.

Society of St. Vincent de Paul

In the Gospel today, Jesus says to us: “If you love me, you will keep my commandments…Whoever loves me will be loved by my Father and I will love him and reveal myself to him. When we give to the poor, God indeed pours his love, peace and joy into our hearts, into our lives and through us into the hearts of those who are 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.

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.

St. Mary’s Society of St. Vincent de Paul Conference

Clothing Drive Fills a Truck and Our Hearts

After several weeks of planning, on Sunday, May 7, our Spring Clothing Drive bloomed on campus when parishioners, school community families, and friends of St. Mary’s arrived to leave their donations of gently used and new clothing to benefit the Long Island Society of St. Vincent de Paul. It was a beautiful day and a fantastic opportunity to come together and give back to those in need. Our parish SVDP Conference, St. Mary’s Elementary School’s National Junior Honor Society, and the Rosary Society’s Daughters of Mary collaboratively sponsored the event. According to organizer Rosa Stein, the parish SVDP president, “The combined efforts to promote this Clothing Drive resulted in a successful turnout of donors and helped us fill the SVDP truck. The event created an impactful way for all of us to help those who may not have the resources to purchase new items and ultimately will provide dignity to our underserved neighbors.”

Volunteers were on hand to welcome donors and assist with their items. Michelle Tripi, assistant principal for the Elementary School, mobilized students to help before and during the collection. “We gathered to attend the 10:30 AM Mass together and transferred an abundance of donations received at the School during the week from our families. It was great seeing the students in action – interacting with the adult volunteers and assisting those dropping off their items to make the Clothing Drive a success.”

Thank you to all of our donors and volunteers who helped us make a positive impact in our community and beyond. Besides filling the truck, you filled our hearts with your generosity!

For more info on our St. Mary’s SVDP Conference, please visit saintmarysmanhasset.org or contact us at svdp@stmary.ws.

Parish Social Ministry

FOCUS

Friends Offering Care Understanding and Support is sponsoring a Theatre Trip

Mama Mia!

PRESENTED BY PLAZA THEATRICAL PRODUCTIONS at the ELMONT MEMORIAL LIBRARY

700 Hempstead Turnpike

Elmont, New York 11003

THURSDAY, June 1st, 2023 at 2:00 PM $40 PER TICKET

Meet at the theater – Tickets to be distributed on-site at 1:30 PM We are carpooling for those who need it - free parking on premises

Dinner after the show will be at Café Continental, 1538 Northern Boulevard in Manhasset

Each guest will receive an individual check

Please indicate on the reservation form if you would like to join us for dinner

For further information call: Esther Markiewicz at 516-320-5879

Please RSVP by May 18th, 2023 Make Checks Payable to and Address to: St. Mary’s Parish Social Ministry – FOCUS Ministry

1300 Northern Blvd. Manhasset, New York 11030

Name Telephone No.

Attending Dinner (Y/N)? Need a Ride (Y/N)?

Can take others in my car (Y/N)?

Second Time

Caitlin Abdo and Faik Kastrati

St. Mary, Flushing, NY Manhasset, NY

Third Time

Samantha Pina and Robert Amitrano

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

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GALA UPDATES

• INVITATIONS ARE OUT & RSVP’S ARE COMING IN!

• RAFFLE TICKETS WILL BE SOLD AFTER ALL MASSES THIS WEEKEND! Take a peek at our seven GRAND RAFFLE prizes and purchase your tickets to get in on the excitement! 50/50 RAFFLE tickets will also be sold.

• JOURNAL DEADLINE IS WEDNESDAY, MAY 24

• RAFFLE WISH LIST ITEMS ARE STILL NEEDED. Contact Kiera Walsh at 516-627-4605 or kwalsh@stmary.ws for info.

ALL EVENT DETAILS CAN BE FOUND ONLINE.

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Support the Catholic Communication Campaign

Second Collection Next Weekend

Next week our special collection supports the Catholic Communications Campaign. This campaign connects people with Christ and builds Catholic communities in the United States and developing countries using the internet, television, radio, and print media. Half of the money collected remains here in the Diocese of Rockville Centre to fund local communications efforts. Your support helps spread the Gospel message! To learn more, visit www.usccb.org/ccc.

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August 11-13, 2023 in CT

October 20-22, 2023 in VT

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/.

Mass Intentions Book for

October 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023

is open

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 2023. 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.

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the Fr. William A. Daly Columbiettes

Thank you to all the parishioners who made the Columbiettes’ Spa Basket Raffle a big success. Your outpouring of support and generosity is truly appreciated. Congratulations to the six winners and we hope you enjoy all the spa goodies!

Connect with Christ and One Another

In Session with Dr. Patricia Pitta

Living in and through Discipline: in a Turbulent Environment

“Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.” (Ephesians 6:11)

Only to be disciplined. What does that mean? When I think about discipline, I envision a person who can deal with life’s challenges in an emotionally regulated manner. Can you be depended upon, no matter what is happening? Are you a person of your word? Are you kind, considerate, and compassionate to your fellow human being? Do your actions and values align themselves with the definition of discipline with love at the core? Are you able to plan and follow through and sometimes with a price of sacrifice? Are you able to say “No” to yourself and others?

So many questions to think about. Where do you start? Yes, our world seems to be in a flux riddled with change, anger, and more violence than we are used to hearing about or subjected to. Regulating our emotions in the face of these uncertainties is difficult to say the least. Regulating your emotions can be accomplished through prayer, meditation, exercise, relaxing, and listening to music or an integration of all these activities. I like to use prayer as a first line of defense since I can then connect to the love of Jesus, the protection of the Father, and the guidance of the Holy Spirit. I will share a secret with you. When I sit to write my articles for the

church, I pray to the Holy Spirit for his guidance about what to write. It works!

Physical expression for the mind and body is very important in dealing with the stresses of life. You need to reduce your stress levels, so you can become disciplined in your actions. I know if you are less stressed, you can count on yourself to follow through in that which you commit to and to fulfill your word. The more you are in touch with what you value based on Christ’s teachings, which includes being considerate and compassionate in your actions as Jesus was, the more you can offer those you interact with a sense of attachment and dependability that provides a sense of safety and gentility.

Becoming more introspective, which means knowing who you are and what you value, you will be able to make informed plans with the Holy Spirit as your guide and you will be able to follow through even when the times are difficult. And, most importantly, the ability to say “No” to your lack of conviction and follow through is essential. If you can keep yourself on the path of conducting yourself in accordance with the teachings of Christ, you will be able to say “Yes” when appropriate and “No” when necessary to create a more organized, planned out life based on the teachings in the Bible. As a result, you will be able to interact with yourself and others in a more disciplined manner.

To be an effective parent means to be disciplined in how you approach and teach your child so he/she can become the richest in mind, spirit,

and acquire the love of learning according to the Lord’s Word. As a result, he/she will be able to navigate the challenges present in life and will face and enjoy the successes he/she will experience. You can also say it with your family.

Happy Mother’s Day to all the Mothers, Grandmothers, and those who Mother in many ways.

Dear Lord, you provide me with armor every day as I pray to you for the protection of the Holy Spirit as I navigate the known and unknown. Give me the strength to I approach my life and those I touch with loving discipline so I may live according to your Word in kindness and compassion and may be strengthened to deal with the ups and downs of life in protection of the Lord.

Dr. Pitta (drpatriciapitta.com) is a Clinical and Board-Certified Couple and Family Psychologist practicing in Manhasset and is the chair of the Mental Health Ministry of St. Mary’s. She is a professor of psychology at St. John’s University and a graduate of the Pastoral Formation Institute of Rockville Centre. Dr. Pitta is the author of Solving Modern Family Dilemmas: An Assimilative Therapy Model published by Routledge and Integrative Couple and Family Therapy published by the American Psychological Association.

Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

A PENTECOST NOVENA

One of the great and oldest prayers of the Church is below. It was a prayer of longing and anticipation and openness as given by Jesus to His closest followers.

Daily Scriptural Prayer:

At Your Ascension, Jesus, You commanded Your followers not to leave Jerusalem, but to wait for The Gift of which the Father has promised, to wait to be clothed from On High. For (as You prophesied) that Your people would receive power when the Holy Spirit would come upon them, and so to be Your witnesses, beginning in Jerusalem, and then forth to the ends of the earth. (Acts 1)

I am Your follower, Lord Jesus. I need Your Gift of the Spirit to be moving in me. I repent of my sins, including any inaction on my part to live fully Catholic, or in any lack of response to Your teachings and promptings for me to spread the Gospel or live out the Faith obediently, as by Your revealed truth. Amen.

Holy Spirit Prayers to use for nine days in a row after the traditional Ascension Thursday (May 18, 2023) up to Pentecost Sunday (May 28, 2023). Pray one prayer of the nine below, daily, consecutively, for the Spirit’s Gift. Pause after the prayer to reflect on its meaning and petition, then conclude with the Final Prayer

Prayer 1 O Lord, Sweet Spirit, as Isaiah 11 prophesied, Christ’ anointing would be seven-fold, with the start being granted as wisdom. Please give me wisdom to see the big picture of life as You see it.

Prayer 2 O Lord, grant me understanding to live out Your holy plan and Your good will for my life.

Prayer 3 Dear Lord, please also enlighten me to exercise right judgment, in my figuring in what is most good and just for each situation of which I come upon, to Glorify Your Name by my actions, and to best bless the community of faith.

Prayer 4 Holy God, grant me knowledge of You and of Your ways, in direction to You, Father, and with knowing Christ Jesus well and His purposes of His Holy Church, and for a mind blessed in Your Spirit to live the Word of God, the Catechism, and an inspired lived-out manner.

Prayer 5 O Lord, united with other Spirit-filled believers in community, may I share the way of courage, showing a conviction to firm purpose of life. May I be not ashamed to honor Jesus, The Eternal Son.

Prayer 6 Holy Spirit, I also petition You to help me to live in piety, as in my being reverent in life, and to all life made in Your Grace. May I sense the sacred in my spirit, by means of prayerful humility, as here.

Prayer 7 Spirit of Christ, so inspire an awe and wonder of the Divine Trinity in me, and light up my whole life. May I have an alive faith to what it is to be a child of God and to be formed within Thy will.

Prayer 8 O God, having asked for the 7-fold Gift, help me so then practice the theological virtues; as in love to be ever strong in me, matching an ardent faith in me as being Your follower, and always led forth in hope with the eternal in mind.

Prayer 9 I pray, dear Lord, that my actions will honor you, so I beg for the moral virtues to grow in me. I pray You help me increase in my being sharp in prudence, balanced in temperance, vigorous in fortitude, and your servant for justice to be done in Your Name.

Holy Spirit Closing Prayer:

Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of Your faithful, and enkindle in them the Fire of Your Love. Send forth Your Spirit, and they shall be (re)created, and You shall renew the face of the earth! O God, Who by the light of the Holy Spirit, did instruct the hearts of the faithful, grant that by the same Holy Spirit, we may be truly wise and ever enjoy His consolations, Through Christ Our Lord. Amen.

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