Church of Saint Mary Parish Bulletin: May 7, 2023

CHURCH of SAINT MARY

The Fifth Sunday of Easter

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

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 8th

Easter Weekday Acts 14:5-18, Jn 14:21-26

9:00 AM | Mary Elizabeth Miller

Tuesday, May 9th

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 14:19-28, Jn 14:27-31a

9:00 AM | Valerie Cacciola

Wednesday, May 10th

St. John of Avila, Priest & Doctor of the Church

St. Damien de Veuster, Priest Acts 15:1-6, Jn 15:1-8

9:00 AM | Virginia Stover

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

Robert Young

Joseph J. DeRose M.D.

Ellen Coughlin

Grace Williams

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

John J. Pasquale

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

Thursday, May 11th

Easter Weekday Acts 15:7-21, Jn 15:9-11

7:00 AM | Tadeusz Arkadiusz Bedowski

9:00 AM | Mary Corcoran

Friday, May 12th

Ss. Nereus & Achilleus, Martyrs

St. Pancras, Martyr Acts 15:22-31, Jn 15:12-17

9:00 AM | Laura Finamore

Saturday, May 13th

Our Lady of Fatima Acts 16:1-10, Jn 15:18-21

9:00 AM | Florence Sullivan

5:00 PM | Thomas J. Flynn, Sr.

Helen Scipione

Peter Michael Franzoni

Annamay McCormick

Tadeusz Arkadiusz Bedowski

Paul E. Roberti

Sunday, May 14th

Sixth Sunday of Easter Acts 8:5-8, 14-17, 1 Pt 3:15-18, Jn 14:15-21

7:30 AM | Ann O’Keefe May

9:00 AM | People of the Parish

10:30 AM | Mary Corcoran

12:00 Noon | Anna Raimondi

Joseph Marchese

Concetta Cataudella

Concetta Gentile

Joseph Vigilis

Frank & Pat Welsh

Cover: St. Peter Consecrating the Seven Deacons (section of a fresco in the Niccoline Chapel).

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.

Artist: Fra Angelico (ca. 1395-1455).

The Fifth Sunday of Easter | May 7, 2023

From the Pastor’s Desk

Dear Parishioners,

The desire to know God is intrinsic to our humanity. There is an innate desire for us to seek out what we call in theology the “transcendence,” that which goes beyond us. When God touched us at the moment of our conception, He endowed us with a soul. That spirit is the part of us that seeks to know the Creator. St. Augustine says so beautifully that “Our hearts are restless, Lord, until they rest in thee.” For many, that is a life journey that seeks to know God. Sadly, for some, they can either stop the journey or even turn completely from God and deny His existence. It is essential for a life that wants to journey in the faith to want to know God.

Whenever I speak to the Confirmation candidates, I remind them that Confirmation is NOT graduation. So often Confirmation has been perceived as the completion of our Religious and Faith Formation. What I point out is that if our faith development stops at Confirmation, then it couldn’t sustain us in our adulthood. If our faith level doesn’t develop past thirteen years of age, then we can be sure that the answers and explanations we received in those early years will not “work” in our adulthood. Maybe that is true for many people. Faith and the desire to know God must be ongoing. God wants to speak to us in each of the different phases and moments of our lives. It is when we are open and seek the presence of God that Jesus can then challenge us to know God in a deeper and more profound way. It takes a desire for us to be willingly challenged to never stop our faith formation.

The Catechism of the Catholic Church states that the Sacraments “establish the foundations of the Christian life.” They are given to us by Jesus Himself as “powers that come forth from the Body of Christ” as established through Sacred Scripture. These ancient and outward signs have nourished the Church from the Apostolic Age (Age of the Apostles). They become the true vehicle to know Jesus in His fullness because “sacraments are the efficacious signs of grace, instituted by Christ and entrusted to the Church, by which divine life is dispensed to us.” If you take notice of the placement of the Sacraments, they come at pivotal moments of our lives. This is not a coincidence, but true pastoral concern that Jesus and the Church reveal for each of us so we can better understand the nature and love the Lord has for us.

Baptism usually takes place at our beginning. In this sacrament, we are strengthened by the power of the Holy Spirit as Original Sin is washed away. It opens our hearts to begin the journey of becoming a Christian, a journey that takes a lifetime of development. If you notice, family, friends and the entire Church community join in supporting the newly baptized on this journey of faith, as she/he becomes part of the Body of Christ.

First Confession (Reconciliation) comes at a time in our lives when we can begin to distinguish between right and wrong and understand how the choices we make can mark the paths of our lives. In this sacrament, the doors of our heart are flung open as Jesus comes to lift those events or actions that burden our hearts. He never wants us chained to sin or allow sin to define us. He comes with His loving forgiveness and healing. This freedom from the bonds of our sins is a great strength so we may continue our journey with heads held high in the dignity of God’s daughters and sons.

First Holy Communion marks a deep moment in faith. Through our ability to reason, we can profess that what we receive in Holy Communion is truly the Body and Blood of Jesus. To understand this somewhat deep (and at times difficult) reality is not easy. We know that it is food for our journey and when we allow Jesus to enter us so intimately He will certainly deepen that love we have for Him.

Confirmation is the hope that we have advanced so deeply in our knowledge and love of Jesus that we are ready to receive the fullness of the Holy Spirit. An older teaching (one that I was taught, as I am sure many of you were) reminded us that we were “Soldiers of Christ.” I think this is a pretty helpful image for understanding this sacrament. Confirmation reminds us to “stand up for Jesus” and be His evangelizers in the world. The image of being a soldier here is never one of military arms or force, but rather a reminder that we are part of the Body of Christ with a mission to preach the Gospel in the gentle love of our words and actions.

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“Lord, let us see the Father, and then we shall be satisfied.” (John 14:8)

Marriage and Holy Orders come at a pivotal point in our lives. After discerning the call that Jesus has for our lives, we take that mature step of consecrating our lives to Him either through our spouse or serving all through the ministerial priesthood. These sacraments of vocation now define our life commitment and how we live out that Christian vocation. Marriage should be the vehicle that lifts and focuses the lives of a man and a woman in service to each other in loving and mutual support. One of the fruits of marriage eventually is the gift of children to enrich the Church with new members. The priest is consecrated in that same devotion, but the focus is not on one person per se as it is to a life of complete service to the Body of Christ, most especially as ministers of the sacraments where they act “in persona Christi” (in the person of Christ). Of course, both of these Sacraments of Vocation are a call to service but the focus is in different ways to live it out. Both should take much time and prayer so we make the choice that Jesus truly wants for us. In that discernment and prayer, we listen to the plan that Jesus has for our lives, a plan that is for our true happiness. Sometimes, if we forget to bring Jesus into our decisions, it can have a devastating effect on our life choice.

Anointing of the Sick Here again the Church is present at such an important moment of our lives. This Sacrament, which was formally known as the Last Rites, now takes on a newer and deeper meaning. It is for those who are experiencing a difficult point in their lives…a serious illness. Those times of serious illness can be very frightening and we can feel so isolated as fear grips the heart. Holy Mother Church wants for us true inner peace at each stage of our journey. We pray for healing of body, mind and spirit. It is a reminder in a beautiful way that Jesus wants to share our fears and to be close to us.

The Sacrament does contain the prayers for the dying. As she was at the beginning of our lives, so too, at the final hours, the Church desires to bring the comfort of Jesus. A wonderful image at this moment, maybe more so than at any other time, is that Jesus wants to grasp us by the hand. The fear of dying that some, if not many, may have, can bring discomfort and uncertainty. These prayers and anointing I have found bring a deep level of hope and comfort to the dying person and the family. Yes, even to those who may have fallen away from the practice of the faith. We pray that, as this stage of life comes to an end, God will receive them into eternal life. As a side note, if someone is dying, please don’t wait, if you can, till they are no longer able to respond. The prayers do more good than you may realize. I have even experienced on so many occasions when those who seem to be totally unconscious mouth or show some response to the prayers. The power and love of God can do marvelous works.

Take time to read the Scriptures, learn the teachings of the Church, and grow in your knowledge of the Lord. I encourage you to go to the website formed.org for some wonderful and informative discussions on our Catholic Faith. They can bring you to a deeper knowledge of what we believe and hence awaken faith in God. Then, as Jesus promises, we will “know the Father.” In knowing Him, He can lead us to His peace and joy. The path of Jesus is always open to us...what will your response be?

In this month of May dedicated to Our Lady, I encourage you to pray the Rosary. Why not try at least one decade with your family? You can google “how to say the Rosary” if you need any assistance.

Let Mary, the great and holy Mother of God, be the vehicle to lead you to Jesus.

In Jesus, our Risen Lord, Fr. Bob

J Stewards of God’s Gifts

In today’s Gospel, Jesus tells his Apostles that He is the Way, the Truth and the Life.

Living Stewardship ~ Pillar of Formation: As Christians, we live in a world that is constantly trying to guide us in a way opposed to Christ. We are faced with decisions that can either help us stay on the narrow path or lead us astray. We have two options: to follow Christ, whether popular or not, or we can do as Pilate did. Listen to the crowds and turn our backs on Christ.

The collection for Sunday, April 30, 2023 amounted to $25,821.00. The collection for Sunday, May 1, 2022 amounted to $24,344.00. The collection for Easter, 2023 amounted to $114,951.00 The collection for Easter, 2022 amounted to $111,726.00.

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.

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.

Thursday, May 11th - Recitation of the Holy Rosary at 7:00 PM Followed by Vespers at 7:30 PM in the Church A Special Prayer Service in Devotion to Mary

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

Our Last Meeting of the Year

Friday, May 12th, at 10:00 AM in the St. John Paul II Room

All members are welcome to attend.

Saturday, May 13th - Feast of Our Lady of Fatima

May 13th is the anniversary of the first apparition of Our Lady to three shepherd children in the small village of Fatima in Portugal in 1917. She appeared six times to Lucia, 9, and her cousins Francisco, 8, and his sister Jacinta, 6, between May 13th, 1917 and October 13th, 1917. The most well known utterance of the apparition of Our Lady at Fatima was her confident declaration that “My Immaculate Heart will triumph.”

“The Most Holy Virgin in these last times in which we live has given a new efficacy to the recitation of the Rosary to such an extent that there is no problem, no matter how difficult it is, whether temporal or above all spiritual, in the personal life of each one of us, of our families…that cannot be solved by the Rosary. There is no problem, I tell you, no matter how difficult it is, that we cannot resolve by the prayer of the Holy Rosary.” - Sister Lucia

dos Santos of Fatima

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

Novena of Masses

Please hand in the names of those you wish to be remembered in the Mother’s Day Novena of Masses by Mother’s Day, May 14th. Cards are available in the vestibules and on the windowsills of the church.

First Time

Caitlin Abdo and Faik Kastrati St. Mary, Flushing, NY Manhasset, NY

Second Time

Samantha Pina and Robert Amitrano St. Mary, St. Mary, Manhasset, NY Manhasset, NY

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

Reading I: Acts of the Apostles 8:5-8, 14-17 There was great joy in that city.

Reading II: 1 Peter 3:15-18

For it is better to suffer for doing good, if that be the will of God, than for doing evil.

Gospel: John 14:15-21

Whoever loves me will be loved by my Father, and I will love him and reveal myself to him

Question for Adults:

Do my words and actions profess the hope that I have in Jesus Christ?

Question for Children:

Who are the people we can share our faith with?

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ENNI F E R HU ARD

WEDNESDAY MAY 10, 2023

7:00 PM

THE CHURCH OF SAINT MARY PRESENTS:

Finding Sanctuary: AN EVENING WITH JENNIFER HUBBARD

After experiencing an unimaginable tragic personal loss, Hubbard’s courageous witness will uplift your faith and demonstrate how Christ’s redemptive suffering provides a path of hope, even in the darkest moments of our lives.

1300 NORTHERN BLVD., MANHASSET VISIT SAINTMARYSMANHASSET.ORG FOR MORE INFO & COMPLIMENTARY TICKETS

The Schools of Saint Mary Historic Celebration as St. Mary’s Elementary School Earns NJHS Recognition and Inducts 54 Students

OnThursday, April 27, 2023, Saint Mary’s Elementary School proudly hosted its inaugural National Junior Honor Society Induction Ceremony. The process leading to this historic and momentous day launched with Principal Theresa Kemp and the administration’s full support. With Assistant Principal Michelle Tripi serving as the adviser and the appointed faculty council members working in unison, a chapter was successfully earned, recognizing the School’s commitment to elevating further its values of scholarship, service, leadership, and character bolstering the Catholic faith formation and rigorous curriculum, that St. Mary’s is known for in the educational arena. Students were selected and invited to join the prestigious society based on academic achievement and merit. In a formal ceremony held in the Church of Saint Mary, parents, faculty, and administration gathered for the occasion and witnessed the oath of administration for 54 students in this nationally recognized program. Mrs. Michelle Tripi remarked, “Our chapter is proud to induct our inaugural members, and today’s ceremony indicates the continuing emphasis on excellence that we represent for our school and community.”

After the formal induction of students, the congregation in attendance responded with great joy: “Having witnessed your induction into the St. Mary’s Elementary School Chapter of the National Junior Honor Society and being aware of the expectations and aspirations of that organization, we encourage you - our sons and daughters, our students and our friends - to carry out the highest ideals of the Society to St. Mary’s Elementary School, and most of all, to live the Gospel; to go forth and serve others in the name of our Lord, Jesus Christ.”

Congratulations to the students, their families, and all who helped make this day possible. We are so proud of your continued distinguished academic, faith, and service achievements!

To learn more about our comprehensive middle School academic, athletic, and extracurricular offerings, please get in touch with Mrs. Norma Stafford, director of admissions: nstafford@ saintmarysmanhasset.org Photos by G. Shemitz for the Office of Communications. Contact esymmons@stmary.ws for permission to reprint.

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)?

Respect Life Ministry

Wednesday, May 24th

Details to Follow

For information about St. Mary’s Respect Life Ministry, email RespectLife@StMary.ws

Parish Social Ministry

Pancake Syrup

Chef Boyardee

Sugar

Juice

Instant Coffee

Small Bags of Rice

Our Food Pantry is in need of

Ketchup

Mustard

Mayonnaise

Salad Dressing

Cookies

Crackers

FOCUS

Jell-O

Toilet Paper

Paper Towels

Laundry Detergent

Shampoo

Baby Wipes

Friends Offering Care Understanding and Support

We hope you will join us for a Chapel Mass and Luncheon Mass and Luncheon

Friday, May 19th, 2023

Mass in the Chapel at 11:30 AM

Luncheon in the Marian Room at 12:30 PM

Reservations $20.00 per person

Chairpersons: Ronnie LoCascio and William Urig

RSVP By May 12th

Make checks payable to: St. Mary’s Parish Social Ministry

1300 Northern Blvd. Manhasset, New York 11030 Attention: FOCUS Luncheon

Name

Telephone No. Email

Special Seating Request

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.

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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.

Easter Season Prayer Group Will Conclude on Thursday, May 11th

Please note the change of date for the conclusion of the Easter Season Prayer Group. All are welcome to attend the final session at 1:00 or 7:30 PM in the library in the Parish Ministry Center below the Church.

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 today, Jesus says “…whoever believes in me will do the works that I do, and will do greater ones than these, because I am going to the Father. Through your almsgiving you are performing a good work; far greater than you think. The coins placed in the St. Vincent de Paul Poor Box bring Christ love and compassion to 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.

Welcome New Parishioners

We welcome those who registered in our parish during April, 2023.

Mr. & Mrs. John Maloney

Mr. & Mrs. John Mastronardi and Family

Baptisms

Ms. Susan D’Ambrosio

We welcome those who were baptized during the month of April, 2023.

Rafael Julian Mathew

Sienna Noelle Zuchelli

Declan Terry Grosselfinger

Purgatorial Society

Julianna Oakerson

The following names have been enrolled in our Purgatorial Society beginning May 1, 2023.

Princess McCall

John Galvin

Anthony Mistretta

Gloria Chigounis

Luca Serafino

GALA UPDATES

• INVITATIONS ARE IN THE MAIL – ARRIVING IN HOME THIS WEEK!

• RAFFLE TICKETS ARE ON SALE! Take a peek at our seven GRAND RAFFLE prizes and purchase your tickets to get in on the excitement! 50/50 RAFFLE tickets are also on sale.

• 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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Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

Adoration Prayers

Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; and there are varieties of services, but the same Lord.

(1 Corinthians 12:4-5)

Spirit of the Living God, open our lips and we shall sing of your wonders; open our eyes and we shall behold your glory; open our hearts and we shall embrace your love; open our minds and we shall discover your wisdom; open our hands and we shall show your generosity;

O Lord, how manifold are your works! In wisdom you have made them all; the earth is full of your creatures Yonder is the sea, great and wide, creeping things innumerable are there, living things both small and great There go the ships, and Leviathan that you formed to sport in it These all look to you to give them their food in due season; when you give to them, they gather it up; when you open your hand, they are filled with good things. When you hide your face, they are dismayed; when you take away their breath, they die and return to their dust. When you send forth your spirit, they are created; and you renew the face of the ground. May the glory of the Lord endure forever; may the Lord rejoice in his works— who looks on the earth and it trembles, who touches the mountains and they smoke. I will sing to the Lord as long as I live; I will sing praise to my God while I have being. May my meditation be pleasing to him, for I rejoice in the Lord. Bless the Lord, O my soul. Praise the Lord! (Psalm 104:24-34, 35b)

Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament with Benediction

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

Bread & Wine

are offered this week in loving memory of Joseph Marino

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

1 Peter 2:4-5: “Beloved: Come to him, a living stone, rejected by human beings but chosen and precious in the sight of God, and, like living stones, let yourselves be built into a spiritual house...” God has chosen you and your spouse to be living stones. You are precious. Come build a spiritual house within your marriage by signing up for a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Experience. There. you and your spouse will come together to learn how to build the best relationship and strengthen your marriage. The experiences are listed below.

June 2-4, 2023 in Upton, MA

June 23-25, 2023 and September 22-24, 2023 in Huntington, NY

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/.

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. We are in region 03. Please Patronize Our Advertisers

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.

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

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REV.JAMES MANNION

PRAY FOR THE YOUTH OF OUR DIOCESE

REV. GABRIEL MIAH

PRAY FOR OUR BISHOPS

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SEM. JONATHAN PHAM

REV. JOHN VICTOR

PRAY FOR INTERCESSION OF MARY

REV. JASON GRISAFI

REV. BRUCE POWERS

PRAY FOR SEMINARIAN FAMILIES

REV. FRANK ZERO

PRAY FOR DISCERNERS FAMILIES

SEM. AUGUSTE HORNER

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PRAY FOR RETIRED PRIESTS

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REV. KEVIN THOMPSON

REV. EDMUND ANI

PRAY FOR INTERCESSION OF ST. JOHN VIANNEY

REV. FRANCIS NELSON

MSGR. JOSEPH DEGROCCO

REV.MALCOLM BURNS

REV. PETER DESANCTIS PRAY FOR VOCATIONS

MSGR. JAMES LISANTE

PRAY FOR RELIGIOUS BROTHERS

PRAY FOR PRIEST FAMILIES

REV. NORBERT D'SOUZA, CAP

REV.ABRAHAM THANNICKAL ,OIC

REV.JOSEPH NIXON

REV. CHRISTOPHER NOWAK

REV.EVANS FWAMBA, CP

PRAY HOLY MARRIAGES

REV. JOHN CROZIER

REV. THOMAS TASSONE

REV. ROBERT WOLOSIK

SEM. DILLON VITA

PRAY FOR DEACONS

PRAY FOR MISSIONAIRIES

REV. ERIC KASONGO

PRAY FOR DISCERNERS

PRAY FOR RELIGIOUS SISTERS

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PRAY FOR RETIRED RELIGIOUS

REV. JOSEPH FITZGERALD

SEM. PATRICK MCCORMACK

ROBERT PARADISO

MSGR.JAMES PEREDA

REV. EDWARD SHERIDAN

SEM. KEVIN RUEDA

REV. ANTHONY SALIBA

REV. ROBERT HOLZ

SEM. GREGORY MARINO

TO BE ADDED TO THE MONTHLY PRAYER

"She enriches the poor, and never abandons anyone.” protects the timid, disarms the one who is angry, touches the hearts of the ungrateful, Fr. Chaminade

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: November, 4-6 2022

September 8-10, 2023

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

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.