Church of Saint Mary Parish Bulletin: November 13, 2022

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.

PARISH DIRECTORY

Church of Saint Mary 1300 Northern Boulevard Manhasset, New York 11030 (516) 627-0385 Fax (516) 627-6070 www.saintmarysmanhasset.org

Schedule of Masses

Monday–Friday 9:00 AM

Saturday 9:00 AM, 5:00 PM Sunday 7:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 10:30 AM, 12:00 Noon

Sacrament of Penance

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

Anointing of the Sick

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

Parish Office 627-0385 | Fax 627-6070

Monday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Tuesday - Friday 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM Saturday - Sunday (phone only) 10:00 AM–1:30 PM E-mail: information@stmary.ws

Parish Social Ministry 365-2705

Monday-Wednesday-Thursday

11:00 AM-3:00 PM E-mail: socialmin@stmary.ws St. Vincent de Paul Society: svdp@stmary.ws

Religious Education 627-4028

Monday 12:00 Noon-8:00 PM

Wednesday 9:00 AM–5:00 PM

Tuesday and Thursday 9:00 AM–6:00 PM Closed on Friday

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 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

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

Kristen Schreiner Principal kschreiner@stmary11030.org

St. Mary’s High School 627-2711 www.saintmaryshs.org

Gerard J. Buckley Principal gbuckley@saintmaryshs.org

From the Pastor’s Desk

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In today’s Gospel, Jesus is offering His followers encouragement when the road to faithfulness becomes difficult. He predicts that they will suffer much in His name and that the persecution may cause them to scatter. This is preempted by the question of the end of time. In both cases, Jesus tells them that they are not to be concerned. Faithfulness and trust will keep them grounded and secure in the knowledge of God’s love. He reminds them that the Holy Spirit will guide and guard them in times of trial.

What great advice this is for each of us. How often we can be leery about speaking about our faith in Jesus. Maybe it stems from our cultural understanding of separation of Church and State. Maybe it is from our fear of being labeled as religious fanatics. Whatever the reason, we are called by our baptism to bear witness to Jesus at all times. In acknowledging Him in this life, we will be acknowledged in the world to come. So persevere!

Sometimes, in the times of difficulty and stress in our lives, we may be tempted give up on hope. When the road seems so difficult and life so burdensome, we can feel that God has abandoned us or, at the very least, that He is no longer hearing our cries. The Scriptures remind us that God is ever faithful and near to those who call upon His name. So persevere!

There is much talk in the media about the end of time. Movies, books and television programs seem to be focusing more and more on the question of when the world will end. This surfaces fear in some of dying or of entrance into Eternal Life. The promise of Jesus is to trust that in all moments God is present with His hand to guide and protect us. If we have accepted Jesus as our Lord and Savior, then we have nothing to fear. Jesus wants to offer us His comfort. But we have to be open to the presence of Jesus in our lives. This comes from our prayer life and participation in the Eucharist. Letting Jesus enter our hearts will bring His peace. So when there seems to be “signs” of the end of time that can make us fearful, we know we have a promise. So persevere!

There is much to make us uncertain in life. We have been given a guarantee that our lives are precious and that we are loved. The prophet Malachi reminds us, “for you who fear (love) my name, there will arise the sun of justice with its healing rays.” May this knowledge give us courage and help us to PERSEVERE!

As a parish we are kept informed by a variety of coverage. I am so grateful for the excellent social media venues we have here at St. Mary’s. To Jane Clifford for creating the beautiful bulletin each week. As editor, her hard work and dedication to this publication is evident in the professional product. An equal thanks goes out to our Director of Communications, Eileen Symmons, for her creative and inspiring daily emails and website. Both keep us so informed and I am so grateful for their presence.

In Jesus, Fr. Bob

Dear Parishioners, “By your perseverance you will secure your lives.” (Luke

Stewards of God’s Gifts

In today’s Gospel, Jesus warns of the coming persecutions for those who follow Him.

Living Stewardship ~ Pillar of Formation: As Catholics, we are (and will be) ridiculed and mocked for our faith. It is important to brush up on the teachings of the Faith and pray for the courage to defend them.

The collection for Sunday, November 6, 2022 amounted to $23,592.00

The collection for Sunday, November 7, 2021 amounted to $26,344.00

The collection for the Archdiocese of the Military Services amounted to $5,066.00

Have you enrolled yet? Visit www.faithdirect.net. Our parish code is NY281.

We Care for Our Parish Community

Baptism

We celebrate Baptism at 1:30 PM on the second Sunday of the month and at 12:30 PM on the fourth Saturday of the month as scheduled. Please call the Parish Office at least one month in advance to see if a date is available and to arrange to fill out pre-baptismal paperwork. New parents are required to attend a Baptism preparation session held once every month. Those chosen as sponsors for Baptism should lead lives in harmony with the Catholic faith and the role of Godparent.”

Marriage

At least six months before you plan to be married and before you make arrangements for the reception, please make an appointment with one of the priests to begin the necessary preparations.

Children’s Education

Saint Mary’s Elementary School offers excellent education in the spirit of the Gospel from grades N, Pre-K to Eighth grade. For information call 627-0184.

Empowering Character, Innovation and Leadership in our students, Saint Mary’s High School is a dynamic, contemporary, Catholic value-centered school, combining a commitment to academic excellence and educational innovation, with a passion for learning, and an emphasis on moral character development through the pursuit of truth and discovered in faith and reason. For information call 627-2711.

The Religious Education Program provides excellent formation in the Catholic Faith for children in public or private schools. Preparation for First Holy Communion and Confirmation requires two years. Classes are held at St. Mary’s for Grades 1 through 5 on Tuesdays and Thursdays

4:30-5:30 PM. Classes also meet on Sundays from 9:3010:20 AM for Grades 1 through 8 and on Mondays from 7:00-8:00 PM for Grades 6, 7 and 8. We also offer the option of an online home program for Grades 1 through 7. For information about Grades 1-8 call 627-4028 or email Mrs. Marie Granieri at releddirector@stmary.ws.

Parish Social Ministryã

We care for our sisters and brothers through our Parish Social Ministry and Food Pantry. For information call 365-2705.

Youth Ministry

We reach out to our teens though our Youth Ministry Program. For information email youth@stmary.ws or visit stmarysyouth.weebly.com.

New Parishioners

We welcome new members to the Catholic Church and to Saint Mary’s Parish. If you are new in the area or interested in learning more about the Catholic faith, please call the Parish Office.

Opportunities For Prayer

The Church is open Monday to Friday until 8:45 PM, on Saturday until the end of the 5:00 PM Mass, and on Sunday until 6:00 PM so that we may have the opportunity for quiet prayer before the Blessed Sacrament. The Miraculous Medal Novena is said each Monday following the 9:00 AM Mass. Monday to Saturday the Rosary is said following the 9:00 AM Mass. Eucharistic Adoration is held every Monday from 3:00 to 5:00 PM in the Chapel. On First Saturdays, the Scriptural Rosary is recited following the 9:00 AM Mass.

Masses and Special Intentions

Paul Martocci

Geralyn Gerba

Parker James Austin

Mark

Stapleton

James McCabe Chuck Sockett

Ann Pardi

Stephen

Masses for the Week Monday, November 14th Rv 1:1-4, 2:1-5, Lk 18:35-43

9:00 AM | Mary Gaspar

Theresa Fallon

Christine

Thomas

Marchese

Hyland

Estela Fernandez

Cherie Baldenko

Carol Bennett

Lisa Fontenelli

Allison Balentine

Frank Prince

Hope Della Ratta

Cheryl Levulis

Nina Marie

Maria DeAngelis

Judith Betts ’55 ’59

Robert

Sheehan

Levulis

Sandy Pittman

Jeanette Albanese

Moira Feely

Kristin O’Shea O’Keefe

Marguerite Barone

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

Tuesday, November 15th St. Albert the Great, Bishop & Doctor of the Church Rv 3:1-6, 14-22, Lk 19:1-10

9:00 AM | Virginia & Joseph Parrella

Wednesday, November 16th St. Margaret of Scotland St. Gertrude, Virgin Rv 4:1-11, Lk 19:11-28

9:00 AM | Cristian Caamano

Thursday, November 17th St. Elizabeth of Hungary, Religious Rv 5:1-10, Lk 19:41-44

7:00 AM | Elizabeth Kelly-Volker

9:00 AM | Mabel Osso

Friday, November 18th

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

The Dedication of the Basilicas of Ss. Peter & Paul, Apostles St. Rose Philippine Duchesne, Virgin Rv 10:8-11, Lk 19:45-48

9:00 AM | Carl R. Stover

Saturday, November 19th Rv 11:4-12, Lk 20:27-40

9:00 AM | Richard Gainer, Sr. & Genevieve Dionne

5:00 PM | Vincent de Venoge (40th anniversary)

Mary Agnes & James J. Newman Al Pennisi Thomas J. Flynn, Sr. Deceased Members of the Forlenza Claps Families Edward Innes

Sunday, November 20th

Our Lord, Jesus Christ, King of the Universe 2 Sm 5:1-3, Col 1:12-20, Lk 23:35-43

7:30 AM | Pat Marino

9:00 AM | Joan Quinn

10:30 AM | People of the Parish

12:00 Noon | Steven Salerno

Mary Jane & Philip J. Reilly

Evelyn E. & Thomas Francis Smith

Jadwiga & Waclaw Bedkowski

Wincenty Jasionowski

Janina Jasionowska (living)

On the cover:The Disciples Admire the Buildings of the Temple .

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: James Tissot (1836-1902).

The Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time | November 13, 2022

Robert Bielemeier

after the 9:00 AM, 10:30 AM, & 12:00 Noon Masses.It is located in the Parish Ministry Center below the church. 516-627-0385 ext. 1033

Second Collection Next Weekend

Next week our special collection will support the Catholic Campaign for Human Development. More than thirty-seven million people in the United States live in poverty. This collection supports programs that empower people to identify and address the obstacles they face as they work to bring permanent and positive change to their communities. Learn more about the Catholic Campaign for Human Development at www. usccb.org/cchd.

Readings and Questions for Faith Sharing on the Solemnity of Our Lord, Jesus Christ, King of the Universe

Reading I: 2 Samuel 5:1-3 ‘You shall shepherd my people Israel.’

Reading II: Colossians 1:12-20 He is the head of the body, the church.

Gospel: Luke 23:35-43 “Amen, I say to you, today you will be with me in paradise.”

Question for Adults: Is Jesus Christ the king of my life?

Question for Children: How is Jesus so much more than an earthly king?

Parish Social Ministry

DRIVE-THROUGH HOLIDAY FOOD DROP

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 13TH 2:00 - 6:00 PM MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14TH 6:00 -8:30 PM

in the parking lot behind the church

God’s people of all ages are suffering in poverty right here in our neighborhood. They need food assistance all through the year but especially during the holiday season. The Parish Social Ministry office is hosting a “drivethrough holiday food drop” with the goal of collecting the freshest possible food items to allow our neighbors suffering in poverty to enjoy a true feast with their families on Thanksgiving. We will be hosting this drive-through collection on Sunday, November 13th from 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM and on Monday, November 14th from 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM. This drive through collection will take place in the parking lot behind the church. (You may also drop the items by our office on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM the weeks of November 7th and 14th.)

The items we are collecting for this drive are:

Frozen Turkeys (10-15 lbs.)

Frozen Oven Stuffer Chickens

Frozen Pounds of Butter

Frozen Pies (either homemade and boxed or bought frozen)

Frozen Crescent Rolls or Biscuits

Boxes or Bags of Stuffing Mix Cans of Carrots, Corn, Beans, Cranberry Sauce

Cans of Turkey Gravy 3-8 Pound Bags of Potatoes Quarts of Milk (no gallons)

Please consider donating to this special meal if you can.

Unfortunately, for these families this holiday meal is only that - a one day meal. While we hope it will be very enjoyable for them, they still need food assistance throughout the rest of the month and into next year. The St. Mary’s community does a wonderful job of supporting these families, but we are asking for a little extra at this difficult time. If you are able to provide grocery store gift cards to the parish social ministry office, they would be put to good use providing much needed food to these families during the holidays and into next year. In addition to grocery store gift cards, we will be providing non-perishable food items to all our families throughout the year. Please consider donating any non-perishable food you can. We are always in need and nothing goes to waste. Thank you in advance for your continued generosity and may God bless you and your family over this holiday season and in 2023.

We are running low now and need to restock the following items (see below). Please donate if you find you are able. God bless you and your families.

Juice Canned Fruit Snacks

Tuna Fish Oatmeal Toiletries

Donations may be left in the donation box located in the south lobby of the Church. Thank you for your generosity and support!

The Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time | November 13, 2022

Parish Social Ministry

ST. MARY’S FOCUS GROUP

GAME DAY

Thursday, November 17th

Where: Marian Room Time: 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM

Kindly RSVP to: Ronnie LoCascio 516- 365-8355 or rlocascio1@gmail.com or Sue Neville 516-424-2822 or suephd@aol.com

Bring your own game sets if you have them You may form your own foursome, or we will place you at a table if you are on your own Coffee, tea, water, and cookies will be served A small donation to cover costs would be appreciated

Our first game day was a huge success with 28 people in attendance. All had a great afternoon conversing over their favorite games and refreshments.

ANNUAL CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON

Friday, December 9th

Where: North Hempstead Country Club Time: 12:00 Noon Reservations $60.00 per person Raffles and Prizes

Chairpersons: Esther Markiewicz and William Urig Kindly RSVP by November 18th Make checks payable to: St. Mary’s Parish Social Ministry 1300 Northern Blvd. Manhasset, New York 11030 Attention: FOCUS Luncheon

Society of St. Vincent de Paul

The Gospel predicts end times; our challenge though is to live faithfully now. St. Vincent often asked this simple question: “What would Jesus Christ do, if he were in my place now? Ask yourself “What would Jesus Christ do?” and then put your gift in the Society of St. Vincent de Paul poor box so that those who are suffering will be able to celebrate Thanksgiving.

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

Parish Social Ministry

Share Christmas

“Blessed is the one who considers the poor!

In the day of trouble, the Lord delivers him.” Psalm 41:1

This is the 26th year that St. Mary’s Parish Social Ministry will be supporting local families who struggle to provide a traditional Christmas for their family members. Our support for these families, of course, includes providing food for them. But we also like to provide gifts for them and their children. Many of these families rarely have the disposable income to purchase special gifts for themselves or those they love. They are truly struggling every month just to make ends meet, some months they have more success than others.

We are offering a couple of ways for our parishioners to help these families have a less stressful holiday if they choose to.

Our office really appreciates donations in the form of gift cards. This allows us to shop for individuals around the holidays, tailoring their gifts to best meet their needs. Any leftover gift cards are used throughout the year to support these families with needed items. An example of when we would use a leftover gift card is around September for a single Amazon Macy’s Target

Marshalls/TJ Maxx Raindew American Express

Visa

If you prefer to shop for gifts yourself, please fill out the form below, and we will send you a “Wish List” created by a specific family or a person in need. You may also email kkosciusko@stmary.ws to get on the “Share Christmas Shopper” list.

Gifts and gift cards can be dropped off to our office Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM. They can also be dropped at the Parish Office during normal business hours. Please label any donations with your name and “Share Christmas.” Please deliver all gifts by Thursday, December 15th.

As always, your generosity and the spirit in which you give to those in need are so appreciated. We sincerely hope you and your family experience the beauty of God’s grace this holiday season. We hope you have much joy and peace and many beautiful moments.

Return the form below to Parish Social Ministry by November 28th

Thursday, November 17th, at 5:00 PM in the Church

For more information, please email Fr. Dominik at frdominik@stmary.ws

Brendan Schiaffo and Megan Dunning Curé of Ars, St. Mary, Merrick, NY Manhasset, NY

The Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time | November 13, 2022

Behind Veterans Day –Contrasting Paths to Peace (Part 1)

Our President of the Schools of Saint Mary, The Very Reverend Dom Elias Carr, Can. Reg., Ph.D., is a featured contributor to Word on Fire Ministries. The nonprofit global media apostolate supports the work of Bishop Robert Barron and reaches millions of people to draw them into— or back to— the Catholic faith utilizing contemporary forms of media and innovative technology. We invite you to read Part I of Fr. Elias’ contribution as we commemorate Veterans Day in the United States. Visit https://tinyurl.com/BehindVeteransDay1 or scan the QR Code above.

THE VERY REVEREND DOM ELIAS CARR President of the Schools of St. Mary

Peace cannot be achieved merely by an armistice . . . it must be a graced way of being human—namely, to become like Christ.

Parish Social Ministry

Bereavement Ministry

The Parish Social Ministry office at St. Mary’s Manhasset will be offering two weekly support groups for the bereaved and those struggling with unresolved loss starting the week of January 23rd, 2023. Both sessions will run for ten consecutive weeks. The primary goals of the groups are to help the participants learn about the grief process, to develop skills to manage their grief, and to help them adjust to living in a world without the deceased. The groups are open to anyone who has lost a spouse, partner, parent, or sibling. One group will be offered on Wednesdays from 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM and a second group will be offered on Saturdays from 9:30 to 11:00 AM.

Wednesday’s session will be facilitated by Tara Barenello and Bernadette Casalino. Saturday’s session will be facilitated by Marie Granieri, Dr. Robert Windorf, and Jordon Rini. All facilitators were trained by Dr. Lou Sabatini who is a bereavement counselor with over thirty years of experience. Tara also has an MS in counseling and an Advanced Certificate in Mental Health, Marie Granieri has a Masters in Sacred Theology, and Dr. Robert Windorf is a long time educator and has worked with the Passionists to facilitate retreats for young adults.

In an effort to meet the needs of all of those suffering with grief from loss, we are offering two different types of bereavement counseling. The Saturday session will be rich with Catholic faith-based tools, using Scripture and prayer to help in the healing process. Marie Granieri will draw from her in-depth knowledge of the suffering of Christ and the ability to find peace and grace through lamentation to help those in need. The Wednesday sessions will be more secular.

There is a one-time registration fee of $10.00 to cover the costs of the course. To register for a group, please send a check made out to St. Mary’s PSM and the requested information below to St. Mary’s PSM Office, 1300 Northern Blvd., Manhasset, NY 11030 by January 5th. For more information on the sessions, please call Kathleen Kosciusko at 917-8642802 (cell) or 516-365-2705 (office). You can also email her at kkosciusko@stmary.ws.

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OCIA and Adult Faith Formation

The webinar for the leaders of the OCIA will present a lecture by Victoria Tufano concerning the Period of Evangelization/PreCatechumenate on Wednesday, November 16th. It describes the beginning of the OCIA process and gives catechumens an overview of the teachings of the Church. Catechumens then have the opportunity to choose to continue or not. If they continue, they participate in the Rite of Acceptance and move into the next phase of the process which is called the Catechumenate.

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

Sister Teresa can be contacted about our OCIA 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.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1 – SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3

HOLIDAY SHOPPING BENEFIT

Select our organization when registering for your CHAMPION NUMBER. Your CHAMPION NUMBER is required to allocate the donation and MUST be presented at the time of each purchase in order for it to be eligible.

Religious Education

Dear St. Mary Families,

Our “Confirmandi” spiritual retreat day at the Seminary of Immaculate Conception draws near. Grade 8 students will attend (either on November 29th or 30th) a contemplative and reflective day led by the Franciscan Sisters of the Renewal. This year’s theme centers on the meaning of Christ’s call to be a saint, and the necessary ingredients to pursue holiness in the young Catholic’s faith journey. Besides those we call the “great” saints, there have always been the hidden saints, who are also sanctified in obscurity and silence. To become a saint requires full cooperation with the works of grace to desire Christ above all. Adoration in the chapel especially carries the sweetness of his love and presence into every heart. What a gift it is for Confirmandi to be surrounded by the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist.

The St. Mary’s Confirmation Retreat is one day never to be forgotten. We joyfully remember the spiritual encounter of being like the water that blessed Mary placed into her Son’s hands – to become wine – and cherish it forever.

worldwide marriage encounter

Worldwide Marriage Encounter is sponsoring a variety of in-person and virtual marriage experiences, some on weekends and some on seven weekdays. Couples will explore their relationship with each other, God, and the Church. Registration is limited and a $100 application fee is required. For more information or to apply, call Chuck & Maria Reiss at 631-486-8607 or visit them at https://wwmenyli.org/.

If you’re thinking foward towards Thanksgiving, think about thanking the special person in your life, your spouse. Attend a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Experience together:

November 18-20, 2022 at location TBD in Connecticut.

Please Patronize Our Advertisers

Business Owners: if you would like to advertise in our bulletin, please call JS Paluch at 1-800-524-0263. Our parish code is 571800.

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.

Blessings, Mrs. Granieri

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.

PLANNING IS UNDERWAY FOR OUR ANNUAL CHRISTMAS DINNER

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2ND at 6:00 PM

NORTH HILLS COUNTRY CLUB

Please consider donating an item to our basket raffles. Raffle items are now being accepted. Please contact Marijo at rosarysociety@stmary.ws or by text/phone: 917-496-5640

Thanks for your help! We are looking forward to another enjoyable and successful event this year. Hoping to have you join us on December 2nd!

All Rosarians Are Invited to an Evening with Our Daughters of Mary Group Wednesday, November 16th, at 7:00 PM in the Marian Room

Please help us welcome these young girls into our shared devotion to Mary and her Most Holy Rosary. We plan on telling about our prayer experiences and praying the Rosary. No RSVP is necessary. Light refreshments will be available.

Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

Prayer of Adoration

I adore you, O Jesus, God of love, truly present in the Most Holy Sacrament.

I adore you who has come to your own but were not received by them.

I adore you, whom the majority of mankind rejected and despised.

I adore you, whom the impious incessantly offend by their sacrileges and blasphemies.

I adore you, who are grieved by the coldness and indifference of a vast number of Christians.

I adore you, O Infinite Goodness, who has wrought so many miracles, in order to reveal your love to us.

I adore you, with all the angels and saints, and with those chosen souls that are now already the blessed of your Father and are all aglow with burning love for you.

I adore you with all your friends, O Jesus!

With them I prostrate myself at the foot of the Altar, to offer you my most profound homage, to receive your Divine Inspiration, and to implore your grace.

Oh, how good it is for me to be here with you!

How sweet to hear the voice of my beloved!

O victim of divine love!

A piercing cry breaks forth from your heart here on the altar, as it once did on Calvary; it is the cry of love; “I thirst,” you call to your children, “I thirst for your love!

Come all, whom I love as my Father has loved me; come and quench the thirst that consumes me!

Lord Jesus, behold I come. My heart is small, but it is all yours. You are a prisoner in our tabernacles, you the Lord of Lords!

And love it is, that holds you here as such! You leave the tabernacle only to come to us, to unite yourself with the faithful soul and allow your divine love to reign within.

O King of love! Come, live and reign in me.

I want no other law but the law of your love!

No, no, I henceforth desire to know nothing, neither of this world nor of what is in it, nor of myself; your love alone shall rule in me eternally.

O Jesus, grant me this grace!

Break all my fetters, strip me of all that is not of yourself, in order that your love may be my life here below, and my happiness and delight in eternity, Amen.

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

Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament with Benediction Mondays

3:00 - 5:00 PM

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

How Can You Help? We are in need of a few more people who would like to spend a short while helping the children understand the Gospel reading for the day. Please consider sitting in on Sunday to see what it’s about and/or email Jane at bulletin@stmary.ws.

Knights of Columbus

Father William A. Daly S.J. Council #2122 Serving St. Mary’s Parish in Manhasset and St. Aloysius Parish In Great Neck www.kofc2122.org

What is a Knights of Columbus Family?

We are Catholic families building a bridge to our faith.

Our lives, time, efforts, and resources are dedicated to these values: Charity. Unity. Fraternity. Patriotism.

We come from different places, backgrounds, and all stages of life. But the common thread is our Catholic faith. We are Catholic families seeking to improve ourselves and the world.

It’s one thing to say who you are. It’s another thing is to live it. Put your values into practice.

Become a Knights of Columbus family.

Interested? Please call:

Tony Racioppo 917 539 0859 Dan Garcia 516 358 1817

Ladies interested in joining the Columbiettes

Please contact Maura Clifford at Macliff56@gmail.com

Don Bosco Squires Circle #548 is Recruiting New Members

WHO WE ARE

The Columbian Squires is an international fraternity of approximately 25,000 Catholic young men, ages 10 to 18, in over 1,500 circles worldwide. Circles exist, or have existed, throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, the Philippines, Puerto Rico, Guatemala, Panama, Cuba, the Bahamas, the Virgin Islands, Guam, and on U.S. military bases abroad.

BECOME A SQUIRE

The Squires is designed to develop young men as leaders who understand their Catholic religion, who have a strong commitment to the Church and who are ready, willing and capable of patterning their lives after the Youth Christ.

A Squires circle must be sponsored by a council or assembly, but is run by and for young men, under the guidance of several Knights of Columbus from our Fr. William A. Daly #2122 Council, who serve as counselors. Squires are to be leaders, thus, to the degree they are able, they are given the opportunity to lead, by running their own meetings, investing their own members, setting their circle’s agenda and implementing their program of activities.

Knights of Columbus

Father William A. Daly S.J. Council #2122 Coat Drive

November 5 - November 21

The Knights will be accepting new and gently used winter coats, jackets, gloves, mittens, scarves, hats, and the like. Boxes will be set up in the south lobby of the church. The Knights would like to thank everyone in advance for their continued generosity. For rather large donations, please call Tom Mayerhauser at 516-852-0812.

Squires have fun. They meet new friends; they travel, play sports and socialize. Squires are serious-minded, too. Squires are involved in promoting vocations, marching in defense of unborn life, feeding the hungry, clothing the poor, supporting Special Olympics and promoting Catholic education, among countless other activities. Thus, the Squires circle is an athletic team, a youth group, a social club, a cultural and civic improvement association, a management training course, a civil rights organization and a spiritual development program all rolled into one.

JOIN US

We have a Squires Recruitment Committee in action, which is actively looking for new members. For information, please contact Thomas Mayerhauser at 516852-0812 or tjm51463@gmail.com.