Church of Saint Mary Parish Bulletin: November 20, 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

Masses and Special Intentions

Paul Martocci Geralyn Gerba

Parker James Austin

Mark

Stapleton

Ann Pardi

Stephen Sheehan

Theresa Fallon

Christine

Thomas

Marchese

Hyland

Estela Fernandez

Cherie Baldenko

Carol Bennett

Lisa

Fontenelli

Frank Prince

Hope Della Ratta

Nina Marie

Maria DeAngelis

Judith Betts ’55 ’59

James McCabe

Chuck Sockett

Robert 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

Alexius Nwanwa (Fr. Kingsley’s father)

Cheryl Levulis

Allison Balentine

Jill Concannon

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

Masses for the Week

Monday, November 21st The Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Rv 14:1-3, 4b-5, Lk 21:1-4

9:00 AM | Marie Iacono

Tuesday, November 22nd St. Cecilia, Virgin & Martyr Rv 14:14-19, Lk 21:5-11

9:00 AM | Dora Nash

Wednesday, November 23rd St. Clement I, Pope & Martyr St. Columban, Abbot Bl. Miguel Agustin Pro, Priest & Martyr Rv 15:1-4, Lk 21:12-19

9:00 AM | Joseph D. Ciampa

Thursday, November 24th St. Andrew Dung-Lac, Priest, and Companions, Martyrs Rv 18:1-2, 21-23, 19:1-3, 9a, Lk 21:20-28

9:00 AM | Parish Mass of Thanksgiving

Friday, November 25th St. Catherine of Alexandria, Virgin & Martyr Rv 20:1-4, 11-21:2, Lk 21:29-33

9:00 AM | Sally Limoggio

Saturday, November 26th End of the Year of Grace 2022 Rv 22:1-7, Lk 21:34-36

9:00 AM | Virginia Seits Taylor

5:00 PM | Thomas J. Flynn, Sr. Harriet Hayes Rosalinda & Santiago Sandoval Eileen Krausse Thomas Petrizzo Corinne Rodi

Sunday, November 27th First Sunday of Advent Is 2:1-5, Rom 13:11-14, Mt 24:37-44

7:30 AM | People of the Parish

9:00 AM | Nicole Ann Jaroncyzk

10:30 AM | William McDonough

12:00 Noon | Peter J. Calabretta, Sr. Patricia McFadden

Rosemary Janson Erminia Endrizzi

Tony Trombino Biagio Calamonici

On the cover: Christ on the Cross.

Artist: Peter Paul Rubens (1577-1640).

If you have a service member that you would like to add to this list please e-mail bulletin@stmary.ws. Please include name, rank and branch of service.

The Solemnity of Our Lord, Jesus Christ, King of the Universe | November 20, 2022

A Reflection by Father Dominik

The power of imagination is one which is both misunderstood and greatly underrated in the sphere of culture. In fact, I would argue that fantasy can often convey deeper truth about the human spirit and our society more than any other genre can. The literary device of symbols is profound in fantasy novels in ways that typical fiction cannot dream of reaching. This is reflected in the two most prominent fantasy authors of the contemporary era, J.R.R Tolkien, the author of the Lord of the Rings and George R.R. Martin, the author and mastermind of the successful HBO Series, Game of Thrones. Even though they belong to the fantasy genre, I would argue that both authors provide prophetic commentary on our current culture’s obsession with power and kingship. Tolkien was acutely aware of man’s nature and lust for power. This obsession with power is symbolized in the Ring which Frodo and his fellow protagonists in the novel are asked to destroy. George Martin symbolizes power through the Iron Throne. Martin, as an atheist, presents his world with a lot of grey characters. Yet, he is clear that those who persistently seek power are often corrupted in the process. As Lord Acton said, “Power tends to corrupt and absolute power corrupts absolutely.”

The fantasy worlds of Tolkien and George Martin are mythical projections of our current world and it is not a coincidence that both present to us the dangerous shadow to man’s pursuit of power. Look at the political culture today and the same obsession with power is on full display. It is not enough for one political party to obtain a majority. There must be a complete annihilation of the other side. When a culture deviates further from God and objective morality ceases to exist, politics devolves into a power struggle. It is no longer about what power does, but rather who has the power. When society cannot agree on what is true, good and beautiful, we are driven into a culture war about what our fundamental values are. The ones who will decide will be those who sit on the Iron Throne. No wonder men are obsessed with having control, because with power they can determine and impose their will on others. Society then becomes a political and spiritual battleground between ambitious men. Hence man will seek the crown, the ring, and the throne at all costs.

Despite the current climate, the Solemnity of Christ the King offers us a dose of hope. Notice how radically different Jesus is from other kings. The Gospel presents to us the great paradox of power. When a village chose to ignore Jesus and his disciples, James and John said, “Lord, do you want us to bid fire come down from heaven and consume them?” But he turned and rebuked them. (Luke 9:55-56). Jesus rejects the temptation to abuse his power the way typical men do. This refusal is perfectly revealed in the crucifixion. “The rulers scoffed at him, saying, ‘He saved others; let him save himself, if he is the Christ of God, his Chosen One!’ The soldiers also mocked him, coming up and offering him vinegar, and saying, ‘If you are the King of the Jews, save yourself!’ There was also an inscription over him, ‘This is the King of the Jews’” (Luke 23:36-39). Jesus is mockingly declared King. Why could Jesus not use the cross as a moment to save himself and prove to everyone that he is truly God and the King foretold by the prophets? Jesus had the power to feed five thousand, to cure the blind, the sick, the deaf and the mute. Jesus was not shy to walk on water and remind his adversaries of his divine authority. Jesus had the power to raise the dead. This makes the crucifixion scene all the more puzzling and yet, at the same time, presents the profound meaning of what power is meant to be. The true meaning and purpose of power is love. If modern man’s pursuit is the will to power. Jesus’ journey is the will to love. The true meaning of power reaches its possible limit in Calvary.

The game of politics brings Jesus to his knees; and the religious and political leaders are set to annihilate Jesus like all their other political adversaries. Jesus does not resist the powers that be. Rather, he fully embraces the brute force and cruelty of man’s power and will. The great paradox is that the game of politics and man’s obsession with power become the exact means for God to reveal his fullest expression of Kingship which is Death and Resurrection. Jesus turns our common perceptions upside down. Where the world seeks crowns made of gold, Jesus seeks a crown of thorns. Where the world seeks iron thrones, Jesus seeks the wooden cross. Where the world uses power to dominate their enemies, Jesus uses power to love his enemies. The paradox of the cross reveals both Jesus’ weakness and absolute glory. Church of Saint Mary | 4

A Reflection by Father Dominik (con’t.)

The Church is called to mirror this paradox to every generation. Jesus gave power and authority to his Apostles, but instructed them at the Last Supper that power and authority are meant for service and not self-glorification. Jesus said, “You call me Teacher and Lord; and you are right, for so I am. If I then, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another’s feet. For I have given you an example, that you also should do as I have done to you” (John 17:14-16). We must break the cycle of power politics and live the paradox of the Gospel. By putting on the crown of thorns, society will become what it was originally envisioned to be, a kingdom bound, not by ambitious men, but by the Spirit of God. This is the path to true peace and justice. Like Frodo, we must resist the temptation to possess power for our own will and learn to destroy the ring. Salvation will not be gained through domination, but through sacrificial love for others.

Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

A Hymn for the Feast of Christ the King (An Army of Youth)

Chorus: An army of youth flying the standards of truth, We’re fighting for Christ, the Lord. Heads lifted high, Catholic Action our cry, And the cross our only sword.

On earth’s battlefield never a vantage we’ll yield As dauntlessly on we swing. Comrades true, dare and do ’neath the Queen’s white and blue, For our flag, for our faith for Christ the King.

Christ lifts His hands; the King commands; His challenge, “Come and follow Me.”

From every side, With eager stride, We form in the lines of victory. Let foemen lurk, and laggards shirk, We throw our fortunes with the Lord, Mary’s son, till the world is won. We have pledged you our loyal word.

Our hearts are pure, our minds are sure; No sin our gleaming helmet taints. No foeman fierce our shield shall pierce; We’re captained by God’s unconquered saints. Yet peace we bring, and a gentle King, Whose law is light and life and love. Mary’s son, may thy will be done Here on earth as it is above.

Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament with Benediction Mondays

3:00 - 5:00 PM

This hymn about Christ the King was written by American Roman Catholic priest Daniel A. Lord SJ (1888 - 1955) and was first published in 1932 in The Queen’s Work, the magazine of the Jesuit-sponsored Sodality of the Blessed Virgin Mary. (http://www.americamagazine.org/content/article.cfm?article_id=4533)

It was commonly used in the Student Catholic Action movement and other related organizations; e.g., Catholic Students’ Mission Crusade in the mid 20th century.

The Solemnity of Our Lord, Jesus Christ, King of the Universe | November 20, 2022

Stewards of God’s Gifts

In today’s Gospel, the Good Thief realized the error of his ways. Instead of just disregarding his errors, he turned to Jesus for forgiveness.

Living Stewardship ~ Pillar of Service: This week, in Thanksgiving for all God has done for you, do something for someone else. Perhaps help out with the cleaning after Thanksgiving dinner, or serve at a food pantry.

The collection for Sunday, November 13, 2022 amounted to $22,048.00

The collection for Sunday, November 14, 2021 amounted to $21,853.00

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.

ST. MARY’S GIFT SHOP

O P E N T O D A Y S U N D A Y

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 Bread & Wine are offered this week in loving memory of Dolores & Joseph Marino

Family Advent

Wreaths

to Be Blessed at All Masses Next Weekend

Next Sunday is the First Sunday of Advent. All those with a family Advent Wreath are welcome to place their wreath in the Sanctuary before Mass. As the priest blesses the parish wreath all the wreaths for your homes will be blessed also.

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.

Readings and Questions for Faith Sharing on the First Sunday of Advent

Reading I: Isaiah 2:1-5 They shall beat their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning hooks.

Reading II: Romans 13:11-14 It is the hour now for you to awake from sleep.

Gospel: Matthew 24:37-44 Stsy awake! For you do not know on which day your Lord will come.

Question for Adults: If Jesus were to return today, would I be ready?

Question for Children: How am preparing for the coming of Jesus?

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.

ANNUAL CHRISTMAS DINNER FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2ND at 6:00 PM

NORTH HILLS COUNTRY CLUB DON’T FORGET TO RSVP

Donations are now being accepted for our raffle basket prizes. 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!

Monday, November 21st - The Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary

This Catholic feast began in the Eastern Church in the 6th Century A. D. No mention of this event is recounted in the Gospels, but it comes from the Protoevangelium of James, discovered in the 2nd century A. D. St. James writes the story of Mary’s parents, Joachim and Anne, an older and childless couple. Both were faithful to God and prayed for a child. Eventually, even though older, they were blessed with the birth of a daughter, Mary. In gratitude to God for this gift, Mary was consecrated to the Lord by her parents. She was taken by them to the temple in Jerusalem when she was three years old.

In 1372, Pope Gregory XI introduced this feast to the Roman Catholic Church and in 1472 it was included in the Roman Missal. The Byzantine Church hs recognized this day since 543 A. D., when the Basilica of Saint Mary was completed in Jerusalem.

The Feast of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary signifies the lifelong and total devotion that Mary made to God through her Immaculate Conception. Mary listened to the voice of God while still in her childhood and agreed to become the temple of the Son of God, Jesus Christ.

Parish Mass of Thanksgiving 9:00 AM on Thanksgiving Day

Bring food for your table to be blessed at the end of Mass.

There will be no 7:00 AM Mass on Thanksgiving Day.

The Parish Office will be closed on Thursday and Friday, November 24-25, for the Thanksgiving Holiday.

COFFEE with JESU

Advent Ref lection n

From the comfort of your home, with a cup of coffee and ZOOM connection, join Bishop Andrzej at 10:00 am on Friday mornings during the Advent Season: December 2, 9, 16 and 23, 2022 for Advent Scripture Reflections ...WORD made FLESH...

This is a great opportunity to prepare and nourish your mind, spirit and heart in anticipation of Christmas.

To register for Coffee with Jesus please call Suzanne at 516-744-6850 or email westernvicariate@drvc.org.

Once you are registered, you will receive the ZOOM information prior to each session.

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

We invite you to read Part II of Fr. Elias’ contribution to Word on Fire Ministries as we reflect upon our recent celebration of Veterans Day in the United States. Visit https://tinyurl.com/BehindVeteransDay2 or scan the QR Code above.

THE VERY REV. DOM ELIAS CARR, Can. Reg., Ph.D. President of the Schools of St. Mary

“Esteemed for his humility, simplicity, and goodness, Martin’s exemplary charity extended not only to God and neighbor but also to enemies…”

FIRST HONORS

GRADE 12

SAMANTHA AVDOULOS

VINCENZ OBIVONA

CHLOE BROJAN

TESSA CARRANO

ADRIANA D’ESPOSITO

KATHERINE ENGLISH

JULIA FABIO

JESSICA FLYNN

ELLA GRUNWALD

ABIGAIL GUIHEEN

SEOJOON KANG

WOO JEONG KIM

SOPHIE KWON

MATTEO LATERZA

STEVEN LIN

GABRIELLA MATEO

ELIZABETH AGBATA

EMMA ALAMEDA

VANESSA ANTUNES

CAROLINE BARDI

CATERINA BOOTSMA

GIOVANNA BRUNO

TATUM BUELL-ALHADEFF

JOANNE CICERON

EMILY DeFALCO

NAYLAH-ROSE DEMORCY

YASINE FARADI

MAKENNA FAY

AMANDA GALIOTO

MARLOWE GENILCHIN

MARSHALL JAMRON

FARADI

DAKOTA HANSEN

YEEUN HUR

CARIM JALLOH

GAYLE LOPEZ

JEEVAN MATHEW

CHRISTOPHER McENANEY

ANTHONY MORELLO

LINDSEY NAJERA

RIHANNA PASCAL

VANESSA SAVAGE

ANASTASIA SUTTON

GRADE 10

MAXINNE ABRILLA

CAROL AGUASACO

SECOND HONORS

GRADE 12

JUSTIN ALLEN

HELENA BARRETT

AVA BELL

NICHOLAS

BRENDAN MITACEK

DANIEL MOHAN

KATE PEROS

KENDALL POMPY

DANIEL RACAN

ELIZABETH SHUM

GABRIELLE SOLOMON

JEAN-PIERRE UYS

N’KAYLA WASHINGTON WILLIAM YEE CLAIRE YOON JESSICA ZAWADZKI

GRADE 9

LEXA ABELLARD

NICHOLAS CRUZ-BAIER

DYLAN CURRAN

NICHOLAS JEUDY SERENE KWON

SARAROSE LAROSA

SYLVIA LEE CALEB MAINGON LUIS MAINGON

SAOIRSE McNAMARA RUTH MEKAKO

MARISSA NEICE

GRACE ROMITO CHRISLY SUJUSTE

EDITH SUTTON

TIANA THOMPSON

SABRINA VAN HOLT KING MAN XUE

EVAN CUSICK

CHRISTOPHER D’AMATO

ROHAN DANIEL

NATASHA FERNANDEZ

SEAN FLANNERY

ANDREW HARFORD

SETH HELLMAN

DAVID HINOJOSA

NICHOLAS MONTES

RICARDO RAMOS

OMER SADDLE

ABIGAIL WARNER RYAN WERNER

GRADE 9

KENNEDY ARTEMUS MADISON CASARES

PAUL MOORE

ANNIKA PACHECO

KEIRA TATJE

TRISTAN THOMPSON TAINO VEGA

Parish Social Ministry

ST. MARY’S FOCUS GROUP

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

Name Telephone No. Email Special Seating Request

Society of St. Vincent de Paul

Today as we celebrate Christ the King, may we open the door of our heart so wide that we may listen to the voice of Jesus calling us to help build his kingdom here on earth. In the month of November, through your gifts, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul was able to help build the kingdom of God by assisting families with food, utility and rent bills, etc. Thank You!

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.

Our Conference Welcomes New Officers and Board Members

The new Officers and Board Members of St. Mary’s St. Vincent de Paul Conference began their three year term on October 1, 2022. From left to right, they are: Trish Ohlmann - Secretary, Jane LuceyVice President, Rosa Stein - President, and Marie Franzoni - Treasurer

Congratulations to all! Thank you for bringing your passion, energy and desire to help Neighbors in Need to our Conference!

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.

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. Name Address

OCIA and Adult Faith Formation

The webinar program for OCIA has recessed after November 16th until the week of December 7th at which time they are scheduled to discuss the Rite of Entrance into further studies to move forward for those in the process. At this time there are no adult candidates for St. Mary’s OCIA.

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

Our door is still open for anyone who is interested in joining the Catholic Church, Learning more about the Faith we practice and becoming a fully initiated Catholic for anyone who has not received First Communion or Confirmation. In order to qualify as a Godparent in Baptism the person must have received all the Sacraments of Initiation. They include Baptism, Confirmation and Holy Communion.

Sister Teresa can be contacted about our 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

St. Mary Religious Education Family,

November is the time of the year to joyfully think about the fulfillment of all that God promises to his beloved seekers. The coming wonder of the Advent season especially holds the Mother of God at the very center of our lives. God places all his trust in her trust in Him. It is in the sweetness of the ordinary and everyday life that the Savior comes. Mary seeks no special place in the world as her Son fulfills the will of the Father. She places herself within the multitude of people searching for Him. No one calls out “Make way for Mary – she is his Mother!” No – the handmaiden of the Lord gently moves alongside the stranger, walks with the lost and is hidden amongst the forgotten to hear her Son’s voice. With perfect humility, Mary shows us how to not only seek Christ – but how to find Him.

Catechists are teaching the children how the “Yes” blessed Mary gives to God – is the “yes” she offers in love for us all. Knowing that the Catholic faith journey will enter difficult and unexpected places, we can look to our heavenly Mother and St. Joseph for help in recognizing the face of Christ in every other person and circumstance.

May our hearts be illumined during the coming days of Advent’s light.

Mrs. Granieri

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

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

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.

Second Time

Dear

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

Knights of Columbus

Father William A. Daly S.J. Council #2122 Coat Drive November 5 - November 21

The Knights are still accepting new and gently used winter coats, jackets, gloves, mittens, scarves, hats, and the like. Boxes are 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.

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.

The Fr. William Daly Council #2122 would like to thank Fr Bob for his continued support in allowing us Knights to do our charitable work and even more importantly to you, the good people of St. Mary’s, for all your support of the work we are doing. We could not do it without your support.

The Knights of Columbus donated baby diapers, blankets, formula, and baby items to Catholic Health Mercy Medical Center.

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.

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.

The Solemnity of Our Lord, Jesus Christ, King of the Universe | November 20, 2022

Weekend

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

January, 27-29 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.