Church of Saint Mary Parish Bulletin: November 27, 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.

PA RISH 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

Dear Parishioners,

“So, you too must be prepared, for at an hour you do not expect, the Son of Man will come.” (Matthew 24:44)

As we begin the Advent Season, the Gospel challenges us to be watchful and alert for the coming of the Lord. The Season of Advent is like a stop sign on our journey of life. As we stop, we are called to reflect on what in our life, from the past year, has begun to clutter our lives and our hearts. Are there areas and issues in our lives that keep us from preparing a place for Jesus?

The days of preparation for Christmas can sometimes cause the season of Advent to fade into the background. I dare say we all begin with good intentions, but as the days move forward, the rush and scramble of the Christmas season take hold of us. So I encourage you to be aware of these days of preparation and enter into the prayer and self-reflection that we are invited into by the Advent Season. Hold out as long as you can to not fall into the mistake that the Christmas Season begins right after (or even before) Thanksgiving. Our sacred holiday of Christmas has been highjacked by retailers and the secular world. Let us hold fast that we may prepare for the coming of Our Savior, Jesus.

Many families display an Advent Wreath in their homes, and before dinner say prayers of blessing before lighting the candle. The Advent Wreath is the main symbol of the season. You will notice that the wreath has four candles, representing the four weeks of Advent. Each week we light a candle to remind us that the time of salvation draws near. Three of the candles are purple: the first, second and fourth weeks. Purple is the color of waiting, conversion, and hope. The third week is Gaudete (or Rejoice) Sunday when we light a pink or rose-colored candle. It is in the third week that we first hear in the Scriptures of the coming of the Messiah. The Entrance Chant or Antiphon calls us to “Rejoice in the Lord always; again I say, rejoice.” The color of joy is white and when that is mixed with purple it creates pink. But even in that joy of hearing of the Messiah, we are reminded to continue to focus on our preparations and hence the fourth week is again a purple candle.

If you have never had (or continue to have) an Advent Wreath, I encourage you to utilize this Catholic Tradition. If you go online, you can find prayers for each week’s blessings. How wonderful a custom to be able to bring the symbols of the season into our homes!

May Jesus, our Messiah, and Mary, Mother of the New Advent, bless you all. Fr. Bob

Respect Life Ministry

Stay informed and educated, get involved, and pray!

St. Mary’s Respect Life Ministry will hold its monthly meeting this Wednesday, November 30th, 2022, at 7:00 PM, in the St. John Paul II Room in the Parish Center.

Please consider participating — and bring friends — as we discuss ways we can follow and implement for our Parish the three important steps outlined by Bishop Barres: (1) stay informed and educated, (2) get involved, and (3) PRAY!

St. Mary’s Respect Life Ministry encourages you to share in our pro-life efforts — your help is needed locally now more than ever!

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

Stewards of God’s Gifts

In today’s Gospel, Jesus tells us to always stay on guard and to keep away from sin. We do not know the day or the hour when He comes back.

Living Stewardship ~ Pillar of Hospitality: As we enter Advent, make a point to grow as a Christian and become a better person. Start by asking the Holy Spirit to guide you and help you become more hospitable to those around you.

Collection amounts were not available at the time of the printing of this bulletin.

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

Ann Pardi

Stephen Sheehan

Robert Levulis Sandy Pittman

Masses for the Week

Monday, November 28th Is 4:2-6, Mt 8:5-11

9:00 AM | Ann McSweeney

Tuesday, November 29th Is 11:1-10, Lk 10:21-24

9:00 AM | Allan & Margaret Pilch

Theresa Fallon Christine Marchese

Thomas 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

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

Wednesday, November 30th St. Andrew, Apostle Rom 10:9-18, Mt 4:18-22

9:00 AM | Carol Lepore & Angela Pasqueralle

Thursday, December 1st Is 26:1-6, Mt 7:21, 24-27

7:00 AM | Gerard Michael Sequeira 9:00 AM | Mabel Osso

Friday, December 2nd First Friday Is 29:17-24, Mt 9:27-31

9:00 AM | Peter Michael Franzoni

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

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

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

Saturday, December 3rd St. Francis Xavier, Priest First Saturday Is 30:19-21, 23-26, Mt 9:35-10:1, 5a, 6-8 9:00 AM | Patrick Crosson, Sr. 5:00 PM | Thomas J. Flynn, Sr. Chris Benicasa Kris Corlett James Rush Patricia Donnelly Ramon Dee

Sunday, December 4th Second Sunday of Advent Is 11:1-10, Rom 15:4-9, Mt 3:1-12

7:30 AM | Harriet Fallon 9:00 AM | People of the Parish 10:30 AM | Michael C. Gabriel Sara & Jerry Ponsiglione Lauree Lappas Anthony Lee Jimmy Barrett Toni-Ann Zarra (living) 12:00 Noon | Purgatorial Society

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

The First Sunday of Advent | November 27, 2022

John W. Petruzska

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

Reading I: Isaiah 11:1-10

On that day, the root of Jesse, set up as a signal for the nations, the Gentiles shall seek out.

Reading II: Romans 15:4-9

May the God of endurance and encouragement grant you to think in harmony with one another, in keeping with Christ Jesus.

Gospel: Matthew 3:1-12

“Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand!”

Question for Adults: How am I answering the call to produce good fruit?

Question for Children: How can I bring harmony and peace to those around me?

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

We are looking forward to another enjoyable and successfu Hoping to have you join us on December 2nd! For more information, please email: rosarysociety@stmary.ws

November 27th - The Feast of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal

The Blessed Virgin Mary appeared to a Sister of Charity, St. Catherine Laboure numerous times in her convent’s chapel in Paris during 1830. Our Lady warned St. Catherine of wars to come, in 1830, and again in 1860. On November 27th, 1830, Mary appeared standing on a globe. Rays of light shone from her hands, and she explained to St. Catherine that these were the graces that would be given to anyone who asked for them. St. Catherine was shown an image, now familiar to every Catholic as the Miraculous Medal. Mary asked her to have a medal struck after a model of this image, and to spread devotion to this medal. After two years of investigation, approval was given for the medals to be struck and distributed. So many stories of healings quickly circulated that the medal soon became known as “miraculous.”

The chapel, where St. Catherine experienced her visions, is located at the mother house of the Daughters of Charity in Paris. The incorrupt bodies of both St. Catherine Labouré and Saint Louise de Marrillac (a co-founder of the Congregation of the Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul), are interred in the chapel.

ADVENT WITH MARY

“May the Virgin Mary help us, as we approach Christmas, not to allow ourselves to be distracted by external things, but make space in our hearts for Him who has already come and wants to come again to heal our illnesses and give us His joy.” - Pope Francis, December 19, 2019

“O Mary conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee.”

Parish Social Ministry

Share Christmas

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 mom to buy shoes for her children before school. Suggestions for gift cards that would make wonderful gifts include:

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

St. Mary’s parishioners. Each time you donate,

h the collection slots at the doors of the church, or in an envelope marked for St.

HOLIDAY

FOOD DROP

DEED. Proverbs 19:17

St. Mary's parishioners, our pantry shelves, and our hearts are overflowing! Thank you for the tremendous outpouring of generosity for our Parish Social Ministry Holiday Food Drive. With your donations, we collected enough food to feed all 60 of the families we serve fresh meals at BOTH Thanksgiving AND Christmas! We also received enough canned goods to take us into 2023. It is wonderful to be a part of a parish whose community provides real joy around the holidays to families who struggle daily.

Our office would also like to recognize the very hardworking, kind, and spirited students from St. Mary's High School for their contribution to this drive. They really enjoyed working together as a team to serve our underserved. They worked hard over the course of our two-day event, collecting food, checking expiration dates, bagging food in preparation for distribution, and much more.

Parishioners and volunteers, please know that you are appreciated by us and, most importantly, by the clients served through our Office of Parish Social Ministry. May God's blessings be yours this Thanksgiving!

Kathleen Kosciusko Director of

Parish Social Ministry

THE ONE WHO IS GRACIOUS TO THE POOR LENDS TO THE LORD, AND THE LORD WILL REPAY HIM FOR HIS GOOD

Thanksgiving Drive-thru

THANKS TO ALL FOR A SUCCESSFUL

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.

OCIA and Adult Faith Formation

Sister Teresa

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.

The Schools of Saint Mary

St. Mary’s High School Gaels Ink National Letters of Intent

Four student-athletes from the Saint Mary’s College Preparatory High School Class of 2023 announced their college destinations on Thursday, November 10, 2022, during a ceremony held at the school. Three members of the reigning New York State AA Girls Basketball Championship team – the Lady Gaels, held center court in their home gymnasium, Immaculata Hall. A star player on the school’s rising baseball team also joined the ceremony.

With their parents, extended family members, friends, coaches, teammates, and school administrators present for the celebration, the athletes addressed the guests. They spoke about their achievement, thanked God for the gift of their talents, and recognized the school and all who helped them reach this exciting moment. Each announced where they would pursue post-secondary degrees while playing NCAA Division I collegiate sports next year. With their parent’s blessings, each signed their National Letters of Intent.

Congratulations to these student-athletes on their success. We look forward to witnessing their upcoming seasons with the Gaels and following them well into their futures. May God bless them along this incredible journey!

Taryn Barbot (Floral Park), College of Charleston - Basketball

Taylor Barbot (Floral Park), College of Charleston - Basketball

Tara Murray (Deer Park), Merrimack College - Basketball

Jesiah Carpenter (Brooklyn), University of Maryland, Baltimore County - Baseball

PHOTOS BY G. SHEMITZ FOR THE OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS. FOR PERMISSION TO REPRINT, PLEASE CONTACT ESYMMONS@STMARY.WS.

Way to go, Gaels!

FIRST HONORS

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

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

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

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

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

NICHOLAS CRUZ-BAIER

DYLAN CURRAN

ZION DENIS

AVA DOBASH GRACE ENGLISH

NATALIA GRAHAM

HANNA KOLJENOVIC

LARRY LADOUCEUR

AUDRA LEDWITH

SKY PRIESTER

RICARDO RAMOS

OMER SADDLE

ABIGAIL WARNER

RYAN WERNER

GRADE 9

KENNEDY ARTEMUS MADISON CASARES

EVAN CUSICK

CHRISTOPHER D’AMATO

ROHAN DANIEL

NATASHA FERNANDEZ

SEAN FLANNERY

ANDREW HARFORD

SETH HELLMAN

DAVID HINOJOSA

NICHOLAS MONTES

PAUL MOORE

ANNIKA PACHECO

KEIRA TATJE

TRISTAN THOMPSON TAINO VEGA

Hope. Love. Joy. Peace.

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.

These are the gifts of the Advent season. The gifts you help share here in our community, throughout the year, with your thoughtful stewardship.

Advent is a meaningful time to reflect on your generosity. One special way to give is eGiving. It can simplify your stewardship and provide steady, consistent support to the parish – so we can be ready with programs, services, and ministries for church families and those in our community. Your recurring gifts will sustain our parish, even if you need to miss a Sunday service. It’s easy to get started. Here are the ways to sign up:

• VISIT https://membership.faithdirect.net/NY281

• CALL Customer Service at 866-507-8757

• Scan the QR code above.

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?

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.

you separated or divorced, or thinking about

or divorce?

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.

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.

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.

In Session with Dr.

One thing we can count on is change. Some changes are welcomed while much of the time change is feared and avoided at all costs. You have heard people or maybe you say or think:

I love you, but. If, only I had done this. If, only I knew this.

I know these previous statements sound familiar. When we put the but in our thinking, we are working from our thoughts of disappointment and regrets which leave us feeling angry, upset and, many times, stuck.

Let’s consider the “if’s.” When you are working with the “if’s” of life, you are operating from the wish part of our thinking or from fantasy, leaving you, many times, feeling disappointed, sad, and stuck when the “if’s” are not realized.

When you add an “and” to your thinking and speech, you are setting up a road to repair for what you didn’t do, get, or experience. You open up a possibility to realize your wishes or to change your expectations and work from a more positive outlook as to what is possible. For example: Thanksgiving is coming, but I have to see that annoying uncle who overpowers the conversation. Rather say, I have to see that annoying uncle, and I will sit as far away from him as possible, so I don’t have to be subjected to his self-centeredness. This offers you the opportunity to change your behavior by changing

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your thinking followed by planning to do a meaningful action where an experience or interaction can become more positive and hopeful. You thought about the situation and planned. You can apply this type of thinking to so many experiences and wants that you have. Get rid of the “If’s” and “but’s” and replace them with the “and,” followed by planning.

There are those times in life where all the best thinking and actions cannot help us with the dilemmas we face. If only we developed a better relationship with God who is available 24/7, we could have a resource that offers us love and support always and in all matters. There are no if’s or but’s with God. HE is always available to have a healthy relationship with you that will enhance your sense of peace and well-being.

It takes interest, time, and devotion to develop any relationship. Do you spend time in prayer with the Lord? Everyone prays in their own way. Do you attend religious services? I know that during COVID many got a bit rusty in our practice due to fear. Many have returned to Sunday Mass while some are still worshipping via the internet. The point is that you have the Lord our God as your resource when you need him. “Just ask and you will receive.”

Asking is a verb that requires action in relationship to building the bond and strength with the Lord. So, there will be no reason to say, “If only I had a relationship with the Lord, HE could help me deal with my life’s dilemmas and issues.”

Thanksgiving is here. Use the gathering or celebrating to invite the Lord into your heart and mind so as to develop your relationship with HIM

in a more meaningful way. When it comes to God, there are no buts, ifs and there are only ands as you develop your connection in whatever way you choose. We are all different in the way we pray. As the Nike commercial says, “Just Do It.” Pray!

Pray as we move into the season of Advent to set an example for those around you. If you are alone, pray to make your relationship more connected with the Lord

A Blessed and Meaningful Thanksgiving to you from the Mental Health Ministry. A prayer below to say at Thanksgiving or any time now:

Please, Dear Lord, bestow upon me and my family the attitude of gratitude. Let me grow in patience and persistence to appreciate all that we have and what we do not have. Many gifts come in the most difficult and rugged packages. Enable in each of us the ability to accept our challenges with strength, love, and peace so we can forge ahead with the love of God in our hearts and minds.

Dr. Pitta is a Clinical Psychologist and a Board-Certified Family and Marital Psychologist practicing in Manhasset and is the chair of the Mental Health Ministry of St. Mary’s. She is also the former director of the Postgraduate Training Program in Couple and Family Therapy at St. John’s University and a graduate of the Pastoral Formation Institute of Rockville Centre.

Forget If, Forget But and say “Yes”

“Ask and you will receive, and your joy will be complete.” (John 16:24)

tainted nature’s solitary boast” Celebration of Mary

Journey to the Heart of Mary through Theology, Spirituality and the Arts

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10:00 am Celebration of the Most Holy Eucharist 11:00 am Theology & Spirituality of Mary Msgr. Charles R. Fink

12:15 pm Lunch

1:15 pm Beauty of Mary Erin McAtee, Visual Artist

2:15 pm Joy of Mary Theresa Bissex Volpe

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Dear St.

This week, I visited Mrs. Barry and Mrs. Concannon’s Grade 3 catechism class. After the busy school day, students happily gathered around their table of friendship and prayer. Class began with the sharing of a special intention for someone who needs healing, love, and neighborly kindness. The children named God’s blessings using every letter of the alphabet. We reflected on the joyful anticipation of Advent and the Incarnational wonder of the child Jesus born in a humble manger. The Lord’s Prayer was said aloud with the gentle “oneness” of a family.

There was no missing Christ – He was shining in the face of every child and teacher.

May the light of Christ be with all of you, 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.

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

Mary’s Religious Education Family,

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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.

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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.