CHURCH of SAINT MARY
The Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time November 5, 2023 Reverend Father Robert A. Romeo | Pastor Reverend Father Dominik Wegiel | Parochial Vicar Reverend Father Rafal Borowiejski | Parochial Vicar Reverend Father Edward Obi, MSP | Parochial Vicar
1300 Northern Boulevard | Manhasset, New York 11030 516 627 0385 | Fax 516 627 6070 www.saintmarysmanhasset.org
Parish Mission Statement We, the community of Saint Mary’s, Manhasset, building on our rich heritage of Catholic faith and tradition, center ourselves in the Eucharist and honor God in proclaiming the Good News of Jesus Christ. Guided by the Holy Spirit, we seek to be the presence of Christ through our liturgical, educational and social ministries. We dedicate our time, talent and treasure to the service of all as we build the kingdom of God in our world. We commit to this mission in the name of Jesus Christ.
Church of Saint Mary 1300 Northern Boulevard Manhasset, New York 11030 (516) 627-0385 Fax (516) 627-6070 www.saintmarysmanhasset.org
Schedule of Masses Thursday 7:00 AM (when school is in session) Monday–Friday 9:00 AM Saturday 9:00 AM, 5:00 PM Sunday 7:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 10:30 AM, 12:00 Noon
PARISH DIRECTORY Pastoral Staff Rev. Fr. Robert A. Romeo Pastor 627-0385 | ext. 1004 pastor@stmary.ws Rev. Fr. Dominik Wegiel Parochial Vicar 627-0385 | ext. 1006 frdominik@stmary.ws Rev. Fr. Rafal Borowiejski Parochial Vicar
Sacrament of Penance
Rev. Fr. Edward Obi, MSP Parochial Vicar
Saturdays from 4:00-4:45 PM and by appointment. Please call 627-0385.
Parish Staff
Anointing of the Sick The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick is celebrated in the Chapel on the second Sunday of the month following the 10:30 AM Mass. If you are unable to come to Church, please call the Parish Office to make arrangements for Anointing or to receive the Eucharist.
Parish Office 627-0385 | Fax 627-6070 Monday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Tuesday - Friday 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM Saturday - (phone only) 10:00 AM–1:30 PM Sunday 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM E-mail: information@stmary.ws
Parish Social Ministry 365-2705 Monday-Wednesday-Thursday 11:00 AM-3:00 PM E-mail: socialmin@stmary.ws St. Vincent de Paul Society: svdp@stmary.ws
Religious Education 627-4028 Monday 12:00 Noon-8:00 PM Wednesday 9:00 AM–5:00 PM Tuesday and Thursday 9:00 AM–6:00 PM Closed on Friday
Jane Clifford Bulletin Editor bulletin@stmary.ws 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 Jennifer LaChance Office Manager 627-0385 information@stmary.ws Daniel Maimone Music Director 627-0385 | ext. 1021 dmaimone@saintmarysmanhasset.org Vanessa Quiros Parish Office 627-0385 vquiros@stmary.ws Sr. Teresa Raftery, IHM Adult Faith Formation 627-0385 | ext. 1010 traftery@stmary.ws
The Schools of Saint Mary Nursery through 12th Grade Very Rev. Dom Elias Carr, Can. Reg., Ph.D. President
627-2711 president@stmary.ws Norma Ragalli Stafford Director of Admissions 627-2711 | ext 1084 nstafford@stmary.ws Edward Short Vice President of Development 627-2711 | ext 1120 eshort@stmary.ws Eileen M. Symmons ’82, ’86 Director of Communications 627-2711 esymmons@stmary.ws Kiera Gmelich Walsh Director of Alumni and Parent Relations 627-2711 | ext. 1162 kwalsh@stmary.ws Sarah de Venoge Griffin ’02, ’06 Liaison for School Relations sgriffin@saintmarysmanhasset.org St. Mary’s Elementary School 627-0184 www.stmary11030.org Theresa A. Kemp Principal tkemp@stmary11030.org St. Mary’s High School 627-2711 www.saintmaryshs.org Gerard J. Buckley Principal gbuckley@saintmaryshs.org
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Masses and Special Intentions Mason Donna Chesney Tom Francess Erica Klock Gabriel Romeo Jacob Rivera Helen Kennedy Jaxson Rivera Theresa Fallon Ann Shields Ronald Grubert Christine Marchese Jane Hone Anna Forte Maria DeAngelis Mickey Kennedy Dr. Michael O’Grady Marguerite Barone Sarah Horsham Gladys Jean Vincent Nicky Nina Principe Douglas Martocci, Sr. O’Donnell Katharine Whelan Laarni Melliza Carol Furciato Names will remain on the list for three months. Please email bulletin@stmary.ws if you would like to continue with the listing.
Horner, Brian G., 1stLt, USMC Howard, Edward, PV2, USA Hussey, James M., GySgt, USMC Jones, Scott B., LT, USN Jones, Katherine L., LTJG, USN Kennedy, Michael, Col, USAF LaManna, Vincent S., Jr., PVT, USA Landolphi, Michael, ENS, USN Lanza, Anthony E., LtCol, USMC Madden, Michael E., Major, USAF Major, A. Edward, III, LTC, 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 Saville, John A., ENS, 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
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 Arnoux, Seraph, PFC, USA 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 Collins, Matthew, LT, USN Fontanetta, Joseph, Maj, USMC Hannan, Jack, ENS, USN Hayes, Andrew, Capt, USMC Hernandez, Steven, SSgt, USAF Higgins, James, GySgt, USMC Hilton, Justin, SGT, USA Hilton, Nathaniel, SGT, USA 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.
Masses for the Week Monday, November 6th Rom 11:29-26, Lk 14:12-14 9:00 AM | All Souls’ Day Novena Tuesday, November 7th Rom 12:5-16b, Lk 14:15-24 9:00 AM | All Souls’ Day Novena Wednesday, November 8th Rom 13:8-10, Lk 14:25-33 9:00 AM | All Souls’ Day Novena Thursday, November 9th The Dedication of the Lateran Basilica Ez 47:1-2, 8-9, 12, 1 Cor 3:9c-11, 16-17, Jn 2:13-22 7:00 AM | Richard Masterson 9:00 AM | All Souls’ Day Novena 7:00 PM | Knights of Columbus Annual Memorial Mass Friday, November 10th St. Leo the Great, Pope & Doctor of the Church Rom 15:14-21, Lk 16:1-8 9:00 AM | All Souls’ Day Novena Saturday, November 11th St. Martin of Tours, Bishop Rom 16:3-9, 16, 22-27, Lk 16:9-15 9:00 AM | Janet Rohan 5:00 PM | Gennaro F. Parrella Domenica Russo Arthur Hedberg, Sr. Thomas J. Flynn, Sr. Provvidenza Asaro Kenneth R. O’Brien Miriam Richardson Sunday, November 12th The Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Wis 6:12-16, 1 Thes 4:13-18, Mt 25:1-13 7:30 AM | Ellen Coughlin 9:00 AM | Christine Louise Hall 10:30 AM | People of the Parish 12:00 Noon | David Kucharczyk Seamus Patrick Gray Griffin Carter Crowley Billy Morrison Rachel Elliott Carmine DiDonato Julie Kim
Cover: Veneration of Mary by Saints. Artist: Gaspard de Crayer (1584-1669).
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Stewards of God’s Gifts In today’s Gospel, Jesus calls us to be humble and not proud like the Pharisees. Living Stewardship ~ Pillar of Service: As Catholics, we are called to humble ourselves and be at the service of others. This week, take time out of your schedule to do something for someone else. Perhaps volunteer somewhere, take up someone else’s chores or just do something special for a family member.
The collection for Sunday, October 29, 2023 amounted to $22,754.00. The collection for Sunday, October 30, 2022 amounted to $21,948.00.
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.”
4:30-5:30 PM. Classes also meet on Sundays from 9:3010:20 AM for Grades 1 through 8 and on Mondays from 7:00-8:00 PM for Grades 6, 7 and 8. We also offer the option of an online home program for Grades 1 through 7. For information about Grades 1-8 call 627-4028 or email Mrs. Marie Granieri at releddirector@stmary.ws.
Parish Social Ministry We care for our sisters and brothers through our Parish Social Ministry and Food Pantry. For information call 365-2705.
Marriage Youth Ministry
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.
We reach out to our teens though our Youth Ministry Program. For information email youth@stmary.ws or visit stmarysyouth.weebly.com.
Children’s Education
New Parishioners
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.
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.
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
Opportunities For Prayer The Church is open Monday to Friday until 8:45 PM, on Saturday until the end of the 5:00 PM Mass, and on Sunday until 6:00 PM so that we may have the opportunity for quiet prayer before the Blessed Sacrament. The Miraculous Medal Novena is said each Monday following the 9:00 AM Mass. Monday to Saturday the Rosary is said following the 9:00 AM Mass. Eucharistic Adoration is held every Monday from 3:00 to 5:00 PM in the Chapel. On First Saturdays, the Scriptural Rosary is recited following the 9:00 AM Mass.
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Parish Social Ministry DRIVE-THROUGH HOLIDAY FOOD DROP MONDAY, NOVEMBER 6TH 4:00 - 8:00 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. Good Samaritan House is hosting a “drive-through 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 Monday, November 6th from 4:00 PM - 800 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 6th and 13th.)
The items we are collecting for this drive are:
Frozen Oven Stuffer Chickens* Frozen Turkeys (10-15 lbs. max) 3-8 Pound Bags of Potatoes Crescent Rolls or Biscuit Tubes Frozen Pies, Cakes, Cookies Cake, Muffin, or Brownie Mix Fresh Apples
Fresh Oranges Frozen Pounds of Butter Cans of Corn Cans of Carrots Cans of Beans Cans of Mixed Vegetables Quarts of Milk (no gallons)
*Stuffer chickens are preferred by some clients due to their size. No stuffing, gravy, canned yams, or cranberry sauce, please! 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 provide 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 2024.
Standard Pantry Non-Perishables: Cereal, Oatmeal, Soup, Tuna Fish, Beans, Baked Beans, Chef Boyardee, Pancake Mix, Syrup, Chili/Stew, Peanut Better, Jelly, Pasta, Jarred Pasta Sauce, Mac and Cheese, Instant Potatoes, Small Bags of Rice, Cake Mix, Jell-O, Crackers, Snacks, Canned Fruit, Juice, Instant Coffee, Tea. This week’s specific needs include:
Pancake Mix and Syrup, Peanut Butter, Canned Fruit, Instant Coffee, Jelly, Crackers, Cookies, Salty Snacks, Jell-O, Juice, Tea, Canned Corn
ST. MARY’S GIFT SHOP IS O P E N
on SUNDAYS
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
Gary Valenti
Readings and Questions for Faith Sharing on the Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Reading I: Wisdom 6:12-16 Resplendent and unfading is wisdom, and she is readily perceived by those who love her.
Second Time Anthony Cannatella and Alexandra Maglaras St. Mary, Westfield, NJ Manhasset, NY Third Time Kevin Grimm and Rachel Daley St. Mary, Manchester-by-the-Sea, Manhasset, NY MA Bulletin Submission Policy We welcome submissions to the weekly Bulletin. All copy and material is due by noon on Mondays preferably in electronic format - original documents, no PDFs. Photos or supporting graphics should be hi-resolution and sent via E-mail as attachments. Phone photos should be “actual size.” No copyrighted material, text or photos. The Bulletin Editor may edit submissions for content, clarity and/or size. Please E-mail your submission to bulletin@stmary.ws.
Reading II: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 For if we believe that Jesus died and rose, so too will God, through Jesus, bring with him those who have fallen asleep. Gospel: Matthew 25:1-13 “Stay awake, for you know neither the day nor the hour.” Question for Adults: How am I working to sustain my life in Christ? Question for Children: What are some things I can do to keep myself focused on Jesus?
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Let us continue to pray for a peaceful and diplomatic solution to the conflict in the Holy Land: O God, merciful and strong, who crush wars and cast down the proud, be pleased to banish violence swiftly from our midst and to wipe away all tears, so that we may all truly deserve to be called your children. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, forever and ever. Amen. - Roman Missal, Collect Prayer for In Time of War or Civil Disturbance
Altar Server Training
Continues on Monday, November 6th, at 5:15 PM in the church All children in the 4th Grade on up are welcome.
Any questions, please contact Fr. Dominik at frdominik@stmary.ws or call 516-627-0385, ext. 1006
Let the little children come to me... (Matt 19:14)
Children’s Liturgy of the Word Every Sunday at the 9:00 AM Mass
THE CHURCH OF ST. MARY, MANHASSET HISTORY ARCHIVES PROJECT
YOUR HELP IS NEEDED! At Fr. Bob’s direction, a new project has begun to update and add to the history of the parish of St. Mary, Manhasset. ALL PARISHIONERS are asked to support this endeavor, as we search for documents, photos, and other items related to events during the past 170 years of St. Mary. If you have any of the following from any event, ministry, or of any of the Schools of St. Mary’s, sharing these would be greatly appreciated: Photos Journals, Programs Announcements Newspaper articles Family remembrances Information regarding: The Elementary and High School (s) Past pastors, priests, nuns, school principals Clergy & Religious who were parish residents Knights of Columbus, Rosary Society, and other ministries Celebrations, graduations, sacraments, galas, etc. Any and all of these would be very helpful. PLEASE NOTE: Any article of information which you wish to be returned can be “digitized” (scanned) and saved, then returned to you. Please include this request with your item with the contact information for its return to you. There will be a box placed in the Parish Office to receive these valuable pieces of our parish’s history. We appreciate any aid as we look forward to the Centennial of the Elementary School (in 2026) and the Parish’s 175th Anniversary (in 2028). For more information, please contact either Mary Lou de Venoge 516-993-2706 doggonelab@msn.com or Marijo Lantier 917-496-5640 MALantier510@gmail.com
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.
IMPORTANT MEETING INFORMATION Next Rosary Society Meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 8th, at 6:00 PM. In an effort to include Rosarians who are unable to attend morning meetings due to work schedules or other commitments, we will host an evening meeting. The hope is to allow more people to attend our monthly meetings and connect more closely with fellow Rosarians. Movie night will immediately follow.
Movie Night Is Just Around the Corner - Wednesday, November 8th, at 7:15 PM. Come join your fellow Rosarians as we view the movie PRAY: The story of Patrick Peyton. Meet the man who encouraged praying the Rosary and coined the phrase, “The family that prayers together stays together.”
Calling All Elves: Your Assistance Is Needed Christmas Dinner Raffles will be sold after all Masses the weekend of November 18th and 19th. Volunteers are still needed. If you are able to assist, please email Marijo Lantier, our Christmas Dinner Chair, at malantier510@gmail.com. Raffle Gift Baskets will be wrapped on Sunday, November 19th. Please contact Marijo if you are able to assist. Raffle Gift Basket Donations Needed We are in need of donations for our raffle baskets. A list of suggested items will be emailed to all Rosarians as well as the donation solicitation letter to be used at local businesses. Donations are greatly appreciated. It is through these donations that we are able to raise money for the Rosary Society to carry out our mission. Please reach out to Marijo for best drop-off times. If you are unable to do drop-off, please email Prinzipia at pgd53@mac.com before October 31st to coordinate a pickup. Thank you in advance for your generosity. The annual Rosary Society Christmas Dinner will be held on Wednesday, December 6th. Invitations will be coming to your mailbox before the end of the month.
The Musical Rosary was held on Sunday October 29th, in honor of Our Blessed Mother. It was a beautiful, meditative event, offering peace and tranquility. Father Edward led the Rosary while Daniel Maimone and Jeremy Parker offered an especially moving version of the Glorious Mysteries in Chant. If you were unable to attend, you can view it on the Church of Saint Mary YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/live/ ayw9rCWbl3I?feature=share.
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The Daughters of Mary are a group of young women in our parish who honor the Blessed Mother. After being disbanded for about fifteen years, the Rosary Society’s “junior” group was restarted in 2022 under the supervision of past presidents Cathy Morrissey and Anne Welsh. Since its revitalization, Cathy and Erin Morrissey McNamara have lead the charge and hosted various events with the girls. This year we are pleased to announce that the group has expanded to include three groups of young ladies. The first includes the original nine girls, who have been inducted into the Rosary Society and are currently sophomores at various Catholic High Schools. The second is a new group functioning as a school club under the guidance of Sr. Mary Magdalene. It is open to all girls at St. Mary’s High School. They meet weekly on Tuesday before school in their new chapel. The third group consists of St. Mary’s Middle School girls in the 7th and 8th grades. With the support of Mrs. Kemp, Sr. Lucy will lead this group, introducing the girls to Our Blessed Mother, what the devotion entails, and how we honor her through service. This past Sunday, the Daughters of Mary honored their commitment to both prayer and service after the Noon Mass. They attended the Musical Rosary in honor of Our Blessed Mother’s special month. After the Rosary, the girls got a jump start on the Thanksgiving Food Drive by stocking up on non-perishables at King Kullen. With their donations, they were able to fill up seven bags of groceries and goodies for neighbors in need through Good Samaritan House. This year, under the guidance of Erin McNamara and Laura Sciametta, the daughters will be hosting their Lenten Soup supper on Friday, March 15, 2024. While Lent is several months away, please save the date and show your support by attending. Look out for updates after the new year. If you know of a young woman who might be interested in joining The Daughters of Mary, please send an email to rosarysociety@stmary.ws.
Champions for Charity Reminder Registration is OPEN! Shopping begins November 30th THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 30 — SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2
Please consider supporting the Rosary Society during this event. Shop Americana Manhasset and select Wheatley Plaza stores during Champions for Charity and 25% of your full-price pre-tax purchases will be donated to our charity. Remember to give your Champion Number at the time of each purchase! Visit championsforcharity.org for details.
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ST. MARY’S HIGH SCHOOL
St. Mary’s Shines at Long Island University’s “National Civics Day” On Friday, October 27, 2023, seventeen juniors and seniors from St. Mary’s participated in the “National Civics Day” sponsored by Long Island University (LIU) at their White House Replica on the Brookville campus. Among the other schools participating were St. Dominic’s High School, Islip High School, Levittown High School, Baldwin High School, Lawrence High School, Garden City High School and Locust Valley High School. Each school was required to choose a president and cabinet members and then review and decide policy for three scenarios: (i) whether to adopt geoengineering to address climate change; (ii) whether to ban TikTok for national security reasons, and (iii) whether to continue to send military aid to Ukraine in its war with Russia. To inform the students’ cabinet decision making, LIU supplied each team with even-handed, in-depth background materials.
The press release from LIU captured the uniqueness of the conference perfectly. “Students of all ages dream of becoming president of the United States one day, but few have the opportunity to sit at the resolute desk or engage in an award-winning situation room role playing experience to fully understand what it means to be president. Now you can at the White House Experience High School Showcase at Long Island University on National Civics Day!” Led by our History Department chair, Mr. Brendan Gilroy, our St. Mary’s team chose Miss Abby Guiheen SMHS ’25 as their president and discussed the pros and cons of all the scenarios before deciding on a policy for each. Once St. Mary’s policy positions were in place, Miss Guiheen presented them in a simulated press conference before all the participating schools. Fielding questions from other teams present, she defended St. Mary’s policy positions with remarkable poise and acuity. Mr. Gilroy noted that a LIU facilitator took him aside after the event and congratulated him on the impressive performance of the St. Mary’s team, telling him that “our students came better prepared than the other schools and it truly showed in how well we worked together and formulated our policies in response to the scenarios.” For Mr. Gilroy, the upshot of the day was clear: “We should all be so proud of our students for the way they handled themselves!” As we all know, there is a crying need for good civics education in our country to prepare students to exercise their civic duties responsibly. St. Mary’s is deeply grateful to LIU for giving Mr. Gilroy and his talented students the opportunity to engage in issues that have such an important impact on the interests of all Americans – and indeed all peoples from around the world. St. Mary’s prizes critical thinking and critical discourse, and both were on abundant display throughout the conference. A great learning experience was had by all!
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Parish Social Ministry FOCUS Friends Offering Care Understanding and Support WE HOPE YOU WILL JOIN US FOR OUR ANNUAL CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON Friday, December 1st Where: North Hempstead Country Club Time: 12:00 Noon Reservations $65.00 per person Raffles and Prizes Chairpersons: Esther Markiewicz and William Urig Kindly RSVP by November 13th Make checks payable to: St. Mary’s Parish Social Ministry 1300 Northern Blvd. Manhasset, New York 11030 Attention: FOCUS Luncheon Name Telephone No. Special Seating Request
Society of St. Vincent de Paul In the Gospel today, we hear the good news that when we keep our focus on God and serve one another, God exalts us! As you place your gift in the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Poor Box, please say a special prayer for the poor who have no one to pray for them. 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.
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Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament To the Eucharistic Heart of Jesus Heart of Jesus in the Eucharist, I adore You. Sweet Companion of our exile, I seek You. Holy God become man, I beat with Your Heart. Eucharistic Heart of Jesus, solitary, abandoned, humiliated, cursed, despised, outraged, ignored by men, have mercy on us. Lover of our hearts, pleading for Your beloved, patiently waiting for us, eager to hear our confidences, desirous of our devotion, have mercy on us. Heart of grace, silent and wishing to speak, Refuge of the hidden life, Sharer of the secrets of union with God, Eucharistic Heart of Jesus, have mercy on us.
Exposition and Adoration Jesus, Victim, I want to comfort You. of the Blessed Sacrament I unite myself with You. with Closing Benediction I offer myself in union with You. Mondays 3:00 - 5:00 PM I count myself as nothing before You. in the Church I desire to forget myself and think only of You, to be forgotten and rejected for love of You, not to be understood, not to be loved, except by You. I will hold my peace that I may listen to You. I will forsake myself in order to be lost in You. Grant that I may quench Your thirst for my salvation, Your burning thirst for my sanctification, and that, being purged, I may give You a true and pure love. I no longer want to deny Your expectations. Take me. I give myself to You. I entrust to You all my actions and thoughts -- my mind, that You may enlighten it, my heart, that You may fill it, my will, that You may establish it, my soul and body, that You may feed and sustain them. Eucharistic Heart of Jesus, Whose Blood is the life of my soul, may it no longer be I who live, but You alone Who lives in me.
A Eucharistic Prayer Heavenly Father, increase our faith in the Real Presence of Your Son Jesus Christ in the Holy Eucharist. We are obliged to adore Him, to give Him thanks and to make reparation for sins. We need your peace in our hearts and among nations. We need conversion from our sins and the mercy of Your forgiveness.
A Prayer to our Eucharistic Lord Hail to thee, true body born From Virgin Mary’s womb! The same that on the cross was nailed And bore for man the bitter doom. Thou, whose side was pierced and flowed Both with water and with blood; Suffer us to taste of thee, In our life’s last agony. O kind, O loving one! O sweet Jesus, Mary’s Son!
RCIA and Adult Faith Formation Do You Know Someone Who Would Like to Become Catholic? Do You Need to Complete Your Sacraments of Initiation? This year we have one candidate for the RCIA process. She is already negotiating the Missalette as she attends Sunday Mass and responding with enthusiasm to her weekly lessons on the teachings of the Church. The Sunday Program explains and reflects on the readings of the Mass of the day and at the same time she is learning about the Bible. Know anyone who would like to join her? There’s still plenty of room at the table. Sister Teresa can be contacted about our RCIA and other Adult Faith Formation programs at 516-627-0385, ext. 1010. Her office hours are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM and other times by appointment.
Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time “Share the Gospel and share your very selves as well.” 1 Thessalonians 2:8-9: “With such affection for you, we were determined to share with you not only the gospel of God, but our very selves as well, so dearly beloved had you become to us. You recall brothers and sisters, our toil and drudgery. Working night and day in order not to burden any of you, we proclaimed to you the gospel of God. As a couple, you can proclaim the Gospel of God and share your very selves with one another. Attending a Worldwide Marriage Encounter can make your marriage even better. Check out a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Experience. You can find one by looking up WWME.org. Some of the dates to sign up are: November 10-12, 2023 in Huntington, NY (Immaculate Conception Seminary)
Knights of Columbus Father William A. Daly S.J. Council #2122 Coat Drive November 4 - November 19 The Knights are accepting new and gently used winter coats, jackets, gloves, mittens, scarves, and hats. Boxes are set up in the south lobby of the church. The Knights would like to thank everyone in advance for their continued generosity in support of the Knights of Columbus charitable works. For rather large donations, please call Tom Mayerhauser at 516-852-0812.
January 21-23, 2024 in Huntington, NY February 9-11, 2024 in Huntington, NY Worldwide Marriage Encounter sponsors a variety of in-person and virtual marriage experiences, some on weekends and some on seven weekdays. Couples explore their relationship with each other, God, and the Church. Registration is limited; there is a $100 application fee. For more information or to apply, call Kevin & Regina Hickson at 631-486-8607 or https://wwmenyli.org/.
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
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Welcome New Parishioners We welcome those who registered in our parish during October, 2023. Mr. Louis Grassi Mr. & Mrs. Marius Smyth and Family Mr. & Mrs. Paul Nicosia and Family Mr. & Mrs. Salvatore Croce and Family Mr. & Mrs. Jonathan Amani and Family Mr. Nikolaos Galanis & Ms. Katelyn Boudreau and Family
Baptisms We welcome those who were baptized during the month of October, 2023. Leo Constantinides Bella Ainsley Jia Luke Anthony Scauzillo Harrison James Mercurio Grace Yaghoubi Buffa
Purgatorial Society The following names have been enrolled in our Purgatorial Society beginning November 1, 2023. Juan DeDios Velasco John C. Turata Maria Julia & Manuel Ignacio Martin Gately Josephine Arkwright
Brian S. Jones Maria Elisa Liberatoscioli Louis E. Serrapica Frank Dunroe