Church of Saint Mary Parish Bulletin: October 16, 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.

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

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

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

St. Mary’s Elementary School 627-0184 www.stmary11030.org

Kristen Schreiner

Principal kschreiner@stmary11030.org

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

Gerard J. Buckley

Principal gbuckley@saintmaryshs.org

From the Pastor’s Desk

Dear Parishioners,

“Will not God secure the rights of His chosen who cry to Him?” (Luke 18:6)

Widows in the Bible are usually described as poor and defenseless and are frequently mentioned with orphans because they too lack voice and resources. They are usually perceived as helpless and Scripture often uses the widow and the orphan as examples of the weakest and the ones who need God’s and OUR compassion. But this widow breaks the stereotype; she is no shrinking violet, no mute victim. She stands up boldly against the power structure and insists on justice. Why shouldn’t she? She must have known that the God of her people stood with her and empowered her to speak. She is an example for those of us gathered at worship today. We are called to be the voice of our compassionate God. We can often feel that in difficult moments God is far away from us and maybe not answering our prayers...a normal reaction in times of stress. Yet the widow is persistent and finally her prayers are answered. Patience, hope, and trust are revealed as the modes to embrace. To have patience that all will be answered in God’s time. Hope, that our voices are not going unheard by God, and trust that He will give what is truly best for us. The Psalmist today has a beautiful line of hope and direction for us:

“I lift up my eyes to the mountains; whence shall my help come?

My help is from the Lord, who made heaven and earth.”

The God we worship as Lord and Father knows our needs. He hears our cries that we make to him. The persistence of the widow is not only a reminder to “keep at” our petitions, BUT, more importantly, to LOOK to see the hand of God guiding us.

One difficutly we may experience in not sensing God’s answer to our prayers is that we look for the response to be exactly as we have presented it. God may have other plans for us. While that may be difficult to accept, the more we fight the reality, the deeper our sense of abandonment may envelop us. While there are certainly painful moments that “seem to be God’s actions” we have to remember what St. Paul tells us today in his Second Letter to Timothy: “Remain faithful to what you have learned and believed.” God gives us every good thing. God doesn’t punish or inflict pain. Rather He teaches and challenges us to find His hand which comforts in the times of trial and heals in the times of hurt. So, yes, storm heaven with your prayers, but then sit back and wait on the Lord to answer in His way and His time. While it may not always be what we exctly asked for…TRUST in God’s mercy, care, and concern for you.

October is Respect Life month and the Gospel reminds us to stand firm in a proclamation for life - all life: unborn life, the life of the terminally ill, the life of the physically and mentally challenged, the life of the elderly and yes, even the life of a murderer on death row. Our challenge is always to embrace each human life as beloved of God. That can truly be a challenge when the acts of any person are so horrific, but doesn’t Scripture remind us that God’s ways are not our ways? Something to ponder and pray about.

Next Saturday is our parish Harvest Festival. I am so happy to be able to return this wonderful family event after the COVID restrictions. I am so grateful to Kiera Walsh from our Alumni Office for the wonderful work she and the Committee have offered that will make a fun-filled day for all. Please consider a sponsorship or underwriting.

October is also the month of the Rosary. Use this powerful prayer form to bring you closer to Jesus through the intercession of Our Most Blessed Lady.

In Jesus and Mary, Queen of the Most Holy Rosary, Fr. Bob

Stewards of God’s Gifts

In today’s Gospel, Jesus teaches that persistence in prayer is important.

Living Stewardship ~ Pillar of Prayer: Do not become weary in your praying. Be persistent and trust that God will answer your prayers, for He loves and cares for you.

The collection for Sunday, October 9, 2022 amounted to $20,378.00

The collection for Sunday, October 10, 2021 amounted to $19,775.00

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

We Care for Our Parish Community

Baptism

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

Marriage

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

Children’s Education

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

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

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

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

Parish Social Ministryã

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

Youth Ministry

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

New Parishioners

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

Opportunities For Prayer

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

Masses and Special Intentions

Paul Martocci

Geralyn Gerba

Parker James Austin

Mark Stapleton

Theresa Fallon

Christine Marchese

Thomas Hyland

Estela Fernandez

Cherie Baldenko

Carol Bennett

Lisa Fontenelli

Allison Balentine

Frank Prince

Hope Della Ratta

Cheryl Levulis

Nina Marie

Maria DeAngelis

Judith Betts ’55 ’59

James McCabe Chuck Sockett Ann Pardi

Stephen Sheehan

Robert Levulis

Sandy Pittman

Jeanette Albanese Moira Feely

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

Masses for the Week

Monday, October 17th St. Ignatius of Antioch, Bishop & Martyr

Eph 2:1-10, Lk 12:13-21

9:00 AM | Suzanne Burke

Tuesday, October 18th St. Luke, Evangelist

2 Tm 4:10-17b, Lk 10:1-9

9:00 AM | Joseph Pfeuffer

Wednesday, October 19th

Ss. John de Brébeuf & Isaac Jogues, Priests, and Companions, Martyrs

Eph 3:2-12, Lk 12:39-48

9:00 AM | Michael Sangirardi

Thursday, October 20th St. Paul of the Cross, Priest Eph 3:14-21, Lk 12:49-53

7:00 AM | Anne Nolan

9:00 AM | Mabel Osso

Friday, October 21st Eph 4:1-6, Lk 12:54-59

9:00 AM | Richard Masterson

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

Saturday, October 22nd

St. John Paul II, Pope Eph 4:7-16, Lk 13:1-9

9:00 AM | Joanne Kovats

5:00 PM | Maura Molloy Thomas J. Flynn, Sr. Bertha Hannigan Margaret Murray Joan McManus Anne Nolan

Sunday, October 23rd

The Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time World Mission Sunday

Sir 35:12-14, 16-18, 2 Tm 4:6-8, 16-18, Lk 18:9-14

7:30 AM | People of the Parish

9:00 AM | Charles Vachris

10:30 AM | Frank Dagniese

12:00 Noon | Michael Scopa

Teresa Veronica Badami

John Palmer

Steven Salerno

Casey Brosokas

Cristian Caamano

On the cover: The Parable of the Persistent Widow.

Artist: Pieter de Grebber (ca. 1600-1652/3)

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.

Second Collection Next Weekend

Next Sunday, we will celebrate World Mission Sunday. Pope Francis invites the entire Church to support mission dioceses in Africa, Asia, the Pacific Islands, and parts of Latin America and Europe, where priests, religious and lay leaders serve the world’s most vulnerable communities. Please keep the Pope’s missions in your prayers and be generous in next week’s collection for the Society for the Propagation of the Faith.

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

Readings and Questions for Faith Sharing on the Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Reading I: Sirach 35:12-14, 16-18

The Lord is a God of justice, who knows no favorites.

Reading II: 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18

have competed well; I have finished the race; I have kept the faith.

Gospel: Luke 18:9-14

God, be merciful to me a sinner.’

Question for Adults:

sometimes think like the Pharisee?

become more

Question for Children:

I helping the

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.

VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED TO HELP OUT AT THE HARVEST FESTIVAL NEXT SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22nd

The Rosary Society will be responsible for the Dessert Hour after the 5:00 PM Mass. Members are needed to help with set-up/clean-up, serving, and most importantly, providing baked goods to be offered as dessert that evening (because the Rosarians’ baking skills are famous!). Please contact us at rosarysociety@stmary.ws if you are able to participate.

OCTOBER IS DEDICATED TO THE MOST HOLY ROSARY

“The Rosary is the most beautiful and the most rich in graces of all prayers; it is the prayer that touches most the Heart of the Mother of God…and if you wish peace to reign in your homes, recite the family Rosary.” - Pope Saint Pius X

Respect Life Ministry

Mom & Baby Shower a Success!

Birthright of Nassau-Suffolk is the grateful beneficiary of the many wonderful shower gifts presented by the generous parishioners of St. Mary’s. A full carload of goods included hand-made baby blankets, diapers, clothing, toiletries for moms, gift cards, and everything in between, plus a generous donation from St. Mary’s Rosary Society. A very special gift was a hand-made Christening gown that had been worn by 32 babies in one extended family in Ireland! The donor was pleased to pass it on to a mom and baby in need.

We are called to stand with moms in need is the Respect Life theme for 20222023, and the St. Mary’s Parish family really stepped up and took action.

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

Monthly Meeting — Wednesday, October 26th, at 7:00 PM, in the St. John Paul II Room of the Parish Center. 40 Days for Life Campaign — Prayerful, peaceful, loving and compassionate witness at Hempstead Planned Parenthood. (https://www.40daysforlife.com/en/hempstead)

Please consider participating … and bring friends! For more information about St. Mary’s Respect Life Ministry, email RespectLife@StMary.ws

Parish Social Ministry

The Parish Social Ministry Office is Closed for Renovation

The Parish Social Ministry Office is temporarily closed for renovations. However, we are continuing to work from an offsite location. If you are in need of food assistance, please leave a voicemail at 516-365-2705. We will return your call within one to two business days. If you have a food donation, please place it in the blue bin in the south vestibule of the church. Thank you for your understanding.

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

Peanut Butter

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

Society of St. Vincent de Paul

We invite new members to join us at our next meetings: Tuesday, November 1st and Tuesday, December 13th at 7:00 PM in the Marian Room.

In the Gospel today Jesus tells his disciples to pray always without becoming weary., indeed our prayer must always be an expression of our love for God, our family, our world, and especially for the suffering poor. 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 516746-8250. Thank you for your continued support.

to you, our generous parishioners, for supporting our Conference in the Annual Walk for the Poor

Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion (EM) or a Lector?

The Diocese of Rockville Centre has announced Fall Training Dates and Locations Please Note: Only candidates recommended by the Pastor are eligible for the training

Send an email to Fr. Bob at pastor@stmary.ws to tell him of your interest in becoming an EM and/or Lector and give the date and location of the training session(s) you prefer

For Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, Part A* and Lectors

Tuesday, October 25th - St. Elizabeth in Melville - 7:00 - 10:00 PM

For Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, Part A* Saturday, October 29th - St. Rosalie in Hampton Bays - 9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon

Saturday, November 5th - St. Paul the Apostle in Brookville - 9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon

For Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, Part B* (presented in conjunction with Catholic Health)

Saturday, October 29th - St. Rosalie in Hampton Bays - 1:00 - 4:00 PM**

Tuesday, November 15th - St. Elizabeth in Melville - 6:30 - 9:30 PM

Saturday, November 19th - St. Paul the Apostle in Brookville - 9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon

*Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion, Part A Training - This “BASIC” training is required of all those beginning as Ministers. Those wish to minister in hospitals, nursing homes, eldercare facilities, and to the homebound are required to attend Part B Training in addition to BASIC Training. BASIC Training must be taken before the Part B Training. If you have taken the Part A Training only in the past, but would now like to serve in hospitals, etc. you should indicate your interest in EM Part B Training only. Questions about EM training and service may be directed to Jane Clifford, Coordinator of EMs at St. Mary’s, at bulletin@stmary.ws.

**This is the first time we are offering Part A and Part B on the SAME day. Those who attend Part A in the morning are welcome to bring lunch or leave for lunch and return for the 1pm Part B session. Only those preregistered for part B will be allowed to stay for this second session.

Lector training may be taken by both new and experienced lectors. Questions about serving as a Lector at St. Mary’s may be directed to Rich Bentley, Coordinator of Lectors at St. Mary’s, at RBentley@downstate.edu.

Liturgical Ministry Are You Interested in Serving St. Mary’s as an

Activity Bracelets

Saturday, October 22, 2022

Denihan Field at Marist Hall

- 8:00 PM

the Church at

PM

UNDERWRITING OPPORTUNITIES

ROCK CLIMBING WALL $1,500

BEER & WINE GARDEN* $1,000

INFLATABLE RIDES & BINGO $750

FACE PAINTING & DUNK TANK $500

ARTS & CRAFTS AND CARNIVAL BOOTHS $250

Bracelets

KIDDIE STRIKER AND FOOTBALL TOSS $100

Bracelet

21+ Beer & Wine Garden @ 6 PM*

After the 5:00 pm Mass, the Harvest Festival tent will be open to adults 21+ only. We will serve beer and wine (on-the-house!) and the food trucks will be open for the purchase of dinner! Children will have the opportunity to enjoy games and activities on Denihan Field led by our our High School students and faculty.

the “Give Tab” on www.saintmarysmanhasset.org for online sponsorship and underwriting opportunities, activity bracelets, and list of activities. The names of all sponsors and underwriters will be included on the event signage displayed at the Harvest Festival and in the Parish Bulletin. Thank you for your generous support!

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

The Fr. WIlliam A. Daly Columbiettes Invite You to A Fun Evening of Bingo

Friday, November 4th, at 7:00 PM

St. Aloysius Church Parish Center 592 Middleneck Road, Great Neck (Parish Center is behind the church and is wheelchair accessible) Cost is $10.00 includes 1 bingo packet Additional cards will be available for purchase 16 and older, please.

CASH Prizes

50/50 and Lottery Tree Raf e Holiday Boutique

Snacks, Dessert, Coffee/Tea will be served or feel free to bring your own.

Seating is limited.

Must RSVP with payment by October 28th. Checks payable to Fr. William A. Daly Columbiettes Send your Name, Address, Phone No., Number of reservations to St. Aloysius Church, Attn: Sara, 592 Middleneck Road, Great Neck, NY 11023

The Knights of Columbus First Annual Diaper Drive

Through October 16th

The Knights of Columbus Fr. William A. Daly Council #2122 is holding its First Annual Diaper Drive to support the Gianna Center for Women’s Health. Until October 16th, there are boxes in the south lobby to collect diapers, new or slightly used baby blankets, baby bottles, unopened formula, and baby wipes. This is in conjunction with the KofC new program “Aid and Support After Pregnancy”(ASAP). The Knights thank you for your continued support.

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.

Knights of Columbus

Father William A.

S.J.

The Knights will be accepting new and gently used winter coats, jackets, gloves, mittens, scarves, hats, and the like. Boxes will be set up in the south lobby of the church. The Knights would like to thank everyone in advance for their continued generosity.

For rather large donations, please call Tom Mayerhauser at 516-852-0812.

What is the Silver Circle Membership Program?

• A fundraiser that raises

Fund. How much

• Memberships are $25.00

may purchase as many as you like. Why should I join?

• In addition to supporting the IHM Sisters, you have 324 chances to win prizes

from $50.00 to $1,000.00. When are the prize

• Drawings are held from

each

What are the other member

• You are

monthly Mass

June 2023 on the third

our benefactors and are able to

the IHM Sisters. Please know how grateful we are for all that you do for us!

the daily works

with the following information to: Sr. Sandra McMahon, IHM, St. Mary’s Convent, 1320 Northern Blvd., Manhasset, NY 11030

To join: please send $25.00

Name:

GIFT MEMBERSHIP

Name:

Please make checks payable to: Sisters of IHM

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

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

After the Opening Prayer, children will be 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.

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.

Next Altar Server Training

Monday, October 17th, at 5:00 PM in the Church

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

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,

First Time

Daniel Campana and Britnee Firzol St. Elizabeth of Hungary, St. Joseph, Melville, NY King’s Park, NY

Robert Emilio and Aileen Cooke

St. Mary, St. Frances de Chantel, Manhasset, NY Wantagh, NY

Second Time

Christopher Broderick and Erin Moran

St. Dominic, St. Mary, Oyster Bay, NY Manhasset, NY

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.

Bread & Wine

are offered this week in loving memory of Suzanne Burke

OCIA and Adult Faith Formation

OCIA Is Here Waiting for You!

There are still no candidates or catechumens for our OCIA Program. However, the webinars chosen by the NCCB for the presenters and leadership of the programs are in full swing. Coming up is a session on the revised National Statutes.

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.

Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

More Prayers for Adoration

Mighty Warrior, I thank You for this special period. We gather with hearts of adoration. We continually devote ourselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, and to the breaking of bread and to prayer. Lord, we devote ourselves to the partaking of Your body and of Your blood as the Scriptures encourage us to. We partake in this so that we appreciate the fact that we have life in You, only by Your selfless sacrifice, Amen. (Acts 2:42)

Holy God, I pray that day by day we continue with one mind in the church, and break bread from house to house. Let the Eucharist be an occasion that unites us as we reflect on the sacrifice that You made for us. Let us come together with gladness and sincerity of heart, praising You for all that You have done for us. We thank You for loving us so much that You gave Your only Son for us, Amen. (Acts 2:46-47)

Awesome God, the cup of blessing that we bless at the Lord’s Supper is a sharing in the blood of Christ. The bread that we break is a sharing of the body of Christ. Since there is one bread, we believers who are many, are united into one body, for we all partake of the one bread which represents the body of Christ. We thank You for Your body and we thank You for Your blood that unites us, Amen. (1 Corinthians 10:16-17)

Music Ministry

Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament with Benediction Mondays

3:00 - 5:00 PM

The Time Has Come For Singing

St. Mary’s Adult Choir has resumed rehearsals on Wednesdays at 7:30 PM in the church. We are happy to likewise welcome them back to providing music for the 10:30 AM Sunday liturgies. The choir plays an essential and significant role in many liturgies throughout the year. We wish to encourage any one in the parish to join this special ministry. No special music skills are needed.

If you are interested, please email our Director of Music, Robert Levulis, at: RLevulis@Stmary.ws. Please consider this wonderful ministry as a way to contribute to the prayer and liturgical life of our parish.

Mass Intentions Book for

January 1, 2023 - March 31, 2023

opened on Tuesday, October 11, 2022.

Please note our policy whereby you will be able to reserve only two Masses during the rst two weeks of the opening of the Mass Intentions Book for the rst quarter of 2023. After that time, you may reserve any additional Masses for the period. Mass intentions may be requested in person at the Parish Of ce, Monday through Friday, 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM, or call (516-627-0385) or email (information@ stmary.ws) for other options.

North Shore Hospital in Manhasset Needs Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion

If interested, Please contact their Volunteer Office at 516-562-4947

All Souls Day is

Wednesday, November 2nd Masses

9:00 AM

7:00 PM

At the 7:00 PM Mass all those who died over the past year will be especially remembered. All parishioners are invited to attend, especially those whose relatives passed away since November 1, 2021 even if their Mass of Christian Burial or Memorial was not celebrated at St. Mary’s.

A Novena of Masses will be offered for All Souls Day. Those wishing to remember their beloved dead in our nine days of Masses should fill out the envelopes found in your packets and drop them off in the collection baskets or at the Parish Office. Additional envelopes may be found at the doors of the church. Please submit the names of those you wish to be included in the All Souls Novena of Masses by

Wednesday, November 2nd.

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?

marriage-saving weekend is coming to the Metro/New York Area:

4-6

The Retrouvaille Program helps couples through difficult times in their marriages. directly and confidentially to someone who can help, or to register, contact:

Long Island/Metro Retrouvaille is a 5013c non-profit, peer ministry. Couples of all faiths, or no faith, are encouraged to attend, and no one is ever turned away for lack of funds.

Retrouvaille

vi – French for rediscover)

No Marriage is Beyond Hope

Serra for Priestly