Church of Saint Mary Parish Bulletin: October 1, 2023

CHURCH of SAINT MARY

The Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

October 1, 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

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

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 - (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

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

Rev. Fr. Edward Obi, MSP Parochial Vicar

Parish Staff 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

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 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

From the Pastor’s Desk

Dear Parishioners, “Even when you saw this, you did not believe.” (Matthew 21:32)

In our Gospel today, Jesus teaches us through the parable of the two sons. This parable is about two brothers whose father asks them to go work in his vineyard. One son tells his father that he will go as he is told, but decides against it. The other son first responds that he will not go, but ends up following his father’s will and works all day among the vines. Jesus asks the crowd, “Which of the two did the will of the father?” The answer is, of course, clear: the one who actually did the work, though initially refused to do.

Jesus speaks these words at a critical point in His ministry, the final days of His life. Jesus goes into Jerusalem and even the Temple where the leaders were waiting for a valid reason to have Him arrested. Jesus teaches in the courtyard of the Temple right under the nose of the leaders He criticizes. They become outraged at His “insolence” and challenge Him to explain by what authority He is teaching. Jesus replies by using one of His favorite techniques, a hypothetical story to “trap” people into uncomfortable admissions.

This parable is an indictment of the religious leaders who loudly and publically proclaim themselves as followers of God, but who, in secret, are selfish, judgmental, and lacking in the love with which the vineyard of God must be tended. Their lack of true piety makes it impossible for them to truthfully and accurately accomplish the spiritual work to which they are called. They have become not instruments and bridges to the God of mercy, but rather hindrances as they place burdens on others.

In our work and personal relationships, we are reminded that actions speak louder than words. Many organizations have mission statements declaring that their top aims are customer service, product quality, civic integrity, putting their people first, and the like. Yet, we still can encounter in these companies poor service, quality, integrity, and employee relations. Individuals may do the same thing, extolling their plans, yet failing to implement them. Organizations and individuals falling into this trap may have good intentions, and they may not recognize that they are failing to live up to their rhetoric. Workplaces need both effective systems for implementing their mission and goals, and impartial monitoring systems to give unvarnished feedback.

The same should be true for us as believers. Our lives and certainly our presence in Church should bear witness to our own mission statement. It presumes that we are followers of Jesus and hence ones who live in truth the way of Jesus. A response that, at times, we may not live as we should.

The response of both sons is probably more common than we like to admit. I don’t think it makes us evil or even “bad” Christians. It may mean that, at times, we are weak or even prideful. I dare say that in the end most of us, like the good son, turn back to God and do what is expected of us. A good reminder can be found in the words today of St. Paul: “Do nothing out of selfishness or out of vainglory; rather, humbly regard others as more important than yourselves, looking out for the interests of others.” A mindset of service can be a great assistance in keeping us on the path of our own spiritual mission as tenders and workers in the vineyard. We sin, certainly, but God doesn’t leave us in our own muck. He has given us the Sacrament of Reconciliation, that place that refocuses our vision again to the spiritual work of God. Ezekiel offers us powerful and hopeful words: “If the sinner turns from his sin and does what is right, he shall preserve his life, and shall live and not die.”

We know that we can recognize in our selves attributes and responses of both sons. How we live depends on which attitude, toward God and our spiritual purpose, we choose to embrace and affirm. So never despair, my dear sisters and brothers, God holds out His arms and gently calls us back to Himself.

I am pleased to announce that I have hired Daniel Maimone as the Music Director here at St. Mary’s. Danny is no stranger to St Mary’s. This was his home parish growing up and he served for many years as a cantor and substitute organist. During the COVID-19 shutdown, Dan put together a beautiful schola to sing at our live-streamed Masses. I am sure you will all join me in welcoming Dan to our staff

In Jesus, Fr. Bob

J Stewards of God’s Gifts

In today’s Gospel, Jesus talks about the importance of doing God’s will. Walk the walk, don’t just talk the talk.

Living Stewardship ~ Pillar of Service: As Catholics, we are called to put our faith in action. Put yourself at the service of others. Perhaps you have an elderly friend or family member who could use your assistance with something or you know someone who is lonely who could enjoy some company—show your Christian love to all!

The collection for Sunday, September 24, 2023 amounted to $22,753.00. The collection for Sunday, September 25, 2022 amounted to $21,331.00.

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 Ministry

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.

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Masses and Special Intentions

Donna Chesney

Erica Klock

Jacob Rivera

Jaxson Rivera

Carol Furciato

Mason

Tom Francess

Gabriel Romeo

Masses for the Week

Monday, October 2nd

The Holy Guardian Angels

Zec 8:1-8, Mt 18:1-5, 10

9:00 AM | Ellen Coughlin

Tuesday, October 3rd

Zec 8:20-23, Lk 9:51-56

Theresa Fallon

Christine Marchese

Maria DeAngelis

Marguerite Barone

Vincent Nicky

O’Donnell

Laarni Melliza

Ronald Grubert

Josephine Arkwright

Anna Forte

Dr. Michael O’Grady

Gladys Jean

Douglas Martocci, Sr.

Katharine Whelan

Helen Kennedy

Ann Shields

Jane Hone

Mickey Kennedy

Sarah Horsham

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

Michael Bavaro

Maria Josephine Gore

Jennie Wachowicz

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

9:00 AM | Manuel Liwag

Wednesday, October 4th

Ss. Francis of Assisi

Neh 2:1-8, Lk 9:57-62

9:00 AM | James McCue

Thursday, October 5th

St. Faustina Kowalska, Virgin

Blessed Francis Xavier Seelos, Priest

Neh 8:1-4a, 5-6, 7b-12, Lk 10:1-12

7:00 AM | Roseanne Wensinger

9:00 AM | Ferdinand Liwag

Friday, October 6th

St. Bruno, Priest

Blessed Marie Rose Durocher, Virgin

First Friday Bar 1:15-22, Lk 10:13-16

9:00 AM | Msgr. John McCann

Saturday, October 7th

Our Lady of the Rosary

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

Hannan, Jack, ENS, USN

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

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

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.

First Saturday Bar 4:5-12, 27-29, Lk 10:17-24

9:00 AM | Charles Vachris

5:00 PM | Al Pennisi

Grace Williams

Marie Gula

Ellen Coughlin

Anthony Spinetta

Debby D’Amore

Bruno Cappellini

Sunday, October 8th

The Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time Is 5:1-7, Phil 4:6-9, Mt 21:33-43

7:30 AM | William Krejci

9:00 AM | People of the Parish

10:30 AM | August A. Franzetta, Jr.

12:00 Noon | Peter Ernst

Michael J. Leninger

Ellen Coughlin

Patricia Mueller

John Edward Alessandria

Giuseppina Buffo

Evelyn Sullivan

Cover: Madonna and Child.

Artist: Giovanni Battista Salvi da Sassoferrato (1609-1685).

The

Gift Shop IS OPEN on

SUNDAYS

We have beautiful items for

All Occasions

The hours are after the 9:00 AM, 10:30 AM, & 12:00 Noon Masses. It is located in the Parish Ministry Center below the church.

Any inquiries, please call 526-627-0385 ext. 1033

First Time

Joseph Marin and Anne Wilder

St. Ignatius, St. Ignatius, Newton, MA Newton, MA

Second Time

Vincent Orlando and Alexandra Gioia

Sacred Heart, St. Mary, Glendale, NY Manhasset, NY

Business Owners:

Please consider advertising in our bulletin. It’s a great way to support our parish.

Call our printer, LPi at 1-800-477-4574 or visit their website www.4lpi.com for more information.

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Readings and Questions for Faith Sharing on the Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

Reading I: Isaiah 5:1-7

What more was there to do for my vineyard that I had not done?

Reading II: Philippians 4:6-9

Have no anxiety at all, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, make your requests known to God.

Gospel: Matthew 21:33-43

“The kingdom of God will be taken away from you and given to a people that will produce its fruit.”

Question for Adults:

Do I allow myself to be pruned through the regular reception of the sacraments, especially confession?

Question for Children:

How can we be “good grapes” in the Lord’s vineyard?

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Respect Life Ministry

St. Mary’s Respect Life Ministry encourages you to share in our pro-life efforts — your help is needed now more than ever! For more information about St. Mary’s Respect Life Ministry, email RespectLife@StMary.ws

T O D A Y is Respect Life Sunday

Mom & Baby Shower

Please bring unwrapped gifts for babies and new moms to the north and south vestibules of the church at all Mass times

Stand Up For Life!

Routes 110 & 25, Huntington, near Walt Whitman Mall today, Sunday, 2:00 - 3:30 PM, rain or shine Yes, just stand — it’s a powerful witness!

Welcome New Parishioners

We welcome those who registered in our parish during September, 2023. Mr. & Mrs. William Deng and Family

Baptisms

We welcome those who were baptized during the month of September, 2023.

Bella Marie Celifarco

Rhys Regis Tighe

Purgatorial Society

Leo Felipe Ortiz

Desmond Denihan Bradley

The following names have been enrolled in our Purgatorial Society beginning October 1, 2023.

Richard Glavin

Hunter Joseph Honan

Fara Vitale Milazzo

Frank Cimilucca

Maria Fernandez Lopez

Alexander Scaramucci

Next Saturday, October 7th, is First Saturday and the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary

What better way to celebrate than to participate in the First Saturday devotion here at St. Mary’s after the 9:00 AM Mass. The Essential Elements of the Devotion are:

1. Go to confession (Can be within 8 days before or after the First Saturday)

2. Receive Holy Communion

3. Pray five decades of the Rosary

4. Keep Our Lady company for 15 minutes while meditating on the mysteries of the Rosary

Parish Social Ministry

Thanks and gratitude to our generous parishioners for filling a good portion of our pantry. The items we need this week are:

Jarred Tomato Sauce

Baked Beans

Instant Coffee Ketchup

Juice

Mayonnaise

Instant Potatoes

Mixed Vegetables

Society of St. Vincent de Paul

Boxed Milk

Small Bags of Rice

Oatmeal

Laundry Detergent

THE NEXT SVDP MEETING IS WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4TH at 7:00 PM in the Saint John Paul II Room.

New members are always welcome! We invite you to explore the St. Vincent de Paul Society of St. Mary’s Church. There are no special qualifications to join, other than the desire to join with others in helping Neighbors in need. As a group, we meet monthly. Come decide for yourself if God is calling you to this special Ministry.

The Gospel today is a great example of saying, “actions speak louder than words.” As you put your gift in the Society of St. Vincent de Paul’s poor box, know that you are putting your faith into action.

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.

Children’s Liturgy of the Word

Every Sunday at the 9:00 AM Mass

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

What is it? After the Opening Prayer, children are dismissed from the church with a blessing by the priest, proceed to the chapel, hear the Sunday Readings and participate in an interactive reflection on the Gospel, all on a level that young children can understand. They return to the church at the beginning of the Creed. There is no age range and no preregistration is required.

Adults (especially catechists): We would love to have some new people get involved in this ministry. Materials and training are provided; scheduling is flexible. If interested, please contact Jane Clifford at bulletin@stmary. ws or sit in with us on Sunday.

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.

September was a busy month for our Rosarians!

Inspired by a suggestion from Toni Sanzeri, Sue Mellen organized an impromptu celebration for the Nativity of Our Blessed Mother on September 8th. Marian hymns were sung during the 9:00 AM Mass, with Fr. Bob presiding. Following the usual recitation of the daily Rosary, members of the Rosary Society hosted a simple reception in Our Lady’s honor, which included breakfast treats, a spiritual bouquet for Mother Mary, and, of course, a birthday cake!

The Ranger Rosary Group met on Wednesday, September 20th, where they packaged 720 Rosaries made by the group and shipped them to Annapolis. From there, the Rosaries will be distributed to the various branches of the military. Since our group’s inception in 2014, they have made almost 18,000 Rosaries. They would love to increase their membership and invite any parishioner interested in learning how to make Ranger Rosaries to contact Judy Iacono at jiacono1@aol.com. The next group meeting will be on January 17th at 10:00 AM in the Library.

We held our Opening Mass on September 21st, followed by lunch in the Marian room, with over 50 women in attendance. It was a great way to kick off the year and catch up with fellow Rosarians. Those in attendance had the opportunity to sing Happy Birthday to our long time Rosarian, Florence Parrella, who celebrated her 99th birthday.

October is the Month of the Holy Rosary

“With the Rosary, the Christian people sit at the school of Mary and are led to contemplate the beauty on the face of Christ and to experience the depths of His love. Through the Rosary, the faithful receive abundant grace, as though from the very hands of the Mother of the Redeemer.” - St. John Paul II, 2002, as the Year of the Rosary and addition of the Luminous Mysteries were announced.

Friday, October 7th, we celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary.

The Catholic Church dedicates the entire month of October to the Holy Rosary. This month-long observance is largely due to the liturgical feast of Our Lady of the Rosary, celebrated on October 7th. According to legend, Mary entrusted the Rosary to St. Dominic in the 13th century to aid in conflicts with the Albigensians (who held that the physical world was inherently evil). Later, the Dominican Pope, St. Pius V, extended the popularity of the Rosary by introducing this feast day in 1571. Toward the end of the 19th century, Pope Leo XIII promoted the practice of dedicating the entire month of October to the Rosary.

Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary, Pray for Us!

Friday, October 13th - Our first monthly meeting will be held in the John Paul II Room at 10:15 AM. All members are welcome. We will discuss our plans for 2023-2024 as well as discuss our annual Christmas dinner which will be held on Wednesday, December 6th. Look out for email updates in your mailbox.

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Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

Prayers for Adoration

O Lord our God, accept the fervent prayers of your people; in the multitude of your mercies look with compassion upon us and all who turn to you for help; for you are gracious, O lover of souls, and to you we give glory, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, now and forever. Amen.

ACT OF REPENTANCE

We recall that we can never be worthy of God and that his mercy is an undeserved gift. “This is love: not that we have loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as expiation for our sins” (1 John 4:10).

(You can choose to make an examination of conscience, recalling specific sins and asking for God’s forgiveness and healing.)

O my God, I repent of all my sins from my heart, and I detest them, not only because I deserve the just penalties, but most of all because I have offended you, the highest Good who are worthy to be loved above all things. Therefore, I firmly propose, by the help of your grace, not to sin again and to flee near occasions of sin. Amen. (from the Rite of Penance)

PRAYER

HYMN

Jesus, the very thought of thee With sweetness fills the breast; But sweeter far thy face to see, And in thy presence rest. No voice can sing, no heart can frame, Nor can the memory find A sweeter sound than thy blest Name, O Savior of mankind!

O hope of every contrite heart, O joy of all the meek, To those who fall, how kind thou art! How good to those who seek! All those who find thee find a bliss Nor tongue nor pen can show; The love of Jesus, what it is, None but his loved ones know. Jesus, our only joy be thou, As thou our prize will be; Jesus, be thou our glory now, And through eternity.

- Jesu dulcis memoria, St. Bernard of Clairvaux, tr. Edward Caswall, 1849

O God, who established your only-begotten Son as the Savior of mankind and decreed that he be called Jesus, mercifully grant that we who venerate his Name on earth may also behold his face in heaven. Grant this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

RCIA and Adult Faith Formation

If the answer is “yes” or perhaps even “maybe,” please call Sister or come into the parish office to make an appointment. Sister will be happy to explain the process by which we bring adults into the Church or help them to complete their Sacraments of Initiation.

The Schools of Saint Mary

First Grade Explores Engineering and Design

The process of engineering and design starts with identifying a problem and conducting research to evaluate the situation. Mrs. Haggerty taught first-grade students about the process, and they were tasked with creating solutions to prevent headphones from getting tangled. Working in pairs, they followed the steps to resolve the issue. Way to go first graders!

Senior Named Commended Student in National Merit Scholarship Program

High School Principal Mr. Gerard J. Buckley announced this past week that Leigh Dubois ’24 has been named a Commended Student in the 2024 National Merit Scholarship Program. A letter of commendation from St. Mary’s and the National Merit Scholarship Corporation, which conducts the program, was presented to Leigh. The Commended Students place among the top 50,000 students who entered the 2024 competition by taking the 2022 preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship qualifying test. “Those being named Commended Students have demonstrated outstanding potential for academic success,” commented a spokesperson for NMSC. “These students represent a valuable national resource; recognizing their accomplishments, as well as the key role their schools play in their academic development, is vital to the advancement of educational excellence in our nation. We hope that this recognition will help broaden their educational opportunities and encourage them as they continue their pursuit of academic success.” Congratulations, Leigh! We know that great things are in store for your future.

Sunrise Breakfast Held for Class of 2024

The Class of 2024 did not let the rain dampen their opening of school celebration. The annual Senior Sunrise Breakfast took place early last Monday morning. Despite the weather preventing what is typically an outdoor event to view the sunrise over Marist Hall, students and teachers gathered in the cafeteria to share breakfast and a mutual excitement for the upcoming year. Thank you to all who helped to continue this tradition for our senior class. We know it's going to be a great year!

Mr. Gerard J. Buckley proudly stands with Miss Leigh Dubois ’24 after presenting her with the Letter of Commendation from St. Mary’s and the Commended Student Certificate from the National Merit Scholarship Program.

FR. WILLIAM A. DALY COUNCIL #2122

SECOND ANNUAL

Diaper Drive

The Fr. William Daly Council #2122 will be collecting diapers, baby formula, blankets and such for the ASAP Program (Aid & Support After Pregnancy). This collection will coincide with Respect Life Month starting October 7-22. Boxes will be in the south lobby of the Church. Please contact Thomas Mayerhauser at 516-852-0812 with any questions. Thank you for your generosity!

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

Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

”Be united in heart with one another.”

Phillipians 2:1-2 “If there is any encouragement in Christ, any solace in love, any participation in the Spirit, any compassion and mercy, complete my joy by being of the same mind, with the same love, united in heart, thinking one thing.” Ask the Lord to help your marriage be united in heart with one another. Check out a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Experience. You can find one by looking up WWME.org. Some of the dates to sign up are:

October 16-November 6, 2023, Virtual (Monday/ Wednesday evenings)

October 20-22, 2023 in Barre, Vermont (St. Monica/St. Michael)

November 10-12, 2023 in Huntington, NY (Immaculate Conception Seminary)

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/.

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

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You can make a difference in the lives of those around us by making a gift to this year’s Catholic Ministries Appeal Every Gift Counts!

A gift of $25 may help pay the gas for a Meals-On-Wheels van to deliver food for a day.

A gift of $50 from an emergency fund may help pay the electric bill in a cold winter month for a family in need.

A gift of $100 may help care for a new Mom get the guidance she needs through Regina Maternity Management Services.

A gift of $250 may help subsidize a home for an adult who is developmentally disabled.

A gift of $1,000 may help support a Seminarian’s education.

Because of you, every year we serve more than 600,000 people in our Long Island Community. This support enables our children to continue to receive the gift of spiritual formation, sacramental preparation, and quality education. It allows seminarians and lay leaders to fulfill their calling to serve the community. With your support, Catholic Charities can maintain its services for the poor and disadvantaged, and we can continue to reach out to our young people and others to find the best ways to guide and pass on our faith from generation to generation.

For more information about the Catholic Ministries Appeal, please visit https://www.drvc.org/donate/cma/or call 516 678 5800 ext. 296.

Make checks payable to: Catholic Ministries Appeal

Parish __________________________________ Pledge: $_______

Name ___________________________________ Down payment: $_______

Address__________________________________

City, State, Zip: _________________________________________________________

Phone: ________________________ Signature: ____________________________Date:________

Marriage Struggling?

Do you feel alone?

Are you frustrated or angry with each other?

Do you argue or have you just stopped talking to each other?

Does talking about it only make it worse?

Are you separated or divorced, or thinking about separation or divorce?

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

November 3-5, 2023

November, 4-6 2022

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.

Retrouvaille

(Retro vi – French for rediscover)

Because No Marriage is Beyond Hope

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.