CHURCH of SAINT MARY The Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time October 29, 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
From the Pastor’s Desk Dear Parishioners,
“You shall love the Lord, your God, with your whole being and love your neighbor as yourself.” (Matthew 22:37-39) We are all familiar with this, the greatest of the commandments. It has been taught to us since childhood. But if we take a moment and ponder these words, we realize how profound they really are. Two wondrous things should strike us. The first is that the commandment to love your neighbor as you love yourself and the commandment to love God are the greatest and foremost things that are contained in the entire Word of God. The second is that the greatest and most important thing you can do is to love God—love GOD—with all your heart and soul and mind. Everything else in the Bible, in some sense, depends on these two commandments: the commandment to love God and the commandment to love our neighbor. This is an amazing statement. We have the authority of the Son of God here telling us something beautiful about the origin and design of the entire plan and Word of God. It is an absolutely staggering commandment. If this is what it means, then something unbelievably powerful and earthshaking will have to happen in our souls. Something supernatural. Something well beyond what selfpreserving, self-enhancing, self-exalting, self-esteeming, self-advancing humans live by. Before we take up such a commandment and apply it to our lives, we need to ponder these two challenges that surround the commandment. That the commandment to love God is the greatest and foremost commandment in the Word of God and that all the Law and the Prophets depend on this. The love of God has to take hold of our hearts so that we can then begin to look at the world as God does. St. John tells us that God is love. To know and worship God, we have to grasp that love and its power in our own lives. Scripture reminds us of God’s care for us and of all human beings. In a very real sense, love is three-tiered. God, neighbor and self. When one of those falls short, the rest of the commandment collapses. So our lives should embrace a practice that keeps the entirety of this commandment alive and powerful in our hearts. Serving God must contain a desire to serve one another. To be concerned for the poor, the needy, the stranger in our midst, and for our own well-being. I dare say the latter can be, for some of us, the most difficult. Loving self can sometimes be interpreted as prideful behavior. While this can certainly be true, we are commanded to love and care for ourselves so we can truthfully serve God and His people. As we celebrate the Solemnity of All Saints we look to these “heroes” as our role models. In the varied circumstances of their lives, the love of God flowed to the service of God’s people in a way of dying to self. BUT they served in love BECAUSE they knew they were loved by God. This was the way to their sainthood and should be the way to ours. What area of this great commandment do we need to develop more so that we can fulfill what we have been commanded to do? I want to thank all our catechists for their yes to service of the parish. This ministry of teaching and forming our young people in the faith is one of the most important within the life of the Church. This prepares our young people in their faith in Jesus and to one day take places of leadership. I also want to thank Mrs. Marie Granieri, who serves as the Director of Religious Education, for her dedicated and hard work. October is the month of the Most Holy Rosary. I encourage all to pray the Rosary daily. In Jesus and Mary, Queen of the Most Holy Rosary, Fr. Bob
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Stewards of God’s Gifts In today’s Gospel, Jesus tells us that the greatest commandment is to love God with all our being and the second is to love our neighbor as ourselves. Living Stewardship ~ Pillar of Hospitality: Think about this: how are YOU concretely loving God and neighbor in your life?
The collection for Sunday, October 22, 2023 amounted to $22,105.00. The collection for Sunday, October 23, 2022 amounted to $22,840.00. The collection for the Society for the Propagation of the Faith amounted to $7,152.00
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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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, 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 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, October 30th Rom 8:12-17, Lk 13:10-17 9:00 AM | Lucille LaRosa Tuesday, October 31st Rom 8:18-25, Lk 13:18-21 9:00 AM | Miriam Richardson 5:00 PM | Jeanette Albanese Wednesday, November 1st Solemnity of All Saints Rv 7:2-4, 9-14, 1 Jn 3:1-3, Mt 5:1-12a 9:00 AM | Al Pennisi 7:00 PM | Joan Tomczuk Thursday, November 2nd The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls’ Day) Wis 3:1-9, Rom 6:3-9, Jn 6:37-40 7:00 AM | Deceased Members of the Miller and Nuzzolo Families 9:00 AM | All Souls’ Day Novena 7:00 PM | All Souls’ Remembrance Mass Friday, November 3rd First Friday St. Martin de Porres, Religious Rom 9:1-5, Lk 14:1-6 9:00 AM | All Souls’ Day Novena Saturday, November 4th First Saturday St. Charles Borromeo, Bishop Rom 11:1-2a, 11-12, 25-29, Lk 14:1, 7-11 9:00 AM | All Souls’ Day Novena 5:00 PM | Gennaro F. Parrella Regina McEvoy Don Scott Thomas J. Flynn, Sr. Margaret & William Moran Jeanette Albanese Joseph Rottkamp Sunday, November 5th The Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time Mal 1:14b-2:2b, 8-10, 1 Thes 2:7b-9, 13, Mt 23:1-12 7:30 AM | People of the Parish 9:00 AM | All Souls’ Day Novena 10:30 AM | Ellen Coughlin John McCormack Jacob Thotam Sara & Jerry Ponsiglione Barbara Gerbasi Lauree Lappas Marlene Campisi 12:00 Noon | Purgatorial Society
Cover: Sermon on the Mount. Artist: Carl Heinrich Bloch (1834-1890).
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Mass Intentions Book for April 1, 2024 - June 30, 2024 opened on Tuesday, October 17th. Please note our policy whereby you will be able to reserve only two Masses during the first two weeks of the opening of the Mass Intentions Book for the second quarter of 2024. After that time, you may reserve any additional Masses for the period. Mass intentions may be requested in person at the Parish Office, Monday through Friday, 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Sunday 9:30 AM to 2:00 PM or call (516-6270385) or email (information@stmary.ws) for other options.
First Time Anthony Cannatella and Alexandra Maglaras St. Mary, Westfield, NJ Manhasset, NY Second Time Kevin Grimm and Rachel Daley St. Mary, Manchester-by-the-Sea, Manhasset, NY MA Third Time Andrew Dion and Katherine McCarthy St. Mary, St. Mary, Manhasset, NY Manhasset, NY Donald Denihan and Tiffany Trilli St. Mary, Homestead, FL Manhasset, NY
Readings and Questions for Faith Sharing on the Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time Reading I: Malachi 1:14b-2:2b, 8-10 Have we not all the one father? Has not the one God created us? Reading II: 1 Thessalonians 2:7b-9, 13 You received not a human word but, as it truly is, the word of God, which is now at work in you who believe. Gospel: Matthew 23:1-12 “Whoever exalts himself will be humbled; but whoever humbles himself will be exalted.” Question for Adults: Do I strive to treat all people with the dignity and value given to them by God? Question for Children: Who are some good leaders in my life?
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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:
Coffee, Jelly, Cookies, Snacks, Jell-O, Juice, White Rice, Pasta, Oatmeal, Mayonnaise, Toothpaste
Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Acts of Spiritual Communion My Jesus, I believe that you are truly present in the most Blessed Sacrament. I love you above all things and I desire to possess you within my soul. Since I am unable now to receive you sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace you as being already there, and unite myself wholly to you. Never, never permit me to be separated from you. - St. Alphonsus Liguori (1696-1787)
I believe that You, O Jesus, are in the most holy Sacrament. I love You and desire You. Come into my heart. I embrace You. Oh, never leave me. May the burning and most sweet power of your love, O Lord Jesus Christ, I beseech You, absorb my mind that I may die through love of Your love, who were graciously pleased to die through love of my love. - St. Francis of Assisi (1181-1226)
Hymns for Eucharistic Exposition and Adoration O saving Victim, open wide The gate of heav’n to us below, Our foes press on from ev’ry side; Your aid supply, your strength bestow. To your great name be endless praise, Immortal Godhead, One in Three; O grant us endless length of days In our true native land with thee. In Latin: O salutaris Hostia Quae caeli pandis ostium: Bella premunt hostilia, Da robur, fer auxilium. Uni trinoque Domino Sit sempiterna Gloria, Qui vitam sine termino Nobis donet in patria.
Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament with Closing Benediction Mondays 3:00 - 5:00 PM
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Down in adoration falling, This great Sacrament we hail; Over ancient forms of worship Newer rights of grace prevail; Faith will tell us Christ is present, When our human senses fail. To the everlasting Father, And the son who made us free, And the Spirit, God proceeding From them Each eternally, Be salvation, honor, blessing, Might and endless majesty. In Latin: Tantum ergo Sacramentum Veneremur cernui, Et antiquum documentum Novo cedat ritui; Praestet fides supplementum, Sensuum defectui. Genitori Genitoque Las et jubilation, Salus, honor, virtus quoque Sit et benediction: Procedenti ab utroque Compar sit laudatio.
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.
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 scheduled for 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.
11TH ANNUAL GIRL SCOUT MASS The 11th Annual Girl Scout Mass – “Mass and Mingle” – will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, November 5, 2023, at St. Martin of Tours Church, 37 Union Ave., Amityville. All Girl Scouts are encouraged to attend with their troop or family. Following the Mass there will be activities that will fulfill the requirements for the GSUSA My Promise My Faith recognition pin and the national committee Models of Faith patch (St. Monica) and the Women in Scripture patch for Sarah. The pins and patches will be available for purchase. For further information, contact Susan Cannatella susancannatella@me.com Join Bishop Barres and the Seminary of the Immaculate Conception, Huntington, for the Annual Te Deum Dinner and presentation of the Immaculate Conception Medal to Msgr. Frank J. Caldwell, recognizing his more thant 40 years of distinguished priestly service, Sunday, November 5th. We will also celebrate the gift of our three recently ordained priests: Fr.Steven McClernon, Fr. Michael Nam, M.Id. and Fr. Subin Wilson, M.Id. Vespers at 4 PM, followed by reception and dinner. Journal & sponsorships available. Reservations required. $150 per guest. Seminary Development Office, (631)423.0483 x 102; bmalone@icseminary.edu.
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October is the month dedicated to the Rosary, and in our daily prayers at St. Mary’s, we pray for peace in these troubling times. With these thoughts in mind, our School Chaplain, Fr. Dominik visited us at the Elementary and Middle Schools to lead us in prayer. Students and faculty members joined in reciting the Most Holy Rosary in their groups. Additionally, Fr. Dom introduced our youngest learners to the Rosary beads and their significance in our Catholic faith while spending time in the Early Childhood classrooms. Thank you, Fr. Dominik, for elevating our experience of praying the Rosary as a school community!
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Religious Education Dear St. Mary Religious Education Family, This week, students spent time outdoors reflecting on how the beauty of God’s world reflects his love and perfections. Catechists illuminated how faith is strengthened through prayer. In the upper grades, special time was dedicated in church to learn about the many appearances of the Blessed Mother throughout the world. Students learned about how she revealed herself as the Virgin Mary to Juan Diego at the top of Mexico’s Tepeyac Hill. They also intently listened to the miracle at Fatima with wonder and great love for the Mother of God. Our Lady has given us so many ways to know her and seek her help. To Jesus – through Mary. Blessings, Mrs. Granieri
Society of St. Vincent de Paul THE NEXT SVDP MEETING IS WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 1ST 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. In the Gospel today Jesus says: “Repay to Caesar what belongs to Caesar and to God what belongs to God.” When God is the center of our lives there is no problem with giving others their due. Through your gift to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul you are helping your neighbor who is hungry, hopeless and frightened to know that they belong to God. 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.
Donate Your Leftover Halloween Candy to Parish Social Ministry The Parish Social Ministry office will happily take any leftover Halloween candy for clients. Please bring any donation of candy or snacks to our office or put them the blue box in the south vestibule. No broken or opened packages, please.
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Knights of Columbus Father William A. Daly S.J. Council #2122 Coat Drive November 4 - November 19 The Knights will be accepting new and gently used winter coats, jackets, gloves, mittens, scarves, and hats. 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 in support of the Knights of Columbus charitable works. For rather large donations, please call Tom Mayerhauser at 516-852-0812.
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
ST. MARY’S GIFT SHOP IS O P E N
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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
The Solemnity of All Saints is Wednesday, November 1st A holyday of obligation Masses 5:00 PM (Tuesday, October 31) 9:00 AM 7:00 PM
Bread & Wine are offered this week in loving memory of
Richard Augeri
All Souls Day is Thursday, November 2nd Masses 7:00 AM 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, 2022 even if their Mass of Christian Burial or Memorial was not celebrated at St. Mary’s. Let the little children come to me... (Matt 19:14)
Children’s Liturgy of the Word Every Sunday at the 9:00 AM Mass Daylight Savings Time Ends Next Saturday, November 4th. Don’t forget to turn your clocks back one hour before Sunday.
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 Thursday, November 2nd.
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. We are in region 03.
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.
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If you are considering a vocation to the Consecrated Life please contact Sr. Pat Moran pmoran@drvc.org
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REV. FIDELIS EZEANI
REV.GERARD GENTLEMAN JR.
REV. SAGAYARAJ LOURDUSAMY
REV. GONZALO OAJACA-LOPEZ
PRAY FOR PRIEST FAMILIES
SEM. PATRICK O'BRIEN
PRAY FOR VOCATIONS
SEM. HERLEY MENDEZ
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REV. DUNCAN ONYANGO
REV. CASMIR NWACHUKWU
REV. HILARY OBINNA NWAJAGU
REV. TIMOTHY VALENTINE
REV. PATRICK OSEI POKU
PRAY FOR MISSIONAIRIES
PRAY FOR POPE FRANCIS
PRAY FOR OUR BISHOPS
SEM. JOSEPH LETTIERI
PRAY FOR HOLY MARRIAGES
SEM JOHN BEATTY
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PRAY FOR RETIRED PRIESTS
19 REV. MARTIN ADU GYAMFI
SEM. GREGORY MARINO
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REV. VALENTINE OFOMATA
REV. NESLY JEAN-JACQUES SMM
PRAY FOR DISCERNERS
SEM. AUGUSTE HORNER
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REV.VITUS CHUKWUDI MBAMALU
REV. EUGENE UMEYOR
PRAY FOR THE YOUTH OF OUR DIOCESE
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REV. MICHAEL MAFFEO
MOST REV . WILLIAM MURPHY
REV. JEROME MADUMELU
SEM. ROBERT PARADISO
SEM. DILLON VITA
PRAY FOR THE CHURCH
PRAY FOR RELIGIOUS SISTERS
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REV. INNOCENT DURU,CMF
REV. CAMILO LUGO
MSGR.JOHN HEINLEIN
REV. JACOB VARUGHESE
PRAY FOR RETIRED RELIGIOUS
PRAY FOR RELIGIOUS BROTHERS
PRAY FOR DISCERNERS FAMILIES
PRAY FOR OUR LADY'S INTERCESSION
SEM. KEVIN RUEDA
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MOST REV. ANDRZEJ ZGLEJSZEWSKI
SEM.PATRICK MCCORMACK
PRAY FOR SEMINAARIAN FAMILIES
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REV. HENRY REID
REV. BRIAN INGRAM
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PRAY FOR DEACONS
PRAY FOR INTERCESSION OF ST. JOHN VIANNEY
SEM. NICHOLAS WALDRON
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Attention alumnae: Save the dates to witness the glorious return of this beloved tradition!
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Shop Americana Manhasset and select Wheatley Plaza stores and 25% of your full-price pre-tax purchases will be donated to our charity.
Join fellow alumnae to support the Return of Sports Night!
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Marriage Struggling?
Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time “The greatest commandment is to Love.” Matthew 22:37-39 Jesus said, “You shall love the Lord, your God, with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind. This is the greatest and the first commandment. The second is like it: You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” Share your love with your spouse by attending 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) 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/.
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? x Are you separated or divorced, or thinking about separation or divorce? x x x x
Another marriage-saving weekend is coming to the Metro/New York Area: November 3-5, November, 4-62023 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