Church of Saint Mary Parish Bulletin: October 30, 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.

PARISH DIRECTORY

Church of Saint Mary

1300 Northern Boulevard

Manhasset, New York 11030

(516) 627-0385 Fax (516) 627-6070 www.saintmarysmanhasset.org

Schedule of Masses

Monday–Friday 9:00 AM

Saturday 9:00 AM, 5:00 PM

Sunday 7:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 10:30 AM, 12:00 Noon

Sacrament of Penance

Saturdays from 4:00-4:45 PM and by appointment. Please call 627-0385.

Anointing of the Sick

The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick is celebrated in the Chapel on the second Sunday of the month following the 10:30 AM Mass. If you are unable to come to Church, please call the Parish Office to make arrangements for Anointing or to receive the Eucharist.

Parish Office 627-0385 | Fax 627-6070

Monday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Tuesday - Friday 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Saturday - Sunday (phone only) 10:00 AM–1:30 PM E-mail: information@stmary.ws

Parish Social Ministry 365-2705

Monday-Wednesday-Thursday

11:00 AM-3:00 PM

E-mail: socialmin@stmary.ws St. Vincent de Paul Society: svdp@stmary.ws

Religious Education 627-4028

Monday 12:00 Noon-8:00 PM

Wednesday 9:00 AM–5:00 PM

Tuesday and Thursday 9:00 AM–6:00 PM Closed on Friday

Pastoral Staff

Rev. Fr. Robert A. Romeo Pastor 627-0385 | ext. 1004 pastor@stmary.ws

Rev. Fr. Dominik Wegiel Parochial Vicar 627-0385 | ext. 1006 frdominik@stmary.ws

Rev. Fr. Kingsley Nwanwa Parochial Vicar 627-0385 frkingsley@saintmarysmanhasset.org

Parish Staff Jane Clifford Bulletin Editor bulletin@stmary.ws

Jennifer Fedele Office Manager 627-0385

Marie T. Granieri

Director of Religious Education 627-4028 | ext. 1127 releddirector@stmary.ws

Vincent Hartley Facilities Manager 627-0385 | ext. 1002

Kathleen Kosciusko Director of Parish Social Ministry 627-0385 | ext. 1126 kkosciusko@stmary.ws

Robert Levulis Music Director 313-7606 Vanessa Quiros Parish Office 627-0385 vquiros@stmary.ws

Sr. Teresa Raftery, IHM Adult Faith Formation 627-0385 | ext. 1010

The Schools of Saint Mary Nursery through 12th Grade

Very Rev. Dom Elias Carr, Can. Reg., Ph.D. President 627-2711 president@stmary.ws

Norma Ragalli Stafford Director of Admissions 627-2711 | ext 1084 nstafford@stmary.ws Edward Short Vice President of Development 627-2711 | ext 1120 eshort@stmary.ws

Eileen M. Symmons ’82, ’86 Director of Communications 627-2711 esymmons@stmary.ws Kiera Gmelich Walsh

Director of Alumni and Parent Relations 627-2711 | ext. 1162 kwalsh@stmary.ws

Sarah de Venoge Griffin ’02, ’06 Liaison for School Relations sgriffin@saintmarysmanhasset.org

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

Kristen Schreiner Principal kschreiner@stmary11030.org

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

Gerard J. Buckley Principal gbuckley@saintmaryshs.org

Masses and Special Intentions

Paul Martocci

Geralyn Gerba

Parker James Austin

Mark Stapleton

James McCabe Chuck Sockett

Ann Pardi

Stephen Sheehan

Masses for the Week

Monday, October 31st

Phil 2:1-4, Lk 14:12-14

9:00 AM | Damaris Rodriguez Torres

5:00 PM | Theodore & Odette Karagheuzoff

Tuesday, November 1st

Solemnity of All Saints

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

Robert Levulis

Sandy Pittman Jeanette Albanese Moira Feely Kristin O’Shea O’Keefe

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

Patrick Edwards Armando Santoli

Bartholomew (Bart) Giusto Tony Bachem

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

Rv 7:2-4, 9-14, 1 Jn 3:1-3, Mt 5:1-12a

9:00 AM | Eleanor Rose Maloney

7:00 PM | Charles Irwin

Wednesday, November 2nd

The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls’ Day)

Wis 3:1-9, Rom 6:3-9, Jn 6:37-40

9:00 AM | All Souls’ Day Novena

7:00 PM | All Souls’ Remembrance Mass

Thursday, November 3rd

St. Martin de Porres, Religious Phil 3:3-8a, Lk 15:1-10

7:00 AM | Rosemary Le Jacq Moore ’75 ’79

9:00 AM | All Souls’ Day Novena

Friday, November 4th

St. Charles Borromeo, Bishop

First Friday

Phil 3:17-4:1, Lk 16:1-8

9:00 AM | All Souls’ Day Novena

Saturday, November 5th

First Saturday

Phil 4:10-19, Lk 16:9-15

9:00 AM | All Souls’ Day Novena

5:00 PM | Maria Cordi

Marie DeVito

Thomas J. Flynn, Sr. Grace Forster Pisapia

Anne Nolan

Mara Malatestinic

Sunday, November 6th

The Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

2 Mc 7:1-2, 9-14, 2 Thes 2:16-3:5, Lk 20:27-38

7:30 AM | People of the Parish

9:00 AM | All Souls’ Novena

10:30 AM | Gennaro F. Parrella

Sara & Jerry Ponsiglione

Lauree Lappas Donald Scott

Alfred Joven II

Toni-Ann Zarra (living)

12:00 Noon | Purgatorial Society

On the cover: The Conversion of Zacchaeus. Artist: Bernardo Strozzi (1581-1644).

Dear Parishioners,

“Let us rejoice in the Lord, as we celebrate the feast day in honor of all the Saints, at whose festival the Angels rejoice and praise the Son of God.” (Introit from the Solemnity of All Saints)

Tuesday, November 1st, is the Solemnity of All Saints. This is a Holy Day of Obligation in the life of the Church. A day all Catholics are obligated to attend Mass. A Holy Day of Obligation, because of the nature of the feast, takes on the same solemnity as the requirement to attend Sunday Mass. Holy Days are made into days of obligation. Each nation chooses the days of saints that are important to the people of that nation. The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception is a Holy Day of Obligation in the United States because Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception is the Patroness of our country. In Ireland, St. Patrick’s Day, and, in Italy, the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, are the feast days of their national patrons and hence are Holy Days of Obligation.

The Solemnity of All Saints is a celebration of all those who have, as St. Paul says, “fought the good fight and received the crown of glory.” In reality, a saint is only someone who now lives with God. It is a day to commemorate all those saints that have their names listed in the official books of the Church, but also all those whose names are not officially recognized. Maybe members of our families who have lived faithfully to Jesus and are now part of the Kingdom. This feast reminds us of all those who have gone before us, and as we hear in the Book of Revelation “have been through the great persecution and have washed their robes white again in the blood of the Lamb.” So on this Solemnity we remember and commemorate all the “unknown” saints of the Church, as I said, all those who live with Jesus in Heaven.

The call to sanctity is the invitation offered to all believers through Baptism. Our journey or pilgrimage on earth is to work for our entrance into heaven. We strive to follow the Gospel of Jesus and live according to His will so that the promise of Eternal Life may be our reward for a faith-filled and holy life. The Gospel reading for All Saints’ Day, the Beatitudes, is a good “road map” if you are willing to live out that journey. Blessed are the meek, the peacemakers, those who hunger for justice, the merciful, the pure in heart...they are the face of God.

The Solemnity of All Saints is also a good reminder for us. Have we spent our time and energy seeking out the Kingdom here so that we may be part of that Kingdom in the world to come? It’s never too late to become a saint. You can begin today, go to confession, be freed from the sins of the past. Let nothing hold you back... and today hear the voice of Jesus and come follow Him in a new and deeper way. It really isn’t that difficult with the power of the Holy Spirit. And you never know... one day we may celebrate your feast day.

In today’s Gospel, Jesus asks Zacchaeus, a sinner, if He can come to his house to stay. This fills Zacchaeus with such joy that he not only will leave behind his sinful ways, BUT ALSO now act in abundant generosity to anyone who he has hurt and will share with the needy. Jesus tells him that salvation has come to his house. In a very real way, this sinner has joined the ranks of the saints. All it took from Jesus was a word of hope and encouragement. What a wonderful reminder for our own lives. The Scriptures reveal to us the love and hope that Jesus offers. This has the ability to change hearts. The invitation is there for us to embrace that and move from our own sins. It should and must also remind us that the hope we offer to others in the name of Jesus can change their hearts, as it did to Zacchaeus. As ones who join the work of the saints, we must be His hope to all we meet. What moments in the day has Jesus offered us to be His hope to someone we meet? Be open to those experiences and be the “saint in our midst” to those who need the encouragement of Jesus.

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Our Mass of Remembrance for parishioners who died this past year will be celebrated on Wednesday, November 2nd, at 7:00 PM.

I would like to thank all those who worked to make our Harvest Festival last Saturday such a great parish “Fun-raiser.” It was so nice to see the parish gather again for this wonderful and exciting event after all the restrictions of COVID. A special thank you to Kiera Walsh and the committee who worked so diligently on this event. A special thank you also goes to Mrs. Jennifer De Sena, the Supervisor of the Town of North Hempstead and a daughter of our parish, for visiting the festival and making the stage available to us.

Please join me in welcoming Fr. Kingsley Nwanwa from the Diocese of Okigwe, Nigeria. Fr. Kingsley has been assigned here as a Parochial Vicar by Bishop Barres. We pray his ministry here will be fruitful.

In Jesus and Mary, Fr. Bob

Stewards of God’s Gifts

In today’s Gospel, Zacchaeus went to great measures to get a glimpse of Jesus. When he met with Him, he had a change of heart and turned from his former ways.

Living Stewardship ~ Pillar of Service: Let us learn from Zacchaeus and realize that we are called to help those less fortunate than us.

The collection for Sunday, October 23, 2022 amounted to $23,840.00

The collection for Sunday, October 24, 2021 amounted to $21,697.00

The collection for the Society for the Propagation of the Faith amounted to $4,753.00

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.

Parish Social Ministry

DRIVE-THROUGH HOLIDAY FOOD DROP

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 13TH 2:00 - 6:00 PM

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14TH 6:00 -8:30 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. The Parish Social Ministry office is hosting a “drivethrough 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 Sunday, November 13th from 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM and on Monday, November 14th from 6:00 PM - 8:30 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 7th and 14th.)

The items we are collecting for this drive are:

Frozen Turkeys (10-15 lbs.)

Frozen Oven Stuffer Chickens

Frozen Pounds of Butter

Frozen Pies (either homemade and boxed or bought frozen)

Frozen Crescent Rolls or Biscuits

Boxes or Bags of Stuffing Mix Cans of Carrots, Corn, Beans, Cranberry Sauce Cans of Turkey Gravy 3-8 Pound Bags of Potatoes Quarts of Milk (no gallons)

Please consider donating to this special meal if you can.

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 will be providing 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 2023.

Leftover candy from Trick or Treating? Consider donating it to St. Mary’s Parish Social Ministry for our food pantry. Thank you!

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.

Donations may be left in the donation box located in the south lobby of the Church.

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Parish Social Ministry

Everyone is invited and we hope you will join the fun!

ST. MARY’S FOCUS GROUP GAME DAY

Thursday, November 17th Where: Marian Room Time: 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM

Kindly RSVP by November 10th to: Ronnie LoCascio 516- 365-8355 or rlocascio1@gmail.com or Sue Neville 516-424-2822 or suephd@aol.com Bring your own game sets if you have them You may form your own foursome, or we will place you at a table if you are on your own Coffee, tea, water, and cookies will be served

A small donation to cover costs would be appreciated

Our first game day was a huge success with 28 people in attendance. All had a great afternoon conversing over their favorite games and refreshments.

Society of St. Vincent de Paul

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. Meetings are in the Marian Room.

In the Gospel today, Zacchaeus accepts our Lord joyfully; and the sign of his acceptance is his open house and his resolution to give half of his goods to the poor. Through your gift to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul you also show your acceptance of our Lord by joyfully sharing your goods with your neighbor who is hungry, hopeless, alone and frightened.

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.

Second Collection Next Weeknd for the Archdiocese for the Military Services

Those Who Serve”

The Triennial National Collection for the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA (AMS) is scheduled for the weekend of November 5-6, 2022. Unlike a territorial diocese, the AMS has no parishes and must depend on the support of the Catholic faithful throughout the United States for its pastoral care and services to 1.8 million Catholics serving in our U.S. Armed Forces and federal installations worldwide. The nation’s largest archdiocese, AMS spans the globe and its priests go wherever American servicemen and women are stationed, bringing them the sacraments, spiritual support and the Good News of eternal salvation through Jesus Christ. Thank you for your generosity.

THE NEXT SVDP MEETING IS TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1st at 7:00 PM.

Parish News

St. Mary’s Harvest Festival Returns with Autumn Splendor

This past Saturday, Fr. Bob joyfully welcomed parishioners, school community members, neighbors, alums, and friends of the Church of Saint Mary to campus for the highly anticipated return of the Harvest Festival. The weather was spectacular as hundreds of guests of all ages flocked to Denihan Field from 12:008:00 PM and attended the 5:00 PM Vigil Mass. The autumnal celebration included baked goods, mums, pumpkins, raffles, spirit wear, and pies: the ever-popular dunk tank, crafts, games, BINGO, and inflatable activities. Highlights were the food trucks with delicious menu offerings, live music performed by local band favorite, Porch Light, and our complimentary Wine & Beer Garden for those 21+ provided by Willistons’. (The band featured two alumni of the Schools of St. Mary and two High School alums who own the nearby restaurant).

We are grateful to all those who joined us in person for the Harvest Festival, our generous underwriters and sponsors, and those who donated items or provided services to support our fundraiser. Town of North Hempstead Supervisor and daughter of the parish, Jennifer DeSena, assisted with providing the Town’s show mobile for the day. Our Pastor, Fr. Bob, noted, “we are truly blessed by the show of support from those who donated their time, talent, and treasure to help ensure the success of the festival and the future of our ministries. The friendships formed on this great day for St. Mary’s are a testament to our entire community.”

Many thanks to Mrs. Kiera Walsh, our director of alumni and parent relations, who, along with a committee, student volunteers, and many staff members of the parish and schools, helped bring the event to life after a hiatus due to the pandemic. Their efforts to make the event one to remember were indeed evident through the smiles seen on guests’ faces and the record attendance of this year’s Harvest Festival.

If you missed the event and wish to donate, our online portal will remain open until November 1, 2022. Please visit the “GIVE” tab on our website https://saintmarysmanhasset.org or scan the QR Code.

YOU TO OUR SPONSORS, UNDERWRITERS & DONORS

SILVER SCARECROW

Maureen & Steve Hannan Mary & Gene Murphy St. Mary’s Parish CYO

COPPER CORNUCOPIA Americana Manhasset Anonymous Kristine & Daniel Amoruso Mary Lou & Marc de Venoge Jo & John Iacono Deborah & John Kucharczyk Angela & Anthony Napolitano Courtney & Peter Philippou Roseann Russo, MD

FESTIVAL FRIEND

Anja & John D’Angelo Mary & John Furlong The Hartman Charitable Fund Mary Frances & John Jeffrey Bogusia & Christopher Doroszczyk Phyllis Lentini Carol & Brian Moon Nicole & Andris Morton Catherine Volin Joanne & Edward Wachowicz

AUTUMN SUPPORTER

Maria & Michael Brunetti June & George Doyle Sandra & Mathieu Frey Kelly Galanek, Coach Realtors Lori & John Golden Anna & Sean Imperato Mary Jane & Vincent Lee

Mary & Alfred Lepore Diana & Scott Minuta Cathy & Brian Morrissey Joan & Linda Nahles Florence & Elizabeth Parella Frances Pierce RMF Crisis Mgmt. Consultants Patricia & Joseph Sciortino Kiera & Kevin Walsh Angela & Henry Wyszomierski FACE PAINTING & DUNK TANK UNDERWRITER Mary Jo & Sean Collins Seana & James Gormley/ Theresa & John Morrison Liz & Lou Kahl Carol & John Navratil Maureen Smith Gina & Ari Tsatsaronis

ARTS & CRAFTS

UNDERWRITER

Authentic Moulding & Door Supply Catherine Abbatangelo Lizzy Denihan Rebecca & Rob Dunphy Kristine & Brian Flannery Iris & Doug LaRegina Laura & John Legnon Mary & Alex MacLean Wioletta & Bogdan Malinowski Candida & Michael Orlando Giovanna & Marc Prosperi Laura & Thomas Sciametta

KIDDIE STRIKER

TOSS UNDERWRITER

Patricia & Gerard Buckley Meghan & Michael Canty Dianna Figueroa

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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.

Our annual Christmas Dinner is only six weeks away. Friday, December 4th at North Hills Country Club. Please look for details in upcoming bulletins.

OCTOBER IS DEDICATED TO THE MOST HOLY ROSARY

“The greatest method of praying is to pray the Rosary.” – Saint Francis de Sales (1567-1622)

Saturday, November 5th, is the First Saturday of the Month. After the 9:00 AM Mass, the first Saturday Devotion is prayed. The Essential Elements of the Devotion:

With the intention of making reparation to the Immaculate Heart of Mary for offenses against her, we are asked to:

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

2. Attend Holy Mass and 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

5. Conclude with the prayer to the Immaculate Heart of Mary.

Veterans Day Service

Manhasset Post 304 of the American Legion will conduct a service in observance of Veterans Day on Friday, November 11th, at 11:00 AM in Mary Jane Davies Park on Plandome Road. All are invited to attend. Please show your support for our veterans.

The Solemnity of All Saints is Tuesday, November 1st

A holyday of obligation

Masses

5:00 PM (Monday, October 31)

9:00 AM

7:00 PM

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.

Readings and Questions for Faith Sharing on the Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

Reading I: 2 Maccabees 7:1-2, 9-14

The King of the world will raise us up to live forever.

Reading II: 2 Thessalonians 2:16-3:5

The Lord is faithful; he will strengthen you and guard you from the evil one.

Gospel: Luke 20:27-38

“He is not God of the dead, but of the living, for to him all are alive.”

Question for Adults: How am I preparing now for eternal life?

Question for Children: How do I pray for those who have died?

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OCIA and Adult Faith Formation

OCIA Is Here Waiting for You!

The OCIA continues to await the arrival of new candidates or catechumens. Meanwhile the nationwide webinars continue to play. They are interesting and informative and will be of help for many who view them. They are on break this week and will continue on November 3rd.

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.

Knights of Columbus Father William A. Daly S.J. Council #2122 Coat Drive

November

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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.

Third 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

Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

The Four Prayers You Should Pray Every Day

It can be hard to pray. So often we start with good intentions, but we get bored or distracted. In a world that is all about fast-paced instant gratification, a consistent prayer life seems almost unattainable. The struggle is real. But it’s worth the fight. As Christians, we believe that we should always be praying! It’s the most effective way to connect with God and receive His guidance and protection. It’s one of the main ways we stay to stay encouraged and full of hope as we go through this crazy journey called life.

Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament with Benediction Mondays

3:00 - 5:00 PM

And prayer is not something you have to do while kneeling. It’s something you do when you’re alone—when you’re working on your laptop or writing an email or cleaning the house or getting ready for work. So, if you’re just getting started with your prayer life, or if you’ve been praying for a long time but things feel stale, maybe this tool will help you. It’s called the A.C.T.S. model for prayer. It provides an outline for your prayers and can help if you feel stuck or uninspired.

Adoration - Adoration of God is where you simply express your love for Him. It’s the place where you reach out and just say, “God, You’re amazing. I’m amazed by you.” Adoration is about who God is, not what He does. We adore God for all of His attributes.

Confession - After you’ve spent time acknowledging who God is, it’s time to acknowledge who we are: fallen. Confession is where we take an honest look at our own behavior, thoughts, motivations, and we admit we’ve missed the mark. -Confession isn’t for God’s benefit– God already knows all the stuff we’ll talk about. This isn’t to inform Him, it’s to help us take a posture of humility and authenticity. Through confession, we develop into people who can say sorry, who can receive criticism with grace, and who can admit fault but then move on toward greater intimacy. -Confession isn’t to pile on shame- Jesus died to set us free from shame and guilt. Confession isn’t about swimming in a sea of regret. It’s a time to seek reconciliation with the father and others, to admit fault, and ask for forgiveness. Confession isn’t to be taken lightly– Never forget that the only reason forgiveness is even possible is because of what Jesus did at Calvary. He bought that at a very steep price. So, when we confess our sin, we should always be mindful of just how great a price was paid so we even have the opportunity to confess and find forgiveness.

Thanksgiving - If adoration praises God for who He is, thanksgiving thanks God for what He’s done. This is where we take some time to acknowledge all the gifts He’s given to us…the air in our lungs, the clothes on our back, our job, family, friends. The Bible says, “Every good and perfect gift is from above.” (James 1:17). Whatever blessings we have received are all from the hand of God. He is our source.

Supplication - And finally, we present our requests to God. So many times our prayers begin and end with our requests…in effect, we treat God like a big Santa Claus in the sky. However, with this model for prayer, we end with supplication, only after we’ve worshiped, confessed, and offered thanks. Supplication can be requests for others and requests for our own needs. Bring it all to Him.

Next Altar Server Training

Monday, November 7th, at 5:00 PM in the Church

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

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.

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.

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

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