Church of Saint Mary Parish Bulletin: September 17, 2023

CHURCH of SAINT MARY

The Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time

September 17, 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

Dear Parishioners, “How often must I forgive?” (Matthew 18:21)

The question St. Peter presents to Jesus is one I am sure we all have had to contemplate. When another person has hurt us, especially someone close to us, we may struggle to know if there should be a time when enough is enough. The readings today help to set up our understanding of the power of forgiveness in our lives and how that forgiveness must be lived out. Psychology and our human wisdom already teach that we are not to harbor grievances: the prophets of the past and present have recommended the wisdom of renouncing the evils of resentment and anger. Sirach calls them, “hateful things.” But in this reading, notice that its argument to forgive does not appeal to human wisdom, but to our experience of God. The last line of the passage is the clue, “remember the Most High’s covenant, and overlook faults.” That seems to sum it up. The reason and the power to forgive come from what God has done first for us. He has established a covenant with us. That covenant demands from us a response to God’s commands. To live as members of God’s holy people, we must take seriously how the Lord teaches us to respond to those around us. Certainly, at times, it can be a struggle and a difficult one at that! There are people who have and may continue to hurt us by their actions. Those actions may seem to suck the life out of us, and maybe they do. So the question to ask is why forgive?

If we reflect on what God has done for us, it may help us to comprehend the response we are to give back to Him. He has certainly freed us from the debts we hold against others. So, hopefully, being changed by the forgiveness that is always available to us, can renew us and enable us to forgive. Some areas for reflection: What experience have we had when we got something we didn’t earn, absolutely free? Has anyone ever done a good deed for us that we didn’t deserve, didn’t even ask for? What did those experiences do for us? Did they change us? Were we somehow different because of what we received? Those experiences might give us some insight into the unmerited gift offered the servant in the Gospel. Too bad he didn’t let the forgiveness enter and change his heart to make him forgiving towards his fellow servant.

To put it simply - God makes the first move towards us through His grace. We can’t do a thing about forgiving injustices against us until we have received the gift, unwrapped it, and lived in it. We know that it is wise not to harbor grievances. St. John Paul the Great says that “Forgiveness is, above all, a personal choice, a decision of the heart to go against the natural instinct to pay back evil with evil.” There are numerous examples of how a lack of forgiveness can eat away at our lives. I remember visiting an older woman who was battling cancer in a hospital. Thirty years ago, her husband divorced her and she had harbored resentment and anger ever since. Because she had been obsessed by this past wrong and had not been able to let it go, it affected her relationship with her children and grandchildren. She had held him bound, but she has also been held bound. The power she thought she had over him, by not forgiving, has stolen her life, robbed her of the deeper appreciation of family, friends, and life’s daily gifts.

How different would the steward’s life have been if he had just given what he had received! The power of God’s call to be forgiven and TO FORGIVE is life-giving and freeing. Is there anyone in your life that needs your forgiveness..not so much for them..but for you? In the end, Jesus tells us, it will be how we are judged.

Last Saturday, the Schools of St. Mary had a family day. It began with Mass at 5 PM and moved to Denihan Field where games and a bar-b-que were provided. I want to thank Kiera Walsh and all who worked with her for such a successful event.

In Jesus, Fr. Bob

J Stewards of God’s Gifts

In today’s Gospel, Jesus teaches us how forgiving God is—and how we should be forgiving to others.

Living Stewardship ~ Pillar of Hospitality: Is there a family member or friend that you are holding a grudge against? Let this be the week where you forgive that person or seek forgiveness from them—be the change.

The collection for Sunday, September 10, 2023 amounted to $21,439.00. The collection for Sunday, September 11, 2022 amounted to $22,426.00. The collection for the Catholic University of America amounted to $4,239.00

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.

Masses and Special Intentions

Marguerite Barone

Vincent Nicky

O’Donnell

Laarni Melliza

Dr. Michael O’Grady

Gladys Jean

Douglas Martocci, Sr.

Katharine Whelan

Masses for the Week

Monday, September 18th

1 Tm 2:1-8, Lk 7:1-10

9:00 AM | Florence H. Lechleider

Tuesday, September 19th

St. Januarius, Bishop & Martyr

1 Tm 3:1-13, Lk 7:11-17

Theresa Fallon

Christine Marchese

Maria DeAngelis

Thomas Hyland

Stephen Sheehan

Sandy Pittman

Moira Feely

Donna Chesney

Erica Klock

Jacob Rivera

Jaxson Rivera

Ronald Grubert

Josephine Arkwright

Anna Forte

Carol Furciato

Mason

Tom Francess

Gabriel Romeo

Helen Kennedy

Ann Shields

Jane Hone

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

9:00 AM | Vincent & Mimi de Venoge

Wednesday, September 20th

Ss. Andrew Kim Tae-gon, Priest & Paul Chong Ha-sang, and Companions, Martyrs

1 Tm 3:14-16, Lk 7:31-35

9:00 AM | Teresa Papa

Thursday, September 21st

St. Matthew, Apostle & Evangelist

Eph 4:1-7, 11-13, Mt 9:9-13

7:00 AM | Brian Sharp

9:00 AM | Tom Mason

Friday, September 22nd

1 Tm 6:2c-12, Lk 8:1-3

9:00 AM | Rita & Vincent Puglia

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

Saturday, September 23rd

Ss. Pius of Pietrelcina, Priest (Padre Pio)

1 Tm 6:13-16, Lk 8:4-15

9:00 AM | Marie & Mario Reali

5:00 PM | Virginia Iervolino

Edward Gaus, III

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

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

Thomas J. Flynn, Sr.

Gerard Gaveau

Michael Fahey

Agata Torrissi

Sunday, September 24th

The Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time Is 55:6-9, Phil 1:20c-24, 27a, Mt 20:1-16a

7:30 AM | Harry Pierson

9:00 AM | People of the Parish

10:30 AM | Hope Della Ratta

12:00 Noon | Rosemarie Massari

Robert Bachor, Sr.

Gary Valenti

Robert Oliveri

Manuel G. Escano

Joseph Saggese

Ellen Coughlin

Cover: The Miraculous Draft of Fishes. Artist: Jacopo Bassano (1510-1592).

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.

On page 9: Spaghetti photo by Behnam Norouzi courtesy of Unsplash.

Fara Vitale

The Gift Shop REOPENS

TODAY

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 17

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

Bread & Wine are offered this week in loving memory of John & Elizabeth Klein

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

Reading I: Isaiah 55:6-9

Seek the Lord while he may be found, call him while he is near.

Reading II: Philippians 1:20c-24, 27a Conduct yourselves in a way worthy of the gospel of Christ.

Second Time

Nicholas Rettino and Catherine Lynch

Ss. Faith, Hope, St. Mary, & Charity, Manhasset, NY Winnetka, IL

Third Time

Matthew Wickenhauser and Alison Brosky Assumption St. Mary, of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Manhasset, NY Centerreach, NY

Gospel: Matthew 20:1-16a

The last will be first, and the first shall be last.

Question for Adults:

How do I show gratitude to God for all I have been given?

Question for Children:

How can I “think” more like God?

15th ANNUAL

SVDPLI

TOGETHER WE GO FAR 2023

On Saturday, September 30, 2023, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul will host its Annual Friends of the Poor Walk at Cedar Creek Park in Seaford.

The Society is one of the largest Catholic lay organizations in the world and seeks to relieve suffering through person-to-person involvement of its members with those in need. Vincentian volunteers make home visits to families who ask for help and try to alleviate their stress in some way by offering material, financial and spiritual aid. They also collaborate directly with our Parish Outreach in serving families in the neighborhood.

In our own St. Mary’s Conference, this year alone, we have provided assistance with furniture, utility payments, rent payments, medical expense aid, and help with car repair bills. These hardships may be a result of a catastrophic illness, loss of employment, or the death of a breadwinner. A helping hand to meet an acute need may be all someone needs to get back on their feet.

All funds raised through this event remain with our St. Mary’s Conference to help our neighbors in need, regardless of their religious denomination. This is the only fundraiser for the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul. We would be so grateful if you would consider donating so that we can continue to help our neighbors in need.

Donations can be made in several ways: 3

Online with a credit card at: https://tinyurl.com/svdp11030 1 2 4

Please click on the “CHOOSE CONFERENCE” button under Donation Recipient to select “St. Mary’s Conference - Manhasset” to donate to us. You can either enter “Manhasset” in the search bar or scroll to St. Mary’s Conference in the list to make your selection.

Use the blue envelopes available in the vestibules of the Church, and drop your contribution at the Parish Office. If you are using a check, please make the check payable to “St. Vincent de Paul Manhasset.”

Mail a donation to: St. Mary’s SVDP Conference, c/o Church of St. Mary, 1300 Northern Blvd., Manhasset, NY 11030. Please make the check payable to “St. Vincent De Paul Manhasset.”

Scan the QR Code to go directly to the donation page and follow the steps listed under #1 above.

Thanks again for your consideration.

Help us to help the impoverished! May God bless you!

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL – ST. MARY’S CONFERENCE - MANHASSET

RCIA and Adult Faith Formation

Do You Know Someone Who Would Like to Become Catholic? Do You Need to Complete Your Sacraments of Initiation? There Is Still Time to Join This Year’s Program!

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.

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 10:00AM and 4:00PM and other times by appointment.

New Scripture Study Class Begins on Monday, September 25th We Warmly Welcome New and Old Participants

Scripture Study Class begins on Monday, September 25th, in the St. John Paul II Room in the Ministry Center at 10:00 AM. Initially, we will be discussing The Coming Christian Persecution by Thomas D. Williams in light of the Scriptures and how we are informed to live and act our ethical and behavioral mandates from Holy Scripture. When we finish this book discussion, we will be studying 1 and 2 Kings from the Old Testament. Please join or rejoin us. New participants are always welcome.

Religious Education

Dear St. Mary Religious Education Families, Welcome Back, Parents and Students!

Our 2023-2024 program officially begins on October 1st for students enrolled in Sunday morning catechism. Catechism also resumes for all weekly in-person and online catechism students, starting on Monday, October 2nd.

As student placements are finalizing, please be sure to register your children now to ensure enrollment this year. To register, please visit the Religious Education section on the parish website. The Religious Education school calendar is also available for download.

It is our goal to help every child know Christ in a deep and personal way.

We look forward to this new year of Catholic formation!

Blessings, Mrs. Granieri, Director of Religious Education

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion Urgent Need to Serve the Homebound and at NSUH

We are in urgent need of EMs to bring Holy Communion to homebound parishioners. If interested, please contact Kathleen Kosciusko at kkosciusko@stmary.ws or call her at 3652705. North Shore University Hospital is also in need of EMs to bring Communion to Catholic patients. Please contact our Parish Office at information@stmary.ws or call 627-0385 for more information about hospital ministry. You must have completed “Part B” of the diocesan training to qualify for these types of service. Training is available from the diocese at this time; please contact our Parish Office for details.

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.

PLEASE JOIN YOUR FELLOW ROSARIANS for the ANNUAL OPENING MASS and LUNCHEON

Thursday, September 21st

Rosary at 11:30 AM in the Church Mass at 12:00 Noon

Enjoy a Complimentary Lunch in the Marian Room

Immediately Following the Mass IMPORTANT!

Please remember to RSVP to rosarysocety@stmary.ws

PLEASE DON’T FORGET TO SEND IN YOUR COMPLETED DUES CARD, EVEN IF YOU ARE EXEMPT FROM PAYING DUES.

Weekend of September 30th-October 1st

Flu Shot Clinic open to all parishioners

After the 5:00 PM Mass on Saturday, before and after all Masses on Sunday EXCEPT the 7:30 AM Mass. Clinic will be supervised by Dr. Joseph Hansen of the Port Washington Rite Aid

Sunday, October 29th Musical Rosary in the Church

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

Children’s Liturgy of the Word Resumes at the

9:00 AM Mass

TODAY

What do we do? 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 pre-registration is required.

Adults (especially catechists): Would you like to help our children understand the Good News of the Gospel? Materials and training are provided; scheduling is flexible. If interested, please contact Jane Clifford at bulletin@stmary.ws or sit in with us.

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Parish Social Ministry

Thanks and gratitude to our generous parishioners for filling a good portion of our pantry. We have collected many of the supplies we need to feed the families coming to our office for food support. The items we need this week are:

Pancake Mix

Syrup

Canned Fruit

Baked Beans

Juice

Jell-O

Instant Potatoes

Mixed Vegetables

Diapers - size 5 and 6

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

ST. MARY’S FOCUS GROUP GAME DAY

When: Friday, September 29th

Where: Marian Room

Time: 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM

Kindly RSVP by September 25th 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

Society of St. Vincent de Paul

The challenge in today’s Gospel, is to forget how others have behaved toward us and to look to God’s way of loving and forgiving. Our focus must be on God. Is there a neighbor or friend of yours who is in temporary need because of a loss of a job or an illness? Please leave a message for the Society of St. Vincent de Paul…we want to help!

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.

15th Annual SVDPLI Friends of the Poor 5K Walk

Saturday, September 30th

See our ad on page 7 for everything you need to know, including registration, donation options, etc.

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AGES 2+

Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

Things to Do During Eucharistic Adoration

Eucharistic adoration is the act of worshipping God as He is present in the consecrated Eucharist. There are four kinds of prayer most appropriate in the presence of the Eucharist, namely adoration and praise, thanksgiving, repentance, and trusting intercession. Here are suggestions what to do during private Eucharistic adoration.

1. PRAY THE PSALMS OR THE LITURGY OF THE HOURS

Whether you are praising, giving thanks, asking for forgiveness, or seeking an answer, you’ll find an appropriate psalm. The ancient prayer of the Church called the Liturgy of the Hours presents an excellent way to pray through the Book of Psalms throughout the year.

2. RECITE THE “JESUS PRAYER”

Say “Lord Jesus, have mercy on me, a sinner”, repeatedly as you quiet your heart and mind.

3. MEDITATE USING SCRIPTURE

Choose a passage from the Bible. Read the words and ask God to let the passage speak to you. Pay special attention to anything that strikes you and ask God what He wishes for you to draw from that passage.

4. READ THE LIFE OF A SAINT AND PRAY WITH HIM OR HER

Most holy men and women have a great devotion to Our Lord in the Eucharist. Therese of Lisieux, Catherine of Siena, Francis of Assisi, Thomas Aquinas, Peter Julian Eymard, Dorothy Day, Mother Teresa of Calcutta, and Baroness Catherine de Hueck are just a few. Read about them and pray their prayers before the Blessed Sacrament.

5. POUR OUT YOUR HEART TO CHRIST AND ADORE HIM

Speak to Jesus, aware that you are in His presence, and tell Him all that comes to your mind. Listen for His response. Pray the prayer that St Francis instructed his brothers to pray whenever they were before the Blessed Sacrament: “I adore you, O Christ, present here and in all the churches of the world, for by your holy cross you have redeemed the world.”

6. ASK FOR FORGIVENESS AND INTERCEDE FOR OTHERS

Think of those who have hurt you and request a special blessing for them. Ask God to forgive you for all the times you have neglected or hurt someone else. Bring before the Blessed Sacrament all those who have asked you to pray for them. Ask the Lord to address their concerns.

7. PRAY THE ROSARY

Pope St. John Paul II reminds us, “...is not the enraptured gaze of Mary as she contemplated the face of the newborn Christ and cradled him in her arms that unparalleled model of love which should inspire us every time we receive Eucharistic Communion?” (The Church and the Eucharist, 55) Ask Mary to join you as you gaze on Christ in the Eucharist and as you pray the Rosary.

8. SIT QUIETLY AND JUST “BE” IN THE PRESENCE OF GOD

Think of a visit to the Blessed Sacrament as coming to see your best friend. Sit quietly and enjoy being in each other’s company. Instead of talking to the Lord, try listening to what He wants to tell you.

ST. MARY’S CHURCH

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

8:00AM - 2:00PM

1300 Northern Blvd., Manhasset Marian Room

Appointments Preferred walk-ins welcome if capacity permits

To make an appointment please click here, or scan QR code below and type 06384

For more information, please contact 516-627-3183 or e-mail vamar185@aol.com

Appointments are preferred however walk-ins will be welcomed if space permits. Please remember to eat, drink and bring your donor ID card or ID with name and photo. Masks are optional for all donors and staff. For full list of COVID-19 safety protocols, please visit nybc.org/coronavirus

ST. MARY’S HIGH SCHOOL C L A S S CLASS

R E U N I O N S REUNIONS

CLASS OF 1983 – 40TH REUNION

Saturday, September 16, 2023

7:00 PM | Strathmore Vanderbilt CC

CLASS OF 1998 – 25TH REUNION

Saturday, September 23, 2023

7:00 PM | Willistons’

YOUNG ALUMNI REUNION –

5, 10, 15 & 20 YEARS

Saturday, September 23, 2023

5:00 PM Mass - Church of St. Mary

6:00 PM Reception - St. Mary’s High School

CLASS OF 1973 – 50TH REUNION

Saturday, October 14, 2023

6:30 PM | Strathmore Vanderbilt CC

CLASS OF 1993 – 30TH REUNION

Saturday, October 21, 2023

7:00 PM | Port Washington Yacht Club

CLASS OF 1968 – 55TH REUNION

Saturday, October 28, 2023

7: 00 PM | Manhasset Bay Yacht Club

What is the Silver Circle Membership Program?

• A fundraiser that raises money for the IHM sisters Retirement Fund.

How much does a membership cost?

• Memberships are $25.00 each. You may purchase as many as you like.

Why should I join?

• In addition to supporting the IHM Sisters, you have 324 chances to win prizes ranging from $50.00 to $1,000.00.

When are the prize drawings?

• Drawings are held from October 2023 through June 2024 on the third Wednesday of each month.

What are the other member benefits?

• You are remembered in a monthly Mass for our benefactors and are able to share in the daily works and prayers of the IHM Sisters. Please know how grateful we are for all that you do for us!

To join: please send $25.00 per membership along with the following information to:

Sr. Sandra McMahon, IHM, St. Mary’s Convent, 1320 Northern Blvd., Manhasset, NY 11030

Name: Last ______________________________ First ______________________

Address: ___________________________________________________________

City ___________________________ State _________ Zip + 4 _______________

Phone __________________________ Date _____________ Amount $_________

GIFT MEMBERSHIP

Name: Last ______________________________ First _______________________

Address: ____________________________________________________________

City ______________________ State ______ Zip + 4 __________ Amount $_______

Phone __________________________ Date _____________

Please make checks payable to: Sisters of IHM

If purchasing additional memberships, please attach a sheet to this form.

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

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

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. Please Patronize Our Advertisers

Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time ”Live for the Lord.”

Romans 14:7-8: “None of us lives for oneself, and no one dies for oneself. For if we live, we live for the Lord, and if we die, we die for the Lord; so then, whether we live or die, we are the Lord’s.” In our mnarriage, we are the Lord’s. Put your marriage in the Lord’s hands. Want to make your good marriage even better? Sign up for a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Experience. The dates to sign up are:

September 22-24, 2023, in Huntington, NY (Immaculate Conception Seminary)

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

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

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.

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:________

LECTIO DIVINA

Lectio Meditatio

Oratio Contemplatio

Join Bishop Andrzej For Scripture Reflection Series on St. JOSEPH - Part I

Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at 7:30 pm - ZOOM webinar

Bible Study Verses

JOSEPH

The Man of God Gospel of Matthew 1: 18-25

The Birth of Jesus

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

Registration is required in order to receive the ZOOM link to each session.

Please contact the Western Vicariate office with your name, parish, email address and phone number. Send your email to: westernvicariate@drvc.org or call Suzanne at 516-744-6850.

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.