CHURCH of SAINT MARY Th e Fourth Sunday of Lent March 14, 2021

Reverend Father Robert A. Romeo | Pastor Reverend Father Jiha Lim | Parochial Vicar Reverend Father Jude Dioka | Parochial Vicar 1300 Northern Boulevard | Manhasset, New York 11030 516 627 0385 | Fax 516 627 6070 www.stmary.ws 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 Pastoral Staff 1300 Northern Boulevard Rev. Fr. Robert A. Romeo Christine Sutherland Manhasset, New York 11030 Pastor Coordinator of Parish (516) 627-0385 627-0385 | ext. 1004 Social Ministry Fax (516) 627-6070 [email protected] 365-2705 | ext. 1126 www.stmary.ws Rev. Fr. Jiha Lim Th e Schools of Saint Mary Schedule of Masses Parochial Vicar Nursery through 12th Grade Monday–Friday 9:00 AM 627-0385 | ext. 1006 Joseph R. McCleary, Ph.D. Saturday 9:00 AM, 5:00 PM [email protected] President Sunday 9:00 AM, 10:30 AM, 12:00 Noon Rev. Fr. Jude Dioka 627-2711 Parochial Vicar [email protected] 627-0385 Norma Ragalli Staff ord Sacrament of Penance [email protected] Director of Admissions Saturdays from 4:00-4:45 PM and by 627-2711 | ext 1084 appointment. Please call 627-0385. nstaff [email protected] Parish Staff Anointing of the Sick Jane Cliff ord Edward Short Vice President of Development Th e Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick Bulletin Editor [email protected] 627-2711 | ext 1120 is celebrated in the Chapel on the second [email protected] Sunday of the month following the Jennifer Fedele 10:30 AM Mass. If you are unable to come Parish Offi ce Eileen M. Symmons ’82, ’86 to Church, please call the Parish Offi ce to 627-0385 Director of Communications make arrangements for Anointing or to Marie T. Granieri 627-2711 | ext. 1081 [email protected] receive the Eucharist. Director of Religious Education 627-4028 | ext. 1127 Kiera Gmelich Walsh Parish Offi ce [email protected] Director of Alumni and Parent 627-0385 | Fax 627-6070 Vincent Hartley Relations Monday - Th ursday 9:30 AM–8:00 PM Facilities Manager 627-2711 | ext. 1162 Friday 9:30 AM-5:00 PM 627-0385 | ext. 1002 [email protected] Saturday 8:30 AM–5:00 PM Robert Levulis St. Mary’s Elementary School Sunday 9:45 AM–1:30 PM Music Director 627-0184 E-mail: [email protected] 313-7606 www.stmary11030.org Damien Quinn Parish Social Ministry Sarah Griffi n (de Venoge) ’02, ’06 Youth Minister Principal 365-2705 [email protected] [email protected] Monday-Th ursday 9:45 AM-12:00 Noon stmarysyouth.weebly.com 1:00 PM-4:00 PM Th eresa A. Kemp E-mail: [email protected] Vanessa Quiros Assistant Principal Parish Offi ce [email protected] 627-0385 Religious Education [email protected] St. Mary’s High School 627-4028 627-2711 Monday 12:00 Noon-8:00 PM Sr. Teresa Raftery, IHM www.inspiredthinkers.org Wednesday 9:00 AM–5:00 PM Adult Faith Formation Gerard J. Buckley Tuesday and Th ursday 9:00 AM–6:00 PM 627-0385 | ext. 1010 Principal Closed on Friday [email protected] J From the Pastor’s Desk

Dear Parishioners,

“God so loved the world that He gave His only Son, that whoever believes in Him may not perish, but have life eternal.” (John 3:16)

How often have we seen this quote from Scripture held up on signs at sporting events and other occasions? It is a great sentiment, but have we ever pondered what these words truly mean? Th is Jesus that we worship as God has come for a purpose. His purpose is that we may believe in Him and have eternal life. To believe in Jesus, we must be willing to embrace the light that Jesus has come to proclaim. Th ose who reject Him, the Scriptures tell us, prefer the darkness of sin. Th e message is pretty clear - Jesus is the way to salvation. I dare say we all believe that. Yet confusion and the human will can get in the way and begin to blur the line of what is God’s will for us.

One of the misconceptions for us as Catholics is that we can think that salvation is something we can earn by our good works and actions of faith. Th is misconception is that the more “good we do,” the more it will GAIN us heaven. St. Paul tells us the complete opposite. In his letter to the Ephesians we hear, “For by grace you have been saved through faith, and this is not from you; it is the gift of God; it is not from works, so no one may boast (2:8-9).” Our gift of Eternal Life is a free gift from God in Jesus. Our works don’t earn us salvation; yet why are we called to pray, worship, and do acts of kindness and generosity? Well, the good works we do are our response to God’s invitation to love. If we wish to receive the gift of Life Eternal, then we have a responsibility to respond to God by how Jesus has called us to act. It is, like Jesus did with His whole life, a giving over of will to the Father. We pray in Th e Lord’s Prayer each day, “Th y will be done on earth as it is in heaven.” Th at will of the Father doesn’t happen without the cooperation of those who have accepted Jesus as Lord and Savior. If we have accepted that Jesus died for our sins, then our love for Jesus demands a response. Th at response is how we live our lives. So prayer, worship, living a life of holiness, and giving alms to the poor and needy become not what we do to receive something, but rather what we do BECAUSE WE HAVE RECEIVED SOMETHING. It is the response back in love to the God who has off ered us all things. Our good works, necessary to our salvation, must fi rst spring from the fact that we profess Jesus as Lord. Th ey fl ow from the heart that has embraced Jesus. St. Ignatius of Loyola says it so simply and beautifully, “It is not hard to obey when we love the one whom we obey.”

As we journey through this Lent, let us ask ourselves why we are in Church. Why do we do the good works? Why do we pray? If we see salvation as a reward for actions, then let us purify ourselves of that pride and kneel humbly before God. In that humbleness let us ask for the grace to do the good works simply because they please God and are commanded by Jesus Himself. And may our generous lives refl ect the fact that we are off ered salvation in Jesus by the grace of God and through the power of the Holy Spirit who enlivens our faith.

I encourage all to attend daily Mass and go to confession this Lenten Season. A reminder that Stations of the Cross are prayed each Friday in the Church at 7:00 PM.

In these times, we as a parish are fi nding the demands on our resources becoming greater and greater. Please continue to be as generous as you can and let us never forget those in need.

In Jesus, our Suff ering Lord, Fr. Bob

Th e Fourth Sunday of Lent | March 14, 2021 J Stewards of God’s Gifts Refl ect on the words, “For God sol oved the world that He gave His only Son.” Do you understand how much God loves you? Do you struggle to believe that you can be loved?

Living Stewardship (Pillar of Service): Th is week reach out to a friend or family member who may be lonely. Th is is a wonderful act of service to God and neighbor.

Th e collection for Sunday, March 7, 2021 amounted to $25,348.00 Th e collection for Sunday, March 8, 2020 amounted to $26,525.00

H.ave you enrolled yet? Visit www.faithdirect.net. Our parish code is NY281. We Care for Our Parish Community Baptism 4:30-5:30 PM. Classes also meet on Sundays from 9:30- We celebrate Baptism at 1:30 PM on the second Sunday of 10:20 AM for Grades 1 through 8 and on Mondays from the month and at 12:30 PM on the fourth Saturday of the 7:00-8:00 PM for Grades 6, 7 and 8. We also off er the month as scheduled. Please call the Parish Offi ce at least option of an online home program for Grades 1 through one month in advance to see if a date is available and to 7. For information about Grades 1-8 call 627-4028 or arrange to fi ll out pre-baptismal paperwork. New parents email Mrs. Marie Granieri at [email protected]. are required to attend a Baptism preparation session held once every month. Th ose chosen as sponsors for Baptism Parish Social Ministry should lead lives in harmony with the Catholic faith and We care for our sisters and brothers through our Parish the role of Godparent.” Social Ministry and Food Pantry. For information call 365-2705. Marriage At least six months before you plan to be married and Youth Ministry before you make arrangements for the reception, please We reach out to our teens though our Youth Ministry make an appointment with one of the priests to begin the Program. For information email [email protected] or visit necessary preparations. stmarysyouth.weebly.com.

Children’s Education New Parishioners Saint Mary’s Elementary School off ers excellent education We welcome new members to the Catholic Church and to in the spirit of the Gospel from grades N, Pre-K to Eighth Saint Mary’s Parish. If you are new in the area or interested grade. For information call 627-0184. in learning more about the Catholic faith, please call the Parish Offi ce. Empowering Character, Innovation and Leadership in our students, Saint Mary’s High School is a dynamic, Opportunities For Prayer contemporary, Catholic value-centered school, combining Th e Church is open Monday to Friday until 8:45 PM and a commitment to academic excellence and educational on Saturday and Sunday until the end of the 5:00 PM innovation, with a passion for learning, and an emphasis Mass so that we may have the opportunity for quiet prayer on moral character development through the pursuit of before the Blessed Sacrament. Th e Miraculous Medal truth and discovered in faith and reason. For information Novena is said each Monday following the 9:00 AM Mass. call 627-2711. Monday to Friday the Rosary is said following the 7:00 The Religious Education Program provides excellent and the 9:00 AM Mass. A Rosary Service is held every formation in the Catholic Faith for children in public or Monday from 1:45 to 2:45 PM in the Chapel. Eucharistic private schools. Preparation for First Holy Communion Adoration is held every Monday from 3:00 to 8:00 PM and Confi rmation requires two years. Classes are held at St. in the Chapel. On First Saturdays the Scriptural Rosary Mary’s for Grades 1 through 5 on Tuesdays and Th ursdays is recited following the 8:00 AM Mass. Church of Saint Mary | 4 Masses for the Week Masses and Special Intentions Monday, March 15th Is 65:17-21, Jn 4:43-54 Salvatore Marsala Maryann Rothenbillar *7:00 AM | Ernest Costa Peter John Klimuszko Dara Rothenbillar 9:00 AM | Lucia De Rosa Dianne Procaccino Sr. Celeste Perry, IHM Tuesday, March 16th Sandy Pittman Kristin DeLorenz Ez 47:1-9, 12, Jn 5:1-16 John Michael Tedesco Cherie Baldenko Doug Frazee *7:00 AM | Howard Miller Gina Corleto Jack Geoghegan Stephanie Heaney 9:00 AM | William McDonough Ellen Ward Eugene Rorke Georgina Heaney Wednesday, March 17th Th omas Ryan Jeanette Albanese Th omas J. Flynn, Sr. St. Patrick, Bishop Christine Marchese Kristen Lovero Daniel Marangiello Is 49:8-15, Jn 5:17-30 Th eresa Fallon Margaret Murray Barbara *7:00 AM | Michael Grady Virginia Fallon Anna Forte Steven Iglio ’89 9:00 AM | Amanda Beatrice Rose Gray Mary Catherine Aivaliotis Judith Buckstein Carol Furciato Th ursday, March 18th Names will remain on the list for three months. Please email [email protected] St. Cyril of Jerusalem, Bishop & Doctor of the Church if you would like to continue with the listing. Ex 32:7-14, Jn 5:31-47 Joseph Abruzzo *7:00 AM | Francis Filip 9:00 AM | Domenick Puleo Friday, March 19th St. Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary 2 Sm 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16, Rom 4:13, 16-18, 22, Mt 1:16, 18-21, 24a *7:00 AM | Margaret A. Chasse Horner, Brian G., 1stLt, USMC 9:00 AM | Fr. Malachi Martin Howard, Edward, PV2, USA Saturday, March 20th Hussey, James M., GySgt, USMC Jer 11:18-20, Jn 7:40-53 Jones, Scott B., LT, USN 9:00 AM | Th omas Hopkins Jones, Katherine L., LTJG, USN 5:00 PM | Al Pennisi 125th Brigade Support Battalion LaManna, Vincent S., Jr., PVT, USA Lawrence D. Kennedy 23rd Marine Regiment Landolphi, Michael, ENS, USN Michael Gallo Richard Masterson 25th Marine Regiment Lanza, Anthony E., LtCol, USMC 2-4 GSAB Task Force Mustang Bruna “B” Cannatella Madden, Michael E., Capt, USAF Richard Pelley 2-211th GSAB Task Force Major, A. Edward, III, MAJ, USA Sunday, March 21st War Horse McGorry, Patrick F., HM3, USN 51st Security Force Squadron Th e Fifth Sunday of Lent McKievear, Gary, LT, USA Jer 31:31-34, Heb 5:7-9, Jn 12:20-33 75th Ranger Regiment Millau, Jeff rey, PFC, USMC *7:30 AM | Jacqueline Baggini Alacqua, Alexander, 2LT, USA Morris, Jr., Brian J., MA1, USN 9:00 AM | Richard Masterson Amerson, Jason, CPT, USA O’Leary, Jason, SSgt, USAF 10:30 AM | People of the Parish Anderson, Michael, 1LT, USA Petracca, Evan L., LTJG, USN 12:00 Noon | Arlene D’Arienzo Nicolina & Michele Colalillo Arnold, James, LCpl, USMC Polowczyk, John P., RDML, USN Avasthi, David, Capt, USAF Richard Masterson Quinn, Anthony, Jr., SGT, USA Mr. & Mrs. Th omas Golden Baber, Joseph, Maj, USAF Richardson, Timothy, PV2, USA Mr. & Mrs. Paul Petrilla Broderick, Evan, SGT, USA Radman, Paul Cpl, USMC Richard Belley Broderick, Steven, SN, USN Rodi, Caroline G., CDR, USN *5:00 PM | Bruna Cannatella Brodie, Virgina H., 2ndLt, USMC Sharkey, John J., LtCol, USMC Brown, Jason, SGT, USA Spivak III, Edmund, Capt, USAF *celebrated at the 9:00 AM Mass Fontanetta, Joseph, Maj, USMC Sweeney, Timothy, CPT, USA Hayes, Andrew, Capt, USMC Tafone, Samantha, SGT, USA Hernandez, Steven, SSgt, USAF Ullrich, Kenneth C., HN, USN Higgins, James, GySgt, USMC Unger, Matthew J., SPC, USA Hilton, Justin, SGT, USA Vachris, Madison LTJG, USN Hilton, Nathaniel, SGT, USA Wood, Kelly, BMSR, USN If you have a service member that you would like to add to this list please e-mail [email protected]. Please include name, rank and branch of service.

Th e Fourth Sunday of Lent | March 14, 2021 at St. Mary’s

DAILY MASS DURING LENT is celebrated at 9:00 AM Monday through Saturday.

EXPOSITION AND ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT WITH BENEDICTION is held on Mondays from 3:00 to 5:00 PM in the Church.

STATIONS OF THE CROSS are held in the Church every Friday at 7:00 PM.

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Lent is a special time to celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Priests are available for confession each Saturday afternoon from 4:00 to 4:45 PM in the chapel or by appointment. Call the Parish Offi ce at 627-0385 to make an Readings and Questions appointment. for Faith Sharing on the Fifth Sunday of Lent FAST AND ABSTINENCE Th ose who have reached their fourteenth year are bound to Reading I: Jeremiah 31:31-34 abstain entirely from meat on I will place my law within them Ash Wednesday and all the and write it upon their hearts. Fridays of Lent. All Catholics between the ages of Reading II: Hebrews 5:7-9 eighteen and fi fty-nine are also bound to fast on Ash He was heard because of his reverence. Wednesday and Good Friday. Th is means to limit oneself to a single full meal and avoid food between Gospel: John 12:20-33 meals. Two other light meals, which together do not When I am lifted up from the earth, equal a full meal, may be taken during the day. I will draw everyone to myself.

Question for Adults: Has Lent been a period of prayer and refl ection for me?

Question for Children: What have been doing this Lent to get closer to Jesus?

Church of Saint Mary | 6 Introducing the Kevin J. DillonMemorial Scholarship

Dear Saint Mary’s Family and Friends, Mary’s, the fund will commemorate not only my dear brother’s commitment to learning but his great spirit of generosity and On behalf of the Dillon family, I am writing to share with you love, which, I am sure, all of you remember fondly. Accordingly, a special initiative close to my heart, which I am sure all of you I ask every member of the Saint Mary community, parents will welcome. and parishioners, former students and colleagues of Kevin, to With the passing of our beloved brother, Kevin, the Dillon consider making a gift to this special fund in memory of him family has lost not only a beloved sibling but a true friend, a and his superb educational legacy. All contributions will be used source of steadfast good counsel and a wonderful exemplar solely for scholarships for qualified Saint Mary students who of unflagging generosity. As everyone who had the benefit of need financial assistance to pay for tuition. being with him over the years knows, Kevin gave of himself All charitable contributions to the Kevin J. Dillon Memorial unstintingly. No one personified fidelity to God’s greatest Scholarship will be tax-deductible and can be made to the commandments better than Kevin. He loved God with all attention of our principal Mr. Gerard J. Buckley, c/o The his heart and all his mind and all his soul; and he loved his Schools of Saint Mary at 51 Clapham Avenue, Manhasset, New neighbor as he loved himself. For 40 years, he was an inspired York 11030. You may also visit www.saintmaryshs.org and and inspiring educator – teaching for 30 years at St. Mary’s click on the “Support” tab to make a secure donation online. in Manhasset and 10 years at Cathedral Prep Seminary in Questions regarding the fund can be directed to Edward Short, Manhattan. His legacy of Christian dedication and Christian Vice President of Development for The Schools of Saint Mary gentleness lives on in the many students he instructed and at [email protected]. guided over the years and in the colleagues whose lives he enriched. Always ready to assist at athletic events and school Thank you for your kind consideration. dances – he ran the water station! – Kevin was always ready Very truly yours, to volunteer to serve the common good. He was also an admirable man of prayer whose personal influence touched and transformed the lives of generations of students. Tom Thomas Dillon Those same students will never forget the “packets” that Kevin set them to complete. They would often complain about how demanding they were. Yet his students would always return from college full of heartfelt thanks to Mr. Dillon for instilling in them not only their love of learning but their readiness to work hard to develop and refine that love. They knew that his insistence on good order, being thoroughly prepared and meeting deadlines enabled them to succeed in college and beyond college.

In light of Kevin’s splendid educational work, it is only fitting that my siblings and I should establish a memorial scholarship in his honor to offer future students the same lifelong educational benefits that he bestowed on so many students when he taught at Saint Mary’s.

By offering scholarships to young men and women who need monetary assistance in order to enroll in and benefit fromCh urSaintch of Saint Mary | 7 Respect Life Ministry

St. Joseph, his dream of the angel, with a “yes.” Our Pro-Life Saint Yes to accept not only Mary as his wife, but also the care and upbringing Pope Francis has declared the year of a child. beginning on December 8th, 2020 and ending on December 8th, 2021 to Many times we are asked to do be the “Year of St. Joseph.” Th is is in diffi cult things, things we would rather recognition of the 150th anniversary not become involved with, in trying of the declaration of St. Joseph as situations. Our culture tells us we have the patron of the Universal Church. choices, with unwanted pregnancies, Th e pope wrote of Jesus’ foster father with the care of the elderly and infi rm. as “beloved, tender and caring,” a We can decide to also put these “working father,” a “courageous, situations away “quietly,” as Joseph accepting and obedient father,” in his had considered doing with Mary. But Apostolic Letter Patris Corde (With a through faith and prayer, God gives us Father’s Heart). His way, and will provide the strength is evident in his acceptance of God’s to deal with whatever comes our way. As is so often noted, very little will for his treatment of Mary. He was concrete information about St. Joseph also concerned with Mary’s future, St. Joseph is an ideal patron for the is available to us. He appears in the and what would surely happen to her pro-life movement because of his gospels of Matthew and Luke, but when the scandal of an unmarried willingness to accept God’s plan not in Mark, and only by name in and pregnant young woman became for the dilemma he was facing. His the gospel of St. John, where Jesus known in their community. immediate response to what God is described as the “son of Joseph.” asked him to do, several times, shows Mark does make mention of Jesus as Joseph was also obedient. He not only how much he valued life. He protected “the carpenter’s son,” from Nazareth. believed the angel, God’s messenger, Mary, and he guided the young Jesus. What few things we know about he also trusted in God. Although he On March 19th we will celebrate the Joseph come from St. Matthew’s found himself in a very complicated feast day of St. Joseph, followed by description of the Annunciation and situation, engaged to Mary who was the great Feast of the Annunciation the subsequent acceptance of Mary as found to be pregnant, he not only on March 25th. On these days and a wife by Joseph; and later, the fl ight looked to God for understanding, throughout this year, remember that of the Holy Family into Egypt. St. he also faithfully followed God’s we can always turn to St. Joseph as a Luke tells the story of the trip from instructions. In his own humble way, spiritual father in times of need. Nazareth to Bethlehem by Joseph and Joseph continued on the path God Mary, leading to the Nativity account. showed him. He did not challenge “O glorious St. Joseph, you who have Luke later mentions Joseph in relation the angel’s message, or decide that he power to render possible even things to fi nding the “lost” 12-year-old Jesus knew better than God how to deal which are considered impossible, come in the Temple in Jerusalem. But Joseph with the “unplanned pregnancy” of to our aid in our present trouble and never appears again in the Gospels. Mary. He put himself into the service distress. Take this important and diffi cult of God’s will, and then the care and aff air under thy particular protection, Even with such limited insight into the protection of Mary and Jesus. He that it may end happily. person of Joseph, a picture of this holy went ahead and took Mary as his man can be extracted from the way he wife, established a home for himself, O dear St. Joseph, all our confi dence is is described, even if so briefl y. Joseph his wife, and the coming child. He in you. Let it not be said that we would is described in Matthew’s Gospel as completely trusted the angel’s message invoke you in vain; and since you are so a “just man.” To be just means to be that this child would be born to “save powerful with Jesus and Mary, show that a person with high moral standards, people from their sins.” Th is also your goodness equals your power. Amen. someone who acts with fairness. We means that Joseph also had the same St. Joseph, friend of the Sacred Heart, can infer that Joseph adhered to God’s choice that Mary had. He answered pray for us.” - Prayer of St. Th erese of standards of righteousness. And this the question of his Annunciation, in Lisieux Church of Saint Mary | 8 March is traditionally the Month of St. Joseph. And now, as announced earlier, in celebration of the 150th anniversary of Pope Pius IX’s declaration of St. Joseph as Patron of the Universal Church, Pope Francis has proclaimed a special “Year of St. Joseph” Read the Pope’s Apostolic Letter Patris Corde by visiting http:// www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/apost_letters/documents/papa- francesco-lettera-ap_20201208_patris-corde.html. Th is special year gives us a wonderful opportunity to increase our knowledge and love for St. Joseph, to encourage us to implore his intercession, and to imitate his virtues and his zeal. “Each of us,” Pope Francis says, “can discover in Joseph – the man who goes unnoticed, a daily, discreet and hidden presence – an intercessor, a support and a guide in times of trouble. Saint Joseph reminds us that those who appear hidden or in the shadows can play an incomparable role in the history of salvation.” Pope Francis leaves us with this prayer for the year:

Hail, Guardian of the Redeemer, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary. To you God entrusted his only Son; in you Mary placed her trust; with you Christ became man.

Blessed Joseph, to us too, show yourself a father and guide us in the path of life. Obtain for us grace, mercy and courage, and defend us from every evil. Amen.

Th e United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) off er us some resources, catechetical material, and prayers/devotions to assist in the celebration of the special year. See https://www.usccb.org/saint-joseph. Novena to St. Joseph: March 10-18, 2021 Th e USCCB recalls: “Saint Joseph occupies a special place among the cloud of witnesses in heaven. In the Collect (opening prayer) for the Solemnity of Saint Joseph on March 19th, the Church recalls how he watched over the beginnings of the mysteries of human salvation in the life of Christ. Christ wills to repeat those very same mysteries in our lives. In us, Christ wills to be born, to die, to rise, and to ascend to the Father’s right hand. Saint Joseph, who faithfully cared for the beginnings of these mysteries, faithfully cares for us as these mysteries are perpetuated in our hearts, homes, and communities.” Accordingly, the USCCB has composed a novena to be prayed beginning this Year of St. Joseph and afterwards yearly on March 10th to 18th, the nine days that precede the Solemnity of Saint Joseph on March 19th. Each day of the novena will be accompanied by a refl ection video from bishops across the United States. See https://www.usccb. org/prayer-and-worship/prayers-and-devotions/prayers/novena-for-the-solemnity-of-saint-joseph.

Traditional Prayers to St. Joseph A Prayer to Saint Joseph was composed by Pope Leo XIII in his 1889 encyclical Quamquam pluries, and was very much prayed after the Rosary in those days. It is now revived for the Year of St. Joseph. See https://www.usccb.org/ prayer-and-worship/prayers-and-devotions/prayers/prayer-to-st-joseph-after-rosary. Th ere are also traditional novenas to St. Joseph, see https://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/devotions/full-novena-13879 or a very short form, https://www.ewtn. com/catholicism/library/novena-to-st-joseph-11865. For many other devotional prayers to St. Joseph, see https://www. saint-joseph.org/en/spirituality/saint-joseph/prayers-to-saint-joseph/ or https://yearofstjoseph.org/devotions/prayers/

May we “log in” to this spirit of the year, and make ours the relevant graces and blessings. - Fr. Jude ST. MARY’S Make it a fantastic Summer with these great camps! M RATES STARTING FROM EARLY BIRDS! REGISTER BY St. Mary’s $22999 MAY 1 & TAKE 9 $225 OFF Sports Camps SPORTS CAMPS and Leadership Program Multi-camp offerings for girls and boys grades K-12, all skill levels. CHOOSE FROM Build confidence and strength while OUR SPORTS CAMPS making new friends! BOYS OR GIRLS LACROSSE SOCCER DANCE/CHEER CREW ALL-SPORTS BASKETBALL SAINT MARY’S HIGH SCHOOL SPEED & CONDITIONING summer & OUR SPECIALTY CAMP PROGRAMS L.E.A.D. PROGRAM For more information, please contact Matt Panetta, camp director. Call 516 627 2711 or visit saintmaryshs.org Saint Mary’s High School, 51 Clapham Avenue, Manhasset, NY 11030 • [email protected] D • I • S • C • O • V • E • R SAINT MARY’S for 2021-2022

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FOR MORE INFO, PLEASE CONTACT MRS. NORMA STAFFORD, DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS AT EXT. 1084 OR [email protected] RCIA and Adult Faith Formation Catechumens and Candidates Celebrate the Second Scrutiny Th e RCIA Elect and Candidates will participate in the Second Scrutiny this Sunday at the 10:30 AM Mass. Th ey are also currently studying highlights of the early history of the Catholic Church. Do keep them in your prayers.

If you know someone who is interested in becoming Catholic, please inform that person of this information and encourage him/her to start the process by calling Sister Teresa so Sister may properly prepare them to join the sessions. If you or someone you know wishes to complete the reception of the Sacraments of Initiation or increase your knowledge and understanding of our Catholic Faith, call Sr. Teresa soon so you don’t fall behind in the sessions. Anyone who wishes to be a sponsor for Confi rmation or a godparent for Baptism must have received all of the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Confi rmation and Holy Eucharist) and be a Catholic in good standing to qualify for sponsorship.

Sister Teresa can be contacted about our RCIA and other Adult Faith Formation programs at 516-627-0385, ext. 1010. Her offi ce hours are Tuesday, Wednesday and Th ursday between 10:00AM and 4:00PM and other times by appointment. Religious Education

Th e season of Lent is a time to become acutely aware of how God is calling us. We do not need to look very far to fi nd people to love, feed or inspire. Th ey are most often members of our own family. During these forty days, the Church unites herself to the mystery of Jesus in the desert (CCC 540). Th ere are no temptations or weaknesses that Christ Himself did not experience. For in every respect, He was tested just as we are, yet without sin.

Christ gave us Th e Beatitudes at the Sermon of the Mount to serve as a foundational “charter of the Christian life.” In them, He teaches us how to reorder our lives in prayer, fasting and almsgiving. We are called to do these acts, not to be seen, but for the love of God who sees in secret. Remember that it is at the moment of the Beatitudes that the Lord’s Prayer was given to us. Let us pray to know how to receive the gift of God’s grace and love.

Now that all of St. Mary Grade 2 First Reconciliations are complete, we turn our hearts to the joyful preparation of First Holy Communion. We are also preparing our parish Confi rmandi for the sacrament of Confi rmation.

Come Lord Jesus, how we adore thee! - Mrs. Marie Granieri, Director of Religious Education

Church of Saint Mary | 12 Rosary Society

Our Mission Statement: Th e 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 diff erence it will make in your life.

If you would like the Rosarians to pray for a special intention, please e-mail us at [email protected].

Parish Social Ministry

Th anks to the generosity of its parishioners, St. Mary’s Food Pantry has been in operation for over 21 years. Volunteers dedicate their time and eff ort to assist families and individuals with their nutritional needs. If you know of someone who is in need of our help, please do ot hesitate to contact us at (516) 365-2705 or e-mail us at [email protected]. At present, we are in need of: Canned Fruit Shampoo Jelly Snacks Pancake Mix/Syrup

Donations may be left in the food collection box located in the south lobby of the Church, or brought to the Parish Social Ministry offi ce located on the lower level of the convent facing the east side of the Church. Th ank you and God Bless you for your continued support!

Please note that at this time we cannot accept any clothing donations. Please do not leave bags of clothing in the church lobby or at the Parish Social Ministry offi ce. If you have any questions please give us a call at (516)365-2705. Th ank you for your cooperation!

From Parish Social Ministry come these COVID-19 REMINDERS: WEAR A MASK, MAINTAIN SOCIAL DISTANCING, PRACTICE GOOD HYGIENE and HAND WASHING.

Parish Registration Bulletin Submission Policy If you have attended Mass regularly at St. Mary’s We welcome submissions to the weekly Bulletin. All copy and and are not a registered parishioner, please material is due by noon on Mondays preferably in electronic format come to the Parish Offi cec or call 627-0385 to - original documents, no PDFs. Photos or supporting graphics register. Th is will be helpful if you should need should be hi-resolution and sent via E-mail as attachments. Phone recommendation letters, certifi cates, and especially photos should be “actual size.” No copyrighted material, text or photos. Th e Bulletin Editor may edit submissions for content, clarity sponsor certifi cates for Baptism or Confi rmation. and/or size. Please E-mail your submission to [email protected]. Registration is mandatory for these requests.

Th e Fourth Sunday of Lent | March 14, 2021 Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

Prayer of Adoration to God Exposition Almighty God, how wonderful you are. and Creation cries out in awe of your power, Adoration Th e universe shines with your glory and greatness. of the Almighty Lord, how majestic you are. Blessed Sacrament Each atom and molecule carry a tiny part of your plan, with Benediction Every microbe speaks of your breathtaking beauty. Almighty Father, how awesome you are. Mondays Th e mountain ranges refl ect your heights, 3:00 - 5:00 PM And the gentle valleys your mercy. in the Church Almighty One, how creative you are. Each tree and fl ower are fi lled with your wonder and bounty, Each life resounds with intricacy and miracles. I will lift my eyes to you, my wonderful, majestic, awesome God.

Great News Worldwide Marriage Encounter has gone “Virtual”

To support married couples during this time of social distancing, Worldwide Marriage Encounter is sponsoring virtual marriage experiences. Some Good Friday Silent Vigil are on weekends and some span multiple weeks On Behalf Of Preborn Children on a given weekday. Couples will explore their individual personality styles, improve listening and Th e Long Island Coalition For Life is holding a Good communication skills, understand God’s plan for their Friday silent vigil on behalf of preborn children on marriage, and learn how to keep their relationship April 2, 2021, from 10:30 AM to 12:00 Noon, in a priority. Registration is limited and a $100. front of Nassau University Medical Center (2201 application fee is required. For more information or to Hempstead Tpke., East Meadow; on the public apply, call John & Toni Torio at 718-344-3700 or visit sidewalk). Pro-life women, men and children are them at https://wwmenyli.org/. needed to take part in this peaceful vigil for the “For God did not send his Son into the world to protection of life in the womb and against abortions condemn the world, but that the world might be committed throughout Long Island. We stand as saved through him.” Bring God into your marriage to a reminder that abortion is not healthcare. Signs honor Him by going on a virtual Worldwide Marriage provided (east end of hospital). For more information, Encounter experience on please call 631-243-1435 or email [email protected]. Friday/Saturday/Sunday March 19-21 OR Th ursdays/Mondays April 8-29.

Church of Saint Mary | 14 “Lent is a favorable season for opening the doors to all those in need and recognizing in them the face of Christ. Each of us meets people like this every day.”

- Pope Francis

Dear Friends: During the special Lenten season, please allow me to share a special request with you. If you have never contributed to the Catholic Ministries Appeal, or if you haven’t contributed in a number of years, please consider making this the year that you join with me and other members of our Parish family to make a donation to the 2021 Appeal. As you may already be aware, 100% of all the money raised is restricted to support the objectives, programs, and mission that serves more than 600,000 people each year, and our parish shares in the money raised to use for our own local needs. These programs include services to people in need; affordable housing for senior citizens; people with disabilities and our veterans; respect life initiatives; and formation of our priests, deacons, lay leaders, and young people. These are just a few of the programs that help make our church and this Island a vibrant and wonderful place to live. But to help ensure that we can always serve those who come to us for aid, support and spiritual guidance, we need help from you! If 100 of our parishioners who have not supported us in the recent past made a $25 contribution this year – think about how many more people we could help! If that amount is more than you can manage, consider $5 or $10. Every gift counts and makes a difference in the lives of others! THANK YOU!!

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To make a donation, you can also visit drvc.org/CMA or call us at 516-678-5800 ext. 296 Thank You! CHURCH OF SAINT MARYY Schedule++MASSule DAILY MASS: 9:00 AM MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY St. Mary’s St. Vincent de Paul Society SUNDAY MASS: 5:00 PM SATURDAY VIGIL MASS, Conference announces Th e Takeout 9:00 AM, 10:30 AM + 12:00 PM Project, an initiative, originally launched PLEASE NOTE: THE 7:30 AM AND 5:00 PM SUNDAY MASSES HAVE NOT BEEN RESTORED TO THE SCHEDULE. in Northport, to support local businesses LIVESTREAM SCHEDULE and provide a special meal for a family in WE WILL CONTINUE TO LIVESTREAM MASS FOR THOSE WHO WISH TO REMAIN AT HOME. DAILY MASS: 9:00 AM MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY need. Extreme weather conditions, increased COVID SUNDAY MASS: 5:00 PM SATURDAY VIGIL cases, and many remote school days can reduce business CONFESSIONS: SATURDAY 4:00 PM IN THE CHAPEL OR BY APPOINTMENT. for our already struggling local restaurants. We know PLEASE CALL 627-0385 TO SCHEDULE TIME. people are looking for ways to help. Th e Northport EUCHARISTIC ADORATION AND BENEDICTION: MONDAY 3:00-5:00 PM community donated over $4,000 in gift cards to its local RECITATION OF THE MOST HOLY ROSARY: IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING pantries in January. THE 9:00 AM DAILY MASS. To participate, you can purchase a gift card and leave it with the local restaurant you wish to support. Th e St. Mary’s St. Vincent de Paul Society volunteers will collect and bring the gift cards to the St. Mary’s and Shelter Rock Church food pantries. You also may drop a gift card off at the Parish Offi ce or contact the St. Mary’s St. Vincent de Paul conference at SVDP@stmary. Mass Intentions Book ws to arrange for pickup. Please follow this and other for the second quarter of 2021 initiatives to help our neighbors in need on our new (April 1, 2021 - June 30, 2021) Facebook page: St. Vincent de Paul Society at St. Mary’s, is open. If you or someone you know needs assistance, Please note our policy whereby you will be contact the St. Vincent de Paul Society at 516- able to reserve only two Masses during the 627-0385 ext. 1125 or [email protected]. If fi rst two weeks of the opening of the Mass you would like to make a donation, you may use Intentions Book for the second quarter of 2021. the collection slots at the doors of the church After that time, you may reserve any additional or place an envelope in the regular collection marked “St. Vincent de Paul Society.” For Masses for the period. Mass intentions may furniture and household donations, please call be requested in person at the Parish Offi ce, 516-746-8250 to arrange for a pick up. Monday through Friday, 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM, or see the opposite page of this bulletin for During the pandemic our conference is meeting phone and email options. by Zoom. If you would like an invitation or more information, please contact Jen DeSena at [email protected]. Church of Saint Mary Mass Intentions, Flowers, and Bread & Wine Offerings

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Th e Fourth Sunday of Lent | March 14, 2021 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 Retrouvaille Weekend To join or to fi nd out more about the Knights, please contact Tony Racioppo at You Can Help Heal Your Marriage [email protected] / 917-539-0859 or online at kofc.org/joinus Do you feel alone? Are you frustrated or angry with each other? Do you argue or have you just stopped talking to Th e Don Bosco Squires Circle #548 each other? Does talking about it only make it worse? welcomes young men of the parish ages 10 through 18. Retrouvaille helps couples through diffi cult times in For more information about the Squires their marriages. Th is program has helped thousands of or an application for memb ership, please couples worldwide experiencing ALL TYPES of marital contact Frank De Lucia at [email protected]. diffi culties. THE FATHER WILLIAM A. DALY For confi dential information about the Retrouvaille COLUMBIETTES program, or to register for the upcoming weekend that All women of the parish, age 18 and over, are begins on Friday, May 7, 2021, please call 1-800- invited to join. For more information or an 470-2230 and you will be connected directly and application, please contact Maura Cliff ord at confi dentially to a couple from Long Island/Metro macliff [email protected]. Retrouvaille who can help.

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