Pentecost Sunday May 24, 2015
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CHURCH of SAINT MARY Pentecost Sunday May 24, 2015 Monsignor John J. McCann | Pastor Father Christopher Costigan | Associate Pastor 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. Church of Saint Mary PARISH DIRECTORY 1300 Northern Boulevard Pastoral Staff Manhasset, New York 11030 Rev. Msgr. John J. McCann Sr. Teresa Raftery, IHM (516) 627-0385 Pastor Adult Faith Formation Fax (516) 627-6070 627-0385 | ext. 1004 627-0385 | ext. 1010 www.stmary.ws Fr. Christopher Costigan Christine Sutherland Schedule of Masses Associate Pastor Coordinator of Parish Monday–Friday 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM 627-0385 | ext. 1006 Social Ministry 365-2705 | ext. 1126 Saturday 8:00 AM, 5:00 PM Fr. Vincent Ritchie, SJ Sunday 7:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 10:30 AM, In Residence Eileen Symmons ‘82, ‘86 12:00 Noon and 5:00 PM 627-0385 Director of Communications 627-2711 | ext. 1081 Sacrament of Penance Jiha Lim [email protected] Seminarian Saturdays from 4:00-4:45 PM and by 627-0385 appointment. Please call 627-0385. Th e Schools of Saint Mary Nursery through 12th Grade Parish Staff Anointing of the Sick Th e Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick Anthony Chiofolo Grace M. Cavallo Controller President is celebrated in the Chapel on the second 627-2711 Sunday of the month following the 627-0385 | ext. 1007 10:30 AM Mass. If you are unable to come Lorraine Czarniak St. Mary’s Elementary School to Church, please call the Parish Offi ce to Director of Faith Formation 627-0184 make arrangements for Anointing or to Gr. K–8 www.stmary11030.org receive the Eucharist. 627-4028 | ext. 1127 Celeste M. Checchia, PhD Principal Parish Offi ce Th eresa Perrella Gaudiuso Parish Offi ce Elaine Drzymalski 627-0385 | Fax 627-6070 627-0385 | ext. 1000 Assistant Principal Monday - Th ursday 9:00 AM–8:00 PM Friday 9:00 AM-5:00 PM Vincent Hartley St. Mary’s High School Saturday 8:30 AM–5:00 PM Facilities Manager 627-2711 Sunday 9:45 AM–1:30 PM 627-0385 | ext. 1002 www.inspiredthinkers.org E-mail: [email protected] Annette Lachmeyer Jonathan D. Kramer ‘92 Parish Offi ce Principal Parish Social Ministry 627-0385 | ext. 1008 365-2705 Kristin Lynch Graham ‘88 Robert Levulis Director of Development Monday-Th ursday 9:45 AM-12:00 Noon Music Director 1:00 PM-4:00 PM and Alumni Relations 313-7606 627-2711 ext 1162 [email protected] Offi ce of Faith Formation Maria Malaspina Grades 1-8 | 627-4028 Youth Minister 627-0385 | ext. 1001 Grades 9-12 | 627-5759 Monday 11:00 AM-9:00 PM Wednesday 9:00 AM–5:00 PM Tuesday and Th ursday 9:00 AM–6:00 PM Closed on Friday From the Pastor’s Desk Th is Memorial Day we pray that all who died in service to our county be granted Eternal Rest and that God might bless those who are mourning their loss. Th is Memorial Day we honor and pray for all our veterans especially those who still carry the wounds of battle with them. My 50th Anniversary Th is Friday, May 29th, I will celebrate the 50th Anniversary of my Ordination to the Priesthood. Next Sunday, at 12:00 Noon, I will celebrate a Mass of Th anksgiving for the gift that God has given me to “act in persona Christi” for these Pentecost fi fty years. You are welcome to join me at that Mass. Today’s Feast of Pentecost brings our celebration of Christ’s Paschal Mystery to completion as we recall the Coming of God Bless! the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles and others gathered in the Upper Room with wind, tongues of fi re and noise. Th e Coming of the Spirit transformed the Apostles into men on fi re with the need to give witness to the Risen Christ. Th ey began that day in the streets of Jerusalem. Msgr. John J. McCann Read the story of the growth of the early Church in the Acts of the Apostles. We have been reading small sections from Acts each day at Mass during these Easter Days. But Peace Prayer of Pope Saint John XXIII there is something to be gained by reading the text straight through. Consider putting the Acts of the Apostles on your Lord Jesus Christ, who are called the Prince of Peace, summer reading list. Who are yourself our peace and our reconciliation, Memorial Day Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day Who so often said ‘Peace to you,’ of remembrance for those who have died in our nation’s service from Bunker Hill to Iraq and Afghanistan so that we Grant us peace! might live in freedom in the United States of America. Make all men and women witnesses of truth, justice and brotherly love. Memorial Day was offi cially proclaimed on May 5,1868 by General John Logan, the national commander of the Grand Banish from their hearts Army of the Republic and was fi rst observed on May 30, whatever might endanger peace. 1868, when fl owers were placed on the graves of Union and Confederate soldiers at Arlington National Cemetery. Th e Enlighten our rulers that they may guarantee and fi rst state to offi cially recognize Memorial Day was New defend the great gift of peace. York in 1873. Th e South refused to acknowledge the day, honoring their dead on a separate day until after World War May all peoples of the earth become I when the day changed from honoring just those who died as brothers and sisters. fi ghting in the Civil War to honoring Americans who died fi ghting in any war. May longed-for peace blossom forth and reign always over us all. AMEN Mary, Queen of Peace, Pray for us! Pentecost Sunday | May 24, 2015 Stewards of God’s Gifts St. Paul reminds us today that all of our gifts have their source in the Holy Spirit and that those gifts are given “for the common good.” What gifts are mine to share? We are grateful this week for all stewards in our parish who share their God-given gifts and talents through our parish ministries and community organizations, intent on serving our brothers and sisters in need. Th e collection for Sunday, May 17, 2015 amounted to $25,519.00 Th e collection for Sunday, May 18, 2014 amounted to $26,140.00 Th e collection for the Catholic Communications Campaign amounted to $3,587.00 Th e collection for Sunday, May 10, 2015 amounted to $25,409.00 Th e collection for Sunday, May 11, 2014 amounted to $27,231.00 Th e collection for Catholic Elementary Education amounted to $5,337.00 Have you enrolled yet? Visit www.faithdirect.net. Our parish code is NY281. We Care for Our Parish Community Baptism St. Mary’s. Grades 1 through 5 meet on Tuesdays and We usually celebrate Baptism at 2:00 PM on the Second Th ursdays from 4:30 to 5:30 PM. Families choose which and Fourth Sundays of the month. Please call to see day. Grades 6, 7 and 8 meet on Mondays from 7:30 to if a date is available and to arrange for a pre-baptismal 8:30 PM. For information about Grades 1-8 call 627-4028 interview. Parents are required to attend a baptism and for Grades 9-12 call 627-5759. preparation session held once every month. Th ose chosen as sponsors for Baptism should lead lives in harmony with Parish Social Ministry the Catholic faith and the role of Godparent. We care for our sisters and brothers through our Parish Social Ministry and Food Pantry. For information call Marriage 365-2705. At least six months before you plan to be married and before you make arrangements for the reception, please Youth Ministry make an appointment with one of the priests to begin the We reach out to our teens though our Youth Ministry necessary preparations. Program. For information call 627-5759. 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 Mass innovation, with a passion for learning, and an emphasis so that we may have the opportunity for quiet prayer before on moral character development through the pursuit of the Blessed Sacrament.