CHURCH of SAINT MARY Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time September 13, 2020
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 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM 627-0385 | ext. 1006 Joseph R. McCleary, Ph.D. Saturday 8:00 AM, 5:00 PM [email protected] President Sunday 7:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 10:30 AM, Rev. Fr. Jude Dioka 627-2711 12:00 Noon and 5:00 PM 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 Sean T. Collins ’73, ’77 Vice President of Development Th e Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick Bulletin Editor [email protected] 627-4605 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 Annette Lachmeyer St. Mary’s Elementary School Sunday 9:45 AM–1:30 PM Assistant to the Pastor 627-0184 E-mail: [email protected] 627-0385 | ext. 1008 www.stmary11030.org Robert Levulis Parish Social Ministry Sarah Griffi n (de Venoge) ’02, ’06 Music Director Principal 365-2705 313-7606 [email protected] Monday-Th ursday 9:45 AM-12:00 Noon 1:00 PM-4:00 PM Damien Quinn Th eresa A. Kemp Youth Minister Assistant Principal [email protected] [email protected] Religious Education stmarysyouth.weebly.com 627-4028 St. Mary’s High School Monday 12:00 Noon-8:00 PM Sr. Teresa Raftery, IHM 627-2711 Wednesday 9:00 AM–5:00 PM Adult Faith Formation www.inspiredthinkers.org Tuesday and Th ursday 9:00 AM–6:00 PM 627-0385 | ext. 1010 Gerard J. Buckley Closed on Friday Principal [email protected] Masses for the Week Masses and Special Intentions Monday, September 14th Th e Exaltation of the Holy Cross Salvatore Marsala Sandy Pittman Nm 21:4b-9, Phil 2:6-11, Jn 3:13-17 Joseph Cie Cherie Baldenko 7:00 AM | Omar Morales Jack Geoghegan 9:00 AM | Francis Campagna Frank Pellegrino Th e Geron Family Tuesday, September 15th John Michael Tedesco Th omas Hyland Eugene Rorke Our Lady of Sorrows Gina Corleto Arlene Levy Anne Rice 1 Cor 12:12-14, 27-31a, Jn 19:25-27 Ellen Ward Maureen Stanton Jeanette Albanese 7:00 AM | Mary Th ompson Th omas Ryan Josephine Arkwright Kristen Lovero & Timothy F. Dowd Christine Marchese Luke Smyth 9:00 AM | Charles Vachris Th eresa Fallon Madison Meagher Wednesday, September 16th Morton Levy Peter John Klimsko SS. Cornelius, Pope, & Cyprian, Bishop, Martyrs Virginia Fallon Dianne Procaccino 1 Cor 12:31-13:13, Lk 7:31-35 Names will remain on the list for three months. Please notify the Bulletin Editor 7:00 AM | Virginia Stover 9:00 AM | Lucia DeRosa if you would like to continue with the listing. Th ursday, September 17th Elizabeth Robbins St. Robert Bellarmine, Bishop & Doctor Rev. Bruno Swiatocha of the Church Th eresa Scott 1 Cor 15:1-11, Lk 7:36-50 7:00 AM | Susan Barrett Malone 9:00 AM | Raymond & Th eresa Peglow Friday, September 18th Horner, Brian G., 1stLt, USMC 1 Cor 15:12-20, Lk 8:1-3 Howard, Edward, PV2, USA 7:00 AM | Hussey, James M., GySgt, USMC 9:00 AM | Florence H. Lechleider Jones, Scott B., LT, USN Saturday, September 19th Jones, Katherine L., LTJG, USN St. Januarius, Bishop & Martyr 1 Cor 15:35-37, 42-49, Lk 8:4-15 125th Brigade Support Battalion LaManna, Vincent S., Jr., PVT, USA Lanza, Anthony E., LtCol, USMC 8:00 AM | Frank Castagna 23rd Marine Regiment 5:00 PM | Albert Pennisi 25th Marine Regiment Madden, Michael E., Capt, USAF Stephen Johnson 2-4 GSAB Task Force Mustang Major, A. Edward, III, MAJ, USA John Heekin 2-211th GSAB Task Force McGorry, Patrick F., HM3, USN Martin J. Neville Gerard T. Kelly War Horse McKiever, Gary, LT, USA Millau, Jeff rey, PFC, USMC Irene Stanton 51st Security Force Squadron 75th Ranger Regiment Morris, Jr., Brian J., MA1, USN O’Leary, Jason, SSgt, USAF Sunday, September 20th Amerson, Jason, CPT, USA Th e Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time Anderson, Michael, 1LT, USA Petracca, Evan L., LTJG, USN Catechetical Sunday Arnold, James, LCpl, USMC Polowczyk, John P., RDML, USN Is 55:6-9, Phil 1:20c-24, 27a, Mt 20:1-16a Avasthi, David, Capt, USAF Quinn, Anthony, Jr., SGT, USA 7:30 AM | Vito, Vincent & Santina Richardson, Timothy, PV2, USA 9:00 AM | Gerard Gaveau Baber, Joseph, Maj, USAF 10:30 AM People of the Parish Broderick, Evan, SGT, USA Radman, Paul Cpl, USMC Rodi, Caroline G., CDR, USN 12:00 Noon | Juanita Gusmanos Broderick, Steven, SN, USN Louise Malhame Brodie, Virgina H., 2ndLt, USMC Sharkey, John J., LtCol, USMC Jason Sulenski Brown, Jason, SGT, USA Spivak III, Edmund, Capt, USAF Jason Gamba Fontanetta, Joseph, Maj, USMC Sweeney, Timothy, CPT, USA Christopher Rosato Tafone, Samantha, SGT, USA Helen Levulis Hayes, Andrew, Capt, USMC 5:00 PM | Marie Martone 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.
Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time | September 13, 2020 NEW SCHEDULE IN EFFECT SEPTEMBER 19, 2020
CHURCH OF SAINT MARYRY Schedule++MASSule DAILY MASS: 9:00 AM MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY SUNDAY MASS: 5:00 PM SATURDAY VIGIL MASS, 9:00 AM, 10:30 AM + 12:00 PM WE WILL CONTINUE TO LIVESTREAM MASS FOR THOSE WHO WISH TO REMAIN AT HOME. LIVESTREAM SCHEDULE DAILY MASS: 9:00 AM MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY SUNDAY MASS: 5:00 PM SATURDAY VIGIL CONFESSIONS: SATURDAY 4:00 PM IN THE CHAPEL OR BY APPOINTMENT. PLEASE CALL 627-0385 TO SCHEDULE TIME. EUCHARISTIC ADORATION AND BENEDICTION: MONDAY 3:00-5:00 PM RECITATION OF THE MOST HOLY ROSARY: IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE 9:00 AM DAILY MASS.
POSTED SEPTEMBER 9, 2020 From the Pastor’s Desk
Dear Parishioners,
“How often must I forgive?” (Matthew 18:21)
Th e question St. Peter presents to Jesus is one I am sure we have all 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. Th e 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 notice, this reading, in its argument to forgive, does not appeal to human wisdom, but to our experience of God. Th e last line of the passage is the clue, “...remember the Most High’s covenant, and overlook faults.” Th at seems to sum it up. Th e reason and the power to forgive come from what God has done fi rst for us. He has established a covenant with us. Th at 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 diffi cult one at that! Th ere are people who have and may continue to hurt us by their actions. Th ose actions may seem to suck the life out of us…and maybe they do. So the question to ask is why forgive?
If we refl ect 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, we can be renewed and enabled to forgive. Some areas for refl ection: What was our experience when we got something we didn’t earn, absolutely free? Has anyone ever done something good for us we didn’t deserve, didn’t even ask for? What did those experiences do for us? Did they change us? Were we somehow diff erent because of what we received? Th ose experiences might give us some insight into the unmerited gift off ered to the servant in the gospel. Too bad he didn’t let forgiveness enter and change his heart so as to make him forgiving towards his fellow servant.
To put it simply -- God makes the fi rst 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.” Th ere are numerous examples of how a lack of forgiveness can eat away at our lives. I remember visiting an older woman in a hospital who is battling cancer. Th irty years ago, her husband divorced her and she harbored resentment and anger ever since. Because she has been obsessed by this past wrong and has not been able to let it go, it has aff ected her relationship with her children and grandchildren. She has held him bound, but she has also been held bound. Th e 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 diff erent would the servant’s life have been if he had just given what he had received. Th e 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.
I want to welcome back the students to the Schools of St. Mary and pray for a wonderful year. Th e Schools and the Religious Education Program are strictly following guidelines presented by the state and our own advisors. Our maintenance staff is doing great work and everything in their power to keep our children safe.
After my letter addressing some of our fi nancial challenges, so many people responded not only with donations but with beautiful letters and notes. I am always so touched and grateful for the wonderful and kind generosity of our people…. so thank you all! You make my responsibility as pastor such a joy and privilege. I am confi dent that with your generous support and love for St. Mary’s, we will continue to receive assistance to stabilize our weekly collection.
As was stated last week, our new schedule for parish worship and prayer will begin the weekend of September 19/20th. Please see the information on the opposite page and our website.
In Jesus, Fr. Bob Th ird Time Mary Welsh and Trevor Dutton St. Mary, St. Margaret, Manhasset, NY Burlington, MA
Parish Registration If you have attended Mass regularly at St. Mary’s and are not a registered parishioner, please come to the Parish Offi cec or call 627-0385 to register. Th is will be helpful if you should need recommendation letters, certifi cates, and especially sponsor certifi cates for Baptism or Confi rmation. Registration is mandatory for these requests.
St. Vincent de Paul Society Th e 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!
Readings and Questions If you or someone you know needs assistance, contact for Faith Sharing on the the St. Vincent de Paul Society at 516-627-0385 ext. 1125 or [email protected]. If you would like to Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time make a donation, you may use the collection slots Reading I: Isaiah 55:6-9 at the doors of the church or place an envelope in For my thoughts are not your thoughts, the regular collection marked “St. Vincent de Paul nor are your ways my ways, says the Lord. Society.” For furniture and household donations, please call 516-746-8250 to arrange for a pick up. Reading II: Philippians 1:20c-24, 27a Conduct yourselves in a way worthy of the gospel During the pandemic our conference is meeting of Christ. by Zoom. If you would like an invitation or more information, please contact Jen DeSena at Gospel: Matthew 20:1-16a [email protected]. ‘You too go into my vineyard, and I will give you what is just.’ Bulletin Submission Policy Question for Adults: How can I promote just labor practices? 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 Question for Children: should be hi-resolution and sent via E-mail as attachments. Phone What can I do to be more generous? photos should be “actual size.” No copyrighted material, text or photos. Th e Bulletin Editor may edit submissions for content, clarity and/or size. Please E-mail your submission to [email protected].
Church of Saint Mary | 6 J Stewards of God’s Gifts
We are all sinners who have off ended God and our neighbors. However, God forgives us our trespasses when we ask for His mercy and forgiveness. Th e Gospel message today is about a man who, having owed a large debt, was forgiven by his master but did not forgive his fellow man. Living Stewardship (Pillar of Formation): We have all been wronged and hurt by someone else. However, as Catholics, we should learn to forgive. Th is week pray for someone who has hurt you and forgive them.
Th e collection for Sunday, September 6, 2020 amounted to $21,273.00. Th e collection for Sunday, September 8, 2019 amounted to $25,458.00.
Have 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. Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time | September 13, 2020 Parish Social Ministry “When life is challenged by hardship, sickness and rejection, programs sponsored by the Church and others stand as eloquent expressions of what charity is able to devise in order to give everyone new reasons for hope and practical possibilities for life.” St. John Paul II, Evangelium Vitae
If you are or know someone in need of assistance, please contact the Parish Social Ministry offi ce at: (516) 365-2705 or E-Mail [email protected] Th e new school year is here! In an eff ort to prepare children for school, we are requesting donations of gift cards to be distributed to families in need. Th ese cards will take an enormous burden away from families who are already struggling. Donations may be brought to the Parish Social Ministry or Parish Offi ce. Suggested store cards: Raindew, Staples. YOUR SUPPORT IS GREATLY APPRECIATED!
Canned Meat/Chili Cooking Oil Paper Towels Tomato Sauce Tissues Shampoo
In lieu of shopping for any of these items, a King Kullen, Stop & Shop, or Shop Rite gift card will also help us to provide families with the resources to buy everyday perishable items. Donations may be left in the collection baskets located in the south lobby of the Church. Th ank you for your continued support!
We are looking for volunteers to pick up yarn from the Parish Social Ministry offi ce and knit or crochet lap robes, shawls, blankets and scarves and hats. Th ese items are distributed to residents of nursing homes, the homebound, and to children and families in need. Contact the Parish Social Ministry offi ce at 365-2705, or just stop by and help yourself! RCIA and Adult Faith Formation Th e Fall 2020 RCIA Program Begins Soon Th e schedule for RCIA sessions is in place and will begin on Tuesday, September 29th, at 7:30 PM in the St. John Paul II Room. 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. Please have them call Sister Teresa before the sessions begin. Th is would also be a good time for adults who wish to complete the reception of their Sacraments of Initiation or increase their knowledge and understanding of our Catholic Faith to sign up for the RCIA 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) 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
Congratulations to all the students who received the sacrament of First Holy Communion this past weekend. May Christ’s life and love fill their lives every day!
Church of Saint Mary | 8 Religious Education
REGISTRATION ENROLLMENT FOR THE 2020-21 FAITH FORMATION PROGRAM IS ONGOING Deepening and growing the relationship your children have with the Gospel of Christ is a sacred calling. We are most grateful for the opportunity to enrich the Catholic faith in the heart of your child/children. Please follow this link to register your children for fall classes: http://membership.faithdirect.net/events/org/281 Th e deadline for registration for classes is September 30th.
NEW FAMILIES AND ANY STUDENTS ENTERING FIRST GRADE -- Please provide a copy of your child’s baptismal certifi cate to the Religious Education Offi ce when you register. You may drop if off at the Parish Offi ce marked for Religious Education or mail it to the offi ce at 1300 Northern Blvd, Manhasset, NY 11030, ATT: Religious Education.
We are also looking for volunteers who enable us to run the program. Th rough your time and commitment, our younger generation can receive the blessings of the Catholic faith. Please consider volunteering as a catechist, assistant, hall monitor, or with traffi c safety. WE ARE IN SPECIAL NEED OF CATECHISTS ON EACH GRADE LEVEL
Class Times: Sundays - 9:30 AM - 10:20 AM - Grades 1-8 Mondays - 7:00 - 8:00 PM - Grades 6, 7 and 8 Tuesdays and Th ursdays - 4:30 - 5:30 PM - Grades 1-5 You may sign up to volunteer through the St. Mary’s website (www.stmary.ws) under the Religious Education Registration page. Follow the link to sign up as a Volunteer or fi ll out the form below and return it to us at the address above. We will contact you to provide an overview of our wonderful program and faith formation needs. In our continuing eff ort to provide a safe environment for all of our children, all volunteers are required to get a background check and attend a session of Protecting God’s Children – Virtus. Our offi ce will provide you with the necessary paperwork and notify you of opportunities here at St. Mary’s to take the required Virtus session. Th is must be done before classes begin.
Religious Education Volunteer Form 2020/21
Name:
Address:
Phone: Email:
I am able to participate in the following way/ways:
Catechist: Grade: Sunday Monday Tuesday Th ursday
Substitute: Grade: Sunday Monday Tuesday Th ursday
Catechist Assistant (assists the teacher in the room): Sunday Monday Tuesday Th ursday
Hall Monitor: Sunday Monday Tuesday Th ursday
Traffi c Control in the parking lot: Monday Tuesday Th ursday Summer Book Club Meeting Monday, September 21st 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM in the Marian Room
Th e Summer Book Club will be meeting on Monday, September 21st, from 11:00 AM-12:30PM, in the Marion Room to discuss, “Rethinking Mary In the New Testament,” by Dr. Edward Sri. Th ere are many fascinating details and revelations about Scripture verses in which Mary is quoted or Jesus speaks to her or the Daughter Zion prophecy is fulfi lled, that are revealed in this book. Mary, God’s humble servant, appears in the New Testament writings as a faithful disciple. She receives God’s word with joy and acts upon it, a lesson for all of us. You are welcome to attend whether you have read the book or just want to take part in our discussion of the book. Below is a quote, which is a “taste” of the fascinating revelations made in this book. “In summary, Zephaniah and Zechariah prophesied that the Lord would one day come to his people as King. On An Act of Spiritual that day, Gods’ faithful people-symbolized by Daughter Zion will be called to rejoice. For hundreds of years, Communion the Jews longed for these prophecies to be fulfi lled. + Th ey hungered for the time when they would taste the joy of the messianic era. Now at the Annunciation to My Jesus, Mary that long anticipated moment has fi nally arrived. I believe that You When Gabriel tells Mary that the Lord, the King is coming to his people to establish his Kingdom, he are present in the Most Holy Sacrament. opens his message to her with the exact same invitation to joy found in the Daughter Zion prophecies of I love You above all things, Zephaniah and Zechariah. Gabriel’s initial word in and I desire to receive You into my soul. Luke 1:28-chaire-heralds the dawn of the messianic age. Mary, just as the prophets foretold of Daughter Zion, Since I cannot at this moment has much over which to rejoice. As de la Potterie notes, ‘Daughter Zion was given the command to rejoice over receive You sacramentally, the future saving work of God, now, in Luke 1:28, Mary come at least spiritually into my heart. is being given the same command’ “...... (pgs. 16-17)
I embrace You as if You were already there REMINDER: All participants will be required to wear and unite myself wholly to You. a mask and sanitize their hands upon arrival and maintain a 6 foot distance from others. Never permit me to be separated from You. If you have any questions or concerns, please email Amen. Nancy Azzaro at [email protected] CHURCH OF SAINT MARY, MANHASSET
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FOR MORE INFO, PLEASE CONTACT MRS. NORMA STAFFORD, DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS AT EXT. 1084 OR [email protected]. Knights of Columbus Exposition and Adoration Father William A. Daly S.J. Council #2122 Serving St. Mary’s Parish in Manhasset and St. Aloysius Parish In Great Neck of the Blessed Sacrament www.kofc2122.org To join or to fi nd out more about the Knights, Exposition please contact Past Grand Knight Matt Falcone and Adoration at [email protected] / 516-627-4524 or of the Tony Racioppo at [email protected] / 917-539-0859 or online at kofc.org/joinus Blessed Sacrament with Benediction Th e Don Bosco Squires Circle #548 will resume on welcomes young men of the parish September 21st ages 10 through 18. Mondays For more information about the Squires 3:00 - 5:00 PM or an application for memb ership, please in the contact Frank De Lucia at [email protected]. Church
THE FATHER WILLIAM A. DALY COLUMBIETTES Prayer of Adoration All women of the parish, age 18 and over, are I have come to spend invited to join. For more information or an application, please contact Maura Cliff ord at A few moments with You, O Jesus macliff [email protected]. And in spirit I prostrate myself in the dust Before Your Holy Tabernacle to adore You, My Lord and God, in deepest humility Great News! Once more a day has come to its close, dear Jesus, Another day which brings me nearer to the grave Worldwide Marriage Encounter and my beloved heavenly home. has gone “Virtual” Once more, O Jesus, my heart longs for You, Th e true Bread of Life which contains To support married couples during this time of All sweetness and relish. social distancing, Worldwide Marriage Encounter is O my Jesus, sponsoring a virtual marriage experience called Restore Mercifully grant me pardon for the faults – Rekindle – Renew. Th is Enrichment Experience will And ingratitude of this day meet via Zoom for seven sessions on Monday evenings And come to me, September 14th to October 26th from 7:00 to 9:30 To refresh my poor heart which longs for You. PM. As the heart pants for the waters, Couples will explore their individual personality As the parched earth longs for the dew of heaven, styles, improve listening and communication skills, Even so does my poor heart long for You. understand God’s plan for their marriage, and learn You Fount of Life. how to keep their relationship a priority. Registration I love You, O Jesus. is limited and a $100.00 application fee is required. I hope in You For more information or to apply, call John & Toni I love You Torio at 718-344-3700 or visit them at https:// And out of love for You, wwmenyli.org/. I regret sincerely all my sins. May Your peace and Your benediction be mine, now and always and for all eternity. Please Patronize Our Advertisers Amen Business Owners: if you would like to advertise in our bulletin, please call JS Paluch at 1-800-524-0263. by St. Conrad of Parzham (1818-1894) Our parish code is 571800.
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 If you would like the Rosarians to pray for a special intention, please e-mail us at [email protected].
Invest 20 minutes of your day to pray the Rosary, and see the diff erence it will make in your life.
Bishop Barres Celebrates the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary with a new Pastoral Letter Evangelium Vitae: Th e Gospel of Life for Today
Twenty-fi ve years ago, Pope St. John Paul’s encyclical, Evangelium Vitae was a most timely and important proclamation of the inviolability and dignity of every human life. In it, he identifi ed the contemporary attacks on the dignity of human life, explained Catholic moral teaching on life issues, and proposed a vision for building a culture of life, while emphasizing the inimitable role of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the most holy Mother of Our Lord, and indeed, our Mother, too.
It is particularly fi tting that Evangelium Vitae: A Gospel of Life for Today is issued as the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops has announced that October, Respect Life Month, begins the year-long theme “Live the Gospel of Life,” during which we will more deeply explore the Church’s teachings on human life and how we can more faithfully follow Christ’s example.
To read the Letter, please visit https://www.evangeliumvitaepastoralletter.com/
Cross is symbol of God’s love, not superstitious ornament, pope says
Christ’s cross is a powerful symbol of God’s love for humanity and not just a decoration or trinket, Pope Francis said. While Christians often hang a crucifi x on the wall or wear one around their necks, it should be used as a sign “of our desire to be united with Christ” and not “reduced to a superstitious object or an ornamental necklace,” the pope said on August 30th during his Sunday Angelus address.
“Each time we fi x our gaze on the image of Christ crucifi ed, let us contemplate that he, as the true servant of the Lord, has accomplished his mission, giving life, spilling his blood for the forgiveness of sins,” the pope said. Monday, September 14th Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross
Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time | September 13, 2020 Church of Saint Mary Our parish on FACEBOOK Mass Intentions Church of Saint Mary, Manhasset
How To Access FORMED FORMED off ers thousands of studies, fi lms, audios, and ebooks from over 40 of the best Catholic content producers. Th e program is fi nanced by the parish and FREE to parishioners. Directions for Registration: 1. Access FORMED by either going to their website, formed.org, or downloading their mobile app (FORMED) for iOS and Android devices. 2. Scroll to CODE 3. Enter our parish code 3HVJ44 (case sensitive) 4. You should see St Mary - NY - 11030 5. Follow the directions to create your personal account and log in. !"#$%&'( ' We encourage everyone to also watch and follow ( ) our diocesan Catholic Faith Network [CFN], * Optimum channel 29/137; Verizon FiOS channel 296, Spectrum channel 162/471 or “Catholic Faith Network” App available for iOS and Android + , devices or online: www.cfn.org. We also have , EWTN: Cable & Digital channel 135, Espanol , - channel 1097; Directv channel 370; Dish Network ./ channel 261; or the EWTN App or online: www. !/ ewtn.com/tv/watch-live/united-states. % , * 0 *
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Survival and defi nite eff ects on brain chemistry. I the problems they knew they had, but Security would like you to envision it using now that they are locked in are able in the “New your hand. Your thumb represents to address their issues since they have Normal:” your limbic system. Th is is the the time. Many parents have called How Do We Learn to part of the brain that becomes over and reached out for help in parenting. Emotionally Regulate stimulated when we are threatened Some are struggling with their Our Emotions? and excited. At these times, the rest children not having the usual outlets of our fi ngers represent the left and and having to provide interactions “It is God Who Arms Me with Strength right brain. Th ey shut down when the on more intense levels and some fi nd and Keeps My Way Secure.” (Psalm limbic system becomes overwhelmed. parenting itself particularly diffi cult. 18:32) Prayer can help you calm your overly stimulated emotions as you enhance Before anyone can deal with issues, Yes, this has been seven months your relationship with God. By no matter what they are, they need of the Coronavirus Pandemic! praying, you can learn to feel more to lower their anxiety and calm their Unfortunately, we have had many in control emotionally and gain the bodies and mind. Th ere is no better other struggles accompanying this strength to take the steps necessary to way than by using your relationship pandemic. Some say we are struggling make decisions that you make with with God to calm your emotions. with multiple pandemics: racism, your left brain in order to navigate our People pray in many diff erent ways. violence, virulent storms causing challenging world. Also, when you are Singing is a very eff ective way of outages, fear of the virus making calmer, your right brain, the center calming that excited part of the brain a second round in the fall, lack of of creativity, kicks into gear enabling that helps it to allow the other parts being able to enjoy culture and art, you to distract and fi nd other things of your brain to work eff ectively. I loss of socialization with friends and to do when the usual activities are not love the song, “Let Th ere Be Peace on family, confl icted relationships within available that can bring you a sense of Earth.” When I sing this song or just families, not able to worship together purpose, meaning and productivity. think about the words, I feel my mind for months, questioning whether we and body begin to feel relaxed. Some send our children back to school or Th e essence of it is to learn to keep say prayers (they talk to God) that they opt for in-home schooling with all the yourself calm and to feel the love make up while others read the Bible pressures that puts upon the parents of God in the face of change and, or say learned prayers. Whatever you and family, and the loss of the life we at times, threat. If we as adults do, it is right for you. Th e intent is to knew. And, for many, the loss of loved can do this, we can create a home calm down, keep a positive perspective ones due to Covid-19. My deepest environment that is calmer where that can help you deal with the present sympathy to you and your families. children and family members can realities. By having God on your side, interact with each other in a calm and you know that you will survive and Frankly, just writing the fi rst paragraph more orderly fashion. Th is should feel secure in this “New Normal.” is exhausting and we are all living promote a gentler and more respectful Whatever decisions you need to this every day. I know we try not to environment where all members make, you will be able to do so with think about these issues too much, cannot only survive but feel secure a peaceful and calm mind, body and but people explain that it feels like a alone and together. spirit informed by your relationship cloud is over their heads and they just with God. Below is a prayer that you can’t shake it. Some say they just can’t Would you believe there are positive can take with you and say whenever focus as well as they usually do. So, eff ects of the last seven months? you feel you want or need to. what do we do to maintain our sense Families have had to spend more of equilibrium, security and sanity? time together and face and enjoy Heavenly Father, thank you for sending Prayer is important as a mainstay their strengths in connection. At the Holy Spirit to be with me. He is the to keep us centered as we journey the same time, couples, parents and Divine Comforter and Spirit of truth. through these diffi cult times. families have had to also face their less Fill me with your Spirit, dear God, as healthy adaptations to being together you lead me through these more diffi cult What we are living through is 24/7. Many people have called me times with gentility, respect and love for traumatic. Living with trauma has saying that they can now deal with one another.
Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time | September 13, 2020 Remembering and Caring for our Senior Priests Do you ever think about a favorite Pastor or Parish Priest and wonder how they are and where they may be living?
Well, for our Senior Priests who are living at St. Pius X Residence, life is good and sometimes very busy.
“We are very happy that more and more of our Priests are taking advantagee of this wonderful facility. We thank you for your support, we depend on it, especially now with the increasing costs we are experiencing. We couldn’t do it without you!” - Rev. Msgr. Thomas Costa, Vicar for Senior Priests
“Since I arrived at St. Pius X, I have found living here like being at home. I have found much happiness with my fellow priests and in the entire community, and I especially appreciate the support I receive. Thank you for helping to make this home possible.” - Rev. Msgr. T Peter Ryan
Even in retirement our senior priests retain roles as ourr shepherds, and St. Pius X enables these dedicated men who live there to be fully engaged members of the community. “Still on duty,” they serve as our teachers, counselors, and spiritual leaders.
The special collection for retired priests living at St. Pius X Residence will take place next weekend. Please be as generous as possible! Thank You! www.drvc.org/stpiusx 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 2020 through June 2021 on the third Wednesday of each month. What are the other member benefi ts? • 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. Th e Society of St. Vincent de Paul fundraiser is fast approaching! As we adjust to our “new normal,” we ask you to donate to the 12th Annual Friends of the Poor Virtual 5K Walk taking place in St. Mary’s Manhasset Parish the weekend of September 26-27.
Th is annual event is our largest fundraiser, and now more than ever, we’re relying on funds raised to provide us with the resources to help our many neighbors in need during this diffi cult time. Your donation could make the diff erence for those living in poverty or are currently in adverse circumstances in our own community. In just this year, we have helped dozens of neighbors with rent bills (over $13,000), utilities (over $2,000), furniture and other emergency needs ($3,000). Th is would not be possible without the generosity of this parish.
If you would like to donate, please go to: https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/Bethpage/FriendsofthePoor5KVirtualWalkRun2020 • Click on “Donate” • Th en click on “Team Fundraiser” • Select “St. Mary’s Manhasset” • Make your donation
You can also make your donation through a second collection at each of the weekly Masses during the weekend of September 26-27, or simply drop off or mail your check payable to St. Vincent de Paul Society to the Parish Offi ce. Blue envelopes will be available in the Church vestibule for your convenience. Th ank you for your support!
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