CHURCH of SAINT MARY

Th e Second Sunday of Lent February 25, 2018

Reverend Father Robert A. Romeo | Reverend Father Jiha Lim | Parochial Vicar Reverend Father Jude Dioka | Parochial Vicar

1300 Northern Boulevard | Manhasset, 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 Th e Schools of Saint Mary Manhasset, New York 11030 Rev. Fr. Robert A. Romeo Nursery through 12th Grade (516) 627-0385 Pastor Fax (516) 627-6070 Joseph R. McCleary, Ph.D. 627-0385 | ext. 1004 www.stmary.ws President [email protected] 627-2711 Schedule of Masses Fr. Jiha Lim [email protected] Monday–Friday 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM Parochial Vicar Sean T. Collins ’73, ’77 Saturday 8:00 AM, 5:00 PM 627-0385 | ext. 1006 Vice President of Development Sunday 7:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 10:30 AM, [email protected] 627-4605 [email protected] 12:00 Noon and 5:00 PM Fr. Jude Dioka Parochial Vicar Eileen M. Symmons ’82, ’86 Sacrament of Penance 627-0385 | ext. 1011 Director of Communications Saturdays from 4:00-4:45 PM and by 627-2711 | ext. 1081 appointment. Please call 627-0385. Parish Staff [email protected] Kiera Gmelich Walsh Anointing of the Sick Jane Cliff ord Bulletin Editor Director of Alumni and Parent Th e Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick [email protected] Relations is celebrated in the Chapel on the second 627-2711 | ext. 1162 Sunday of the month following the Michael Griffi n [email protected] 10:30 AM Mass. If you are unable to come Youth to Church, please call the Parish Offi ce to [email protected] St. Mary’s Elementary School stmarysyouth.weebly.com make arrangements for Anointing or to 627-0184 receive the Eucharist. Vincent Hartley www.stmary11030.org Facilities Manager Sarah de Venoge ’02, ’06 Parish Offi ce 627-0385 | ext. 1002 Principal 627-0385 | Fax 627-6070 Annette Lachmeyer [email protected] Monday - Th ursday 9:30 AM–8:00 PM Parish Offi ce Th eresa A. Kemp Friday 9:30 AM-5:00 PM 627-0385 | ext. 1008 Assistant Principal Saturday 8:30 AM–5:00 PM Robert Levulis [email protected] Sunday 9:45 AM–1:30 PM Music Director E-mail: [email protected] 313-7606 St. Mary’s High School 627-2711 Sr. Teresa Raftery, IHM www.inspiredthinkers.org Parish Social Ministry Adult Faith Formation 365-2705 627-0385 | ext. 1010 Jonathan D. Kramer ’92 Monday-Th ursday 9:45 AM-12:00 Noon Principal 1:00 PM-4:00 PM Frank Souza [email protected] Director of Religious Education Religious Education 627-4028 | ext. 1127 [email protected] 627-4028 Monday 12:00 Noon-9:00 PM Christine Sutherland Wednesday 9:00 AM–5:00 PM Coordinator of Parish Tuesday and Th ursday 9:00 AM–6:00 PM Social Ministry Closed on Friday 365-2705 | ext. 1126 From the Pastor’s Desk

Dear Parishioners,

“Th is is my beloved Son. Listen to Him.” (Mark 9:7)

Today’s Gospel off ers us a good summary of the Christian life. Th e mountain experience is what we are doing today as we gather for worship and nourishment. With the eyes of faith we see Jesus in His glory. For us today, it is hidden under the form of Bread and Wine. Th e valley, that place where the Disciples had to go back to, symbolizes where we go after today’s celebration. We leave here to obey the Words of the Father to listen to Jesus and so live out our Christian vocation. Th e valley can be that place of holiness if we hear the command and take up the cross to follow Jesus in service to others. Th e Disciples, in seeing the glorifi ed Jesus, now have the seed planted on the reality of the One they are following. While they do not completely understand, at this moment, the ministry of Jesus, they are being shaped and formed in holiness for future leadership. St. Th omas Aquinas puts it this way: “At His transfi guration Christ showed His Disciples the splendor of His beauty, to which He will shape and color those who are His.” And so the holiness of Jesus or gloried Jesus is our hope and goal. It is lived out and perfected in the moments of clarity and the time of uncertainty. Holiness must be seen as a daily invitation to be lived out in our struggles and accomplishments.

Th at’s not how a lot of us view holiness, is it? We are so often fi lled with the many things our lives ask of us daily to accomplish. Th ere is feeding the kids, going to the offi ce or factory, looking for a job, paying our bills. We may be worried about our health; encountering a sadness and the many things that fi ll our days and nights. But in the midst of all these, Lent still invites us to look beneath the surface of our daily lives to see the place where Jesus is revealed to us. We might not encounter the wonder of those Disciples who saw Jesus transfi gured and saw His divinity. Maybe the Father doesn’t speak as clearly to us as He did to those Disciples who are told to listen to Jesus. BUT that same God wants us to see Jesus in our midst.

So how can we feel and encounter the presence of Jesus? Let us go back to Sacred Scripture: “Th is is my Beloved Son, listen to Him.” Th e operative word is “LISTEN.” To desire to follow Jesus is, of course, wonderful; but it takes more than just a desire. We have to know who Jesus is and knowing Him we can then follow. To know what Jesus wants of us we need to enter that place of silence. It is in that place of silence that we can hear and listen to His voice. Lent is a time to block out, or at least push aside, the many voices that clamor for our attention. Many of those voices can certainly distract us from listening to Jesus, so the work is to focus. We can only focus if we allow ourselves times of silence during the day. Come away, open the Word, and ponder what Jesus is trying to say. It isn’t as diffi cult as it sounds; it just takes time and a desire to listen. Give yourself that gift this Lent, the gift of listening.

I also encourage you to take advantage of the gift of healing and forgiveness that is found through the Sacrament of Confession. Come to Jesus and hear His words of forgiveness as He unburdens you of your sins. It can be so freeing and a blessing for the journey. Don’t let pride or the Evil One keep you from experiencing God’s mercy. Lent is also a wonderful time to consider (if you don’t already) attending daily Mass. Each Friday the parish prays Stations of the Cross at 7:30 pm. Th is wonderful and ancient prayer form calls us to accompany Jesus to the suff ering and death on His life-giving Cross.

Our Confi rmation retreats begin this week. Please keep our Confi rmation Candidates and all of us leading the retreats in your prayers.

In Jesus our suff ering Lord, Fr. Bob

Th e Second Sunday of Lent | February 25, 2018 Stewards of God’s Gifts Abraham was prepared to sacrifi ce his only son, Isaac. St. Paul reminds us that God Himself “did not spare his own Son.” Are my gifts to the Lord - of my resources, of my time, of myself - also sacrifi cial?

We are grateful this week for all stewards in our parish who, through fasting, become more conscious of their faith and its interaction in daily life!

Th e collection for February 18, 2018 amounted to $22,429.00. Th e collection for February 19, 2017 amounted to $22,752.00. Th e collection for the Church in Need amounted to $6,054.00

Have you enrolled yet? Visit www.faithdirect.net. Our parish code is NY281. We Care for Our Parish Community at St. Mary’s. Grades 1 through 5 meet on Tuesdays and We celebrate Baptism at 1:30 PM on the second Sunday of Th ursdays from 4:30 to 5:30 PM. Families choose which the month and at 12:30 PM on the fourth Saturday of the day. Grades 6, 7 and 8 meet on Mondays from 7:30 to month as scheduled. Please call the Parish Offi ce at least 8:30 PM. For information about Grades 1-8 call 627- one month in advance to see if a date is available and to 4028. arrange to fi ll out pre-baptismal paperwork. New parents are required to attend a Baptism preparation session held Parish Social Ministry once every month. Th ose chosen as sponsors for Baptism We care for our sisters and brothers through our Parish should lead lives in harmony with the Catholic faith and Social Ministry and Food Pantry. For information call the role of Godparent.” 365-2705.

Marriage Youth Ministry At least six months before you plan to be married and We reach out to our teens though our Youth Ministry before you make arrangements for the reception, please Program. For information email [email protected] or visit make an appointment with one of the priests to begin the stmarysyouth.weebly.com. necessary preparations. New Parishioners Children’s Education We welcome new members to the and to Saint Mary’s Elementary School off ers excellent education Saint Mary’s Parish. If you are new in the area or interested in the spirit of the Gospel from grades N, Pre-K to Eighth in learning more about the Catholic faith, please call the grade. For information call 627-0184. Parish Offi ce.

Empowering Character, Innovation and Leadership in Opportunities For Prayer our students, Saint Mary’s High School is a dynamic, Th e Church is open Monday to Friday until 8:45 PM and contemporary, Catholic value-centered school, combining on Saturday and Sunday until the end of the 5:00 PM a commitment to academic excellence and educational Mass so that we may have the opportunity for quiet prayer innovation, with a passion for learning, and an emphasis before the Blessed Sacrament. Th e Miraculous Medal on moral character development through the pursuit of Novena is said each Monday following the 9:00 AM Mass. truth and discovered in faith and reason. For information Monday to Friday the Rosary is said following the 7:00 call 627-2711. and the 9:00 AM Mass. A Rosary Service is held every The Religious Education Program provides excellent Monday from 1:45 to 2:45 PM in the Chapel. Eucharistic formation in the Catholic Faith for children in public or Adoration is held every Monday from 3:00 to 8:00 PM private schools. Preparation for First Holy Communion in the Chapel. On First Saturdays the Scriptural Rosary and Confi rmation requires two years. All classes are held is recited following the 8:00 AM Mass. Church of Saint Mary | 4 Masses for the Week Masses and Special Intentions Monday, February 26th Dn 9:4b-10, Lk 6:36-38 7:00 AM | Giuseppe Parrella Ellen Ward Th eresa Fallon 9:00 AM | Richard D. Maher Virginia Fallon Edward McNulty Vincent Lodato Maria Morin Tuesday, February 27th Th omas Ryan Lance Pittman Is 1:10, 16-20, Mt 23:1-12 Mary Catherine Ramsour 7:00 AM | Anna & Raymond Nicholson Christine Marchese Scott Pittman Justine McAllister Roach 9:00 AM | Katherine M. Miller Charlie Strecker Joan Matthews Th omas DeFrancisci Patrick Gliumoni Morton Levy Wednesday, February 28th Natalie Gholomhossuni Helen Levulis Alice Burns Jer 18:18-20, Mt 20:17-28 Gina Corleto 7:00 AM | Rita McNulty Anthony DiPietro 9:00 AM | Bruno Cirillo Names will remain on the list for three months. Please notify the Bulletin Editor Th ursday, March 1st if you would like to continue with the listing. Jer 17:5-10, Lk 16:19-31 7:00 AM | Carmela Pennisi Suzanne McAdams Patricia Ann Doyle 9:00 AM | Gigi Daly Alfred Ciani Michele Battisti Friday, March 2nd Mary Sanseverino Liam Edward Fitzgerald First Friday Gn 37:3-4, 12-13a, 17b-28a, Mt 21:33-43, 45-46 Howard, Edward, PV2, USA 7:00 AM | Dr. James Bergin Hussey, James M., GySgt, USMC 9:00 AM | Msgr. John J. McCann Jones, Scott B., LT, USN Saturday, March 3rd Jones, Katherine L., LTJG, USN St. Katharine Drexel LaManna, Vincent S., Jr., PVT, USA First Saturday 125th Brigade Support Battalion Lanza, Anthony E., LtCol, USMC Mi 7:14-15, 18-20, Lk 15:1-3, 11-32 23rd Marine Regiment Madden, Michael E., Capt, USAF 8:00 AM | Ofelia Andal Major III, A. Edward, CPT, USA 5:00 PM | Th omas F. Mahon 25th Marine Regiment Rosemary Janson 2-4 GSAB Task Force Mustang McCabe, John C., COL, USA Josef Vogel Amerson, Jason, CPT, USA McGorry, Patrick F., HN, USN Regina M. Multer Anderson, Michael, 1LT, USA McKiever, Gary, LT, USA Nora Cioppa Arnold, James, LCpl, USMC Millau, Jeff rey, PFC, USMC Celebrant: Fr. Bob Avasthi, David, Capt, USAF Morris, Jr., Brian J., MA1, USN Sunday, March 4th Baber, Joseph, Maj, USAF O’Leary, Jason, SSgt, USAF Petracca, Evan L., LTJG, USN Th e Th ird Sunday of Lent Broderick, Evan, SGT, USA Ex 20:1-17, 1 Cor 1:22-25, Jn 2:13-25 Broderick, Steven, SN, USN Polowczyk, John P., RDML, USN 7:30 AM | People of the Parish Brodie, Virgina H., 2ndLt, USMC Quinn, Anthony, Jr., SPC, USA Celebrant: Fr. Jiha Brown, Jason, SGT, USA Rodi, Caroline G., CDR, USN 9:00 AM | Larry Burnett Fontanetta, Joseph, Maj, USMC Sharkey, John J., LtCol, USMC Celebrant: Fr. Bob Spivak III, Edmund, Capt, USAF 10:30 AM | Sara & Jerry Ponsiglione Hayes, Andrew, 1stLt, USMC Celebrant: Fr. Jiha Hernandez, Steven, SSgt, USAF Tafone, Samantha, SGT, USA 12:00 Noon | Purgatorial Society Higgins, James, GySgt, USMC Ullrich, Kenneth C., HN, USN Celebrant: Fr. Jude Hilton, Justin, SGT, USA Unger, Matthew J., SPC, USA 5:00 PM | Kathleen Sweeney Hilton, Nathaniel, SGT, USA Madison Vachris ENS, USN Neil Joseph O’Leary Wood, Kelly, BMSR, USN Anthony Chiofolo Horner, Brian G., 1stLt, USMC Gerald Jarrett Jorge Moreirus If you have a service member that you would like to add to this list please e-mail Celebrant: Fr. Jude [email protected]. Please include name, rank and branch of service.

On the cover: Th e Transfi guration Artist: Raphael (1483-1520)

Th e Second Sunday of Lent | February 25, 2018 Lent at St. Mary’s

DAILY MASS DURING LENT will be celebrated at 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM Monday through Friday. On Saturday morning, Mass will be celebrated at 8:00 AM.

STATIONS OF THE CROSS will be held in Church each Friday at 7:30 PM.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION is held every Monday from 3:00 to 8:00 PM in the Chapel off the south side of the Church.

SMALL PRAYER GROUPS will meet each week. Contact Sister Teresa in the Parish Offi ce (627-0385) if you wish to join one of the prayer groups.

THE ROSARY SOCIETY LENTEN DAY OF RECOLLECTION, led by Fr. John Wachowicz, will be held on Wednesday, March 7th, at Our Lady of Grace Retreat House.

THE PARISH MISSION, led by the Sisters of Life, will be held on Wednesday, March 21st. Details in future bulletins. Readings and Questions for Faith Sharing on SACRAMENT OF PENANCE - Lent is a special time to the Th ird Sunday of Lent celebrate the Sacrament of Penance. Priests are available for confessions each Saturday afternoon from 4:00 to Reading I: Exodus 20:1-17 4:45 PM. On the Monday of Holy Week, March 26th, I, the Lord, am your God. confessions will be heard from 3:00 to 9:00 PM in all the churches in the diocese, the Brooklyn diocese and the Reading II: 1 Corinthians 1:22-25 Archdiocese of New York. We proclaim Christ crucifi ed. FAST AND ABSTINENCE - Th ose who have reached Gospel: John 2:13-25 their fourteenth year are bound to abstain entirely from Destroy this temple and in three days I will raise it up. meat on Ash Wednesday and all the Fridays of Lent. All Catholics between the ages of eighteen and fi fty-nine are Question for Adults: also bound to fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. Have I turned my attention away from God? Th is means to limit oneself to a single full meal and Will I look to Jesus to fi nd my way back? avoid food between meals. Two other light meals, which together do not equal a full meal, may be taken during the Question for Children: day. What am I doing this Lent to become a better person in the eyes of Jesus?

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“May the Holy Spirit lead us on a true journey of conversion, so that we can rediscover the gift of God’s word, be purified of the sin that blinds us, and serve Christ present in our brothers and sisters in need.” - Pope Fraancis Almsgiving in Lent

During the Lenten Season we are asked to pray, fast and give alms. “Que el Espíritu Santo nos guie a realizar un verdadero camino de conversión, para redescubrir el don deLent la P iaslabra a perfe de Dcitos, time ser purforif usicados to pra del yp ecadofor thos quee nos in needciega y- servirwhether a Cr iistot is present for theeir en los hermanos necesitados.” mater ial, emotional or spiritual needs. - Papa Francisco And when you practice fasting and abstinencce during these forty days, please remember those of our Lineigmhosnabors whduor anteare hun la gCry,uares and mcoansider sharing your gifts wiith them.

OneEn welay tiempo to do de th Cisuaresma is by meastamosking a ingivftitados to the a laCa atholicoración, M elinistries ayuno y l aAppeal caridad, w(dhichar supports programs that help to feed lipmosna)eople in. our community each year through Catholic Charities and our Parishh Outreach programs. Cuaresma es el tiempo favorable para orar por los que sufren necesidades –ya sean materiales, emocionales o espirituales. Y durante estos cuarenta días de ayuno y abstinencia, ppor favor recuerde a aquellos que pasan hambre y considere compartir lo que usted tiene con ellos. Una manera de hacer esto posible es con su donativo a la Campaña de Apoyo a los Ministerios Católicos, entidad que anualmente asiste a la gente de nuestra comunidad a través de la oficina de Caridades Católicas y nuestras Parroquias.

Para más información sobre la Campaña de Apoyo a los Ministerios Católicos visite www.CatholicMinistriesAppeal.org o llame al 516-678-5800 ext. 296.

También encontrará folletos informativos a la salida de la parroquia.

For more information about the Catholic Ministries Appeal, please visit CatholicMinistriesAppeal.org or call 516-678-5800 ext. 296.

Rosary Society Take 20 minutes out of your day to pray the Rosary, and you will 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 rosarysociety@ stmary.ws.

Rosary Society’s Annual Lenten Day of Recollection Wednesday, March 7th Our Lady of Grace Retreat House, Manhasset All are welcome to attend a day of prayer and refl ection during this season of Lent. Our day begins with registration starting at 10:00 AM, and includes praying the Rosary, Mass at 11:00 AM celebrated by Father John Wachowicz who will also give a Lenten Refl ection. Th e day concludes with a luncheon. Please RSVP to Joanne Wachowicz at [email protected] or 516-627-7682. Suggested donation is $30, payable at registration. Make checks payable to “St. Mary’s Rosary Society.”

Make your Lent 2018 more meaningful than just “giving something up” •Donate items to a food pantry •Visit someone who is sick •Pray the Rosary for the homeless

Our Rosary 101 event was a prayerful and thoughtful evening dedicated to the meaning of the Rosary, as well as a lesson about how to pray it. Many thanks to Father Jiha for his presentation. Anyone who is interested in obtaining the book mentioned that evening, Praying the Rosary Like Never Before, by Edward Sri, can contact us at rosarysociety@ stmary.ws for more information.

Any woman of the parish who would like to learn more about becoming a Rosarian is invited to our New Members Breakfast on Friday, March 23rd at 10:30 AM. Details will follow in future bulletins.

Bread & Wine were off ered last week in loving memory of First Time Conor Casey and Brigid Murphy Scott Anthony Reale St. Vincent Martyr, St. Mary, Madison, NJ Manhasset

Children’s Liturgy of the Word Every Sunday at the 9:00 AM Mass

Church of Saint Mary | 8 Appoints Auxiliary for the Diocese of Rockville Centre Returns Native Son Bishop Robert Coyle Back to Long Island

On February 20, 2018 Pope Francis appointed Most Reverend Robert J. Coyle, 53, to serve as an auxiliary bishop in the Diocese of Rockville Centre. Until then, Bishop Coyle was serving as Episcopal Vicar for the Eastern Half of the , Archdiocese for the Military Services. Th e appointment was made public in Washington, February 20, 2018 by Archbishop Christophe Pierre, apostolic nuncio to the United States. Bishop Coyle will begin serving the People of God of the Diocese of Rockville Centre on April 2, 2018. “I am extremely grateful to the Holy Father, Pope Francis for assigning us Bishop Coyle,” said Most Reverend John O. Barres, Bishop, Rockville Centre. “I am also truly grateful for Bishop Coyle’s pastoral service and for his leadership to the young men and women who defend our great country. Bishop Coyle will assist me and auxiliary Robert Brennan and Andrzej Zglejszewski in the pastoral ministry of the Diocese of Rockville Centre.” “Today, I humbly accept the appointment to serve the People of God on Long Island as auxiliary bishop in the Diocese of Rockville Centre,” said Bishop Coyle. “Years back there was a spirit campaign with the expression, ‘I’m a Long Islander and proud of it!’ I again can say that here as a native son I look forward to assisting Bishop John Barres, Bishop of Rockville Centre, in our pursuit of Dramatic Missionary Growth on Long Island.” No stranger to St. Mary’s, Bishop Coyle is a graduate of St. Mary’s Boys’ High School, class of 1982.

Knights of Columbus The Knights of Columbus Father William A. Daly S.J. Council #2122 Fr. William A. Daly Council #2122 Serving St. Mary’s Parish in Manhasset and St. Aloysius Parish In Great Neck www.kofc2122.org SSaintaint Patrick’sPatrick’s To join or to fi nd out more about the Knights, DDinnerinner DanceDance please contact Grand Knight Matt Falcone at [email protected] / 516-627-4524 or Tom Mayerhauser at [email protected] / Saturday, March 10th 516-852-0812 6:00 - 10:00 PM

Th e Don Bosco Squires Circle #548 St. Mary’s High School Marist Hall welcomes young men of the parish 51 Clapham Avenue ages 10 through 18. For more information about the Squires Traditional Irish Dinner & Drinks, or an application for membership, please Irish Soda Bread, Dessert, Coffee & Tea contact Frank De Lucia at [email protected]. Irish Dancers Live Music by “Brennan and the Mor” THE FATHER WILLIAM A. DALY COLUMBIETTES Tickets: $40.00 per person prepaid All women of the parish, age 17 and over, are invited to join. For more information or an $45.00 at the door application, please contact Maura Cliff ord at Tickets are available at the Parish Office macliff [email protected]. or contact Matt Falcone at 516-627-4524 See our website kofc2122.org for more info

Th e Second Sunday of Lent | February 25, 2018 The Schools of Saint Mary Students Gather in Prayer to Mark the Beginning of Lent on Ash Wednesday The Schools of St. Mary community gathered together to mark the beginning of Lent on February 14, Ash Wednesday. Elementary School students and faculty attended the 9:00 AM and 12:00 Noon parish Masses by grade level while the entire High School gathered as one family for a unique prayer service in the Church of Saint Mary celebrated by Fr. Bob. Members of Campus Ministry, Senior Shepherds, Eucharistic Ministers and members of the Chamber Choir made the service a beautiful way to start the season of renewal for all in attendance. Throughout the 40 days of Lent, students will participate in prayer services, acts of harity,c reenact the Stations of the Cross, and receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation to prepare for Easter.

SAINT MARY’S HIGH SCHOOL GAELS PARENTS’ ASSOCIATION & ALUMNI BOARD PRESENT TheCabaret An evening celebrating the Arts

SAVE THE DATE! Friday, March 23, 2018 7:00 PM Br. Kenneth Robert Gymnasium 51 Clapham Avenue Manhasset, New York 11030

The Cabaret For more information, please contact is a new fundraising event for the Office of Development and parents, alumni, grandparents, Alumni Relations at 516 627 4605 parishioners, and friends. or [email protected] All are invited! Invitation and details to follow. www.inspiredthinkers.org TheCabaret An evening celebrating the Arts

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Religious Education classes resume this week.

Confi rmation Retreats begin this week. Please send in your permission slips if you have not done so already. Wednesday, February 28th - students in the following classes: Mrs. St. Jeanos and St. Mary’s Elementary School. Th ursday, March 1st - students in following classes: Mr. Amoruso, Mrs. Corshen, Mr. Moroney and Ms. Terzo. Students should arrive at St. Mary’s Church by 8:15 AM. Th ey will board a bus and leave by 8:30 AM from St. Mary’s to go to the Retreat Center. Th ey will depart the retreat by 1:30 PM and return by bus to St. Mary’s by approximately 2:15 PM. Lunch will be provided at the Retreat Center. We recommend students who have any food allergies to bring their own lunch since the food at the Seminary cannot be specially prepared for those with allergies.

Religious Education for Children with Special Needs Th e religious education of all children is paramount at Saint Mary’s. If your child has special needs we are off ering an adaptive religious education program for him/her. Please contact Frank Souza, the Director of Religious Education, at 627-4028, ext. 1127 or email [email protected] to discuss these options. If for some reason your child has not been baptized, please contact Father Bob at the Parish Offi ce 627-0385. Service Opportunity in the Parish Gift Shop for Students in Grades 7-12 Contact Phyllis Lentini at [email protected] or 516-650-3274. Adult Faith Formation

Unfortunately our catechumens were unable to attend the Rite of Election last Saturday evening due to the snow storm. Th ere will be a simple rite for them today to bring them into their new classifi cation as “Th e Elect.” Th ey are chosen by God. Contact Sr. Teresa at 516-627-0385, ext. 1010 or email [email protected] if you have any questions about our RCIA program. Her offi ce hours are Tuesday, Wednesday and Th ursday between the hours of 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM.

SMALL PRAYER GROUPS FOR LENT Th e small Lenten prayer groups are up and running. Reports from their leaders and individuals are very positive. Th eir dedication to this time of prayer will bring great blessings on themselves, their families and our parish of St. Mary. Parish Social Ministry Shampoo Tissues Toothpaste Soap Toothbrushes Donations may be left in the food baskets located in the north and south lobbies of the Church or delivered to the Parish Social Ministry offi ce located on the ground fl oor level of the convent building, facing the east side of the church. Th ank you for your continued support!

Church of Saint Mary | 14 St. Vincent de Paul Society PARISH LENTEN MISSION Lent is a call not just to “give up WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21ST something” but more important to “give something for the poor.” Wherever you live in the parish, there are poor families within walking distance of your home. When in need, they ring the rectory bell. Th ey are, in eff ect, ringing your doorbell. If you or someone you know needs assistance, contact the St. Vincent de Paul Society at 516- 627-0385 ext. 1125 or [email protected]. If you would like to make a donation, you may use the collection slots at the doors of the church St. Mary’s Lenten Mission will be held on or place an envelope in the regular collection Wednesday, March 21, 2018. Th e Mission will be facilitated by the Sisters of Life. Th ere will be marked “St. Vincent de Paul Society.” For both morning and evening sessions. Details to furniture and household donations, please call come in future bulletins. Make it a day! 516-746-8250 to arrange for a pick up. Our next meeting is Tuesday, March 6th, at 7:00 PM in the Marian Room. Anyone interested in joining this ministry is welcome to attend.

SCHEDULE March 3rd - March 9th

Saturday, March 3rd 5:00 PM I. & J. Breen, J. & N. Caliendo Worldwide Marriage Encounter Sunday, March 4th 7:30 AM B. & S. Conlan “Th is is my beloved Son. Listen to him.” Let us learn 9:00 AM BM & M. Gawley, S. Murphy to listen better to each other and to God by attending 10:30 AM A. & N. Bartul, S. McNamara a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend. Th e next Weekends are April 27-29, 2018 in Huntington, NY and 12:00 Noon S. Lynch, S. Palmadessa, S. Valenzuela November 16-18, 2018 in Huntington, NY. For more 5:00 PM J. & K. & M. Reyes information, call John & Toni Torio at 877-697-9963 or Friday, March 9th visit them at http://www.wwmeli.org. 7:30 PM N. Bernic, K. Clarke

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Th e Second Sunday of Lent | February 25, 2018

PRAYER OF ST. ALPHONSUS LIGUORI

LORD Jesus Christ, who, through the love which Th ou bearest to men, dost remain with them, day and night, in this Sacrament, full of mercy and of love, expecting, inviting, and receiving all who come to visit Th ee: I believe that Th ou art present in the Sacrament of the Altar. From the abyss of my nothingness I adore Th ee, and I thank Th ee for all the graces which Th ou hast Call for bestowed upon me, particularly for having given me Th yself in this Sacrament, for having given me for my Alumni Artists advocate Th y most holy Mother, Mary, and for having called me to visit Th ee in this church. I pay my homage Saint Mary’s High School Alumni Association this day to Th y most loving Heart, and I do so, fi rst, is seeking submissions for a special in thanksgiving for this great gift itself; secondly, as a Alumni Art Fundraising Opportunity reparation for all the injuries which Th ou hast received to be held in conjunction with from Th ine enemies in this Sacrament; thirdly, I wish, by THE CABARET Friday, March 23, 2018 this visit, to adore Th ee in all those places on earth where An evening celebrating the Arts at St. Mary’s Th ou art Sacramentally present, and in which Th ou art the least honored and the most abandoned. My Jesus, Submissions Due: March 14 Medium: Open I love Th ee with my whole heart. I am sorry for having Value: Suggested up to $1K for auction hitherto so many times off ended Th ine infi nite goodness. I purpose, with the assistance of Th y grace, never more Alumni interested in answering this Call for Alumni Artists to off end Th ee; and, at this moment, miserable as I am, should contact I consecrate my whole being to Th ee. I give Th ee my Kiera Walsh, Director of Parent and Alumni Relations entire will, all my aff ections and desires, and all that I [email protected] or 516.627.4605. have. From this day forward do what Th ou wilt with me, and with everything that belongs to me. I ask and desire only Th y holy love, the gift of fi nal perseverance, and TThehe PParisharish GGiftift SShophop the perfect fulfi llment of Th y will. I commend to Th ee the souls in purgatory, particularly those who were most Gift Shop Hours devoted to the most Blessed Sacrament and to the Blessed Sunday Virgin Mary; and I also commend to Th ee all poor 9:45 AM - 1:30 PM sinners. Finally, my dear Savior, I unite all my aff ections with the aff ections of Th y most loving Heart; and, thus Tuesday and Th ursday united, I off er them to Th ine Eternal Father, and I entreat 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM Him, in Th y name and for Th y sake, to accept and answer them. Amen. First Holy Communion and Confi rmation seasons are coming soon. Come and see Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament takes place on what we have for these blessed occasions. Mondays from 3:00 to 8:00 PM in the chapel off the south side of the Church. It concludes with Benediction at 8:00 PM. Th e Gift Shop is located in the Parish Center next to the Saint John Paul II Room. All proceeds benefi t Parish Social Ministry. 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.” Th e Bulletin Editor may edit submissions for content, clarity and/or size. Please E-mail your submission to [email protected].

Th e Second Sunday of Lent | February 25, 2018 Magnifi cat, a Ministry to Catholic Women, cordially invites you to attend a Lenten Day of Refl ection - “Journey to the Cross”, which will enable us to have a deeper experience of refl ection, meditation, and prayer, as we prepare for Holy Week - on Saturday, March 24th, at St. Agnes Cathedral, Ministries Bldg., Rockville Centre, from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM. We will begin with Mass at 9:00 AM in the Cathedral, and then proceed to the Venerable Ministries Building.

Anthony Vincent Gallo Th e cost is $20 per person (bring your own lunch), Diocesan Priest, Oblate of the Congregation and pre-registration is required. Please make checks of the Priests of the Sacred Heart payable to “Magnifi cat” and mail to: Judy Murphy, 42 Pinehurst Street, Lido Beach, NY 11561. Montforte Irpino: 11 January 1899 - Rome: 2 May 1934 Checks must be received by March 19th. Payment O Most Holy Trinity, will not be accepted at the door. For additional Who deigned to raise Venerable Anthony Vincent Gallo information, please contact Judy at (917) 453-5750. to the priesthood, and endowed him with precious gifts, Come and bring a friend, as we prepare for Holy especially that of a burning love Week! for suff ering and immolation, we humbly beseech You, if it be Your will, Please Patronize Our Advertisers that he may be glorifi ed on earth, Business Owners: if you would like to advertise in our and that we may obtain through his intercession bulletin, please call JS Paluch the particular grace which we ask for with living faith. at 1-800-524-0263. Amen. Our parish code is 571800.