We, the community of Saint Mary’s, Manhasset, building on our rich heritage of Catholic faith and tradition, center ourselves in the Eucharist and honor God in proclaiming the Good News of Jesus Christ.
Guided by the Holy Spirit, we seek to be the presence of Christ through our liturgical, educational and social ministries. We dedicate our time, talent and treasure to the service of all as we build the kingdom of God in our world. We commit to this mission in the name of Jesus Christ.
Church of Saint Mary
1300 Northern Boulevard
Manhasset, New York 11030 (516) 627-0385
Fax (516) 627-6070 www.saintmarysmanhasset.org
Schedule of Masses
Tursday 7:00 AM (when school is in session)
Monday–Friday 9:00 AM
Saturday 9:00 AM, 5:00 PM
Sunday 7:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 10:30 AM, 12:00 Noon
Sacrament of Penance
Saturdays from 4:00-4:45 PM and by appointment. Please call 627-0385.
Anointing of the Sick Te Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick is celebrated in the Chapel on the second Sunday of the month following the 10:30 AM Mass. If you are unable to come to Church, please call the Parish Ofce to make arrangements for Anointing or to receive the Eucharist.
Parish Ofce
627-0385 | Fax 627-6070
Monday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday - Friday 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday - (phone only) 10:00 AM–1:30 PM
Sunday 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM
E-mail: information@stmary.ws
Good Samaritan House
365-2705
Monday-Wednesday-Tursday 11:00 AM-3:00 PM
E-mail: kkosciusko@stmary.ws St. Vincent de Paul Society: svdp@stmary.ws
Religious Education
627-4028
Monday 12:00 Noon-8:00 PM
Wednesday 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Tuesday and Tursday 9:00 AM–6:00 PM
Closed on Friday
PARISH DIRECTORY
Pastoral Staf
Rev. Fr. Robert A. Romeo Pastor 627-0385 | ext. 1004 pastor@stmary.ws
Rob Cammarata Director of Operations 627-0385 | ext. 1037 rcammarata@stmary.ws
Jane Cliford Bulletin Editor bulletin@stmary.ws
Marie T. Granieri
Director of Religious Education 627-4028 | ext. 1127 releddirector@stmary.ws
Kathleen Kosciusko Director of Parish Social Ministry 627-0385 | ext. 1126 kkosciusko@stmary.ws
Jennifer LaChance Ofce Manager
627-0385 | ext. 1000 information@stmary.ws
Daniel Maimone Music Director 627-0385 | ext. 1021 dmaimone@saintmarysmanhasset.org
Vanessa Quiros
Parish Ofce
627-0385 | ext. 1008 vquiros@stmary.ws
Te Schools of Saint Mary Nursery through 12th Grade
Very Rev. Dom Daniel Nash, Can. Reg. President 627-2711 president@stmary.ws
Norma Ragalli Staford Director of Admissions 627-2711 | ext 1084 nstaford@stmary.ws
Eileen M. Symmons ’82, ’86 Director of Communications 627-2711 esymmons@stmary.ws
Kiera Gmelich Walsh Director of Alumni and Parent Relations 627-2711 | ext. 1162 kwalsh@stmary.ws
Sarah de Venoge Grifn ’02, ’06 Liaison for School Relations sgrifn@saintmarysmanhasset.org
St. Mary’s Elementary School 627-0184 www.stmary11030.org
Teresa A. Kemp Principal tkemp@stmary11030.org
St. Mary’s High School 627-2711 www.saintmaryshs.org
Gerard J. Buckley Principal gbuckley@saintmaryshs.org
Dear Parishioners,
“Tis
is My Chosen Son; listen to Him.” (Luke 9:35)
Here on this mountain of the Transfguration we hear echoes of the words from the Baptism of Jesus, “Tis is my Beloved Son,” as Jesus is “changed.” Moses and Elijah appear in glory to show that Jesus is the fulfllment of the promises of old. He has come from the Father’s Word and because of this, He takes on the mantle of all the Father promises. It becomes clear that Jesus is the One sent from the Father; He speaks the Father’s will. If Jesus speaks the will of the Father, then we know that we are bound to not just hear His words, but to take them to ourselves.
Lent is the journey that invites us to come to know Jesus. It becomes our journey to the mountaintop. Encountering the face and presence of Jesus certainly will mean change, of course, but the change is given that we may come to know this Jesus more deeply and to embrace His call for our lives. Tis journey will mean leaving behind some preconceived notions or understanding of who Jesus is. Tis, of course, is difcult and may, at times, be our biggest challenge. We are comfortable with what we know and what we may have been taught as children. While many of those ideas might be helpful, they also may be the unconscious walls that keep us from truly knowing Jesus. Like St. Peter, who wanted to build permanent altars on the mountain – to remain on that mountain to experience and retain the expression of Jesus that is revealed – Jesus reminds Him and us that we must be willing to travel to places that leave behind the comfortable expressions in order to seek out the truth of Jesus.
Change is never easy, as we know, but necessary for a life that we want to be rooted in Jesus. As St. Paul says, “Remain faithful to the Lord.” So read the Scriptures and do not be afraid of what you may encounter if you come upon another image or understanding of Jesus. Who knows ... He may have something wonderful in store for you!
A reminder that some wonderful ways to celebrate Lent are to consider attending daily Mass, Stations of the Cross, going to confession, and acts of charity. Don’t let the time go by without deepening your relationship with Jesus. What a great gift for Him and each of us we can present at Easter.
Tis past Sunday, we sent one of our parishioners seeking Baptism at Easter to the Bishop for the Rite of Election. Tis is the formal acceptance of those wishing to be baptized and received into the Church at the Easter Vigil. Our R.C.I. A. (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) team has been working with them in teaching and faith formation so they may become members of the Catholic Community. On certain Sunday’s, they will participate in what are called the Scrutinies at the 10:30 AM Mass. Tese are moments of prayer and blessing that prepare the candidates for the Easter Sacraments. I ask that you keep them in your prayers and may their dedication renew our own commitment to the Faith. I would like to thank Fr. Anthony and the entire R.C.I.A. team for their hard work and dedication.
Stations of the Cross are prayed each Friday at 7:00 PM in the Church.
In Jesus, our Crucifed Lord, Fr. Bob
J Stewards of God’s Gifts
Te Gospel reading for today is featured as the 4th Luminous Mystery of the Rosary. Perhaps, this Lenten season you may take up the discipline of praying the Rosary?
Living Stewardship ~ Pillar of Formation: “Te Lord is my light and my salvation.” Have faith in our God, and trust in Him. Let Him work miracles in your life.
Te collection for Sunday, March 9, 2025 amounted to $25,806.00
Te collection for Sunday, March 10, 2024 amounted to $25,216.00
Te collection for Ash Wednesday, 2025 amounted to $4,912.00
Have you enrolled yet? Visit www.faithdirect.net. Our parish code is NY281.
We Care for Our Parish Community
Baptism
We celebrate Baptism at 1:30 PM on the second Sunday of the month and at 12:30 PM on the fourth Saturday of the month as scheduled. Please call the Parish Ofce at least one month in advance to see if a date is available and to arrange to fll out pre-baptismal paperwork. New parents are required to attend a Baptism preparation session held once every month. Tose chosen as sponsors for Baptism should lead lives in harmony with the Catholic faith and the role of Godparent.”
Marriage
At least six months before you plan to be married and before you make arrangements for the reception, please make an appointment with one of the priests to begin the necessary preparations.
Children’s Education
Saint Mary’s Elementary School ofers excellent education in the spirit of the Gospel from grades N, Pre-K to Eighth grade. For information call 627-0184.
Empowering Character, Innovation and Leadership in our students, Saint Mary’s High School is a dynamic, contemporary, Catholic value-centered school, combining a commitment to academic excellence and educational innovation, with a passion for learning, and an emphasis on moral character development through the pursuit of truth and discovered in faith and reason. For information call 627-2711.
The Religious Education Program provides excellent formation in the Catholic Faith for children in public or private schools. Preparation for First Holy Communion and Confrmation requires two years. Classes are held at St. Mary’s for Grades 1 through 5 on Tuesdays and Tursdays
4:30-5:30 PM. Classes also meet on Sundays from 9:3010:20 AM for Grades 1 through 8 and on Mondays from 7:00-8:00 PM for Grades 6, 7 and 8. We also ofer the option of an online home program for Grades 1 through 7. For information about Grades 1-8 call 627-4028 or email Mrs. Marie Granieri at releddirector@stmary.ws.
Parish Social Ministry
We care for our sisters and brothers through our Parish Social Ministry and Food Pantry. For information call 365-2705.
Respect Life Ministry
We strive to help build a civilization of love and life that upholds the dignity and inviolability of all innocent human life, seeks objective moral Truth, embraces the value of redemptive sufering, and yearns for the fullness of life in eternal communion with God the Creator. For more information, email RespectLife@StMary.ws.
New Parishioners
We welcome new members to the Catholic Church and to Saint Mary’s Parish. If you are new in the area or interested in learning more about the Catholic faith, please call the Parish Ofce.
Opportunities For Prayer
Te Church is open Monday to Friday until 8:45 PM, on Saturday until the end of the 5:00 PM Mass, and on Sunday until 6:00 PM. Te Miraculous Medal Novena is said each Monday following the 9:00 AM Mass. Monday to Saturday the Rosary is said following the 9:00 AM Mass. Eucharistic Adoration is held every Monday from 3:00 to 5:00 PM in the Chapel. On First Saturdays, the Scriptural Rosary is recited following the 9:00 AM Mass.
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Masses and Special Intentions
Maria DeAngelis
Donna Chesney
Erica Klock
Mason
Gabriel & Frances Romeo
Ann Shields
Nina Principe
Cole Marguglio
Richard & Mary Atkinson
Anthony Polizzi
Kathy Dellis-Stover
Neil Gillis
Pamela Gallo
Allison Azzara
Sarah Praay
Agnes Gaus
Glenn LaChance
Christine Marchese
Gerald Schmaedick
Jon Jodka
Heather Smolowik
Teresa Malysa
Ronald Grubert
Maureen Butler
Remo Tozzi
Names will remain on the list for three months. Please email bulletin@stmary.ws if you would like to continue with the listing.
Richard Villante
Gilda “Jill” D’Agostino
125th Brigade Support Battalion
23rd Marine Regiment
25th Marine Regiment
2-4 GSAB Task Force Mustang
2-211th GSAB Task Force War Horse
51st Security Force Squadron
75th Ranger Regiment
82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron
Alacqua, Alexander, CPT, USA
Amerson, Jason, CPT, USA
Anderson, Michael, 1LT, USA
Arnold, James, LCpl, USMC
Arnoux, Seraph, PFC, USA
Avasthi, David, Capt, USAF
Baber, Joseph, Maj, USAF
Blake, Julia, Cadet, USN
Broderick, Evan, SGT, USA
Broderick, Steven, SN, USN
Brodie, Virgina H., 2ndLt, USMC
Brown, Jason, SGT, USA
Casazza, Jack, 2nd Lt, USMC
Collins, Matthew, LT, USN
Fontanetta, Joseph, Maj, USMC
Grubert, Sean, LCpl, USMC
Grygiel, Jack, MIDN, USN
Hannan, Jack, ENS, USN
Hayes, Andrew, Capt, USMC
Hellman, Tomas, 2d Lt, USSF
Higgins, James, GySgt, USMC
Hilton, Justin, SGT, USA
Hilton, Nathaniel, SGT, USA
Horner, Brian G., 1stLt, USMC
Howard, Edward M., GySgt, USMC
Jones, Scott B., LT, USN
Jones, Katherine L., LTJG, USN
Kennedy, Michael, Col, USAF
LaManna, Vincent S., Jr., PVT, USA
Landolphi, Michael, ENS, USN
Lanza, Anthony E., LtCol, USMC
Madden, Michael E., Major, USAF
Major, A. Edward, III, LTC, USA
Marine Medium Tilt Rotor Squadron 161
Marine Transport Squadron 352
McGorry, Patrick F., HM2, USN
McKievear, Gary, LT, USA
Millau, Jefrey, PFC, USMC
Morris, Jr., Brian J., ENS, USN
O’Leary, Jason, SSgt, USAF
Quinn, Anthony, Jr., SGT, USA
Richardson, Timothy, PV2, USA
Radman, Paul Cpl, USMC
Rodi, Caroline G., CAPT, USN
Saville, John A., ENS, USN
Sharkey, John J., LtCol, USMC
Spivak III, Edmund, Capt, USAF
Sweeney, Timothy, CPT, USA
Swersky, Roberto, Capt, USMC
Tafone, Samantha, SGT, USA
Ullrich, Kenneth C., HN, USN
Unger, Matthew J., SPC, USA
Vachris, Madison, LT, USN
Wood, Kelly, BMSR, USN
If you have a service member that you would like to add to this list please e-mail bulletin@stmary.ws. Please include name, rank and branch of service.
Masses for the Week
Monday, March 17th
St. Patrick, Bishop Dn 9:4b-10, Lk 6:36-48
9:00 AM | Tim & Timothy Dowd
Tuesday, March 18th
St. Cyril of Jerusalem, Bishop & Doctor of the Church Is 1:10, 16-20, Mt 23:1-12
9:00 AM | Joyce Forde
Wednesday, 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
9:00 AM | Vincent & Mimi de Venoge
Tursday, March 20th
Lenten Weekday
Jer 17:5-10, Lk 16:19-31
7:00 AM | Prudencio Suriaga
9:00 AM | Susan Olsen
Friday, March 21st
Lenten Weekday
Gn 37:3-4, 12-13a, 17b-28a, Mt 21:33-43, 45-46
9:00 AM | Marie Alfonso
Saturday, March 22nd
Lenten Weekday
Mi 7:14-15, 18-20, Lk 15:1-3, 11-32
9:00 AM | Helmut Bick
5:00 PM | Carmine Russo
Peter Cataudella
Tomas J. Flynn, Sr.
John Gillespie
Marie Sweeney
Eunice Marangiello
Nancy Valenti
Sunday, March 23rd
Te Tird Sunday of Lent
Ex 3:1-8a, 13-15, 1 Cor 10:1-6, 10-12, Lk 13:1-9
7:30 AM | People of the Parish
9:00 AM | Rosalie D’Angelo
10:30 AM | Casey Brosokas
12:00 Noon | Nicholas & Arlene D’Arienzo
Anthony & Yolanda Spinetta
Don & Vija Morton
Steven Salerno
John Shardone
Barry Coyle
Don Scott
Cover art:Te Transfguration.
Artist: Giovanni Battista Moroni (1525-1578).
Location: Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge, England.
at St. Mary’s
DAILY MASS DURING LENT
is celebrated at 9:00 AM Monday through Saturday 7:00 AM on Tursday
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 from 4:00 to 4:45 PM or by appointment. Call the Parish Ofce at 627-0385 to make an appointment.
Lenten Soup Supper, hosted by the Daughters of Mary, will take place on Friday, March 28th, prior to the Stations of the Cross. See page 9 of this bulletin for details.
*FAST AND ABSTINENCE - Tose who have reached their fourteenth year are bound to abstain entirely from meat on all the Fridays of Lent. All Catholics between the ages of eighteen and ffty-nine are also bound to fast on Good Friday. Tis means to limit oneself to a single full meal and avoid food between meals. Two other light meals, which together do not equal a full meal, may be taken during the day.
Readings and Questions for Faith Sharing on the Tird Sunday of Lent
Reading I: Exodus 3:1-8a, 13-15
“Tis is what you shall say to the Israelites: I AM sent me to you.”
Reading II: 1 Corinthians 10:1-6, 10-12
Whoever thinks he is standing secure should take care not to fall.
Gospel: Luke 13:1-9
“It may bear fruit in the future.”
Question for Adults:
How can I make the blessed gift of time more fruitful?
Question for Children:
When I hurt a friend or family member, do I try to behave diferently and say I am sorry?
Rosary Society
Our Mission Statement:
Te 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 diference 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.
On Ash Wednesday, we began our Lenten Journey. Last Saturday, the Rosary Society hosted its Lenten Day of Recollection. It was a lovely turnout with many new faces. Te day began with the recitation of the Rosary followed by Mass concelebrated by Father Bob and Father Dominick. Mass was followed by a wonderful refection on hope, given by Father Dom. It was a great way to begin our Lenten journey together in prayer and communion with our fellow Rosarians and parishioners.
Wednesday, April 9th - Rosary Society monthly meeting
Sunday, May 4th - Te Annual Communion Mass and Brunch will take place. New Members will be inducted at the 10:30 AM Mass. If you are already a member and have not received your medal, please send an email to the Rosary Society so you can receive one on that day.
Te May crowning will also take place at the 10:30 AM Mass followed by a procession to the statue of the Blessed Mother outside. Brunch will follow at the Strathmore Vanderbilt Country Club. Invitations will be sent in the mail within the next two weeks. Keep an eye out for them.
Good Samaritan House
Our pantry is running low on the following items:
Thank you so much for your continued generosity!
Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Lent is a call not just to “give up 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. Tey are, in efect, ringing your doorbell. Is there a family you know who needs assistance? Please call the Society of St.Vincent de Paul so that together we can help the sufering and poor.
Our St. Vincent de Paul Conference is able to help our neighbors in need through the generosity of our St. Mary’s parishioners. Each time you donate, either through the collection slots at the doors of the church, or in an envelope marked for St. Vincent de Paul, you are helping our neighbors within St. Mary’s Parish. If you or someone you know is in need of assistance, contact the St. Vincent de Paul Society at 516-627-0385, ext. 1125, or email SVDP@stmary.ws. To donate furniture, clothing or household items, please call the store in Garden City Park at 516-746-8250. Tank you for your continued support.
Altar Server Training
for new servers (4th grade on up) and Triduum Training for current Altar Servers wishing to serve on Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and Holy Saturday, will take place promptly at 5:10 PM in the Church on: Monday, March 17th Monday, March 24th Monday, April 7th
Any questions, please contact Fr. Rafal at frrafal@saintmarysmanhasset.org or call 516-627-0385, ext. 1010
First Time
Austin Orlando and Laura Moore
St. Mary, Manhasset, NY
Tird Time
Mario Vela and Adrianna Duggan
St. Mary, St. Mary, Manhasset, NY Manhasset, NY
Business Owners:
Please consider advertising in our bulletin. It’s a great way to support our parish. Call our printer, LPi, at 1-800-477-4574
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Mass Intentions Book for
October 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025 will open on Tuesday, March 18th.
Please note our policy whereby you will be able to reserve only two Masses during the first two weeks of the opening of the Mass Intentions Book for the fourth quarter of 2025. After that time, you may reserve any additional Masses for the period. Mass intentions may be requested in person at the Parish Office, Monday through Friday, 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Sunday 9:30 AM to 2:00 PM or call (516-6270385) or email (information@stmary.ws) for other options.
Please also note the following change in policy due to high demand for Mass intentions: Walkin requests may take precedence on the day of opening. Phone and email requests will be considered in the order received following the morning rush. Let the little children come to me... (Matt 19:14) All Children Are Invited to Participate in Children’s Liturgy of the Word Every Sunday at the 9:00 AM Mass No registration required No age limits
Interested in becoming a CLOW Prayer Leader?
Please contact Jane Cliford at bulletin@stmary. ws or sit in with us on a Sunday. Materials and training are provided; scheduling is fexible.
ST. MARY’S HIGH SCHOOL 75TH ANNIVERSARY GALA
Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 6:30pm
Plandome Country Club
HONORING
Mei-Lyn Bautista '15
Jeanine Buatti '81
Msgr. Frank Caldwell '69, '73
Nancy & Paul Cuneo '81, P '21, ' 26
Posthumous Detective Jonathan Diller '10
Tim Fulton '96
Danny Green '05
Coach Joe Trimarchi
Tickets and sponsorships saintmaryshs.org/alumni
For 75 years, St. Mary’s has provided a world-class, college preparatory Catholic education to students on Long Island, giving young people opportunities to excel in academics, athletics, and the arts while honoring the love of Jesus Christ through Mary, all with dignity, support and friendship. Let us honor this legacy by celebrating some of our outstanding community members and supporting the mission of St. Mary’s for future generations of students.
Proceeds from the 75th Anniversary Gala will be used to enhance the St. Mary’s experience for all our students. Capital improvements will be directed towards athletic facilities, student resources and technology, and community space.
HOST COMMITTEE
Nancy Alexander P '96 E , '97/'01, '00/'04
Ryan Alexander '06 • Caleb Braswell '19
Kory Miller Brown '96 • Elizabeth Buatti '70
Meghan & Mike Canty '92/'96, P '23 E , '25 E , '28E, '32E
Daelin Cook '19 • Grayson Cuneo '21
Mary Lou & Marc de Venoge P '02/'06, '05/'09, '07/'11, '10/'14
Kathleen & Daniel Denihan '61E • Fran Diller P '03, '05, '10
Jason Diller '03 • Jennifer Diller '05
Steven Diller P '03, '05, '10 • Robert Fabio P '14, '16, '21
Jon Filardo '97, '01 • Cody Gauvard
Laurie & John Genovese '81 • Br. Roy George
Elizabeth & Louis Kahl P '25 E , '27E • Shawn Kelly '70
Richard Krams P '95 • Henry Lazar
Patty & Drew Miller '92 & '93
Maureen O’Reilly & Jeff Gross P '13, '13, '15, '17/'21
Neill Reilly '67 • Terry Grace Sears '75
George Shaughness '68 • Lawrence Siedlick '68
Bill Tenet • Larry Weinberger • Kevin White
Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Come, My Light
Come, my Light, and illumine my darkness. Come, my Life, and revive me from death. Come, my Physician, and heal my wounds.
Come, Flame of divine love, and burn up the thorns of my sins, kindling my heart with the fame of thy love. - Dimitrii of Rostov
From the Beginning of Time
Jesus, you have known us from the beginning of time, you have known us in the depths of our dreams and in the darkness of our shame, you know us as your beloved.
Help us to own that core identity more and more in this season of repentance and mercy. Give us the rock-solid assurance of your unwavering faith in us as we seek the same in you. Amen.
- Author Unknown
Fasting During the Lenten Season
As we begin the Lenten Season lets pause and refect on where we want to be in 40 days
Let us pray that as we begin the season of lent we embrace the opportunity to:
Fast from hurting words and say kind words.
Fast from sadness and be flled with gratitude.
Fast from anger and be flled with patience.
Fast from pessimism and be flled with hope.
Fast from worries and have trust in God.
Fast from complaints and contemplate simplicity.
Fast from pressures and be prayerful.
Fast from bitterness and fll our hearts with joy.
Fast from selfshness and be compassionate to others.
Fast from grudges and be reconciled.
Fast from words and be silent so we can listen.
We pray that our only desire and our one choice is to choose what better leads to the deepening of God’s life in us.
We ask the lord to guide our decisions today and to bless us with His peace, His joy, His love.
- Attributed to Pope Francis
Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament with Closing Benediction Mondays 3:00 - 5:00 PM in the Church
Diocese of Rockville Centre Safe
Environment Protocols include attendance at a Virtus class: Protecting God’s Children , acknowledgement of Diocesan Codes of Conduct; Background Screening at fve year intervals for those in active ministry.
If you are involved in a ministry in your parish and your background screening was prior to 2020, you will receive an email from Virtus advising you to log into your Virtus account and complete the background screening application which is attached to your Virtus account. Screening is conducted by Sterling.
Please remember we are here to assist you, if you have any questions or need support, reach out to us at cprotection@drvc.org.
Respect Life Ministry
Catholic Considerations for Our Earthly Passing
Read the full version at respectlife.org/ end-of-life-considerations..
We prepare for eternal life by choosing to love and follow God. Our journey with Christ includes equipping our consciences to make morally good judgments at the end of life. While no summary can substitute for thorough catechesis, one thing is clear: we are entrusted by God with the gift of life. This obliges us to make use of appropriate, effective medical care. The Church affirms the inviolable dignity of every person, regardless of the duration or extent of the person’s incapacity. Nothing diminishes the sanctity of a person’s life, or the obligation to protect and care for it. Those who are sick should not be alone and, even after death, accompaniment continues by praying for those who have passed.
St. Mary’s Respect Life Ministry will hold its next regular meeting on Wednesday, March 19th, at 7:00 PM, in the St. John Paul II Room of the Parish Center. Please join us — and bring a friend — as we explore ways to promote our mission at St. Mary’s:
Our mission is to build a civilization of love and life which upholds the dignity and inviolability of all innocent human life, seeks objective moral Truth, embraces the value of redemptive sufering, and yearns for the fullness of life in eternal communion with God the Creator.
For more information about St. Mary’s Respect Life Ministry, email RespectLife@StMary.ws
Confdential, compassionate post-abortion help is available. Do not lose hope! Visit: drvcLife.org/ProjectRachel
Knights of Columbus
Father William A. Daly S.J. Council #2122
Serving St. Mary’s Parish in Manhasset and St. Aloysius Parish In Great Neck www.kofc2122.org
What is a Knights of Columbus Family?
We are Catholic families building a bridge to our faith.
Our lives, time, eforts, and resources are dedicated to these values: Charity. Unity. Fraternity. Patriotism.
We come from diferent places, backgrounds, and all stages of life. But the common thread is our Catholic faith. We are Catholic families seeking to improve ourselves and the world. It’s one thing to say who you are. It’s another thing is to live it. Put your values into practice. Become a Knights of Columbus family.
Interested? Please call: Tony Racioppo 917 539 0859 Dan Garcia 516 358 1817
Ladies interested in joining the Columbiettes, please contact Maura Cliford at Maclif56@gmail.com
Are You Interested
in Serving St. Mary’s as an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion (EM) or a Lector?
Te Diocese of Rockville Centre has announced Spring Training Dates and Locations
Please Note:
Only candidates recommended by the Pastor are eligible for the training
Send an email to Fr. Bob at pastor@stmary.ws to tell him of your interest in becoming an EM and/or Lector and give the date and location of the training session(s) you prefer
For Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, Part A and Lectors
Saturday, March 29th - Immaculate Conception in Westhampton Beach - 9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon
Tursday, April 3rd - St. Agnes in Rockville Centre7:00 - 10:00 PM
Tuesday, April 8th - St. Elizabeth in Melville - 7:00 - 10:00 PM
For Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, Part B
Saturday, March 29th - Immaculate Conception in Westhampton Beach - 1:00 - 4:00 PM**
Tuesday, April 29th - St. Elizabeth in Melville - 7:00 - 10:00 PM
Tursday, May 8th - St. Agnes in Rockville Centre7:00 - 10:00 PM
ST. MARY’S GIFT SHOP IS OPEN S U N D A Y S
AFTER THE 9:00, 10:30 AM, & 12:00 NOON MASSES
We have beautiful items for
First Communion Confirmation and All Occasions
We are in the Parish Ministry Center below the church. 516-627-0385 ext. 1033
Bread & Wine
are ofered this week in loving memory of William “Ace” Miller
Second Sunday of Lent
Luke 9:28b-36 - Te Transfguration of Our Lord. Jesus took Peter, James, and John and went up to the moutain to pray. While he was praying, his face changed in appearance and his clothes became dazzling white. We can transform our marriages. Check out a Worldwide Marriage Encounter (WWME. org). It can help you in your communication, teach you many skills, and also help you to grow in intimacy and in faith with one another. Some of the dates to sign up are:
April 25-27, 2025 in East Sandwich, MA
June 27-29, 2025 in Huntington, NY
Worldwide Marriage Encounter sponsors a variety of in-person and virtual marriage experiences, some on weekends and some on seven weekdays. Couples explore their relationship with each other, God, and the Church. Registration is limited; there is a $100 application fee. For more information or to apply, call Kevin & Regina Hickson at 516-554-3835 or https://wwmenyli.org/.
“Lent with Luke: A Time of Healing”
Presented by
Rev. Patrick J. Griffin, CM
Executive Director
Vincentian Center for Church & Society St. John’s University
Prog ram 9:30 am Reg istration 10:00 am Presenta tion I 10:45 am Br eak
11:00 am Presenta tion II
12:00 pm Lunch, Confess ion 2:00 pm Presenta tion III 2:45 pm Mass
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