Church of Saint Mary Parish Bulletin: April 13, 2025
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
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
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From the Pastor’s Desk
Dear Parishioners,
Today the Church enters into the most solemn and holiest of her days. Te forty days of Lenten fasting, prayer, and almsgiving have been preparing us to celebrate the mysteries of our redemption. We experience our Passover from death to life through the saving and loving actions of Jesus.
Palm Sunday is a day of dichotomy. At the beginning of our liturgy, Jesus is hailed as King and the crowd cries out “Hosanna.” But the cries of joy will quickly turn into a call for His death. He will fnd those who loved and supported Him throughout His ministry have run for cover. It is with this understanding that Holy Week begins. You will notice that we end the liturgy in silence as a reminder of the atmosphere we should create in our own lives. In the silence of our prayer, we listen to the words of these days to experience the ritual and live it anew. Tough they may be familiar words and actions, we are diferent and we must be open to the power of the Holy Spirit that wants to speak to us today and at this moment in our lives.
Holy Tursday celebrates the institution of the Eucharist (Mass) and the creation of the priesthood. It is in the bread and wine (food for our journey) that Jesus will be remembered for all time. When we gather to worship the Lord at Mass, He becomes present, not as a symbol under the Bread and Wine, but really and truly present, His Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity. We also learn how to live as the Disciples of Jesus. As He, who is Lord, washed the feet of the eleven, so we are called to be “foot washers” to one another. Te Blessed Sacrament (the Eucharist) will be solemnly processed from the church to the chapel. Te Altar of Repose will be in the chapel and the faithful are invited to spend time before the Lord in silence. Te doors of the Church will be left open till 11:00 PM for the faithful to come to sit and pray before and with the Lord in the Eucharist.
Good Friday the ultimate act of love is given to us. Jesus willingly dies on the cross to save us from our sins and to give us a share in everlasting life. At the 3:00 PM liturgy, the Church invites us to venerate the wood of the Cross, that frst altar of sacrifce of the New Covenant. At 7:00 PM, our Adult Choir will lead us in sung solemn Stations of the Cross. It will be a beautiful and moving experience.
Holy Saturday the Church waits in silence for the frst light of dawn that heralds the end of death because of that frst Easter morning. At the Easter Vigil on Holy Saturday night, (which is called the Mother of all Liturgies of the Church), we gather to hear the words of Sacred Scripture (the Bible). Tese words tell the history of our salvation. Te Gloria (which has not been sung in Lent) will ring in Easter Day and the joyful hymns and songs of victory. Purple will be replaced by white and gold and the stark and bare Church will be flled with fowers and beauty as signs of the joy of the Resurrection and New Life. It is the night those adults who have been preparing for Baptism will be received into the Church.
Prepare, my sisters and brothers, to truly celebrate these days of wonder and awe. I invite and encourage you to participate in as many of the liturgies as possible. If you have never been to the Easter Vigil, I would encourage you to attend and let yourself be touched by the symbols and rituals. It is truly a moving and joyful night.
You will notice that the Church does not celebrate morning Mass during the Sacred Triduum (Holy Tursday, Good Friday, and Holy Saturday), but to mark the solemnity and prepare for the celebrations in the evening, we gather at 9:00 AM to celebrate the Morning Prayer of the Church.
I encourage you also to take advantage of the Sacrament of Reconciliation (confession) to confess your sins and enter with purity into these wondrous days. Please note that Monday, April 14th is the Diocesan Day of Reconciliation. In every parish throughout the Diocese (and in the Archdiocese of New York and the Diocese of Brooklyn) priests will be available in all churches from 2:00 to 4:00 PM and from 6:00 to 9:00 PM for those wishing to go to Confession. We ask that you line up in the enter aisle to allow the priests to leave for a break. Confessions will also be heard from 9:30 to 11:00 AM on Holy Saturday. At 11:00 AM we will have the ceremony of the blessing of the baskets and food for your Easter tables.
Tere is much going on and many blessings that will be ofered to us. Use these days wisely so that together we may encounter the living God.
Wishing you and your families a blessed and joyful Holy Week, In Jesus and Mary, Fr. Bob
J Stewards of God’s Gifts
“Christ became obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross.” Jesus died for us. Remember also, however, He would have went through the pain and sufering of Good Friday even for just YOU alone.
Te collection for Sunday, April 6, 2025 amounted to $24.195.00
Te collection for Sunday, April 7, 2024 amounted to $23,729.00
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
Living Stewardship ~ Pillar of Service: As we enter into Holy Week, think of some way you can be at service to another. Perhaps ofer to drive an elderly friend or family member to church during the Triduum. Church of Saint Mary | 4
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
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
Moira Feely
Rev. Jim Tobolski
Names will remain on the list for three months. Please email bulletin@stmary.ws if you would like to continue with the listing.
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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
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
Masses for the Week
Monday, April 14th
Monday of Holy Week Is 42:1-7, Jn 12:1-11
9:00 AM | Marie & Al Iacono
Tuesday, April 15th
Tuesday of Holy Week Is 49:1-6, Jn 13:21-33, 36-38
9:00 AM | Te Gafney Family (living)
Wednesday, April 16th
Wednesday of Holy Week Is 50:4-9a, Mt 26:14-25
9:00 AM | Laura Finamore
Tursday, April 17th
Holy Tursday Ex 12:1-8, 11-14, 1 Cor 11:23-26, Jn 13:1-15
9:00 AM | Morning Prayer
7:30 PM | Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper
Friday, April 18th
Friday of the Passion of the Lord (Good Friday) Is 52:13-53:12, Heb 4:14-16, 5:7-9, Jn 18:1-19:42
9:00 AM | Morning Prayer
3:00 PM | Solemn Liturgy of the Passion
7:00 PM | Choral Stations of the Cross
Saturday, April 19th
Holy Saturday Vigil of Easter Gen 1:1-2:2, Ex 14:15-15:1, Is 55:1-11, Ez 36:16-17a, 18-28, Rom 6:3-11, Lk 24:1-12
9:00 AM | Morning Prayer
7:30 PM | Solemn Mass of the Easter Vigil
Sunday, April 20th
EASTER SUNDAY OF THE RESURRECTION OF THE LORD
Acts 10:34a, 37-43, Col 3:1-4, Jn 20:1-9
7:30 AM | Deceased Members of the Stanton & Mason Families
9:00 AM | Victoria Strocchia
10:30 AM | Dorothy McNally
10:45 AM | Carmine DiDonato
12:00 Noon | Adam Danielik & Janina Danielik
Teresa Oswiak
Antonio Cafarelli
Giuseppe Ippolito
Manuel & Anna J. Baez
Edwin Morales
Yolanda & Anthony Spinetta
12:15 PM | Deceased Members of the Forlenza/ Claps Family
Cover art: Entry into Jerusalem. Artist: Pedro de Orrente (1580-1645).
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.
Location: Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia. Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord | April 13, 2025
Regina Cacioppo
Good Friday Collection
Pope Francis has asked our parish to support the Pontifcal Good Friday Collection, which helps Christians in the Holy Land, where they are now less than 2% of the population. Your support is essential to help the Church minister in parishes, provide Catholic schools, and ofer religious education. Te Pontifcal Good Friday Collection also helps to preserve the sacred shrines of Christianity, including in Jerusalem, Nazareth, and Bethlehem, to name only a few. Te pandemic had hit Christians in the Holy Land particularly hard. Most of them depend on pilgrimages for work. Te war made their situation even more dire. In these times of crisis, the Pontifcal Good Friday Collection is necessary to meet the basic needs of the People of God still living in this Land and to maintain a Christian presence where the Church was born. When you contribute to the Pontifcal Good Friday Collection, you join with Catholics around the world in solidarity with the Church in the Holy Land.
PLEASE BE GENEROUS!
The Parish Office will be closed on Good Friday and Easter Sunday
Readings and Questions for Faith Sharing on Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord
Reading I: Acts 10:34a, 37-43
“You know what has happened all over Judea, beginning in Galilee after the baptism that John preached, how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and power.”
Reading II: Colossians 3:1-4
Tink of what is above, not of what is on earth.
Gospel: John 20:1-9
Tey did not yet understand the Scripture that he had to rise from the dead.
Question for Adults:
How is my spiritual journey toward understanding Christ’s Resurrection like that of the frst disciples?
Question for Children:
How do I understand that Jesus rose from the dead?
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Church of Saint Mary
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.
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. If you haven’t received the invitation in the mail, please feel free to print the email version of the RSVP. You can mail/ drop it of to the Rosary Society parish mailbox.
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St. John Vianney Curé of Ars Patron Saint of Parish Priests
St. Mary’s Joins with Parishes Praying for Priests and United in Eucharistic Adoration on
Tuesday, April 29th 6:30 - 8:30 PM in the Church with Fr. Rafal Borowiejski
Parishes of the Rockville Centre Diocese are answering Our Lady’s call to pray for our Shepherds. They will spiritually unite by offering prayer and adoration for priests on the same evening at the same time in the individual churches. All are invited to join us to pray for each priest and seminarian of our diocese by name. For more information, contact Cathy at cfmorriss@aol.com.
Good Samaritan House
We are collecting Easter candy for the children of our Good Samaritan families. Suggestion slips can be found in the Easter basket located in the south vestibule of the church. Please place your donation in the blue bin in the south vestibule. Thank you!
Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Be a Sign of God’s Love to Tose in Need
Today is Palm Sunday and the beginning of the holiest of Christian weeks. Let us pray for the grace to take up our own cross and to follow Jesus through death to new life. As you place your gift in the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Poor Box, know that you are a sign of God’s love to those who carry their cross of sufering and pain.
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.
Respect Life Ministry
St. Mary’s Respect Life Ministry will hold its next regular meeting on Wednesday, April 16th, 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
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God Bless Our Confirmandi
Steven Abraham
Logon Afonso
Alessandro Alomia
Riley Alsheimer
Serafina Amato
Lily Armendariz
Elizabeth Barres
Maggie Baulch
Aiden Beltran
Charlotte Bernic
Tyler Beschel
Luke Bilello
Noah Bisgeier
Enzo Bordone
Alessandro Branchinelli
Luca Bruno
Sophia Buckley
Austin Burke
Tess Cacioppo
Rocco Calo
Joseph Cannone
Brendan Canty
Sophia Capogna
Elle Carrara
Ryann Carroll
Claire Chaskin
Christopher Cielusniak
Milania Cinquemani
Nichole Conkling
Matthew Corti
Arianna Crewe
Alexander Dalessio
Carmen de la Campa
Nicholas Dessi
Casey Doran
George Ellis
Daniella Fernandes
Grace Fielding
Aiden Flynn
Emma Franco
Finley Frazier
Elijah Fuller
Henry Fulton
Tyler Fung
Olivia Gabrielli
Tyler Gade
Leonardo Gallo
Lyla Gavin
Lucia Gigante
Lucas Glass
Cooper Goettelmann
Sophia Gonzalez
Analeigh Gordon
Patrick Gormley
James Grady
Iris Hanlon-Wells
George Harvey
Declan Hayes
Terence Healy
Kailyn Herrington
Quinn Higgins
Crosby Huter
Harry Jettmar
Camila Jovic
Morgan Kahl
Christian Karcic
George Kim
Jared LanFranco
Vincent LaVeglia
Liam Lennon
Andrew Limberg
Lilian Lowney
Timothy Manabat
Victoria Martinez
Madison McCarthy
Christopher Melvin
Finn Miller
Nora Miller
Lily Ann Montemarano
Finn Murphy
Kate Nainggolan
Vivienne Naismith
Jake Napolitano
Samantha Napolitano
Caden Nassar
Katelyn Nicklas
Emma Nika
Kieran Noone
Krystal Perotti
Olivia Pescatore
Audrey Peterson
Sophie Petrocone
Jack Pieper
Jude Piken
Conor Potter
Giancarlo Prosperi
Ronan Pusey
Greyson Quinn
Sara Racioppo
Alexandra Rajpal
Gianni Regina
John Rowles
Thomas Rudner
William Runcie
Thomas Sarlanis
Thomas Saville
Amelia Scalzo
Erin Schabhutl
Harrison Schenkel
Christian Schwan
Kate Sharkey
John Sica
Elle Sipress
Giovanna Small
William Spinelli
John Stanziale
Olivia Stenson
Colin Tiffany
Cole Tripi
Salvatore Troia
Brooke Valentine
Sarah Valerio
Stefano Vigo
Emmett Walsh
Alice Westfall
Riley Williams
Christian Yacoob
Ryan Zagulski
Samira Zambrano
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
On Wednesday, April 2, 2025, Fr. Bob was honored to present 130 candidates for Confirmation to Most Rev. Robert J. Coyle, Auxiliary Bishop for the Diocese of Rockville Centre, who is also a proud member of the St. Mary’s High School Class of 1982. Please join us in congratulating all who were confirmed, along with their parents and teachers who helped guide them in their formation to stand up for Jesus! Special thanks to Mrs. Marie Granieri, Mrs. Catherine Abbatangelo, staff members, and the volunteers who helped make the experience memorable for all in attendance, especially our young Catholics. Let us keep these newly Confirmed young adults in our prayers. The photo galleries from Confirmation are on the parish website.
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athletic facilities, student resources and technology, and community space.
Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Adoration Prayers for Palm Sunday and Holy Week
For Peace and Justice:
God of peace, we pray for those in confict, that their hearts may be softened and t path towards reconciliation and justice may be found.
Lord, we pray for leaders, that they may be guided by wisdom and compassion, and that they may seek solutions that promote the well-being of all people.
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We pray for the nations of the world, that they may be united in a spirit of love and cooperation, and that all people may live in peace and harmony.
For Healing and Comfort:
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Lord, we pray for our families, that they may be strengthened by your love and that they may be a source of joy and encouragement to one another.
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For the Journey to Jerusalem:
Lord, we remember the journey of Jesus to Jerusalem, and we pray that we may follow him on the path of humility, service, and love.
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We pray that we may be faithful witnesses to your love and that we may proclaim the good news of your kingdom to all people.
For the Power of the Cross:
Lord, we remember the cross of Jesus, and we pray that we may be transformed by his love and grace.
We pray that we may be united with Christ in his sufering and death, and that we may share in his resurrection.
For the Coming Holy Week:
Lord, as we enter Holy Week, we pray that we may be flled with a spirit of reverence and contemplation, and that we may refect on the meaning of Christ’s sacrifce.
We pray that we may be renewed in spirit and that we may emerge from this Holy Week with a renewed sense of purpose and commitment to follow Christ.
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Let Our Blessed Mother show the informal throughout the preparation period for those who would like to meetings from 10:00-11:30 AM in the Marian Room to ask videos Fr
DESPITE OUR BUSY DAY AND TIME, SAINTS JOHN PAUL II AND MOTHER TERESA KNEW THAT THE QUICKEST WAY TO BECOME A SAINT IS THROUGH A RELATIONSHIP WITH OUR BLESSED MOTHER, MARY. MARY LEADS US TO THE SACRED HEART OF JESUS.
If you are looking for a simple way to be spiritually renewed, develop a deeper relationship with Our Merciful Savior through His Blessed Mother, and grow in holiness, join us for a 33-day do-it-yourself retreat in preparation for Consecration to Jesus through Mary.
We will use the book 33 Days to Morning Group Retreat and Study Guide, by Father Michael Gaitley, to guide us through the retreat, which begins April 24 and continues for six weeks. Participants commit 10-15 minutes daily to spiritual readings and prayerful ponderings at home. Father Michael’s book, based on the writings of St. Louis de Montfort and updated to include the modern perspective of Saints John Paul II, Mother Teresa, and Maximillian Kolbe, offers readers a new dawn and a fresh start for one’s spiritual journey.
Our retreat will culminate on May 31, 2025, the Feast of the Visitation. For those able to attend this consecration day ceremony, we will make our consecration at St. Mary’s after 9:00 AM Mass. Participants may also be consecrated privately at home or at any Church. (We also invite those who have already completed the Consecration to Jesus through Mary retreat to join us for any or all of our programs and to participate in our May 31 consecration ceremony.)
MEETING DATES: Thursdays, April 24, May 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29
LOCATION: Marian Room in the Parish Ministry Center
TIME: 10:00 AM
COST: $20 includes the book and materials
CONSECRATION DAY: May 31, 2025
To register or for more information, please scan the QR Code or visit saintmarysmanhasset.org/ consecration
OPTIONAL: Optional: We will offer informal meetings throughout the preparation period for those who would like to meet with others periodically. These meetings will occur Thursday mornings from 10:00-11:30 AM in the Marian Room. These meetings will give participants an opportunity to ask questions, share insights, and watch informative videos by Fr. Michael Gaitely. The group sessions will provide encouragement and support during the journey. These are not required. In addition to these meetings, Father Anthony from St. Mary’s will be available to answer any questions participants might have while they embark on this journey.
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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
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Bread & Wine are ofered this week in loving memory of Tommaso Chieco
First Time
Daniel Donahue and Emily Dearing St. Francis de Sales, St. Francis de Sales, Rockaway, NY Rockaway, NY
Second Time
Matthew Dilena and Colleen Keating St. Rose of Lima, St. Mary, Massapequa, NY Manhasset, NY
Children’s Liturgy of the Word will not take place on Easter Sunday. We will resume on April 27th at the 9:00 AM Mass.
GOOD FRIDAY IS A DAY OF FAST AND ABSTINENCE - Tose who have reached their fourteenth year are bound to abstain entirely from meat on. All Catholics between the ages of eighteen and fftynine 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.
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Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord
In our marriages we need to speak/ communicate and listen well to our spouse. In Isaiah:50:4-5, 7, it says,”Te Lord God has given me a well-trained tongue, that I might know how to speak to the weary a word that will rouse them. Morning after morning, he opens my ear that I may hear. Te Lord God is my help, therefore I am not disgraced.” Marriage encounter has tools to help enrich your relationship. Check out a Worldwide Marriage Encounter (WWME.org). It will also help you to grow 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/.
