Church of Saint Mary Parish Bulletin: April 20, 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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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.
Mary Margaret Murphy
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
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 21st
Monday within the Octave of Easter Acts 2:14, 22-33, Mt 28:8-15
9:00 AM | Mimi & Vincent de Venoge
Tuesday, April 22nd
Tuesday within the Octave of Easter Acts 2:36-41, Jn 20:11-18
9:00 AM | Te Gafney Family (living)
Wednesday, April 23rd
Wednesday within the Octave of Easter Acts 3:1-10, Lk 24:13-35
9:00 AM | Al Pennisi
Tursday, April 24th
Tursday within the Octave of Easter Acts 3:11-26, Lk 24:35-48
9:00 AM | Norma Doronila-Bariso
Friday, April 25th
Friday within the Octave of Easter Acts 4:1-12, Jn 21:1-14
9:00 AM | Peter Joseph Nunez (living)
Saturday, April 26th
Saturday within the Octave of Easter Acts 4:13-21, Mk 16:9-15
9:00 AM | William Vreeland
5:00 PM | Connie Soviero
Bruce & Kaye Byrne
Patricia Molinari
Anthony & Angela Deliso
Richard Allen Buhr
Maureen Robinson
Dominick Troiano
Sunday, April 27th
Te Second Sunday of Easter Sunday of Divine Mercy Acts 5:12-16, Rv 1:9-11a, 12, 13, 17-19, Jn 20:19-31
7:30 AM | People of the Parish
9:00 AM | William Yorio
10:30 AM | Erminia Endrizzi
12:00 Noon | Carmelo & Concetta Cataudella
Concetto & Concetta Gentile
Peter Cataudella
Linda L. Dunn
Teresa Houseman
Annamaria Ranieri
Juliann Gugle Mielearek
Cover art: Te Resurrection. Artist: Carl Heinrich Bloch (1834-1890). Location: Brigham Young University Museum of Art, Provo, Utah.
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.
Dear Parishioners,
“Christ
is Risen…He is Truly Risen!”
For our Eastern Rite Catholics and the Orthodox, this is the greeting they ofer to each other during the Easter Season. What a wonderful way to greet other believers...to proclaim the Resurrection of Jesus. Tese are my favorite days of the Church. Easter is such a reminder of the new Life Jesus promises. One of the things I love is that the world around us usually proclaims that New Life. If we look around in our gardens, we can see the crocuses and dafodils springing forth from the earth. Te world that looked so dead is now bursting with the signs of spring life. Even in our Church, the images, which were shrouded in purple, have now been revealed in the power of the Resurrection.
I hope that these days of celebration don’t pass us by without refecting on the meaning of Easter. If we truly believe that the Jesus who died on the Cross was raised on Easter, then we have to ask ourselves “What does it mean for our lives?”
Easter is not a celebration of spring or even of chocolate (as much as I love chocolate); it is the promise of Jesus that, even if we die to this life, we have the promise of Life to come. But Eternal Life is a free gift that must be freely accepted on our part. In being accepted, it requires from us a response to God. Tat response is a turning from sin in our own lives and embracing God’s vision for our lives. It is participating at Mass each week to be nourished by the Real and True Body and Blood of Jesus Christ. It is also living in truth the Gospel, sowing the seeds of the love of Jesus, and living each day knowing how much we ARE loved. It is turning to God in Jesus even when and especially when the world seems to prefer the darkness of sin and death. So that through the faith and power of the Resurrection, we can bring the healing and loving Light of Jesus to our sometimes hurting world. A world that longs for that promised peace. Never succumb to the powers of darkness; you have been enlightened by Jesus…TRUST. Let us refect and ponder who Jesus is for us and how His presence is lived each day. Be bearers of His message of peace and hope to all you meet. Come to the Table of the Lord!
What a joy it is for me to celebrate Holy Week and Easter with you as your Pastor. I feel so blessed by God for all He has done for me. I am grateful to my staf for all they do to sow the seeds of the Gospel at St. Mary’s. I am also grateful and thankful for all those who give so much of themselves and yet, at times, seem to go unnoticed. I am so touched by the gifts that we share as stewards, and I know it makes this parish the wonderful community that it is.
May we never take our gifts and blessings for granted and may the joy of Easter remain with us long after the fowers have died and the Alleluias fade into the background. We are blessed and redeemed by a God who loves us. What joy that understanding should be for us!
As you know, this is my last weekend in the parish. It is with deep sadness that I leave, but hopeful always for the future. It has been an absolute joy and blessing to serve as your pastor these past ten years. I have found the people of St. Mary’s to be kind, supportive, and prayerful.What a testament to you all!! THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!! As I begin not only care but quality time with my parents on this next phase of my life journey and prepare for a sabbatical in Rome, please know I will hold you close in prayer. I look forward to returning June 7th and 8th for a farewell Mass and to greet you all again.
And I want to especially thank the wonderful staf here at St. Mary’s and the various ministries that make up this wonderfully active and complex parish. Tose involve in media, faith, formation and teaching, social ministry, plant maintenance, and operations, ofce staf, and the many, many volunteers. I am grateful to the priests I live with, Fr. Anthony and Fr. Raf, who made the rectory more than just a place for priests to live but a home.
J From the Pastor’s Desk
As you have heard, Fr. Anthony has been appointed temporary administrator of St. Mary’s. I know he will do, as he does in all things, a wonderful job. A new pastor will be appointed in June and I ask that you welcome him in his new ministry as you welcomed me.
On behalf of myself, Fr. Anthony, Fr. Raf, the Sister Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, the Dominican Sisters of Mary Mother of the Eucharist, and the entire staf here at St. Mary’s, we wish you and your families a very blessed and prayerful Easter.
CHRIST IS RISEN…HE IS TRULY RISEN!
In the Resurrected Jesus and Mary His Mother, Fr. Bob
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
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.
All First Holy Communicants in the Parish are invited to attend. If possible, please wear your Communion attire. All parishioners are invited to process outside after Mass to crown the Blessed Mother statue on the south side of the church.
Upcoming Events
Wednesday, May 7th - Monthly meeting at 6:15 PM
Tursday, June 12th - Closing Mass
J Stewards of God’s Gifts
Christ is Risen! He Has Risen Indeed!
Living Stewardship ~ Pillar of Formation: As we begin this Easter season, renewed by the prayers and practices of Lent, remember that Jesus is our Lord and our God. Turn to Him in all your troubles, temptations and victories. Let the Holy Spirit lead you to Him. And remember your baptismal promises, as you spread the Good News.
Te collection amount for Sunday, April 13, 2025 was not available at the time of the printing of this bulletin.
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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Bread & Wine
are ofered this week in loving memory of Dr. Roy Boelstler
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
Readings and Questions for Faith Sharing on the Second Sunday of Easter
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.
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.
The 7:00 AM Mass will not take place on Thursday, April 24th since school is closed next week.
Reading I: Acts 5:12-16
Tey even carried the sick out into the streets and laid them on cots and mats so that when Peter came by, at least his shadow might fall on one or another of them.
Reading II: Revelation 1:9-11a, 12-13, 17-19
“Write down, therefore, what you have seen, and what is happening, and what will happen afterwards.”
Gospel: John 20:19-31
“As the Father has sent me, so I send you.”
Question for Adults:
Do I seek out the peace of Christ in times of chaos or fear?
Question for Children:
How can I help Jesus continue His mission?
REV. FR. ROBERT A. ROMEO IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THE HONOREES FOR THIS YEAR’S
HONOREES FOR THIS
CHURCH OF SAINT MARY
GALA Parish
JOSEPHINE & JOHN IACONO
WILL THE AWARD IN RECOGNITION OF THEIR JOYFUL LOVING AND DEDICATION TO ST FAITHFUL
WILL RECEIVE THE MAGNIFICAT AWARD IN RECOGNITION OF THEIR JOYFUL HEARTS, LOVING SERVICE, AND DEDICATION TO ST. MARY’S AS FAITHFUL STEWARDS OF CHRIST’S WORK IN OUR PARISH AND SCHOOLS
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THE SCHOOLS OF ST. MARY
Lenten Soup Supper Serves Up Fellowship and a Flavorful Meal
On Friday, March 28, 2025, more than 100 people gathered in the Saint Mary’s Middle School café for a simple dinner where fellowship and an assortment of seven flavorful homemade soups – including one made by High School faculty member Mr. Hart, collided to make the event a resounding success. By putting their faith into action, the Daughters of Mary (DOM) ministry organized the event with beautiful grace and effort. Their impact was profound, providing the opportunity for their guests to enjoy a meal together before attending the Stations of the Cross that evening in the Church of St. Mary.
With attendees ranging in ages, the eclectic group was greeted by the smiles and welcoming spirit of their host members of the all-female youth ministry, an offshoot of the parish’s Rosary Society, who were proudly dressed alike, donning their group’s t-shirts. The group’s moderator, faculty member, Mrs. Erin Stober, is “pleased to see the bright and faith-filled energy these young ladies share in school and throughout the community. Their work is commended, and I am grateful to be a small part of their extraordinary work.”
With a nominal admission fee of $5 per person and the generosity of several guests, the event was not just a success in terms of attendance but also in its impact. The event raised over $1,000 for laundry soap, cleaning supplies, and toiletries for the Good Samaritan House (GSH), a significant contribution that will help provide these much-needed necessities to the clients of the parish-run social ministry program.
This achievement is a testament to the generosity and compassion of the St. Mary’s community, and everyone should feel proud of the difference they’ve made.
“I love the success of the night. I love that the girls are rallying around our efforts. Congratulations to all! Thank you for all you do for Good Samaritan House and our under-served population,” said Kathleen Kosciusko, Director of the GSH, echoing the pride and accomplishment that filled the room.
Saoirse McNamara ’22, ’26, a founding youth member of the DOM, shared,
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“The girls and I were so honored to serve the parish community that has had such an impact on each of us as we grow in our faith! Our mission as Rosarians is to promote devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary through reciting the Rosary, foster community and spiritual growth, and provide service to the parish and wider community. We also try to live out our school’s motto: ‘Omnia ad Jesum per Mariam’ - Everything to Jesus through Mary!”
The Daughters of Mary has grown and flourished over the past few years, and will have 20 young ladies inducted into St. Mary’s Rosary Society in May. This marks a significant milestone as the first youth group of its size to become part of the Society. Their growth, achievements, and dedication to the Blessed Mother, Mary, serve as an inspiration to all. This unique opportunity is open to all young ladies in grades 8-12 with a connection to the St. Mary’s parish or school community.
The Daughters of Mary express their gratitude to Rosarians Mrs. Cathy Morrissey and Mrs. Erin McNamara for being the founders of the DOM ministry and extend heartfelt thanks to parents Mrs. Laura Sciametta, Mrs. Michele Bernic, Mrs. Judy Bardi, Mrs. Carol Moon, Mrs. Sarah Fey, and all moms who assisted with the Supper. In addition, they joyously thank faculty members Mrs. Erin Stoeber, Sr. Agnes Maria, and Sr. Mary Aquinas for their work in forming the Daughters of Mary each day throughout the school year.
For information on joining the Daughters of Mary, don’t hesitate to contact Mrs. Stober via email: estober@saintmaryshs.org.
Lucia DeRosa
Annette Riviello
Walter & Mildred Reinhardt
Marie & Frank White
Jan & Frank White
Michael & Mary Caslin
Reilly & Lepore Families
Doris Urig
Nicole Ann Jaronczyk
Vincent C. Bonica
Marie Milatta
Dad (Frank Milatta)
Rocco Sforza
Antonia Sforza
Frnak & Solinda Meloni
Mike & Phil Sforza
Timothy & Mary O’Connor
Eileen O’Connor
Bruno & Margaret Cirillo
Bernard Kovach
Diane M. Urban 9/11
Colleen Sinnott (living)
Ed & Mara Harkins
Mickey Ateyeh
Mary & Michael Caslin
Easter Flower Offerings In Memory Of
Paddy Cannon
Henri Barquirdjean
Gentile-Cataudella
Emma Racioppo
John Racioppo
Jean Manzione
Gaetano Ribaudo
Dr. Tom Nicosia
Dr. Louis Barricelli
Angela Barricelli
Vera Barricelli
Mary DeRosa
Philip DeRosa
Mildred Sciara
Nicholas Sciara
Joseph Gribbon
Anthony Robustelli
Chris D’Anna
Anne Amoruso
Anne Scholz
Dominick F. Amoruso
Jean & Louis Starace
Margaret Morris
William T. Morris, Jr.
Mae Herlihy
Maria Palmadessa
John Palmadessa
Mrs. JoAnn Garramone
Mr. Mario Garramone
Mr. Frank Ferro
Mrs. Vera Haynes
Frances Cannizzaro
Marianne Garcia
Paul Pullo
Dorothy & Paul Pullo
Donald & Catherine Fogarty
Donated By
Mrs. Patricia Miranda-Papataros
Mr. & Mrs. Gary D. Lewandowski
Mr. & Mrs. Tomas Lee
Mrs. Priscilla Sassi
Ms. Kathleen Anne Sharkey
Dr. & Mrs. Che-Meng Chang
Mr. & Mrs. Tomas Gary
Mr. & Mrs. Tomas P. Howell Jr.
Mr. Richard T. Arkwright
Jane O’Leary
Eileen Kilgallon
Francis Reynolds
Bridget Standon
Patrick Standon
Sylvia Reynolds
Felix R. Suarez
Wally CasaNova
Gloria Dinurich
Sonia CasaNova
Idalina CasaNova
Patrick Crosson, Sr.
Maura Kate Molloy
Caitlin Fennessy
Jeanne Gallagher
Allan & Margaret Pilch
Mary & Sal Catalano
Carmine & Antoinette Sosa
Anna Fiore
Anthony, Rose, & Frank D’Amico
Mary & Henry W.
George Bolson
Rose, Frank, & Mark Iacono
Joseph & Phyllis Campisi
Hallissy & O’Neill Families
Eileen Amato
Family Bernic
Family Lahija
Vincent & Marie DeVito
John & Emma Endrizzi
Deceased Scannello Family
Douglas Corbett
John P. CifChiello
Felice & Marie Casareto
Andrew Zaso
Mr. & Mrs. Safraz Yacoob
Mr. William T. Ryan
Mr. Richard Salat
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Rufo
Te Chaskin Family
Frank & Irene Lourenso
Mr. & Mrs. Douglas Laregina
Mr. & Mrs. Michael D. Morici
We endeavor to record your intentions accurately; please forgive any typographical errors. Additional fower ofering intentions will appear in a future bulletin.
Exposition
Sunday of Divine Mercy April 27, 2025
of the Blessed Sacrament after the 12:00 Noon Mass. Three Consecutive Holy Hours:
1:00-2:00pm 2:00-3:00pm 3:00-4:00pm (Join in any one).
Closing Benediction at 4:00pm.
Jesus’ Message of Mercy is summarized as ABC:
A- Ask for God’s Mercy
B- Be merciful to others
C- Completely trust in God’s mercy.
The Five Elements of the Message are summarized as FINCH:
F- Feast of Divine Mercy
I- Image of Divine Mercy
N- Novena of Divine Mercy
C- Chaplet of Divine Mercy
H- Hour of Mercy
We wish to feature the Chaplet of Divine Mercy this year. Jesus revealed it to Sr. Faustina as a powerful prayer He wants everyone pray. Sr. Faustina was interceding in her own words about a dire situation – to no avail. Ten the Lord gave her the words of the chaplet, and as she began to pray those words the hand of the ‘angel of punishment’ was stayed! Te Lord directed her to pray in those words, and to teach others to do the same.
“Encourage souls to say the chaplet which I have given you…Whoever will recite it will receive great mercy at the hour of death…When they say this chaplet in the presence of the dying, I will stand between My Father and the dying person, not as the Just Judge but as the Merciful Savior…Priests will recommend it to sinners as their last hope of salvation. Even if there were a sinner most hardened, if he were to recite this chaplet only once, he would receive grace from My infnite mercy. I desire to grant unimaginable graces to those souls who trust in My mercy…Trough the Chaplet you will obtain everything, if what you ask for is compatible with My will” (Diary, 687, 1541, 1731).
Te Chaplet can be prayed anytime, anywhere. Te Lord also asked that it be recited as a novena over the 9 days before the Feast of Mercy (Divine Mercy Sunday). We can pray it for our own personal intentions, for others, for the Lord’s intentions. “By this novena [of chaplets] I will grant every possible grace to souls” (Diary, 796).
HAPPY DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY! May the Divine Mercy ever bless you and yours! And may you ever come to Him with the vessel of Trust – and draw!
The Chaplet of Mercy
Recite this chaplet on the beads of the Rosary in the following manner: First of all, say one Our Father, one Hail Mary, and the I Believe in God. On the Our Father Beads, say the following words: Eternal Father, I offer You the Body and Blood Soul and Divinity of Your dearly beloved Son, Our Lord Jesus Christ, in atonement for our sins and those of the whole world. On the Hail Mary Beads, say the following words: For the sake of His sorrowful Passion, have mercy on us and on the whole world. In conclusion, recite these words three times: Holy God, Holy Mighty One, Holy Immortal One, have mercy on us and on the whole world.
Good Samaritan House
Helpers Needed for Bristal Assisted Living Facility Prayer and Communion Service
We are seeking several volunteers to assist the Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion (EMs) with the weekly prayer and Communion service at the Bristal Assisted Living Facility in our area. Tasks would include handing out song and prayer sheets, setting up a music player, helping with the Liturgy of the Word part of the service, and just being a second person in the room. Te service takes place on the frst Wednesday of the month with a time commitment of about two hours, from 10:00AM to 12:00 Noon.If you are interested or would like more information, please contact Kathleen Kosciusko at 365-2705 or email kkosciusko@stmary.ws. Tis opportunity does not require you to be an EM.
Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Help Tose in Need to “See and Believe” in the Resurrection
Today as we celebrate the feast of Easter, like Mary Magdalene and the Disciples we fnd the challenge of also seeing and believing the resurrection. As you put your gift into the St. Vincent de Paul box, you help those who are poor and hungry to “see and believe” in the Resurrection.
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.
Religious Education
St. Mary’s First Communicants!
Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 6:30pm
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Tuesday, May 6, 2025 10:00 AM in the Marian Room
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1300 Northern Boulevard (lower level of the Parish Ministry Center)
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CHURCH OF SAINT MARY
WANT TO GROW IN HOLINESS, BUT TOO BUSY?
WANT TO GROW IN BUT TOO BUSY?
Want to transform your work, marriage, family, and life but don't have time?
Looking for the quickest, surest, easiest, and most perfect way to come close to Jesus but don't know where to begin?
Want to transform your marriage, and life but don't have time? for the surest, and most way to come close to Jesus but don't know where to
Let Our Blessed Mother show you the way!
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.
Michael The sessions journey These are not meetings, Father Anthony from St. will be available to answer embark on this journey
Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Prayers for Adoration at Easter
Psalm 118:19-29
Open the gates of righteousness; I will enter and thank the LORD.
Tis is the LORD’s own gate, through it the righteous enter. I thank you for you answered me; you have been my savior.
Te stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone.
By the LORD has this been done; it is wonderful in our eyes.
Tis is the day the LORD has made; let us rejoice in it and be glad LORD, grant salvation!
LORD, grant good fortune!
Blessed is he who comes in the name of the LORD. We bless you from the house of the LORD.
Te LORD is God and has enlightened us.
Join in procession with leafy branches up to the horns of the altar. You are my God, I give you thanks; my God, I ofer you praise.
Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good, his mercy endures forever.
Respect Life Ministry
Intercession for Life
For all who work to build a culture of life: May the hope of the Resurrection renew and sustain them in their mission; let us pray to the Lord
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/
Prayer of St. Richard
“Tanks be to thee, my Lord Jesus Christ, for all the benefts thou hast given me, for all the pains and insults thou hast borne for me. O most merciful redeemer, friend and brother, may I know thee more clearly, love thee more dearly, and follow thee more nearly, day by day. Amen.”
Prayer of St. Francis
“Lord, make me an instrument of your peace; where there is hatred, let me sow love; where there is injury, pardon; where there is doubt, faith; where there is despair, hope; where there is darkness, light; where there is sadness, joy.”
Second Time
Daniel Donahue and Emily Dearing
St. Francis de Sales, St. Francis de Sales, Rockaway, NY Rockaway, NY
Tird Time
Matthew Dilena and Colleen Keating
St. Rose of Lima, St. Mary, Massapequa, NY Manhasset, NY
WEEK 1 JUNE 30-JULY 3*
THEATRE CAMP (Grades 5-9)**
This is a three-week program culminating with a show.
**Must attend all three weeks. Ends July 18.
ART CAMP (GRADES 1-8)
FUN & SUN DAY CAMP (GRADES 1-6)
BASKETBALL CAMP (GRADES 3-8)
*No camps held on July 4.
WEEK 2 JULY 7-11
THEATRE CAMP (Week #2 OF 3)
FUN & SUN DAY CAMP (GRADES 1-6)
CHEER CAMP (GRADES 1-8)
VOLLEYBALL CAMP (GRADES 6-9)
CAMPS A AMMP P
WEEK 3 JULY 14-18
THEATRE CAMP (Week #3 OF 3)
SUN & FUN DAY CAMP (GRADES 1-6)
BASKETBALL CAMP (GRADES 3-8)
LACROSSE CAMP (GRADES 1-8)
WEEK 4 JULY 21-25
WEEK 5 JULY 28- AUG 1
After June 1, a $25 late registration fee is added. Registration closes one week before the individual camp begins. Walk-ins may register in-person on the first day of each camp if space permits.
REGULAR ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSES ON JUNE 1
In Session with Dr. Patricia Pitta
Uncertain: Change Your Toughts and Awaken Your Faith
“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”
(Philippians 4:13)
In this Easter Season we celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. He was sent to spread the word and show us the way. His example has saved so many throughout the centuries. If we look at the history of the world, uncertainty is always a component that is alive and functioning. Humans hate uncertainty. We like to have life that is predictable, and we all want to know what the next step is.
When life as we know it gets shaky for whatever the reasons, our anxiety levels rise. Tat is normal. Remember, we all have anxiety. Te goal is to manage it so it doesn’t take over your functioning.
Te frst question is what do we do when uncertainty spikes increasing our anxiety and setting of a fre within? Te answer is to calm ourselves from within. How does one do that? For me, I go frst to God. I pray to HIM. My prayer is an actual conversation telling HIM I know I can deal with whatever comes my way no matter how difcult. I envision HIM within me with the strength and conviction that his life has shown me. I can feel this message within as a strength and calm within grows. I take deep breaths and envision the strength of God within me. HIS strength becomes mine.
God is our eternal father and Mary our mother. We are never alone in what we are doing or facing. I can remember when my children were
younger. I would tell them to do something. I could see they were not overjoyed with my direction. Ten, I would say, “Do it for me, if not for yourself, and then it will become yours.” Tey then did follow the directions and the success was theirs.
When we experience heightened anxiety, I tell my patients, “Our brain goes on fre.” We need to put out the fre. I do it with prayer and taking deep breaths “in relationship with God.” Reading Bible verses is also another step you can take to help you relax and meditate and calm your anxiety. Being in community; e.g., through a Bible Study group, with others with whom you can share your concerns with, enables you to calm yourself as you learn together. You are awakening and building your relationship with Christ.
Learning to calm your emotions and your physical being gets you ready to take the necessary steps to deal with whatever crisis comes your way. Start now working on your emotionality so you are prepared for whatever comes your way. Remember, uncertainty is always present and sometimes more than other times.
As you calm your mind and body, you can make plans on how to proceed to solve the issues at hand that are steeped in uncertainty. Our thinking prepares us for acting and reacting. Tink about the following:
1. Can you really change what is happening?
2. Is what you wished for realistic?
3. Do you need to change your expectations?
4. Accept what you need to do even if you don’t want to.
5. Realize things will get resolved and the crisis will pass, and you will be able to cope.
For example: You are faced with someone who is ill in your family. Te immediate reaction might be fear and anxiety. First, you need to calm yourself as explained above. Ten you can do the next steps. If you are practicing building your faith and calm, God is there just for the asking. Find out all the options available to help the ill person. I know sometimes navigating the medical system can be daunting. Take deep breaths and use your relationship with God to keep you calm and stay on course to help your relative and family member. Not until you have exhausted all help available, then you need to adjust your expectations and proceed with always taking care of yourself and the patient. Taking care of you means keeping your anxiety as low as possible so you can think straight. If you don’t take care of you, how will you be able to help another?
I will share an incident that happened to me. My husband got quite ill and wasn’t getting the proper help. For some reason, I reached out to someone from my faith community and asked if she knew anyone who could help me fnd a doctor to help my husband. She led me to just the right person. I don’t know why I picked her to ask. I have so many doctors in my professional and personal life, and I reached out to my faith community. Tis was I believe divine intervention.
Te reason I am sharing this with you is to prepare yourself in all ways and expanding your faith and your faith community is part of your overall health and strength through God. You are awaking your faith and self to God enabling you to make informed decisions.
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Dr. Patricia Pitta (con’t.)
Hold onto your faith relationships and keep God closer even when the crisis is over and build upon it by building a faith community to enhance your understanding of the WORD.
You set the example for your family and friends. You are a disciple of Christ as you live a faith-flled life that is not predictable, but doable as you deal with the many stages and fuctuations of life. See a prayer below to say to calm your mind, body, and thinking.
My Dear Jesus: Help me build my strength to deal with uncertainty through knowing you and the love you have for me and all mankind. Your father sent YOU to us to show us the way and be there to help us learn to know the love of God that can help us in every way. I want to stay positive, steadfast, and loving and do what is necessary to live my faith-flled life and be successful no matter what uncertainty is present.
Happy Easter from St. Mary’s Mental Health Ministry!
Dr. Pitta (drpatriciapitta.com) is a Clinical and Family Psychologist practicing in Manhasset and is the chair of the Mental Health Ministry of St. Mary’s. She is a professor of psychology at St. John’s University and the former director of the Postgraduate Couple and Family Terapy Program within the department of Psychology. She is a graduate of the Pastoral Formation Institute of Rockville Centre. Dr. Pitta is the author of Solving Modern Family Dilemmas: An Assimilative Terapy Model published by Routledge and Integrative Couple and Family Terapies published by American Psychological Association.
Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord
Do you know that God is part of your marriage? Te Sacrament of marriage is holy. In the Acts of the Apostles 10:37-38, 43, it says,”Peter proceeded to speak and said: You know what has happened all over Judea, how God annointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and power. He went about doing good and healing all those oppressed, for God was with him. To him all the prophets bear witness, that everyone who believes in him will receive forgiveness of sins through his name.” God annoints your marriage. He heals your relationship. He will show you how to forgive one another. Marriage encounter couples present talks about God’s desire, about healing and forgiveness, and other tools to help enrich your relationship. Check out a Worldwide Marriage Encounter (WWME.org). Some of the dates to sign up are:
April 25-27, 2025 in East Sandwich, MA
June 27-29, 2025 in Huntington,NY
August 15-17, 2025 at Holy Family Retreat Center in West Hartford, CT
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/.
ST. MARY’S GIFT SHOP IS OPEN ON S U N D A Y S AFTER THE 9:00, 10:30 AM, & 12:00 NOON MASSES WE HAVE BEAUTIFUL ITEMS FOR EASTER
Located in the Parish Ministry Center 516-627-0385 ext. 1033 CLOSED ON EASTER
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
