Church of Saint Mary Parish Bulletin July 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. Msgr. Tomas More Coogan Pastor 627-0385 | ext. 1004 tcoogan@saintmarysmanhasset.org
Te Schools of Saint Mary Nursery through 12th Grade
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 and Middle Schools 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,
“Which of these three, in your opinion, was neighbor to the robbers’ victim?” He answered, “Te one who treated him with mercy.” Jesus said to him, “Go and do likewise.” (Luke 10:37)
We call this passage “Te Parable of the Good Samaritan” because that fgure is held up as an example of Christian Charity. Here at St. Mary, we have named our Parish Social Ministry Center the “Good Samaritan House” to remind us of that message.
Some other cultures refer to this as the story of the “Good Neighbor” because Jesus uses it to teach us that our neighbor can be anyone in need and that a good neighborhood is one where everyone is cared for and safe.
Earlier this week, a life-long parishioner brought me for a “tour” of our parish. Tis man’s father had worked with Levitt and other developers when some of the communities that make up our parish were frst built.
As he described it, frst in the wake of World War I, and then again after World War II, the people recovering from the horrors of wartime were looking to create communities that would be beautiful and safe to raise their families in contrast to the ruin and wreckage they had witnessed.
As a sort of healing, they were taken with architectural styles that harkened to more romantic times they imagined in the past. Tis is why so may of the beautiful homes in our parish are colonial or Tudor or medieval in style.
My tour guide described growing up here as a kind of “Mayberry” - a wholesome small town neighborhood ideal for families and children.
We, in our time, beneft from their aesthetic choices as today our lovely backstreets are peaceful refuges from the noise and trafc of the main drags that run through Manhasset, Munsey Park, the Strathmores, and the Plandomes. In contrast to other hamlets, it is not uncommon to see children walking or riding bikes around town, evidence that the values sought after by the original inhabitants still prevail.
Our parish has many lifelong residents who perhaps take its beauty for granted. As a newly arrived resident, I can tell you that it is a pleasure to explore and experience it new!
With you, in the service of Jesus through Mary,
Fr. Tom
(Photo insert: a poster outside the entrance of the renovated Parish Social Ministry and Society of St. Vincent de Paul Ofce - renamed Good Samaritan House - at the ribbon-cutting ceremony on March 26, 2023. It listed all the ways St. Mary helps people through these ministries.)
J Stewards of God’s Gifts
In today’s Gospel, we hear the story of the Good Samaritan.
Living Stewardship ~ Pillar of Hospitality: Te story of the Good Samaritan should inspire us to care for others, especially those we do not know.
Te collection for Sunday, June 29, 2025 amounted to $22,523.00.
Te collection for Sunday, June 30, 2024 amounted to $22,084.00.
Te collection for Peter’s Pence (6/29/25) amounted to $5,811.00.
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
Donna Chesney
Mason
Gabriel & Frances Romeo
Cole Marguglio
Anthony Polizzi
Kathy Dellis-Stover
Richard & Mary Atkinson
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
Moira Feely
Rev. Jim Tobolski
Noah Langan
Mary O’Neill
Phyllis Becker
Names will remain on the list for three months. Please email bulletin@stmary.ws if you would like to continue with the listing.
John DeLong
Maureen Messina
Harry Blair
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
Lebrecque, Tomas L. 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, July 14th
St. Kateri Tekakwitha, Virgin Ex 1:8-14, 22, Mt 10:34-11:1
9:00 AM | Florence Sullivan
Tuesday, July 15th
St. Bonaventure, Bishop & Doctor of the Church Ex 2:1-15a, Mt 11:20-24
9:00 AM | Patricia Maher
Wednesday, July 16th
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Ex 3:1-6,9-12, Mt 11:25-27
9:00 AM | Linn Bruce Perkins
Tursday, July 17th
Ex 3:13-20, Mt 11:28-30
9:00 AM | Antonia Randazzo
Friday, July 18th
St. Camillus de Lellis, Priest Ex 11:10-12:14, Mt 12:1-8
9:00 AM | Mario Romero Valdellon
Saturday, July 19th
Ex 12:37-42, Mt 12:14-21
9:00 AM | Perry Kennedy
5:00 PM | Vincent & Mimi de Venoge
Tomas J. Flynn, Sr. Martin & Barbara Fischer
Teddy Connolly
Lorraine Petracca
Odhran O’Donnell
William Miller
Sunday, July 20th
Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Gn 18:1-10a, Col 1:24-28, Lk 10:38-42
7:30 AM | Phyllis K. Grady
9:00 AM | Janice McAree
10:30 AM | People of the Parish
12:00 Noon | Joseph C. Giuliano
Edna & Benedict Schilling
Dawn Marie Parrella
Josephine Arkwright
D. J. O’Sullivan
Joseph Bzezinski
Connie Bzezinski
Bread & Wine are ofered this week in loving memory of Stephen Cosentino
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.
Te Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time | July 13, 2025
CHURCH
OF SAINT MARY
YOUR GIFT, THEIR STORY
A series of stories “Because of You” and your generosity to our Parish Conference
SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL
Learn more how you can be a part of these life changing moments for Neighbors in Need
BECAUSE OF YOU,
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Your generosity continues to help families in so many ways. SVDP received a call from a working mother with young children asking for our assistance with a partial oil delivery. Their tank was almost empty and she did not have funds to replenish the home heating oil. She was keeping the thermostat as low as possible to conserve the little oil she had left. Through your generosity, SVDP was able to arrange for an oil delivery to fill their tank, so they would not lose heat. SVDP and Good Samaritan House worked with her to apply for Project Warmth, and she was able to get a free oil delivery from them. Their home stayed warm throughout the winter.
Good Samaritan House
Our pantry is running low on the following items:
Mac & Cheese
Pancake Mix
Pancake Syrup
Canned Carrots
Canned Fruit
Thank you so much for your continued generosity!
Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
A Psalm (#150) of Praise to the Eucharistic Lord Hallelujah!
Praise God in his holy sanctuary; give praise in the mighty dome of heaven. Give praise for his mighty deeds. praise him for his great majesty.
Give praise with blasts upon the horn, praise him with harp and lyre.
Give praise with tambourines and dance, praise him with strings and pipes.
Give praise with crashing cymbals, praise him with sounding cymbals.
Let everything that has breath give praise to the LORD! Hallelujah!
Psalm 150 is the closing doxology both for the ffth book of the Psalms (Ps 107–149) and for the Psalter as a whole. Temple musicians and dancers are called to lead all beings on earth and in heaven in praise of God. Te Psalm proclaims to whom praise shall be given, and where. what praise shall be given, and why; how praise shall be given…and by whom.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT
SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL
St. Mary’s Parish Conference
Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament with Closing Benediction Mondays 3:00 - 5:00 PM in the Church
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.
Wednesday, July 16th - Memorial of Our Lady of Mount Carmel
O most beautiful Flower of Mount Carmel, Fruitful Vine, Splendor of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me this my necessity. O Star of the Sea, help me and show me herein you are my Mother.
O Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart, to succour me in this necessity; there are none that can withstand your power. O, show me herein you are my Mother.
O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee. (3 times) Sweet Mother, I place this cause in your hands. (3 times)
Summer Rosary Beads Project
Once again we will be collecting Rosary Beads for our basket located in the south vestibule of the Church. Tese beads are for anyone to use for quiet prayer or refection. Tey may be kept or returned to the basket. If you have any extra Rosary beads that you can donate to our basket, please reply to us at rosarysociety@stmary.ws or drop them of in our parish ofce mailbox.
Respect Life Ministry
An Adoption Love Story…
“Adopting Andrew has made us more aware of God’s power and of his love for us. We realize that he always has a perfect plan for our lives.” Read more about the selfess decision of Andrew’s birth mother and his adoptive parents at www.bit.ly/ AdoptionLoveStory. — USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities
“An Adoption Love Story” (https://www.usccb.org/resources/An-Adoption-Love-Story-RLP2014-Bulletin.pdf)
St. Mary’s Respect Life Ministry will meet this Wednesday, July 16th, at 7:00 PM, in the St. John Paul II Room of the Parish Center. All are welcome to attend. Please join us as we explore ways to promote our Respect Life 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
For men and for women - Confdential, compassionate post-abortion help is available. Do not lose hope! Visit: drvcLife. org/ProjectRachel
Our Lady of Mount Carmel
First Time
Peter Gallo and Jessica D’Angelo
St. Mary, St. Aidan, Manhasset, NY Williston Park, NY
Brendan Chen and Kirsten LoScalzo
St. Mary, Manhasset, NY
Tird Time
Tomas Carchietta and Jillian Tiberia
St. Dominic, Oyster Bay, NY
The Gift Shop is closed during July and August
Any inquiries, please call 526-627-0385 ext. 1033
Readings and Questions for Faith Sharing on the Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Reading I: Genesis 18:1-10a
“Sir, if I may ask you this favor, please do not go on past our servant.”
Reading II: Colossians 1:24-28
It is he whom we proclaim, admonishing everyone and teaching everyone with all wisdom, that we may present everyone perfect in Christ.
Gospel: Luke 10:38-42
“You are anxious and worried about many things. Tere is need of only one thing.”
Question for Adults:
What is that “one thing” for me right now?
Question for Children:
Will I try to be less busy so that I can listen more closely to Jesus?
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)
#3 OF
THEATRE CAMP (Week #3 OF 3)
SUN & FUN DAY CAMP (GRADES 1-6)
LACROSSE CAMP (GRADES 1-8) WEEK 3 JULY 14-18
WEEK 4 JULY 21-25
BASKETBALL CAMP (GRADES 3-8)
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Good Samaritan House Announces Fall Bereavement Group
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St. Mary's bereavement sessions are faith based sessions that at times refer to bible verses or prayers to assist in the healing process.
For complete details and registration*, please scan the QR code or visit https://tinyurl.com/forthebereaved
Fifteenth sunday in Ordinary Time
In the Gospel of Luke, it says, “You shall love, the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your being, with all your strength and with all your mind.” Jesus calls us to love one another. Deepen your communication, rekindle your romance and renew your sacrament by attending the next upcoming Worldwide Marriage Encounter Experience. Dates to sign up are:
August 15-17, 2025 at Holy Family Retreat Center in West Hartford, CT
September 19-21 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/.
