Church of Saint Mary Parish Bulletin July 27, 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
Readings and Questions for Faith Sharing on the Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Reading I: Ecclesiastes 1:2, 2:21-23
All things are vanity!
Reading II: Colossians 3:1-5, 9-11
Tink of what is above, not of what is on earth.
Gospel: Luke 12:13-21
Tus will it be for all who store up treasure for themselves but are not rich in what matters to God.
Question for Adults:
Am I rich in those things that matter to God?
Question for Children: Do I put God frst in everything in my life?
On the cover: St. Mary’s stained glass window (octagonal, facing the convent) depicts the Blessed Virgin Mary as a child with her mother, St. Anne.
Dear parishioners,
I was told that an early bishop of Brooklyn, (of which our diocese had once been a part) when creating a new parish, would try to select parish patron saint names that had feastdays in the summer. He saw this as a way of giving the new parish a fund raiser as the weather would permit outdoor festivals and picnics.
One parish of our diocese for whom that may be true is Saints Joachim and Anne in Cedarhurst. Although the Catholic population of that area is not very large now, when it was founded over a century ago, the Five Towns and the Rockaways were summer getaways for people living in New York City.
Te feastday for Saints Joachim and Anne was just this past Saturday (July 26th). Being the traditional parents of our parish’s heavenly patroness, the Glorious Ever Virgin Mary, their holiness has been assumed and many legends have been drawn up about them.
As Our Lady’s parents, they would also then be the grandparents of the Lord. For this reason, they are the patron saints of Grandparents.
As a priest, I often hear stories from people about the important role their grandparents played in their faith life. One I heard recently from a parishioner was about how her grandmother taught her how to pray the Rosary and, when she had mastered it, gave her a beautiful set of beads which became her most fond treasure.
If your grandparent was that kind of an infuence on you, this weekend either thank them or thank God for them.
If you have been blessed to become “grand,” return that blessing by using that special place you hold in the hearts of your little ones (like the woman mentioned above) to help them grow closer to God.
Saints Joachim and Anne, loving and holy parents of our Patroness, pray for us!
With you, in the service of Jesus through Mary,
Fr. Tom
J Stewards of God’s Gifts
In today’s Gospel, Jesus tells us about the importance of prayer. He also teaches us the “Our Father.”
Te collection for Sunday, July 20, 2025 amounted to $22,591.00.
Te collection for Sunday, July 21, 2024 amounted to $22,233.00.
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.
Living Stewardship ~ Pillar of Prayer: Take time this week to really pray AND LISTEN to God. Say the Rosary or practice Lectio Divina. “For everyone who asks, receives; and the one who seeks, fnds…” Church of Saint Mary | 4
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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.
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
If you have a service member that you would like to add to this list please e-mail bulletin@stmary.ws. Please include name, rank and branch of service.
Masses for the Week
Monday, July 28th
Ex 32:15-24, 30-34, Mt 13:31-35
9:00 AM | Frank Catalano
Tuesday, July 29th
Ss. Martha, Mary, & Lazarus
Ex 33:7-11, 34:5b-9, 28, Jn 11:19-27
9:00 AM | Leonard Michael Ridini
Wednesday, July 30th
St. Peter Chrysologus, Bishop & Doctor of the Church
Ex 34:29-35, Mt 13:44-46
9:00 AM | Casey V. Brosokas
Tursday, July 31st
St. Ignatius of Loyola, Priest
Ex 40:16-21, 34-38, Mt 13:47-53
9:00 AM | Ellen McDonnell
Friday, August 1st
St. Alphonsus Liguori, Bishop & Doctor of the Church
First Friday Lv 23:1, 4-11, 15-16, 27, 34b-37, Mt 13:54-58
9:00 AM | Ed Howard
Saturday, August 2nd
Ss. Eusebius of Vercelli, Bishop
St. Peter Julian Eymard, Priest
First Saturday
Lv 25:1, 8-17, Mt 14:1-12
9:00 AM | Robert Godfrey (living)
5:00 PM | William J. Gaus (1st anniversary)
Tomas J. Flynn, Sr.
Odhran O’Donnell
Frank Paccione
Peter Cataudella
Rita Orlando
Roslyn Lowney
Sunday, August 3rd
Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Eccl 1:2, 2:21-23, Col 3:1-5, 9-11, Lk 12:13-21
7:30 AM | Nancy McManus
9:00 AM | People of the Parish
10:30 AM | Lorraine Petracca
William Miller
Frank Anthony Cimilluca
John & Maria Eleoterio
Edward Kangesier
Michael Mazzei
John LaRose
12:00 Noon | Purgatorial Scoiety
Te Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time | July 27, 2025
Bread & Wine are ofered this week in loving memory of Joseph Brincat
God the Son, Redeemer of the world, have mercy on us.
God the Holy Spirit, have mercy on us.
Holy Trinity, one God, have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, Son of the eternal Father, have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, formed by the Holy Spirit in the womb of the Virgin Mother, have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, one with the eternal Word, have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, infnite in majesty, have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, holy temple of God, have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, tabernacle of the Most High, have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, house of God and gate of heaven, have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, afame with love for us, have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, source of justice and love, have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, full of goodness and love, have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, well-spring of all virtue, have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, worthy of all praise, have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, king and center of all hearts, have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, treasure-house of wisdom and knowledge, have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, in whom there dwells the fullness of God, have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, in whom the Father is well pleased, have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, from whose fullness we have all received, have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, desire of the eternal hills, have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, patient and full of mercy, have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, generous to all who turn to you, have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, fountain of life and holiness, have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, atonement for our sins, have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, overwhelmed with insults, have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, broken for our sins, have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, obedient even to death, have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, pierced by a lance, have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, source of all consolation, have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, our life and resurrection, have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, our peace and reconciliation, have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, victim for our sins, have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, salvation of all who trust in you, have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, hope of all who die in you, have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, delight of all the saints, have mercy on us.
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us. (3x)
Jesus, gentle and humble of heart, Touch our hearts and make them like your own.
Let us pray,
Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament with Closing Benediction Mondays 3:00 - 5:00 PM in the Church
God our loving Father, grant wisdom to those who govern us, compassion and courage to those who work to defend human life, and safety and care to every human being. For you alone who formed us in our mothers’ wombs, and who call us home to heaven, are God, for ever and ever. Amen.
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.
Respect Life Ministry
Advance Medical Directives: Planning for Your Future
Read the full version at respectlife.org/ advance-directives.
Human life is good and to be protected. All medical decisions ought to reflect this core belief. Yet some medical and legal documents used to define a patient’s future care can be harmful. No matter how wellcrafted, they can’t predict all the possible scenarios and best courses of action. In each set of circumstances, we need to judge whether a given treatment will provide real benefit to the patient, without causing harm or disproportionate burdens. The safest option is to designate a health care agent to make decisions if you become incapable of doing so. It’s best to appoint a responsible, trustworthy person who understands and shares your Catholic values, and can apply them when the need arises.
The safest option is to designate a health care agent
St. Mary’s Respect Life Ministry meets monthly exploring ways to promote our Respect Life mission:
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
Society of St. Vincent de Paul
WE HELP PEOPLE
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.
Te Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time | July 27, 2025
Good Samaritan House
Our pantry is running low on the following items:
Juice
Canned Mixed Vegetables
Instant Coffee
Snacks
Shampoo
Thank you so much for your continued generosity!
Summer Youth Service Projects
For High School students seeking service hours, Good Samaritan House is pleased to ofer the following opportunities:
August 6th from 3:00 - 4:30 PM - Good Samaritan House is looking for youth volunteers to go to the Bristal North Hills for some fun discussion and interaction with the residents. We are especially seeking volunteers who are eager to engage with this older population. Te volunteers will have fun questions to ask to get the details of some key points in the residents’ lives. Tis opportunity will be inspiring for both the volunteers and the residents.
August 24th from 12:45 - 4:15 PM - Good Samaritan House is having a food drive at King Kullen.
Interested students should email Kathleen Kosciusko at kkosciusko@stmary.ws.
Don’t miss your obligation to attend Mass on Sunday (or Saturday evening) while on vacation. Visit Masstimes.org to find a Church nearby.
First Time
Liam Mooney and Margaret Duvnjak St. Agnes, St. Mary, Rockville Centre, NY Manhasset, NY
Nicholas Martino and Caroline Fallon St. Patrick, St. Aidan, Smithtown, NY Williston Park, NY
Tird 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
The Gift Shop is closed during July and August
Although the gift shop is closed, religious items can still be purchased. Notify the parish office and they will contact a gift shop volunteer to assist you. Thank you for your support. 516-627-0385. Visit the parish website: www.saintmarysmanhasset.org for
and events
Business Owners:
Please consider advertising in our bulletin. It’s a great way to support our parish. Call our printer, LPi, at 1-800-477-4574 Please Patronize Our Advertisers
Good Samaritan House Announces Fall Bereavement Group
A weekly support group for the bereaved and those struggling with unresolved loss will begin on September 9, 2025.
The session will run for ten consecutive weeks on Tuesdays from 3:30-5:30 PM. The primary goals of the group are to help the participants learn about the grief process, develop skills to manage their grief, and help them adjust to living in a world without the deceased.
The group is open to anyone who has lost a spouse, partner, parent, child, or sibling – including non-parishioners and people of other faiths. It should be noted though, 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 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CALL 516 365 2705
*REGISTER BY 9/2/25
GUIDELINES STATE THAT ONE SHOULD NOT ATTEND A BEREAVEMENT SESSION UNTIL AT LEAST THREE MONTHS AND PREFERABLY SIX MONTHS AFTER THE PASSING OF THEIR LOVED ONE.
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
