Church of Saint Mary Parish Bulletin June 22, 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
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
From Fr. Anthony’s Desk
With a Grateful Heart: For the Eucharist and You
Dear Beloved Parish Family of St. Mary’s,
As we gather this Sunday to celebrate the Solemnity of Corpus Christi, we turn our hearts to the Mystery at the very center of our Catholic faith: the Holy Eucharist. In today’s Gospel (Luke 9: 11-17), we see Jesus feeding the crowd with fve loaves and two fsh, an image of divine abundance and tender care. Tis miracle; however, points us toward the even greater gift He gives: His very Body and Blood at every Mass!
Te word “Eucharist” comes from the Greek eucharistia, meaning “thanksgiving.” At the Altar, we ofer thanks for the immense mercy of God the Father and the infnite love of His Son, Jesus. But the Eucharist is not only the Sacred Meal where Jesus is present and where we are spiritually nourished by His own Body and Blood. It is also the Sacrifce. Each Mass makes present the one Sacrifce of Christ on the cross at Calvary ofered out of love for the salvation of the world. Tis is why, in every Mass, we encounter both the gift and the cost of that divine love.
As I spend my last weekend with you as your Parish Administrator, the meaning of thanksgiving and sacrifce feels especially real on this beautiful feast of Corpus Christi. Today, I give thanks to God for the months we’ve shared, and I ofer to Him, with joy, all that we have experienced together. I think of every time we’ve gathered at the Altar, whether in times of celebration or in times of struggle, and how Christ has met us there with His presence, His strength, and His peace.
Dear Parishioners of St. Mary’s, serving you has been one of the greatest privileges of my priesthood. You have welcomed me with open hearts, and together, we have tried, in our own way, to bring what little we have to Jesus, like those fve loaves and two fsh mentioned in today’s Gospel Reading, and allow Him to multiply it. And I believe He has!
During this last year, you have been my spiritual family. You have prayed with me, supported me, and allowed me to walk with you through the joys and challenges of life. As I begin my new ministry as the Pastor of the Parish of Saints Cyril and Methodius in Deer Park, please know that you will always be in my prayers, especially during each celebration of the Holy Eucharist.
Tank you for everything. Tank you for the love, the trust, the stories, and the journey. You will always have a place in my heart and mind, and I will always think of you with gratitude.
With love and blessings, Fr. Anthony
Today, in honor of this great feast of Corpus Christi, Solemn Benediction with the Blessed Sacrament will be given at the end of each Mass.
Let us ask Our Lord, truly present in the Most Holy Eucharist, to bless and sanctify the families of our parish. Let us come together in faith and gratitude for this supreme gift of Christ’s abiding Presence among us.
J Stewards of God’s Gifts
Jesus feeds the multitude.
Living Stewardship ~ Pillar of Prayer: Find time this week to sit in silence before the Lord in Adoration (or before the Tabernacle). Praise God for the Eucharist, where He is truly present.
Te collection for Sunday, June 15, 2025 amounted to $22,515.00
Te collection for Sunday, June 16, 2024 amounted to $24,092.00
Te collection for the Catholic Communications Campaign (6/1/25) amounted to $3,815.00
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.
Joseph Dussich
Vita Rose Cosentino
Kathleen Sorice
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, June 23rd
Gn 12:1-9, Mt 7:1-5
9:00 AM | Father’s Day Novena
Tuesday, June 24th
Te Nativity of Saint John the Baptist Is 49:1-6, Acts 13:22-26, Lk 1:57-66
9:00 AM | Father’s Day Novena
Wednesday, June 25th
Gn 15:1-12, 17-18, Mt 7:15-20
9:00 AM | Mimi & Vincent de Venoge
Tursday, June 26th
Gn 16:1-12, 15-16, Mt 7:21-29
9:00 AM | Martin J. Dupraw
Friday, June 27th
Te Most Sacred Heart of Jesus Ez 34:11-16, Rom 5:5b-11, Lk 15:3-7
9:00 AM | Vincenza Bonventre
Saturday, June 28th
Te Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary St. Irenaeus, Bishop, Martyr, & Doctor of the Church
Gn 18:1-15, Mt 8:5-17
9:00 AM | Mario Reali
5:00 PM | Kathryn Pensabene
Barbara Curran
Raymond J. Miranda
Brooke Chambers
Charles Meuse
Charles Dolan
Patricia Sabocsik
Sunday, June 29th
Solemnity of Saints Peter & Paul, Apostles Acts 12:1-11, 2 Tm 4:6-8, 17-18, Mt 16:13-19
7:30 AM | Peter Guevara
9:00 AM | People of the Parish
10:30 AM | Arthur F. Catalanotti
12:00 Noon | Josephine Arkwright
Yolanda Spinetta
Jeanne Leninger
Flora Gentile
Natalie Fusco
Angela Gleeson
Frances Biele
Bread & Wine
are ofered this week in loving memory of Tomas J. Flynn, Sr.
MASS INTENTIONS BOOK
for THE ENTIRE YEAR 2026 IS NOW OPEN
Mass intentions may be requested in person at the Parish Office, Monday through Friday, 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Sunday 9:30 AM to 2:00 PM or call (516-627-0385) or email (information@ stmary.ws) for other options.
Second Collection Next Weekend for Peter’s Pence Be a
Sign of Mercy
Next week we will take up the Peter’s Pence Collection to support the Universal Church and the work of the Holy See, including the charitable works of Pope Leo XIV. Tese works beneft our brothers and sisters on the margins of society, including victims of war, oppression, and disasters. Please be generous. For more information, visit www.obolodisanpietro.va/en.html.
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
CLOSING TIME 1:30 PM
THE GIFT SHOP WILL BE CLOSED IN JULY AND AUGUST
Located in the Parish Ministry Center 516-627-0385 ext. 1033
Second Time
Antonio Seccomandi and Claudia Sbuttoni Chiesa di Sant’Allessandro St. Mary, della Croce, Bergamo, Italy Manhasset, NY
On the cover: Corpus Christi procession at St. Mary’s on June 3, 2018. Father Bob Romeo elevates the monstrance at the station outside Immaculata Hall.
Readings and Questions for Faith Sharing on the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul, Apostles
Reading I: Acts of the Apostles 12:1-11
“Now I know for certain that the Lord sent his angel and rescued me from the hand of Herod.”
Reading II: 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 17-18
“I have competed well; I have fnished the race; I have kept the faith.”
Gospel: Matthew 16:13-19
“You are Peter, and upon this rock I will build my Church, and the gates of the netherworld shall not prevail against it.”
Question for Adults:
How am I being called to ofer my life as a sacrifce?
Question for Children:
Are there some things that I do that I should give up in order to follow in the footsteps of Jesus?
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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.
Te Rosary Society Ends the Year with Mass, Special Presentation by a Religious Aspirant on Behalf of the Labouré Society, and Generous Donations to the Scholarship Funds of Our Schools
On Tursday, June 12th, the Rosary Society held its closing Mass of the season. Te day began with the recitation of the Rosary followed by Father Anthony celebrating Mass. In his homily, he asked us all to be more like the Blessed Mother. We should listen to what God is calling us to do, trust in Him, and say ‘Yes’ when called, just as Mary did when she gave us God’s only Son.
After Mass we had the pleasure of hearing Tess Austin give a lovely refection on the Blessed Mother, tying into Father Anthony’s homily. Tess is currently the Director of Catholic Identity and Mission for the Diocesan Department of Education as well as Director of Music for the Diocesan Eucharistic Congress.
Tess has discerned a vocation to religious life and hopes to enter with the Salesian Sisters of St. John Bosco at the end of the summer. During lunch, Tess shared information on the Labouré Society, a non-proft organization that provides fnancial support to men and women discerning, enabling them to enter religious life. If you would like to obtain more information on how you can help deliver new priests and religious to the church, please see https://rescuevocations.org
As we close out the year I would like to thank all our Rosarians for their continued generosity. You have been extremely generous to our schools, parish, clergy, religious and the Daughters of Mary. Tis year, the Rosary Society was able to provide the schools with a total of $10,000.00 allowing each school to receive $5,000.00 in funding to be applied to Our Lady of Fatima Scholarship for the high school and Our Lady of the Rosary Scholarship for the Elementary School. Tis year, we exceeded our prior level of contribution by $2,000.00! Both scholarships were established by the Rosary Society. Since 2013, the Rosary Society has donated a total of $47,000.00 to the schools in scholarship monies.
Tank you for your continued support. Have a Blessed summer.
If anyone is interested in becoming more involved in the Rosary Society, please email: rosarysociety@stmary.ws
Upcoming Marian Feastday: Friday, June 27th* - Feast of Our Lady of Perpetual Help.
Just as the Child Jesus fed into the arms of his Mother when he was frightened, so too do we fee into the arms of our Blessed Mother with child-like confdence whenever fear envelopes our hearts. Just as the Virgin Mother consoled and comforted her Divine Child, so too does she console and comfort us, her spiritual children, in our afictions. We can always come to her in our time of need and receive her help.
We pray: O Mother of Perpetual Help, grant that I may ever invoke thy most powerful name, which is the safeguard of the living and the salvation of the dying.
O Purest Mary, O Sweetest Mary, let thy name henceforth be ever on my lips. Delay not, O Blessed Lady, to help me whenever I call on thee, for, in all my needs, in all my temptations I shall never cease to call on thee, ever repeating thy sacred name, Mary, Mary.
*Te Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus will take precedence liturgically on this day.
Te Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ | June 22, 2025
Catholic Cheerful Academic
THE SCHOOLS OF ST. MARY
Students Reach New Heights with STEM Lesson
Recently, third-grade students from Saint Mary’s Elementary School enjoyed an exciting STEM lesson outside of their classroom during a field trip to iFly in Queens. There, they learned about the science of flight and experienced indoor skydiving firsthand with the help of skilled professionals. iFly experts have been redefining gravity and creating unforgettable experiences worldwide for 25 years. During their visit, the students explored concepts related to physics and aerodynamics while discovering what it truly takes to fly—all while having the time of their lives. The iFly team truly elevated the students’ curiosity to new heights during this fantastic experience.
Middle School Lax Makes
a Comeback
After a brief hiatus, the Saint Mary’s Middle School Boys Lacrosse Team made an impressive comeback this season, featuring 16 student-athletes from 6th to 8th grade. Under the guidance of our volunteer parent coaches, Tom Stanziale, a former D1 college player, and Kevin Walsh, the team proudly finished the season in the CMSAA League with a record of four wins and four losses. As we wrap up the school year, we are filled with hope and excitement for the promising season ahead. Way to go, boys!
Respect Life Ministry
On this Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi) — from the Gospel of Life —
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
Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Summer Adoration Prayers
Giving Tanks for Summer
Father, Creator of all, thank You for summer!
Tank you for the warmth of the sun and the increased daylight.
Tank You for the beauty I see all around me and for the opportunity to be outside and enjoy Your creation.
Tank You for the increased time I have to be with my friends and family, and for the more casual pace of the summer season. Draw me closer to You this summer. Teach me how I can pray no matter where I am or what I am doing. Warm my soul with the awareness of Your presence and light my path with Your Word and Counsel. As I enjoy Your creation, create in me a pure heart and a hunger and a thirst for You.
Summer Travel Prayer
Loving and merciful God, you have commissioned your angels to guide and protect us.
Command them to be with us from our leaving until our return; keep us safe from all injury, accident or malice and sin. Trough Jesus Christ, our Lord.
Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament with Closing Benediction Mondays 3:00 - 5:00 PM in the Church
Sun’s Embrace
Te warmth of the sun’s embrace, the gentle breeze swept in by incoming tide, the rhythm of seasons, of new birth, death and recreation. All these speak so clearly of your love, your power and your beauty. All are expressions of your creativity, and more importantly of yourself. As an artist might share his personality within each brushstroke, so within the myriad colors of a butterfy’s wing you share the exuberance of your love
Good Samaritan House
PLEASE HELP US KEEP OUR PANTRY SHELVES WELL-STOCKED FOR THE SUMMER
DONATIONS OF THE FOLLOWING WOULD BE GREATLY APPECIATED:
Cereal
Beans
Chef Boyardee
Tuna Fish
Salad Dressing
Instant Potatoes
Healthy Snacks
Oatmeal
Crackers
Baked Beans
Pancake Mix
Ketchup
Pasta
Coffee
Cookies
Parmalat
Canned Fruit
Jelly
Mustard
Jarred Tomato Sauce
Pretzels
Tea
Canned Vegetables
Chili/Stew
Juice
Mayonnaise
Rice
Shampoo
Toothpaste
KING KULLEN and SHOP RITE GIFT CARDS also needed
THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED KINDNESS AND GENEROSITY MAY GOD BLESS YOU FOR ALL YOU DO IN HIS NAME
Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Help Us to Feed the Hungry
Today we celebrate the gift of the Body and Blood of Christ we hear Jesus ask his disciples, “Why do you not give them something to eat yourselves?” And he shows them how by the multiplication of the fve loaves and two fshes.Today, as you donate to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, know that the multiplication of the loaves and fshes will happen again and the hungry will be fed.
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.
CHURCH OF SAINT MARY
Want to grow in holiness, but too busy?
Want to transform your spiritual life, but don't have time?
Looking for the quick and easy way to grow closer to Christ and have more meaning in your life?
Let Our Blessed Mother show you the way!
SAINTS JOHN PAUL II AND MOTHER TERESA KNEW THAT THE QUICKEST WAY TO GROW CLOSE TO JESUS CHRIST IS THROUGH A RELATIONSHIP WITH OUR BLESSED MOTHER, MARY. MARY LEADS US TO THE SACRED HEART OF JESUS. !
If l ki f i l b i i ll d d l d l i
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, consider joining us for a retreat in preparation for Consecration to Jesus through Mary.
St. Mary’s Good Samaritan House is considering conducting a consecration retreat for college students home for summer and for high school students. If you would be interested in joining us in this retreat, please reach out to Kathleen Kosciusko (kkosciusko@stmary.ws). If there are enough interested young adults, we will begin the retreat mid June. The schedule would be finalized once we have a listing of attendees.
Participants will use the book 33 Days to Morning Group Retreat and Study Guide, by Father Michael Gaitley, to guide us through the retreat. Participants commit to 10-15 minutes a day for 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 August 15, the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. (If you will leave town prior to August 15, you have the option of consecrating on your own at your own school.) For those able to attend this Consecration Day Ceremony, we will make our consecration at St. Mary’s after the 9:00 AM Mass. Participants do not have to be present at the Ceremony to consecrate.
COST: $20 includes the book and materials
CONSECRATION DAY: August 15, 2025
To register or for more information, please scan the QR Code in the top right corner or visit tinyurl.com/StMarysYAConsecration
In addition to the 10-15 minutes per day of reading, participants will meet weekly for 1.5 hours (days and times TBD) to ask questions, share insights and watch informative videos by Father Michael Gaitley. The group sessions will provide encouragement and support during the journey. These are not necessarily required but beneficial.
CHURCH OF SAINT MARY
Dear Parents:
The ministry of St. Mary’s Religious Education Program centers on the growth and development of a lived experience of our Catholic faith. We assist the parents of baptized children as they carry out their responsibility to raise their children in the Catholic faith.
Our catechetical programs do the vital work of formal religious education. Through classes, special events, sacramental liturgies, adoration and prayer, students and their families are brought to a deeper understanding of our Catholic faith.
If you can believe it, it is already time to register your child/children for the 2025/2026 Catholic Formation year! To register now, simply scan the QR Code or visit saintmarysmanhasset.org/registration. The “Register Here” button is at the bottom of the page (follow all prompts to complete registration).
We look forward to seeing our students in the fall!
Have a blessed summer, Mrs. Granieri
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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
*REGISTER BY 9/2/25
Let the little children come to me... (Matt 19:14) All Children Are Invited to Participate in Children’s Liturgy of the Word Every Sunday at the 9:00 AM Mass
Interested in becoming a CLOW Prayer Leader?
Please contact Jane Cliford at bulletin@stmary. ws or sit in with us on a Sunday. Materials and training are provided; scheduling is fexible.
ST. MARY’S ALUMNI MEMORIAL MASS
On Saturday, June 7, 2025, in the Chapel at Marist Hall, we prayerfully remembered our Schools of Saint Mary alumni who have gone home to God before us. SCAN THE QR CODE TO VIEW THE PROGRAM.
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
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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Te Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ
1st Corinthians 11: Jesus gave all of us His body and His blood, by the bread and wine at Mass which is His Covenant to us. Our marriage is a covenant which we receive and become on our wedding day. Jesus says, “Do this in rememberance of me.” Let us celebrate our covenant in our relationship by signing up for a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Experience. Dates to sign up are: 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/.
