Church of Saint Mary Parish Bulletin: May 11, 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
J From Fr. Anthony’s Desk
• May we bear joyful witness to the Good Shepherd who continues to guide us, His beloved fock.
With every blessing in Our Risen Lord, Fr. Anthony
On this MOTHER’S DAY, we give heartfelt thanks to God for the gift of all mothers—those living and those who have gone before us. We honor their love, sacrifce, and quiet strength, which are so often a refection of God’s own care for His children.
We also turn with love to OUR BLESSED MOTHER MARY, a model of grace and devotion. May her maternal intercession bring peace to every heart and home.
MONDAY, MAY 12TH AFTER THE 9:00 AM MASS IN THE MARIAN ROOM SPONSORED BY THE WEEKDAY LECTORS
First Time
David Poncia and Katharine Cannatella
St. Charles Borromeo, St. Mary, Philadelphia, PA Manhasset, NY
Second Time
Sean Modaferi and Caroline Rizea
Our Lady of Grace, St. Boniface Martyr, Howard Beach, NY Sea Clif, NY
Bread & Wine are ofered this week in loving memory of Tomas J. Flynn, Sr.
J Stewards of God’s Gifts
Listen to God’s voice. When you pray, be still and quiet and listen to Him.
Living Stewardship ~ Pillar of Prayer: Tis Mother’s Day, be sure to pray for the mothers in your life. Pray for pregnant mothers (especially those considering abortion-that they may be comforted by God and decide against it). Pray for mothers in need and mothers in war torn areas.
Te collection for Sunday, May 4, 2025 amounted to $24,888.00
Te collection for Sunday, May 5, 2024 amounted to $24,425.00
Te collection for Catholic Elementary Schools amounted to $7,952.00
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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THE SCHOOLS OF ST. MARY
Danny Green ’05 Holds Court at St. Mary’s
St. Mary’s High School Class of 2005 alum and three-time NBA Champion Danny Green returned to campus May 2, 2025. During a special morning assembly, the student body, faculty, and staff erupted in cheer for the former Gael as he walked onto the stage, warmly welcoming him back home to his alma mater, where he played varsity basketball, ultimately celebrating his first championship in his senior year.
He gave an overview of his career trajectory and reminisced about the journey, which was often difficult on the road to the NBA and not without struggles, including multiple trades once he made the big league.
He shared his experience at St. Mary’s, which taught him “a lot of discipline and work ethic.” He cautioned the students to “enjoy your youth, but don’t take it for granted ...take it seriously, because the real world, it’s not an easy place.” He added, “Make sure you put the work in now so you can live easier later.” According to Danny, balancing academics and athletics was challenging, requiring dedication and support from peers and mentors. “This part of life helped (high school and college) me realize and figure out ...what I might want to do when the ball stops dribbling.”
Danny was joined on stage by two current student-athletes who play varsity basketball for the Gaels. Laila Carr ’26 and Andrew John ’27 sat down and posed several great questions for Danny. They covered topics such as naming the most satisfying championship, which coach had the most significant influence on him and why, asking if playing in the NBA was stressful or fun, and how his faith played a role in the journey. They learned the answers to these questions with impressive composure, further piquing their interest in his career and Danny’s advice.
After their interview, the students presented Danny with a letterman-style jacket emblazoned with St. Mary’s, his career-long #14 on the shoulder, and his championships listed on the back.
Dr. Patricia Pitta (con’t.)
Teach about the Love of God through His Word: I bet you have heard the saying, “Homemade Holiness.” When we go to church together as a family and pray together at home and talk about how to manage life through the lens of faith we are living in faith. Our children will copy our behaviors and integrate our thinking and feelings about the love of God and will become active disciples of our faith. In doing so, they will be guided by our Catholic values and love and able to navigate our ever-changing world with peace, hope, and dignity.
So, there you have it, a prescription of healthy mothering based on the love of Mary for her son as your guide. Being committed and conscious to your connection to Mary and Jesus will enable you to parent efectively with respect, trust, kindness, patience, humility, and with the love of God in the center of your interactions. Below you will fnd a prayer that you can say with your children.
Please dear Jesus, give us the courage to live life through love, respect, discipline,e and trust in YOU and what we do. Help us stay ever aware of your presence in all that we do, say, and act. Let us ask when unsure what to do, What would Jesus do? What would Mary do? What would Jesus say? What would Mary say? What do I need to do? What do I need to say? How can I become the best disciple of Jesus through my actions and thoughts? How can Mary’s example inform my parenting? Amen
Happy Mother’s Day from the 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.
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
WE HAVE BEAUTIFUL ITEMS FOR ALL OCCASIONS
Located in the Parish Ministry Center 516-627-0385 ext. 1033
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 No registration required No age limits
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.
Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Praise the Lord Our Refuge
Blessed be the Lord, who has heard the sound of my pleading.
Te Lord is my strength and my shield, in whom my heart trusts. I am helped, so my heart rejoices; with my song I praise him.
Lord, you are a strength for your people, the saving refuge of your anointed.
Save your people, bless your inheritance; pasture and carry them forever! — Psalm 28:6-9
Praise the Lord in Times of Trouble
My wanderings you have noted; are my tears not stored in your fask, recorded in your book?
My foes turn back when I call on you. Tis I know: God is on my side. I praise the word of God, I praise the word of the Lord. In God I trust, I do not fear. What can man do to me? — Psalm 56:9-12
Praise Our Mighty God
You kingdoms of the earth, sing to God; chant the praises of the Lord. Who rides the heights of the ancient heavens, Who sends forth his voice as a mighty voice?
Confess the power of God, whose majesty protects Israel, whose power is in the sky.
Awesome is God in his holy place, the God of Israel, who gives power and strength to his people. Blessed be God!
— Psalm 68:33-36
May the glory of the Lord endure forever; may the Lord be glad in his works! Who looks at the earth and it trembles, touches the mountains and they smoke! I will sing to the Lord all my life; I will sing praise to my God while I live.
May my meditation be pleasing to him; I will rejoice in the Lord.
May sinners vanish from the earth, and the wicked be no more.
Bless the Lord, my soul! Hallelujah! — Psalm 104:31-35
Respect Life Ministry
Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament with Closing Benediction Mondays 3:00 - 5:00 PM in the Church
Radical solidarity compels us to come alongside vulnerable mothers in profound friendship, compassion, and support for both them and their preborn children. It requires us to address the fundamental challenges that lead an expectant mother to believe she is unable to welcome the child God has entrusted to her. We must do all we can to provide mothers, children, and families with the support they need to fourish. Tis cannot be accomplished by laws or policy alone, but requires the continual transformation of our own hearts, recognizing in every person the face of Christ, and placing their needs before our own.
from USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities, “Radical Solidarity”
St. Mary’s Respect Life Ministry will hold its next regular meeting on Wednesday, May 21st, at 7:00 PM, in the St. John Paul II Room of the Parish Center. Please join us — and bring a friend — as we explore ways to promote our mission at St. Mary’s:
Our mission is to build a civilization of love and life which upholds the dignity and inviolability of all innocent human life, seeks objective moral Truth, embraces the value of redemptive sufering, and yearns for the fullness of life in eternal communion with God the Creator.
For more information about St. Mary’s Respect Life Ministry, email RespectLife@StMary.ws
Confdential, compassionate post-abortion help is available. Do not lose hope! Visit: drvcLife.org/ProjectRachel
