Church of Saint Mary Parish Bulletin: May 18, 2025
CHURCH of SAINT MARY
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
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Masses and Special Intentions
Maria DeAngelis
Donna Chesney
Mason
Gabriel & Frances Romeo
Cole Marguglio
Anthony Polizzi
Richard & Mary Atkinson
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
Moira Feely
Rev. Jim Tobolski
Noah Langan
Names will remain on the list for three months. Please email bulletin@stmary.ws if you would like to continue with the listing.
Annette M. Gerbasi
Ann Marie Simmons
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, May 19th
Easter Weekday Acts 14:5-18, Jn 14:21-26
9:00 AM | Mother’s Day Novena
Tuesday, May 20th
St. Bernardine of Siena, Priest Acts 14:19-28, Jn 14:27-31a
9:00 AM | Mother’s Day Novena
Wednesday, May 21st
St. Christopher Magallanes, Priest and Companions, Martyrs Acts 15:1-6, Jn 15:1-8
9:00 AM | Bernardo Benaquista
Tursday, May 22nd
St. Rita of Cascia, Religious Acts 15:7-21, Jn 15:9-11
7:00 AM | Richard Masterson
9:00 AM | Irene Miller
Friday, May 23rd
Easter Weekday Acts 15:22-31, Jn 15:12-17
9:00 AM | Lawrence Lukin
Saturday, May 24th
Easter Weekday Acts 16:1-10, Jn 15:18-21
9:00 AM | Susana Liwag
5:00 PM | Im Jeong Ah Stella
Choi Young Joon Benedicto
John Garetto
Agata Torrisi
Ron Sivieri
Joanne Cook
Matthew Connolly
Sunday, May 25th
Te Sixth Sunday of Easter Acts 15:1-2, 22-29, Rv 21:10-14, 22-23, Jn 14:23-29
7:30 AM | Tony Carella
9:00 AM | People of the Parish
10:30 AM | Mario & Marie Reali
12:00 Noon | William Yorio
Josephine Arkwright
Lynn Shunk
Vincent J. Tosti
James Shuey
Nancy Pesali & Parents
Phyllis Campisi
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.
Fifth
From Fr. Anthony’s Desk
KNOWN BY LOVE
Fifth Sunday of Easter
Tis Sunday’s Gospel (John 13:31-33a, 34-35) takes us back to Jerusalem, in the Upper Room, on the eve of Christ’s Passion. In these intimate and solemn moments, Our Lord gives His Apostles - and all of us - a command that is both simple and staggering: “Love one another. As I have loved you, so you also should love one another.” (John 13:34)
1. “Now is the Son of Man glorifed…” (John 13:31)
• At frst glance, it seems strange that Jesus speaks of glory just a few hours before His death on the cross. But herein lies a profound Christian paradox: the moment of greatest humiliation becomes the moment of greatest glory. Te Cross is not a defeat—it is a throne.
• St. John Paul II once said, “Te glory of God is man fully alive, and life for man consists in seeing God revealed in the sufering Christ.” (General Audience, 11/8/2000) Te Cross reveals the glory of God precisely because it shows how far Divine Love is willing to go.
• Let us not run from the Cross in our lives. In every trial, every sacrifce borne for another, every wound we carry faithfully - there, Christ is glorifed.
2. “As I have loved you…” (John 13:34)
• Tis is no ordinary love Jesus commands - it is love modeled on His own. And how did He love us? By laying down His life.
• Pope Francis reminded us, “Love is the Christian’s identity card. Only by loving can we be recognized as His disciples.” (Daily Homily, 5/7/2013)
• Tis means we are called to love in action. Love the difcult family member. Forgive the old grudge. Be patient with the annoying co-worker. In all these hidden ways, we become like Christ.
• St. Teresa of Calcutta put it bluntly: “Love, to be real, must cost—it must hurt—it must empty us of self.” (In the Heart of the World, New York 2010, 45) A comfortable love is not very much Christlike!
3. “Tis is how all will know that you are my disciples…” (John 13:35)
• Te early Church grew not by clever arguments, but by radical love. Te early Church Father Tertullian (AD 155–220) recorded how pagans were struck by the genuine charity among Christians: “See how they love one another!” (Apologeticus, 39)
• We are living in a world weary of division, scandal, and cynicism. What a powerful sign it would be if our parish community here at St. Mary’s became known for its patience, its generosity, and its willingness to walk with the sufering.
• As Pope Benedict XVI wrote, “A Christian knows when it is time to speak of God and when it is better to say nothing and to let love alone speak.” (Deus Caritas Est, #31c)
• Let love speak in our homes, in our pews, in our community. Let us be known not just for attending Mass, but for carrying Christ into the world with so much love and joy.
In this spirit of this Gospel love, how ftting it is that last Tursday, May 8 – Feast of Our Lady Queen of the Rosary of Pompeii, our Church has welcomed a new Successor of St. Peter, Pope Leo XIV. His election is a moment of grace and renewal, and his very frst words as Pope echoed the heart of today’s Gospel: a call to be “a Church that always seeks peace, which always seeks charity, which always seeks to be close, especially to those who sufer.” May Pope Leo’s ministry strengthen each of us in our resolve to live the command of the Lord not just as an ideal, but as the very path to holiness.
Jesus’ words in today’s Gospel are not merely a suggestion - they are a commandment, and a way of life. In a society often marked by self-interest and indiference, may we dare to live the radical love of Jesus:
• a love that forgives,
• a love that serves, and
• a love that bears witness to the Cross.
In Christ’s Heart, Fr. Anthony
Dear Parishioners of St. Mary’s,
As many of you know, our Bishop John has asked me to assume the role of Pastor at the Parish of Saints Cyril and Methodius in Deer Park. I have accepted this new assignment in a spirit of obedience and service to the Church.
Tis means that my time here at St. Mary’s is coming to a close. Tough it has been but a year, the months I have spent with you have been flled with so many blessings. I am deeply grateful for each one of you, for the warmth, faith, and generosity with which you welcomed me into your Parish community.
Please know I will carry you in my heart and remember you in my daily prayers. I entrust you all to the loving care of Our Blessed Mother and pray that this beautiful Parish will continue to fourish in faith, hope, and charity under the guidance of your next shepherd.
With gratitude and afection in Christ, Fr. Anthony Parish Administrator
Editor’s
With hearts full of joy and thanksgiving to Almighty God, the Clergy, Religious, and Faithful of St. Mary’s Parish rejoice in the glorious news of the election of our new Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV!
We celebrate this moment of grace and renewal for the Church, especially as the new Pope is the frst one in the history of the Church to be called from the United States to serve the universal fock of Christ.
With deep gratitude, we entrust the Petrine Ministry of Pope Leo XIV to the Sacred Heart of Our Lord Jesus Christ and the maternal intercession of Mary, Mother of the Church.
VIVA IL PAPA!
Note: A thank you tribute to Fr. Anthony will appear in next week’s bulletin along with information about a farewell reception.
J Stewards of God’s Gifts
Jesus gives us a new commandment in today’s Gospel: love one another.
Te collection for Sunday, May 11, 2025 amounted to $25,094.00
Te collection for Sunday, May 12, 2024 amounted to $27,215.00
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
Living Stewardship ~ Pillar of Hospitality: Tis week, think of ways you can show love to others. Perhaps reach out to someone who could use some company and spend some time with them. Church of Saint Mary | 6
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.
Readings and Questions for Faith Sharing on the Sixth Sunday of Easter
Reading I: Acts 15:1-2, 22-29
“It is the decision of the Holy Spirit and of us not to place on you any burden beyond these necessities.”
Reading II: Revelation 21:10-14, 22-23
Te city had no need of sun or moon to shine on it, for the glory of God gave it light, and its lamp was the Lamb.
Gospel: John 14:23-29
“Whoever loves me will keep my word, and my Father will love him, and we will come to him and make our dwelling with him.”
Question for Adults:
How does the love of God and the peace of Christ live in me?
Question for
Children:
How can we be peacemakers in our families, in school, and in the community?
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.
Tursday, June 12th - Closing Mass, followed by lunch in the Marian Room. Details to follow.
Saturday,
May 24th
- Feast of Our Lady Mary Help of Christians
Our Lady Help of Christians is one of many titles given to Mary. It specifcally refers to Mary as the intercessor on our behalf for us to God. Since the early 1500’s when the Ottoman Empire planned to invade Europe, Pope Pius V asked Catholics to pray for Mary’s intercession in defeating the Turks. After the successful battle, Pope Pius V proclaimed Mary to be “Our Lady Help of Christians.” Our Lady Help of Christians is the patroness of the Salesians, the community founded by St. John Bosco.
Let us pray: Mary, Help of Christians, you helped defend the Christian faith over the course of history. Free me from infdelity or faithlessness and give me perseverance and strength to live an authentically Christian life in the world today. Mary, pray for me and ask God to grant the intentions I hold within my heart. Amen.
Bread & Wine
are ofered this week in loving memory of Te Merrick Rizea Family and Te Rafetto Modaferi Family
Second Time
David Poncia and Katharine Cannatella St. Charles Borromeo, St. Mary, Bensalem, PA Manhasset, NY
Tird Time
Sean Modaferi and Caroline Rizea
Our Lady of Grace, St. Boniface Martyr, Howard Beach, NY Sea Clif, NY
BOOK
for THE ENTIRE YEAR 2026 will open on Wednesday, May 28th.
Please note our new policy whereby you will be able to reserve only four Masses per request per day for the year 2026. Easter and Christmas 2026 are not included in this opening. They will become available at a future time to be announced. 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 (516-6270385) or email (information@stmary.ws) for other options.
Please also note the following change in policy due to high demand for Mass intentions: Walkin requests may take precedence on the day of opening. Phone and email requests will be considered in the order received following the morning rush.
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
Good Samaritan House
Our pantry is running low on the following items:
Canned Mixed Vegetables
Canned Carrots
Baked Beans Ketchup Mustard Snacks
Thank you so much for your continued generosity!
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
Show Your Love to Tose in Need
In the Gospel today, Jesus says “I give you a new commandment: love one another….Tis is how all will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.” By your gift to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul you show that you have love for one another, especially those sufering and poor, and that indeed you are the disciple of Jesus.
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.
Retreat Day Inspires St. Mary’s SVDP Conference Members
Our St. Vincent de Paul conference participated in a half-day retreat this month. Te retreat was led by Fr. Jerry Ringenback, Spiritual Advisor from St. Vincent’s Nassau North Central Council. Te conference members enjoyed a beautiful spiritual experience and Mass at Our Lady of Grace retreat house in Manhasset. Fr. Jerry explored with participants how to better understand and serve our neighbors in need through discussion, journaling and conversation. We thank Fr. Jerry for a deepening of our spirit and commitment to help the poor in our parish.
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. 9:00 AM-2:00
REGULAR ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSES ON JUNE 1
Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Praise the Lord with Music
Rejoice, you righteous, in the Lord; praise from the upright is ftting. Give thanks to the Lord on the harp; on the ten-stringed lyre ofer praise. Sing to him a new song; skillfully play with joyful chant. For the Lord’s word is upright; all his works are trustworthy. He loves justice and right. Te earth is full of the mercy of the Lord. — Psalm 33:1-5
My heart is steadfast, God, my heart is steadfast. I will sing and chant praise. Awake, my soul; awake, lyre and harp! I will wake the dawn.
I will praise you among the peoples, Lord; I will chant your praise among the nations. For your mercy towers to the heavens; your faithfulness reaches to the skies. Exalt yourself over the heavens, God; may your glory appear above all the earth. — Psalm 57:8-12
It is good to give thanks to the Lord, to sing praise to your name, Most High, To proclaim your love at daybreak, your faithfulness in the night, With the ten-stringed harp, with melody upon the lyre. For you make me jubilant, Lord, by your deeds; at the works of your hands I shout for joy. — Psalm 92:2-5
Respect Life Ministry
Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament with Closing Benediction Mondays 3:00 - 5:00 PM in the Church
Without a foundational, practical formation, it is difcult for our consciences to guide us well in concrete situations. As Catholics, we have the immense gift of the teaching authority of the Catholic Church and can turn to it for help forming our consciences. For example, learning about Christian moral principles, reading the Catechism of the Catholic Church, or researching what the Church says about a challenging teaching will help us grow in knowledge of the truth.
— USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities, “Understanding Conscience”
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
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