Church of Saint Mary Parish Bulletin: December 31, 2023

CHURCH of SAINT MARY The Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph December 31, 2023

Reverend Father Robert A. Romeo | Pastor Reverend Father Dominik Wegiel | Parochial Vicar Reverend Father Rafal Borowiejski | Parochial Vicar Reverend Father Edward Obi, MSP | Parochial Vicar

1300 Northern Boulevard | Manhasset, New York 11030 516 627 0385 | Fax 516 627 6070 www.saintmarysmanhasset.org

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 Thursday 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

PARISH DIRECTORY Pastoral Staff Rev. Fr. Robert A. Romeo Pastor 627-0385 | ext. 1004 pastor@stmary.ws Rev. Fr. Dominik Wegiel Parochial Vicar 627-0385 | ext. 1006 frdominik@stmary.ws Rev. Fr. Rafal Borowiejski Parochial Vicar

Sacrament of Penance

Rev. Fr. Edward Obi, MSP Parochial Vicar

Saturdays from 4:00-4:45 PM and by appointment. Please call 627-0385.

Parish Staff

Anointing of the Sick The 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 Office to make arrangements for Anointing or to receive the Eucharist.

Parish Office 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

Parish Social Ministry 365-2705 Monday-Wednesday-Thursday 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 Thursday 9:00 AM–6:00 PM Closed on Friday

Jane Clifford Bulletin Editor bulletin@stmary.ws Marie T. Granieri Director of Religious Education 627-4028 | ext. 1127 releddirector@stmary.ws Vincent Hartley Facilities Manager 627-0385 | ext. 1002 Kathleen Kosciusko Director of Parish Social Ministry 627-0385 | ext. 1126 kkosciusko@stmary.ws Jennifer LaChance Office Manager 627-0385 information@stmary.ws Daniel Maimone Music Director 627-0385 | ext. 1021 dmaimone@saintmarysmanhasset.org Vanessa Quiros Parish Office 627-0385 vquiros@stmary.ws Sr. Teresa Raftery, IHM Adult Faith Formation 627-0385 | ext. 1010 traftery@stmary.ws

The Schools of Saint Mary Nursery through 12th Grade Very Rev. Dom Elias Carr, Can. Reg., Ph.D. President

627-2711 president@stmary.ws Norma Ragalli Stafford Director of Admissions 627-2711 | ext 1084 nstafford@stmary.ws Edward Short Vice President of Development 627-2711 | ext 1120 eshort@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 Griffin ’02, ’06 Liaison for School Relations sgriffin@saintmarysmanhasset.org St. Mary’s Elementary School 627-0184 www.stmary11030.org Theresa 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 Jane Hone Ronald Grubert Mickey Kennedy Dr. Michael O’Grady Sarah Horsham Gladys Jean Nina Principe Douglas Martocci, Sr. Theresa Fallon Cole Marguglio Katharine Whelan Christine Marchese Sandy Pittman Carol Furciato Maria DeAngelis Mason Donna Chesney Tom Francess Erica Klock Gabriel Romeo Jacob Rivera Helen Kennedy Jaxson Rivera Ann Shields Names will remain on the list for three months. Please email bulletin@stmary.ws if you would like to continue with the listing.

Masses for the Week Monday, January 1st The Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God The Octave Day of the Nativity of the Lord Nm 6:22-27, Gal 4:4-7, Lk 2:16-21 9:00 AM | Al Pennisi 10:30 AM | Mario Cuomo Tuesday, January 2nd Ss. Basil the Great & Gregory Nazianzen, Bishops & Doctors of the Church 1 Jn 2:22-28, Jn 1:19-28 9:00 AM | Mom & Dad Albert Wednesday, January 3rd The Most Holy Name of Jesus 1 Jn 2:29-3:6, Jn 1:29-34 9:00 AM | John Howard Thursday, January 4th St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Religious 1 Jn 3:7-10, Jn 1:35-42 7:00 AM | John Howard 9:00 AM | Anthony Spinetta

Lorraine Anne Rios-Veve Joan Margaret Ford

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 McGorry, Patrick F., HM2, USN McKievear, Gary, LT, USA Millau, Jeffrey, PFC, USMC Morris, Jr., Brian J., MAC, USN O’Leary, Jason, SSgt, USAF Petracca, Evan L., LTJG, USN 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, LTJG, USN Wood, Kelly, BMSR, USN

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, 1LT, 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 Broderick, Evan, SGT, USA Broderick, Steven, SN, USN Brodie, Virgina H., 2ndLt, USMC Brown, Jason, SGT, USA Collins, Matthew, LT, USN Fontanetta, Joseph, Maj, USMC Hannan, Jack, ENS, USN Hayes, Andrew, Capt, USMC Hellman, Thomas, 2d Lt, USSF Hernandez, Steven, SSgt, USAF Higgins, James, GySgt, USMC Hilton, Justin, SGT, USA 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.

Friday, January 5th St. John Neumann, Bishop First Friday 1 Jn 3:11-21, Jn 1:43-51 9:00 AM | Francis Stadmeyer Saturday, January 6th St. André Bessette, Religious First Saturday 1 Jn 5:5-13, Mk 1:7-11 9:00 AM | Angelica Paragoris Mottola 5:00 PM | Eugene Rorke John Howard Eugene Sollose Angelo Iannacci Viola Inzinna John Hewlett Keys Belt Mary Jane Mortimer, ’75 Sunday, January 7th The Epiphany of the Lord Is 60:1-6, Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6, Mt 2:1-12 7:30 AM | People of the Parish 9:00 AM | Antoinette & Gerald Cardinal 10:30 AM | James O’Brien, Sr. Willaim Morrison Paul Zing John C. Lord John Belt Michael Fahey Gertrude Duca 12:00 Noon | Purgatorial Society

Cover Art: The Presentation in the Temple.

Artist: Philippe de Champaigne (1602-1674).

The Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph | December 31, 2023

From the Pastor’s Desk Dear Parishioners,

“The Child grew and became strong, filled with wisdom.” (Luke 2:40) The Fathers of the Second Vatican Council referred to the family as the Domestic Church, or Church at home, in the section on the laity in the document “Lumen Gentium.” This idea was expanded on by St. Pope Paul VI in a general audience when he said, “The mission of proclaiming the message of Jesus is, in a special way, entrusted to the family as baptized people endowed with and sanctified by the sacrament of matrimony.”

Each culture has held up the family as the bulwark of society and each succeeding pontiff has often referred to the need for strong family bonds. Strong families ensure a stable and healthy society. A traditional family is defined as a mother, father and children. In our own time, we have seen the decline of the traditional family.

Today, we are encountering families in many different ways. We have single parents, blended families and families moving back in with their parents. While we still mostly uphold this nuclear body, we can either bemoan the fact of its decline (which does no good) or we can help each family to continue, in new ways, to be that place where the Gospel message is still lived.

Today, in our second reading from the letter to the Colossians, St. Paul presents a wonderful road map for the way families, and all people, should interact with each other. I suggest that you read and reread this passage often. He says so beautifully that we are “to put on, as God’s chosen ones, heartfelt compassion, gentleness and patience, bearing with one another and to forgive as the Lord has forgiven you…let the peace of Christ control your heats …and be thankful …singing hymns and songs of praise to God…and to do all things in the name of the Lord Jesus.”

While this is not easy, it can be done if we are willing to put the time, energy and love into it. Good families are not created; they are the fruit of work and a deliberate decision to be places where all may flourish. In our Gospel today, we hear that Jesus went with Mary and Joseph back to Nazareth, where He grew in wisdom and the strength of God. This was a result of the home in which He was reared. We hold up the Holy Family as a model for all family life, not because they were above the human condition, but rather BECAUSE they were human.

So, of course, it can be done. Each family may find that at certain periods of their development, they need some outside help and assistance and that is truly fine and beneficial. Never be afraid to seek help; it is not a sign of weakness, but an action of love.

I came across this very simple and yet powerful article in Our Sunday Visitor for children (OSV Kids) called Five “Marks” of the Catholic Family by Dr. Gregory Popcak. I encourage you to go online and order the pamphlet. I will just offer a brief summary here.

Catholic families worship together: The Eucharist is the source of deep love that Jesus offers and families that worship together regularly are more prone to a deeper relationship with each other through the worship of God. Discussion question: Ask yourselves how you can make Mass a priority throughout the year.

Catholic families pray together: Prayer is, of course, first the intimate relationship with God, but it can also be a means for a family in open prayer to hear the needs of others. Hearing the needs then to be instruments to make those needs a reality. Pray grace before meals as a reminder of the place of God in the life of a family.

Discussion question: What are you grateful to God for today?

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From the Pastor’s Desk Catholic families are called to intimacy: This intimacy is lived out by the way each member treats the other. Children learn about relationships by how they see the adults in their lives live out that relationship. Is kindness and respect given to each person within the household? Are children, as well as parents, quick to apologize when a wrong is done? Does discipline teach virtue and good behavior instead of merely punishing a wrongdoing?

Discussion question: How can you as a family be kinder to each other this week?

Catholic families put family first: The family is the primary and first means which God uses to assist us in this life. Knowing that, family activities should be held in the highest regard. When we continually excuse members from family activities, what does that say about their importance? Are meals a time when the focus is on the family and not the cell phone? It can be a wonderful time for each member to learn more about another.

Discussion question: On Sunday, the Lord’s Day, maybe have a “media break” where all screens are turned off and the Holy Spirit is allowed to guide you in discussion. Enjoy the silence too, to rest the brain!

Catholic families are a witness and a sign: The love of Jesus is not meant to be hidden but shared with the world. We let that love be expressed in our care for those around and beyond us. Let others see that we act in mercy and justice because it flows from our love of Jesus. Maybe that grace you say at the table before meals can be done in a public restaurant (BTW, I love the reaction of others when I say grace in public!).

Discussion question: What is one action you can do to brighten someone’s day?

This are just small suggestions to help deepen the bonds, so that each of our families can be a HOLY FAMILY. On behalf of myself, Fr. Dominik, Fr. Eddy, the Sister Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, the Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist and the entire staff here at St. Mary’s, we wish you a continued Merry and Joyful Christmas. Remember, we as Catholics celebrate the octave or eight days of Christmas. So for eight days it IS Christmas. The Christmas season continues until the Baptism of the Lord on January 8th.

We, your priests, would like to thank those who sent us, cards, gifts and food during this Christmas Season. Please know we are very grateful.

In Jesus, our New Born King, Fr. Bob

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Stewards of God’s Gifts This upcoming year, let us open our hearts and minds to the Lord and let Him guide us.

Living Stewardship ~ Pillar of Prayer: As we enter the new year, make a resolution to deepen your prayer life.

Adopt a new spiritual practice, like praying the Rosary daily, attending a weekday Mass, or going to confession monthly.

The collection for Sunday, December 17, 2023 amounted to $28,157.00.

The collection for Sunday, December 18, 2022 amounted to $27,303.00

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 Office at least one month in advance to see if a date is available and to arrange to fill out pre-baptismal paperwork. New parents are required to attend a Baptism preparation session held once every month. Those chosen as sponsors for Baptism should lead lives in harmony with the Catholic faith and the role of Godparent.”

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 offer 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.

Marriage Youth Ministry

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.

We reach out to our teens though our Youth Ministry Program. For information email youth@stmary.ws or visit stmarysyouth.weebly.com.

Children’s Education

New Parishioners

Saint Mary’s Elementary School offers excellent education in the spirit of the Gospel from grades N, Pre-K to Eighth grade. For information call 627-0184.

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 Office.

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 Confirmation requires two years. Classes are held at St. Mary’s for Grades 1 through 5 on Tuesdays and Thursdays

Opportunities For Prayer The 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 so that we may have the opportunity for quiet prayer before the Blessed Sacrament. The 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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Christmas Flower Offerings 2023 In Memory Of Domenica Russo Carmine Russo Kenneth W. Smith Karen Schaefer The Iconis and Scalise Family Departed Souls Bernic Family Fahija Family Frank & Mary DeMaio John & Mary Geoghegan, Sr. John Geoghegan, Jr. Louise Settanni Salvatore & Mary Catalano Carmine & Antoinette Sosa Anthony & Mary D’Amico Frank & Rose D’Amico Mary & Henry Wunderley Ferucio Frankola Luccianna Lazanich Michele Frankola John & Emma Racioppo Jean Manzione Gaetano Ribaudo Marc Ribaudo Nicola Fiore Salvatore Quaratino Tragui Family Quaratino and Fiore Family Larry Pierce Alan & Margaret Pilch

John Lentini Michael Brennan Donald & Catherine Fogarty Mr. & Mrs. Warren Kelly Piotr Knysz Marian Doroszczyk Patrick Edwards La Sala Family Bridget Murphy Michael Murphy D’Auria Family Przonek Family Patrick John Crosson, Sr. Maura Molloy Caitlin Fennessy Jeanne Gallagher Jadwiga Sapinski Kazimierz Sapinski Margaret Haunss Kenneth Haunss William McDonough Juan Lozano Chris Aspinall, Sr. Deceased Members of the Gariepy and Rodi Families William Sanzeri Mario & Marie Reali Anna Forte Gennero F. Parrella Florence H. Lechleider

Cookie Byrnes Emilio Lerma Joe Byrnes Regina Ravn Mary & Al Ronci Frances & Sal Cennamo Dennis Martinelli Hope P. Della Ratta Walter & Ethel Meriam Harold & Lola Meriam Reinhardt & Nancy Andersen Franca Altamura Alice & Cornelius Kelleher Jean & Louis Starace Louis Starace, Jr. Mary Toronto Peter Toronto Luhur Budiarjo Ralph Toronto Vincent & Catherine Tafuri Elizabeth Runge Henry Runge Cesare Benedetto Joseph Benedetto Jeanette Albanese Janet McHale Mr. & Mrs. Mortimer T. Nolan Mr. & Mrs. Salvatore Pinzino James O’Brien, Sr. William & Dorothy Rafferty

Donated By Ms. Marilyn Salierno Dr. & Mrs. T. A. Nicosia Dr. Maryann B. Schaefer Mrs. Joyce Spincola Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Concannon Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Corio Mr. & Mrs. Fred J. Hentschel Mrs. Andrea Adamo Mr. & Mrs. Anthony DiProperzio Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Gribbon

Dr. & Mrs. Che-Meng Chang Mr. & Mrs. Eric Schlaefer Mr. & Dr. John Milcetic Mr. & Mrs. Jon McGillick Mr. & Mrs. Karl Wummer Mr. & Mrs. James Grant Mr. & Mrs. Patrick M. Hance Mrs. Michael Seaman Mr. & Mrs. JohnMcSweeney Mr. & Mrs. John Picone

Mrs. Mary Lepore Anita Lucia Trezza Mr. & Mrs. Michael D. Morici Mr. William T. Ryan Mrs. Teresa Lazar Mr. Richard Salat Mrs. Edward J. Brady Mr. & Mrs. F. Barry Ryan Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Mulvihill Dr. & Mrs. Anthony Napolitano

We endeavor to record your intentions accurately; please forgive any typographical errors.

Additional flower offering intentions will appear in a future bulletin.

The Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary,

Mother of God Monday, January 1st – New Year’s Day Masses 9:00 AM 10:30 AM Please note that the Solemnity of Mary is not a holyday of obligation this year but attending Mass is encouraged especially since Mary is our patroness.

The Parish Office will be closed on Monday, January 1st.

Adoration will not take place.

ST. MARY’S GIFT SHOP CLOSED TODAY ST. IS MARY’S GIFT SHOP We wish everyone IS CLOSED TODAY many blessings in We wish everyone the blessings New Year.in many We will the Newreopen Year next Sunday.

Readings and Questions for Faith Sharing on the Epiphany of the Lord Reading I: Isaiah 60:1-6 Rise up in splendor, Jerusalem! Your light has come, the glory of the Lord shines upon you.

Reading II: Ephesians 3:2-3a, 5-6 The Gentiles are coheirs, members of the same body.

Gospel: Matthew 2:1-12 They departed for their country by another way.

Question for Adults: As I celebrate the mystery of God’s coming among us, will I direct the path of my life ever more toward Christ?

Question for Children: Where will the star that led the Magi take me?

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ST. MARY’S HIGH SCHOOL GAELS PARENTS ASSOCIATION CORDIALLY INVITES YOU TO

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ST. MARY’S ELEMENTARY SCHOOL EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM Registration for the St. Mary’s Early Childhood Program featuring Cherubs (2s), Nursery (3s), Pre-K (4s), and Kindergarten classes is now open for 2024!

Enroll by Jan. 1 for “Early Bird” Tuition Incentive

1340 Northern Blvd.

Manhasset, NY 516-627-0184

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Parish Social Ministry For the needy shall not always be forgotten, and the hope of the poor shall not perish forever. (Psalm 9:18) Dear St. Mary’s Parishioners, Our office is overwhelmed with gratitude for the generosity of our parishioners.

Because of your generosity, the Good Samaritan House serviced close to sixty families for Christmas. Not a single person who came for assistance was turned away. Every individual we assist throughout the year, most with children or teenagers, had gifts under their tree to unwrap. This, of course, brings joy to all, especially the children. Hopefully they align that joy with the joy of Christmas and the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ.

As always, our Parishioners showed their love and concern for the poor this year. We had an amazing seventeen families who participated in Share Christmas and shopped for entire families, really giving their time, monies, creativity and good cheer to provide for those in need. We collected enough clothing and toys to ensure all the children we serve have access to new clothes for many months to come, and we collected enough in gift cards to help families purchase perishable food items and other necessities throughout 2024.

Our office would also like to extend the most heartfelt thank you to our very dedicated volunteers, who without their many hours of service, we would not be able to provide for these families around the holidays in the way that we do.

This is a case where it takes a village and our volunteers are much appreciated “villagers.”

We hope all of the families of St. Mary’s continue to have the most blessed Christmas and all of your days are filled with the joy and peace that Christmas provides.

God bless, Kathleen Kosciusko, Director of PSM

Society of St. Vincent de Paul THE NEXT SVDP MEETING IS WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 3RD at 7:00 PM in the Saint John Paul II Room.

New members are always welcome!

We invite you to explore the St. Vincent de Paul Society of St. Mary’s Church. There are no special qualifications to join, other than the desire to join with others in helping Neighbors in need. As a group, we meet monthly. Come decide for yourself if God is calling you to this special Ministry.

Today is the feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph. During our New Year may our families “grow in wisdom and have the favor of God upon them.” This month, through your gifts, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul was able to bring Christmas to the hearts of the poor, by assisting families with food, gifts, and paying utility and rent bills.

Thanks!

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. Thank you for your continued support.

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Parish Social Ministry St. Mary’s Families Feed the Hungry at Christmas The Good Samaritan House is so thankful to the Karcic and Fleck families for their unbelievably generous and caring effort to supply Christmas meals to many of the families we serve out of our office. This is the second year the Karcic’s and Fleck’s have led this effort for Good Samaritan House families.

The Karcic’s and the Fleck’s, both active in the St. Mary’s community, raised over $22,000. this year alone to provide over 45 meals to local families. These meals consisted of everything a family would need to put together a celebratory dinner for one of the holiest days of the year. The effort was obviously successful but was also unique in the sense that it encouraged many families in the community to gather and truly celebrate the blessed gift of giving to those in need.

Several local families met at the grocery stores (kids jumped in to help as well), shopped together, and then spent an evening delivering their feast supplies to local families in need. The families they provided food and supplies to were so appreciative and were happy to welcome these donors into their homes for what was an undeniably joyous and kind effort. One woman we served literally broke down in tears when I asked if she wanted the delivery. She stated very clearly, “without this delivery I absolutely could never have had a Christmas dinner with my family.” We received many emails and phone calls expressing true gratitude for this beautiful effort.

In addition to this celebratory giving event, the group used the last of the funds to donate non-perishable food items to the Good Samaritan House pantry. Their efforts will continue to help those struggling to put food on the table far into 2024. If any parishioners are interested in donating to this event in the future or in shopping and delivering food next year, please email Matt at cich12@yahoo.com or Joel at Joel.Fleck@barclays.com.

Good Samaritan House is extending our sincerest thank you to all of the families who participated in this event and to the Karcic’s and the Fleck’s for organizing this generous and impactful effort!

Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament FEAST OF THE HOLY FAMILY SCRIPTURE MEDITATION Read slowly, 3–4 times. Again, allow the words of Scripture to wash over your mind and heart.

Let the Holy Spirit speak to you in a personal way through this passage.

“The child’s father and mother were amazed at what was said about him; and Simeon blessed them and said to Mary his mother, ‘Behold, this child is destined for the fall and rise of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be contradicted (and you yourself a sword will pierce), so that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.’” (Luke 2:33–35) FOR REFLECTION Gazing upon the Eucharist, ask Jesus to help you identify any thoughts of your heart that may be a stumbling block to loving those closest to you. Write these thoughts down, asking the Lord to replace them with His thoughts.

Remain in silence with the Lord. Allow him to speak in the silence, in your heart. Receive his presence. If it helps, write down what you sense the Lord communicating to you during this time of prayer.

CLOSING PRAYER O God, who were pleased to give us the shining example of the Holy Family, graciously grant that we may imitate them in practicing the virtues of family life and in the bonds of charity, and so, in the joy of your house, delight one day in eternal rewards. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever. Amen. (Collect, Feast of the Holy Family)

Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament with Closing Benediction Mondays 3:00 - 5:00 PM in the Church

Religious Education Students in Grade 2 Perform the “Christmas Nativity” with hearts of love. Thank you, Mrs. Brown and wonderful helpers, for organizing this blessed retelling of Christ’s birth.

ST. MARY’S CHURCH SUNDAY, JANUARY 21, 2024 8:00AM - 2:00PM 1300 Northern Blvd., Manhasset ~ Marian Room For more information, please contact 516-627-3183 or e-mail vamar185@aol.com

To make an appointment please click here, or scan QR code below and type 06384

RCIA and Adult Faith Formation

Knights of Columbus

Meetings and classes will resume on Tuesday, January 2nd. Sr. Teresa and the RCIA Team wish everyone a blessed New Year.

Sister Teresa can be contacted about our Adult Faith Formation programs at 516-627-0385, ext. 1010. Her office hours are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM and other times by appointment.

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, efforts, and resources are dedicated to these values: Charity. Unity. Fraternity. Patriotism.

We come from different 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

Let the little children come to me... (Matt 19:14)

Children’s Liturgy of the Word Every Sunday at the 9:00 AM Mass

Ladies interested in joining the Columbiettes Please contact Maura Clifford at Macliff56@gmail.com

Third Time Kevin Miller and Sabina Jargilo St. Mary, St. Mary, Manhasset, NY Manhasset, NY

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Rosary Society Our Mission Statement: The 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 difference 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.

The Ranger Rosary Group will have their first meeting of the New Year on Wednesday, January 17th, at 10:00 AM in the Parish Library.

Please contact Judy Iacono at judyiacono1@aol.com if you are interested in learning more about this ministry.

The Rosary Society’s Statue of Our Lady of Fatima is available to come into your home. Please let us know if you would like a special visit with the stature Our Lady of Fatima. For more information, please contact Mary Lou de Venoge by email: dogonelab@msn.com.

Monday, January 1st - Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God The Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, celebrates Mary’s faith and trust in God alone, and the Church wants us to imitate her faith.

O Mary, Mother of God, pray for us!

Theotokos —”God-bearer” is one of the earliest titles given by Christians to the Blessed Virgin Mary. We as Catholics celebrate Mary as the Mother of God, because, in bearing Christ, she bore the fullness of the Godhead within her. Our Lady never hesitated to do the will of God. So as a new year begins, we look to her for inspiration to do the same. We also trust in her intercessory prayers to God on our behalf. We look to another year to continue to become more like Our Lady in her faithfulness to God’s plan. She is Mother of God because of her faith in God.

The Daughters of Mary On Wednesday, December 20th, nine members of the Rosary Society’s Daughters of Mary (Emma, Caroline, Makenna, Kiera, Emily, Saoirse, Ella, Guiliana, Mikaila) and twenty-five Manhasset Valley Senior Residents enjoyed a wonderful holiday afternoon together. The girls provided craft supplies and offered instruction and assistance for four different projects: an ornament, a sock snowman, a winter candle and a candy jar. The girls were eager to enjoy the company and the handiwork of all the residents. After crafting and playing Christmas Bingo, the Daughters of Mary get a big thumbs up from the residents. The beautiful interaction between the generations really sparked the joy of the season, which culminated in lively singing of Christmas carols and happy wishes for all.

Special thanks to moms Laura Sciametta and Erin McNamara, and to Kathleen Kosciusko (St. Mary’s Good Samaritan House) and Gennie (Manhasset Valley Residence).

Marriage Struggling?

Do you feel alone?

Are you frustrated or angry with each other?

Do you argue or have you just stopped talking to each other?

Does talking about it only make it worse? x Are you separated or divorced, or thinking about separation or divorce? x x x x

Another marriage-saving weekend is coming to the Metro/New York Area: January 19-21, November, 4-62024 2022 The Retrouvaille Program helps couples through difficult times in their marriages. To be connected directly and confidentially to someone who can help, or to register, contact:

1-800-470-2230 or

www.helpourmarriage.org Long Island/Metro Retrouvaille is a 5013c non-profit, peer ministry. Couples of all faiths, or no faith, are encouraged to attend, and no one is ever turned away for lack of funds.

Retrouvaille (Retro vi – French for rediscover) Because No Marriage is Beyond Hope

Venerable Anthony Vincent Gallo Diocesan Priest, Oblate of the Congregation of the Priests of the Sacred Heart Montforte Irpino: 11 January 1899 - Rome: 2 May 1934

O Most Holy Trinity, Who deigned to raise Venerable Anthony Vincent Gallo to the priesthood, and endowed him with precious gifts, especially that of a burning love for suffering and immolation, we humbly beseech You, if it be Your will, that he may be glorified on earth, and that we may obtain through his intercession the particular grace which we ask for with living faith.

Amen.