Church of Saint Mary Parish Bulletin: May 8, 2022

CHURCH of SAINT MARY

The Fourth Sunday of Easter Mother’s Day May 8, 2022 Reverend Father Robert A. Romeo | Pastor Reverend Father Dominik Wegiel | Parochial Vicar Reverend Father Collins Yeboah | 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 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 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 - Sunday (phone only) 10:00 AM–1:30 PM E-mail: information@stmary.ws

Parish Social Ministry 365-2705 Monday-Wednesday-Thursday 11:00 AM-3:00 PM E-mail: socialmin@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

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. Collins Yeboah Parochial Vicar 627-0385 frcollins@saintmarysmanhasset.org

Parish Staff

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

Jane Clifford Bulletin Editor bulletin@stmary.ws

Eileen M. Symmons ’82, ’86 Director of Communications 627-2711 esymmons@stmary.ws

Jennifer Fedele Office Manager 627-0385

Kiera Gmelich Walsh Director of Alumni and Parent Relations 627-2711 | ext. 1162 kwalsh@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 Robert Levulis Music Director 313-7606 Vanessa Quiros Parish Office 627-0385 vquiros@stmary.ws Sr. Teresa Raftery, IHM Adult Faith Formation 627-0385 | ext. 1010

St. Mary’s Elementary School 627-0184 www.stmary11030.org Sarah Griffin (de Venoge) ’02, ’06 Co-Principal sdevenoge@stmary11030.org Theresa A. Kemp Co-Principal tkemp@stmary11030.org St. Mary’s High School 627-2711 www.saintmaryshs.org Gerard J. Buckley Principal gbuckley@saintmaryshs.org

From the Pastor’s Desk Dear Parishioners,

“My sheep hear my voice...and they follow me.” (John 10:27) We live in a culture that has so many wonderful advancements in technology. A number of years ago, I was given an iPod as a gift and I love it. It is so convenient to put the headset on and listen to my favorite music wherever I am.

It became a great asset when I went away with my classmates. All my music fits in this small little “gadget” - how great is that? I was also able to download my Breviary (the book of prayers and readings a priest must say at certain times of the day). As I looked around the plane, I noticed that many people also had headsets in their ears. They were connected to a variety of games/music/movies and other devices that occupied their time. It certainly helped make the flight go faster. With any wonderful advancement, there also comes concern. At times, I wonder if we can become so accustomed to shutting ourselves away or filling our time with “noise” that it can affect our ability to be comfortable in silence. Of course, there are times when such activities are necessary and useful. The caution should be that we don’t become so dependent on them that we fill any and all down time with noise.

As people of faith, we need that time alone with Jesus. The Scriptures remind us that Jesus is our Shepherd and His sheep (us) hear His voice. To know Jesus, we have to become accustomed to moments of silence. It is only in silence that we can hear and listen to the voice of Jesus. He wants to speak to us, to show us the way, but it takes an ability to find that quiet place to allow His voice to resonate within us. It is in these prayer moments wrapped in silence that the Holy Spirit opens the eyes and ears of our hearts. People often come to me wondering why their prayer life is dry and doesn’t seem to bear fruit.

Sometimes I notice that prayer is just filling up our time with words, either written in a book or even our petitions to the Lord. While asking Jesus for the needs of our hearts is certainly beneficial and printed prayers can be an aid to deeper prayer, our spiritual life must contain that silent time. The fruit of prayer becomes more alive when we allow Jesus to speak His song of love. This can only truly become our reality when we become comfortable in silence.

Spending time with our personal music/games/movies can be enjoyable and relaxing, certainly, but I urge and encourage you to spend quiet time with Jesus. Meditate on Sacred Scripture and allow the Good Shepherd to speak and then you will “hear His voice and follow Him more closely.”

In our Elementary School and High School, we have introduced time in silence before Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. The students come to church and either sit in silence or spend time in guided prayer. Our hope is that our young people may learn to develop the interior life; that is, the place of silence where Jesus can speak to us. In a world that surrounds us with noise, peace can come when we can empty ourselves to be filled with Jesus. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament is offered each Monday from 3:00 to 5:00 PM. I encourage you to visit the chapel during this time to sit with Jesus. Also, the Church is open each day until 9:30 PM. Come, stop by, and sit with Jesus. It is a wonderful gift you can give yourself.

On April 25th, our parish celebrated confirmation for over 140 students. The confirming bishop was my cousin, The Most Reverend Robert Lombardo. Bishop Lombardo is an auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Chicago. It was a pleasure and honor for me to welcome him to our celebration. I am grateful to the teachers, catechists, and the co-principals of our Catholic School. A special word of thanks is offered to our Director of Religious Education, Mrs. Marie Granieri, and her Assistant, Mr. Joseph von Uffel, for the wonderful job they have done in preparing our young people for Confirmation. We are now in the process of celebrating our First Holy Communions.

Yours in our Risen Lord, Fr. Bob

The Fourth Sunday of Easter | May 8, 2022

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Stewards of God’s Gifts As we continue our journey through the Easter season, we hear more readings from the Acts of the Apostles.

Living Stewardship ~ Pillar of Formation: When you hear the Acts of the Apostles, ponder how you can spread the Word of God to those around you. Let the Holy Spirit guide you, as the Apostles were so guided.

The collection for Sunday, May 1, 2022 amounted to $24,344.00 The collection for Sunday, May 2, 2021 amounted to $23,232.00 The collection for Catholic Elementary Schools amounted to $4,652.00

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 Ministryã 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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Masses and Special Intentions Cherie Baldenko Margaret Murray Carol Bennett Anna Forte Lisa Fontenelli Marie Pellegrino Paul Martocci Marguerite Baron Thomas Ryan Geralyn Gerba Paul Rogalli Theresa Fallon Parker James Austin Lottie Jennings Virginia Fallon Mark Stapleton Christine Marchese Salvatore Marsala Gabriella Tranchina Eugene Rorke Madison Milio Jeanette Albanese Thomas Hyland Kristen Lovero Estela Fernandez Names will remain on the list for three months. Please email bulletin@stmary.ws if you would like to continue with the listing.

Pauline Lavery Margaret Chu Angela Clemente Margaret E. Flynn Suzanne “Sue” G. Burke

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 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 Fontanetta, Joseph, Maj, USMC Hayes, Andrew, Capt, USMC Hernandez, Steven, SSgt, USAF Higgins, James, GySgt, USMC Hilton, Justin, SGT, USA Hilton, Nathaniel, SGT, USA Horner, Brian G., 1stLt, USMC Howard, Edward, PV2, USA

Hussey, James M., GySgt, USMC Jones, Scott B., LT, USN Jones, Katherine L., LTJG, USN LaManna, Vincent S., Jr., PVT, USA Landolphi, Michael, ENS, USN Lanza, Anthony E., LtCol, USMC Madden, Michael E., Major, USAF Major, A. Edward, III, MAJ, USA Marine Medium Tilt Rotor Squadron 161 Marine Transport Squadron 352 McGorry, Patrick F., HM3, USN McKievear, Gary, LT, USA Millau, Jeffrey, PFC, USMC Morris, Jr., Brian J., MA1, 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 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

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.

The Fourth Sunday of Easter | May 8, 2022

Masses for the Week Monday, May 9th Easter Weekday Acts 11:1-18, Jn 10:1-10 9:00 AM | 1. Mother’s Day Novena 2. Valerie Cacciola Tuesday, May 10th St. Damien de Veuster, Priest Acts 11:19-26, Jn 10:22-30 9:00 AM | 1. Mother’s Day Novena 2. Al Pennisi Wednesday, May 11th Easter Weekday Acts 12:24-13:5a, Jn 12:44-50 9:00 AM | 1. Mother’s Day Novena 2. Immaculata Galante Thursday, May 12th SS. Nereus & Achilleus, Martyrs St. Pancras, Martyr Acts 13:13-25, Jn 13:16-20 7:00 AM | Laura Finamore 9:00 AM | Mother’s Day Novena Friday, May 13th Our Lady of Fatima Acts 13:26-33, Jn 14:1-6 9:00 AM | 1. Mother’s Day Novena 2. Terence Cullen Saturday, May 14th St. Matthias, Apostle Acts 1:15-17, 20-26, Jn 15:9-17 9:00 AM | Mother’s Day Novena 5:00 PM | Florence Sullivan Concetta Cataudella Thomas J. Flynn, Sr. Jean Gallagher John Geoghegan Patricia Mirabile (2nd anniversary) Sunday, May 15th Fifth Sunday of Easter Acts 14:21-27, Rv 21:1-5a, Jn 13:31-33a, 34-35 7:30 AM | Eileen Drummond Cadigan 9:00 AM | People of the Parish 10:30 AM | Mother’s Day Novena 12:00 Noon | Kevin Joseph Driscoll, Jr. Evelyne Buscher Susan Olsen Giovanni Bartole Schi & Olga Moretti Ed Fitzsimons Yolanda Spinetta

On the cover: Good Shepherd.

Artist: Jean-Baptiste de Champaigne (1631-1681).

ST. MARY’S GIFT SHOP is OPEN

TODAY SUNDAY

after the 9:00 AM, 10:30 AM, and 12:00 Noon Masses.

It is located in the Parish Ministry Center below the church.

Mass Intentions Book for July 1, 2022 - September 30, 2022 will open on Tuesday, May 10, 2022.

Please note our policy whereby you will be able to reserve only two Masses during the first two weeks of the opening of the Mass Intentions Book for the third quarter of 2022.

After that time, you may reserve any additional Masses for the period. Mass intentions may be requested in person at the Parish Office, Monday through Friday, 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM, or see page 18 of this bulletin for phone and email options.

Readings and Questions for Faith Sharing on the Fifth Sunday of Easter Reading I: Acts of the Apostles 14:21-27 “It is necessary for us to undergo many hardships to enter the kingdom of God.” Reading II: Revelation 21:1-5a “Behold, I make all things new.”

Gospel: John 13:31-33a, 34-35 ‘I give you a new commandment: Love one another.’

Bread & Wine are offered this week in loving memory of

Question for Adults: Am I working to “make all things new” through the love of Jesus Christ?

Joseph Marino Question for Children: How am I following Jesus’ commandment to love one another?

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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.

All Parishioners Are Invited to Join the Rosarians in a Special Evening of Prayer in Honor of Our Blessed Lady Thursday, May 19th, at 7:00 PM in the Church Rosary at 7:00 PM followed by Vespers at 7:30 PM All are welcome to participate as we pray to Mary and ask her intercession for all our petitions.

HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY! As we spend the day celebrating the mothers in our lives, let us also remember the special place that the Blessed Mother has in our faith. She can help us find and say yes to God’s calling in our own lives.

The Memorare Remember, O Most Gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known, that anyone who fled to your protection, implored your help, or sought your intercession, was left unaided. Inspired by this confidence, we fly unto you, O Virgin of Virgins, our mother. To you we come, before you we stand, sinful and sorrowful, O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not our petitions, but in your mercy, hear and answer us. Amen.

Respect Life Ministry Prayer to the Mother of Sorrows for Mothers Who Have Lost a Child On this day, when we celebrate motherhood and celebrate life, we invite you to remember in a special way those for whom this day will bring sorrow. For mothers who have lost a child in any way – natural or unnatural – at any stage or age, most especially through the tragedies of our times, we invite you to pray for their consolation. Maybe through a Rosary, a decade, or one Hail Mary – or perhaps the Litany to Our Lady of Sorrows (see below) – we can ask Our Blessed Mother to wrap them in her mantle and let them feel her maternal love.

Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us.

Holy Virgin of virgins, Mother of the Crucified, Sorrowful Mother, Mournful Mother, Sighing Mother, Afflicted Mother, Forsaken Mother, Desolate Mother, Mother most sad, Mother set around with anguish, Mother overwhelmed by grief, Mother transfixed by a sword, Mother crucified in thy heart, Mother bereaved of thy Son, Sighing Dove,

Mother of Dolors, Fount of tears, Sea of bitterness, Field of tribulation, Mass of suffering, Mirror of patience, Rock of constancy, Remedy in perplexity, Joy of the afflicted, Ark of the desolate, Refuge of the abandoned, Shield of the oppressed, Conqueror of the incredulous, Solace of the wretched, Medicine of the sick, Help of the faint,

Strength of the weak, Protectress of those who fight, Haven of the shipwrecked, Calmer of tempests, Companion of the sorrowful, Retreat of those who groan, Terror of the treacherous, Standard-bearer of the Martyrs, Treasure of the Faithful, Light of Confessors, Pearl of Virgins, Comfort of Widows, Joy of all Saints, Queen of thy Servants, Holy Mary, who alone art unexampled,

Pray for us.

O God, in whose Passion, according to the prophecy of Simeon, a sword of grief pierced through the most sweet soul of Thy glorious Blessed Virgin Mother Mary: grant that we, who celebrate the memory of Her Seven Sorrows, may obtain the happy effect of Thy Passion, Who lives and reigns world without end. Amen – Pope Pius VII

Parish Social Ministry The food pantry needs your help in filling its shelves. If you can provide some of the items listed below, it would be grestly appreciated.

DInty Moore Beef Stew Instant Coffee Jarred Pasta Sauce

Beans Corn Cake Mix

Icing Pasta Crackers

Gift Cards to local grocery stores (King Kullen, Stop & Shop, Shop Rite) are also welcome. Donations may be left in the donation box located in the south lobby of the Church or brought to the Parish Social Ministry office located on the ground floor level of the convent facing the east side of the church.

Parish Social Ministry Reaches Out to the Elderly and Homebound The Elderly and Homebound Ministry provides a social connection between the parish and the one in need. If you are interested in being contacted by our volunteers, please call the Parish Social Ministry office at 516-365-2705.

St. Francis FREE Cardiac Screenings Offered by the Town of North Hempstead Project Independence in partnership with St. Francis Hospital Community Outreach Program, the screenings include a brief cardiac history, blood pressure, simple blood test for Cholesterol, and Diabetes screenings with appropriate patient education and referrals as needed for clients above the age of 18. Dates and times are subject to change, please call 311 or 869-6311 before going to a location. NO APPOINTMENTS REQUIRED. The next upcoming events will be held from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM on Tuesday, May 10, 2022 at the Great Neck Social Center, 80 Grace Ave, Great Neck, NY 11021 Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at Magnolia Gardens, 899 Broadway, Westbury, NY 11590 Tuesday, May 24, 2022 at Fuschillo Park, Carle Road at Broadmoor Lane, Carle Place, NY 11514

Society of St. Vincent de Paul Today, we celebrate “Good Shepherd Sunday” where we reflect on the care and love of Jesus for us.

Your gift to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul will show that you are indeed the disciple of Jesus , the Good Shepherd, as it will bring your love to those who live in fear and doubt, loneliness and dread.

If you or someone you know needs assistance, contact the St. Vincent de Paul Society at 516-627-0385 ext. 1125 or SVDP@stmary.ws. If you would like to make a donation, you may use the collection slots at the doors of the church or place an envelope in the regular collection marked “St. Vincent de Paul Society.” For furniture and household donations, please call 516-746-8250 to arrange for a pick up.

Notice regarding the announcement of Mass intentions at our weekend Masses: Effective the first weekend in July, 2022, Mass intentions will only be announced during the requested Mass time.

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SAINT MARY’S

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SAINT MARY’S ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | GRADES N-8 | 516.627.0184 SAINT MARY’S HIGH SCHOOL | GRADES 9-12 | 516.627.2711

1300 NORTHERN BOULEVARD, MANHASSET, NEW YORK 11030 | WWW.SAINTMARYSMANHASSET.ORG For more information or to schedule a personal tour, please contact Mrs. Norma Stafford, director of admissions at nstafford@stmary.ws.

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Call 516-627-2711 for more information or Email: Camps@saintmaryhs.org.

Are You Being Called to Serve?

By virtue of our Baptism, we are all called to holiness— the lay faithful as well as Bishops, priests, and deacons.

But have you felt called to serve in a much deeper and committed way?

If you are a man between the ages of 30 and 60, who feels that you are being called to ordained ministry as a deacon in the Church, you are invited to come for an Evening of Prayer and Discernment with other men of faith to discuss and explore that very question.

There is no cost to the evening—just your time and openness.

COME PREPARED to LISTEN

to PRAY

to REFLECT

to DISCERN

where God is calling you!

The evenings are being offered conveniently at three loca ons in our diocese.

7:00PM, Tuesday, June 7

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St. Rose of Lima, Massapequa, 2 Bayview Avenue

7:00PM, Wednesday, June 8

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St. Mary Manhasset, 1300 Northern Boulevard

7:00PM, Thursday, June 16

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St. Joseph, Ronkonkoma, 45 Church Street

with a Saturday Morning op on to be held at 10:00AM, Saturday, June 18

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Ss. Peter & Paul, Manorville, 781 Wading River Road

RSVP by Friday, June 3rd, to 631-423-0483 Ext. 179 or by email to diaconateforma on@drvc.org

We thank you and look forward to being with you.

In Session with Dr. Patricia Pitta Women: Sentinels of God Thank you, women who work! You are present and active in every area of life-social, economic, cultural, artistic and political. In this way you make an indispensable contribution to the growth of a culture which unites reason and feeling, to a model of life ever open to the sense of ‘mystery,’ to the establishment of economic and political structures ever more worthy of humanity.” (Pope St. John Paul II, Letter to Women, 1995).

We are the model through our actions with others. We love no matter what happens, but we need to respond in love through leading a disciplined life.

What does it mean to lead a disciplined life? It means to be able to demonstrate to yourself and others self-control in thinking and actions. It means to make small sacrifices in the present so the results of these actions can hopefully have a positive outcome in the future. Many of us think sacrifice has no bounds. That is not correct. As in Jesus’ life, he appeared but it was up to those who wanted to be saved to come forward. The same applies in our lives. We can’t make people do what they don’t want to do, but we can open the door to new thoughts, actions, and behaviors. It is up to them to take the lead for their lives.

May is the month of honoring Mary, our Blessed Mother. Mary is the mother to all of us. How lucky are we! Through Mary’s example of self-sacrifice, caring, love, and the loss of her son for the sake of us, she paved a path to show us how to love and care. She also provides a spiritual safety net for us to retreat to when in need. A mother’s wisdom is always available. Mary’s road was paved with love, joy, pain, and success for all of us through providing us a savior who was resurrected to provide a route to offer salvation for all.

In parenting younger children, we do have more control because of the child’s dependency upon us. That is the time to show through your example and discipline how a child needs to develop to become a faithfilled, disciplined and loving member of a family and society.

The role of the modern-day woman can be very different from previous generations. With new opportunities come new challenges that can enhance a women’s life and everyone she touches in thought and deed.

Traditionally, women have been given the very special charge of caretaking.

We caretake not only in our families, but in many other contexts. This is a gift!

A disciplined mother sets rules, shows others how to do what they don’t know how to do and expects follow through from others. The goals that she sets are realistic so they can be reached, and success can be celebrated. She is not only disciplined for others but first for herself. There is a saying, “Do what I say and not what I do.” A mother must “walk the walk” first to set the example for others.

Women are the “Sentinels of God.” That means one of our jobs is to keep watch that God’s messages and teachings stay alive through our example in family, work, social and community settings.

What an effective and loving mother exemplifies is self-respect and love for others through living a disciplined life that enables her to know when to say no or yes or maybe, when it is appropriate. Of course, there are

times when we must sacrifice for the sake of something better, but it is not forever. When the sacrifice becomes forever, we lose ourselves. We cannot nourish ourselves in the essential ways of life (health, personal development, faith, relationships, career, and relaxation) if our lives are only in the self-sacrifice mode.

Another way of looking at discipline is the ability to set boundaries with ourselves and those we touch. I like the saying,” What part of NO do you not understand. The N or the O?” To love in a disciplined way, you need to be able to set the rules, follow through, make adjustments, when necessary, as in breaking habits that do not serve you or others.

An important way to attain the awareness of conducting yourself in a disciplined way is to pray where you connect with God and Mary and ask for the ability to control your emotions. This leads to you interacting with others in a loving and disciplined way. Below is a prayer for Mothers to say to help balance your well-being so you can be the best mother you are capable of being.

Happy Mother’s Day from the St. Mary’s Mental Health Ministry.

Dear Lord and Mary: Lord, you are a father to me, and Mary is my mother.

Please bestow upon me the strength to take a deep breath and ask for your guidance when feeling overwhelmed, confused, or just lost. I know through saying this prayer you will enable me to redirect in love and discipline so I may succeed in my responsibility of being an effective woman and mother.

Dr. Pitta is a Board-Certified Couple and Family Psychologist practicing in Manhasset. You can learn more about Dr. Pitta at drpatriciapitta.com.

Religious Education Dear St. Mary’s Family, Congratulations to our Communicants who received First Eucharist last weekend. Given the blessing of our large parish community, we celebrated the sacrament at both a morning and afternoon Mass. Seeing the children receive the Body and Blood of Christ for the first time brings great joy to us all.

We are so grateful to all those who helped with coordinating the beautiful liturgy, especially our Grade 2 teachers, catechists and parish families.

We pray that our First Communicants, and those receiving the sacrament on May 14th, will continue to grow in love for Jesus as they receive Him in the Eucharist at Sunday Mass.

Blessings, Mrs. Granieri

RCIA and Adult Faith Formation RCIA Group Studies Catholic Social Teaching The RCIA group will study and discuss the role of Catholics in following the Church’s teachings on Social Justice. The church’s social message comes from the understanding that each person is created in God’s image, and what ever their station of life, is a child of God who should have a life of dignity which includes the basic needs of food, clothing, shelter and an income that can support the family.

Catholics are called to share their gifts and support the common good of all.

Sister Teresa can be contacted about our RCIA and other Adult Faith Formation programs at 516-627-0385, ext. 1010.

Her office hours are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday between 10:00AM and 4:00PM and other times by appointment.

from the Fr. William A. Daly Columbiettes Thank you to all the parishioners who made the Columbiettes’ Spa Basket Raffle a big success.

Your outpouring of support and generosity is truly appreciated. Congratulations to the six winners and we hope you enjoy all the spa goodies!

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First Time Eileen Gaffney and James Patterson St. Mary, St. Michael, Manhasset, NY Alvaston, UK Second Time Sarah Lynch and Michael Dombrowski St. Mary, Holy Spirit, Manhasset, NY Keene, NH

Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament An Adoration Prayer I adore Thee, O Jesus, God of Love, truly present in the Most Holy Sacrament. I adore Thee, Who has come to Thine own, but was not received by them. I adore Thee, Whom the majority of mankind reject and despise. I adore Thee, Whom the impious incessantly offend by their sacrileges and blasphemies. I adore Thee, Who art grieved by the coldness and indifference even of a vast number of Christians. I adore Thee, O Infinite Goodness, Who hast wrought so many miracles in order to reveal Thy love to us. I adore Thee with all the angels and saints and with those chosen souls that are now already the blessed of Thy Father and are all aglow with burning love for Thee. I adore Thee with all Thy friends, O Jesus! With them I prostrate myself at the foot of the altar, to offer Thee my most profound homage, to receive Thy Divine Inspiration, and to implore Thy grace. Oh, how good it is for me to be here with Thee! How sweet to hear the Voice of my Beloved! O Victim of Divine Love!

A piercing cry breaks forth from Thy Heart here on the altar, as once it did on Calvary; it is the cry of Love: “I thirst,” Thou callest to Thy children, “I thirst for your love! Come, all you whom I love as My Father has loved Me; come and quench the thirst that consumes Me!”

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

Lord Jesus, behold I come. My heart is small, but it is all Thine own. Thou art a prisoner in our Tabernacles, Thou, the Lord of Lords! And love it is that holds Thee here as such!

Thou leavest the Tabernacle only to come to us, to unite Thyself with the faithful soul and allow Thy Divine Love to reign in her. O King of Love! Come, live, reign in me. I want no other law but the law of Thy Love. No, no, I henceforth desire to know naught, neither of the world, nor of what is in it, nor of myself. Thy Love alone shall rule in me eternally.

O Jesus, grant me this grace! Break all my fetters, strip me of all that is not Thyself, in order that Thy Love may be my life here below and my happiness and delight in eternity. Amen.

Children’s Liturgy of the Word is Returning to St. Mary’s at the Sunday 9:00 AM Mass The opening date will be announced shortly After the Opening Prayer, children will be dismissed from the church with a blessing by the priest, proceed to the chapel for the Sunday Readings and a short reflection on the Gospel, all on a level that children can understand. They are returned to the church at the beginning of the Creed. There is no age limit and no registration required.

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

Attention: Catechists! We need more people to become prayer leaders for Children’s Liturgy of the Word. Materials and training are provided and another adult is always present at the service. If interested, please contact Jane Clifford at bulletin@stmary.ws.

The Fourth Sunday of Easter | May 8, 2022

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, 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.

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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.

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