Page 1 SACRAMENT OF PENANCE Saturdays: Msgr. Ryan Hall -3:45 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. Eves of Holy Days: Msgr. Ryan Hall - 3:45 to 4:45 p.m. First Friday: Church - 5:45 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. First Saturday: Church - 7:45 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. Also by appointment SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY The Church provides certain times and preparation for weddings. Please contact the Rectory at least six months in advance to begin the process. REGISTRATION Every family and person within the parish is encouraged to register with the Parish. SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Celebrated on the 2nd Sunday of the month at 1:30 p.m. In July and August Baptism will be celebrated at 12:30 p.m. A required Baptism preparation meeting for parents meets on the first Monday of the month at 8:00 p.m. Godparents are welcome. Please register in advance for the class and Baptism. Godparent Pre-Requisites: Godparents must be practicing Catholics in good standing, 16 years of age or older, Baptized and Confirmed Catholic. ON BECOMING A CATHOLIC Those seeking information about the Catholic Faith are invited to contact Fr. McCartney at the Rectory at 621-2222. CARE OF THE SICK Please notify the Rectory and Human Concerns Ministries if there is anyone seriously ill so that we can provide spiritual care. PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK Josephine Banno Kathleen Capuano Joseph Carbonaro Barbara Coe Rebekah Cole Kevin Cronin Paul Cronin Linda De Stio John Paul DiNonno Eric DuBois Anthony Ferro Joseph Galea Tony Grau Julia Green Nicole Green Christine Kenney Jong Sung Kim Douglas Knehr Anne Krukowski Frank Krukowski Richard Malon Jonathan Mannina Stuey Manzione Tom McCormack Brendan Miles Dieter Nagel Victoria Oxer Linda Petronella Jenna Reggio Trevor Rogers Anna Sambucci Charles Strecker Clotida Vecchione Jacqueline Verde Joseph Williams Anne Wright Mary Wybaillie THE MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK Sunday, December 30: THE HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY AND JOSEPH 7:30 a.m. Stella Grochowski by the Nadel Family 9:00 a.m. People of the Parish 11:00 a.m. Henry Metzger by Robert & Allison Tucholski 12:15 p.m. John J. Cirello, Jr. by Janine Roberti Monday, December 31: Seventh Day within the Octave of the Nativity of the Lord 9:00 a.m. Salvatore & Angelica Barone by Diana Barone 5:00 p.m. For the Intentions of Msgr. Richard Bauhoff Tuesday, January 1: The Octave Day of the Nativity of the Lord, Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God 7:30 a.m. Mrs. Nevador F. Bell by Jean Stavola 9:00 a.m. Michael Camardi by the Govoni Family 11:00 a.m. People of the Parish Wednesday, January 2: Saints Basil the Great & Gregory Nazianzen, Bishops and Doctors of the Church 9:00 a.m. Joseph McCleary, Sr. by Alice & Chris Gunther Thursday, January 3: Christmas Weekday 9:00 a.m. Robert Weppler-Birthday by his Wife, Debbie Friday, January 4: FIRST FRIDAY; Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, Religious 9:00 a.m. Thomas Maniscalco by his Children Saturday, January 5: FIRST SATURDAY; Saint John Neumann, Bishop 9:00 a.m. Salvatore & Angelica Barone by Diana Barone 5:00 p.m. Sr. Eileen Shanahan & Sr. Agatha Shanahan by Family In Thanksgiving and for the Intentions of Dr. Rodolfo Magpantany Sunday, January 6: THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD 7:30 a.m. People of the Parish 9:00 a.m. Hank Meier by the Robertson Family 11:00 a.m. Joan L. Meade by Gen & Jonna Stephen Yadvish by the Sluka Family 12:15 p.m. Special Intention
Page 2 READINGS FOR SUNDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2018 THE HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY AND JOSEPH First Reading: 1 Samuel 1:20-22, 24-28 Second Reading: 1 John 3:1-2, 21, 24 Gospel: Luke 2:41-52 FOCUS: Let us strive to imitate the Holy Family s mutual love and concern for one another. By being born into a human family, the eternal Son of God has blessed every family, and so made marriage and family a pathway to holiness and eternal life. In the face of God s ever-flowing generosity, highlighted for us today in the blessing of family life, we become aware of our human shortcomings and our need for God s mercy and love. LITURGY OF THE WORD: Today we hear about the birth of Samuel and how his mother gives thanks in the Temple and dedicates her son to the Lord. John, in his letter, highlights our dignity and destiny we are God s children now and are commanded to love one another. The Gospel from Luke relates the story of Jesus at the age of twelve remaining in the Temple after his family had departed, and the subsequent worry and searching for him that his parents experienced. Readings for next week, January 6, The Epiphany of the Lord: Isaiah 60-1-6; Ephesians 3:2-3a, 5-6; Matthew 2:1-12 From Liturgical Commission Publishing, Lansing, MI FOSTERING STEWARDSHIP AS A WAY OF LIFE PARISH SACRIFICIAL GIVING The first reading today provides a challenging guideline for the good stewardship of our family relationships. How do I measure up? Parish Sacrificial Giving Summary Thank you for your continued sacrificial gifts to St. Mary s. Sunday Offertory ~ December 15/16 $8,142.00* Same Week Last Year $9,251.00* Mass Attendance for December 15/16 947 Same Week Last Year 893 * Does not include Faith Direct Offertory and attendance information for December 22/23 and for Christmas was not available as of the printing deadline. Lumen Christi Missal Sat 5:00 Celebrants for the Weekend of January 5/6 Celebrants* Fr. McCartney Lectors P. Kirk Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion E. Monteserrato R. Monteserrato Altar Servers Schedule Weekend of December 29/30 2018 The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph Readings: Missal, p. 63 The Ordinary of the Mass begins on Page 804 Sun. 7:30 Fr. McCartney J. Dussel 9:00 R. McCartney J. Damiano D. Dawson P. Doran 11:00 Fr. Lauder S. Chin T. Naughton not available as of printing NEW YEAR S EVE AND NEW YEAR S DAY 12:15 Fr. Lauder M.G. Donaldson * Subject to last minute changes. L. Nassiri Volunteer deadline. In observance of New Year s Day, the Rectory Office will be closed on Monday, December 31 st, 2018, and Tuesday, January 1 st, 2019.
Page 3 SOLEMNITY OF MARY, HOLY MOTHER OF GOD TUESDAY, JANUARY 1 ST,, 2019 Tuesday, January 1 st, is the Solemnity of Mary, Holy Mother of God. It is a Holy Day of Obligation. The Mass schedule is as follows: Monday, December 31, 2018 5:00 p.m. - Msgr Ryan Hall Tuesday, January 1, 2019 7:30 a.m. - Church 9:00 a.m. - Church 11:00 a.m. - Church FIRST FRIDAY, January 4, 2019 Mass at 9:00 a.m. in the Church, followed by the Novena to the Sacred Heart and the Stations of the Cross Confessions from 5:45 p.m, to 6:45 p.m., in the Church Eucharistic Holy Hour with Exposition and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the Church FIRST SATURDAY, January 5, 2019 FIRST FRIDAY AND FIRST SATURDAY MASSES Confessions in the Church from 7:45 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. Mass at 9:00 a.m. in honor of the Blessed Mother Following Mass, recitation of the Holy Rosary, followed by a meditation, and concluding with the Litany of Loreto 2019 Religious Calendars Thanks to the generosity of Joe Velotti and the Roslyn Heights Funeral Home, Religious Calendars for 2019 are available in the Church and Msgr. Ryan Hall. We are grateful to them for their generous donation of these beautiful calendars. RECTORY OFFICE HOURS Monday - Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Friday 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. The Office is closed on Saturday and Sunday
Page 4 2018 Christmas Pageant Our thanks to Mrs. Combs, Mrs. Morrone, Mrs. Ptarcinski and Mrs. Vollano and their Second Grade Religious Education Classes for a delightful Christmas Pageant.
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Page 8 A PRAYER FOR THE NEW YEAR God, thank you for a new year. May everyone in our family be willing to begin anew with a clean slate. We know that you are always ready to forgive us. Help us to be willing to forgive ourselves and to forgive one another. As we begin a new year, remind us of our truest values and our deepest desires. Help us to live in the goodness that comes from doing what you want us to do. Help us to put aside anxiety about the future and the past, so that we might live in peace with you now, one day at a time. Amen
Page 9 Fr. Lauder Presents The Catholic Novel & Friday Night Film Festival The Catholic Novel Series - Rev. Robert Lauder in collaboration with The Office of Faith Formation will present the Catholic Novel series for the Spring of 2019. The series will begin on Monday, March 11 th at 7:30 p.m. at the Immaculate Conception Center in Douglaston. The cost of the series is $40. Friday Night Film Festival - Fr. Lauder and The Secretariat for Evangelization and Catechesis present: 56 th Friday Film Festival beginning on Friday, February 22, 2019 at 7:30 p.m. at the Immaculate Conception Center in Douglaston. The cost is $25 for the series or $6 for a single film. For further information on the Catholic Novel Series call (718) 281-9544 or the Friday Night Film Festival call (718) 281-9582. Flyers containing additional information and registration forms are available in the back of the Church and Msgr. Ryan Hall. COURTESY ANNOUNCEMENTS TELEVISED MASS FOR THE HOMEBOUND - Each week through television, Passionist Communications brings The Sunday Mass to the sick and homebound. It can be seen in the New York area (Long Island) on WLNY - Ch. 10 or 55 at 9:00 AM on Sunday; WNYW - Ch. 5 at 5:30 AM on Sunday. Closed captioning is available for each Mass. In addition to this Mass schedule The Sunday Mass is now airing on ABC from 6:30 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. each Sunday morning. For information consult the website at www.thesundaymass.org. EUCHARISTIC RETREAT DAY - Join the Missionaries of The Most Holy Eucharist for a Eucharistic Retreat Day on Sunday, January 13, 2019 from 8 am-5 pm at the Seminary of the Immaculate Conception in Huntington. The day includes hot breakfast & lunch, Rosary, Spiritual Meditations, Holy Mass, Confession, Eucharistic Adoration & Benediction. Please register in advance to assist the Seminary staff in planning for this event. Please e- mail MostHolyEucharist@gmail.com or call 631-896- 0870. The fee for the day is $35 (check made payable to the Seminary or cash) for our use of the Seminary and provided meals. Please bring this with you on the day of the retreat. CHURCH HANDICAPPED RAMP There is a ramp for handicapped access at the Church. It can be found off the parking lot, and goes around to the back of the building. We encourage you to use it if you have difficulty with the front steps. REMEMBERING THOSE WHO SERVE Lord, hold these men and women in your loving hands and protect them as they protect us and bless them for their selfforgetting acts. We pray for peace in our world and an end to war. Amen. CAPT Brendan Echausse COL Daniel Friend PV1 Joseph M. Friend LT Christian R. Foschi PFC Steven Hyyti CAPT David Jacobs SK1 John D. Klick PFC Michael P. Lanciki CAPT Eric W. Lipp LCpl Caitlin Lyons LT Dennis Mackin Cpl Tommy Mozer SGT Julio Ortiz II LCpl Jonathan Peres SSGT Jonathan Porto PVT Michael Starczewski SPC Luke Whitting RCT Jordan J. Williams
Page 10 Dear Padre & Membership PARISH REGISTRATION REQUEST I/we would like to register in the parish of St. Mary s. Please send me a Parish Census to complete so I can become a parishioner of St. Mary s. Please send my Census to: NAME: ADDRESS: PHONE: Please return to the Rectory Office or place in the collection basket.