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 THE MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK Sunday, May 13: SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER 7:30 a.m. Mother s Day Novena 11:00 a.m. People of the Parish 12:15 p.m. Mother s Day Novena Monday, May 14: Saint Matthias, Apostle Tuesday, May 15: Easter Weekday Wednesday, May 16: Easter Weekday Thursday, May 17: Easter Weekday Friday, May 18: Easter Weekday Saturday: May 19: Easter Weekday Sunday, May 20: PENTECOST SUNDAY 7:30 a.m. People of the Parish 9:00 a.m. James H. Laidler - 1 st Anniversary by the Lau Family 11:00 a.m. Alfred Anuszewski by Anne Davis Mario Fischetti, Sr., 2 nd Anniversary by His Loving Family Joyce Saladino by Ruth Carlino John, Edna & Richard Serringer by Lynn Reilly & Family 12:15 p.m. Helen & James O Hara by Dolores & Richard O Hara Baby Jack Josephine Banno John Bertrand Kathleen Capuano Joseph Carbonaro Barbara Coe Rebekah Cole Kevin Cronin Paul Cronin John Paul DiNonno Anthony Ferro Natalie Finamore Tony Grau Julia Green Christine Kenney Douglas Knehr Anne Krukowski Frank Krukowski Mary Loftus Richard Malon Jonathan Mannina Tom McCormack Brendan Miles Dieter Nagel Victoria Oxer Jenna Reggio Trevor Rogers Anna Sambucci Vincent Scalavino Charles Strecker Clotida Vecchione Jacqueline Verde Joseph Williams Anne Wright Mary Wybaillie III I WEDDING BANNS John Tirey Stallings, Our Lady of Good Counsel, Plymouth, MI and Colleen Quinn McCartney, St. Mary s, Roslyn, NY Brendon Patrick Tibbals, St. Mary s Roslyn, NY and Morgan Taylor Bonara, Our Lady of Lourdes, Malverne, NY
Page 2 READINGS FOR SUNDAY, MAY 13, 2018 SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER First Reading: Acts 1:15-17, 20a, 20c-26 Second Reading: 1 John 4:11-16 Gospel: John 17:11b-19 FOCUS: Holy Father, keep them in your name. In today s Gospel, Jesus prays for his disciples as they go out into the world that they be protected and unified, and filled with his joy. Our heavenly Father wishes the same for us as we face each day striving to be his faithful disciples. LITURGY OF THE WORD: In the reading from Acts, we learn that the first order of business after the Ascension is for the Apostles to pick a replacement for Judas; Matthias is chosen. In our second reading, John reminds us that if we love one another, God remains in us. Jesus farewell prayer in the Gospel before his impending death is for his disciples to be one as he and the Father are one. Readings for next week, May 20, Pentecost Sunday: Acts 2:1-11; 1 Corinthians 12:3b-7, 12-13 or Galatians 5:16-25; John 20:19-23 or John 15:26-26; 16:12-15 FOSTERING STEWARDSHIP AS A WAY OF LIFE PARISH SACRIFICIAL GIVING Jesus is the perfect steward - watching carefully over all who had been entrusted to Him by the Father and then sending them all out into the world in service. May I similarly protect and wisely use the gifts entrusted to me! Parish Sacrificial Giving Summary Thank you for your continued sacrificial gifts to St. Mary s. Sunday Offertory ~ May 5/6 $7,798.00* Same Sunday Last Year $8,859.00* Mass Attendance for May 5/6 814 Same Sunday Last Year 882 Easter Sunday Offertory to date $37,577.00** Easter Sunday Last Year $35,094.00** *Does not include Faith Direct **Includes Faith Direct From Liturgical Commission Publishing, Lansing, MI Celebrants for the Weekend of May 19/20 Celebrants* Lectors Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion Altar Servers Lumen Christi Missal Weekend of May 12/13, 2018 Sixth Sunday of Easter -Year B Readings: Missal, p. 306 Sat 5:00 Fr. McCartney P. Ditrano D. Ditrano Volunteer N. Ditrano G. Green The Ordinary of the Mass begins on Page 804 Sun. 7:30 Fr. McCartney R. Botensten 9:00 Fr. McCartney C. D Souza C. Dellavecchia A. Lafaire E. Guevara 11:00 Fr. Lauder S. Tansiongco D. Tansiongco J.T. Canton COMMUNICATIONS COLLECTION 12:15 Fr. Lauder M.G. Donaldson Volunteers Needed The annual Diocesan Communications collection will be taken up at all the Masses this weekend. * Subject to last minute changes.
Page 3 My dear people of St. Mary s: THE PASTOR S PAGE On this Sunday as we honor all of our mothers, living and deceased, we especially think of Our Blessed Mother. The Church has traditionally dedicated the entire month of May to her honor. We begin the month with the Feast of her spouse, St. Joseph the Worker, on May 1 st. In the middle of the month we celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Fatima, on May 13 th. And we close the month with the Feast of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary on May 31 st. The Solemnity of Pentecost, the feast we celebrate next Sunday, recalls the 50 th day following the Resurrection, when the Holy Spirit descended upon the Blessed Mother, the Apostles, and other disciples gather together in the upper room in prayer. From Ascension Thursday they had been told to pray and await the coming of the Holy Spirit. They spent nine days in prayer. This is where we get the Catholic tradition of praying a Novena, spending nine days in prayer for a specific intention. On this Mother s Day, near the Feast of Pentecost, I would like to share with you a special novena, recommended by a famous mother to all the world: St. Teresa of Calcutta. Mother Teresa and her sisters, the Missionaries of Charity, often prayed novenas for various intentions. But what about those times when circumstances demand an answer right away, and nine days is simply too long to wait? Well, St. Teresa had a remedy for that. She would pray what she called a Flying Novena to the Blessed Mother using the prayer called the Memorare (Latin for the first word of the prayer, Remember): Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, or sought thy intercession was left unaided. Inspired with this confidence, I fly unto thee, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother. To thee I come, before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in thy clemency hear and answer me. Amen. St. Teresa s Flying Novena consisted of reciting the Memorare ten times in a row. Why not nine, you may ask, if it is a novena? Well, St. Teresa had such trust in the Blessed Mother, and was so confident of the prayer being answered, that she always added an extra Memorare in thanksgiving for the favor she was sure she would receive. Father Brian Kolodiejchuk, the postulator for the cause of Mother Teresa s canonization, explained that she taught: Get into that habit of calling on her (Mary). She interceded at the wedding feast, there was no wine. She was so sure that [Jesus] will do what she asks him. She is mediatrix of all graces. She is always there with us. Msgr. Leo Maasburg, her friend and spiritual advisor, explained: Mother Teresa used this prayer constantly: for petitions for the cure of a sick child, before important discussions or when passports went missing, to request heavenly aid when the fuel supply was running short on a night-time mission and the destination was still far away in the darkness. The [Flying] Novena had one thing in common with nine-day and even nine-month novenas: confident pleading for heavenly assistance, as the apostles did for nine days in the upper room with Mary, the mother of Jesus, and the women (Acts 1:14) while waiting for the promised help from the Holy Spirit. The Missionaries of Charity Sisters state that they still use the Flying Novena for all types of spiritual needs from the simplest things such as getting out of traffic when they are late or finding something lost, to serious life and death things for the poor people they serve. Father Kolodiejchuk explained: The Memorare is a prayer that effectively expressed Mother Teresa s trust in the power of Mary s intercession as the mediatrix of all graces. It flowed from the love and confidence she had in Mary and was a simple way to present her petitions to her. The speedy response she received inspired her with ever greater confidence to have recourse to Mary with the words of the Memorare. And so, on this Mothers Day, when we honor all of our mothers, I recommend to you from St. Teresa of Calcutta, one of the great mothers of history, to have recourse to this special prayer, the Flying Novena. She knew and believed in its power, because it is directed to Our Lady as a mother. And our Heavenly Mother is always attentive to the needs of her children. Fr. McCartney
OUR NEXT BOOK DISCUSSION TITLE IS. Angels (and Demons): What Do We Really Know About Them? by Dr. Peter Kreeft. This book is published by Ignatius Press. Page 4 In response to actual questions many people have asked him about angels and demons, well-known author and philosophy professor Peter Kreeft separates fact from fantasy and myth from reality as he answers 100 common questions about these spiritual beings. Based on a very popular college course he teaches on this subject, this book responds to the incredible amount of interest in angelic beings and attempts to clear up some of the misinformation abounding in the numerous books today on what we know about these mysterious spirits. Drawing on the Bible, traditional Church teachings and St. Thomas Aquinas, Kreeft gives straight, clear answers to the perennial and philosophical questions asked about angels and demons throughout time. In his typical lucid, profound and sometimes humorous stile, Kreeft answers such questions as What are angels made of, How do angels communicate with God, How do angels communicate with us, Do demons, or devils, or evil spirits really exist? and many more. Discussion roundtables will be held on Monday, June 4 th at 1:00 p.m. in the Lower Church and 7:30 p.m. in the Hall, and on Monday June 11 th, again at 1:00 p.m. in the Lower Church and 7:30 p.m. in the Hall. Books are available at the Rectory at a cost of $14 each. Please call the Rectory at 621-2222 to register. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Registration is under way for St. Mary s 2018/19 Religious Education Program for all children who will start first grade in September and all new families to our parish. Please call the Religious Education office at 516-621- 6798 for an appointment to register your child for the program. A copy of your child s Baptismal certificate is needed at registration. 2018 CATHOLIC MINISTRIES APPEAL St. Mary s Parish Assessed Goal $56,400.00 Amount Raised to Date $59,985.00 Numbers of Gifts and/or Pledges 152 Percentage of Goal 106.4% 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 self-forgetting acts. We pray for peace in our world and an end to war. Amen. 1LT 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 Cpl 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 5 CDs TO KEEP THOSE DIVINE MERCY GRACES FLOWING! Our CDs of the Week are for this beautiful season of Divine Mercy, to bring it into your home and daily prayer life: The Saving Power of Divine Mercy, by Fr. Jason Brooks, LC. To help us avail ourselves of Christ's Divine Mercy, Fr. Brooks focuses on what we know of Jesus Mercy, our response to his love, how we can become merciful to others, and how to become apostles of mercy. The CD is ended by a recitation of the divine Mercy Chaplet by Irish Tenor Mark Forrest. The Miracle of Divine Mercy - beautifully sung and set to original music by award-winning singer and songwriter Kitty Cleveland. This CD features the Chaplet set to music written and sung by her with a children s choir, as well as 4 songs from a selection of her CDs. A bonus segment from Kitty s stirring testimony follows. ONLY 25 COPIES OF EACH CD ARE AVAILABLE, so please get your copies before they re gone! Only $4 per CD. 2018/19 300 CLUB WINNERS Second Drawing April, 2018 1 st Prize $200 #646 Pauline Murray 2 nd Prize $100 #932 Friend of St. Mary s* 3 rd Prize $75 #626 Lily and Bob Boeshore 4 th Prize $50 #226 Anne and David Knehr 5 th Prize $25 #951 Mary and Gus Nuzzolese Congratulations to all! *This 300 Club member directed any winnings be given to the St. Mary s Human Concerns Center to feed the poor. The Catholic Church s Relationship to Other Christians What does the Catholic Church believe and profess? What do other Christians believe? What separates us? What do we share in common? What has the potential to unite us? Our Lady of Fatima Parish Center Manorhaven Blvd. Port Washington Rev. Walter F. Kedjierski, Ed.D, Ph.D. Vice-Rector, Seminary of the Immaculate Conception, Director of the Office of Ecumenical and Inter-Religious Affairs and Director of Diaconate Formation for the Diocese of Rockville Centre Wednesday, May 23 rd 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. ------------------------------------------------ If you plan to attend, please RSVP to: Deacon Art Candido or Jane Candido 516 883-8032 or artcandido@cs.com Light Refreshments will be served
Page 6 ST. MARY S CHURCH INVITES SENIORS TO A LUNCHEON!! WEDNESDAY, MAY 23 rd, 2018 12:00 NOON - 2:00 PM AT ST. MARY S LOWER CHURCH 110 BRYANT AVENUE, ROSLYN If you plan to attend, please return this form to the Rectory or put it in the collection basket. Or you can call the Human Concerns Office at 626-1097. Please RSVP by Friday, May 18 th. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ST MARY S SENIOR LUNCHEON NAME TELEPHONE # # OF PEOPLE ATTENDING
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Page 8 Sisters of St. Dominic of Amityville 17 th Annual Beauty of the Spirit Luncheon For the Benefit of Our Elderly Sisters Friday, June 29, 2018 Crest Hollow Country Club, Woodbury, NY Each year our luncheon celebrates the beauty of the spirit of women -- their strength, compassion, and wisdom. Our guests enjoy fantastic auctions and raffles, as well as an inspirational lecture from a Sister keynote speaker. This year s event will be emceed by News 12 Long Island Anchor and Journalist, Carol Silva. Proceeds from the event benefit our retired Sisters -- the beautiful and dedicated women who have spent their entire lives serving the tri-state area and beyond; now it is our turn to care for them. SHRINE OF OUR LADY OF THE ISLAND FATIMA DAY Sunday, May 13, 2018 Fr. Roy Tvrdik, SMM 10:00 a.m. Procession & Prayer 11:30 a.m. Mass at the Rock* 1:30 p.m. Presentation 3:00 p.m. Holy Hour *weather permitting The Shrine of Our Lady of the Island 258 Eastport Manor Road Manorville, NY 11949 631 325-0661 shrineoffice@optonline.net www.ourladyoftheisland.com
Page 9 HEALING MASS Tuesday, May 15 at 7:00 p.m. St. Anastasia Church 45-14 245 th Street, Douglaston 718 631-4454 Each month Fr. Augustine Fernando, who has assisted us here at St. Mary s, celebrates a Healing Mass at St. Anastasia s Church in Douglaston. The Mass is preceded by the recitation of the Rosary and followed by prayer. Come and experience the outpouring of the Holy Spirit, the presence, healing touch and power of our Lord Jesus Christ and the intercession of Mary the Mother of God and our mother. All are welcome! A New Living Option for Independent Seniors Harvest Houses, Residences for Independent Seniors Syosset, NY and Floral Park, NY Harvest House--a very special place for you! Harvest House - a positive housing option for independent seniors. Home for eight (65+) who choose the fullness of living in companionship, enjoying nutritious meals, private bedroom, common living space to be with friends, share ideas, stories, good times. Enjoy the spirit of a happy home, a secure environment minus the burden of managing a home or apartment and it is affordable! for information call: Sister Jeanne A. Brendel, O.P. 516 496-9796. FATHER LAUDER S LECTURES Fr. Lauder has a new series of eight 15-minute lectures on the Catholic Novel. They were shown during April on NetNY.TV, and are now available on YouTube. There are now a total of 24 of Fr. Lauder s lectures available for viewing on YouTube. 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. KELLENBERG MEMORIAL REUNIONS - All members of Kellenberg Memorial s classes of 1998, 2003, 2008, and 2013 are invited to return to campus on Saturday, June 23, 2018, to celebrate their 20, 15, 10 and 5-year reunions (respectively). Whether you return frequently for alumni events or haven t been back since graduation, we would love to see you! Come catch up with old teachers and classmates, see all the facility enhancements around campus, and, of course, try to find your old locker. The evening will begin with Mass at 6 PM., followed by private cocktail parties for each class from 7-10 PM. For more information or to register online, please visit www.kellenberg.org/reunion. If you have any questions, please contact Director of alumni, Mr. Thomas Hugggard at MrHuggard@kellenberg.org or 516 292-0200 x 375. SAT PREPARATION COURSE - Our Lady of Mercy Academy will offer a summer SAT course to prepare for the August 25, 2018 test. Classes will be held July 16-19 and July 23-26 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., for a total of 16 hours at a cost of $650. The instructor, Ms. Jane Evans, has been conducing SAT courses for 15 years at Our Lady of Mercy. For more information or to register, please contact Mrs. Theresa Mehern at 516 921-1047, ext. 110. OUR LADY OF MERCY ACADEMY 2018 SUMMER CAMPS AND COURSES 815 Convent Road Syosset, NY Basketball * Cross Country * Introduction to Coding Dance * Lacrosse * Soccer * Science Research Course Softball * Summer Theatre Workshop * Tennis Volleyball For information and brochure: 516 921-1756 or www.olma.org
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.