Church of Saint Mary Parish Bulletin July 20, 2025
Parish Mission Statement
We, the community of Saint Mary’s, Manhasset, building on our rich heritage of Catholic faith and tradition, center ourselves in the Eucharist and honor God in proclaiming the Good News of Jesus Christ.
Guided by the Holy Spirit, we seek to be the presence of Christ through our liturgical, educational and social ministries. We dedicate our time, talent and treasure to the service of all as we build the kingdom of God in our world. We commit to this mission in the name of Jesus Christ.
Church of Saint Mary
1300 Northern Boulevard
Manhasset, New York 11030 (516) 627-0385
Fax (516) 627-6070
www.saintmarysmanhasset.org
Schedule of Masses
Tursday 7:00 AM (when school is in session)
Monday–Friday 9:00 AM
Saturday 9:00 AM, 5:00 PM
Sunday 7:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 10:30 AM, 12:00 Noon
Sacrament of Penance
Saturdays from 4:00-4:45 PM and by appointment. Please call 627-0385.
Anointing of the Sick Te Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick is celebrated in the Chapel on the second Sunday of the month following the 10:30 AM Mass. If you are unable to come to Church, please call the Parish Ofce to make arrangements for Anointing or to receive the Eucharist.
Parish Ofce
627-0385 | Fax 627-6070
Monday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday - Friday 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday - (phone only) 10:00 AM–1:30 PM
Sunday 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM
E-mail: information@stmary.ws
Good Samaritan House
365-2705
Monday-Wednesday-Tursday 11:00 AM-3:00 PM
E-mail: kkosciusko@stmary.ws
St. Vincent de Paul Society: svdp@stmary.ws
Religious Education
627-4028
Monday 12:00 Noon-8:00 PM
Wednesday 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Tuesday and Tursday 9:00 AM–6:00 PM
Closed on Friday
PARISH DIRECTORY
Pastoral Staf
Rev. Msgr. Tomas More Coogan Pastor 627-0385 | ext. 1004 tcoogan@saintmarysmanhasset.org
Te Schools of Saint Mary Nursery through 12th Grade
Norma Ragalli Staford Director of Admissions 627-2711 | ext 1084 nstaford@stmary.ws
Eileen M. Symmons ’82, ’86 Director of Communications 627-2711 esymmons@stmary.ws
Kiera Gmelich Walsh Director of Alumni and Parent Relations 627-2711 | ext. 1162 kwalsh@stmary.ws
Sarah de Venoge Grifn ’02, ’06 Liaison for School Relations sgrifn@saintmarysmanhasset.org
St. Mary’s Elementary and Middle Schools 627-0184 www.stmary11030.org
Teresa A. Kemp Principal tkemp@stmary11030.org
St. Mary’s High School 627-2711 www.saintmaryshs.org
Gerard J. Buckley Principal gbuckley@saintmaryshs.org
Readings and Questions for Faith Sharing on the Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Reading I: Genesis 18:20-32
“Please, let not my Lord grow angry if I speak up this last time. What if there are at least ten there?”
Reading II: Colossians 2:12-14
He also removed it from our midst, nailing it to the cross.
Gospel: Luke 11:1-13
“And I tell you, ask and you will receive.”
Question for Adults:
When I pray to ask God for something, am I ready to place all my trust in Him?
Question for Children:
Do I pray the Our Father that Jesus taught us?
Dear parishioners,
“Martha, Martha, you are anxious and worried about many things. Tere is need of only one thing. Mary has chosen the better part and it will not be taken from her.” (Luke 10:41-42)
One lesson from the Gospel of this Sunday is that it is important to acknowledge and appreciate the good things God is doing in the here and now.
Part of the mission of our parish is its commitment to education. Saint Mary enjoys an almost unique privilege of being able to educate and evangelize not just our own young people, but also those of many diferent communities, counties, and boroughs throughout the city and Long Island.
Our Saint Mary High School, in order to be competitive, ofers an athletic program in addition to its instructional, emotional, and spiritual formation programs.
A few decades back, our sports were greatly aided by parishioner Bud Denihan who donated our playing felds. Tose felds were later enhanced when Anthony Bonomo, father of a Saint Mary High School student, modernized them with a gift of artifcial turf.
As your eyes could tell you, that original turf has outlived its usefulness. Replacing it is very costly.
Upon my arrival here, I discovered that our High School Principal, Mr. Buckley, had assembled a group of interested alumni and parishioners who have used their business acumen as well as their personal generosity to make this daunting task a reality. If all goes well, next year’s Gaels will be competing on a restored Denihan Field!
I feel very proud of the legacy we have in raising up faithful young people in our larger region. Te goodness that has made this summer work possible tells me that our parishioners share that pride.
With the help of this new sporting feld, Saint Mary’s High School will be in a great position to continue its mission into the future.
With you, in the service of Jesus through Mary, Fr. Tom
J Stewards of God’s Gifts
“He who does justice will live in the presence of the Lord.”
Living Stewardship ~ Pillar of Service: As Catholics we are called to serve others. Identify some people in your neighborhood or family that you can serve this week.
Te collection for Sunday, July 13, 2025 amounted to $22,498.00.
Te collection for Sunday, July 14, 2024 amounted to $22,114.00.
Te collection for Sunday, July 6, 2025 amounted to $20,402.00.
Te collection for Sunday, July 7, 2024 amounted to $21,551.00.
Have you enrolled yet? Visit www.faithdirect.net. Our parish code is NY281.
We Care for Our Parish Community
Baptism
We celebrate Baptism at 1:30 PM on the second Sunday of the month and at 12:30 PM on the fourth Saturday of the month as scheduled. Please call the Parish Ofce at least one month in advance to see if a date is available and to arrange to fll out pre-baptismal paperwork. New parents are required to attend a Baptism preparation session held once every month. Tose chosen as sponsors for Baptism should lead lives in harmony with the Catholic faith and the role of Godparent.”
Marriage
At least six months before you plan to be married and before you make arrangements for the reception, please make an appointment with one of the priests to begin the necessary preparations.
Children’s Education
Saint Mary’s Elementary School ofers excellent education in the spirit of the Gospel from grades N, Pre-K to Eighth grade. For information call 627-0184.
Empowering Character, Innovation and Leadership in our students, Saint Mary’s High School is a dynamic, contemporary, Catholic value-centered school, combining a commitment to academic excellence and educational innovation, with a passion for learning, and an emphasis on moral character development through the pursuit of truth and discovered in faith and reason. For information call 627-2711.
The Religious Education Program provides excellent formation in the Catholic Faith for children in public or private schools. Preparation for First Holy Communion and Confrmation requires two years. Classes are held at St. Mary’s for Grades 1 through 5 on Tuesdays and Tursdays
4:30-5:30 PM. Classes also meet on Sundays from 9:3010:20 AM for Grades 1 through 8 and on Mondays from 7:00-8:00 PM for Grades 6, 7 and 8. We also ofer the option of an online home program for Grades 1 through 7. For information about Grades 1-8 call 627-4028 or email Mrs. Marie Granieri at releddirector@stmary.ws.
Parish Social Ministry
We care for our sisters and brothers through our Parish Social Ministry and Food Pantry. For information call 365-2705.
Respect Life Ministry
We strive to help build a civilization of love and life that upholds the dignity and inviolability of all innocent human life, seeks objective moral Truth, embraces the value of redemptive sufering, and yearns for the fullness of life in eternal communion with God the Creator. For more information, email RespectLife@StMary.ws.
New Parishioners
We welcome new members to the Catholic Church and to Saint Mary’s Parish. If you are new in the area or interested in learning more about the Catholic faith, please call the Parish Ofce.
Opportunities For Prayer
Te Church is open Monday to Friday until 8:45 PM, on Saturday until the end of the 5:00 PM Mass, and on Sunday until 6:00 PM. Te Miraculous Medal Novena is said each Monday following the 9:00 AM Mass. Monday to Saturday the Rosary is said following the 9:00 AM Mass. Eucharistic Adoration is held every Monday from 3:00 to 5:00 PM in the Chapel. On First Saturdays, the Scriptural Rosary is recited following the 9:00 AM Mass.
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Masses and Special Intentions
Donna Chesney
Mason
Gabriel & Frances Romeo
Cole Marguglio
Anthony Polizzi
Kathy Dellis-Stover
Richard & Mary Atkinson
Neil Gillis
Pamela Gallo
Allison Azzara
Sarah Praay
Agnes Gaus
Glenn LaChance
Christine Marchese
Gerald Schmaedick
Jon Jodka
Heather Smolowik
Teresa Malysa
Ronald Grubert
Maureen Butler
Moira Feely
Rev. Jim Tobolski
Noah Langan
Mary O’Neill
Phyllis Becker
Names will remain on the list for three months. Please email bulletin@stmary.ws if you would like to continue with the listing.
125th Brigade Support Battalion
23rd Marine Regiment
25th Marine Regiment
2-4 GSAB Task Force Mustang
2-211th GSAB Task Force War Horse
51st Security Force Squadron
75th Ranger Regiment
82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron
Alacqua, Alexander, CPT, USA
Amerson, Jason, CPT, USA
Anderson, Michael, 1LT, USA
Arnold, James, LCpl, USMC
Arnoux, Seraph, PFC, USA
Avasthi, David, Capt, USAF
Baber, Joseph, Maj, USAF
Blake, Julia, Cadet, USN
Broderick, Evan, SGT, USA
Broderick, Steven, SN, USN
Brodie, Virgina H., 2ndLt, USMC
Brown, Jason, SGT, USA
Casazza, Jack, 2nd Lt, USMC
Collins, Matthew, LT, USN
Fontanetta, Joseph, Maj, USMC
Grubert, Sean, LCpl, USMC
Grygiel, Jack, MIDN, USN
Hannan, Jack, ENS, USN
Hayes, Andrew, Capt, USMC
Hellman, Tomas, 2d Lt, USSF
Higgins, James, GySgt, USMC Hilton, Justin, SGT, USA
Hilton, Nathaniel, SGT, USA
Horner, Brian G., 1stLt, USMC
Howard, Edward M., GySgt, USMC
Jones, Scott B., LT, USN
Jones, Katherine L., LTJG, USN
Kennedy, Michael, Col, USAF
LaManna, Vincent S., Jr., PVT, USA
Landolphi, Michael, ENS, USN
Lebrecque, Tomas L. ENS, USN
Lanza, Anthony E., LtCol, USMC
Madden, Michael E., Major, USAF
Major, A. Edward, III, LTC, USA
Marine Medium Tilt Rotor Squadron 161
Marine Transport Squadron 352
McKievear, Gary, LT, USA
Millau, Jefrey, PFC, USMC
Morris, Jr., Brian J., ENS, USN
O’Leary, Jason, SSgt, USAF
Quinn, Anthony, Jr., SGT, USA
Richardson, Timothy, PV2, USA
Radman, Paul Cpl, USMC
Rodi, Caroline G., CAPT, USN
Saville, John A., ENS, USN
Sharkey, John J., LtCol, USMC
Spivak III, Edmund, Capt, USAF
Sweeney, Timothy, CPT, USA
Swersky, Roberto, Capt, USMC
Tafone, Samantha, SGT, USA
Ullrich, Kenneth C., HN, USN
Unger, Matthew J., SPC, USA
Vachris, Madison, LT, USN
Wood, Kelly, BMSR, USN
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.
Masses for the Week
Monday, July 21st
St. Lawrence of Brindisi, Priest & Doctor of the Church Ex 14:5-18, Mt 12:38-42
9:00 AM | Jack Sullivan
Tuesday, July 22nd
St. Mary Magdalene Sg 3:1-4b, Jn 20:1-2, 11-18
9:00 AM | Mimy Ludena
Wednesday, July 23rd
St. Bridget, Religious Ex 16:1-5, 9-15, Mt 13:1-9
9:00 AM | Carmine Di Donato
Tursday, July 24th
St. Sharbel Makhlūf, Priest Ex 19:1-2, 9-11, 16-20b, Mt 13:10-17
9:00 AM | Susan Murphy
Friday, July 25th
St. James, Apostle 2 Cor 4:7-15, Mt 20:20-28
9:00 AM | Marge & Jim Murray
Saturday, July 26th
Ss. Joachim & Anne, Parents of the Blessed Virgin Mary Ex 24:3-8, Mt 13:24-30
9:00 AM | Joseph Spadafora (living)
5:00 PM | Mary Indelicato
Gasper Indelicato
Tomas J. Flynn, Sr. Felicia Canino
Odhran O’Donnell
Robert Wehbe
Michael Mazzei
Sunday, July 27th
Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Gn 18:20-32, Col 2:12-14, Lk 11:1-13
7:30 AM | People of the Parish
9:00 AM | Neil Sharkey
10:30 AM | Florence H. Lechleider
12:00 Noon | Josephine Arkwright
Carmine Di Donato
William Miller
Antonio Perna
Michael Mazzei
Concetta Cataudella
Concetta Gentile
Bread & Wine
are ofered this week in loving memory of John Preiss
John Dunne
Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
How to Pray During Eucharistic Adoration
Tere is no wrong way to pray during adoration! You can talk to God about your personal intentions, seek spiritual guidance, or simply ofer thanksgiving and adoration to God. It’s a great time to practice Lectio Divina, prepare for the upcoming Sunday by reading the Gospel ahead of time, or meditating on the Rosary. Even just sitting in silence and allowing for God’s presence to wash over you is an appropriate way to spend time in adoration!
Prayers for Exposition:
After the priest begins with the opening prayers, he will sing O Saving Victim, either in English or Latin.
O saving Victim, open wide. Te gate of heaven to us below.
Our foes press on from every side; Your aid supply, your strength bestow.
To your great name be endless praise, Immortal Godhead, One in Tree; O grant us endless length of days In our true native land with thee. Amen.
O salutaris Hostia
Quae caeli pandis ostium; Bella premunt hostilia, Da robur, fer auxillium.
Uni trinoque Domino
Sit sempiterna gloria, Qui vitam sine termino
Nobis donet in patria. Amen
Prayers for Benediction: Tantum Ergo is sung, either in English or Latin.
Down in adoration falling, Tis great Sacrament we hail; Over ancient forms of worship
Newer rites of grace prevail; Faith will tell us Christ is present, When our human senses fail. To the everlasting Father, And the Son who made us free, And the Spirit, God proceeding from them each eternally, Be salvation, honor, blessing, might and endless majesty. Amen.
Te Divine Praises:
Tantum ergo Sacramentum
Veneremur cernui, Et antiquum documentum
Novo cedat ritui; Praestet fdes supplementum Sensuum defectfui.
Genitori Gentioque
Laus et jubilatio, Salus, honor, virtus quoque Sit et benedictio; Procedenti ab utroque
Compar sit laudatio. Amen.
Blessed be God. Blessed be his holy name.
Blessed be Jesus Christ, true God and true man.
Blessed be the name of Jesus.
Blessed be his most Sacred Heart.
Blessed be his most Precious Blood. Blessed be Jesus in the most holy sacrament of the altar. Blessed be the Holy Spirit, the Paraclete.
Blessed be the great Mother of God, Mary most holy.
Blessed be her holy and Immaculate Conception. Blessed be her glorious Assumption.
Blessed be the name of Mary, virgin and Mother.
Blessed be St. Joseph, her most chaste spouse.
Blessed be God in his angels and in his saints. Amen.
Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament with Closing Benediction Mondays 3:00 - 5:00 PM in the Church
Rosary Society
Our Mission Statement: Te Rosary Society fosters devotion to Mary through prayer and good works for causes that would be dear to her heart
Invest 20 minutes of your day to pray the Rosary, and see the diference it will make in your life.
If you would like the Rosarians to pray for a special intention, please e-mail us at rosarysociety@stmary.ws.
Friday, July 26th - Memorial of Saints Joachim and Anne, Parents of the Blessed Virign Mary
Saints Anne and Joachim are traditionally known as the parents of the Virgin Mary, as mentioned in some apocryphal writings. St. Anne is the patron saint of women in labor as well as both Brittany (France) and Canada. As the grandparents of Jesus, Saints Anne and Joachim are considered the patron saints of grandparents.
Let us pray:
Saints Anne and Joachim, thank you for your example of faith. Tank you for your wonderful daughter, our spiritual mother, Mary. Tank you for the love of God and the faith you inspire in us. Grandparents of Jesus, pray for us. Amen.
Summer Rosary Beads Project
Once again we will be collecting Rosary Beads for our basket located in the south vestibule of the Church. Tese beads are for anyone to use for quiet prayer or refection. Tey may be kept or returned to the basket. If you have any extra Rosary beads that you can donate to our basket, please reply to us at rosarysociety@stmary.ws or drop them of in our parish ofce mailbox.
Respect Life Ministry
“Married love difers from any other love in the world. By its nature, the love of husband and wife is so complete, so ordered to a lifetime of communion with God and each other, that it is open to creating a new human being they will love and care for together.” — USCCB, “Married Love and the Gift of Life” (https://www.usccb.org/beliefs-and-teachings/what-we-believe/love-and-sexuality/married-love-and-the-gift-of-life)
St. Mary’s Respect Life Ministry meets monthly exploring ways to promote our Respect Life mission:
Our mission is to build a civilization of love and life which upholds the dignity and inviolability of all innocent human life, seeks objective moral Truth, embraces the value of redemptive sufering, and yearns for the fullness of life in eternal communion with God the Creator.
For more information about St. Mary’s Respect Life Ministry, email RespectLife@StMary.ws
For men and for women - Confdential, compassionate post-abortion help is available. Do not lose hope! Visit: drvcLife.org/ ProjectRachel
Saint Joachim & Saint Anne with Mary
Married Love and the Gift of Life as we celebrate the Memorial of Saints Joachim and Anne on July 26th
Second Time
Peter Gallo and Jessica D’Angelo
St. Mary, St. Aidan, Manhasset, NY Williston Park, NY
Brendan Chen and Kirsten LoScalzo
St. Mary, Manhasset, NY
The Gift Shop is closed during July and August
Although the gift shop is closed, religious items can still be purchased. Notify the parish office and they will contact a gift shop volunteer to assist you. Thank you for your support. 516-627-0385.
Good Samaritan House
Our pantry is running low on the following items:
Juice
Pancake Syrup
Canned Fruit
Canned Mixed Vegetables
Instant Coffee
Jell-O Gelatin
Shampoo
Thank you so much for your continued generosity!
Society of St. Vincent de Paul
In this Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus afrms that to be a disciple we must also sit at his feet and listen to him. St. Vincent de Paul taught that it is only in prayer that we can give selfess loving service to those who are poor. Tis week, please say a special prayer each day for the poor and forgotten in our parish.
WE HELP PEOPLE
Our St. Vincent de Paul Conference is able to help our neighbors in need through the generosity of our St. Mary’s parishioners. Each time you donate, either through the collection slots at the doors of the church, or in an envelope marked for St. Vincent de Paul, you are helping our neighbors within St. Mary’s Parish. If you or someone you know is in need of assistance, contact the St. Vincent de Paul Society at 516-627-0385, ext. 1125, or email SVDP@stmary.ws. To donate furniture, clothing or household items, please call the store in Garden City Park at 516-746-8250. Tank you for your continued support.
Business Owners:
Please consider advertising in our bulletin. It’s a great way to support our parish. Call our printer, LPi, at 1-800-477-4574
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SUNDAY MASS
Don’t miss your obligation to attend Mass on Sunday (or Saturday evening) while on vacation this summer. Visit Masstimes.org to find a Church nearby.
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, eforts, and resources are dedicated to these values: Charity. Unity. Fraternity. Patriotism.
We come from diferent 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
Ladies interested in joining the Columbiettes, please contact Maura Cliford at Maclif56@gmail.com
Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Are you like Martha in the Gospel today, anxious and worried about many things?
Learn how to make Jesus a part of your marriage and take your worries away. Participate in a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Experience. Dates to sign up are:
August 15-17, 2025 at Holy Family Retreat Center in West Hartford, CT
September 19-21 in Huntington, NY
Worldwide Marriage Encounter sponsors a variety of in-person and virtual marriage experiences, some on weekends and some on seven weekdays. Couples explore their relationship with each other, God, and the Church. Registration is limited; there is a $100 application fee. For more information or to apply, call Kevin & Regina Hickson at 516-554-3835 or https:// wwmenyli.org/.
