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SACRAMENT OF PENANCE

Saturdays: Msgr. Ryan Hall - 3:45 p.m. to 4:45 p.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. Valentine 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.

THE MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK

Sunday, March 8: SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT 7:30 a.m. Mark Trantel by Peggy & Michael Carillo 9:00 a.m. Brendan Cronin by Timothy Cronin 11:00 a.m. Frank Califano by Filippo Tiberio Gloria Manzone by Carole Abrams The Shanahan Family by Family 12:15 p.m. People of the Parish Monday, March 9: Lenten Weekday 9:00 a.m. Joseph Carbonaro by Gen & Jonna Tuesday, March 10: Lenten Weekday 9:00 a.m. Norma Lucarelli by Michael Lucarelli Wednesday, March 11: Lenten Weekday 9:00 a.m. Jeanne Dorn by Bernard Shepherd Thursday, March 12: Lenten Weekday 9:00 a.m. Sr. Agatha & Sr. Eileen Shanahan by Family Friday, March 13: Lenten Weekday 9:00 a.m. Margaret Gibney by Timothy Cronin Saturday, March 14: Lenten Weekday 5:00 p.m. Martha Biasi by Family Fr. Edward J. Shanahan by Family Jerry Trimboli by Fred & Linda Strobel Stephen Wierzbicki by Family Sunday, March 15: THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT 7:30 a.m. Mari Nicholas by John & Anne Nicholas 9:00 a.m. Thomas Maniscalco by his Children 11:00 a.m. George Berardinelli by Jean Stavola John F. Capri by the Capri & Hoey Family Mary Madden by the Dawson Family 12:15 p.m. People of the Parish

Bob Boeshore Lillian Boeshore

Ted Burger Kathleen Capuano

Barbara Coe Rebekah Cole Kevin Cronin Paul Cronin

John Damiano Linda De Stio

John Paul DiNonno James Dougherty

Eric DuBois Natalie Finamore

Noel Glen Kamlesh Gupta

Ida Kelly Christine Kenney

Maria Kim Douglas Knehr

Anne Krukowski Frank Krukowski

Richard Malon Jonathan Mannina Stuey Manzione

Tom McCormack Brendan Miles Freida Navarro Victoria Oxer

Justin Paradine Jenna Reggio

Anna Sambucci Elizabeth Stein

Charles Strecker Elizabeth Sympson Clotida Vecchione Jacqueline Verde

Anne Wright Mary Wybaillie

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK

...AND FOR THOSE WHO HAVE DIED

Michael Aufiero

Lumen Christi Missal

Weekend of March 8, 2020 Second Sunday in Lent - Year A

Readings: Missal, p. 107

The Ordinary of the Mass begins on Page 804

READINGS FOR SUNDAY, MARCH 8, 2020 SECOND SUNDAY IN LENT

First Reading: Genesis 12:1-4a Second Reading: 2 Timothy 1:8b-10 Gospel: Matthew 17:1-9

FOCUS: A holy encounter with God calls us to act on

our faith.

When Peter witnesses the transfiguration of Jesus, and

the appearance of Moses and Elijah, his first instinct is to

“freeze that moment,” by providing tents for the three of

them. But that encounter, like any encounter with God’s

majesty and providence, is not meant to be frozen or

hidden in a tent. It is meant to move us forward in, and to

act upon, our faith.

LITURGY OF THE WORD:

Abram is sent by God to a new land, so that from him,

God will create a new nation. In the second reading,

Timothy is encouraged to bear his share of the hardship

in living and proclaiming the Gospel. In the Gospel,

Jesus takes Peter, James and John up a mountain where

he is transfigured before them.

Readings for next week, March 15: Third Sunday in

Lent: Exodus 17:3-7; Romans 5:1-2, 5-8; John 4:5-42 or

4:5-15, 19b-26, 39a, 40-42

From Liturgical Commission Publishing, Lansing, MI

Celebrants for the Weekend of

March 14/15

Celebrants* Lectors Eucharistic

Ministers

Altar

Servers

Sat 5:00

Fr. Valentine P. Kirk J. Green

D. Marvullo

N. Ditrano

G. Green

J. Palen

Sun.

7:30 Fr. Lauder Sr. P. Koehler

9:00 Fr. Lauder C. D’Souza A. Lafaire

L. Porto E. Guevara

11:00 Fr. Valentine L. Lofaro J. Finnegan C. Finnegan

E. Finnegan\ G. Mihu

12:15 Fr. Valentine J. Ferreira J. McCormack

L. Nassiri JT Canton

* Subject to last minute changes.

FOSTERING STEWARDSHIP AS A WAY OF LIFE

PARISH SACRIFICIAL GIVING

The Transfiguration of Christ was a very powerful moment in

the life of the Apostles who saw it. The Catechism states that

this moment was meant to strengthen the faith of the Apostles

for Christ’s Passion.

Parish Sacrificial Giving Summary

Thank you for your continued sacrificial gifts to St.

Mary’s.

Sunday Offertory ~ Feb. 29/Mar. 1 $7,226.00*

Same Week Last Year $8,60l.00*

Mass Attendance for Feb. 29/Mar. 1 909

Same Week Last Year 906

*Does not include Faith Direct

Faith Direct ~ February, 2020 $6,878.00

(4 Sundays at $1,719.50 per week)

Faith Direct - same month last year $8,908.00

(4 Sundays at $2,227.00 per week)

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.

Dear Friends:

We Catholics share a common language that helps us express not only the sacramental life of grace right

now, but our hope for eternal glory in Heaven. The term we use is beatific vision; it means that the

deepest longing of our hearts—seeing God face-to-face, that is, directly—awaits us in Heaven. Indeed, if

we were truly to grasp the full force of God’s grace here below, we would “die”: of Love. Instead, we

experience a glimpse of eternal glory whenever we come to Mass. In Eucharistic Prayer I we pray: “…

(Lord) command that these gifts be borne by the hands of your holy Angel to your altar on high in the

sight of your divine majesty…” In the Prayer of Jesus to the Father, we find ourselves, as it were, gazing

upon the eternity of Heaven. Communion is the foretaste (pignus) of the Kingdom, and transforms us:

our outlook, our attitude…our love for our neighbor.

Still, while it may seem attractive to remain in that moment of union with God, we also take seriously

the last words of the Mass: Go in peace. It is not only our privilege, but indeed our responsibility to

leave Church, and bring the presence of Christ to our neighbors wherever we find them: the

marketplace, school, work, and even (especially?) civil society.

In today’s Gospel, St. Matthew relates the story of Jesus’ transfiguration. The details of the episode—the

scene on the mountaintop, Jesus’ dazzling appearance, his conversation with Moses and Elijah, and the

message from Heaven—emphasize a number of important truths for believers. We notice that Jesus

himself does not change; rather, his appearance, that is, the disciples’ perception of him, becomes far

more profound. The Law and the Prophets “testify” to the manner in which Christ would save mankind.

His followers, in turn, must be ready to take up the Cross and lose their lives for his sake (16:24-26).

The Father’s voice, however terrifying, reassures us that Jesus’ suffering and apparent defeat are part of

the divine plan of salvation.

Our cover art this week is the final work of the Renaissance master Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino (1483-

1520), known to the world as Raphael. His Transfiguration was commissioned by the Medici family, but

had to be completed by others after his death. Raphael’s artistry is remarkable on many levels, weaving

together various dualities inherent in the Gospel: the divine and human natures of Jesus, the

contemplative and the active elements of Christian life, and the spiritual and corporal aspects of

salvation. Raphael conflates the Transfiguration with the miracle that immediately follows: the healing

of an epileptic boy. Peter wants to stay on the mountain, where the Son of God reigns and all is clear.

Jesus, however, brings them “down” the mountain, returning to the messy world of wounded humanity.

Notice that the boy’s attention is directed, not at the appearance of the earthly Jesus, but that of his

transfigured glory. It is, of course, the same Jesus, but his hidden divinity has a healing effect on the

child. It has even been suggested that the artist’s last work was both a consummation of his own

vocation, and a tribute to his patron: Raphael in Hebrew means “God heals,” and medicus (Medici) is

Latin for “physician.” This Lent, let us find in the Cross a remedy for our sin and medicine for our soul.

Faithfully,

Fr. Valentine

THE PASTOR’S PAGE

CATECHISM OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH

Session Seventeen: March 9, 2020

HOLY ORDERS

Please read CC 1536-1600, and prescribed Scripture texts. What is an “order” (ordo, 1537-8)? Is priesthood

today identical with priesthood in, say, the Old Testament? If different, how (1539-43)? How is Christ a priest

(1544-45)? In what sense are all Christians priests, and what about the ministerial priesthood (1546-53)?

What are the three degrees of Holy Orders? What are their responsibilities (1554-71)? What are the matter

and form of the sacrament (1572-4)? Who has the right to be ordained (1578)? Is the priest always celibate

(1580)? What are the effects of the sacrament (1581-4)?

BIBLE STUDY FOR MARCH

Session Twelve: March 12, 2020

The Songs of Ascents (Gradual Psalms)

Please look at any of the Psalms from 120-134. These are the songs that pilgrims would sing as they would

approach the holy city of Jerusalem for the celebration of Passover.

The penitential Season of Lent began on Ash Wednesday and ends with the Mass of the Lord’s Supper

on Holy Thursday. Lent has six Sundays; the sixth of which is called Passion or Palm Sunday and

marks the beginning of Holy Week.

Abstinence from meat is to be observed by all Catholics (14 years and older) on Ash Wednesday and

on all the Fridays of Lent. Fasting means limiting oneself to one full meal on a given fast day. Catholics

who are between the ages of 18 and 59 inclusive are obliged to fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday.

On fast days, two additional smaller meals are permitted. However, the two smaller meals together

should not equal one full meal.

✟ ✟ ✟

The schedule of services for Lent is as follows:

Daily Mass

Monday through Friday at 9:00 AM ~ Church

Stations of the Cross

After the 9:00 a.m. Mass ~ Church

Friday, March 13

Friday, March 20

Friday, March 27

Friday, April 3

Confessions Saturdays of Lent: 3:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. ~ Hall

Diocesan Day of Penance: Monday, April 6th 4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. ~ Church

✛ LENTEN SCHEDULE ✛

Processional Hymn

Second Sunday in Lent March 8, 2020

Psalm

Adapted Taizé Psalm Vol. II (26) G.I.A. Publications

Let your — mercy be on us, Lord,

As we place our trust in You.

Presentation Hymn

Communion Hymn

Lord, You Have Come (to the Seashore)

Recessional Hymn

MEETING OF EUCHARISTIC

MINISTERS AND USHERS

On Sunday morning, March 22nd, there will be a

meeting of volunteer Ushers and Eucharistic

Ministers for St. Mary’s Parish. The meeting is

scheduled for 10:00 a.m. in the Lower Church.

Coffee and cake will be served. Please plan to

attend or send a representative.

The agenda for the meeting includes:

Scheduling weekend assignments, including

Holy Week, for the period April 4-June 27.

A review of procedures and protocols as it

relates to each ministry.

Time will be allotted for questions and answers.

Phil Kirk from the Knights of Columbus Mackay

Council has volunteered to coordinate this meeting,

so please feel free to contact him at

[email protected] or (917) 658-9012 with

any questions. Thank you for your continued

service and time to St. Mary’s.

2019/20 300 CLUB WINNERS

Twelfth Drawing February, 2019

1st Prize $200 #663 Cathy & Peter Vanatta

2nd Prize $100 #427 Patricia Lynch

3rd Prize $75 #123 Mary & Gus Nuzzolese

4th Prize $50 #121 John Juliski

5th Prize $25 #751 Friend of St. Mary’s*

Congratulations to all! *This 300 Club member directed any winnings be given to the St. Mary’s Human Concerns Center to feed the poor.

ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC NOVEL

Our next book discussion will be The

Diary of a Country Priest by Georges Bernanos on

Wednesday, March 11, 2020. The meetings will be

in the lower Church at 1:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

ST. MARY’S NON-FICTION

CATHOLIC BOOK DISCUSSION

Our next non-fiction Catholic book discussion, led by

Catherine Lau, will be held on Wednesday, March 18,

at 1:00 p.m. in the lower church, and at 7:30 p.m. in

the Msgr. Ryan Hall Classroom Wing.

The date was chosen to honor St. Joseph's Day, March

19, because our new book title is Consecration To St.

Joseph: The Wonders of Our Spiritual Father, by Fr.

Donald Calloway, MIC, of the Stockbridge, MA Marian

Fathers. A few copies are still available at the rectory for

$14 each, and additional copies (currently in stock) may

be ordered directly from the Divine Mercy Gift Shop in

Stockbridge (888-484-1112), or on e-book via Kindle.

Be Cautioned that Amazon is heavily backordered, and you may not receive a copy from Amazon in a

timely fashion.

St. Mary’s CYO Track

“We will run and not grow weary,

for our God will be our strength!”

CYO Track is coming to St. Mary’s!

Whether you run fast or slow,

run for the greater glory of God!

Available to 1st thru 8th grade boys and girls

Season runs beginning of April thru mid-June

Practices to take place late afternoons weekdays

and Saturdays

3-5 track meets included

$100.00 per child (includes uniform)

Please contact [email protected] or 516-388-5944

Register at: https://www.cyoli.org/st-mary-roslyn

mailto:[email protected]

https://www.cyoli.org/st-mary-roslyn

FATHER LAUDER’S LECTURES

Fr. Lauder’s Catholic Novel lectures are being shown on

the Catholic Faith Network (formerly Telecare) on

Mondays at 7:15 p.m. and Wednesdays at 9:00 a.m. The

Catholic Faith Network channels: 29/137 for Optimum

and 296 for Verizon FiOS. All 40 lectures are also on

U-Tube.

CYO TENNIS IS COMING

TO ST. MARY’S

Is Tennis a gift God has given you?

Available to 3rd through 5th grade boys and girls

Season runs mid-March through late May

Please contact [email protected] or 516 388-5944

REMEMBERING THOSE WHO SERVE

LCpl Caitlin Lyons LT Dennis Mackin

Cpl Tommy Mozer SGT Julio Ortiz II

LCpl Jonathan Peres

GSGT Jonathan Porto

LT. James Raphael PVT Michael Starczewski

SGT Luke Whitting

RCT Jordan J. Williams

CAPT Brendan Echausse

COL Daniel Friend

PFC Joseph M. Friend

LCdr Christian R. Foschi

LT. Daniel Grabher

PFC Steven Hyyti

CAPT David Jacobs

SK1 John D. Klick

PFC Michael P. Lanciki

MAJOR Eric W. Lipp

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.

Fr. Lauder Presents

The Catholic Novel & Friday Night Film Festival

The Catholic Novel Series - Rev. R o b e r t

Lauder and the School of Evangelization

will present the “Five Classic Catholic

Novels Revisited” series for the Spring

of 2020. The series will begin on

Monday, March 16, 2020 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 presents: “59th Friday

Film Festival” beginning on Friday,

March 20, 2020 7:30 p.m. at the

Immaculate Conception Center in Douglaston. The

cost is $25 for the series or $6 for a single film.

Flyers containing additional information and registration

forms are available in the back of the Church and Msgr. Ryan

Hall.

FOOD PANTRY:

The Human Concerns Food Pantry is in

particular need of the following items:

Gift Cards from Stop and Shop or other food stores will

also be helpful. Please bring your donations to the back

of the Church or Hall after Mass. We thank all of you

who continue to remember our Food Pantry with your

donations.

GIRLS’ CLOTHING NEEDED: There is a need for

girls’ clothing size 14 and 16. Please call Elsie in the

Human Concerns Office at 626-1097 if you can help.

HUMAN CONCERNS MINISTRY

Cookies

Paper Goods

Pasta

Pasta Sauce

Peanut Butter

Soup

Tuna Fish

THANK YOU FROM THE

SISTERS OF ST. DOMINIC

Fr. Valentine recently received the following letter from

Sister Peggy McVetty, OP, Prioress of the Sisters of St.

Dominic, Amityville:

“It is with great joy that we express deep gratitude for

your willingness to allow the sales of raffles at St.

Mary’s. Because of this opportunity and others, the

amount of chance book sales reached almost $20,000, all

of which is directed to meet the needs of our “retired”

sisters. Your support and that of your parishioners is

never taken for granted. Be assured that you and those

you shepherd are in or daily, intentional prayer. Again,

thank you for all you are to the Sisters of St. Dominic.“

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