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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, August 30: TWENTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN

ORDINARY TIME

7:30 a.m. People of the Parish

9:00 a.m. Bessie Zollo

by Her Daughter JoAnne Zollo

11:00 a.m. Carol Bellofatto

by Rose Paradiso & Family

Debra Hawkins

by Michelle Perone

Lorraine Ripley

by Charles & Linda

Dellavecchia

The Shanahan Family

by Family

Monday, August 31: Weekday

9:00 a.m. In thanksgiving and for the intentions of

Joy Worthington & Family

by Drs. Rudolfo & Esmerelda

Magpantay

Tuesday, September 1: Weekday

9:00 a.m. Ann D. Pasquale

by Phyllis & Andrew

Wednesday, September 2: Weekday

9:00 a.m, Keith Warren

by Jacqueline Warren

Thursday, September 3: Saint Gregory the Great, Pope

and Doctor of the Church

9:00 a.m, Edward Cleary

by Dolores & Richard O’Hara

Friday, September 4: Weekday

9:00 a..m. In thanksgiving and for the intentions of

Robert Worthington & Family

by Drs. Rudolfo & Esmerelda

Magpantay

Saturday, September 5: Saint Teresa of Calcutta

9:00 a..m. Donald Dawson

by Otto & Marie Neibler

5:00 p.m. Augurio Collantes

by Family

The Shanahan Family

by Family

Sunday, September 6: TWENTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN

ORDINARY TIME

7:30 a.m. Eva Mae Buonaiuto

by Sean & Mary Jo Collins

9:00 a..m. People of the Parish

11:00 a.m. Jerry Cifarelli & Paul Saitta

by Dolores & Richard O’Hara

Donald Dawson

by the John W. Mackey K of C

Ida Samberg

by Her Daughter

Bob Boeshore Lillian Boeshore

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 Marion Prendergast

Jenna Reggio Anna Sambucci Elizabeth Stein

Charles Strecker Clotida Vecchione Jacqueline Verde

Anne Wright Mary Wybaillie

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK

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READINGS FOR SUNDAY, AUGUST 30, 2020 TWENTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN

ORDINARY TIME

First Reading: Jeremiah 20:7-9

Second Reading: Romans 12:1-2

Gospel: Matthew 16:21-27

FOCUS: Trust in and follow the way of Jesus.

Peter can be excused for thinking as a human does, for he

is human! But what gets him in trouble is his mistaken

idea that he knows better than Jesus – that he knows better

how Jesus ought to carry out his mission. This is

reminiscent of the Fall: Pride in one’s own knowledge

over that of God’s. We’re all susceptible to that, and Jesus

reminds Peter – and us – that his way is the way. All we

need to do is trust, and follow.

LITURGY OF THE WORD: Jeremiah accuses the Lord

of duping him, for his prophecies are met with laughter and

mocking, derision and reproach. Paul encourages the Romans

to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice. In the Gospel, Jesus

reveals that he must suffer greatly, and Peter attempts to

dissuade him. Jesus accuses Peter of thinking not as God does,

but as human beings do. He then tells his disciples that in order

to follow him, they must take up their cross.

Readings for nest week, September 6: Twenty-Third

Sunday in Ordinary Time: Ezekiel 33:7-9. Romans 13:8-

10, Matthew 18:15-20

From Liturgical Commission Publishing, Lansing, MI

Celebrants for the Weekend of

September 5/6:

Celebrants* Lectors

Sat 5:00

Fr. Valentine Volunteer Needed

9:00 Fr. Valentine A. Guevara

11:00 Fr. Valentine J. Ferreira

* Subject to last minute changes.

FOSTERING STEWARDSHIP AS A WAY OF LIFE

PARISH SACRIFICIAL GIVING

As Christians, we are called to be at the service of others.

There are so many ways to care for your brothers and sisters.

Ask yourself, what is one way you can serve others this week?

Parish Sacrificial Giving Summary

Thank you for your continued sacrificial gifts to St.

Mary’s.

Sunday Offertory ~ August 22/23 $4,923.00*

Same Week Last Year $7,175.00*

Mass Attendance for August 22/23 228

Same Week Last Year 804

*Does not include Faith Direct

**Mass Attendance at 50% capacity under Covid19

guidelines

A note of thanks to all the parishioners who,

despite the present circumstances, continue to

send in their contributions for the support of St.

Mary’s. Your generosity, while not surprising,

is greatly appreciated.

Besides the upkeep of the Church we would like

to add a note of gratitude to those parishioners

who have given so generously to our Human

Concerns Ministry. Your goodness has

contributed greatly to alleviating the needs of our

neighbors.

Thank You!

Fr. Valentine

Faith Direct ~ July, 2020 $9,103.00

(4 Sundays at $2,275.75 per week)

Faith Direct - same month last year $8,317.00

(4 Sundays at 2,079.25 per week)

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Dear Friends:

We find ourselves, once again, in the “dog days” of summer, on the cusp of the school year and all that

comes with it. Here’s hoping that these past two months have been a source of renewal and joy for your

families. I sincerely wish that I could have been with you at Mass the past two weekends, but the manda-

tory quarantine for those who traveled to other states made it impossible. I’ll do my best to catch up with

you in the days to come.

In the meantime, I think it important to update you on matters that have an impact on our parish life. The

hope, indeed the expectation, was that we would return to normal, if not by Easter, then certainly by the

end of June. Alas, this was not to be. We had to adopt contingency plans, specifically for the children and

young people receiving their First Confession and Communion, and those celebrating Confirmation. They

and their parents demonstrated great flexibility by celebrating these Sacraments without the usual liturgical

pageantry.

Looking forward, there has been no change in the regulations regarding public gatherings. At the moment,

parishioners attending the weekend Masses are easily accommodated. Nevertheless, I will make one slight

change to the Mass schedule. Beginning Labor Day weekend, we will celebrate the Sunday 7:30 and 9:00

AM Masses at St. Mary’s Church on Bryant Avenue. All other Masses (Saturday 5 PM [English] and 7 PM

[Spanish] and Sunday 11 AM) will continue to gather at the Church Hall on Round Hill Road.

(*Depending upon numbers and the lifting of restrictions, we may reinstate the 12:15 PM Mass in the fu-

ture.)

Our religious education program will return this fall, but we will be implementing a combination of online

resources and in-person sessions with our students. Mrs. Nora Toal will give the particulars in the days

ahead. Likewise, I want to have some version of adult religious education as well, but the format we have

used—evening, in-person meetings at the hall) seems inadvisable for a number of reasons. I am presently

exploring some options that may be safer for those in vulnerable populations. (For the record, I’m part of

that group myself!)

I am sad to report that, until such time as we return to a greater normalcy, it is only prudent that we suspend

the music program (i.e. the Choir) at this time. Believe me, no one wants it to come back more than I: and

it will. In the meantime, allow me to express our collective gratitude to Dr. Mary McCleary, who has su-

pervised the program this past year, for her efforts and accomplishments.

Through the pandemic, the goodness and generosity of the parishioners at St. Mary’s continue to amaze.

This is not flattery, with the intention of asking even more of you. Still, it isn’t lost on me that, despite the

setbacks our parish, our nation, and our world have suffered, your fidelity to the Lord, and to his Body the

Church, remains constant. I am deeply grateful.

Faithfully,

Fr. Valentine

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NEW Weekend Mass Schedule

Beginning on Labor Day Weekend, the following changes will be made:

Saturday:

5:00 PM and 7:00 PM(Spanish) Mass will remain in the Hall

Sunday:

7:30 AM and 9:00 AM Mass will be at the Church

11:00 AM Mass will remain at the Hall

The 12:15 PM mass on Sunday will resume pending further guidance from the Diocese.

The mass intention will be offered.

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 Msgr.

Ryan Hall at 440 Round Hill Road, Roslyn Heights.

Those in need of food or other supplies may call Elsie

Calderone at 626-1097, or send her an e-mail to

outreachstmary7@gmail.com in order to sign up with

Human Concerns. After registration is complete, they

may come to Msgr. Ryan Hall to pick up supplies from

12:00 - 3:00 p.m.

We thank all of you who have donated,

and who continue to remember our Food Pantry

with your donations.

HUMAN CONCERNS MINISTRY

Soup

Peanut Butter

Jelly

Pasta

Pasta Sauce

Macaroni & Cheese

Tuna Fish

White Rice

Cookies

Crackers

Cereal

Assorted Beans

Corn

Vegetables

Paper Goods

RECTORY OFFICE HOURS

Effective Tuesday, September 8, the rectory

office will be open 9:30am to 5:00pm, Monday

through Thursday. The Rectory office will be

closed on Fridays until further notice.

The most convenient and secure way for your weekly

offering to fund and support our parish's ministries is

eGiving through Faith Direct. To enroll, go online

to www.faithdirect.net and use our parish code NY559,

or fill out an enrollment form from the parish office

and mail the form to Faith Direct.

Please note that because it takes time for the envelope

company to process changes, you may still receive

weekly envelopes for a while after signing up with

Faith Direct. And you will continue to receive special

mailings and mailings at Christmas and Easter.

FAITH DIRECT

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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEW FAMILY REGISTRATION

Registration for St. Mary’s Religious Education

Program is now open for all new families and first

graders of registered families. Please call Nora

Toal at (516) 621-6798 to schedule an appointment

to register your child for the program.

Please bring your child’s Baptismal Certificate to

registration.

Lost and Found

A pair of silver rimmed glasses has been found. If

anyone is missing their glasses please come to the

rectory or call at 621-2222

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:__________________________________ E-MAIL: __________________________________

Please return to the Rectory Office or place in the collection basket.

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

Cpl 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

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.

REMEMBERING THOSE WHO SERVE

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