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MONDAY, MARCH 8, 2021 Luke 4:24-30
St. John of God, Religious
8:30am No Intention 12:10pm Helen McDonnell
Arsenia & Cayetano Briones
Anthony Joseph, Saline Games,
& Mr & Mrs Francis
TUESDAY, MARCH 9, 2021 Matthew 18:21-35
St. Frances of Rome, Religious
8:30am No Intention
12:10pm Mother Angelica
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10, 2021 Matthew 5:17-19
12:10pm Rosemarie Offerman (Birthday in Heaven)
Amelia Pascocello (79th Birthday)
7:30pm Shirley T. Lemay
THURSDAY, MARCH 11, 2021 Luke 11:14-23
8:30am Marie Renee P. Baudin
12:10pm Mercy Jesus & Virgin of Guadalupe
FRIDAY, MARCH 12, 2021 Luke 11:14-23
ABSTINENCE
8:30am No Intention
12:10pm No Intention
SATURDAY, MARCH 13, 2021 Luke 18:9-14
8:30am Marion K. & Joseph W.
5:00pm Douglas Edwards
Durland Grace
SUNDAY, MARCH 14, 2021 John 3:14-21
Fourth Sunday of Lent
7:15am Anna & Michael Apollo
Joseph Gorostiola
9:00am Intentions of Anne Marie’s Beloved Family
Bradley Kyle White
Catherine Marie Maresca
For All Who Died from COVID & Their Families
11:00am Lukas Palys (2nd Anniversary)
John Campo
Ria Romano
1:00pm Parishioners of Holy Name of Mary
Readings for the 4th Sunday of Lent 1st Reading: 2 Chronicles 36:14-16, 19-23 The land
retrieves its lost Sabbaths as the nation goes into exile.
2nd Reading: Ephesians 2:4-10 Even as sin seeks to
vanquish us, we are brought to life with Christ.
Gospel: John 3:14-21 Condemnation comes through
sin, and salvation through God’s Son.
FOCUS: God sent Christ into the world not to condemn,
but to save and to heal.
Music for the 4th Sunday of Lent Entrance Song: Christ, Be Our Light
Presentation of the Gifts: Amazing Grace
Communion Song: Be Thou My Vision
Concluding Song: Lift High the Cross
Mass of Creation
Entrance Antiphon: Rejoice, Jerusalem, and all who love
her. Be joyful, all who were in mourning; exult and be satisfied at her consoling breast. (cf. Isaiah 66:10-11)
In today’s Gospel Jesus is asked “What sign can you show
us?” Every day we can see signs of how God has visited us
in the blessings of our lives. Let us be a sign of God’s
love by being a blessing to others. Is there a family
you know who needs assistance? Please call the Society
of St. Vincent de Paul so that together we can be a sign of
God’s love to the suffering and poor.
Pantry Needs: Paper towel, toilet tissue, pasta sauce,
juice, evaporated milk, canned meats, tuna, soup,
canned pasta, laundry detergent, soap, toothpaste Please remember the poor boxes as you leave
Church today. These generous offerings help the
Society of St. Vincent de Paul assist families
in need in our own parish. Thank you!
Next Sunday’s Liturgy-March 14
Saturday, March 13
5:00 pm Fr. David M. Regan
Sunday, March 14
7:15 am Fr. Edmund Ani
9:00 am Fr. Edmund Ani
11:00 am Fr. David M. Regan
1:00 pm Fr. Jose Luis Tenas
Presider Subject
To change
Presider Schedule for Next Weekend Masses
St. Vincent de Paul Message
Mass Intentions Mass Intentions
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...Fr. David Regan
Jesus presented almsgiving as a necessary part of
Christian life: "when you give alms, sound no trumpet
before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in
the streets, that they may be praised by men. Truly, I say
to you, they have received their reward. But when you
give alms, do not let your left hand know what your right
hand is doing" (Mt 6:2-3). He does not say IF you give
alms, but WHEN. Like fasting and prayer, almsgiving is
non-negotiable.
The first Christians knew this. "There was no needy
person among them, for those who owned property or
houses would sell them, bring the proceeds of the sale,
and put them at the feet of the apostles, and they were
distributed to each according to need" (Acts 4:34-35).
That was the living embodiment of a basic principle of
Catholic social teaching, what tradition calls "the
universal destination of goods." The CCC puts it
succinctly: "The goods of creation are destined for the
entire human race" (n. 2452).
As with prayer and fasting, so with almsgiving. If we
have a plan, we'll find it easier to do. Throughout history,
many Christians have used the Old Testament practice of
"tithing" as a guide — that is, they give a tenth of their
income "to God." In practice, that means giving it to the
poor, to the parish, or to charitable institutions.
A famous quote is that “God can’t be outdone in gener-
osity.” Jesus said, "It is more blessed to give than to
receive" (Acts 20:35), but those who tithe often find
themselves on the receiving end as well. Many Catholics
extend the concept of almsgiving beyond money to
include time and talent as well, donating a portion of
these to worthy causes.
In the late fourth century, St. John Chrysostom looked
at the good life people were living in the imperial court,
and he was filled with righteous anger. In the name of
God, he raged against those who owned toilet seats
made of gold, while other people starved in cold hovels.
While our toilets may be made of less precious materials,
many Americans today enjoy a better standard of life
than any Byzantine emperor ever knew. Central heat,
central air conditioning, electric lights, consistently safe
food and water, antibiotics, and even aspirin — these are
luxuries beyond the dreams of our ancient ancestors.
We are living high, but are we giving high? It's a good
question to ask ourselves during Lent. Do we have
overstuffed closets with clothes that we will never use
while passing people who are cold on the street?
St. Ambrose says “If you have two coats, one belongs to
you, the other belongs to the poor.”
We need to give to God —in our neighbor — until these
problems go away. Whatever we give, whether it's a tenth
or a twentieth, is symbolic of the greater giving that
defines the Christian life. God gave himself to us, so we
give ourselves entirely to Him. In the Eucharist, He holds
nothing back. He gives us His body, blood, soul and
divinity — everything He has. That's the giving we need to
imitate.
Charity begins at home, where we daily make the
choice to give our time, our attention, our affirming
smile, and give generously. But charity must not stop
there, because for Catholics, "home" is our local and
universal church, and our family is as big as the world.
We need to dig deep and give much where much is
needed. But, whenever possible, our charity should also
involve personal acts, not just automatic withdrawals
from our bank account. Pope St. John Paul II asked us to
see, and be seen by, "the human face of poverty."
Ask yourself:
1. What family members need my involvement,
interest, time and attention?
2. Does my Church need my involvement, time,
contribution, and talent?
3. How can I make my local community and the world
better through attention, time and contribution?
Remember: GOD CAN NOT, AND WILL NOT, BE OUTDONE
IN GENEROSITY!
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Fr. David Regan
will be presenting catechesis on
the Christian and Suffering
immediately following the 7:30pm Mass
every Wednesday evening
throughout the Lenten Season.
All are invited to attend!
Con el obispo: Alfonso Cabezas
Jueves 25 de marzo a las 7 Pm en la iglesia.
HABRÁ CONFESIONES!!
LA MISIÓN DE CUARESMA es un tiempo de reflexión, meditación y oración que nos permite
ahondar un poco más en las prácticas cuaresmales: ayuno oración y penitencia;
también es un tiempo para reconciliarnos con Dios
a través del sacramento de la reconciliación o penitencia.
Por favor no faltes!!
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...Fr. David Regan
Jesús presentó la limosna como una parte necesaria de
la vida cristiana: "Cuando des limosna, no toques
trompeta delante de ti, como hacen los hipócritas en
las sinagogas y en las calles, para ser alabados por
los hombres. De cierto os digo: ellos han recibido su
recompensa, pero cuando des limosna, no dejes que tu
mano izquierda sepa lo que hace tu derecha” (Mt 6,
2-3). No dice SI das limosna, sino CUÁNDO. Como
el ayuno y la oración, la limosna no es negociable.
Los primeros cristianos sabían esto. "No había entre
ellos ningún necesitado, porque los que poseían
propiedades o casas las vendían, llevaban el producto
de la venta y lo ponían a los pies de los apóstoles, y se
repartían a cada uno según sus necesidades" (Hechos
4: 34-35). Esa fue la encarnación viva de un principio
básico de la doctrina social católica, lo que la tradición
llama "el destino universal de los bienes". El CIC lo
expresa sucintamente: "Los bienes de la creación están
destinados a todo el género humano" (n. 2452).
Como con la oración y el ayuno, así con la limosna.
Si tenemos un plan, lo encontraremos más fácil de
hacer. A lo largo de la historia, muchos cristianos han
utilizado la práctica del Antiguo Testamento de
"diezmar" como guía, es decir, dan una décima parte
de sus ingresos "a Dios". En la práctica, eso significa
dárselo a los pobres, a la parroquia o a instituciones
caritativas.
Una cita famosa es que "Dios no puede ser superado
en generosidad". Jesús dijo: "Más bienaventurado es
dar que recibir" (Hechos 20:35), pero los que diezman a
menudo también se encuentran en el extremo receptor.
Muchos católicos extienden el concepto de limosna más
allá del dinero para incluir también el tiempo y el talen-
to, donando una parte de estos a causas dignas.
A fines del siglo IV, San Juan Crisóstomo observó
la buena vida que vivía la gente en la corte imperial y se
llenó de justa ira. En el nombre de Dios, se enfureció
contra los dueños de asientos de inodoro hechos de oro,
mientras que otras personas se morían de hambre en
chozas frías. Si bien nuestros inodoros pueden estar
hechos de materiales menos preciosos, muchos
estadounidenses disfrutan hoy de un mejor nivel de vida
que el que jamás haya conocido ningún emperador
bizantino. Calefacción central, aire acondicionado
centralizado, luces eléctricas, alimentos y agua constan-
temente seguros, antibióticos e incluso aspirinas: estos
son lujos más allá de los sueños de nuestros ancestros.
Vivimos en lo alto, pero ¿estamos dando en lo alto?
Es una buena pregunta para hacernos durante la Cuar-
esma. ¿Tenemos armarios sobrecargados con ropa que
nunca usaremos al pasar gente que tiene frío en
la calle? San Ambrosio dice: "Si tienes dos abrigos, uno
te pertenece y el otro es de los pobres".
Necesitamos dar a Dios —en nuestro prójimo— hasta
que estos problemas desaparezcan. Todo lo que damos,
ya sea un décimo o un vigésimo, es un símbolo de
la mayor dádiva que define la vida cristiana. Dios se
entregó a nosotros, así que nosotros nos entregamos
enteramente a Él. En la Eucaristía, Él no retiene nada.
Él nos da su cuerpo, sangre, alma y divinidad, todo
lo que tiene. Ese es el don que necesitamos imitar.
La caridad comienza en casa, donde diariamente
tomamos la decisión de dar nuestro tiempo, nuestra
atención, nuestra sonrisa afirmativa y generosamente.
Pero la caridad no debe quedarse ahí, porque para
los católicos el "hogar" es nuestra iglesia local y
universal, y nuestra familia es tan grande como
el mundo. Necesitamos profundizar y dar mucho donde
se necesita mucho. Pero, siempre que sea posible,
nuestra organización benéfica también debe involucrar
actos personales, no solo retiros automáticos de nuestra
cuenta bancaria. El Papa San Juan Pablo II nos pidió que
viéramos y seamos vistos por "el rostro humano de
la pobreza". Pregúntese: ¿Qué miembros de la familia
necesitan mi participación, interés, tiempo y atención?
¿Mi Iglesia necesita mi participación, tiempo, contribu-
ción y talento? ¿Cómo puedo mejorar mi comunidad
local y el mundo a través de la atención, el tiempo y
la contribución?
Recuerde: ¡DIOS NO PUEDE Y NO SE QUEDARÁ
SUPERADO EN GENEROSIDAD!
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The Society of St. Vincent de Paul would like to bring some “sweetness” to our neighbors in need this Easter!
We are kindly asking for donations of Easter candy
that will be distributed, along with food baskets, to those in need in our community. Special bins will be placed at the doors of the Church
for your donations. You can also drop them off at the Parish Outreach Office between the hours of 10am-2pm.
Your generosity will ensure the success of this effort and bring smiles to the faces of many children.
Last day to donate Easter candy is Sunday, March 21, 2021!
Any questions, please call Parish Outreach at 516-825-0177.
Next weekend, there will be a Diocesan collection
for Catholic Relief Services.
Funds from this collection will provide food to the
hungry, support displaced refugees, and bring
Christ’s mercy to all people here and abroad.
Your generosity is greatly appreciated.
Catholic Relief Services Collection
Priests are available to hear Confessions
every Saturday, 3:30pm-4:30pm,
or by appointment.
Beginning on Sunday, March 7th,
Confession will be available after each
Sunday Mass throughout
the Lenten Season.
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Get to Know the Saints
Having given up active Christian belief while a soldier,
St. John of God was 40 before the depth of his sinfulness
began to dawn on him. He decided to give the rest of his life
to God’s service, and headed at once for Africa, where he
hoped to free captive Christians and, possibly, be martyred.
He was soon advised that his desire for martyrdom was not
spiritually well based, and returned to Spain. Reading gave
him so much pleasure that he decided that he should share
this joy with others. He became a book peddler, traveling
from town to town selling religious books and holy cards. For
this reason he is the patron saint of booksellers and printers.
Yet he was still not settled. Moved initially by a sermon of St.
John of Avila, he one day engaged in a public beating of
himself, begging mercy and wildly repenting for his past life.
Committed to a mental hospital for these actions, John
was visited by St. John, who advised him to be more actively
involved in tending to the needs of others rather than in en-
during personal hardships. John gained peace of heart, and
shortly after, left the hospital to begin work among the poor.
Feast Day: March 8
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If you or someone you know attends Mass regularly
at Holy Name of Mary and is not a registered parishioner,
we ask that you please come into the Parish Office and
fill out a short Registration form. This will be helpful if
you should need recommendation letters, certificates
and, especially, sponsor certificates for Baptism or
Confirmation. Registration is mandatory for these
requests. All donations are recorded by your Church
envelope that you receive in the mail.
Loose checks will not be recorded.
Join in the Spirit at Holy Name of Mary School, an
AdvancEd Accredited School. To register your child for
Nursery (full day, age 3), Pre-K (full day, age 4),
Kindergarten (full day, age 5) or Grade 1 through 8,
contact our School Office to make an appointment
at 516-825-4009, or visit www.hnomschool.org for
registration materials and details. Before and after
school care is available for all registered students.
Follow Holy Name of Mary School on Instagram and
Facebook @ hnomschoolvalleystream.
*Stay at home if you don’t feel well or have symptoms
*Masks must be worn by all present
*Sanitize your hands when you enter & leave the Church
*Keep social distancing in the pews, as indicated by the
blue tape, on the Communion line & when you exit.
Please do not remove any tape to make space to sit.
*Bathrooms will be locked. All hymnals have been
removed. Holy water fonts are not available.
*Please hold your hand out FLAT when receiving
Communion. As per Diocesan directives,
you must not wear gloves. Keep your face covering ON
until right before your receive, then immediately
put it back on after receiving Communion.
If you must receive by mouth, wait till the end of the line.
The priest will sanitize his hands after each person.
*There are collection boxes placed in the main aisle
where you can place your donation.
*The Church will be sanitized daily.
Covid 19 has impacted our families and Church in many
ways. This parish was pained by losing her kind and
compassionate pastor, Msgr. Rom, due to Covid-
19. Around Long Island, churches have seen an average
decline of offering by 20 percent. Here at Holy Name of
Mary, we are averaging a weekly decline of 30-40 percent
in offerings. Please consider what your family is capable of giving. Con-
sider the needs of your family, how the pandemic
impacted your home, speak and pray about it as a family
and then, if you are able, please consider a commitment to
increasing your offering. The opportunities to give are:
Envelope System-If you are a registered parishioner,
you should be receiving donation envelopes in
the mail. If you are not registered, please stop by the
Parish Office to fill in a short registration form.
Faith Direct-The best way to ensure our parish receives
the support needed for our operating expenses and
ministries is with eGiving through Faith Direct. It is
easy to enroll; www.faithdirect.net and use our Church
code, NY78.
All Those Who Are Sick
Father of Goodness and love, hear our prayers for the sick members of our community and for all who are in need...
Louis Adduci, Jackie Gouldseury, Anthony Ippolito
Christine Leonardi, Renato Lim, Kevin Lynch
All Those Who Have Died
For the souls of the faithful departed, may they be received into the eternal life and peace of heaven…
Bernadette Joan Bretscher
Gloria Napoli
For All Those Who Have Died from Covid
Because of the restrictions due to COVID-19, we can
only schedule five Baptisms at a time. Baptisms in
English are scheduled for the second & fourth Sunday
of every month. Spanish Baptisms are scheduled for
the second Saturday of every month at 12 noon.
Please call the Parish Office for available dates.
Maximum seating is 25 people per family.
Ways to Support Our Parish
Remember in Prayer
HNM Parish Registration
Parish School Registration
Safety During COVID-19
Baptism Restrictions
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MARCH 7, 2021 THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT
YOU are invited to pray the Stations of the Cross
as we walk with Jesus every Friday evening during Lent
7:00pm (English) 7:30pm (Spanish) through March 26th.
“Brothers and sisters, our return journey to God is possible only because He first journeyed to us.
Otherwise, it would be impossible. Before we ever came to Him, He came down to us.
He preceded us; He came down to meet us. For our sake, He lowered Himself
more than we can ever imagine: He became sin, He became death…
Our journey then is about letting Him take us by the hand.” ~Pope Francis
COFFEE with JESUS
Bishop Andrzej’s Lenten Series via Zoom
Join Bishop Andrzej at 10:00 am on Friday mornings during Lent, through March 26.
Bishop Andrzej will use Zoom to share with you his Lenten reflections on the Last Words of Jesus.
Join Bishop Andrzej from the comfort of your home, with a cup of coffee, and use this as an
opportunity to prepare and nourish your mind, spirit and heart throughout the Lenten season.
Pre-registration is required.
To register: please call
Suzanne Lynn at 516-744-6850 or email
Once you are registered, you will be emailed
the ZOOM information prior to each session of this Lenten series.
Next Sunday, March 14th.
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The Eucharist is now
During the celebration of the Eucharist,
the past action of Jesus
becomes present. It is a
liturgical representation of
His sacrifice.
Not merely a
commemoration, Mass makes the
sacrifice truly present. When we
participate in the Eucharist, the
past becomes present to us and
we are present at the saving event.
Live generously
In a world that judges people
based on their accumulated
wealth, it is easy to notice what
we don’t have and to wish for it.
Lent, however, invites us to live
in gratitude for what we do have.
Gratitude then gives rise to
generosity – sharing God’s love
and gifts with others. Generous
people are encouraging, positive,
and appreciative. During Lent,
notice and appreciate God’s gifts
and share them with others.
Always ready
“God never tires
of forgiving
us; we are the
ones who tire of
seeking his
mercy”.
(Pope Francis)
Why do
Catholics
Do That
Why do Catholics fast
and abstain?
In preparing to begin His public
ministry, Jesus spent forty
days and nights in the
wilderness of the desert.
In the starkness of the
desert, He strengthened
His connection to his Father.
God’s love was all Jesus needed.
Fasting and abstinence also help
us strengthen our connection to
God. They are ways
of expressing sorrow
for the ways we stray
from God’s friend-
ship. By denying
ourselves material comforts, we
increase our dependence on God
and our appreciation for His gifts.
Lent may be a time of penance
and sacrifice but it doesn’t have
to be a time of sadness. In fact,
the season brings an opportunity
to become the people God
created us to be. This time in our
spiritual desert can be a chance
to simplify, focus, and
concentrate.
Simplify. Look for areas in
your life where there are
excesses. When we have too
much of something, it can take
extra time to sort, store,
and maintain the supply
beyond what we need.
For example, is your
clothes closet packed too
tightly? Is your pantry
overstocked? Can you clean out
and give some gently used items
to the poor? You’ll spend less
mental and physical energy if you
keep only what you need.
Focus. During Lent, we are
called to spend more intentional
time with God. To help, consider
fasting from distractions. Limiting
social media exposure,
controlling time spent working,
or turning off the cell phone for
periods of time can help you find
space to add more prayer and
Scripture reading to
your day.
Concentrate. Avoid
influences that pull
you away from
God. “... But
worldly anxiety,
the lure of riches,
and the craving for other
things intrude and choke
the Word, and it bears no
fruit” (Mark 4:19).
Resolve to live a life that pleases
God.
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PENITENTIAL ACT I confess to almighty God And to you, my brothers and sisters, That I have greatly sinned, In my thoughts and in my words, In what I have done and In what I have failed to do, (Pray while striking the breast three times)
through my fault, through my fault, through my most grievous fault; Therefore I ask blessed Mary ever-Virgin, All the Angels and Saints, And you, my brothers and sisters, To pray for me to the Lord our God. GLORIA Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to people of good will. We praise you, we bless you, we adore you, we glorify you, we give you thanks for your great glory, Lord God, heavenly King, O God, almighty Father. Lord Jesus Christ, Only Begotten Son, Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us; you take away the sins of the world, receive our prayer; you are seated at the right hand of the Father, have mercy on us. For you alone are the Holy One, you alone are the Lord, you alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father. Amen.
NICENE CREED I believe in one God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all things visible and invisible. I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Only Begotten Son of God, born of the father before all ages. God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, consubstantial with the Father; through him all things were made. For us men and for our salvation he came down from heaven,
(At the words that follow, up to and including
and became man, bow your head) and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary, and became man. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate, he suffered death and was buried, and rose again on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead and his kingdom will have no end. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is adored and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets. I believe in one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church. I confess one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins, and I look forward to the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen.