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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, January 5: EPIPHANY OF THE LORD 7:30 a.m. People of the Parish 9:00 a.m. Deceased Members of the Ferrigno, Faraone & Combs Family by Ronnie, Maryann & Family 11:00 a.m. Fr. Edward J. Shanahan by Family 12:15 p.m. In Thanksgiving and for the Intentions of Dr. Rudolfo Magpantay on his Birthday by Drs. Rudolfo & Esmeralda Magpantay

Monday, January 6: Christmas Weekday 9:00 a.m. Joseph Carbonaro by Mark Trantel

Tuesday, January 7: Christmas Weekday 9:00 a.m. Jennifer Harding McGeown by her Family

Wednesday, January 8: Christmas Weekday 9:00 a.m. John Boland by the Sheerin Family

Thursday, January 9: Christmas Weekday 9:00 a.m. Lucyan Adam Wierzbicki-1st Anniversary

Friday, January 10: Christmas Weekday 9:00 a.m. Angelo Fratianna by Mr. & Mrs. Peter Bell

Saturday, January 11: Christmas Weekday 5:00 p.m. Martha Biasi by Family Angelo DeVito by his Wife, Margaret Pilar Lara by Mr. & Mrs. Luis Lara-Rivas Hank Meier by his Family Mark Trantel by Dee Marvullo

Sunday, January 12: THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD 7:30 a.m. People of the Parish 9:00 a.m. Emanuele Abbondandolo by Nick & Cait Yohe 11:00 a.m. Jim Berry by the Clausen Family Rose Della Ratta by her Daughter, Kathy & Angelo Grande Bart Lore by Joanne & Charles Brackenridge 12:15 p.m. Fred Dimino by Jo Dimino

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

Hazel Hill 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 Jenna Reggio Trevor Rogers

Anna Sambucci Charles Strecker

Elizabeth Sympson Clotida Vecchione Jacqueline Verde

Anne Wright Mary Wybaillie

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK

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FOSTERING STEWARDSHIP AS A WAY OF LIFE

PARISH SACRIFICIAL GIVING

The Three Wise Men to today’s Gospel reading are perfect

examples of stewards. They traveled from afar to pay homage

to the Christ Child. They brought their gifts to Him as a way to

show their homage. We, too, have been given gifts that we can

present before the Lord and use it for the betterment of others.

Parish Sacrificial Giving Summary

Thank you for your continued sacrificial gifts to St.

Mary’s.

Sunday Offertory ~ December 21/22 $7,869.00*

Same Week Last Year $9,274.00*

Mass Attendance for December 21/22 928

Same Week Last Year 980

*Does not include Faith Direct

Offertory and attendance information for

Christmas and for December 28/29

was not available as of the printing deadline.

Lumen Christi Missal

Weekend of January 4/5, 2020 Epiphany of the Lord

Readings: Missal, p. 77

The Ordinary of the Mass begins on Page 804

READINGS FOR SUNDAY, JANUARY 5, 2020 THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD

First Reading: Isaiah 60:1-6 Second Reading: Ephesians 3:2-3a, 5-6

Gospel: Matthew 2:1-12

FOCUS: Jesus is the Savior born for all.

Today, we celebrate the revelation of Jesus’ coming to all

as our Savior. That news is not received gratefully and

joyfully by all – as we see by King Herod’s reaction, and

the actions of many today who do not believe. As

Christians who have the grace of redemption through the

paschal mystery of Christ, may our lives be a joyful and

generous witness to others – that they, too, may come to

share in it. May they, too, have an epiphany.

LITURGY OF THE WORD:

Isaiah prophesies that a light has come to Jerusalem,

while darkness covers the earth. All will come to the city

bearing gold and frankincense, and proclaiming the

praises of the Lord. Paul tells the Ephesians that Gentiles

are coheirs of God, along with the people of Israel. In the

Gospel, magi arrive in Jerusalem from the east in search

of the newborn king of the Jews. Herod is troubled by

this, and the magi visit Mary and her child and offer gifts.

Readings for next week, January 12: The Baptism of the

Lord: Isaiah 42:1-4, 6-7; Acts 10:34-38; Matthew 3:13-

17

From Liturgical Commission Publishing, Lansing, MI

Celebrants for the Weekend of

January 11/12

Celebrants* Lectors Eucharistic

Ministers

Altar

Servers

Sat 5:00

K. Ditrano N. Ditrano

G. Green

Sun.

7:30

9:00 E. Guevara

11:00 A. Finnegan

C. Finnegan MHeffernan

12:15

* Subject to last minute changes.

Schedule

not

available

as of

printing

deadline.

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Dear Friends:

The great American philosopher, John Dewey, though not a Christian, was nevertheless a seeker of

truth in his own way. I admire his views on art. He believes that the artist concentrates some aspect

of ordinary human experience (e.g., time and space, change and permanence, human relationships,

etc.) in an expressive medium (paint, stone, sound, language, etc.), and makes it “available” to a

community. By “intensifying” human experience, the work of art has the “power to create a new ex-

perience, oftentimes…more poignantly felt than that from things themselves” (Art as Experience).

Through art, people understand the world around them more deeply. If it is truly great, a work of art

takes on a life of its own even after the artist finishes it. Each succeeding generation invests it with

layers of meaning that help people better understand themselves, and interact with each other on a

more profound, more human level. As St. John Newman would say, Cor ad Cor Loquitur (“Heart

Speaks to Heart”).

The events of the Bible are not merely creations of the mind; we believe that through them the living

God really speaks to human beings. Still, there are similarities between religious and aesthetic

experience. Today, the Church celebrates the Feast of the Epiphany, and the visit of the Magi to the

Christ Child. Like a work of art, the story has so many levels of meaning, so many perspectives

from which to appropriate it, that Catholics experience (almost literally) an “embarrassment of

riches.” The wise men, like John Dewey, are men of reason whose knowledge of the world leads

them ineluctably to the Lord. Faith and reason, it turns out, are not adversaries, but allies in the

pursuit of Truth. When guided by faith, worldly knowledge arrives at the Source of Wisdom, just as

those who observe the rising of a star learn from the Scriptures (“And you, Bethlehem, land of

Judah…”). Indeed, the very fact that the Magi were not members of the Chosen People is itself

significant; it means that God’s love is not restricted to one segment of the human family, but

embraces all people who follow the “star” as best they can.

Just as the details of the Epiphany story take on levels of meaning over the course of time, the same

holds true for our cover art: the brilliant painting of the Epiphany by Fra Angelico (who, by

coincidence, is the patron saint of artists). How fitting it is that the painting resulted from

collaboration between Fra Angelico and a number of other artists over the course of a years-long

development. Each of these individuals helps us to “see” one or another aspect of the Christ Event:

for example, the kings, each of a different age, represent the three stages of life for the Christian.

The building in the background of the scene may represent the Old Covenant as it gives way to the

New, and the peacock (one of the emblems of the Medici family which commissioned the painting)

is a symbol a of the resurrection, for which all Christians yearn as they make their journey of faith.

The gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh hearken back to the message of the prophets, but now

revere Christ as King, God, and Sacrifice.

Friends, the story of Christ our Savior, timeless and beautiful though it may be, is not, strictly

speaking, finished; the Church, his Mystical Body, must incarnate his presence for a new age. May

we seek out and revere the presence of the Lord in our time, employing God’s gifts of nature and

grace to invite people of goodwill to the joys of heaven.

Faithfully,

Fr. Valentine

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2020 Religious Calendars

Thanks to the generosity of Joe Velotti and the

Roslyn Heights Funeral Home, Religious Calendars

for 2020 are available in the Church and Msgr.

Ryan Hall.

We are grateful to them for their generous donation

of these beautiful calendars.

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.

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.

DURING THE MONTHS OF

NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER …

St. Mary’s welcomed the following new parishioners:

Mr. & Mrs. Anthony (Jennifer) DellaPolla

Dr. & Mrs. Vincent (Aliana) Rizzo

The following were united in Marriage:

Mr. & Mrs. Christopher (Angela Mascarenas) Martin

The following received the Sacrament of Baptism:

James Alexander Ferreira

William Edmund Goldner

Riley Katherine Henning

Willow Paige Janik

Jacob Julius Kohut

Caroline Elizabeth McCabe

Mirella Marie Rizzo

Cody Swimmer

And may those who died live with Christ forever,

John Michael Aufiero

Kenneth C. Botensten

Laura Delavale

Jeanne Dorn

Robert Napolitano

Jean E. Thomas

Mark Trantel

CAPT Brendan Echausse

COL Daniel Friend

PFC Joseph M. Friend

LCdr Christian R. Foschi

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

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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Processional Hymn

Psalm Response Gelineau Gradual 67C

The Epiphany of The Lord January 5, 2020

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Presentation Hymn

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Communion Hymn

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Recessional Hymn

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RECTORY OFFICE HOURS

Monday - Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Friday 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

The Office is closed on Saturday and Sunday

A REMINDER REGARDING

DONATIONS TO ST. MARY’S

All checks should be made payable to St. Mary’s

Church. If the check is for a special purpose, please

indicate that on the memo line. For example:

Human Concerns, 300 Club, Religious Education,

Diocesan Collection, etc.

We thank you for your generous support of our

Parish and its activities.

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.

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.

DIVORCED OR SEPARATED CATHOLICS OF

LONG ISLAND - a social organization for single persons,

including widows, widowers and singles, is having a new

member orientation meeting on Tuesday, January 20th at

7:30 p.m. at Knights of Columbus Council #6526 of St.

Frances De Chantal, 1869 Wantagh Avenue, Wantagh

(parking in rear of building). Non-Denominational, ALL

ARE WELCOME. Bring proof of single status to join. An-

nual dues are $30, and refreshments will follow the meeting.

For further information, please call Carol at 516 794-4933

or Fran at 516 889-5790.

COURTESY ANNOUNCEMENTS

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.

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EPIPHANY PRAYER

Dear Jesus,

As You led the Three Kings to You

By the light of a star,

Please draw us ever closer to You

By the light of Faith.

Help us to desire You as ardently as they did.

Give us the grace

To overcome all the obstacles that keep us

Far from You.

May we, like them, have something

To give You when we appear before You.

Mary, Our Mother, help us to know Your Son.

Amen.