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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, July 5: FOURTEENTH SUNDAY IN

ORDINARY TIME

7:30 a.m. People of the Parish

9:00 a.m. Harry Jecklin

by Joanne Zollo

11:0-0 a.m. Edward Cleary

by Dolores & Richard O’Hara

John Edward Lombardo

by the Ciullo Family

Monday, July 6: Weekday

9:00 a.m. Matthew Tenaglia on his Birthday

by Carol & J.R.

Tuesday, July 7: Weekday

9:00 a.m. Lawrence & Ethel Leavy

by Dolores & Richard O’Hara

Wednesday, July 8: Weekday

9:00 a.m. James Whelan & Family

by the Grau Family

Thursday, July 9: Weekday

9:00 a.m. The Shanahan Family

by Family

Friday, July 10: Weekday

9:00 a.m. Kevin D. O’Neil

by Carolyn & the O’Neil Family

Saturday, July 11: Saint Benedict, Abbot

5:00 p.m. Frank Arena

by the Family

Robbie McCormack

by Charles & Linda Dellavecchia

Charlie Miller

by Nora Toal

Sr. Eileen & Sr. Agatha Shanahan

by Family

Margery Tucholski

by Dee Marvullo

Sunday, July 12: FIFTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY

TIME

7:30 a.m. People of the Parish

9:00 a.m. Thomas Maniscalco

by his children

11:00 a.m. Special Intention

by Dolores & Richard O’Hara

Marge & John Tucholski

by the McVeigh Family

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, JULY 5, 2020 FOURTEENTH SUNDAY IN

ORDINARY TIME

First Reading: Zechariah 9:9-10 Second Reading: Romans 8:9, 11-13

Gospel: Matthew 11:25-30 FOCUS: Jesus’ kingship is one of mercy with humility

and compassion for all who struggle.

In the kingship of Jesus, we celebrate his humility and

gentleness, and in a particular way, his understanding of

the blessings of children. His dominion is not one of

power and control, but of a servant who lifts up the fallen

and raises all who are burdened; he is gracious and

merciful.

LITURGY OF THE WORD:

Zechariah tells Jerusalem to rejoice, for their king shall

come to [them] … riding … on a colt, proclaiming a

message of peace to the nations. Saint Paul instructs the

Romans that whoever does not have the Spirit of Christ

does not belong to him. In the Gospel, Jesus gives praise

to the Father for what he has revealed to the little ones.

Readings for next week, July 12: Fifteenth Sunday in

Ordinary Time: Isaiah 55:10-11; Romans 8:18-23;

Matthew 13:1-23 or 13:1-9

From Liturgical Commission Publishing, Lansing, MI

FOSTERING STEWARDSHIP AS A WAY OF LIFE

PARISH SACRIFICIAL GIVING

“Come to me...and I will give you rest.” What powerful words

these are in today’s Gospel. After all that we may have

experienced these past few months, let us never forget these

compassionate words of Christ, our God.

Parish Sacrificial Giving Summary

Thank you for your continued sacrificial gifts to St.

Mary’s.

Sunday Offertory ~ June 27/28 $6,738.00*

Same Week Last Year $8,621.00*

Mass Attendance for June 27/28 252**

Same Week Last Year 829

*Does not include Faith Direct

**Mass Attendance at 25% capacity under Covid19

guidelines

MASS SCHEDULE (Effective June 13, 2020)

Daily Mass in the Church:

9:00 a.m. - Monday-Friday

Weekend Masses at Msgr. Ryan Hall:

5:00 p.m. - Saturday

7:15 p.m. - Saturday (Spanish Mass)

9:00 a.m. - Sunday

11:00 a.m. - Sunday

The 7:30 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. Masses are

cancelled for the summer.

We will follow social distancing guidelines.

A mask is required, and please bring a

personal container of hand sanitizer with

you.

Celebrants for the Weekend of

July 11/12

Celebrants* Lectors

Sat 5:00

Fr. Valentine L. Czarniak

9:00 Fr. Valentine R. Botensten

11:00 Fr. Valentine S. Tansiongco

* Subject to last minute changes.

SUMMER RECTORY OFFICE HOURS

Effective Wednesday, July 1st, and through

September 4th, the Rectory Office will be

open from 9:30 am. through 4:00 p.m.,

Monday through Thursday.

Beginning on Friday, July 3rd, the Rectory

Office will be closed on Fridays through

September 4th.

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Dear Friends:

Every organization that works with the public knows that the first face one sees at the

office and the first voice one hears over the phone can make people feel welcome,

informed, and at home: or not. This is especially true of the Church. St. Benedict’s rule of

hospitality tells us to “treat everyone as Christ.” This is not just a slogan. Catholic

parishes are, and should be, held to a higher standard because we aspire to re-present

Jesus to all who come to our doors, particularly the poor and needy.

For eight years, our community has been blessed to have someone who lives up to this

ideal, Mrs. Ann Ferro. A long-time parishioner, Ann came to St. Mary’s Rectory with

organizational skills honed over the years at a prestigious law firm and extensive

knowledge of parish history. With our fearless leader, Mrs. Laura Fay, Ann has set the

standard of professionalism in our office, keeping track of our records, communications,

bulletin, and special notifications. At the same time, her kindness and care for our

parishioners could not be more evident.

At the end of July, Mrs. Ferro will be moving to live closer to family in Virginia and

Maryland. We were hoping to mark her departure with a celebration, but given the

present circumstances that will not be possible. We will, however, be seeing Ann over the

course of July at Mass, especially the 5 PM Saturday Liturgy. Please assure her of our

love and prayers for a well-deserved retirement. Ann, we will miss you! Come back soon!

With much love,

Fr. Valentine

In the name of all our parishioners at St. Mary’s

THE PASTOR’S PAGE

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CHURCH OF ST. MARY CONFIRMANDI 2020

The parishioners extend congratulations to the following Confirmandi and their families. We pray that they recognize their

important role in the life of the Church.

Ashley Araujo Nathalie Arcila Sara Arcila Hailey Ayres Giana Balzano Mariella Barretta Sienna Bonavita Sofia Bonavita Chloe Fiddle Erin Finnegan Isabella McCroy Ashly Mendoza Meredith Papiro Casey Rhine Isabelle Sheridan Angela Ventura Andrea Vintimilla

Alessandro Berganza John Della Ratta Daniel DiSanti Tyler Giordano Michael Leone Luke Marchisotta John Paul Marquina Kieran Moynihan Thomas Piccoli Robert Plummer Nislon Rivera-Ventura Timothy Rocki Nicholas Segura

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And then there was light

In Genesis 1:3-5 there is the following passage: And God said, ”Let there be light,” and there was

light. And God saw that the light was good, and He separated the light from the darkness.

The restoration of the St Mary’s steeple Cross is ongoing and improvements are continuing daily. The

latest milestone achieved is the removal and replacement of the florescent light above the lantern of the

steeple and the installation of a lighting system at the top of the steeple. Let me explain both. For years,

lighting was maintained in the tower - the area above the Church, below the belfry and lantern, the

section with the largest display of stained glass. Chris O’Neil, our Church Sacristan, explained the light

in the tower is used to prevent bats from trying to take up residence. This light has not operated

properly for years. A new LED light has been installed and combined with a new timing system will

now illuminate the tower along Bryant Avenue at sunset.

More importantly, the light that fell from its housing and sat perilously close to the edge of the Church

has been replaced. Our intrepid electrician Rob singlehandedly climbed up, through the top hatch and

installed a new LED light system. This will illuminate the Cross when it returns. Rob said the new light

will last for years to come and while installing it also manufactured a safety harness to prevent the light

housing from falling if dislodged from its base.

In talking with our Cross restoration manager, Matt Doherty the wood for the cross has been ordered

and should arrive within two weeks. Then the craft of milling and preparing the wood to the exact

specifications of the old Cross will begin. More information about the wood and milling process to

follow in two weeks.

So, when you have a moment drive or stroll by the Church at dusk. See the new light in the tower and

imagine for a moment what the new Cross will look like when returned to the top of St Mary’s

Church.

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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

Cookies

Crackers

Cereal

Assorted Beans

Corn

Vegetables

Paper Goods

ST. MARY’S 300 CLUB

GRAND PRIZE DRAWING

The St. Mary’s 300 Club 2019/20 $1,000

Grand Prize Drawing was held on

Thursday, June 18th. Fr. Valentine drew the

lucky ball from the drum containing all 294

numbers.

The $1,000 Grand Prize winner is:

#646 - Mrs. Pauline Murray

Congratulations to Mrs. Murray and thank

you all for being members of St. Mary’s

300 Club and supporting St. Mary’s Parish.

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.

DURING THE MONTHS OF

APRIL, MAY & JUNE …

St. Mary’s welcomed the following new parishioners:

Mr. & Mrs. James (Marilyn) Mucciolo

Mr. & Mrs. Salvatore (Maria Tarrago) Mula

The following were united in Marriage:

Mr. & Mrs. Matthew (Grace Lafaire) Goldstein

The following received the Sacrament of Baptism:

Barrett Dean Combs

And may those who died live with Christ forever,

Joseph Biasi

Charles V. Casale

Donald B. Dawson

Laura C. Johnson

Rosemarie Lucariello

Bernard H. Murtagh

Frank C. Sokolski

Elizabeth Sympson

Margery Tucholski