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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, June 28: THIRTEENTH SUNDAY IN

ORDINARY TIME

7:30 a.m. People of the Parish

9:00 a.m. Nicholas Daley

by the Robertson Family

11:00 a.m. George Berardinelli - 90th Birthday

by Paula Berardinelli

Coranne & Charles Bertrand

by Dolores & Richard O’Hara

Ronald Paradiso

by Rose Paradiso & Family

Fr. Edward J. Shanahan

by Family

12:15 p.m. Cynthia Jo Price

by Gina DeLucia

Monday, June 29: Saints Peter and Paul, Apostles

9:00 a.m. Rita Driscoll

by her Family

Tuesday, June 30: Weekday

9:00 a.m. Deceased Members of the Domanico &

Amarito Families

by Theresa Domanico

Wednesday, July 1: Weekday

9:00 a.m. Erlinda Regner - 1st Anniversary

by Lourdes Collantes

Thursday, July 2: Weekday

9:00 a.m. Claire Kinney

by Dolores & Richard O’Hara

Friday, July 3: First Friday; Saint Thomas, Apostle

9:00 a.m. Biagio Verderame

by Wife, Rose & Family

Saturday, July 4: First Saturday; Weekday

9:00 a.m. Maryann & Richard O’Hara

by Dolores & Richard O’Hara

5:00 p.m. Deceased Members of the Muller &

McNichol Families

by Lorraine Muller

The Shanahan Family

by Family

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

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, JUNE 28, 2020 THIRTEENTH SUNDAY IN

ORDINARY TIME

First Reading: 2 Kings 4:8-11, 14-16a Second Reading: Romans 6:3-4, 8-11

Gospel: Matthew 10:37-42 FOCUS: Putting Jesus first is our challenge.

Once again Jesus discusses the challenge of living the

Gospel. Faithful discipleship comes with demands. But

we are not to keep the Gospel message to ourselves – it

must be proclaimed and lived no matter what the cost.

For those who are faithful, the reward will be newness of

life.

LITURGY OF THE WORD:

In the first reading, a woman of influence who

consistently offers hospitality to Elisha is rewarded with

the promise of a son. Saint Paul reminds the Roman

community that through baptism they share in the death

and resurrection of Christ. In the Gospel, Jesus tells his

Apostles that whoever does not take up his cross and

follow after me is not worthy of me.

Readings for next week, July 5: Fourteenth Sunday in

Ordinary Time: Zechariah 9:9-10; Romans 8:9, 11-13;

Matthew 11:25-30

From Liturgical Commission Publishing, Lansing, MI

FOSTERING STEWARDSHIP AS A WAY OF LIFE

PARISH SACRIFICIAL GIVING

Jesus calls us to take up our crosses and follow Him. We must

have faith that our God loves us and will see us through all of

our troubles.

Parish Sacrificial Giving Summary

Thank you for your continued sacrificial gifts to St.

Mary’s.

Sunday Offertory ~ June 20/21 $7,085.00*

Same Week Last Year $7,671.00*

Mass Attendance for June 20/21 186**

Same Week Last Year 832

*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 4/5

Celebrants* Lectors

Sat 5:00

Fr. Valentine P. Ditrano

9:00 Fr. Valentine A. Guevara

11:00 Fr. Valentine C. Vanatta

* Subject to last minute changes.

FIRST SATURDAY, July 4, 2020

Mass at 9:00 a.m. in honor of the Blessed Mother

Following Mass, recitation of the Holy Rosary,

followed by a meditation, and concluding with

the Litany of Loreto

FIRST SATURDAY MASS

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Dear Friends:

Since we’ve resumed our regular Mass schedule (just about), our parishioners have noticed a number of

repairs and improvements to the St. Mary’s compound, both at our beloved Church on Bryant Avenue,

and at Msgr. Ryan Hall on Round Hill Road. Here at the Church, we have repaired the railings leading

up to the Rectory and down the stairs to the street, as well as at the handicap entrance. Air conditioning

is also being serviced. Our beautiful cross overlooking Roslyn and the light which illuminated it, were

both in need of repair. These have been removed, and the light fixture has already been replaced. A new

cross, with the same dimension and design as the old one, is being fashioned, and will soon reign once

again over our Church in the very near future. Just before the lockdown, we benefitted from the new

boilers down at the Hall. Fortunately, the air conditioning is in working order for what looks like a hot

summer to come! Moreover, a beautiful new confessional, worthy of the Sacrament of Reconciliation,

has been constructed in the Hall, adjacent to the Sacristy. (As you know, it used to be located in the food

pantry, and I was tempted to offer penitents a care package after each confession!) It features a sturdy

screen for those who prefer to kneel behind it, and comfortable seating for those who prefer face-to-face

confession. Lovely works of art, including Rembrandt’s “Prodigal Son,” Leonardo da Vinci’s “Last

Supper,” and Michelangelo’s “Pieta” add dignity to the space where the soul finds healing and

reconciliation with our Lord. And if you were wondering what we would do with the old Church cross

that can no longer withstand the elements outside, it will be restored and returned, but this time to Msgr.

Ryan Hall, thereby linking the two campuses of our historic Parish.

On another note, we believe it is absolutely essential that the young people, who have so diligently

studied and otherwise prepared themselves, should receive the Sacraments of Reconciliation,

Communion, and Confirmation. Granted, the situation is less than perfect; in order to conform to the

social distancing policy of the Diocese, we’ve had to limit the number of people who may attend. Given

the size of the Church, the celebration of the Sacraments has moved to the Hall. We even had to request

that Bishop Barres grant me special permission, or “delegation,” to administer the Sacrament of

Confirmation, lest a delay cause us to wait months in order to schedule a bishop to come.

As you can imagine, the restrictions under which we’ve had to live over the past few months do not

mean that we’ve been inactive. Sad to say, we’ve seen the passing of dear friends who were so integral

to the life of the parish. Further, we felt the loss that resulted from lack of regular access to the

Sacraments. I’m sure you will agree that this has been one of the cruelest forms of spiritual deprivation

to us as Catholics. The Eucharist, we believe, is both the source and the summit of our lives. Everything

we are proceeds from the enduring love and presence of Christ, and it all leads back to him.

As we enter into a well-deserved summer respite, let’s carry with us the joy of knowing that God

sustains us through thick and thin. Let us pray for the new Fr. Rafal Borowiejski, that he be blessed with

many years of fruitful ministry, beginning at Our Lady of Victory in Floral Park.

Faithfully,

Fr. Valentine

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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

PETER’S PENCE COLLECTION

JUNE 27-28

This weekend our diocese will take up the Peter’s

Pence Collection which provides the Holy Father with

the funds he needs to carry out his most important

charitable works. The proceeds benefit the most

disadvantaged: victims of war, oppression, and natural

disasters. Through your generosity, we can cast the

peace of Christ upon the world.

RECTORY OFFICE HOURS

The Rectory office is open from 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Monday-Thursday, and on Fridays from 9:00 a.m.

until 2:00 p.m.

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.

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.

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.