Sunday, May 5, 2013 - St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church

Stewards of God’s GiftsToday’s reading from Revelation offers a vision of the City of God, the new Jerusalem. The bishops’ pastoral onstewardship reminds us, “that ‘life to come’ is in continuity with this present life through the human goods, theworthy human purposes, which people foster now.”We are grateful this week for all stewards in our parish who assist others in deepening theirrelationship with Christ through evangelization, catechesis and ongoing formation.The collection for Sunday, April 28, 2013 amounted to $31,489.00The collection for April 29, 2012 amounted to $28,483.00Have you enrolled yet? Visit www.faithdirect.net. Our parish code is NY281.We Care for Our Parish CommunityBaptismWe usually celebrate Baptism at 2:00 PM on the Secondand Fourth Sundays of the month. Please call to seeif a date is available and to arrange for a pre-baptismalinterview. Parents are required to attend a baptismpreparation session held once every month. Those chosenas sponsors for Baptism should lead lives in harmony withthe Catholic faith and the role of Godparent.MarriageAt least six months before you plan to be married andbefore you make arrangements for the reception, pleasemake an appointment with one of the priests to begin thenecessary preparations.Children’s EducationSaint Mary’s Elementary School offers excellent educationin the spirit of the Gospel from grades N, Pre-K to Eighthgrade. For information call 627-0184.Empowering Character, Innovation and Leadership inour students, Saint Mary’s High School is a dynamic,contemporary, Catholic value-centered school, combininga commitment to academic excellence and educationalinnovation, with a passion for learning, and an emphasison moral character development through the pursuit oftruth and discovered in faith and reason. For informationcall 627-2711.The Faith Formation Program provides excellent formationin the Catholic Faith for children in public or privateschools. Preparation for First Holy Communion andConfirmation requires two years. All classes are held atSt. Mary’s. Grades 1 through 5 meet on Tuesdays andThursdays from 4:30 to 5:30 PM. Families choose whichday. Grades 6, 7 and 8 meet on Mondays from 7:30 to8:30 PM. For information about Grades 1-8 call 627-4028and for Grades 9-12 call 627-5759.Parish Social MinistryWe care for our sisters and brothers through our ParishSocial Ministry and Food Pantry. For information call365-2705.Youth MinistryWe reach out to our teens though our Youth MinistryProgram. For information call 627-5759.New ParishionersWe welcome new members to the Catholic Church and toSaint Mary’s Parish. If you are new in the area or interestedin learning more about the Catholic faith, please call theParish Office.Opportunities For PrayerThe Church is open Monday to Friday until 8:45 PM andon Saturday and Sunday until the end of the 5:00 PM Massso that we may have the opportunity for quiet prayer beforethe Blessed Sacrament. The Miraculous Medal Novena issaid each Monday following the 9:00 AM Mass. Mondayto Friday the Rosary is said following the 9:00 AM Mass.A Rosary Service is held every Thursday from 1:45 to 2:45PM in the Chapel. Eucharistic Adoration is held everyThursday from 3:00 to 8:00 PM in the Chapel. On FirstSaturdays the Scriptural Rosary is recited following the8:00 AM Mass.Church of Saint Mary | 4

Masses and Special IntentionsPlease Pray for the IllStanislaus MoranJulian PelaezBarbara StynesStephen HoldenJulian PeleazDebbie FazioMichael FazioBilly FischerNames will remain on the list for three months. Please notify the Bulletin Editorif you would like to continue with the listing.In MemoriamPlease pray for our loved ones who have gone before us.Sr. Margaret Mary Kane, IHMJames McQuillingPlease Remember Those Serving in the Military125th Brigade Support Battalion23rd Marine Regiment25th Marine RegimentAbbott, Kyle C., Cpl, USMCAlexander, James W., CPT, USAAmerson, Jason, CPT, USAAnderson, Michael, 1LT, USAArnold, James, LCpl USMCAvasthi, David, 2d Lt, USAFBaber, Joseph, Maj, USAFBooth, Paige, SPC, USABroderick, Evan, SGT, USABroderick, Steven, SN, USNBrown, Jason, SGT, USAConroy, Craig, PFC, USADelaney, Matthew, LCDR, USNDiStefano, Matthew, Capt, USAFDrury, Patrick, ENS, USNFontanetta, Joseph, 1stLt, USMCHernandez, Steven, SSgt, USAFHiggins, James, GySgt, USMCHilton, Justin, PVT, USAHilton, Nathaniel, PVT, USAHodder, Ian R., PFC, USMCHorner, Brian G., 2ndLt, USMCHoward, Edward, PV2, USAHussey, James M., GySgt, USMCJones, Scott B., LTJG, USNJones, Katherine L., ENS, USNKeating, Thomas, Col, USMCLanza, Anthony E., LtCol, USMCMadden, Michael E., 2ndLt, USAFMiller, Ryan, 1stLt, USMCMorris, Jr., Brian J., MASN, USNO’Leary, Jason, SSgt, USAFPetracca, Evan L., LTJG, USNPolowczyk, John P., CAPT, USNRodi, Caroline G., LCDR, USNSchaub, John E., LCpl, USMCSharkey, John J., LtCol, USMCSpivak III, Edmund, Capt, USAFUllrich, Kenneth C., HN, USNUnger, Matthew J., SPC, USAIf you have a service member that you would like to add to this list please contactFr. Sikorski via E-mail at frsikorski@stmary.ws. Please include name, rankand branch of service.Mass ScheduleMay 11th and 12th. Subject to change without notice.Saturday, May 11th5:00 PM Fr. Rapahael SoadwahSunday, May 12th7:30 AM Fr. Raphael Soadwah9:00 AM Fr. Vincent Ritchie10:30 AM Fr. Allan Sikorski12:00 Noon Msgr. John J. McCann5:00 PM Fr. Vincent RitchieBlanca CoelloSuzanne MastersonThe Sixth Sunday of Easter | May 5, 2013Masses for the WeekMonday, May 6thActs 16:11-15, Jn 15:26-16:4a7:00 AM | Pasqua Alomia9:00 AM | Faustino ParrellaTuesday, May 7thActs 16:22-34, Jn 16:5-117:00 AM | Janet Raggio9:00 AM | Joan RyanWednesday, May 8thActs 17:15, 22-18:1, Jn 16:12-157:00 AM | Paul Zing9:00 AM | Robert & Helen Gross5:00 PM | Mary Elizabeth MillerThursday, May 9thThe Ascension of the LordActs 1:1-11, Eph 1:17-23, Lk 24:46-537:00 AM | Annette Aglietti9:00 AM | For the People of the Parish12:00 Noon | Angela Radacinski7:30 PM | Ernesto TiseoFriday, May 10thSt. Damien de VeusterAcrs 18:9-18, Jn 16:20-237:00 AM | Robert & Josephine SanAngelo9:00 AM | Pedro & Peter CastanoSaturday, May 11thActs 18:23-28, Jn 16:23b-288:00 AM | Bertha Pavao5:00 PM | Marie GrossConcetta & Carmelo CataudellaChristopher BenedettoAlbina & John PiconeMary CanningMary CaccavaleSunday, May 12thSeventh Sunday of EasterMother’s DayActs 15:1-2, 22-29, Rv 21:10-14, 22-23,Jn 14:23-29On the cover: Ascension of Christby Il Garofalo (1481-1559)

.Pray for a miraclefor a sufferingperson through the intercession of theVenerableANTHONY VINCENT GALLO S.C.J.Diocesan PriestOblate of the Congregation of the Priests of the Sacred HeartMonteforte Irpino (AV) | January 11, 1899Rome May 2, 1934Please visit www.fathergallo.comEucharistic AdorationThis Thursday3:00 to 7:15 PMin the Chapeloff the south sideof the ChurchPray for vocations!Pray for your families!Pray for the victimsof the Boston bombingsand their families.Readings and Questions for Faith Sharingon the Seventh Sunday of EasterReading I: Acts of the Apostles 7:55-60I see the heavens opened and the Son of Manstanding at the right hand of God.Reading II: Revelation 22:12-14, 16-17, 20I am the Alpha and the Omega.Gospel: John 17:20-26So that they may be one as we are one.Question for Adults:What am I doing to promote unityin my family, neighborhood, parish and workplace?Question for Children:Can I follow the example of Stephenand forgive other children who have gossiped about meor bullied me?Church of Saint Mary | 6

Sustaining Our FuturePlease Consider includingSt. Mary’s Parish and Schoolsin your Estate PlanningEstate gifts may include:Wills and BequestsGifts of Life InsuranceGifts of Retirement AssetsCharitable Gift AnnuitiesCharitable Remainder TrustsGifts of Appreciated AssetsSt. Mary’s is offering a free seminaron Estate Planning. If you are interestedin attending the seminar, please callTheresa Gaudiuso in the Parish Officeat 516-627-0385 orE-mail development@stmary.ws.We will schedule the seminaronce we have an idea of the numberof interested attendees.

Faith Formation | Grades 1-8Re-Registration for 2013-2014 - You can download a re-registration form from the St. Mary’swebsite at www.stmary.ws. Scroll to Religious Education and then to Registration Forms.Please provide us with your current e-mail address on the form for other correspondence.Families new to our program - especially those with children entering FIRST GRADE duringthe 2013-2014 school year, please come to the Faith Formation Office (lower level of theChurch) to fill out the necessary forms or call us at 627-4028 concerning the forms that can bedownloaded from our website. We will need a copy of your child’s baptismal certificate. Please be aware that two yearsof Religious Formation are required before a child may receive First Eucharist or Confirmation.Liturgy and Adult Faith FormationLighthouse Catholic Media CD of the Week: Why Go to Mass: The Blood of the New Covenantdepth knowledge of the faith.”First Holy Communion will be celebrated on Saturday, May 11th,at 11:30 AM and 2:00 PM.Children receiving the sacrament must attend practice with at least one adult. Practice for the11:30 AM ceremony will be held on Monday, May 6th, from 4:30 to 6:00 PM in the Church(classes of Mrs. Palmadessa, Mrs. Petruso and Mrs. Rengifo/Mrs. DeSanctis). Practice for the2:00 PM ceremony will be held on Tuesday, May 7th, from 4:30 to 6:00 PM in the Church(classes of Mrs. DeCicco, Mrs. O’Connor/Mrs. DeStefani and Our Lady of Grace children).Catechists: if you have not yet handed in your teaching materials,we ask that you do so as soon as possible.If you ever feel bored at Mass or think that you don’t get much out of it, this talk is foryou. Most Reverend Alexander K. Sample, Bishop of Marquette, provides theologicaland practical reasons why we need to come to a deeper understanding of the nature of theMass. By understanding the Mass as a sacrifice and a sacred banquet, we can tap into thetransforming power offered whenever we worship.Parishioner Comments:“Bishop Sample does a wonderful job of emphasizing the true meaning of the Mass. He has awonderful delivery style that leaves the listener satisfied, empowered but thristing for more in“Mass is so important and this cd encourages attendance and gives reasons to participate in the ‘sacrifice.’”This CD and many others are available in the Lighthouse Catholic Media kiosk located in the south vestibule of theChurch.Gianna Mass for Couples Struggling with Infertility and Recurrent MiscarriageOn Thursday, May 16th, at 6:30 PM, the Gianna Mass will be offered at St. Catherine of Siena Church, 411 East68th Street (between York and First Ave.), in Manhattan, for the intentions of those struggling with infertility andpregnancy-related difficulties. Time for veneration of the relics of St. Gianna will be made available. A light wineand cheese reception will follow at which Dr. Anne Nolte from the Gianna Center and additional Creighton fertilitycare practitioners will be on hand to speak with anyone who is interested. The event is open to the public and all areinvited to attend. For more information, call the Respect Life Office of the diocese at 678-5800, ext 626.Church of Saint Mary | 8

Parish Social MinistryAs part of Parish Social Ministry Outreach, the food pantry provides sustenance to parishioners, membersof the community, families living in shelter housing, and to the homeless population walking our streets.We find ourselves critically low on many of the items that we stock on our shelves, and really need theassistance of the parish community.Donations of the following items are needed at this time:Cake MixCanned fruitCerealJuiceTeaTomato sauceF.O.C.U.S.Friends Offering Care, Understanding, and SupportPancake Mix/SyrupPeanut Butter/JellyDonations may be left in the food baskets located in the north and south lobbies of the Church or brought to theParish Social Ministry office located on the ground floor level of the convent. We do not accept expired food productsor medication. Thank you for your continued support and generosity!Spring LuncheonWednesday, June 5th, at 12:30 PMThe Swan ClubScudders Lane and Glenwood RoadReservations $45.00Hors D’Oeuvres Choice of Three Entrees and DessertEntertainment by Lou diLeo Raffles and PrizesChairperson: Celia Minieri Co-Chair: Ronnie LoCascioRSVP by May 29thUpcoming Summer Theatre & Luncheon TripOpen to All Parishioners and GuestsSponsored By St. Mary’s FocusYou are invited to attend a musical play“A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum”Wednesday, August 14, 2013The Sag Harbor Bay Street TheatreComplete Luncheon at Page at 63 Mainincludes salad, choice of three entrees and dessert.Bus departs St. Mary’s parking lot at 9:30 AMTotal Cost is $115.00For questions or information, please contact Esther Markiewicz at 625-0708.******* RSVP by May 15th *******Return Reservation Tear-OffPlease return this form, along with your check payable to St. Mary’s Church, to: St. Mary’s Parish Social Ministry,1300 Northern Boulevard, Manhasset, NY 11030, Attention: Bus Trip.NameNumber of ReservationsTelephone No.

Respect Life CommitteeSt. Mary’s Respect Life Committeeis sponsoring aBaby ShowerforMOMMAS HouseMother’s Day WeekendMay 11th & 12thGift Suggestions:For Babies: new clothing (infant and toddler sizes),diapers, blankets, toys, crib sheets, bottles, baby wipes.For Mothers: personal care items, house supplies; e.g.,paper towels or cleaning items, cologne.Please place your unwrapped gift under the showerumbrellas located in the north and south vestibules ofthe Church. Monetary contributions (cash or checks)are also welcome and may be placed in the MommasHouse collection baskets in the same locations as theshower umbrellas. Please make checks out to MommasHouse. For further information, please contact Fr.Sikorski at 627-0385.Photos courtesy of Mommas HouseMother’s Day Bake Sale to Benefit MOMMAS HouseSunday, May 12thAfter the 9:00 AM, 10:30 AM, and 12:00 Noon MassesGirl Scouts from Troop #508 will be having a bake sale to benefit MOMMASHouse next Sunday. A section of the fence that encloses the backyard at a south shoreMOMMAS House residence was damaged by Hurricane Sandy and needs to be replacedso that the children can play safely in the backyard. For their Silver Award Project, thegirl scouts will be planting a vegetable garden and replacing the damaged fencing. Pleasestop by their table next Sunday and purchase some goodies for your Moms to helpMOMMAS House.Church of Saint Mary | 10

Rosary SocietySt. Mary’s Rosary SocietyCordially InvitesAll First Communicantsto theMay Crowning and ProcessionSunday, May 12thMother’s Dayimmediately following the12:00 Noon Massat theSt. Mary’s statueoutside the Parish OfficeAll First Communicants are encouraged toattend the Mass in their First Communion attire.Families and parishioners are welcome to jointhe First Communicants for a brief, beautifulceremony as they process from Mass, singhymns and crown Our Blessed Mother. TheFirst Communicants will be invited to sit in thefirst few pews in front of the altar during the12:00 Noon Mass on the Northern Blvd side of theChurch. The children will then process out afterMass with Msgr McCann to the south side of theChurch (parking lot) where there will be a shortceremony and crowning of the Blessed Mother statue.If you would like your child to participate,please contactMaria DeSanctis at desanctis@mac.comor rosarysociety@stmary.wsAll Rosarians are encouraged to attend. Pleasehelp us honor Our Blessed Mother on Mother’sDay by joining the children as they sing hymnsand crown Mary.The Rosary Society Invites Youto Join Us forA “Little Pilgrimage”in honor ofOur Lady of FatimaMonday, May 13that theThe Shrine of Our Ladyof the Island258 Eastport Manor RoadManorville, NYThe day’s events include the Stations of the Cross,Outdoor Walk of Saints, Rosary at 11:00 AM,Mass at 11:30 AM, Lunch Break, Adoration andBenediction, new movie, gift shop and more.We will meet in the Church parking lot to formcarpools to the Shrine, leaving at approximately9:00 AM and returning before 3:00 PM.Bring all your intentions to Our Blessed Mother.All are welcome!Please RSVProsarysociety@stmary.ws orCathy Morrissey at cfmorriss@aol.comor 627- 4646.Board MeetingMonday, May 6th,at 10:00 AMin the Marian RoomPlease join us as we consider nominations for newofficers and discuss plans and activities to close our year.Rosarians are encouraged to attend the 9:00 AM Massand the recitation of the Rosary in the Church beforethe meeting. Everyone is welcome to sit in on the BoardMeeting.The Sixth Sunday of Easter | May 5, 2013

Welcome New ParishionersBaptismsWe welcome those who registered in our parish during April, 2013.We welcome those who were baptized during the month of April, 2013.Dominick Thomas NicosiaAlexandra ValesquezLuke Edward ShumanEli James LucenteNatalie Reagan MichonMassimo Antonio CarusonePurgatorial SocietyMr. & Mrs. Robert Dunphy and FamilyMr. & Mrs. Alexander Matina and FamilyMs. Nadia SamuelsCharles Alfred CheathamMax David CheathemSeamus Robert GormleyNina Allegra GarciaMichaela Krista QualterFinnian Matthew CunninghamThe following names have been enrolled in our Purgatorial Society beginning May 1, 2013.Erna & Alois SchermannEdward BezkorMaureen V. HanleyJoan LitrogoThe Bender FamilyMargaret KowalczukLouise EatzJune MurphyLowell MetternichMary Shiland GallagherMarie DePietroCartha D. DeLoachThe Mahoney FamilyAnn SchaffTeresa MolinaroSecond Collection Next Weekendfor theCatholic Communication CampaignKnights of ColumbusFather William A. Daly S. J. Council #2122Serving St. Mary's Parish in Manhasset& St. Aloysius Parish in Great Neckwww.kofc2122.orgServe Your ChurchServe Your CommunityTo join or find out more about the Knights, see thewebsite, or contact Grand Knight Pierenzo A. Calossoat 516-448-0970 or pierenzocalosso@aol.com.Our Columbian Squires programwelcomes young men ages 10 through 18For more information,please visit our website,http://donboscosquires548.org/How the GOOD NEWS gets around . . .TO YOUNext week you will have the opportunity toparticipate in the Collection for the CatholicCommunication Campaign. Collection proceedssupport a wide variety of media projects that spreadthe gospel message and connect communitiesand individuals to their faith and to the Church.Please contribute generously in the Collection,and visit www.usccb.org/nationalcollections for moreinformation. Remember, half of the collected fundsstay right here to support diocesan media projects.

Award-Winning ParishionersManhasset Rotary ClubHonors High School StudentsAt the March meeting of theManhasset Rotary Club, two SaintMary’s parishioners were presentedwith the “Student of the Quarter”award in recognition of their highschool academic achievements andparticipation in community service.Miss Kristina Magas, of Saint Mary’sHigh School, daughter of Mr. andMrs. Marjan Magas, was honoredfor her present scholastic standing asthe number one student in the Classof 2014, as well as her dedicationand motivation to helping others.Miss Magas exemplifies the spirit ofacceptance and cultural diversity thatcharacterizes her fellow students atSt. Mary’s where she is known as astudent, leader, musicianand athlete who excels in allaspects of her life.Mr. Vincent Gschlecht,Director of Guidance at St.Mary’s High School hadthe honor of introducingKristina to the Rotarians.“From day one at St. Mary’s,Kristina made an impressionon the guidance counselors.She advocated for herself andlooked for ways in which shecould be further challengedacademically in an already rigorousenvironment,” said Mr. Gschlecht.In addition to being a stellar student,Miss Magas is a member of theCampus Ministry Club and dedicatesher time to the Adventures inLearning Program in Manhasset. Sheis also a member of the Scholar ServiceInstitute, Mock Trial Club, ScienceOlympiad Team, Volleyball andBadminton teams. In addition, she is apianist and Croatian dancer.Miss Julia Glynn, of Manhasset HighSchool, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.John Glynn, was also honored for heracademic achievements and service toothers. Introduced to the Rotariansby her guidance counselor, Ms.Jennifer Landman noted that, “Juliais a dynamic individual who strives toMs. Jennifer Landman, Mrs. Patricia Glynn, Miss Julia Glynn,Mrs. Esther Miller, Miss Kristina Magas, Mr. Marjan Magas, Mrs.Meri Magas and Mr. Vincent Gschlecht.find balance in academics and athleticswhile looking for ways to give backto her immediate and surroundingcommunities.”Miss Glynn is an Advanced Placementstudent, with all honors courses,and maintains a 4.0 average. Sheis active in athletics including fieldhockey, basketball, and lacrosse. HerAll-American lacrosse status was justpublished in a national magazinehighlighting her leadership in takingher team through the states. She isa member of the Manhasset JuniorBreast Cancer Coalition, Key Club,Spanish, French and Science Clubs.She is currently planning a project tohelp raise awareness and education forAutism.“Rotary is an organization ofbusiness and professionalpersons united worldwidewho provide humanitarianservice, encourage high ethicalstandards in all vocationsand help build goodwill andpeace in the world. These fineyoung women embody themission of our organizationand we commend them ontheir achievements in and outof the classroom,” said Mrs.Esther Miller, president of theManhasset Rotary Club.Martha Brincat,Director of Music,Receives Award for Her Serviceto the ChurchMore than one hundred musiciansfrom twenty-four parishes in theDiocese gathered at the Seminary ofthe Immaculate Conception on theevening of April 15th to be recognizedfor their years of service to the Churchon Long Island. Among them wasSt. Mary’s Director of Music, MarthaBrincat, who received the CantateDomino Award for her more thanthirty years of service to the parish asorganist. Bishop John Dunne presidedover the awards ceremony and thehonorees also received a congratulatoryletter from Bishop Murphy who said,“The beautiful music you providein our parishes helps us all to enterinto the sacred mysteries that wecelebrate. Music penetrates the depthof our hearts as it is heard and sungby those who come to bury lovedones, to witness the union of husbandand wife in marriage, to celebrate thesacramentsand the ritesof the Churchat variousmoments oflife’s journeyand ultimately,Sunday afterSunday tocelebrate theLord’s Day bysharing in theMartha, Bishop John Dunneoffering of theEucharist.”

Have You VisitedThe Parish Gift Shop?SCHEDULEMay 6th - May 12thMonday, May 6th9:00 AM M. Donnell, E. DunningTuesday, May 7th9:00 AM R. Fenton, W. SimoneGift Shop HoursSunday9:00 AM - 1:30 PMTuesday and Thursday9:30 AM - 12:00 NoonThe Gift Shop is located in the Parish Centernext to the John Paul II Room.Beautiful and unique gift itemsforBaptisms,First Holy Communion,Confirmation,Weddings,Anniversaries,Birthdays, and more.All proceeds benefitSt. Mary’s Parish Social Ministry.Wednesday, May 8th9:00 AM I. Andre, N. Caliendo5:00 PM P. Pham, F. Pilch, M. SteinbachThursday, May 9th9:00 AM J. Alacqua, S. DeLucia, P. Salas-Allende12:00 Noon N. Heid, M. O’Reilly, D. Russo7:30 PM E. Boyle, J. Boyle, P. BoyleFriday, May 10th9:00 AM N. Cain, M. DuvnjakSaturday, May 11th5:00 PM B. Trotta, E. Trotta, K. TrottaSunday, May 12th7:30 AM C. O’Sullivan, K. O’Sullivan9:00 AM J. Pham, K. Pham, P. Pham10:30 AM B. Ackert, S. DeLucia, J. Whelan12:00 Noon T. Broderick, M. Cannatella, C. Kennedy5:00 PM K. Doyle, P. Doyle, L. FerrarisPlease be sure to arrange for a replacementif you cannot make your assignment.Attention weekday Mass attendees:“The people sitting in darknesswill see a great light”... when yousit on the Northern Blvd. side ofthe Church. Even if you come inafter Mass has begun, please comearound to the north side.We welcome submissions to the weekly Bulletin. All copy andmaterial is due by noon on Mondays preferably in electronicformat. Photos or supporting graphics should be hi-resolutionand sent via E-mail as individual attachments. Originaldocuments should be submitted as is and not converted to PDFs.The Bulletin Editor may edit submissions for content, clarityand/or size. Please E-mail your submission to bulletin@stmary.ws.

SAINT MARY’S HIGH SCHOOL, MANHASSETSummer Camps8 WEEKS OF PROGRAMS STARTING AT $299BOYS & GIRLS } ALL SKILL LEVELS, AGES 6-16ALL-SPORTS CAMP AGES 6-12CONTACT: MATT PANETTA, CAMP DIRECTOR - 627 2711 OR VISIT WWW.STMARY.WS/HIGHSCHOOLLong Island/MetroRetrouvailleA lifeline for married couplesYou Can Help Heal Your MarriageDo you feel alone? Are you frustrated or angrywith each other? Do you argue or have you juststopped talking to each other? Does talkingabout it only make it worse? Retrouvaille helpscouples through diffi cult times in their marriages.This program has helped thousands of couplesworldwide experiencing ALL TYPES of maritaldiffi culties. For confi dential information aboutthe Retrouvaille program, or to register for theupcoming weekend that begins on Friday, June7th at the Seminary of the Immaculate Conceptionin Huntington, please call 1-800-470-2230 andyou will be connected directly and confi dentially toa couple from Long Island/Metro Retrouvaille whocan help.Novena of MassesPlease hand in the namesof those you wishto be rememberedin theMother’s Day Novena of MassesbyMother’s Day, May 12th.

Remain calm.Allow the child to tell thestory without interruption.Reassure the child. No blame.Support the child. He or shehas done the right thing intelling you.Reinforce safety.Do not criticize the allegedabuser.Report the abuse to local lawenforcement.Let law enforcement do theinvestigation.Special Phone Line for REPORTINGALLEGATIONS of SEXUAL ABUSEbyChurch Personnel and VolunteersCaption describing picture or graphic.516-594-9063Office for the Protection of Children andYoung PeopleDIOCESE OF ROCKVILLE CENTRE516-678-5800 ext 573The “How to Keep Fuzzie Safe”program is a toolkit for parentsand teachers to help presentsafety instructions to children.The booklet is an age appropriateowners’ manual for children(pre-school and nursery) onhow to keep “Fuzzie” safe.By doing so, children learnabout their own personal responsibilityand helpful safetyskills.As parents we know, it is nevertoo early or too late to start thisimportant conversation withyour child.Happy parenting!

What should I do if I suspect a child is being abused?If you or someone you know has experienced an incident of sexual abuse by clergy,employee or volunteer of the Diocese of Rockville Centre, please contact law enforcementand the Office for the Protection of Children and Young People.The office maintains a special phone for these situations:516-594-9063.Virtus Training:Protecting God’sChildrenThe next Virtus training sessions at St. Mary’s will be held on Tuesday, May 14th,at 10:00 AM and Wednesday, May 29th, at 7:00 PM, both in the Ministry Center.You must register online at http://virtus.org. Anyone who volnteers in any capacityat St. Mary’s Parish or in our schools must take Virtus training and submit to abackground check. Volunteer forms are available in the Parish Office or from yourCYO director.