World
Youth Day
Madrid 2011
16 - 21 August |
Click the following logo to visit
the World Youth Day Web site:
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 FRASSATI
Youth Group
at Holy Name of Mary
Named after Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati
- the patron saint of World Youth Day
We are for teenage guys and girls in High School, between 9th and 12th grade.
We are led by Father Robert and an awesome team of his young adult friends.
We meet every other Saturday from 11:00am to 1:30pm in our Frassati Room.
We use the Grove Street & East Jamaica Ave. entrance to the school.
We are teaching, prayer, fellowship, service and free pizza!
And we will see you there - with your friends!
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Click on the following link to send your questions, ideas, and suggestions to the FRASSATI YOUTH GROUP here at Holy Name of Mary using the following e-mail address:
frassatifellowship@yahoo.com
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All Moms, Grandmas and Caregivers
Come join our Toddlers Playgroup!
Enjoy the company of other adults while your child has some playtime
with other babies and toddlers.
Activities include: Birthday and Seasonal Parties, Arts-n-Crafts, Trips, Storytime & Playtime.
We meet every Monday at 10:30 a.m. when Holy Name of Mary School is in session
in the School Basement Meeting Room.
For further information, please call
Rosemary Pettei at 887 - 1481
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ST. AGNES MEDAL
Friday evening, September 18, 2009, Bishop
Murphy awarded the St. Agnes Medal to a representative from each of the diocese's 133 parishes.
John Owens is a parish trustee, sacristan, Vincentian, and assists in baptisms.
"The Holy
Name of Mary Parish honoree for 2009 is Mr. John
Owens. Johnny has been a long-time parishioner at Holy
Name  and has been involved in more parish activities
and ministries than I would ever know. Through the
years I have come to know John as a parish trustee, as a
weekday sacristan, and as a member of the St. Vincent
de Paul Society. Through his long history here, John has
had many other involvements.
The St. Agnes Medal is given to parishioners who have
demonstrated outstanding service, dedication and loyalty
to the parish and to the church. In every way that I have
known John Owens he has demonstrated these qualities.
He is simply a most cheerful and gracious man who will
do whatever he can whenever he is asked. And he will do
many things on his own without being asked, but do them
because he sees a need. He is a wonderful parishioner
and this award is well deserved.
John is our third recipient. In 2007, Mrs. Maurice
Fitzgibbon received the St. Agnes Medal and last year,
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Bartolomeo. We are truly blessed
to have so many wonderful parishioners who love their
faith, their parish and the church. As I have shared with
you before, the parishioners' love for their parish is
among the greatest encouragement I receive as a priest
pastor!"
Father Tom
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HOLY NAME OF MARY SCHOOL
90 South Grove Street · Valley Stream, NY 11580
516-825-4009 · web site
http://www.hnomschool.org
Middle States Association Accredited School
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Providing a Complete Education for Your Child
Nursery - Pre-K - Kindergarten - Grades 1-8
What Makes Us Special? Look at all we have to offer:
- Academic Competitions
- After School Programs and Clubs
- Automated Library
- Band Program
- Certified, Dedicated Teachers
- Christian Values
- Community Outreach
- Comprehensive Curriculum
- Drama Club
- Extended Nursery
- Field Day
- Full Day Kindergarten
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- Full Day Pre-K
- Networked Computer Lab
- Positive, Safe Environment
- Scholarships
- Scholastic Achievement
- Science Fair
- Science Lab
- Spiritual Formation
- Strong N.Y. State Test Results
- Student Choir
- Student Council
- Summer Camp
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... and much more!
Our school has an Open Registration Policy.
For an appointment, please contact:
Mrs. Denise Kassebaum, Enrollment Coordinator, at 516 825 4009.
Register your child for Nursery through Eighth Grade
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FEAST of SAINT ANTHONY - June 13
PRAYER TO SAINT ANTHONY OF PADUA
O Holy Saint Anthony, gentle Saint, your love for God and charity for his creatures made you worthy, when on earth, to possess wondrous gifts.
Miracles waited on your word, which you were ever ready to speak for
those in trouble or anxiety. Encouraged by this thought, I ask of you to
intercede for me and obtain my special requests.
(Mention your special intention.)
O gentle and loving Saint, whose heart was ever full of human sympathy,
offer my petition to the Lord and Savior. He chose you to be his
powerful intercessor. May he now hear your prayer on my behalf and
grant me the grace to lead a good and faithful life. Amen.
Saint Anthony of Padua,
pray for us.The picture and prayer from Anthonian magazine Summer, 2009
Click this button  if you wish to download this prayer and picture.
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TO OUR LADY
LOVELY Lady dressed in blue–—
Teach me how to pray!
God was just your little Boy,
Tell me what to say!
Did you lift Him up, sometimes,
Gently, on your knee?
Did you sing to Him the way
Mother does to me?
Did you hold His hand at night?
Did you ever try
Telling stories of the world?
O! And did He cry?
Do you really think He cares
If I tell Him things–—
Little things that happen? And
Do the Angels’ wings
Make a noise? And can He hear
Me if I speak low?
Does He understand me now?
Tell me–—for you know!
Lovely Lady dressed in blue,
Teach me how to pray!
God was just your little Boy.
And you know the way.
Author:
Mary Dixon Thayer
The Child On His Knees, pages 24 and 25
The MacMillan Company, New York, 1926
This prayer-poem was popularized in
the 1950s by Archbishop Fulton Sheen.
Click this button if you wish to download this prayer-poem.
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Patroness of the Americas
Our Lady of Guadalupe
Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe
the Image on the tilma
la Imagen en la tilma
"feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Mother and Evangelizer of America, be celebrated throughout the continent on December 12."
"12 dicembre si celebri nell'intero Continente la festa di Nostra Signora di Guadalupe, Madre ed Evangelizzatrice dell'America."
Click this button if you wish to download the picture.
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Click here to read the
Litany of the Holy Name of Mary.
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Click here  for information
on the Parish Planning Study.
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TELEPHONE HOOK-UP
Good News - We will now be listing, in the Bulletin, the dates, times and events you can connect to for
that month. Along with the 9:00 am and 12 noon masses on Sunday, you could also listen to funeral
masses, weddings, graduations, communions and other Holy Name of Mary Church programs in the comfort of your own home.
The telephone hookup is FREE and is for anyone who is confined to their home either temporarily or long
term. Please call the Parish Outreach Office 825-0177 for more information about this program and to find
out if this might be worthwhile for you or someone you know.
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TIRED OF THE HASSLE with envelopes and writing checks for your weekly support of the parish?
Why not have this service automated at no cost to you?
Click on the following logo to find out how easily it can be accomplished.
After reviewing the material presented and if you like what you see, you can click on the Enrollment Form block and register online.
The first input required is the Church code which is ny78.
The Holy Name of Mary Enrollment form will then be available. Most inputs are self explanatory. Please note that the
envelope number is optional and not required.
Faith Direct allows for automated
electronic service
through the Sunday offering. This can be done through automatic
withdrawal from a bank account, usually a checking
account. Another alternative is the use of a credit card.
The program is only
successful if parishioners sign up for the service. Please consider this new service. Advantages
to the parish include:
more regular giving on the part of parishioners;
more guaranteed cash flow;
greater security in terms of security of the weekly offering;
reduced cost of envelope printing and mailing, right now
a $1,500 monthly expense to the parish;
greater convenience for parishioners.
stop, increase or decrease payment at anytime by calling Faith Direct toll free at 1-866-507-8757 or
by emailing info@faithdirect.net.
The most often asked question about Faith Direct is “What
do I do when the ushers come around for the collection? I
don't want to look like I am not participating. What do I put
into the collection basket?” This is a good and important
question. Faith Direct gives each enrolled parishioner a
coupon that they place in the collection basket when it comes
to you on Saturday or Sunday. As more parishioners sign up
for Faith Direct, you will probably become familiar with this
coupon.
Consider signing up for Faith Direct.
Our hope is that at least 200 parish families will sign up for Faith Direct
in 2008.
If you have questions about Faith Direct
you can call Barbara McDermott in the Parish Office from
10:00 - 3:00 on Monday through Thursday.
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Holy Name of Mary Parish
Email Address Update
We are updating our Parish records to reflect the ever changing world of communications technology.
Use of electronic mail is becoming the preferred method of contacting large groups of people in both
a timely and reliable fashion.
If you have an Email address and would like to be included in this Email update of our Parish records,
please use one of the following two methods.
First method: Send an Email to hnmbusiness@aol.com from the Email address that you would like to appear on
our records. On this Email, type the words “Email update” in the Subject box, and then type in your name in the body of the Email.
Second method: Click here for a copy of a form to be filled out and placed in the Sunday
collection basket or mailed to the
Parish Office.
Thank you for your cooperation.
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(Source of information, The Long Island Catholic, TLIC)
 Award winner profile:
The week of November 28, 2007, TLIC (Vol.46 No.36) continued profiling those honored with the first annual St. Agnes Medal of Service,
awarded by Bishop Murphy to representatives from each parish, as well as four diocesan representatives,
during a ceremony at St. Agnes Cathedral, Rockville Centre on Friday, Sept. 14, 2007.
First Annual St. Agnes Medal of Service
Rita Fitzgibbon, Holy Name of Mary, Valley Stream.
A parishioner at Holy Name of Mary for more than 50 years,
Rita, along with her late husband Maurice, has been involved over
the years in every facet of parish life. She serves on the liturgy committee,
is a money counter, and “helps out tirelessly within the church.” In addition,
says Holy Name pastor Msgr. Thomas Harold, “she finds time to be involved at the school.
Her steady involvement in prayer,” the pastor adds, “is an example of living faith.”
Second Annual St. Agnes Medal of Service
During a ceremony at St. Agnes Cathedral, Rockville Centre on Friday, Sept. 12, 2008, the second annual St. Agnes Medal of Service was
awarded by Bishop Murphy to representatives from each parish, as well as Sister Maryanne Fitzgerald, S.C., Diocesan Chancellor,
 Elizabeth and Richard Bartolomeo, Holy Name of Mary,
Valley Stream. They have been parishioners for 54 years.
Both are Eucharistic Ministers.
Betty has been a catchiest teacher for over 25 years. Richard had served on the school board for Fr. Leture.
Also as Monsignor Harold says, “Richard and Elizabeth have been involved for 25 years in the liturgy committee,
Catholic Ministries Appeal, and as parish Trustees.”
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Christians everywhere celebrated the feast of St. Francis of Assisi on October 4.
Click here to learn about the Saint Francis Breadline which has been feeding the hungry since 1929.
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John D. Alexander, S.J., author of the article “Beatitudes for a modern day,” has graciously made the article
available to readers of our web site.
Click here to read “Beatitudes for a modern day.”
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September 12, we celebrated the Feast of the Holy Name of Mary, the feast day of our parish.
Click here to read the Litany of the Holy Name of Mary.
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Special Feature: Picture of Our Lady of Grace Shrine
Click this button if you wish to download this picture.
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Panorama Picture of Our Lady of Grace Shrine
Click this button if you wish to download this picture.
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May God grant you always ...
A sunbeam, to warm you,
A moonbeam, to charm you,
A sheltering angel
So nothing can harm you ...
Laughter, to cheer you
Faithful friends, near you
And whenever you pray,
Heaven to hear you.
an Irish Blessing
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Pray for Our Soldiers
"Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands. Protect them as
they protect us. Bless them and their families for the selfless
acts they perform for us in our time of need. I ask this in the
name of Jesus, our Lord and Savior. Amen."
- Merchant Marine Michael McCormick-Iraq
- Ensign Joseph Kenoyer - US Navy-Bahrain
- Pvt. Christopher Messano - USMC-No.Carol./Iraq
- Lt. Col. Paul Casazza - US Army-Iraq
- LCpl. Alexander J. Lamond - USMC-Iraq
- Col. Robert B. Henning Jr. - USMC
- Pvt. Michelle Maldonado -Iraq
- Lt. Michael Zanetti, US Army - Iraq
- Lt. Col. Mark Martins - Iraq
- AM2 William G. Hartig US Navy-Bahrain
- Sgt. Darryl Cheatham US Army - Iraq
- Jesse J. Lago USMC - Iraq
- CW2 Patrick S. Taylor - Iraq
- Sgt. Maj. Michael Donahue - Iraq
- Pvt. Gregory DellaValle - USMC - Afghanistan
- Sgt. Don Elliot Pascual - US Air Force-Iraq
- Cpl. Dominic Castiello - USMC-Iraq
- Capt. John Paul Marzec-US Army-Iraq
- Pvt. Joseph Angelastro-USMC
- Sgt. David Rosado-US Army-Iraq
- LCpl. Christopher Bassi -USMC-Iraq
- SF. Jeremy Cohen-US Army-Iraq
- LCpl. Victor G. Mearini.Jr.-USMC-Okinawa, Japan
- Sgt. Stephen Tonge-US Army
- Sgt. Nicholas Jones- Iraq
- Sgt. Joseph Meyer-US Army-Afghanistan
- FC3 Joseph M. Filippi-US Navy
- S.P.F. Raymond Anthony Vega-US Army
- 1st Lt. James Simmons-US Army
- Sgt. Eric Volz -US Army
- Army Eng. Michael Ginnis-US Army-Iraq
- Sgt. E5 Stephen Costa-US Army-Iraq
- P03 (AW) Andrew L. DeMarsico, US Navy-Washington
- Cpl. James Buono-USMC
- Col. Peter DevIin-USMC-Virginia
- Col. Michael Oehl-USMC-Washington
- Pvt. Christopher Vardaro-US Army-Ft. Campbell
- Sgt. Darren Kempen-US Army-Iraq
- Steven Burns-USMC-Iraq
- Sgt. Major Michael Diggs-USMC-Iraq
- 1st Lt. Nicholas James-US Army-Iraq
- MSgt. Brian Cooney-USMC-Iraq
- LCpl. Charles I. Lazinski-USMC-Iraq
- PFC Max L. Lazinski-US Army-Iraq
- Steven Ruber-Iraq
- Lt. Adam N. Panzarino-US Navy EOD
- Lt. Julio Baez-US Army-Iraq
- Cpl. Scott Panzarino-USMC
- Josh Martin-USMC-Japan
- Capt. Brendan Taylor-US Army-Iraq
- Spec. Marco Gallegos-US Army-Iraq
- Cpl. Michael Sean McIntyre-USMC-Iraq
- Lt. Hugh Conway-USMC-Afghanistan
- Capt. Thomas Kilbride-US Army -Afghanistan
- Capt. Christopher Pizzolo-US Army (JAG) - Iraq
- David Kuzminski - USMC
- 1st Lt. Paul S. Conrad - Iraq
- Sgt. Eddie Gonzales-Iraq
- 2nd Lt. Andrew King -US Army -Iraq
- P.O. 3rd Class Kevin Simek -Navy - Afghanistan
- Patrick Kelly -USMC - Afghanistan
If you would like to inform us of any Family Member or Friend
who has been called to active service, please call Holy Name of
Mary Parish Office at 825-1450 with the information.
We will list their names in the Bulletin so that the whole
parish might include them in their prayers. (updated Nov. 8, 2009)
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Are you interested in becoming a Catholic?
Do you know anyone who may be interested in becoming a
Catholic and wants to learn more about our Faith?
Have you been baptized but never received the Sacraments of
First Communion and/or Confirmation?
Are you planning to be married but have never received your
Confirmation?
RCIA may be the answer for you!
A team of parishioners holds weekly meetings for those who are interested in
receiving the Sacraments of Initiation - Baptism, First Communion, and
Confirmation. At these meetings, infomiation about the Catholic faith is shared
with the group in an informal and relaxed setting. The weekly Scripture readings
are studied to see how they guide us through life in the 21st Century. Guest
speakers provide a wealth of information on a variety of topics. Please call the
parish office at 825-1450 for more information.
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When you search the web, raise money for HOLY NAME OF MARY SCHOOL
GO TO: www.goodsearch.com 
where it says “enter your charity here ...” type in holy name of mary press Verify
The full title, Holy Name of Mary Church and School (Valley Stream, NY)
will then appear.
Once this full title appears, search the internet using the box provided.
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| WHAT IS THE PASTORAL COUNCIL?
The Pastoral Council is a group of parishioners asked to assist the Pastor in the
efforts of long range pastoral planning.
Help them in their task by sending your pastoral planning ideas, recommendations and suggestions to Holy Name of Mary Pastoral Council at the following e-mail address:
hnomcouncil@aol.com
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4/19/10
Free food for Seniors / women / children
FREE FOOD PACKAGES are available to many NYS Seniors ages 60 and over, children between 5 and 6 yrs. old and postpartum women.
INCOME ELIGIBLE Seniors and some women and children in Nassau and Suffolk counties can receive a supplemental food package which may include
FREE:
Cereal, juice, cheese, canned fruits, vegetables, meats and more. Proof of income, age and address are required.
Distribution takes place on the first Friday of each month from 10 AM to 11:30 AM in the Parish Outreach Office. Call 825-0177 for eligibility and registration information.
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If you Click on the above Logo before you shop online, a portion of the proceeds from your order will go to support our school. This is at no cost to you!
After being connected to the Schoolpop site, click the button marked Find My Organization and enter our school ID # 106773.
Then join as a Supporter.
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TOTUS TUUS,
(Totally yours,)
was chosen by Pope John Paul II as his motto.Totally yours,
Immaculate Conception, Mary my Mother,
Live in me,
Act in me,
Speak in me and through me,
Think your thoughts in my mind,
Love through my heart,
Give me your dispositions and feelings,
Teach, lead me and guide me to Jesus,
Correct, enlighten and expand my thoughts and behavior,
Possess my soul,
Take over my entire personality and life,
replace it with Yourself,
Incline me to constant adoration,
Pray in me and through me,
Let me live in you and keep me in this union always.
written by -The Holy Father John Paul II
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Born · May 18, 1920
Ordained to Priesthood · November 1, 1946
Elected 263rd Successor of Peter · October 16, 1978
Entered into Eternal Life
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THE MOST IMPORTANT PERSON
ON EARTH
The Most Important Person
on earth is a mother. She
cannot claim the honor of
having built Notre Dame
Cathedral. She need not. She
has built something more
magnificent than any
cathedral - a dwelling for an
immortal soul, the tiny
perfection of her baby's
body...The angels have not
been blessed with such a
grace. They cannot share in
God's creative miracle to bring
new saints to Heaven. Only a
human mother can. Mothers
are closer to God the Creator
than any other creature; God
joins forces with mothers in
performing this act of
creation...What on God's
good earth is more glorious
than this: to be a mother?
--Joseph Cardinal Mindszenty
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EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
Exposition of the Sacred Host takes place at
Holy Name of Mary Church
every Thursday
from 1 to 2 PM.
Plan on spending some peaceful moments with Jesus in the Blessed
Sacrament.
To be so close to our God will be an awesome experience.
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DIVINE MERCY
Click here for more information.
"May the Divine Mercy transform people's hearts."
....Pope John Paul II
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THE MIRACULOUS MEDAL
 
NOVENA
The Novena of the Miraculous Medal
is
prayed on Monday mornings
after the 8:30 A.M. Mass
Please feel invited to join us for this rich prayer tradition of our church.
It will take less than 10 minutes of your time.
Click here for a copy of the Novena Prayer.
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ANOINTING OF THE SICK
The sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick will be celebrated on
at a special Mass.
We invite ALL who are sick in our parish community to join with us and receive
the grace of the sacrament and the prayerful support of the parish community.
Who may receive the sacrament?
Adults and Children living with physical illness (including diseases such as cancer, MS, Parkinson's, heart condition, stroke, Alzheimer's, diabetes, arthritis, etc.)
Adults and Children living with any kind of disability
Those about to undergo surgery
Those recuperating from surgery or illness
Those living with mental illness
Adults experiencing the problems and limitations of old age
This sacrament provides a special grace and strength to all those who receive it.
A person does NOT need to be in danger of death to be anointed, and a person
MAY be anointed more than once.
The anointing is done during the Mass. This special Mass is always a very
meaningful experience and usually is only a little bit longer than an ordinary
Sunday Mass.
Family and friends are welcome! There is no need to register in order to attend. If
you are ambulatory and are in need of transportation, please call the Parish
Outreach Office (825-0177).
Offers of help from anyone who could assist with welcoming, transportation,
seating, etc. would be gratefully appreciated. Call Parish Outreach to volunteer.
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WELCOME
Membership in the Parish: If you are new to
the Parish, please introduce yourself to one
our priests or deacons after Mass. We want to
greet you and serve you. We would like to offer
you the opportunity to register within the
Parish. We hope that you will support your
Parish with your prayers, and presence, and
your talents.
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