A Reflection from our Pastor
The Lenten Nail
I admit it. I stole the idea. Bishop Murphy, Bishop Emeritus of Rockville Centre, used to say, “there was only one homily ever written,
it just keeps getting stolen and passed around.” Perhaps he is right, but, as a college student I remember a local pastor who thought up the idea of the Lenten nail. He had given out the Lenten nails similar to the one you will receive this Ash Wednesday. We were instructed to carry that nail in our pocket throughout every day of Lent. No one was supposed to know that you were carrying it; it was between you and God. Each time you fished into your pocket for change or for your phone, or into your pocketbook to retrieve whatever it is that women keep in those things; each time you put your hand absentmindedly into your pocket…there it was: your Lenten nail...
it just keeps getting stolen and passed around.” Perhaps he is right, but, as a college student I remember a local pastor who thought up the idea of the Lenten nail. He had given out the Lenten nails similar to the one you will receive this Ash Wednesday. We were instructed to carry that nail in our pocket throughout every day of Lent. No one was supposed to know that you were carrying it; it was between you and God. Each time you fished into your pocket for change or for your phone, or into your pocketbook to retrieve whatever it is that women keep in those things; each time you put your hand absentmindedly into your pocket…there it was: your Lenten nail...
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Holy Week & Easter ScheduleConfessions (Holy Week)
Monday, April 14, 2:00 - 4:00 pm & 6:00 - 9:00 pm Holy Saturday, April 19, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Holy Thursday, April 17 8:30 am Morning Prayer 7:30 pm. Mass of the Lord's Supper Adoration at the Altar of Repose 9:00 pm until Midnight Good Friday, April 18 8:30 am Morning Prayer 12:00 Noon Outdoor Stations of the Cross 3:00 pm Solemn Liturgy of the Lord's Passion and Death 7:30 pm Stations of the Cross Holy Saturday, April 19 8:30 am Morning Prayer 8:00 pm Solemn Vigil of Our Lord's Resurrection (There will be no 5:00 pm Mass on Holy Saturday) |
EASTER SUNDAY, APRIL 20
Masses: Sunrise at West Harbor Beach, 6:30 AM
7:30 am, 9:30 am, 11:30 am
Masses: Sunrise at West Harbor Beach, 6:30 AM
7:30 am, 9:30 am, 11:30 am
Upcoming Events
St. Gertrude's Blood Drive
Sunday, April 27, 2025 | 8 AM - 2 PM
St. Gertrude's Parish Center
28 School Street, Bayville, NY 11709
St. Gertrude's Parish Center
28 School Street, Bayville, NY 11709
MASS & CONFESSION TIMES
Sunday MassSaturday: 5:00 PM
Sunday: 7:30 AM, 9:30 AM (Children's Mass), 11:30 AM |
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HOLY DAYS OF OBLIGATION
See bulletin/announcements for schedule
"Pour down on my soul those graces which flow from Your love. Let my heart be united with Yours. Let my will be conformed to Yours in all things. May Your Will be the rule of all my desires and actions. Amen.”
- St. Gertrude
Contact or visit the rectory for assistance with sacraments, confession appointments, religious education and formation, mass cards, etc. We look forward to connecting with you!
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Parish Office Hours:
Monday to Thursday: 9 AM - 4 PM
(closed 12 - 12:30 PM for lunch)
Monday to Thursday: 9 AM - 4 PM
(closed 12 - 12:30 PM for lunch)
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phone |
516.628.1113 (p)
516.628.9032 (f) |
address |
28 School Street
Bayville, NY 11709 |
