St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church — Attraction in New York

The lady I spoke to twice over the phone was very rude and judgmental over the phone when asking about doing a funeral with my grandfather ashes present. During this difficult time you would think people in the church will have more compassion and empathy for you, but no. When I said he died in another state but wanted to do a mass in New York she didn’t want to do anything with me but the funeral home when we already have his ashes. I pleaded with her how we didn’t know what to do and were not in the mind state to see if a mass funeral will help us schedule a New York mass. And she said how her being a catholic she expected all Catholics to know what to do. When I told her we wanted to place his ashes in st Raymond’s with his mother and we need at least showing he had a mass funeral we can place him there. And I was little lost on what service we should do. She told me “ go back and talk to the family” making me feel like I’m not his family. She wanted to only to talk to the funeral home in Massachusetts to get information on my grandfather such as his name day he passed birthday. Why can’t she let me tell her that info? She did not want to work anything with me even the funeral home was confused on why could they not speak to me when I already have his ashes. This lady was very rude and and not empathetic. Even my mom called cuz I was heartbroken on how she talked to me. My mom called and asked for her name. She said to my mom what do you mean what’s my name you called me? No we called the church. She was very very rude. If you work for a church you need to be more compassionate and caring. Not judgmental and rude and...

On January 23, 2021 my mother passed away just two days shy of her 101 birthday. She was a St. Mary's parishioner for 60 years. Myself and seven siblings grew up in this church which we supported throughout the years. It was my mother's spiritual home. When we asked Pastor, Andrew, if we could livestream her funeral mass because many family members could not attend because of the pandemic, he refused. I pleaded and tried to reason with him reminding him that the NY Archdiocese was permitting live-streaming masses to keep their parishioners safe. Father Andrew dug in his heels, raised his voice, and with a stern tone made it clear he would not be deterred. It is very sad we could not bring Mom to her spiritual home to say goodbye because of this Pastor's rigidity, lack of empathy and compassion. He believes he is living his ministry but that belief exists in his own mind. For St. Mary's sake, I hope it survives Pastor Andrew's arrogance and autocratic leadership. Ida...

Love coming here,it gives me peace of mind.I feel so calm,even when I'm in a very bad mood. All the bad thoughts, alI evil things I (dream/wish, could do) I just pray 2God,2 give me the strength 2 carry on in a good path.don't let me fall into that darkness !! I was walking through. ,isn't a place 4any1,2 B in. I don't ever want 2 go,or B in that place again!! I want 2 thank my Husband 4 bringing me 2 this church,as our heavenly father excepted me with out cause.!!..I❣all#5 of my children 《Boobie, Princess, Marcie, Taisha/tie, Felix/Pipe 》We're #2 or 3x's the grandparents. I've lost my way, but I thank my husband Tony,the almighty God,that gave me the ❤👁was searching 4.?Since my father left me! I thought I was alone!...