St. Boniface Martyr Roman Catholic Church Established 1898 ~ Sea Cliff, NY Serving the people of God in the communities of Sea Cliff, Glenwood Landing, Glen Head and Glen Cove
We are a pilgrim people on a journey toward the Kingdom of God. Reverend Kevin J. Dillon, Pastor
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Mass Schedule
Daily Mass: 8am IN CHURCH to Vigil of Pentecost Sundays: Saturdays 5pm; Sundays: 8am, 10:15am Special Intentions: 5pm first Saturday of the month Confession: Saturdays 4pm-4:45pm. Rosary: Mondays-Saturdays after 8am Mass *Family Mass (with Liturgy of the Word for Children), Fourth Sunday of Easter: April 17 Acts 13:14, 43-52; Rev 7:9, 14b-17; John 10:27-30 The altar bread, wine, candles and sanctuary lamp were donated in memory of the Niper & O’Keefe Families by Peggy Niper. 5pm Intention: Parishioners 8am Mass Intention: Pete McGowan 10:15am Mass Intention: Warren “Buddy” Griffin Monday, April 18 (Frank Bocchino) Acts 11:1-18; John 10:1-10 8am Mass Celebrant: Fr. Azubuike Tuesday, April 19 (Dorothy DeLeo) Acts 11:19-26; John 10:22-30 8am Mass Celebrant: Fr. Azubuike Wednesday, April 20 (Angelo D’Avino) Acts 12:24—13:5a; John 12:44-50 8am Mass Celebrant: Fr. Azubuike Thursday, April 21 (Dave Arcoleo) Feast of St. Anselm, bishop, Doctor of the church Acts 13:13-25; John 13:16-20 8am Mass Celebrant: Fr. Kevin Friday, April 22 (George Cote) Acts 13:26-33; John 14:1-6 8am Mass Celebrant: Fr. Kevin Saturday, April 23 (Francis Lemonda) Acts 13:44-52; John 14:7-14 8am Celebrant: Fr. Kevin 4pm Confession: Fr. Kevin 5pm Mass Intention: Richard White 5pm Mass Celebrant: Fr. Azubuike
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Please Pray For Our Deceased
Please pray for those who have entered into eternal life.
For Our Sick
William Anderson, Irma Berkley, Janet Bock, Frances Breen, Caesar Cavese, Carol Griffin, Georgia Leim, Michelle Martone, John Orozco, Maria Santoli, Rosemarie Sciarra, Kathy Sheridan, Steven Taibbi, Steven Tipton, Priscilla Waltz. (Enrollment on the sick list must be requested by an immediate family member through Fr. Kevin.)
For Our Military
Lieutenant Melissa Buffa & Lieutenant Travis Buffa Lance CPL Matthew B. Christman Second Lieutenant Mario Coronel, US Army Second Lieutenant Matthew Coronel, US Army. Flight Lieutenant Joseph Doyle Jake A. Hojnowski, Sailor E-3, US Navy Lance CPL Gregory Knox Captain Brett Korade, USN Private First Class Ignazio LaManna, US Army Private First Class Vincent S. LaManna, Jr., US Army Lieutenant Brian McMenamin Lieutenant Ian McMenamin Private First Class Joshua McMillan Lieutenant Junior Grade Michael R. Ragusa, USN Corporal Cole N. Muttee, USMC Lieutenant Commander Drew Whitting, US Navy Private First Class Luke Whitting, US Army Captain Christina Merrick-Wright Captain Bradley Wright, US Army.
St. Boniface Martyr Outreach Ministry Our Food Pantry has benefitted by the hard work and diligent efforts of all the Scout Members and Scout Leaders of Troops #43, who year after year have donated hundreds of pounds of food to those in need. The food that Troop #43 collects helps our Parish Food Pantry provide additional food products to community residents having a difficult time feeding their families. Thank you, Troop 43!
Rosary and Benediction Join us in church for Rosary and Benediction on Sunday, May 1 at 5:30pm and every Wednesday evening in May at 7:30pm concluding on Tuesday, May 31.
Stewardship . . . a Way of Life
Thank you for your financial stewardship of $7869.87 and $1791 donation to our Maintenance and Repair Fund last Sunday.
Special Assistance Donation “Your surplus at the present time should supply their needs so that their surplus may in turn one day supply your need.” (II Cor 8 :58). If you have “surplus”, please place it in an envelope marked “Special Assistance Donation” and Fr. Kevin will see it helps “supply their needs." Please pray about what Jesus is calling you to do.
Catholic Daughters
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First Mondays of the month at 11am in the parish center for women age18 and older. Juniors ages 1118; Juniorettes ages 6 -10 (date/place on request). Contact: Eileen Stanton www.catholicdaughters.org.
Prayer Group
Mondays at 7:30pm in the chapel. Join us! Call John and Rosemary Murello at 676-2767 for details.
Holy Hour and Benediction Wednesdays at 2pm in the chapel.
Prayer Vigil for the Sick Thursdays 7pm -7:30pm in the chapel.
Collection for ASR and Tomorrow’s Hope
The second collection on April 30th and May 1st is in support of All Saints Regional School and the Tomorrow’s Hope Foundation. Tomorrow’s Hope provides tuition assistance to students in need attending Catholic elementary schools and grants directly to schools to offset general expenses. Last year the Foundation gave over $1.75 million to students while actual student need was over $6 million. ASR has many needs. Tuition, parish subsidy and fundraising all help to balance the budget. Each year, however, new technologies and curricular needs arise. Your donation helps expand the school’s academic excellence and help it remain a place where our faith is taught and lived. Elementary education is vital to the future of our society and our Church. Our students are our future. They are tomorrow’s hope. Please be as generous as possible with your donation!
Scripture Study
Thursdays from 7:30-9pm in the parish center. Call Rosemary and John Murello at 676-2767 for details.
Bingo Fridays 7pm. Knights of Columbus Hall, 83 Sea Cliff Avenue. All proceeds go to charity, including our St. Boniface Outreach Ministry.
Miraculous Medal Novena
Saturdays after 8am Mass in the chapel with veneration of the relic of St. Catherine of Labore.
Lay Carmelites of Blessed Titus Brandsma Third Saturdays at 9am in the parish center.
Men’s Ministry Meeting Saturday, May 7 beginning with 8am Mass in the chapel. We are called, as Catholic men to become the best version of ourselves by the way we live. Our faith response to current events in our world is at the heart of our discussions. For details contact Rich Lucidi at qbalwily@optonline.net.
St. Vincent de Paul Society
The Youth Group will be participating in their 6th Annual Midnight Run on April 23rd to connect youth groups with the homeless of New York City. If you wish to donate new or gently used clothing, baskets are in the back of the church until April 17th. Your donations and prayers are appreciated. There will be a Teen Mass on Sunday, April 17 at 5pm in the church followed by a meal. Contact Chris at stbonym@gmail.com, follow us on Instagram, username: 'stbonyg' or Facebook by searching 'St. Boniface Martyr Youth Group'.
Today, we celebrate “Good Shepherd Sunday” and reflect on Jesus’ care and love of us. Your gift to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul will show that you are indeed the disciple of Jesus , the Good Shepherd, as it will bring your love to those who live in fear and doubt, loneliness and dread. Please say a prayer for those who have no one to pray for them when you place your donation in the poor box. Furniture donations are also always welcome. Please call 822-3132 for details. Have you considered answering the call to help the poor by joining the Society of St. Vincent de Paul? Call the parish center at 676-0676 for more information.
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IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE! Welcome to Nonna’s kitchen where good food, good stories and an Italian Catholic grandmother’s straight from the heart advice are available free of charge to all who wander in, especially her grandson, Vinny. It was in Nonna’s kitchen that Vincent was fed physically, emotionally and spiritually. His Nonna was NOT COLLEGE EDUCATED, did not possess fancy diplomas or certificates, but gave sound and practical advice to Vinny about God, the Church and life in general. Coffee with Nonna: Stories of my Catholic Grandmother by Vincent Iezzi is a heartwarming collection of short stories about a young boy and his special relationship with his grandmother. Each short story teaches an important life lesson. Vinny’s Nonna could be characterized as a shepherd figure, as it was she who guided and nurtured him as a young boy during World War II.
This Fourth Sunday of Easter the Church celebrates GOOD SHEPHERD SUNDAY. In our Gospel reading this weekend, Jesus refers to himself as the GOOD SHEPHERD. Jesus uses the image of a shepherd to show how he guides, and protects us the sheep. Of course this is all figurative but it is an important reminder to us of Jesus’ deep care and concern for us, his flock. Promoting vocations to the priesthood is a task that must be done year round; but this Sunday is an especially good time to promote vocations. I hope all of us can recall at least one person who has been a shepherd to us, perhaps a parent, grandparent or other family member. Maybe it was a good friend, mentor or coach that served us in this capacity. Conversely, perhaps we have served as a shepherd to guide, instruct, nourish and protect others. The Church has provided shepherds in the form of ordained clergy to guide and instruct her members. Priests, in a special and unique way, serve as shepherds to God’s holy people, especially in the celebration of the sacraments,
but they also teach, guide and instruct the faithful in matters of faith and morals. It is no small accident that priests are also referred to as Pastors, whether it is in the formal role as Pastor of a Parish, or simply as Associate Pastor, chaplain or teacher. The Catholic Church can always use more priests, but they do not come out of the sky! Young men need to be encouraged to consider this as a life choice. Many young men simply need an invitation or words of encouragement to consider this calling. As for me, I wanted to be a priest from a very young age, but it took me a while to discern and be absolutely certain this calling was from God, and was for me. It’s a life where no two days are the same! It’s a life where a man who is a priest can walk in to a family or person’s circumstances as a mere stranger, but walk out as family! It’s a life of adventure and fun, but also courage and challenge; it’s a life unlike any other! A priest steps into another’s life in persona Christi (in the person of Christ). NO OTHER PROFESSION ON EARTH CAN SAY THIS. A priest, by virtue of his ordination, has the power to call down the Holy Spirit on mere bread and wine and transform these simple elements of the earth into the Body and Blood of Christ. A priest has the power to forgive sins, and help people achieve entrance into heaven. When an individual is dying it is the priest who prepares the soul to depart this world AND MEET GOD FACE TO FACE! Pray that young men might consider so worthy and noble a calling which is a sublime gift from God. Encourage those you might think have the attributes to be priests. A candidate simply needs average intelligence, psychological stability and of course, a love for Jesus Christ and His Church. If any young man has questions or wants to know more about this marvelous vocation, please feel free to call or email me. I would be only too happy to talk to you about this! May Christ the Good Shepherd and High Priest send many laborers into His vineyard, for the laborers are few and the harvest is plentiful!
Financial Strategies for Today’s Families
THERE’S NOTHING CUDDLY ABOUT US SHEEP
You are invited to a comprehensive seminar designed for families on Saturday, April 30 at 2pm in St. Boniface Church. This workshop is designed to provide information and educate the importance of planning and providing for the future of yourself and your loved ones. Professionals from Primerica Financial Services will demonstrate: How to maximize your personal savings.
No known image of Jesus was ever carved or painted in his lifetime, and the earliest image we do have is not the crucifix or even the cross, but a shepherd with a lamb draped over his shoulders. It is a beautiful image that appeals to many, yet in his essay “Out Like a Lamb” Catholic writer Andre Dubus tells of when he and his wife agreed to tend a small flock of sheep for a neighbor. All they had to do for several weeks was feed them and be sure they didn’t get out of their pen. Dubus recalled his childhood image of Christ, the handsome, smiling Shepherd carrying us (the cuddly lambs), in his arms.
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However, Dubus says, “After a few weeks in that New Hampshire house, I saw Christ’s analogy [to a shepherd] meant something entirely different. We were dumb helpless brutes, and without constant watching we would foolishly destroy ourselves.” As a latter-day shepherd with real sheep, Dubus was constantly frustrated by the animals’ stubborn, wayward behavior, which exacted great sacrifice from him in order to keep them in line.
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Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy Fr. Kevin Dillon will lead a Pilgrimage to the Seminary of the Immaculate Conception, 440 West Neck Road, Huntington, on Wednesday, June 15 at 11:45am. The Pilgrimage will include: A Tour of the Seminary and Lunch* 2pm Mass 3pm Divine Mercy Chaplet 4pm Benediction RSVP to the parish center at 676-0676. Space is limited. Make reservations early. Transportation not provided.
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Experience of real sheep and shepherds keeps us grounded in unvarnished reality rather than sentimental notions and shows us that the sacrifice of the shepherd on the cross was needed in order to save us, the creatures, from ourselves. –Father Larry Janowski
High School Honor Rolls Congratulations to St. Boniface parishioners for achieving an honors status. Chaminade High School Freshmen: Evan P. Brady, Benjamin Szemerenyl Juniors: Ryan Feldman, Alessio Giovannetti, Payton Kaffl Seniors: Thomas Burke, Glenn Lizza, Samuel Szemerenyl Kellenberg Memorial High School Emma Aquino, Olivia Burke, Caitrin Kaffl, Maura Lynch, Theodore Nelson, Miles Velez, Sabrina Zaffiro St. Dominic High School Ryan Porteus St. Mary’s High School Chelsea LaSalle
Good Shepherd Sunday At the anniversary of a priest’s ordination, the homilist said something surprising: “The mystery of the Christian priesthood is this: A priest is a fallible, ordinary man. A man of dust who remembers he will return to dust, even though he presently wears a chasuble.” On this Good Shepherd Sunday, as we observe the World Day of Prayer for Vocations, it’s appropriate to consider the nature of authentic vocation. We hear that we’re all called by God—all of us, not just priests and religious. But what does it mean to be called? How should we listen for it, and what are we to do about it? — Alice Camille ©2015 by TrueQuest Communications. All rights reserved. Reprinted with permission from TakeFiveForFaith.com.
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Fourth Sunday of Easter, April 17, 2016 (Good Shepherd Sunday) Good Shepherd Sunday, also celebrated as Vocations Sunday, is a day to give thanks for those who have dedicated their lives to ministry. But don’t get too romantic an idea of what that means; rather keep in mind that religious life is often compared to the gritty task of shepherding. Being a shepherd is very tough work, with long hours, physical demands that involve getting your hands dirty, and some pretty long stretches of alone time that can get downright lonely. A life of ministry likewise has its challenges and lonely moments. Let someone who ministers in your faith community know how much you appreciate their efforts. Monday, April 18 Saint Alphonse Ligouri described spiritual reading as the “reading of holy books [beyond scripture], not in a passing way and for a short time, but regularly and for a considerable time.” Eastertide seems an especially opportune time to invest yourself in the “mystery of faith.” Pope Francis’ latest book, The Name of God Is Mercy, is so stunning that it is often difficult to keep reading because the last sentence you read was so powerful. Don’t let the time after Easter slip by without investing yourself in the “mystery of faith.” Tuesday, April 19 Starting something new is never easy, and the early church certainly faced challenges—namely that the disciples were called to live and proclaim the Good News, not just in their own lives but throughout the world! There was no CEO, no strategic plan, no budget—just a mission and women and men on fire with the Holy Spirit to serve it. What new beginnings are you embarking on? How might you bring the early church’s same apostolic zeal and perseverance to this new moment? Wednesday, April 20 Where would we be without light? Sunlight fills our sky by day and brings color to all that is around us. And electric light is such a central part of our evening activities it’s hard to imagine a world without it. It’s also hard to imagine a world without the light that Jesus brought through his life, mission, and timeless message. His illuminating words light a path we can
walk day or night, at noon or at midnight. How important is the light of faith? The Bible seems to take it seriously. Here are 54 biblical quotes about light. Pull up a chair and shed some light on the subject. Thursday, April 21 Feast of St. Anselm, bishop, Doctor of the church Often referred to as the “Father of Scholasticism,” Saint Anselm is best known for the eloquent way he reconciled faith and reason, not as contrary factors but as two complementary parts of the gift of belief. “I do not seek to understand in order to believe,” Anselm wrote, “but I believe in order to understand. For I believe this: Unless I believe, I will not understand.” At times, faith can be a difficult thing to sustain, yet when we strive to see and understand the world with eyes of faith, we discover that reasons to believe abound around us. Friday, April 22 “When we can see God reflected in all that exists,” Pope Francis writes in his encyclical Laudato Si, “our hearts are moved to praise the Lord for all his creatures and to worship him in union with them.” Laudato Si’, which means “Praise be to you,” underscores that the call to care for all creation is universal. Praising our God means preserving and protecting our common home. Today, on Earth Day, why not consider how praising God and caring for Earth are deeply connected. Work to more consciously praise God in actions that will help the earth. Saturday, April 23 Today marks the first full day of the Jewish Passover. In Jesus’ time, Passover was a festival of pilgrimage for the Jewish people, when the entire population made a pilgrimage to the Temple of Jerusalem. Have you ever been on a pilgrimage? Those who take the time to do so often say it has changed their lives forever. The Camino de Santiago to the shrine of Saint James the Great in Santiago de Compostela, Spain is a pilgrimage with the power to change lives, according to countless firsthand accounts. Learn about it and consider the possibilities. Who knows—maybe it’s time you go take a hike! ©2015 by TrueQuest Communications. All rights reserved. Reprinted with permission from TakeFiveForFaith.com.
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Save the Dates! Thursday, May 19 to Sunday, May 22
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St. Boniface Martyr Parish Directory Pastor: Rev. Kevin J. Dillon; stbonpastor@gmail.com In Residence: Fr. Azubuike Igwegbe Deacon: Tom Fox; stbondcntom@gmail.com Music & Liturgy: Jeffrey Schneider; stbonmusic@gmail.com Fr. James Donohoe Parish Center 145 Glen Avenue, Sea Cliff, NY 11579; (516) 676-0676 Fax: (516) 674-6742; stbonchurch@gmail.com; www.saintboniface.org. Office Hours: 9am -12:30pm; 1:30pm - 4:30pm: Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri; Thursdays 12:30pm - 6:30pm (no morning hours). Administration: Joan Schiller (Mondays-Thursdays); Margaret Evans (Fridays) Business & Finance: Eileen Krieb; stbonfinance@gmail.com Religious Education: Karen Croce;(516) 671-0418; stbonccd@gmail.com Youth Ministry: Chris Mandato; Email: stbonym@gmail.com Parish Outreach: Jerry Moran & Kevin O’Shea; Parish Center; Wednesdays & Saturdays. 10 am-1pm Webmaster: Robert Lynch. Website: www.saintboniface.org Bulletin Editor: Julie Byrne. Deadline: noon Monday. May 8 bulletin due noon Wednesday, April 27. Email entries to stbonbulletin@gmail.com after approval from Fr. Kevin.
All Saints Regional Catholic School (ASR) Headmaster: The Very Reverend Dom Elias Carr, Can. Reg.; 12 Pearsall Ave., Glen Cove, NY 11542; (516) 676-0762; www.asrcatholic.org Parish Registration: We welcome all new members of our parish family. We ask all parishioners to welcome and invite new neighbors and their families to become a part of St. Boniface Martyr Parish. Parish registration (census) forms available by the main doors of the church and parish center. Please return forms to the parish center. Marriage: Couples wishing to be married should call the parish center before any other arrangements are made. A minimum of six months is needed for marriage preparations. Baptism: Parents wishing to present a child for Baptism should be registered members of St. Boniface Martyr Parish. Parents are required to have a Baptism Preparation Interview and attend a Baptism class. Baptisms are celebrated on the last Sunday of the month. Godparents must be fully initiated members of the Catholic Church (having received the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist), and provide a sponsor certificate. Please call (516) 676-0676 to pre-arrange. Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA): An ongoing process of formation for those interested in becoming Catholic. Call the parish center at 676-0676 for more information. Diocese of Rockville Centre: 50 North Park Ave. Rockville Centre, NY 11571-9023; (516) 678-5800 or www.drvc.org
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