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), Third Sunday of Easter: April 10 Acts 5:27-32, 40b-41; Rev 5:11-14; John 21:1-19 The altar bread, wine, candles and sanctuary lamp were donated in memory of Michael J. Lincks, Jr., by the Lincks family. 5pm Intention: Ann Boehm 8am Mass Intention: Parishioners 10:15am Mass Intention: Warren “Buddy” Griffin Monday, April 11 Feast of St. Stanislaus Acts 6:8-15; John 6:22-29 8am Mass Celebrant: Fr. Azubuike Tuesday, April 12 (Fred Muzante) Acts 7:51-8:1a; John 6:30-35 8am Mass Celebrant: Fr. Azubuike Wednesday, April 13 (Michael Lincks, Jr.) Feast of St. Martin I, pope, martyr Acts 8:1b-8; John 6:35-40 8am Mass Celebrant: Fr. Kevin Thursday, April 14 (Anthony Giordano) Acts 8:26-40; John 6:44-51 8am Mass Celebrant: Fr. Kevin Friday, April 15 (Warren “Buddy” Griffin) Acts 9:1-20; John 6:52-59 8am Mass Celebrant: Fr. Kevin
Saturday, April 16 (Francis Lemonda) Acts 9:31-42; John 6:60-69 8am Celebrant: Fr. Azubuike 4pm Confessions: Fr. Azubuike 5pm Mass Intention: Parishioners 5pm Mass Celebrant: Fr. Kevin
Third Banns of Marriage Chelsea Sinito & Sean Monaghan, St. Boniface Rosemary Kelly, St. Boniface Jeremy Leeds-Frank, West Haven, CT
Please Pray For Our Deceased
Please pray for those who entered into eternal life, especially Mother Mary Angelica, Frank Bocchino.
For Our Sick
William Anderson, Irma Berkley, 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.
Catholicism Series Continues
Join us in the parish center Sunday 1pm-2:30pm. All Welcome. No RSVP or prior attendance needed. April 10: Episode 10: The Last Things: Hell, Purgatory and Heaven.
K of C Communion Breakfast: April 17 Bishop Walter P. Kellenberg Assembly 9:30am Mass at St. Ignatius Loyola, Hicksville. Breakfast at Joseph Barry Council, Hicksville.
Jubilee Year of Mercy Deanery Mass
All parishioners are invited to celebrate with other Catholics in our Deanery and Bishop Murphy, principal celebrant at the 11:30am Mass, on Sunday, April 17 at St. Edward the Confessor Church, Syosset.
Stewardship . . . a Way of Life
Thank you for your financial stewardship of $8442.78 last Sunday.
Special Assistance Donation
“Your surplus at the present time should supply their needs so that their surplus may in turn one day supply your need.” (II Cor 8 :58). If you have any surplus, please place your donation in an envelope marked “For Special Assistance” and Fr. Kevin will disperse it to help “supply their needs." PLEASE PRAY about this and see what Jesus is calling you to do.
Catholic Daughters
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First Mondays of the month at 11am in the parish center for women age18 and older. Juniors ages 1118; Juniorettes ages 6 -10 (date/place on request). Contact: Eileen Stanton www.catholicdaughters.org.
Prayer Group
Mondays at 7:30pm in the chapel. Join us! Call John and Rosemary Murello at 676-2767 for details.
Holy Hour and Benediction Wednesdays at 2pm in the chapel.
Prayer Vigil for the Sick Thursdays 7pm -7:30pm in the chapel.
Lucky Boni-Buck$ Raffle Janice Grella of Glen Cove is the April Lucky BoniBuck$ winner. The next drawing is May 1.
Financial Strategies for Today’s Families
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.
Join us in church on Saturday, April 30 at 2pm. Independent Representatives of Primerica Financial Services will demonstrate how to Maximize personal savings Defer paying taxes. Take control of debts and protect assets Protect your future for a comfortable retirement RSVP to our host, Toni Shuriff-Alini at 631-371-9492.
Miraculous Medal Novena
The Youth Group will be participating in their 6th Midnight Run on April 23rd in New York City to connect youth groups to the homeless of New York. Our Youth Group is collecting new and gently used clothing, toiletries and food and delivering the supplies in person to those in need. 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 greatly 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'.
St. Vincent de Paul Society
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.
Next Men’s Ministry Meeting: May 7th Join us 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.
In this Sunday’s Gospel, the disciples in their struggle finally recognize Jesus and proclaim “It is the Lord!” Have you considered answering the call to “help the poor recognize the Lord in their life” by joining the Society of St. Vincent de Paul? Call the parish center at 676-0676 for information. Please say a prayer for those who have no one to pray for them when you place your donation in the poor box near the main doors of the church. Furniture donations are also always welcome. Please call 822-3132 for details. Thank you!
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NUN SENSE
She was born Rita Rizzo in Canton Ohio, and entered Religious life in the 1940’s; after entering the convent; she founded a Religious Order called the Poor Clares of Perpetual Adoration, a monastic order located in Birmingham AL, and became known to the world as Mother Mary Angelica of the Annunciation. Mother Angelica founded the television station EWTN and was a pioneer in bringing the Gospel through the medium of television and radio. She was a staunch believer in Catholic values and morals and even debated with a number of US Bishops, including Rodger Cardinal Mahoney of Los Angeles, CA. Mother Angelica died Easter Sunday at her monastery in Hanceville, AL. She was born Muriel Rose Connolly in Brooklyn, NY in 1920 to the parents of John and Margaret Connolly. In 1938 she entered the Sisters of St. Joseph Noviate in Brentwood, Long Island. From then on Muriel Connolly was known as Sister Margaret Andre, CSJ. Her first assignment was St. Mary’s Nativity in Flushing where she taught 8th grade English; she was also principal of many Catholic Elementary Schools including St. Malachy’s in East New York and St. Agnes Seminary in Flatbush Brooklyn, where she also was the Superior in the convent. To my family, she was known as Aunt Muriel, but to everyone else she was Sister Margaret Andre. Aunt Muriel was my mother’s blood sister. Both these women were addressed as SISTER, but were both NUNS? Mother Angelica lived in a monastery that was cloistered, meaning she and the other nuns did NOT GO OUT INTO THE WORLD. Once entering a monastic cloistered Order a woman stayed there for the remainder of her earthly life. Only in rare or extreme circumstances like sickness, does a woman who is a NUN leave the cloister, and conversely, visitors do not come into the cloister. Visitors like family members speak to their loved one behind a grill. Priests and doctors, may with permission, go into the monastery to tend to a sick or dying NUN. My aunt, Sister Margaret Andre, however, left the convent daily and went into the classroom of the parish school. So is there a difference between a Sister and a Nun? As a rule, all women in Religious Life, also known as the Consecrated Life make vows of poverty, chastity and obedience and live a life in common. (Code of Canon Law, 607.2) Their houses, either convents or monasteries, must be established with the approval of the Diocesan Bishop (these congregations are called Diocesan Congregations like the Sisters of St. Joseph of Brentwood or Sisters of St. Dominic, Amityville) or by the Pope himself (these congregations are called Pontifical such as the
Ursuline Sisters of Tildonk, Belgium.) While all women religious share this in common, their similarities end there. Many Sisters are teachers, health care professionals and social workers; still others works in parishes as Coordinators of Liturgy and Music, or in prisons as chaplains but no matter what they are doing they are all involved in active ministry in the world. Very different is the life of women religious who embrace a life of contemplation! Certain Religious Orders were founded so that their members spend their entire lives removed from the world engaged in prayer for the needs of the Church, and indeed, the whole world! These women make permanent vows voluntarily agreeing to spend the rest of their lives shut in behind a cloister. They freely agree to NEVER SET FOOT OUTSIDE THE CLOISTERED ENCLOSURE. Their entire life is a life of prayer; these types of women religious are called contemplatives. Only in serious illness to perhaps visit a hospital would these type of women religious leave the cloister. Families may visit these sisters, but they would NOT SEE THEM, they would speak to them from behind a grill or screen. Mother Mary Angelica of the Annunciation had some famous one liners that endeared her to many Catholics. Last week on EWTN, Raymond Arroyo the host and anchor for The World Over a television show on EWTN recounted a heartwarming and somewhat humorous incident with Mother Angelica. Raymond was leaving the chapel one day after spending some time praying and Mother Angelica asked him, “What are you doing in here at this time of day?” Apparently it was late in the day and I suppose she felt he should be home with his family. He told her, “praying.” Mother responded “leave the life of contemplation and prayer for me…YOU GO OUT AND MAKE THE LORD KNOWN TO YOUR FAMILY AND THE WORLD.” Mother Angelica and her Religious Order Perpetual Adorers of the Holy Eucharist were a contemplative order, and MOTHER ANGELICA WAS A NUN. My aunt, Muriel, (Sr. Margaret Andre) taught countless numbers of young people and had many young women enter the convent. In her later years, she ran prayer groups in the parishes in which she lived, and interacted and impacted the lives of many Catholics in Brooklyn and Rockville Centre. Sister Margaret Andre was a SISTER. While both were called Sister, each had a different calling and ministry in the Church, but BOTH WERE BRIDES OF CHRIST WHO SOUGHT TO LEAD SOULS TO THE HEART OF JESUS CHRIST!
The Holy Doors 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. Join us at the Seminary, one of the sites designated by the Bishop as a Door of Mercy. 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. *Cost of Lunch: $10
Dress Donation
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Over 50 young girls on Long Island’s East End make their Communion each year and don’t have a dress for this important day. Your donation of a Communion dress* will give these girls the special outfit to make their Communion a day they will remember forever. Drop Off Location in May 2016: Chateau Cleaners 61 Berry Hill Road, Syosset We can also pick up the dress at your house, if needed. Questions: Contact Sally Hooey sallyhooey@gmail.com *Any nice white/flower girl dresses in any size can be donated as well.
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Please Note: The Headmaster’s Ball has been postponed. Stay tuned for details.
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Third Sunday of Easter, April 10, 2016 In the early days of Christianity, when its Jewish roots were prominent, Jesus was sometimes referred to as the “great high priest.” But he sure broke the mold for the typical Jewish high priest. The position had been hereditary for many generations in Jewish history, passed from father to son from the time of Aaron, brother of Moses. Later on, Roman authorities assumed the authority to appoint the high priest, thereby assuring his civil obedience (or swiftly replacing him). Jesus was anything but obedient to civil authorities—or religious ones for that matter. He answered to a higher calling. You too can live a life that is anything but ordinary—if you believe in your own sacred lineage. Monday, April 11 Feast of St. Stanislaus Saint Stanislaus was a Polish bishop in 1079 who didn’t back down, despite threats and charges of treason from the corrupt and immoral King Boleslaus the Bold. After Stanislaus excommunicated Boleslaus, the king ordered the just bishop’s death, and when soldiers refused, Boleslaus did the deed with his own hands. When leaders are out of line, let Stanislaus embolden you against injustice. You might not wield the influence of a bishop, but you can speak up, get involved, write an email, vote, protest, or boycott. Small actions can add up to make a big difference. Tuesday, April 12 A bishop celebrating Confirmation soon after Easter asked the adults in the congregation, “Do you know what mystagogia means?” Embarrassment. No takers. It means, “going deeper into the mysteries.” It’s the time after Easter when the newly baptized reflect on “what just happened” at their entrance into the church. It’s a good idea for all believers, especially adults, to deepen their faith through spiritual reading. There is much excellent material available. What’s the last book on Catholicism you’ve read? Perhaps The Francis Effect: A Radical Pope’s Challenge to the American Catholic Church, by John Gehring, would be a good one to turn to. Wednesday, April 13 Feast of St. Martin I, pope, martyr Pope Francis has called on every parish, religious community, monastery, and sanctuary to take in one
refugee family fleeing the Middle East. As you support this effort in your own locale, remember the plight of Pope Martin I, who was driven into exile and subjected to great suffering that eventually killed him—all for refusing to capitulate to a Byzantine emperor. Pope Pius VII later wrote of the virtually abandoned Martin, “Without the assistance offered by the pious generosity of individuals, he would not have had food for himself and his few attendants.” You can help those in situations like Martin’s today. Thursday, April 14 Though the “denial of death” is widespread in a youth -oriented culture, we’ve all tasted its bitterness in the loss of those we love. The Catechism of the Catholic Church makes the Easter point: “Jesus, the Son of God, also himself suffered the death that is part of the human condition. Yet, despite his anguish as he faced death, he accepted it . . . [and] the obedience of Jesus has transformed the curse of death into a blessing” because “it is a participation in the death of the Lord, so that [we] can also share his Resurrection.” Easter does not happen only to Jesus. Friday, April 15 When we recite the Nicene Creed—our Catholic belief expressed in a profession of faith—we say that Jesus Christ is “consubstantial” with the Father. Before the English translation of the liturgy of the Mass was modified in 2011, we used to say “one in being” with the Father. While not everyone appreciated the change, “consubstantial” captures the original Latin term for “same substance.” The change is an opportunity to reflect on what exactly the words you say mean. Keep working to deepen your understanding of your belief. Saturday, April 16 We move through our days viewing events of each hour from our limited point of view. This self-at-thecenter perspective can make us feel indispensable to the action whether it’s family life, our contribution at work, or our place at the parish or in the neighborhood. While we may feel that little can go on without us, history proves us wrong about that. In a little side story in Acts, a generous woman named Dorcas demonstrates what the world really can’t do without! Peter is obliged to bring her back to life to renew her service. Be indispensably kind. ©2015 by TrueQuest Communications. All rights reserved. Reprinted with permission from TakeFiveForFaith.com.
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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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