St. Boniface Martyr Parish Bulletin January 19, 2014 by Robert P. Lynch

St. Boniface Martyr Roman Catholic Church Established 1898

Serving the people of God in the communities of Sea Cliff ~ Glenwood Landing ~ Glen Head ~ Glen Cove “We are a pilgrim people on a journey toward the Kingdom of God.” Fr. Robert A. Romeo, Pastor

“Here is the Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world!” (John 1:29-34)

Second Sunday in Ordinary Time January 19, 2014

`|Ç|áàxÜËá fv{xwâÄx

`táá fv{xwâÄx

Daily Mass 8am (in the chapel) Sunday Masses: Saturday: 5pm; Sunday: 8am, 10:15am Holy Day Masses: 5pm Vigil; 8am & 7pm (in church) Special Intentions Mass 5pm first Saturday of month Second Sunday in Ordinary Time: January 19 Isaiah 49:3, 5-6; 1 Corinthians 1:1-3; John 1:29-34 The bread, wine, candles and sanctuary lamp used at this week’s celebrations were donated in memory of Margaret Lincks by the Lincks family. 5pm Vigil Mass Intention: Parishioners 8am Mass Intention: Maryann & Albert Mader 10:15am Mass Intention: Nancy Kenny Monday, January 20 (Maria Ficalora) 1 Samuel 15:16-23; Mark 2:18-22 8am Mass Celebrant: Fr. Azubuike

Second Sunday in Ordinary Time: January 19 5pm Vigil Lectors: Ministers:

Celebrant: Fr. Azubuike Kevin Kelly Kathleen Van Bloem Irma & Bill Berkley Eileen Bowersock

8am Lector: Ministers:

Celebrant: Fr. Bob Mary Doran Peggy Cullen, Andrew DiSalvo Peggy Niper, Marie Agosta

10:15am Lector: Child Liturgy: Ministers:

Celebrant: Fr. Bob Carol Griffin Pat Warner Heather Arena, Susan Castelli Laureen Feehan, Patty Lizza Mary Ann & Paul McDermott

Tuesday, January 21 (Ann Shaughnessy) Memorial of St. Agnes, virgin, martyr 1 Samuel 16:1-13; Mark 2:23-28 8am Mass Celebrant: Fr. Azubuike Wednesday, January 22 (Bob Tobin) 1 Samuel 17:32-33, 37, 40-51; Mark 3:1-6 8am Mass Celebrant: Fr. Bob Thursday, January 23 (Austin Cassidy) 1 Samuel 18:6-9; 19:1-7; Mark 3:7-12 8am Mass Celebrant Fr. Bob Friday, January 24 (Shaun Brala) Memorial of St. Francis de Sales, bishop, doctor of the church 8am Mass Celebrant: Fr. Bob Saturday, January 25 (Therese A. “Sis” Durka) Feast of the Conversion of St. Paul, apostle 1 Samuel 24:3-21; Mark 3:13-19 8am Mass Celebrant: Fr. Azubuike 5pm Vigil Mass Intention: Philip Como 5pm Mass Celebrant: Fr. Bob

All Saints Regional Open House Sunday, January 26 11:30am - 1:30pm 12 Pearsall Ave, Glen Cove 676-0762 www.asrcatholic.org

Capital Campaign 2014 Update

Renew & Restore the House of God “Lord, I love the House in which You dwell” Ps. 76:8 SAVE THE DATE: JANUARY 23 All Parishioners are invited to attend the “kick off” meeting with Fr. Bob and Renovata, the Architectural Firm retained to develop plans for the “renewal and restoration “of our House of Worship. The meeting is scheduled for 7pm on Thursday, January 23rd in the Church. Please come and share your ideas. After completing two years of the campaign our pledges to date are $1,195,023. Total amount paid to date is $905,125 leaving a balance of $291,972. Our target is to have all pledges completed by December 31, 2014. Payments are due as follows: Monthly payments are due on/before January 31 First Quarter Payment for 2014 is due on/ before March 31 Annual/Final Payments are due December 31 Credit Cards Payments continue to be processed the last day of each month. If your credit card expiration date is soon we will be contacting you or kindly email stbonfinance@gmail.com with the updated information. Statements indicating your activity for 2012/2013 will be mailed to you in January. If you have any questions, kindly leave a message at the parish office or email stbonfinance@gmail.com. We are extremely appreciative of your generosity and your continued efforts to satisfy your pledged amount. Thank you!!

St. Boniface Parish will be celebrating the opening of Catholic Schools Week at 10:15 Mass on Sunday, January 26, 2014 at St. Boniface Church, followed by an Open House at All Saints Regional Catholic School, from 11:15am to 1:30pm. For a full schedule of Catholic Schools Week, please see www.asrstars.org/csweek. The week will be capped off by the glittering Headmaster’s Ball, “A Venetian Masquerade”, to be held at the Glen Cove Mansion on Saturday, February 1. A special Honoree at the Ball will be St. Boniface parishioner Marie Agosta.

PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR DECEASED Please pray for those who have entered into eternal life.

STEWARDSHIP . . . A WAY OF LIFE Thank you for your Financial Stewardship of $8417 last week. There will be a second collection next week for our Maintenance and Repair Fund. .Thank you for your generosity!

PRAYER GROUP Mondays 7:30pm in the Chapel. All welcome. Come and bring a friend! Call John & Rosemary Murello at 676-2767 for more information.

Placement of names on the sick list must be requested by an immediate family member through Fr. Bob. Maria Santoli

ST. BONIFACE HOLY HOUR AND BENEDICTION Wednesdays at 2pm in the Chapel.

PRAYER VIGIL FOR THE SICK Thursdays 7pm -7:30pm in the Chapel BIBLE STUDY

Lieutenant Melissa Buffa & Lieutenant Travis Buffa Petty Officer Keith Cano USCG Lance CPL Matthew B. Christman Second Lieutenant Mario Coronel, US Army. Flight Lieutenant Joseph Doyle Jake A. Hojnowski, Sailor E-3, US Navy Lance CPL Gregory Knox Captain Brett Korade, USN Lieutenant Brian McMenamin Lieutenant Ian McMenamin Private First Class Joshua McMillan Ensign Michael R. Ragusa, USN Private First Class Cole N. Muttee, U.S.M.C. Lieutenant Drew Whitting, USN Captain Christina Merrick-Wright Captain Bradley Wright, US Army .

5% DONATION “Your plenty at the present time should supply their needs so that their surplus may in turn one day supply your need.” (II Cor 8:14) If you have any “plenty” left over, please place it in an envelope marked “For Special Assistance” and Fr. Bob will make sure it is given to those “to supply their need." PLEASE PRAY about this and see what Jesus is calling you to do.

Thursdays 7:30pm in the Parish Center "I have put my hope in your word." Psalm 119:147 As we listen to Gods' word read to us at Mass, we are filled with hope and confidence that His precious word will guide us on our life journey. Our guide will be "Bringing the Gospel of St. Luke to Life", by George Martin. For more information and to order a book call John or Rosemary Murello at 676-2767.

THE CHAPLET OF DIVINE MERCY Fridays 3pm in the Chapel “Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful,” from Saint Faustina’s diary. BINGO! Fridays 7pm at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Glen Cove. All proceeds go to charity, including our St. Boniface Outreach Program.

MIRACULOUS MEDAL NOVENA Saturdays after 8am Mass in the Chapel with the veneration of the relic of St. Catherine Labore.

LAY CARMELITES OF BLESSED TITUS BRANDSMA Third Saturdays 9am in the Parish Center Call Flora at 656-9375 or Pat at 887-7265 for details.

ROSARY Mondays-Saturdays after 8am Mass in the Chapel.

Dear Parishioners, "I will make you a light to the nations." Is 49:6 The image of light and darkness are familiar metaphors that are found in scriptures. On January 5, we celebrated the Feast of the Epiphany. It was the light of the star that led the Magi to the Newborn King, Jesus. Isaiah is reminding the Hebrew people that in the midst of all that happens, they are called to reflect the glory and beauty of God's presence. It is through the covenant that God has made them His own people. That relationship is the promise that God will journey with them throughout their history. Conversely, this relationship calls for a response from the people. As we hear in Isaiah, that means to be a light to the nations. God asks for this so that others may come to see Him as the Lord of creation. We, as inheritors of this covenant fulfilled in Jesus, are also called to be a Light to all. That light comes from the way we live our lives. The "yes" to the call is to live as loving people. Love is not just a nice fluffy feeling, but more of a life stance... a total response to God's command. So like the Magi, we may need to pack up our lives, leave behind the extra baggage, and journey to find Jesus. The Wise Men saw that light and were willing to follow it. We are called not only to recognize the light, but more importantly be willing to learn from the light of Jesus. To follow Jesus we all need guidance by seeking the counsel of the "wise men" in our midst - those people who can help us identify the call of Jesus in our own lives. Take a moment and think about those people who helped you recognize "the Holy Spirit who came down like a dove." The more we seek out the power of Jesus, the more the darkness of sin will flee from the light of Christ. As the Baptized, we are called to be the light. We engage in ministry to be that light to others, BUT we must remember that like St. John the Baptist, we are called to defer our hearts to Jesus. The work we do, even if it goes unnoticed and unacknowledged, must give glory to Jesus whom we have accepted in our lives. When we respond to the call of service and do so with joy, we become a light to others and can be a moment of evangelization to those we come in contact with throughout the day. We have the power to lead others to Jesus...and the power to push them away from Him. St. John knew the ministry of his life was to reveal and acknowledge Jesus before the world...no different from our responsibility today. How well do we present Jesus' light to others? This is a question each of us much ask each day. May the Holy Spirit guide us to the light of Jesus. I would like to mention that each week different Confirmation Candidates are present at Mass assisting the ministers. You may notice them giving out bulletins or helping with the collection. This is part of their preparation for Confirmation. How nice would it be if when you see them you thank them and tell them you are praying for them on their journey to full initiation at Confirmation. In Jesus, Fr. Bob

Pastoral Team

Pastor: Fr. Robert A. Romeo E-mail: stbonpastor@gmail.com

The next Youth Group meeting will be this Sunday from 6pm-8pm in the Youth Center. We will begin our preparations for our 4th annual Midnight Run! On March 1st we will be the hands of Christ as we travel into New York City and hand deliver clothes and food to the less fortunate. If you wish to join please hand in a permission slip no later than January 26. For an updated schedule of youth group events join our Facebook page ‘St. Boniface Martyr Youth Group or email the youth minister, Chris, at stbonym@gmail.com.

St. Vincent de Paul Society In the Gospel today, John testifies that Jesus is the one who will baptize with the Holy Spirit. The revelation of Jesus' identity—how he is made known in the world—is mediated by the way we live our lives everyday. As you place your gift in the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Poor Box, know that you are a sign of God’s love to those who are suffering and you give them reason to believe and to trust. Thank you for all your support! Furniture and financial donations are always welcome. You are too! Come join the St. Vincent de Paul Society and be a communal part of your parish. Call 822-3132.

FK G j|ÇÇxÜá January 11 ~ $25: Mr. & Mrs. Vinny Neider, Sea Cliff January 12 ~ $25: Madelyn Kowalewski, Glen Cove January 13 ~ $25: Andrew Bookalam, Farmingdale January 14 ~ $25: Yvette Rannou, Sea Cliff January 15 ~ $25: Kathy & John Micucci, Sea Cliff January 16 ~ $25: Preuss Family, Glen Head January 17 ~ $25: Mary Lou Martin, Sea Cliff Tickets are in the church vestibule & parish center.

In Residence: Fr. Azubuike Deacon Tom Fox: stbondcntom@gmail.com Music: Jeffrey Schneider E-mail: stbonmusic@gmail.com All Saints Regional Catholic School (ASR) Principal: The Very Reverend Dom Elias Carr, Can. Reg. Joanne Fitzgerald, Dean 12 Pearsall Avenue, Glen Cove, NY 11542 (516) 676-0762. Website: www.asrcatholic.org Religious Education: Karen Croce Phone: (516) 671-0418; E-mail: 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 Phone: (516) 676-0676. Email:stbonchurch@gmail.com Business & Finance: Eileen Krieb E-mail: stbonfinance@gmail.com Administration: Joan Schiller E-mail: stbonchurch@gmail.com Bulletin Editor: Julie Byrne. E-mail: stbonbulletin@gmail.com Deadline: Noon Monday. Website: www.saintboniface.org Webmaster: Robert Lynch Maintenance: Anacleto Rivera: 516-676-0676 Parish Center: 145 Glen Avenue, Sea Cliff, NY 11579 (516) 676-0676 / Fax: (516) 674-6742 E-mail: stbonchurch@gmail.com / www.saintboniface.org Office Hours: 9am-12:30pm & 1:30pm-4:30pm, Monday-Friday 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 in the parish office for new members. Please return completed forms to the parish office. 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 676-0676 to pre-arrange. Marriage: Couples wishing to be married should call the parish office before any other arrangements are made. A minimum of six months is needed for marriage preparations. Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA): An ongoing process of formation for those who ever wonder if they should become “Catholic”. If interested, call Fr. Bob at 676-0676. Reconciliation (Confession): Saturdays 4pm-4:45pm in church.

Take Five for Faith Sunday, January 19: Second Sunday in Ordinary Time If John the Baptist and Jesus had lived in the age of MMA (mixed martial arts), would they have been drawn into the ring to duke it out? Not likely, even though like fight stars they both had a message, a following, and a commanding presence. Rather they honored, cherished, and respected one another and in doing so provided a model for their own disciples and all who would follow. During this Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, encourage the leaders of your congregation and your denomination to drop the gloves and reach out in cordial embrace. Monday, January 20 Racism is a ghost the United States has been trying to exorcise since the Civil War. The country belatedly built up an impressive array of laws designed to ensure that all people are treated as equals, yet families of color still must have “the talk” with their children about how to behave when—not if—they’re confronted in situations of racial stereotypes and profiling. The words of Martin Luther King, Jr. still hang in the air: “History has thrust upon our generation an indescribably important destiny . . . this crucial situation will determine our moral health as individuals, our cultural health as a region, our political health as a nation. . . . ” What can you do to secure a safe future for every child? Tuesday, January 21: Memorial of St. Agnes, virgin, martyr The legends of Saint Agnes describe the superhuman qualities that God gave her as she faced horrific tortures by her persecutors in the fourth century. These stories are so fantastic as to be virtually impossible to believe literally, but their merit lies elsewhere. They testify to a God who stays with you in your struggles and pain and does not abandon you. They speak of a God who gives you strength when you need it most. The next time you encounter hardship, look around and you’ll see God already there with you in the midst of it. Wednesday, January 22 In the famous bible story, King Saul tries to dissuade the young David from confronting the giant Goliath. “You cannot go up against this Philistine . . . for you are only a youth, while he has been a warrior from his youth.” Catholics pray today for the legal protection of unborn children and for those who are also “only youths,” treated as objects in human trafficking and abused in their own families and communities. As a church we call for the defense of life, like a seamless garment, from beginning to end. The boldness of David encourages us to face giants knowing that God strengthens our arms. Thursday, January 23: Memorial of St. Vincent, deacon, martyr Sometimes when it comes to the heroes and saints of the earliest centuries of Christianity, all we have are snippets of tradition, stories, perhaps a legend or two. In Saint Vincent’s (d. 304) case, we are told that after he was martyred during the persecution of the Roman Emperor Diocletian, ravens protected his body from being devoured by vultures until his followers could give him a proper burial. Even a shrine erected over his grave at Cape St. Vincent in southern Portugal, we are told, was protected by flocks of ravens. What’s the takeaway to the story? Perhaps simply that the good you do is not buried with you; it lives on in the world. Friday, January 24: Memorial of St. Francis de Sales, bishop, doctor of the church Faith can turn expectations upside down, and the wisdom of saints can also ask you to think “in reverse.” As you ease into the new year, Saint Francis de Sales offers you an incentive for sticking with your resolutions now: “O what remorse we shall feel at the end of our lives, when we look back upon the great number of instructions and examples afforded by God and the saints for our perfection, and so carelessly received by us! If this end were to come to you today, how would you be pleased with the life you have led this year?” Today’s readings: 1 Samuel 24:3-21; Mark 3:13-19 Saturday, January 25 Feast of the Conversion of St. Paul, apostle In his conversion experience Paul “saw” the Lord; he had a very real encounter with the risen Jesus. That experience transformed him into a servant of Christ and a witness to the gospel. What’s also interesting is that it was all so very unlikely: In the midst of persecuting the church, Paul became one of its greatest champions and even ended up suffering for the faith himself. In the spirit of Paul’s conversion, be prepared to let God get your attention and turn you around in unexpected ways. ©2013 by TrueQuest Communications. All rights reserved. Reprinted with permission from TakeFiveForFaith.com.

STEVEN J. RUDEN, DDS

JAMES L. DUNNE

General & Family Dentistry

ATTORNEY AT LAW

Dentistry for the Fearful Cosmetic and Reconstructive Dentistry Serving the Community Over 30 Yrs. Emergency Care Avail. 24 Hrs a Day

DUNNE & HEALY CHEMICALS Peter Loiodice

676-4789

FAX (516) 671-2696 E-MAIL: JDUNNE6820@AOL.COM

HITTING WFuneral Home The North Shore's Leading Funeral Home

Shop@Home Sales • Installation

CARPET • LINOLEUM VINYL TILE

SASSO CARPENTRY INC. GENERAL CONTRACTING Charlie Sasso 61 Smith Street, Glen Head

John J. Gaeta, D.D.S. Laser Dentistry of Glen Cove One School Street, Suite 105

516-671-0817 “dentistry the way it ought to be”

Bob Sztorc , AGENT Se Habla Español Low Cost Auto & Home Insurance

516.676.4141

Residential • Commercial • Marine

FR E E ESTI MATES 516.674.9417

formerly Boehm Business Machines

(516) 674-2318

(516) 671-2700

32 Kirkwood Dr., Glen Cove

676-8148 216 Sea Cliff Ave., Sea Cliff

215 GLEN COVE AVE. SEA CLIFF, N.Y. 11579

Free Estimates

22 VILLAGE SQUARE, GLEN COVE 300 Glen Cove Avenue, Glen Head, L.I. NY 11545-1199 • (516) 671-0807 (800) 671-0864 e-mail:fh@whitting.com David & Codge Whitting Visit us at www.whitting.com Pre-Arrangement Counselors

COMPUTER PROBLEMS?

Courteous, Prompt, Reliable Service Serving the St. Boniface Community since 1953 SALES • UPGRADES • FILE RECOVERY BACKUPS HOME & OFFICE NETWORKING

BBM Computers. email or call for service help@bbmcomputers.com

516-674-6084

Welcome To

Come Sail Away on a 7-night Catholic Exotic Cruise starting as low as $1175 per couple. Daily Mass and Rosary offered. Deposit of only $100 per person will reserve your cabin. Space is limited. Thanks and God Bless, Brian or Sally, coordinators 860.399.1785

Of SeaCliff 243 Glen Cove Ave. 671-3093 Since 1932

Are you ever alone? You’re never alone when you have a medical alert!

70 yrs of Professional Installation 30 Glen St., Glen Cove

671-3737 John J. Noone B.S., M.S., P. Ph.

Mon-Fri. 9am-8pm Sat. 9am-6pm Sun. 9am-3pm

"I feel more independent, safe, and secure with my medical alert."

676-1004 Foreign & Domestic Repair

New York State Inspections

Joe’s Garage 516 671-0201/671-2282 244 Forest Ave. Locust Valley

Badge Agency, Inc.

Less than $1 per day • Price Guarantee

GRAZIOSE PLUMBING & HEATING, INC. Authorized Humidex Installer - Residential - Commercial Oil Burners - Gas Conversions - Sales & Installations ALL PHASES OF PLUMBING & HEATING MASTERCARD - VISA - AMEX

Deveau's Auto Body, Inc.

NESTOR CHOPIN C.P.A.

Expert Collision Repairs On Foreign & Domestic Cars Free Towing With Any Repair N.Y. Reg. #7053688 36 Morris Ave., Glen Cove

Accounting & Tax Specialist For ❑ Individuals ❑ Small Businesses ❑ Medical & Health Field Practices ❑ Contractors Year Round Tax Prep. Services

759-1737

• A+ Rating with BBB

Emergency Beeper 389-3332

759-3400 Se Habla Español 404 Glen Cove Ave. Ste 202, Sea Cliff

• Made and Monitored in the USA Call Today to learn more about our Special Offer.

1.877.801.8608

of Glen Cove

Toll Free

JOHN W. C. CANNING J.D.S. North Shore Realty

Insurance 500 N. Broadway, Ste. 231 Jericho

Blacktop and Masonry Specialist Driveways • Brick Patios Brick & Bluestone Stoops • Sidewalks Drainage Specialist (516) 671-9530

Locust Valley...................................................516-671-7254

• No Long-Term Contracts 699 Glen Cove Ave., Glen Head

Ralph D'Alessandro Contracting Inc.

676-0070

126400 St Boniface the Martyr Church

ATTORNEY AT LAW General Practice

671-9758 267 Sea Cliff Ave., Sea Cliff

RESALE SPECIALISTS

Rentals • Management • Res./Comm. Joseph Lovaglio - Lic. R.E. Broker Call about our 1.75% Exclusive Listing

Dentistry for Infants, Children, Adolescents and Special Needs Patients

10 Cedar Swamp Rd.

516-759-7000 www.pdofgc.com

37-A Cedar Swamp Rd. Glen Cove • 676-6400 www.jspaluch.com

For Ads: J.S. Paluch Co., Inc. 1-800-524-0263