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
Please Pray
Daily Mass: 8am in Our Lady of Mercy Chapel.
For Our Deceased
Sundays: Saturdays 5pm; Sundays: 8am, 10:15am* Special Intentions: 5pm first Saturday of the month Confession: Saturdays 4pm-4:45pm.
Please pray for those who have entered into eternal life.
Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time: June 26 1 Kings 19:16b, 19-21; Gal 5:1, 13-18; Luke 9:51-62 The bread, wine altar candles and sanctuary lamp were donated in loving memory of Tony Leopardi by his wife, children and grandchildren. 5pm Intention: Michael Weil 8am Intention: Father’s Day Novena 10:15am Intention: Parishioners Monday, June 27 (Novena) Amos 2:6-10, 13-16; Matthew 8:18-22 7:30pm Our Mother of Perpetual Help Prayer Service (No Prayer Group) Tuesday, June 28 (Welch/Woltering Families) Feast of St. Irenaeus, bishop, martyr Amos 3:1-8; 4:11-12; Matthew 8:23-27 Wednesday, June 29 (Joan Iandolia) Solemnity of St. Peter and St. Paul Acts 12:1-11; 2 Tim 4:6-8, 17-18; Matthew 16:13-19 Thursday, June 30 (Edmund Covel) Feast of the First Martyrs of the Church in Rome Amos 7:10-17; Matthew 9:1-8 First Friday, July 1(Arnold J. Ceglia, Sr.) Feast of St. Junípero Serra, priest Amos 8:4-6, 9-12; Matthew 9:9-13 First Saturday, July 2 (Patricia Peterson) Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary Amos 9:11-15; Matthew 9:14-17 5pm Intentions: Gaetana and Mario Fraioli, William Deegan, Jake Whitting
Second Banns of Marriage Kelly Marvullo
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Lake Ronkonkoma
and Nicolo Caputi
St. Kevin, Flushing
For Our Sick William Anderson, Bill Berkley, Frances Breen, Caesar Cavese, Clifford Jennett, Kay Johnson, Georgia Leim, Katherine T. Loftus, Michelle Martone, Kenneth Moore, 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.
Outreach Volunteers Needed For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, a stranger and you welcomed me, naked and you clothed me… (Matthew, 25: 35-36). The St. Boniface Martyr Outreach Program needs volunteers to work on Wednesday or Saturday from 10am to1pm about once a month. Additional volunteers are needed to organize clothing, receive and stock food shelves and assist with reports. These volunteers may choose their days and hours. Please contact Jody Fleischmann at 516-322-3347, Jody@flypus or David Meagher at 516-458-0596, davidkmeagher@gmail.com. Thank you.
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Stewardship . . . a Way of Life
Thank you for your financial stewardship of $8000 last week. This week there will be a second collection Peter’s Pence, which provides the Holy Father with the funds he needs to carry out his most important charitable works. The proceeds benefit the most disadvantaged: victims of war, oppression, and natural disasters. Through your generosity, we can cast the peace of Christ upon the world.
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 8:14). 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.
Save the Date: Saturday, October 22 All Saints Catholic School 2016 Headmaster’s Ball
The youth group meets on Sundays from 6pm8pm in parish center. All 8th-12th graders are invited! Follow the Youth Group on Instagram, username: 'stbonyg' or on Facebook by searching 'St. Boniface Martyr Youth Group' or contact Chris at stbonym@gmail.com.
Catholic Daughters
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 ~ Next Meeting: July 11 No gathering June 27. Join us in Church at 7:30pm for the Our Lady of Perpetual Help prayer service. No meeting July 4. We meet Mondays at 7:30pm in the chapel. Call John and Rosemary Murello at 676-2767 for details.
Holy Hour and Benediction Wednesdays at 2pm in the chapel.
St. Vincent de Paul Society In today’s Gospel we see how Jesus, on his way to Jerusalem, sent “messenger on ahead of Him.” To be the messengers of God, we must know well what it is God wants to say and do through us, as he sends us out to bring his love to others. In the month of June, you were the “messenger of God” in bringing hope to the poor. Your gifts enabled the Society of St. Vincent de Paul to assist families, provide food payment for utility and rent bills. Please say a prayer for those who have no one to pray for them as 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 about how you can become a more communal part of your parish.
Prayer Vigil for the Sick Thursdays 7pm -7:30pm in the chapel.
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
Fourth Saturdays of the month 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.
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MATERNAL ASSISTANCE
When I was in college back in the early 1980’s I had an accident on the morning I was scheduled to take a final exam. It was not a car accident, but an accident in my parents’ bathroom in Williston Park. I awoke much earlier than usual around 4:00 AM and the exam was not scheduled until 12:30 that afternoon. Perhaps it was anxiety, although the course was enjoyable and relatively easy and the professor was very reasonable and fair. It may also have been the fact that it was the last final of the semester and I was ready for vacation and Christmas. Nonetheless, I got up and went into the bathroom to shower and brush my teeth. When I got into the bathroom, I felt sweaty, cold and “lightheaded” and sat at the edge of the bathtub because I felt as if I was going to faint, and FAINT I DID! The next thing I knew my father was trying to pry open the bathroom door to reach me lying face down in a pool of blood. Apparently, I cut myself directly under my eye because of a sharp prong at the bottom of a radiator. My father was attempting to help me get up, and I all I keep saying was where’s mommy? I want mommy. Talk about insulting my poor father! Both my mom and dad took me to Winthrop Hospital in Mineola where I had plastic surgery performed directly under my eye, so there would be no scarring.
What are we to do? If we look back at history, there are other periods of turmoil and uncertainty as well. One such period was the Middle Ages when Pope Pius V asked Christians to seek Our Lady’s intercession for the defeat of the Muslim Ottoman Turks against Christianity under the title Our Lady Help of Christians. Throughout the centuries, Catholics have relied on Mary’s intercession and sought her help for a variety of causes.
No doubt, sometimes many of us just want our mother; perhaps just for soothing comfort. We live in frightening and uncertain times. All we need to do is look back two weeks ago at the shooting in the night club in Orlando, FL. This crime was a horrible act of depraved indifference against individuals who were just enjoying a Saturday night out on the town. It is a frightening and sad fact of contemporary life to live with the uncertainty of a surprise attack where innocent and law abiding people are just out having a good time. As one commentator put it, NO PLACE IS SAFE OR IMMUNE FROM SUCH AN ATTACK; life can, indeed, be scary.
Here at St. Boniface, Martyr on Monday, June 27 at 7:30 PM in Church we will hold a prayer service in honor of the SESQUINCENTENIAL ANNIVERSARY of this devotion. Christians and Christianity are under attack; Religious Liberties and religious Freedoms are being taken for granted at best and subtly being eroded and rescinded at worst! Another very beautiful title for Mary is Our Lady of Peace. We desperately need peace in our world and ourselves. Today, more than ever we face so many difficulties; PLEASE CONSIDER ATTENDING THIS SPECIAL PRAYER SERVICE INVOKING OUR MOTHER OF PERPETUAL HELP!
In 1866, Pope Pius IX entrusted the Icon of Our Mother of Perpetual Help to the Redemptorists with the mission to MAKE HER KNOWN THROUGHOUT THE WORLD. Today the icon is known to millions of devotees praying and celebrating with Mary, the outpouring of God’s abundant graces and unconditional love. The title is quite appropriate for Mary, because she loves us, her children, unconditionally, as all mothers do. Our world certainly needs her intercession and assistance at this tragic and frightening time in history.
Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time: June 26 It wasn’t until 1870 that Christmas was officially declared a federal holiday in the United States. Before that, some condemned the celebration of Christmas as an invention of the Catholic Church. In fact in 1647, England’s Puritan rulers banned Christmas! The Puritan influence was brought to the Americas and a ban was in place in the Boston area until 1681. Nowadays Christmas Day is a public holiday in the U.S. and many countries around the world. Even though Christmas is six months away, take some time today to give thanks for the gift of Christmas and the gift of religious freedom. Monday, June 27 Today we unofficially celebrate the life and achievements of Helen Keller, who, even though deaf and blind, grew to be a renowned activist and author. We are reminded that people can overcome challenges and achieve anything they put their hearts into. Despite her challenges, Keller became the first deaf and blind person to earn a college degree cum laude in the U.S. In 1980, during Keller’s birth centennial, President Jimmy Carter proclaimed today—her birthday—as Helen Keller Day. This is also a good time to celebrate the patience and resilience of Keller’s teacher, Anne Sullivan. Today, encourage those in challenging conditions and celebrate the achievements of the most vulnerable among us. Tuesday, June 28 Feast of St. Irenaeus, bishop, martyr In the late second century, groups of Christians called Gnostics claimed to have “secret knowledge” directly from Jesus. Saint Irenaeus rejected their divisiveness: Authentic teachers lead the whole church, not a closed or secret society. Still, religious division and mistrust are with us today, for example between many Christians and Muslims. Pope Francis says, “Christians, Muslims . . . ought to remain united in working to defeat what disfigures the Face of God by seeking only their own interests.” Whom do you consider outsiders? Do you really know much about them? Take time to learn rather than reject, to share rather than practice secrecy or division. Wednesday, June 29 Solemnity of St. Peter and St. Paul Peter and Paul are often called the “chief apostles” because of the way their witness helped spread the gospel far and wide in the early Christian community. Each is an example of what faith can look like. For Peter, it meant spreading his
experience of Jesus to everyone he met, to be the “rock” on which the church was built. For Paul, it meant building relationships and speaking to the power of the word to transform lives. Each was a giant in his own right, but together, on this feast, they remind us that disciples never go it alone.
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Thursday, June 30 Feast of the First Martyrs of the Church in Rome In the year 64 a fire broke out in Rome and raged for seven days, destroying more than half of the city. Historians suggest that the emperor Nero actually set the fire in order to blame it on the Christians, whom he persecuted throughout his 14-year reign. And blame them he did. But this time, Nero’s methods of torture were so horrific that the public turned against him. He took his own life in 68, but not before he had made martyrs of many early Christians. People still face unjust persecution in parts of our world. But most of us forget the price the early Christians paid. When we remember them today we ask for the grace to imitate their faith in God. Friday, July 1 Feast of St. Junípero Serra, priest Conquest begins in the eyes. We see, we want, and we plot to take. Spanish explorers saw the New World as a land worth possessing to the fullest. That it was inhabited seemed no obstacle. Native peoples—awed, overpowered, or enslaved—made conquest all the richer. Missionaries like Franciscan Junípero Serra, founding father of California, offered “salvation and civilization” ahead of the conquistadors, but also the mantel of church protection. We view all these historical actors more critically now. How can we make up for the injustices of history today? Saturday, July 2 Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary One of Mary’s titles is Mother of Sorrows, but her sorrow can seem remote. During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a group of eight British women posed for a photograph. Topless. The shock makes you want to look away, but you cannot, and they don’t want you to. They are scarred but strong and smiling, as if to say, “We’re survivors. Don’t feel sorry for us. Help others caught in sorrow.” Mary doesn’t need us to weep for her pain, but is there a woman you know who needs your support? You may not be able to remove her sorrows, but at least don’t turn away. You can let her know she is loved. ©2015 by TrueQuest Communications. All rights reserved. Reprinted with permission from TakeFiveForFaith.com.
All Saints Regional Catholic School
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Founded in 1990 Supported by the Parishes of: St. Boniface ~ St. Hyacinth ~ St. Mary ~ St. Patrick ~ St. Rocco Accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools Phone: 516 676-0762 www.asrcatholic.org
Faith Foundation Future
Dear Parishioners, In October we will introduce a new program to our Elementary students in grades Kindergarten – Second. We are looking for volunteers to come in and read to the students once a week. The schedule is flexible and based upon the volunteer’s availability. I hope that you will consider volunteering to be a “Grandparent “for a day and donate your talent to our children. If you are interested, please contact me at the school 516-676-0762 for details. We will be setting up the schedule this summer, and will begin the program the first week in October. Sincerely Yours in Christ, Mrs. Joanne Fitzgerald Academic Dean
Congratulations Graduates ~ Class of 2016 Our graduates will be attending: Chaminade High School Glen Cove High School Kellenberg Memorial High School Our Lady of Mercy Academy Sacred Heart Academy St. Dominic High School ASR is offering FREE Before and After Care!
Free tutoring from certified teachers and aides Springboard for after school sport programs Great opportunity to socialize with classmates Snacks included
Call Carol Filippone in Registration at 676-0762 x 202
Letter from one of our Graduates My favorite memory of ASR is the first Mass with the Kindergarteners. I think we were all a little intimidated with each other. I will miss the lunches I spent with the kindergarteners and the silly things they said and thought. I will always remember the relationships and the journey that the Kindergarteners and I have shared. I think by having an eighth grader down in the cafeteria has really helped the Kindergarteners to be more mature because they have someone to look up to. This is one of my favorite things I will miss about ASR. ~ Samantha Horton Class of 2016
Religious Ed Registration
Meeting Christ in Prayer An introduction to Ignatian Prayer Meeting Christ in Prayer is a unique eight-week, guided prayer experience for small groups, modeled on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola. Each meeting teaches and reinforces specific prayer practices such as lectio divina, imaginative prayer, the Examen and more. Thirty minutes of daily prayer is required by each participant. No prior experience with prayer groups is needed, just a desire to enrich one’s prayer.
8 Consecutive Thursdays at 7:45 PM September 15, 22, 29 October 6, 13, 20, 27 November 3 St. Boniface Martyr Chapel 145 Glen Avenue, Sea Cliff NY FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT: Jane Serpico at jane.serpico@gmail.com Pat McDonough at mcdonough@jesuitcollaborative.org Julie Byrne at stbonbulletin@gmail.com
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: Jody Fleischmann and David Meagher Parish Center; Wednesdays & Saturdays. 10 am-1pm
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Registration for this Fall’s Religious Education is continuing over the summer. Applications are available in the church vestibule and at the Parish Center. Please complete forms and return them to the Parish Center before August 15 to take advantage of the early bird special! Catechists (teachers) are needed in all grades; team teaching is encouraged! Please make sure to look at the volunteer form in the registration packet. Have a wonderful summer! If you have any questions please call Karen Croce at the Religious Education Office at 516-671-0418.
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.
Webmaster: Robert Lynch. Website: www.saintboniface.org
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.
Bulletin Editor: Julie Byrne. July 10 deadline noon July 1. Email stbonbulletin@gmail.com after approval from Fr. Kevin.
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