Solemnity of St. Boniface ~ June 5, 2016
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 the Our Lady of Mercy Chapel. 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), The Solemnity of St. Boniface, June 5 1 Kings 17:17-24; Galatians 1:11-19; Luke 7:11-17 The altar bread, wine, candles and sanctuary lamp were donated in loving memory of Shaun Brala by John, Lisa, Christie and family.
Please Pray For Our Deceased
Please pray for those who have entered eternal life: Alphonse Barbuto, Christian Thomas Darling, Edward Lupo, Angelo Salamone.
For Our Sick
William Anderson, Bill Berkley, Frances Breen, Caesar Cavese, 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
Thursday, June 9 (Irene Hirn) Feast of St. Ephrem of Syria, deacon, Doctor of Church 1 Kings 18:41-46; Matthew 5:20-26
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.
Friday, June 10 (Angelo D’Avino) 1 Kings 19:9a, 11-16; Matthew 5:27-32
St. Boniface was born circa 675 in Britain.
5pm Intentions: Warren “Buddy” Griffin; Rose, John & Peter McCarthy; Eugene Collazo; Nancy Dunlap; Mary & James Hanrahan 8am Intention: Shaun Brala 10:15am Intention: Parishioners Monday, June 6 (Muriel Johnson) Feast of St. Norbert, bishop 1 Kings 17:1-6; Matthew 5:1-12 Tuesday, June 7 (Christian Thomas Darling) 1 Kings 17:7-16; Matthew 5:13-16 Wednesday, June 8 1 Kings 18:20-39; Matthew 5:17-19
Saturday, June 11 (Anthony Panaro) Feast of St. Barnabas, apostle Acts 11:21b-26; 13:1-3; Matthew 5:33-37 5pm Intention: Parishioners
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He studied in monasteries there before traveling to the Continent, where he converted people in present-day Germany and the Netherlands. In his role as a bishop and archbishop, he also worked on church reforms. A popular legend holds that he overcame pre-Christian superstitions by taking an ax to a sacred oak. The huge tree crashed, splitting into four parts. When Boniface was not struck dead, the people the people realized their earlier gods were powerless, nonexistent. He used planks from the tree to build a chapel. After returning to missionary work, Boniface was martyred in Frisia on June 5, 754 at the approximate age of 80.
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Stewardship . . . a Way of Life
Thank you for your financial stewardship of $7368 last week. Next week there will be a second collection for our Maintenance and Repair Fund.
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.
BOB MORAN of Kings Park is the winner of the Feast by the Shore. St. Vincent de Paul Society Thank you from the St. Vincent de Paul Society to the students of our Religious Education program for the money collected in mite boxes during lent. The total was $664.72! Some notes were included as well: " I held the door open for a lot of people ." "I prayed every day." "I spent time with my family. " This was greatly appreciated! In the Gospel we see how Jesus was moved with pity and said to the widow, “Do not cry,” and the people knew that “God had visited his people.” When you hear the cries of the poor and reach out to help them, deep in their hearts the poor know that “God has visited them.” 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 about how you can become a more communal part of your parish.
The youth group meets on Sundays from 6pm-8pm 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
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.
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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NOTHING ORDINARY ABOUT IT With Easter over, and our Parish Feast behind us, we have begun to settle into the summer season. Life for most will slow down a bit; schools will close soon and people will begin to enjoy the warmer weather with trips to beaches, pools and other summer time destinations. For us as Catholics, we have entered into the liturgical season called ORDINARY TIME. While the connotation of the word Ordinary in popular usage is used to describe things that are dull, non-descript or run of the mill, in liturgical circles Ordinary means customary, regular or ordinary. Ordinary Time may also be called Ordinal Time, which means numbered time. Hence Ordinary Time is the standard, orderly, counted time outside of the other liturgical seasons. Ordinary Time does NOT need to be ordinary and should NOT be considered a time when nothing special happens! It is actually a time to celebrate the Mystery of Christ in all its aspects. Some important feasts and solemnities occur during this season, i.e. Corpus Christi, Exaltation of the Holy Cross, and All Saints to name a few. We also celebrate events in Jesus’ life that were ordinary, much like ours. For example we have all been invited to people’s homes for dinner or to weddings and other parties, so was Jesus. The Wedding at Cana is a prime example of this; Jesus was an invited guest to a party. Jesus lived his life fulfilling the work of the Father and promoting His mission by preaching, teaching and sometimes, simply being present to others. We, too, try to live out our callings as a people of faith carrying out our daily obligations as best we can and tending to the needs of others. In all we do whether it is in word or deed we should remember that we are giving Glory to God and putting our faith into practice. Woody Allen is famous for saying that we get credit for just showing up, but on any of these nameless days it is likely that unconsciously we are carrying out our obligations doing our work as well as we can; keeping our word and in the simplest of ways, as through an understanding word or embrace being true to ourselves as we strive to love somebody else. Many people here at St. Boniface live these words day in and day out in their own lives. Two weeks ago we came together as a Parish to celebrate our Feast by the Shore. A heartfelt and sincere THANK YOU TO ALL WHO HELPED MAKE THIS A FINANCIAL SUCCESS AND AN EXTRA SPECIAL THANK YOU TO THE CORE COMMITTEE WHO CHAIRED THE EVENT AND WENT ABOVE AND BEYOND THE CALL OF DUTY TO MAKE THE FEAST SUCH A MEMORABLE AND ENJOYABLE OCCASION! THERE IS NOTHING ORDINARY ABOUT THE PEOPLE AND THE FAITH FILLED GENEROUS SPIRIT THAT PERVADES THIS PARISH! ALL WHO HELPED SIMPLY DID IT BECAUSE THEY LOVE SOMEONE ELSE, JESUS CHRIST AND HIS HOLY CHURCH.
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Join us as we travel to Washington, D.C. on Friday, Saturday and Sunday September 23rd, 24th and 25th to the
Faithful from all across the Diocese of Rockville Centre will be attending. There will be opportunities for prayer, reflection, reconciliation and fellowship.
We, from St. Boniface Martyr Parish, will leave Friday morning from Penn Station and return on Sunday afternoon.
Saturday activities include: 12 pm: 12 pm: 12:15 pm: 12:45 pm: 3:00 pm: 4:15 pm:
The Angelus, Upper Church The Angelus, Upper Church Presentation Lunch, Tours, Private Prayer, Visit to the Holy Door of Mercy Rosary in Word and Song Celebration of the Eucharist
We leave from Penn Station by Amtrak Friday morning for Union Station in Washington, D.C. Then we transfer to the Holiday Inn Capitol (next to the Smithsonian Museum) for the next two nights. On Saturday morning, we will be driven to the National Cathedral. We hope to visit the St. Pope John Paul Museum too! Late Sunday morning we will return to Union Station for our return trip to Penn Station.
Costs: Amtrak Fare : $157./person (Due by June 17th) Holiday Inn: $495./Double $785./Single $445./Triple $395./Quad Join your friends from our Parish and all across the Diocese for this wonderful, spirit-filled weekend in celebration of the Year of Mercy! Call the Parish Center to sign up.
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All Saints Regional Catholic School
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
We were honored to have Ms. Meserole crown our Blessed Mother during our May crowning.
Save the Date Headmaster’s Ball Saturday evening October 22, 2016 New this year! FREE Before-care and After-care! Registration for the 2016 - 2017 school year is open.
Contact Carol Filippone in our Registration Office at 516 676-0762 ext. 202
Faith Foundation Future
Religious Education Registration: June 11 after 5pm Mass. Ministry Fair & Registration: June 12 after 10:15am Mass. Bring Baptismal Certificate for new registrations.
The Holy Doors Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy Fr. Kevin Dillon will lead a Pilgrimage to the Seminary of the Immaculate Conception 440 West Neck Road, Huntington Wednesday, June 15 at 11:45am. The Pilgrimage will include: A Tour of the Seminary and Lunch ($10pp) 2pm Mass 2:30pm Adoration, Confession 3pm Divine Mercy Chaplet 4pm Benediction RSVP to the parish center at 676-0676. Space limited. Transportation not provided.
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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All Saints Regional Catholic School will be holding its Third Annual Tag Sale Saturday, June 4th and Sunday, June 5th 9am-3pm at ASR cafeteria
(lower level of St. Patrick's Church Parish Hall).
Married Couples! Looking for the perfect weekend? A weekend that will bring you closer together? A WWME weekend is exactly what you are looking for. At a Worldwide Marriage Encounter, the original and updated marriage enrichment program, you get away from the distractions of everyday life and focus on each other. Enhance your good marriage by attending a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend! The next weekend on Long Island is scheduled for June 10-12 at The Immaculate Conception Seminary in Lloyd Harbor. For more information or to apply, call 1-877-697-9963 or visit our web site at http://www.wwme.org. 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. Deadline: noon Monday. Email stbonbulletin@gmail.com after approval from Fr. Kevin.
Diocese of Rockville Centre: 50 North Park Ave. Rockville Centre, NY 11571-9023; (516) 678-5800 or www.drvc.org
Feast of St. Boniface, Sunday, June 5 World Environment Day “Everything is related,” Pope Francis writes in Laudato Si’, “and we human beings are united as brothers and sisters on a wonderful pilgrimage, woven together by the love God has for each of his creatures and which also united us in fond affection with brother sun, sister moon, brother river, and mother earth.” Recognizing that everything’s connected underscores that we are more than just stewards of God’s Creation—we are related to everything because of our common Creation. So, on this World Environment Day, maybe it’s time we treat Mother Earth more like a part of the family. Monday, June 6 Feast of St. Norbert, bishop It’s easy to go with the flow when life is moving along swimmingly. While those times are pleasant, they generally lack challenge and growth. When difficulties eventually arise—and they always do, sometimes quite suddenly—it’s an opportunity to take stock and strive to become a better Christian, as the privileged Saint Norbert did. A near-fatal storm shook Norbert out of his cushy life and into one as an itinerant preacher who walked around barefoot in the snow. A bit extreme perhaps, but a reminder nonetheless that you don’t reach sainthood by remaining comfortable for too long. Tuesday, June 7 Today Muslims around the world begin the yearly observance of Ramadan, a month to commemorate the first revelation of the Quran to Muhammad. The word Ramadan comes from the Arabic word for “scorching heat or dryness.” While most of us associate Ramadan with fasting, charity is also very important during this month, and many will give to the poor above and beyond the required fixed percentage of savings. Prayerfully adding an extra observance to fasting and charity is a good way to join our Muslim brothers and sisters in solidarity for an end to “heat and dryness” in our world. Wednesday, June 8 Jesus preached constantly about the coming of the kingdom of God, which began on earth with his death and Resurrection. According to the church, it’s up to us Christians to further the kingdom until it’s brought into perfection at the end of time. Pope John Paul II wrote, “The kingdom of God is the
manifestation and the realization of God’s plan of salvation in all its fullness.” A kingdom of love, peace, and justice, extending to all and lasting forever—now that sure is something to work for, by living as Christ did. Thursday, June 9 Feast of St. Ephrem of Syria, deacon, Doctor of the church Saint Ephrem was a fourth-century deacon, poet, teacher, preacher, and hymn writer. One hymn compared the purity of a pearl to the Body of Christ: “I began to look at [the pearl] from one side and from the other: it looked the same from all sides . . . In its clarity I saw the Clear One who does not grow opaque; and in his purity, the great symbol of the Body of Our Lord, which is pure.” Pearls are indeed precious, but belonging to the Body of Christ is priceless. We’re nourished and supported in community. Invest some time in your faith community; you’ll be investing in a pearl of great price. Friday, June 10 Modern life is screened in on all sides—by smart phones, tablets, desktops, televisions. Maybe it’s time to practice a little old-fashioned custodia occulorum—custody of the eyes. Quaint as it might sound, the practice is both challenging and rewarding. As Molly Jo Rose puts it in U.S. Catholic, custody of the eyes simply means holding yourself accountable for what you choose to focus on. If the eye really is the window of the soul, doesn’t it make sense to at least install a shade you can lower from time to time? Before you roll your eyes at the idea, give it a try. Go an hour without staring at a screen and see how you feel. Congratulations—you are on the way to reclaiming ownership of your vision! Saturday, June 11 Feast of St. Barnabas, apostle Barnabas appears on the scene of the early Christian community as a man named Joseph who sold some of his property and gave the money to the apostles. The apostles changed his name to Barnabas, which means “son of encouragement,” and he took his place alongside Paul and other early missionaries who formed Christian communities. Barnabas’ legacy of faith, courage, and generosity has endured for more than 2,000 years. To honor him today, speak a word of encouragement to someone or make a contribution to support the ministry of your parish community. ©2015 by TrueQuest Communications. All rights reserved. Reprinted with permission from TakeFiveForFaith.com.
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